Laguna Woods Village Gang of Five Responds to Charges

LETTERS

We Have Found A Smoking Gun!!

 Please read the forwarded email below from the infamous village cyber bully Paul Laughrey to 4 GRF directors and a director’s wife titled “HEY GUYS! IT'S A "GOD: THING THAT HAS JUST HAPPENED” dated 10/8.  Here are my questions about the email:

1.    Why the four GRF directors were working with the two infamous cyber bullies of our Village, Paul Loughrey (aka "L W Village") and Dawn Johnston, wife of Richard (Nextdoor.com) who have attacked and smeared directors and others?

2.    What are the ”control and power" they have gotten back?

3.    What are Dawn's prayers that have "come true" that made the "take over" for real?

4.  Why consider a merger while all 3 corporations are working hard to transition to our own management company? Who are they trying to take over or merge with, the new management company?  

While the bullies are spreading rumors with the intention of keeping the GRF majority intact, it is important to know that Third Mutual directors have had NO contact with Associa other than by their legal counsel as it relates to their service plan. Third Mutual definitely has no relationships with Associa and is fully committed to work with other mutuals to ensure a successful transition to the new own professional Management company by December 22. 

 

Never once have Third Mutual let our community down with their constant work to improve things.  They keep trying and trying with honesty and integrity. Did you know that they were told by the GRF board president that if they did not support the GRF taking over PCM (the super GRF model), Mutuals would not be allowed to use the tools and equipment they purchased?  Did you know that every time from January to August that mutuals asked for involvement they were thwarted.  The recall is to remove the subversive activities and move forward to a positive future. There is nothing personal in this.  There is no getting even, Third Mutual has a fiduciary duty. 

 

In order to allow for the better leadership and the future peace and prosperity of the Village, please support the recall of the two officers (Kathryn Freshley and Mary Stone) who have wasted hundred of thousands of dollars and canceled countless committee meetings. With the current GRF leadership style, it will be very difficult to have harmonious relationship with the other seasoned, hard working board members.

 

If you agree, please sign the attached petition. Better yet, ask your friends to help out. 

 

Once filled out, please email me back or call me (714-316-8548) to arrange for pick up.  As other alternatives, call 949-945-5488 to leave a message on supporting the recall orclick the below link to sign an online petition. Please provide your manor number.

 

https://www.change.org/p/board-of-directors-of-3rd-mutual-united-mutual-and-mutual-50-vote-yes-on-the-recall-of-grf-president-kathryn-freshley-and-secretary-mary-stone?recruiter=401516132&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive

 

Sincerely,

 

Ed Tao

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Coto de Caza’s HOA Lawyer loses one more battle. Guess who pays?

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Coto de Caza, CA – Every time we get a chance, we yell that homeowners associaiton Lawyers and property management companies use homeowners as their private HOA.  Or as we previously reported in the previous posted titled  New lawsuit sheds light on corruption in HOA industry   “because of the seemingly unlimited and perpetual financial resources of the Association, the service providers often offer the Association self-serving advice, and make self-serving decisions which line their own pockets financially"

Worse, Coto de Caza’s largest HOA, the CZ Master Association, is also the most litigious HOA in Southern California, and now its lawyer, James Harkins has lost another battle (30-2014-00719598 ) charging the  HOA $30,000 for a Small Claims Court complaint!  Guess who is footing the bill? HINT:  It is   not Harkins, not the property manager and not the HOA directors.

In this last case, defendant Miner’s Request for Court Order to vacate the court’s dismissal of the Small Claims action without prejudice, and to enter a dismissal with prejudice, was granted. 

Trial, within the meaning of CCP § 581(a)(6), commenced within the meaning of CCP § 581(e), when the court heard witness testimony on the trial de novo on 9/22/14 and 10/6/14.  After commencement of trial, the HOA no longer possessed the right to dismiss without prejudice.  The HOA has failed to make a showing of good cause for any different result, within the meaning of CCP § 581(e). 

