April 2023 – The Local Dish Magazine

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ACTING ACADEMY

TWO LOCATIONS!

PARENTS & KIDS RAVE THAT AA4K IS THE BEST IN THE OC!

Looking for an engaging and entertaining summer camp for your creative kids?

The Acting Academy for Kids in Mission Viejo is now open for summer camp registration. AA4K offers acting, dance, music and fusion (a blend of the three) in weeklong musical theatre camps that bring out the performer in your child. These fun and fast-moving programs create lasting memories and teach valuable life skills, such as public speaking, effective communication, and teamwork.

Summer camps take place at the Z Playhouse, AA4K's main facility in Mission Viejo, and Lyceum Village, a youth educational center in Irvine. These two safe and convenient locations provide parents easy access and peace of mind. AA4K founder Stephen Zygo and his team are gearing up for a super spectacular summer, especially with the addition of two new musicals, Zombies 3 and Matilda. In keeping with tradition, the kids in Zygo's year-round program choose new musicals for the summer camp repertoire. Other 2023 camps include those inspired by the music of Encanto, Harry Potter, The Little Mermaid, and more. Visit AA4K’s website for the complete list.

BY VICTORIA KERTZ

Each weeklong camp may feature a different musical, but the schedule remains similar for kids who favor a consistent routine. Kids are welcome to participate for one week, the entire summer session, or anywhere in between; no experience is necessary. Casting and rehearsals begin the Monday of each week, and by Friday, campers perform a fully costumed showcase for family and friends. It's a whirlwind of indoor fun that kids enjoy so much that many of Zygo's former students return as camp counselors during their summer break from college. The other instructors are industry professionals who bring joy and enthusiasm to help your child learn and thrive on stage.

If you've had the opportunity to catch a live performance at the Z Playhouse, you have a great reason to return. Zygo and his team gave the stage a $30,000 makeover this past season, raising the ceiling (a welcome update for taller teens) and installing a state-of-the-art lighting system that turns every production into a showstopper.

They've also rebooted their tv and film classes for ages seven through sixteen. Helmed by AA4K Studio Director Courtney Yamanishi, the program teaches students to become film actors instead of stage actors. It's an excellent way for your budding star to engage with film and prepare for auditions. From music videos to producing short films, the classes allow students to earn IMDB credit without traveling to Los Angeles, which parents certainly appreciate.

Stephen says his original vision for AA4K Studios was to provide kids hands-on experience with technical equipment and have the opportunity to be both in front of and behind the camera. "We encourage kids to learn how everything works," he says. If your young one aspires to become a director or a sound and audio engineer, AA4K Studios is a wonderful place to start.

Even if your child doesn't plan to pursue a career in the arts, theatre camp fosters creativity, develops communication skills, and broadens imaginations in a safe space. As children work together on projects, they learn the value of teamwork, but most importantly, they'll have fun and make friends.

With tons of rave reviews on Yelp, AA4K isn't just loved and praised by parents; it inspires children to discover their passions. This longstanding theatre program is a unique alternative to organized sports, promoting an environment where kids focus on musical performance, while receiving a workout in a non-traditional way.

After all, creative people always have a solution! Let the Acting Academy for Kids be the answer to your summer camp conundrum. Camps fill up quickly, so register at ActingAcademyForKids.net or call 949.427.0072 to secure your child’s spot.

949 VOLLEYBALL CLUB

949 Volleyball Club, celebrating 14 years in San Juan Capistrano, provides summer camps for both boys and girls, ages 9 to 18, at any ability level. The club has won 12 Junior Olympic medals, as well as 6 National Championships at the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Junior National Championships. The summer camp’s goal is to teach beginners the fundamentals of the game and to prepare juniors and seniors looking to compete in the NCAA. 949 Volleyball Club promotes sportsmanlike behavior inside and outside of the gym, instills the values of integrity, dedication and hard work, and focuses on having fun! Space is limited; please register early. For more information, contact Justin directly at 949.374.2890 or visit 949vb.com. (see p. 17)

ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS

Acting Academy for Kids’ Performing Arts

Camp offers two family-friendly South OC locations this year — Z Playhouse in Mission Viejo and Lyceum Village in Irvine/Tustin. Daily classes in music, acting, and dance immerse kids, ages 5 to 14, in an authentic performing arts experience. The week-long camps are each guided by professional educators and culminate in a student-centered production with sets, costumes, and lights. Ten distinct week-long programs run from June 5 to August 11. The “core camp” rate is $349 per week with multi-camp and sibling discounts. Go to ActingAcademyForKids.com for details and production schedules. (see p. 8)

BRAIN BUILDERS

Brain Builders puts the “STEAM” in education — science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Weekly summer camps start in June and children, ages 5 to 16, will learn concepts such as energy, thermodynamics, gravity, coding, and more in camps such as Engineering with LEGO, Robotics, Wood Shop, Video Game Design and 3d Printing! Themed camps are structured, goal-oriented and are either a half or a full day. Sign up for an in-person camp at the Laguna Niguel or Tustin location. Get fee information and registration details at BrainBuildersEd.org and put on your thinking cap. Use promo code "DISH" to receive 5% off any camp. (see p. 17)

CAMP JAMES

Located near the scenic Back Bay at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, Camp James has been an Orange County Tradition for 35 years and was awarded “Best Day Camp” for 2016 by Parenting OC Magazine. Ages 4 to 17 will enjoy adventures and make happy memories through a variety of activities: archery, stand-up-paddleboards, STEM, watersports, drama, a climbing wall, an inflatable water park, mini-golf, laser-tag, dance, karate, fishing, crafts and more. Children love Camp James’ caring, awardwinning staff, theme weeks, and crazy special events. Parents love the flexible scheduling, outstanding reputation, extended hours, and the ACA Accreditation. Go to CampJames.com to learn more.

CAPISTRANO DANCE

Celebrating 20 years in business, Capistrano Dance has had the privilege of serving the community of San Juan Capistrano since 2004. The highly skilled instructors love to teach and the studio is committed to developing courage, passion and joy for dance in all students. Keep your children active this summer in one of the many summer dance camps. Pop and Lock in the Encanto or Trolls-themed hip-hop camp. For younger dancers, between the ages of 3 and 5, choose between Moana, Barbi Fairytopia or Disney princess-themed dance camps. If your dancer wants to take it to the next level, Capistrano Dance also offers technique training for its award-winning competition teams. For more information, visit CapistranoDance.com or call 949.429.2662. (see p. 13)

THE CENTER STAGE STUDIO

Recently winning the Freddie G/Playbill.com “Excellence in Musical Theater” as well as Access Broadway’s “Best Performing Arts School," The Center Stage Studio (CSS) is a triple threat studio. CSS provides instruction in musical theater productions, dance, acting and voice. CSS's nationally ranked musical theater and dance teams tour the country performing at philanthropic events, festivals and national competitions. Team auditions take place every June and July. Several students have gone on to Broadway (Amaya Braganza in The King and I) and have been featured on American Idol and in film and television. CSS offers weekly musical theater summer camps, dance intensives and triple threat opportunities. Join the fun at Center Stage Studio. To register for upcoming camps and classes, visit TheCenterStageStudio.com or call 949.305.9758. (see p. 21)

COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE PREP

CCPrep has been the local go-to location for SAT/ACT/AP Exam prep for over a decade. With its fun and friendly atmosphere, CCPrep has helped thousands of high school students prepare for their exams without the stress and pain most students associate with the process. CCPrep’s inperson SAT and ACT courses have options during both the school year and the summer, and provide an efficient, effective, and economical approach to test prep. Don’t forget about the successful AP Exam Reviews that boast an over 94% pass rate (compared to the national average of 59%). Course schedules can be found at CCPrep.org or you can call the office at 949.305.6655 to learn more about schedules and offerings. (see p. 20)

