Temple Beth El’s acclaimed Early Childhood Center has been enlightening children for over 16 illustrious years. The school has forged a strong reputation within the local community for its loving, experienced and long-term staff who are dedicated to each and every child in the program.

Temple Beth El offers a multitude of classes including Parent/Toddler classes for 7-24 months, Preschool for 2-4 years and a Pre-K/TK program. In addition, Temple Beth El offers dynamic after school enrichment classes and before and after school care.

Each year, Temple Beth El has been able to provide early education for children with varying special needs in a traditional classroom setting. For example, a child in need of a support facilitator would be welcomed and immersed in the program. Temple Beth El’s preschool curriculum is built with a balance between academic and developmental philosophies of education, with an emphasis on the whole child. It is designed to create an environment that encourages a love for learning, with a focus on the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child.

Pre-K students prepare for Kindergarten by utilizing the “Get Set for School/Handwriting Without Tears” curriculum. All Pre-K teachers have been trained in this program to best implement the curriculum. 

The Temple Beth El facility is clean, bright and cheerful and has large playground-facing windows in each room. The school goes the extra mile to help create not just a vivid and cheerful atmosphere, but a splendid learning environment.

Check the Temple Beth El website at tbesoc.org in February for registration forms and to learn all about programs being offered. Registration will begin in February 2018. The school welcomes prospective families to schedule a tour of Temple Beth El in January and February. You can contact the admissions office at (949) 362-3999 ext. 317 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Temple Beth El
2A Liberty
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-3999 • www.tbesoc.org

Saddleback Valley Christian School is proud to offer Variable Tuition, which matches your tuition with your unique financial situation. This makes an exceptional Christian education accessible to families for whom it might otherwise be out of reach. SVC believes this is representative of God’s heart.

The mission of Saddleback Valley Christian School is to educate and disciple all students as they discover their purpose in the work of God’s Kingdom. Serving Preschool through High School, SVC is a college-preparatory, WASC-accredited school. Outstanding academics are paired with many opportunities in athletics, the arts, missions and service. Small classroom sizes (low student/teacher ratios) foster a safe, family-oriented learning environment.

THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR ALL

• Preschool through High School
• 18:1 average student to teacher ratio
• Biblically-integrated curriculum, missions & local outreach
• Daily Christian-based discipleship
• 22 AP & honors courses 
• Vibrant student life includes retreat, clubs & athletics + 15 CIF sports
• College & career prep cohorts
• Multiple elective opportunities, including choir, art, musical theatre & graphic design
• 1:1 technology, digital curriculum & robust STEM program
• Serving all of South Orange County since 1997

CORE VALUES

SVC is Kingdom-Minded:

• Works to advance the cause of Christ in the world
• Models and emulates Christ while seeking to disciple students
• Worships God in every way possible

SVC is Student-Centered:

• Believes that every student is fearfully and wonderfully made
• Understands that every decision should be made through the lens of student experience
• Affirms that diversity and accessibility are central to the development of Christian community

For more information, email Grant Waggoner, Director of Admission, at gwaggoner@svcschools.org

Saddleback Valley Christian School
26333 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.443.4050 • www.TheChristianSchoolForAll.org

Halstrom Academy specializes in an innovative and student centric education model focused on 1:1 instruction. The school’s unique one student, one teacher approach is the core principal behind its academic success. Halstrom offers credit recovery, course remediation, and tutoring as well as a full-time solution for middle and high school students. Halstrom fosters a bully-free environment where customized learning and a content mastery philosophy allow for each student to progress at their own pace. When not in class, students have opportunities to socialize together through activities. Every day, Halstrom Academy provides a powerful alternative for parents whose children may not be living up to their full potential in a traditional school.

Halstrom students come from various backgrounds. Some struggle with academia, learning challenges or social anxiety while others are athletes and actors who find the flexible scheduling options beneficial. Regardless of where students come from, they all value the 1:1 instruction that is not found in the traditional classroom.

Visit Halstrom Academy’s Mission Viejo campus on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an Information Session to learn about their innovative learning environment, and their newest event program called Brain Labs.

Brain Labs is now offered exclusively at Halstrom Academy, Orange County campuses. This program is focused on improving your child’s ability to learn and is the same premier program presented at Stanford University. Don’t miss this opportunity as Dr. Tere Linzey, creator of Brain Labs, demonstrates how this program optimizes brain function.

