Tides and Currents South OC Beaches Today

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Photo Used by Permission from Karin Horlick at Karinppl@gmail.com

10/16 Thu 05:57 AM 3.91 H
10/16 Thu 11:07 AM 2.73 L
10/16 Thu 04:34 PM 4.14 H
10/16 Thu 11:41 PM 0.94 L

For more information please link to NOAA

VFW Services and Benefit Seminar at Dana Point Community Center Today at 1:30pm

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9934 of Dana Point is hosting a Services and Benefits Seminar
today Tuesday October 14 2104 at 1:30pm.
The local VFW hosts these seminars every Second Tuesday of the Month.
The seminar will be held at the Dana Point Community Center located at 34052 Del Obispo.
The seminar includes information on membership, veteran benefits, veteran services.

For more information please link to VFW Dana Point

Dana Point Planning Commission Meeting and Study Session Tonight at 6:00pm

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Dana Point Planning Commission meets tonight Monday October 13 2014 at 6:00pm.
The Planning Commission will be meeting at Dana Point Community Center.
Dana Point Community Center is located at 34052 Del Obispo Street.
The scheduled study session is a discussion on a Coastal Development Permit for South Shores Church.
The public is encouraged to attend.

For more information please link to Dana Point Planning Commission

Dana Point Oktoberfest Today at Sea Terrace Park noon till 7:00pm

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The Dana Point Oktoberfest features live German bands, great authentic German food, the largest selection of German and Craft Brews on tap of any event in Southern California, German games and more. It is also Southern California’s largest free Oktoberfest Celebraton, only in Dana Point. It’s fun for the entire family featuring fun things to do with the kids, too. Sea Terrace Park is located at the corner of Niguel Road and Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point, just outside the St. Regis Hotel.
Sea Terrace Park is located at 33501 Niguel Road Continue reading “Dana Point Oktoberfest Today at Sea Terrace Park noon till 7:00pm”

South Coast Water District in Laguna Beach to Consider Emergency Pumping of Ocean Water

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The South Coast Water District Board of Directors will be meeting Thursday October 9 2014 in Dana Point at 6:00pm.
The meeting will be held at Dana Point City Council Chamber located at 33282 Golden Lantern.
Scheduled discussion includes:

Emergency Pumping of Ocean Water to the Groundwater Recovery Facility for Treatment.

Feasibility of Using Enhanced Treatment of Salt Creek Ozone Treatment Facility (SCOTF) Effluent as source of Potable Water or Recycled Water.

For more information please link to Agenda

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club Meets This Morning at 7:00am at the Marriott

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Interested In Getting Involved and Making a Difference? Rotarians make things happen. If you’re interested in making a difference in your local community and our ever changing world or, simply would like more information about Rotary, then by all means, please contact the Rotary or join them at their weekly meeting!

Meeting Time and Location The world’s Rotary clubs meet weekly and are non-political, non-religious and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. Club membership represents a cross-section of local businesses and professionals.

If you’re interested in becoming a Rotarian, would like to know more information or just need to make up a meeting, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. at the beautiful Laguana Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa located at 25135 Park Lantern.

For more information please link to Rotary

Tides and Currents Today South OC Beaches

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Photo at high tide at Dana Point Marine Reserve on October 7 2014 by South OC Beaches

10/08 Wed 03:05 AM 0.23 L
10/08 Wed 09:13 AM 6.3 H
10/08 Wed 03:43 PM -0.45 L
10/08 Wed 09:50 PM 5.26 H

For more information please link to NOAA

Are You Concerned about New Dana Point Development at PCH and Del Obispo? Dana Point Planning Commission Meeting Tonight

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The Dana Point Planning Commission is having a public meeting tonight at the Dana Point Community Center at 6:00pm.
The Agenda can be linked to at Agenda

The Community Center is located at 34052 Del Obispo. The public is encouraged to attend.
There are two Development projects near or at PCH and Del Obispo that are on the table tonight.
They are both mixed use residential and business projects.
One is located at 34202 Del Obispo. This is the old Mobil Home Park. It is proposed to be a 168 Condo Development with Commercial space.

The most high profile item is a Costal Development Permit for Majestic Housing and Development LCC.
They are requesting a permit to construct a 30,000 sq. foot three story high rise in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Del Prado.
The plan is for retail space on the ground floor with 111 residential Condo’s on all 3 levels. There will also be 2 levels of parking.
The plans for this development is online with the city of Dana Point.
Please link to majestic housing develoment to view their plans.

Dana Point Residents for Responsible Development have a Facebook Page up that expresses their disapproval with this plan.
This is from their site.

MAJESTIC SEEKS APPROVAL FOR TOWN CENTER PROJECT

•The Dana Point Community Development Department is recommending approval.

•Residents do not agree with the Department’s interpretation of the Town Center Plan used to justify the variances and other exceptions.

•The fourth story of residences should be eliminated for all phases because it is not allowed in the town Center Plan and requires an unlawful variance which will set a precedent for other developers to ask for if this is approved.

