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What’s going on in and around town this week
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FRIDAY | 24
FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy the farmers market in town every Friday. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.
LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wild Horse will perform. Have fun, grab some drinks, and dance during this local performance. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.
LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S 7 p.m. Eat some food, grab a drink and unwind while listening to live music at Trevor’s at the Tracks. Phil Vandermost will perform. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.
SATURDAY | 25
YOGA ON THE FARM 9-10:15 a.m. The Ecology Center is providing this outdoor yoga session with yogi Diana Christinson and teachers from Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala. Sessions will include breathing lessons, which you can practice while surrounded by green vegetation and the natural earth. Participants must bring their own mat and towel to place on the ground, as well as RSVP online. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT SWALLOW’S 2-6 p.m. Come enjoy a drink and enjoy some live music at this famous downtown bar. Leroy and the Bad Browns will perform. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK 8 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth near the train tracks. Face masks are required on all tours until further notice. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.
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SUNDAY | 26
RAMEN BURGER AT HERITAGE BARBECUE 11 a.m. (while supplies last). Ramen chef and Ramen Shack owner Keizo Shimamoto will be offering his famous Ramen burger—a half-pound brisket patty served between two “buns” of ramen— on a limited-availability basis at Heritage Barbecue. The patties will be cooked by the Heritage team as part of a pop-up collaboration between the two downtown restaurants. Orders will be done on a first-come, first-served basis and offered until supplies run out. Heritage Barbecue, 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.373.5218. ramenshack.com.
CREER FUNDRAISER CONCERT 6-10 p.m. CREER Comunidad y Familia—a local nonprofit that assists underprivileged residents—is hosting a fundraising concert featuring Neil Diamond tribute songs by Hot August Night. There will also be Mexican buffet-style food. Tickets are $75. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 714.788.8339. eventbrite.com.
TUESDAY | 28
APAC AUTOMOTIVE INSTITUTE GRAND OPENING 4:30-6:30 p.m. APAC Automotive Institute (ATI) will officially open its doors with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration. APAC ATI is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide free automotive technical training, mentorship and employment opportunities for veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, people in recovery from substance addictions, and other at-risk communities. Chris Knuth is the founder of APAC ATI and owner of Star Motors European Service, a luxury auto repair shop. The ribbon-cutting will begin at 5 p.m., and a facility tour will be held afterward. Star Motors European Service, 32961 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano. 949.391.2570. apacati.org.
Fireworks will light up the sky in San Juan Capistrano during the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration and summer carnival. Photo: Collin Breaux
MONDAY | 04 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Noon-10:30 p.m. The City of San Juan Capistrano is holding the annual community Fourth of July celebration and summer carnival. The event will feature amusement rides, live music, food, business and group booths, and more. The fireworks display is scheduled for 9 p.m., and the carnival will be held throughout the weekend from July 1-3. Free trolley services will be offered. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.
FRIDAY | 01
‘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.
CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Reggae band Big Mountain will perform. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.
SATURDAY | 02
COMEDY FUNDRAISER 7:30 p.m. Comedian Rita Rudner will perform stand-up comedy during this fundraising event for Camino Real Playhouse. Rudner is known for her long-running solo Las Vegas shows, and will be bringing her wit to San Juan Capistrano for one night only. Tickets can be purchased online. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE BREWHOUSE 6-8 p.m. Kids of Charlemagne—a Steely Dan tribute band—will perform, so get ready to dance along to familiar tunes. Order a drink and enjoy a weekend night at one of San Juan Capistrano’s local watering holes. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.315.1960. kidsofcharlemagne.com. (Cont. on page 24)
AT THE MOVIES ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Plays It Safe
BY MEGAN BIANCO, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH
Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum are back together on the big screen running from dinosaurs for the first time since Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park (1993) almost three decades ago.
If you’re worried this reunion is just an easy cash grab and not naturally crafted into Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World: Dominion for the sake of genuinely improving this sci-fi/action universe, I have bad news for you, unfortunately.
While the three stars look like they’re having fun on screen, the writing, direction and editing are incredibly lacking, even more so than any usual mediocre sequel.
Following the crazy events of Trevorrow’s previous Jurassic World effort, Fallen Kingdom (2018), Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) and their adoptive daughter, Maisie Lockwood (Isabella Sermon), are now hiding out in the woods of Mountain View, California.
Alan Grant (Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Dern)
Photo: Courtesy of Amblin Entertainment/Universal Pictures
are called upon by bioengineering company Biosyn to help figure out how to stop its recent giant, super-strong locust creations, which are flying rampant around the world, killing off the food chain.
And while all this is going on, dinosaurs are still running wild all over the world.
Remember when we were first introduced to Alan and Ellie in Jurassic Park while they were digging up old dino bones? Remember when Goldblum’s Ian Malcolm distracted a T-Rex with a shiny object? Remember when Ellie was trapped inside the original park’s headquarters and had to fight her way out? Remember when the first Jurassic Park movie ended with a faceoff between the park’s two biggest species?
