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25 Days of Christmas: A Legacy of Giving
By Eulynn Gargano Photos by Justin Rudd For many, the Christmas season brings thoughts of wish lists a mile long. But for Eulynn Gargano and her children, thoughts turn to giving rather than getting. Gargano has always been involved in charitable work throughout Southern California, and as this year’s Ms. Southern California Cities, she’s spreading the message of Living with Purpose. Of course, all great things start with a single step, and Gargano is taking her children with her on this journey. In December, they plan to touch hundreds of lives through their 25 Days of Christmas: A Legacy of Giving. This week, they have already brought Christmas cheer to the runaway teen population of Orange County housed safely at the Laurel House, a non-profit who helps teens in crisis. They decked the halls filled the house with joy along with members of their church, Trinity United Presbyterian. Of special significance was the Junior League Juniors event they attended which brought together young and old side by side singing with Christmas cheer at the Crown
Cove Senior Living. Gargano, a member of the Junior League of Orange County, and past board member, founded this program just 3 years ago and since then, the program, which inspires children to be active members of their community and exposes them to local issues where they can make an impact both today and in the future, has impacted hundreds of community members throughout southern California. Additionally, the family of 4, including 8 year old Daelyn, 7 year old River and 5 year old Jude all Eulynn Gargano, Ms. Southern California Cities volunteers at a participated in a Hope for the Holidays community event collecting food for the AIDS Food Store. food project through Project Hope Alliance, a non-profit that works to end the cycle of homelessness in Orange County and beyond. This was not their first time at Project Hope, as Daelyn’s Girl Scout Troop donated their cookie proceeds to the non-profit two years ago! Gargano’s Ms. Southern California Cities platform: Living With Purpose aims to fill the community with meaning and goodwill this holiday season! We hope you join her and see what other ways she is creating A Legacy of Giving this Christmas season at Eulynn Gargano volunteers with her children at the Long Beach Turkey fb.me/mssoutherncalifornia. Trot, raising money for the Community Action Team The Ladera Ranch News
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Take a cat home for the holidays
‘Tis the season to take a cat home for the holidays! During this special adoption promotion, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) are reducing every adult cat’s adoption fee to only $20 for approved applicants. With different colors and
personalities, many adorable, sweet and fun cats are available to fill your home with love and companionship. So, visit the center at 28095 Hillcrest through the end of the month to take home your new furry family member this holiday season. For more information, call 949-4703045 or visit http://cmvas.org.
Holiday happenings at Muzeo
Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains now in Anaheim All aboard! Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains has returned, bringing the spirit of the season to Anaheim through January 7, 2018. Featuring eight layouts, over 20 running model trains; including family favorites like Thomas the Tank Engine, The Polar Express; a recreation of a Macy’s department store window display and the history of railroads in Southern California. Docent tours are daily at 11am and 1pm, free with admission, based on availability. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, children aged 3 and under and members are free. Student/Senior/ Military admission is $7 with ID Polar Express Pajama Parties Page 4
Polar Express Pajama Parties has one date left, December 15. Put your PJs on and bring a blanket, don’t miss this magical Christmas journey! Ticket includes admission to Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains and viewing of The Polar Express, meet and greet with our conductor, a Christmas craft to take home, hot chocolate & treats. Holiday Afternoon Teas
December 10 and December 14. Take a moment out of the hustle and bustle to step back in time, relax and enjoy conversation with friends and family. You will be greeted with cranberry sparkling cider, enjoy a selection teas or hot mulled cider, finger sandwiches, two freshly baked scones with jam, Devonshire cream and lemon curd; and last but not least - holiday desserts! Tickets include admission to Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains. The Art of Jorge Banda
The Art of Jorge Banda will be featured in the Muzeo lobby through December. This exhibit features a happy and eclectic Start a new Christmas tradition collection of work by local artist Jorge and attend Holiday Afternoon Teas, Banda; a 5-year-old boy who’s love of
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art as a form of self expression has transformed him from a completely non verbal child to this confident young man. Admission is free. Mother Earth: Art by Robert Refugio
Mother Earth: Art by Robert Refugio is open in the Carnegie building. This mixed media collection takes a dreamy yet critical look at our planet’s ability to rebuild itself. Local artist and commercial graphic designer, Robert Refugio explains his unconventional approach, “all my work is mixed media-oil, acrylic, pen, charcoal- I’m not the traditional canvas painter. I like to use whatever I can find and paint on.” The exhibit is free and is open through January 7, 2018
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To help football fans gear up to for Super Bowl LII in early 2018 Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) has announced a new event, Friday Night Lights Ladera which will be held on February 2nd, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse. Ladera Ranch residents are encouraged to kick-off Super Bowl weekend with their friends and neighbors wearing their favorite team colors or jerseys at the footballthemed event. According to Joanne Kopeny, LARCS Events Manager, “Friday Night Lights Ladera is a brand new event that is a result from feedback that we received from resident surveys. Residents asked for another adult-only event, following the Casino, Cocktails and Comedy event this fall.”