Halstrom Academy has four campuses in Orange County with year-round, open enrollment for full-time or part-time schedules. It offers a strong curriculum with over 140 courses, 22 Honors and 20 Advanced Placement (AP). Halstrom Academy is WASC Accredited and UC, CSU & NCAA Approved.

To RSVP for the information session or to schedule a campus tour, call (866) 590-8458 or visit www.halstromevent.com.

Halstrom Academy
25201 Paseo De Alicia, Suite 250
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
866.590.8458 • www.Halstrom4U.com

Why parents love Saint Catherine’s

“The best thing we have done for our kids is to enroll them at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School. We love this school! They LOVE this school. Not only is it academically challenging, but it has helped us raise kind, responsible and loving kids who love God and their community! Our daughter was very well prepared for high school as well.” — Patty M.

60 Years of Excellence

Serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School offers a curriculum designed to educate the whole child — mind, body and spirit. Originally opened in 1957, the campus was completely reconstructed in 2008. The facility offers spacious classrooms, separate elementary and middle school buildings, a science lab, cutting-edge computer facilities, art lab, library, music room and gymnasium with a stage for performing arts. The school has continually earned the highest level WCEA/WASC accreditation.

Discover The Arts

Saint Catherine’s school employs experts in visual arts, music and theater, holds its own annual Pageant of the Masters, and partners with the Pacific Symphony Class Act Music Appreciation Program.

Discover Science

STEM instruction begins at an early age at Saint Catherine’s school and continues through middle school. The teachers are trained by the Discovery Science Academy which helps educators and students increase their understanding of the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Discover Math

The high school preparatory curriculum prepares students for success and graduates have gone onto attend schools such as The University of Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, Harvard, Princeton and Cornell. The middle school competes in the Diocesan Academic Decathlon.

Discover Faith

As a Catholic institution, Saint Catherine of Siena nourishes each student’s spiritual journey while embracing a diversity of faiths.

Discover Yourself

Saint Catherine is also home to championship sports teams such as co-ed Inline Hockey, Flag Football and Girls Volleyball. The school also provides a wide range of after-school enrichment activities such as cooking, robotics, chess and instrumental music.

The school is hosting an Open House on February 1, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., the same evening as its community-wide Pasta Dinner. Visit the beautiful campus, meet the teachers and sit down with the families.

For information or to schedule a campus tour, please call the school office at (949) 494-7339.

Saint Catherine of Siena
30516 S Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.7339 • www.StCathSchool.org

Mission Basilica School embraces a rich heritage from its founding in 1928 as part of the Mission community founded by Saint Junipero Serra in 1776. The school honors Saint Serra’s mission by preparing every student for a life of leadership and Catholic values. The beautiful campus, uniquely located in the historic setting of the grounds of Mission San Juan Capistrano, has a student body of 270 in grades Pre-K to 8th. Mission Basilica School is a WCEA/WASC accredited, National Blue Ribbon School, staffed with highly skilled and credentialed teachers. Mission Basilica School continues to foster faith formation and academic excellence through its highly acclaimed programs.

Faith 

• Strong Catholic Identity
• Christ-Centered Learning
• Weekly Mass in the Basilica
• Ongoing Christian Service
• Spiritual Retreats 

Academics

• New 2-Year-Old Program
• Transitional Kindergarten Program 
• Accredited by the WCEA
• Rigorous Academic Curriculum
• Student-Centered Classrooms
• 1-to-1 iPads 
• STEM Laboratories
• Fitness, Sports and Health Education
• Rich Fine Arts Program
• Spanish Language Program
• After School Clubs and Programs
• Extended Day Care

CALL TODAY to Schedule a Tour: (949) 234-1385

Mission Basilica School
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.234.1385 x2 • www.MissionBasilicaSchool.org

CB CycleBarn®

By Veronica Badzey

CB CycleBarn^® opened its doors five years ago with three sold-out classes, and has since become San Clemente’s ultimate indoor cycling experience. CB CycleBarn^® fosters a true sense of community, (locally known as TheBarn) and welcomes a broad range of clientele from all backgrounds and fitness levels. “I’m proud of our diversity,” says owner Karen Casler. “Anybody can ride here, whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a weekend warrior, or a competitive athlete.”

