Hiking with the Mayor, Costume Shopping, a Fiesta BBQ and More

1. Go, fight, win! It’s homecoming for Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, as the football team (6-0, 1-0 in San Joaquin action) takes on Fairmont Prep (3-1, 0-1 in league) tonight at San Clemente High.

2. Take a brisk walk with the mayor: San Juan Capistrnao Mayor John Taylor invites the public to walk/hike the trails of San Juan Capistrano with him every third Saturday of the month. This month,  the Mayor will start the walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at the parking area of the new Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Park, located at 30291 Camino Capistrano, and then head out to one of the nearby trails. It is recommended that you bring drinking water and sun protection, such as sunblock and/or a hat.

The monthly walks/hikes are to encourage folks to utilize the vast San Juan Capistrano trail system. There are more than 40 miles of walkable hiking trails in the city's open space areas. A map to the city's trail system is available on the City's website at www.sanjuancapistrano.org

3. Then dedicate a ranch with the mayor: At 10 a.m. Saturday, city officials will dedicate 2C Ranch, located at the terminus of Old San Juan Road. 2C Ranch is an open space trail rest stop and staging area which was part of the 2C Ranch-Trabuco Creek Habitat Restoration Project.

The 2C Ranch is part of a 102-acre open space acquisition made by the city of San Juan Capistrano in 2008. The dedication ceremony will be at 10 a.m. and light refreshments will be served. For the event flyer click here

4. Are you ready for Halloween? The aforementioned CVCS is having a costume sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 25351 Yacht Drive, Dana Point. Apparently, they have an incredible selection of costumes, including fairies, Martians, clowns, Santa Claus, elves, Darth Vader, the statue of liberty, etc. as well as  shoes, boots, costume props, vintage gowns, wedding dresses, hats, wigs and more. We’re talking mostly adult sizes. All proceeds benefit CVCS Performing Arts Department

5. It’s a fiesta! The Fiesta Association will have its annual barbecue (or BBQ, depending on your preferences) 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Zoomars Petting Zoo.

6. Music on tap: Swallows Inn, River Road, 8:30 tonight, Family Style Saturday afternoon, Rob Staley Saturday night and Chris Daniels Project Sunday afternoon. At the Coach House, Eddie Money is sold out for tonight but there may be tickets at the box office. Call 949.496.8930 for more info.

For other happenings, check our events calendar.

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