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Swallows
Day Fiesta Grande - San Juan Capistrano
March 17, 2010
6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
This
night of Old West entertainment consists of four
contests are rolled into one! Best Dressed Old
West Man, Best Dressed Old West Woman, Best Belt
Buckle, and the Hairiest Man (best moustache and/or
beard). So don your finest Old West outfit, belt
buckle or facial hair! and enter one or more of
the contests.
For
the more timid, spectators are always welcome
at the hilarious Fiesta Grandé.
LOCATION:
El Adobe
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-493-1976
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Return
of the Swallows Celebration at Mission San Juan
Capistrano
St. Joseph’s Day Festivities
Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20, 2010
Live
music, community presentations, Mission Parish
School performances, ringing of the historic bells,
official press conference, exclusive performance
by Renée Bondi singing Leon René’s classic song,
“When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano”, a
reading from the newly published book, “The Year
the Swallows Came Early”, as presented by its
author Kathryn Fitzmaurice, guided tours, Mission
trivia, Living History demonstrations and more!
Location:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy
INFORMATION:
949-234-1300
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Swallows
Day Parade & Mercado - San Juan Capistrano
March 20, 2010
Parade begins at 11:00 am
Mercado runs 8 am - 5 pm
The Parade takes place in down-town San Juan Capistrano.
This is the nation's largest non-motorized parade.
It is totally organized and presented by the San
Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Arrive early;
most street closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade
begins promptly at 11 am.
The
Mercado is a Street Fair and Market Place where
you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100 booths.
It is THE place to be after the parade! Listen
and dance to the music of The Working Cowboy Band,
a traditional country music band.
LOCATION:
Dowtown San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-493-1976
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Discovery
Science Center Presents: Secrets of Circles
- Santa Ana
January 16 - May 2, 2010
This
exciting new exhibit celebrates the math, science
and beauty of such a simple shape and helps children
and adults alike to uncover the secrets of the
many circles in the world. Secrets of Circles
Exhibit Gears Exhibit Inventing the Wheel Kaleidoscope
Lathe Spin Pictures Throughout the exhibit, there
are examples of two and three-dimensional circular
forms to help to learn how circles aid engineers
in solving problems.
LOCATION:
Discovery
Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823
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Whale
Watching - Dana Point & Newport
Beach
Gray
Whales migrate annually along the west coast of
North America. They can be seen from the Orange
County coast from December through
early April.
Since
the Gray Whales migrate just a few miles off the
coast, simple cruises from Dana Point and Newport
Beach enable you to see these spectacular creatures
in their natural habitat.
LOCATIONS:
You can book cruises at the following locations:
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POINT:
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NEWPORT
BEACH:
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Sunday
Brunch
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Orange
County Mining Co.
Orange
9:30 am - 3 pm
Sunday
Brunch in Orange County is a wonderful way to
enjoy your weekend. At our View Restaurant, Sunday
Brunch is always accompanied by champagne, rustic
favorites, spectacular views and unique atmosphere.
Our elaborate brunch menu includes-but is certainly
not limited to-traditional breakfast foods and
lunch favorites like barbeque, prime rib, teriyaki
chicken and fresh fish selections. You can also
choose to view sporting events in the bar or enjoy
your Sunday Brunch on the Terrace. With enough
variety to satisfy every appetite from the kids
to the adults, this is one Sunday Brunch you'll
keep coming back to!
LOCATION:
1000 Crawford Canyon Rd.
City of Orange
INFORMATION:
714-997-7411 (Discount
$5/each adult seated before 10 am. Additional
Sunday Brunch Coupons on Website)
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Saturday
and Sunday Paws & Claws - Breakfast Buffet
Costa Mesa
7 am - noon
The perfect weekend hangout spot for family, friends,
neighbors and man’s best friend. Enjoy TerraNova’s
one-of-a-kind breakfast buffet outside on our
expansive lakeside terrace surrounded by lush
lawns, gardens and fountains. Also, try our “Bubbles
and Bones” Champagne Cocktail Bar which includes
a champagne fountain, champagne accompaniments
and doggy treats ($4 additional). Enter your dog
in our “Paws & Claws Personality Photo Contest”!
Every Saturday & Sunday, bring and submit a 4x6
picture showing your dog’s unique personality.
All pets welcome outside on the lakeside terrace,
only ADA assist animals are welcome inside restaurant.
LOCATION:
Wyndham Costa Mesa
3350 Avenue of the Arts
INFORMATION:
714-442-8593 Walk-ins welcome- Reservations suggested.
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To
submit an event -
Please let us know about any upcoming events that you may be
aware of. You can send us details by email to sales@orangecounty.net
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