Recreation – August 2012

Another successful year on July 4th at our Shores celebration. The pictures show the happy people of all ages enjoying the day. Thanks again to everyone that made it possible. Our Food Truck Night will have happened by the time you read this article. Hope this new experience was an event you enjoyed. August 25 — Bluff Concert. 5:00 to 8:00 … [Read more...]

Gate & Fence Painting

We once wrote about rust being evil. Our Maintenance guys have a different view. For them wood rot and rust represent job security. The entrance gates and fences are undergoing rust removal and painting. The Manta and Cabrillo Gates have been completed. Mariner and Garibaldi should be completed before this article is printed. The Bluff fence will … [Read more...]

Did you know Harvest Landscape grows their own flowers?

Nearly everyone in Niguel Shores is aware, by this time, that we have a new landscape contract. Harvest Landscape has been with us for six months now and is hard at work attending to landscape problems that have been accumulating for the past forty years. But, did you know that Harvest grows its own flowers? And, when our bedding plants need to be … [Read more...]

Mid-Year Financial Update

NIGUEL SHORES MID-YEAR FINANCIAL UPDATE As of June 30, 2012 The Niguel Shores Finance Committee is comprised of 6 owners and meets on a monthly basis to review, monitor and make fiscal recommendations on topics such as budgets, expenses, investments and reserves. One of the objectives for 2012 is to provide owners a mid-year update on the 2012 … [Read more...]

Nauticus Slope Rennovation, Irrigation Rennovation, and Tree Trimming Schedule

Renovation of the Nauticus Slope:As we enter August, Nauticus Slope is nearing the end of the “Grow and Kill” phase of the renovation. Even though it may not appear that progress is being made, this is an important part of the renovation. During this phase, the goal is to kill weeds and roots from the previously planted vegetation to provide a … [Read more...]

Dana Point Library News

The Dana Point Library Sunshine Readers will continue to meet on Tuesday August 7 and August 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Monday August 27 at 7:00 p.m. This volunteer group reads stories aloud to children of all ages. Feel free to stop by and join in on the fun. On Friday, August 17, the Library will be presenting the Israeli film Seven … [Read more...]

Interested in the financial health of Niguel Shores? Have the time and desire to get involved?

The Finance Committee is looking for at least one new member that has the flexibility and talent to participate in the Finance Committee and Investment Committee. These Committees meet once a month, usually the fourth Monday of the month and late in the afternoon.  The ideal person for these Committees would have current or recent P&L … [Read more...]

Photos from July 4, 2012

Be sure to check out photos from this year's Fourth of July Celebration courtsey of Resident Gary Tinnes.   … [Read more...]

Nauticus Isle Slope Project

To All Niguel Shores Residents: The Nauticus Slope renovation is well underway.  The Slope has been cleared of the old vegetation and the irrigation system repaired and updated to ensure efficiency for the new plantings.  Once the plants were removed, the Association hired a Geotech to check the stability of the slope and provide specifications … [Read more...]

Maintenance Update

The Garibaldi Gate vehicle gate operators, barrier arm and battery backup system, were scheduled for refurbishment later this year. As is often true about “the best laid plans,” events on Memorial Weekend forced a change in these plans. On Monday, May 28, a staff holiday, the gate would not open or respond to the barcode reader (this never happens … [Read more...]