DANMAN'S DANA POINT MUSIC

Celebrating 24 years, Danman's Dana Point Music offers 3 weeks of kid’s summer music camps starting June 12, including two weeks of Rock Camp and one week of Vocal Camp. Campers learn the process of creating a band, preparing a setlist, and delivering a live show, all within a Monday through Friday camp. In addition to making new friends, campers create a band poster, complete a band photoshoot, and rehearse for the live performance. Participants perform a live set on stage for family and friends at StillWater, at the end of camp on Friday. Instruction on guitar, piano, drums, bass, and vocals is provided by talented and inspiring professional music teachers. Bring in this ad or register before May 1 to receive $25 off. Camps are $325 per week and include snacks and drinks. Check out Danmans.com or call 949.496.6556 for more information. (see p. 19)

HEAT CULINARY

Register your kid for a week-long HEAT Culinary Camp focused on world cuisine! During this week of cooking, kids will have fun, learn new skills, and bring home great recipes that will impress family and friends. They will gain basic cooking techniques from roasting and grilling to baking and desserts, all with interesting flavors from around the world. Each day will be full of delicious food and hands-on cooking as they make new friends in the HEAT kitchen. Children ages 8 to 12 are welcome. Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A parent permission slip is required. Go to HeatCulinary.com/cooking-classes-laguna-niguel to register. (see p. 16)

JSERRA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CAMPS

JSerra Catholic High School is offering youth camps for a variety of sports programs this summer. Camps begin the week of June 12 and run through August 4. These camps are run by JSerra head coaches and staff, and are a valuable opportunity for young athletes to be introduced to and improve the skills needed to excel at the various sports offered at JSerra Catholic High School. Camps take place on the school’s campus, which offers some of the finest facilities in the county. For more information, please visit JSerraathletics.org/information/camps or email athletics@jserra.org. (see p. 11)

KG Beach Camps

KG Beach Camps has been a part of the Dana Point Harbor since 1987. Children, ages 4 to 13, enjoy a variety of activities offered from three different camps based out of Baby Beach, near the Ocean Institute. Age-appropriate camps range from the Mini Minnows (ages 4 to 6) to Beach Safari (ages 6 to 9), and H2O Adventures (ages 9 to 13). Campers participate in activities such as trips to the local tidepools, crab hunting, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, rowing, whale watching on Dolphin Dave's Catamaran Safari, beach games, crafts and so much more. Camps fill up fast, so book early. Camps run from June 12 through August 4. Call 949.842.5211 or email SummerBeachCamps@gmail.com for more information. (see p. 15)

LAGUNA NIGUEL PARKS & RECREATION

Registration is now open for the City of Laguna Niguel’s Summer Camps. Campers, ages 3.5 through 5, can participate in a half-day camp filled with fun and engaging crafts, games, circle time, and outside exploration at the Little Monarchs camp. Campers, ages 6 through 9, are welcome to join weekly camps which include four days of on-site fun and one off-site excursion at the Crown Valley Knights summer camp. This camp includes swimming at the Laguna Niguel Aquatic Center, special guest presentations, crafts, and group games. Crown Valley Royals is for campers ages 10 through 12 and features three days of on-site fun, one off-site excursion, and Friday excursions on the Laguna Niguel Trolley. For more information, please visit CityofLagunaNiguel.org or call 949.425.5100. (see p. 18)

LOS RIOS ROCK SCHOOL

Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced Rock Camps are available at Los Rios Rock School in San Juan Capistrano! Pick from 6 fun, full-week camps for ages 6 to 17, offering hands-on, live music training and playing with the best instructors and facility in Orange County. Parents, friends and family are invited to see campers live in concert on a professional stage on the last day of camp. Camp tuition is $399 for new students. When enrolling, be sure to ask about the “multiple camper” discount. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. To enroll, please visit LosRiosRockSchool.com/SummerCamps. For details, call 949.456.1081 x700 or email Schedule@LosRiosRockSchool.com. (see p. 17)

