San Clemente Human Affairs Committee Meeting at 3:00pm Today

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The San Clemente Human Affairs Committee meets today, Wednesday October 8 2014 at 3:00pm.
The meeting will be at the San Clemente Community Center located at 100 N. Cale Selville.

The public is encouraged to attend.

Scheduled discussion items include:

ORIENTATION FOLLOW UP – Nomination and election of officers. Selection of non-profits for site visits in December and January 2015. Denise Obrero will review the City’s community grant application process, budget and deadlines.

SC COLLABORATIVE UPDATES – Next SCC Community Forum is scheduled on Nov. 6, 2014
a) Annual Resource Fair at Family Assistance Ministries – update and feedback
b) Prescription Drug Forum at 7pm at the Community Center on Nov. 16, 2014
c) Senior Committee Kick Off Meeting on November 16 at San Clemente Presbyterian Church

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY STAFF AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS – New City Manager. Senior Apartments Grand Opening on 10/15/14. Sunday, 10/19/14 Hunger Walk SCC Team.

For more information please link to Agenda

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

San Clemente Seafest Today at San Clemente Pier 9:00am to 3:00pm.

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The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 27th Annual San Clemente Seafest on Sunday, October 5, 2014.

The Seafest features a Chowder Cook-off, Fishermans Lobster, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show, Surf Contest, Children & Teen Contests, Childrens Complementary Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation all taking place at the historic San Clemente Pier area.

Chowder Cook-off
The Seafest is famous for its Chowder Cook-Off Competition held on the historic San Clemente Pier. Area citizens, restaurants, and businesses contend for the best tasting chowder this side of New England. Visitors arrive from all over the county to sample the many unique variations of Chowder.

Public Tasting
Spectators purchase tickets for tasting prior to and during the event and decide which contestants Chowder they would like to try. Chowder tasting begins at approximately 9:30 a.m. and concludes at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Judging
The Chowder is judged on a point basis for overall Best Tasting Chowder. Each team receives a judging cup prior to the judging period. Contestants then bring their Chowder to the judging area by 9:15 a.m.

The Best Decorated Booth award will be determined by our judging panel based on points awarded for originality of costume and booth decorations.

The People’s Choice awards will be judged by individual tasters ballots.

Awards Categories
Awards are presented to the winners in each of the following categories:

Best Chowder Individual 1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
Best Chowder Restaurant 1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
Judges Favorite Chowder

Best Decorated Individual 1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
Best Decorated Restaurant 1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
Judges Based on originality of costume & table decoration

People’s Choice Individual 1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
People’s Choice Restaurant 1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
Favorite Chowder

Cook-Off Schedule
6 a.m. No later than 7:00 a.m.___________________ Set-up Cooking Area
9:15 a.m. ___________________________________Contestants Deliver Chowder to Judges
9:30 a.m.____________________________________ Public Tasting Begins
9:30 a.m.____________________________________ Judging Begins
1:00 p.m.____________________________________ People?s Choice Voting Ends
3:00 p.m.____________________________________ Winners Announced

Fresh Seafood
Fishermans Restaurant and Bar will be serving a variety of their culinary delights right on the beach – fresh seafood such as lobster, Oysters on the Half Shell, crab, steamed mussels and clams and much more.

Surf Contest
The 17th annual Surf Contest, sponsored by The Warehouse, Usedsurf.com, EDIT, San Onofre Surf Co., Brawner Boards, is held at the San Clemente Seafest. This exciting event features local amateur surfers-children & teens, competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.

Arts & Craft Exhibit
The Seafest will feature an arts & craft show. This exhibit showcases only handcrafted merchandise from talented individual from Southern California.

Contests-Complementary
Contests, including prizes for First, Second & Third, will be held for children & teens – Contests: Hula Hoop Contest, Costco Diaper Derby, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, Jump Rope and Tortilla Toss Contest.

Childrens Complementary Arts & Crafts
The Seafest hosts complimentary arts & crafts for children including Beads to make key chains, necklaces and bracelets; Sticker Art and Face Painting.

Free Shuttle Parking
Free shuttle parking is available at the San Clemente High School, 700 Ave. Pico from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The metrolink is a great way to get to the Seafest. Please link to Metrolink for more information.

For more information please link to San Clemente Sea Fest

Quilters The Musical at San Clemente Cabrillo Playhouse all Weekend

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The Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente in presenting Quilters the Musical Tonight, Friday October 3 2014 at 8:00pm. The production will be running through October 5 2014. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8:00pm. Sunday matinee begins at 2:00pm.
For ticket information please contact the box office at (949) 492-0465.
The Cabrillo Playhouse is located at 202 Avenida Cabrillo.
Ostensibly the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, Quilters blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the harsh challenge and rewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories contained in various patches of music, dance, and drama, the action depicts the lot of women on the frontier with warmth and love.
For more information please link to Cabrillo

San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Sunset Mixer Today at 5:30pm

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The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Sunset Mixer at Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn.
This event is today, Thursday October 2 2014 at 5:30pm until 7:00pm.
The San Clemente Inn is located at 2600 Avenida de Presidente.
For more information please link to San Clemente Chamber

San Clemente DMV Scheduled to Open Today at 9:00am

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Photo by South OC Beaches last week of DMV San Clemente

San Clemente DMV Field Office Reopens October 1st

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding local customers that the San Clemente field office located at 2727 Via Cascadita, will reopen on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 9 a.m. The field office closed for renovations on January 22, 2014.

