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BY BREEANA GREENBERG to provide insurance, restrooms, risers, and more for the two evenings, according to the city’s staff report. The city also committed to waiving the park fees and working with organizers on permitting. In addition to approving DPEAC’s use of the two parks, the council voted unanimously to allow local event producer John Reese and CTS Eventim to use Sea Terrace Park this November for a country music event. The two-day music event is still in the early stages of planning, according to Reese.
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Council asked that DPEAC return with a more flushed-out business plan, outlining the festival’s funding sources for councilmembers to feel more comfortable in sponsoring the event.
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“We think this is the perfect wave of an event for the city, because everyone can participate, from students to all residents, and it really speaks to the heart of what Dana Point’s really about,” Wallin had previously told Dana Point Times “Our council (DPEAC) was very excited to be able to bring the film festival to Dana Point and make it its novel home and looking at building something longterm that can enhance the community,” Wallin added during an interview in July.
And like any good neighbor, the San Clemente-based brewery is bringing its craft beers over to Dana Point to continue expanding the brand, as Delahunt and Co. opened the doors to their new taproom and taqueria in La Plaza Park. “We have our brewery in San Clemente; that’s where we do our production, distribution out of there,” Delahunt explained to Dana Point Times. “This is our taproom and taqueria.” Delahunt Brewing held a soft opening on Saturday, Aug. 27, offering locals a chance to try out its tacos and fresh beer on tap before its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 2. To welcome the company into the local business community and further celebrate its expansion into the town, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thursday, Sept. 1, at the new taproom, located at 34091 La Plaza. After the taproom opens at 11 a.m. on Friday, it will host live music with a performance from the band SM Familia from 2-5 Openingp.m.the taproom in Dana Point— the company’s first—was a way to get more brand exposure, Delahunt said.
“We have a well-rounded menu of beers, really,” Delahunt said.“We don’t specialize in any one style of beer; we do a lot of IPAs like most breweries out here, but we’re do ing a lot of lager beers, too. The lagers, we’re kind of heading in that direction, doing more and more of that kind of thing.”
Organizers are planning to hold the event at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. The festival is scheduled to run from Jan. 14-21, 2023. Those interested in volunteering at the event can find more information at danapointfilmfestival.org.
Fast-forward about two and half years, and Delahunt Brewing Company has a dis tributor in Orange, San Diego and Riverside counties, bringing the local ale to restau rants and bars across Southern California.
(From left) Delahunt Brewing Company’s Director of Taproom Operations Shannon Eckelberger, Chef Gabriel Garcia and owner Todd Delahunt gear up to open the San Clemente-based brewery’s new taproom and taqueria in Dana Point.
The brewery’s motto is “Life isn’t perfect, but your beer can be.” Delahunt hopes this expansion will give customers an opportunity to try Delahunt’s wide variety of beers with Chef Gabriel Garcia’s food, in a friendly atmosphere.
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DPEAC Executive Director Todd Wallin and Molander said they hope that festivalgoers understand how special the community’s relationship is with the ocean, how special Dana Point is, and the steps the community is taking to protect the Molanderseas.grew up in Dana Point, surfing, body surfing, swimming and sailing in the local waters, which developed into his appreciation for the ocean. With his experience in the action sports industry as the co-founder of the Extreme Sports Channel and working a few film festivals as the founder of Tenacity Entertainment, Molander wanted to build one in his“There’shometown.several things we’d like to accomplish: one, we’re at a critical point in our environment where we need to take care of this magnificent treasure—our oceans—and those that live in Dana Point know that that’s where we do a lot of our recreation, we do our meditation and real ly enjoy the ocean,” Molander said. The festival aims to include a global ed ucation portion comprising lectures and a student film contest. Groups of students will have 72 hours to make a film on an ocean-focused topic for the contest.
The Dana Point Entertainment and Arts Council (DPEAC), a nonprofit that aims to bring more arts-focused events and projects to the city, is looking to debut the planned Dana Point Film Festival with founder Lloyd Bryan Molander after the New Year. In a unanimous vote during their Aug. 25 special meeting, councilmembers voted to approve the organization’s use of Lantern Bay Park and Sea Terrace Park for community screenings and a closing ceremony concert. The festival’s use of the park is estimat ed to cost $12,000—within the city man ager’s spending authority—for the city
A film festival proposed by a local nonprofit organization that looks to highlight movies focused on marine life, conservation, preservation and recreation early next year cleared an early hurdle by gaining the City Council’s approval to use two city parks for the event.
Before the soft opening, Shannon Eckelberger, director of Taproom Operations, said she was feeling excited and anxious and couldn’t wait to open the doors to the“Wepublic.just can’t wait to hear this place very loud and lively,” Eckelberger said. “It’s been way too quiet.”