MATHNASIUM

Mathnasium provides students with a customized learning plan and the personalized instruction they need to build their confidence and transform their math skills. Expert instructors don’t just teach students to memorize or calculate, but to truly understand the way math works. This is why Mathnasium students make huge strides in the classroom and become more motivated and self-assured overall. Mathnasium is North America’s leading math-only supplemental education franchise. Since 2002, the Mathnasium Method™ — the result of decades of hands-on instruction and development — has been transforming the lives of children in grades K-12, helping them understand, master and love math. For more information, visit Mathnasium.com. (see p. 21)

A summer full of possibilities!

Our camps are packed with awesome, hands-on experiences that allow your child to discover new skills and talents while having fun and making new friends!

Campers can enjoy sports and games, exciting STEM projects, arts, crafts, music, dance, drama and more. Just wait until you see what they’re capable of! Spaces are filling up, so enroll today!

PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

Join Pacific Marine Mammal Center for Camp Pinniped and see a marine mammal hospital in action! During this weeklong experience, campers learn how the animal care team rehabilitates seal and sea lion patients through a series of animal observations and mock activities, including weighing fish, preparing fish smoothies, cleaning pens, and learning the art of marine mammal rescue. This summer, campers dive into the world of elephant seals, killer whales, and sea otters through hands-on activities, science labs, arts, and crafts. Campers will leave feeling empowered with ways they can help protect and preserve our oceans and all the animals that call it home. For more information, visit PacificMMC.org/camp-pinniped.

PRIME VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Prime Volleyball Club’s All Skills Camps are for all ages and experience levels. Athletes are separated onto courts by level of play, making it perfect for first-timers or returning players. Sessions focus on individual skills training, including hitting and defensive footwork, passing technique, serving, defensive eye-work and reading, arm swing mechanics, setting and overhand passing, as well as game strategies and tactics with game-like play each day. Prime coaches teach fundamental volleyball skills using the same training methods and techniques as the USA Olympic teams, as multiple Prime coaches have worked with Team USA! Prime helps athletes make key technical adjustments to bring their game to the next level. Prime Volleyball training is fast-paced, competitive, and fun. Go to PrimeVolleyballClub.com for more information and registration. (see p. 20)

SAN CLEMENTE

DANCE

Join San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center’s 27th summer of fun and exciting camps and workshops. Beginners or advanced participants, from ages 3 to adults, can choose from a wide range of options. Weekly summer session with once-a-week classes and week-long dance camps are available. Young dancers, ages 3 to 7, can join in week-long camps filled with arts & crafts, story time, snacks, fun and games. Intensive workshops for beginning, intermediate, and advanced dancers featuring hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap, musical theater and tumbling, are also offered at SCDPAC and taught by some of California’s top instructors. For information on week-long Dance Intensives, and additional camp and class registrations, please go to SanClementeDance.com or call 949.498.7571. Auditions take place this summer for the Nationally ranked competition teams! (see p. 19)

SAN CLEMENTE JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

The San Clemente Junior Lifeguard Program is an ocean and beach safety program for young people, ages 9 to 16. Participants receive education and experience in ocean safety, first aid, rescue techniques, body surfing, board surfing, physical fitness, and Marine Safety operations. This fun-filled, three-week program meets just north of the San Clemente Pier. New participants must first pass a mandatory swim test to be eligible to register for the Junior Lifeguard Program. Swim tests are held on April 1, 5, and 8. Visit the JG website at San-Clemente.org/jg or call 949.361.8261 to learn more. (see p. 21)

SOUTH COAST CONSERVATORY

Join South Coast conservatory for an awesome 31st Anniversary Summer! Five-day camps for ages 4 to 10 include Ballet, HipHop, Cheer, Acting & Singing, and Circus Tricks. Choose from two-week, one-week and two-day intensives for intermediate and advanced levels (ages 7 to 17). All camps end with a show on the final day and extended camp options are available. All classes are taught by certified instructors who are focused on your child’s safety and happiness. Visit SCConservatory.com/summer for more info or call 949.367.0099. (see p. 15)

