It's the first and probably last time residents can meet the man who designed the library ... and a famous teapot.
Here are several ideas.
And U.S. Marines overseas will get the treats.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Anyone got 237 candles?
What to do when a beloved playground mural is fading? Call in the San Juan Elementary moms.
In 100 years, a former city councilman predicts, tourists will be flocking to see his buildings as they do the Mission or the library.
More than any one person, Roy Nunn has shaped a lot of modern San Juan Capistrano.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
As part of the San Juan Capistrano Library's 30th anniversary celebration, Graves will give a lecture on architecture.
San Juan Capistrano resident Sarah Reinertsen recently flew back east to help with a "mobility clinic" attended by victims of the May marathon attack.
San Juan Capistrano welcomes a group of travelers set on visiting all of California's 21 missions ... on horseback.
It's his first appearance in town since appearing on CNN’s Piers Morgan Show to talk about his son's death. Mayor John Taylor is expected to honor him.
We haven't seen this much ink devoted to San Juan Capistrano since Juan the Dinosaur.
Have you noticed the tweaks?
A damaged fire sprinkler is to blame
Men and women of the 1/11th pour themselves into painting and planting and cleaning -- all a way to say thank you to the city that adopted them.
It's that time of year to admire the pale pink, fuchsia and burgundy flowers that grow on stalks.
Known around the county as "the Cookie Man," Jeff Peo kicks off his recipe column with the foundation for all great pies: the crust.
Fiona Goh, 13, swims more than 12 miles in about 10 hours. She's the youngest to complete a swim from one of the Channel Islands.
Patch readers from all over the Southland contributed stellar shots of the space shuttle Endeavour. See the highlights here.
Lauren Harrell, an occupational therapist, administered CPR to a Rancho Santa Margarita man during the Tall Ships Festival, then disappeared. Through Patch, both parties were able to find each other.
Broadway star Davis Gaines was the featured guest at Mission San Juan Capistrano's annual benefit gala.
Make this holiday special with these traditional recipes and share some of your favorites.
Students at Ambuehl Elementary don red, white and blue Tuesday. A flag was hung in half-staff.
Weird weather we're having. Did you get caught out in the rain?
Sycamore Trails Stables hosts their 10th Annual 9/11 Memorial Fundraiser. All proceeds go to Orange County Fallen Firefighters Relief Fund.
The majestic boats will sail into the harbor for the 28th annual festival on Saturday and Sunday.
Make your child feel extra special by sharing his or her first day back-to-school photos on Patch.
A 5-year-old school is still spreading its wings and getting to know its neighbors in San Juan Capistrano.
New study details giving by ZIP Code and finds areas with more GOP voters are more likely to support charities.
When the Patch tent shows up, goodies are not far behind.
An Episcopal priest and Anglican congregations from Orange and San Diego counties join the Catholic Church in San Juan Capistrano on Tuesday.
Here's all you need to know about celebrating the Fourth of July here in town, not to mention a few other July 4th events in Orange County.
There are a number of jewelry stores in San Juan Capistrano. Where do you go when you need some sparkle?
Eight years in the making, the event reels in more than 4,000 visitors to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Winners also announced.
The theme for the day is books, from the San Juan Capistrano Library to Saddleback College.
Two horses are removed by helicopter and another walks out after falling into a ravine in Trabuco Canyon. They were part of a four-day ride from San Juan Capistrano to the Corona/Norco area.
Experiment attracts cliff swallows back to their historical home at Mission San Juan Capistrano with recordings of the birds' songs.
Taxes, a name-that-park contest and nominees for the Wall of Recognition on tap this week.