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How to Save Money on a Wedding Gown Easy Ways to Get a Wedding Dress on a Budget By Zawn Villines Many brides have dreamed about their wedding gown since they were children, so it’s easy to understand how a wedding dress can quickly become the most expensive item in a wedding budget. But you shouldn’t have to drive yourself into debt for a dress you’ll only wear once, no matter how pretty it is. You can save money on your wedding dress if you plan ahead and are willing to invest a little bit of time for a big financial payoff. Go Secondhand Several online marketplaces sell dresses from brides who either didn’t get married or are re-selling their old wedding dresses. These dresses are frequently steeply discounted, and are often still highly trendy. With a good tailor, you can even purchase a dress in a different size or a slightly different cut than you’d prefer. Similarly, vintage dresses are a hot fashion commodity and can save you mega bucks. Start shopping early at Goodwill, secondhand stores and vintage outlets. If you find a dress you love, a good tailor can usually fix small tears and alter the dress to your body. You might even be able to get
a dress for only a few bucks! Vintage dresses are especially good choices for casual weddings because you can simply buy an elegant white dress and add gorgeous jewelry to dress it up for your wedding. Sample Sales Lots of retailers have sample sales a few times a year. Dresses are sold as-is, which means you’ll need to have the dress altered. But these dresses are steeply discounted and have typically only been used as models on mannequins or in advertisements. They are also frequently representative of the latest seasonal trends. Department Stores Many department stores have small bridal sections. You won’t be paying for the look and feel of an expensive bridal boutique and can end up saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the dress of your dreams. Early Bird Discounts Tailoring Don’t be shy about asking your A good tailor is your best friend bridal salon for a discount. Many when you’re trying to save money on bridal boutiques offer discounts if you order your dress early or on the same a wedding dress. Consider buying a dress off the rack at a bridal shop and day you try it on.
then taking it to a tailor for alterations. Alternatively, buy a basic, simple dress and have a tailor add lace, pearls and embroidery to dress it up.
Trending Hairstyles for Weddings 2012 By Jennifer Ladd The hair style you choose on your wedding day is one of the most important details because it can change your look completely. So, whether your hair be long, short, or of a unique texture there’s a look for you! Some of the most important factors to consider is, first, are you going to feel confident with that style. Is the style, you chose, going to hold up through the ceremony and reception? Are you going to be comfortable in that hairstyle? These are things to keep in mind, as you should enjoy your wedding day, not add extra stress. It seems that this season’s bridal hair trends are textured. From braids to curls you can achieve these wedding day looks! Here are my top five hairstyle trends for this season...... B r a i d e d H a l o The braided halo is an impressive yet easy hairstyle that you can do yourself. It can be made a little messy with wispy fly-aways for a more casual affair, or it can be styled very sophisticated and elegant for a wedding or night out. A halo braid has always been very popular on flower girls, but is becoming increasingly trendy for Page 2
the bride herself. It works best with long hair that is not extremely layered. The Relaxed Ponytail A beautiful, soft ponytail with a little volume on top and sweet curls at the end. Wear low and with an air of sophistication. The Princess Grace This soft, romantic style is elegant, yet really easy to achieve. Use big rollers to get loads of volume through the crown and curls through the ends, then roughly pin to one side and tease the front to add a little volume. The Ballerina Bride It takes good bone structure to pull off a classic bun like this but it is oh-soworth-it for the sheer classic beauty of it, so wear yours at dizzying heights to really flaunt that face shape and flawless wedding day make-up. Messy is the New Sexy A tousled up-do is one of my favorite hairstyles, especially if you have thick and unruly hair because you will get that natural volume while keeping that big mane under control. Just a few bobby pins and a hair tie will help you achieve this look. To add volume and interest you can use rollers or a large barrel curling iron before pinning it up.
