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🌱 Patch AM: David Benoit brings his Vince Guaraldi holiday symphony to The Coach House
And check out Love from Beyond: Edgar Alan Poe Tales by Opera Laguna on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar

Good day San Juan Capistrano! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- David Benoit brings his Vince Guaraldi holiday symphony to The Coach House
Also on today's calendar: Love from Beyond: Edgar Alan Poe Tales by Opera Laguna and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marilyn S.!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• David Benoit Announces 'A Vince Guaraldi Holiday Symphony' (gratefulweb.com) — San Juan Capistrano will host Grammy-nominated jazz pianist David Benoit on December 13 at The Coach House as part of his Vince Guaraldi holiday symphony tour. The show ties into his new orchestral Peanuts-themed album, offering locals a chance to hear full symphonic arrangements of favorites like "Christmas Time Is Here" and "Linus & Lucy" live.
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📸 Around San Juan Capistrano
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano
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★ Featured events ★
- Love from Beyond: Edgar Alan Poe Tales by Opera Laguna →
Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
7:00 pm - Save The Trees - Lantern Bay Park →
33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point
6:00 pm - 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot →
Dana Point
7:00 am
Tuesday October 13
Tuesday October 20
Thursday November 26
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Other local events
- Victory Arena Monday Night Pick Up Soccer →
Victory Athletic Center, 3 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano
8:15 pm - Retiree Health Fair →
San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
9:00 am - Make & Take Fall Soups & Artisan Bread →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
6:00 pm - Pasta & Prosecco →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
6:00 pm - Cowboy Country Night →
Tavern at The Mission, San Juan Capistrano
5:00 pm - Ladies Night Out: Foodie Movie Night →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
6:00 pm - Live Dead & Brothers at the Coach House →
Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm - San Juan Capistrano Farmer's Market →
Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9:00 am - The Rascals' 60th Anniversary Tour →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Friday October 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cool heavy equipment in the surf along Capo Beach Road.
I was helping a friend shovel some sand when these beasts came by. What can I say, I am mesmerized by this stuff! (Nextdoor Connemara By The Sea) - This cat was wondering around in front of our apartment.
I don't know if someone is looking for him. Camino de vista San Juan capistrano (Nextdoor Alipaz/Paseo Adelanto)
- Capistrano Ford posted a job opening for Parts Manager | Commission-Based - Tuttle Click Capistrano Ford in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
- Capistrano Unified School District posted a job opening for Bilingual Intermediate Office Assistant - English-Spanish-40 hours per week (Expanded Learning Program-Education Services) in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dana Point
- Huntington Beach football scores late TD to beat Dana Hills (mercedsunstar.com)
- Flash flood warnings issued as Rachel brings heavy rain to Southern California (ktla.com)
- San Manuel Nation Acquires Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for Reported $241.4 Million (sccgmanagement.com)
Laguna Niguel
- 23627 Walters Ct, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (redfin.com)
Laguna Beach
- Waves Pound Laguna Beach Coastline Sunday: Photos (patch.com)
Ok San Juan Capistrano! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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