41, Issue #6 #11 Vol. 38, www.scchamber.com November 2015 June 2012 The mission of San Clemente of Commerce is to protect free enterprise system, champion business, strive for a healthy economy and a better quality of life in our community Chairman Circle Sponsors Gold Silver Silver San Clemente Markets Mapping a Course for Community with San Out-of-Town Customers Clemente Surf Classic In an effort to make sure visitors are informed of many amenities San On Sunday,and October 18, 2015, San Clemente surrounding areas have to offer, we have produced Clemente s famous T-Street Beach was 7th Annual Visitors with Surf venue for highlyguide anticipated information regarding San Clemente, Classic Competition. San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point. Information contained in Guide will be in STANCE Website. Titleincluded Sponsor: Stance also provided a pair of socks for every entrant, as well as socks in every schwag bag for finalists in each of The receives approximately ten divisions. 125 visitors a week, to our office, Visitor Guide seeking information on San Clemente and adjacent vicinities. In Presenting Sponsor: DRAGON addition, we send out over 40 Visitors ALLIANCE Dragon also provided a & Tourism information packets through beach bagper containing mail, week. products, Marketingas well toger, as a three pair ofcities Sunglasses for guests all division realize that San Clemente is truly a winners. destination municipality. As a result, visitors recognize many features Grom Sponsors: Catch Surf, DSC area has to offer. 5 Core Compentencies of San Clemente of Commerce Benefit Creating a Strong Local Economy From being a member of Promoting Community San Clemente of Commerce Providing Networking Opportunities to Build Business Relationships Creating a Strong Local Economy Promoting Representing Interests of Business Community Providing Networking Opportunities and Business Contacts with Government Representing Business Interests to Government Political Action Political Action Performance, Republik of Kalifornia, The Guide includes Medical information Premier Physicians Group pertinent to visitors will feature San Clemente and 1and LAW. member businesses that are relevant to tourism market. This is a free member benefit. DID YOU KNOW... made...4,012 direct referrals to member businesses! Website traffic 28,754 visits Website traffic 35,323 Visit our website: visits & 377,397 hits! www.scchamber.com Website & ipad Division Sponsors: One of elementsrainbow Sandals, of Terry Senate Fine Tuned Surfboards, website is Visit Fight Strong MMA San Clemente, San Clemente. LoveSurf, Melina Homes, Rincon These pages contain Real Estate Group, information that is Inc., Sonny s currently published Pizza & Pasta, Crook s Surf in our s Visitors Guide. In Essentials and Surfmore/XM. addition, Guide was formatted to be utilized on IPad. Contributing Sponsors: Universal The CityCassano s of San Clemente andhenken Council Press, Pizza, and Members-Mayor Orthodontics. Jim Evert, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown, Lori Donchak, Jim Dahl and Bob Baker, along with City This professionally judged and are to Manager George Scarborough professionally contest be commendedannounced for seeingsurfing vision and making projects possible. In featured Santhis Clemente only participants addition, special thanks to Shelly & under age of 18 winning for title Don Kindred, Kindred Associates for of very best surfer in San Clemente. design, artwork & photos. (Continued on pg. 7) Your works for you! IN THIS ISSUE... Welcome Home Event for 2nd Seafest A Great Success...3 Battalion, 4th Marines...2 Program Promotes 2015 Light Decorating Contest...5 Businesses...10 Street Festival Celebrates Honors Pillars of59 Years...12 Community...9 Fiesta Salsa Challenge...14
