Ladera Ranch

Goodwill Donation Site Ends Sunday, January 10 The temporary Goodwill Donation Site accepts household items and clothing only through this Sunday. Declutter while recycling your items, putting them to use for a good cause. Note: furniture and bulk items will not be accepted at this location.... https://laderalife.com/events/goodwill-donation-site

Skyhawks Mini Hawk Multi Sport This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Classes start January 11! For more information, visit https://laderalife.com/lifestyle/recreational-programs.

Care Package Collection Drive Ladera Ranch Community Services is collecting a variety of items to place in care packages for deployed Marines of 1st LAR at Camp Pendleton. Items can be dropped off at the Avendale Village Clubhouse Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For a list of items needed, visit https://laderalife.com/events/care-package-collection-drive

Holiday Decorating Contests Help us name the winners in the Holiday Decorating Contest. Resident judging is going on now and will conclude tomorrow Tuesday, December 15. Use our interactive map to visit all participating homes and neighborhoods and then vote for your favorites. https://laderalife.com//holiday-decorating-contest-interac

Letters to Santa Through Dec. 14 Mailbox at the Avendale Village Clubhouse Ladera Ranch residents you can write a letter to Santa to tell him what you wish to receive this Christmas. It's one of the highlights of the year for Santa and he looks forward to hearing from you. Santa will send a reply letter to each child he receives a letter from.... https://laderalife.com/events/letters-to-santa-

Y Aqua Fit Have Fun and Get Fit with the Y Mission Viejo! Y Aqua Fit is a moderately paced, no-impact workout that utilizes the natural resistance and buoyancy of water against your body and resistance equipment to increase intensity and provide a wide variety of full-body conditioning. Classes are free for Ladera Ranch residents with a YMCA membership. For more information, visit https://laderalife.com/lifestyle/recreational-programs.

Holiday Decorating Contests Resident voting ends December 15 Help us name the winners in the Holiday Decorating Contest. Resident judging will take place starting today and will conclude on Tuesday, December 15. Use our interactive map to visit all participating homes and neighborhoods and then vote for your favorites. Click below to view the map.... https://laderalife.com//holiday-decorating-contest-interac

Y Boot Camp Have Fun and Get Fit with the Y Mission Viejo! Y Boot Camp is an intense outdoor class that will challenge you to a new fitness level. Class formats includes the use of body weight and different resistance equipment in order to simulate a military-quality experience. Classes are free for Ladera Ranch residents with a YMCA membership. For more information, visit https://laderalife.com/lifestyle/recreational-programs.

Music Together Enjoy a fun, informal and musically-rich setting that supports many learning styles of children and adults. Families participate together in songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrumental play. Classes start January 11 and will be held outside. For more information, visit https://laderalife.com/lifestyle/recreational-programs.

Keep Ladera's Skate Park Open... To remain compliant with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines and the regional stay home order issued by the State of California, temporary changes have been made to hours of operation and rules while using the skate park. https://laderalife.com//keep-laderas-skate-park-open-modif

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Recreation Programs Ladera Ranch offers a wide variety of recreational and educational programs for all ages. Winter session programs starting January 2021. Visit Laderalife.com for more information.

Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Announced! Congratulations to the 2020 Holiday Decorating Contestant winners in the categories of individual homes and neighborhoods. https://laderalife.com/events/holiday-decorating-contest

The Night Before Christmas Storytime Thursday, December 17 7:00 p.m. Join us from the comfort of your own home in our virtual theater to hear the classic story "The Night Before Christmas," read by Elf Belisse. This free 30-minute live show will be held on Zoom and is geared for infants, toddlers and school aged children, but will leave the whole family smiling.... Visit https://laderalife.com/events for more information.

Thank you, Ladera Ranch! This year the LARCS van was filled to the brim with toys for families of 1st LAR at Camp Pendleton. We asked and you answered with an overwhelming response. Thank you for your generosity. #ShineonLaderaRanch

Spotlight on Ladera Teens Do you know a teen or young person who has started a small business, who is doing cool things in our community or who is putting their creativity into action? https://laderalife.com/pages/dsn1/amazing-teen-spotlight... Ladera Ranch would like to spotlight Ladera teens, tweens and young people who are getting an A+ in awesomeness and demonstrating leadership in action. The spotlights will appear in LaderaLife.com. Click to submit a teen https://laderalife.com/pages/dsn1/amazing-teen-spotlight

If you registered for a Hanukkah goodie bag, pick up information is below: Date: Thursday, December 10 Time: 3:305:30 p.m. Location: Oak Knoll Clubhouse... 28192 O'Neill Drive Virtual Menorah Lighting The date for the Virtual Menorah Lighting has been moved to Monday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. See e-mail for the link. Special thanks to David Harbour with the Jewish Community Club of Ladera Ranch for coordinating this event and the Chabad Center of Mission Viejo. Chag Sameach!

