Sea Country Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration
The public is invited to attend the Grand Re-Opening of the Sea Country Center on Saturday, May 8th from 2:00 – 8:00 pm. Following an extensive expansion and renovation project, the Sea Country Center will host an Open House to showcase the Center’s new facilities. The $6.7 million dollar project includes a 10,000 square foot expansion and a complete renovation of the facility.
Some of the new features include: a large multi-purpose community room, a dedicated senior fitness center, a newly designed library space, a dedicated nurse and counseling office, and much more. Admission is free so bring your family and friends and join us for a fun-filled celebration with live music, entertainment, appetizers, sweet treats & giveaways. For details and directions, visit our website.
USS McClusky Returns to A Rousing Welcome
To rousing cheers of “Welcome Home” and “We Missed You” the USS McClusky returned to San Diego on April 5th following a six month deployment.
The ship arrived promptly at 10:00 a.m. to the continuous cheers of relatives and friends waiting anxiously on the shoreline for the return of their sons, daughters, husbands and fiancés.
About 150 people waved American flags and held banners and home-made signs – many reading “Welcome Home Daddy” and “We Missed You.” It was a very joyous occasion, especially for the mothers with new babies and all the small children.
The guided-missile frigate was deployed to the Fourth Fleet Area of Responsibility, which includes the Caribbean, Central and South America. While deployed, the ship performed a variety of tasks including the seizure or disruption of more than 11 metric tons of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than $810 million, and detained 13 suspected narcotic smugglers, according to the Navy.
In addition, while in Panama and Costa Rica, sailors from the McClusky contributed more than 400 man hours to community relations projects by refurbishing a host nation school and summer camp for underprivileged children, as well as delivering medical supplies donated by Project Handclasp.
Mayor Linda Lindholm, Council Member Robert Ming and Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee Members (LNMSC) Carole Allen and Hugh Fryling also attended the homecoming and proudly displayed a giant banner that read “Welcome Home USS McClusky. From the City of Laguna Niguel”. They had the privilege of being escorted onto the ship to meet with the Captain and the Executive Officer as they gave their wives red roses and their children special small gifts they had been saving for them. The Captain and crew were exceptionally gracious and thanked the City of Laguna Niguel for all its support.
Thanking them for all they do in service to our country, the LNMCS representatives said their goodbyes and left the officers and crew to enjoy the time with their families.
Their motto, “Persistent, Courageous, and Victorious!” continues to be an inspiration to all. Welcome Home USS McClusky – It’s great to have you back!
Saddleback College Veterans Memorial Dedication
On Thursday, April 29th, Saddleback College will celebrate the dedication of the Saddleback College Veterans Memorial in honor of community members, students, and college faculty and staff who have served in America’s armed forces. The ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. and marks the completion of the most significant tribute to veterans at any college campus in the nation.
The memorial is situated in a central location on campus to provide students, staff, faculty, and local residents the opportunity to honor the veterans daily, and will proudly display the first American flag ever flown over the United States Embassy in Vietnam.
Free Compost Giveaway
To commemorate Earth Day, CR&R Waste and Recycling Services together with the cities of Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita will distribute 30 lb bags of processed green waste (compost) to their valued customers.
Upcoming Events
Apr. 27
Planning Commission Meeting
May 8
Sea Country Center Grand Reopening
May 14
Family Fun Night – Walk on the Wild Side
