On the Occasion of a milestone: A "Virtual Token" of Thanks....

We wanted to celebrate a milestone for this #Outsider Channel as we bid farewell to April 2015:  Our 200th Post.    In celebration of this, we wanted to share this "Virtual Token" For all to Enjoy and express our appreciation for the continued support of our on-going development here and throughout the channels of #Outsiders:

On the Prowl in South County: A Wonderful Event at Soka University

Soka University is having its' 14th  Annual International Festival on May 2, 2015 starting at 10:30 AM.  Some 900 Musicians and dancers along with Art, Dance & game events and some great International Food will be featured.     Parking is $ 10 for on campus parking.   For further information, please click here.   

On the Prowl in South County: An Opportunity to Support Laguna Niguel's Adopted Regiment

Laguna Niguel's Military Support Committee is sponsoring the Fariways to Freedom Golf Tournament on May 11 at Monarch Beach Golf Links.   This tournament will support the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines and the USS Stockdale.   For further information, please visit https://fairwaystofreedom.org/.

Around Town in South County (Special Edition): On Camporee 2015

Over 170 Scouts participated in Camporee 2015 in San Juan Capistrano--A day of games, leadership & development: http://tiburonbsa.com/blog/camporee-updates-live/

Posted by South County Matters on Monday, April 27, 2015

Around Town in South County: On Taste of Aliso Niguel 2015

Parents of Aliso Niguel presented the 8th Annual Taste of Aliso Niguel at the Laguna Niguel Design Center this past Saturday.     It is an annual tradition that supports Aliso Niguel High School's Clubs and Communities.

It was an engaging and entertaining event that featured Music and Food from restaurant and beverage providers including Slate 50/50 (a particluar favorite of ours), Citrus Fresh Grill, Bowl of Heaven and others.   Local Leaders including Capistrano Unified School District Members and members of the Aliso Viejo City Council joined the fun to mingle with the Community to be supportive of this institution.    One of the key highlights included a silent auction of memoraliba including a Magic Johnson authographed mini sky hook potrait.

  

On the "Prowl" in South County (An #Outsider Newsflash) : AGOUA is Coming to Laguna Niguel

Downtown Laguna Niguel is about to get a facelift:  AGOURA.   A very exciting and uplifting vision is going to be presented to the Community to transform the Old Court House into a true Downtown for the Community.    A Community Forum is scheduled for May 4 at Laguna Niguel City Hall starting at 7:00 PM.

More forthcoming soon....

On Love: A V-Though 4 the Week

We wanted to share something different courtesy of the team @ givemore.com throughout all the channels of #Outsiders  that reflects upon the goodness of life as our World continues to be witness to the horror and destruction of War--a Way to think different which is one of the implicit objectives of our team here @Outsiders--We hope all enjoy it as a token of our appreciation:

(Click on the image above to watch the video)

We need more love at work.

We need to get rid of the bad stuff and
help each other enjoy more of the day.

On the Prowl in South County: The Latest from the Social Services Agency

The South County branch of the Orange County Social Services Agency has launched three pantries to provide much needed support to the less fortunate in the South County Area.  The pantries are for Household ( Canned Foods, Toiletries, cleaning supplies, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies); Children (Including Nursing Supplies) & For Parents.     We here @ #Outsiders look forward to supporting this initiative and will have further updates & comments soon.

Around Town in South County: Earth Day 2015 in Laguna Niguel

It was a beautiful day as hundreds of Volunteers came out to celebrate Earth day at the Laguna Niguel Botannical Preserve.   Volunteers spread out throughout the preserve to put up new plants, spread out mulch to insure the continued preservation of the Preserve.    Scouts and Scouters joined this day of service as they worked on the Botanical Preserve Trail to Eagle--one of the enduing symbols of service which was also note by #OCBSA in their recent commentary:

50 #Scouts & Scouters celebrated #EarthDay & put up plants to insure preservation of Laguna Niguel Botanical Preserve pic.twitter.com/uwPeT6CeWO

— OCBSA (@OCCBSA) April 22, 2015

View of the Week: On Not Giving Up....

As we go "dark"and gear up for a new week throughout #Outsiders , we wanted to share this courtesy of +Jonathan Huie which we follow closely here @ #Outsiders that underscores some poignant advise as a new week dawns here throughout the #Outsiders network:

Don't give up.
There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you.
Don't listen to them.
The only one who can make you give up is yourself.
- Sidney Sheldon

Keep moving. Don't stop. But don't rush.
Don't race around.
Sure and steady gets you there every time.
- Neale Donald Walsch

You make a mistake, you keep going.
- Linda Gray

Achievement seems to be connected with action.
Successful men and women keep moving.
They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton

On the "Virtual Prowl" : On Earth Day & Other Thoughts On #NationalVolunteerWeek

April 22, 2015 is Earth day around the World.    Laguna Niguel celebrates it early on April 18 at the Niguel Botanical Preserve as the Community will come together to make a difference.

On this National Volunteer Week, we wanted to share this Thought 4 the Week to underscore a sense of Community and volunteerism ever so evident throughout South County:

Quite an admonition to remember-Wishing all a great week-end and Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek 2 all who make a diff. https://t.co/cNAT7o450m
— Mike Pouraryan (@mikepouraryan) April 17, 2015

V-Thought For the Week: A Golden Mistake

On the Prowl In South County: Around Town in Laguna Niguel

The last few weeks in Laguna Niguel has been quite interesting.      The CEPA Academy Graduation ceremony was held whereby A class of 20 Citizens were trained in the latest Emergency Preparedness techniques.   They were charged with evacuating victims after an naturally disaster at the old County Courthouse.    It was kind of ironic because the City has embarked an aggressive and interesting plan to create a vibrant and engaging Downtown which we hope to comment on over the ensuing days and weeks.  A Community meeting was held on it by the Developer on Friday at Laguna Niguel City Hall.

April 18 is also a crucial day for the City as it celebrates...

 

It is  slated to be held at Crown Valley Regional Park's Niguel Botanical Preserve.   We look forward to reporting on it here in South County Matters.  

Notations From the Grid: A "Thought 4 the Week"

Posted by Zig Ziglar on Wednesday, April 8, 2015

On the Eve of Easter & Passover Week-End: A "Thought 4 the Week-End

On this Easter Week-End 2015, Sharing this as we go "Dark" on the "Outsider Network"--Happy Easter & Happy Passover !!!

We all know Helen Keller’s inspirational story, but do you know her legacy of effecting positive social change? In honor...
Post by Walden University.

On the Eve of a New Quarter: Reflecting Upon The Beauty of South Orange County

It is the start of a new Quarter throughout the #Outsider Channel.    This Channel was launched to showcase and reflect upon South Orange County, California--one of the most interesting and engaging areas in the World.   This Thought courtesy of +BrainyQuote underscores what we here @ #Outsiders have been witness to as as we look forward to reflecting upon South County over the ensuing weeks and months.....

Of all the music that reached farthest into heaven, it is the beating of a loving heart. - Henry Ward Beecher #QOTD pic.twitter.com/BrfpWYZqBC
— BrainyQuote (@BrainyQuote) March 31, 2015