CCP § 473 allows a court in its discretion, to set aside an order made through a party’s mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect.  Here, the court’s 3/9/15 order dismissing the HOA’s complaint without prejudice, was entered as a result of Miner’s mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect in failing to file his opposition to the HOA’s request in the Central branch court rather than Harbor branch court (where the Small Claims action originated), and his confusion in not knowing he was able or required to attend the 3/9/15 hearing.  Accordingly, the court exercises its discretion to set aside the 3/9/15 order dismissing the HOA’s Small Claims action without prejudice.

We continue our investigation as to why the CZ Master Association is the most litigious HOA in Southern California.  We ask its president Xochitl Yocham to help us unravel the mystery, but instead of helping us, she continues with obfuscation:  The HOA has failed to provide us records of complete legal expenses for a specified period, as prescribed by civil code.  Our preliminary conclusion is that Ms Yocham and the HOA’s lawyer and property management company, are toxic to the homeowner’s wallet

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LETTERS

Paul Loughrey

Kristen Roush, teacher at La Paz Intermediate School arrested for lewd act with child student cleared of all charges

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California - Kristen Roush has been cleared of all charges

Roush, 34, Aliso Viejo was an eighth-grade teacher at La Paz Intermediate School when she was arrested Oct. 24 on suspicion of four counts of child molestation after a 15-year-old student accused her of kissing him.

Read more at:

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/roush-683480-molestation-charges.html

Read original story at:

http://cotobuzz.blogspot.com/2014/10/kristen-roush-teacher-at-la-paz.html

OCSD Seeks Additional Victims of Christopher Brown, a Child Pornography Suspect

Brown is a professional photographer and children's tumbler teacher 

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Rancho Santa Margarita,  Calif. – On Friday, September 25, 2015, investigators from the Orange County Child Exploitation Task Force (OCCETF) arrested Christopher Brown, 42, Orange, on multiple charges related to possession of child pornography and lewd conduct with a child.  Brown was arrested in an Orange County shopping center parking lot after investigators contacted him during a surveillance operation.

The  OCCETF is a multi-agency team which includes Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Newport Beach Police Department, Huntington Beach Police Department and U.S. Postal Inspection Service, assigned to investigate Internet-related crimes against children as well as crimes involving

 According to OCSD spokesperson Lt. Jeff Halock, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, OCCETF investigators received information from the Los Angeles Internet Crimes Against Child Task Force (LAICACTF) about Brown and his involvement in numerous acts of sexual misconduct.  Brown, a professional photographer and children’s tumbling teacher, was suspected in being in possession of numerous photographs and videos depicting female minors.  Investigators immediately began analyzing electronic data and conducting a preliminary investigation into Brown’s elicit sexual misconduct.    

Brown works throughout the country and is believed to use his profession in order to lure his victims into taking illicit photographs and engaging in sexual misconduct.  Investigators have collected numerous illicit photographs and videos and believe Brown targets female teenagers.  

In 2005, Brown was convicted in the State of Virginia for possession of child pornography.  He failed to register as a sex registrant (CPC 290) in the State of California when he moved here several years ago.        

Brown was arrested for possession and manufacturing of child pornography, sexually abusing a child and failure to register as a sex offender.  He was booked into Orange County Jail and is currently being held on $500K bail.  Brown is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

Anyone with additional information regarding additional victims is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victim’s Unit at (714) 647-7418 or (714) 647-7000.  

Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.

OCSD arrest Sean Salaber, Riverside, suspect in sexual assault at gun point

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Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.  – On Thursday, September 24, 2015, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean Salaber, 22, Riverside, in connection with an attempted rape and assault with a deadly weapon on a 23 year-old female.

  Salaber was arrested in a residential neighborhood near Kite Hill Drive and Becard Drive, approximately one-quarter mile from the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park where the alleged assault occurred.

