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San
Juan Capistrano
Shopping and Services
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| Auto
Shopping |
Children |
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Fashion |
Floral |
| Gift
Items & Home Accessories |
Pets
&
Pet Supplies |
| Photographers
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Sports
& Recreation |
| Wine
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Shopping
Locally is a Social Event
by Long
Time Resident,
Business Owner, and Former Mayor Gil Jones
Back
in the "good old days" going to the local
"five and dime" or general store was an
occasion to get about and see your friends.
It was the time for exchanging information
about the happenings
in the community and a chance to do
commerce as well.
Nowadays
most communities are largely planned with
huge retailing establishments designed
for the quick walk from your car to the
checkout stand without any personal exchange
or friendly hellos.
This
adds to the feeling of isolation and lack
of community identity over time. However,
one of the things that makes SJC different
is that because it is a small town with
a deep sense of history,
our downtown and general shopping areas,
designed before the era of planned communities
and power centers, provide a different
experience.
As
a result, because so many of us know the
local proprietors, we understand the need
to shop locally and support their businesses.
Many of our businesses
are family operated and have been around
for years, thus, we know they are working
hard to survive and be successful. I know
that I and many folks make a real effort
to shop at DeNaults for the hardware items
we need. Others support our restaurant
community and still others purchase
all their major business supplies right
here in town.
So
next time you think about driving up to
the power center or major discount store,
think twice about the camaraderie your
local shopping effort creates. Not only
do you support the community
in a variety of ways, look at shopping
locally as a social event, and have fun.
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Children
Clothing, Toys & Supplies
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 Bettina
Knits
Bettina Knits are a unique collection of
custom luxurious stoles, scarves, wraps,
sleeveless jackets, and throws, made in
the USA from impeccable quality imported
European yarns. Each is hand fringed with
shimmering metallics, and is available in
over twenty rich colors. Bettina Knits are
incredibly versatile, worn day or night,
dressed up or down, and all year round.
Toss one on in an air conditioned restaurant,
theater, airplane, or while watching a brilliant
sunset. They are custom made to order and
come exquisitely wrapped in the signature
black with gold ribbon.
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Florists
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Gift
Items & Home Accessories
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 Bettina
Knits
Bettina Knits are a unique collection of
custom luxurious stoles, scarves, wraps,
sleeveless jackets, and throws, made in
the USA from impeccable quality imported
European yarns. Each is hand fringed with
shimmering metallics, and is available in
over twenty rich colors. Bettina Knits are
incredibly versatile, worn day or night,
dressed up or down, and all year round.
Toss one on in an air conditioned restaurant,
theater, airplane, or while watching a brilliant
sunset. They are custom made to order and
come exquisitely wrapped in the signature
black with gold ribbon.
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 Manucci
Winery
Estate Vineyard/Winery located on the Central
Coast of Calif. Their philosophy is to be
a small and an estate winery, but be the best
at what they do. To them, quality is more
important than quantity, and up here it's
all about pounds (of grapes) per vine not
tons per acre. Which makes it so perfect for
their “House-of-Reds” Zinfandel, Syrah, and
Merlot varietal. Wine tasting/tours available
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