Would you like to see all of this again with the same characters, but who are now old enough to be members of AARP? Because that’s literally all what the third act is of Dominion.
The timeline, continuity and logic of the Jurassic series are so far gone and ridiculous at this point, there’s no reason to bother trying to piece anything together.
Like people have pointed out since the Jurassic World trilogy broke through, these movies’ dinosaurs don’t even realistically behave like the species would in prehistoric times.
I’ll admit, a few comic relief gags in Dominion did actually land for me. But in my imagination, the original, classic Spielberg adventure from 1993 is a stand-alone blockbuster masterpiece. CD (Cont. from page 23)
THURSDAY | 07
MISSION CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring the kids to Mission San Juan Capistrano for hands-on, fun educational activities in the Mission Clubhouse space. Youngsters can weave baskets, build structural arches with miniature blocks, and engage in more Mission-themed tasks. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.
KOI FISH FEEDING AT THE MISSION 12:45 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor afternoon at the Mission San Juan Capistrano fountain while feeding koi fish. The event is is scheduled every day from Tuesday through Sunday. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.
BIG KAHUNA KARAOKE 8-11 p.m. Paddy’s Station hosts a karaoke competition every Thursday night in which winners can take home $100. Sing your heart out at this downtown Irish pub. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.
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NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 25th, from 8AM to 1PM, Guadalupe Street. Lots of great things for good prices! Vacuums, weights, lamps, books, dishes, utensils, towels, clothes, purses, jeans, jewelry, paintings & more.
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ESTATE SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 25 8AM - 1PM. 817 Calle Vallarta, San Clemente. Furniture, Collectibles, Home Decor, Home Theater System, Large Potted Plants, and MORE!
TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 25 June 25, 2022, 7:00 a.m., 27355 Paseo La Serna, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. For sale: Precision tools, small lathe ( Sherline), small table saw, taps, dies, machine shop tools galore. Electronic scopes and test equipment by Tektronix and Hewlett Packard. Lots of collectibles incl. coins, stamp collections and military insignias. Also Model train equipment incl. N-Gauge Layout. Large selection of NEW and used semiconductors.
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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
Senior Dating Challenges: Where is ‘John’?
San Juan Capistrano resident Yoko emailed, “A couple weeks ago, two girlfriends and I went to the Swallow’s Inn in San Juan Capistrano on a Tuesday evening for line dancing lessons. I arrived early.
“A few minutes later, two men sat down at the table next to me and started a conversation. I was attracted to the man sitting closest to me (I’ll call him ‘John’). He and I chatted for 2½ hours, and I even skipped one of the line dancing lessons, as we were engaged in an interesting conversation about a Fallbrook property he had bought this March with many avocado trees.
“He had lived in San Juan Capistrano for 25 years. He owns his own company, now lives in Mission Viejo Monday-Thursday and is in Fallbrook Friday-Sunday. He wore no wedding ring. As he was flipping through pictures of his Fallbrook property to show me on his phone, I didn’t see any pictures of him with a woman.
“He offered to buy drinks and food for me and my friends, which I thought was very generous. He bought a glass of wine for me and sodas for my non-alcohol-drinking friends. He helped move our table a little so my friends would have some space to sit and helped me lower a window blind that was stuck with sun streaming in. Very chivalrous of him.
“All of his qualities I found attractive, as well as his physical appearance. I guessed his age to be close to mine, in his mid-60s. His friend kept urging him to dance with me, but he had informed me early in the conversation he did not line-dance.
“I’m not aggressive when I meet men, as I was raised in an ‘old-fashioned’ environment and the Japanese culture where the man makes the initial contact offer. This has always worked for me in the past. “After 2½ hours,
ON LIFE AND LOVE my girlfriends BY TOM BLAKE wanted to leave, so I thanked ‘John,’ and said my friends wanted to leave. I lingered a bit, hoping he would ask for my phone number or give me his phone number. He did not ask, so I said, “I hope to see you again,” and I left.
“That was one of the strangest experiences I’ve had with a man to whom I was attracted, and I certainly got the vibes that ‘John’ was attracted to me. My ego was a little hurt, as I’ve never had a man spend that much time talking to me, who seemed attracted to me and then not ask if he could call or see me again. He certainly wasn’t shy, as he initiated the conversation with me as soon as he sat down next to me.
“I haven’t gone back to the Swallow’s since this happened, but will go sometime.
“I would enjoy hearing your and/or your readers’ thoughts.”
I responded, “Yoko, I have no idea why he didn’t ask how to reach you. Perhaps he’s involved in a relationship or even married.
“What more could you have done? One of the tips I suggest to single women who’d
Photo: Courtesy of Maria Young
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This photo depicts the San Juan Gourd Singers standing in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano for a Swallows Day celebration in the 1990s. From left: Elder Alfred Lopez, Patrick Lopez, Rick Mendez, Mark Mendez, and Elder Richard Mendez, Sr.