Whether residents are football fans or just want to enjoy a night out with friends, this Super Bowl themed event will have a little something for everyone. Attendees are encouraged to participate in tailgate games and enjoy the hosted beer and wine bar throughout the night as well so some special surprises. One lucky Ladera Ranch resident attending Friday Night Lights Ladera will win a 10’ x 10’ reserved space at the Fourth of July Celebration event, one of Ladera Ranch’s most popular events for which residents line up at 6:00 a.m. to stake out their spot. So, the winner of the “Save My Spot for the Fourth of July” prize will be able to sleep in and enjoy peace-of-mind knowing their spot is saved. Tickets are $20 per person (21+) and are on sale at LaderaLife.com
starting November 29. LARCS expects that the event will sell out and encourages residents to purchase tickets early. Event Information: Event: “Friday Night Lights Ladera” footballthemed party Date: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Oak Knoll Clubhouse Cost: $20 per person (21+) Ticket price includes: • Tailgate food • Beer and wine • Tailgate games Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) encourages neighborhood interaction through technology, programs, activities and volunteerism. For more information, visit LaderaLife.com.
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3 Ways to Upgrade Fall Entertaining
The transition from summer to fall – from lounging poolside to cozying up fireside – offers opportunities for a different take on entertaining your guests in unexpected ways. Whether it’s a simple dinner with a few friends or a big bash for a crowd, there are simple touches of glamour and charm that can take your hosting skills to a new level. To h e l p g u i d e y o u r v i s i o n for entertaining this autumn, top sommelier Chantelle Pabros and Spring Street Social Society’s hosting guru Amy Virginia Buchanan shared their favorite tips. Soak in the Season The bold colors of changing leaves and vivid sunsets mean fall is arriving. Let this backdrop serve as the perfect setting for a toast the next time you host friends. Before guests arrive, set up soft and colorful cotton-weave throw blankets so everyone can keep warm as they enjoy Mother Nature from the comfort of the backyard. Pabros and Buchanan suggest incorporating shades of the season, including deep maroons, oranges and peaches, into a spread of finger foods. Visit your favorite local bakeshop and pick up items for a sweet station such as macarons and scones with filling like berries, butter, clotted cream and artisanal jams. As the sun sets, match the rose-colored sunset with the deep hue of Champagne Taittinger Prestige Rosé. Pairing Perfection
A dinner party is the ultimate opportunity to show off your hosting skills as well as your taste, with wine pairings to complement each course. Take your guests on a culinary journey featuring unexpected dishes that celebrate the season. Buchanan suggests impressing your table with a delightfully classic main course such as Pollock en Papillote paired with Champagne Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus, which is made exclusively with grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards. Lights, Cameras, Cheers Pabros and Buchanan agree that a movie night is the perfect way to share laughs and memories without much effort or time. After a delicious meal, invite your friends to watch a classic movie. For this part of the evening, popcorn is an obvious snack of choice. Instead of one big bowl, try taping together newspaper cones or using take-out boxes to create individual servings. You can also put together a salt bar for toppings such as matcha salt, truffle salt and grated cheeses. To sweeten things up, Pabros suggests picking up a jar of salted caramel and drizzling over the popcorn. “Try pairing it with Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française,” Pabros said. “The peachy, nutty, butterscotch notes of the Champagne pair well with the caramel-coated popcorn.” Find more entertaining inspiration at Facebook.com/taittingerUSA.
