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March 2, 2012

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Comerica Bank’s 14 Orange County Bank ing Cente rs a re collecting new and gently worn prom dresses for upcoming “Belle of the Ball” event As the annual prom season begins, stores and boutiques begin to fill their racks with colorful, sparkly formal and semi-formal gowns. Young wom-en search through the silk, satin and starched taffeta for that per-fect dress, which will help make Prom Night a special memory for years to come. Unfortunately, many families in Orange County cannot afford this expense.

That ’s where Gir ls Incorpo-rated® of Orange County (Girls Inc.) steps in together with their commun i ty par tners , Orange Coast College (OCC), Orange-wood Children’s Foundation, and Women Helping Women (WHW/Men2WORK) to provide prom/evening gowns, free of charge, to those in need.

The annual “Belle of the Ball” event, hosted on the campus of Orange Coast College, will bring together 350 teen girls county-wide. Girls will take part in a day of self-empowerment in order to prepare for prom and their future. They also are given accessories; make up tips, hair style tips, all of which are generously donated by the surrounding community and sponsors.

The g i r ls a lso have an op-portunity to participate in work-shops on stress management and hea l thy body image and self-esteem.

Comerica Bank will be offer-ing support in collecting prom dresses and accessories to ben-efit the “Belle of the Ball” event. We are asking for donations of prom dresses of all sizes (plus-size dresses are in high demand). Dresses should be stylish/mod-ern, new or gently worn. In addi-

tion, they should be dry cleaned and in ready-to-wear condition. Gowns can be dropped off at any Comerica Bank located through-out Orange County beginning this week until March 2, 2012.

Comer ica Bank ing Cente rs participating in the drive include:

Anaheim-Katella – 2432 E. Ka-tella, Building A, Anaheim 92806

Brea – 2500 Eas t Imper ia l Highway, Suite 190, Brea 92821

Costa Mesa – 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa 92626

Cypress – 6812 Katel la Av-enue, Cypress 90630

Fashion Island – 680 Newport Center Drive, Suite 290, Newport Beach 92660

Foothill Ranch – 27482 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch 92610

Hunt ington Beach – 17011 Beach Blvd., Suite 100, Hunting-ton Beach

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Road, Lake Forest 92630Mission Viejo – 26131 La Paz

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Newport Beach-Westc l i f f – 2131 Westcliffe Drive, Newport Beach 92660

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Tustin – 3025 El Camino Real, Tustin 92782

For more informat ion about the “Belle of the Ball” event, visit www.girlsinc-oc.org. Or contact Orleda Azevedo at (714) 597-8600 Ext. 317

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Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No.2444 (“Elks Lodge”) hosted its semi-annual dinner/dance at its Lodge for 130 seniors. For the seniors that attended the event, the Elks Lodge subsidized the ticket fee of $7.00 to make it more affordable for the seniors that attended.

Elks Lodge volunteer Naome Spence (wife of Lodge Officer Jason Spence) and Norman P. Murray Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Linda Teichmann greeted guests and ran the event raffle. Wayne Pulcini provided the musical entertainment. The dinner of Chicken Kiev, mashed potatoes, vegetables, Caesar salad and cake was prepared by the following Elks Lodge volun-teers: Steve Rusie, Jason Spence, Derek Randles, Laura Lum-ley and Pam Mackey. Exalted Ruler, Gloria LeCouvre, provided the three cakes used for dessert. Phyllis Booze was responsible for the room setup and decorations were prepared by Jim and Sue Glover and Jack and Sandy Jacobs. Robin Walden led the Laguna Hills Girls Lacrosse team in serving the dinner.

Derek Randles, chair for the Senior Dinner/Dance said, “I am proud of the many Elks Lodge volunteers that put on this event. I am also grateful for the funding from our bingo operation that offset some of the cost of this dinner/dance, thus making an enjoyable and affordable event for our seniors. Many of the seniors frequently went to dances as youngsters and the looks on their faces led me to believe that they were reliving some of their youthful dance moments.”

The Mission Viejo / Saddleback Elks Lodge No. 2444, cel-ebrating forty-two (42) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten 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 144 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”

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Vocational Visions wil l present its annual Enchant-ed Evening fundraiser on Saturday, April 28 at the Ir-vine Marriott with the theme “An Enchanted Evening with Country Flair.” All pro-ceeds directly support the programs and services of Vocational Visions which provide vocational, eco-nomic and social services to adults with disabilities.

