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September 2019
Rosh Hashanah Service at the Monarch Beach Resort
Celebrate the Jewish New Year with Chabad of Dana Point at our meaningful, warm, non-judgemental High Holiday service and Shofar blowing. Service will be interspersed with explanations, page guidance, heartwarming stories, meditation and commentary and will be conducted in both Hebrew and English. All affiliations welcome! No membership or ticket required. Please RSVP at www.jewishdanapoint.com
Find out more »October 2019
Shofar at Heritage Park (Doris Walker Overlook)
This October 1st at 4PM, duck out for a half hour of refuge at the Dorris Walker Overlook, Heritage Park. Return to a simpler, more essential state, together with fellow Dana Pointers. Enjoy sweeping Harbor views as you hear the stirring, unadulterated blasts of the Shofar as we reflect on our collective birthday and the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. And walk away with a message that you were carrying all along. No Tickets Necessary Featuring: Meaningful Tashlich service following…
Find out more »What Will This Holiday Season Cost You and Your Family?
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year...” And it can be downright exhausting. Family visiting town. Or maybe you’re travelling to visit family, having to deal with airport security and who knows what else. Eating worse than you normally would leaves you feeling exhausted and more anxious to hit the gym. More alcohol than normal means giving in to one more drink the next time. All the shopping All the holiday parties for work and friends Not to mention…
Find out more »Soroptomist International Capistrano Bay Craft Fair
Join us for this annual event to promote the Soroptimist Mission of supporting young women and girls in our community. Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
Find out more »December 2019
Santa Paws at the Dana Point Harbor
On Saturday, December 7 bring your favorite furry friend(s) to Dana Point Harbor and have their picture taken with Santa. The event will take place from 9am – 3pm in the Clock Courtyard, located just outside of El Torito. The cost is only $15 for a picture and you’ll receive the photo immediately! All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the San Clemente – Dana Point Animal Shelter. Start a family tradition with these keepsake photos of your beloved pets.…
Find out more »Santa Paws at Outlets at San Clemente
On Sunday, December 15 bring your favorite furry friend(s) to Outlets at San Clemente to shake paws with Santa Claus under the World’s Tallest Tree by the Sea! Santa Paws will take place from 10am – 2pm in Center Court. The cost is only $15 for a picture and you’ll receive the photo immediately! All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the San Clemente – Dana Point Animal Shelter. Start a family tradition with these keepsake photos of your beloved…
Find out more »February 2020
OCASA Open Enrollment – Super STEAM Saturday Art Challenge
Super STEAM Saturday is Orange County Academy of Sciences and Art's workshop series for Kids! Our final event of the year will be held on Saturday February 22, 2020. We invite prospective Kindergarten to 8th graders to join us for a hands-on Art Challenge celebrating African American History Month, led by our staff. Check in will begin at 9:45am and the activity will run from 10 - 11 am. Parents are invited to attend an info session about open enrollment at…
Find out more »July 2020
Festival of Arts Fine Arts Show
From July 6 – September 3, the Festival of Arts opens its doors daily for visitors to not only enjoy the award-winning work of exhibited artists, but also demonstrations and art workshops, daily art tours, live music, special events, on-site restaurants and much more. The Festival’s prestigious juried art show includes a wide variety of media such as paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted wood and furniture, ceramics, glass and more – all by 140 of Orange County’s finest artists. This is the place to find that perfect art treasure…
Find out more »Pageant of the Masters Unveils A Patriotic Production for Summer 2020 with “Made in America”
Every summer the organization hosts the Festival of Arts fine art show which has gained international prestige and produces its most famous attraction, the Pageant of the Masters® that for the last eighty years has combined the worlds of theatrical illusion and artistry. In the 2020 Pageant of the Masters, audiences will meet the artists – revolutionaries, innovators, dreamers – who not only made this country their home, but let their creativity be inspired by the freedoms upon which this nation was founded. Through…
Find out more »May 2021
Beach Cleanup Celebrating Ocean Mamas
Join us Sunday May 16 for a VERY special beach clean up Celebrating Ocean Moms Human moms aren’t the only ones who devote a lot to their kiddos! Where: Salt Creek Beach When: Sunday May 16 2021 9-11 am Must Pre Register www.StandUpToTrash.com Bags and gloves provided!
Find out more »June 2022
Dana Point ArtFest
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Dana Point ArtFest, the largest free community arts event in Dana Point, returns from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the city's Lantern District. The community celebration of arts and culture will feature fine art from 65 artists, live music, two beer gardens, on Del Prado Ave between Amber Lantern and Violet Lantern. That block of Del Prado will be closed to vehicular traffic. Bring your family, stroll at your…
Find out more »October 2022
Story Time and Little Folk Club
Stand Up To Trash will host a children's story time partnering with Victoria Bailey of Little Folk Club and a few local businesses. Dana Point Harbor Partners, Beach Cities Pizza and Dana Wharf. Story Time features the reading of the Joel Harper book Sea Change, music by artist Victoria Bailey of Little Folk Club. Kids are encouraged to come in costume! Pizza and water provided. Pizza donated by Beach Cities Pizza Water donated by Dana Wharf
Find out more »November 2022
2022 Dana Point Turkey Trot
Run the Race Before You Stuff Your Face! Join nearly 10,000 participants in the Dana Point Harbor this Thanksgiving Day for the 45th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot. Burn off your pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, Combo 10K/5K, or Kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble. Race information and registration can be found at turkeytrot.com Race Event Schedule: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 7:00am 10K Race 8:30am 5K Race #1 9:30am 5K Race #2 10:15am Kids'…
Find out more »December 2022
Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn
Sunday Dec 4 Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn 9-10:30 am Beach Cleanup 10:30 Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute Theme: New Years Pledge Speaker: UCI Professor Pratt PhD w/her Grad Students presenting their final Environmental Projects 11:00 - Lunch provided by Subway Lantern District We encourage the “BYOB” (bring your own bucket or reusable bag, gloves, reusable water bottle, coffee cup and water) philosophy to help reduce any additional waste! We'll also have a pledge tree to make…
Find out more »August 2023
Dana Point Classic Car Show
Start your engines! The Dana Point Classic Car Show returns Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 10am-3pm on Del Prado Avenue! This outdoor event brings thousands of spectators to enjoy more than 250 classic and custom cars, awards, vendors, music, food trucks, beer/wine/spirit gardens and more. This event is free for spectators and is perfect for families and friends of all ages, including leashed dogs. For vehicle registration and event information, visit DanaPointCarShow.com
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