The San Clemente Pier

The Awakening Is Happening

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 18:11:00 +0000

Everyday People Waking Up To Their Own Mastery

Come be part of a very special evening at the Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley as we welcome "Everyday Master" Case Parks for his talk, "The Awakening Is Happening" Everyday people waking up to their own mastery, August 1st, 7pm, 1201 Puerta del Sol, San Clemente 92672 ( where Pico and Vista Hermosa meet) Meet other volunteers just like you.

Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:11:00 +0000

VIP Bloggers Preview Night 2018

The 85th year of the Pageant of the Masters, brings us "Under the Sun" for one of the most memorable events in the history of the show. We start with the first peoples who inhabited this place called Laguna to the modern surf tribes living here today. A history lesson like no other, told in art and music. This years Pageant is not to be missed! #FestivalPageant

In the early years of the 20th century, a new generation of impressionists and plein air painters set up their easels outdoors and reveled in the natural beauty to be found as far as the eye could see. In the 2018 show, UNDER THE SUN, theatrical magic, live music and light-hearted storytelling will honor Laguna’s own and other artistic pioneers from around the world who left their studios in search of new inspiration.

There’ll also be no shortage of fun and surprises as the Pageant acknowledges two local milestones: the 85th anniversary of “living pictures” at the Festival of Arts and the 100th anniversary of Laguna Art Museum. You won’t want to miss this exciting salute to a world of “art that lives and breathes” beneath the stars in the Pageant’s beautiful amphitheater.

Two Thumbs Up From The McClures

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

“Under the Sun”

July 7 – September 1, 2018 Nightly at 8:30pm

Advance Tickets $15 – $240

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A Local Guides First; Safecast visits the San Onofre Nuke Dump

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 16:11:00 +0000

Safecast-collaborators from the NGO Residents Organized for a Safe Environment (ROSE) recently used a bGeigie Nano when visiting the site of the San Onofre nuclear plant in California. It was the first time that Safecast’s devices have been used to make measurements inside a US nuclear plant facility.

The group, which also hosts a Solarcast, has been volunteering with Safecast for a while now, and their strong, local efforts combined with Safecast’s reputation and standing could lead to several Solarcasts finding a more permanent home on the grounds of the San Onofre Plant.

“Our collaboration has the potential to lead to the creation of the first monitoring system of its kind in the US, which would be really exciting, and show the value of local groups having open, accessible tools to work with, rather than having to rely solely on equipment and measurements from companies and government organisations,” Sean Bonner of Safecast says. (click here to read more)

ACTION ALERT! CLICK HERE! Write your email today to support an independent real-time radiation monitoring system at San Onofre, because if you are paying attention, SCE has no plan b if something goes wrong, and the last time they had a leak they waited 17 days to let the public know about it.

First Alert System at San Onofre Nuclear Waste Dump

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:11:00 +0000

Is a First Alert System at San Onofre Nuclear Waste Dump Possible?

Gene Stone & Darin R. McClure

Darin and I took some radiation readings June 12 at SONGS waste dump on the ISFSI pad of 324 CPM’s and talked to Tom Palmisano about Safecast and the setup of a real-time radiation monitoring system with free public access.

I posed these questions to Sean Bonner and Arnie Gunderson about a first alert system at San Onofre nuclear waste dump.

If a Solorcast nano (using the CPM option} and thermocouple were to be placed at each of San Onofre Holtex canisters right at the heat vent for monitoring like Darin and I did on Jun 12 (see picture below). Knowing that there will be some differences between each of the 72 canisters. As long as the CPM numbers on a particular canister stayed close to that same number, say 324 CPM’s over a period of time, that would indicate “no leak”? However, if this same canisters numbers moved up more than 100 CPM’s or more (or any of the other canisters numbers changed), that higher number if it stays up for 24hrs or so would be an indication that a leak has begun, therefore being an early warning system?

SCE monitors are on the fence more than 50 ft away and 30 ft high in the air are too far away to pick up these subtle numbers because they are monitoring in Rems instead of CPM’s?

The use of CPM will give us quick action and notification time we would need to warn the public? If of course, we have real-time radiation monitoring.

Their answers were almost the same.
The Solarcast (and the new Solorcast nano) and the earlier Pointcast system was designed specifically for that kind of always-on-always-connected purpose. So, a real-time first alert system is a good idea. We’d love to work with you to put together an appropriate system though, and honestly, the new Solarcast Nano’s might be perfect for this.

Yes, our system was designed with that in mind, the final coding on that isn’t done but the idea is you can specify all sensors within X area and if they increase by more than a certain % you can be notified.

The answer is “YES” it is possible to have a First Alert System at San Onofre Nuclear Waste Dump! Please join us and support our efforts for this system at the next CEP meeting on Wednesday, June 27, it will be at the Casino in San Clemente, from 5:00-8:30pm.

