Christian Love

September 11th at The Coach House

Christian Love, the son of Beach Boys founding member and lead singer Mike Love, is making waves in the music world with his own distinctive blend of rock and pop music. From the full-length debut album, Only Alibis, to his signature song, “Sum Sum Summer,” Christian has a style that appeals to a broad spectrum of listeners. Christian will be making his inaugural solo appearance at the legendary Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday, September 11.

Christian’s songwriting career took off in 2020 when he co-wrote “Here We Go Again” with Bruce Johnston and other accomplished songwriters. This hit song found a place on The Weeknd’s album, “Dawn FM,” and added another chapter to Christian’s already impressive music career. Following this achievement, Christian decided to embark on a solo project, resulting in the album Only Alibis. The album is a captivating mix of original pop and rock songs.

Following in his father‘s musical footsteps, the singer/songwriter has carved out his own journey as a performer. He grew up going to his dads Beach Boys concerts and that started his true love of music. Christian formed his own band, called Alex’s Cane, as a teenager. He fronted several other bands in the 90’s and opened up for Matchbox 20 and Dave Wakeling of The English Beat. In 2005, Christian joined the touring Beach Boys band. He plays rhythm guitar, sings harmonies and lead vocals on God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, Sail On Sailor and many more. Last year, Christian began recording new music for his solo album, Only Alibis. The album is available for purchase in both CD and digital formats and via digital streaming services.

For more information, check out his website at ChristianLoveOfficial.org and on Instagram @christianloveofficial.

San Clemente High School’s own Surf Strands will be opening for Christian Love at The Coach House along with Brian D’Entremont. Cash tickets are $20 and $28 online. Don’t miss a great night of music!

The Coach House
3157 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
(949) 496-8930
TheCoachHouse.com

Toast to the Casa

Casa Royale

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is once again rolling out the red carpet for one of San Clemente’s most anticipated annual events. Set for Saturday, September 13, Toast to the Casa: Casa Royale promises an unforgettable night filled with high style, immersive entertainment, and James Bond–inspired surprises.

This year’s dazzling soirée will honor longtime supporters Lou Leto and Sherri Colligan, whose years of generous service and welcoming spirit have become synonymous with the nonprofit’s mission. As President’s Circle members and volunteer greeters, their support touches everything from docent tours to beloved traditions like Christmas Nights at the Casa.

From the moment guests arrive, the experience is designed to impress. A vintage luxury car sets the tone, while Casa’s iconic keyhole door opens to reveal an “elegant champagne girl” lounging in a sparkling champagne bowl. Bond-worthy touches await at every turn: blackjack and craps tables in the art gallery, signature martinis from two full bars, and a James Bond look-alike circulating for photos. Live music will fill the air with sultry Bond classics, while interactive fun—like poker darts, a 360-degree camera, and themed décor—rounds out the evening of mystery and style.

“Casa Royale is more than just a party,” says Kylie Travis, Executive Director of Operations and Programming. “It’s a night of celebration that helps sustain our programming, preserve this historic landmark, and connect the community through the arts.”

Tickets start at $175 through September 1 and include access to entertainment, food, and drinks. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also available.

To learn more or purchase tickets, visit CasaRomantica.org or follow @CasaRomanticaSC on social media.

Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada | San Clemente

Sip & Savor

The Gatsby Gala

The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley (ALCV) is setting the stage for a dazzling evening of vintage glamour, meaningful giving, and community connection at this year’s Sip & Savor Gatsby Gala, held at the stunning Sonance headquarters in San Clemente.

Taking place Saturday, October 3, the event blends 1920s-inspired elegance with modern generosity. Guests will be transported to a bygone era as they sip fine wines, enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts, and take in jazz-infused music powered by Sonance’s world-class audio technology. Glamorous photo ops, vintage décor, and the ever-popular Mystery Wine Wall add to the evening’s immersive charm.

