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LADERA SPORTS CENTER TO HOST L.A. CLIPPERS YOUTH HOOPS CAMPS Orange County Basketball Players Ages Six to 14 Invited to Train with Former Pro Players August 8 to 12 Ladera Sports Center is pleased to announce the L.A. Clippers will host Youth Hoops camps for basketball players ages six to 14 from August 8 through 12 at the $35 million solarpowered multi-use facility, currently under construction in Ladera Ranch, Calif.

“The L.A. Clippers are extremely excited about partnering with the most advanced facility in Southern California to host our youth basketball summer camp,” said Maurice Baker, supervisor of youth basketball programs for the L.A. Clippers.

“Working with Ladera Sports Center is the best opportunity to show the people of Orange County our respect for their beautiful community.”

Each camper will receive exclusive L.A. Clippers Youth Hoops gear, including a reversible jersey, drawstring backpack, replica Spalding basketball, baller band and $25 ticket credit to see the Clippers live at select 2016-17 home games. The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $240 per camper.

“This camp is just one of many wonderful opportunities we’re now able to offer athletes of all ages in Orange County,” said H. Michael Schwartz, CEO of SmartStop Asset Management, Inc., who designed,

financed and is building the facility.

“We will be offering many special programs and events of this caliber in the years to come.”

Ladera Sports Center, which is being built on approximately four acres on Terrace Road near the intersection of Crown Valley Parkway and Antonio Parkway in Southern California’s Ladera Ranch, is nearly 60 percent complete and will hold a grand opening celebration on August 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Several South Orange County clubs—

including Team Nikos Basketball Academy, Ladera Ranch National Junior Basketball, the San Clemente Volleyball Club, Little Rookies Youth Sports and Ladera Ranch Strength and Conditioning—have already signed on.

“We’re excited to have the L.A. Clippers come down to our facility,” said Steve Williams, CEO of Ladera Sports Center. “Former L.A. Clippers and ambassador Lamond Murray will be leading the camp and over 100 players have already signed up!”

Ladera Sports Center will feature a 60,000-square-foot gymnasium with 48,750 square feet of court spaces— eight state-of-the-art basketball and volleyball courts—that have airconditioning, noise decibel reduction systems, superior wood flooring and ceiling-mounted volleyball nets with ample spectator seats per court.

Campers can register on the L.A. Clippers Youth Hoops website.

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The Wait is Over! Disney’s NEWSIES Makes Its Long Anticipated Costa Mesa Premiere Disney’s NEWSIES will play an exclusive two-week premiere engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with performances May 17 - 29, 2016 in Segerstrom Hall.

Individual tickets for NEWSIES start at $25 and may be purchased online at SCFTA.org, the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group tickets for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, May 28, 2016 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.

ABOUT NEWSIES NEWSIES, the new American musical, features a Tony® Awardwinning score with music by eighttime Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is produced

by Disney Theatrical Productions, NEWSIES is directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award® for his work. The entire creative team has reunited to bring the break-out smash musical to audiences across North America.

When it opened on March 29, 2012 NEWSIES was intended for a Broadway run of just 101 performances. The show’s fiercely devoted fans had other ideas, however; they propelled the show to a run of 1,005 performances, attendance of more than 1 million and a gross of over $100M. While on Broadway, NEWSIES set and broke seven Nederlander Theatre house records and became the highest-grossing show from the 2011-12 Broadway season. The show received 23 major theatrical nominations – including eight Tony Award nods – and won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Score and Choreography.

Set in New York City at the turn of the century, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged

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band of teenaged ‘newsies,’ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what’s right.

NEWSIES is inspired by the reallife ‘Newsboy Strike of 1899,’ when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway newsies on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst and other powerful newspaper publishers.

