SC Open Skate & Surf ContesAll Ages
10th Annual Skate Contest
Saturday, September 18, 2009
Ralphs Skate Court

3rd Annual Shortboard Surf Contest
Sunday, September 19, 2009
San Clemente Pier

The SC OPEN skate-surf contest promotes San Clemente’s local boarders while raising funds for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. Skateboarders and shortboard surfers will have the opportunity to showcase their best skate run, wave or both! $35 to compete in each contest. All contestants will receive a contest t-shirt and have an opportunity to win prizes. On-site registration and pre-registration check-in will begin at 7:00am each day of the event. SKATERS MUST WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HELMET, KNEE AND ELBOW PADS!

Character Counts
Saturday, September 25th, 2010; 11am-3pm
Vista Del Mar Middle School

This great family event recognizes the CHARACTER COUNTS! Program, which strengthens the character of today’s youth through Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. For more information call Leslie Mowers, CHARACTER COUNTS! Coordinator at (949)361-8368, or visit www.charactercounts.org.

Antique Show
Saturday, October 9, 2010; 9am-3pm
Community Center

In partnership with the City of San Clemente, the San Clemente Woman’s Club presents the 11th annual Benefit Antique, Estate Jewelry Show and Sale with Appraisal Clinic. Admission Donation. Door Prize drawings will be held. For show information call (949)481-5357. For dealer information call (949)361-0069.

Seafest
Sunday, October 10, 2010; 10am-3pm
San Clemente Pier

The Seafest features a Chowder Cook-off with citizens, restaurants, and businesses competing for the best chowder. The event also includes: Arts & Crafts Show, Surf Contest, and Business Expo. United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demo Operation, Face Painting; Kiddie Rides and much more! Free shuttle parking is available at San Clemente High School. For more event information call the Chamber of Commerce at 492-1131 or visit www.scchamber.com.

Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 17, 2010; 1pm
Community Center

Benefit 5K walk to raise funds for local families in need. For more information contact Family Assistance Ministries at 492-8477.

Red Ribbon Parade
Monday, October 25, 2010; 4pm
Avenida Del Mar

This annual “Say No To Drugs” event for children and their families includes a parade, demonstrations and guest speakers. Parade starts at 4:00pm at the top of Del Mar and concludes in the parking lot of the Library/Community Center. Contact Janet Dunford at 361-8386 for more information.

Taste of San Clemente
Friday, November 5; 6pm-10:30pm
Rancho San Clemente Tennis Club

Join us for an elegant evening with the finest restaurants, and tasting of many varieties of wines and breweries, entertainment and dancing. Participants will enjoy specialty hors d’ oeuvres and dishes from the participating restaurants. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at 492-1131 or visit www.scchamber.com.

Mission Hospital & San Clemente Motivate Kids to “Play More. Eat Better.”
Saturday, November 20th, 10:00am-2:00pm
Max Berg Plaza Park

As part of an ongoing effort to combat childhood obesity, Mission Hospital and the City of San Clemente will host another “Play More. Eat Better.” event on November 20th at Max Berg Park Plaza. The “Play More. Eat Better.” events encourage children and families to make positive, incremental change toward more exercise and healthier diets. Bring the entire family and join us for fitness activities, healthy cooking demonstrations, free body mass index screenings, and take home fun and useful health information. The City of San Clemente’s mobile program, Fun On the Run will also be there to show you fun ways of how to exercise! For more information, please call (949)361-1400

Puttin on the Glitz
Saturday, November 27, 2010; 5pm-9pm
Avenida Del Mar

Proudly presented by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association, our time honored tradition, Puttin’ on the Glitz! Come and bring the whole family to an evening of holiday cheer and enchantment. Santa will be available for photos, there will be live entertainment and the downtown shops will remain open late to help with your holiday shopping list! So what better way to kick off the holiday season by joining in on the festivities as the Downtown Business Association is Puttin’ on the Glitz! For more information call (949)218-5378.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 2, 2010; 5:30pm
Community Center

Help the Mayor welcome Santa to San Clemente for the lighting of the City’s Holiday Tree! Santa’s elves will be serving complimentary hot cocoa and cookies as we await Santa’s arrival for the reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, followed by the lighting of the Holiday Tree at 5:30pm. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we hope you’ll stop by! This is a FREE event. For more information, call the San Clemente Recreation Division at 361-8264.

Adult Sports

Lawn Bowling (949) 492-8186
Senior Softball (949) 361-5755
Trap & Skeet (949) 366-0916
Volleyball/Beach Tournaments & Clinics (949) 498-3380
Softball Leagues (949) 492-9830
Aquatics Classes
http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/Aquatics/
Martial Arts - Children to Adults
http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/MartialArts/
Special Interest Classes for Adults
Spanish, computers, guitar, dog obedience and more
http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/SpecialAdults/
Exercise Classes
Offered by the City of San Clemente, please click on the link below
http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/Fitness/
Arts and Crafts Classes
Offered by the City of San Clemente, please click on the link below
http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/ArtsCrafts/
Dance Classes
Offered by the City of San Clemente, please click on the link below
http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/Dance/

HIKING

Forster Ridge Trail
This trail is located above the area known as Forster Ranch. Directions: from the 5 freeway, drive east on Ave. Vista Hermosa, turn left on Ave. Vera Cruz and then right on Costero Risco. The trailhead will be on the right about 200 yards from Vera Cruz.