As for the film festival, its founders’ next challenge will be to secure funding after their request for a $50,000 sponsorship from the city, in addition to use of the park, failed to receive council approval.
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The award categories for the film festival will be Best Feature Documentary for films 60-120 minutes, Best Short Film for films 40 minutes and under, and Mini Shorts for films 2-10 minutes, with subcategories in each for Ocean Exploration, Conservation, Preservation, Education, Adventure, Solu tions, and Best Animated Film.
Delahunt and Eckelberger said they hope to bring the community together with events at the taproom and taqueria. The taproom has a projector in back, which Eckelberger said she hopes to use for events and screening for local groups. Opening the new taproom in La Plaza, Eckelberger also said she hopes to give “the people of Dana Point and local areas around here a good, homey vibe where you feel welcome and you get a warm greeting every time you walk in the door.” Echoing that sentiment, Delahunt added, “We want this to be a place where people want to hang out, spend time and come back. Just where they’re comfortable, just a casual spot.”
When Todd Delahunt moved to Southern California from Portland about three years ago, he knew he wanted to start a brewery. To get that plan into motion, he partnered with brewers Kyle Boruff and Justin Venegas. By March of 2020—just as the COVID-19 pandemic was worsening—the crew opened Delahunt Brewing in San GettingClemente.thebrewery off the ground in the beginning of the pandemic was tough, Delahunt recalled. “We didn’t have any dis tribution at that point, we weren’t doing packaged cans at all; it was just really keg sales,” he said. “And with all the bars and restaurants closed, there were really no keg sales to speak of.”
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In lieu of holding an election to fill the three open City Council seats this November, the current council voted on Aug. 25 to cancel the local election and appoint incumbent Councilmember Jamey Federico, Planning Commission Chairperson John Gabbard and Chief Financial Officer of Pan-Pacific Mechanical Matthew Pagano to the dais, as they were each running unopposed in their districts.respective
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Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.
The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point is another step closer to adding a lazy river that its guests and visitors could enjoy.
For the hotel, one of the upsides of swapping out the lawn for the new amenity is the anticipated reduction of water usage, according to resort representatives, as the lazy river is expected to use half the amount of water currently being used to water the grass.
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James Cole, a representative of Dana Point Beach Resort, LLC, explained to commissioners that the 25,000-square-foot lawn uses approximately 810,000 gallons of water per year, whereas the planned 7,110-square-foot lazy river is expected to use 404,000 gallons of water annually. Additionally, the Waldorf Astoria said it will plant drought-tolerant landscaping and artificial turf around the lazy river and use recycled water for irrigation using an efficient drip and micro-spray system. As a part of the Coastal Commission’s approval to amend the hotel’s coastal development permit (CDP), the Waldorf—formerly the Monarch Beach Resort—has committed to providing a free education program for underserved youth to learn about marine life and enjoy the lazy river. Ensuring that the project allows for affordable public access and does not negatively impact marine sources and water quality, the Coastal Commission imposed the conditions that the Waldorf participate in a coastal-themed Youth Education and Access program and a Marine Debris Reduction program. Through the Youth Education program, a minimum of 240 students a year will have the chance to learn about the coastal environment and use the lazy river. The program will be available for underserved youth in Orange County who lack access to coastal resources. The free program will involve an educational session in the morning and a chance to enjoy the lazy river in the
VA Disabled Claims Clinic 2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. Three incoming councilmembers will begin their terms this December without facing a local election on Nov. 8 after all three candidates were set to run unopposed in their respective districts. The current council held a special meeting on Aug. 25 to appoint incumbent Councilmember Jamey Federico, Planning Commission Chairperson John Gabbard and Matthew Pagano, chief financial officer Council
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Photos: Breeana Greenberg and lillian Boyd afternoon, with lunch provided. Included in the lazy river project is a plan to also construct a 2,620-square-foot pool bar and restroom. The pool bar will serve beverages and packaged food, all the while complying with the CCC’s Marine Debris Reduction program, as stipulated. Under the program, only reusable foodware is permitted for on-site dining, and single-use utensils may only be provided for to-go orders upon request. Styrofoam, plastic bags and plastic bottles will also be prohibited. Once the lazy river is constructed, day passes will be available to the general public at a cost of $25 per person and will include free on-site parking. However, the hotel’s amended permit allows it to increase the day pass fee annually, consis tent with the Consumer Price Index. Before the CCC formerly issues the permit, Waldorf Astoria will be required to submit detailed plans for the two programs, as well as revised landscape plans and a public access program. In the meantime, the Waldorf Astoria said it will debut a $30 million refresh of guests’ rooms and suites this month, with construction about to begin on a new meeting and events venue at the former location of the Athletic Club.
