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Rotary has always been a place for fun. People think Rotary is about meetings. It’s not. It’s about what happens around the table. Back in 1905, even Rotary founder Paul Harris and his crew weren’t exactly formal. They rotated meetings just to keep things interesting. Pulled pranks. Told stories. Built friendships first—and everything else followed. There’s something about sharing a meal. No titles. No posturing. Just people, breaking bread… and realizing they actually like e

The Answer to Classic Rock is playing at the SJC Classic Car Show this Saturday. Enjoy a day filled with classic cars, music, and fun. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for a great time, this event is perfect for everyone! Bring the kids, dogs, blankets, lawn chairs. Food trucks and beverages galore. Kids under 12 are FREE! ​​ Performances by "The Answer" Southern California's premier classic rock experience. ​​ Saturday, February 7 9:00am to 2:00pm ​ Rancho Mis

The San Juan Capistrano Rotary Car Show is coming February 7th Calling all Cars! Car Show Registration Deadline is SUNDAY! Sunday last day to register your car for the annual SJC Rotary Car Show! "The Answer to Classic Rock" Playing at the SJC Car Show Mission Viejo Riding Park 30753 Avenida La Pata Mission Viejo, CA 92675 February 7th | 9:00am - 2:00pm These guys have been doing this since 1964. They've opened for Journey , Foreigner , Pat Benatar , Blue Oyster Cult , and C

"The Answer to Classic Rock" Playing at the SJC Car Show Mission Viejo Riding Park 30753 Avenida La Pata Mission Viejo, CA 92675 February 7th | 9:00am - 2:00pm These guys have been doing this since 1964. They've opened for Journey , Foreigner , Pat Benatar , Blue Oyster Cult , and Cheap Trick . Their lead singer performed on Broadway and sings the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium. They don't just play classic rock—they nail it. Festival style. Bring your lawn chairs, blanke

The SJC Rotary Car Show - February 7th. The car show is coming! Discounts are going fast.   It's going to be a blast! Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Vans, Classics, Exotics, New and Old, Food Trucks, Vendors, Exhibits Beer and Wine February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park 30753 La Pata Road San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Cars - $55 (Only $45 until the discount expires.) Adults $10 Kids under 12 FREE DOG FRIENDLY Register now! Discounts Expiring Soon!

Car people know this feeling. A new year. A fresh calendar. And the first great excuse to get the car out, gather your friends, and make a day of it. February 7th is the Day! The 22nd Annual San Juan Capistrano Rotary Car Show is the first major show of the year—and it’s shaping up to be one of the best we’ve ever done. This year we’re at a brand-new venue with room to spread out . Real space. Bring your car club together. Set up pop-ups. Drop the lawn chairs. Make it a day,

Same Great Car Show. Better Venue. Bigger Experience The San Juan Capistrano Rotary Car Show  is moving to a larger, more beautiful venue  — the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park  — and tickets are on sale NOW ! WHERE : Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park - The same location as our wildly popular Adventure Van Expo! 30753 Avenida La Pata, Mission Viejo, CA 92675. Performances by "The Answer" - Southern California's premier classic rock experience. This is the same outstanding loc

Don’t Miss Out! The Discounts are Disappearing Fast! Welcome to the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Classic Car Show! WHEN : February 7th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm (show car entry at 7:00am). WHERE : Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park - The same location as our wildly popular Adventure Van Expo! 30753 Avenida La Pata, Mission Viejo, CA 92675. Join us for a day filled with classic cars, music, and fun ! Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for a great time, this event is perf

This Thanksgiving, we pause to acknowledge the people who give San Juan Capistrano Rotary its heart. To every member who shows up, leads, lifts, and quietly makes good things happen—you are the reason our community trusts us, and the reason hope grows here. Your dedication turns service into something meaningful, real and lasting. To our sponsors and partners, thank you for believing in what we do and choosing to stand with us. Your support fuels the projects that change live

Marines loading a truckload of food for enlisted Marine families. 80 Enlisted Marine families received all of the ingredients for their Thanksgiving feast from SJC Rotary. This is another great Community Service project of the the club. SJC Rotary's Interact clubs did most of the "heavy lifting" . Our newest Annual Sponsor, Laguna Niguel Hyundai showed up to participate in this great event. General Manager Demetrio Miller helped assemble the bags of groceries and deliver the

Registrations are now open! Discounts for the first 200 cars that register. Welcome to the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Classic Car Show! By popular demand, we're back on grass and entry will be fast! WHEN : February 7th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm (show car entry at 7:00am). WHERE : Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park - The same location as our wildly popular Adventure Van Expo! 30753 Avenida La Pata, Mission Viejo, CA 92675. Join us for a day filled with classic cars, music, and fun

By popular demand, we are back on the grass! Thanks to the City of San Juan Capistrano and the school district, we've got a new location at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. It's the same location as our wildly popular Adventure Van Expo. It's bigger and better. Plenty of room for more cars, trucks, vans, vendors, food trucks and exhibits. Register now - first 200 cars receive a $10 (20%) discount.

Tickets go on sale November 8th with discounts for the first 200 cars that register. We just dropped three new videos. The first is announcing the annual SJC Rotary Car show. Tickets for that go on sale TOMORROW on EventBrite with discounts for the first 200 cars that register. The second, named " The Chef " is about how every member contributes to make their community and the world a better place. The third and latest, called " Discovering Rotary " is aimed toward young pr

Rotary has been fighting to end polio for the past three decades. We won't stop until it's gone forever. We've released more videos about what we do and why we do it. Click on any of the images to watch. They are all available to use or share by visiting our YouTube channel We're also hosting a new website about Rotary stories at https://RotaryStories.org . The videos are there as well as links for other social media graphics that can be used to spread the word about Rotary.

Every time a Rotarian builds a well, mentors a student, vaccinates a child, or rebuilds a community, we quietly reclaim power from those who profit off outrage. There’s a saying that “fear plus hate equals power.” In today’s world, that formula drives much of what we see and feel. News outlets, politicians, and social media algorithms have discovered that outrage is the most dependable fuel for attention. Fear keeps us watching. Hate gives us a villain. And in a media economy

You think Rotary is old guys having lunch? Meet Steve. He built a school for girls in Afghanistan and a water well in Kenya. Adriana? She...

From left: Steve, Maureen , Cindy, Vanessa, Jerry and Aaron. Perfect weather, friendly people, dogs, gear, vendors, van campers,...

We released another video on the RotaryStories.org website. It's available for anyone to use to promote Rotary....

Over 100 outfitters and vendors show off the latest ideas, products and technology. Oct 4-5 | San Juan Capistrano | Rancho Mission Viejo...

Ready to see some seriously cool vans? Adventure Van Expo is Oct 4-5! Picture this: Rows of tricked-out Mercedes Sprinters and 4x4 rigs...