According to OCSD spokesperson, Lt. Hallock, onThursday, September 24, 2015, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a female victim who was threatened with a handgun at the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park near Alicia Parkway and Aliso Creek Road.  The female victim reported that while running on the trails, Salaber tackled her from behind, held a handgun to her head and sexually groped her.  The victim screamed for help; however, Salaber ordered her to be quiet while holding a gun to her head.  During the struggle, Salaber was scared off by bystander’s response to the victim’s screams for help.  

The victim provided a thorough physical and clothing description of Salaber who was located by deputies approximately one-quarter mile from the park.  Immediately after being provided a description of Salaber, Sheriff’s patrol units and airship began searching the area.  Salaber was located on foot, approximately 40 minutes after the assault occurred.  

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) investigators were contacted and assumed responsibility for the investigation.  The investigation is ongoing as evidence is being collected from Salaber’s vehicle that was located nearby.  Sheriff’s reserve deputies responded to the scene early this morning and are assisting with a search for additional evidence, including the handgun used by Salaber.        

Salaber was arrested for attempted rape, false imprisonment and assault with a deadly weapon.  He was booked into Orange County Jail and being held on $100K bail.  Salaber is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 28, 2015.  Additional charges are pending the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit at (714) 647-7418 or (714) 647-7000.  

Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.

I will vote NO to the proposed changes to Coto de Caza’s HOA to develop the William Lyon Estate

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Coto de Caza, CA –If you own property in Coto de Caza’s CZ Master Association HOA, there is a high probability you have already received a packet with information dealing with a secret ballot.  The purpose of the ballot is to change the HOA’s Master Declaration to allow the development of a portion of the Lyons Estate to develop up to 29 homes.

I will vote NO to the proposed changes to Coto de Caza’s HOA to develop the William Lyon Estate

I will vote NO to the proposed changes to Coto de Caza’s HOA to develop the William Lyon Estate for several reasons:

1.  I do not trust the HOA governance – a)  arguably  the most litigious HOA in Southern California.  We have tried to work with Ms. Yocham to understand why this is the case.  She has been at best uncooperative.

b)  Ths Varo/Yocham board has been more interested in a power grab than on accountability and transparency.  Once Mr. Varo announced that he was stepping down, we invited Ms. Yocham to seize the opportunity, implement direct elections and fire the property manager and legal counsel, aiders and abetters – she remains mum

2.  HOA priorities – Public safety has been a low priority since Rober Varo and Xochitl Yocham assumed power, leading to three traffic fatalities during their watch

3.  Additional stress on the community leading to increased traffic and crime and vandalism.  Just the subsidized Estates and Villages HOAs add some 30%+ of stress at the expense of the CZ Master residents.  Not to mention the Polo Arena, and others

4.  Additional stress on the infrastructure – have you seen how many trucks with construction material have been going to North Hampton for the last six months with no apparent end in sight, for just one home? Now multiply that by 29!

While we could go on and on with reasons as to why this development is not in the best interest of the community, faced with this simple overview, who in his or her right mind vote to approve?

Lake Forest Robbery Suspect Chandler Graham Arrested

Lake Forest Robbery Suspect Chandler Graham Arrested

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - This morning Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Chandler Graham, 52, Los Angeles, in connection with an armed robbery at the Eagle Community Credit Union located at 23021 Lake Center Drive.  Graham was arrested near the intersection of Red Hill Avenue and El Camino Real in the City of Tustin, following a short vehicle pursuit.

Accroding to OCSD spokesperson, Lt. Jeff Hallck, at approximately 10:46 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Eagle Community Credit Union for a report of a robbery in progress.  

Responding deputies were provided a description of Graham and indicated he left in a tan or gold sedan.  Approximately six minutes later, a deputy observed the vehicle matching the description travelling northbound Interstate 5, approaching Sand Canyon Road.  

The vehicle exited Tustin Ranch Road and a short vehicle pursuit ensued before the vehicle yielded near Red Hill Avenue and El Camino Real in the City of Tustin.  Graham, the driver and lone occupant in the vehicle, was taken into custody without incident or injury.  

