Talega Life Magazine | June 2017

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Meet The Hueg Family

PLUS:

22nd Annual Classic Car Show From the Mayor’s Desk Plastic Surgery Q & A

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Expert Contributors Attorney: Susan Dallas Hattan, Esq

Plastic Surgery: Dr. Kyle Song

As an attorney specializing in estate planning and financial education, Susie Hattan’s mission is to help families achieve peace of mind through financial independence and protection of their hard-earned assets. A mother of three children and an active member of the community, Susie and her husband feel blessed to have lived in Talega for 12 years.

A board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery for the face, body and breasts, Dr. Song opened his practice in Irvine in 2012. Whether your goal is to look younger, or feel more beautiful and confident, Dr. Song has the artistic vision, thoughtful touch, and surgical talent to deliver the highest level of care. He and his wife, Sara, live in Talega with their two young children.

Toll Roads: Michael A. Kraman

Real Estate: Doug Echelberger

With over 30 years experience in major civil and transportation infrastructure projects, Mike is the CEO for the Transportation Corridor Agencies. TCA operates a 51-mile toll road network in Orange County. He is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, with a BS in civil engineering and holds an MS in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Mike is a registered professional engineer in California and numerous other states.

A lifelong resident of San Clemente, Doug’s contributions in the San Clemente real estate industry span nearly four decades. He is ranked in the top 1% of agents in Orange County, the premier agent in Talega since 2001 and the leading agent of San Clemente’s #1 real estate team – the Echelberger Group.

Financial Advisor: Colin P Smith, CFP®

Home Loans: The Moore Team

A financial advisor for Edward Jones, Colin has relocated his practice to San Clemente. He is focused on serving individual investors, just like you. Colin began his career with Edward Jones in 2007 as a financial advisor and is now a limited partner in the firm. Colin and his wife Brooke recently purchased a home in the community of Talega. They identified our community as the ideal environment to raise their young family.

A 3rd generation home loan team, The Moore Team has been helping their clients finance their dream homes in Southern Orange County for nearly two decades. The Moore Team believes in providing unparalleled customer service through dedication and teamwork, making sure your home financing experience is second to none.

Orthodontics: Dr. Taylor Olsen Dr. Olsen completed both his undergraduate degree and dental school at UCLA, then studied orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at University of Washington. He is Board Certified in Orthodontics.

He has practices in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Dr. Olsen and his family have enjoyed living in Talega since 2008. Olsen Orthodontics offers the highest quality orthodontics, a fun atmosphere and fair fees.

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Dear Residents,

Summer! It arrives this month and heralds my favorite time of the year. School is out, or soon will be, and possibilities for fun seem endless.

What are your plans for a summer vacation? Trips around the country, or even the globe, are amazing and something to look forward to, for sure. But even if vacations are not in the plans for this summer, we live in a place that is a vacation spot for many others and for good reason! Be sure to read the letter from our mayor Kathy Ward regarding the trolleys that will start Memorial Day weekend.

The beaches. They’re just a few miles away and we probably drive right by them most days. Hiking trails are plentiful and as the weather heats up, we’re lucky enough to have our wonderful Talega pools. Being inland, “June gloom” doesn’t affect us.

This month’s feature family, the Huegs, love to take their adopted dogs out on the many trails that surround our neighborhoods. Be sure to read their story and consider contributing to the non-profit program that Liz started, OC Shelter Partners.

Music and food festivals abound this time of year and there is certainly something for everyone. It’s easy to take for granted the beauty and fun to be had right outside our door. Make sure to take a peek at our calendar of events inside to scope out some of the great happenings around our area this month.

We’re always looking for new families to feature, or interesting stories about our community to share. Have a great recipe?

Email it to Joanna Larson (Jlarson@bestversionmedia.com) and we would love to print it. Do you have a club that invites new members? We will post it on our community bulletin board. Have a blog with great tips or insights? Let us share it.

This magazine is about you and for you. Let us know how we can make it great.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Talega Dads, Grandpas and Uncle Dads!

I look forward to hearing from you,

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Philanthropy & Neighborhood News

Have you ever thought about giving back to your community through service on one of the City’s Commissions or Committees?