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of Board Mike Burke Burke Consulting Vice Chairman James J. Wynne Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Chuck Narey Hayden, Narey & Persich, CPA Immediate Past Chairman Adele Lux Adele s at San Clemente Inn 1st Vice Chairman Antoine Price Café Mimosa 2nd Vice Chairman Pat Huber Rainbow Sandals DIRECTORS Burton Brown Atomi Financial Group Jeff Bott Transportation Corridor Agencies Philip Cary Target Will Howard Dragon Alliance Nancy Hunt Keller Williams Realty Susan Jennrich Outlets at San Clemente Don Kindred Kindred Associates Mike Reilly Starfish Signs & Graphics Dick Rodriguez Rod s Tree Service Tony Strurs Saddleback Memorial Medical Ctr. SC Viet Tran Sourn California Edison Steve Ynzunza Coast Property Services, GC Kathy Ward S.C. Council Liaison Sam Pelham Camp Pendleton Liaison CEO/PRESIDENT Lynn Wood TEAM Norma Hernandez, Administrative Assistant Arlen Flores, Production Specialist SDG&E has online energy management tools to help your business. Small businesses can track ups and downs of energy bills with My Account. Log in at sdge.com/myaccount and click My Energy tab for an at-a-glance view of your business s energy information. You can get both your current and forecasted bill for month, review your hourly, weekly or monthly energy use, analyze your bill changes and subscribe to weekly energy use summary emails. Learn more at sdge.com/myenergytool Expand your skill set with no-cost classes at SDG&E s Energy Innovation Center. The Energy Innovation Center s Workforce Education & Training program offers individualized help to Trade Professionals, associations and business & residential customers through industry-specific seminars, workshops and certification courses. There s even a Food Service Demonstration Kitchen where food service professionals can test and compare over 40 pieces of energy-efficient equipment. Visit sdge.com/innovationcenter for a list of classes and to learn more. If you ve got a small business, SDG&E has new pricing plans that could save you money. New rates can be a big change, so to help you learn more SDG&E has made a special wesite: sdge.com/whenergy. There you ll be able to: Explore new Whenergy plans for your business Compare Whenergy Pricing options Get answers to common questions If your business can shift electricity use away from peak hours, n you may be able to save money with se new Whenergy plans. To compare Whenergy pricing with what you re currently paying, visit sdge.com/whenergy. 2 SAN CLEMENTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Promoting Community s San Clemente Seafest A GREAT SUCCESS!! The 28th Annual San Clemente Seafest held on Sunday, October 4, 2015 was a terrific success. This year s event was bigger and better than ever before, with a Business Exposition, The Warehouse Surf Contest, a Seafood Feast hosted by Fisherman s Restaurant & Bar and Crab Pot, Arts & Craft Show, Complimentary Children & Teen Contests, Children s Complementary Arts & Crafts, Face Painting and of course GREAT CHOWDER made from dedicated area citizens and businesses! Events like this are made possible by dedication of many involved individuals and businesses committed to enhancing quality of life in San Clemente. Without ir support, Seafest would not be possible. The would like to recognize m for ir generous support. Many thanks to all sponsors, volunteers, Chowder and Business Expo participant, arts and craft vendors and visitors. Porteous Business Services Business Exposition: Pier Wyndham Vacation Resorts Parque Del Mar Infinitee Travel Network, Treasure Box Jewelers, Offshore Construction, Cruises Inc., Spinal Vitality, Sungevity, Anytime Fitness, Pedego Temecula Valley, Precision Spinal Care, Swift Health Chiropractic and Shine Bodyworks. Volunteers: Nancy Hunt, Ruby Rosensteel, Steve Ynzunza, Mike & Laura Reilly, Lucy Vega, Jazmin Vega, Beth Apodaca, Jim Richardson, Daniella McCormick, Larry Rannals, Shelly & Don Kindred, Debra Osborne, Kimberli Torres, Irma Hernandez, Andrea Rodriguez, Briana Fernandez and Micheal Alonso. Presenting Sponsors: Fisherman s Restaurant and Bar, Sourn California Edison, The Crab Pot, San Clemente Cove, CR&R Environmental Services, The City of San Clemente, Catalyst, Universal Press, Costco Wholesale, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, Starfish Signs and Graphics and San Clemente High School. Chowder Participating Restaurants: Café Mimosa Fly N Fish Oster Bar & Grill Fisherman s Restaurant ~ Red Fisherman s Restaurant ~ White OC Tavern-Don Kunze Pier Shack Chowder Participants Individuals/Teams: Property Diversified - John McKean The Gratitude Garden Preschool Liberty Tax Solitary Exposure San Clemente Curves Downtown Business Association United