During the evening, Voca-tional Visions will recognize Pavilions as its 2012 Em-ployer of the Year. Pavil-ions has been instrumental in facilitating employment opportunities for men and women with developmental and other disabi l i t ies at six of their Orange County stores including Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Mar-gar i ta , Newpor t Beach, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Ni-guel and San Juan Capist-rano.

Co -cha i red by L i nda Baird and Donna Haskill, the event wi l l feature a multi-course dinner, silent and live auctions and live country western entertainment by Rodeo Drive. Cocktail reception, social hour and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner, live auction and entertainment. An evening highlight is a heartwarm-ing musical presentation by Voca-tional Visions participants.

Admission is $125 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. The Irvine Marriott Hotel

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Vocat ional Vis ions has pro-vided comprehensive vocational, economic and social services to Orange County adults with dis-abi l i t ies since 1974. Based in

Mission Viejo, Calif., the nonprofit organization creates possibilities for men and women with disabili-ties by providing on and off-site job opportunit ies, a variety of social programs and rehabilitation and medical assistance as need-ed. Annually, Vocational Visions serves over 500 individuals with a wide range of developmental and other disabilities.

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The Grand Opening of Global Tile & Stone will be held on Friday, February 24 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 am. Global Tile & Stone displays the latest trends in tile, stone, marble, granite, hardwood, and glass in their showroom at 24001 Via Fabricante, #1006 (north of Alicia Parkway). Join local elected officials, City staff and Mission Viejo Chamber members as we welcome this new business to our community. Refreshments, prizes and spe-cial discount coupons will be available for attendees.

Global Tile & Stone also offers a wide selec-tion of bathroom vanities and quality cabinets. The parent company, The Original Mr. Cabi-netCare of Anaheim, has grown tremendously since 1987, to become one of the largest kitchen and bath remodeling companies in Southern California. The business website is www.globaltileandstone.com and the local showroom phone number is (949) 458-8453.

Last year, local businesses joined together and formed the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce to provide opportunities and benefits to help strengthen local businesses. Membership has grown to over 125 members in less than six months. The Mission Viejo Cham-ber of Commerce offers monthly Mixers from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, on the third Thursday of each month at different businesses throughout the community.

The Annual Chamber Breakfast is scheduled for March 29 at the Mission Viejo Country Club and the Business Showcase is planned for September 6, 2012.

For more information about the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce visit www.missionviejo-chamber.com, send an email to [email protected] or call (949) 470-8409. The annual membership rate is $150.

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“Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink.” The Festival of Arts is making a splash with its new exhibit at foaSOUTH where visitors will be sur-rounded by water, but not the drinking kind. Combining the theme of water with the artistic medium of watercol-ors, “Selections from the Collection: The Water Show” will be on display at foaSOUTH now until June 5, 2012.

Featured in the exhibit are pieces from the Festival of Arts permanent collection, a variety of classical and contemporary watercolors spanning the last 50 years. Artwork includes “Bowman” by Hal Akins (featured on the 1987 Festival of Arts Poster), Edmund Ashby’s “Grain of Salt,” “Fish & Lobster” by Scott Moore, William S. Daniel’s “Swimmers at Long Beach,”

and “Cold Front” by Scott Al-bert. The show is made up of all watercolors, except for one untitled vase by ceramic artist Fred Stodder, which inspired Exhibit Curator Pat Sparkuhl.

“Translucent glazes give my work a luminous and fluid ap-pearance, reflecting light similar to water,” commented Stodder. “With my pieces, I try to com-bine pottery with other forms of art. There’s influences from sculptures and paintings, but the shape of the vase still connects it to traditional ceramics.”

“Pulling from the Festival of Arts Permanent Collection, this show features some of the finest

watercolor artists that have exhibited at the Festival,” said Sparkuhl. “Each wa-

tercolor is bright, colorful, and compli-ments Fred’s vibrant artwork very well. We’re honored to have the opportunity to showcase these spectacular pieces.”

