This month the Ramona Pageant is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It is a significant event for San Juan Capistrano as well. Helen Hunt Jackson spent time living at the Mission while researching “Ramona”. In a book written before “Ramona”, “Glimpses of California”, Jackson refers to going around the Mission grounds in 1883. The exhibit is in the windows of the Silvas Adobe and gives us a glimpse of life a century and more ago. This year the pageant runs until May 6.
WE’RE BACK
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society at 31831 Los Rios Street is once again hosting a Fiesta Day on Saturday, April 22 from 10 am to 2pm on our property. There will be arts and crafts for all ages as well as exhibits for the public to enjoy. No cell phones required. All projects are hands on. Enjoy spending a few hours remembering what life was like in grandma’s or great-grandma’s day. Experience how grandpa watered the fields or brought water into the house. Exhibits will also include Native American artifacts from the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians.
This event is free to the public.
If you have any questions please contact the SJCHS at 949.493.8444 or info@sjchistory.org
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
Special Guest Speaker Domingo Belardes, Chairman of the Blas Aguilar Foundation. Domingo will speak on the Juaneno’s past and present and their importance to our community.
Mark Rottmann will introduce the Historical Society Board Members who are up for re-election this year.
Also — Save the Date, Saturday, April 22, for the return of the Society Fiesta Days!
Meeting located at:
Capistrano Valley Mobile Estates Clubhouse
26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Admission is Free and all are Welcome
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is pleased to present guest speaker: Domingo Belardes
Join us for our General Meeting on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00pm
Located at:
Capistrano Valley Mobile Estates Clubhouse
26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Admission is Free and all are Welcome
An annual Halloween tradition on California’s oldest residential street. Join us for an all-ages guided walk down historic Los Rios Street. Hear from ghostly visitors who share their story of their time walking this very same street. Spooky, family friendly tales will be a highlight of your holiday.
We regret to inform you that due to lack of RSVP’s we’ll have to cancel the 2022 Heritage BBQ.
Any members who have already paid for this event will be issued a full refund. Chevon will reach out to those members directly.
We appreciate the continued support from all our members, family, and friends.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Chevon Vermeulen at 949.493.8444 or info@sjchistory.org
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
Come join us for this inaugural contest which is sure to be a hit! Excellent location. A generous purse paying out 10 places per catagory. Meats provided by the organizer. 100% PC payouts. A Cornhole tournament hosted by the American Cornhole Association.
Located in Southern Orange County in the Historic city of San Juan Capistrano. The contest will be held on the lush grass grounds of the Rancho Mission Viejo riding park just minutes from down town and the 5 fwy.
Located at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park
30753 Avenida La Pata
San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675
KCBS Representatives: Kelly and Kathleen McIntosh
Organizer: Jim Palmer 1-714-319-1782
jpee@sbcglobal.net
Generous prize pool of at least $15,000 with payouts 10 places deep.
ALL COMPETITION MEATS ARE PROVIDED with paid registration.
Meats will be chosen by random drawing.
Registration fees:
$525.00 20′ x 30′ space
$575.00 20′ x 30′ space with power
$625.00 20′ x 60′ space
$675.00 20′ x 60′ space with power
Ancillary Dessert catagory $30.00 registration fee.
Payouts to 5th place , total $600
Peoples Choice with 100% payout.
Vending opportunities available. Please contact the organizer with inquiries.
Visit https://reataroundupbbq.com for more information, and to download a registration form.
Trail blazer, equestrian, historian, researcher.
A tribute to Ilse, who died at the age of 94, will be hosted by her family. A buffet lunch will be provided along with a no-host bar. A program will be presented by her family.
Please make your reservation by emailing Chevon Vermeulen at info@sjchistory.org. Reservations must be made by March 29th 2022. Please direct any questions to Chevon at the email above.
The Guest speaker for the meeting will be Stephen Rios. He will talk about the history of Los Rios street, Putuidem Village and extending hours for business’ on Los Rios street. This promises to be an outstanding presentation that you will not want to miss.
ALONG WITH THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS ARE UP FOR RE ELECTION:
Tom Ostensen – President
Steve Behmerwohld – Vice President
Bart Moore – Treasurer
Mark Rottman – Recording Secretary
Scott Gates – Director
Warren Siegel – Director
Ann Ronan- Director
Monica Mukai – Director
James Reid – Director
Steve Oedekerk – Director
Held at the SJC Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Admission is Free and all are Welcome
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is pleased to present guest speaker
Bill Greenlee
as he shares his memories of life on Los Rios Street while a resident of the Silvas Adobe and the Lobo Housefrom childhood through the 1960’s
Join us as we return to an in person General Meeting on Sunday, November 14 at 2:30pm
Held at the SJC Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Admission is Free and all are Welcome