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Mission San Juan Capistrano Celebrates St. Joseph Day and Return of the Swallows
03.15.21
Mission San Juan Capistrano is open for visitors and will mark St. Joseph Day and its world-renowned annual return of the swallows tradition with both virtual and in-person activities on Friday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The historic Mission grounds are open with limited capacity and strict COVID-19 requirements (properly worn masks and social distancing).
A special St. Joseph’s Table marking the Year of St. Joseph, led by Mission Board member Vicky Carabini and the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, will raise money for the local foodbank, Serra’s Pantry.
On-site Timeline:
- 9 a.m.: Gates Open
- 9 a.m.: Bell Ringing and official welcome by Executive Director, Mechelle Lawrence Adams; Prayer by Mission Pastor, Reverend Monsignor J. Michael McKiernan; Native Prayer by Adelia Sandoval, Spiritual Leader of the Juañeno Band of Mission Indians/Acjachemen Nation; and National Anthem performed by entertainer, Darren Huntting
- 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon: Historic Bell Ringing
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: St. Joseph’s Table – Fundraiser for the local community.
- All Day: Museum rooms and Serra Chapel open, audio tour available. Coloring pages available for children, Swallows “Sticker Tour” available for purchase at the Gate House and Store.
Virtual Timeline: facebook.com/MissionSJC
- 9 a.m.: Bell Ringing and official welcome by Executive Director, Mechelle Lawrence Adams; Prayer by Mission Pastor, Reverend Monsignor J. Michael McKiernan; Native Prayer by Adelia Sandoval, Spiritual Leader of the Juañeno Band of Mission Indians/Acjachemen Nation; and National Anthem performed by entertainer, Darren Huntting
- 9:30 a.m.: Mission Basilica School’s 2021 Royal Court Presentation (Recorded Video)
- 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Mission Basilica School Dance Performances Livestream (Facebook)
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: “The Swallows of Capistrano” a virtual lecture by swallow expert, Dr. Charles Brown. Pre-register at: surveymonkey.com/r/SXBLNKR
- 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon: Historic Bell Ringing
- 2 p.m.: “Walk and Talk Swallows Tour” led by Mission Guide, Alexander Warner. Pre-register at surveymonkey.com/r/SFMQWZY
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Themed coloring pages available for download at missionsjc.com
Pricing:
Individual adults - $14, individual seniors - $12, youth/students - $9, Children under four - free. Special pricing/discount offered for groups of four of any age are $45. VIP Tours for up to eight, available by advance reservation at myan@missionsjc.com. The multi-language on-site audio tour is free with admission. Members of the Mission Preservation Society are free.
For online tickets, schedules, virtual reservations, and more information visit missionsjc.com or call (949) 234-1316, Stephanie Montes De Oca, Events Director.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano.
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Pi Day at Toast Kitchen + Bakery
03.12.21
Will you be celebrating Pi Day with a pen and pencil OR a fork and napkin?!
Toast Kitchen + Bakery makes that decision an easy one with some special, one-day-only, Pi Day pies available for purchase in honor of this annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14) because 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π (3.14159265359).
Celebrated for its unique menu and great tasting food, Toast Kitchen and Bakery features a variety of pies daily. For Pi Day, however, the restaurant will be offering special pastries and prices:
chicken & veggie saltenas (Bolivian hand pies/empanadas) - $3.14 each
dulce de leche banana pie - $5 each
pineapple li hing mui pie - $5 each
Open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed Mondays) both for pick up or for limited seating on their patio. For more information about Toast, please visit: toastkitchenbakery.com
1767 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 949.873.5057.
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