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contents

Rancho Weight Loss 18 Schatzle for Superior Court Bringing Lady Justice Back to OC 20 The Invisible Leader: What the new trustee should do 22 The Orange Catholic Foundation Offers an Opportunity to Leave a Lasting Legacy 24 KS Capital Real Estate Development and Private Money Lender 26

COVER FEATURE:

An Estate Planning Q & A with Martin J. Lombrano, AIF®, LPL Financial Advisor

Spot Free Windows 27

Victoria Vannini, Howard Jones Salon 10

Say No to a Six Pack 30

7 Reasons Why Informed Investors Choose Fiduciaries 15

Catherine S. Wachtel: CUSD 2016 “Teacher of the Year” John Malcom Elementary School 32

All Aboard! Set Sail for Retirement at the San Clemente Villas by the Sea 16

Backstreet Home Decor: Accents and accessories to make your house a home 42

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Take Charge of Your Legacy An Estate Planning Q & A with Martin J. Lombrano, AIF®, LPL Financial Advisor Pence Wealth Management By Jody Robinson Photography by Lana Farfan, Caught in the Moment Photography

I suspect I am not unlike most other people in that I prefer to do business with individuals who are not only highly qualified with a proven track record in their respective area of expertise, but also operate with integrity, personal attention and a straightforward “say what you mean, and mean what you say” approach.

hese characteristics are all the more important when you are looking to a seasoned professional to help handle the finances of an estate and navigate the myriad of issues facing a surviving spouse upon the death

of their loved one. That’s why it’s so refreshing to come across a financial advisor like Martin J. Lombrano who believes that success is all about being “others centered” – doing what is best for others, “having a strong moral

 Martin J. Lombrano, AIF®, LPL Financial Advisor MAY 2016

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compass, integrity, follow through, taking responsibility when something doesn’t go as planned, being clear with expectations, valuing relationships and taking the time to really know his clients and thoroughly understand their unique financial goals. This philosophy has served Martin well in the 23 years since he initially became a financial advisor. Armed with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration on Finance, Martin has completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) curriculum at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation and attends annual state and federal continuing education classes to keep all of his securities and insurance licenses in good standing. In the following interview, we asked Martin to address some of the frequently asked questions facing a surviving spouse or family member upon the death of their loved one.  Question: Upon the passing of a loved one, whom do I need to notify? Answer: Every situation is unique, however notifying the following agencies and individuals is a key step after a loved one has passed and each is very important: Social Security Administration, deceased person’s employer or former employers, insurance companies, credit bureaus, credit card companies, mortgage companies, post office, utility providers, creditors.  Question: Do I have to file anything with the court? Answer: After you have contacted the loved one’s attorney (if there is one) or at least spoken with an attorney or advisor experienced in estate or death administration, you should know which documents will be needed to be provided to the court if it is necessary for the decedent’s estate to go through probate court. Probate is a legal

The Trust in particular is a detailed legal document that specifies every detail of the deceased loved one’s estate and how it should be handled, who should be in charge of handling the Trust, and how and to whom the Trust assets should be distributed. MAY 2016

Probate isn’t always necessary. If the deceased person owned assets in joint tenancy with someone else, or as community property with his or her spouse, or held their property in a Living Trust, those assets won’t need to go through probate.

document and the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person, resolving all claims and distributing the deceased person’s property under a will.  Question: Do I have to find the will right away? Answer: Typically one of the first documents to find is the Will or Trust. The Trust in particular is a detailed legal document that specifies every detail of the deceased loved one’s estate and how it should be handled, who should be in charge of handling the Trust, and how and to whom the Trust assets should be distributed.  Question: What should I do with the Will or Trust when I find it? Answer: Ideally, you will want to take the Will or Trust to the attorney who originally drew up the documents. But if that isn’t possible, then finding an attorney or advisor that specializes in estate administration is the best avenue to pursue. You will want a professional on your side that can help make this process as cost effective and timely as possible.  Question: Do I have to probate the Will? How long do I have to probate the Will? Answer: Probate isn’t always necessary. If the deceased person owned assets in joint tenancy with someone else, or as community property with his or her spouse, or held their property in a Living Trust, those assets won’t need to go through probate. The same is true for assets held in a Revocable Living Trust and accounts for which a payableon-death beneficiary has been named. If probate is necessary, then it must be initiated by the executor of the Will. It’s typically a time consuming process which can last 12-24 months or more and can be very costly in executor’s, court’s and attorney’s fees. In general, it is best to plan ahead and avoid probate.

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 Question: What important documents will the attorney want to see? Answer: In general, you, your attorney or advisor will need: death certificates, Wills and Trusts, insurance policies, credit card statements, investment accounts, bank accounts, mortgage statements, last two years of tax returns, marriage and birth certificates, an up to date credit report of the deceased and family member’s contact information.  Question: What if my loved one did not have a will? What do I do to settle his/her estate? Answer: You can settle the loved one’s estate without having to go to probate court depending on the total value of their estate, and their ownership and beneficiary designations. If a probate is needed and there is a Will, then the named executor will typically initiate the probate court proceedings.  Question: How long does it take to settle an estate? Answer: With a Trust, the typical estate can often be settled within a few months. With a Will, it generally takes 12-24 months, and often longer. Typically in California, if you own a home, are married, or have children, then you and your loved ones can benefit from having a Revocable Living Trust. Some of the benefits of a Trust are the avoidance of probate, your estate remains non-public information, and a Trust may substantially reduce costs and time to settle the estate.  Question: My loved one has named me the beneficiary of his/her life insurance policy. How do I go about collecting the life insurance proceeds? Answer: One of the most daunting tasks of a loved one dying is having to find all their accounts and financial documents and contact each company to see what they will require in order to pay a claim and/or transfer ownership of accounts to the named beneficiary or successor trustee. Having an experienced advisor can help make this entire process simpler as he can reach out on your behalf to the financial institutions. This can save you time and aggravation in a time of mourning.