The renovations include replacing the flooring, fresh paint, new furniture, and ADA upgrades. The reopening was postponed because of construction delays. First, during the flooring replacement, a moisture evaluation was completed; and came back positive. Additional time was needed to address the moisture issues. Later in the project, the exterior seismic retrofit work ran into delays upon discovery of a high water table when digging to prepare for seismic support construction. The unexpected work needed as a result of the moisture and water issues contributed to schedule delays.

The DMV wants to remind customers that there are over 20 online services available on http://www.dmv.ca.gov. A few of those options are to renew your registration and driver license, complete your change of address, request your own driver record, and make an appointment.

For more information please link to San Clemente DMV

San Clemente Farmers Market Right now till 1:00pm

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San Clemente Farmers Market is happening right now until 1:00pm.
Great selection of produce, food and flowers!
The market starts on Avenida Del Mar and Ola Vista and
ends near the community center.

Oktoberfest Benefit for Pet Project Foundation San Clemente

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The Pet Project Foundation will be having a Oktoberfest Fundraising Event Today, Sunday September 28 2014 from 4:30pm to 10:00pm.
This event is $75.00 per person.
The a Pet Project Foundation benefits The San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter.
The Oktoberfest is being held at 207 Chophouse.
The Chophouse is located at 207 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente.
Martin Gerachwitz and Friends will be performing today,
There will be beer, authentic German cuisine and a costume contest.
Update: The Pet Project Foundation Website lists this as a sold out event.

For more information please link to Pet Project

San Clemente Open Skate Contest at Ralphs Skate Court Right Now till 2:15pm

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The San Clemente Open Skateboard Contest is happening today, Saturday September 27 2014. The event is at Ralph’s Skate Court. Ralph’s Skate Court is located at 247 Avenida La Pata San Clemente , California 92672. This event is till 2:15pm today. This is a free event to watch. Vans is there with free swag for the kids. There is a food truck.
Skateboarders of all ages from 7 and under to 18 and over, will have the opportunity to grind their way to the top of the competition showcasing their best run and tricks. Every skateboarder receives an event shirt and goodie bag with the $35 registration fee Skaters must wear safety equipment.

* TIMES ARE ESTIMATED & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
7:00am-8:00am Check In, Registration
8:00am-8:05am Opening Ceremony
8:10am-8:45am 7 Years & Under
8:45am-9:30am 8-9 Years
9:30am-10:15am Female 8-12 Years
10:15am-10:45am 10-11 Years
10:45am-11:30am 2-13 Years
11:30am-11:45am Female 13-17 Years
11:45am-12pm Winners Announced!
12pm – 12:30pm Best Trick Contest
12:30pm-1:30pm 14-16 Year Olds
1:30pm-2:00pm 17 & Up
2:00pm-2:10pm Female 18 & Up
2:10pm Winners Announced!

We will have more pictures later today on our Pinterest account.

For more information please link to San Clemente Skate

Free Shred Right Now San Clemente City Yard till Noon

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The City of San Clemente is hosting a Free Shred today at the City Yard. the City Yard is located at 390 Pico.
There is no limits on the shredding. Please no newspapers and magazines. No wet items. Staples and clips are fine.
This event is from 8:00am till Noon.

For more information, please link to San Clemente Shred

San Clemente Chamber & OC Assoc of Realtors Candidate Forum Tonight at St. Andrews by the Sea Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm

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The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce – Businesses for a Better San Clemente (BBSC) and The Orange County Association of REALTORS® invites you to learn more about your City of San Clemente Candidates for City Council. A Candidate Forum will be held tonight, Thursday September 25. 2014 at 6:00pm. The Forum will be at St. Andrews By the Sea Fellow Ship. St. Edwards by the Sea is located at 2001 Calle Frontera.

For more information please link to San Clemente Forum

San Clemente Coastal Cleanup Day at 9:00am Today at the Pier & at S.C. State Beach

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San Clemente hosts two meet-ups for California Coastal Cleanup Day today, Saturday September 20 2014 at 9:00am.

San Clemente Pier located at 615 Avenida Victoria.
For more information please link to san clemente pier

San Clemente State Beach/ Calafia Beach located at I-5 and Avenida Calafia.
This is event will be on the beach north of stairs.
For more information please link to san clemente state beach

For more information about California Coastal Cleanup Day please link to

CA Coastal Cleanup Day