More than just a stylish soirée, the Gatsby Gala plays a vital role in supporting ALCV’s many philanthropic programs that benefit children, families, educators, and military personnel across South Orange County.

These include:

• Operation School Bell^® – New clothing and hygiene kits for students in need
• Hands On Literacy – Reading and math support at local schools, with book distribution
• Igniting Potential – College readiness resources for underserved high school students
• I.N.S.P.I.R.E. & Scholarships – Educational support for single parents and graduating seniors
• Serving Those Who Serve – Essentials for military families at Camp Pendleton
• Links to Learning – Teacher grants and reading resources
• Trauma Togs & Hug-A-Bear – Comfort items for trauma patients and children in crisis

With nearly 50 years of service and more than 22,000 volunteer hours logged last year alone, ALCV continues to make a lasting impact. Events like Sip & Savor help ensure this vital work can continue for years to come.

Tickets, sponsorships, and donation opportunities are available at AssistanceLeague-CapistranoValley.org. Whether attending in person or supporting from afar, guests are invited to be part of a night that proves giving back never goes out of style.

Chukkers for Charity

A Night To Support Surf & Turf Therapy

Surf & Turf Therapy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality equine and surf therapy for children and adults with disabilities. Founded and led by Dr. Jillian Stewart, the program blends the dynamic benefits of horseback riding and surfing to support physical strength, balance, coordination, and adaptability in a meaningful and motivating setting.

With individualized sessions grounded in clinical care, Surf & Turf serves people with a wide range of diagnoses, including Autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and rare genetic conditions. Each participant works toward specific goals — whether that’s better trunk control, improved tolerance to sensory input, or simply the ability to participate in an activity many others take for granted. The need is high; Surf & Turf currently has a waitlist of over a year, reflecting how few programs like this exist — especially ones led by licensed therapists.

There are several ways to support Surf & Turf Therapy’s mission:

• Volunteer with their dedicated team
• Follow and share @surfandturftherapy on social media
• Attend the upcoming fundraiser: Chukkers for Charity

Chukkers for Charity will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the OC Polo Club in Silverado. This exciting evening includes live polo, an open bar courtesy of Five Vines Wine Bar and Nolet Spirits, catering by Savory Times, silent and live auctions, live music by the James Kelly Band, and features of Surf & Turf Therapy’s riders and surfers. This event is the primary fundraiser of the year for Surf & Turf and funds raised directly support more participants gaining access to care.

There’s still time to get involved — early bird tickets are available at a discounted rate, and sponsorship opportunities remain open.

Learn more and reserve your spot here:

SurfandTurfTherapy.org/events

6TH ANNUAL CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY
September 25 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Orange County Polo Club
27271 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado

Fairmont Athletic Academy

The Solution for Elite Middle School Athletes

Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.” Lombardi’s words will resonate with parents whose student-athletes aspire to play at the highest levels because they understand that elite athletes require elite training. “Perfect” practice does not take place in a vacuum — it requires pairing committed athletes with highly skilled coaches to bring its promises to fruition.

For this reason, Fairmont Schools launched Fairmont Athletic Academy (FAA) in 2020. “We recognized that there was a real need for an athletics program that could take a club or travel team athlete and turn them into a regional or national player,” says Program Director Phil Lopez. “But we didn’t want the exceptional nature of our program to stop with athletics. We wanted to bring it into the classroom as well. Fairmont is renowned for its academics. We didn’t want parents to have to choose between exemplary training and exemplary academics. With our program, they get the best of both worlds.”

Fairmont Athletic Academy is offered to middle school student-athletes at Fairmont Schools’ San Juan Capistrano campus. Academy students benefit from spending part of their school day improving their sports performance and skills while reaping the rewards of Fairmont’s award-winning curriculum and teachers.

Recognizing the unique needs of elite athletes, Fairmont offers a schedule that dedicates 80 minutes, five days per week, for strength and conditioning and speed and agility training, and 80 minutes, three days per week for sport-specific training with their coach.