Having an experienced advisor can help make this entire process simpler as he can reach out on your behalf to the financial institutions. MAY 2016

If you have an estate plan in place, it should be reviewed every 3 years or with every major life event like birth, divorce, death, etc…

 Question: What taxes might be due after someone dies? Answer: The loved one’s estate may need to pay off creditors, pay back taxes to the state or Federal government and in some cases may need to pay death taxes if the estate assets were significantly valued.  Question: What actions can a person take now to make this entire process simpler and easier for those family or friends who will be guiding the estate administration? Answer: Either on your own or with an advisor, begin by making a balance sheet, a list of all your assets (what you own) and all your liabilities (whatyou owe). Be as detailed as possible with names, accounts numbers, phone numbers etc… for each entry. Make sure to review your beneficiaries on each account or asset you own including bank, retirement, pension, investment, insurance policies, and real estate to name a few. Most of all, have an up to date estate plan to help make this process simpler. If you have an estate plan in place, it should be reviewed every 3 years or with every major life event like birth, divorce, death, etc… This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor. Martin J. Lombrano, AIF®, is a LPL Financial Advisor and PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (PFP) with over 20 years of experience in the financial planning field. Martin has served as the owner and president of his own financial planning firm in Irvine. In 2007, he joined Pence Wealth Management and LPL Financial. Martin has extensive experience in insurance, charitable giving, asset management, retirement planning, as well as growth and preservation of retirement assets. He believes listening, trust, persistency and service are the foundation of lasting relationships and success. He can be reached by calling (949) 660- 8777 or email martinj.lombrano@lpl.com. www.PenceWealth.com CA Insurance License # 0828215. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC.

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7 REASONS WHY INFORMED INVESTORS CHOOSE FIDUCIARIES By Pence Wealth Management and Martin J. Lombrano, AIF®, LPL Financial Advisor

INDEPENDENCE

WHEN GIVING ADVICE, YOUR FIDUCIARY WORKS SOLELY FOR YOU.

Working as your fiduciary, your advisor is obligated not to engage in any self-dealing or other conflicts of interest. In fulfilling his or her obligations and duties to you, your fiduciary should perform required due diligence prior to making recommendations. Thus, acting in a proactive manner on your behalf.

EDUCATION

YOUR FIDUCIARY FOLLOWS A DUTY OF CARE.

Your fiduciary works for you, educating you on the different aspects of your financial plan and ensuring your understanding of how all the pieces fit together to create a sound plan. Your fiduciary promotes additional confidence in your financial future. By keeping you informed of new recommendations, the impact of those recommendations, as well as disclosing all important information associated with those recommendations, a fiduciary helps remove unwanted surprises.

COMPETENCE

FIDUCIARIES ARE HELD TO HIGH STANDARDS WHEN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

In addition, prudent fiduciaries will often leverage subject matter experts by tapping an entire industry of knowledge, not just the offerings of one company. This seeks to ensure you receive advice and recommendations.

INTEGRITY

YOUR FIDUCIARY SHOULD PLACE YOUR NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES AT THE FOREFRONT OF ALL PLANNING DECISIONS.

The financial services industry is plagued with highcommission products, company incentives and production contests. Your fiduciary is obligated to provide honest advice, based solely on your situation, and not to be swayed by outside pressures. MAY 2016

Even the most ethical advisors are faced with the dilemma of balancing recommendations that meet your needs, while also being paid appropriately. If your advisor works for another company, he or she may not have the option of recommending the most appropriate product for your situation. Instead, advisors may only be able to offer the products of the company they work for.

COMMUNICATION

CONFIDENCE

YOUR FIDUCIARY KEEPS YOU INFORMED.

Keeping you informed, as well as disclosing all important information associated with recommendations, helps minimize unwanted surprises, and helps to create the foundation for a healthy collaborative relationship.

COMPETENT FIDUCIARIES CAN IMPART GREATER CONFIDENCE!

However, imparting confidence is not enough to establish the fiduciary role. Only when that confidence is accepted by the client, is the fiduciary relationship established, causing dependence by the client and influence by the advisor. Knowing that you have a fiduciary working for you should help provide confidence.

TRUST

YOUR FIDUCIARY’S DUTY TO YOU IS A HIGHLY SCRUTINIZED RELATIONSHIP IN THIS INDUSTRY.

Trust, once earned, is one of the highest honor any advisor can receive from a client. One of an advisor’s biggest challenges is telling his or her client what they need to hear... especially when the client does not want to hear it. Your fiduciary is committed to a code of ethics and has an obligation to give you straight answers, providing a strong foundation upon which to build trust. Martin J. Lombrano, AIF®, is a LPL Financial Advisor and PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (PFP) with over 20 years of experience in the financial planning field. Martin has served as the owner and president of his own financial planning firm in Irvine. In 2007, he joined Pence Wealth Management and LPL Financial. Martin has extensive experience in insurance, charitable giving, asset management, retirement planning, as well as growth and preservation of retirement assets. He believes listening, trust, persistency and service are the foundation of lasting relationships and success. He can be reached by calling (949) 660- 8777 or email martinj.lombrano@lpl.com. www.PenceWealth.com CA Insurance License # 0828215. Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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All Aboard!

Set Sail for Retirement at the San Clemente Villas by the Sea By Jody Robinson

Cover spread photography by Melisa Chandler, Chandler Photography

Hospitality has its origins in antiquity, with the first records of guest baths in Greek villages in early biblical times. Over the last two thousand years, the simple act of offering care for others has grown into a massive industry: from the first French and English rural inns and stables for travelers, to the splendor of the Plaza Hotel in New York.

aring for others can be complicated, or it can be simple: and the San Clemente Villas are looking to keep it simple.

