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Sundried Tomato American Bistro and Cafe, 716 Via Suerte, will present an Exquisite Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. The chef has prepared an Easter menu equipped with all of the brunch classics like sausage, bacon and eggs, eggs benedict, omelets, crepes, as well as assorted salads and fruits. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Champagne and mimosas are available for $5 each. A sweets station is also set up that includes lemon bars, bourbon pecan bars and espresso cookies. Face painting and live music is in store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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—Compiled by David Zimmerle
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The San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival, presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and participating sponsors, is a unique family-orientated event, held on the second Sunday in August from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Right now, the Chamber is offering various levels of sponsorship opportunities. Custom sponsorships are always welcome and cross promotions with other sponsors are encouraged. The Fiesta Street Festival Block Party on Del Mar represents a variety of activities that attract numerous families and visitors to the Southern California coast every year, and approximately 25,000 people will attend this event. To offer the best benefit to your company and the early promotion of the Fiesta call the Chamber of Commerce office at 949.492.1131.
The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary recently donated $3,000 to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point to fund an Adopt-A-Class program. This program enables elementary grade school students to participate in a field trip on The Tallship “Spirit of Dana Point.” The students take part in a post revolutionary war at sea, becoming sailors, research scientists, oceanographers and explorers for a day. Out to sea they are introduced to shipboard life through activities that include sailing, naval strategy and navigation. More information is available from Guy Varriano at 949.361.2747.
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Members of the San Clemente Rotary Foundation, Inc. donated $27,000 to the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Community Park Fund as part of the ongoing sponsorship program which allows for naming rights of the various park amenities and elements. To date, just over $100,000 in sponsorship donations have been collected and construction for the La Pata/ Vista Hermosa Sports Park and Aquatic Center will resume this summer. For more information contact the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation office at 949.276.8866 or Laura Ferguson at 949.361.8254. A list of sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.sanclementeparksfoundation.org. u
u Scott C. Adler of San Clemente, Vice President Wealth Advisor for Wells Fargo, has joined the Board of Directors of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter. Two of Adler’s close family members are blood cancer survivors, which motivated him to get involved with the board. “I’m looking forward to making a positive contribution towards the eradication of blood cancer,” Adler said. “Tremendous progress has been made in developing medications which have saved patients’ lives, and I want to do all I can to continue this progress.” More information is available at 714.881.0610 or by visiting www.lls.org.
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Jack Randall Photography & Video recently announced that it will donate $10,000 to Bernice Ayer Middle School (BAMS) through its Family Portraiture Fundraising Program. A presentation of a “giant” check was made on March 23, during Parent Night at BAMS, to Principal Holly Feldt and BAMS PTSA President Marlo Garrett. Funds raised will make the purchase of eight computers and other technology equipment possible.
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The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual State of the City Address April 9, at the Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. San Clemente Mayor Jim Dahl will address attendees on the accomplishments and progress going on throughout the City that continue to make San Clemente a premier place to live, work and do business. This luncheon continues to be one of San Clemente’s most important and largest events and will be sold out, therefore advanced reservations are necessary. The cost is $45 for member prepaid registration and $55 for potential members. Sponsorship opportunities are now available and tables of eight can be reserved. More information is available from the Chamber office at 949.492.1131.
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The Dana Point Boaters Association has scheduled a special “Department of Homeland Security Briefing” meeting open to all boaters and the general public April 15 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Cove Room at OC Sailing and Events Center, at 34451 Ensenada Place in Dana Point. Along with guest speaker Ivan C. Cole Jr., Senior Patrol Agent, the briefing will include the history and current state of the Border Patrol, maritime smuggling, immigration enforcement and the new Joint Task Force that is addressing these issues. There will be an interactive question and answer period as well. More information is available from Steve Carpenter at 714. 715.8784 or by e-mail at stevecarpenter@danapointboaters.org. u
The City of San Clemente will host an e-waste event Friday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city’s maintenance yard (390 Ave. Pico). Bring all of your electronic waste so that it may be disposed of and recycled. More information is available at 949.498.9436.
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The Triton Marching Alliance was honored as the host band of the Swallows Day Parade and took home second place in review. This was an early warm up for TMA’s upcoming trip to Washington D.C., where they will represent California in the 2011 National Memorial Day Parade.
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Executive Financial Advisors and South Orange County Alliance Group is proud to announce the Leadership Team of its South Orange County chapter. Headquartered in Denver, the South Orange County Alliance Team is one of hundreds that have been formed throughout the country with the same mission and purpose of serving seniors. The team consists of professionals in medical, financial, non-medical homecare, legal, accounting and housing related services who are recognized as industry experts and leaders. The leadership team of this local chapter consists of Executive Director Stella Zimmerle of Heartland Home Health Hospice and Infusion, Education Specialists Heidi Lopez of Lifeline of Southern California and Cyndy Foerstel Snell of Prudential California Realty, Events Coordinator Nenette Limcumpao of Aegis of Dana Point, Networking Specialist V. Jeanne Gormick of Home Instead Senior Care, Alliance Support Kari Buist-Baker of Senior Life Management, Kian Masoumi of Kiancare, Secretary Diana Gravette of Lesneski Mortuary and Owner/ President Terry Lee Ives who heads Membership. The South Orange County Alliance team will be presenting a panel discussion covering Senior Living Options at Aegis of Dana Point on May 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on May 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To RSVP contact Nenette Limcumpao at 949.488.2650. For more information on this local chapter and their additional services visit www.sralliance.com or call Terry Lee Ives at 949.218.7945 or Stella Zimmerle at 949.892.0441.
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Dan Creel of The Shore, pictured with some of the judges, won People’s Choice with its drink “Pink Halo.” Photo by David Zimmerle
The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce presented the 2010 San Clemente Official Drink Contest March 25 at Tako-O Japanese Restaurant. In the end, Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn won Best Presentation with its drink “Smokin” created by mixologist Adele Lux, The Shore took the People’s Choice accolade with its drink “Pink Halo” created by mixologist Dan Creel, and Gordon James Grill & Bar brought home the Judge’s Choice award with its drink “Juicy Pear” created by Miles Coffin. Judging was decided by Heather Gerber of Tan-talizing Custom Airbrush Tanning, Jeana Keough of the television show “Real Housewives of Orange County,” Holly Lynch of Hair Affair, the lovely Courtney Mayo of Laguna Beach and columnist John Hall. u
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