The California Coastal Commission vot ed unanimously last month to condition ally approve the construction plans for the hotel’s proposed attraction—a 543-foot-long lazy river and a pool bar that will replace the grassy area of the resort’s north lawn. Though the planning, permitting and designing process may take years to bring the project to fruition, Assistant Director of Marketing Devon O’Connell said in an email that “we are always exploring opportunities to elevate our guest experience.”
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The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously last month to conditionally approve the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club’s construction plans for a 543-foot-long lazy river that will replace the grassy area of the hotel’s north lawn.
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The National Weather Service is predicting the county’s coastal cities, including Dana Point and San Clemente, as well as San Juan Capistrano, to get hit with “dangerously hot conditions” from Tuesday, Aug. 30, through 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, with temperatures reaching 85 to 94 “Extremedegrees.heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” NWS said in its advisory.
BY BREEANA GREENBERG of Pan-Pacific Mechanical, to the three open“Congratulationsseats. to our Councilmember-elect Pagano, who is out in our audience today; (Councilmember-elect) Gabbard, who is not with us; and Councilmember and a Councilmember-elect—I guess, you get both of those titles tonight—Federico,” Mayor Joe Muller said. “Congratulations, everybody.”
Federico to represent District 3 for a second term, the current council voted, 4-0-1, with Federico abstaining. Though Federico stated he did not have an official conflict of interest, he asked that the council bifurcate the vote on District 3 so that he could Leadingabstain.uptothe Aug. 25 meeting, the three candidates spoke with Dana Point Times to talk about their priorities and goals once sworn into office.
Hoping to educate its members and do nors about the need for medical supplies, canned goods, bedding and more, the event featured live video messages from Ukrainian Rotarians about their clubs’ work and Ukraineneeds.has62 Rotary clubs, 24 Rotaract clubs and six satellite clubs.
The current City Council faced a deadline of Aug. 25, or 75 days before the General Election, to appoint the candidates, per the election code.
Councilmembers voted unanimously on Aug. 25 to appoint Gabbard and Pagano to represent Districts 1 and 2, respectively.Whileappointing
Photo: Courtesy of Jill Fabricant we had a chocolatier from Lviv, we had a baker from Ukraine, but most important is, we educated the people there on what was really needed and what was going on,” Fabricant said. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary is looking to host another fundraiser to support Ukraine at the end of this year. More information on the fund-a-need project and how to donate can be found on the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary’s website.Orange County’s coastal areas are under an excessive heat warning expected to last through the Labor Day weekend as a heat wave sweeps through Southern California, according to forecasters.
“My teachers will think it’s Christmas in September,” RH Dana Principal Kristen Nelson said in a media statement.
Members of the DPWC will bring books to donate at the group’s Sept. 8 meeting and luncheon, to be held at Dana West Yacht Club. DPWC and the Rotary Club of ficers will drop off the books at RH Dana during the week of Sept. 11.
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As a local businessman, Pagano said he is looking to utilize his advance degrees in finance and leadership on the dais.Gabbard said that ensuring the safety of neighborhoods and preserving beaches, as well as concluding Dana Point’s ongoing battle with short-term rental guidelines, are among his top priorities as an elected official. Gabbard, Pagano and Federico are expected to be sworn onto the council during the first meeting of December, when they will join Councilmembers Mike Frost (D4) and Michael Villar (D5) on the dais to decide leadership roles, such as mayor and mayor pro tem, for 2023. (Cont. from page 4)
In the circumstance in which candi dates are running unopposed, California Elections Code allows a City Council to hold a vote to appoint certified candidates for the open seats, saving taxpayer money. Based on an estimate from the Orange County Registrar of Voters, the city has said Dana Point will save between $30,516 and $37,339 in election-related costs this fall.
Those experiencing a heat stroke should contact 911, and anyone overcome by heat, NWS noted, should be moved to a shaded location that’s cool.
The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary collected donations for the fund-a-need project, which, according to the club, directly funds critically needed supplies such as canned goods, clean water, bedding, cots and medical supplies, as well as the construction of modular homes and ambulances. “My dream was to raise money for an ambulance,” Jill Fabricant, International Service Chair of the Monarch Beach Rotary Club said. “Not only did we buy an ambulance, but we bought two ambulances and also raised enough funds, $25,000 of additional monies, to send (to Ukraine) for canned goods, canned food, which residents need there.”
The Ukraine and Belarus Rotary district launched an appeal to Rotary members worldwide in an effort to receive funds and donations for basic necessities.
The hottest days of the heat wave are expected to come at the end of the long holiday weekend, according to a Weather Service news briefing.