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SPECIAL PACIFIC SYMPHONY LEAGUE EVENT MELDS ART, MUSIC, FASHION AND DINING A glamorous and enchanting afternoon of music, art and fashion comes to Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach when Pacific Symphony’s prized support group, the Pacific Symphony League, hosts a fund-raising luncheon to benefit music education programs. Chaired by League The late John Wayne with Pilar Wayne member Gwen Williams— fashion entrepreneur, performer and art collector—the luncheon features renowned Beverly Hills designer Ricco Antonio showcasing his latest custom-designed dresses and evening gowns in a fashion show, with music by vocalist and digital keyboard player Jim Roberts. The setting is embellished with original artwork by celebrity artist Pilar Wayne and music by the Laguna Flutes, led by the Symphony’s own flute and piccolo player, Cynthia Ellis, which provide an eclectic, jazzy and fresh mix of flute arrangements. Livening up the event even more are both a silent and live auction! Taking place Monday, June 11, at 11 a.m., the luncheon is open to anyone with a love for the arts and/or a keen eye for fashion. The cost to attend is $100. For reservations please contact Leslie Fay Vaeth at (714) 876-2374 or lvaeth@pacificsymphony.org. For more information on the Pacific Symphony League, please visit www.PacificSymphony. org (under heading “Support and Events”). The Laguna Flutes performance includes a variety of styles and historical periods with piano accompaniment, from arrangements of Bartok’s “Rumanian Dances” and Boyce’s Symphony No. 1, to original works by Catherine McMichael: “A Gaelic Offering” and “Floris.” Two other original works for flute ensemble “Purple Earth” by Samantha Cooke and “Divertimento-Jazz” by Raymond Guiot, are also being showcased. As the flutes play, a silent auction gets underway and Wayne’s art collection takes center stage. A Peruvian born, multitalented artist, Wayne (former wife of actor John Wayne), is world renowned for her passion for art and music. She has created among her works of art, a collection of still nature, beautiful women, belly dancers, “Glamour Girls” as well as a group of images from the world of Hollywood. Wayne is also a notable author having published several books including her autobiography “John Wayne—My Life with The Duke,” and two wellreceived cookbooks. While enjoying the fashion show, guests of the luncheon are treated to chilled golden beet soup shooters, for starters, followed by a marinated grilled chicken salad with pear, walnuts, almonds and raisin salad, and for dessert, a chocolate mousse with a raspberry partisan macaroon. Antonio’s creations have been featured at Saks 5th Ave, Lord and Taylor and can now be found in stores from Palm Beach to Beverly Hills. He has designed for Hollywood’s elite in the film and television industries, including his current list of prominent, yet very private, Beverly Hills society clientele. Before designing his fashion line, Antonio was a professional dancer, touring through Latin America, Europe and the United States. The event finishes with a live auction featuring exciting items, including an Original Antonio evening gown, custom designed for the winning bidder, a giclée print of “La Dolce Vita” by Wayne, a one-night stay and brunch for four at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, jewelry, French champagne and more—with all proceeds benefiting Pacific Symphony. Founded in 1990, the Pacific Symphony League is a group of 150 men and women who share a love for music and music education for young people. Members of the League volunteer at Symphony education programs and raise funds to support the Symphony through special benefit events and by selling merchandise at concerts in the Symphony shop. The League also meets monthly for a membership luncheon that includes a musical education and performance component. The Ladera Ranch News
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Renowned saxman to appear on radio for TV broadcast May 5 Saddleback College radio station KSBR 88.5FM and the city of Mission Viejo are gearing up for the next “Breakfast with Gary and Kelly” radio for TV broadcast featuring renowned saxman Michael Lington May 5. The Saturday morning radio show will broadcast live starting at 9 a.m. from the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way. A studio audience will be welcomed in for the 10 a.m. to noon show; doors will open at 9:30 a.m. with the final hour being videotaped for later broadcast. The program airs on the city’s MVTV Channel 30 at 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Sunday. The audience will be admitted for free but seating is limited. Reservations can be made online at www.ksbr.org Lington has headlined the Playboy Jazz Festival, performed for President Bill Clinton and toured and recorded with a galaxy of stars including Grammywinning vocalist Michael Bolton, Lee Ritenour, Brian Culbertson and others. His new release, “Pure,” includes appearances by Ritenour, Culbertson, Bolton and Ray Parker Jr. and has been a smash since it came out in February. The broadcast will be part of the city’s 6th annual “Arts Alive Festival,” which this year will focus on the arts relevant to the 1950s. The festival will provide a large-scale community project as well as an opportunity to learn, participate and expand one’s mind into the world of art. The event will include a progression of “Outdoor Studios” offering hands-on creative activities for education, interaction, volunteering and everything art. Parking will be limited onsite and shuttles will provide transportation to participants from City Hall, 200 Civic Center. For more information on the Radio on TV monthly series and how to become part of the audience for the May 5 show, tune to 88.5 KSBR or visit www.KSBR.org. Specializing in music lessons for all ages. “I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music... are the keys to learning.” - Plato
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Adult and youth artists from around the country are invited to submit heir original artwork to the 2012 California Duck Stamp Contest. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will accept submissions from April 30 through May 30. This is the first year the contest is open to youth artists - in previous years it was geared to artists 18 or older. The youth contest is open to any artist under the age of 18 as of April 30, 2012. The winning artwork from the adult contest will be reproduced on the 2012 California Duck Stamp and the youth winner will receive an award. The top contest submissions will also be showcased at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association’s art show in July. The picture must depict the species selected by the California Fish and Game Commission, which is the Aleutian Canada Goose (Branta canadensis leucopareia). The design is to be in full color and in the medium (or combination of mediums) of the artist’s choosing, except that no photographic process, digital art, metallic paints or fluorescent paints may be used in the finished design. Photographs, computer-generated art, art produced from a computer printer or
