FEBRUARY 2012 RESERVE YOUR VALENTINE DATE WITH SHAMU: Reservations are being taken now for SeaWorld’s “Valentine’s Evening With Shamu” taking place on Feb. 14.  During this special romantic affair, SeaWorld’s award-winning chefs serve a gourmet, six-c… more »

$14 Director’s Tier Side Tickets Available until February 14 Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? It doesn’t take a “genius” to figure it out! Thrill your sweetheart with tickets to Laguna Beach’s Pageant of the Masters running July 7 through… more »

Spring Programs for Children The Ocean Institute in Southern California offers a variety of exciting, educational spring camps for children ages 6 and older.  Each program has been designed to fully utilize the Institute’s state-of-the-art Ocean Educat… more »

The city is now accepting bids for the Pacific Park Drive and La Paz Road Street Rehabilitation Project. Bids are due by 2 p.m. Feb. 14 to the city clerk's office at 12 Journey. The roughly $855,000 project includes grinding and replacing 357,0… more »

Upcoming Events at Dana Wharf There are tons of new and exciting activities coming up at Dana Wharf including the 41st Annual Festival of Whales, our Valentine's Day Sunset Cruise, our new Orange County Wine Cruise and our new Wyland Art in the Wild C… more »

Aliso Viejo residents and Soka University students are invited to attend a free Compost Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on March 3 at Soka University, 1 University Drive. The educational workshop, hosted by Soka, the City and Master Gardners of Orange… more »

Randy and Meredith McKenzie with Duke. Ocean Institute staff came to the rescue of a 65-lb. Boxer named Duke on Wednesday morning January 18 when the dog took a misstep while trying to board his owners’ vessel in the Dana Point Harbor. Three crew memb… more »

(L to r): Gloria LeCouvre, Exalted Ruler; John Fischle, 40-Year Member; Charlie Hart, Lodge Secretary. (L to r): Gloria LeCouvre, Exalted Ruler; Frank DePrizio and Hal Friedlander, 45-Year Members; Charlie Hart, Lodge Secretary. (L to r): Gloria… more »

   A word from the Rabbi   Dear Friend, Seven of the ten plagues that were visited upon the Egyptians are described in this week's Torah reading, Vaeira. The purpose of these plagues was,… more »

  Space is still available for the city of Aliso Viejo's annual Snow Fest on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Grand Park.  This popular event at the park behind Aliso Viejo Town Center includes the "Grand Mountain" sled run for older children and… more »

There’s more to the Ocean Institute’s Marine Mammal Cruises than the sightings of dolphins and whales during the 18 cruises offered during the whale migration season between January and March.  The 2.5-hour cruise gives insight into the “personalities”… more »

New “Claws” Exhibit to Feature World’s Biggest Species of Crabs Coming this spring, crustaceans will scuttle to SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium at the LEGOLAND® California Resort with the opening of its newest interactive exhibit, “Claws”. The five new di… more »

| website |  blog | contact | about us | Happy New Year!   A Note from Pam... Stepping Over Our Wounds Sometimes we have to "step over" our anger, our jealousy, or our feelings of rejection and move on. The temptatio… more »

Saddleback Running Club has ongoing open enrollment for its upcoming track season for boys and girls grade 3-8. If you like running and want to advance in the sport of cross country check out our website. Saddleback Running Club offers endurance/distanc… more »

Long Beach, Calif.  – Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director, are proud to announce the cast of MAN OF LA MANCHA, previewing February 10 and running for fourteen performances through February 26, 2012. As p… more »

Saddleback College Art Faculty Present Their 2012 Exhibition Mission Viejo, CA – The Saddleback College Art Department faculty is pleased to present its 2012 Faculty Art and Photo Exhibition on Wednesday, February 8th through Thursday, March 8th.  Thi… more »

Photo provided by Elks Member Lorene Tierney Memorial Service Remembrance Table. Elks Lodge Remembers Fourteen Departed Members at Annual Memorial Service Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) held its annual memorial se… more »

January 2012   NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS: SeaWorld plans to ring in 2012 with a special fireworks show on New Year’s Eve. Immediately following the “Shamu’s Christmas” show at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Dec. 31, a five-minute fireworks display will li… more »