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Friday | 14

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S

3-6 p.m. Eat some food, grab a drink and unwind with some live music on the outdoor patio at Trevor’s at the Tracks. Mike O’Bryan will perform. Nicolas Fresard will also perform later that night, from 7 to 10 p.m. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

FANDANGO FRIDAY

6-9 p.m. Grab some food and wine, and relax. Fandango Fridays will be held on the second Friday of the month. Seating is first-come, first-served, but lawn chairs are also welcome. A Stone’s Throw Winery, 29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.2063.

Saturday | 15

FAMILY FUN WOOD WORKSHOP

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the family to make a wood project. Options include a plank wood sign, wood clock or photo frame. Customize your project with your choice of designer paints and non-toxic stain colors. Registration is online. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC

3:30-5 p.m. Pets Plus San Juan Capistrano is offering discounted vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing available on-site. No appointment needed. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Pets Plus San Juan Capistrano, 32022 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

Monday | 17

AMERICAN LEGION POST 721 MONTHLY MEETING

6 p.m. American Legion Post 721 San Juan Capistrano will hold a monthly meeting. Nydegger Building, 31421 La Matanza Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.285.2212. legion.org. EDITOR’S PICK

The show will go on virtually for Camino Real Playhouse with their online Camin-O-Thon entertainment show on Saturday, Aug. 22. Photo: Collin Breaux

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22: CAMIN-O-THON

7 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse will host an online entertainment show called Camin-O-Thon. There will be comedy, singing and more. The community theater is closed to in-person audiences until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations can be made at caminorealplayhouse.org. Watch Camin-O-Thon at facebook.com/caminoplayhouse.

At the Movies: ‘Ravage’ Is a Familiar Ride for Horror Fans

BY MEGAN BIANCO, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

For all the influence and impact that classic movies have on pop culture, there’s also one unfortunate aspect that needs to be acknowledged. It feels like for every great, acclaimed film released, there are dozens of lesser-quality knockoffs of the movie. For horror, this definitely is the case with Tobe Hooper’s cult classic slasher, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Teddy Grennan’s new indie horror flick Ravage—playing drive-ins and on VOD—is no exception to the accusation. Not even bothering to be subtle about the distinct style over substance going on in the feature, Ravage has the bare minimum of plot, but with what appears to at least be self-awareness in its flashy direction.

Like most cliché slasher movies, Ravage begins with an innocent young blonde, this one a nature photographer named Harper (Annabelle Dexter-Jones), who secretly sees something she shouldn’t have while on a photo assignment into a local forest. When she goes to the police to report what she believes was torture, she’s quickly kidnapped by the perpetrators and is now on her own to escape their clutches deep in a barn in the middle of the wilderness.

Grennan’s new feature was originally titled Swing Low, and would be a reference to the traditional gospel-folk song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” which appears remixed on the soundtrack for a certain scene. Jacques Brautber’s music score in general is one of the more intriguing elements of the new movie, but the new title of Ravage is more aptly used because of its basic gore sequences throughout the film. Dexter-Jones, who has been in her share of schlocky B-movie horror films such as Jordan Galland’s Ava’s Possessions (2015) and Tara Subkoff’s #Horror (2016), is right at home as the protagonist who must carry essentially every scene. Film legend Bruce Dern even makes an appearance as the only big name in the cast. Ravage doesn’t really bring anything new to the horror/ slasher genres, but it does have enough for fans of this type of movie. CD

Thursday | 20

LIVE MUSIC AT PADDY’S

7:30-10:30 p.m. Order some fish and chips, grab a pint and relax with live entertainment at Paddy’s Station, the new downtown Irish pub. English Joe will perform. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

Friday | 21

FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy the new farmers market in town. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more. The farmers market happens every Friday afternoon. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

FREE LIVESTREAMED CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

6 p.m. Enjoy a Black Crowes tribute show from The Coach House in the comfort of your own home. Tribute band The Black Crowes Revival will perform. The event is free and on livestream. View the show at alerttheglobe.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK

8 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth by the train tracks. Face masks are required on all tours until further notice. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

Saturday | 22

COMMUNITY PACK WALK

6-7:30 p.m. The La Pawz Dog Team is hosting a community pack walk for dog owners at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Participants are encouraged to maintain social distancing and wear a mask. La Paz Sports Park, 28051 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel.

