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šŸŒ± What happened when a huge bee swarm hit a Dana Point lineup?

Greetings Dana Point! Weā€™re your go-to source for whatā€™s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What happened when a huge bee swarm hit a Dana Point lineup?
  • How could a ā€œseaside Olympic Villageā€ transform Dana Point Harbor in 2028?
  • Why Pollstar just named Dana Pointā€™s Ohana Festival among the worldā€™s best

Also on today's calendar: Marlborough Seaside Homes Annual Community Garage Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Massive Bee Swarm Terrorizes Crowded SoCal Surf Lineup (Video) (surfer.com) ā€” Surfers at a Dana Point break were surprised when a large swarm of bees moved over the lineup, briefly turning a mellow day of small waves into something far more unnerving. No serious injuries are confirmed, but the piece explains why bee swarms happen and asks how youā€™d react in the water.
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ā€¢ OC launches Olympics committee to help the county prepare for the 2028 Games (laist.com) ā€” Orange County leaders are planning a ā€œseaside Olympic Villageā€ at Dana Point Harbor as part of broader preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. A new county committee will explore costs, transportation links, security, and fan experiences so local residents and visitors can enjoy Olympic-related events and viewing parties without necessarily buying expensive tickets.
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ā€¢ Metallica and Oasis Big Winners At 37th Annual Pollstar Awards (antimusic.com) ā€” Dana Point gets a nod on the global stage with the Ohana Festival at Doheny Beach winning Pollstarā€™s Music Festival of the Year (under 30K attendance). The awards largely celebrate major touring acts and venues worldwide, but this recognition highlights Dana Pointā€™s growing profile as a respected live-music destination.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A rogue coyote trotted through my backyard very quickly just now.
    Be careful of your small animals. Iā€™m here and Monarch Terrace off of Crete Rd. (Nextdoor Monarch Beach Terrace)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Dana Point. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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