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San Diego Latino Film Festival – Film Series
Date/Time: September 10-16; October 8-14; November 12-18; go online or call to get show times.
Location: UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center (163 & Friars Rd., San Diego)
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students, seniors, & members
Information: www.sdlatinofilm.com or 619-230-1938
Media Arts Center San Diego presents their 11th annual showcase of new Latin American, Mexican, and Spanish Cinema. ABC10 and Azteca America San Diego 15 invite you to enjoy and celebrate many great films, guest filmmakers, parties, and more! Two films will be screened per month as part of the series. The 4-month series includes screenings of Regresa, Música en Espera, Cinco Días sin Nora, Cuestión de Principios, El Estudiante, Contracorriente, and more.

March of Dimes 28th Annual Golf for Babies
Date/Time: Monday, September 13, 9:00am
Location: Del Mar Country Club, 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
Information: To volunteer or make a donation call 858-300-6408 or visit www.marchofdimes.com/ca
Help your baby get a healthy start. The March of Dimes raises funds for research and services to nurture mothers and babies. Join ABC10 and Azteca America San Diego 15 in supporting the San Diego-Imperial March of Dimes Annual Golf for Babies tournament. Thanks to committed supporters this year’s golf tournament has sold out, but there is a need for volunteers and donations for the event. There will be food, prizes, and more. ABC10 proudly supports A Better Community.

Miramar Air Show – Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Date: Air Show Oct 1-3 ; Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities June-Sep
Location: MCAS Miramar
Cost: Multiple sponsor & exhibitor levels available; admission to Air Show for public is free
Information: 858-577-6365 & www.miramarairshow.com
Join ABC10 & Azteca America San Diego 15 to support programs for local military families, and leverage the power of the world’s largest and best military air show. Your business can harness the history and tradition of the Miramar Air Show by becoming a Marine Corps Community Services sponsor or exhibitor of the Miramar Air Show, this October 1, 2, and 3. Admission is free for the public & the Air Show has 750,000 attendees. Sponsorships support programs for local military families. Show your support now by calling 858-577-6365. For more information visit www.miramarairshow.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Summer Baseball Camps
Dates: June 21 – September 3 (M-F Weekly)
Time: 8:30am – 3pm
Location: Frozen Ropes Baseball Training Center, 10710 Thornmint Rd, San Diego
Cost: $275 for 5 days ; $150 for 5 half-days ; single days – $75 full/$50half
Age Requirements: Ages 7-12
Contact Information: 858-485-9399 ; www.frozenropes.com/sandiego
Baseball players can boost their abilities at weekly camps offering hitting, throwing, catching and fielding skills and coached play.

Survey Select: Contemporary Art Exhibition
Dates: July 16 – September 5
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm ; closed Mondays
Location: Wonderbread Factory, 171 14th Street
Cost: Free
Age Requirements: Some events require age 21 and above
Contact Information: 619-743-0405 ; murphy@murphydesign.com ; murphydesign1.blogspot.com/2010/03/survey-select-exhibition-71610.html
This contemporary art exhibition celebrates the narrative tradition of storytelling with original art works from 65 internationally renowned artists.

PACE Coat Drive
Date: Sept. 1 – Oct. 1
Time: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Location: St. Paul’s PACE, 111 Elm Street, San Diego
Cost: None (donations requested)
Contact Information: 619-677-3800
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is holding a coat drive for seniors to help ensure that no senior goes without warm clothing this winter. Items needed: new or gently used coats, scarves, gloves, sweaters and winter socks.

United We Stand
Date/Time: September 3, 1:00pm
Location: 455 Windrose Way, Chula Vista
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-990-5155 ; olgamariachi@netzero.com
United We Stand assembly is for children whose parents are away in military service, and to recognize those who aided the fallen during 9/11.

Sight & Sound Concert by the Bay
Date/Time: September 3, 7:00pm
Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, One Park Blvd, San Diego
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.artsandiego-fair.com/contact.html
Monthly music & arts event in San Diego, bringing together the very best in San Diego music, art, deejays, & more. This free concert is presented in collaboration with Art San Diego.

Art in the City Conference at Art San Diego’s Contemporary Art Fair
Date: September 4, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, One Park Blvd., San Diego
Cost: $15
Contact Information: www.artsandiego-fair.com/contact.html
A one-day conference focused on determining how the most transformative arts and culture initiatives nationwide can be implemented in San Diego.

2010 Hawaiian Plumeria Festival
Date/Time: September 4 – 5, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, Room 101
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com
Plumeria flower show and sale. Cash and check only, no credit cards accepted.

Young Collectors Night + Wine 2.0
Date/Time: September 4, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, One Park Blvd. San Diego
Cost: $35
Age Requirements: 21 and above
Contact Information: www.artsandiego-fair.com/contact.html
ART SAN DIEGO and Wine 2.0, the innovator in social networking and events in the wine industry have joined forces to bring world class wineries to compliment the amazing works or art from around the world.