The stage version introduces seven brand-new songs by the original team of Menken and Feldman, including a song written specifically for the tour called ‘Letter from the Refuge,’ while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film, including ‘Carrying the Banner, ‘Seize the Day,’ ‘King of New York’ and ‘Santa Fe.’ Since the film’s 1992 theatrical release and subsequent DVD release, NEWSIES has grown into

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a cult phenomenon, and for years had been the single most requested title of all the Disney musical films not yet adapted for the stage. (The film featured a screenplay by Bob Tzudiker & Noni White (Tarzan, 102 Dalmatians).

For more information, visit NewsiesTheMusical.com, Facebook. com/Newsies and Twitter.com/ Newsies.

The Costa Mesa engagement of NEWSIES is presented by arrangement with Segerstrom Center for the Arts and is a subscription offering of the Broadway and Curtain Call Series.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds Kia, Official Automotive Partner of the Center, and United Airlines, Official Airline of the Center.

Time Warner is the Media Partner of the Broadway and Curtain Call Series.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an acclaimed arts institution as well as a beautiful multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages, 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 programs.

Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. In addition to its six performance venues, Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie

School, where students ages 3 – 14 are taught by acclaimed teachers utilizing the renowned ABT National Training Curriculum in studios utilized by the world’s greatest dancers and choreographers.

The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events.

The Center’s education programs are designed to inspire young people through the arts and reach hundreds of thousands of students each year.

In addition to the presenting and producing institution Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the 14-acre campus also embraces the facilities of 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. 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, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and the Pacific Chorale, who contribute greatly to the artistic life of the region with annual seasons at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

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Swap Out Sugar for Better Health You probably realize that eating too many sugary foods and gaining weight go hand in hand. What you may not know is that aside from loading up on calories that help pack on the pounds, consuming too much sugar can also harm your health in other ways.

Consuming more than nine teaspoons of sugar a day for men and six teaspoons for women can lead to health problems, such as tooth decay, obesity and depression. Reducing your sugar intake can help more than your waistline; it can improve your overall health.

First, it’s important to recognize that there are two types of sugar – natural sugar and added sugar. Natural sugar is found in fruits, milk and some whole grains. Added sugar is sugar that is added to processed foods and drinks, such as cookies, cereals and soda.

Added sugar affects your body in many ways. It can be as addictive as drugs, tobacco or alcohol because it affects the same regions of the brain, triggering the pleasure sensors to release dopamine. Dopamine makes you want to eat more, even when you are not hungry.

When you consume too much added sugar, your liver has to work extra hard to process it. Excess sugar in the liver often turns into fat, which can lead to liver damage or other health concerns, such as high cholesterol, diabetes or heart disease.

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your pancreas, which controls the blood sugar called insulin that powers your muscles and organs. Lack of insulin can cause muscle and nerve damage.

Limit added sugars in your diet with these healthy alternatives: • Skip sugary cereals at breakfast.

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• If you can’t substitute a fruit, make your treats small, such as a single fun-size piece of candy.

• Sodas, energy drinks and sports drinks sneak in a lot of sugar calories.

In fact, a single can of soda has nine teaspoons of sugar – the maximum an adult male should consume in an entire day. Skip the sugary beverages and try hot or iced tea, fizzy water or lemon water instead.

Choosing simple substitutions make it easy to replace sugary foods with smarter options for better health.

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2016 Blenheim Spring Series Leading Hunter Rider Awards Photos by McCool Wrapping up four weeks full of hunter highlights, Blenheim EquiSports would like to congratulate the Leading Hunter Riders from the 2016 Blenheim Spring Series, with awards presented by Romfh Equestrian Apparel.

With a number of the best West Coast hunter riders competing during the four week Spring Series, it was the young yet already established Nick Haness who earned the Romfh Leading Professional Hunter Rider Award by accumulating 432.5 points.

Romfh also awarded the Leading Amateur Hunter Rider Award, and congratulations goes to Tonia Cook-Looker who rode Wallace throughout the series. The Looker’s own Woodland Oaks Ranch in San Dimas is home to their lovely string of horses and ponies.