Opened as a collaboration between Festival of the Arts and Active Culture, foaSOUTH serves visitors and resi-dents of Laguna Beach by promoting Festival-related exhibitions throughout the year. Located at 1006 S. Coast Highway on the corner of Anita and

PCH, the gallery has partnered with Active Culture to provide frozen yogurt and natural foods on the premises at their café. Open from 7:00am – 10:00 pm. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds go to support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more information, call (949) 494-1145 or go online to www.Laguna-FestivalofArts.com.

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Society Sceneby

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Pre osCar gala Benefits “guarD a heart”

The Avalon Theater in Hollywood was the talk of the town for the first annual Guard A Heart pre-Oscar benefit that honored Larry King with the “Guardian of Hearts” award for his work with The Larry King Cardiac Foundation. Around 1200 celebrities, sports figures, VIP’s and special guests were in attendance at this benefit for the Guard of Heart Foundation who are dedicated to saving lives by creating awareness of heart disease and its causes.

The evening started off with a grand red carpet arrival by many celebrities, VIP’s and special guests all wearing their signature “red” - ladies with red ball gowns and men with their red bow ties and cumberbuns. Down the red carpet they walked stopping and posing for dozens of photographers, talking to reporters for various publications. Inside, a silent auction was underway and folks were bidding on vari-ous trips, art work, jewelry, sports memorbilia and a whole lot more.

Opening the show was a very young performer, somewhat new to the entertain-ment industry. Savannah Robinson caught the eye of Ellen DeGeneres after Ellen saw her YouTube performance. After appearing on Ellen’s show last February, she was immediately signed to Ellen DeGeneres’ record label eleveneleven in March 2011 and is now making quite a name for herself.

Emcee for the evening was Willie Gualt a former American football wide receiver and Olympic athlete. He introduced Estrella Harrington, CEO of the Guard A Heart Foundation who thanked everyone for coming and encouraged everyone to get involved as they are taking a brand new approach to fighting heart disease — through the community. “We are establishing heart health lifestyle groups that are designed to build friendships, cultivate healthy habits, create accountability and raise aware-ness about heart disease and its ramifications”, she said.

Other performers for the evening were, “Midnight Red”, a hip new “boy band”; Brandon & Savannah Hudson, a Pop Country Brother and Sister Duo, and dancers from the Cheryl Burke Dance Studio performed a few spicy numbers.

Honored for his work with the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Larry King was awarded the “Guardian of Hearts Award” by Doug Harrington, M.D., CEO of Aviir Heart Laboratories & Tom Quertermous Chairman of Cardiology Research at Stanford University. Aviir is a biotechnology company founded by cardiologists and scientists at Stanford University, dedicated to the prevention of cardiovascular disease through innovative laboratory tests.

“The mission of Guard a Heart is the prevention of heart attacks through greater awareness of risk assessment options and healthy lifestyle choices,” said Dr. Harrington. “So, the two foundations are very complementary and we commend them both for their dedication to reducing the devastating impact of cardiovascular disease. Since February is American Heart month, I believe that this timely award will serve a very important role in bringing public attention to these important messages.”

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, with 1.2 million people having heart attacks every year - resulting in 400,000 lost lives. Although many patients do survive, they often suffer life-altering consequences. The mission of Guard A Heart is to educate people on the importance of risk assessment, starting at age 20, so the appropriate steps become a priority to prevent heart attacks.

King talked about his brush with having several heart attacks and why he founded the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. He was funny but serious when it came to heart health and was very appreciative of his glass sculpted award and honor. The Larry King Cardiac Foundation was established in 1988 to provide funding for life-saving treatment for individuals who, due to limited means or no insurance, would otherwise be unable to receive the treatment and care they so desperately need.

Also honored was Dr. Louis Ignarro, co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiol-ogy or Medicine for demonstrating the signaling properties of nitric oxide to improve cardiovascular health and prevent heart disease. His ground-breaking work— the basis for his 2005 best-selling book, NO More Heart Disease— established Dr. Ignarro as perhaps the world’s leading authority on the nutritional approach to cardiac wellness.

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Honoree Larry King with Dr. Douglas Harrington, CEO of Aviir Heart Laboratories (photo by Eddie Wolfl)

From Left to right: Guard a Heart Board of Director Scuccimarra Thomas, GE Assest Management Louise Karam and Guard a Heart Board of Director Hayward Sawyer (photo by www.bphotous.com)

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Honoree Dr Louis J. Ignarro and Sharon Ignarro (photo by www.bphotous.com)

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Martina McBride will perform on Friday, August 10, Earth, Wind & Fire will perform on Saturday, July 28 and Heart will perform on Thursday, August 9 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 admis-sion. Select shows are on sale March 3.