The Orange County coast will see a gradual climb in temperatures, starting from Tuesday, as the area’s weather risk level increases from “minor” to “moder-
The National Weather Service advises residents to stay hydrated with water, stay indoors and seek air-conditioning, and “dress for the heat” with light-colored and lightweight clothing. Residents should also avoid consuming dehydrating beverages such as alcohol and sugary or caffeinated drinks. “Monitor those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly,” NWS said in the advisory. “If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.”Kids and pets also should not be left unattended in cars.
For Federico, one of the top priorities he’s looking to address during his next term will be improvements to the pedestrian connectivity and infrastructure on Doheny Park Road and Coast Highway.
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With students back in classrooms for the 2022-23 school year, the Dana Point Woman’s Club (DPWC) is working to supply RH Dana Elementary with books for the school’s library and classrooms as part of the nonprofit’s Project Literacy initiative.
ate” on Wednesday through Saturday. By Sunday, every region in Southern California is expected to move into a major weather risk level.
Those interested in donating books from RH Dana Elementary’s back-toschool wish list can purchase them through the school’s Amazon wish list.
The event which was held at the Fish Tank in Capistrano Beach also featured a traditional Ukrainian dinner, costumes and“Wemusic.had two different musical groups,
The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary sold 83 tickets and raised more than $50,000 to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine during its Aug. 24 gala for the country’s Day of Independence.
After receiving a wish list that RH Dana’s librarian and teachers compiled, the Wom an’s Club in partnership with the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club intend to check off every book on the list, which includes materials for Spanish language readers, as well as National Geographic Kids
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Celebrating Ukraine’s Day of Independence on Aug. 24 with a gala, Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary raised more than $50,000 to provide humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation.
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As the market slowed because of mortgage rates doubling overnight, as a result of the Fed’s actions to curb the highest inflation in 40 years combined with stock market volatility, sales slowed to 40% less than last year. Inventory and listing shortages post-pandemic have been at historical lows. It is true, listings/inventory have improved this year, but still down 50% of pre-pandemic levels. Listings tapered off in the past 30 days because of seasonality.What was normal is no longer the case. This is a paradigm shift in the way real estate will be transacted in the future.Itisstill a supply and demand business. Limited supply and strong demand are the reasons I predict home values will not Furthermore,drop. lets add a tad of common sense. The majority of homeowners refinanced their loans to 3% or less. Mortgage rates in January started at approximately 3%.
DECELERATION OF APPRECIATION: After two years of rapid appreciation and home values increasing nearly 20% per year, I predict there will be a “deceleration” of appreciation to 10-12% this year and 5-10% in 2023.
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For homeowners, I highly recommend obtaining legal advice from an estate attorney on the benefits of holding title in a living trust versus not. Upon death of a homeowner, normally the beneficiary should obtain what is called a “date of death” appraisal. Either a licensed appraiser can do this, or in some cases, a licensed realtor. It may be used in the event of an IRS audit in the future.Prepping a property for sale is critical. Remove personal items, make necessary repairs, paint, and re-carpet. Consider staging the home as well. Finally, have a copy of the will and/ or trust to give to your realtor, who in turn can send to the title company for review and pre-approval, as they will be insuring the transaction.
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VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the SC Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org.
SEED CONNECTION 9-10 a.m. The Ecology Center is providing this hands-on lab about soil and seeds, so people can learn about gardening, saving seeds, and which food is appropriate to grow in a given season. The event is open to all ages, so you can learn something whether you have a kid just developing a green thumb or you are an adult looking to grow more plants in the backyard. The event is free. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. theecologycenter.org.949.443.4223.
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SATURDAY | 03 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.
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Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.
LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Blondie tribute band Hollywood Blonde will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT 8:30 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Punk, garage and rock and roll band The Creepers will perform. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.949.464.5700.
SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to
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LITTLE FOLK CLUB 10:30-11:30 a.m. Part of the Casa Kids Concert Series, this performance includes an introduction to folk music and instruments by Victoria Bailey. This event is included with general admission to Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.
LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S 3 p.m. Ever wanted to relax with some calming outdoor live music as the trains come and go? Stop by at Trevor’s for soothing sounds, food, and a close view of downtown San Juan Capistrano. Travis Thomas will perform. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. trevorsatthetracks.com.949.493.9593. ‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Spend a Friday night crafting a unique item to call your own. Customize a wood sign, bath tray, photo frame, or other item during this hands-on workshop. Registration can be done beforehand online. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.