Aileen Brazeau and her husband Paul own and operate the Villas, and they’d like to think that hospitality is simply about listening. Listening to its residents, namely. “If we are successful at providing superior senior care and lodging, it is for that reason - we listen closely to what the residents tell us.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, seniors will represent 20 percent of the U.S. population by 2030. As demand for senior housing rises, the Villas are ready to meet it with their signature recipe for success: hospitality.

Villas’ residents enjoy a level of service and care often missing from senior communities. Care plans are specifically tailored to residents’ daily individual needs, and with 24-hour assistance every day of the year, the center fosters as much independence as possible while still maintaining the highest level of comprehensive care. The staff, including an Assisted Living Care manager, Licensed Nurse, and Executive Director are involved on a daily basis with the well-being of each resident, ensuring that the safety, health and comfort of each resident comes first. “The first thing that Paul, I, and our staff focused upon when we opened our doors was that each resident has a story to tell, as well as unique needs. We are interested in their stories, and we care about their needs.”

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Walking into the “grand hall” of The Villas is like walking onto lido deck of a cruise ship - minus the cruise director and napkins folded to look like chimpanzees. Clearly, Paul and his wife know exactly what they’re doing, and are excelling at it, as there are smiling seniors everywhere you look: chatting amongst themselves, or with visiting relatives or staff. If it isn’t Happy Hour on Tuesday or Thursday, there is bound to be a Luau, or Karaoke Birthday Party. And if that wasn’t enough to keep you entertained, The Villas host an annual “Villas’ Got Talent” show. Taking a peek into the kitchens is an experience in itself, where a team of chefs prepare several entrees, side dishes and desserts at breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Our residents look forward to every meal”, Aileen states, noting that it is not unusual to see a home baked pie or cobbler on the menu, following a fresh, home-style lunch or dinner. “Casual “cafe-style dining is available, as is formal. Residents can even reserve a private dining room for family visits”. But balance and moderation are keys to offering a tailored care experience, and so the Villas also boast an exercise gym and beauty salon, a library, and a game area. Nightly movies are one of the most popular venues for the residents, showing on the “big screen” in a roomy theater setting.

Like any five star hotel, the Villas rely on the services that an on-site concierge offers. Through telephone and personal interactions, the Concierge provides exemplary customer service: allowing the residents to focus on the meaningful moments they have throughout their days, instead of stressing about what the day’s schedule looks like, worry about how to pick up a prescription off site, or how to challenge themselves to keep mind and body active. The “cruise ship that never sails” couldn’t be more accurate a way to describe the Villas. As cruise directors, Paul and Aileen operate the fully-staffed community. She, her Executive Director, Karen Milroy, along with longtime Marketing Director, Diana Sanchez, work magic in the Public Relations, Networking and Marketing arena, often hosting events at The Villas that are open to local businesses and the community. On-site presence is what sets this community apart, and what keeps the ship afloat. Most senior residence communities operate through a parent corporation, run by hired representatives. Taking hospitality to the next level, Paul and Aileen have made it a point to keep their offices onsite at The Villas, and can be seen regularly participating in activities during the week. If you see them on-site, say hello, ask a question, and expect to be hosted like you are a part of the San Clemente Villas family.

To learn more about The Villas and its history, founding, beginnings or review a list of available services, be sure to visit the web site at www.SanClementeVillas.com. MAY 2016

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Schatzle for Superior Court

Bringing Lady Justice back to Orange County In ancient poetry, a surviving image of justice was described “holding level the balance.” Later named Iustitia, the image of Lady Justice has maintained through the age, appearing in courtrooms, palaces, and government centers worldwide. A physical allegory for the law, the lady is none to be reckoned with: her double edged sword as formidable as any.

nd yet, what is perhaps most striking about this ages old symbol is her blindfold. Any fool can muscle a scale to balance, if he is tilted himself - but the Lady holds the recipe for sea change in her blinded gaze: a ruthless integrity of purpose to mete justice without the sway of fear or favor. For Senior Deputy District Attorney Karen Schatzle, that ruthless integrity of purpose is what she seeks to bring to the Superior Court in Orange County. Prior to obtaining work in prosecution, Karen worked full time for the Orange County Probation Department. As a Deputy Probation Officer, she handled a myriad of tasks, ranging from investigating both juvenile and adult offences, supervising violent crimes offenders, and preparing guidelines for the Superior Court’s sentencing procedures. A force on the streets as well, Karen was post certified and trained to carry a weapon. Part of a coalition enforced with unifying efforts to reduce gang violence, she worked hand in hand with social services, law enforcement, probation officers and prosecutors: honing her awareness of the social issues taking shape in the streets of her city, and driving her decision to apply for law school. Clearly no stranger to hard work and dedication, Karen took the initiation to motherhood one step further than most, passing the BAR exam on her first attempt, while pregnant with her third child. During her longstanding tenure as a prosecutor, Karen dedicated the majority of her attentions towards violent crimes - trying over 86 cases, many of which resulted in multiple life sentences. Though one might guess at the fact, Schatzle notes that “she has never been, or am now, dissuaded by a difficult challenge.” But what is the cost of such dedication? Surely, this is why Lady Justice MAY 2016

is blindfolded. To remain separate from her decisions - if not to spare herself the torture of seeing chaos enacted daily in the streets of so many cities in Orange County. But to Schatzle, there is no worth without the struggle for true integrity: which, for her, “is not an external appearance but an inward reality that refers to singleness of heart and mind, the development of a blameless character by adhering to an exemplary moral code.” And her opponent? “It is a determination to maintain judicial independence that moved me to challenge Scott”, Karen notes, “I voluntarily supported him during the last election - yet it is opposed to my moral character to do so now.” Recently censured for multiple reasons, including having sex with his law students in the court’s chambers, Steiner is an incumbent, and former colleague of Schatzle’s. “My career in law enforcement began almost 30 years ago - I have dedicated most of my career to prosecuting child molesters, sex offenders, and career criminals. My integrity, and the integrity of the court is an asset that voters should be unwilling to sacrifice.” Will the scales tip in her favor with the vote for the Superior Court seat coming up on June 7? Perhaps they should: after all, I think Lady Justice would agree with Teddy Roosevelt when he noted that “nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty” - or Robert Brault: “what happens if I do nothing?” For more information, visit www.schatzleforocjudge.com Paid for by Karen Schatzle for OC Superior Court Judge.

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The Invisible Leader: What the New Trustee Should Do By Donald A. Hunsberger

When Trustees finish their work distributing trust assets, they often utter the same comment about the problems they encountered managing a trust: “Nobody knows what to do as a trustee until the job is almost over. It would be nice to know before the job begins.”

he complete answer to this question calls for the template of a textbook. But Tina Fey, late of Saturday Night Live, unknowingly gave the simple answer about the trustee’s job when she described a leader: “In most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way.” The trustee’s job is to be the “Boss” who seeks out and supervises the experts who conduct the administration of the trust. This role involves finding and directing the most competent people available to manage the requirements found in the terms for the instrument known as a trust. For most trusts, the management team which the trustee will need includes an appraiser, an accountant, an attorney, and a financial advisor. John Aust, PhD., of CP Appraisers in Orange, who has taught Appraisal Classes at Santiago Canyon College for over twenty-five years, describes the trustee’s team as a “Support Group for the Trustee.” “The smarter the trustee,” Aust explains, “the more likely she is to start out as more of a recruiter than a manager.” Dr. Aust quotes Warren Buffet when he explains how a trustee approaches composing a management team: “The wise man does in the beginning what a fool does in the end.” Often, when parents who die have left a trust with one of their children as a successor trustee, that successor has never managed a trust before. “Finding a team of advisors is not a challenge,” Professor Aust explains, “but finding a team of competent advisors is a roll of the dice without some experienced help.” Dr. Aust recommends a simple checklist for the start-up trustee: In selecting an Accountant, be certain to retain a CPA who has experience with filing Estate Tax Returns, also known as Form 706. These are sometimes needed even for estates well below the taxable level known as the Exemption Equivalent, which in 2016 is $5,450,000.00. The Trust’s attorney should have experience with both Probate and Trust administration, since some estates will have assets both in and out of a trust, explains Dr. Aust. “If an asset is outside of the trust,” Aust notes, “the Attorney often needs to know how to steer that asset through Probate. “ MAY 2016

Appraisers need more than just a license or a degree in finance, explains the professor. “Anticipate that an appraiser is basically a professional witness to the value of the assets,” states Aust. “The trustee needs to work with someone whose numbers are not just professionally correct; they need to be defensible in court by someone who won’t be intimidated by that prospect.” Finally, the financial advisor should have both the personal professional financial experience with probate and trust administration and a strong financial organization to back up the advisor’s efforts. “The best advisor in the world still needs to have a strong back room to support the job of allocating assets after the original trustees have died,” advises Dr. Aust. Asked to give a final summary of the job of a trustee, Dr. Aust replied by quoting the Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu: “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” Tina Fey, Warren Buffet, and Lao Tzu all appear to agree with Dr. Aust about a trustee’s job: Start out in the beginning by finding the right people, be close to invisible, and let the experts do their work. Hunsberger Law is a full-service estate and business planning legal firm, with estate planning attorneys and a licensed, professional fiduciary on staff. Connect with Don Hunsberger by calling (714) 663-8000 or visit www.hunsbergerlaw.com

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• Who should we appoint as our trustees and successor trustees? • Who will be the guardian of my dependent children or child with special needs if something happens to me? The Orange Catholic Foundation warmly welcomes all who are interested in attending one of the upcoming sessions during the week of May 16 through 21. Times and locations for the spring Wills and Trusts Week are listed in their advertisement in this issue of Sorbet. Everyone who attends and completes a basic introductory form will receive a complimentary consultation with both an estate planning attorney and a financial planner within the next six months. The Orange Catholic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation and an autonomous pious foundation that exists to serve the Diocese of Orange, including its parishes, schools and overall diocesan mission. The OCF plans and conducts major diocesan fundraising programs including the Proud to be Catholic Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA), the For Christ Forever Capital Campaign, the Conference on Business & Ethics, the annual Wills and Trusts Weeks and other special fundraising events. The Foundation also manages endowments and various charitable funds and grants funds according to the donor’s intent.

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n the years post-high school, some delve deeper: econ majors or those looking to get into the real estate markets - those running into questions regarding their IRA, 401k, or others starting an investment portfolio. Some, like those taking advantage of a partnership with our friends at KS Capital Inc., are looking for entry into real estate as an alternative investment, specifically, investment in the development of single family homes in established coastal development markets like Santa Monica, West LA, Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar, and seeing more than just palm trees and sun tans.

KS Capital is a full service Real Estate Development company and Private Money Lender. With target loan offerings between $100K- $3MM, with 6 month- 3 year terms, it is no longer just the uber-rich looking to capitalize on real estate development opportunities. These are smart investments in established areas, with consistent, risk-adjusted returns. And, as more and more neighborhoods surrounding their target investments engage in large-scale development, KS Capital’s conservative Loan-to-Value ratios result in an even greater equity cushion for your investment- “Investors have the ability to self-select those trust deeds in which they would like to invest. As a result, investments in trust deeds provide investors with the opportunity to earn 8%- 12% fixed annualized returns, collateralized by a lien position on the subject property and a conservative loan-to-value cushion to help preserve the investor’s principal investment against market fluctuations," says Grant Keene, Vice President KS Capital.

In conjunction with first trust deed investments, KS Capital Inc. Offers equity partnerships in development opportunities, in which the principals at KS Capital handle all of the legwork in an equity partnership, and clients can expect a 50% of net project profits split - which equates to all acquisition costs, project building costs, carry costs, soft costs and debt service. The sponsor, or developer raises all capital required and splits profits 50/50 with no other fees or compensation. And, KS will prospect, analyze and acquire the lots - complete all design and entitlement, approve architectural designs, and process every step through city project managers. Tim Mickey from US News notes that such alternative investments in real estate can help to “smooth out the ride from these volatile markets and add a little potential income to allow you to continue to diversify.” Individuals who wish to partner with KS Capital can rest easy, knowing that they “work to generate strong returns, while striving to preserve the invested principal.” Looks like your investment horizon just got a little brighter.

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So what’s the secret behind husband and wife team Scott and Suzie Sells’ super successful business? “We know most of our customers by name and have built relationships with almost 3,000 South Orange County residents and businesses over the years,” says Scott. “From the beginning, we established a standard of consistency and quality. We personally guarantee all of our work. If something does need to be done better, we do it again until it is right. We want our customers to be happy and call us for many years to come.” “And it’s about reliability,” Suzie adds. “Our customers know that we will be there when we are scheduled and we will do the professional job that

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he reason this is the case now is because the age that someone gets fully vested into social security is increasing. It used to be age 65, so when someone applied for their Social Security benefits, Medicare would be notified that they were turning 65 and mail out a card with both Part A and B activated. If someone didn’t want Part B at that time (because of group coverage most likely) they’d sign the attachment refusing coverage.

What I find is happening now is that people expect their Medicare card to arrive with Part A & B activated automatically and both aren’t, their card arrives with only Part A activated. They may not look at it closely, they just tuck it away and when the time comes to enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan, there is a “uh-oh” moment because they assumed they were all set to go and now they have to scramble to get to the Social Security office and get the Part B portion activated. The protocol now for Part B to be activated is either going online to Medicare.gov to do that, or going in to the closest Social Security office. The earliest you can activate Part B is 3 months prior to your 65th birthday. You must have both Part A and Part B active in order to enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplemental plan. Part A covers Hospitalization, Skilled Nursing and Hospice to some degree and Part B covers 80% of Outpatient and all Physician services. There is a lot of financial exposure having only Original Medicare and nothing else to fill in the gaps. Medicare doesn’t cover outpatient prescription drug coverage either, you have to enroll in a plan offered by a private insurance company. If you’re curious to learn more about your options when you turn 65, please call to schedule a consultation. My services are always free.

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Say No To The Six-Pack By Nicole Howard and cara Fraser

This isn’t about a six-pack of beer from the store, this is about saying no to six-pack abs. Today’s media has led us to believe that a strong, healthy, and in shape person must have a stomach like an old-fashion washboard, a.k.a. a six-pack.

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Having a strong, stable core is definitely necessary to supporting the body, but it doesn’t have to be visible. The actual muscles of the six-pack are called the rectus abdominis, and are a small superficial fraction of all the muscles comprising the stomach and core. For the core to properly support the body it needs every muscle surrounding the spine to be equally balanced in strength and flexibility. Consequently, when the rectus muscles are overly defined it is a sure sign of muscle imbalance and week core. The training involved to achieve a six-pack is at the expense of overall core strength and leads to back and neck pain, rounded shoulders, bad posture, and pelvic misalignment. Perfectly defined abdominal muscles are usually the result of extreme leanness, not increased functionality and strength. A six-pack becomes visible at about 10 to 14 percent body fat for women, and 6 to 12 percent for men. Unless you are an Olympian or professional athlete, these percentages are very hard to reach and sustain. Body fat this low results in issues such as depression, eating disorders, infertility and an interrupted menstrual cycle in women. According to the American Council of Exercise, 17 to 24 percent body fat is a healthy range for men and women. So let the guilty feeling go for not having picture-perfect defined abs, and feel empowered to know strength and health lie in a balanced body. Choose a fitness program like Pilates and yoga that emphasizes a balance of mind, body and spirit and you may start to feel better…not just look better. Plus, you can still enjoy a beer here and there. Come in to Align Pilates and Yoga Center today to learn, feel and see the power of a plank. Connect with the Align Pilates team by calling (949) 481-3577, stop by the studio at 26850 Ortega Hwy., Suite K in San Juan Capistrano or visit www.alignpilatescenter.com MAY 2016

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One of the perks of publishing South County Magazine is that I am provided a venue to share with our readership personal experiences with local business owners and professionals, the good works of not-for-profit organizations and in the case of this editorial feature, congratulations to Mrs. Catherine Wachtel in being named the 2016 Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) “Teacher of the Year” at John Malcom Elementary School in Laguna Niguel.

hosen by their peers, a “Teacher of the Year” from each school in the district was honored at an inspirational event held on April 28th at SOKA University. “Mrs. Wachtel is an amazingly talented teacher,” says Principal Peggy Baerst, John Malcom Elementary School. “She inspires her scholars to love learning and to always be their personal best. Mrs. Wachtel is positive, encouraging, has very high expectations for her students and is a bundle of boundless energy! We love Mrs. Wachtel and are honored to have her represent our school as Malcom’s Teacher-of-the-Year!”

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“I am humbled and honored with this nomination and selection,” says Mrs. Wachtel. “I feel extremely blessed to be at a school where peers are friends. We collaborate a great deal (throughout the grade levels) to meet the unique needs of our scholars. It truly takes a village!” Full disclosure: I’m a mom of a second grade student in Mrs. Wachtel’s class and couldn’t be more thrilled at this opportunity to showcase such an exemplary instructor. Second to parents, among the most influential person in a child’s life is their teacher - particularly in their formative, elementary years.

Like all parents in the district, we learned who our daughter’s second grade teacher would be a few days prior to the start of the school year via an automated messaging system. I wasn’t familiar with Mrs. Wachtel at the time, but when I told my daughter who her teacher would be, she literally squealed in delight and jumped up and down. As we head toward summer vacation, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to witness Mrs. Wachtel in action while volunteering in the classroom these past months and chat with other moms about the growth of each of our respective “scholars” and can unequivocally say that given what I know now, I would have squealed with delight and jumped up and down myself. Currently in her 28th year of teaching, Mrs. Wachtel began her career as an intern through UC Irvine with Capistrano Unified School District. She has taught second, third, and fourth grades as well as twice a second/ third combination class and has taught at Crown Valley Elementary School, George L. White Elementary School and John S. Malcom Elementary School. Mrs. Wachtel holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Irvine and a Master’s Degree from the United States International University, as well as Gifted and Talented Certificate and Reading Instruction Certificate. A native of Huntington Beach, Mrs. Wachtel enjoys “traveling traveling to new places, going to concerts, hiking, reading biographies, and being around loved ones,” including her husband of 23 years, David Wachtel, and their 17-year-old daughter Whitney.

“What I find most rewarding about teaching is reaching my scholars not only academically, but emotionally. Once this foundational bond is made, learning comes naturally,” she says. “I believe teaching is a calling. My inspirations are my mom, Pat Nagel, who taught for 36 1/2 years as well as my third grade teacher, Mrs. Carol Anderson. I was thrilled as an undergraduate at UC Irvine serendipitously seeing Mrs. Anderson and being able to let her know my aspiration of becoming an elementary school teacher was being fulfilled as we spoke. What brings tears of joy to me now is having former students share likewise. I am extremely grateful knowing good teachers keep paying it forward!”

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What is the Best Age to Buy Long-term Care Coverage? By C. Lawrence “Larry” Thomas One of the questions I am most often asked is this one: what is the best age to buy long-term care (LTC) insurance?

40s. There is very little reason to buy a plan at this age. Although premiums are lower, you will spend more over time. Plus, there is no guarantee the premiums won’t rise. Note: since this was written Life insurance riders have been developed to provide long-term care coverage; a value added for 40-somethings who need Life coverage.

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Begin deciphering the fine print of various long-termcare options to see if a policy makes sense for you. Consider any health problems you have and how long your relatives tend to live. And evaluate the importance of leaving assets to heirs.

For many people, this is the best decade to sign up. According to Consumer Reports: “The average age at which most people sign up for LTC coverage is 61. If you wait much longer, you run into insurability and affordability issues. For example, 23 percent of policy applicants in their 60s don’t pass the required physical, and 45 percent of people in their 70s fail.” (Consumer Reports Money Advisor)

hile I think this is, for the most part, still true, I have refined my advice to a range from 50 to 65 years old (the younger the better) as the best age to buy. I came to this conclusion partly for the reasons outlined above and because folks in this age range really feel the need to add LTC in order to protect the assets they have worked so hard for: to save them for a comfortable retirement lifestyle and to pass on to their kids and grand kids. Additionally, today there are policies available with guaranteed premiums. Also according to Consumer Reports Money Advisor “not everyone needs long-term-care insurance: only people with assets between $200,000 and $2 million should be perusing policies. Retirees with assets of $2 million or more should be able to pay for the full cost of care. And those with a net worth below $200,000 to $300,000 (not including a house) won’t be able to comfortably afford pricy premiums and will probably rely on government programs (MediCal, in California) if they need assistance with long-term care coverage.” I would add another consideration to the above, even people with over $2 million in assets (excluding home equity) want to save money to transfer to children, grandchildren, other heirs, the arts, universities, and charities. Long-term care coverage can do that and even more. There are long-term care policies available now that actually increase the size of the policyholder’s estate if long-term care is never needed. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over 70% of Americans over 65 will need some long-term care services either at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. Without long-term MAY 2016

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Backstreet Home Décor Accents and accessories to make a house your “home” By Jody Robinson Photography by Melisa ChandleR, ChandleR PhotogRaPhy

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hen writing a showcase on their respective businesses, it’s always nice to be able to get to know these individuals through the perspective of their clientele, but it’s even more fun when I can count myself among their customers. Such is the case with Susie Smith, owner of Backstreet Home Decor - the landmark San Clemente boutique on El Camino Real with a second high-profile storefront in the heart of downtown on Del Mar Street - a thriving business that evolved from a single mom’s desire to spend more time with her young children.

In 1978, Susie was working as a dental hygienist. But as rewarding as it was to have found success in the career path for which she had pursued her education and training, her full-time hours kept the young mother from being at home. For fun, Susie began making dried and silk floral arrangements for herself and her friends - her creations were met with such overwhelming response that she started selling arrangements out of her garage and as demand increased, she even began teaching classes in floral design. “I was a mom, a single one and working full time,” she says. “I longed to be at home with my children and wondered if perhaps I could turn this hobby into a real business.” With the encouragement of her friends, Sue “took a flying leap of faith” and opened Backstreet Home Decor and over the course of the following 35+ years grew from a 500-square-foot shop to the thriving business it is today. Between the two locations, Backstreet Home Decor and Backstreet on Del Mar encompass 5,000-square-feet of showroom space filled with fabulous fine furniture, lamps, mirrors, wall art and what is arguably the largest selection of the most stunningly realistic, gorgeous custom silk florals, trees and foliage. Susie now has a staff of well-qualified associates that will provide in-home consultation specializing in full service, accent, accessorizing - as well as residential and commercial Christmas and holiday décor. This could involve “pulling together all the existing design elements in a home, or accenting a room with different picture frames, artwork, trees and florals, creating a new look or accent or designing a complete makeover. “Client budget vary, of course,” says Susie. “Sometimes we do several rooms at a time, but for many clients, we just suggest that they start with a single room and then go from there. I like to start with the home’s foyer. When we get the right feeling for the entry, the rest of the process begins to flow from that direction.” Looks can definitely be deceiving. From the road, the main location - located on El Camino Real - appears to be a small storefront, its windows displaying beautiful decorative items, jewelry, handbags and accessories. Step inside, however, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll

discover that you could literally spend hours looking at all of Susan’s wonderful offerings, which range in style from Old World to contemporary. Each piece is reflective of Susan’s keen eye for color, quality, texture, design detail and style - a fact not lost on the scores of professional designers who regularly shop here to decorate their client’s homes. Beverly Stadler, past president of the Orange County Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers, who has been buying Susie’s designs for her clients for nearly 30 years says “Susie is fabulous to work with. She has endless creativity and style. And her accessories and decor are fabulous ... and at incredible prices too! I recommend Backstreet to everyone - designers and clients.” Homeowners who have taken advantage of Susan’s in-home consultation rave that she was able to suggest just the right furniture, decor, florals and color palette to create the look they were dreaming of - a fact that I can personally - and happily - attest to. When our family moved from San Clemente to San Juan Capistrano two years ago, Susie’s showroom the first and only stop I needed to make for the decorative items and accessories that would make our new house a “home.” Friends and family have all complimented me on my “design style,” but I have to give credit where credit is due. Susie would be too humble to call herself an “artist,” so I’ll do it for her. Her vision of color, texture, line, shape, natural proportion and balance re-

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While everything in her store speaks of high quality, her prices are surprisingly affordable. Because of longstanding relationships with vendors from the top decor lines across the county, Susan is able to acquire furniture and accessories at substantial discounts which she in turn passes along to her customers. “We only LOOK expensive,” she says. “What sets us apart is that all of our florals are custom designed on the premises. We work with our clientele to create exactly what they want. We really try to come up with the unusual - unique items that you just won’t find in every single store.”

sulted in the beautiful floral arrangements and wall hangings that adorn our home, along with just the right accent and “statement pieces” to visually tie everything together. “The ideas keep coming everyday from everywhere,” says Susan, when asked where she derives the inspiration for her designs. “Gardens, trees, flowers, photos, magazines and people. I have so many ideas and it’s such fun to work with my clients to make their thoughts and concepts into real pieces for their homes.’’ She credits her suppliers with providing the very best materials in the industry for her to work with, and is known by the design profession to have the best selection of silk florals and trees in the region. The best testament to any business owner’s success are the comments that come directly from satisfied customers like Lloyd W. Glass of Coto De Caza who says “Susie is fantastic. She has done great work, with no problem, just great results since I met her years ago. She is the real deal.” Cindy Caster of Dana Point echoes Lloyd’s sentiment and adds “Susie has a great eye for all styles and she is a joy to know and work with.”

Susie would like to thank all of her friends and clients for their business for over 35 years. “Because of your loyal support, my adrenaline is still pumping, my energy is flowing and I still LOVE designing! Thank you so much!” If her gorgeous showroom and principled business practices weren’t enough to draw you in, Susie is one of the nicest people in town - genuinely passionate about what she does and more importantly, equally enthusiastic about building and developing longterm relationships with her clientele. “The customer is most important, not what they are buying,” says Susie. “So many of my customers have become my good friends. I am blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.”

Connect with Susie by stopping by Backstreet Home Decor at 307 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente, calling (949) 498-2210 or visitwww.backstreethomedecor.com MAY 2016

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Dining, Arts & Entertainment MAY 1

Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration showcases live entertainment featuring traditional Mariachi’s and Ballet Folklorico to Cumbias, Tex Mex, and Salsa dancers. Community groups will be serving up authentic Mexican food fare and other activities will include a juried Art Contest, Carnival Game booths and a vendor area. 12 - 6 pm. Located at Max Berg Plaza Park 1100 Calle Puente in San Clemente.

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Happy Hour Half off appetizers and wine at Brio Tuscany Grill. 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point. 3:306:30pm.

MAY 7

Soka University’s Annual International Festival Enjoy over 700 musicians and dancers performing on three stages and over 230 nonprofit, craft and business exhibitors! There will be international food, exhibitors, games and activities, art exhibitions, ceramic sales, a children’s play area with Bounce House, student projects. Admission is free. Located at Soka University 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo.

of the Mariachis” and authentic Mexican food. Mariachi performers will compete for cash prizes. 11 am - 4 pm Located at Mission San Juan Capistrano - El Camino Real/Ortega Hwy San Juan Capistrano.

MAY 3

Taco Tuesday Ricardo’s Place Mexican Restaurant. 32082 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano. 11am9pm (every Tuesday).

MAY 15

Laguna Niguel/ Aliso Viejo Farmers Market Local honey, lots of fruit, and a vast array of Asian and Western greens are among the draws. Many prepared foods, but no crafts and/or other non-food items. 9am-1pm. 27068 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo.

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First Thursdays Art Walk Laguna Beach The art season in Laguna Beach flourishes year round with First Thursdays Art Walk. This educational monthly art event, held on the first Thursday of every month from 6 – 9 pm, celebrates the diverse cultural art scene of Laguna Beach and is free to the public. PCH in Laguna Beach.

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Laguna Beach Gate & Garden Tour The Laguna Beach Garden Club will showcase nine private gardens in the city’s charming Village neighborhood – including nearly an acre of magnificent grounds at an historic home. The one-mile walking tour is the club’s major fundraiser, with proceeds going to scholarships, school gardens and community projects. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Complimentary refreshments and shuttle buses; plein air painters in gardens and along the route; plant sale and raffle. Located at Laguna Beach Garden Club.

MAY 11

Wine Wednesdays 50% Off Bottles of Wine at Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano. 6-9pm.

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Ladies Night at Savannah Chop House. Free craft cocktail or glass of wine (with food purchase) All night. 32441 Golden Lantern Laguna Niguel.

Live Music Live Music at Villa Roma Argentine & Italian Cuisine. 25254 La Paz Laguna Hills.

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Mariachi Festival - San Juan Capistrano The festival will include entertainment “Battle

San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market Each Wednesday, residents and visitors can enjoy purchasing fresh flowers, produce, and specialty foods at the San Juan Capistrano Farmers’ Market. The market features up to 30 vendors and is held at Yorba Street and Camino Capistrano right in the heart of downtown San Juan Capistrano. 3-7pm

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Doheny Blues Festival - Dana Point The Annual Blues Festival is the true kick-off to summer with a weekend filled with music, lots of vendors and a International Food Court that features foods from around the world. Be sure you come down to Doheny State Beach and celebrate the beginning of summer with Orange County’s Favorite and most anticipated annual

summer festival! This event is from May 21-22, located at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

MAY 22

San Clemente Farmers Market Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Capo Beach Farmers Market Visit the area’s latest weekly market where locally-grown, organic produce and regional artisans are featured. Noon-6 p.m. Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave.

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Dana Point Farmers Market Each Saturday, California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Dana Point Farmers Market is located in La Plaza Park on Pacific Coast Highway near the Clock Tower.

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KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival and Taste of the Bash With more than 30 headliners playing with each other in a giant jazz jam, each Bash is a once-in-a-lifetime concert for both the artists and the audience. More than 25 Restaurants and Wineries will be at the festival. Located at Oso Viejo Park / Norman P. Murray Community Center 24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo.

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ou’d have to be living in a cave not to know that tattoos have burst onto pop culture and have taken over the current media scenery. TV shows based on the tattoo industry have sprung up on major networks, social media pages for tattoo culture are numbering in the millions of followers, and you would be hard pressed to take a walk on the street and not see several people sporting leg tats or arm sleeves. Not to mention all the pieces you see on the beach! Tattoos have become a mainstream part of society. And So-Cal Safari is there to document the movement so you can watch in the comfort of your home. Check out the latest episode as we visit the MusInk Tattoo and Music festival held in Costa Mesa, California. Hard driving rock bands, the top 300 tattoo artists in the world and the Low Flow car show are all part of the most recent episode of So-Cal Safari airing Monday through Friday at 10 pm and twice on Saturday on Cox Channel 3.

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Never Judge a Book by its Cover! (Even if it’s a law book!) By Beverly Blake and Tom Scott

Assumptions may be made by the title of a show…and those assumptions will be wrong! Especially in the case of Legally Blonde.

his story originally came from a novel written by Stanford Law student Amanda Brown. Similar to the way that her character Elle Woods wrangles her acceptance into Harvard Law School, Amanda actually submitted her manuscript to the publishing house on pink paper! Pink is a sign of hope, determination, intelligence and success and apparently it worked for her as it also does with her character Elle Woods! Since Amanda did not fit the persona of the typical law student she spent most of her law school years writing letters home describing the trials of not being accepted socially because of her ‘type’. The premise of this story is a truer one than could be imagined of selfactualization, determination and finding success after failure.

Two doggies, essential to the story are an unusual addition to the cast. Special auditions were held to cast Bruiser and Rufus. The author shared that she made subtle shout-outs to John Grisham novels, most humorously with the names of Elle’s and Paulette’s dogs - Bruiser and Rufus - who both share names with Grisham’s sleazy attorney characters - Elle’s Chihuahua apparently being named after J. Lyman “Bruiser” Stone from the novel The Rainmaker, and Paulette’s bulldog after District Attorney Rufus Buckley from A Time to Kill.

Legally Blonde The Musical opens May 20th and runs through June 5th. Come look inside the book and enjoy the musical!

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YUJA WANG, SOLO PIANO Tuesday, May 3, 8PM Praised for her technique, fresh interpretations and charismatic stage presence, Wang’s performance celebrates the 15th anniversary of Soka University. The program will include Brahms: Ballades Op. 10 Nos. 1 & 2; Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16; Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29.

2016-17 SEASON SNEAK PEEK Series packages will go on sale June 6th and single-event tickets will go sale July 6th for Soka Performing Arts Center’s 2016-17 season. In addition to the International Symphonies, Sundays at Soka with Pacific Symphony, Chamber, Jazz Monsters and Jazz Festival series packages, this year you can save money by purchasing a World Music Series package that includes five world music events. On September 17, 2016 Soka celebrates the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Performing Arts Center and invites the community to an open house to see

Maria Schneider, Jazz Monsters

the two performance spaces with live music, tour backstage and enjoy light refreshments. For more information go to: www. performingarts.soka.edu

Matt Haimovitz, Cellist, Chamber Music Photo: Steph Mackinnon

Come early for Dinner! Soka Bistro is open for dinner M-F 5:30-7:30 pm, Sat/Sun 5:00-7:00 pm. Only $11.25 for an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Box Office: (949) 480-4ART (4278); tickets@soka.edu

Box Office Hours Mon-Fri: 10am to 2pm MAY 2016

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Box Office will be open 1 hour prior to scheduled performance times on performance days.

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