Tickets for these events go on sale Saturday, March 3, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000.

The remaining concerts at the 2012 OC Fair will be an-nounced in the coming months. Sign up for pre-sale emails at ocfair.com.

OC Fair single-day general admission and the popular Super Pass are also available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com or from the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The 23-day Super Pass is being offered at a limited-time discount price of $25 until March 31.

The 2012 OC Fair, themed Home Sweet Home, is July 13 – August 12 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, ani-mals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the Super Pass, Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday.

The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more informa-tion, please visit ocfair.com, become a fan at Facebook.com/OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call (714) 708-1500.

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Orange County bike paths make cycling around Los Angeles and the OC a worthwhile hobby and present a functional road addition that makes biking to work a real possibility. With ample Class I, II and III paths, there is a biking adventure for everyone.

Coyote Creek: A Favorite among the Paved Orange County Bike Paths

Starting at the juncture of Buena Park and La Palma, this Class I paved bike path follows the San Gabriel River past Cypress, Los Alamitos and finally ends in the in-dustrial section of Seal Beach, near the marina. According to the OCTA map, it has about 16 bike access points. Recreational cyclists appreci-ate the occasional parks that border the trail - most notably the Cerritos Regional Sports Park - while the serious cyclists treasure the long straight stretches and the sometimes less than picturesque (and therefore distracting) setting.

Aliso & Wood Canyons Park Features Orange County Mountain Bike Paths

This is a wildlife sanctuary open for day use. Park the car (the cost is $3 per vehicle) and familiarize your-

self with the trail map. First-timers enjoy the trail that travels along the Aliso Creek and - after 1.5 miles - crosses over onto the Wood Canyon trail toward the Cholla Trail, which loops back to the parking lot. Total travel distance is about 9.5 miles. Ride in excess of 10 mph, and you are sure to be stopped by a friendly park ranger.

Be aware that hikers and occa-sionally horses do not know how to read and may cross the bike paths. Do not plan on riding after a rainfall on these beautiful easy bike paths. Southern California park authorities close the trail system for recovery until the soil is dry. Drink in the picturesque beauty of the locale, but do not plan on lighting a BBQ or dropping a fishing line into the rivers; this is strictly a ‘look but don’t touch venue.’

Two Lanes of Pavement All Along the Santa Ana River Bike Trail

Originating in the San Bernardino Mountains, this is one of the relative-ly level Orange County bike paths that reach the ocean. Granted, there are a few changes in elevation, but it is nevertheless an excellent venue for the newbie and the pro alike.

Of particular interest is the stretch from Yorba Linda Boulevard to Lin-

coln Avenue (Anaheim), which is about eight miles in length. It shows Orange County at its best: horse properties, white picket fences, a glimpse of a few McMansions and the river.

Bolsa Chica Bicycle Path in Hun-tington Beach

The three-mile beach starts at Warner Avenue and ends at Seapoint Avenue. At that point Bolsa Chica beach actually becomes Huntington city beach. One of the OC’s multi-use bike paths, it runs adjacent to the sand all the way along Huntington city beach.

A speed limit of five mph is strictly enforced. Take it all the way down to where the Pacific Coast Highway becomes West Coast Highway. Re-member that multi-use makes this a premier venue to encounter joggers with dogs, children, enthusiasts on roller blades and also leisurely pedestrians who do not necessar-ily realize that you are coming up behind them. Take your time riding this Orange County bike path: the scenery is gorgeous and you are likely to meet some nice folks along the way.