OC PARKS SUNSET CINEMA: ‘PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL’ 6 p.m. The County of Orange and OC Parks are pleased to welcome back the annual Sunset Cinema film series fea turing 12 free movies at OC Parks. Pack a picnic, blankets and beach chairs to enjoy recent favorites and introduce young ones to beloved classic films. All movies are free to attend, with free parking and pre-show entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. and showtimes starting after sunset. Food trucks and concession booths will offer food and beverages for purchase onsite. Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, 33333 South Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 714.973.6865. ocparks.com.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrate the 95th anniversary of Casa Romantica during D. Yoder Family Sunday with free admission. Learn history with docents placed around the property and learn how Ole Hanson’s 1927 home was turned into the cultural center it is now. There will be a celebration with cake to commemorate the Casa’s 95 years as a home and gardens. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.
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tions, real-world research, exotic experiences and discoveries to the surface through presentations from an ocean of experts. Carlos Gauna will talk about the process of filming white sharks, from finding them to understanding their behaviors. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ROOFTOP 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a night of outdoor entertainment. Kim Johnson will perform. The Rooftop Kitchen + Bar, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 301, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.3358. rooftopoc.com.
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I don’t mind theories and philosophical discussions on the ethics of superpowers, but most of the time epic-inscope pictures such as Three Thousand Years—especially with so much backstory and subplot—generally aren’t my thing.While critics and MGM/United Artists are selling Three Thousand Years of Longing as “Aladdin for adults,” I think I might just stick with Aladdin DP
Three Thousand Years of Longing is loosely based on a 1994 novella called The Djin in the Nightingale’s Eye by A.S. Byatt.
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SUNDAY | 04 LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 10-11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers lowcost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing available on-site. 34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.
6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com. Want a curated list of the weekend’s best events sent straight to your inbox every Friday? Sign up for The Weekender! danapointtimes.com/weekender
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n true George Miller fashion, the Auss ie filmmaking legend’s latest release, Three Thousand Years of Longing, is epic, colorful, fantastical, wild and— as expected—a flop at the box office. While Miller has gained a legacy for his Mad Max franchise (1979-2015), producing Chris Noonan’s Babe (1995) and directing the sequel, Pig in the City (1998), himself, I wasn’t surprised Three Thousand Years of Longing seemed to get hardly any promotional hype and was just casually placed at the end of the summer film schedule.
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In present day, Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is a single, childless literary scholar who is out of town for a conference in Istanbul, Turkey. Alithea’s specialty is storytelling—specifically, the narration of how stories are told.
While ordering room service in her hotel room, the older woman starts washing an old antique she had bought in the city, which turns out to be a bottle filled with a magical genie she unintentionally releases. The supernatural being, known as a Djin (Idris Elba), then gets into his life story for Alithea while convincing her to free him of his imprisonment with three wishes.
Elba and Swinton are fine as the leads, though Swinton’s intense Irish brogue for Alithea got a bit tiring after a while.
4-10 p.m. Sublime tribute band Burritos will perform live. Tickets start at $25. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Adam Lasher band and DJ Ever Ed E and Rachel Perry will also perform. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. concertsonthecliff.com.
3-5 p.m. Put on by the San Clem ente-based Noble Path Foundation, teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can receive comedy lessons with professional actor history of San Onofre. Stop in at the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. admin@sanoparks.org.949.366.8599.sanoparks.org.
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TUESDAY | 06 TRIVIA TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.
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POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the DANA POINT LIBRARY FOREIGN FILM 11 a.m. Join the Dana Point Public Library and master gardener Laurie Menosky to learn how to grow a better herb garden. Free containers and herbs will be provided. At 2 p.m., the library will be screening Cocoon, a 2020 film from Germany. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.
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Noon-5 p.m. Sadly, Betsy was diagnosed with brain cancer and has been told by her doctors that her options locally have been exhausted. She has found new hope through Sanford Medical, and they have agreed to take her as a patient and perform the life-saving surgery needed. Unfortunately, these doctors are out of network and not covered. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds from this fundraiser, which will include food, live music, a silent auction, raffle prizes and a full bar, will go directly toward Betsy’s medical expenses. Tickets are $50 per person, $20 per child 12 and under. Elks Lodge, 1505 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. For more information, call 949.498.8566 or email gennieneidermayer@gmail.com.
Bob Burns & Improv City, where they’ll build confidence, stage presence, a funny bone and a chance to perform at Improv City. Sign up for these Monday classes at thenoblepathfoundation.org. The Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.234.7259.
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Fortunately, Miller and script partner Augusta Gore choose to not overstay their welcome and keep their screen adaptation at only 100 minutes, rather than expand more inspiration from the source.
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For the audience’s sake, it’s good that Three Thousand Years lasts less than two hours, because it is very dialogue-heavy on the ethos and purpose of wishes existing, while the actual magical elements are fleeting, yet always present because our male lead is a genie.