Lexie Looker also had a successful circuit in the Junior and the Pony divisions. She came in a close second to Augusta Iwasaki for the Romfh Equestrian Apparel Leading Junior Hunter Rider Award. Iwasaki pulled ahead on the final day of the series, after she won three classes and placed high in several others.

Showing several mounts successfully in both divisions throughout the series, Iwasaki earned a double congratulations for winning both the Romfh Equestrian Apparel Leading Junior and Leading Pony Rider Awards at the end of the Spring Series.

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Join Blenheim in beautiful Del Mar for the Ranch & Coast Classic, where once again hunters will have the chance to earn special recognition in WCHR divisions and the USHJA International Hunter Derby.

And with the recent online release of the Blenheim Summer Prize Book, more Hunter Highlights abound in June and July in both San Juan Capistrano and Del Mar. Featuring another WCHR week, the WCHR Hunter Spectacular, a National Derby, a 3’3” Open Hunter Classic and two International Hunter Derbies, plus the USHJA Zone 10 Pony Hunter Challenge and Markel Insurance Pony Hunter Derby, and CPHA & USHJA Pre-Green Qualifiers, summer is certain to be full of gorgeous hunters galloping in the show ring.

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L ocal B usinesses D onate C ar to H elp C oast Guard Veteran throu g h T ou g h T imes National Military Appreciation Month Recycled Rides Vehicle Unveiling Ceremony on Thursday at Caliber Collision in Rancho Santa Margarita

(From left) Trevor Horton, Regional Manager of Caliber Collision presents keys to Chris Skinner, his fiancé’ Maria, with Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Tony Beall who was also on hand for the event To commemorate May as Military Appreciation Month, Caliber Collision, Esurance and several businesses are teaming up thank a local Coast Guard veteran for his service with a car donation to help him through some tough times.

Chris Herbert Skinner was presented with the keys to a completely refurbished vehicle as part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides™, a nationwide community service program in which collision repair companies, insurers and others in the collision industry collaborate to repair and donate vehicles to families in need.

Esurance donated the vehicle and technicians at Caliber Collision donated their personal time as a community service. The vehicle also comes fully loaded with gifts from numerous local businesses and individuals in the community.

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search and rescue operations and communications security. After a divorce, Skinner transferred to another United States Coast Guard position in Los Angeles so he could maintain a relationship with his 5-year-old son. Unfortunately, after a short time, the position was cut and he would have had to transfer to Alaska. In February 2014, Skinner opted out of the Coast Guard in order to stay close to his son.

With limited income from a civilian, commission-based sales position, Skinner and his fiancé, who have an infant daughter, struggled financially.

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We appreciate the many years Mr. Skinner dedicated to military service and are honored to provide this vehicle to ease the burden of transportation and help him continue to get back on the road to success,” said David Goldstein, Caliber Collision Senior Vice President of Operations.

Skinner was nominated for the Recycled Rides vehicle by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP), whose mission is to provide active duty and veteran family’s financial grants in times of crisis, and through one-onone counseling, develop a plan to achieve financial self-sufficiency.

“The Recycled Rides program provides us a way to give back to local community members who are in need,” said Tom DelCorso, director of appraisal at Esurance. “We want to sincerely thank Mr. Skinner for his military service and hope that this gift will have a positive impact on his life.”

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Dressing up for a cause KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER NYQUIST RIDDEN BY MARIO GUTIERREZ

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Laura’s House Raises Over $30,000 to Create Brighter Futures Photos by Ann Chatillon It was a day of inspiration, appreciation and hope for the future as nearly 200 supporters of Laura’s House, a Southern California organization dedicated to the prevention and education of domestic violence, gathered at the Balboa Bay Resort for the first annual ‘Brighter Futures’ Luncheon.

Chaired by Laura’s House advocate Donna Pickup, the event highlighted the critical community work of the nonprofit and honored those who have helped Laura’s House advance its mission to rebuild the lives of families affected by domestic violence.

