City of Aliso Viejo
July specials at Aquatic Center

The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center is gearing up for a fun-filled Fourth of July and month of specials catering to people of all ages.

In honor of our nation's Independence Day, the Aquatic Center will offer guests 2-for-1 admission all day; low-cost hot dog meals from the Oasis Cafe; and free fun-filled activities throughout the day. Visitors will enjoy hula, egg and sack races; arts and crafts; relay races; water aerobics; water polo scrimmage; and live entertainment by DJ Chill.  

The resort-style complex at 29 Santa Barbara will be open July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entrance for Aliso Viejo residents is $5 for adults; and $3 for youth and seniors. Non-residents pay $2 more.

Along with the holiday, visitors can take advantage of "Thirsty Thursday" tomorrow, which includes a free drink when you buy a meal from the Oasis Cafe. On July 6, the center will host 2-for-1 Tuesday. On July 16, make plans for "Family Nite" in which a family of up to five will get in the facility for $5 after 5:00 p.m. The Oasis Cafe will offer 10 percent off its delectable fare on July 21, and teens will enjoy 2-for-1 night on July 27.

The Aquatic Center is conveniently located near Aliso Creek Road and Glenwood Drive, next to the Aliso Viejo Conference Center. For more information, call 949-425-2559 or visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com/aquaticcenter.

Along with the City's eNewsletter, be sure to visit the City's Community Calendar at www.cityofalisoviejo.com; follow the City on Twitter; and become an Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center (AVAC) Facebook friend.


Fireworks show at Grand Park

After spending a day at the pool, be sure to head over to Grand Park in Aliso Viejo Town Center for the Aliso Viejo Community Association's annual July 4th celebration, a time-honored event featuring fireworks and activities the whole family can enjoy.

The July 4th bash is from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, an apple pie contest, food for purchase and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.

Grand Avenue will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. from City Lights Drive to Vantis.

For more information about AVCA events and programs, sign up for AVCA's eNews notifications at www.avca.net or follow AVCA on Twitter and become a friend on Facebook.


City observes holiday Monday

City Hall will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 5, with offices reopening Tuesday, July 6.

Essential City services including police and emergency maintenance services will be unaffected by the holiday closure. However, trash and recycling services will be delayed by one day. 

The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7 in Council Chambers at City Hall.

For more information, call 949-425-2500 or visit the City's Web site at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.



 

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The City of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses approximately 7 square miles with roughly 46,123 residents.  The City's annual budget is roughly $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."  The City is also celebrating 2010 as the Year of the Youth.  For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.