Pollock en Papillote Servings: 6 Parchment paper Pollock butter salt black pepper 1 lemon, juiced 1 lemon, sliced rosemary thyme sage 4-8 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 handful shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced olive oil dash of white wine Heat oven to 425 F. Fold piece of parchment paper in half and cut out heart shape about the size of the fish with four-inch border around edges. Sit fish center of half heart, closest to crease.
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THE FOUR CLARA’S FESTIVAL BALLET ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ PRODUCTION 2017! by Lydia E. Ringwald Photos by Skye Schmidt Festival Ballet’s annual ‘Nutcracker’ production this year features four aspiring young dancers starring in the cherished role of ‘Clara’ in the fifteen performances of ‘The Nutcracker’ at Irvine Barclay Theater December 9 - 24. In the traditional Nutcracker story, Clara, the young girl dancing in the opening family living room scene, in front of the huge Christmas tree with her friends and family, accepts the wooden ‘Nutcracker’ as a gift. The Nutcracker magically turns into a Prince who transports her to the fantasy world of the snow fairies, to exotic lands, and to meet ballet royalty; the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The central character of Clara ties the entire story together through transitions through a fantasy of exotic scenes and places, until the end, when she is united with her Prince. In the Festival Ballet production, Clara’s role consists of a challenging choreography that includes breathtaking spins, exhilarating leaps and very intricate pas de deux sequences with the Prince. Four young ballet stars; Lily Turner, Ashley Lew, Moorea Pike and Cassidy Goan perform Clara, each with the inspiring skill and technique that has earned them prizes and honors in international dance competitions and scholarships to train with world renown ballet companies.
Lily Turner Lily Turner performs Clara on opening night December 9 and several times again in the run. When not performing ‘Clara, Lily dances other important roles, in the ‘Flower’ scene and as a ‘Doll.’ The 14 year old aspiring star was enchanted when she first saw the dazzling Festival Ballet production when she was six years old. “From that moment, I knew I had to be on stage that I wanted to be a ballerina.” She was willing to do the work, twenty-five hours a week of classes and rehearsals
and often up to thirty-two hours a week of additional preparation for performances. Lily takes classes online through Laurel Springs School, carefully managing her time to complete high school requirements while also meeting demands of her dance career. Costa Mesa, where she lives is close to the Fountain Valley and Irvine Southland Ballet studios for classes and rehearsals. In February 2018, Lilly will attend the Royal Ballet School for two weeks on a scholarship covers her boarding and training. Her mother, an attorney, who also has an office in London, will accompany her and arrange her flight.
Moorea Pike “When I first experienced ballet as a child, I was fascinated with the costumes, the tutus, the pink toe shoes.” The fascination lead to challenging work, training and cultivating skills over the years. But the rewards are magnificent. Moorea competed in the YAGP (Youth America Grand Prix) in NYC and earned a scholarship the Houston Ballet summer program in 2016 and also a ballet training opportunity at the Princess Grace Academy in Monaco. After high school, Moorea would like to apply to the Dance program at USC and continue her career as a dance professional.
Ashley Lew Fourteen year old Ashley Lew, a Youth America Grand Prix Gold award winner, who plays Clara on December 10 and again in several other performances, was awarded a scholarship to study ballet at the Academy Princess Grace in Monaco. Her passion for ballet started at 4 years old and by 6 years she was taking ballet classes. By the age of 12, she studied ballet in Monaco for year, then returned to California to continue studies at Southland Ballet Academy, taking classes every day and rehearsing for not only the Clara role but other roles she will perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ this Season. She attends Orange Lutheran High School and with careful time management, completes academic requirements while cultivating her talents and skills as a professional dancer. Moorea Pike, who appeared as Clara last year in ‘The Nutcracker’ returns again to the stage in this cherished role. ‘Since I performed it last year, I can advise the other Clara’s,’ says the sixteen year old Laguna High School sophomore. Moorea will perform Clara in four of the shows and will perform the ‘Chinese’ dancer and appear in the Party scene in other matinee and evening shows during the run.
