Community
Holiday Happenings As holiday time nears, San Clemente’s many philanthropic organizations gear up to help those in need.
by Joan Ray San Clemente
Military Outreach The volunteers at San Clemente Military
Outreach offer hope and help to families at north Camp Pendleton all year round, but the holiday season brings their greatest efforts. On Thanksgiving Day they provide a traditional feast for about 1,000 families. Food baskets in- clude a turkey, a pie and all the traditional foods in between.
Kathleen Morea, who oversees the group’s
emergency aid program, said this obviously in an important service, because families begin lining up two hours before distribution begins. Theresa Lowe directs the Thank a Family
program that also includes gifts for a child, children or the entire family. She said a partic- ipating corporation sometimes donates airline tickets for a family to go home for the holidays. Individuals might donate something as simple as a booster seat, stroller, or a jacket for families with a small child. “Every situation
SCMFO provides a traditional Thanksgiving feast for about 1,000 families.
is different,” she said. “We can match a donor with a family in need or tell them what a certain child needs. Donors can meet the family, do- nate gifts anony- mously or provide
Enjoy a memorable New Year’s Eve at the San Clemente Casino, listening to Jumping Jack Flash, a local Rolling Stones tribute band, sponsored by the San Clemente Rotary Club.
non-perishable food items (canned goods, stuffing & cornbread mix and such). Cash do- nations are always welcome.” Many small donations can mean a lot.
For more information go to militaryfamily-
outreach.com, click “how to get involved,” then “how to donate;” send a check to SCMFO, 2001 Calle Frontera, SC, CA 92673, or call (949)492-2537 Monday thru Thursday, 9am to 2pm.
San Clemente Rotary Club How often are you offered an opportunity
to have a gala New Year’s Eve on your own terms?
choose, enjoying a meal or tasting you prefer, dancing to the music you love and having a tax deduction for a portion of the cost. Sounds im- possible, but it’s not. The San Clemente Ro- tary Club is presenting a New Years Eve dinner/dance at the Casino at North Beach with all of the above. Festivities begin at 7pm with a champagne
and oeuvres reception by Iva Lee’s Restaurant. Gaming will be available in the Casino’s west wing, with black jack, poker, roulette and craps for fun and prizes. A sumptuous dinner buffet follows, en-
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hanced by “The Music of Our Lives” for lis- tening and dancing pleasure. At 9pm a champagne toast will herald the Times Square midnight ball drop. Dinner guests can cele- brate 2016 and say adieu or stay for more fun. At 9:15pm the dance floor will be ex-
panded, late guests will arrive and Jumping Jack Flash, a local Rolling Stones tribute band that has gained national acclaim, will begin its magic. Late guests also will enjoy a champagne re-
ception, a jambalaya station and a potato mar- tini station (a delicious combination of mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, short ribs and chicken served in a 10 ounce martini glass.) The glass ball will drop and champagne will flow at midnight; entertainment will continue until 1am. Enjoy a memorable New Year’s Eve while
“Thanks to our customers for 16 years of patronage.”
helping your community. Family Assistance Ministries with be a major beneficiary but pro- ceeds will also help Rotary fund the Boys and Girls Club, the Senior Center, Little League, and scholarships for local students, to name a few. The cost for dinner arrivals is $150; 9:15pm arrival tariff is $75.
44 SANCLEMENTEJOURNAL Just imagine: arriving when you
For more information and reservations call (949)233-7981, (626) 893-3971 or go to san-
clementerotary.org.
Assistance League of
Capistrano Valley The Assistance League of Capistrano Val-
ley is known for projects serving children and youths in need or at risk, not only during the holidays but year-round. Since its inception in 1980 over 36,000
children have received new clothes through Operation School Bell, and Links to Learning has provided over $400,000 and over 1,000 grants to aid more than 180,000 middle school students. Through its literacy program, league
members have read to over 1,300 special needs children and provided schools with 3,000 books. They also present “The Kids on the Block,” an award winning educational puppet show, to over 82,000 children. Local military families have benefited from
their help with clothing and with scholarships awarded to deserving high school students. And through the ALCV Assisteens Auxiliary, high school students have participated in com- munity service projects and learned the value and importance of helping others. All these and other projects are possible be-
cause the hard-working Assistance League members are willing to dedicate their time and talents to fund-raising efforts. The Bargain Box, on North El Camino Real, is a source for browsing and buying fun for us, but for league members it is a job that funds vital services. The Christmas Home Tour, held Decem-
ber 6, from 11am to 4pm, gives guests an en- chanting vision of the season’s decorating possibilities, and is another important source of revenue. League member Joan Nielsen promises it will put you in the Christmas spirit and provide inspiration for your holiday décor. As a bonus this year, each home will have a food tasting from a local restaurant. You might even be inspired to go out to dinner. Have a great time while doing a good deed. It doesn’t get better than that. Tickets are $35 through November 29,
and $40 on tour day. Tickets and directions will be sent by mail or email. For more information go to
capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org or call (949)291-8408
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