DECEMBER


1 Tree Lighting Event and Christmas at the Mission The city hosts its holiday tree lighting event in Historic Town Center Park


while Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts Christmas at the Mission. An evening for the entire family, as downtown comes alive. Activities begin at 4:15 p.m. Mission tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 4-11. 949.234.1315. www.missionsjc.com.


8 Bell Ringing for the Earthquake of 1812 Experience the ringing of the historic


Mission San Juan Capistrano bells on the anniversary of the Earthquake of 1812. The bells ring in memory of 42 people, mostly Native Americans, killed in the earthquake that destroyed the Great Stone Church. 10 a.m. Free to members and free with admis- sion. 949.234.1315. www.missionsjc.com


Santa’s Visit The Rotary and student groups from Marco Forster Middle School


host Santa on the Camino del Avion cam- pus, ensuring all who visit Ole St. Nick also get a gift. www.sjcrotary.org


JANUARY


2 Weekly Fiesta Association Meetings Resume The Fiesta Association, the folks who bring you the annual Swallows Day


Parade, meet at the Nydegger Building. Social hour begins at 6:15 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. www.swallowsparade.com


4 Show Off! 2013 at the Camino Real Play- house A subscriber favorite, with drama,


comedy and intrigue. Seven 10-minute plays—all world premieres. Viewers vote for the winners. Runs through January 13 www.caminorealplayhouse.org.


11 Fiesta Association Membership Mixer The Fiesta Association hosts its annual


membership mixer from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as it gets ready for the 55th Annual Swal- lows Day Parade. San Juan Hills Golf Club. www.swallowsparade.com


FEBRUARY


2 10th Annual Rotary Car Show with Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort A family friendly event that displays as many as


400 antique and classic cars and trucks. San Juan Community Center at 25920 Camino Del Avion. Gates open 9 a.m. to


Swallows Day Parade. Photo: Scott Schmitt/San Juan Photo & Digital


3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children age 11 to 17 and free for children 10 and under. www.sjcrotary.org/carshow


13 Taste of San Juan Local restaurants gather at the San Juan Hills Golf Club to


provide a sampling of their best dishes. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. www.swallowsparade.com


24 Te Kid’s Pet Parade The Fiesta Asso- ciation hosts its annual pet parade, where


the cutest critter, and its owner, can win a spot in the Swallows Day Parade. www. swallowsparade.com


MARCH


The Chamber of Commerce hosts the State of the City with the mayor. Date, time and place to be determined. See www.sanjuanchamber.com


1 Dirty Deeds at the Depot- A Melodrama at the Camino Real Playhouse. Boo the


villain and cheer on the hero in this melo- drama that guarantees the most fun you will have in a theater. Runs through March 23. www.caminorealplayhouse.org.


19 St. Joseph’s Day and Te Return of


the Swallows Celebration The world renowned celebration marking the return of the swallows to Capistrano and the coming of spring—a time of renewal and rebirth. This annual celebration includes: ringing of the historic bells, live music,


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community presentations, special guest lecture on cliff swallows, performances and the history of St. Joseph’s Day and Swallows Legend. 8:30 p.m., 5 p.m. Free to members and free with admission. 949.234.1315. www.missionsjc.com


20 Fiesta Grande The Fiesta Association searches for the hairiest man and soiled


dove. www.swallowsparade.com


22 Hoosegow Day Tenderfoots better watch their step around town, as Fiesta Association deputies load up a mobile jail and toss folks in the hoosegow if they’re not wearing black-and-white or Fiesta garb. www.swallowsparade.com


23 Parade & Mercado The 55th Annual Swallows Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m.


The Woman’s Club and Rotary Pancake Breakfast at the Woman’s Club starts at 6 a.m. The Mercado runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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EGGstravaganza An egg hunt and other kid friendly events at Historic Town Center Park. www.sjcrotary.org.


APRIL


19 Scapino at the Camino Real Playhouse A tale about a deceitful valet who puts his master’s children through all sorts of trickery. Runs through May 5. www.cami- norealplayhouse.org


MAY


11 Te Ninth Annual Battle of the Maria- chis Festival Mission San Juan Capistrano presents with the generous support of the


Thomas J. and Erma Jean Tracy Family Foundation, the Ninth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival, a celebration of the talent, interpretation and inspiration of the best in the West in the Central Courtyard. 949.234.1315. www.missionsjc.com


24 Gentlemen Prefer Blonds at the Camino Real Playhouse An effervescent


and wisecracking musical about the era when Marilyn Monroe was at her peak. Runs through June 9. www.caminoreal- playhouse.org


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