Gene Stone, Former CEP Member

Residents Organized for a Safe Environment

Vision for ROSE Working for the good of the Mother Earth. To provide a safe and clean planet for our children and grandchildren, and the seven generations to come. Working to support Ethically Sound Environmental decisions for the future. We hold the power of our vision in our own hands.

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Honoring Our Ancestors, Acjachemen Wisdom Day: June 9 2018 RSVP

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Thu, 17 May 2018 17:09:00 +0000

One Vision. One People. One World

Join us. June 9th, as we join together and send a message to the world.

RSVP HERE https://bit.ly/2GmK5ou

Remember, We belong to Mother Earth.

Date: Saturday | June 9
Time: 10:30am - 2pm*

*Allow ample time to park and walk to site (30-40 minutes).

Location: Trail 6, San Onofre State Park
Parking: $15 in lot (limited parking; ridesharing encouraged!)
Bring: Rattles, 2 wood sticks or clappersticks, water container & sunscreen

* Please no signs or drums

The Acjachemen Nation is a native California tribe who has stewarded, revered and inhabited territory in what is now known as Orange County for more than 12,000 years.

For more information, contact:

Adelia Sandoval, Acjachemen Nation
Info at juaneno.com

For disability accommodation requests, contact:
Carry Kim

tsomoyog at gmail.com

STAKEHOLDERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

Raising Our Consciousness Rally #SaveTrestles

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:12:00 +0000

Join us in prayer and meditation as we lift our consciousness up and over the current movement of nuclear waster into thin Chernobyl cans on the beach at San Onofre.

Saturday February 3rd, 1pm
Center For Spiritual Living
1201 Puerta Del Sol
San Clemente CA 92672

Global Meet-Up Day San Clemente #LocalGuides Unofficial

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Tue, 17 May 2016 21:18:00 +0000

Global Meet-Up Day: Getting together with other Local Guides
and exploring the world around us.

The sun sets at 8:03 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2016 (PDT).
Let's meet at the San Clemente Pier starting at 6pm for a sunset photowalk

[Sunset in San Clemente, CA 92672 PHOTOWALK]

Do you love taking photos of food or capturing the sunset from the coast and the San Clemente Pier? This is your opportunity to gather together in real life, with fellow shutterbugs for a photowalk. Planned route is from one end of the SCPier and back.

Below are some ideas for your photo ops:

A Local View: Show off what our city has to offer the world. Capture San Clemente's quintessential skyline, our breathtaking panoramas, or our spectacular sunsets. Come and capture the moment with your friends and your cameras or phone. Share your captures on any social media platform with the hashtag #SCPhotoWalk

Sound like fun? Click Here & Join!

See you on the San Clemente Pier!

6-8pm Saturday June 18th

Click Here For Sunsets

Viva La Pata Photowalk

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:43:00 +0000

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Saturday January 23rd 2016 9 to 11 a.m. Walk the Forster Ranch Ridgeline trail, and see how San Clemente is getting another much needed connection to the rest of Orange County. Bring your favorite camera, walking shoes and bottled water. Starting point will be at the Camino Del Rio trailhead at the end of Camino Del Rio where street parking will be permissible during the hike! No pets, going offload so strollers will be difficult For more info from the City of San Clemente click here

If you plan on going click here to add your photos!

A Night On The Vandalized Carpet #SCPhotoWalk

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:42:00 +0000

Everyone who came to our photowalk Friday August 7th at San Clemente Art Supply 5ish to 10ish, had a blast! This months featured photographer was the always searching Julie Faith. Got some hot tips from the vandalized carpet for getting the very best graffiti shots, meet some of the artists and made a little art ourself! Don't forget to tag your shots #SCPhotoWalk so we can find you!

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR PICTURES!

Common Sense And The Untouchables Live In San Clemente

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:52:00 +0000

The Big Kahoona

Big Kahuna Benefit Concert Saturday January 17th at the OC Tavern 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente California 92672 Watch Common Sense and the Untouchables come together to rock the night away. All to benefit kids with autism, Get out to support a great cause, in a fantastic venue, and see two amazing bands perform in memory of the dude with the food, the boss with the hotsauce the man with the tan the big kahoona himself Terry "Tubesteak" Tracy.

Dorian 'Doc' Paskowitz Paddle Out Photoset

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:08:00 +0000

Share This Meme, Encourage Others.