The City Clerk’s Office will accept applications for the following City service opportunities: Planning Commission – 4 vacancies for terms to expire June 30, 2019.

Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission – 4 vacancies for terms to expire June 30, Golf Course Committee – 4 vacancies for terms to expire June 30, 2019.

The City Council will interview candidates and make appointments at its meetings scheduled for June 26th and June 27th. Applicants will be notified relative to the date/ time of their interview. You can request an application form by calling (949) 361-8200 or by sending an email to OjedaL@sanclemente.org. You could also download an application at:

Coastal Advisory Committee – 2 vacancies for terms to expire June 30, 2019.

http://www.san-clemente.org/departments-services/ city-clerk-services/city-service.

Investment Advisory Committee – 1 vacancy for an Industry Specialist (City residency not required) for a term to expire June 30, 2019, and 2 vacancies for citizen members (one term to expire June 30, 2018 and the other term to expire June 30, 2019.)

Applications must be received by the City Clerk’s Office by the close of business on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the following address:

Human Affairs Committee – 4 vacancies for terms to expire June 30, 2019.

Joanne Baade, City Clerk City of San Clemente 100 Avenida Presidio San Clemente, CA 92672

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i-5 FREEDOM NETWORK

SAVE THE DATE!

2nd Annual Del Mar Poker Walk for Freedom

An annual fundraiser,

Saturday, June 10th The i-5 Freedom Network will be holding a community partnership to promote awareness of Modern Day Slavery, also known as Human Trafficking. This year, they are partnering with Laura’s House. They are encouraging $10 donations from Target, Albertson’s, CVS or Rite Aid gift cards that they will gift to Laura’s House. If you can’t make it to the event below, the Holiday Inn will be accepting $10 gift cards until June 10th.

Event Details: Begin at the Holiday Inn San Clemente, walk to Del Mar, the Pier, and then back to the hotel for lunch and reception.

Along the route, participants will stop at participating businesses to draw a playing card stamped on the player’s ticket. The participants will return to the hotel to determine the winning and losing hand.

For more information, contact Todd Forester @ toddhisc@ yahoo.com or Katie O’Donnell at Katie.hisc@yahoo.com

BACK THE BADGE, will be held on August 3rd at Talega Country Club 5:30 to 7:30 pm Tickets are $40 per ticket, available June 1st.

Hearty appetizers, beer tastings from local breweries and wine also available.

All proceeds will be used locally to perpetuate the annual appreciation dinner.

SCALE is seeking underwriters for the event and appropriate letters of acknowledgement for charitable donations will be sent out by the Sheriff’s Advisory Council. For additional information contact Carol Tiberi @ (949) 492-4827.

SCALE (San Clemente Alliance for Law Enforcement) was developed by a group of caring, local citizens willing to support and boost the morale of our local sheriffs during these trying times.

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Family

UNFORGETTABLE

MOMENTS

BY PAULETTE BRITTON

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at King Cole released the single titled “Unforgettable” in

marshmallows, eat s’mores, make root beer floats, tell stories about your

1951. Forty years later, the man who was Elvis Presley’s

childhood and play games that you played as a kid.

music director had the idea to re-mix the song and create a beautiful virtual duet between father Nat and

Roll It Road Trip – If you are the daring type, get dice and tape the

his daughter Natalie Cole. This arrangement won three

words left, right, straight and legal U-turn on it and pile into the car with no

Grammy Awards in 1992 and the original recording was inducted into the

real plan. Have each family member roll the dice when you get to stop signs

Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000.

or stop lights or every 3-5 minutes (you make the rules) and the travel game is afoot! The game is over when you get to a fun and/or interesting place or

Unforgettable moments – we all have them and sometimes we can

when the driver says so!

close our eyes, and taste and smell the moment as if we are still there. These moments often just happen organically and other times we plan them.

Family History – Dig into old photos and give your kids a sense of their roots and their family’s history. Tell stories or find facts about your homeland.

