Important voter deadlines are approaching for the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary.

May 7 - 29, 2012 - Vote by Mail ballot applications can be accepted by the Registrar of Voters.

May 21, 2012 - Last day to register to vote for the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election.

Voter materials can be accessed online or hard copy registration forms can accessed at City Hall, the RSM Library, and the RSM U.S. Post Office.    

Redistricting  

Every ten years, following the U.S. Census, districts for Federal, State, and County governments are evaluated and redrawn, if necessary. As a result, you will see some familiar and some new names on the June 5, 2012 ballot. RSM remains in the OC 5th District with Supervisor Pat Bates and Michelle Steel remains the representative on the State Board of Equalization. However, redistricting moved RSM to new Federal and State districts.

Contact City Clerk Molly McLaughlin at 949.635.1806 for additional information.

It's a Great Time to Recycle Unwanted Items

Spring is traditionally a time for families to open up the windows and clear out the winter cobwebs. While doing your spring cleaning remember these ideas:

Donate gently used items that you no longer need to Goodwill, South County Outreach, Laura's House, or other favorite charity.

Donate magazines that you have finished reading to the City's adopted Marine battalion. The City is collecting magazines for single marines of the battalion who are expected to return home from Afghanistan at the end of the summer. Contact Christine Groves at cgroves@cityofrsm.org for more information.

Dispose of e-waste and other hazardous materials at one of the OC Household Hazardous Waste Facilities in San Juan Capistrano (32250 La Pata Ave) and Irvine (6411 Oak Canyon).

Place your unusable items curbside during CR&R's Spring Clean-up during the week of May 7-11. Check your billing statement and the City's website in early May for more information.

Keeping RSM Streets Clean

We Need Your Help 

Street sweeping is an effective way to prevent street pollutants from entering our storm drains, watersheds, and beaches. In fact, in Rancho Santa Margarita an average of 33 tons of debris is removed every month and is recycled in a local green waste facility.

Major streets in town are swept weekly and residential streets are swept every two weeks. Unfortunately, vehicles left parked on the side of the road restrict sweepers from fully cleaning the streets. By simply moving your car on street sweeping day, you can help remove debris that would have gone to the storm drain and into the ocean. 

ABC,123 Fundamentals   

Children will have fun in this dynamic multimedia class. Children will learn the basic concepts of numbers, letters, shapes, and more in a fun environment. Parents and younger siblings can observe class.    

Thursdays, May 17 - June 21, 10-10:45 a.m.

Ages 3-5 years, $68 / 6 classes   

Basics of Skateboarding     

Whether your child is a five year old who has never been on a skateboard, or an intermediate 12 year old, this class will offer your child the guidance and instruction necessary to take skateboarding to the next level. All participants are grouped according to ability and age. The class focuses on basic skills including safety, flat ground techniques, small ramps, and other obstacles. Please visit basicsofskateboarding.com to register for insurance prior to the first day of class. Bring $25 cash materials fee. 

Ages 5-12 years, $153 / 4 classes

Beginning Guitar    

Learn to play guitar in just five weeks. This class is designed to build a strong foundation for people with no experience playing the guitar. Students will learn several chords, strum styles, and three classic rock songs. Students must bring their own guitar to class. Class is repeatable.     

Wednesdays, May 2 - May 30, 6-7 p.m.     

Ages 10+, $90 / 5 classes

Dog Obedience Training      

Ages 18+ years, $98 / 7 classes

Heartsaver CPR         

Learn how to respond to breathing/cardiac emergencies for an adult, child, and infant. Participants will recieve an American Heart Association CPR and AED certification that is good for two years. Bring $25 cash materials fee. 

Wednesday, May 9, 6-9 p.m.  

Ages 11+ years, $50 / 1 class

To register for these and other classes, visit Community Services on the city's website at www.cityofrsm.org.