Casper's Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano
(949) 728-0235 or (949) 831-2174
This is Orange County's largest park, and in some ways the most rugged. Nature is definitely untamed in this 7,600 acre expanse. You must be 18 or over to hike the wilderness trails, and you cannot travel the trails by yourself. There are many wonderful sights in this huge park. Bird watchers love this area. Foxes, bobcats, coyotes, deer and rabbits are plentiful. Weekend interpretive programs will enhance your enjoyment of the parks's geology, wildlife, and Native American history. Thirty miles of trails give visitors an opportunity to really appreciate Orange County's natural beauty before the arrival of settlers. Here you will see chaparral, coastal live oak, cactus, lemonade berry, lupines and sycamores. Bell Canyon and its trail offer the best tour of the park. Juaneno Indians once pounded oak acorns into ground meal in this canyon. The longest trail, Oso, is more than six miles in one direction, and leads to a 1,470 foot summit. On a clear day you can spy Los Angeles County, San Clemente Island and Santa Catalina Island from here. There is limited overnight camping space. You can also camp here overnight with your horse as long as you have a trailer.

San Juan Creek Trail
San Juan Capistrano
From the foothills near the Ortega Highway down to Capistrano Beach, this hilly trail will give you spectacular views of South County and the Pacific Ocean. It is Primarily for cyclists. Begin at Cook Park (Calle Arroyo and La Novia Avenue) and head southwest to the sea following San Juan Creek. The trail ends at Doheny State Beach.

San Juan Trail
Cleveland National Forest
Directions: To reach this trail, drive Ortega Hwy-74, from San Juan Capistrano to about three fourths of a mile past the San Juan ranger station. The trail is tough, but is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. It proceeds northeast from San Juan Hot Springs to the Main Divide Trail inside the Cleveland National Forest. It is 23.2 miles altogether, but there are shorter loop trails. A good reference guide, such as Jerry Schad's Cycling Orange County, would be extra helpful to study before attempting this longer, more arduous type of ride.

SEASIDE SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS

242 Ave. Del Mar (949) 498-3322
This conveniently located Center offers something for everyone....55 and older. Not all programs are listed here, so drop by the Center and meet the Center's Director Cathy Lee.

Bingo - Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Blood Pressure Clinic - Fri. 9:30 - noon
Bridge - Mon. 1pm and Thurs. 1pm
Bunco - Thurs (alternating) 10 - 12noon
Lunch - Mon. - Fri 11:45am (60 years an older. Suggested donation $3)
Exercise and Dance Class - Call 498-3322
Grocery Shopping - Tues. and Thurs by appt.
HICAP HMO & Medicare Counseling - By appt.
Home Delivered Meals - 60 years or older, or anyone unable to cook or shop.
Legal Aid Counseling - 3rd Tues. by appt.
Monthly Birthday Party - 4th Fri of each month 11:45 am
Monthly Day Trips and Tours - Call for schedule (includes Casino Day trips!)
Mah Jong - Wed. 1pm

WHERE TO GO?

San Clemente is an amazing place to explore for the first time or every day. There is so much natural beauty to take in as well as plenty of man-made beauty. Below are some local favorites. Enjoy!

Things to Do

• Walk or ride the San Clemente beach trail Beach Trail Information
• Walk to the San Clemente pier and take in the view
• Take a tour of Casa Romantica Casa Romantica
• Shop on Del Mar all the way to the beach
• Visit the San Clemente Historical Society Museum at 101 El Camino Real 949-492-9684
• Ice-Skating Family Night on Fridays
• Score some great deals at the Rip Curl Outlet
• Pick up a pair of flip flops at the Rainbow Sandal factory  
• Take your dog to Dog Park City Dog Park Information 
• Talega Day Spa Talega Day Spa
• VR Green Farms VR Green Farms

Places to Eat

• Iva Lee's
• Sonn'y Pizza and Pasta
• The Melting Pot
• Fisherman's Restaurant
• BeachFire Restaurant

THE DONNA O'NEIL LAND CONSERVATORY

For more information or to register for Conservancy events, please visit www.theConservancy.org or call 949-489-9778.

CPPF Nature Talk – Mountain Lions	Sat, Jul 10	(10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Astronomy Night – CANCELLED	Sat, Jul 10	(8:30 PM to 10:30 PM)
Bat Walk – RESCHEDULED to July 31	Sat, Jul 17	(7:15 PM to 9:15 PM)
Early Morning Nature Hike	Sat, Jul 24	(7:00 AM to 9:00 AM)
Bat Walk	Sat, Jul 31	(7:15 PM to 9:15 PM)
CPPF Nature Talk	Sat, Aug 07	(10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Bat Walk	Sat, Aug 14	(7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
SCLS Firewatch Volunteer Training	Wed, Aug 18	(7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
CPPF Nature Talk	Sat, Sep 11	(10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Tarantulas & Blacklighting4Bugs	Sat, Sep 18	(7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
"Character Counts!" Jamboree	Sat, Sep 25	(11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
A Date With Nature	Sat, Oct 09	(2:30 PM to 7:00 PM)

Cabrillo Playhouse

202 Avenida Cabrillo

San Clemente, CA  92672

CONTACT:  Austin Peay, 949/280-2390

http://www.cabrilloplayhouse.org/