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Foster Love: Team Building for Good
Join us to make STEM boxes and appreciation bags. LCROC and Orange County Young Republicans are collaborating for this special event. For over a decade Foster Love continues to improve the ways kids experience foster care, “with foster youth facing more difficulties in school than other children, early exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields is important! Help ignite their passion and curiosity for learning with boxes full of fun activities. Each box includes: a lab coat. safety glasses, a dinosaur dig, a catapult, a tangram kit, and more!”
Featured Speaker "Rhonda was elected to the Placentia City Council in 2016, and served two terms as Mayor. She has been a champion for taxpayers, including launching Placentia’s first Fire Department, saving the city $28 million and providing residents with a critical public service. She led common-sense fiscal policies that allow for proper planning and prioritization of city finances." Visit here to discover more about Rhonda Shader. The event includes heavy hors d'oeuvres with Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Patatas Bravas, Meatballs, Caesar Salad, and Shrimp Tacos. No host bar, beverages, and drinks.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 For current members: $30. Dress: Business casual. Attendees must RSVP and register. For attendees out of the area, make it a day or night. Enjoy the beach, sites, and all O.C. has to offer. Thank you to Aliso Viejo City Councilman Tim Zandbergen and Luxman Nathan for helping to sponsor the event. The ongoing support is much appreciated. We appreciate your trust in our organization and investment in our founding mission. Join LCROC as we launch into our 39th year as chapter. Log Cabin Republicans are leaders. Membership is valuable to be engaged with national policy decisions, to be informed on issues, and to be a part of a network of allies. We welcome guests, whether with a member or as a visitor interested in discovering more about LCROC. "Foster Love is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care. Our passionate team, comprised of adults and former foster youth, works tirelessly to ensure these vulnerable children are not forgotten or neglected. Through collaborations with individuals, companies, and community partners, we provide essential resources and educational opportunities for foster youth.” Foster Care Facts: Youth typically spend about 20 months in foster care. 6% of all children in the U.S. will find themselves in the foster care system before they turn 18. There are approximately 430,000 children in foster care. 50% of the U.S. homeless population spend time in foster care (Foster Love). The main reasons children enter foster care are neglect, drug use, and abuse by parents. Research has consistently shown that nearly 30% of foster care youth are part of the LGBTQ community. In many circumstances, being LGBTQ is a part of the reason that they are in foster care (Youth.gov). |
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Adventure Day at Crystal Cove
Join us for adventure. Location: Crystal Cove State Park is located between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach with ocean views, tidepools, birds, plant life, and more. We will take the Reef Point Trail. Reef Point is considered an easy level walk. The Reef Point Parking Lot is located at Pacific Coast Highway and Reef Point ($15). Parking is free with validation at the Beachcomber. Parking: parking lots are located at Pacific Coast Highway and Reef Point ($15). Parking is free with validation at the Beachcomber. Restrooms are also located at the Cottages and Beachcomber.
Route 1. First, our adventure begins at Reef Point. We will meet at the staircase behind the restroom building that leads down to the Reef Point tidepools. 2. We will explore the tide pools at Reef Point. Note: “The tidepools at Crystal Cove State Park are designated as Marine Protected Areas and are protected by law. Picking up animals and/or moving them from their pools is prohibited” (Tidepool FAQ’s). 3. Then, we will head to Shake Shake. Crystal Cove Shake Shack is located along the path, has amazing views, perfect for selfies, a group photo, and shakes. 4. We will continue the adventure onto the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. The colony is a Historic District with 46 coastal cottages. The restored cottages from the 1930s and 1940s make for an iconic and memorable walk. 5. Next, on our day adventure is the Beachcomber for a drink, refreshment, or bite to eat. 6. We will return back to the Reef Point Parking Lot by foot or rideshare.
Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Attendees must RSVP. No host. What To Bring Wear walking shoes with grip Hat Sunscreen Sunglasses Attire and items suitable for trail and weather conditions. Please share the invitation with a friend, family member, colleague, neighbor, or two. We look forward to seeing you on our adventure day. RSVP. |