•The project ‘s computation of needed parking spaces is inadequate, creating a burden to nearby residential neighborhoods; location of in lieu spaces has not been determined.

•There needs to be additional architectural improvements

•Residents deserve to see the size of these buildings through staking.

•All decorative and unnecessary features above the 40 foot limit should be eliminated.

Please plan on attending and adding your voice to the MAJORITY of residents who are telling the City that this developer needs to come up with a better plan!”

For more information on Dana Point Residents for Responsible Development that do not approve of this plan please visit their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/DanaPointResidents
I am having trouble linking from this site to their Facebook Site. Please just search for their site or type in the Facebook address. Thanks for your patience!

Battle of the Paddle Today at Salt Creek Beach Day 2

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Photo used by permission of Karin Horlick at karinppl@gmail.com

Day 2 – October 5, 2014 (Sunday)
7:30AM
Event Registration Open
7:30AM
Kind Yoga Session & Breakfast with Gerry Lopez
8AM
Live Hawaiian Music
9AM
Expo & Kid’s Zone Open
9AM
The Distance Race UL @ 9:00 am, Elite @ 9:02am, 14” @ 9:04am, 12’6” @ 9:06 am, Paddleboard: UL @ 9:08am, 14’ @ 9:10am, 12’ @ 9:12am
12:15PM
Kid’s SUP Race – ages 8 & under
12:30PM
Kid’s SUP Race – ages 9 thru 11
12:45PM
Kid’s SUP Race – ages 12 thru 14
1:15PM
Kid’s Sup Relays
1:45PM
Open SUP Relays
2:30PM
Elite SUP Relays
3:30PM
Live Music
4PM
Awards Ceremony

For more information please link to Battle of the Paddle

Paddle of the Paddle Salt Creek Beach Day 1 in Photos

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All photos used by permission of Karin Horlick at karinppl@gmail.com

Tomorrow’s Schedule

Day 2 – October 5, 2014
7:30AM
Event Registration Open
7:30AM
Kind Yoga Session & Breakfast with Gerry Lopez
8AM
Live Hawaiian Music
9AM
Expo & Kid’s Zone Open
9AM
The Distance Race UL @ 9:00 am, Elite @ 9:02am, 14” @ 9:04am, 12’6” @ 9:06 am, Paddleboard: UL @ 9:08am, 14’ @ 9:10am, 12’ @ 9:12am
12:15PM
Kid’s SUP Race – ages 8 & under
12:30PM
Kid’s SUP Race – ages 9 thru 11
12:45PM
Kid’s SUP Race – ages 12 thru 14
1:15PM
Kid’s Sup Relays
1:45PM
Open SUP Relays
2:30PM
Elite SUP Relays
3:30PM
Live Music
4PM
Awards Ceremony

For more information please link to Battle of the Paddle

Dana Point Library Official Grand Re-Opening Today

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The Dana Point Library is having its official grand opening today, Saturday October 4 2014. The library has been closed for the summer for needed renovations and repairs. New skylights, new carpets and parking lot repaving were done. The Friends of the Dana Point Library helped to finance some of the work. The library has been opened for a few weeks, however today is the official grand opening.
The library is located at 33841 Niquel Road. The library is opened today from 10:00am until 5:00pm.

For more information please link to Dana Point Library

Dana Point BBQ State Championship Today at Sea Terrace Park at 10:00am

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Photo by South OC Beaches

VENUE:
Sea Terrace Park
33410 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, CA

DATE:
Saturday October 4th, 2014

TIME:
10a-5p

ADMISSION:
Free

FOOD & BEVERAGES:
There will be no outside food and drinks allowed in the venue. You may purchase food and drinks from the various vendors at the event. Proceeds from the sale of soda and water benefit Relay for Life

BEER:
You may purchase beer from a wide variety of stands throughout the event. Beer will be sold for $6 and there will be beer sampling opportunties in the Beer Festival area. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group

BBQ SAMPLES:
Enjoy delicious samples from participating BBQ teams. Tasting tickets are $2 each and proceeds benefit the Samples will be sold for $2 each. Proceeds benefit the Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars

SHUTTLE & PARKING:
There will be free parking available along Niguel Rd., Stonehill Dr. and at Salt Creek Beach on a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend utilizing the free parking and shuttle service from Dana Hills High School to the venue and back starting at 9am and ending at 6pm. Dana Hills High School is located at 33333, Golden Lantern Rd., Dana Point, CA 92629 Dana

ATM:
There will be ATM’s on site

DOGS:
Dogs are allowed on leashes

For more information please link to Dana Point BBQ

Capo Beach Farmers Market Right Now at Capo Beach Church till 7:00pm

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Capo Beach Farmers Market is happening right now. The weekly Farmers Market is from 3:00pm to 7:00pm every Wednesday at Capo Beach Church.
Capo Beach Church is located at 25975 Domingo Avenue in Dana Point.