House of Ukraine 50th Anniversary Concert
Date/Time: September 4, 7:00pm
Location: Joan B. Kroc Theatre at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 6611 University Avenue
Cost: $20 ($25 at door), Children (4-12) $10
Contact Information: festival2010@houseofukraine.com ; www.houseofukraine.com
Desna Ukrainian Dance Company of Toronto and Violin Virtuoso, Vasyl Popadiuk. Tickets go on sale July 5th

Thunder Spirit Banner/Poster Contest
Date/Time: September 4, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Historic Balboa Stadium, 1405 Park Blvd.
Cost: $10.00 adults, $7.00 teens
Contact Information: 619-846-4073 ; dayna_mcclish77@yahoo.com ; www.eteamz.com/thundertouchdownclub
1st annual event. Enter as an individual or as a group. The most spirited banner or poster wins CASH!

The San Diego Fine Art Society Presents LaunchPad: Duke Windsor
Date/Time: September 4, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront: Elevation Room-Top Floor; One Park Blvd
Cost: Admission is free, but a donation to the Artist Mentor Program is requested.
Age Requirements: 21 and above
Contact Information: 858-205-4354 ; www.sdfasevents.org
Launch Pad is a reception for collectors of Windsor’s art, donors to the SDFAS, Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair.

Becky’s New Car
Date/Time: September 4, 8:00pm
Location: North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D
Cost: $37
Contact Information: www.northcoastrep.org

Pink Day at the Races
Date/Time: September 5, 12:00 pm
Location: Del Mar Racetrack; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 858-573-2760 ; www.komensandiego.org ; www.dmtc.com/season/events/index.php?id=84
Support breast cancer awareness by wearing pink and receive FREE Stretch Run Admission on Sunday. Enter the Pink Gate at the Stretch Run entrance. Gather up your loose change and stop to make a donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Make Change” campaign.

Downtown Sound Bites
Date/Time: September 7, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Downtown Information Center, 193 Horton Plaza San Diego
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-533-7145 ; caldwell@ccdc.com ; www.ccdc.com
CCDC invites the public to bring lunch and listen to downtown leaders at a free monthly series held on the first Tuesday of each month.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Options
Date: September 8, 6:00pm
Location: Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, 3003 Health Center Dr.
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 1-800-827-4277 ; www.sharp.com/marybirch
Free seminar outlining minimally invasive gynecological surgery options available at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Stoked and Broke film premiere
Date/Time: September 9, 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Location: La Paloma Theatre, 471 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
Cost: $9
Contact Information: www.korduroy.tv
San Diego’s “Zero-Dollar-Budget” Staycation for Surfers Portrayed in Cyrus Sutton and KorduroyTV’s Documentary “Stoked and Broke”

USS Forrestal Reunion Memorial Service
Date/Time: September 10, 10:00am
Location: Town and Country Resort, Hotel Circle
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-980-4910 ; sandiego2010@san.rr.com
Memorial Service to honor the men of the USS Forrestal who perished onboard while in service. Flag display, bugler playing taps.

Mueller College Unveils New Campus
Date/Time: September 10, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Fashion Valley, 123 Camino de la Reina
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-869-5495 ; amanda.mattefs@mueller.edu
Mueller Campus is unveiling their new, expansive campus at a fun evening gala!

San Diego Latino Film Festival Film Series: Cinco Días sin Nora
Date/Time: September 10-16; 11:30am, 1:45pm, 4 pm, 6:15pm, 8:30pm, and 10:45pm
Location: UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center
Cost: $10 general audiences, $8 students, seniors, & members
For More Information: visit www.sdlatinofilm.com or 619-230-1938
Mexico’s Cinco Días sin Nora, starring Cecilia Suarez and Fernando Lujan; winner of Best Film & Audience Award at LA Latino Film Festival, and 7 Ariel Awards, including Best Picture of the Year (the first awarded to a female director).

Ballroom – Rythm Dances
Date/Time: September 10 – October 29, 6:15pm – 7:30pm
Location: Mira Costa College, 777 Manchester – Cardiff
Cost: $88.00
Contact Information: commservices@miracosta.edu ; www.miracosta.edu/community
In this class, students will learn the rhythmic dances such as Salsa, Swing, Samba, Merengue, Rumba and Cha-Cha.

“Social Security”, a hilarious comedy
Date/Time: Sept. 11 – Oct. 9, 8:00pm Fri-Sat, 2:00pm Sun
Location: Scripps Ranch Theatre, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego
Cost: $20-$22
Age Requirements: 14 and up
Contact Information: 858-578-7728 ; www.scrippsranchtheatre.org
A trendy Manhattan art gallery owner whose chic and sophisticated life is turned upside down when her sister deposits their eccentric mother on the couple’s doorstep.

