ZeroTrash RSM

*Saturday, February 2^nd

ZeroTrash Rancho Santa Margarita is a volunteer group that meets on the "Zero T First Saturday" of each month to rally together to rid the community of litter. All are welcome; parents, children, students, friends, neighbors  – anyone interested in keeping RSM clean! 

Volunteers meet in front of Cinepolis/ Panera at 10:00 a.m. and fan out from there. ZeroTrash provides the pickers and bags; volunteers are asked to closely supervise young children at all times, stay on trails and to keep a look out for snakes!  Return pickers and trash at noon behind the Bell Tower Community Center and obtain sign-offs for certification of community service hours or badge requirements.

Follow ZeroTrash RSM on Facebook for more information.

*ZeroTrash will cancel in the event of rain.

Income Tax Preparation Assistance

Splash Pad coming to Central Park

Senior Activities at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center

February Recreation Highlights

Mark your calendars, registration for these classes starts February 19^th!
 
My Gym Parent & Me - NEW
$48/ 4 Classes

This fun-filled, interactive program leads parents and their little ones through a variety of songs, dances, beginning stretches and exercises, beginning tumbling as well as fun rides, games, and puppet shows! Ages: 6 mos.-1.5 yrs.

 
Instructor:  My Gym Staff
 
110252 01  T            Mar 5 - Mar 26       9:30 - 10:20 am
 
NEW! Montessori & Me 
$105/ 6 Classes

Join us for a 5-week introduction to the Montessori method. ln this class, you and your child will explore practical life, math, sensorial, language, geography & more.  There will be a take-home from each class based on the lesson given that day. This class is taught by a Montessori teacher with over 25 years of experience. Ages: 14 mos.-3 yrs. Adult participation required. What to bring: $30 cash materials fee

 
Instructor:  Li Mai Montessori Academy
 
110756 01 M          Mar 4 - Apr 1          9:30 - 10:30 am
 
NEW! Little Brushes by Pinot’s Palette – Spring Break Camp
$185/ 5 Classes

At Little Brushes, we offer a fun-filled, party atmosphere where your little artists can have a blast creating their own masterpieces. From painting to collaging and everything in between, Little Brushes fosters a friendly and collaborative environment your little artist will need to bring out their creative spirit. Led by our instructors, all kids will paint with acrylics on canvas and create a cute whimsical painting each day.  All supplies included. Make sure to dress your artists in clothes that are acceptable to get a little messy! We'll have aprons for everyone, but accidents do happen. Please send a small snack for your child. Ages: 6-12 yrs.

 
Instructor:  Pinot's Palette
 
121124 01 M-F       Apr 15 - Apr 19       9 am - 1 pm
 
NEW! Robot Explorers 
$150/ 4 Classes

This class will inspire the participant’s curiosity and thirst for knowledge through topics, challenges, and activities.  STEAM topics include programming, robot building, digital media production, playing games and singing while developing linguistic, logic, creative, scientific and communicative skills. Ages: 6-8 yrs. What to bring: $33 cash materials fee

 
Instructor:  Magikid Robotics
 
120780 01 Th          Mar 7 - Mar 28       4:45 - 6:15 pm
 
Zumba with Tania
$43/ 4 Classes

Zumba Fitness is a fusion of Latin and International music-dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. Appropriate for any fitness level. Try the first class of a session before you register. Ages: 18 yrs. & up

 
Instructor:  Tania Villalbazo
 
140206 01 M          Mar 4 - Mar 25       7 - 8 pm
 
NEW! Organizing an Ideal Lifestyle 
$65/ 4 Classes

This course will cover quick and easy home and office organization strategies, Feng Shui design, decor, and home staging tips. Goal setting and increasing productivity and increasing communication skills for improved relationships. Ages: 18 yrs. & up

 
Instructor:  Marla Stone
 
140834 01 T            Mar 5 - Mar 26       10:30 am - 12 pm
 
  
Click here to access the City's online registration system.

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Meet Orange County's most annoying resident... the invasive Aedes mosquito! These aggressive mosquitoes will impact the way you enjoy life. Orange County residents are urged to help control the mosquito population by taking responsibility for their own yards. Search around your property for any standing water and remove it. Your small actions will make a big difference. Check out this informational video with tips and suggestions to reduce the opportunity for mosquitoes to breed near your home. 

The District services all Orange County Cities and Unincorporated Areas. Use this form to report a specific problem (Mosquitoes, rats,  Red Imported Fire Ants, or flies) or to request services at no cost. 

Connect with the City of Rancho Santa Margarita

Planning Commission meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and the City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance, and cancellations occur occasionally due to holidays. There are several options to comment and participate in City Council and Planning Commission meetings:

• Written material may be submitted in hard copy to the City Clerk, who will copy it and provide the statement to the Council or Commissioners.
• Comments may be submitted via the City's website The eComment will be emailed directly to the City Clerk. eComments are accepted up until 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
• Comments may be submitted by e-mail message to the City Clerk who will provide them to the City Council or Commissioners.
• Comments may be delivered orally at a meeting. There is a three-minute time limit per speaker. 
• A statement can be submitted by proxy on a resident’s behalf at a meeting by reading it aloud. The three-minute time limit applies.  

For more information, please contact Amy Diaz, City Clerk, at (949) 635-1806.