Sunday | 23

LUNCH RIDE OUT TO DUDLEY’S FAMOUS BAKERY

7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The Orange Coast Chapter of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) is hosting a motorcycle ride out to Dudley’s Famous Bakery and Deli in Santa Ysabel. The ride will start out at Sendero Marketplace in Rancho Mission Viejo. The end time is approximate. Sendero Marketplace, 30721 Gateway Place, Rancho Mission Viejo. ochog.org.

PIPER SUNDAY

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club is hosting a Zoom seminar featuring online discussion with guest speakers about Irish piping and music. David Power will join this session from Ireland. A PayPal donation of $20 is suggested. socalpipers.com.

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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

A Widow and Widower Love Story

In 26 years of writing newspaper columns, I’ve heard many warm-yourheart senior love stories. Today, I share with you one of the best.

In 1995, when I owned Tutor and Spunky’s, my Dana Point deli, a customer, Joe L. Brown, and I had become good friends. We talked a lot about baseball; we talked about senior romance.

Why baseball? Joe knew a lot about the subject. He was the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates for 21 years, from November 1955 until the end of 1976. Under Joe’s leadership, the Pirates won two World Series in 1960 and 1971. Joe’s father was the famous comedian and actor, Joe E. Brown. Why did Joe L. and I discuss senior romance? He had a love story,

ON LIFE AND which he shared with LOVE AFTER 50 By Tom Blake me. Joe explained that in November 1990, at age 72, he lived in Dana Point, a widower of 13 months. He missed his wife of 45 years.

Joe believed he would remain single the rest of his life. No one—he was convinced—could fill the emptiness he felt. As a favor, he would escort women friends to functions, but he had no interest in becoming involved.

For Thanksgiving dinner in 1990, Joe was invited to a friend’s home in Coronado. Joe was seated next to a woman named Paulita. Coincidentally, they both had attended Beverly Hills High School, but did not know each other because Joe was two years older.

Joe said, “We talked for hours. I had been shot through the heart with a lovearrow, but was disappointed to learn that Paulita was leaving for Mexico in two days for the winter.”

That night, Joe confided to a friend: “I’ve fallen in love, but she’s leaving in two days.”

“Call her first thing tomorrow; tell her you want to see her before she goes,” the friend insisted.

The next morning, Joe and Paulita made a date for that night. When Joe picked her up at her San Diego home, he said, “There’s something I’m going to tell you.”

“What is it?” Paulita said.

“I’ll tell you during dinner,” Joe replied.

The restaurant was a few miles away in La Jolla. In the car, Paulita kept asking, “What is it?”

“I’ll tell you during dinner,” Joe repeated.

Paulita had no idea what he was going to say.

Finally, after ordering beverages, Joe mustered the courage. He said, “Yesterday, I fell in love with you. I want to be with you.”

“Aren’t we going a little fast?” Paulita asked.

“At our age, we don’t have a lot of time. May I visit you in Mexico after the holidays?”

“Yes!” Paulita exclaimed.

The next morning, Joe called Paulita: “Be safe. I love you.”

He called her that night to ensure she arrived without incident.

Then, he called his son and daughter.

He said, “I’ve fallen in love.”

They said, “Dad, you’re kidding.”

He said, “Even old people can fall in love. Love doesn’t come out; it escapes.”

Joe and Paulita talked twice a day by phone. A few days later, he said, “I can’t

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wait until after the holidays. I want to see you tomorrow.”

“Great!” she said. Joe flew to see her the next day. In the eight days he stayed in Mexico, he proposed to Paulita. She accepted. After Christmas in California with his children, Joe visited Paulita for another 12 days. They set a wedding date.

In February 1991, Joe and Paulita married.

Before they left for Mexico together in 1995, Joe said to me, “I love Paulita as much now as I did four years ago.”

Years later, Paulita passed away. Joe moved to Albuquerque to be near his daughter, Cynthia. He died at 91 on Aug. 10, 2010.

A month later, Cynthia telephoned to thank me for being such a great friend of her dad’s. Her call touched me deeply. He was a great man.

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment, email tompblake@gmail.com. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com. The Capistrano Dispatch and Picket Fence Media do not publish content that is defamatory.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Chevron

THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

This handsome guy is Chevron, a 1 ½-year-old Siberian Husky mix looking for an adventuring buddy. Chevron loves to be active. Whether it’s going on a long hike or playing in the doggie pool, he is always ready for some fun and exercise. Chevron enjoys making friends with new people and dogs and would love an adopter who is up for anything.

If you are interested in adopting Chevron, please visit petprojectfoundation. org. to complete a form, and you will be

Chevron. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Solution:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium