SAN JUAN Experience
2015-2016
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dates and times 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
visitsjc.com.
NOVEMBER
1 Founders Day Bell Ringing Mission San Juan Capistrano rings its historic bells at noon to honor the Mission’s reestablishment by Saint Junipero Serra on All Saint Day— 239 years ago.
missionsjc.com.
5 San Juan Historical Society Bi-annual Meeting Join the Historical Society for this free event with presentations on the history of San Juan Capistrano. Meetings are held in March and November from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information, call (949) 493-8444.
sjchistoricalsociety.com.
21 Thanksgiving Food Drive San Juan Capistrano Rotarians
host a Thanksgiving food drive at area grocery stores. All donations benefit San Juan and Camp Pendle- ton Marine families.
sjcrotary.org.
27 A Child’s Christmas in Wales The essence of an innocent, child- hood Christmas is encapsulated in this nostalgic telling of holidays past by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Magical holiday performances run through Dec. 20. Shows are held Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
caminorealplayhouse.org.
DECEMBER
5 Tree Lighting and Christmas at the Mission San Juan rejoices during this community-wide celebration. The city’s annual tree lighting ceremony at Historic Town Center Park is united with a Christmas party for
Swallows Day Parade
the books as Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts musical acts, cookie decorating, food and more.
sanjuancapistrano.org,
missionsjc.com.
8 Bell Ringing for the Earthquake of 1812 Mission San Juan Capistrano rings its bells at 10 a.m. for the 203rd anniversary of the Earthquake of 1812 that destroyed the Great Stone Church. The ceremony honors the 40 people, mostly Native Americans, who died while attending mass when the church collapsed.
missionsjc.com.
12 Santa’s Visit The Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano and student groups from Marco Forster Middle School host Santa Clause at the middle school. All children visiting jolly Ol’ Saint Nicholas receive a gift.
sjcrotary.org.
JANUARY
2 Hairiest Man Sign-up Come one, come all bearded,
6 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY & VISITOR GUIDE
VISITSJC.COM
mustached and mutton-chopped men to The Swallow’s Inn as San Juan searches for the most facially-furred gentleman. Goatees, handlebars and Fu Manchus are welcome. Entry fee benefits the volunteer Fiesta Association.
swallowsparade.com.
15 Fiesta Association Membership Mixer The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta As- sociation hosts its annual member- ship drive, orientation, dinner and dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the San Juan Hills Golf Club. Fiesta Association memberships help sup- port the Swallows Day Parade and Fiesta de las Golondrinas season events.
swallowsparade.com.
15 ShowOff! International Playwriting Festival Comedy, drama and intrigue take the Camino Real Playhouse stage as seven 10-minute plays from playwrights across the world make their world premieres. Audience members cast their votes for win- ning plays. Festival runs through (Cont on page 8)
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