2014-2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dates are subject to change. For up-to-date event information, visit the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce’s website, Visit San Juan Capistrano, at
www.visitsjc.com.
OCTOBER
4 The Vintage Food & Wine Festival Te Chamber of Commerce bids farewell to the legendary swal- lows during this annual evening event, held in Mission San Juan Capistrano’s beautiful central courtyard from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy an array of culinary delights from local restaurants, wines from award-winning regional wineries, live entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $75 per person or $850 for a reserved table for 10. 949.493.4700.
www.vintagesjc.com.
25, 26 Ghost Walks Experience Old San Juan’s spooky past as the Historical Society’s docents lead you on a tour down Los Rios Street and other haunted spots. Tours take place at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Reservations required. 949.493.8444.
www.sjchistoricalsociety.org.
NOVEMBER
1 Founders Day Bell Ringing Fr. Junipero Serra helped reestablish Mission San Juan Capistrano on All Saints’ Day, 238 years ago. Te Mission will ring its bells in honor of Founders Day. Free with admission.
www.missionsjc.com.
13 San Juan Historical Society Annual Meeting Find out more about this free meeting with presentations on the history of San Juan Capistrano at
www.sjchistoricalsociety.org.
22 Rotary Food Drive Food donations collected at selected area grocery stores.
www.sjcrotary.org.
28 A Christmas Carol Te Camino Real Playhouse presents the classic Christmas story live on stage. Show runs for four weekends.
www.caminorealplayhouse.org.
DECEMBER
6 Tree Lighting Event and Christmas at the Mission Te city hosts its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Historic Town Center Park while Mission San Juan Capistrano celebrates Christmas with local musical performance groups, craſts for kids and food. Activities in the park are free and begin at about 4:15 p.m. Te Mission’s Christmas celebration takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets $5 for adults, $3 for children 4 to 11
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JANUARY
7 Weekly Fiesta Association Meetings Resume Te Fiesta Association, the all- volunteer group that organizes the Swallows Day Parade, begins their weekly meetings in preparation for the 2015 Fiesta de las Golondrinas season. Tey meet every Wednes- day at the Nydegger Building until the parade in March. Social hour begins at 6:15 p.m. and the meet- ing begins at 7 p.m.
www.swallowsparade.com.
16 ShowOff! International Playwriting Festival Te Camino Real Playhouse presents a playwriting competi- tion with premier performances of seven original 10-minute plays. Viewers vote for the winners. Runs two weekends.
www.caminorealplayhouse.org.
KIDS’ PET PARADE BALLET FOLKLORICO
16 Fiesta Association Membership Mixer Te Fiesta Association hosts its annual membership mixer from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at San Juan Hills Golf Club in preparation for the 57th Swallows Day Parade.
www.swallowsparade.com.
ROTARY/CARE CAR SHOW
and free for kids 3 and under, Mission members and volunteers and active military with ID.
www.missionsjc.com.
8 Bell Ringing for the Earthquake of 1812 Mission San Juan Capistrano rings its bells on the 202nd anniversary of the Earthquake of 1812. Te ceremony honors the 40 people, mostly Native Americans, who were killed by the earthquake that also destroyed the Great Stone Church. Free with admission. 949.234.1300.
www.missionsjc.com.
20 Santa’s Visit Te Rotary Club and student groups from Marco Forster Middle School host Santa on the Camino del Avion campus. All who visit ol’ St. Nick get a giſt.
www.sjcrotary.org.
31 12th Annual Rotary/ Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) Car Show More than 400 vintage, new and exotic cars and trucks on display at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25920 Camino Del Avion, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets $5 for adults, $2 for kids 11 to 17 and free for kids 10 and under.
www.sjcrotary.org/carshow.
FEBRUARY
Taste of San Juan Te Fiesta Association invites you to enjoy tasty samples and treats from local restaurants at El Adobe de Capistrano, 31891 Camino Capistrano. Festivities also include live music and dancing. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Date, time and place to be determined.
www.swallowsparade.com.
21 Kids’ Pet Parade Tis popular family-friendly event, hosted by the Fiesta Association, invites kids and their pets to dress up and parade around Los Rios
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