Each luncheon table was hosted by a significant community leader or local designer and featured personalized décor inspired by the theme of providing brighter futures for Laura’s House families.

The event featured touching moments and included inspiring remarks from domestic violence survivor and Laura’s House graduate “Tanya”.

Tanya, an Orange County resident, suffered more than 10 years of verbal, psychological, financial and physical abuse from her former husband. She enrolled in Laura’s House Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing, successfully completing both programs. Smith shared her story with guests to shed light on the traumatic experiences of families affected by abuse, and how she became empowered to create a brighter future for herself and her children.

“We are grateful for the opportunity our inaugural Brighter Futures Luncheon presented to honor and thank our dedicated supporters because without them, rebuilding violence-free lives for families such as Tanya’s would not be possible,” said Margaret Bayston, Laura’s House CEO and executive director.

Nationally recognized healthy relationships expert, author, psychotherapist and Laura’s House board member Dr. Jill Murray was the luncheon guest speaker. She discussed the importance of prevention and education, and how to stop the cycle of violence before it begins.

Laura’s House also presented Brighter Futures Awards to those who have made extraordinary efforts to provide brighter futures for families served by Laura’s House. Two honorees were recognized: The Decorative Arts Society of Newport Beach. They have been a loyal supporter of Laura’s House since 2005. The membership group of community-minded women and men have donated more than $250,000 to assist domestic violence victims. The other honoree was Nicole Prusty from Aliso Viejo. Prusty is a 12-year-old Laura’s House ambassador who spreads awareness about domestic violence by educating and encouraging her peers to get involved.

The event also included an opportunity drawing with gifts from Barclay Butera Interiors, SoulCycle Newport Beach, Bacara Resort & Spa and more.

Luncheon guests enjoyed an artisan boutique featuring jewelry by James Kanan and hand-woven pashminas by Teji Singh, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Laura’s House.

The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space to empower individuals and families affected by abuse. For more than 20 years, Laura’s House has served those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Over the past two decades, Laura’s House has provided shelter and support services to more than 4,000 battered women and children and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to nearly 50,000 people. For more information, please visit www.laurashouse.org.

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Donna Pickup, Balboa Bay Club co-owner, and Laura Khouri, Laura’s House board member

Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director, Laura’s House, Bette Aitken, Debra Corley and Dr. Jill Murray

Cheryl Osborn and Dr. Jill Murray, guest speaker

Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director of Laura’s House and Mary Anna Jeppe

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Sowing the seeds of spring: How to start your garden indoors While cooler temperatures slowly fade, gardeners across the country eagerly await the arrival of spring and the chance to get outdoors and grow something. If gardening is your passion, you don’t have to wait until the weather is perfect to get started.

In fact, working ahead by growing your own seedlings is a great way to ensure your garden is successful throughout the warmer months.

“Planting seedlings indoors before transplanting them into the ground is a great use of time and money,” says Darin Brockelbank, owner of Metro-Greenscape, landscape design and outdoor specialists, and members of the Porch.com home improvement network. More than 1.5 million professionals participate in the network, offering services for more than 90 million projects. “Growing seedlings is something homeowners can easily do on their own and save their money to hire professionals for larger projects.”

Starting your own seedlings offers many advantages, including the ability to get a jump-start on spring planting. Growing your own plants from seed is less expensive than buying small plants and provides access to a much wider variety of

plants. The pros at Porch.com offer these tips for starting seedlings to get your garden growing: * Selecting seeds Some seeds can be planted and started indoors, while others need to go directly in the ground outdoors.

As you’re choosing seeds for your garden, read the packets thoroughly to ensure the seeds you’re buying are appropriate for indoor planting.

Be aware that many vegetable seeds need to be planted directly in the ground.

Most packages will also include information on what time of year to plant, so follow the guidelines for best results. In general, start seeds about six weeks before the last frost date.

Check the Farmer’s Almanac Frost Date Calculator to find out when that is in your area. * Choosing containers Seed starter kits are available for easy planting, but any container will do as long as it is about 2 to 3 inches deep and has drainage holes.

