Hi , It's looking like spring is trying to get stated a bit early this year. The official start of spring is March 21st this year, and after yesterday's rain, it looks like we are going to
warm up and dry out in the coming week. We may even see 80 degrees toward the end of next week. So that's perfect for today's Certified Farmers Market and leads into a nice 70 degree weekend and then a warming trend all next week. Enjoy! Spring Ahead - This Sunday Morning Speaking of Spring,
this weekend we "spring ahead" and set our clocks forward an hour. Most of our phones, computers and vehicles make this adjustment for us, but there's always a watch, clock, microwave or other appliance that misses the memo and stays on Standard Time. Alas, Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend - adjust accordingly. Rossmoor Certified Farmers Market -
Thursday Come on out and visit the weekly Rossmoor Certified Farmers Market from 4 to 7 on Thursday. If you have kids, between 5 and 6, The Youth Center will be in their booth with some great crafts and fun for them while you shop with the Market's fabulous vendors.
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Click either image for more information Local Wildlife Conservation Recognized Dedication to wildlife and conservation is something we are so fortunate to have. Urban areas and wildlife don’t naturally thrive together, yet with the Naval Weapons Wildlife Refuge to the south of us, Los Cerritos Wetlands to the West, and consider ….Bolsa Chica, Huntington
Beach, and Newport Bay among other nature habitats………we have a true opportunity and head start to nurturing a healthy ecological balance in our area. Just another thing to love about being here! More info and links here Congratulations to Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach for receiving the Outstanding Military Conservation Partner Award County General Plan Update Survey For those who feel that "the County never tells us anything" -- there's this: The County is updating their General Plan .
This General Plan serves as a guiding document for long-term growth and development of the County's unincorporated areas. That means US in Rossmoor! The survey closes Friday March 15th. Please share your thoughts and ideas. Shakespeare By The Sea - Back For 2024 So excited! Great choice of productions #SBTS! Here's the thing, though. Last we checked, Rossmoor's Community Service District has not committed any money in the budget to fund their performances in our park. Yes, our residents are generous and we always give, but in case you didn't know, Shakespeare By The Sea (SBTS) was founded (and patterned after) Shakespeare in the Park, in NYC, as a way to bring the Arts to everyone, regardless of income. These terrific plays are free to attend, because of SBTS's generous sponsors and the donations from the attendees who supplement their efforts. SBTS would love to put all of their time into their craft, yet they are dedicated and do what they can to keep this philanthropic effort alive. Here's a link to their latest update. Historically, a Rossmoor resident and patron funded the plays in Rossmoor by funding a grant for the first 5-years of Rossmoor performances. After that generous grant
ran out, our CSD agreed to contribute a few thousand dollars each year to help offset the production costs. Unfortunately, over the last few years the CSD has chosen to not financially support the SBTS productions even though these shows continue to be well attended. Our CSD's $2 million dollar annual budget is mostly funded
by tax allocations from our homes, so (in essence), it is our money, too. Please contact your Community Service District, and ask them to contribute funding to this summer event that will be held on July 5th & 6th in Rush Park. The CSD will be making mid-year budget adjustments over the next couple of weeks, to readjust their 2023-2024 budget. They will be discussing and deciding during their MARCH CSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING on March 12th. These adjustments determine how they will allocate the money between now and the end of the year, and SBST needs the money
NOW, while they are building sets, designing costumes, and obtaining any permits that are needed. Also, ask the the CSD to plan for next year, securing next year's events by funding them in next years budget. Every year we hope and hold our breath, along with
SBTS, not knowing what the future holds - it doesn't have to be this way. SBTS has choices on where to perform -- they happen to LOVE Rossmoor, so they have given us grace, on the shortfall they have worked to make up. We thank them, and are working to show them the LOVE, in
return. And although we LOVE our summer festivals and the entertainment, there is more to Rossmoor than community cover bands, movies in the park, and food trucks. We can have it all... ...and to have it all, we do need to ask the CSD Directors who guide the District for the residents - that's why we elect them, right?
Celebrate the Arts With Los Al! |
Life is too short to postpone creativity. The Los Alamitos Recreation and the
Community Services Department will host its annual 2-day visual and performing arts exhibition this month. Join the Los Alamitos community for a weekend full of exciting activities for the entire family. There will be art workshops, face painters, food and merchandise vendors, and live performances. If you would like to submit your art for display and a chance to win prizes, the deadline is March
8th. And if you aren't ready to contribute to the exhibition this year, go and enjoy, anyways and stimulate some thought-ideas for next year. Definitely a fun family outing, close to home! Click here for more info.
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It's getting to be that time of the year when our PTA's, Boosters, and Clubs start their dine-out for donations (or dining for dollars). As we get the information we will post if on our HUGs page so you can check if you can help our kids before you go out to eat. Thanks! Did you see this.... Zoe Rannau Creates Monarch Habitat Thanks to the hard work and leadership of Rossmoor's Zoe Rannau, Lee School now has a Monarch Butterfly Habitat! A Los Al senior, Zoe completed her Monarch Butterfly Habitat and Garden as her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The project was funded through cookie sale proceeds, personal contributions, and generous donations from local nurseries. Our Rossmoor. A great place to live since 1957 |
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