The Night Before Christmas Storytime Thursday, December 17 | 7:00 p.m. Join us from the comfort of your own home in our virtual theater to hear the classic story "The Night Before Christmas," read by Elf Belisse. This free 30-minute live show will be held on Zoom and is geared for infants, toddlers and school aged children, but will leave the whole family smiling.... https://laderalife.com//the-night-before-christmas-storyti

The LARCS Jewish Community Club invites you to enjoy the festival of lights with a take-home goodie bag that will help you celebrate the 8 nights of Hanukkah. Pre-registration on laderalife.com is required. AFTER you register, you will be emailed a zoom meeting link to watch the first night candle lighting. In the email, you will also receive the details on where and when to pick-up your goodie bag. Pre-register closes on Thursday, December 10th at 12:00 p.m. Visit https://laderalife.com/events to register.

Live Nativity (Drive-Thru): Starting at 5:30 p.m. this evening... Witness the miracle of the very first Christmas at the Drive Thru Ladera Ranch Live Nativity. Come share in the joy of the season with the story of Christmas with live animals. A LARCS partnership event with the Hope Crossing Community Church community group. ... Date: Sunday, 12/6 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Cox Sports Park Parking Lot 27623 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Please support our troops. Drop off toys at the Oak Knoll clubhouse 9-1.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are in Ladera Ranch. Use the Glympse App to fins out where they are: https://glympse.com/72E-W9J

Tonight Santa and Mrs. Claus will be cruisin’ thru Ladera Ranch starting at 5:00 p.m. to wave to children and spread holiday cheer. Santa’s elves will be using the Glympse mobile app so that you can see in real time when Mr. & Mrs. Claus will arrive in or near your neighborhood. Please remember that children are cautioned to stay at the curb and out of the roadway. Click on the link below. Glympse Link: https://glympse.com/72E-W9J

Ladera Ranch residents! You can write a letter to Santa to tell him what you wish to receive this Christmas. It's one of the highlights of the year for Santa and he looks forward to hearing from you. Santa will send a reply letter to each child he receives a letter from. Parents, please register each of your children who will submit a letter at https://laderalife.com/events/letters-to-santa- . This ensures that Santa has the correct name and address when he sends his letters. Once registered, each child will receive a coloring sheet form in the confirmation email receipt for your child to color and complete. Drop-off your letter by placing it inside the mailbox that will be located in front of the Avendale Village Clubhouse at 1 Daisy Street until December 14. Merry Christmas!

Hanukkah Festival of Lights Thursday, December 10 6:30 7:30 p.m. The LARCS Jewish Community Club invites you to enjoy the festival of lights with a take-home goodie bag that will help you celebrate the 8 nights of Hanukkah. Watch the first night virtually with David Harbour and Rabbi Zalman Marcus of the Chabad of Mission Viejo lighting the candles. Pre-registration is required for this event and closes on Monday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m.... https://laderalife.com/events/festival-of-lights

Holiday Light Show at Town Green showing every evening starting at 5:30 p.m. and every half hour until 9:00 p.m. through Jan 3. Click below for details on LaderaLife.com https://laderalife.com/eve/holiday-light-show-at-town-green... (Note: There will not be a show held on Dec 10 we will be holding the Festival of Lights / Menorah lighting) Enjoy the show from your car tune in to 90.3 FM.

Toy Drive for 1ST LAR Marines Ladera Ranch Community Services Teen Leadership Council is collecting toys to benefit the families of actively deployed Marines of 1st LAR at Camp Pendleton. Donations of new/unwrapped toys will be given to children (ages 0 to 18 years). With your donations, we hope to give holiday gifts to hundreds of children of these active United States Marine Corps Units this 2020 Holiday season. Please consider making a donation. Collection Site: Avendale... Village Clubhouse Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See more

Letters to Santa Monday, November 30 Monday, December 14 Mailbox at the Avendale Village Clubhouse Ladera Ranch kids write a letter to Santa to tell him what you wish to receive this Christmas. It's one of the highlights of the year for Santa and he looks forward to hearing from you.... Santa will send a reply letter to each child he receives a letter from. Register at: https://laderalife.com/events/letters-to-santa-

Roots and Wings Magazine is here! The winter issue of Ladera's official magazine is here. From favorite family traditions, to winter events and activities, year-in-review photos and more click to view or download your electronic copy now. https://bit.ly/RootsAndWingsWinter2020

Ladera Ranch Skate Park Use Requires Wearing Face Masks (Help Keep Ladera's Skate Park Open) The state has issued specific instruction that skate parks are to be classified as outdoor playgrounds, users of the Terramor Skate Park will be required to follow posted guidelines, which include the mandatory use of a face coverings.... Read more... https://laderalife.com//skate-park-use-requires-wearing-fa

Look for the winter issue of Roots and Wings arriving this weekend. https://bit.ly/RootsAndWingsWinter2020