Time with family and friends distinctly move to the top of the heap when

This might inspire one of your children to research your family tree.

it comes to those unforgettable moments. Use these ideas and create your own family Hall of Fame memories:

Photo Fun - Gather with friends and celebrate by bringing a wedding photo of you and your spouse and trade stories about your wedding or bring

Home Camping – You don’t have to go far to put up a tent, roast

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Resident Feature

In the Neighborhood with the Hueg Family

BY SARAH STOKES | PHOTOS BY KATIE MORROW PHOTOGRAPHY

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nce upon a time, receiving a handwritten letter from a secret admirer could herald a very romantic beginning. In the case of Eric and Liz, receiving an instant message from an anonymous user amounted to much the same thing. The couple met when AOL Instant Messenger was a relatively new and fun way to communicate. “My username at the time looked a little bit like Lizard Head. And it’s what my brother called me,” Liz explains. “I was actually on Messenger with my brother when this anonymous message popped up saying, ‘Hey, Lizard Head’ and it was Eric.” The pair hit it off. They went on a date and the rest, as they say, is history.

The couple married in 2000 and moved to the Caprizi neighborhood in Talega ten years ago. Eric grew up in Dana Point and the couple spent a lot of time in the area when visiting his parents. Says Liz, “We always loved San Clemente and knew we would end up here. The homes were really well designed and looked different. We were lucky to find a house with an amazing ocean view, too.”

The couple have a daughter, Ella, who is seven years old and attends Our Savior Lutheran School. Liz also volunteers at the school and is currently the PTF President. “Ella is an avid soccer player. She plays AYSO and the UK International Leagues,” says Liz.

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UK International is a supplemental program through AYSO that brings young players from the United Kingdom to the United States as coaches. The family has hosted several coaches over the past few years.

“We’ve had one from Brazil and another from Scotland. Last year, we had a young man named Nathan from London,” Liz says.

“Now Ella can’t wait to go see Nathan and his family in England. These kids are really good and it’s been a great experience.”

Volunteering is clearly a passion for Liz. A little over a year ago, she founded an amazing program called OC Shelter Partners. OCSP is a shelter intervention program that is based out of the Orange County Animal Services Shelter in Orange. “I have been rescuing animals for over 20 years,” explains Liz. “An intervention/prevention program had gotten started in LA and a group of rescuers here got together and talked to them. I was asked if I would be interested in heading up a similar program. We put together some parameters and sent it to the county. We were up and running in 60 days. All the right people were involved at the right time.”

The program is completely independent and run by donations. It helps families keep their pets in times of crisis by offering resources such as vetting, food and training. If a pet can no longer stay in a home, the program networks with a wide network of reputable OC rescues so the pet never has to enter the shelter.

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Liz and the program have been featured in a few news articles and she was recently honored by the OC Register as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Orange County. In their first year, OC Shelter Partners helped save over 1,000 pets.

Heading up a program like OC Shelter Partners demands a lot of time and attention, but Liz and Eric make spending time together as a family a priority. They often visit Liz’s family in the Sacramento area, where Liz grew up. They’re avid Angels fans and go to as many baseball games as they can every year. The family also loves to go kayaking in Dana Point Harbor, have dinner on the beach, and walk the local hiking trails with their dogs, Sterling (a 13-year-old American Eskimo,) Violet (an eight-year-old Pomeranian,) and Jasmine (a four-year-old German Shepherd). Not to be forgotten, the family also has a one-yearold cat named BB8, a graduate of the bottle feeder program Liz manages through OC Shelter Partners.

They also make Comic Con in San Diego into an annual family vacation. “Eric collects Star Wars memorabilia. That’s his passion,” says Liz. “Comic Con was originally a weekend away for him but then we had Ella and he wanted to share that experience with her,” Now the family all goes together.

“It’s a really fun family vacation. We have a blast walking around, looking at things. It’s really fun people watching.”

The event is something that fits right in with Eric’s profession. He is an award winning video producer and writer for clients such as Showtime Networks, SONY, Avery Dennison and Taco Bell.

Buying their Talega home is a story that also just seems to fit. “We went to look at the model homes one day and Eric said, ‘I would move for this house. Too bad it’s not for sale.’ Then the salesman came in and said it was going on the market the next day.” As it seemed to when they met, things just fell into place. The Hueg family couldn’t be happier with the result.