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It was not that long ago that the streets were dirt. The large trees at the lot corners were used to denote property boundaries, and many go as far back as the beginning of European settlement in the area. There are about 40 homes, which vary in age from 50 to 204 years old. Most of the homes are private dwellings and may be viewed only from the street-please respect residents’ privacy. The Mon-tanez Adobe, the O’Neill Museum, the Ramos House Cafe, the Lobo House, the Rodman House, and the Lupe Combs House are businesses and are open to the public during business hours. The Olivares House is Millie Jones’ china painting studio. Think of what life must have been like during the long period when the original mission, its’ outbuildings and the Great Stone Church were being built. It was a time when the Spanish and the Acjachemen Indians were beginning to merge their cultures. The Montanez, the Rios, and the Silvas adobes are all that remain on Los Rios Street of the about 40 ado-bes that were here at that time. This neighborhood was then the home of the mission builders and workers on the mission ranch, for the economy was centered around the mission. A second significant wave of homes, was built by European immigrants to the area in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Although this area was always a West Coast “melting pot,” one significant thing was that a large group of Basques from the Pyrenees Mountains settled here at that time. Included among those immigrants is the Lacouague family.

The Combs House on Verdugo Street is now a unique gift shop called Hummingbird Cottage (circa 1865). It was moved here in 1878 from an abandoned boom town called Forster, which, if it were in existence now, would be on the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base. In the 1920’s, the house was a candy store. It gets its’ name from Jack Combs, an early town constable who lived here. The building behind housed weekend prisoners during constable Combs’ tenure.

Next to it, the Ramos House is now the Ramos House Cafe (circa 1881). The Ramos family, one of the oldest families in the area, was raised here. There is a hideout room under the main bedroom, reached by a trap door. The yard is now an American Gourmet outdoor patio restaurant - wonderful food at reasonable prices.

The Mary Wandell House has new life as The Art Garden (circa 1910).

Originally built and owned by Mary Wandell, it is now a fine gift shop specializing in upscale, unique and affordable pieces for your garden & home. The shop also showcases miniature Victorian tea sets, dolls and other unique gifts for children. This home was made famous by Chief Clarence Lobo, the chief of the Juaneno Indians, born in 1912. At one time in early San Juan, this house was a grocery store.

The Pedro Labat House31661 Los Rios St. (circa 1887)Pedro Labat moved his family to

California in the late 1800s from the Pyrenees Mountains in Southern France. The Labats brought sheep ranching and grove farming to the area in a big way. There was a time in San Juan when sheep flooded the streets of downtown. Many people were employed in the sheep busi-ness, and for a long time it was the major economic factor in the area.

English House26652 Ramos St. (circa 1910)Moved here from Camino Capist-

rano across from the mission in 1976, it was once a restaurant. The English family, who built the house and lived here, was in the construction busi-ness. William English rebuilt the dam-aged “Harmony Hall”, Judge Egans’ home (still standing on Camino Cap-istrano) after a major fire.

Montanez Adobe, 31745 Los Rios St. (circa 1794). Listed on the Nation-al Historic Register, this adobe was the home of Dona Polonia Montanez. Religious services were held inside

during a period when the mission was inoperative. Open to the public.

JailhouseMoved next to the Montanez

Adobe from other locations, this old SJC jail cell now reminds children to be good all the time, not just before Christmas.

Rios Adobe31781 Los Rios St. (circa 1794)Santiago Rios came from Spain

in the 1780s to be a soldier in the mission garrison, and built the adobe in 1794. The Blessed Olive Tree, which is in the Rios Adobe front yard, was brought as a seed-ling from the Holy Land by FR. St. John O’Sullivan as a gift for Mrs. Damion Rios, “Nana Tula,” for all of her good work for the mission church. The adobe has been oc-cupied by the Rios family since 1794, which makes it the oldest continually occupied home in the western United States.

Olivares House31791 Los Rios St. (circa 1900)This building, restored by Gil and

Millie Jones, is now the studio and classroom of the world-renowned china painting artist Millie Jones. Millie’s husband, Gil, is the former mayor of San Juan Capistrano.

The Rodman House31731 Los Rios St.Recently restored and enlarged

by the Niccola family for use as “The Tea House on Los Rios Street.” A charming, genteel place to while away the time with a vari-ety of teas and treats to soothe the

soul. Open to the public.Ito Nursery31825 Los Rios St. (entrance on

River St.)San Juan’s oldest existing nurs-

ery, owned by the Ito family since it opened in 1970. It has a large selection of outdoor plants and sells to both retail and wholesale.

The O ’Ne i l l Museum-Pryor House

31831 Los Rios St. (circa 1880)Originally located across the

tracks behind the El Adobe de Capistano Restaurant. It was the home of Jose Dolores Garcia and later in 1903 to Albert Pryor family. Now the offices of the SJC Histori-cal Society, it is open to the public.