The Orange County Bank Robbery Apprehension Team (BRAT)  is handling the investigation.  BRAT is a Federal task force that collaborates with law enforcement in cities where suspects rob banks and is made up of FBI agents and investigators from the Orange Count

Based on the preliminary investigation, BRAT investigators do not believe Graham is connected to other bank robberies in the Orange County area.  

Graham was arrested for robbery and booked into Orange County Jail.  He is being held on $200K bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.  

Carson teacher Mark Falkowski arrested by OCSD on sex charges. Additional victims possible.

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Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca -  today , Orange County Sheriff’s Department ( OCSD ) Special Victim’s Unit ( SVU) investigators arrested Mark Falkowski, 28, Long Beach, on sex charges related to inappropriate electronic communication with a female juvenile.  Beginning in early 2014, Falkowski is believed to have engaged in the exchange of inappropriate e-mails and conversation via Skype with the victim.

According to OCSD spokesperson, Lt. Jeff Hallock, approximately one week ago, Sheriff’s investigators were made aware of the inappropriate relationship after discovery of several inappropriate e-mails between Falkowski and the victim.  Investigators began collecting evidence and obtained information that indicated that Falkowski and the victim were still involved in a sexual relationship, even though the victim now lives out-of-state.  

Following Falkowski’s arrest, Sheriff’s investigators were assisted by the Los Angeles Internet Crimes Against Children (LAICAC) Task Force with a subsequent search warrant of Falkowski’s residence.

Falkowski is a teacher at Magnolia Science Academy #3 in the City of Carson, California.  He coaches a female youth hockey team based in the Long Beach area; however, players come from throughout Southern California.  Investigators believe that based on his perpetual contact with female juveniles in his capacity as a hockey coach, there may be additional victims.

Falkowski was arrested for sending harmful matter to a minor and booked into Orange County Jail.  

He is being held on $100K bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, September 15, 2015.  Additional charges are pending the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with additional information regarding victims is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit at (714) 647-7060 or (714) 647-7000.  

Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.

OCSD catches its man, Craig Tanber, murder suspect

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - Today, Orange County Sheriff’s Department ( OCSD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) deputies arrested Craig Tanber, 37, Dana Point, wanted in connection with the stabbing homicide that occurred last Monday, September 7, 2015 in front of the Patsy’s Irish Pub in the City of Laguna Niguel.  

Tanber  was taken into custody without incident or injuries.

Tanber was arrested at approximately 6:15 a.m. this morning after investigators obtained information he was staying at the Motel 6 at 13100 Goldenwest Street., Westminster.  SWAT operators made entry into the motel room and safely took Tanber into custody.  

Tanber will be booked into the Orange County Jail on charges of murder.  He will be held on $1 million bail and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, September 15, 2015.  

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Unit at (714) 647-7055 or (714) 647-7000.  

Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.        

OCSD Seeks Help Identifying San Clemente CVS Oxycodone Robber

OCSD Needs Help Identifying San Clemente CVS Oxycodone  Robber 

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Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. ) – On Tuesday, September 08, 2015, at approximately 7:15 a.m., a suspect entered the CVS Pharmacy located at 638 Camino De Los Mares

and confronted a pharmacy employee, demanding prescription medication at gunpoint.  

The pharmacy employee complied and the suspect fled the location on foot with a quantity of Oxycodone; no vehicle was seen.  

According to the Orange County Sheriffs Department ( OCSD) spokesperson, Lt. Jeff Hallock, the weapon used was a dark-colored handgun and the loss was a quantity of Oxycodone. 

Based on the preliminary investigation, it is believed the suspect is connected to another robbery of prescription medication on August 5, 2015 from the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 24081 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills.  

The suspect is described as a male, Caucasian or Hispanic, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 150 pounds, wearing a black baseball cap, black clothing and a blue and white mask covering his face. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s at (949) 361-8272 or (714) 647-7000.  

Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.  