With Eric’s family close by, they are able to spend a lot of time together, doing family dinners and outings. The neighborhood itself is also a lot of fun. “We have a mom’s night out every couple months, and an annual, all day July 4th celebration where we play games, throw water balloons and BBQ twice, lunch and dinner!” says Liz. “We are also going on our eighth year of a very competitive league of fantasy football on our street. We love our neighborhood.

There are tons of kids and great families. We always joke that we are like our own little village,” says Liz. “Ella has known most of these kids her entire life. They are growing up together. You can’t beat that.”

For more information on OC Shelter Partners or to find out how you can help, visit www.ocshelterpartners.org continued»»

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The program [OC Shelter Partners] is completely independent and run by donations. It helps families keep their pets in times of crisis by offering resources such as vetting, food and training.

We would like to thank Laura Koneval from Koneval Estates for bringing you this month's feature story.

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From City Hall:

BY MAYOR KATHY WARD

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t is a great pleasure to be included in Talega Life Magazine and have an opportunity to share city news with residents of Talega of San Clemente.

I am excited to include information on the City’s upcoming trolley launch. This new summer weekend trolley service will launch this Memorial Day weekend.

A ribbon cutting will take place on Friday, May 26th and more information on the specifics will be announced by the City at www.san-clemente.org.

The trolley, named ‘San Clemente Trolley,’ will be made available to riders at no charge. The trolley has an open air (windowless) concept that will make it easily identifiable as a total of three trollies cruise throughout town. Each one will have destination areas denoted on the exterior, and will say ‘Free Rides’ so residents and visitors know the service is complimentary.

The trolleys will travel along the coastal area of San Clemente and pick people up at designated stops every 15 minutes. They will be available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Initially the trolley was approved for three days, but at the April 18th City Council meeting, we added a fourth day. The hours of operation are 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday; and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Three trolleys will circulate along a designated route that spans from the Pier to North Beach where the North Beach Farmers Market recently made its debut.

The City Council selected a design and color scheme in red and black, thematic of the San Clemente Tritons. The funding for the trolleys come from a $1.2 million grant from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) which the city applied for. The grant will cover most of the costs for the service for seven years.

The grant requires the city to fund a portion of the trolley service at $146,000 over the seven-year grant period. The Friends of San Clemente Foundation also provided a generous donation of $10,000 towards the funding of the capital costs of the trolley.

I hope to see you on the trolley!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Kathy Ward at WardK@san-clemente.org or call (949) 361-8322 to schedule a meeting.

HOURS OF OPERATION Friday, May 26-Monday, September 4 • Thursdays 12 noon - 10 p.m.

• Fridays 12 noon - 10 p.m.

• Saturdays 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

• Sundays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Additional holiday services: • Memorial Day: Monday, May 29 • Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4 • Labor Day: Monday, September 4 *Hours and days are subject to change. Please visit the City’s website for the latest Trolley news.

TROLLEY STOPS NORTHBOUND

SOUTHBOUND

[1] San Clemente Pier

[9] Outlets at San Clemente

[2] Ave. Del Mar & Calle Seville

[10] Ave. Vista Hermosa at Via Pamplona

[3] Ave Del Mar & Ola Vista

[11] Metrolink Station (Ave. Estacion)

[4] El Camino Real & Ave. Del Mar (on El Camino Real)

[12] El Camino Real & Los Molinos [13] El Camino Real & Mariposa

[5] El Camino Real & Palizada [6] El Camino Real & El Portal

[14] El Camino Real & Ave. Del Mar (on Ave Del Mar0

[7] El Camino Real & Los Molinos

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[8] Metrolink Station (Ave. Estacion)

[16] Ave. Del Mar & Calle Seville

[9] Outlets at San Clemente

[1] San Clemente Pier

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Mind/Body Health

Is it You or Your Circumstances?

BY PAULA SHAW

When we are in a bad place we lose sight of the fact that it’s our circumstances that are awful, not us.

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k, it’s June. So how are you feeling about your body in a bathing suit, or even shorts? Uh Oh. Am I hearing some groans?

If you’re like most men and women, something about your body is not pleasing you as you read these words. So rather than running out and shopping madly for the latest, brightly colored mumu; rather than obsessing about your last sugar binge, take a deep breath and let me reveal to you the words of wisdom that my friend, Tammy, once spoke to me. Words that, while they didn’t trim inches off my thighs, did change my life.

doomed, hopeless, pathetic, et cetera. We lose sight of the fact that those are feelings that we’re harboring, not who we are.

