City of Aliso Viejo
Sustainability Forum March 25

Reservations are available for the March 25 Sustainability Forum hosted by Eco-Stride in Aliso Viejo.

The 2010 Sustainability Forum will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center, located next to the Aliso Viejo Country Club and Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center at 31 Santa Barbara.

According to organizers, the forum's concept came to life after Mayor Phil Tsunoda identified sustainability as one of his "Top 10" goals for the City of Aliso Viejo in 2010. Since January, Eco-Stride has been working to garner support and attract industry experts to speak. Eco-Stride is a consulting firm focused on energy conservation and sustainability through environmental design.

The goal is to bring the message of sustainability to business leaders who can increase business consciousness, green practices and such.

Register early by clicking on the "Contact Us" page at www.eco-stride.com and the cost is $25 or pay $40 at the door. For more information, send an e-mail to info@eco-stride.com.

Free Tax Filing Workshop Saturday

The City, with Orange County United Way and Legal Aid Society of Orange County, will host free tax filing workshops Feb. 27 and March 20 for low-income families.  Families of four that earned less than $48,279 in 2009 could qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

The tax filing workshops are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aliso Viejo Family Resource Center, 24671 Via Iglesia.

Participants should bring their Social Security cards, W-2, 1099 and 1098 forms along with childcare provider information, a photo ID and copy of 2008 tax returns.

For more information and to make an appointment, contact Gracie Duran at 949-425-2519 or gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com.



The City of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses roughly 7 square miles with nearly 48,000 residents.  The City's annual budget is approximately $30 million.  The City supports a thriving business community with companies such as Pacific Life Insurance Co.; United Parcel Service (UPS); Clarient; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; Q-Logic; Lennar Homes; Buy.Com; Fluor Daniel; Pepsi Bottling, Inc.; Shea Homes; the Renaissance ClubSport Hotel; and Bausch and Lomb.
 
Aliso Viejo has 23 parks, vast open space and top-notch amenities including the Aliso Viejo Ranch and the City's new Conference Center and Aquatic Center. The City of Aliso Viejo welcomes you to "Experience It All."  For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com. The City is also celebrating 2010 as the Year of the Youth.