Dana Point Recreation

FREE CERT ACADEMY JAN 21-23

The City of Dana Point is hosting a FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training from January 21-23, 2022 at our new Emergency Operations Center.

The CERT program educates citizens about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills. Participants will be able to use this training to assist others in their community following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

This 3 day course is open to all Dana Point residents over the age of 18. Residents aged 16-17 may participate with parental consent.

After the instructional portion of the academy, participants will be tested in a scenario-based exercise. Participants will receive a CERT manual and certificate of completion upon graduation.

Interested in attending? Visit Bit.ly/DPCERT for more info and the registration link.

Please give a big “thank you” to the Dana Point Historical Society for sharing their photos and stories for the 2022 Community Calendar! They’re now available for pick up at the Community Center and City Hall.

#2022 Dana Point Historical Society

Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season with our annual tree lighting ceremonies!🎄

LA PLAZA PARK – Saturday, December 4th from 4:30pm – 5:30pm (tree lighting at 5:15pm sharp)

PINES PARK – Monday, December 6th from 4:30pm – 5:30pm (tree lighting at 5:15pm sharp)

At both ceremonies, Santa and his elves will arrive at 4:30pm on his Jolly Trolley to hand out treats to children up to 12 years of age. 🍬

🎅🏽 Santa’s elves will also be collecting letters to Santa to bring back to the North Pole for Santa to answer. Please include your mailing address so that Santa can return a special letter. ✉️

There will be carolers, hot chocolate, cookies, and fun! 🎶

The City will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. 🎁

We hope to see you there!

🎄CANDY CANE LANES 2021 ⛄️

The Dana Point Youth Board’s (DPYB) annual holiday home decorating contest will take place from Dec 20th through Dec 23rd. The DPYB will visit the homes entered in the contest and judge them for Best Overall, Most Creative, and Best Use of a Theme.

Winners will receive: bragging rights, a sign to proudly display in your yard, and gift cards to local DP businesses - $300 for Best Overall, $200 for Most Creative, and $150 for Best Use of a Theme.

Enter your home to be featured on the Candy Cane Lanes’ map published on the City’s website and social media. To enter, email Monique Leon at [email protected] or call (949) 248-3507. The deadline to enter is December 17th.

Winners will be notified after January 6, 2022. Good luck and happy decorating!