City of Laguna Niguel Recreation Brochure Winter 2017/2018 | Page 9

DECEMBER 11/13-12/8 Letters to Santa; CVP - pg. 7 1 Trader Joe’s Cooking Demonstration, 2-3:30pm; SCC – pg. 24 2 Christmas Tree Lighting, 5-7pm; CH - pg. 7 4 Holiday Lights Decorating Contest (Entry Deadline) 9am; CVP - pg. 8 7 Making Spirits Bright – Holiday Mixer, 2-4pm; SCC - pg. 24 8-31 Viewing of Winning Decorating Contest Homes - pg. 7 9 Holiday Parade, 10am; Crown Valley Parkway - pg. 7 17 Chanukah Wonderland & Menorah Lighting, 5:30pm; CH - pg. 9 JANUARY 2018 24 25 28 OEU Skyspace & Peterson Auto Museum Excursion 8am-6pm; ZFB – pg. 23 Community Workshop, 7-8pm; CH - pg. 9 Laguna Niguel Triathlon & 5k, 6:30-11am; CVP - pg. 9 Christmas time is here! Happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call, their favorite time of the year! Join us as we light our community tree in this magical ceremony. Snag a cookie, don’t forget a hot drink, admire the beautiful tree and remember to blink. Stop by to make a whimsical treat, who doesn’t love a good sweet? Santa will be there, although a little tardy, he’s never one to miss a good party! B ring your loved ones and neighbors, family members and friends; please leave your pets at home. Free shuttle available from Crown Valley Park. Location: City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway Sa Dec 2 5-7pm Free Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade “Jingle All the Way” FEBRUARY 9 10 13 27 C hristmas T ree L ighting CALENDAR OF EVENTS Family Fun Night, 7-9pm; SCC - pg. 9 Shredding Event, 7am-12pm; CH - pg. 3 Mardi Gras Party!, 12-2pm; SCC - pg. 24 Asian Inspiration & Benihana's Lunch Excursian, 8:30am-5:30pm; ZFB - pg. 24 MARCH 17 MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Competition, 12-2pm; CP - pg. 9 24 Bunny Bonanza – Save the Date - pg. 5 Letters to Santa Would you like to receive a letter from Santa? Santa has asked us to help him by collecting letters in our “North Pole” mailbox in front of the Crown Valley Park office. We will then forward the letters to the North Pole for a response from Santa. The mailbox will be up from November 13 through December 8. You may also mail your letters to: Santa Claus 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Santa will be able to: • Write one return letter per family at one address in Laguna Niguel. • Write one return letter per classroom in Laguna Niguel. • Write to children who include a self- addressed, stamped envelope. Saturday, December 9 at 10am Crown Valley Parkway* (Between Nueva Vista and Central Park Drive) Experience the unique sights and sounds of the annual Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. View over 100 exciting entries including marching bands, floats, special guests, youth groups, equestrian units, exotic cars, military members, local heroes and fun attractions! No hometown holiday parade is complete without a dazzling entrance by Santa Claus! Arrive early and spread some holiday cheer! This event is a Southern California tradition with more than 3,000 parade participants and an anticipated crowd of more than 10,000 people. Parade watchers are encouraged to bring chairs and take advantage of the free shuttle, available from the Federal Bldg. parking lot off of Dorine/El Lazo. The event will go rain or shine, unless conditions are determined unsafe. The parade route will end at Central Park Drive again this year. For general information about the parade or to volunteer, go to LagunaNiguelParade.com or call (949) 425-5100. *Crown Valley Parkway will be closed between Moulton and Niguel Road from 5am-2pm on parade day. Portions of Nueva Vista and La Paz (from Kings Road to Crown Valley Pkwy) will also be closed. PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE: (949) 425-5100 | RECREATION HOTLINE: (949) 362-4351 ONLINE REGISTRATION: CityofLagunaNiguel.org/Registration | REGISTRATION FORM: Page 32 7