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Camino Real Playhouse Announces 2014-15 Schedule

Camino Real Playhouse, one of San Juan Capistrano and South County’s cultural treasures, has announced its 2014-15 program schedule. See below.

source: Camino Real Playhouse

More information and details are available here.

 

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San Juan Capistrano Resident Day at the Mission: May 17th

Residents of San Juan, if you are not Mission Preservation Society Members, you should be. But if you are not, here is your chance to obtain free admission to the Mission San Juan Capistrano on San Juan Capistrano Resident Day on Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

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http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4374

Tenth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Tomorrow at the Mission

If you can make it, you really need to attend the Tenth Annual Battle of the Mariachis tomorrow at Mission San Juan Capistrano. It is an amazing day filled with great music from some really talented musicians, all surrounded by the beautiful and historic Mission grounds. According to Mission San Juan Capistrano:

Mission San Juan [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4305

Act Now: Battle of the Mariachi Tickets Going Fast!

Reserved tables are sold out and individual tickets are going fast. Act now to attend one of the best events at Mission San Juan Capistrano!

More information about the event, including a link to purchase tickets, is available here.

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4285

Lineup Set for Doheny Blues Festival

An All-Star lineup headlines the 17th annual Doheny Blues Festival on May 17 and 18, 2014 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California. Among the performers are Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, the Doobie Brothers and one of Don Juan Ortega’s favorite blues musicians, Keb’ Mo’. Below is a little sample of Keb’ Mo’ doing [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4253

Congratulations to Ladera Ranch AYSO Region 1455!

Congratulations to Ladera Ranch’s AYSO Regiona 1455 on being named AYSO Section 11′s Region of the Year! All Ladera Ranch residents with soccer-playing kids know what a good job the Ladera Ranch AYSO Region 1455 volunteers do!

source: Ladera Ranch AYSO

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Registration Now Open for Dana Point Grand Prix Kids Bike Races

Registration is now open for the free youth bicycle races, part of the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling. From the organizer’s web site:

The Dana Point Grand Prix is again proud to highlight the FREE Youth Races, sponsored by the Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation. The Youth Races are an opportunity for families and [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4167

Visit the Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo During April

As Spring arrives, we encourage you to take the opportunity to explore the abundant natural spaces that surround South Orange County. The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo is generally not open to the public, but several times per month you have the opportunity to visit these areas. Below is the Reserve’s calendar of public events [...]

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Save the Date: Swallows Day Parade is Coming

Mark your calendars! San Juan Capistrano’s 56th Annual Swallows Day Parade is almost here. This year’s parade will be held on March 22, 2014.

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4047

South County’s Got Talent Show Coming Next Week

This could either be really, really fun or … well, something else entirely. Hey, at least it supports a good cause — economic development in South County.