ST. ANNE SUMMER KNIGHTS DAY CAMP

Summer is just around the corner, and St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel is excited to welcome back campers from preschool through middle school to the Summer Knights Day Camp! This fun-filled camp runs for seven weeks, June 12 to July 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Campers of all ages enjoy reconnecting with friends and making new ones. Adventure awaits as each week is filled with exciting activities such as field trips, gardening, beach days, water play, arts and crafts, and much more. St. Anne School is also offering Summer Enrichment classes for rising 5th through 8th-grade students. This program offers a variety of engaging and inspiring courses designed to expand students' experiences and enrich their summer learning. Registration is now open. Visit St-Anne.org/SummerCamp for more details and to sign up. (see p. 11)

STRATFORD SCHOOL

Summer@Stratford ...it’s not just a camp; it’s an experience. Campers will have endless experiences to keep them engaged and excited, all summer long. Academic camps are a wonderful way to enhance your child’s love of learning while focusing on a specific subject. Specialty camps are packed with hands-on activities that offer experiences for campers to discover new skills and talents. Each week, students in kindergarten through grade 5 jump into action as they explore science and nature, become involved in creative and performing arts, and participate in sports and games. Rigorous sports camp promotes skill building, exposes children to new activities, and builds healthy exercise habits. Campers can enjoy sports and games, exciting STEM projects, arts, crafts, music, dance, drama and more. Visit StratfordSchools.com/summer to learn more. (see p. 13)

MINI MINNOWS (4 to 6 YEARS OLD)

9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm

Different themed activities, crafts and games each day! Snacks are included.

BEACH SAFARI (6 to 9 YEARS OLD)

9am - 4pm

Tidepool Walks, Beach Games, Crafts, Swimming, Whale Watching on a 60-foot Catamaran, Crab Hunting, BBQ and so much more!

H2O ADVENTURE CAMP (9 to 13 YEARS OLD)

9am - 4pm

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Sailing, Rowing, Whale Watching on a 60-foot Catamaran, Swimming, Games, Lunch Provided

Check out our website for more details!

KGBeachCamps.com • (949) 842-5211

SOUL SURF CAMP THE JOHNSON ACADEMY

Summer Soul Surf Camp has been providing a summer experience unlike any other for over 18 years. They include well-rounded programs designed for boys and girls ages 9 to 16. Summer Soul Surf Camp is the only camp located at the legendary San Onofre Surf Beach, Southern California's equivalent to the famous Waikiki Beach. With the gentle waves at SanO, Summer Soul Surf Camp promises that anyone can learn to surf. Week-long day camp programs are available June through August. Campers surf, eat and play to gether — creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Visit SummerSoulSurfCamp.com, email info@SummerSoulSurfCamp.com or call 949.702.7731 to learn more. (see p. 18)

Did you know that one out of every five children struggle in reading? Children who receive intervention before 3rd grade have a 90% chance of increasing their reading skills to meet their intellectual abilities. Due to the high demands of literacy, reading is more important than ever. In fact, reading proficiency is the biggest predictor not only of academic, but life success. The Johnson Academy, located in San Juan Capistrano, offers evidence-based reading and math interventions to improve reading, decoding, spelling, phonemic awareness, comprehension and vocabulary. If your child struggles with keeping up in school, please contact the academy to receive more information. Call 949.487.5251 or visit scheduling@ocsllcinc.com. (see p. 19)

TSTREET VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Ranked as the #1 Volleyball Club in Orange County, Tstreet is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum area. Tstreet offers a full range of position-specific, general skills, sand camps and clinics throughout the summer. Training is open to boys and girls and the program caters to elite as well as introductory level athletes. Tstreet is owned by two-time Olympic Gold Medalist coach and player Troy Tanner who brings his philosophy of “achieving one’s highest potential” to the club. Proper movement patterns and mechanics, repetitions, feedback, and fun are emphasized in all camps! Indoor training takes place at the club's gym in Irvine. Sand training takes place at the brand new sand courts in San Juan Capistrano on the Fairmont campus. Sign up online at TstreetVolleyball.com. (see p. 15)