Whatever you are going through, whether it’s a plummeting bank account, a muffin top in your bikini, misery in your career or relationship, feeling isolated, or like everyone else has figured it out except you, no matter what you feel, they are just feelings.

They are your circumstances but they are not you!

If they were you, you would only be capable of having one feeling but in reality, at any given moment you can go from joyful to sad or mad to glad. Emotional states can change and that’s the good news. Why is this powerful knowledge?

Circumstances are mutable. You can change them much more easily than you can change yourself.

Those words may not sound like they have the capacity to part the Red Sea to you, but for me, on that day, they were huge. Read them again: “It’s just circumstances, it’s not who you are.”

So if your summer body isn’t pleasing you, don’t get hopelessly sad or mad, just choose to change those circumstances.

Adopt a new food plan, go to the gym, or add running into your schedule. We are not doomed to feel negative feelings forever. All we need do is change the circumstances that are producing them. This is sometimes more easily said than done because sometimes feelings can become a deep, dark hole that you can’t seem to climb out of. Sometimes you need help changing your circumstances. If that is you, please call me for a complimentary 30- minute chat. Let’s see if together we can shift the elements of your story and get the circumstances of your life to be some kind of wonderful…or at least get you a beach-ready body.

When we are in a bad place we lose sight of the fact that it’s our circumstances that are awful, not us. We think we are scared,

Paula Shaw is a Life Transition Coach helping people to navigate change and challenge. She can be reached at (626) 864-0756 or www.paulashaw.com

One day I was bemoaning my dire financial straits to her (God only knows how she put up with my whining for what seemed like hours!) But then, you know how it is: when a sister is hurting, you sit and you listen, right? After my lengthy tirade, she looked at me calmly and serenely said, “It’s just circumstances, Paula. It’s not who you are.”

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Q&A

WITH DR. KYLE SONG CONTRIBUTED BY DR. KYLE SONG

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nce again, thank you for your interest in this Q&A column. Email any question you’d like to see published to song@ songplasticsurgery. If your question is published in an upcoming issue, you will receive a free HydraFacial treatment courtesy of Song Plastic Surgery. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy!

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What are the main differences between all of the various sunscreens on the market?

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All sunscreens can be divided into two main categories: chemical barrier and physical barrier. In general, physical barrier sunscreens are safer, more water resistant, more effective, and have little to no absorption in your skin and body.

The main protective agent in physical barrier sunscreens is zinc and titanium.

This does not mean your skin will turn white, as these can still be rubbed in, and they are effective from the second they are applied to your skin. UV rays are actually reflected off your skin and are not absorbed. Chemical barrier sunscreens use anywhere from 8-15 active agents that together protect against most of the UV range. These chemicals must absorb into your skin before they shield you from UV rays, which is why they must be applied approximately 30 minutes before sun exposure.

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How often should sunscreen be applied?

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Because we live in such a sunny locale, it is smart to wear a baseline

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sunscreen every day. Many skin care lines make daily sunscreens that both protect and moisturize your skin. They should be the first layer you apply, and makeup can be applied over the top. You should apply another layer before any prolonged sun exposure, preferably a physical barrier sunscreen.

cells live. If you have been on a product like this but wish to jumpstart the change, a chemical peel is a great way to enhance your result. The VI Peel does a great job of eliminating sun and age spots, and correcting superficial irregularities of the skin. Downtime is only a matter of hours, and the result lasts for several months.

Q. Why do scars darken in the sun?

Dr. Song can be reached in his office at (949) 701-4454, or through his website: www.kylesongmd.com.

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Scars are particularly sensitive to UV rays until they are fully mature (approximately one year.) The immature cells in the scar responsible for pigmentation are called melanocytes, and when they are stimulated by sun exposure, they will release dark pigment into the scar. This skin darkening is difficult to lighten, and this is why it is always recommended to protect any new scar with sunscreen for the first year.

Q. How can I get rid of dark sun spots on my face?

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Skin care lines with hydroquinone will help reduce the pigmentation in the sun and age spots on your face.

