According to Dr. Kurt Schwabe, the associate dean of the UC Riverside School of Public Policy, “We are experiencing the worst drought event in over 12—yes, 12—centuries.”

California is quite familiar with extended periods of drought. Because most Californians have weathered drought conditions multiple times, it’s easy to become complacent. Find out in the El Toro Water District (ETWD) fall 2022 newsletter why we may not have that luxury any longer. 

Other featured stories include updates on the ocean outfall pump station at the ETWD water recycling plant, the El Toro regional reservoir floating cover and liner replacement project, the water filtration plant project and more.

Please click the orange Download button below to read the ETWD fall 2022 newsletter.

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Join an expert panel of cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to learn about the latest treatment options for mitral valve disease on Monday, November 14, at Clubhouse 2. From 5 p.m., enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers. The panel discussion begins at 5:30 p.m. and wraps with a Q&A session at 6:15 p.m.  

Please RSVP by clicking here, calling Senior Liaison Jessica at 949-452-3791 or scanning the QR code in the downloadable flyer (click the orange Download button). 

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Not one, but two venues will offer Thanksgiving buffets on Thursday, November 24, at 1 p.m. Attend one of these feasts at Clubhouse 2 or 5. Martinez’s menu features turkey and gravy, baked spiral ham, salmon Florentine, cranberry sauce, mashed and sweet potatoes, peas and pearl onions, Mediterranean pasta salad, seafood salad, fresh fruit, croissants and assorted rolls, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and cherry and pecan pies. The clubhouses will provide glasses for residents who bring their own wine.

Tickets are $27 for adults and $13.50 for kids 6 to 10. You can purchase tickets starting Thursday, October 27, in the Clubhouse 2 or Clubhouse 5 office.

For more information, call Clubhouse 2 at 949-597-4286 or Clubhouse 5 at 949-597-4382, or email recreation@vmsinc.org.

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United Laguna Woods Mutual and Third Laguna Hills Mutual each have policies regarding campaigning and distributing election and/or printed materials. Materials include, but are not limited to, door hangers, flyers, posters, pamphlets, etc.

Each corporation requires that any materials for social, political, educational or noncommercial purposes, including petitioners to gather signatures, to be distributed to residents shall bear identification as to its source. Additionally, any individual or entity distributing such materials shall comply with the following conditions.

Distribution of Material

Door-to-door distribution of material is permitted, as long as the act of distributing it does not rise to the level of creating a nuisance for Village residents.

Material distributed door to door may be secured under the doormat or near the thresholds of front doors or hung from doorknobs but may not be placed in USPS delivery points or left on vehicles anywhere. Closed gates may not be opened.

Petitions

Only members or their designated agents are permitted to gather signatures on petitions. The petition must remain in the possession of the signature gatherer (there can be no unattended petitions).

Posting of Material

• Posting locations are limited to those areas reserved for posting, such as laundry room bulletin boards and are available only for residents.
• Only one posting per subject matter, per organization, is allowed.
• The size of the posting in the laundry rooms shall not exceed 5.5 by 8.5 inches for United and 6 by 8 inches for Third to allow space for other postings.
• Each posting by a resident, or resident organization, must identify the posting individual’s name and posting date.
• Any material considered lewd or vulgar will be subject to removal.
• Election postings must be removed after the election date.
• All material must comply with state, federal and community laws.
• Removing postings of others is prohibited.

Knocking on Doors

Knocking on doors or ringing doorbells to contact residents is only permitted weekdays from 10 a.m. to dusk, excluding national holidays. Honor all “No Solicitation” or “Do Not Disturb” signs.

Reporting Violations

Report violations to the Security Services Department by calling 949-597-1400 or contacting the Compliance Division at 949-268-CALL or by email at compliance@vmsinc.org.  

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On Thursday, October 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Community Center board room at 24351 El Toro Road, the Laguna Woods Village Manor Alterations Division will host an open house to help residents and contractors navigate the mutual consent and variance processes.

The team wishes to share helpful information about—and listen to your experiences with—both processes.

City of Laguna Woods representatives will be present to share information about city permit requirements.

Please join us for this informative event.

For more information, call Sandra Spencer at 949-268-2380 or download the flyer by clicking the Download PDF button below. 

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At the Equestrian Center tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m., enjoy music, food and fun at a hoedown with the horses. Dance the night away with JB South and enjoy food truck fare, photo ops, games, inflatables, trick-or-treating and a petting zoo. Finish the evening with dessert at our musical pie station. 

Trick-or-treating at the Equestrian Center is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 

The event is free; admission to the petting zoo is $2 per child.  

Park at the upper lot across from Broadband Services. Shuttles will be available from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Call 949-597-4275 or email recreation@vmsinc.org.

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