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More than 75 military personnel volun teered throughout the day, giving demon strations and driving attendees across Camp Pendleton in military vehicles. Attendees were given tours of the Memorial Park, the Captain Trevor J. Yurista Martial Arts Facility, the Individu al Simulation Marksmanship Trainer, the Infantry Immersion Trainer and a live fire small-arms range. “You’re here because you have left a footprint by your involvement, and so we have deep gratitude for everyone here,” Rifkin said, welcoming guests to the 5th Marine Memorial Park. “This is a very special place.”
“In the last 15 years, we’ve participated in the Operation Iraqi Freedom monu ment, the Operation Enduring Freedom monument, the Purple Heart monument, the Vietnam Memorial and more,” Rifkin continued. “We’re involved in keeping up this very special place, and it’s unlike anything else on the base.”
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s a thank you to its supporters, the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group (DPSG) held its Adventure Day at Camp Pendleton on Saturday, Aug. 27. The oneof-a-kind event gives the DPSG supporters a chance to watch demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities to learn more about the lives of U.S. Marines. With each Adventure Day, DPSG President Terry Rifkin said she hopes that attendees come away with a “better understanding of the dedication and commitment of our warfighters.”
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U.S. Marines and other military officials give live fire, martial arts and combat preparedness demon strations to support ers of the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group during Adventure Day at Camp Pendleton on Saturday, Aug. 27. entering the training complex, designed to look like a marketplace. Before getting out on the live fire range, attendees had the chance for target practice with a variety of weaponry at the Individual Simulation Marksmanship Trainer. They later had the opportunity to try their marksmanship at the range with U.S. Marine Corps service rifles. In addition to catered food, Meals Ready to Eat (or MREs) were available for attendees to taste the field rations. This event creates better supporters, vol unteers and donors, Rifkin said, because it gives them a chance to “be up close and ask questions to understand better what (Marines) go through and their families go through, and to see what the Dana Point Support Group has done on the base to make the lives of the Marines better.” For some attendees, Adventure Day is the first opportunity they’ve had to go on base at Camp Pendleton. “Having been on the Support Group for 15 years, to bring the relationships on base of people who have done so much, selflessly, and to thank them and also to be able to introduce them to each other and realize they’re part of something exponentially even greater, I think every body always steps away more excited and more committed to do more,” Rifkin said. In November 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense presented the Support Group with the “Spirit of Hope” award for its outstanding support of the Marines, Navy Corpsmen and families of the 5th Marine Regiment of the United States Marine Corps headquartered at Camp Pendleton. The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group will host its second-largest fundraiser of the year, Laughs for Leathernecks, on Sept. 12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Laughs for Leathernecks will include a silent auction, raffles, dinner and a comedy show at the Irvine Improv comedy club at the Irvine“We’llSpectrum.have125 Marines in our audience, so if they’d like to surround our Leathernecks with love, maybe they’ll come,” Rifkin said. “If they’d like to be a part of this great evening with our Marines and support our cause and have a great night of comedy, dinner, silent auction and great raffle prizes, we hope they’ll come.”
Say hello to Cher, a 1-year-old beauty now available for adoption. A wonderful momma cat, Cher recently finished bringing up her baby and is finally ready for some “me time.” She has a sweet temperament and would love a home where she can be the center of attention. If you are interested in adopting Cher, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed anandanimalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org,toyouwillbecontactedaboutmakinginteractionappointment.
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Several Marines gave a demonstration at the martial arts facility, or dojo, where attendees had the chance to try out their martial arts skills on punching bags. Striving to keep Capt. Trevor Yurista’s memory alive, John Hicks, the keeper of the dojo, shared the fallen servicemember’s story. The Support Group honored Yurista, who died in Afghanistan in 2008, by rededicating the facility after him. Touring the Infantry Immersion Train er with Sgt. Maj. Bert Theilen, attendees learned about the scenario-based train ing complex that provides Marines with simulations to test decision-making skills in a realistic environment. Following the tour, a group of Marines demonstrated a scenario in which hidden shooters attacked the squad
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Dana Hills senior Christian Guarascio has led the county in rushing yards each of the first two weeks of the season, with 256 yards against University and another 269 yards against Laguna Beach.
