ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The Orange County Sheriff Department this week shared a compilation video from the recent Explorer Summer Academy. Sometimes tough? You bet. "Check out the highlight video of the Explorer Summer Academy. Teens from all over Orange County spent 5 days learning and training to be Explorers in their communities. Thank you <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/kylefrager?fref=mentions" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1607771946&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Frager</a> and <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/FragerProductions/?fref=mentions" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=107665482621510&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frager Productions</a> for capturing the week!" <figure class="r-embed" data-aspectratio="16:9"><iframe src webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="16:9" data-originalheight="360" data-originalwidth="640" data-src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/228524673"></iframe> <a href="https://vimeo.com/228524673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2017 OCLEEAA Summer Academy</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/fragerproductions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frager Productions</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vimeo</a>.</figure><ul><li>ALSO SEE: <a href="https://patch.com/california/ranchosantamargarita/s/g79ac/these-hotels-and-airlines-have-the-best-rewards-programs" title="These Hotels And Airlines Have The Best Rewards Programs">These Hotels And Airlines Have The Best Rewards Programs</a></li></ul>--Image via OCSD <a href="https://patch.com/california/ranchosantamargarita/s/g79ac/these-hotels-and-airlines-have-the-best-rewards-programs" title="These Hotels And Airlines Have The Best Rewards Programs"></a>

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The Orange County Sheriff Department this week shared a compilation video from the recent Explorer Summer Academy. Sometimes tough? You bet.

"Check out the highlight video of the Explorer Summer Academy. Teens from all over Orange County spent 5 days learning and training to be Explorers in their communities. Thank you <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/kylefrager?fref=mentions" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1607771946&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Frager</a> and <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/FragerProductions/?fref=mentions" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=107665482621510&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frager Productions</a> for capturing the week!" <figure class="r-embed" data-aspectratio="16:9"><iframe src webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="16:9" data-originalheight="360" data-originalwidth="640" data-src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/228524673"></iframe> <a href="https://vimeo.com/228524673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2017 OCLEEAA Summer Academy</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/fragerproductions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frager Productions</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vimeo</a>.</figure>

<ul><li>ALSO SEE: <a href="https://patch.com/california/ranchosantamargarita/s/g79ac/these-hotels-and-airlines-have-the-best-rewards-programs" title="These Hotels And Airlines Have The Best Rewards Programs">These Hotels And Airlines Have The Best Rewards Programs</a></li></ul>--Image via OCSD <a href="https://patch.com/california/ranchosantamargarita/s/g79ac/these-hotels-and-airlines-have-the-best-rewards-programs" title="These Hotels And Airlines Have The Best Rewards Programs"></a>

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Mission Viejo

California

Week As Orange County Teen Explorers: SEE VIDEO

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Lake Forest

Rancho Santa Margarita

Aliso Viejo

Trabuco Canyon

San Juan Capistrano

Laguna Niguel-Dana Point

Laguna Beach

San Clemente

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar

Over 350 Homes Participating&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://laderalife.com/events/garage-sale-interactive-map-651" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Garage Sale Interactive Map | Ladera Ranch</a>

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Ladera Ranch

Ladera Ranch Community Garage Sale

Over 350 Homes Participating  Garage Sale Interactive Map | Ladera Ranch

1Percent Sports

<h2>🏈 Saddleback Valley Pop Warner In-Person Registration Event #2</h2>
Join a Championship Program — Football &amp; Cheer Registration Now Open!
Saddleback Valley Pop Warner—Nationally Recognized and Nationally Ranked, home of the 2025 Pop Warner Football National Champions and 2025/2026 Cheer National Champions—invites families to our In-Person Registration Event for the 2026 season.
Whether your athlete is new or returning, this is your chance to get registered, complete paperwork, and prepare for an exciting season!
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<h3>📅 Event Details - LOCATION&nbsp;UPDATE&nbsp;(PLEASE&nbsp;SEE)</h3>
Date: Saturday, April 25 
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 
Location: NEW&nbsp;LOCATION 
1Percent Sports 
26923 Fuerte Dr 
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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<h3>🚗 What to Expect</h3>
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Easy drive-thru or walk-up registration
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On-site stations to complete paperwork
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Friendly staff to guide you through the process
</li>
</ul>
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<h3><a href="https://www.svpw.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1579570" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">🌐 Register Before You Arrive</a></h3>
👉 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.svpw.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.svpw.org/<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip="" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]"><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-iapvo518.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></a> 
(Online registration is required prior to attending)
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<h3>🩺 Bonus: On-Site Physicals</h3>
Dr. Chee will be available for league-required physicals 
💵 Cost: $25
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<h3>📄 What to Bring</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Copy of athlete’s birth certificate
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Two (2) headshot photos
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Copy of a utility bill (proof of current address)
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</ul>
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<h3>💰 Registration Fees</h3>
Football
<ul>
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8U: $475
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9U–14U: $650
</li>
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🎉 Early Bird Discount: Save $100 (through April 15)
</li>
</ul>
Cheer
<ul>
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Jr. Tiny Mite: $100
</li>
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Tiny Mite: $525
</li>
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All Other Levels: $650
</li>
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🎉 Early Bird Discount: Save $25 (through March 31)
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h3>📍 Who We Serve</h3>
Families in: 
Mission Viejo, Rancho Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Irvine 
👉 Participants from surrounding areas are also welcome!
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<h3>⚠️ Important Notes</h3>
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Payment plans available online
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Financial assistance available
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All paperwork must be original (no printed online forms accepted)
</li>
</ul>
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<h3>📲 Stay Connected</h3>
Follow Saddleback Valley Pop Warner on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SVPopWarner/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saddlebackvalleypopwarner/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> for updates and additional registration dates (held monthly through June).
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<h2>🚨 Spots Fill Fast — Register Early!</h2>

