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October  2020 Issue 24
News
John Severson Bronze Added to Watermen's Plaza 

The City of Dana Point unveiled the latest bronze statue within Watermen’s Plaza, celebrating the life and accomplishments of John Severson, founder of SURFER magazine and a patriarch of the modern surf media. The City is honored to recognize Severson’s positive contribution to Dana Point, and has postponed a public ribbon cutting due to the impacts of COVID-19.
 
This latest memorial joins statues of Bruce Brown, Hobie Alter and Phil Edwards, all located within the plaza planned to honor a number of prominent watermen and women in Dana Point’s history. Severson launched SURFER magazine in 1960 out of a small Dana Point office.
 
The City Council also recently commissioned its next statue in the series to feature American surfer and pioneer Joyce Hoffman which will be installed in Watermen’s Plaza in 2021. Raised in Dana Point, Hoffman dominated women’s surfing throughout the ‘60s. Among her accomplishments, she won three United States Surfing Championships in a row and took a fourth title in 1971.
 
The life-sized sculptures of local surf industry legends are being created by artist Bill Limebrook, who grew up on Beach Road in Dana Point. 
Watch the install
SPOOKY TREAT TROLLEY
On Friday, October 30th, come meet some of the City’s Recreation Division staff, who will be dressed in costume, as they ride on the decorated Spooky Treat Trolley and stop at the following locations to distribute pre-packaged candy to children up to 12 years of age.  Please remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing. 
3:00pm-3:30pm​ Pines Park – 34941 Camino Capistrano
4:00pm-4:30pm​ Sunset Park – 34345 Calle Naranja
5:00pm-5:30pm​ Dana Woods Park – 24900 Dana Woods
6:00pm-6:30pm​ Sea Canyon Park – 33093 Santiago Drive
7:00pm-7:30pm ​La Plaza Park – 34111 La Plaza Street
 
Dana Point Recreation

DANA POINT VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS

  • Dana Point Community Center - 34052 Del Obispo St
  • Dana Point Library - 33841 Niguel Rd

VOTE CENTER HOURS

  • 10/30/2020 - 11/2/2020 - Hours 8:00AM to 8:00PM
  • 11/3/2020 - Hours 7:00AM to 8:00PM

OFFICIAL BALLOT DROP OFF BOX LOCATIONS

  • Dana Point Library - 33841 Niguel Rd
  • Orange County Fire Station 39 
Turkey Trot
Run the race before you stuff your face – but in your own place! This Thanksgiving week run/walk a 5K, 10K, 15K, or Kids 1-Mile Gobble Wobble anytime, anywhere. Registration includes a medal, t-shirt, and Virtual Goody Bag packed with special offers from local businesses. Participants are encouraged to form teams and can time their race using our race event app. Participants can opt to have their items delivered or picked up at a drive-thru packet pick-up in the Dana Point Harbor. The Dana Point Harbor is allowing people to run/walk their race in the Harbor on public sidewalks and walkways; however, we can’t gather 10,000 people like we normally do. 
 
Registration and more info

Active Lifestyle Lunch
The City of Dana Point Recreation Division hosted a free outdoor socially distanced lunch for some of their senior patrons that have not been able to see each other, or the City staff since the Community Center closed down in mid March due to COVID. Guests were seated together from the same household. The lunch featured entertainment by the Jack Brand Country duo, a delicious Philly Cheesesteak sandwich from the new Jersey Mike’s in Dana Point. Bingo games with fun prizes and special door prizes. 
Have you downloaded the Report 2 DP app on your smartphone yet? It makes reporting issues like graffiti and noise complaints quick and easy. Reports are sent directly to the City department that will get it handled. 
Report2DP
Homeless Update
Police Services, the Public Works Department and the City Manager’s office are coordinating on a daily basis to improve the situation of homeless individuals and families living in our community. Between July and September 2020, there were 251 interactions with homeless individuals on the streets of Dana Point.  These interactions included collaborations with Public Works, Orange County Outreach and Engagement, Law Enforcement, non-profit service providers and others.  12 homeless were provided housing during this time period. The City’s outreach worker can be reached by calling (949) 441-6269.  For more metrics on homelessness in Dana Point, please click below.
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