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June

Paint San Clemente/Plein Art Competition – June 14th ~ June 27
Gala Dinner on Gala Evening, June 27st, 6:00pm - 8:30pm. In partnership with the City of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department, and presented by the San Clemente Art Association, this week long art extravaganza features the 6th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition as well as Gallery Exhibit, Quick Draw Competition, and Outdoor Fine Art Show. Prominent Southern California artists compete for $10,000 in awards and cash prizes. Proceeds fund art programs in local schools. All events are held at the San Clemente Community Center. (corner of Avenida Del Mar and North Calle Seville) For event information call the San Clemente Art Gallery at (949) 492 7175 or Pam Hill at (949) 369 0260 or scartgallery.com

9th Annual Antique Show – Sun. June 22
In partnership with the City of San Clemente, The San Clemente Woman’s Club presents the 9th Annual Benefit Antique, Estate Jewelry Show and Sale with Appraisal Clinic. Admission $5.00 per person. Information: 949-481-5367

July

City Council Meeting - Tues. July 7
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30.

Fireworks Show – Sat. July 4
Held at the San Clemente Pier each year, this event begins at dusk and is free to the public. A true “community and family” event, grab a spot early down on the beach for the best Fireworks show in Orange County!

Ocean Festival – Sat. and Sun. July 18 & 19
This is a fun, family event, with beach and water activities for everyone. Waterman and Waterwoman Competitions, open water swim, children's events, sand castle competition, ocean art show, wood car exhibit, pancake breakfast prepared by our city lifeguards, children's pavilion, free clinics for bodysurfing and body boarding and MORE!! For more information: (949) 440-6141.

City Council Meeting - Tues. July 21
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30

Relay for Life - Sat. July 25 - Sun. July 26

The American Cancer Society’s ever-popular 24-hour Relay For Life event comes to San Clemente July 25, 2009 at the San Clemente High School beginning at 10 a.m. Teams of 10 –15 people spend 24 hours, even camping out over night, at the high school taking turns walking, rolling or running around the track relay-style. Each team pays a small team entry fee and each team member is encouraged to raise $100 for ACS and the fight against cancer. More info: Margo Lesser (949-492-1998) or Val Meyer (949-498-7453), Event Co-Chair

Summer Concert Series – Thur. July 30
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers - “Bringing the Bands to the Sand”. On the beach, north of the San Clemente Pier. Join the community of San Clemente to celebrate and support live music with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand! 6pm-sunset. For more information contact the Recreation Division at 361-9264

August

Paint San Clemente Members Judged Show - Aug 2 – Sept 10
Registration ~August 1, 10:00am – noon Reception ~ Sunday, August 2, 3:00-5:00pm

City Council Meeting - Tues. Aug. 4
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30

Sunset at Salt Creek - Fri. Aug 7, 2009
Mary Erickson Community Housing presents a fabulous fundraising event called "Sunset at Salt Creek". Dine, dance and listen to music right on the beach at Salt Creek. Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Tickets are $85 and includes food, music, dancing and parking. For more information call (949) 369-5419.

San Clemente Street Faire and Fiesta – Sun. Aug. 9
Takes place on Avenida Del Mar with continuous entertainment on three stages. Food booths, contests and games provided by non-profit organizations. No admission charge. For more information, call the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce at (949) 492-1131.

Summer Concert Series – Thur. Aug 13
Help! (The California Beatles Band) - “Bringing the Bands to the Sand”. On the beach, north of the San Clemente Pier. Join the community of San Clemente to celebrate and support live music with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand! 6pm-sunset, For more information contact the Recreation Division at 361-8264.

Arts and Crafts Fair – Sat. and Sun. Aug. 15 & 16
Come to the “once a year” Arts and Crafts Fair with over 100 vendors and a food court. Presented by the San Clemente Art Association, the event will take place on the Community Center grounds at the corner of Calle Seville and Ave. Del Mar. For more information, call the San Clemente Art Gallery (949) 492-7175

City Council Meeting - Tues. Aug 18
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30

Summer Concert Series – Thur. Aug 27
Common Sense - Reggae “Bringing the Bands to the Sand”. On the beach, north of the San Clemente Pier. Join the community of San Clemente to celebrate and support live music with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand! 6pm-sunset, For more information contact the Recreation Division at 361-8264

September

City Council Meeting - Tues. Sept 1
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30

