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Join Team NEGU: Never Ever Give Up to make a difference in the lives of children with Cancer.

Visit their website for more details: https://negu.org/ocnetwork/

Summer Concerts are back! City of Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series will rock Central Park on five consecutive Sundays with an outstanding lineup of excellent musical performances!

The fun starts on July 11 with STONE SOUL, an eight-piece, horn-blowing, foot-stomping Classic Soul & Motown tribute band – a great way to kick off the series!

The following Sunday, July 18 THE COUNTRY WESTERN BAND will provide country-rock favorites.

On July 25 a crowd favorite featuring THE TRIP is a high-energy rock band that takes you on a musical journey through the decades and today's Top 40 hits.

Sunday, August 1 YACHTY BY NATURE will feature the finest in groovy soft yacht rock tunes.

Closing out the series on August 8 is THE 90's ROCKSHOW Re-live your 1990's memories with an evening of flannel-filled fun to a soundtrack of the best grunge, alt-rock, and 90's pop-punk hits!

Concerts take place on Sundays at Central Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the beauty of Rancho Santa Margarita with family and friends!

For more information, call Community Services at (949) 216-9700.

SCORE Helps Women Small Business Owners

Numbering at 13M in the U.S., women-owned businesses comprise a vital and growing segment of the economy. This segment employs 9.4M workers, ushers in new innovation, and introduces new products as part of a vibrant U.S. economy. Women entrepreneurs bring a unique perspective and sometimes must break ceilings in traditionally male-dominated industries or roles. 

SCORE is here to help you fulfill your business ownership goals and achieve greater success. Along with resources and tools created especially for women entrepreneurs, SCORE offers free and confidential business advice. SCORE mentors, many of them successful women small business owners, are ready to help you achieve your business goals.

Click here for resources: https://www.score.org/women-entrepreneurs#resources

Time and Location

Jun 21, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – Jul 5, 2021 |12:00 p.m.

Rancho Santa Margarita, Rancho Santa Margarita

About the Event

This competition is a great way to bring the community together and celebrate our great nation #SAMLARCstrong. Each participating home must decorate with an Independence Day theme filled with red, white, and blue! Each participant must submit their address to the SAMLARC team by Monday, June 21, 2021.

Once all entries have been submitted, a map will be posted to provide directions for the community to take spirit rides to visit each home, then go online to vote for your favorites afterwards! An Independence Day playlist will also be posted to enjoy.

For more information:  https://www.samlarc.org/events-1/star-spangled-home-decorating-contest

Grant awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 for nonprofits based on organizational revenue and $5,000 to $12,000 for small businesses based on the number of full-time equivalent employees (FTE).

To learn more about eligibility and to apply, click here: https://charitableventuresoc.org/artsreliefd5/

Transportation Corridor Agencies Boards Approve Balanced Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets

Boards of Directors for the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) approved budgets totaling $318.3 million that focus on continued operations, key capital improvement projects and financial stability.

The two approved Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budgets – $147.4 million for the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) and $170.9 million for the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) – allow the Agencies to continue to meet important financial obligations while advancing priority projects.

Click Here to read more: ⬇️ https://thetollroads.com/news/newsroom/press-release/2358

***Cybersecurity:

Protecting Small Businesses

Learn to navigate cybersecurity with your clients at this upcoming FREE webinar:

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

10:00 – 10:45 a.m. PDT

Click here to register: ⬇️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-cybersecurity-with-your-clients-tickets-135538083055

Traffic Alert: Road Closure at La Miranda and Buena Suerte June 14 - 18, 2021

The intersection of La Miranda and Buena Suerte will be closed the week of June 14, 2021, to June 18, 2021, for Splash Pad construction work.

Construction on the Central Park Splash Pad has reached an important milestone. The contractor anticipates bridging utility connections to the construction site, including water, sewer, and electricity. 

The intersection of La Miranda and Buena Suerte will be closed the week of June 14, 2021, to June 18, 2021, to accommodate this effort. As a result, sidewalk access will be limited, but there will be a path of travel available for pedestrians. 

Any questions can be directed to Wilson Leung at (949) 635-1800 x6506.

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the flag’s official adoption anniversary, June 14th. Bring your worn, unserviceable flags and participate in this time-honored event.

Flag Day Flag Retirement Ceremony on Monday, June 14, 2021, from 7:40 - 8:20 p.m. on the lawn behind City Hall. Please bring lawn chairs for seating and any worn or damaged US Flags in need of disposal. 

This is an opportunity to honor the American flag in partnership with American Legion Post 862, VFW Post 6024, and local Scout units. The ceremony is held to destroy properly – by burning – worn, damaged, or otherwise unserviceable American flags in a dignified manner in accordance with The United States Flag Code, which reads: "As a revered symbol of freedom and justice, the flag of the United States of America needs to be treated with the utmost respect. This respect extends to the flag's eventual retirement and destruction." 

Flags can be disposed of through June in the flag box receptacle located in the lobby of City Hall. The box will be relocated to the Bell Tower Regional Community Center lobby in July.

For more information, contact Wendi Redington at (949) 216-9700.

Step-by-Step Approach to Writing a One-Page Business Plan

Thursday, June 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. PDT

How to create a one-page business plan to guide the direction and growth of your company

Eliminate distraction and begin working with focus and purpose

How to take a step back and understand the scope and the strategy behind your tactics

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