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like to meet a potential mate is to be assertive, not aggressive, when meeting or seeing a single man who appeals to them.
“By this, I mean have a pre-printed card with your first name and email address on it, that you could have handed to him. Or, you could have written your email address on a cocktail napkin.
“Who knows if you will see him again? If not, it wasn’t meant to be. But, in the future, be prepared to hand over your contact information if a similar situation arises.
“If ‘John’ reads this column and wants to contact you, he can email me, and I shall pass his information on to you.”
Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. CD
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Capistrano Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com.
ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK
Honey
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Fittingly named, Honey is a sweet little girl looking to find her forever family. She is friendly and inquisitive and doesn’t seem to mind other cats. At 3 years old, Honey is quite well-mannered and would make a wonderful companion animal. Could she be the one for you? If you are interested in adopting Honey, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/ adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.
Sudoku
BY MYLES MELLOR
SOLUTION: Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium
GUEST OPINION | The Cowgirl Designer by Marlene Holmquist
Luxury Is Often Misunderstood F or years, I have been lugging around a rusty old manger from grandma and grandpa’s big green barn, waiting for the perfect landuncomfortable and difficult to decorate. However, the secret is to create varying intimate areas for gathering. And smaller homes can actualing spot. I had thought of restoring and ly allow some of painting it, but I am sure glad I didn’t. the “out of my price It now sits in a corner of our coastal range” items to be patio, and it is the first thing I see when more of a possibility. I glance into the backyard. It is a little Customized luxury piece of luxury that makes me smile. It creates a sense of brings back years of growing up on the well-being, happifamily ranch, confident a gentle ol’ horse THE COWGIRL ness, and healing. would be waiting for me after that 3 DESIGNER Try incorporating o’clock bell finally rang. (Today, parents BY MARLENE HOLMQUIST biophilia (the take away cell phones. My parents had subject of a previous article) into your more power than that!) home, which brings nature into our lives
Don’t ever let the word luxury scare for emotional and physical wellness. you. Its true meaning is often misunder- The art of feng shui addresses spatial arstood. It is not expensive furniture or rangement and favorable or unfavorable materials; it is a feeling. It can be created energy flow (qi) in a home. Feng shui is in your own home through thoughtful mostly intuitive, so don’t let its compliinterior design. Anyone can live in a cated reputation intimidate you. Great luxurious setting, no matter the budget. design just feels good. Defining what luxury means to you is Along with personal items you cherthe secret. Over the years, I have seen ish, every room should have functionalmany a modest home with more luxury ity and a focal point. Viewpoints (entry than a mansion. Larger homes can be options) are a subject different from
Interior designer Marlene Holmquist keeps an old manger from her grandparents’ barn as an item of personal luxury—a concept that is open to personal interpretation. Photo: Courtesy of Marlene Holmquist
focal points and are also very important. When moving room to room, what do you see? Does the room you are standing in entice you to move into the next room, or is it so different you get an uncomfortable feeling? With different family members living in a home, spaces like bedrooms are often very different from each other. The flow of both private and commonly used areas in a home is accomplished by the varying yet common attributes of the materials, colors and/or textures. For more self-help, refer to my website home page (luxury-ranch.com), where you can download the free guide “How To Assess and Add Personal Value To Your Home.”
For me, true luxury feels like jumping off a cranky old mare and landing in the saddle of my beloved Ol’ Blue. Translation: familiarity, comfort, and memories of the many horses that gave me confidence to navigate the world ahead. Putting your personal definition of luxury into words is an exercise that will save you lots of time when it comes to decorating or building your home. It is literally a compass to guide you to your destination. I challenge you to take the time to write down what luxury means to you and others in your family, then take the plunge and start making positive changes. It may take more time than you think, but your definition of luxury will eventually find its way to your fingers.
Marlene Holmquist, ASID, owns Luxury Ranch Interior Design, a full-service interior design company specializing in remodels for residences and small businesses. An avid equestrian known as “The Cowgirl Designer,” she is a member of the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition and Las Vaqueras Women’s Riding Club. luxury-ranch.com or thecowgirldesigner.com. CD
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Capistrano Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com.
DANCING TO THE MUSIC
Scenes from San Juan Summer Nites Concert
PHOTOS & TEXT BY COLLIN BREAUX
The San Juan Summer Nites Concert Series has fully returned for 2022. The series of free shows kicked off on June 15 with Motown act Blue Breeze Band. Local residents danced and relaxed in lawn chairs at Historic Town Center Park while enjoying the concert. Additional concerts will be held from 6-8 p.m. on July 20 with classic rock act 4X4 Band, Sept. 21 with local act Tijuana Dogs, and Aug. 17 with country-western musician Brent Payne. Visit sanjuancapistrano.org for more information.