other computer/mechanical output device (air brush method excepted) are not eligible to be entered into the contest and will be disqualified. The design must be the contestant’s original “hand drawn” creation. The entry design may not be copied or duplicated from previously published art, including photographs, or from images in any format published on the Internet. All entries must be accompanied by a completed participation agreement and entry form. These forms and the official rules are available online at www.dfg.ca.gov/duckstamp. Entries will be judged at a public event to be held in Sacramento in June. The judges’ panel, which will consist of experts in the fields of ornithology, conservation, and art and printing will choose first-
,second- and third-place winners along with an honorable mention in both contests. Since 1971, the California Duck Stamp Program’s annual contest has attracted top wildlife artists from around the country. All proceeds generated from stamp sales go directly to waterfowl conservation projects throughout California. In past years, hunters were required to purchase and affix the stamp to their hunting license. Now California has moved to an automated licensing system and hunters are no longer required to carry the physical stamps in the field (proof of purchase prints directly onto the license). However, DFG will still produce the stamps, which can be requested by interested individuals on DFG’s website at www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/collectorstamps/.
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Drink Local Wine! By David White Thirty-five years ago, a British wine merchant named Steven Spurrier organized a wine competition in Paris, where he pitted California’s best Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons against the best wines that France had to offer. Everyone assumed that France would win. After all, the nation had been making wine for thousands of years and was widely regarded as the world’s top wine region. But with both the whites and the reds, California won. The only journalist who attended -- George Taber from TIME magazine -- swiftly shared the results with the world. Ever since, no one has doubted the ability of America’s West Coast to produce world-class wine. And today, one can find California Cabernet Sauvignon, Oregon Pinot Noir, and Washington State Merlot at restaurants across the world. Last month, George Taber traveled to Colorado to attend the fourth annual DrinkLocalWine conference, which spotlights wine made in the other 47 states and Canada. He was very impressed with the wines. I also attended the conference, and was equally impressed. DrinkLocalWine is the brainchild of Jeff Siegel, a Dallas-based wine writer who blogs at WineCurmudgeon.com, and Washington Post wine columnist Dave McIntyre, who blogs at DMWineLine. com.
Launched in 2008, it was originally a website where Siegel and McIntyre could highlight bloggers who wrote about regional wines. The rationale was easy to understand. The United States and Canada had witnessed a dramatic increase in wineries and quality was steadily improving. Yet local wines were “routinely shrugged off by major wine publications, retail stores, restaurants, and even consumers.” The two men wanted a portal where they could link to writers who respected regional wine. The movement quickly took off. Just months after the launch of DrinkLocalWine, the Texas Department of Agriculture offered to sponsor a conference in 2009. The event was an unqualified success, bringing about 80 wine fanatics and 20 journalists to Dallas. The following year, the DrinkLocalWine crew held a conference in Virginia, and in 2011, the group headed to Missouri. This year’s event attracted more than 200 wine enthusiasts and nearly 40 journalists from across the country. It’s safe to say that the local wine movement has officially arrived. As Jeff Siegel explained after this year’s conference, “Regional wine is . . . very close to becoming just another part of the U.S. wine business, and not the novelty it has mostly been for more than a decade.” We shouldn’t be surprised that crit-
ics and consumers are taking regional wine seriously. For one thing, good wine can be made virtually everywhere. Almost every week, I’m surprised by a wine from somewhere obscure -- whether it’s nation, like Slovenia, or a region, like the Jura in France. Colorado and Virginia certainly seem less bizarre than these locales! Plus, today’s wine drinkers are adventurous. Whereas the consumers of yesteryear turned to well-known critics for advice, today’s consumers are comfortable dismissing traditional gatekeepers and instead turning to local voices, like wine shop staffers and bloggers. Typically, these influencers are willing to drink with an open mind and an open palate -- and so are happy to recommend local wine as long as it’s tasty. Local wine does face some challenges. Too many North American vintners are growing the wrong grapes in the wrong soil, sticking to varieties like Merlot and Chardonnay simply because they’re popular. In Europe, thanks to thousands of years of trial and error, most vintners know where each grape excels. That’s why Riesling is grown in Germany and Tempranillo is grown in Spain. Fortunately, this is changing. On my recent trip to Colorado, I met with winemakers who were experimenting with all
sorts of different grapes. One of the best wines I tasted was a Gewurztraminer, which is typically associated with Alsace in France. Last year, DrinkLocalWine co-founder Dave McIntyre explained why regional wine matters. “It’s easy to think of local wineries as novelties instead of neighbors. But as we increasingly support local farmers and ranchers, why not vintners as well? Viticulture is agriculture. Locavore should be locapour.” He’s right. In 1976, California’s wines bested France’s at a wine tasting that became known as the Judgment of Paris. Thanks to DrinkLocalWine, all of North America will soon have a reputation for producing some of the world’s finest wines. Until then, support your local winemaker! David White, a wine writer, is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com. His columns are housed at Wines.com, the fastest growing wine portal on the Internet.