Cassidy Doan Cassidy Doan from Fountain Valley performs in all fifteen shows of the run; as ‘Clara’ role in three performances and roles of the ‘Doll,’ as ‘Snow, and as a ‘Petal’ the Flower sequence. The 14 year old Honors student at Fountain Valley High School balances top academic performance with a rigorous schedule of ballet classes and rehearsals at Southland Ballet Academy. During the summer, she attends ballet intensive at Southland Ballet Academy cultivating her ballet artistry and preparing for Youth dance competitions. Although all four Clara’s have enjoyed opportunities to study at prestigious ballet company academies
in the United States and Europe, they have all returned home to Orange County to continue their studies here at Southland Ballet Academy. “There are so many amazing opportunities here in Orange County to study ballet and see international ballet company performances,” said Lily Turner, “at Segerstrom Center and Irvine Barclay Theater.” Southland Ballet Academy offers a Summer Intensive with instructors from prestigious ballet companies. ‘We have excellent training here at Southland Ballet Academy in Fountain Valley,’ says Cassidy Doan. All four ‘Clara’s,’ Ashley Lew, Cassidy Doan, Moorea Pike and Lily Turner view videos of the performances of famous ballerinas noting artistic styling and technique. Dancers at Southland Ballet Academy meet international ballet stars at the Festival Ballet productions that Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla invites to perform the leading roles in her productions. In this year’s “Nutcracker,” Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia from the New York City Ballet, Beckanne Sisk of Ballet West and Fabrice Calmels of the Joffrey and former American Ballet Theater Principals Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky are star pairs. San Francisco Ballet’s Victor Luiz stars in performances with Frances Chung and Maria Kochetkova of San Francisco Ballet and Tara Ghassemieh of Festival Ballet as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. “Festival Ballet and Southland Ballet Academy students and semiprofessionals have a chance to perform with these international stars and learn more about technique and artistry,” said Salwa Rizkalla. ‘We also invite dancers from major ballet companies to teach in our Summer Intensive at Southland Ballet Academy. Ballet students from various countries and many different states travel to Orange County to participate in the Summer Intensive instruction here at our Fountain Valley Southland Ballet Academy studio. This summer we had twenty-five students from Japan who came to study with us here.” The Festival Ballet launches it’s seasonal ‘Nutcracker’ production with a special show ‘Nutcracker for Kids’ at Segerstom Center, featuring a 45 minute presentation of selected segments of the ballet especially designed for children. Pacific Symphony accompanies the the enchanting live performance with the classic Tchaikovsky orchestration. For tickets and information to beautifully staged ‘“Nutcracker’ production at Irvine Barclay Theater December 9-24, please visit Irvine Barclay Theater at thebarclay.org
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IT’S THE SEASON AT THE MISSION VIEJO, SADDLEBACK VALLEY ELKS LODGE
New members seated L to R: Alice King, Tammy Ware, Linda Wright, ER Mike Long, Linda Snell, Helen Akesson, and Suzanne Zachary. Standing L to R: Robert Aguilar, Monty Langer, Harold Steele, Dan Coyle, David Harrison, James Shroeder, John Hurley, Mark Ryan, John Theurich, John Gee, Tim Herren, Alejandro Hernandez, and Erik Fisher “Giving” takes place 365 days a year at the local Elks Lodge, but December is always extra special as the members prepare for Christmas visits to the Long Beach Veterans Hospital, the House of Hope, a visit to Camp Pendleton, and the Toy Ride to the Orange County Rescue Mission. The Elks Santas will visit bringing food, gifts, and good cheer to all. The Elks will also host their annual Christmas party for the southland’s developmentally challenged men, women, and children. Over 200 are expected to attend this year’s
event. Fundraisers for Elks charities will also take place beginning with the Snowflake Ball, a lavish annual affair run by the Elks Ladies, and The Run-A-Ways Christmas fundraising dinner put on by the Lodge’s camping club. On Christmas Eve the Lodge will have a member’s dinner. The dinner has become a tradition at the Lodge. It was started ten years ago by Elk’s Treasurer Bill Bongartz with the intention of providing a family type atmosphere and dinner for a few Elks who didn’t have family close-by or who, for some reason, might be
spending Christmas Eve alone. It has grown to be a very popular and well attended event for Elks, families and friends. There will be four local Veteran’s families who were invited as special guests of the Lodge at this year’s event. Nineteen new members were initiated in November, just in time for all the holiday events both charitable and social. New Elks from Mission Viejo are: James Shroeder, Harold Steele, Helen Akesson, Monty Langer, Alejandro Hernandez, John Hurley, and Erik
