Website – August 2013 Update

Are you wondering about the details for our annual Niguel Shores Concert Night (Saturday 8/17!!), or looking for a pet sitter to care for your puppy while you are off on vacation, how high the waves are today at Strand Beach, or just curious to see what the NSCA Board agenda is for the next meeting? Well, the answers to each of those questions can … [Read more...]

Maintenance Committee – August 2013 Update

July Fourth was not a holiday for the Maintenance staff, but their support contributed to an enjoyable holiday for the residents of Niguel Shores. In preparation for this holiday the staff goes through a 35 point check list of tasks to be performed. There are items to be cleaned, the ClubHouse and parks to be set up, signs to be made and installed, … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee – August 2013 Update

August finds us halfway through summer. We've had July 4th with its red, white and blue flowers, and our Mariner entrance is also decked out with multi-colored zinnias. You will find these colors in other areas of our community, as well. Once again I will remind everyone that our bedding plants cost us nothing extra. They are part of our contract … [Read more...]

4th of July Sandcastle Contest Results & Photos

2013 Sand Castle Winners Grand Prize Spieker Family…”Octokids” Sand Tribes 1st…Macher Family…dolphins 1st…Nick Miller/Josh Holmstrom 2nd…Palmer Family…sea turtle 3rd…Conway Family…castle 3rd…Gustafson Family…octopus Sand Fleas 1st…Evans…Despicable Me 1st…Baker…Aloha/lobster in net/palm … [Read more...]

The Emergency Preparedness Committee & Camp Hobbledehoy team up for a visit the DP Firehouse Station 30

We had a great turnout of 53 kids and some parents at the Station 30 Firehouse Weds., July 24, 2013. As you would expect, the Firemen on duty were awesome demonstrating equipment, giving a tour of the facilities, and offering a Q&A session with some safety tips on smoke alarms, pool and ocean safety, cycling, etc. AND, to top it off, everyone … [Read more...]

Maintenance Committee – Dolphin Statue

As Paul Harvey would say on his nightly broadcast, “and now for the rest of the story.” In 1996 a Men's Club Dolphin Committee composed of Don Ellis, Rick Foth and Jerry Pearl started a fund raising campaign to replace the topiary dolphins at the entrance of Mariner Drive. Frank Turner, a local artist, volunteered his considerable skills to … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee – Summer at the Bluff

Summer at the Bluff: We are so fortunate to have the beautiful stretch of grass, plus the ocean at our disposal. The important point is not to abuse it. Put your trash in the bins and don't let the kids play in the bushes near the wall. The shrubbery on the right is not for hide-n-seek, so alert them not to use it. There is plenty of room on the … [Read more...]

Emergency Preparedness Committee – Fire Safety

Kitchen Fires—Keep an Eye on what you Fry: It would be such an easy fix if all cooking fires were prevented by someone being in the room—staying in the kitchen and watching your cooking surfaces significantly reduces kitchen fires. As with anything, there are other ways to make certain a kitchen is safe for cooking and entertaining events: ■■ … [Read more...]

Website – Send in Your Photos!

Photos: Summer is just around the corner and the Recreation Committee has some wonderful events planned for all of us. Not the least of which is the sparkling July 4 celebration! We know many of you will take pictures of these good times. The NSCA photo gallery needs updating. Please consider sharing your photos on the Website by forwarding copies … [Read more...]

Maintenance Committee – Completed Projects

Completed Projects: Several maintenance projects have been completed in the past few weeks: Sidewalk safety has been improved with the grinding of 133 locations and cement repair at seven locations. Safety and appearance of the stairway from Niguel Shores Drive to Abalone has been improved with the installation of new low voltage light fixtures. … [Read more...]