Make plans for spectacular Arts Alive Festival this weekend The city is gearing up for its fun-filled two-day Arts Alive Festival this weekend. The spectacular annual spring event takes place from noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oso Viejo Park and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The event complements and celebrates the city’s investment in the arts, economy, environment, education and a healthy civic life. This sixth annual event will focus on the arts relevant to the 1950s and will showcase printmaking, photography, painting, ceramics, and sustainable environmental art. Along with a host of time-honored creative activities and events, this year’s festival will feature a “Special Tribute to Animation” and an appearance by Steve Hickner of DreamWorks Studios. Festival-goers will enjoy live entertainment, fabulous fare and arts & crafts vendors galore. A community art project will cater to all ages and entails covering ceramic bears in mosaic tiles. The bears will be placed on the Oso Creek trailhead this fall. Folks can also try their hand at ceramics on a potter’s wheel; create a collage with college students; or color the Page 6
ceramic mural, which will be displayed on the Village Green. This year, people will enjoy strolling through street paintings “On the Avenue” and shopping at the nearly 40 local artisans booths offering an array of original artwork, jewelry and mixed media. Tasty fare from Baja Fresh; The Tailgate Truck; Farrell’s Mission Viejo; California Kettle Korn; Just Chillin; T.J.’s Woodfired Pizza; Jersey Mike’s; Seabirds Truck; and Baskin Robbins will be available throughout the weekend, and the California Wine & Beer Garden will serve drinks from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Throughout the two-day festival, the ambiance of arts will be enhanced with the sound of music. “Art under the Stars” will include the Amazing Platters and Dazzling Drifters tribute bands on Saturday night. Earlier in the day, the Rockits, Philip Bardowell and the Phat Cats and Hot Rod Trio will entertain the masses. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Mariachi For All will delight visitors of all ages, and a special performance by Laguna Dance Theatre will inspire people to move their feet to the beat. On Sunday, Elvis joins the mix along with the “musicians’ musician” Frank Hechavarria and storyteller
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6:15 p.m. Free shuttle service from the Mission Viejo Civic Center will run from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information and a detailed schedule of events, visit cityofmissionviejo.org/artsalivefestival/.