The wave hits the shore, then flows back into the ocean to reimagine itself. ~ Izzy Paskowitz

A real man is capable of controlling himself before he controls his children. ~ Doc Paskowitz

It is easier to die when you have lived so I say to young people, go make memories. ~ Doc

Love really makes the world go round, but sex makes love go round. ~ Doc Paskowitz

From a board comes a group of guys who ride. From the group comes a business, then an industry, then a fantastic amount of money. I’m talking about billions, all from one board. ~ Doc Paskowitz

God will surf with the devil if the waves are good. ~ Doc Paskowitz

God loves happy people. ~ Doc Paskowitz

Encourage Others. ~ Doc Paskowitz

Click here for the Dorian 'Doc' Paskowitz Photoset

Father, I give you the sea...

Paddle Out For Dorian 'Doc' Paskowitz

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:24:00 +0000

The Paddle-out for Dorian 'Doc' Paskowitz click here for photoset
Was held here, December 13th, 10am at the San Clemente Pier
Thank you to everyone for your continued outpouring of love and support.

Please Click Here If You Attended

North Beach Art Walk San Clemente

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 04:49:00 +0000

Ya Arpad!

Let's put the North Beach Art Walk under our collective lens, Friday November 14th 6-9pm

Meet at 109 Calle De Los Molinos for an exciting art adventure on the artsy side of San Clemente

Tribute To The Boss PhotoWalk

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 16:10:00 +0000

Did We Rock And Roll PhotoWalk! You know we did!

We Meet up Sunday August 24 at Heritage Park in Dana Point, For a "Tribute to the Boss" part of the Dana Point Concert Series, We Brought a blanket, a camera, our dancing shoes, this was one photowalk you did not want to miss!

Click Here To View Our Captures

Trestles Community Sunset PhotoWalk

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:25:00 +0000

Are you ready to hike to the top of "Siren Hill" to capture the San Clemente Sunset from a million dollar, 180* view?

We knew you were! So meet us next to the two big rocks with your cameras, your kids and your dogs. A bottle of water and a picnic basket are also recommended, This hike is short, but steep, thru the wilderness right in our backyard.

Click here to view our photos!

Event Was Held Sunday July 27th at 7pm on the corner of Avenida Dolores and Avenida Santa Margarita

San Clemente Sunset PhotoWalk #SCPhotoWalk

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:32:00 +0000

The first full day of summer was June 22, We meet at Linda Lane Park at 7PM on our Sunset PhotoWalk! People Brought the kids, friends, and most importantly cameras!

The theme was SUMMERTIME! Come enjoy the California Riviera with us.

I will be shared my tips and tricks for creating in iPhone HDR & Google Plus AutoAwesome Techniques

Click Here To See The Shots

The San Clemente Pier
Where the Good Life Comes In Waves

Dana Point Sea Caves PhotoWalk

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:31:00 +0000

As Seen On "What The H Is Going On In OC?"

Saturday May 10th from 2 to 4 p.m. come with us on our next photowalk as we explore the Dana Point Sea Caves located on the very tip of Dana Point California. This special spot can only be reached at a low tide so bring your camera and a pair of shoes you don't mind getting wet and join us for another adventure!

Parking is free at the Ocean Institute located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629

We will meet in front of the Ocean Institute promptly at 2pm so don't be late!

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR PICTS!

Northwest Open Space Photowalk April 6th 1-3pm

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:55:00 +0000

Spring into Spring with our next San Clemente Connected Photowalk,

This month we will be exploring the beautiful Northwest Open Space in Neighboring San Juan Capistrano.

If you have never been here before you are in for a treat, as our recent rains have given the entire space a blanket of green & wildflowers!

Click Here To See All The Picts!

30291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

VR Green Farms PhotoWalk 3/8 10 am - Noon

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:01:00 +0000

Join us for our next installment of San Clemente Connected PhotoWalks as we explore a hidden gem in our back yard. +VR Green Farms http://www.vrgreenfarms.com/

RESCHEDULED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN!!!

Now Saturday March 8th 10am - Noon

Directions: Heading south from John Wayne Airport (Santa Ana) — Take the 5 Freeway to San Clemente exit of PICO. Turn LEFT and go EAST 1 1/2 miles to AVENIDA LA PATA. Turn right (south) for 3/4 mile to entrance on left of Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club located inside the property, just past the clubhouse.

From sweeping golf course vistas of the back country of to up close shots of living produce this is a great place for exploring the panoramic to the macro setting on your camera.

Click Here To See All The Pictures!

VR Green Farms PhotoWalk 3/8 10 am - Noon

Surf Meets The Turf Photowalk At Salt Creek

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:48:00 +0000

Where Salt Creek Beach Park

33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point, CA 92629

Date: Saturday- February 8th Time 3:30-5:30PM

There are lots of opportunity to take pictures here.

Large park for the kids
Practice portrait photography on the beach
Shoot the sunset
Take pictures from the golf course overlooking the beach
Take Pictures from the Ritz Carlton

Come explore Salt Creek with this months featured photographer Arpad Petrass

Arpad says that “Photography should delight and excite the senses." There are so many magical moments in life that if you were to just stop, pause and look around, you could begin to experience life’s extraordinary beauty. "Just by giving ourselves the ‘gift’ of opening our eyes and be willing to see clearly, we will experience the wonder and magic on this planet like never before."

