| Holiday Closures | City Hall and the Bell Tower Regional Community Center will be closed on the following holidays:
December 25, in recognition of Christmas Day.
January 1, for the New Year holiday.
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RSM City Council
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L. Anthony Beall
Mayor Pro Tempore
Steven Baric
Council Members
Carol Gamble
Jerry Holloway
Jesse Petrilla
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| City Council Meetings | Held on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
22112 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Please note: There will be no Council meeting on Wednesday, December 26. |
| Community Living Magazine |
Registration for Fall - Winter classes are now available.
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City Manager's Message
As 2012 comes to a close, the City Council and staff want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We all look forward to serving the residents of Rancho Santa Margarita in 2013 and hope that it is a successful and satisfying one.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Cervantez
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 12th Annual Celebrating Family and Friends New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31, 2012, 5-9 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, 92688
Bring your family to join friends, neighbors and community organizations to welcome in the New Year and celebrate the City's anniversary of incorporation. There will be entertainers, food, face painting, children's art exhibits, interactive art activities, food, game booths, and variety of inflatable rides. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with a magic show combining illusions, comedy, magic and fun for all ages.
Children are invited to submit entries for the Children's Art Contest. The First Place winner in each category will receive a prize. Artwork must be submitted by Friday, December 7, by 5:00 p.m.
Thank you to Applied Medical for generously serving as the "Family and Friends" Sponsor for this event. For general event info or information on becoming a sponsor, hosting a booth, or entering artwork, please contact Community Services at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center 949-216-9700 ext. 1250 or visit www.cityofrsm.org.
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 Dine RSM! While you're out and about shopping this holiday season, take a refreshment break at one of our local restaurants. If you're not sure where to go or want to try something new, check out the dining guide on the City's website.
Whether you're in the mood for a snack, a dining experience, or need to cater your holiday party, RSM has it all! And coming soon - Cinepolis, In-N-Out Burger, and Panera Bread!
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 Robinson Ranch Road Is Getting a Makeover In an effort to keep your drive safe and clean, Robinson Ranch Road will be getting a makeover. Improvements include the installation of a new sidewalk, curb ramps, cross-gutters, asphalt pavement, slurry seal, catch basins, pavement striping, and synthetic turf. Construction will begin in December 2012, and will affect Robinson Ranch Road between Briarwood Lane and Raintree Lane, with intersection reconstruction at Pennington Lane, Winchester Drive, Cimmaron Lane, and Shadow Rock Lane. Work is anticipated to take approximately 30 working days to complete. During construction, access to and from Robinson Ranch Road, Pennington Lane, Winchester Drive, Cimmaron Lane, and Shadow Rock Lane will be maintained at all times. However, during the peak construction activities, there could be delays. The contractor's work hours will be between 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this project. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Joe Parco, Principal Engineer, at 949.635.1813.
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City Council Reorganization
At the December 12, 2012, City Council meeting, Tony Beall, Carol Gamble, and Brad McGirr will be taking the oath of office as new and returning City Council Members. The new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will also be selected during the meeting. If you are unable to attend, you can listen live or anytime to the audio from the City's website at www.cityofrsm.org.
For more information contact Molly McLaughlin, City Clerk/PIO at 949.635.1806.
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 Who Do You Call When You Need Help?
2-1-1 is a Vital Community ResourceIt's the number to call when you feel overwhelmed and need help with childcare, eldercare, legal services, credit counseling, rent assistance, healthcare, transportation, parent education, and more! When you dial 2-1-1, a trained specialist provides helpful information and refers you to one or more of the 4,500 programs throughout Orange County. You don't need to wait for help. Get connected today! For more information, visit www.211OC.org. |
Christmas Tree Collection 
December 26 - January 9
Christmas tree collection will begin on Monday, December 26, for a two week period through Friday, January 9, 2013. Please remove all ornaments, lights, stands, and cut the tree in half if over 6' tall. If possible, please place your tree bottom first and upright in your green waste container. If you cannot use the green waste container or do not have one, place your tree curbside on your service day and CR&R's tree collectors will come by in a separate truck. There is no need to call CR&R for a special pickup. |
Recreation Highlights - Winter Camps
To register for these and other classes, visit Community Services on the city's website at www.cityofrsm.org.
Boys and Girls Club Winter Break Hours
The Boys and Girls Club at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center's Youth Lounge will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1, for the holidays. The Club will be open December 26-28, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you have questions, please call 949.216.9700, extension 1280.
Jedi Engineering
Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining X-Wings, R2 units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators, and defense turrets.
Wednesday - Friday, December 26-28, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Ages 5-7 years, $108 / 3 classes
Winter Fantasy Art Camp
This art camp is filled with creative and fun projects. Children will explore a variety of media such as acrylics on canvas, watercolors, pastels, clay sculpture, and more! Participants will enjoy wintertime through art while drawing and painting landscapes, still life, animals, and other themes. All art supplies are provided. Bring $20 cash materials fee.
Wednesday - Friday, December 26-28, 10:00 a.m - Noon.
Ages 6-12 years, $68 / 3 classes
Secret Agent Lab
Direct from Mad Science Headquarters - a new and exciting Secret Agent Lab camp. From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible message. Become a super spy and discover what it takes to keep things safe and how technology works in the spy game. Find, collect, and analyze evidence to solve a mystery. Probe the science of tracking and take turns on short surveillance shifts.
Wednesday - Friday, December 26-28, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.
Ages 6-12 years, $105 / 3 classes
Preschool Science Creations
Experience eruptions of fun and excitement involving simple chemistry experiments. Mix fun and basic chemical reactions, and touch slime! Discover rainbow reactions and split white light with your very own diffraction lens! Come discover the world of polymers with stretchy and bendy fun. Make a solid out of two liquids and take home some slimy goo.
Wednesday - Friday, January 2-4, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.
Ages 3-5 years, $105 / 3 classes
Mad Scientist's Laboratory
Come inside and see what spectacular solutions the Mad Scientist has been whipping up. Experiment with some crazy chemistry, learn about exothermic reactions, and create crystals. Have a cool time with dry ice, make an oozing batch of gooey slime, and see what pops up in our explosions lab. Bring $20 cash materials fee.
Wednesday - Friday, January 2-4, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.
Ages 5-12 years, $105 / 3 classes
Green Engineering
Design and build machines powered by alternative energy sources. Race solar cars, build a wind-powered electrical generation facility, enter the human powered vehicle competition, and invent a machine powered by stored elastic strain energy.
Wednesday - Friday, January 2-4, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.
Ages 7-10 years, $108 / 3 classes
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