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Fisher. Other new members are: David Harrison, Robert Aguilar, and Alice King of Anaheim, Dan Coyal of Rancho Santa Margarita, Tim Herren of Trabuco Canyn, Suzan Zachary of Corona Del Mar, Tammy Ware of Laguna Niguel, Linda Wright of Aliso Viejo, Mark Ryan of Laguna Hills, Linda Snell of Capo Beach, John Gee of Laguna Woods, and Jon Theurich of Lake Forest. Exalted Ruler Mike Long spoke to the new members about the many events on tap saying, “It’s that time of year when you can see our Lodge and it’s members at their very finest, and I invite you to participate in as many of these functions as your time will allow. You will find it a wonderful way to get to know the Lodge members as well as some of the nicest people we serve in the community.” The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Va l l e y E l k s L o d g e # 2 4 4 4 i s celebrating 48 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 10 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 149 year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share” For information regarding Elks programs or membership, call 949 830-3557.
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Ladera Ranch Girl Scouts Bring Smiles to Seniors This Holiday Season
Lisa Jenkins, President and CEO of the Council on Aging, and her team, graciously accept the handmade holiday cards.
Liesel and Mia inspired hundreds of kids across Orange County to help make holiday cards for the SmileMakers Guild.
Mia Graham and Liesel Blau, from Girl Scout Troop 4651, celebrated the Liesel and Mia delivered 4,650 holiday cards to the SmileMakers completion of “Operation Happy Holidays” to earn their Silver Award. Guild, sponsored by the Council on Aging. By Becky Graham Liesel Blau and Mia Graham, 7th grade Cadette Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts Orange County Troop 4651 decided to join forces with SmileMakers to help seniors in the community for their Silver Award project. Last year, Liesel and Mia learned about the thousands of seniors in skilled nursing facilities in Orange County through the SmileMakers Guild, a service program offered by the Council on Aging, when their troop made a few hundred holiday cards to contribute to the program. Inspired by the overwhelming need to bring a little more joy to seniors during the holiday season, the girls decided to raise awareness about seniors living in skilled nursing homes in Orange County for their Girl Scout Silver Award project. They wanted to try to get more kids involved to help seniors in need. The Girl Scout Silver Award project guidelines promote project management skills by encouraging girls to identify an issue they care about and take action to get their community involved in making a difference. Liesel and Mia met with Lisa Jenkins, President and CEO at
the Council on Aging, and were shocked to hear that there were more than 14,000 seniors living in skilled nursing homes without friends or family nearby to visit them during the holidays. They decided to create a brighter holiday season for these seniors. “Operation Happy Holidays” had begun! The girls made a video to educate kids in the community about the number of seniors who won’t receive anything at all during the holidays and asked them to help make something special to bring a little holiday cheer to these seniors. Their goal was to make 5,000 holiday cards to accompany the SmileMakers gifts sponsored by the Council on Aging. The girls shared their video with kids at school, in Girl Scouts, in the community and in Lionsheart groups. They sponsored three workshops to teach kids about the needs of the seniors they are trying to help and provided guidelines for what the cards should say so that they are appropriate for them. The largest workshop took place at Ladera Ranch Middle School, where the girls led 175 students in making more than 850 cards! They also distributed
an electronic instruction packet for those who didn’t attend a workshop, explaining the guidelines to make cards, as well as providing step-bystep instructions to make them. Did we mention that Liesel and Mia are 12 years old? The response from members of the community was overwhelming. Overall, hundreds of kids from kindergarteners to high schoolers, from Newport Beach to San Clemente, participated in the project to contribute more than 4,650 holiday cards: At least 155 Girl Scouts from Kindergarten to 12th Grade participated in the project by attending workshops and making cards with their troops. 175 middle schoolers in the Ladera Ranch Middle School All-Star Program attended a workshop. Students who attended the workshop also followed up by making an additional 590 cards on their own and brought them to school. At least 185 Lionsheart Group Members in middle school and high school requested instruction packets and donated homemade cards. Approximately 50-100 kids from other parts of the community, including high school clubs such