San Clemente Jazz Festival - Sept. 5, 2009
The First Annual Jazz Festival promises to be a wonderful event with an all-star roster of Grammy Award winning talent: Patti, Austin, Dianne Reeves, Joe Samples, Nathan East, Dave Grusin and more! Proceeds from this event will got to the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. We ask that you support this event so we can take the Foundation's dreams and make them realities. The event will take place at the Rancho San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club. Tickets now on sale at SanClementeJazzFestival.com

Fall Judged Show - Sept. 14 ~ October 29, 2009
Presented by the San Clemente Art Association. Registration ~ September 12th, 10:00am – noon. Reception ~ Saturday, September 19, 3:00-5:00pm

City Council Meeting - Tues. Sept. 15
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200.

San Clemente Open Skateboard Tournament – Sun. Sept. 20
The San Clemente Recreation Division and the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation are co-sponsoring the 5th Annual Skateboard Tournament at the San Clemente Ralph's Skate court located in Richard T. Steed Memorial Park. This Skateboard Tournament is open to boys and girls ranging in age from 7 years and under through adult, both amateur and sponsored. Info: (949) 361-8264.

Character Counts! Jamboree – Sat. Sept. 26
Presented by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the City of San Clemente, this free community-family fair includes more than 70 booths, displays, arts, crafts and children's performances. Event takes place from 11am - 3pm. Patriotic opening ceremony at noon. Static displays by the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. O.C. Fire Authority, San Clemente Life Guards, Animal Services, U.S.M.C. Food available to purchase. Location: Vista Del Mar Middle School 1130 Avenida Talega. For more information: Leslie Mowers 949-361-8368

October

City Council Meeting - Oct 6
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30

Fall Plant Sale – Sat. Oct. 10
Presented by the San Clemente Garden Club in partnership with the City of San Clemente. Plants donated by SCGC members and local nurseries. For more info: 361-8264

Seafest – Sun. Oct. 11
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 scchamber.com

Hunger Walk – Sun. Oct. 18
This benefit 5k walk raises funds for local families in need and 100% of the proceeds goes back into the community in the form of client aid. Registration begins at 1:00pm at the Community Center, with the walk beginning at 2:00p.m. For more information call the Family Assistance Ministries at 492-8477

City Council Meeting - Oct 20
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30

November

City Council Meeting – Tues. Nov. 3
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30

Taste of San Clemente – TBA
Food and wine tasting of area restaurants and local wineries. For pricing and ticket information, call the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce at (949) 492-1131.

City Council Meeting – Tues. Nov. 17
Attend the City Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, call 361-8200. Meetings are telecast live on Channel 30, and are rebroadcast on a subsequent Saturday at 12:00 noon on Channel 30.

Tail of Two Cities – TBA
Pet Project Foundation is pleased to announce the Sixth Annual Tail of Two Cities. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information call 949-585-8899 or go to PetProjectFoundation.org.

Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k/10k - Thur. Nov. 26
The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce presents it's Annual Turkey Trot. This is the 2nd largest Thanksgiving race in the nation. There is a gorgeous flat course running through Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach and new this year is prize money in the 10k. There will also be "chip timing". and Race starts at Dana Point Harbor & Golden Lantern. The cost is $28.00 per person. 5k & 10k and Kids’ Race 1-mile (Ages 5-12). USATF certified courses. Proceeds Benefit: Second Harvest. For more information, call 949-496-1555 or go to turkeytrot.com.

December

Holly Jolly Hoopla – Sat. Dec 5
We’re bringing you more than just Santa this year! This holiday spectacular will convert the Community Center into the North Pole, complete with live penguins and reindeer, sled rides on REAL snow – plus Mrs. Claus’ Bakery where you can decorate cookies and enjoy a variety of other food options. The holiday hoopla will also include strolling characters and entertainers, carnival games, face painting, and arts and crafts. Of course, the season wouldn’t be complete without falling snowflakes and Santa visits (bring your camera). Don’t miss Santa’s reading of “The Night Before Christmas” followed by the lighting of the City’s Holiday Tree at 5pm. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we hope you’ll stop by! (Food and activities available for a nominal fee). For more information call the San Clemente Recreation Division at 361-8264.

Christmas Gift Exchange Program – Sat. Dec. 12
11am - Join the Family Assistance Ministries for this wonderful Christmas event. Presents will be handed out to needy children of our community and lunch will be served. If you are interested in donating gifts please call the Family Assistance Ministries at 492-8477.

More to come...