Great Park report released
The Orange County Great Park Corporation has released its Community
Visioning Report that finds county residents prefer that open space,
public swimming pools, sports facilities, cultural and community
amenities, a major outdoor theater and botanical gardens be
considered in developing the Orange County Great Park.
Phase one of the community visioning process consisted of an
outreach program for county stakeholders and an opinion survey of the
general public. A stakeholders visioning process solicited park
design concepts and park elements of particular significance from a
broad range of individuals and organizations interested in the Great
Park.
More than 130 community leaders participated in nine focus group
planning sessions, over 200 individuals representing community
organizations were represented at the stakeholders conference, and
600 respondents contributed to the countywide public opinion poll.
The Great Park itself is being planned and developed by the Orange
County Great Park Corporation
To obtain a complete copy of Great Park Community Visioning Report
please go to www.ocgp.org.
‘Laguna’ cast stages slide fundraiser
Members of MTV’s “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” are
getting into the act of helping landslide victims.
Cast member Trey Phillips, founder of Active Young Americans, and
Loren Polster will sponsor the fundraiser for the Adopt-a-Landslide
Family campaign from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Seven-Degrees.
“So many young people wanted to help, so we organized this
fundraiser,” Phillips said.
The benefit is being held in conjunction with the filming of an
episode of MTV’s Laguna Beach reality drama.
The benefit will feature live bands, a silent and live auction, a
fashion show, food and drinks.
Seven-Degrees is donating the space. All proceeds will benefit the
victims of the June 1 Bluebird Canyon landslide.
Tickets can be purchased by check or cash only. Reserved seats are
$75 each, and general admission is $50 for adults and $10 for
students. A limited number of tickets are being sold at the Chamber
of Commerce, 357 Glenneyre St. Tickets will also be sold at the door
at Seven-Degrees, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. For more information, call
(949) 376-1555.
University Women seeking members
The Laguna Beach branch of the American Association of University
Women is holding its annual membership drive. The organization offers
opportunities to network with other women and make a difference in
the community. The branch’s social and cultural events focus on a
variety of topics. Special interest groups also meet monthly to
discuss art, literature, poetry and international interests. The
group sponsors several community outreach programs, including
scholarships, tutoring and mentoring in local schools, and summer
science camp for seventh-grade girls.
Members seek to empower women and girls through education. To find
out how to become a member, call Carol Brasher at 455-0748 or visit
o7www.aauw.lagunabeach.orgf7.
Homeowners with mysteries sought
Many homeowners have annoying mysteries in their homes -- an
unexplainable crack in the living room wall or a deck that is
curiously sinking. Homeowners who would like to solve the “mystery”
in their homes may be in luck. Horizon Entertainment is producing a
new home improvement mystery show for DIY Network and plans to film
in Laguna Beach this fall.
Producers are looking for homeowners with household mysteries to
appear on the show. If you are selected, the producers will bring a
certified home inspector to your home, identify the problem and work
to remedy the situation.
Orange County home inspector Rick Yerger will host the Laguna
Beach segments. Once the mystery is solved, Yerger will put on his
handyman hat and help remedy the homeowner’s situation. The new
26-part series will air on DIY Network in 2006.
Homeowners interested in applying to be on the show should e-mail
the producers at o7hdproduction@aol.comf7. Please include address,
phone numbers, and an e-mail address.
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