Hydroquinone is a type of bleaching agent that only works on pigmented areas of the skin, and it will not lighten the normal surrounding skin. It works best in combination with Retin-A, as it drives the hydroquinone to deeper skin levels where the pigment-producing

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THE TALEGA RUN CLUB 7:30 AM @Peet's Coffee in Talega Thinking of getting back into shape by starting to run or looking to stop being a lone wolf and run with the pack? This is a running group for all levels of runners—from those preparing to do their first 5K to the hardened marathoner. Within the group, runners at similar paces will run together to help motivate each other. All running speeds and distances are welcome. There are plenty of opportunities to shorten or extend your run to personalize your workout. We'll hang out after the run at Peet's to socialize a bit.

Join us and start your day off right!

All Ages www.meetup. com/2XU-San-Clemente-Outlet-Meetup/

Wednesdays

MARKET AT NORTH BEACH 3-7pm This seasonal market will operate through the end of October. It includes a certified farmers’ market, live music, an artisan market and food trucks. The artisan market will be comprised of local artists and crafters. For up-to date information about weekly offerings and the music line-up, visit www.san-clemente.org

Sunday, June 4th

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9am-3pm Put on by the Downtown Business Association, come stroll and shop Avenida Del Mar where more than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and other one of a kind items.

Sundays

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9:00am-3:00pm Opened in 1994, the market extends for a few blocks along the north side of Avenida del Mar between Ola Vista and Calle Seville. The wide selection of fruits and vegetables includes produce from organic growers, fresh flowers, plant starts, honey, bread, and some prepared foods.

Friday, June 2nd

SAN CLEMENTE KNIGHTS— KIDS’ CHESS TOURNAMENT 5:30-8:30pm Center Court @ Outlets of San Clemente Don’t miss this Friday night chess tournament at the Outlets of San Clemente! The tournament will include a pizza dinner, Academic Chessrated chess games for all levels, a fun lesson and more. Parents can stay and watch, or enjoy some outlet shopping. Cost is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child.

Registration will take place on-site. Please call (949) 348-2892 with any questions.

Friday, June 9th

MOVIE IN THE PARK— THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 7:30-9:30pm @Tierra Grande Park 399 Camino Tierra Grande Bring your beach chairs and blankets and sit out under the stars while watching The Secret Life of Pets. Family fun for everyone!

Saturday, June 10th

SWING FESTIVAL 6-10pm @ San Clemente Community Center Auditorium 100 N. Calle Seville San Clemente Rotary Club presents their 24th annual “BIG BAND- Swing Night.”

This promises to be another fantastic Rotary Club musical event. Dust off those dancing shoes. Period attire from the 1940s & 1950s welcome and encouraged!

For additional information and to order tickets please visit www.sanclementerotary. org or call (949) 361-6529

Sunday, June 11th

22ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW 9am-3pm The Downtown Business Association is hosting their 22nd Annual Car Show in downtown San Clemente. The show boasts 300 quality show cars from classic to exotic and is free to the public. The venue includes free slot car races, a rock climbing wall and slide for kids, food trucks, vendors, DJ entertainment and a live band. Family Assistance Ministries will be raffling off incredible items all day long to fund its wonderful and heart-warming charitable endeavors. Hop on the FREE shuttle bus at San Clemente High School for a fun filled day in historic downtown.

Thursday, June 15th

BEACH CONCERT: WIGS & TIES 6pm Head down to the beach to enjoy this summer’s first sounds of music and surf with the sunset as your backdrop. Fisherman’s Restaurant provides a BBQ dinner served at the beach for $8 per person (cash only.)

Friday, June 23rd

MUSIC & MOVIE IN THE PARK— SING 7:30-9:30pm @San Gorgonio Park 2916 Via San Gorgonio Free movie in the park with premovie Karaoke contest for kids!

Saturday & Sunday, June 24th & 25th DOHENY SURF FESTIVAL @Doheny State Beach 10am-6pm A two-day celebration of the surfing lifestyle with contests, vendors and more. Enjoy great food, live music, a classic car show, art and healthy living demonstrations. Fun for the whole family!

