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🌱 Patch AM: Why Rancho Capistrano Winery’s San Clemente spot closed, but not here
Be sure to catch Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar

Morning San Juan Capistrano! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Rancho Capistrano Winery's San Clemente spot closed, but not here
Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
- Friday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 Orange County restaurant closures, from San Clemente to Orange (ocregister.com) — Rancho Capistrano Winery's San Juan Capistrano location is still open and even just appeared on Real Housewives of Orange County, even as the owners closed their San Clemente restaurant after nearly a decade. The piece also notes recent closures in Orange and Santa Ana, underscoring a tough summer for several well-known Orange County eateries.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano
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★ Featured events ★
- Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- San Juan Capistrano Farmer's Market →
Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9:00 am - Journey USA →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm - San Juan Capistrano CA USA - supporting TAB BENOIT →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7:00 pm - Opera e Aperitivo: An Evening of Music & Celebration hosted by Opera San Juan Capistrano →
Sundried Tomato Bistro & Catering, 31781 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9:00 am - The Day The Music Didn't Die →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7:00 pm - Queen Nation →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm - Tommy Emmanuel →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Friday September 11
Thursday September 17
📣 San Juan Capistrano Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Picture Day - Makeup
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - E-News 'Shorts'- Submission Deadline
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol #200, San Clemente, CA 92673 - Young Innovators Network Mixer →
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce The Mill 136 Calle de los Molinos San Clemente, 92672
5:00 pm - PTA Exec Mtg
Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
8:30 am - Ribbon Cutting - Pentatonic Logic Guitar Studio
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Pentatonic Logic Guitar Studio 400 S El Camino Real #C San Clemente, 92673
1:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: Just returned from having Trixie's bloodwork done.
Everything looks good except her liver numbers. I was prescribed a new liver health supplement. i go back in two days and retest, Please PRAY that… (Nextdoor Troy Homes)
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🗞 Nearby News
Dana Point
- Fontaines D.C Are Testing What Makes You Feel Good With Their New Album Dopamine Chamber — Watch Video for Lead Single 'Marianne' (grimygoods.com)
- Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Tuesday August 18 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
- MaxLinear, Inc. Announces Upcoming Financial Conference Participation (finviz.com)
Laguna Niguel
- 3 women rescued from rip current in Laguna Beach, 2 hospitalized (ocregister.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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