“He’s just been awesome all summer,” Dana Hills coach Tony Henney said. “I’ve only seen this a few times in my career. When we voted for captains, he got every vote. Every ballot had Blaize Bolter on it. He’s just a special kid, works his butt off, as hard as you can work going into your senior year.” A holding penalty on the Dolphins’ next play sent them back, but Vernon found Bolter again on an 11-yard pass. Guarascio then bowled through three defenders to muscle his way into the end zone on an 11-yard touchdown run that put Dana Hills ahead, 28-24. Guarascio carried the ball 28 times for 269 yards and three touchdowns and added 40 yards receiving on three catches. This was after Guarascio was Orange County’s leading rusher in the opening weekend with 256 yards and two touchdowns against University. “Last year, he’s either pass-protecting or running a flat so we could throw it to somebody else,” Henny said with a laugh. “I think he came in with a goal of being one of the best backs in Orange County, and so far, he’s proved that he probablyLagunais.”Beach still made the Dolphins sweat it out at the end, as quarterback Ethan Das found Ryner Swanson for a 50-yard catch-and-run to the Dana Hills 12-yard line with just over 30 seconds remaining.However, the Dolphins broke up four consecutive passing plays to force the turnover-on-downs and ice their second victory.Itwas fortuitous that a special-teams play sparked the Dana Hills win, as Lagu na Beach ran back the opening kickoff nearly 80 yards for a touchdown. Dana Hills’ opening drive ended with an interception, but junior Cael Vincent intercepted the Breakers on the very next play. Laguna Beach’s next drive ended with a fumble recovered by junior Noah Brown, who was a defensive standout for Dana Hills all night in the Breakers’ backfield with two sacks. Dana Hills capitalized with Guarascio’s first touchdown run to tie the game, 7-7. Laguna Beach took advantage of a short Dana Hills punt to go back ahead with one minute remaining in the first quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run, 14-7. Dana Hills came back quickly as Guarascio surged for runs of 16, 18 and 16 yards to set up the 30-yard touchdown pass from Vernon to Bolter to tie the game, 14-14, on the first play of the second quarter. Later in the second quarter, Guarascio broke a 71-yard touchdown run, outflanking Laguna Beach defenders with his speed. Dana Hills took a 21-14 lead into the halftime. The third quarter was a grind for both teams until Laguna Beach sprung a 60yard touchdown pass from Das to senior Jackson Rodriguez to tie the game, 21-21. Laguna Beach then grabbed the lead on a field goal midway through the fourth quarter, before Dana Hills’ dramatics sealed the win. Dana Hills now moves into an early bye week ahead of their clash with rival Aliso Niguel, but Henney says the Dolphins welcome the early break. “We need the bye week,” Henney said. “We took the dead period early, which I didn’t want to do. So, we’ve been going for a while. It kind of feels like Week 8 in some ways. We need the bye week. We need to heal up. We need to go over things we’re not good at. We probably won’t focus on Aliso until much later in the week.” DP
Guarascio said. “I think I was a little disappointed in myself, for sure, a little frustrated, but I couldn’t let myself hold my head down. I had to keep my head up and had to keep fighting, not even for me, but for the team.” Dana Hills then jumped offside to give Laguna Beach a first-and-5, but the Dolphins’ defense held up. Dana Hills pushed back the Breakers on negative-5-yard run and stopped a short pass on third down to force a Laguna Beach punt.Itwas then that Bolter maneuvered through the line and got his hand on the ball to block the punt and set Dana Hills up on the Laguna Beach 13-yard line.Bolter also caught six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown in the game, after putting up 131 yards receiving in last week’s win over University.
Photo: Keaton Larson very bit of last Friday’s game could be described as a “battle” for the Dana Hills football team. The Dolphins battled for every yard with physical runs. Dana Hills battled back from being down after the opening kickoff. The Dolphins battled from potentially giving the game up. Dana Hills battled to push this game over the line, and, ultimately, the Dolphins won the day. Senior Blaize Bolter blocked a Laguna Beach punt with just under two minutes to play, and senior running back Christian Guarascio powered into the end zone for this third touchdown run and 269 rushing yards, as Dana Hills took a wild road game, 28-24, on Friday, Aug. 26, at Laguna Beach High School. “I feel like this game really showed that we can battle through four quarters,” Guarascio said. “We’re not going to be that team that we’ve always been, where we play one half and then lose it. This team can come here and compete for four quarters.” Dana Hills (2-0) has a bye week before hosting rival Aliso Niguel on Sept. 9. Guarascio and the Dolphins went from potentially fumbling away the game to Laguna Beach (0-2) with just under three minutes to play to pulling ahead with just under two minutes remaining.Following a 23-yard field goal that put the Breakers ahead by three points with under seven minutes left, the Dolphins strung together a big drive that included two third-down conversions and one fourth-down conversion on the arm of senior quarterback Connor Vernon. Vernon connected with junior Nate Depierro on a 13-yard pass on fourth down from the Dana Hills 31-yard line and hit Bolter for gains of 7 and 21 yards on thirdThedown.second conversion to Bolter put Dana Hills in the red zone with an eye on the lead, but Laguna Beach forced a fumble on a Guarascio run and recovered at the 22-yard line. “I didn’t have any doubt that our team was going to keep fighting,”
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Why USEDSURF in San Clemente should be your first stop when it’s time to make some room in your board rack at home
surfboard businesses in the world today. Boasting an inventory of hundreds and hundreds of boards at any given time, it also offers a rad fin demo program with more than 200 sets of fins from which to choose. It’s an incredible resource to have right here in our backyard. To get started, I went online to usedsurf.com to see what I needed to do to get the ball rolling. The first thing to understand is that they charge a 25% con signment fee (minimum of $25). Given the level of service it ultimately provided and the fair prices it helped me set for my board, I had no problem with this. It certainly beats meeting some random person off Craigslist in a parking lot somewhere.Anotherthing to remember is that the boards you hope to sell should be in good condition. All wax and stickers
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I came away from my experience at USEDSURF eager to refer them to all my fellow surfboard-hoarding friends. It felt great to make some room in the board rack at home and put a little cash in my pocket. So, if you are looking to sell some of your old boards, check out USEDSURF— and give them a follow on Instagram; it makes some great content, too. Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation.