States Marine Corps, HMLA 469 Be a Hero Become a Donor Foundation San Clemente Octoberfest Judges: Chis Hamm, Mayor; Kathy Ward, City Council Member; Lieutenant David Moodie, Orange County Sheriff s Department-Chief of Police Services & Sergeant Joe McClintock retired Orange County Sheriff s Department. Signs: Jim Richardson. Entertainment: Angela & Hannah - 17 and 13 years old. A singing and performing duo from Sourn California. Surf Contest: Chairperson Jim Wynne; Dave Schulte, Tracy Turbeville, Matt Curran and Lou Deforest. Special thanks to our Sponsor Catalyst and Contributing Sponsor: Henken Orthodontics. Thanks to all volunteers and businesses that donated to raffle ~ We thank you all. City Officials: City Council Members; City Manager, James Makshanoff; Assistant City Manager, Erik Sund; Recreation Manager, Pamela Passow; Recreation Supervisor, Carol Gibson; Recreation Coordinator, Ken Sipes; Recreation Leader II, Sergio Gonzalez; Building Monitor, (Continued on pg. 4) CURRENT NOVEMBER 2015 3
Creating a Strong Local Economy Seafest article cont. from pg. 3 And Winners are Best Chowder Individual 1st United States Marine Corps 2nd San Clemente Downtown Business Association 3rd Properly Diversified John Mckean 4th Gratitude by Sea Best Chowder Restaurant 1st Fisherman s Restaurant & Bar ~ White 2nd Pier Shack 3rd Fly N Fish Oyster Bar & Grill 4th Café Mimosa Todd Foote; Maintenance Manager, Randy Little; Maintenance Manager, Jim Waters; Master Electrician, Don Rosensteel; Contract Maintenance Coordinator, Craig Hunn; Electrician II, Juan Gildea and S.C. RSVP s. OC Sheriff s Department: Orange County Sheriff s Department-Chief of Police Services Lieutenant David Moodie, Seargent Hartman, Investigator Trey Hunt and Deputy Joseph Bull. Marine Safety: Marine Safety Chief, Bill Humphreys; Marine Safety Lieutenant, Rod Mellott; Marine Safety Officer, Ian Burton; Lifeguard Supervisors & Lifeguards, Chris Coy, Nick Giugni, Kyle White, Christina Boring, Treveor Milosch, Sean Staudenbaur and all Ocean Lifeguards for ir help and dedication. Press: Sun Post s News Reporter Fred Swegles, San Clemente Journal, Orange County Register and S.C. Times Editor Eric Heinz. Many thanks to Bob Novello, Valarie Daugherty and all staff at Fisherman s for all ir efforts to make this Seafest best ever. Best Decorated Booth - Individual 1st United States Marine Corps 2nd Gratitude by Sea 3rd San Clemente Oktoberfest 4th San Clemente Downtown Business Association Best Decorated Booth - Restaurant 1st Fly N Fish Oyster Bar & Grill 2nd Fisherman s Restaurant & Bar ~ White 3rd - OC Tavern 4th Fisherman s Restaurant & Bar ~ Red People s Choice Individual 1st Solitary Exposure 2nd - United States Marine Corps 3rd San Clemente Oktoberfest 4th San Clemente Downtown Business Association People s Choice Restaurant 1st Café Mimosa 2nd Fly N Fish Oyster Bar & Grill 3rd OC Tavern 4th - Fisherman s Restaurant & Bar ~ White Congratulations! Unbelievable - We could never put on this event without your help! THANK YOU!! Toger we re Better! 4 SAN CLEMENTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Promoting Community 2015 Winter Wonderland Light Decorating Contest Judging Tuesday, December 15 th 5:30pm -8:00pm Prizes Awarded to Winners In The Following Two Divisions. Business Division Best Business - Grand Prize 1 st Place Only Most Traditional 1 st Place Only Most Humorous 1 st Place Only Residential Division Best Residential Grand Prize 1 st Place Only Most Traditional 1 st Place Only Most Humorous 1 st Place Only 2015 Winter Wonderland Light Decorating Contest Entry form must be received no later than Monday, December 11 th Name Address Nearest Cross Street Cell Phone Contact Person Email Mail or FAX to: San Clemente of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol, Unit 200, San Clemente, CA 92673 Phone (949) 492 1131 Fax (949) 492-3764 CURRENT NOVEMBER 2015 5
