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Great Opportunities

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EYE ON SJC, News

Ocean Warriors: Groos Brothers Give Back Through Great Opportunities

By Fred Swegles You might be surprised to learn that some of the most ocean-conscious children in California live in a town that doesn’t have…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Community Leaders Looking to Form Skate Park Fundraising Committee

The Capistrano Dispatch Members of the community interested in participating on a committee focused on raising funds for a skate park in town are invited…

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GETTING OUT, News, Spotlight

Capistrano Chili Cook-Off & Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest Set for Oct. 10

The Capistrano Dispatch San Juan Capistrano’s inaugural Capistrano Chili Cook-Off & Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest will take place in The BrewHouse parking lot this Saturday,…

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Preview: Aug. 18 City Council Meeting

By Allison Jarrell Tonight’s San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting is comprised of agenda items including the possible approval of a site for a skatepark…

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Plans for Skatepark Roll Forward

By Allison Jarrell Local nonprofit Great Opportunities is continuing its effort to assist the youth of San Juan Capistrano in getting a skatepark built. After…

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Giving Back in Honor of the Big Kahuna

By Andrea Swayne When surf icon and San Clemente resident Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy died in 2012, the legacy of an early surfing pioneer was not…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Ramping Up: Skatepark Initiative Gains Momentum

By Allison Jarrell San Juan teen Ruben Villamil is one of an estimated 725 skateboarders living in the city of San Juan Capistrano. You could…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Parks, Recreation Commission Voices Support for Local Skatepark

By Jacqueline DeMarco On Monday Oct. 20 local teens and community members attended the San Juan Capistrano Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Commission meeting to…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Local Nonprofit Seeks Public’s Help After Theft

By Brian Park Great Opportunities, a local nonprofit that aims to inspire underprivileged children through outdoor activities, is asking for the public’s help after their…

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