ACT for America

The Mission Viejo Chapter of ACT for America will hold its general meeting on Mon., June 13, at the Mission Viejo Community Center, Sycamore B room. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the meeting from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Orientation for first-time attendees begins at 7:10 p.m. Guest speaker John Briscoe will present “How to persuade school boards to stop allowing Islamic propaganda in our classrooms.”

Briscoe, who is a trustee on the Ocean View School District board, will reveal a proven strategy for creating positive change in the educational system. Briscoe is a political activist and management expert. He earned his M.B.A. from Claremont Graduate University, Peter Drucker School of Business, and his M.P.A. from CSU Long Beach, School of Public Policy. He also holds B.A. degrees in psychology and speech communication. 

ACT for America Chapter Leader Bruce Mayall writes, “Muslim Brotherhood front organizations have spent over 20 years corrupting America's 7th grade history textbooks. Their agents have been extremely effective in revising and whitewashing the violent, misogynistic and tyrannical history of Islam. Unbelievably, the anti-democratic, supremacist ideology is given special treatment and presented as superior to any other belief system.

“Most adults know that Islam was ‘spread by the sword.’ But it is now being presented as the ‘religion of peace.’ Seventh grade students learn the five pillars of Islam (minus its foundation, jihad), take on an Islamic name and recite verses from the Qur'an. The Islamists are cunningly using our school systems to prepare the next generation of Americans to embrace the teachings of Mohammad and the ‘religion’ Allah. This seditious brainwashing of our youth must be stopped!”

The Norman P. Murray Community Center is located at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo.

City Budget Workshop – June 15, 2011
by Dale Tyler

The Mission Viejo City Council is having a budget workshop to decide on spending for the next two years. Will they create an truly balanced budget or will they continue the deficit spend of the past. Our true, unallocated reserves, has been less than $1M in prior years.

The citizens of Mission Viejo need to let their City Council know how they feel. Ury, Kelley and Leckness are unreformed big spenders who only seek to reward the special interests that put them in office and will not really listen to your input. However, you can let Cathy Schlicht cschlicht@cityofmissionviejo.org and Rhonda Reardon rreardon@cityofmissionviejo.org , the two fiscal conservatives on the Council, know your concerns by emailing

If you can attend the Budget workshop, you will become informed as to the waste and misuse of public funds that occur in Mission Viejo.

Modjeska Ranch Rescue Fundraiser

Volunteers are organizing a fundraiser to benefit rescued animals. A garage sale for Modjeska Ranch Rescue will be held in Mission Viejo on Sat., June 25. Can anyone help this hardworking group by donating things to sell?

Donations for the sale can be dropped off at Cher and Galyn's house. The address for the garage sale is 26511 Via Gaviota, Mission Viejo (cross streets Los Alisos Blvd. and Trabuco). If the sale organizers are not at home, please leave donations by the garage door or front door. 

Please bring items that are clean and in working condition. Items that sell well include kids’ stuff, sports equipment in good condition, toys, electronics, household items, bookcases, media storage, books, clothing, tools, dishes, coffeemakers, jewelry, DVDs and new items with tags. Please NO computer monitors or couches.

Tax receipts are available by the front door in the info box labeled MRR. The organizers say, “Many thanks in advance. We really appreciate all your support.
If you need directions or have a question, call (949) 702-3670, (949) 689-4969 or (949) 380-4153.

Check out the Modjeska Ranch Rescue website for more information about its mission: http://www.modjeskaranchrescue.org . MRR is a non-profit rescue organization based in south Orange County. It operates as an all-volunteer rescue dedicated to finding great homes for neglected and abandoned animals.

Non-government Events

Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private enterprise.

