Twice a year during the spring and autumn equinox seasons, an increase in solar flares may affect the cable television feed and cause interruptions in television services. When the sun is directly behind a satellite from the perspective of the receiving antenna, degradation of satellite reception may result in a solar outage. When the sun’s energy overpowers the signal being transmitted by the satellite, the link is disrupted for a few minutes and typically returns without issue.

As GRF provides content from about a dozen satellites, different channels may experience these sporadic, temporary outages at various times. We expect to see interruptions between March 4 and 8 lasting for up to eight minutes at a time. 

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Please be advised that CG Landscape was on site today and will be on site Tuesday, March 7, from 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. to trim the trees at the Community Center. A licensed arborist will be present to ensure the work is done correctly. With a brief break in the weather and more rain potentially in the forecast, the company is trying to squeeze into a time slot during the dry weather and apologizes for the late notice.

Please do not park in any sectioned off areas during this time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding while the tree trimming is completed. 

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Come join the Saturday night dance party fun and boogie down to music by Da ’80s Show February 25 at Clubhouse 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band performs at 6:30. The GRF no-host bar is open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.

For more information, call 949-597-4382 or email recreation@vmsinc.org. 

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Don’t leave your bicycle unsecured and vulnerable to theft in an open carport. Here are some best-practice tips on protecting your bike:

• Register your bike through the resident bicycle registration program
• Record make, model, color and, most importantly, the serial number
• Take photos and keep them in a secure place
• Invest in a quality bike lock 
• Lock and secure bike at all times

If your bike is stolen, please call Security immediately at 949-580-1400 to file a report. Also, call the Orange County Sherriff’s Department (OCSD) at 949-770-6011 (and follow the prompts to reach OCSD dispatch). 

Similarly, contact Security personnel if any suspicious persons or individuals unknown to the area are seen in the community. If you see someone and are unsure as to whether or not to call, we ask that you err on the side of caution and let Security roll out and make contact. Remember: If you see something, say something!

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The United Laguna Woods Mutual Board of Directors is calling for interested members to submit candidate applications to fill a vacancy following a board member resignation; the board term will end October 2023. Nominations have opened and will close on Friday, March 3, at 5 p.m. 

Interested candidates may obtain an application by visiting the Laguna Woods Village Community Center (24351 El Toro Road) and speaking with a corporate secretary, who will provide the application and process instructions. Applications will not be sent via email or other digital platforms. 

Member candidates can return completed applications and statements to the Office of the CEO at the Laguna Woods Community Center at 24351 El Toro Road by Friday, March 3, at 5 p.m. 

The board will interview candidates on Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m. in the Community Center board room.

Please call 949-268-2295 with questions. 

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“Winter storms brought some welcome relief to El Toro Water District’s service area and all of California,” the El Toro Water District stated in its Winter 2023 “Water Views” newsletter. “However, one wet winter cannot make up for the last three years of record dry conditions.”

Other featured stories include awards the District received for financial reporting and communications, tips to keeping landscape healthy during winter, quick facts on the winter snowpack and more.

Please click the orange Download PDF button below to read the ETWD winter 2023 newsletter.

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Be dazzled by Cyrano de Bergerac’s wordplay in the classic romantic comedy, “Cyrano” (2021), slated to screen at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) Monday, February 20, at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1:45 p.m. and no tickets are required for this free event.

Click the links below for movie synopses and featured casts, and watch previews of these acclaimed movies on the big screen at the PAC:

• February 20 – Cyrano (2021)
• March 20 – Amsterdam
• April 17 – Ticket to Paradise
• May 15 – Elsa & Fred
• June 19 – Queen Bees

The PAC/Clubhouse 3 is located at 23822 Avenida Sevilla.

For more information, call 949-597-4288 or 949-597-4289 or email recreation@vmsinc.org. 

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On Tuesday, February 14, at Clubhouse 5, Martinez serves New York steak or salmon Florentine, baked potato with chives and sour cream, rolls and butter, cheesecake with cherries and coffee and tea, and Close Harmony provides the melody for you and your dance partner. 

Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is served and the GRF no-host bar opens at 5:30 p.m., and Close Harmony begins at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $45 per person and are on sale now in the Clubhouse 5 office. 

Call 949-597-4382 or email recreation@vmsinc.org.

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