Almost the weekend! Time to celebrate! But wait, you have no idea what there is to do. So check out some of our picks for the weekend, and plan for a couple of great days off.
Where/When: , 30902 la Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita; Friday, 7 p.m.
Why go: A marriage of convenience leaves a Czech man with his Russian bride’s son. She skips the scene and he’s left with a boy who doesn’t speak the same language. A brief discussion will follow the film
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Starr Ranch, 100 Bell Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to noon Sunday
Why go: Participants will help conduct point counts, spot mapping and bird banding, contributing to understanding of the local bird population
Pricing: $100 or $105 if camping on Saturday
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Where/When: , 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano
Why go: This includes live music, the ringing of the mission bell, lectures on the return of the swallows
Pricing: Free with paid admission to the mission ($9 for adults, $8 for seniors 60 and up, $5 for children 4 to 11, free for children under 3)
Where/When: 32002 Dove Canyon Drive, Dove Canyon; Sunday, 8 a.m.
Why go: Help provide funding that supports brain-injured individuals and enjoy a short trek through Dove Canyon; or you can opt to skip everything and go straight for the pancakes
Pricing: $40 for adults, $20 for kids, $10 for breakfast
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