as the Tesoro Kraft Academy Club, Tesoro Red Cross, CA Scholarship Federation, church youth groups, as well as friends and neighbors who heard about the cause and wanted to help also made cards to donate their project. Kids participated from all across South Orange County - including San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, and Irvine. Lisa Jenkins, and all the employees at the SmileMakers Guild and Council on Aging, were thrilled with the success of Liesel and Mia’s Girl Scout Silver Project. Liesel and Mia also shared their thoughts about the outcome of their Silver Award Project, which involved more than 100 hours cumulatively of hard work since August. “We are so glad we were able to raise awareness about the needs of seniors in skilled nursing homes. We hope our cards help to brighten the holiday season for the SmileMakers recipients. But, there are still so many seniors left to help. Participants are already asking if they can help again next year. Maybe we will get to 14,000 cards next holiday season!”
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The Literacy Project (TLP), a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling disadvantaged youth to increase their reading skill levels, raised nearly $85,000 at its 8th annual “What Dreams Are Made Of” gala. Donations made during the gala will expand the program’s footprint helping more children throughout Southern California learn how to read. “I am truly humbled by the outpouring of love and support that enables The Literacy Project to continue bettering children’s lives as we forge on in the fight against illiteracy,” said Sue Grant, Founder and Executive Volunteer for The Literacy Project. Helping to make this year’s gala one of the most successful fundraisers yet were Gala Chair Lisa Torres and Co-Chair Monette Zotovich, serving their second year at the helm. Sandra Mendoza presented a “Save A Child” global approach with her creative centerpiece designs and sponsor Linda Kirkpatrick provided the miniature “Nothing Bundt Cakes” as a favor for every Heather and Joe Juliani with Soldier Role Model Matt Gencarella and guest. Steve Zotovich, vintner of Zotovich Estate Wines, and wife Monette Super Star Student Enrique graciously donated the evening’s wines. Gary Grant, Chairman of DeSola Capital, set the pace during the fund-a-need auction, generously offering to match donations, with the challenge accepted at the $5,000 level by both Cindy Culpepper, CEO of Wienerschnitzel, and Jim Clarke, president of 5G Wireless Communications; as well as a $2,500 donation from Linda Kirkpatrick of Nothing Bundt Cakes. There was also a touching moment by William Passo, CEO of PASSCO Companies, LLC, who shared his heartwarming story of growing up a struggling reader and then big-heartedly donated an additional $5,000 to The Literacy Project as well as a dinner at Disney’s Club 33 for the live auction. The event also featured the presentation of the prestigious “Dream Maker Award”, which was presented to Cindy Culpepper, CEO of Galardi Group, for her unwavering support of The Literacy Project. Culpepper was awarded the foundation’s esteemed honor for her ongoing dedication as a TLP advocate as well as continuing to align her company Wienerschnitzel, with the organization for more than six years. C o C h a i r s L i s a To r r e s Super Star Student Abraham and and Monette Zotovich Currently 45 million Americans are functionally illiterate and cannot read Role Model Arnie Rubin above a fifth-grade level. The Literacy Project supports struggling 2nd grade readers, during this most critical time of the learning process. The program, which is available at no cost to the school or student, includes specialized instructors to teach reading fundamentals in a fun, social and interactive environment. Proven to improve the child’s reading levels by more than 75%, The Literacy Project has helped over 6,000 struggling readers in the Long Beach, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Coachella Valley school districts since 2009. This year the organization will cross state lines and begin service in Utah and Illinois. Committed to leading the charge against the growing illiteracy rates among young students, The Literacy Project is successful because of the generous donations provided by supporters year-round, who continue to give the gift of literacy to children who need it most. To learn more about The Literacy Project and how you can give a child the gift of literacy, please visit www. literacyproj.org. Luis and Rocio Padilla, Julie Miles Page 12