Wanted for murder: Craig Tanber, gang member armed and dangerous

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Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. – At approximately 12:15 a.m., Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a stabbing victim at the Laguna Nigel's Patsy’s Irish Pub located at 28971 Street of the Golden Lantern.

According to Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) spokesperson Lt. Jeff Hallock, OCSD investigators have identified Craig Tanber as the suspect in the stabbing death of Shayan Mazroei, 22, Laguna Niguel.  

 Tanber is a documented gang-member with a significant criminal history and should be considered armed and dangerous.  He frequents the South Orange County area and the City of Huntington Beach. 

Anyone with any information regarding Tanber’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at the numbers provided below.

Laguna Nigel's Patsy's Irish Pub Homicide Investigation Ongoing

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Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. – At approximately 12:15 a.m., Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a stabbing victim at the Laguna Nigel's Patsy’s Irish Pub located at 28971 Street of the Golden Lantern.

Deputies arrived and located a male, adult victim suffering from a stab wound to the upper torso area of his body.  The victim was treated at the scene and transported by Orange County Fire Authority paramedics to an area hospital where he has since been pronounced dead.

According to Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) spokesperson Lt. Jeff Hallock, on Monday, September 07, 2015, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit initiated an investigation following the physical altercation between two males outside Patsy’s Irish Pub. During the altercation, the male adult victim was fatally stabbed by a male suspect who fled the location.

Identification of the victim is being withheld pending further investigation of the incident. 

The suspect is described as a male, Caucasian; no further details available.  

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Unit at (714) 647-7055 or (714) 647-7000.  

Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.    

Nicholas Otte, Laguna Hills Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.  – Yesterday,  Orange County Sheriff’s (OCS) deputies arrested Nicholas Daniel Otte, 21, Laguna Hills, following a robbery at the Bank Of America located at 30162 Crown Valley Parkway.  Otte was arrested as he exited the bank, attempting to blend in with customers who were also exiting.  

According to OCS spokesperson Lt. Jeff Hallock, at approximately 5:11 p.m. deputies responded to a robbery in progress at the Bank of America.  The first responding deputies arrived in 92 seconds and immediately began establishing a perimeter around the bank.  Additional information, a description from bank employees and observation skills by deputies resulted in Otte being detained as he exited the bank, attempting to leave the area on foot. 

Based on the preliminary investigation, Otte entered the bank and passed a note to the teller demanding cash; however, no weapon was seen by bank employees or recovered by deputies at the scene.  Bank employees confirmed Otte was not given any cash by the teller before he exited the bank.  Investigators do not believe Otte is connected to any other robberies in the area. Primary responsibility for the investigation is being handled by the Orange County Bank Robbery Apprehension Team (BRAT).

Otte was arrested for robbery and booked into Orange County Jail.  He is being held on $250K bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.  

Bank Robbery Apprehension Team (BRAT): Federal task force that collaborates with law enforcement in cities where suspects rob banks and is made up of FBI agents and investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Otte was arrested for robbery and booked into Orange County Jail.  He is being held on $250K bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.  

HOA loses court showdown: Judge says purple swing set can stay

recently, a Missouri homeowners association took one of its families to court — even raising the specter of a possible "daily fine or jail time" — over a backyard swing set that the family had stained purple (a color we're rather partial to, here at Yaho

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At Saddleback College Your Music Concerts and Art Events are Freeeee

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - The Saddleback College's  Division of Fine Arts and Media Technology is presenting a series free events throughout the fall semester, including:

On September 14^th through October 8^th : Marmo A Mano: Sculpture by Béla Bácsi. Bácsi was born into an extended family of stonecarvers and stonemasons, and at the age of eight, he was carving fragile filigree designs into pieces of school chalk with a straight pin. His passion for the reductive process took him to Italy to apprentice in the marble studios of Carrara and Pietrasanta, and has earned him international acclaim. There will be an artist’s reception on Thursday, September 10^th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and an artist demonstration and lecture on Saturday, September 12^th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Art Gallery. The gallery will also be open on Saturday, September 26^thfrom 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday from Noon to 8:00 p.m. The gallery will be closed on Fridays. For more information and directions to the Art Gallery please visit: www.saddleback.edu/gallery 