Egg cartons and paper cups are inexpensive and easy options; be sure to poke drainage holes in the bottoms. Fill your containers with a good soil mix - never use regular soil from your yard. Seeds need just the

right texture and mixture of nutrients to succeed. Covering your containers with plastic wrap or plastic lids will help keep soil and seeds moist. * Setting the environment In order to germinate, most seeds need a steady temperature of about 78 F. You can create localized warmth for seeds through use of electric heaters or heat mats placed under containers. You can also try placing containers atop warm appliances, such as a refrigerator, as long as they will also receive ample light in the location. Once seedlings push through the soil, you can move them to a windowsill where they’ll get more natural light. * Caring for seedlings It’s important to provide seedlings with constant moisture, but don’t let the soil get soggy. If you used plastic wrap or covers, remove them from containers once seeds have sprouted. When leaves appear, begin fertilizing with a liquid fertilizer.

Pay close attention to the dosage amounts recommended on the fertilizer packaging; seedlings are fragile. Check on seedlings daily until you’re ready to plant them outdoors.

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wait to move them until they are fully bloomed,”-Brockelbank says. “If you transplant them while they are buds and cool weather hits, they could get frost bite and die. When it’s time to transplant the seeds, make sure the soil is no cooler than 60 degrees.”

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Busted: The top 4 most common pet myths It’s no secret that Americans love their pets. When it comes to U.S. pet ownership, 39 percent of households own at least one dog, and 33 percent own at least one cat, according to the Humane Society of the United States.

Furry family members bring joy and excitement to a household, and providing the best care possible helps ensure pets have a long, healthy life.

Unfortunately, with so much information available, it’s easy to become confused about what’s really best for them. To cut through the clutter, Dr. Ashley Gallagher, veterinarian at Friendship Hospital For Animals and petMD contributor, sheds some light on some of the most common pet myths.

Myth 1: If cats have nine lives, what do dogs have?

Cats’ curious nature and quick reaction times are likely the basis of the nine lives reputation, but in reality owners need to remember that both cats and dogs only have one life. That is why it’s important to schedule regular veterinary visits to ensure your pet has a long, healthy and happy one. Going to the veterinarian shouldn’t only be reserved for times when your pet is Page 14

sick. Your pet needs annual wellness check-ups, vaccines, dental exams and nutritional consultations, just like humans do.

Myth 2: Table scraps are OK. Did you know that one ounce of cheddar cheese for a 20-pound dog is like a human eating more than one and a half chocolate bars? That same piece of cheese for a 10-pound cat is like eating almost three full chocolate bars! Table scraps are basically empty calories for cats and dogs. They need precisely balanced nutrition for their specific life stage and special needs to remain healthy. A food like Hill’s Science Diet is great because it gives them exactly what they need without any excess nutrients that might be harmful.

Myth 3: Dogs wag their tail when they are happy.

Dogs wag their tail for many reasons; the most common is that they are either happy or nervous.

Cats will also wag or flick their tail when they are upset or thinking.

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Myth 4: Letting my dog out in the yard is enough exercise.

Dogs and cats both need plenty of physical activity and mental stimulation to stay healthy. If you just leave your dog out in the yard alone they might not get much of either. It’s important to take them for walks, play fetch or simply run around together.

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healthier dog, but it will also help to strengthen your relationship. Cats should be kept indoors for their safety, but there are plenty of toys that work their brains and their bodies at the same time. Visit your local pet store to find some toys that fit the bill.

Each pet is unique, so ongoing care, including precisely balanced nutrition, regular wellness visits to the vet and daily play periods are all good things that keep your pet healthy and living well for many years to come. - (BPT)

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2016 OC Fair Competitions & Contests Open to Artists & Artisans of All Types The 2016 OC Fair invites all artisans and hobbyists who bake, sew, quilt, plant, craft, paint or raise animals to show off their talents this summer.