Santa Visits Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse Mr. and Mrs. Claus will listen to holiday wish lists while taking a social distanced photo with your family. A professional photographer will be onsite to take the photo (no personal cameras). Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Space is limited, must be a Ladera Ranch resident. Registration is required.... Registration will begin on Friday, November 20 at 9:00 a.m. https://laderalife.com/events/santa-visits--

Skate Park Use Requires Wearing Face Masks (Help Keep Ladera's Skate Park Open) The state has issued specific instruction that skate parks are to be classified as outdoor playgrounds, users of the Terramor Skate Park will be required to follow posted guidelines, which include the mandatory use of a face coverings.... Read more... https://laderalife.com//skate-park-use-requires-wearing-fa

The County of Orange (OC Public Works) wants your input on pedestrian and bicyclist facilities in our area. Read more... https://bit.ly/WalkAndBikeInput To RSVP, please e-mail [email protected] to confirm you would like to attend.

Have you purchased your ticket for the Drive-In Movie this Friday? Only a few tickets remain to see the featured film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Exclusive to Ladera Ranch residents, tickets are $25 per car. Only one reservation is needed per vehicle. Residents will receive complimentary bags of popcorn upon check-in. Don’t miss out on this fun family event! Make sure to grab your ticket by 5:00 p.m. this Thursday. ... https://laderalife.com//drive-in-movie-the-nightmare-befor

Drive-In Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas Friday, November 20 | 7:00 p.m. RMV Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) invites you to join us for a fun drive-in movie night featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas. Exclusive to Ladera residents, tickets are $25 per car. Space is limited and a ticket is required to enter the event.... https://laderalife.com/events

Go Green Ladera Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse Parking Lot Drive-thru Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse parking lot to drop-off CFL light bulbs, batteries, and electronic recycling. Then, swing by the document shredding station to drop off up to five (5) banker boxes of documents per car. Goodwill will not be collecting household items or clothing on this date. ... https://laderalife.com/ev/go-green-ladera--shredding-event-

Fawn & Sparrow Fawn & Sparrow Crystal Crowns are handcrafted here in Ladera using natural, genuine gemstones for weddings and special occasions! Connect to the miraculous beauty of Mother Nature with your very own crown, comb, or hair sticks! Purchase at: ... Website: www.fawnandsparrow.com Facebook: thefawnandthesparrow Instagram: thefawnandthesparrow Video Song: Dreams by Joakim Karu

ForeGetMeNots Floral golf head covers come in a variety of colors and designs and will add a little excitement to your golf bag! Each flower is handmade to order and can be customized. Buy one for yourself or your favorite golfer! Purchase at: ... ETSY Shop: ForeGetMeNots Email: [email protected] Instagram: foregetmenots 10% off total order promo code: LADERA10

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Election Results: LARMAC announces the results of the annual Board of Directors election (11/4/2020): https://laderalife.com//election-results-larmac-board-of-d

Eco Balance Life We have different choices of natural cleaning products for your entire house. Our most famous is All Purpose Cleaner. Every product is made by order and we deliver locally. Purchase at: ... Website: www.ecobalancelife.com Instagram: ecobalancelife Facebook: ecobalancelife See more

Ladera's annual Holiday Decorating Contest is on! Get into the holiday spirit by entering your home, street or neighborhood in the annual holiday contest. https://laderalife.com/events/holiday-decorating-contests---

Earth Friendly Toys Earth Friendly Toys in Etsy opened with the mission to put handmade eco-friendly and sustainable toys into your children’s hands at a reasonable price. I’m just a mom who loves wooden toys and makes them for a hobby. As a result, these toys are each unique and hand made, and I try to use only non-toxic or eco-friendly materials. These toys save trees! Because this is a hobby, profits from this shop will be donated to One Tree Planted. Purchase at: Face...book: Earth Friendly Toys Instagram: earthfriendlytoys Ladera Ranch residents can use the code LOCALPORCHPICKUP to arrange a porch pickup with me and skip the shipping cost. See more

deCARate.com Be the star car in your next Honk Parade. These whimsical REUSABLE celebration themed magnet kits help to express your individuality on any metallic surface: vehicle, refrigerator, metal door, locker, office cubical, filing cabinet, whiteboard and more. deCARate for one event or the entire holiday season! What a fun gift idea! It's time to deCARate! Purchase at: Website: www.deCARate.com ETSY Shop: deCARate... deCARate.com is offering $5 until December 31, 2020 when you enter promo code FRIENDS.

Go Green Ladera NEW Location! Saturday, November 7 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Founders Park and Avendale Clubhouse - Parking Lots... Drive-thru the Founders Park parking lot to drop-off CFL light bulbs, batteries, and electronic recycling. Then, swing by the Avendale Village Clubhouse parking lot to have up to five (5) banker boxes of documents (per car) shredded. Goodwill will not be collecting household items or clothing on this date. https://laderalife.com/ev/go-green-ladera--shredding-event-