Grab your cowboy hat and head over for a boot scootin’ good time to the Newport Shores corral. Grub will be provided by Lou’s Barbecue and will include rotisserie roasted tri-tip and barbecued chicken plus rolls, baked beans, potato wedges, cole slaw and fresh corn on the cob for $15.00. Kid’s meals will include chicken tenders, corn on the cob and potato wedges for $7.00. Chips, dip and dessert will also be provided. Wine and beer will be $2 and water, boxed juice, coke and diet coke will be $1. Reservation forms are on page 5 and should be returned ASAP! For more information on the Labor Day BBQ and Line Dancing Spectacular (yes, you read that part correctly) turn to page 4 of this newsletter!

LABOR DAY BBQ RESERVATION FORMS - DOWNLOAD HERE

CLUBHOUSE USE HEATS UP FOR THE SUMMER

Summer is definitely upon us at the NSCA Clubhouse with the end of the school year parties, graduations and home coming events that we are experiencing. There have been numerous conflicts lately, with back to back events causing friction for lots of homeowners and tenants. To helpfully avoid future issues with neighborhood parties, here’s a quick review of the procedures and policies that seem to help us all share our Community Clubhouse successfully. 

Any organized party with six (6) or more guest requires a rental of the Clubhouse or BBQ Area.  However, BBQ area rentals are NOT allowed on weekends during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, due to the high demand of all our residents to use this space freely. Only the Clubhouse can be rented during these times. As a quick refresher, here is our policy on the BBQ area:

BBQ PATIO AND SAND BEACH RESERVATION POLICY (August 2008)

BBQ Patio and adjacent Sand Beach events have become increasingly popular for birthdays and various celebrations and have also become bigger in both the size of the structure and the size of the crowd than ever before.  This increase has made it necessary for the Board to develop a policy that will insure the continued enjoyment of the Clubhouse for our members as well as the safety of those using the bounce house.  With that in mind, the Board adopted the following BBQ Patio and Sand Beach Reservation Policy on August 5^th, 2008

1. Members are allowed to apply for BBQ Patio reservation through AMMCOR and must be approved prior to guarantee use.  The same Clubhouse Rental fees will apply.
2. BBQ area reservations are permitted Monday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm, during the off season months (September thru May)
3. BBQ area events are NOT allowed in the summer months (Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend) without special permission of the Board and only on a limited basis.  If approved, they will only be permitted Monday - Thursday between 10am and 5:00pm.

The Clubhouse (Board Room and Open Area adjacent to that) is available for rental all year round so if you really want to have a summer party, we still have options for you. 

Please contact our Management Company, AMMCOR, should you have any questions about having large parties at the Clubhouse. Our Property Manager’s name is Juliana Dickinson and she can be reached at (949) 661-7767, ext 298, or by e-mail at jdickinson@ammcor.com. Please feel free to ask detailed questions well in advance of your event date, so that you host a party that is a success for both your guests and your neighbors. These policies are put into place so all members can enjoy the facility at anytime. Thank you in advance for your consideration of others.

LABOR DAY BBQ
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH AT 5PM

We’re having a round up on the Sunday before Labor Day, September 5, starting at 5:00 PM. Grab your cowboy hat and head over for a boot scootin’ good time to the Newport Shores corral! Grub will be provided by Lou’s Barbecue and will include rotisserie roasted tri-tip and barbecued chicken plus rolls, baked beans, potato wedges, cole slaw and fresh corn on the cob for $15.00. Kid’s meals will include chicken tenders, corn on the cob and potato wedges for $7.00. Chips, dip and dessert will also be provided. Wine and beer will be $2 and water, boxed juice, coke and diet coke will be $1.

Miss Vickie from ‘Do It In Line Dancers’ will lead us in an hour or two of line dancing and her husband Tom (also known as Bubba) will be the DJ. Miss Vickie says no partner, no special clothing and no talent necessary. Two left feet? No problem.

Please send in your reservation form early. Due to limited space we may need to cut off the number of people attending. The catering for this event will be pre-sale only.  Your help makes these events fun for all - please contact Gina Lesley at 646-9269 or glesley@roadrunner.com to volunteer! We especially need “artists” to help with creating the decorations. Teenagers welcome to help one day in August to create and paint special effects.  This is our big end of summer blowout!  Make plans today to attend the Labor Day BBQ.

SHORES NEWS BRIEFS

NEWPORT SHORES BOOK CLUB – Our local book club is a great way to keep your reading library current. The Club meets the second Monday of every month at 7pm in the Community Clubhouse. Bring your favorite refreshment and show up. If you have not read the book please join us to see if you would like to read it in the future. Please email Jacqui Larkin at jacquilarkin@roadrunner.com for more information.

VOLLEYBALL AT THE CLUBHOUSE – Saturday mornings at the Clubhouse from 7am to 9am is the place to be to catch a quick game of Sand Volleyball. Players from age 14 to 99 want you to bring your best game. No rules and great exercise!

AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS GO DIGITAL – If you’re a member of the American Legion Hall and would like to begin receiving their newsletter, The SeaBreeze, online please send Editor Kendall Madsen an email stating this preference. Online newsletters save tons of money and are a real benefit to the environment. info@studiokendall.com

"WHERE'S THE PARTY" RETURNS! – The next “Where’s the Party” event will be held on Saturday, August 14^th at 4pm. Joan Steen will be opening up her garage at 214 Orange Street, so come on down the alleyway for some fun. Please bring your beverage of choice and, if you have time, an appetizer to share. Ice, cups, napkins and plates will be provided. This is an adults-only evening. The next tentative date for “Where’s the Party?” is October 15^th. Please call Gina Lesley at 646-9169 if you’re interested in hosting our next event. Also, please call Joan at 631-4201 is you’re a neighbor who can help with tables or chairs on August 14th. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2ND – Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 2^nd for the Newport Shores Community Garage Sale.  Volunteers will be available to help you move and dispose of heavy objects in dumpster that will be available throughout the day. In fact, the dumpster will be available days before and after this date.  Electronic Recycling will also be available for outdated equipment. This is your chance to get rid of the stuff that’s holding you back. Throw out the junk, sell the items that still have value.

If you’d like to volunteer to help with this event, please call HOA Board Member Robin Chesnie at 230-0550. Group together with a neighbor and start planning NOW!  Reclaim your garage, get rid of the junk that’s holding you back and enjoy life in our beautiful beachside community.

MAYOR HOLDS "BEST ATTENDED" OFFICE HOURS IN THE NEWPORT SHORES CLUBHOUSE

On June 18^th Mayor Keith Curry held his monthly office hours at our Clubhouse.  What is normally just a handful of people that visit with the Mayor ended up being over twenty at our fine facility. The Mayor fielded questions about City Hall (both the new and existing sites), Banning Ranch, Sunset Ridge Park, canal dredging by the Army Corps of Engineers, the mobile home park, rehab homes and many other issues. 

A majority of the meeting was spent talking about City Hall and that $130 million dollar effort in Fashion Island. There were also questions about what will become with the existing City Hall site, which is currently under study. We found out that Albertsons at 32^nd Street is leaving and that the Pavilions might possibly be moving into that site. The old City Hall site and the existing Pavilions might be reconfigured for better purposes. The Lido brick yard is also in the mix for redevelopment.  

Banning Ranch was also a hot topic and we found out that the Draft EIR for the 1375 home and 75,000 square foot commercial development will be out for public review this summer. The Mayor also touched on the City’s rehab home ordinances and how they have benefited our community as a whole. 

It was very informative to those who attended and it was good to see the interest from our community. We believe the Mayor was very impressed with our little slice of Newport Beach.

4TH OF JULY SHINES WITH SMILES

Community events like the 4^th of July Bike Parade and BBQ don’t plan themselves.  They require volunteers to step up, take control and donate their time and energy to organize events that the whole neighborhood can enjoy. In this case, Sandi Bulgin and Kennie Jo Rizzo are the ones who are primarily responsible for your holiday fun. If you haven’t taken the time to get involved with the Shores Event Committee, at least take a moment and thank those that do. This was one great 4^th of July – and we’ve got the pictures to prove it!

2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Labor Day BBQ – Sunday, September 5^th   5pm

Garage Sale & Garage Cleanout Day – October 2^nd

Halloween Parade & Pizza Party – Sunday, October 31^st  5pm

Holiday Home Tour – Sunday, December 5^th  2pm to 5pm

Santa Event – Sunday, December 12^th  3pm to 4pm

Please note that Community Garage Sale and Cleanup Day has been moved to October 2^nd. On this day the HOA will arrange for large dumpsters, electronic waste disposal and hazardous materials removal.

NEIGHBORHOOD NOTICES & INFORMATION

NSCA Board Meeting
The next board meeting will be Tuesday, August 3rd, at 7pm at the Clubhouse. NSCA members are invited to attend the monthly Board meetings.

Clubhouse Rental & Lost Pool Key
For information on Clubhouse area rentals or replacing lost pool keys, please contact AMMCOR at (949) 661-7767, Ext. 223. Found keys should be placed in the Clubhouse mailbox.

Youth Services
Ali Robles - Experienced baby and pet sitter, flexible hours and competitive rates. First Aid, prepared and responsible. 351-9705 or 515-3859

Youth Services
Elizabeth Ellmore – 17 years old, responsible, safe, CPR & First Aid certified.  Has experience with kids. $5/hourly wage.  Cell (909) 477-1080, Home (949) 548-5432

Youth Services
Going on Vacation? – Don’t worry about walking/feeding pets, watering plants, etc. We’ll do it for you! Amazingly low prices for quality service from two 13 year-olds with adult supervision. Contact Hannah or Nicky at 548-6781.

Youth Services
Danielle Fitzsimons - 20 year old college student, lots of experience babysitting all ages and has taken Child Development classes.  Also available for house-sitting and tutoring. (949) 933-0146

newportsca.com
The Newport Shores Community Website is the best place to keep track of all upcoming events and reference materials – log on to www.newportsca.com.

Get Involved
There are lots of ways to get involved and make a positive difference in our neighborhood. Contact Event Coordinator Sandi Bulgin at 574-4969 for more information.