WESTWIND SAILING

Welcome aboard! Westwind has been providing educational boating programs for the community since 1987. Programs include sailing camps, SUP camps, adaptive sailing, afterschool programs and boating classes for all ages and skill levels. Youth day camps are offered during Spring Break and all summer. Westwind is the 2022 Dana Point People’s Choice for “Best Camp for Kids” and “Best Harbor Recreation” and is a sanctioned U.S. Sailing, Community Sailing Center and STEM Hub. Camp scholarships are available from Cal Boating and the Dana Point Aquatic Foundation (contact Westwind Sailing directly for details). Find Westwind at the OC Sailing & Events Center in Dana Point Harbor. Call 949.492.3035 for more information.

(see p. 20)

ZEN DOJOS MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

It can be challenging to keep your kids entertained, safe, and engaged all summer long. Zen Dojos Camps are designed each day to be a unique experience that keeps kids engaged and looking forward to coming back.

Your kids will get a summer filled with fun, field trips, arts & crafts, martial arts, and character-building experiences. You will get peace-of-mind knowing that by the end of the day, your child will come home brimming with new, awesome memories from fun, well-rounded activities that support their growth. The fun begins June 12th, full-day or half-day camps. "Local Dish Readers" use code DISH23 to Save 20% when registered before April 15th.

To register, visit zendojos.com/camps or call 714.200.6619 for more info.

(see p. 21)

$245 per week | $785 for 4 weeks | Able to prorate sessions

BOYS BEGINNER CLINIC 11am – 1pm | All Ages

BOYS ALL SKILLS CAMP 11am – 1pm | Ages 10-15

July 10 – 13

July 17– 20

July 24– 27

July 31 – Aug 3

GIRLS BEGINNER CLINIC

9 – 11am All Ages

GIRLS ALL SKILLS CAMP

9 – 11am | Ages 10-15

July 10 – 13

July 17– 20

July 24– 27

July 31 – Aug 3

Summer Camps

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SOUTH COUNTY RESTORATION

Casey McCants

Facing a slab leak or plumbing disaster? Let South County Restoration in San Clemente come to your rescue. From the second you see water damage, call owner Casey McCants, before you contact your insurance provider. Casey’s team is your one-stop resource to seal the leak, repipe your home, and repair the drywall. Many mitigation companies offer services to address only one component in the process, but South County Restoration offers a comprehensive solution, from the moment you notice a leak to the last restoration detail.

Since 2008, this dedicated team of professionals has been providing emergency water remediation and restoration throughout South Orange County. In addition to being a general contractor, Casey is also a trained homeowner advocate, so he is well-equipped to address insurance claim issues on your behalf. Casey has the knowledge and experience to answer insurance provider questions, and help you recover the compensation you deserve. In some cases, insurance may even pay for a portion of your repipe.

“Insurance companies want you to use their approved vendors and do the least amount of work to restore your home,” says Casey. That’s where South Country Restoration stands out. His team conducts a thorough investigation of the damage and suggests a long-term solution.

Once Casey and his dedicated staff schedule the repipe, the team will arrive at your home at 8 a.m. on the day of the appointment and carefully cover personal belongings in protective plastic, execute the repairs, and provide you with running water that very night!

South County Restoration utilizes cross-linked polyethylene, better known as PEX, to bypass or replace existing pipes. PEX tubing is flexible and can be directly routed to where it needs to go. The product’s flexibility reduces the need to make joints and turns, while improving water pressure. A PEX repipe prevents future leaks and is designed to last a lifetime.

After the repipe is completed, a second team arrives to repair the drywall, typically two days later. Only South County Restoration can repipe your home and repair the walls in as little as three days.