Providing Networking Opportunities to Build Business Relationships Meet Our New Members! Florina Photography 215 Avenida Del Mar, Suite M (949) 371-5514 www.florinaphotography.com Infinitee Travel Network 1947 Camino Vida Roble 101 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (619) 403-2957 www.infiniteetravel.com Partners Bank of California 27201 Puerta Real, Ste. 160 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 732-4020 www.partnersbankca.net FoxLin Architects 392 Camino de Estrella (949) 325-3001 www.foxlin.com Heartland Payment Systems San Clemente (949) 381-9579 www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com Tommy Hilfiger-Outlets at San Clemente 101 West Ave. Vista Hermosa, Ste. 200 www.tommy.com Tj s Woodfire Pizza LLC 641 Camino De Los Mares, C100 San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 243-6433 www.tjwoodfirepizza.com Pedego Electric Bikes Temecula (951) 775-2366 www.pedegotemecula.com Sovereign Health Group 1211 Puerto Del Sol, Suite 200 San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 276-5553 www.sovhealth.com Institute Liberal Boutique 217 S El Camino Real (310) 721-3693 www.instituteliberal.com Evelyn McDonald / New American Funding (949) 363-3897 www.newamericanagent.com/ EvelynMcDonald F & Goode Desserts 111 W Avenida Palizada, 15-B (949) 891-1673 www.fngoodedesserts.com Medhero San Clemente 905 Calle Amanecer, 115 San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 207-3603 www.medheroapp.com Big O Tires 927 N. El Camino Real (949) 492-5543 www.bigotires.com Merrillo s Fine Toffee Confections 6511 Ladera Brisa San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 637-7456 www.merrillos.com What Can Do For Me? Are you a New Member or would you just like to get an update on many valuable benefits available to you through your Membership and at same time meet and network with new members. The Chairman for Ambassador s Council cordially invites you to attend a Membership Orientation on Friday, November 20th 1231 Puerta Del Sol, Unit 200, San Clemente at 12:00 p.m. 6 SAN CLEMENTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Providing Networking Opportunities to Build Business Relationships Surf Classic article cont. from pg. 1 Plans Examiner, Conrad Clouse; Sr. Plan Check Engineer and David Federoff. 4 Ryder Salberg 5 Noah Brown 6 Jimmy Wynne This San Clemente of Commerce sponsored event s purpose is to promote best that City of San Clemente has to offer which is a family oriented, beach community lifestyle supported by a backbone of San Clemente based businesses. All sponsors, like surfers, must have a location in City of San Clemente. This event was a terrific opportunity for sponsors to promote products and services in a family-friendly, day-long event with approximately 200 San Clemente participants and ir families. Chairperson and Competition Director: Jim Wynne. Special Thanks to: Dave Schulte, Randy Gilkerson, Lauren Wynne, Abby Wynne, Carla Weeks, Annemarie moneymaker and Laurie Thompson. City Officials: City Council Members, City Manager, James Makshanoff; Assistant City Manager, Erik Sund: Recreation Manager, Pamela Passow; Recreation Supervisor, Carol Gibson; Recreation Coordinator, Ken Sipes; Andrew Vick, Ishmael Chavez & Hector Rivera; Maintenance Manager, Randy Little; Marine Safety: Marine Safety Chief, Bill Humphreys; Marine Safety Lieutenant, Rod Mellott; Lifeguard Supervisors, Ian Burton and all Ocean Lifeguards for ir help and dedication. Photographer: Crispin Calvert. Press: Sun Post s News Reporter Fred Swegles, San Clemente Journal, Orange County Register and S.C. Times Editor Eric Heinz. Unbelievable - We could never put on this event without your help! THANK YOU!! Toger we re Better! And Winners are Results: Highest Scoring wave in all final divisions Overall Champion - Kai McPhillips boys U14 Boys/Girls Under 10 1 Maddox Bray 2 Kingston Watts 3 Remy Todd 4 Alex Guild 5 Charlie Stevens 6 Cannon Montoya Boys Under 12 1 Ryder Salberg 2 Niko Ripley 3 Myles Biggs 4 Bane Corbett 5 Joey Madison 6 Tyrone Faminko Boys Under 14 1 Kai McPhillips 2 Myles Biggs 3 Jack Hopkins Boys Under 16 1 Gunner Day 2 Curran Dand 3 David Economos 4 Max Beach 5 Jarric Fink 6 Elijah Tomlinson Boys Under 18 1 David Economos 2 Matt Economos 3 Jackson Hinkle 4 Jack Collins 5 Blue Engleking 6 Ryan Mcnally Boys Longboard 1 Gus Day 2 Ethan Mudge 3 Jaric Fink 4 Cole Thompson 5 Jimmy Wynne 6 Jackson Todd Beater Division Open 1 Ethan Mudge 2 Kai McPhillips 3 Jack Collins 4 Jimmy Wynne 5 Diesel Rathgebar 6 Liam Murray Girls U18 Final 1 Nicole Economos 2 Reese Harnett 3 Makala Ross 4 Alexandra Economos 5 Ella McGuire 6 Riley Nattrass Girls U14 Final 1 Zoe Mortensen 2 Malia Mauch 3 Reese Harnett 4 Sierra Downer 5 Julia Guild 6 Reese Dewey (Continued on page 9) CURRENT NOVEMBER 2015 7
