Holidays| Dana Point Times

Nonprofit Getting into the Christmas Spirit Early by Promoting Inaugural Holiday Crawl

Aiming to raise awareness and holiday spirit for its inaugural Holiday Crawl, the Dana Point Entertainment and Arts Council is celebrating Christmas in July with four raffles, giving away special prizes during the city’s Concerts in the Park events on July 10, 17, 31 and Aug. 14.

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Life’s a Beach: Skipping New Year’s

Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy By Shelley Murphy Last month, I watched the movie Christmas with the Kranks—again. The comedy is based on John…

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GALLERY: Turkey Trot Makes Strong Return to Dana Point

Photos and Story by Breeana Greenberg More than 8,000 runners participated in the 44th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving last week. The holiday…

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Bartlett Bulletin: How to Bring a Little Joy and Laughter to Our Seniors During a Challenging Holiday Season

Supervisor Lisa Bartlett By OC Supervisor Lisa Bartlett The holiday season is a time filled with joy, laughter and the magic of the season. But…

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Looking for Something Vintage for the Holidays?

Brawner Boards launches inaugural Vintage Surfboard Auction, new YouTube channel By Jake Howard Looking to get a little of that old-fashioned surf stoke going into…

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State Rolls Out Guidance, Regulations for Thanksgiving Gatherings

By Shawn Raymundo As states throughout the nation experience another spike in coronavirus cases, federal and state health officials have released new guidance and regulations…

Letters to the Editor, SOAPBOX

Letter to the Editor: Dana Point Symphony Brings Holiday Spirit

GLENN AND JOICE ALAPAG, DANA POINT On December 13, my wife, Joice, and I joined many others attending the Dana Point Symphony Orchestra (DPSO) and…

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Shop Local, Stay Stoked

By Jake Howard Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be a bummer. If you’re hitting the streets around Dana Point or San Clemente this holiday season,…

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…

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Surfing Santa Celebrates the Season

Surf Competition Raises Money for Children with Autism By Lillian Boyd, Dana Point Times The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel embraced the holiday season with its…

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A Thousand Turkeys Donated to Marines

By Eric Heinz, Dana Point Times For more than a decade, San Clemente Military Family Outreach (SCMFO) has provided thousands of Marines stationed at Camp…

Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

Guest Column: Our Home Port by James Lenthall

The One with All the Thank Yous By James Lenthall I strive to avoid cliché. I turn and run from overt Hallmark moments. I try…

Healthy For The Holidays

How much is getting sick during the holiday season costing your family? Is it missed days and lost productivity from work? Is it much needed…

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Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Announces Dates for Annual Holiday Surf Events

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has kicked off its holiday season by announcing their 8th Annual Surfing Santa and Standup Paddle Board Competition at Salt Creek…

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Guest Opinion: Moments in Time by Jan Siegel

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year As we get ready to embark on the holiday season…oh wait. When did the holiday season begin? Not…

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