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Special Olympics Orange County Raises Nearly $285,000 Thanks to the enthusiastic support of 440 guests, nearly $285,000 in gifts were raised at Special Olympics on Parade, A Magical Evening at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel, where donations were given to support the year-round sports training and competition program for more than 1,300 men, women and children with intellectual disabilities that benefit from Special Olympics Orange County. “Through the power of sports, our athletes are on a path towards greater independence and self-sufficiency,” said David Armendariz, Regional Director for Special Olympics Orange County. “Research has shown that our athletes are five times more likely to have a job than their peers who are not in Special Olympics.” The event was chaired by Jennifer Watchinski with the help of co-chairs and friends Linda McMillian and Lisa Truman. The evening was a celebration of the athletes that participate in Special Olympics Orange County. Guests were greeted with champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres while perusing some of the fabulous items that were available at the silent auction. Four “SUPER Baskets” were also displayed and were raffled off each offering a value of over $1,000. Entering the ball room, it was apparent this was a celebration especially with the colors of red, white and blue adorning the tables and stage. Also in this celebration, two outstanding individuals were being honored; Tim Redmond for Person of the Year and Jim Ragsdale received the Betty Belden Palmer Award for Outstanding Athlete. Ragsdale is from Coto De Caza and according to his golf coach Rick McElwee, “Jim is a living example of everything that is good about sports. As much as he likes to win, Jim loves the camaraderie of being around his friends and teammates. At the young age of 17, Jim is already known as a team leader because of his positive attitude and ability to lift the spirits of his teammates. There is no athlete that embodies the spirit of Special Olympics more than Jim.” Redmond received the organization’s Person of the Year award. When it comes to volunteering for Special Olympics, Tim Redmond is their hometown superstar. Soon after his son Timothy Jr. became involved in Special Olympics, Tim decided to be more than just a spectator and enthusiastic parent. Ten years ago, Tim became a founding member of what is today known as the Orange County Regional Leadership Council. Additionally Tim also serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Southern California. Angels’ pitcher Jim Abbott was the Guest of Honorand keynote speaker who inspired the crowd with a powerful message about the human spirit. He also demonstrated on stage with one of the Special Olympic athletes how he switches his glove from catching the ball to throwing the ball, which by the way was so fast, you’d miss it if you blinked your eye. Abbott is one of the most inspirational players in sports, who was born without a right hand. Despite the adversity he faced, Jim achieved notable athletic success including leading Team USA to an Olympic Gold medal in 1988 and pitching a no-hitter for the New York Yankees. Jim is one of the most beloved players to ever wear an Angels Jersey. Live auction items are always a hit and this year, folks were excited as ever to open their wallets for some of the fabulous items that were available. Of note were the Deer Valley Dream Home vacation for 6 days, it went for $3600 while the Platinum suite at Angel Stadium for 18 guests drew $4300. Chef Dean Weitz donated his services for an exquisite five course premium gourmet dinner party for 10; he will come to your home and provide all the food required for a customized gourmet dinner. Three separate guests were battling it out, so Chef Weitz generously donated it three times – each paying $3500 a piece! Page 8
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Jim Ragsdale of Coto de Caza received the Betty Belden Palmer Award for Outstanding Athlete and Tim Redmond was honored as Special Olympics Orange County Person of the Year.
Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker - Angels’ pitcher Jim Abbott with Rafer Johnson, 1960 gold medalist and Founder of Special Olympics Southern California
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The event featured a rousing Parade of Champions in which 10 Special Olympics athletes were paired with 10 Team USA Olympians, pro athletes or community leaders who are champions of Special Olympics. Parade participants included: Pitcher Jered Weaver, LA Angels of Anaheim, and wife Kristin. Pro football player and Olmpian Ron Brown Rafer Johnson, 1960 gold medalist and Founder of Special Olympics Southern California Cliff Meidl, 2000 Flag Bearer for Team USA Amanda Freed, 2004 gold medalist in softball Patrick McClenahan, President and CEO of the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games Rusty Smith, Olympian, who was inducted in the Speed Skating Hall of Fame on the day before the event 1984 silver medalist in volleyball Debbie Green 1984 silver medalist in water polo Joe Vargas Angels’ pitcher and 1988 gold medalist, Jim Abbott Special Olympics is proud to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, and productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. This is done through year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, giving athletes ongoing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy in sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship. For more information or how to get involved with Special Olympics Orange County, contact David Armendariz, Regional Director, Special Olympics Orange County, at(714) 564-8374 or at DArmendariz@sosc.org. Photos by FrankArmstrongPhotography.com
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LAGUNA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS ASSOCIATION ARTISTS TO PAINT AT THE ENC SPRING FAIRE The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will be hosting its annual Spring Faire on May 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Faire will feature many professional local artists, including several of those from the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) that will be painting live at the Faire. The event will be held at the ENC, located at 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663. The featured LPAPA artists who will be painting and exhibiting their artwork at the ENC’s Spring Faire will be: Concetta Antico, John Eagle, Carol Nordman, Judith Redner, Rodolfo Rivademar, Cydette Vikander, and Sandra Wolfson. The Spring Faire will also feature the ENC’s annual Butterfly House opening, the sale of handmade gifts from local artists, the sale of butterfly host and nectar plants, a children’s juried art exhibit, face painting, as well as breakfast, lunch, dessert and beverages. There will also be live music performances throughout the day. For more information, visit the ENC’s website at www.encenter.org and click on the “Spring Faire” link under the “Visit” tab or you may call (949) 645-8489. The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) builds upon and promotes the renowned landscape painting heritage of Laguna Beach. LPAPA serves its members regionally, nationally and internationally through events, programs and education. LPAPA enhances the visibility and livelihoods of its artists through the prestigious Plein Air Invitational and other programs. LPAPA provides professional development and business management education to its members. LPAPA enhances its mission through alliances with complimentary arts organizations and provides mentoring and scholarships to emerging artists.
