SO CAL EXPLORERS - Field trips for adults

Hi Explorers! If you can't make it to Rossmoor on July 2 here's a second option. Come join us as we enjoy having a picnic dinner and watching a great local theater production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth under the summer sky on the beautiful green lawn surrounded by the breathtaking architecture of Soka University.

I will try to get to the park at 6:00 pm to secure a good viewing spot near the stage. The performance starts at 7:00 pm. Please bring a low back chair to sit on and a blanket or sweater as it may get a bit chilly later in the evening. Also, for those who wish to also arrive early, feel free to bring a picnic dinner to eat while we wait for the performance to begin.

Address:
Soka University
1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo, 92656

Synopsis from Sparknotes:
Macbeth is a tragedy that tells the story of a soldier whose overriding ambition and thirst for power cause him to abandon his morals and bring about the near destruction of the kingdom he seeks to rule.

About Shakespeare by the Sea:
Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) is a nonprofit organization that was started in 1998. The first season was a success with over 3,000 people attending the initial nine performances at what was then an unused facility in the park.
Since then, SBTS has blossomed. It now boasts a repertory season that runs for 4 weeks in venues throughout LA and Orange Counties.
The Free Summer performances are for everyone and the audience is a melting pot of Americana. It is the only annual admission free theatrical event that serves the entire South Bay, LA, and parts of Orange Counties.

The US Coast Guard Ship the Narwahl is coming to the Ocean Institute at Dana Point Harbor for free tours.

• Meet the officer and crew of the Narwhal
• Visit the USCG Auxiliary Booth for demonstrations and boating safety information
• Visit the Ocean Institute to learn about it's many programs
• BYO Picnic at a nearby park with gorgeous views (exact location TBD day of event)

When: Saturday, July 25
Time: 10:00 am for tour, picnic following
Where: Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Harbor Point Dr
Dana Point

Picnic - time TBD day of event
Lantern Bay County Park
25111 Park Lantern
Dana Point
* Bring food/drinks for yourself and something to share with the group

The USCG Cutter Narwhal is an 87-foot Marine Protector Class coastal patrol cutter homeported in Corona del Mar, California, serving in multi-mission roles including law enforcement, search and rescue, and maritime security.
Vessel Overview
The USCGC Narwhal (WPB-87335) is an 87-foot Marine Protector Class coastal patrol cutter built by Bollinger Shipyards in Louisiana and has been in active service for over 24 years. It is highly maneuverable, capable of speeds up to 25 knots, and designed for coastal patrol, port security, and law enforcement missions. The cutter has a liveaboard crew of 12, allowing extended operations at sea.
Narwhal conducts a wide range of missions, including:

• Search and rescue operations along the Southern California coast

• Immigration law enforcement, such as interdicting migrants at sea; for example, the Narwhal interdicted 21 migrants off Newport Beach in 2024

• Fisheries enforcement and environmental protection, including oil spill response

• Maritime security and border protection, patrolling from the Mexican border to the Channel Islands under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security .

• The cutter also participates in inter-service training exercises and community engagement activities.