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Don’t Miss the Car Show!
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!
Ray Sanford
4 days ago


The First Major Car Show of 2026!
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,
Ray Sanford
Dec 28, 2025


Great News…We're Getting Bigger!
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 ! This is the same outstanding location as the highly successful Adventure Van Expo , known for its space, accessibility, and relaxed, festival-style atmosphere. Even better for a car show: the entire event is on grass — always the preferred setting for showing great ca
Ray Sanford
Dec 15, 2025


Don’t Let Your Discount Disappear!
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 : Marco Forster Middle School, 25601 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Join us for a day filled with classic cars, music, and fun at Marco Forster Middle School. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for a great time, this event is perfect for everyone! Admire the
Ray Sanford
Dec 2, 2025


We give thanks
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
Ray Sanford
Nov 25, 2025


Thanksgiving for 80 Marine Families
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
Ray Sanford
Nov 24, 2025


22nd Annual Rotary Classic Car Show
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 : Marco Forster Middle School, 25601 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Join us for a day filled with classic cars, music, and fun at Marco Forster Middle School. Whether you're a car enthus
Ray Sanford
Nov 13, 2025


Save the Date – Feb 7, 2026!
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 only a block from our previous show grounds. 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.
Ray Sanford
Nov 9, 2025


THREE New Videos
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
Ray Sanford
Nov 7, 2025


New Videos
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.
Ray Sanford
Oct 25, 2025


Fear + Hate = Power – But Hope Still Wins
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
Ray Sanford
Oct 19, 2025


The Lunch Myth
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...
Ray Sanford
Oct 8, 2025


Adventure Van Expo a HUGE success
From left: Steve, Maureen , Cindy, Vanessa, Jerry and Aaron. Perfect weather, friendly people, dogs, gear, vendors, van campers,...
Ray Sanford
Oct 7, 2025


Rotary Changes Worlds
We released another video on the RotaryStories.org website. It's available for anyone to use to promote Rotary....
Ray Sanford
Oct 7, 2025


Adventure Van Expo – Next Weekend!
Over 100 outfitters and vendors show off the latest ideas, products and technology. Oct 4-5 | San Juan Capistrano | Rancho Mission Viejo...
Ray Sanford
Sep 27, 2025


Adventure Van Expo coming SOON!
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...
Ray Sanford
Sep 17, 2025


Our End-of-Summer Luau
SJC Rotary's traditional End-of-Summer Luau is always a highlight. A Hawaiian feast from Rosey's, satisfying beverages and entertainment...
Ray Sanford
Sep 11, 2025


Rotarians – Problem Solvers
We Don't Just Meet. We Move. Our new video drops today, and it tells the real story of what Rotary actually does. Forget the stereotype...
Ray Sanford
Sep 10, 2025


International Projects
https://youtu.be/9hxHQDqxoWk We're proud to let you see a few of Rotary's international projects that take place elsewhere in the world....
Ray Sanford
Aug 31, 2025


Ikigai
Ikigai There's a Japanese word for why you get up each morning. Ikigai —where your skills meet the world's needs. That's Rotary. We turn...
Ray Sanford
Aug 21, 2025
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