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Free assistance with the online registration is available during Help Days on Tuesday, May 31-Wednesday, June 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the OC Fair & Event Center Administration Building. Exhibit staff will be on-hand to assist with completing the required online form and uploading any necessary photos.

The OC Fair wants you to “Get Your Fair Face On!” July 15-August 14, 2016 with 23 days and nights of food, rides, shopping, exhibits, animals and headline performances in the Pacific Amphitheatre, nightly music in The Hangar and adrenaline-inducing events in the Action Sports Arena.

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5 ways to revamp your run Have you ever wished you could just snap your fingers and be able to run a marathon? If only it were that easy. Whether you’re training for a race, want to get in shape or simply enjoy the rhythm of your feet hitting the pavement, running takes consistency and practice.

“No matter where you fall on the running spectrum, there’s always room for improvement,” says Rebekah Mayer, National Run Training Manager for Life Time Fitness - The Healthy Way of Life Company.

“If you’re striving to become a better runner, you might need to make some changes or switch up your routine.”

Below are five tips from Mayer to help amp up your run so you can feel great while making each workout count: Ease into your outdoor runs If you’ve been hitting the treadmill all winter and are just beginning to run outdoors, take it slow. Pavement is harder on your knees and joints than a treadmill belt, and your running form is a little different when you’re outside on the ground. Start by taking some easy workouts outdoors, and then progress into harder workouts. By then, all the trails will be fully clear and your legs will have a chance to adapt.

Ditch the background noise Consider leaving your headphones at home. While music is essential to beat boredom on a treadmill, many runners come to enjoy the quiet solitude or group chatter when running outdoors, especially when you run with a friend. Without headphones, it’s also easier to hear traffic, animals or approaching pedestrians. If music is absolutely necessary, try running with only one ear bud in.

Make it memorable Take the time to make some of your runs a little more interesting. Is there a trail system a short drive from your home or nearest health club?

Even if it doesn’t fit into your daily routine, doing some runs at a more scenic location every so often can make the miles much more enjoyable.

Changing up your routine also helps keep your body challenged so you can continue to build strength and endurance.

Gather your running buddies Running with friends is one of the best ways to stay motivated. Running with a buddy on a treadmill is fun as well, but an outdoor running pal or group can help the time and miles pass more quickly. Life Time destinations nationwide host Tuesday Night Social

Runs with varying distances and they’re complimentary for members and non-members. There’s nothing like good conversation to keep you entertained during your workout.

Running partners can be good pace setters as well and might even suggest some new running routes or trails you’ve never tried before.

Dress the part If you run in the dark, choose reflective clothing and a headlamp for safety. On rainy days, add a water resistant jacket and a cap to keep water out of your eyes. This will

make the weather more tolerable. If temperatures are cool, choose an outer layer you can easily remove if you get too warm. Life Time is a firm believer that the right pair of shoes can help prevent injury, so make sure you find a pair that works for your running style.

Use these tips to make the most of each run or if you’re one of the thousands of Americans who’s currently training for a marathon, check out lifetimerun.com to sign up for a virtual or in-person run training plan. - (BPT)

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Serves 4 to 6 1 package refrigerated pizza dough 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 package Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage 1/2 medium red onion, minced 1 tablespoon parsley, minced 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon oregano 8 Roma tomatoes, sliced (divided — save 10 slices for the top) 10 fresh basil leaves (divided) 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded Pepper and sea salt 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated Position oven rack on lowest shelf and preheat to 425°F. Lightly oil a pizza pan. Roll out dough as thin as possible. Let rest 10 minutes.

In small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high, add sausage and cook until browned. Remove from skillet, cool slightly and coin slice. In the same pan, sauté onion and parsley to golden, then stir in garlic and oregano for a few seconds. Add tomatoes to pan, crushing them as they are mixed (do not substitute crushed tomatoes). Boil, stirring 5 minutes or until thick.