Gustav Gratzer of the Strikers FC soccer club explains, “A club coach gets an hour and a half twice a week to work with their
whole team, of which only so much time can be dedicated to individual skills. Here, I have an athlete 80 minutes three times a week for the whole year to build those individual skills.”

“Fairmont has a history of innovating,” says Rebecca Lugo, Head of School at Fairmont San Juan Capistrano. “When we see an opportunity to address the needs of our families, we seize it. Our leadership heard from many parents about their student-athletes’ challenges — returning home late after practices, starting homework at 9:00 p.m., and missing out on important things like family time and sleep. Fairmont responded by developing Fairmont Athletic Academy to address these concerns.”

Working with sport-specific coaches and experienced trainers, each student follows a customized training regimen that leverages technologies like VALD SmartSpeed, JumpMat, and ForceDeck, along with GymAware and dynamometers to track speed and strength metrics.

A premier program attracts premier talent. FAA’s coaches and trainers represent some of the top programs in Orange County and beyond, including Tstreet Volleyball Club, Strikers FC, Tribe Baseball, OC Elite Football, and iTennis. It also attracts some of the county’s top student-athletes who aim to excel not only on the fields, courts, and ice but also in the classroom. Although the San Juan Capistrano campus is just five years old, it capitalizes on Fairmont Schools’ 72-year history of proven academic results. Fairmont SJC has already earned an A+ rating from Niche.

Do you have a middle schooler who is looking to get to the next level of play? Learn how they can benefit from Fairmont Athletic Academy’s unique and personalized approach to growing elite student-athletes at their upcoming Evaluation/Combine Day — Wednesday, August 13th; checkin is at 11:45 a.m. and the clinic runs from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Scan the QR code to RSVP. For additional information about the program or to schedule a tour, contact Betty Petersen by emailing bpetersen@fairmontschools.com or calling 714-234-2784. Fairmont San Juan Capistrano offers rolling admission.

Fairmont Athletic Academy
714.234.2771
FairmontSchools.com

At Our Lady of Fatima Academy, students in grades TK-8, grow through creative learning, serve with heart, strive for academic excellence and live guided by faith.

Accepting applications now for grades TK-8th grade! Please call for a tour today!

Our Lady of Fatima Academy
105 N. La Esperanza | San Clemente, CA 92672
949.492.7320 • olfschool.net

California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano, a tuition-free charter school deeply rooted in the classical liberal arts tradition, is dedicated to shaping scholars who embody excellence in soul, mind, and body. The school’s unwavering commitment to this purpose sets it apart as truly exceptional.

CRLA Capistrano’s academic program consistently produces scholars with outstanding achievements, instilling a focus on character excellence and virtue. Grounded in the classical liberal arts tradition, the school’s curriculum, culture, and purpose yield remarkable results based on timeless principles.

Through Classical Education, the school guides students to appreciate truth, goodness and beauty. Historical facts are presented to provide a natural understanding of how morality has shaped the world. Teachers deliver unbiased instruction, fostering curiosity and sparking a love for learning.

Critical thinking naturally evolves as students reflect on learned concepts and make connections to their lives. Subjects like math, Latin, and grammar contribute to their analytical skills. In contrast to postmodern ideology, Classical Education rejects relative truth, emphasizing the objective pursuit of knowledge.

The primary goal of Classical Education is to cultivate virtue and wisdom in students, instilling a deep appreciation for truth, beauty, and goodness. Recognizing the intrinsic curiosity of children, the curriculum focuses on moral development, promoting critical thinking through content-rich lessons.

Classical Education upholds language, mathematics, and the teacher as central, emphasizing critical thinking through thoughtful questioning. The objective is not just to instruct students on what to think but to teach them how to think. The school believes in education for its intrinsic value, valuing truth, beauty, and goodness above mere vocational training.

To embark on the transformative journey of classical education for your child, contact California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano today at 949.298.6040 or visit CRLAcapo.org for more information. Discover how our commitment to excellence can shape the future of your scholar.