Ambassadors Ambassadors Chairman Burton Brown Atomi Financial Chairman Group, Inc. Burton Brown Capstone Affluent Strategies Beth Apodaca Creative Angle Beth Apodaca Adam Creative Bolton Angle Union Bank of California - Pico Branch Ray Arocho Gregg CDA Law Davidson Center The Knoke Group Eric Bergstrom SanClementePatch.com Rick Divel Divel Insurance Agency Kelly Finney Gracia Draper San Clemente Office Suites Chris Dolkas State Farm Kelly Cindy Finney Holmes Coldwell Banker Civilian Beachside Karen Tyler Johnson Garza Marketing Chiropractic Coach & Freelance Center Writer Francisco Elaine Gordillo Kwoh Francisco Servpro Gordillo San Clemente Fashions Tyler Ben Johnson Medina Chiropractic Center Friendly FixIT Shelly Kindred San Clemente Scott Melcher Journal Paradise Miniature Golf Ben Medina Friendly Jerry Quinlan FixIT Quinlan Properties Debra Osborne Coldwell Banker Beachside Ambassadors Rob Wagner generate goodwill among Biz present Coach and Rob potential Ambassadors of generate Commerce goodwill members, among local present business and and potential community of in which we live and conduct Commerce members, local business and business. Ambassadors are community in which we live and conduct committed to membership business. Ambassadors are committed to retention within of Commerce membership and retention attend within new member of receptions, Commerce and Sunset attend Networking new member receptions, functions Sunset and Networking Grand Openings. functions and Grand Openings. 60 Years or More Hayden, Narey & Persich, C.P.A. 45 Years or More Capistrano Shores, Inc. 35 Years or More Sonny s Pizza And Pasta 25 Years or More Consolidated Electrical Dist. Dickey, Richard & Beryl 20 Years or More City Of San Clemente Coast Property Management Natural Sources, Inc. 15 Years or More Costco Wholesale Pacific Coast Real Estate Saddleback Memorial Medical Center- San Clemente 10 Years or More Italian Cravings Steam Age Carpet & Upholstery Clean Glynn, Ellen J. DDS MDS ALP Restoration 5 Years or More Body Awareness Physical Therapy Compass Property Management Corp. Riviera Vacations / Cruise Planners Five Star Property Inspections, Inc San Clemente Cafe Left Coast Brewing Co. 3 Years or More A.C. Towing Holiday Inn San Clemente Legacy Retirement Planning Salon Bleu Switch-On Electric Victoria Auto Repair Evergreen Realty Sharyn s Art Sourn California Gas Company 2 Years or More Pick Up Stix Rich s Signs San Clemente Internal Medical Group Casino San Clemente Mole Hole, The Muller Commercial Real Estate Ralphs #221 South San Clemente Starfish Signs and Graphics 8 SAN CLEMENTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Surf Classic article cont. from pg. 7 Girls Longboard 1 Malia Maugh 2 Abby Wynne 3 Megan Spink 4 Jenna Fomenko Congratulation!! Special thanks to all those that participated you are all to be commended for your dedication to sport of surfing! Photos are posted on Facebook Page entitled San Clemete Surf Classic and Instagram hashtag#sanclementesurfclassic or visit www.scchamber.com Events- San Clemente Surf Classic. Nominating Committee Recommends Slate for Board Election The 2016 Board Nominating Committee has recommended following slate of candidates to serve as Board members: Nancy Hunt-Keller Williams Realty, Don Kindred, Kindred Associates, Viet Tran, Sourn California Edison and Stavros Lozano, Inka Mama s Peruvian Cuisine. Additional names of candidates for directors can be nominated by petition by securing genuine signatures of at least 10 percent qualified members of chamber by November 10, 2015. For more information on what being a Board member entails, contact President and CEO, Lynn Wood at 492-1131. Honors Pillars of Community Someone in community deserves to be recognized for ir contributions. It could be a neighbor, a friend, a mentor or even a relative. Many selfless acts of volunteerism, dedication or bravery under duress go unnoticed. This is a chance to give those people recognition y deserve from community, which has benefited from ir actions. Below are awards, which will be presented at s Annual Meeting of Members, Installation of Officers and Award Ceremony held