Political and Government Events Calendar

Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, regular meeting and Public Hearing (Student Teacher Ratio General Waiver Request for Grades 4-8, Fiscal Years, 2011-12 and 2012-13), Wed., April 27, 7:00 p.m., 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-9200, http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com

Aliso Viejo Republican Women Federated, dinner meeting, Thurs., April 28, 6:30 p.m., featured speaker will be former undercover FBI Agent Bob Hamer, “Enemies Among Us,” Aliso Viejo Conference Center, 31 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, RSVP to (949) 859-2818 or (949) 735-0718.

World Affairs Council of Orange County, Sir Eldon Griffiths, “The Pros and Cons of a Royal Monarchy for a Democratic Nation,” Thurs., April 28, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. program, Hilton Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa (949) 253-5751, http://www.worldaffairscouncil.org

ACT for America, Mission Viejo Chapter, general meeting, May 9, featured speaker will be corporate security consultant Ron Williams, “The End of Radical Islam and the Rise of Freedom in the Middle East.” Orientation for first-time attendees begins at 7:10 p.m., regular meeting runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo.

Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet May 10, 6:15 p.m., 25631 Peter Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-1234, http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us

South Orange County Republican Assembly will meet on May 12 at Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. Those having dinner can arrive between 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. SOCRA President Craig Alexander will report on the annual convention of the California Republican Assembly. RSVP to SOCRA's membership secretary Denise Hickey at mdcthick@cox.net  or (949) 395-1049. Visit the Website, www.orangecountycra.com

Flag Day Dinner – save the date, May 16, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Irvine Hyatt, guest speakers will be New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and commentator Bill Whittle. Details will be forthcoming.

Tustin Area Republican Women Federated General Meeting and Luncheon, May 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Guest Speaker will be Bruce Herschensohn, “Crisis in Egypt: The Impact on U.S. Foreign Policy and Our Efforts in the Middle East,” 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, (714) 544-2063.