"Photography can be classical, whimsical, realistic, dramatic,breath taking or artistic. It can be created through the eye of just the photographer and his camera or enhanced and embellished in a lab. What really matters is not how the photograph was created, but what emotions that photograph invoked in you. Did you want to own it, experience it, taste it, be it or do it. After all, this is our life, what we experience and believe about the world , is our perception of it. “ Related articles

Happy New Year! Now Go For A PhotoWalk

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000

You got a brand new camera over the holidays and you want to play with it. So come on out New Years morning to explore the Northwest Open Space! The fields are just starting to turn green from the recent rain, so come capture some of our warmth for those living in less hospitable climates

Click Here To See Our Shots!
Northwest Open Space 10:30-12:30
30291 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano
Kids & Dogs Welcome.

Portraits of the Season

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:22:00 +0000

Click Here To See The Picts

In our next installment of San Clemente Connected PhotoWalks we thought it would be a nice time of year to practice our portraiture skills. Come dressed for the season, be ready to have your picture taken, and to take seasonal pictures of everyone else! (Sunset at 4:40)

Our Featured photographer this month is San Clemente Pier Bowl local and professional portrait photographer, Juli Isola . Walk with us and learn some of her great tips to use along the way!

Sat, December 8, 3;30pm – 5;30pm Click to See Our Picts!

Photography used to be an elective or a hobby that some of us pursued. Yet, the tide has changed and we are all photographers. Photography isn't optional. Yet, getting good at photography is a choice. And it's an endeavor that is worth pursuing with determination and force. Because getting better at photography can further your creative output and growth in your work and personal life. In other words, the better photographs you capture, the more you thrive. Watch this video on why photography matters and how you can improve your own craft.

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San Clemente Connected: Farm-to-Table Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 18:00:00 +0000

San Clemente Connected PhotoWalks: Farm To Table Edition
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Saturday, November 2^nd from 9-11am

Shopping locally & organically is becoming easier to do now-a-days. With the expansion of hipster-esque, boutique markets across the country, you can replace your generic supermarket with the gourmet shopping experience that rivals that of a professional Chef… but at a heavy price.

What is the alternative to over-priced consumables? How can you feed those hungry mouths deliciously, with the consciousness of the farm-to-table concepts, while saving money in the process?

The answer is simple; and luckily for us, it’s just a short drive up PCH!

Southern California farmers, chefs and concocters come in droves to sell their best offerings, fresh produce, deli meats & cheeses, oils, freshly baked breads and so much more at Dana Point’s Farmers Market. The DPFM occurs on select Saturday mornings at La Plaza Park from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Join San Clemente Connected and the Jaquette of All Trades, photographer and personal chef: Rachel Fleischer, for our November #PhotoWalk as we explore Dana Point’s Farmers Market on Saturday, November 2^nd from 9-11a.

Sign-up here: Of duck eggs & beehives

Don’t forget to bring your cameras, cash & reusable bags to haul away your goodies!

Hidden Trestles PhotoWalk Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:38:00 +0000

Click Here For The #HiddenTrestles PhotoWalk Gallery

Saturday October 5th was a beautiful day for World Wide PhotoWalk Day in San Clemente as we explored the hidden side of Trestles with our guide Julie Faith, San Clemente Pier Bowl Local, Graffiti and Street Art Photographer.

20 photowalkers showed up, about 15 made it to the end of the trail, a mixture of crazy kids and hip adults for a walk down the Panhe nature trail thru a world renowned graffiti gallery to a world class surf break. The paint was fresh and the surf was pumping. If you walked with us please share your shots here, and tag them everywhere else with #HiddenTrestles so we can find and share them.

Please enjoy this 15 min short of our hidden trestles photowalk.

#HiddenTrestles Starting Point Location

noreply@blogger.com (Darin R. McClure) — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 16:27:00 +0000

Now listen up you shutterbugs meet at the above location 8am, Saturday October 5th, ready to walk all the way to the ocean, bring water and snacks, if you pack it in, you will have to pack it out, this is the experience of a California beach from yesteryear. There are no pedicabs, no beach bars, no cheese and chips. We can guarantee on your journey that you will see many forms of native wildlife, core California surf culture and other impressive things that thousands of others are passing by every hour of every day at a high rate of speed. But YOU are going to stop and take notice. So next Saturday get outside and share your world. Remember, if you are just hanging out with the people that you already know, you are doing it wrong...

#HiddenTrestles coincides serendipitously with World Wide PhotoWalk Day #WWPD so if you can't make it here, perhaps you can make it there.

There is plenty of free parking Signup Here!

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