Hey, Ladies!

For those of you that don’t have men in your lives who are mechanically inclined, then this event is for you!  USA Express, of Lake Forest & Foothill Ranch, are teaming up with Kelly Williams, Stock Car Racer, to provide a FREE car care clinic Oct. 17th (Foothill Ranch) & Oct. 18th (Lake Forest.)  Kelly will go over items requiring maintenance, and exactly what happens as the car parts age.  This is a popular event, and space fills up quickly, so RSVP today.  Click the top corner of the flyer to view in larger format and see the address locations. (Scroll to bottom of flyer) 

P.S.  As noted in a previous posting, Roger, the Manager of the Lake Forest USA Express, is still HIRING Service Writers & Auto Technicians for various locations…so if you know of anyone needing a job in the mechanic arena, have them call Roger!

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Click to give City of Mission Viejo- Recreation a compliment!

Hey, guys!

Do you like taking photographs? The City of Mission Viejo, just unveiled the very first Orange County artwork viewable by car, “The Parkway Gallery.”  Since July, Crown Valley Parkway, has 16 pilasters in the median islands.  Each exhibit display is changeable, and the city intends to display new work every 3-4 months.

The first exhibit will remain until October.  The next group of artwork’s theme is “The Spirit of Thankfulness and Caring.”  The city is encouraging the residents to “capture” (photograph) what they think encompasses the theme, and submit.  If selected, your photo will remain during the holiday months.  (Nov-Jan.)  Imagine everyone seeing it as they travel down Crown Valley!  There is no limit on how many times you can enter!  DEADLINE OCT. 1ST!

This is just another reason why it’s neat to live in Mission Viejo.  Again, they deserve to be thanked on e-compliments.  Click the blue “e” icon for the city’s profile, and tell them good job!  CLICK HERE FOR CITY WEBSITE (more info/printable flyer/waiver)

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Click and give American Red Cross a compliment!

Hey, guys!

Have you been meaning to get some cholesterol, glucose, or skin cancer testing done?  Just haven’t had time?  Mission Hospital will be at the Health Industry and Financial Wellness Showcase, providing some free screenings.  What about giving blood?  Remember, the blood supply needs to be continually replenished, and American Red Cross will be performing a blood drive at the Showcase, as well!  Please go check it out, and don’t forget to visit e-compliments, Mission Hopsital and American Red Cross each have profiles.  They work hard to take care of us, so don’t they deserve a big thank you?

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Click here & give Oggi's a compliment!

Hi, guys!

So check it out, one of my blogger friends, Suz Broughton, recently blogged, today is International BACON Day! (outside of Farmers, who knew this existed?  It’s not on my calendar!)  Anyway, I was one of the first to respond on her blog and say “ew, gross!” and it reminded me of our trip to Oggi’s for our 6th wedding anniversary.  Hey, don’t you judge!  It’s a little difficult to pay for a sitter when both hubby/wife are unemployed.  So, with kids in tow, we had to find a kid friendly place vs. romantic.  Thus, we chose our favorite “gourmet” Pizza place.  Where we can order a beer sampler and try a new style of pizza. 

Since I’m not a fan of tomato sauce/paste, we are forever considering alternatives.  With that being said we tried the:

TRIATHALON (CHICKEN CLUB)
Per-$8.99 Med-$18.50 Lg-$22.50
Brushed with garlic olive oil sauce, chicken breast, crispy bacon, topped with chopped iceberg lettuce, sliced avocado, fresh chopped tomatoes and drizzled with our ranch dressing.

This was basically a BLT ontop of pizza!  It looked very, very fattening upon delivery and just an outrageous amount of food!  However, it was just like having salad with your pizza, except it was ON your pizza…or you were having a sandwich w/your pizza.  Either way, it was pretty decent, but I forgot to have them remove the bacon.  I think bacon just tends to overpower too many other flavors.  However, I know there are some of you that just love bacon…like Suz’s husband!

So, Suz…as mentioned on your blog, here’s a photo of that pizza.  I don’t know if it’s OC Daily photo   material, but you get the idea!

By the way, we love the Oggi’s, in Mission Viejo.  You may want to check out a location near you!  They are all over Southern CA and AZ.  Here are the ones in Orange County:

• Mission Viejo
• Orange
• Huntington Beach
• Garden Grove
• Tustin

 Each of the locations are listed on e-compliments, so if you feel compelled, you should give a compliment!  They have an opportunity to win best in class!

Hey guys,

Etnies Skatepark MOVIE NIGHT.  It’s only $5.00.  Remember, all activities that cost money here are “fundraisers” for keeping the park FREE.  If you skate/BMX, you might want to put this on your calendar.  Seriously, everyone of every age is using the park, so please support the fundraiser!

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Hey, guys!
On these nature park hikes, you do have to reserve, so make sure you call! It could be all filled up by this point! Pulled from the city website:
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Aliso Creek Trail Hike at Glass Creek
Community Services and Recreation Events – Nature Park/Hikes

Location: 29300 Portola Pkwy.

Age: 4 Yrs +
Fee: $3.00 Date: 9/12/2009
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Contact: Community Services @ 461-3450

Hey guys!

As originally intended, I’m beginning to refocus on businesses within the Irvine/South OC areas.  The goal of my blog is to encourage others to support our local businesses and fundraisers.  What better way for me to get the “party” started, by performing interviews and creating articles.  With that being said, we have found (and used) an auto maintenance facility, which I deem very worthy of blogging.  Who doesn’t need a mechanic?  We definitely suggest you stop in and say “hi” to the guys at USA Express Goodyear.   They have excellent customer service.  If you agree, don’t forget to give them a compliment on e-compliments.  (you can click the article and go directly to their profile!)  P.S. THEY ARE HIRING!

CLICK TO GIVE USA EXPRESS A COMPLIMENT!

 

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Hey guys,

Etnies is having their “end of summer” CAMP OUT September 4-5. Cost is $35 per person. Campouts start at 10pm (gates lock) and end at 9am the following morning.  See my orignal posting back in April, for more details from that camp-out event.  Of course, if you plan on going, you should always give a call to ensure things haven’t changed.  I believe you can skate all night, there will be a big screen with movies playing, and music, bounce house, etc.  It’s a fundraiser to help keep the skatepark FREE.

Click on the flyer for more information or call (714) 935-6301.

 

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Hey, Lake Forest Residents and business professionals just off Bake/Trabuco area (and anyone else interested):

When’s the last time you’ve given blood?  USA Express Goodyear invites you to their blood drive.  They are located in the McDonald’s shopping center, next to the gas station.  The Red Cross BLOOD MOBILE will be in their parking lot all day.  As you know, our blood banks need to be replenished on a regular basis.  Please take this opportunity to make an appointment, for next Tuesday.  I did it online, and it was so simple!  I got a confirmation e-mail and we’ll be there at 11:40.  We hope to see you there! Remember, give kudos to USA Express Goodyear for making this so easy, give ‘em a compliment!  Click the flyer for online scheduling or you can call Laura.  Oh, remember:

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Bring photo ID
• You can donate every 56 days.
• The donation process takes slightly over an hour.
• You should eat prior to donating.
• Minimum age 17, no maximum.
• Minimum weight 110, maximum 350.
• Don’t donate with a cold, sore throat, or flu symptoms.
• Anti-inflammatory Rx OK (most arthritis drugs).
• Heart attack/Stroke OK (6 months – 1 year if no restrictions on physical activity and no heart medicine except aspirin).
• High blood pressure OK if no higher than 180/100 with or without medications.
• Tylenol, aspirin, vitamins, birth control all OK.
• Tattoo or blood transfusion – defer for one year.

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