The Watering Hole
| Special Celebration and Meet-and-Greet Wednesday November 1st – 5 pm to 7 pm Come meet your neighbors and our new Watering Hole Culinary Management Team. Alejandro, Luis and Edgar are looking forward to meeting everyone. They will have some Happy Hour specials ready for attending guests from 5 pm to 7 pm. If you want to beat the rush and dine-in we will be open 10:30 am to 9 pm. |
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| Chef Luis Mena Owner IL SOLE CUCINA Raised in Mexico City Chef Luis had a dream of coming to America to live the American dream. But first he had the opportunity to travel through Italy where he enjoyed the food and wine, but most important, he experienced the culinary art from the north of Italy all of the way down to the amazing cities of the southern Sicily. Luis Mena and his wonderful wife Claudia followed their dreams to Rancho Santa Margarita where they and their partner Edgar Estrada opened “IL SOLE CUCINA”. Their restaurant has received recognition from 2022/2023 ECCELLENZE ITALIANE as one of the best Italian cucina’s in America. Il Sole Cucina | Rancho Santa Margarita  |
| Chef Alejandro CuellarOwner of Balvina’s Mexican Kitchen Chef Alejandro grew up in Puebla, Mexico in an atmosphere of flavors, colors, and history. Fascinated with the use of local ingredients by his mother and her expert ability to make complex mixtures of herbs and spices, he was inspired to open Balvina’s Mexican Kitchen in Laguna Hills. Balvinas | Laguna Hills  |
| Edgar EstradaPresident of Sol Agave Edgar is one of the founders of Sol Agave. The dream began inside a 17-foot food truck with a burning desire to serve quality food with healthy ingredients and complex, modern, enjoyable flavors. Sol Agave has been in business for over 8 years with 6 current locations. Sol Agave has been nominated the best restaurant in San Juan Capistrano for the past 3 years. Sol Agave | San Juan Capistrano San Clemente  |
| Hours of Operation Monday through Friday10:30 am to 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch
From the Week ending October 27, 2023
This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch
From the Week ending October 20, 2023
| Donations for Shooting Victim |
| The victim of the shooting this week remains in critical condition. A number of homeowners have called requesting information regarding donations. For anyone interested his family has set up a GoFundMe available by clicking the button below. |
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| Basketball Court Resurfacing |
| The basketball courts at Gallup Park, Hidden Trail Park and Dapple Grey Park will be closed for resurfacing the week of the 24th. Work will take place Tuesday through Friday and will include the following scope: Pressure washing and diamond grind entire court surface to create a smooth and consistent finish.Patch all cracks and surface pop-outs and grind smooth.Apply one acrylic resurfacer base coat with 60 silica sand followed by one acrylic color coating.Apply one additional acrylic coating to key areas.Paint play lines white per CIF measurement requirements. The Moulton Park Court will be available for play all week. |
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Urgent Community Message
| There was a shooting on Bridlewood at Oso at 11 am. The victim was the Mobile Patrol Officer who is in serious condition. The sheriff is investigating. They have no one in custody but are seeking a potential suspect. The sheriff has cordoned off the area so access is limited as of the writing of this message. |
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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch
From the Week ending October 6, 2023
| The OctoberPony Express magazine is out now! Click here or the Image to view all of the articles, important information and happenings around the community. |
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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch
From the Week ending September 29, 2023
Fall Swim Schedule
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| Nellie Gail Moulton’s World Photography Exhibit |
| Join the Moulton Museum the 1st of October for the grand opening of the Nellie Gail Moulton’s World Travel Photography Exhibit. We are privileged to celebrate Nellie Gail Moulton’s profound international insights, cultivated through a lifetime of exploring the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a visual journey through her lens. For More information visit www.moultonmuseum.org |
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| Lewis Fenno Moulton and Nellie Gail Moulton playing shuffleboard onboardthe “S.S. Mongolia” in 1908 on their honeymoon to Hawaii |
This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch
From the Week ending September 15, 2023
| Nellie Gail Moulton’s World Photography Exhibit |
| Join the Moulton Museum the 1st of October for the grand opening of the Nellie Gail Moulton’s World Travel Photography Exhibit. We are privileged to celebrate Nellie Gail Moulton’s profound international insights, cultivated through a lifetime of exploring the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a visual journey through her lens. For More information visit www.moultonmuseum.org |
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| Lewis Fenno Moulton and Nellie Gail Moulton playing shuffleboard onboardthe “S.S. Mongolia” in 1908 on their honeymoon to Hawaii |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors |
| On Saturday September 4th a homeowner saw a suspicious person with bolt cutters and an e-bike. It was reported to our mobile patrol car and Superior Protection spoke to the person in proximity to the Nellie Gail Road at Moulton Trailhead. Superior Protection found the bolt cutters in the bushes and called Sheriff Dispatch who arrived and determined the bike had been stolen. They apprehended the suspect at the 7-Eleven. The man was arrested and the owner of the bike was located. A job well done by the reporting homeowner and Superior Protection Services! |
| If you see suspicious activities you may call Sheriff Dispatch at 949-770-6011 and the mobile patrol vehicle at 562-764-4306. By working together we can make a difference!! |
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| Landscape Committee Openings |
| If you have a passion for landscaping and are interested in helping evaluate maintenance and recommend landscape improvements then consider joining the Landscape Committee. We currently have two members and are seeking additional volunteers. The following links are to the Committee Charter and an application to apply. Please submit by the end of August for review by the Committee. Appointments will then be considered by the Board September 18th. |
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| Next Board Meeting |
| Please click the button below to view the agenda for the Tuesday, September 19th meeting at 7:30 pm, which will be held at the Association Clubhouse. If you have any questions, please contact us at admin@nelliegailranch.org |
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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch
From the Week ending September 8, 2023
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors |
| On Saturday September 4th a homeowner saw a suspicious person with bolt cutters and an e-bike. It was reported to our mobile patrol car and Superior Protection spoke to the person in proximity to the Nellie Gail Road at Moulton Trailhead. Superior Protection found the bolt cutters in the bushes and called Sheriff Dispatch who arrived and determined the bike had been stolen. They apprehended the suspect at the 7-Eleven. The man was arrested and the owner of the bike was located. A job well done by the reporting homeowner and Superior Protection Services! |
| If you see suspicious activities you may call Sheriff Dispatch at 949-770-6011 and the mobile patrol vehicle at 562-764-4306. By working together we can make a difference!! |
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| Landscape Committee Openings |
| If you have a passion for landscaping and are interested in helping evaluate maintenance and recommend landscape improvements then consider joining the Landscape Committee. We currently have two members and are seeking additional volunteers. The following links are to the Committee Charter and an application to apply. Please submit by the end of August for review by the Committee. Appointments will then be considered by the Board September 18th. |
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| Executive Session Board Meeting |
| No action was taken by the board at the September 7th executive session board meeting. An executive session board meeting is scheduled Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering approval of a contract with a concessionaire to operate The Watering Hole. If you have any questions email us at admin@nelliegailranch.org |
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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch
From the Week ending September 1, 2023
| Labor Day Holiday Hours |
| The Tennis & Swim Centers are open regular hours from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on Monday, September 4th, Labor Day holiday. There will be no Evolution Racing Team practice on Monday afternoon. So beat the heat by the pool on this holiday! The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association Office will be closed on Monday, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. |
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| Executive Session Board Meeting |
| An executive session board meeting is scheduled Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering approval of a contract with a concessionaire to operate The Watering Hole. If you have any questions please call the association office or email us at admin@nelliegailranch.org |
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