Michaels, 25310 Marguerite Parkway, (949) 770-5001, schedule of art and crafts classes can be found at http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Saddleback Lanes bowling alley, events throughout the week. Saddleback Lanes has been in business since 1974; great gathering place with special discounts for groups, 25402 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-5300, http://www.saddlebacklanes.net

Bowers Kidseum, Summer Camp Adventures begin June 20 with Adventure 1, “Japan: Land of the Rising Sun,” and Drop-in Family Art Inventions on Sat., June 25, 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, (714) 480-1520, http://www.bowers.org/kidseum.php/earlychildhood

R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out for Christ to Kids) Summer Kick-off Bash for middle school and high school, free, Wed., June 29, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information: Mount of Olives, 24851 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 929-7624, http://www.rocktheoc.com, http://www.moochurch.org/events.aspx?parentnavigationid=6090

“Bouquets and Boutonnieres,” floral arrangements class, Wed., July 6, 9:00 a.m., Sherman Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, (949) 673-2261, http://slgardens.org

Shakespeare Festival performances, July 8 – July 31, in San Juan Capistrano, “Shakespeare, Inc.” on the Playhouse Main Stage, for dates, times and tickets go to http://caminorealplayhouse.tix.com/Schedule.asp?EventCode=367073,367074,367077,367075,367076,367079. “Taming of the Shrew” under the stars at Historic Town Center Park in San Juan Capistrano, for dates, times and ticket information go to http://caminorealplayhouse.tix.com/Schedule.asp?EventCode=367080,367081,367082,367083,367084,367085 . Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 489-8082, http://www.caminorealplayhouse.org/shakespeare2.php

Pretend City University’s Summer Bridge Program, running now through August, science, visual and performing arts, language, P.E. and extracurricular, Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, (949) 428-3900, http://www.pretendcity.org

Art Exhibit, 16 German Artists, through Aug. 19, open M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Soka University, Founders Hall Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4000, http://www.info@soka.edu

Art Exhibit, “Scrimshaw: the Art and Craft of the American Whaler,” through Sept. 30, Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, (714) 567-3600, http://www.bowers.org/index.php/art/exhibitions_listing/current

Art Exhibit, “Noguchi: California Legacy,” through Oct. 2, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily, Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org

Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, 9 Journey, Aliso Viejo, (949) 643-9648, public skating times include Mon. through Fri. 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wed., 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Fri. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., http://www.avicepalace.com

Farmers Market, San Juan Capistrano, Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Historic Town Center Park, (949) 493-4700.

Farmers Market, Laguna Hills, Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Mall, (714) 573-0374.

Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at
http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes

Political and Government Events Calendar

Flag Day Dinner, Mon., June 13, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Irvine Hyatt, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, guest speakers will be New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and commentator Bill Whittle. For more information, go to http://www.ocgop.org/flagday , or call Scott Loenhorst at the OCGOP headquarters, (714) 453-0900.

Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, regular meeting, Mon., June 13, 7:00 p.m., and a special board meeting, Wed., June 15, 9:00 a.m., 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, agenda and supporting documentation will be published on the website 72 hours prior to a meeting, (949) 234-9200, http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com

ACT for America, Mission Viejo Chapter General Meeting, Mon., June 13, doors open at 7:00 p,m., orientation for first-time attendees begins at 7:10 p.m., meeting runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., guest speaker John Briscoe, “How to Persuade School Boards to Stop Allowing Islamic Propaganda in Our Classrooms,” Norm Murray Community Center, Sycamore B room, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo.

Orange County Board of Supervisors, Tues.- Wed., June 14-15, 9:30 a.m., budget hearings in the Board Hearing Room, First Floor, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 834-3100. http://www.ocgov.com/ocgov/Government/Board%20of%20Supervisors

Saddleback Valley Unified School District board meeting, Tues., June 14, 6:15 p.m., 25631 Peter Hartman Way, Mission Viejo,(949) 586-1234, http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us

Orange County Young Republicans, Tues., June 14, social gathering begins at 6:30 p.m., meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., guest speaker Judge Jim Rogan, JT Schmid’s in Tustin District, http://ocgopaction.ning.com/events/ocyr-meeting-with-jim-rogan

Capistrano Valley Republican Women Federated, Wed., June 15, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., breakfast meeting, guest speakers will be Paula Prizio and Mary Young, “2012 Victory,” Marbella Country Club, 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano, RSVP to Sue at (949) 240-6799, http://www.cvrwf.org

Saddleback Republican Assembly will host guest speaker Brad Dacus of Pacific Justice Institute at its regular meeting on Thurs., June 16, 7:00 p.m. , Norm Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, (949) 830-8088.

Constitution 101 classes, Sun., June 19, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – The Declaration & U.S. Constitution, and Sun., June 26, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – The U.S. Constitution and Your Rights; free, no pre-registration is required, Heritage Park Regional Library, 14361 Yale Ave., Irvine, (949) 936-4040.