The San Juan Capistrano com-munity of earlier times was much larger than it is today. The Los Rios neighborhood played an important role in California’s history. River Street, part of the Ito Nursery land is an unimproved road 600 feet long and 25 feet wide. It starts at Los Rios Street and goes west to Trabuco Creek. It used to cross Trabuco Creek and extend all the way to Dana Point, approximately four miles west. Early settlers of the Los Rios District used this road to go to the beach and San Juan Bay (now called Dana Point Harbor). Cowhides were carted from this processing area at the mission down the road to the cliff tops for the shipment to the East Coast. Today, only 600 feet of the original road is left.

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Antonucci’s RestAuRAntServing 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 & GRillBurgers, 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 10-325682 crown Valley Pkwy. 542-7700

cinnAMon PRoductions BAkeRy cAFéBreakfast 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/Mon-day 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednes-day, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm 25672 crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515

clAiM JuMPeRMonster 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 kitchenOwners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher cel-ebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday. 28562 oso Pkwy 949.216.9029

diho siAMAuthentic Thai and Chinese food at af-fordable 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. 27702 crown Valley Pkwy e-3 365-8777

don GustAVo’sAuthentic Mexican Food with home-style flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimican-gas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchi-ladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Week-end Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center, 26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 348.2386

inFusion RestAuRAnt And BARFeaturing 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. 25612 crown Valley Pky, ste l-1.364-1100

JeRRy’s Wood FiRed doGsBreakfast 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. Au-thentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Veg-etarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchila-das. Imported and domestic beers.27602 Antonio Pkwy,364-5614

lAtte dA BAGelRy & GRillBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian special-ties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday. 21612 Plano trabuco Road at santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s center in Rancho santa Margarita. 949-589-6405

neWPoRt RiB coMPAnyA complete selection of aged, midwestern corn-fed USDA choice steaks and prime rib, tender pork & beef ribs, fresh seafood, chicken, fresh salads and sandwiches. Take out daily from 10:30am; lunch from 11:30am. Now open for dinner at 4pm. 27742 Antonio Pkwy. 364-9111

o’neill’s BAR & GRillat the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sun-day 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

PePPino’sNewly 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 859.9556

P.F. chAnGs chinA BistRoSuperb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity. 800 The shops at Mission Viejo, Ruby Rosensteel, 364-6661

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siMPly FondueFabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegeta-bles with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to 31761 camino capistrano, san Juan capistrano240.0300

tAco MesAOffers healthy, authentic, and innovative Mexican cuisine from fresh ingredients. Open Sun. - Thurs. 8am to 9pm; Fri. & Sat. 8am to 10pm. Bridgepark Plaza, 27702 crown Valley Pkwy. 364-1957

tRABuco oAks steAkhouseForty 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

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 [email protected]

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Antonucci’s RestAuRAntServing 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 & GRillBurgers, 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 10-325682 crown Valley Pkwy. 542-7700

cinnAMon PRoductions BAkeRy cAFéBreakfast 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/Mon-day 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednes-day, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm 25672 crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515

clAiM JuMPeRMonster 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 kitchenOwners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher cel-ebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday. 28562 oso Pkwy 949.216.9029

diho siAMAuthentic Thai and Chinese food at af-fordable 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. 27702 crown Valley Pkwy e-3 365-8777

don GustAVo’sAuthentic Mexican Food with home-style flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimican-gas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchi-ladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Week-end Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center, 26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 348.2386

inFusion RestAuRAnt And BARFeaturing 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. 25612 crown Valley Pky, ste l-1.364-1100

JeRRy’s Wood FiRed doGsBreakfast 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. Au-thentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Veg-etarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchila-das. Imported and domestic beers.27602 Antonio Pkwy,364-5614

lAtte dA BAGelRy & GRillBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian special-ties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday. 21612 Plano trabuco Road at santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s center in Rancho santa Margarita. 949-589-6405

neWPoRt RiB coMPAnyA complete selection of aged, midwestern corn-fed USDA choice steaks and prime rib, tender pork & beef ribs, fresh seafood, chicken, fresh salads and sandwiches. Take out daily from 10:30am; lunch from 11:30am. Now open for dinner at 4pm. 27742 Antonio Pkwy. 364-9111

o’neill’s BAR & GRillat the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sun-day 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