South County Restoration has and always will be a customer-centric, community-based company. Helping neighbors recover from water damage, so they receive prompt compensation from their insurer, is what Casey’s team does best.

With a 24/7 Rapid Response Team standing by, and a 49-minute arrival time, call on South County Restoration when trouble arises. Check out SouthCountyRestoration.com for more details.

Parkway Mission Viejo • (949)

Kindergarten

Readiness Club

Dana Point Library 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

8 p.m.

DUANE BETTS

The Coach House p.m. (see pp. 42, 44)

Casa Storytime

Casa Romantica SC 10:30 a.m.

RAMEN & DUMPLINGS

Gentle Reads Book Club

Dana Point Library

DP 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Country Wednesday

StillWater DP 6 p.m.

KIDS EAT FREE

Sundried Tomato

SJC 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (see p. 42)

Emerald Isles

MY INSURANCE GUY

I recently received a call from a local homeowner asking if I could help with his home insurance policy. His current carrier was not renewing his insurance and his current agent could only offer him coverage that was four times his previous rate. The reasons for his nonrenewal were water damage claims, both on his personal home and a rental property.

This was a difficult case as water losses in our area are widespread, due to the quality of copper pipes, construction standards of the time and newer water treatment methods.

Wanting to do all I could, I asked him if he would consider repiping his home. Surprisingly, he already had. "Great,” I told him, “Farmers will consider that!" I also asked him if he would consider a home leak detection system, with the specter of such a high premium or no insurance at all. He agreed that it was a good investment.

Finally, because I was able to show the rental unit claim did actually occur while the property was occupied by tenants, Farmers agreed to remove that claim from his history.

Farmers Insurance removed one of the claims on his occupied residence because of the repipe, and approved the second one by using the

automatic leak detection water shutoff. Finally, through my persistence to show evidence to Farmers that the rental claim was on an occupied rental unit, I was able to secure a homeowners policy at much more reasonable rate. I likely will have my new client for years to come.

You never know until you know! Homeowners insurance is very tough in our current environment and what one company sees as an unacceptable risk may look better to another insurer. If you find yourself scratching your head about your insurance, give me a shot!

RICK HACKETT

Your Local Agent CA License # 0832675

949.943.3610 rhackett@farmersagent.com agents.farmers.com/rhackett

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G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE kicked off their “Sauce Up! 23 Tour” in February and will be performing Friday, April 7 at The Coach House. The national tour features special guest and Blues legend Nat Myers.

"I've been in the game a long time, but I've always considered myself a student," says G. Love. "Finishing this album with Keb’ Mo' felt like graduation."

Recorded in Nashville, G. Love’s The Juice album is indeed diploma-worthy. Co-produced and co-written with GRAMMY-winning icon Keb’ Mo’, it's an electrifying collection, one that tips its cap to more than a century of blues greats, even as it offers its own distinctly modern pop spin on the genre.

Born Garrett Dutton in Philadelphia, G. Love grew up equally enthralled with folk, blues, and rap, devouring everything from Lead Belly and Run D.M.C. to John Hammond and the Beastie Boys. After migrating to Boston, he and his band, Special Sauce, broke out in 1994 with their Gold-selling, self- titled debut, which earned widespread critical acclaim for its bold vision and adventurous production. Over the next twenty-five years, G. Love & Special Sauce would go on to release seven more studio albums.

"I've never been the kind of guy who thinks he's going to change the world with his guitar," reflects G. Love. "But maybe I can write the kind of songs that give strength and encouragement to the people who are out there doing the work to make this planet a better place."

Life is good for G. Love these days, and he's not taking a moment of it for granted. In just the past few years, he's launched his own beer collaboration with Oregon's Good Life Brewery (The Juice IPA), started his own festival in Massachusetts (The Cape Cod Roots & Blues Festival), and founded his own record label, Philadelphonic.