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Celebrate the Season at Segerstrom Center ’s “Holidays Around the World”
Julianne and George Argyros Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Holidays Around the World festival will turn the new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza into an international cultural crossroads December 7 – 10 and 12 – 17. As American Ballet Theatre transforms the stage of Segerstrom Hall into the magical wonderland of The Nutcracker, outside, the Argyros Plaza will be alive with free performances and family activities representing beloved holiday customs and traditions. Storytellers will share the history of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Favorite food trucks. And, in the spirit of the season, representatives from community service organizations will be on hand to accept donations of food, clothing and more. For a full list of each day’s events and activities, visit the Center’s website. Page 16
Bringing merriment and inspiration will be Holiday Blues music by Brother Yusef, storytellers Georgette Baker, Annie Banannie, Rebecca Martin and Ken Frawley, Santa Margarita Catholic High School Chamber Singers, Chinese yo-yo and folk dancing performances by South Coast Chinese Cultural Association, Navy Band Southwest Holiday Big Band, Trombone Christmas, three ensembles from Orange County School of the Arts - Unplugged Carolers, Ballet Folklorico and Classical Voice – Garden Grove High School Chamber Orchestra, Davis Magnet School Band and Choir, El Centro Cultural de Mexico’s Ballet Folklorico, Bolsa Grande Concert Choir, music by Paige Williams, Pacific Chorale Carolers, Isaac Sowers Middle School Wind Ensemble, Sonora Elementary Bell Choir and Fresh Rhythm Combo. Share your family’s holiday traditions and help decorate the lighted Path of Tradition through the new Community Grove. Decorate cookies, make your own s’more and sample our Cocoa Bar. On select days, ride the Center Express on a leisurely Grand Tour around the Center. Food trucks will stop by to offer their own holiday feasts. Show your support of our community and those working to make it a better place for everyone. Stop by and give back to Patriots and Paws, Support the Enlisted, Working Wardrobes, Second Harvest Food Bank and Caterina’s Club PastaThon.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts is committed to supporting artistic excellence, offering unsurpassed experiences and to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming and free performances on the Center’s Julianne and George Agyros Plaza, including free movie screenings, live performances, special holiday events and festivals to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the county. Segerstrom Center is a leader among the nation’s performing arts centers for providing education programs designed to inspire young people through the arts. These reach hundreds of thousands of students each year in five Southern California counties. Community engagement programs developed through the Center for Dance and Innovation and Center Without Boundaries also connect the Center more comprehensively with Orange
County’s many diverse communities. The CDI supports flagship artistic programming and a wide range of projects that celebrate innovation, nurture creativity and engage audiences of the future. It is home to the American Ballet William J. Gillespie School and the School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities. The Center Without Boundaries develops partnerships with non-cultural organizations to help them in their own efforts to respond the ever-changing needs of the community. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is also proud to serve as the artistic home to three of the region’s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Pacific Chorale, who contribute greatly to the artistic life of the region with annual seasons performed at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. In addition to Segerstrom Center for the Arts as a presenting and producing institution, it also identifies the beautiful 14-acre campus that embraces the Center’s own facilities as well as two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award®-winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art. For more information go to SCFTA. org or call (714) 556-2787 Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
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27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K7, Ladera Ranch 949-429-6666 CASA RANCHERO Classic Mexican cantina
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-276-7800 Claim Jumper Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 949-461-7170
Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery Famous for their pancakes as big as your plate and their breakfast combos. They also serve a variety of lunch and dinner items as well as homemade pies and cookies.