Local Event: Saddleback Valley Pop Warner IN PERSON REGISTRATION Football and Cheer

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Searchers' Gem and Mineral Society (<a href="https://searchersrocks.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">searchersrocks.org</a>) dazzles with its&nbsp;65th Annual Show at the Anaheim Brookhurst Community Center. Forty-one dealers display the best in rocks, minerals, and jewelry. A Silent Auction every half hour featuring slabs, opals, crystals and lapidary equipment. Faceting and rock polishing demonstrations, celebrities, and hundreds of door prizes given away over the two-day event. Free entry, free parking, and free children’s activities.
Saturday April 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 26 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2271 Crescent Ave. Anaheim, CA.

Local Event: Searchers Annual Gem and Mineral Show

Searchers Annual Gem and Mineral Show

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Aliso Viejo Country Club

Join us for an unforgettable Evening of Spirit Communication with Master Channeler Oracle Maureen, who will deliver messages of love and closure from your loved ones on the Other Side. This special event serves a greater purpose—raising awareness for Equine-Assisted Therapy horses and how exceptional horses are for healing many challenges such as speech therapy, mental health, and addiction recovery. Proceeds benefit <a target="_blank" href="https://sheacenter.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding</a>.
EVENT DETAILS
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary evening of connection and compassion at Aliso Viejo Country Club. Begin with a welcoming reception featuring gourmet hors d'oeuvres and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, setting the stage for a meaningful spiritual and charitable experience. After the reception, Oracle Maureen will bridge the gap between this dimension and Heaven's, channeling messages from your friends and family who are in their Afterlife. Following the reading, there will be a delicious dinner with a curated menu and wine pairings.
EVENING PROGRAM
6:00 PM – Reception: Cocktails &amp; Hors d'oeuvres 7:00 PM – Group Reading 8:30 PM – Dinner &amp; Wine Service 9:30 PM – Dessert &amp; Closing Remarks
This is a tax-deductible charity event organized by Angels Among Us Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
To protect the privacy of all participants, group readings are not recorded.<h1>Physical &amp; Emotional Well-Being Through Equine Therapy</h1>
Meet Razzberry
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Razzberry is more than a horse—he's a gentle soul whose calm presence and intuitive nature make him an invaluable partner in healing. Through the Shea Center's therapeutic riding program, Razzberry supports individuals facing health challenges, offering comfort, building confidence, and creating profound connections that traditional therapy often cannot provide.
The Power of Equine Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy has transformed countless lives for those struggling with physical and mental health challenges, including speech therapy and addiction recovery. Horses like Razzberry offer non-judgmental companionship and help participants develop emotional regulation, trust, and self-awareness in ways that can be life-changing.

Local Event: Readings For Razzberry at Aliso Viejo County Club

Readings For Razzberry at Aliso Viejo County Club

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La Paz Road & Los Caballos Court

Community Garage Sale in Mission Viejo
| See the Map Link &amp; What Everyone is Selling | Mission Viejo
La Paz and Veterans Way, La Paz and Olympiad, Olympiad and Jeronimo Follow the Signs!
Mark Your Calendars | Central Castille and New Castille Community Garage Sale | Come SHOP!
May 2nd, 2026 |&nbsp;8 am - 1 pm&nbsp; (but some may set up earlier!)&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Fb2nAMvjOzfj-cY5OMdvnC4pNJvl6To&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See Map Here</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;| And What everyone is selling! Save the Link - 38+participants and More Homes Added Everyday!
Mission Viejo Neighborhood Borders: 
La Paz and Veterans Way, La Paz and Olympiad, Olympiad and Jeronimo
Compliments of Priscilla Lehnhardt | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties | 01967703 | 949-922-3969

Local Event: Community Garage Sale in Mission Viejo

Community Garage Sale in Mission Viejo

Community Garage Sale in Mission Viejo
| See the Map Link & What Everyone is Selling | Mission Viejo
La Paz and Veterans Way,...

Mother’s Market & Kitchen

Join us for a free educational overview of Medicare and a time for Q&amp;A in the Cafe at Mother's Market. 
 
Some of the questions we will answer include: 
<ul><li>What is Medicare?&nbsp;</li><li>What does it cover?</li><li>What are the enrollment timelines?</li><li>What does Medicare cover?</li><li>How much will it cost? </li><li>What if I can't afford it?</li><li>Are there other options?</li><li>What other benefits are available? 
 
</li></ul>
Bring your questions and paper for taking notes. We'll share an informative presentation and answer as many questions as possible. 
 


No specific plans will be represented and no sales will take place - this is a truly educational event to help sort out the complexities of Medicare for beneficiaries. Reservations are desired but not required.

Local Event: Got Medicare Questions?

Got Medicare Questions?

Join us for a free educational overview of Medicare and a time for Q&A in the Cafe at Mother's Market. 
 
Some of the questions...

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