at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club on Thursday, February 18, 2016. This is your chance to help unsung heroes of our city get appreciation y merit. Lifetime Achievement-Qualities which are taken into consideration in choosing a recipient for prestigious Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award include: The recipient must live in San Clemente; ir service to community includes acts of heroism, humanitarianism or charitable and or outstanding service throughout ir lifetime. The service performed must be voluntary and over nominee s lifetime. Nominations are encouraged from individuals and organizations. Citizen of Year-This award is presented to a recipient that resides in San Clemente, has served community through acts of heroism, humanitarianism or charitable and or outstanding service. Service performed must be voluntary. Meritorious service must be within last year. Nominations are encouraged from individuals and organizations. Business of Year-This award goes to a business which is a member of San Clemente and is involved in community through in-kind donations and service hours. They must have high business standards, including innovative progress techniques, support of business, customer service, ethics and image. Nominations are taken from membership at large. Only members are eligible for this award. Educator of Year-This award is given on a rotating basis, where a different level (elementary, middle and high school) is honored yearly. Nominations are encouraged from individual and organizations. Note: Private school educators are also eligible. If you wish to nominate an individual, complete appropriate application and e-mail to San Clemente of Commerce on or before first Friday in November. For more information call 492-1131 or visit us online at www.scchamber.com. CURRENT NOVEMBER 2015 9
Upcoming Meetings & Activities... Thursday, November 5 Ribbon Cutting at Coldwell Bankers Beachside, 501 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 150 at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12 Ribbon Cutting (exclusive for chamber members only) at Tommy Hilfiger-Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Ave. Vista Hermosa, Ste. 200 at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 12 Ribbon Cutting at Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Ave. Vista Hermosa, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 19 - Business Networking Luncheon at Carbonara Trattoria Italiana, 111 Ave. Del Mar at 11:30 a.m. Price is $15.00 (cost of lunch) Friday, November 20 Board meeting held at office at 7:30 a.m. Friday, November 20 Membership Orientation hosted by, 1231 Puerta Del Sol, Unit 200 at 12:00 p.m. Lunch hosted by BallPark Pizza San Clemente Saturday, November 21 - Boys & Girls Club Dinner & Auction at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort in D.P. at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 28 Puttin on Glitz on Ave. Del Mar at 4:00 p.m. Save Date Thursday, December 10 Area Sunset Networking Mixer hosted by Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Ave. Vista Hermosa at 5:30 p.m. The will be collecting gifts for children of Military personnel. Each person donating a gift will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. Discounted Member rate $13.00-Prospective Member rate is $20.00. C h a m b e r M a j o r E v e n t s Annual Meeting of Members, Installation of Officers & Award Ceremony - Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Bella Collina Golf & Towne Club at 6:00 p.m. San Clemente Mixologist Competition - Thursday, March 24, 2016 at TBA at 3:00 p.m. State of City Friday, April 8, 2016 at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club, 200 Ave. La Pata at 11:30 a.m. San Clemente Microbrew Festival - Saturday, April 2016 at Left Coast Brewing Company, 1245 Puerta Del Sol at 12:00 p.m. Annual Golf Tournament Friday, May 6, 2016 at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club at 11:00 a.m. Fiesta Music Festival Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Avenida Del Mar at 9:00 a.m. Seafest Sunday, October 2, 2015 at SC Pier at 9:00 a.m. San Clemente Surf Classic TBA at T-Street at 7:00 a.m. Taste of San Clemente Friday, November 4, 2015 at Casino San Clemente at 6:00 p.m.