With hundreds of boards on offer, USEDSURF on Calle de Los Molinos in San Clemente is the ideal location for anyone looking to sell a board or pick up something that’s already been ridden.
BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES o you have a few old surfboards collecting dust in the rafters of your garage? Some may hold special, sentimental value. Hold on to Othersthose.may be worth something over time. Keep those; they may help fund a college tuition someday. But like an old pair of jeans that you’ve long outgrown, some boards just don’t fit right anymore, and it is time for them to go. As a recovering surfboard hoarder (admittedly still in the early stages of recovery), I’m here to say it’s OK. In fact, cash in! But what do you do with old surfboards that you know you’re never going to ride again? In the past, I’ve tried to sell boards on Craigslist, but found it to be a hassle. Setting up meetings with D Want to Sell an Surfboard?Old
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SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 2-4 Outlook: The swell combination fills in on Friday, setting up waist to head high waves, (3-5’). Those sizes hold on Saturday, then ease for waist to shoulder high surf, (34’), on Sunday. Light+ to moderate south winds Friday morning, will lighten in the afternoon. For the weekend, morning winds will be light/variable, while light+ to moderate onshore winds develops in the afternoon.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY CAPISTRANO VALLEY TOYOTA Samaira Lizzi.
Most surf shops around Dana Point and San Clemente have used racks, but in a lot of cases, that’s where team rider boards get shuffled off into their next life. Plus, seeing a beat-up old board next to a rack of fresh, gleaming white shapes is a hard sell unless you mark the price down considerably.
BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES with a sixth-place finish in the Under 12s.Inspired by surfing icons John John Florence and Bethany Hamilton, this hard-charging goofy-footer is going to take her talents to the next level this season.When she’s not surfing or hanging at the beach, Lizzi enjoys rolling around town on her skateboard, as well as training in the boxing ring and jiu-jitsu dojo. And when it’s time to chill, you’ll find her hanging with her family and snuggling with her puppies. Keep an eye on those WSA results; no doubt, we’re going to be seeing Lizzi’s name a lot more in the months to come. As they say, watch this space. If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. DP
should be removed. Dings should be repaired, and the board should be watertight and ready to ride. I picked out six boards to bring in. All were in pretty good shape. And in the end, USEDSURF decided it would take four of the boards. The two it didn’t take were big-wave pintails with glass-on fins that it felt would take up too much room and not pique an interest in the middle of summer—a fair assessment. (Anyone want to buy a 7’6” board?) After filling out a bit of paperwork on each board, I was good to go. The staff told me they would shoot me a text if any of the boards sold. Within a week, one of the boards had been sold. A week later, another board was purchased. And a week or two after that, a third board had sold. Each time a board sold, I got a text and USEDSURF had a check waiting (it also does Venmo). Stoked would be an understatement. I had no idea that my boards would go this fast and sell for the prices they did.
Photo: Courtesy of the Lizzi Family strangers and getting low-balled proved to be more of a pain than it was worth. Seeing one of your favorite boards go for $50 is kind of heartbreaking.
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This summer, I finally found the time and motivation to dig through all my old boards and part with a few. I decided I’d try my luck at USEDSURF in the San Clemente surf ghetto. Always busy, it deals expressly in the business of wheeling and dealing used surfboards—and the shop crushes it. Opening shop in the early 2000s, USEDSURF is one of the biggest used
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t’s all about the waves for Samaira Lizzi. Ask the ripping San Clemente 11-year-old where she likes to surf, and she’s quick with an answer. “Anywhere at Trestles, but probably Church because it’s always fun there,” says Lizzi. A student at Heart Christian Academy in San Juan Capistrano, Lizzi most recently got into the swing of the competitive season with a strong showing at the Western Surfing Association competition at Trail 6. Surfing in the Under 12 and Under 14 divisions, she came strong
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