Time: 10am-6pm Cost: Free www. dohenystatebeach.org

Saturday, June 24th

ORANGE COUNTY FOOD, WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL @Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point 12-7pm Join the finest local chefs, entertainers, craft breweries and wineries at the 5th Annual Orange County Food, Wine and Music Festival. With good food and the ocean breeze at Sea Terrace Park, this all day event is a perfect way to celebrate the beginning of summer.

Cost: $10-$100 www.foodwineandmusicfestival.

Thursday, June 29th

BEACH CONCERT: 2000 LBS. OF BLUES 6pm Head down to the beach to enjoy this summer’s first sounds of music and surf with the sunset as your backdrop. Fisherman’s Restaurant provides a BBQ dinner served at the beach for $8 per person (cash only.)

June 30th-September 3rd, daily

50TH ANNUAL SAWDUST ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL 10am-10pm @City of Laguna Beach Friday, June 30th marks the opening of the 51st annual Sawdust Art and Craft Festival. This daily, summer event showcases over 200 Laguna Beach artists.

With live music, demonstrations, classes and outdoor cafes, set in a cool Eucalyptus grove, this event is sure to be a summer highlight.

Cost: $4-$9, children 5 and under free www.sawdustartfestival.org

Tuesday, July 4th

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS

9pm The city hosts an annual fireworks show from the San Clemente Pier beginning at 9pm. The display can also be seen from many nearby beaches and hilltop areas.

The end of the Pier, opposite the entrance, will close at noon on Monday, July 3rd for preliminary preparation. The entire Pier will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th at 8am.

Are you a member of a club? Not-for-profit organization? Fundraising team?

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Please provide the information to Joanna Larson (jlarson@bestversionmedia.com) - no activity is too large or too small!

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Saturday, June 3rd READY … SET … SUMMER! 9–11:30am @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Grab your hat and sense of adventure as we kick off summer on The Reserve!

Adventure down the trails as we investigate the many ways plants and animals survive the hot, dry summers of Southern California.

Find out how to make the most of your family's summer with ideas and activities for outdoor fun all summer long!

Ages: 6 and up General: $5.00 Supporter: Free Monday, June 5th MONDAY TRAIL CLEARING AND WEEDING 7:30–9:30am @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Join Reserve staff for a Monday morning maintaining our trails!

Ages: 10 and up Friday, June 9th SUNSET MOONRISE HIKE 8–10pm @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy The waning light of the day's sun and the waxing light of the rising moon will light our way as we explore The Reserve at night. Join us for a hike in the twilight and the moonlight.

Ages: 8 and up Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free Saturday, June 10th SATURDAY TRAIL CLEARING AND WEEDING 8–11:30am @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Ages: 10 and up Tuesday, June 13th LECTURE: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY – COME ALONG AND DISCOVER THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WORLD OF BATS 7–8:30pm @Ranch House in Rancho Mission Viejo A quarter of the world's mammals are bats.

These much maligned creatures have a

bad reputation but do they deserve it? Join Michelle Rivers, bat enthusiast and UK Bat Worker, to discover the good, the bad and the ugly facts about the bats in your neighborhood and the rest of the world. You'll discover the hidden lives of bats, their adaptations and why we should all love bats.

Ages: 8 and up Free Saturday, June 17th JUNE BAT WALK 7:30–9:30pm @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Bats are one of the many mysteries of nature.

What kinds of bats live in Orange County? Take an evening walk with bat enthusiast Michelle Rivers to find out! You will experience "bat detectors" which convert ultrasonic bat sounds to frequencies audible to humans, as you learn more about the natural history of local bats.

Ages: 10 and up Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free

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Sunday, June 18th FATHER’S DAY HIKE 9–11am @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Take Father’s Day out on the trail this year with a two-mile hike through oak woodlands and sage scrub. Make some memories by spending time together in nature.

Ages: 6 and up Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free Saturday, June 24th ASTRONOMY NIGHT 8:45–10:45pm @The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Enjoy an evening outdoors, as you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations, and peer through the telescopes of our volunteer astronomers. Reserve astronomers are all volunteers who enthusiastically share their telescopes and expert sky knowledge with you. (BRING: Warm clothing, Red cellophaned flashlight, binoculars, optional beach chair.)

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Business Spotlight of Wisconsin, June 7 through 11. Thousands of students from more than a dozen countries compete annually in the Future Problem Solving International program.

