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Nominate an Orange County Senior Volunteer for National Recognition

Salute to Senior Service   Seeking California’s Most Outstanding Senior Volunteers     The Home Instead Senior Care® office...

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Library Open on Saturdays

from:Saddleback College

Need a place to study on Saturday? The Saddleback Library is open on Saturdays from 11am-5pm. Come get research help from a Librarian, use a computer, or just enjoy a...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation is March 1

from:Saddleback College

Thursday, March 1, is the deadline to file a Petition for Associate Degree form and/or a Petition for Certificate of Achievement  form for spring graduation. To access the...

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Last Call for Submissions to College Literary Journal, WALL

from:Saddleback College

Last call for submissions to WALL, the Saddleback College literary journal. Entries of poetry, short stories, personal essays, art, and photography are due February 10 in VILLAGE...

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Student Technical Support Information

from:Saddleback College

During the first month of classes there will be an increase of technical support for students. If you’re having trouble with MySite, Blackboard, wireless, or other...

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Gerontology Certification Program

from:Saddleback College

Are you interested in the field of gerontology (study of aging) or just want to explore some new classes? The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences presents a NEW certificate...

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President’s Award for Leadership and Innovation Winners Announced

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College President Tod A. Burnett, Ed.D., is pleased to announce the five recipients of the 2011 President’s Award for Leadership and Innovation, which annually...

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Founding Faculty Member Endows $140,000 toward Student Scholarships

from:Saddleback College

Linda Richardson Rice, a member of Saddleback College’s “first faculty” who started when the college opened its doors to students in 1968, endowed more than...

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Does the Library have your textbook?

from:Saddleback College

The Bookstore and Associated Student Government purchased additional copies of the most used textbooks in the Library for you to use. Professors put copies of their textbooks in...

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Saddleback College Hires Recognized Fundraiser, College Administrator as New Foundation Director

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College is pleased to announce that Dr. Donald L. Rickner will be serving as the director of the Saddleback College Foundation.  As principal of The Magellan...

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Saddleback, Irvine Valley Colleges to Compete in Annual Presidents’ Cup Basketball Competition

from:Saddleback College

Students, faculty, staff, and management are all invited to attend the Presidents’ Cup basketball tournament on Friday, February 3rd at the Saddleback College...

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Game Times Have Changed

from:Saddleback College

  Site and Times of Basketball Games Have Changed The site and times have changed for Saddleback’s men’s and women’s basketball games against Riverside...

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Parking Permits to be Sold in the Quad January 9 - 20

from:Saddleback College

Spring parking permits will be sold in the campus quad during the first two weeks of the semester (1/9 – 1/20).  They will be sold out of our Campus Police Mobile...

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Saddleback College to Offer College Prep Course at San Juan Hills High School Through New Pilot Program

from:Saddleback College

This spring semester Saddleback College will begin offering a college preparation course to students at San Juan Hills High School through a new pilot program that was approved...

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College Services Unavailable December 22nd - January 2nd, 2012

from:Saddleback College

College services will be unavailable beginning on Thursday, December 22nd through Monday, January 2nd, 2012. The campus will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd. Spring...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Mission Viejo, California with AmericanTowns Mission Viejo Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Orange County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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New Certificate Program: Gerontology (Study of Aging)

from:Saddleback College

The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences presents a new certificate program through the Department of Sociology for students hoping to obtain entry level skills in the...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Mission Viejo organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Mission Viejo is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Weekend Activities in and around Mission Viejo

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Mission Viejo area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Mission Viejo in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Mission Viejo Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Mission Viejo, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Santa and Mrs. Claus

Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 6-8 pm is the last day, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their workshop at Mission Viejo Civic Center Plaza, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. The...

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Helping Hand-Sociology Club Collecting Toys for Operation Santa Claus

from:Saddleback College

The Saddleback College Helping Hand-Sociology Club together with Operation Santa Claus are collecting toys and gifts to donate to at-risk children in Orange County. Those who...

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Saddleback College Adapted Kinesiology Program to Host Walkathon Fundraiser

from:Saddleback College

The Saddleback College Foundation and the Adapted Kinesiology Program will host a walkathon fundraiser on Wednesday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Talent Show to Benefit Young Son of Saddleback College Employee

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College’s Office of Student Development is organizing a talent show, with all proceeds going to the family of the Director of Student Development Audra DiPadova...

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Fifty Two Men and Women to Graduate from Saddleback College’s Nursing Program in Pinning Ceremony

from:Saddleback College

On Tuesday, December 6th, 52 graduates of the Saddleback College Nursing Program will be honored with a traditional candlelight pinning ceremony to be held at 7:00 p.m. in...

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Spring 2012 Class Schedule Now Online!

from:Saddleback College

The Spring 2012 Semester begins on January 9th, 2012. Continuing students can register for classes beginning on November 8th and new and returning students can register for...

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Saddleback College Mental Health Awareness Week Events Will Provide Resources and Raise Awareness

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College will host a Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday, November 28th through Thursday, December 1st to bring awareness to mental health issues, suicide, and...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Saddleback College Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Student Success

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College hosted a student success town hall meeting on Tuesday, November 8th attended by nearly 200 students, faculty, staff, and community members who were given the...

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Culinary Arts Pie Bake Sale

from:Saddleback College

Culinary Arts Pie Bake Sale: Orders must be in by Nov. 17th. Choose from Apple, Pumpkin, or Pecan, $10.00 for unbaked apple or $12.00 for any of the pies baked. Pies...

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Mission Viejo Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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ASB Stamps For Sale

from:Saddleback College

ASB Stamps For Sale - $10 Benefits include 10% off cafeteria food, coffee carts, and bookstore supplies; $7 movie tickets; fast food coupons; theme parks like Knotts and...

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Donate Food for Giving Thanks to Our Student Veterans Baskets

from:Saddleback College

Please join the Classified Senate's Second Annual Giving Thanks to our Student Veterans. We would like to invite everyone college-wide to participate and donate to the...

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Saddleback College Awarded $1 Million Department of Labor Grant to Train Students for Engineering Jobs in Orange County

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College is thrilled to announce that it was awarded a $1 million Technical Skills Training grant from the United States Department of Labor.  The grant will go...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Mission Viejo Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Mission Viejo elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Saddleback College Career Center Releases Survey Results to Help Job Seekers Secure Employment

from:Saddleback College

The Saddleback College Career Center released the results of its second annual 2011 Orange County Resume Survey, offering job seekers valuable information on employers’...

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Saddleback College Holds Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse Career Fair

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College will hold its 21st Annual Red Ribbon Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse Career Fair on Wednesday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the campus quad....

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Saddleback Library YouTube Channel

from:Saddleback College

The Saddleback Library has a YouTube channel! Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/SaddlebackLIBRARY to view our collection of How To Videos.

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Hometown Halloween

from:Mission Viejo Parks And Recreation

With Halloween just around the corner be sure to mark your calendar for Hometown Halloween, a festive community celebration that caters to all ages.The colorful event, sponsored...

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Orange County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Orange County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Orange County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CA

California Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Mission Viejo and across the country. With...

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Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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RapidTech at Saddleback College Awarded $2.9 Million National Science Foundation Grant

from:Saddleback College

A three-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has been awarded to RapidTech, the National Center for Additive Manufacturing at Saddleback College....

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President Presents Annual State of the College and Highlights Automotive Technology Program

from:Saddleback College

Saddleback College President Dr. Tod A. Burnett presented the Annual State of the College at a campus community breakfast held on Friday, September 23rd attended by several dozen...

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