On Friday, October 2^nd at 7:00 p.m. in FA 101, the Instrumental Studies program will present a master class performance with Chapman University violin professor William Fitzpatrick. Saddleback College advanced violin students will perform. Fitzpatrick is currently the director of ChamberArtsFest, an annual international chamber music festival. From 1978-1983 he was first violinist of the New York String Quartet, ensemble-in-residence at the University of California, Irvine and the Aspen Music Festival. He was a student of Dorothy Delay at the Juilliard School and Stephen Clapp at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music.

On Thursday, October 8^th at Noon in FA 101, composer, educator, producer and recording artist, Dimitri Matheny will give a free lecture on the music business and tips for marketing.

On October 28^th through November 19^th, the Saddleback Art Gallery presents the 5^th Annual Student Photo Exhibition.  A wide-range of photography will be displayed. An Artists Reception will be held on Tuesday, October 27^th, 5 – 8 p.m. For more information and directions to the Art Gallery please visit: www.saddleback.edu/gallery.  Gallery hours are Monday-Wednesday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays, Noon to 8:00 p.m. The gallery will be closed on Fridays. The gallery will also be open on Saturday, November 14^th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

On Friday and Saturday, October 30^th and 31^st at 7:30 p.m., the Department of Theatre Arts presents the world premiere of Blackbird starring Jonelle Allen in the Studio Theatre. This is a multi-character one-woman show about the first legitimate African American Broadway star, Florence Mills. Allen will showcase such iconic songs as I’m Just Wild About Harry, A Good Man is Hard to Find and Mills’ signature song, Black Bird. Through the magic of technology Allen will interact with Florence Mills and together they will bring her story to life.

On Friday, November 6^th at 7 p.m. in FA 101, virtuoso violinist Eric Silberger will present a master class to Saddleback College violin students. Silberger is a prize winner of the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Michael Hill International Violin Competition

On Thursday, November 12^th at Noon in FA 101, composer and arranger Dr. David Karp, Professor and Co-Chair of the Keyboard Department at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas will present a lecture/master class/performance demonstration as well as a jazz piano session for classical pianists. Saddleback students will participate.

On Tuesday, November 24^th at 7:30 p.m. in the McKinney Theatre, the Saddleback College Community Chorale, soloists and Saddleback College music alumni will present A Concert of Thanksgiving. This free concert will accept donations to benefit Mary’s Kitchen, a non-profit program that feed our disadvantaged community.

On Tuesday, December 1^st at 7:30 p.m. in the fine Arts Courtyard, the Saddleback commercial music ensemble students perform classic rock, folk, hip hop and original compositions.

On Thursday, December 3^rd at Noon in FA 101, Voice, instrumental, piano, and jazz students perform in recital. Come see why Music at Saddleback College is so highly regarded – it’s our very talented students!

On Friday, December 4^th at 9:00 a.m. in FA 101, the Department of Music presents a Chamber Music Concert. Saddleback instrumental studies students will perform.

On December 4^th through 8^th, the Art Department is thrilled to present its 37^th Annual Student Art Holiday Sale 2015 in the Saddleback College Art Gallery. The sale takes place on December 4^th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., December 5^th and 7^th from noon to 8:00 p.m., and December 6^th and 8^th from noon to 6:00 p.m. Fabulous handcrafted gifts all made by Saddleback College art students at very reasonable prices. Come shop early and purchase unique holiday presents for someone special or for yourself. On display will be ceramics, sculpture, paintings, prints and jewelry featuring one-of-a-kind pieces and handmade glass beads.

On Friday, December 11^th at 9:00 a.m. in FA 101, the Department of Music presents a Chamber Music Concert. Saddleback instrumental studies students will perform.

Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit.  Parking is available in Lot 12.  Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to Theatre Circle, turning right into Lot 12.

Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community.  Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals.  For more information, please visitwww.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.