St. Anne School Future Problem Solving Team Takes First Place in Division at State Competition

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fter a year of research, practice, and collaborative teamwork, the hard work and dedication of students from St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel reaped reward at the Future Problem Solving State Bowl at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, California, April 22 and 23. The St. Anne team of Evan Abdollahi, Evan Bournazian, Ziyad Fahd, and Zachary Kratzer took first place in the Middle Division for Global Issues Problem Solving.

Due to the school’s outstanding successes this year, its students will represent the state of California and be the state flag bearers at the Future Problem Solving International Competition at the University

Full Day: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. $350/week $85/day Half Day: 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $235/week $70/day To learn more, visit www.st-anne.org/ summercamp or call 949.276.6711 St. Anne School An Independent Catholic School 32451 Bear Brand Rd., Laguna Niguel www.st-anne.org (949) 276-6700

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Between 23 current students and seven alumni, St. Anne took home 11 out of the total possible awards given at the state competition, which included 11 schools and 238 participants presenting their ideas on the topic of identity theft.

In the junior division, Andrew Beaulieu, Nathan Chu, Jenna Kanaan, and Ana Mani took fourth place; and Colleen Aitken, Spencer Averitt, Kempton Bo, and Dominic Callaro took sixth place. In the MAGIC Junior Division, Camiren Varela took first place and Luke Vicelja took third place. Students Kenzie Anderson, Derick Grassman, Katelyn John, Cole Neilan, and Kaylee Shozi took fourth place in the Presentation of Action Plan Junior Division. Awards included: fourth and sixth place in the Junior Division of the Global Issues Problem Solving; first and third place in the MAGIC Junior Division; fourth place in the Presentation of Action Plan Junior Division; first and second place in the Presentation of Action Plan Middle Division; and second and third place in the Presentation of Action Plan – MAGIC Middle Division.

Additionally, the following students participated in the competition: Edward Oddo, Julia Swanson, Lexi Schmidt, Seychelle Balog, Douglas Buie, Ian Dicks, Kaitlin Tam, Claireese Foley, Camiren Varela, Carter Varela, Derrick Grassman, Kaylee Shozi, Katelyn John, Cole Neilan.

St. Anne School Make It A Summer To Remember Preschool–Grade 8 • June 12–August 4 • Monday–Friday

Field Trips • Arts & Crafts • Cookouts • Fun-Filled Learning • Weekly Themes

St. Anne alumni Grace Aitken, Kiley Espineira, Chloe Kemp, Kayla Kim, Sophia Mains, Lindley Kate McKenzie, and Cooper Murr, who also competed at the State Bowl, won across several divisions. In the State Bowl Community Problem Solving Division, Chloe and Sophia won first place in the Middle Division – Food, Fitness, + Fun. Their top showing earned the students a spot at the international competition in June. Chloe and Sophia, now freshmen at San Clemente High School, competed in St. Anne School’s FPS program at both the state and international levels from grades four through eight. The students took their experience with them when they graduated and started the high school’s first Future Problem Solvers Club in the fall.

St. Anne School’s Future Problem Solving program is designed to develop research, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork abilities in students grades three through eight. The program melds the demanding intellectual challenge of creative problem solving with an interdisciplinary study of the future and teaches a proven framework for clear and structured analysis.

Through participation in the program, students are able to research topics in depth and explore social, political, economic, and technological implications. Students meet weekly and participate in two practice rounds to prepare for the competitive events that can advance them to the annual state bowl and annual international competitions.

St. Anne School is an independent Catholic school located in Laguna Niguel. The school fosters the intellectual and character development of its students, Preschool through grade eight. St. Anne welcomes students of all faiths and provides unparalleled academics and extracurricular activities designed to challenge, educate and nurture the whole child in an atmosphere of support and close personal attention, in partnership with parents. Founded in 1992, St. Anne School is a National Blue Ribbon School and is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). www.st-anne.org

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As the clocks of our lives tick away, set aside some time to get your financial house in order and learn about the importance of having an estate plan to protect your assets, your wishes, and the people you love. Put off these critical issues, and you may find yourself painfully unprepared and out of time! Your neighborhood estate planning lawyer Susan Hattan can help.

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