Republican Club of Laguna Woods, Fri., June 24, luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featured speaker will be Michael Ramirez, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, Laguna Woods Clubhouse 5, 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, (949) 588-8514, http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com

The Buzz

The annual mooning of Amtrak is held on the second Saturday in July. The next one, July 9, will be the 32nd Annual Mooning of Amtrak and the 6th Annual Mooning of Metrolink. No one is in charge, and no one claims credit for establishing a website, http://www.moonamtrak.org , which hasn’t been updated lately. The location is the area across from Mugs Away Saloon, 27324 Camino Capistrano, #102, Laguna Niguel. Disclaimer from the website: “Attending this event may be hazardous due to the large concentration of silly people ... .”

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The yearly mooning event has been subdued since 2008 when deputies turned away 8,000 to 10,000 people after some participates were cited for having way too much fun. Hundreds of deputies have been assigned to the site in recent years, and the City of Laguna Niguel put up No Parking signs north of Avery to discourage attendance.

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Constitution 101: Bob Serrao writes, “How much do you know about the Constitution? The quality of your life depends upon it. Know your rights! Join interactive classes from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sun., June 19 – The Declaration & U.S. Constitution, and Sun., June 26 – The U.S. Constitution and Your Rights. No admission charge, no pre-registration. Laptops and notebooks are optional. Everyone is welcome – bring a friend.” Bob will present the classes at Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine 92604, (949) 936-4040.

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In reference to Mission Viejo’s status as a “Tree City,” a blog reader forwarded a paragraph from the June 3 issue of Patriot Post, asking, “Is this what a Tree City is all about?” The city of Charlotte, NC, fined a church $4,700 for violating a tree-trimming ordinance. After the church finished trimming its trees, the city said the trees were over-pruned, assessing the church $100 per branch. The city’s spokesman – a senior urban forester – said over-trimming creates a “dangerous situation.” It took public outcry to get the city to drop the fine. The dangerous situation in Charlotte turned out to be their city government. http://patriotpost.us/edition/2011/06/03/digest/print

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The Saddleback Valley school district might be taking steps to sell its O’Neill campus. Before it can sell the property to a housing developer, the district is legally required to offer it to government agencies. With the current economic climate, this step shouldn’t take long, but the city of Mission Viejo is evaluating its use for the facility. As soon as SVUSD clears the legal hurdles, it could sell the property without strings attached regarding its use. A housing developer should have no trouble getting a majority of city council members to approve rezoning the property to high-density housing with a portion set aside for affordable units. How do the homeowners near O’Neill now feel about the defeat of Measure D, the Mission Viejo Right-To-Vote? Had the Measure passed, any zone change would need voters’ approval.

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How did residents who live near O’Neill school vote on Measure D? The precinct that surrounds O’Neill is 47-293, which has 1,079 registered voters. Those residing near O’Neill who voted in the 2010 June Primary helped to defeat Measure D, with 156 voting “yes” on D and 239 voting “no.”

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From OC Supv. Bill Campbell’s June 10 newsletter, “Moody’s Investor Services announced Wednesday that it was downgrading the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency from a Ba2 to a B1 with a negative outlook rating. The statement issued by Moody’s stated that the downgrade was due to lingering uncertainty about the fundamental performance of the toll road despite the recent bond indenture amendments approved by bondholders.”

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Four months into Gov. Jerry Brown’s hiring freeze, how is it working? From Feb. 15 through May 25, the government hired 1,516 employees, according to state controller's payroll data. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/06/09/3687496/the-state-worker-is-jerry-browns.html

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From the June 9 Patriot Post, “Obama Proclaims June ‘Gender Confusion’ Month… .The community-organizer-in-chief took time out from his busy Memorial Day golfing schedule to proclaim June ‘National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month,’ as he has done annually since his election. ‘The story of America's LGBT community is the story of our fathers and sons, our mothers and daughters, and our friends and neighbors who continue the task of making our country a more perfect Union,’ said Obama, who apparently comes from both an odd family and neighborhood. He instructed all Americans to ‘rededicate ourselves to the pursuit of equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.’" Read this on the Web at http://patriotpost.us/alexander/2011/06/09/obama-proclaims-june-gender-confusion-month