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A Soka Wedding and a Chamber Breakfast

Find out what's going on in Aliso Viejo for Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Here are five things to keep you informed about Aliso Viejo and Orange County for Wednesday, Aug. 7.


  1. The Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast in "PR for the Start Up" on Aug. 21. The meal is $20 for chamber members, $25 for non-members. Order tickets and learn more details here.
  2. Are you a mosquito magnet? Researchers have discovered the tiny bloodsuckers prefer some people’s body odor four times as much as others. A study is underway to figure out what factors are involved. Read about it here.
  3. Fast Fact: Since 2000, the Orange County’s birth rate dropped 23 percent, a decline twice the rate of the national average.
  4. How does Soka University work as a wedding venue? Wedding photographer James of Perpixel Photography said the campus is "beautiful with classic architecture and marble floorings." Check out his fun photo gallery of a recent wedding there.
  5. Some companies are trying unlimited vacation to keep their workers happy. The good part? Take off whenever you want. The downside? Employees tend to work more during vacation.

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