Spread sauce over crust, sprinkle with half the basil, mozzarella, fontina, sausage, remaining slices of tomatoes and finally remaining olive oil. Finish with generous pepper and a little sea salt. Bake for 10 minutes.

Using a spatula and an oven mitt, slip pizza off pan directly onto oven rack, bake for two minutes. Slip pizza back onto pan, remove from oven. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil. Cut and enjoy.

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Morning Terrace Pizza

Serves 4 1 10- to 12-inch baguette, cut in two and sliced open, inside dough removed 1 package Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage 1 1/2 cups fontina, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Dried red pepper flakes 3 Roma tomatoes, diced 4 whole eggs Pepper, to taste 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped Position oven rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Cut baguette in half and then slice it open to create four equal open-faced pieces. Remove the doughy center, leaving a halfinch border close to the edge.

In large skillet, sauté sausage until browned. Remove from heat, thinly coin slice and set aside.

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Return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until egg whites are set, but yolk is still soft. Remove, sprinkle with fresh chives, cut and enjoy.

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Sausage Diavolo Pizza

Serves 4 to 6 1 refrigerated pizza dough crust, Sausage should rolled out thin always be 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil prepared to 1 package Johnsonville Hot Italian reach an Sausage Links internal 3/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes temperature 5 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced of 160°F. 3/4 cup onion, chopped 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 ounces) 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried Sea salt and pepper 3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped 1 cup Italian blend cheese, grated 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 long, sweet red pepper, cut into rings Other fresh herbs such as basil (optional) Position oven rack to center and preheat to 450°F. Lightly oil a pizza pan and roll out crust, thin.

In large skillet, heat oil and sauté sausage and red pepper flakes until browned. Remove from heat, drain fat, cool slightly and chop, roughly.

Add garlic and onion to skillet and cook about five minutes until onion is soft.

Add cherry tomatoes, canned tomatoes, wine and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer about 20 minutes, stirring when necessary, until cherry tomatoes are soft and sauce thickens.

Add parsley and sausage back into skillet. Remove from heat.

Top pizza crust with sausage mixture, grated cheeses and red pepper rings.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs, cut and enjoy.

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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

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27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K7, Ladera Ranch 949-429-6666 Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café

Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee.

25672 Crown Valley Pkwy.

Ladera Ranch 949-218-1515

27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K6, Ladera Ranch 949-429-2772 Loving hut Gourmet cuisine made with wholesome, vegan ingredients, and it offers an accessible starting point for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet.

27522 Antonio Parkway, Suite P2, Ladera Ranch.

949-365-1077 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill

Don Gustavo’s

Offering an extensive menu of premium American Wagyu and Kobe beef burgers, along with salads and entrees such as chicken, salmon and salmon risotto. There is a full bar with more than 50 craft beers, more than a dozen draft beer, and bottles of your favorite domestic and imported beer.

Authentic Mexican food with homestyle flavor, menu items include chile relleno, carnitas, fajitas, eggs machaca, chimicangas, veggie burrito, fish tacos, shrimp enchiladas, taco salad.

26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 949-348-2386 Harlow’s Cuisine & Cocktails Harlow’s Kitchen is a beautiful blend of old school and contemporary styles boasting West coast farm-totable seasonal fare, a craft bar, and a passionate staff. The décor is a rich and elegant throwback to 1800’s Europe with a bit of a New Orleans vibe.

31111 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-240-8100 Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs

Located at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club we have daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.

26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo.

949-305-5100 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 P.F. Changs China Bistro

Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.

Smokey Joe croissants, sausage, eggs, bacon also try their hot link breakfast burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.

27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 949-461-7170

1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch 949-364-7080

800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, 949-364-6661

Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery

Jalapeno’s Restaurant

The Ranch Sports Grill

Claim Jumper

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

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

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Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.

All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games plus Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights.

27412 Antonio Pkwy. Ladera Ranch 949-429-7737

31105 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-481-9596 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

Restaurant Reviews Wanted!

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

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Damasq Cafe Mediterranean Cuisine

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