"I'm more inspired right now than I've ever been before," G. Love reflects. "I feel more thoughtful, seasoned, marinated, confident. I'm making the records I've always wanted to make."

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Fresh Baked Atlantic Salmon Mini Lamb Chops

Filet Benedict Classic Eggs Benedict Fish n’ Chips

Blue Crab and Bacon Hash Sundried Tomato Skillet

Shrimp Omelette Pasta-less Vegetarian Lasagna

Vanilla French Toast Housemade Malted Waffles

Mini Granola Parfait Small Chopped Salad Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Creamy Sundried Tomato Soup Strawberry Spinach Salad

Half Artichoke Crispy Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls

Crème Brulèe Duo Flourless Chocolate Cake

Apple Cobbler Strawberry Sorbet

4/5 DUANE BETTS

& PALMETTO MOTEL

4/6 COLIN HAY Acoustic

4/7 G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE

4/8 WILD CHILD (THE DOORS TRibuTE)

4/13 ISRAEL VIBRATIONS

4/14 QRST (QuEEn, RuSH, STyx TRibuTE)

4/15 THE 5TH DIMENSION

4/16 HERMAN’S HERMITS

featuring PETER NOONE

4/21 BRITAIN’S FINEST (bEaTlES TRibuTE)

4/22 STEVE TYRELL

4/23 TONY BENNETT SONGBOOK (TRibuTE fEaT. MaRk VERabian)

4/27 ANGEL

4/28 SKELETON CREW (GRaTEful DEaD TRibuTE)

4/29 CREAM OF CLAPTON

4/30 STEVE DEAN /

JAMES KELLY BAND

5/2 BETH HART

5/3 MORGAN JAMES

5/4 SERGIO MENDES

5/5 OINGO BOINGO

FORMER MEMBERS

5/6 MISSING PERSONS / STACEY Q

5/7 METALACHI

5/11 BLOOD BROTHERS feat. Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia

5/12 QUEEN NATION (QuEEn TRibuTE)

5/13 THE ENGLISH BEAT

5/14 HALEY REINHART

5/19 JOHN CAFFERTY

& THE BEAVER BROWN BAND

5/20 HEARTBEAT CITY (THE CaRS TRibuTE)

5/21 LET’S HANG ON!

(fRankiE Valli & THE fOuR SEaSOnS TRibuTE)

6/1 TOAD THE WET SPROCKET

6/2 THE RISING (bRuCE SpRinGSTEEn TRibuTE)

6/3 JUDY COLLINS

6/8 BLACK SABBITCH

(all fEMalE blaCk SabbaTH TRibuTE)

6/9 AL Di MEOLA

6/16 AL JARDINE

and His Endless Summer Band

6/17 AMBROSIA

6/18 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

6/30 THE SWEET

7/1 MICK ADAMS & THE STONES

7/15 SHINE ON

– Pink Floyd Experience

7/19 THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND

7/22 Y & T

7/28 SPACE ODDITY (DaViD bOwiE TRibuTE)

7/29 KIDS OF CHARLEMAGNE (STEEly Dan TRibuTE)

8/4 PABLO CRUISE

8/12 JOURNEY USA (JOuRnEy TRibuTE)

8/18 SPYRO GYRA

8/19 MADELEINE PEYROUX

9/8 ULI JON ROTH - Interstellar

Sky Guitar Tour

9/22 AL STEWART /

The Empty Pockets

10/7 RONDSTADT REVIVAL (linDa ROnDSTaDT TRibuTE)

10/13 DESPERADO (EaGlES TRibuTE)

10/14 DESPERADO (EaGlES TRibuTE)

10/15 JOURNEYMAN (ERiC ClapTOn TRibuTE)

10/18 FUNNIEST HOUSEWIVES

10/27 PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS (billy JOEl anD ElTOn JOHn TRibuTE)

EASTER BRUNCH

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

4-Courses with Bottomless Champagne $45/person

EASTER DINNER

3 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Menu + Specials (Reservations Recommended)

33157 Camino Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano