Santa Ana Pub Crawl - 07/12

Didn't get enough partying in this 4th of July weekend? No worries. This Saturday starting at 5PM, the downtown restaurants and bars will be hosting the Santa Ana Pub Crawl.

Stop off at any of the participating locations and pick up a "Crawler Card" for a chance to win free prizes. All you need to do is visit all of the locations featured on the card that night and get it stamped by an employee. Once you've got all of the locations checked off on your card, turn it in (at any of the locations) and you’ll be entered into the raffle. That's it!

Visit the Pub Crawl website for more details and be sure to sign up on the mailing list for information updates.

Montereyvillas.org - Getting Off to A Slow Start

*THE MONTEREYVILLAS.ORG SITE IS TEMPORARILY DOWN DUE TO SOME SERVER UPGRADES, PLEASE BE PATIENT, THE SITE SHOULD BE BACK ONLINE LATER TONIGHT*
07-08-08 3:30PM

Its been a couple weeks now since we launched the Monterey Villas HOA site, and it seems to be getting off to a slow start. Oh course we didn't expect 300 people to sign up for the site right away but we already have 20 residents registered. Montereyvillas.org goes far beyond what we could ever do here on the blog. I highly encourage everyone to check it out and sign up.

I'm happy to announce that our first classified ad has been posted, and it is for a 5 piece Dining Room Set. Click here to view the ad.

There is also a section on MontereyVillas.org which allows members to submit a service request straight to Beacon Property Management by simply filling out a form on the site. Here is the most recent submission:

Location:Between E and F, G Request:Each sprinkler head need to be checked so that new plants and grass are getting enough water. Some areas are so dry and plants and grass are dying. I'm currently using my own hose to water to keep the dry wilted plants from dying.

Here is a conversation from on of the topics in the discussion forum:

Creating more parking spots
As I as walking back to my condo the other day I noticed we have an opportunity to create a few more parking spots in our complex. I am referring to the area that is in front of the mysterious developer storage/golf cart location/few handicapped spots. There is a dumpster there which I believe hardly gets used (removing it would save our community fees), removing the little area which to me, is a waste of space, could add four of five more parking spots. Does anyone have any thought about this?

Cheers

It would be a quick fix I'm in...damn bro your ideas just keep coming. We could also get 1 more spot if we take out the wooden fence area where the big dumpster used to be on the long driveway near Albersons

I noticed that area too. Funny how it has a lock on it but the electrical junction boxes, phone junction boxes, sprinkler timer junction box, and cable junction box... nope, they don't need one! I would like to know what is in the storage area and who has access to it right now.

Cheers

Like everything else only the converters hold the key, I saw it open one day...looked like nothing but junk.

Also, there is space next to the dumpster across from the E Building facing Wellington that could be made into a compact space. There used to be a tree there, but it was cut down leaving a 2 inch stump. It's just dirt and flat dry grass/ivy now.

*Some features of the site are only visible to members so please sign up.*

Happy 4th!

Here's wishing all Monterey Villas residents a happy and safe Independence Day celebration.

In case you are looking for something to do, here are some community activities in Santa Ana and Tustin:

Santa Ana: Renewing the American Spirit - a Fourth of July Celebration - a festival at Santa Ana High School. Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Tustin: July 4th Celebration - at Tustin High School. Concert at 6:30, fireworks at 9:00

Or, if you'd prefer to explore other cities in Orange County, check out orangecounty.net or the Orange County Register's event listings.


Other notes:

• Remember, it is against association rules to use barbecues on your patio. However, if you have a barbecue, you may take it out to one of the bench alcoves scattered throughout the complex to do your grilling. The barbecue by the pool is also available on a first-come, first-serve basis for those who have their own propane tanks.
• Use common sense when it comes to fireworks. Public displays are safest, but if you must buy your own, keep it legal and light them on paved surfaces well away from dry debris or plants. Have a bucket of water nearby to thoroughly extinguish used fireworks and sparklers.

MONTHLY MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT!

Our monthly HOA meeting will be held tomorrow night @7pm in the clubhouse. Not sure if I'm going to be able to make it due to my new work schedule but I highly encourage everyone to voice their opinions at the meeting.

May Art Walk

Tomorrow night marks the third Saturday of the month and you know what that means–The Santiago Art District Art Walk!

Visit the Santiago Art District website for more information and links to the gallery websites.

Photo of Studio 904 courtesy of Costea Photography.

GREAT PARTY

First off I would just like to say thanks to the Social Committee for putting on a great event. I didn't stay too late but I but my wife and I enjoyed it. I especially liked the signature game, you had to ask other resident's questions and get their signatures in order to win. It was like a scavenger hunt. We didn't win but it was fun. The tacos were great and so was the music. I was glad to see the turn out, I'd say a total of about 75 people were there when my wife and I stopped by and that was around 6pm. The kids were enjoying the pool, candy and Pinatas, we even sang Happy Birthday to one of our resident teenagers, Benny. I made sure to get in a couple games of pool being that the clubhouse isn't open too often. All in all it looked like everyone in attendance had a great time, to bad other people missed out. Once again thanks to everyone who went to the effort of putting the party together we need more of you here. SO WHEN'S THE NEXT ONE?

If anyone has pictures or videos from the party please email them to me: cyrusthevirus12@gmail.com

TRES DE MAYO = CINCO DE MAYO

I'm sure you've all heard by now that our social committee is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Party tomorrow evening. All residents are encouraged to attend. I've been informed that the social committee is just about ready to kick things off. Anyone who is willing to lend a hand would be most appreciated. If you'd like to participate please meet the social committee out by the pool around 3pm. Take a look at the flyer to the left of the page.

PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR!!!

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER, THE MONTEREY VILLAS SOCIAL COMMITTEE WILL BE HOSTING A CINCO DE MAYO THEMED PARTY THIS SATURDAY MAY 3RD, 5PM TO 9PM, IN THE POOL AREA. ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. 

I would like to thank the entire Social Committee for distributing the event fliers this weekend. It was great to open my door and see something other than a company advertisement. Hopefully the fliers weren't mistaken or thrown away by residents as this looks to be a promising event. I look forward to meeting new residents. 

THIS JUST IN...CLUBHOUSE OPEN TODAY!!! FINAL FOUR

I JUST RECEIVED WORD FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE THAT THE CLUBHOUSE WILL BE OPEN TODAY FOR THE FINAL FOUR!!! I'M NOT A HUGE UCLA FAN BUT ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE A LOCAL TEAM IN A CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

This is awesome, I've been waiting to put that clubhouse to use and it looks like we'll have a chance to do so today. I believe the game starts at 3pm  so look for the clubhouse to be open sometime around then. 

ADRIANA OF THE SOCAIL COMMITTEE HAS TOLD ME THAT IT TOOK A LOT TO HAVE THE CLUBHOUSE OPEN SO WE NEED TO DO OUR PART TO TAKE CARE OF THE CLUBHOUSE. THE SOCIAL AND SAFETY COMMITTEES HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CLOSE THE CLUBHOUSE AT ANYTIME., AND IF HOMEOWNERS BECOME DISRUPTIVE THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE. IF YOU SEE A PROBLEM PLEASE ARISING PLEASE CALL:

JOE

714.200.4741

THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBER ON DUTY TODAY. 

THE 2008 DOWNTOWN MIXER! (04/03)

Passing It Along!

Delilah Snell, owner of the eco-friendly Road Less Traveled Store, and Board Chair of the the Downtown Santa Ana Business Council asked me to pass along this invite to residents and friends of the Santiago Street Lofts.

This is an invitation to the Downtown Santa Ana Business and Neighborhood Mixer. Come and meet the many people who make Santa Ana a great place to live and work. Bring information about your business to share and sample delectable appetizers from Jason's Downtown Restaurant and Wine Cellar complimentary of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Council.

• see upcoming branding and marketing images for the area


• interactive website launching


• receive a copy of the area's new map for visitors


• view a list of 2008/09 events


• share your thoughts with business owners, community leaders and residents
  

When: April 3rd from 5-8pm

Where: Jason's Downtown, 416 West 4th Street (across from the Ronald Regan Courthouse)

Who: you and others that you know, please pass this along!

Contact: Delilah Snell, 714.836.8727 for more information.

URGENT!!! THIS WILL SAVE YOU MONEY!

ATTENTION, DON'T PAY MORE THAN YOU HAVE TO, FILLING OUT THIS FORM WILL SAVE YOU A BUNCH OF MONEY. ITS SAD TO SAY BUT OUR PROPERTY VALUE HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY, HAVE YOUR PROPERTY REASSESSED SO THAT YOU PAY TAXES ON THE CURRENT VALUE.

Click here to view and print the Informal Property Tax Review Form, fill it out and postmark it by April 30th.

The form is a request for a reassessment of your property value. When you purchased your condo, the county reassessed your home at the purchase price. Your property taxes are a percentage of that assessed value. Now that values have dropped so dramatically, a reassessment would benefit you by resetting the value of your home to better match market conditions. The county tax rate will remain the same, so the same percentage of a lower assessed value means a smaller total tax burden for you.
-Pumkin828

As an FYI, the form asks for comp sales in the area, but you do not need to fill that out since the information is not readily available. I was told by the Assessors Office to put "Not Available" and that they would pull it up on their own. They have the information, but we do not since the auction prices were not identified by the converter in the grant deeds.

-Sarah

Kudos to Sarah for presenting this information at our March meeting. Tell your fellow neighbors about this ASAP. Also don't forget to spread the news about the BLOG. It is the best form of communication we have.

More Retail Space Nearby: Homeplace

I'm sure everyone has seen the recent construction taking place next to OSH on 17th, well thanks to Mr. Ben Dayhoe and Dr. Jason we have been given some insight on what's going to be erected there.Red Mountain Retail Inc is the developer on the project. They are the ones who are responsible for the construction which is taking place in front of Target on 17th and Grand. Good company in my opinion and here is what they had to say about what they are referring to as HOMEPLACE.

Homeplace Shopping Center is located west of Tustin Avenue on 17th Street in Santa Ana, California at 1935, 1943, and 1975 East 17th Street in close proximity to the 55 freeway.Located in the heart of the Santa Ana Enterprise Zone, this center will feature an approximately 21,000sf food court with patio space which will accommodate the high professional and medical daytime population. Traffic counts are very strong, with an estimated 68,500 cars ADT.

Art Walk Tonight

Every third Saturday Night of the month, our Santa Ana neighbors over at Santiago Street Lofts host an art walk, and each month gets better and better. If you need something to do tonight I encourage that you stop by. Why? Its local, its new, and the people are great. Location information is available via the Santiago Street Lofts blog site, or Click Here. It is recommended that you park in the Santa Ana Train Depot which is located directly across from the Lofts.