PePPino’sNewly 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 859.9556

P.F. chAnGs chinA BistRoSuperb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity. 800 The shops at Mission Viejo, Ruby Rosensteel, 364-6661

the RAnch sPoRts GRillAll Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games. Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednes-days, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights. Happy Hour 11am to 6pm Mon.- Fri. 27412 Antonio Pkwy. 429-7737

RoMA d’ itAliAMenu 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 Cheese-cake. You can also order beer and wine with some good, inexpensive Chiantis by the bottle.25606 crown Valley Pkwy. 276-5712

siMPly FondueFabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegeta-bles with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to 31761 camino capistrano, san Juan capistrano240.0300

tAco MesAOffers healthy, authentic, and innovative Mexican cuisine from fresh ingredients. Open Sun. - Thurs. 8am to 9pm; Fri. & Sat. 8am to 10pm. Bridgepark Plaza, 27702 crown Valley Pkwy. 364-1957

tRABuco oAks steAkhouseForty 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

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March 2, 2012

By Joseph CarmanAlexei Ratmansky, it could be

easily argued, is the hottest property among ballet choreographers today. Everyone wants a piece of him. On March 29, American Ballet Theatre (ABT), in conjunction with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, will present a world premiere piece by Ratmansky: his glorious new production of the great Stravinsky classic, Firebird. Stressing the “theater” aspect of ABT, the triple bill will also include legend-ary choreographer Merce Cunning-ham’s modern classic, Duets; and Christopher Wheeldon’s ingenious Thirteen Diversions.

When asked why Firebird and why now, Ratmansky [who dropped “the” from the work’s title] has a simple an-swer. “First of all, the great score,” he says. “And ABT has a very strong cast for Firebird right now.” The ballerinas Ratmansky has chosen to depict the fiery bird of mystery include the high-leaping Natalia Osipova, formerly of Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet; and Isabella Boylston and Misty Copeland, rising stars in ABT’s ranks. “They are all very physical, can jump well and have something wild about them,” says Ratmansky. “They are wonderful.” David Hallberg, who made history as the first American to be asked to join the Bolshoi Ballet, will dance the role of the Prince in fierce pursuit of the Firebird. Firebird is the sixth ballet that Ratmansky, currently ABT’s Artist in Residence, has created especially for ABT and the third story ballet, after The Nutcracker and On the Dnieper.

Ratmansky, who thrives on choreo-graphing to Russian composers, has used Stravinsky pieces in the past. But the music for Firebird, which in the ABT production will be played in its entirety, has held a special place in Ratmansky’s head and heart. “The score was written in close collabora-tion with Michel Fokine, the original choreographer,” he says. “The story is illustrated precisely—you can hear all the details of the action in the music. I love that.”

The danced version of The Firebird that Ratmansky has most admired (George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, and James Kudelka, among many choreographers, have all done their individual takes) is the original ver-sion by Michel Fokine, premiered by Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in Paris in 1910. Ratmansky follows the traditional plotline with the familiar archetypal characters. As the story goes, Prince Ivan enters the magical kingdom of Kaschei, the immortal sorcerer, and chases and catches the Firebird. In exchange for her freedom, the Firebird agrees to help the Prince.

After he sees one of Kaschei’s prin-cesses and falls in love, he enters into battle with Kaschei’s monsters to gain her hand in marriage. The Firebird intervenes and the Prince triumphs, as heard in Stravinsky’s magnificent final tableau.

Ratmansky choreographed a previ-ous version of Firebird for the Royal Swedish Ballet in 2002. Ratmansky says the ABT choreography will be entirely new, although his concept that the princesses are the monsters under the spell of Kaschei remains the same. The one-act ballet will feature scenery by Simon Pastukh and costumes by Galina Solovyeva. Both have worked with Ratmansky on previous critically acclaimed ballets.

The late Merce Cunningham pur-posely eschewed narrative in his works, but the effect of his chore-ography casts its own particular spell. Cunningham’s intelligent and hypnotic piece Duets has translated brilliantly onto the classically trained dancers of ABT. A study in geometry, shapes, space, rhythm and time, Duets is set to John Cage’s cunning score “Improvisations III,” comprising electronic manipulations of percus-sive music by Peadar and Mel Mer-cier. Originally premiered in 1980 on Cunningham’s own troupe, the piece for six couples entered ABT’s reper-toire in 1982, but was only recently revived by the company. Now that the Merce Cunningham Dance Company has disbanded (Cunningham gave specific directions for the company to continue only briefly after his death, in 2009), this is an opportunity to see a classic piece by one of the great choreographic masters of the 20th century.

