Monkey Dung, $699 Gin and Anti-Aging Advice

By Patch Staff

1. Need some inspiration? Ponder this timeless graduation speechby author George Saunders, who veers from the dangers of swimming in monkey poop to the difficulty of being kind. 

2. Break out the Listerine, Binaca or Scope. Tuesday is Fresh Breath Day. Come to think of it, maybe every day should be Fresh Breath Day.

3. The San Juan Capistrano Senior Center hosts a free presentation on women's health. Chiropractor Tim Swift will discuss thyroid issues, natural ways to avoid hip fractures, and anti-aging remedies to help you look and feel younger. The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion. Seating is limited and reservations can be made at the Community Center or by calling 949-493-5911. To view the flyer, click here.

4. If you're heading inland on the Ortega Highway, check to see if it has reopened after Monday's wildfire. 

5. Inside a sleek glass edifice in Aliso Viejo, a Dutch liquor company sells $699 bottles of gin and other spirits to mixologists and tastemakers across the U.S.