Ruby’s Diner in San Juan Capistrano recently raised nearly $150 to benefit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Sala Preservation Project. Mission visitors, volunteers and staff enjoyed a meal at Ruby’s with a view from the outdoor patio overlooking the historic Mission and downtown.
The group included the Mission’s Gardening Angels, following their weekly morning volunteer work to maintain the Mission gardens. Phase II of the Sala Preservation Project is now underway.
The scope of work, which began in October and is expected to last through September of next year, will cost an estimated $600,000.
Mission San Juan Capistrano was proud to partner with Ruby’s, a local restaurant partner and member of the new Heritage Tourism Association, a Mission-founded organization to preserve and celebrate the historic heritage of San Juan Capistrano.
About Mission San Juan Capistrano:
Known as the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark and museum that boasts of quality permanent exhibits featuring original artifacts as well as traveling and temporary exhibits on a wide variety of topics.
The site itself serves as a living outdoor museum with original buildings constructed by Native Americans in the 18th century including the Serra Chapel, Great Stone Church, and the original padres’ quarters of the South Wing.
The Mission was founded on November 1, 1776 by Padre Junipero Serra as the seventh in the chain of the twenty-one California missions established by Spain, and is Orange County’s only mission.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.
Open Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Good Friday afternoon.
Admission is $9adults; $8 seniors (60 years or over); $6 children (ages 4 to 11); and children ages 3 and under areadmitted free.
Free audio guide with senior and adult admission.
For more information, call (949) 234-1300
or visit www.missionsjc.com.
Joe Haakenson
JUVE Creative, Inc.
