City of Dana Point Fall 2013 Community News Harboring the Good Life ELEPHANT PARADE® HERD EVERYWHERE IN DANA POINT! See page 3 RECREATION SERVICES GUIDE INSIDE Table of Contents City News .................................................................. 2 City Parks & Facilities Map ......................................40 City Council Community Events ..................................................29 Mayor Steven Weinberg Community Phone Numbers & Websites ...............41 Mayor Pro-Tem Lisa Bartlett Event Calendar ........................................................27 Council Member Bill Brough Recreation Activities ...............................................14 Council Member Carlos N. Olvera Registration For Classes ................................. 12 & 13 Council Member J. Scott Schoeffel Senior Activities ......................................................25 City Department Heads City Manager Douglas C. Chotkevys Administrative Services Mike Killebrew On the Cover: City Clerk Kathy Ward An Artistic Spectacle of Community Development Ursula Luna-Reynosa Culture & Creativity. With a Community Services & Parks Kevin Evans commitment to conservation Emergency Preparedness Mike Rose and the preservation of Police Services Lt. Lynn Koehmstedt the world’s most majestic Public Works & Engineering Brad Fowler animals, Elephant Parade is an open-air art exhibition Important Contact Information of fantastic invention. City Hall (949) 248-3501 Through the help of Administration (949) 248-3524 thoughtful individuals and City Clerk (949) 248-3505 companies near and far, City Manager’s Office (949) 248-3513 this international social Parks & Rec/Community Center (949) 248-3530 enterprise is focused on Community Development (949) 248-3564 rebuilding the future of a now endangered species — looking to solve Police Services Office (949) 248-3531 a complex set of problems with one simple solution: build a grassroots Police Services Non-Emergency (949) 770-6011 movement into a global crusade and become the world’s largest support Public Works (949) 248-3554 organization for the Asian Elephant. From September through November 2013, dozens of life-size fiberglass In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Elephants are designed and painted by acclaimed artists, then showcased this document is available in alternate formats in various locations throughout the destination for public viewing. Various by contacting the City of Dana Point at (949) 248-3500 promotional engagements will occur throughout the two-month Elephant or through the California Relay Service. Parade exhibition period including artist showcases, celebrity receptions, movie screenings, community events, creative workshops and other more. Once the exhibition period is over, the Elephants will be auctioned to raise E-Subscribe money for The Asian Elephant Foundation and their efforts supporting Stay in touch with news and events in and around Dana Point! It is various organizations across Asia. easy to sign up, just enter your e-mail address in the field provided and select any number of topics that you would like to receive notification of (i.e. City Council, Planning Commission, Special Community Vision Statement Events, etc…). 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In addition to recreation classes and senior activities, the newsletter provides updates on city-related topics including project updates and information about our many Dana Point events. This season brings a selection of exciting new events to town including the Dana Point Food, Wine & Music Festival, the Dana Point Chili Cook Off & Jamboree, the California Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and the first Elephant Parade art exhibition in the United States. Learn more about these new events, as well as our favorite signature events such as the Toshiba Tallships Festival, Battle of the Paddle, Lobster Fest, and the Dana Point State BBQ Championship. 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Sincerely, Doug Chotkevys City Manager City of Dana Point CITY NEWS 2 ELEPHANT PARADE WELCOME TO AMERICA! Why Dana Point? After an impressive list of host destinations — including London, Milan, Singapore and others — the Elephant Parade will make its much-anticipated U.S. debut in Dana Point. Presented by The Resorts of Dana Point (the four local resorts that make up the Tourism Business Improvement District), the Elephant Parade brings awareness to an essential cause, and attention to our beautiful destination that’s perfect for showcasing an artistic spectacle of culture and creativity. • Supporting a Cause: The oceans connect us all, and as a preservation-minded coastal city, Dana Point is championing this crusade for conservation. • International Focus: The participating global brands and high-profile celebrity backing introduces a fresh audience to Dana Point. As a socially-conscious business enterprise, Elephant Parade® has rapidly grown Meet Mosha from a grassroots movement into a global crusade combining a powerful mix of • Destination Draw: Media attention and marketing programs will drive She needs your support. In fact, corporate, celebrity and community support. Through the sale of merchandise and thousands of visitors to experience the event and all of the city’s attractions. a whole species does. Asian auction of the original art pieces, the exhibition has raised over $6 million dollars to elephants are on the verge of help support the world’s most majestic land mammals and raise global awareness A unique platform for environmental education extinction, but the commitment for of issues affecting their dramatic plight. Upon completion of a customized, two-week educational curriculum, over 2,000 their preservation started with a local 4th and 5th graders from Capistrano Unified School District were given the special elephant known as Mosha. The Art Side | ElephantParade.com opportunity to develop an elephant design inspired by their experience. One lucky After stepping on an abandoned Elephant Parade is a FREE, city-wide, open-air art exhibition featuring dozens and winner was selected to have their small-scale design painted on a full-size version. land mine, Mosha was fit with the dozens of life-size Asian elephant statues painted by renowned artists, dignitaries As an added incentive, 15% of the proceeds of the final elephant sale will go back world’s first-ever prosthesis for and celebrities. It’s as simple as A-B-C. The more powerful the Art, the more to the winner’s school. an elephant. Her powerful strides successful the Business, and the more funds raised for the Charity. inspired father and son duo, Mike Elephant Parade: Welcome to America! The Heart Side | TheAsianElephantFoundation.com As the hosts for the American debut of Elephant Parade, The Resorts of Dana and Marc Spits, to create Elephant Proceeds from Elephant Parade full-size exposition statue sales and an additional Point welcome dozens and dozens of dazzling art pieces to the destination. A few Parade — a socially-conscious 20% of the Elephant Parade net profits are donated to The Asian Elephant key facts: business enterprise determined to Foundation, an independent charity which financially supports and actively become the world’s largest support monitors projects for the welfare of the Asian elephants. Scarce and exploited, • Exhibition Herd: Over 30 life-sized baby elephants measuring almost six feet in organization for the this beloved animal is rapidly vanishing from our earth. Without action, the length will be custom designed for this event by artists from across the globe. Asian elephant. Asian Elephant will become extinct in just a few short decades. So, help raise • Tribute Collection: Spread across the four hotel properties,