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from March 2023 – The Local Dish Magazine

Prepare for your greatest adventure.

Dancing definitely manages your weight, but you’re never thinking about that; you’re thinking about the moves, the music, the feeling. And when you’re dancing there’s no space in your brain to stress out. When you enter the dance studio you can leave your worries at the door and simply enjoy your body’s movement. So if you got the blues, grab a friend and join a dance class. And when you’re in the class, it can be one of the best ways to express yourself and even unlock new ideas to use in your daily life.

Dancing improves your memory. By learning new skills, routines, and movements, you challenge your brain to be flexible and remember new things! A dance class can help develop your muscles, improving circulation, posture, coordination and flexibility. And dancing also improves your balance because it requires a lot of fast movement with good posture. So a consistent dance class will help you stabilize and gain better control of your body.

And lastly, a dance class is the perfect setting to make new friends and branch out socially. Maintaining positive relationships is just as healthy as a good diet and exercise. Being socially engaged leads to increased happiness and reduced stress. Look up your nearest dance class and start enjoying the benefits today!

WING WEDNESDAY

Surfside Pizza

SC 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (see p. 33)

Dr. Seuss Crafts Galore San Clemente Library SC 4 – 5 p.m.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE EVENT

Expedia Cruises LN 6 – 7 p.m. RSVP Today! (see pp. 7, 16)

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS

Tannins SJC 3 – 9 p.m. (see p. 31)

THE CIRCUS

The Outlets SC 7:30 p.m.

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore

The Coach House SJC 8 p.m.

ARGENTINE GRILL Cooking Class Heat Culinary LN 6:30 p.m. (see p. 32)

I Hate Hamlet Cabrillo Playhouse SC 7:30

JR.

Native Basket Weaving The Mission SJC 10 a.m. – 12

INDOOR

FIESTA GRANDE

Swallows Inn SJC 6 – 9 p.m. (see pp. 30, 32)

Jean Stern Art History Lecture Casa Romantica SC 7 p.m.

National

Karaoke Paddy’s Station SJC 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Karaoke Patsy’s Irish Pub LN 9 p.m.

63RD

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Convenient Grand Historic

• Flexible short-term leases, with suites starting at 800 up to 31,160 sq. ft.

• Located just o the 5 Freeway in San Juan Capistrano

• Spanish-style architecture with ample and convenient parking

• Beautifully kept grounds and Spanish style architecture with wet bars, showers and balconies

• Creative Lofts and Studio Suites available

• Restaurants and health club onsite

• Amenity rich community environment

• Professional, full-time onsite management and maintenance

When shopping for insurance, you may be tempted to reduce your coverage or drop important coverages altogether with the goal of saving money. But be careful, you could end up being dangerously underinsured and have to pay a substantial amount in the event of a disaster. In the end, you didn’t save money, you lost money. Here are some common mistakes people make when it comes to insurance.

THE MISTAKE: Insuring a home for its real estate value rather than for the cost of rebuilding.

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T: When real estate prices go down, some homeowners may think they can reduce the amount of insurance on their homes. But insurance is designed to cover the cost of rebuilding, not the sales price of the home. You should make sure that you have enough coverage to completely rebuild your home and replace your belongings— no matter what the real estate market is doing.

A BETTER WAY TO SAVE: Raise your deductible. An increase from $500 to $2,500 could save up to 10% on your premium payments.

THE MISTAKE:

Only purchasing the legally required amount of liability for your car.

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T: The minimum is just that—the least you can get away with by law. So buying only the minimum amount of liability means you are likely to pay more out-of-pocket later. And if you are sued, those costs can jeopardize your financial well-being.

A BETTER WAY TO SAVE: Consider dropping collision and/or comprehensive coverage on older cars worth less than $5,000. The insurance industry and consumer groups generally recommend a minimum of $100,000 of bodily injury protection per person and $300,000 per accident.

THE MISTAKE: Neglecting to buy renters insurance.

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT: A renters insurance policy covers your possessions and additional living expenses if you have to move out due to an insured disaster, such as a fire or hurricane. Equally important, it provides liability protection in the event someone is injured in your home and decides to sue.

A BETTER WAY TO SAVE: Look into multi-policy discounts. Buying several policies with the same insurer, such as renters, auto, and life will generally provide savings.

On March 25, the 63rd Annual Swallows Day Parade returns in all its glory, with Grand Marshal, actor Dennis Quaid. The 2020 and 2021 festivities saw the pandemic curtail large events. In 2022, the State enacted an equine quarantine because of a deadly horse virus. Last year, the 62nd Annual Swallows Day Parade became a motorized parade for the first time in its history. This year the Swallows Day Parade will have horses on the street for the first time since 2019. The theme is "Back in the Saddle Again!" The parade will feature equestrian groups from all over the state, with wagons, carriages, floats, re-enactment troupes and marching bands — a fun-filled family-friendly event!

Since 1960, the Annual Swallows Day Parade has been one of the largest non-motorized parades in the nation. The festivities remind us of our equestrian heritage and pays homage to the Swallows and their return to San Juan Capistrano. The Parade, Fiesta Grande, Hoos'Gow Day and related events are produced by the all-volunteer organization, the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. All funding comes from the community in the form of sponsorships, donations, fundraisers and merchandise sales.

The Mercado Street Faire will be happening all day long during Swallows Day, boasting some incredible vendors, live country music, a kid’s zone and plenty of food! The Fiesta Association would like to thank the food vendors who will be serving their delights in the Mercado, including:

• B. Food International

• Barrett's Lemonade and Burgers

• Bred's Nashville Hot Chicken

• Chick-Fil-A

• Cocos Catering

• Cruisin Juice

• Keith's Kettle Corn

• Love to Snack (aka Dippin' Dots)

• Mario's Tacos

• Nieves El Paraiso & Concessions

• Rosales Mexican Food

• Snowie California Shaved Ice