From the very beginning, Karen was determined to make CB CycleBarn^® a safe space where anybody could come to get a fantastic workout, have fun, and find relief from the overly-scheduled stress of the digital world. More than physical fitness, Karen describes indoor cycling as “CardioTherapy,” with long-lasting benefits that renew the body, mind, and spirit. The high-energy, non-impact cardio workout is ideal for any fitness level. Instructor-guided classes are 45 minutes to an hour long, and include a warm-up, heart-pumping core, and cool-down period. Each participant sets their own level of difficulty by controlling the bike’s flywheel resistance, making for a truly individual experience.

At CB CycleBarn^®, you never have to worry about showing up early to claim a bike, or risk not getting a bike at all. Instead of the first-come, first-serve method found at most indoor cycling gyms, clients at CB CycleBarn^® reserve their bikes prior to each class through an easy-to-use, “Book Your Bike” online portal. The friendly staff works hard to accommodate clients’ varying schedules, with classes available 7-days-a-week, and some starting as early as 5:30 a.m. Complimentary towels, hand weights, and clip-on cycle shoes are available for all classes, as well as a customer favorite — post-workout, oil-infused cold towels. CB CycleBarn^® instructors have free reign over their music selection and volume level, enabling them to customize the classes they teach. For riders that want a more subdued experience, ear plugs are available at the front desk.

The 800-square foot, air conditioned studio has a raised dais, allowing instructors an unobstructed view of the class. Studio walls are adorned with hand–painted graffiti by a local artist, representing how deeply rooted TheBarn is in the community. Once the class gets going, the instructor dims the lights and an infectious energy takes riders to another world.

“People come in to check out,” relates Karen. “For some of them, this is the only free hour to themselves in their busy day.”

Besides the basic CB2 Cycle class, (based on a traditional Spinning^® style class), customers can also choose from the CB2 IQ, a performance-driven option with real time leaderboards; CB2 Rhythm, a dance-inspired bike-party; and CB2 TotalBody, which includes segments of upper body resistance. Participants receive post-workout emails with a daily performance summary, providing details like calories burned, total miles biked, and average/max RPM.

If you’re looking for more than indoor cycling, you’ll find it at CB CycleBarn’s^® newest addition to the family. A second, adjoining studio, opened 18 months ago, now offers PiYO, Barre, Bootcamp, and TRX classes.

With something for everyone, CB CycleBarn^® easily fulfills its promise of “Keeping it Fun.” Deeply committed to providing a high-quality experience for every customer, Karen deliberately keeps her prices as low as possible. “What I care about most is people,” she enthuses, “not how much money I make. I measure success in lives changed.”

Karen lives in San Clemente with her husband Chris, and children Cory, Eileen and Ryan; all of whom have helped make CB CycleBarn^® the success it is today. For a full schedule of classes and fees, visit CBCycleBarn.com. The first five classes for new customers are always FREE!

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CB CycleBarn® |  372 Camino de Estrella  |  San Clemente  |  949.481.5438  |  CBCycleBarn.com

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Fitness 2018

Lean, Mean, Health Machine

Fit Pilates

FIT Pilates invites you to check out one of Orange County’s hottest workouts! Using the Lagree Fitness Method, FIT Pilates is the only licensed studio in San Clemente and Mission Viejo to offer the Megaformer. Providing constant resistance, the Megaformer effectively combines strength, endurance, cardio, balance, core, and flexibility, not only in one session, but in each and every move. In a 50-minute workout, you will shake, you will sweat, and you will quiver, but most importantly, you will get strong, toned, and FIT! Try one of these new client specials: first class $10 or 10 classes for $69 until January 31st. Experience for yourself why celebrities and athletes around the world are addicted and just can’t get enough of Lagree Fitness. Email info@FitPilatesStudioSanClemente.com or visit FitPilatesStudio.com for more info.

