Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Dana Point Harbor Partners (DPHP) will host two open house events Tuesday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 4 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Dana Point Harbor management office, 34571 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point, CA 92629.

Inspirational boards will be displayed, featuring design and programming matters, such as materials and color palettes, outdoor spaces, landscaping, events and public activation areas, tenant mix and more.

Preliminary artist rendering

DPHP welcomes the community to participate in these events and be part of the long-awaited revitalization of the Dana Point Harbor retail commercial core area. Feedback gathered from the workshop and open house events will be summarized and presented to the Dana Point Planning Commission September 23.

Click the image above to view the video.

Last week, I had the pleasure of appearing on Village Television in Laguna Woods with Ocean Institute CEO Dan Piungaro and This Day host Ken Goldenberg to discuss next weekend's Tall Ships and Ocean Festival in Dana Point Harbor. To view the video, click here or on the image above.

Last week, I was honored to be recognized as one of the most influential female leaders in Orange County real estate at the inaugural Orange County Power Women Awards, presented by Bisnow OC. Bisnow's Power Women Series, held annually in many markets across the U.S., shines a light on the women making a significant impact on the real estate industry. 

Receiving the Orange County Power Women Award from Bisnow OC.

The event provided me the opportunity to take part in a discussion, during which a panel of female executives shared their experiences about navigating the road to success, in what has been historically a male-dominated industry, and the challenges we faced along the way. I was deeply honored to receive this award and proud to stand among these female leaders of the Orange County commercial real estate industry.

This week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the official ribbon cutting ceremony for our new County Administration South building in the Civic Center Plaza!

L-R: Cutting the ribbon with Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich, fellow OC Supervisors Don Wagner, Andrew Do and Michelle Steel, and Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen.

This state-of-the-art building will serve as the new home for various County departments, including the OC Clerk-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector, as well as OC Community Resources, Public Works, and Real-Estate and Development.

With County elected officials and department heads at the ribbon cutting.

The County Assessor and Auditor-Controller’s offices will also have service stations in the main resident services area. It will officially open to all Orange County residents September 3.

Unveiling the plaque at the new County of Orange Administration South building.

I'm very proud of the outstanding work put into the Civic Center Master Plan and confident this new building will create an even more positive work environment for our employees, as well as a more efficient process for residents seeking the many resources we offer.

While the Labor Day holiday typically signals the end of the summer season, it also marks the start of a busy travel period for airports across the country.

Beginning Thursday, August 29 through Monday, September 2, passengers traveling through John Wayne Airport will experience higher-than-normal passenger traffic and are encouraged to review tips to avoid delays and enjoy stress-free travel. For more information, please click here.

September is National Preparedness Month! The 2019 theme is Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters.

ReadyOC and AlertOC collaborated on this year's National Preparedness Month toolkit for content specific to Orange County.

The toolkit provides photos and graphics, along with sample newsletter copy to use on social media, websites, print or digital newsletters and more to promote broader awareness about emergency preparedness and the importance of registering for AlertOC.

We hope that you can share this information on your organization's social and digital channels. Thank you for supporting these two vital campaigns and helping our great County to prepare! 

Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to offer a new program for the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) community, including adults and children on the autism spectrum, as well as their families, friends and caregivers. This program encourages individuals to explore, reflect, and learn in an environment that is comfortable for them.

ASD Accessibility Hour will take place four times throughout the 2019-2020 school year. These dates and times (listed below) were selected to provide a quiet and less-crowded experience for visitors on the spectrum to explore the Mission at their own pace. During ASD Accessibility Hours, the Mission will offer a “quiet room” from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. if visitors need a space to desensitize and decompress. The Mission is proud to be a place of inspiration, education, and preservation for all.

ASD DATES AND HOURS

• Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 27. 2019: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.*
• Tuesday, April 28, 2020: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday, June 19, 2020: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.*

*opening an hour early

Call for pricing and to schedule!

General admission rates apply during ASD Accessibility Hour. Attendees are welcome to arrive before 4 p.m. on ASD Hour afternoon dates and stay after 9 a.m. on ASD Hour morning dates. To reserve your spot for ASD Accessibility Hour, contact Group Bookings at bookatour@missionsjc.com or (949) 234-1306. For more information, please click here.

• Was the keynote speaker at the Residents Alliance Laguna Beach forum on homelessness.
• Attended the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo.
• Chaired the Regular Meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, presented Board Resolutions to representatives of the Orange County Sheriff's Department and Orange County Fire Authority in recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, received a briefing from the Senior Citizens Advisory Council, and adjourned the meeting in memory of Jim Lenthall of Dana Point.
• Cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque for our new County Administration South building.
• Co-hosted the 11th annual South County Veterans Resource Fair at Saddleback College. 
• Toured Applied Medical in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Speaking at the Residents Alliance Laguna Beach forum on homelessness.

L-R: With Laguna Beach Company President Mo Harnarkar and Councilman Peter Blake at the Residents Alliance Laguna Beach forum on homelessness.

Presenting resolutions to the OC Sheriff's Department and Fire Authority in recognition of September as National Preparedness Month.

With members of our Senior Citizens Advisory Council.

Cutting the ribbon for our new County Administration South building.

Unveiling the plaque for our new County Administration South building.

L-R: With Saddleback College President Dr. Elliott Stern, Kelandra Anthony (VetSuccess on Campus Counselor), Terence Nelson (VETS Program Coordinator/Veterans Counselor), and Mission Viejo Mayor Greg Raths at the South County Veterans Resource Fair.

With SOCCCD Trustee James Wright and Veterans Counselor Terence Nelson at the South County Veterans Resource Fair.

• Attended the OC Parks Sunset Cinema at Laguna Niguel Regional Park to welcome the audience and introduce The Lego Movie 2.
• Presented a certificate of recognition in honor of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Union Bank Lighthouse Branch in Dana Point.
• Presented a certificate of recognition in honor of the ribbon cutting ceremony for F45 Training at Outlets at San Clemente.
• Attended the OC Parks Summer Concert at Salt Creek Beach to welcome the audience and introduce the band LIT.

With Kristi Bergstrom, OC Parks Special Events Manager, at the Sunset Cinema in Laguna Niguel Regional Park.

L-R: With Nam Hoang (OC Regional Manager), Dan Martin (Branch Manager) and Robbin Narike-Preciado (Southern California Regional President) at the Union Bank Lighthouse Branch ribbon cutting.

Introducing LIT at the OC Parks Summer Concert at Salt Creek Beach.

 At the final OC Parks Summer Concert for 2019 at Salt Creek Beach.