Christopher Wheeldon, who has forged a formidable career as one of the world’s top ballet choreographers (and he’s not yet even 40), has taken on Benjamin Britten’s “Diversions for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra, Op. 21” for his latest work for ABT. Thirteen Diversions makes a case for ballet on a grand scale—four principal couples, backed up by 16 corps de ballet members, embody the changing temperament of the score that shifts from adagio to rubato to tarantella.

With Wheeldon at the choreo-graphic helm, you know you’re going to get a fascinating display of chore-ography that changes direction and continually surprises with its mercurial choices. He also works with a great reverence, for and knowledge of, ballet vocabulary. And he’s not afraid to choreograph a ballet that looks unmistakably like ballet.

Like Wheeldon, Ratmansky finds

great inspiration in dancers and music. For over a hundred years, he says, the Firebird has fascinated audiences because, “it’s a beautiful creature, it can’t leave you indiffer-ent—it’s a combination of the bird and fire.” What will transfix California audiences is the color, craft, musical acumen and thrilling dance. And you

might just want to be there to witness history being made.

SEGERSTROM HALLDates: March 29 – April 1, 2012Tickets: $16 and upFor tickets and information, visit

SCFTA.org orcall (714) 556–2787.Group services: (714) 755–0236

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March 2, 2012

The Ms. Senior California Pageant is conducting a search to find con-testants in the Orange County area for the second Ms. Senior California Preliminary Pageant in March 2012. The two top contestants will advance to the State Pageant to compete for the title of Ms. Senior California in August.

The Pageant is open to women who have reached the �age of elegance� � 60 and up. The Pageant seeks to elevate elegant senior women and allow them to get the recognition they deserve. Pageant competition is based on an interview, an evening gown presentation, sharing of a phi-losophy of life, and talent.

All interested contestants can con-tact Orange County Pageant Director, Pamela Wheeler at (949) 241-4007, or email at [email protected]. The Orange County Pageant will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012. It will be held at The Norman Mur-ray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. Applications must be submitted and approved by March 9, 2012.

In honoring �America�s greatest generation,� the Pageant is hosting seven regional preliminary pageants around California, with Orange Coun-ty being the second of seven. The top two finalists from each preliminary pageant will advance to the State Pageant in August to compete for the title of Ms. Senior California 2012. In addition, Ms. Senior California will go, all expenses paid, to participate in the October 2012 Ms. Senior America Pageant.

Reigning Ms. Senior California, Norma Morein from Long Beach,

went on to win Third Runner Up at the 2011 Ms. Senior America Pageant. A former educator and business owner, Norma spends her time assisting families and seniors in completing oft-neglected tasks � making their days easier and less complicated. She has used her platform as Ms. Senior California to bring �attention to the resources, skills, knowledge, talents, and experience that the millions of seniors in this country possess.�

All contestants are also invited to become a member of the California Cameo Club and to perform in the �Silver Girls� Entertainment Troupe. Traveling to large and small venues alike, the goal of the Troupe is to entertain their audiences by bringing them joy and laughter. Since 2001, the Troupe has performed at over 50 events each year.

Since 1972, the Ms. Senior Ameri-ca � as well as all state chapters � has held to the philosophy that seniors are the foundation of America and should be considered its most valuable treasure. They believe that through their knowledge, experience, and re-sources, the younger generations of America have the opportunity to build a better society. For more information on the Ms. Senior California Program, please visit the Pageant website, www.MsSrCalifornia.com.

Ms. Senior California of America, Inc. was established as a non-profit corporation in 2010 and is affiliated with Ms. Senior America, Inc., found-ed in 1971. The Ms. Senior California Pageant just celebrated its 25th anni-versary, and is now the largest senior pageant program in the nation.

Pageant seeks to Put seniors in sPotlight

Myrna Motzer, current Ms. Senior Orange County

Pam Wheeler, 2010 Ms. Senior CaliforniaNorma Morein, 2011 Ms. Senior California



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