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A Fresh Menu At Great Fixed Price! Prime Cafe and Wine Bar By Ruth White Whether you’re in the mood for a salad, Prime Filet or tuna that has never seen the inside of a freezer or can, Prime Cut Café in the city of Orange is a great choice. But wait… now they’ve given you an even better reason to visit… a terrific bargain. Check out their new fixed price three course dinner menu at only $20 available Monday thru Thursday after 4pm. Start your meal with a choice of fresh, made from scratch soup, deviled eggs, house marinated olives, or choose one of four outstanding salads with house-
Beet and Avocado Salad
Creme Brulee
made dressings. Our choices were the Tomato Bisque and Marinated Beet and Avocado Salad. Both were excellent. Entrée Choices include a fine Filet Mignon Steak sandwich (my choice) accompanied by some of the best fries I’ve had in years… not a fry left behind! There are also roasted to order chickens, a Filet Mignon salad and Short Rib Pasta. I’m a dessert person so I was happy to see some yummy selections which included carrot cake, really good sorbet, a childhood memory: chocolate chip cookies and milk (you won’t find that on many menus) plus my choice, Crème Brulee garnished with strawberries. Should you want to explore the regular
menu, you’ll find a glorious selection of fresh, quality items from Prime meats to Artisanal cheeses, Prime Rib, smoked in house salmon, house made breads and not a microwave in the place. The prices are very reasonable with almost all entrees under $30 including lobster and many choices under $20. The most expensive entrée is $32.95 which gets you a full pound of prime aged beef. And if you still have room, you’ll want to try their home made from scratch desserts that are baked fresh to order. The atmosphere is comfy oversized booths, quiet hushed lighting and racks
of wine bottles. If you’re a wine lover, you’ll want to check out the wine menu. You can hear your table conversation easily with plenty of room between tables. Will I go back? Yes. Is it worth driving to Orange? Absolutely. Consider it to be a destination restaurant. The reasonable prices are a bonus! Prime Cut Café, 1547 West Katella, Orange, CA 714-532-4300 Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am -9:30 pm Friday and Saturday 11:00 am - 10:30 PM Bar open (drink service only) till 11:00
Spring & Summer Weddings: What’s Trending This Year By Abby McMillin With all the details that go in to planning a wedding, it’s no surprise that the trends surrounding the ceremonies, dresses, flowers, and centerpieces are getting revamped every year. With more and more couples tying the knot and getting creative this year, there’s no shortage of great trends to keep our eyes on. One Venue for Both the Ceremony & Reception Your guests (and wallet) will be happy about this one! More couples this year are opting to stay in one location for the vows and post-party fun. No need to get back in the car and navigate to where the reception is being held. Also, the bridal party will love not having to be shuffled around, making things like photo shoots much more convenient. With venues like hotels, clubs, and banquet halls, there’s no shortage of indoor or outdoor options. These places often have beautifully manicured grounds, so a ceremony outside can also be possible if the weather cooperates. Detailed Backless Dresses One aspect of the wedding dress that should never be overlooked is the back. While the bride is standing at the altar all eyes are on this portion of her dress-think of all the photos taken during this portion of the ceremony! It might just be the inspiration behind so many brides forgoing the strapless look and focusing on the backless one. With beautiful lace detailing, hand beading, and sheer fabrics, this look is easily achieved and breathes new life into the bridal silhouette. Page 12
Contrasting Colors Get ready to see warm autumn hues paired with airy sea shades this year as nontraditional colors take center stage. Wedding themes are drawing upon vintage inspiration and odd color combinations, so expect to see colors like tangerine and sea foam green; peach and celery; or even marigold and plum. My brother and his fiancé are actually considering poppy-red and mint-green! The whole color palette reads like an Instagram album and gives the wedding party a retro feel.