1001 Avenida Pico H • San Clemente, CA 92673 • 714.421.2127 • FitPilatesStudio.com

CB CycleBarn®

CB CycleBarn^® offers inspirational instructors, great music, data tracking, a variety of indoor cycling classes, and a staff dedicated to customer care. Classes at TheBarn are fun, safe, and effective non-impact cardio for all ages and fitness levels, including teens and seniors. Signing up is easy and saves time because there’s no waiting to get a bike. TheBarn’s Book Your Bike reservation system allows you to choose your bike in advance and makes every rider feel like a VIP. Pay per class or monthly. The Barn has expanded this past year with a new studio that now offers PiYO (Pilates and Yoga combined), Barre, Bootcamp and TRX classes. As a New Year’s incentive, The Barn is offering five free classes for new customers. Register and check out the class schedule online at CBCycleBarn.com or call 949.481.5438.

372 Camino De Estrella • San Clemente • 949.481.5438 • CBCycleBarn.com

Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness in San Juan Capistrano has new owners! Local residents Sandy Ford and Margie Sinner took over the gym on December 1, 2017 and are excited to help members have a fit and healthy 2018. Take advantage of the “Join for a $1” campaign that runs from January 1 to 12, 2018. Anytime Fitness is a boutique gym, offering its members a clean and inviting alternative to “big box” gyms. It has 5000 sq. ft. of excellent training options including TRX, weights, cardio and workout machines, personal training and group classes. As a member, you have your own key and can access the gym 24 hours a day.  Members can also utilize over 3,000 Anytime Fitness Gyms throughout the world. Silver Sneakers are welcome.

31107 Rancho Viejo Rd Suite 5 • San Juan Capistrano • 949.481•2220 • AnytimeFitness.com

Studio A Pilates

Studio A is a space created for and dedicated to mindful movement and wholistic wellness presenting specialized and certified instruction in the arts of Pilates and Yoga. It offers classes in The MELT Method, a self-treatment system to eliminate chronic pain, as well as Barre and Circuit Fitness Training. Clients and students are guided according to their unique and individual strengths and challenges through functional, integrated methods of movement, in order to attain a clear, unified relationship of mind, body and spirit. Studio A gives the option of choosing group class settings, semi-private duet sessions or one-on-one private instruction. Studio A provides an inviting atmosphere with clean lines, calming tones and textures as well as organized, professional surroundings.

24849 Del Prado Ave • Dana Point • 949.218.0233 • StudioPilates.Yoga

Zen Dojos

Serving our community for over 26 years, this studio is one of the most established in the area. Zen Dojos offers something for everyone in the family, including classes and fitness programs for all levels of interest and ages starting at 3-years-old. Featuring Kempo Karate, Women’s Only training, Krav Maga Combat Fitness, and it’s “Heroes in Training” Children’s Get-Fit Program.  Zen Dojos was voted “Best Martial Arts Studio” in San Juan Capistrano in 2012 and Lead Instructor Marco O’Campo was named “Best Coach in San Juan Capistrano” by The Capistrano Dispatch. Instructor Paul Benavidez has been teaching martial arts locally since 1991. January is an ideal time to get started. The studio’s 2 for 1 special offer on all programs (for new students with paid enrollment) ends on January 31st. Call 949.240.6574 for more information.

31888 Del Obispo #C6 • San Juan Capistrano • 949.240.6574 • ZenDojos.com

Jefferson Starship

Live at The Coach House January 26

By Anthony Small

Jefferson Starship lands at the Coach House Concert Hall in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, January 26 to play such iconic hits as “We Built This City,” “Jane,” “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love.” Jefferson Starship evolved from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Jefferson Airplane, and stays true to the spirit of founding member Paul Kantner’s drive to push sonic limits. “It’s always about these special moments where we represent the records with this true freedom to evolve. That’s how we dedicate every show to Paul,” said drummer Donnie Baldwin.

Paul Kantner passed away in early 2016, but his presence is still deeply felt. Guitarist Jude Gold proudly observed, “Paul is the Miles Davis of Psychedelic Rock because he and Miles both pushed established boundaries with extended improvisations and solos, which created such signature songs, sounds and hooks. We have this songbook that a lot of people grew up with and now younger people have been turned on to it. There’s a plethora of emotions because of the history, but it’s also about who we are today and how we’ve grown from who we once were.”