27522 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-4439
Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Come and join us for delicious authentic Italian food in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
CHOYA JAPANESE CUISINE Japanese sushi bar & restaurant
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25606 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-1729 Diho Siam
Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies chicken, beef, pork, tofu and vegetarian, barbecue chicken, crispy duck, beef w/ oyster sauce, spicy cat fish.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3, Ladera Ranch 949-365-8777 Don Gustavo’s
Authentic Mexican food with homestyle flavor, menu items include chile relleno, carnitas, fajitas, eggs machaca, chimicangas, veggie burrito, fish tacos, shrimp enchiladas, taco salad.
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FORTE MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO An excellent choice for fresh and healthy Mediterranean food
1701 Corporate Dr. Ladera Ranch 949-388-7999 Grabba green Gluten-free and hundred percent whole foods made fresh breakfast lunch dinner and snacks food and juice near Rancho post office by Arco station.
29880 Santa Margarita Parkway, RSM Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs
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Jalapeno’s Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including chili Verde, omelets, huevos rancheros, tostadas, carne asada, menudo, traditional burritos including beef, chicken, fish, beans (Vegetarian), chile relleno, taquitos, enchiladas, imported and domestic beers.
27602 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-5614 kan pai sushi
Sushi and Japanese Cuisine.
27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K6, Ladera Ranch 949-429-2772
G u id e Pino’s Cucina Authentic Italian cuisine from all regions of Italy and also traditional Sicilian food. Italian beer and wine is also available to compliment your meal. You will feel like you are having a home-cooked meal in Italy!
27522 Antonio Parkway, Suite P2, Ladera Ranch. 949-388-4931 The Ranch Sports Grill All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games plus Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights.
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1101 Corporate Dr. Ladera Ranch 949-364-8537 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill Located at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club we have daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-218-0865 Paul’s Pantry The best family owned breakfast and lunch menu that specializes in homestyle cooking.
27409 Bellogente, Mission Viejo. 949-364-1088 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the lake expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo.
27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 949-859-9556
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-1957
Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar Contemporary setting for Italian fare plus an extensive wine list with recommended food pairings.
27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano 949-661-8466
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Have you dined out recently in Ladera Ranch? The Ladera Ranch News would like your opinion and we are actively looking for more reviews of local area restaurants that are NOT already listed on this page. Please make it brief and informative with 50 words or less. Reviews must include your name, phone or email address (please do not send reviews on fast food or strictly pizza places). Please send your Restaurant Review to newseditorials@yahoo.com
P.F. Changs China Bistro Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.
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Located in The Forest is the remarkable custom estate on 1 acre with forever views. Comfortable living in the quality custom home in Lower Colinas. Offering approx. Offering approx. 7000 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms, bonus room, office and a movie 5000 sq. ft with 4 bedrooms, bonus room, library and 4.5 baths. Located on an theatre. Stunning backyard with forever views, pool/spa, putting green and BBQ 18,000 sql ft lot 23251 Via Dorado $1,349,000.00 area for entertaining. 23727 Via Roble $2,299,000.00
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This darling home is decorated right out of a magazine. Offering approx. 2600 sq. This beautiful home is located in the Club Visa Tract. Offering approx. 3000 sq. ft with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Large corner lot across from the park. A rare find ft. with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Open and spacious floor plan with vaulted attached casitas with full bath and private patio with spa. ceilings. Very private backyard with gorgeous landscape. 21 Sweet Pea $979,000.00 11 E. Greenbrier $909,000.00
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CORONADO POINT
This stunning model perfect home has been remodeled and shows extremely well. This stunning home with ocean view located behind the exclusive gates of Offering approx. 4000 sq. ft with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths. Stunning views with Coronado Point. Offering approx. 5000 sq. ft with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths. Beautiful two story library. Pool, spa and built in BBQ. pool and spa and outside entertaining area. A must see! 26 Coronado Point $1,999,000.00 10 Centaurus $1,524,900.00
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