Category: Education

SONGS Event Right now at San Juan Capistrano Community Center till 7:00pm

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Important Community Event Happening Right Now. Southern California Edison (SCE) is having a public engagement meeting. This event is at the San Juan Community Center until 7:00 pm. The Community Center is located at 25925 Camino Del Avion.
This is s Decommissioning Education Fair.
The Fair at 5:00pm had a equal amount of citizens and SCE employees. The employees were smiling and very approachable. When you first entered there was one table set up to explain why it will take 20 years to decommission San Onofre. The rest of the room was filled with a variety of information relating to energy. There was a emphasis on alternative energy sources. There was a lovely food buffet for the Community to enjoy. There was also a child arts and crafts area set up. There was no children there when I was there. The parking lot out front was full. There is parking available in the back.
I spoke to one concerned citizen name Geri from Laguna Beach. She has been attending all of the meetings. She spoke to SCE about why it is going to take 20 years to decommission.
The Community members I spoke with all shared one main concern. Public safety. They thought that having San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station shut down was a positive event for public safety. Hearing that it will take 20 years to shut down was very disheartening.
When I was leaving I heard a concerned citizen tell other concerned citizens, “…SONGS is just more of that old song and dance.”

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In their September 23 2014 Press Release announcing the event, SCE states,
“…San Onofre’s key leaders will be on hand to answer questions about SCE’s plan to decommission San Onofre within 20 years and safely manage the plant’s used nuclear fuel. ”
“The education fair is just one part of Southern California Edison’s comprehensive effort to inform and engage Californians every step of the way as we decommission San Onofre,” said Chris Thompson, SCE’s vice president of SCE.
SCE and the other owners of San Onofre have established an 18-member Community Engagement Panel to advise the owners on the nuclear plant’s decommissioning. Documents reviewed by the CEP are available on the San Onofre website, along with videotapes of the panel’s meetings. Members of the public also may sign up here to receive regular email updates about the $4.4 billion decommissioning project.
For more information please link to SONGS

Dana Point Lantern Bay Park Yoga Today at 10:00 am

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Yoga in the Park is at 10:00am at Lantern Bay Park. Yoga in the park meets everyday at 10:00am at Lantern Bay Park. On Tuesdays and Thursday they also meet in the evening at 5:30pm. This is a donation based class. The park is in front of the Marriott Resort above Dana Point Harbor overlooking the ocean. Lantern Bay Park is located at 25111 Park Lantern Street.
To learn more, please link to Yoga in the Park website at:
http://www.iheartyogainthepark.com

San Onofre Community Engagement Meeting Tonight in Oceanside

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Southern California Edison announced earlier this month that they are fully funded to complete the 20 year and 4.4 Billion dollar decommissioning plan of San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant.
There will be a public meeting on Thursday August 28 2014 in Oceanside at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at the
Quantum Learning Network Conference Center
1938 Avenido del Oro
Oceanside
Please arrive early. These meetings tend to fill up quickly. When there was public meetings at the St. Regis Hotel in Dana Point last year, they refused to let many community members in because the room was full. Eyewitness accounts told us that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was represented on the Panel at that meeting and was also represented with mostly their employees in the audience. When their employees attend the community meetings this does not allow community members to attend the meetings.
To Learn more about the Post Shut Down Decommissioning Activities Report that Southern California Edison submitted to The Community Engagement Panel please connect on the following link. http://newsroom.edison.com/releases/san-onofre-community-engagement-panel-reviewing-nuclear-plant-draft-decommissioning-plan-environmental-report-and-cost-estimate

Blue Whale Discovery Cruise at Ocean Institute Saturday 10:00am

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Join Dana Point Ocean Institute in their Blue Whale Discovery Cruise Saturday August 23 2014 at 10:00am. This event is until 12:30pm. Adults and children 4 years of age and older may attend. This event is discounted if you a Ocean Institute Membership.
This shortened version of their Blue Whale Safari is another opportunity to see these gentle giants. Come along in the search to find these magnificent creatures in our local waters. Their scientific staff will guide your adventure and offer plenty of information while you enjoy your time on the R/V Sea Explorer – witnessing the largest animal ever to inhabit planet Earth! Continental breakfast is not included. The Ocean Institute is located 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. For more information please contact the Institute at http://www.ocean-institute.org

Casa Yoga at Casa Romantica San Clemente Wednesday at 9:00am

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Casa Romantica in San Clemente hosts Casa Yoga on Wednesdays at 9:00am. Inspired by multiple yoga traditions as well as contemporary styles of yoga and movement modalities, this class will offer a blend of various disciplines to create a unique, integrated practice customized to the level of practitioners that are present.
Primary focus of the class will be placed on breath, body and movement awareness, self discovery and community connection.
This class is suitable for the first time and seasoned yoga practitioner both!
The class fee is $5.00.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
is located at 415 Avenida Granda.
For more information please link to:
http://www.casaromantica.org/cr/events/casa-yoga/

Dana Point Ocean Institute Family Science Night Tonight Tuesday August 19 2014

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The Ocean Institute in Dana Point is presenting Summer Family Science Nights.
Spend a summer evening in their Samueli Conference Center getting up close and personal with local scientists. Your entire family is invited to visit as you survey the stars, explore the seas, and dive into the surf zone. Each workshop event will include a presentation by a guest speaker with alternate activities for kids, followed by a lab program to introduce your whole family to the fascinating world of science.
This weeks event is on Tuesday August 19. 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
It is required that you register on their site at:
http://www.ocean-institute.org/programs/family.html
Speaker Trude Hurd, Director of Education, The Sea and Sage Audubon Center will discuss Backyard Birds In Your Neighborhood.
The presentation will focus on the common birds of Orange County and some of the not-so-common birds and learn how everyone can get involved in projects to help protect birds and keep them safe.
For more information please link to:
http://www.ocean-institute.org/programs/index.html

San Clemente 54th Annual Art Craft Fair Right Now till 5:00pm

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Today is the San Clemente 54th Annual Art Craft Fair at the San Clemente Community Center. This event features 100 Artists. This is a family friendly event that has art workshops for kids. You can support out local Marines by purchasing lunch cooked by them. This event is sponsored by the San Clemente Art Association. To learn more about it link to: http://www.scartassociation.com

Dana Point Interpretive Center Hosts A Free Whale Walk & Talk at 9:00am Today

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Join in this morning, Saturday August 16 2014 at the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center for a engaging walk and information session about whales and dolphins. This free event starts at 9:00 am and concludes at 11:00am. The Center is located at 34558 Scenic Drive.
From the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, you can see many different species of whale and dolphin! Come learn about our largest animal visitors on an approximately 1.5 mile walk through the Dana Point Headlands conservation area. Bring your binoculars (or use ours!) and learn migration patterns of different whale species that frequent the area, as well as how to best spot, watch, and identify whales.
http://www.danapoint.org/index.aspx?page=68&recordid=7367

Strong Rip Currents & Elevated Surf Through This Evening

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Diego California issued a hazard message for Orange County Coastal areas right now through this evening.
The NWS predicts strong rip currents and elevated surf today. The NWS forecasts a 3 to 4 Foot SouthWest Swell with a 14 to 16 second period that will elevate the surf and cause strong Rip Currents. This can result in dangerous swimming conditions, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Obey posted swimming signs and always swim near a Lifeguard.
For a complete bulletin, please link to:
http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=beach%20hazards%20statement