Original lead singer Grace Slick, who retired in the 90’s, encourages and supports Jefferson Starship’s continued flight, even inviting current vocalist Cathy Richardson to sing “Somebody to Love” with Jefferson Airplane when they received their Lifetime Achievement Award from the GRAMMYs in 2016. Richardson is a powerhouse vocalist and guitarist who also had the lead role as Janis Joplin in the Off-Broadway play Love, Janis. Jefferson Starship’s co-founder David Freiberg was also a member of Jefferson Airplane and co-wrote the smash hit “Jane.” This humble guru-like multi-instrumentalist still sings the tune with his signature soaring vocal prowess. When pressed for his philosophy, Freiberg shared, “We have always had a good time, never playing a song exactly the same way twice. Don’t be afraid to go for every unexpected weird solo!”

Fans attending the show can expect a moving experience. Keyboardist Chris Smith shared, “When you’re onstage at the Coach House, you’re almost surrounded by the audience. We can see and feel the crowd, really playing to the mood, exploring and improvising.”

The Coach House
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
(949) 496-8930  •  TheCoachHouse.com

Allen Automotive

Celebrating 70 Years in Orange County

In 1947, door-to-door bread salesman, Stanley Allen, opened the doors to what is now Allen Family Automotive Group. Echoing a simpler time when Harry S. Truman was President of the United States and a gallon of gas cost 15 cents, Stanley instilled strong family values into every facet of his business. This year, as they celebrate their 70th anniversary, the Allens continue to own and operate one of the the longest family-run automotive groups on the West Coast.

Over the next 25 years, Stanley Allen raised his family in South Orange County and became a fixture in the Laguna Beach community, selling Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs on Pacific Coast Highway. In the early 1970’s, Stanley’s son, Dennis, joined the family business and initiated a move to Laguna Niguel. Many were wary. At the time, Laguna Niguel was considered remote, boasting not much beyond orange groves and a freeway exit. Dennis’ vision proved to be a good one. Shortly thereafter, Allen added GMC to its product lines.

This year, the Allen Family Automotive Group also celebrates over 45 years in Laguna Niguel. They maintain the same core principles on which Stanley Allen built his reputation. His grandsons, Scott and Mitch, managed the dealership for many years before turning over duties to younger brother Cliff Allen.

Cliff Allen and his wife, Devon, keep busy with their own family — with sons Mason and Cooper and daughter Chloe. Cliff considers his team of employees to be his extended family. “We have so many hard-working people on our team who have been with us 20, 30, even 35 years,” says Cliff. “I’ve grown up with these people. I know that our customers feel that family energy when they are here. They feel the deep respect that we have for each other and that naturally spills over into the way our customers are treated at our stores. It’s part of our culture each day we open our doors.”

The Allen’s longevity has also created strong ties to their community. “The backbone of our dealerships is community involvement,” shares Cliff. “We support as many schools and charitable organizations as we possibly can. Our family has always carried a strong sense of giving back.”

These efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Allen was recently named Laguna Niguel’s “Outstanding Business of the Year” and adds this honor to many other accolades, including recognition as “Family-Owned Business of the Year” from the Orange County Business Journal.

The Allen Family Automotive Group is now 4-brands strong featuring Cadillac, GMC, Hyundai and newcomer Genesis. “We have grown into our own auto mall, actually,” says Cliff. “Right now, we offer more than 60 models of cars, trucks, and SUVs in hundreds of different trims and option levels. Add to that our hybrid and plug-in options, and we have something for every buyer, for every taste and every spend level. It’s exciting for us to offer more choices than ever in our 70-year history.”

In this issue of The Local Dish, Allen GMC is in the spotlight. Years ago, GMC primarily sold work trucks and vans. Today, in addition to a full line of light and heavy duty pickup trucks, Allen GMC boasts the full line of GMC’s popular SUVs -Yukon, Acadia, and Terrain — all available in GMC’s ultra-luxurious “Denali” trim.

“There are so many families in our community and people who rely on these SUVs to provide comfort, safety, and room for everyone and their gear,” says Cliff. “They’re the perfect fit for the active market we’re in.”

“Over 70 years of our family serving your family” echoes in the messaging of this family-based business. Generations of Allen customers will tell you that it’s this family and their team that keeps them coming back for more.

Allen GMC  |  28332 Camino Capistrano  |  Laguna Niguel  |  949.485.3700  |  AllenGMC.com