California Republic Leadership Academy
31711 San Juan Creek Road | San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.298.6040 • crlacapo.org

Capistrano Unified School District is debuting a new kind of educational model in the fall of 2025, empowering families to design their own educational format. At Marblehead Flex Academy, families can choose a personalized, adaptable education starting in TK. Students can learn in inperson or online independent study environments, or choose a 50/50 flex schedule with online and in-person instruction.

The flex model is ideal for families who want more control of their educational framework, adaptable to the particular needs or outside interests of the student. Through online study, students can progress at their own pace, revisit challenging concepts, and explore topics of personal interest in greater depth. This individualized approach promotes self-discipline, responsibility, and confidence in learning—skills that are foundational for long-term academic success.

At the same time, access to in-person instruction and extracurricular activities ensures that students remain socially engaged and benefit from hands-on learning opportunities. Students have access to all of the opportunities of a CUSD student, including music, art, physical education and more. This hybrid approach balances the flexibility of online education with the community, structure, and enrichment of traditional schooling—supporting the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.

The beautiful Marblehead Elementary campus in San Clemente is the home of the exciting new educational venture. Contact the front office today for more information or to enroll your student.

PUBLIC EDUCATION EXCELLENCE
• Academic, college and personal Counselors on all campuses
• Best Communities for Music Education Designation from the NAMM Foundation for outstanding commitment to music education
• Visual & Performing Arts dedicated to artistic excellence
• Championship caliber athletic programs
• Spanish and Mandarin Language Immersion Programs (K-12)

ELEMENTARY
• Full and Half-Day Preschool Programs (Ages 3-5)
• Transitional and Full-day Kindergarten
• Award-winning TK-12 general music, instrumental & choral instruction
• Gifted and Advanced Learners (GATE)

SECONDARY
• College & Career Advantage Partnership
• High School Specialized Academies
• College@Capo: College credit courses taught by Saddleback College faculty on high school campuses
• College and Career Counselors at all High Schools
• International Baccalaureate Programs
• Advanced Placement Courses
• FIRST® Robotics: FTC and FRC Competition Teams

Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD)
33122 Valle Road | San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.234.9200 • capousd.org

Classic Car Show

Dana Point, CA

Every year, the seaside charm of Dana Point transforms into a haven for car enthusiasts and the community during the much-anticipated Dana Point Classic Car Show. Hosted along the scenic stretch of Del Prado Avenue in the Dana Point Lantern District, this vibrant event draws thousands of visitors and locals alike to enjoy more than 300 classic and custom cars—from Mustangs and Chevys to rare European collectibles and hot rods gleaming under the Southern California sun.

This year’s event will take place Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Del Prado Avenue and is free for spectators and is perfect for families and friends of all ages, including well-behaved, leashed dogs.

Organized by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, the show is a community celebration that reflects the city’s unique blend of coastal elegance and small-town spirit. Music sets the tone, while local restaurants and vendors serve up flavorful bites and craft brews, turning the event into a full-day experience for attendees of all ages. Adults 21 years and older can fuel up at Pit Stop Stations and sip on craft beer, wine, and spirits throughout the four-block radius of the event. Spectators can also shop from more than 40 local artists, makers, and vendors.

What sets the Dana Point Classic Car Show apart is its mix of nostalgia and laid-back sophistication. It’s a chance for longtime collectors, casual fans, and curious visitors alike to immerse themselves in automotive history while enjoying one of Orange County’s most picturesque coastal towns. Judges award top honors in several categories, but for many, the true prize is simply the opportunity to connect—car to car, neighbor to neighbor.

With stunning cars, great food and drink, entertainment, vendors, and a welcoming community vibe, the Dana Point Classic Car Show is more than an event—it’s a reminder of what makes this coastal town such a special place to live, visit, and celebrate.

For more information about the event, visit DanaPointCarShow.com. Have a Classic Day in Dana Point!

DANA POINT CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Del Prado Avenue in Dana Point
DanaPointCarShow.com