the aisle holding signs reading, “ Here comes the bride! “ Another innovative idea is to have The Rustic Themed Wedding the little pair stand in the foreground holdWhile classic black-tie weddings will never go out of ing a large photo frame with the happy couple style, one trend that’s giving it a run for its money is kissing in the background-simply adorable! the rustic wedding. With many more couples going the DIY route than ever before, it’s not hard to see Say Cheese! why the rustic wedding is so appealing. Complete Last year was all about the photo booths and with wildflowers, outdoor themes, barn reception this trend is holding on strong this year too. In adhalls, and pastoral centerpieces, this trend blends dition, pre-ceremony photo s have been popping heartfelt romance with natural elegance. And the up all over various wedding sites. But here’s the best part is you can really showcase who you are catch: most couples want to stay traditional and as a couple and save a lot of money on things avoid seeing each other before the ceremony, you don’t really care about or need. Get the whole so the trick will be to stay out of sight. I’ve seen bridal party involved in making handmade décor! photos where the couple is blindfolded together, hiding around the corner from one another, or Flower Girls & Ring Bearers laughing on opposite sides of a door. What a These little cuties are being given bigger roles fun thing to do before walking down the aisle! and getting more attention then ever before. Ring bearers have been spotted coming down
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Over 200 volunteers show at Cañada Vista for annual Mormon Helping Hands Over 200 Mormon Helping Hands volunteers from the Santa Margarita Stake worked at Cañada Vista Park last Saturday. The group was part of an estimated 70,000 Helping Hands volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who joined in efforts Statewide to restore parks throughout California on April 28, 2012. The three major projects at Cañada Vista Park included painting the skateboard park from brown to red, pulling thorny thistle plants and spreading a 6-foot high mulch pile to beautify the grounds. SAMLARC, the local landscape and recreation association, provided the red paint, the paint brushes and the
Group pauses for a picture after digging up thorny thistle plants at Canada Vista Park
mulch while Mormon Helping Hands volunteers provided wheelbarrows, shovels, tools and of course the man-power. Partnership with Mormon Helping Hands is not new for SAMLARC. In 2010, the park restoration project was centered on the dog park and slope maintenance. Ken Gibson, Mormon Helping Hands Chairman, said, “SAMLARC has been a great to help in making arrangements to partner with the community.” Upon entering the park you could see a sea of yellow vested volunteers busily painting at the skateboard park. The 6-foot high mulch pile was a flurry of activity as long as they had enough empty wheelbarrows. Participants were glad for an occasional break from the labor. Getting to the last project, the thorny thistle plants, was quite an undertaking. Mitch and Samantha Crowley wanted to bring their 2-½ year old son, Ethan, to teach him the value of work. There was little Ethan, dressed in his yellow vest, throwing falling thistle tops into the growing pile while the adults were digging these feisty plants out of the ground.
Mormon Helping Hands volunteers dressed in bright yellow vests fill wheelbarrows with mulch from pile.
Peter Vidmar, a member of the Santa Margarita Stake Presidency, said, “Service is a great way for families to be together. Children get to see their parents and older siblings working on a project. One of the goals of the annual Mormon Helping Hands event is that service will become a natural part of our Canada Vista skateboard park turns members’ lives.”
from brown to red after a morning of Mormon Helping Hands painting
Duran Duran and All-American Rejects to Perform as Part of the Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre On Sale May 5 at 10 a.m. Duran Duran (August 11), All-American Rejects (August 8) Duran Duran will perform on Saturday, August 11 and All-American Rejects will perform on Wednesday, August 8 as part of the Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the 2012 OC Fair. As always, concert and action sports tickets include Fair admission. These shows are on sale May 5. Tickets for these events go on sale Saturday, May 5, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is open Wednesday 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000. Page 14
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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.
24190 Alicia Parkway Mission Viejo. 949-472-4332 Beach Fire Bar & Grill Burgers, Sandwiches, Tacos, Salads plus Spiced Chipotle Chicken, Blackened Catfish. Open Monday-Friday 11:30am to11pm; Saturday 11am to 11pm; Sunday 11:30am to 10pm. Sunday Brunch 10-3
25682 Crown Valley Pkwy. 542-7700 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 OPEN Sunday/Monday 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515 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 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
Infusion Restaurant and Bar Featuring an open style kitchen, our executive chef will tempt your palate with entrees including thick steaks, chops and island style fresh fish. In addition, we feature an extensive wine list and a martini bar. Open for lunch and dinner. Catering is also available.
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Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs
Breakfast served daily from 8am to 11am Smokey Joe Croissants, Sausage, Eggs, Bacon.Try their hot link Breakfast Burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
27602 Antonio Pkwy, 364-5614 Latte Da Bagelry & Grill Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian specialties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday.
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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
27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737 Roma D’ Italia Menu items include Calabrese Pizza, Pasta Estiva, Gnocchi Catanzaro, Grilled Halibut or Salmon, Shrimp Calabrese, Mostaccioli Arrabbiata, Veal Sorrentino, Osso Buco, Eggplant Sorrentino and more. Don’t forget to try one of the homemade desserts like Tiramisu, Rum Cake, Cannoli and Cheesecake. You can also order beer and wine with some good, inexpensive Chiantis by the bottle.
25606 Crown Valley Pkwy. 276-5712 Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 240.0300 Taco Mesa Offers healthy, authentic, and innovative Mexican cuisine from fresh ingredients. Open Sun. - Thurs. 8am to 9pm; Fri. & Sat. 8am to 10pm. Bridgepark Plaza,
O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100
Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with home-style flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
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.
The Ranch Sports Grill
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029
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. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
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Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
949-586-0722
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. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo
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PHYSICIAN REFERRAL COMPANY SUPPORTS PEOPLE IN TRANSITION
Gary Calvaneso, Mary Baker, Sandra McElwee, Miriam Kang, Linda Matulis
When your primary care physician tells you that you need to see a specialist, most patients assume their doctor will refer them to a quality physician. After all, anyone who is going to treat you should be board-certified, well versed in the latest techniques and have an impressive record of successes with other patients; right? Well it may come as a surprise that the referral system doesn’t actually work that way. Most people assume their primary care doctor has a rolodex of top notch specialists to pass along as needed. In today’s fast paced world, primary care physicians simply don’t have the time to go out, research and meet with other specialists. With specialists operating margins falling over the past decade and health care reforms putting pressure on their bottom line, quality specialists have a need to do a better job educating referring doctors and patients about their expertise. That’s where 2 local residents, Gary Calvaneso and Sandra McElwee who met through Saddleback Church, decided there was an opportunity to work with quality specialists and educate referring primary care physicians about their skills. In early 2011, they formed a referral marketing company called The Referral Specialists (www.TheReferralSpecialists.com).
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The Referral Specialists provide practice representatives and referral marketing services to specialty physicians. Practice representatives are experienced healthcare professionals who call on primary care physicians and complementary specialists to educate them about their specialist client’s expertise. Since starting their business, their specialty physician clients have experienced positive gains as a direct result of their services. Typically these specialists triple or quadruple the number of referring physicians who refer to them and increase their bottom line. In fact, the Referral Specialists business caught the attention of the Wall Street Journal’s Smart Money magazine where they were mentioned by name. “Our business connects quality specialists with PCP’s (Primary Care Physicians) through referral marketing, said Gary Calvaneso, Managing Partner. Educating the medical community not only benefits everyone in the medical market but also produces jobs which is something that our community really needs”. Aside from achieving positive results for their clients, what makes The Referral Specialists unique is their dedication to helping those that are unemployed and need help. For Calvaneso, it is something he takes to heart.
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Nearly every Monday for the past 6 years, Calvaneso has been a volunteer at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, listening to and coaching unemployed people with a smile and an offer of hope. “For our practice reps, we only consider candidates that are unemployed” said Calvaneso. “We are not interested in recruiting people that already have a job and an income. We prefer to support those that do not. It is our way of giving back to the community by helping those in need which is a principle of our faith.” “You would be surprised at the high level of unemployed talent there is out there” said Sandra McElwee, Managing Partner. “One of our practice reps is a senior woman with over 25 years of pharmaceutical sales experience calling on physicians’ offices. She was out of work for over 2 years before joining up with us and has done a great job for our clients”. Not only do the Referral Specialists focus on working with unemployed candidates, but they also do the same for suppliers. “We wanted to apply our faith based principles of helping those in need to all aspects of our business, said Calvaneso”. “Even the caterer we use is trying to generate income through a home based business. What employers need to understand is that being unemployed has nothing to do with talent or quality. We carefully screen our suppliers, looking for skill and quality first. The doctors all rave about her food and she now gets additional business from them”. “We have a stay-at-home mom who makes some of the best toffee you’ll ever taste, right out of her home kitchen. Here again, our clients rave about her toffee and have provided her additional business” said Calvaneso. For his volunteerism in supporting people in transition in 2011, Calvaneso received the Orange County Spirit of Volunteerism Award as part of the leadership team managing Saddlebacks Career Coaching and Counseling program. If you are a physician with a specialty medical practice and are interested in a free consultation to learn more about how The Referral Specialists can help increase referrals from other physicians, visit their website at www. TheReferralSpecialists.com , call them 949-433-1702 or e-mail them at info@get-referred.com.
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