Freedom Walk 2010
Date/Time: September 11, 7:30am
Location: Balboa Park – Veteran’s Memorial Garden, 2115 Park Boulevard
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.operationhomefront.net/socal
The purpose of the event is simply to establish a tradition to reflect on the lives lost on 9/11.

9th Annual San Diego Brain Tumor Walk
Date/Time: September 11, 8:00am – Noon
Location: Mission Bay Park (at Crown Point), 3600 Corona Oriente Road
Cost: $50 for adults; $25 for ages 6-17; free for ages 5 & under
Contact Information: www.SDWalk.org ; SDWalk@braintumor.org
Inspirational fundraising walk & community day. Optional 5K walk (wheelchair & stroller accessible) with food, music, prizes & more!

Community and Habitat Cleanup
Date/Time: September 11, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-297-7380 ; richard@sandiegoriver.org ; www.sandiegoriver.org
As part of the September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance, the San Diego River Park Foundation’s Clean and Green Team is seeking volunteers that can help us clean up and restore a very challenging section of the San Diego River.

Third Annual Community-Wide Free Health Fair
Date/Time: September 11, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Corner of South 31st St. between Ocean View Blvd., and Franklin Streets, San Diego
Cost: Free
Information: laino1736@yahoo.com
Basic health screenings and blood pressure and glucose checks as well as a variety of informational booths designed to help the community become aware of the many health-related programs and services located in San Diego.

Gala in the Gardens: Celebrating Environment & Stewardship
Date/Time: September 11, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr
Cost: $175
Age Requirements: 21 and up
Contact Information: 760-436-3036 ; www.SDBGarden.org
Garden wonderland of colors, ligts and flora with dining from the area’s finest restaurants. Guest; Dr. Jodie Holt, botanical consultant to “Avatar”

Grandparents Day Celebration
Date/Time: September 12, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego
Cost: Free admission for grandparents & their grandkids
Contact Information: 619-238-1233 ; www.rhfleet.org
Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchildren to the Fleet for a day of hands-on fun for FREE! Grandparents Day is a day to be celebrated by people of all ages.

Bicentennial in Vista – Mexico Independence
Date/Time: September 12, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Historic Downtown Vista, E. Broadway & S. Indiana
Cost: Free
Contact Information: Gumaro Escarcega, 760-806-8980 ; Egumaro@aol.com ; www.vtcp.net
Come learn about Mexican-American history and traditions at our family oriented event.

Massage for the Cure with Massage Envy
Date/Time: September 14, All Day
Location: Massage Envy
Cost: $49
Contact Information: 858-573-2760 ; www.komensandiego.org ; www.MassageEnvy.com
Massage for the Cure is an annual, one-day event presented by Massage Envy(r) offering one-hour therapeutic massage sessions with $15 from each massage being donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The 29th Annual San Diego Quilt Show
Date/Time: September 16-18, Thu & Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Hall H
Cost: Adults $8, Children (4-10) $5, Daily/Multi-Day Pass, $12
Contact Information: 619-443-2706 ; www.sandiegoquiltshow.com
This year’s show will benefit TIP, Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego County, Inc. Features Include: Charity Raffles, Quilts, Fashions, Cloth Dolls, Special Exhibits, Vendors, and more.

Poway Parade & Car Show
Date/Time: September 18, 9:00am, Car Show 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: 13933 Poway Rd.
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.MotorHeadMadness.com
Big Parade and Big Car Show over 200 cars from hot rods,classics. Parade starts at Pomerado & Poway Rd at 9am. Car show at 13933 Poway Rd Poway Transmissions 10am-2pm

Rock the Arts Poker Run
Date/Time: September 18, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: San Diego and Valley Center; 5600 Kearny Mesa Road
Cost: $10-25
Contact Information: yamacruiser@hotmail.com
Silent raffle, live auctions, live art, vendors, food and drink and at least 2 live bands. Catherine’s Dream Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public charity; all donations are tax deductible.

Women’s Health Fair
Date/Time: September 18, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: St. Peter’s Church Hall, 1627 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA 92019
Cost: $5
Contact Information: info@ladiesofhope.org
Admission includes life-saving information, presentations, screenings, booths, and more concerning health issues for women. All are welcome!

Honoring Service Gala
Date/Time: September 18, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Fairbanks Ranch Association Clubhouse, Rancho Santa Fe
Contact Information: 858-552-7406 ; www.vmrf.org
The Veterans Medical Research Foundation’s Honoring Service Gala will raise money to support VA research that addresses the health concerns experienced by veterans.

Murrieta Bridal Expo
Date/Time: September 19, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Reve Salon & Spa, 38444 Sky Canyon Drive, Suite 110, Murreita
Cost: $20-30
Age Requirements: 20 and up
Contact Information: 1-800-341-3811 ; www.murrietabridalexpo.com
Murrieta Bridal Expo features vendors such as David’s Bridal, Acura, etc.

SoCal Rehab Golf Classic Tourney
Date/Time: September 22, 3:00pm tee-off
Location: Riverwalk Golf Club
1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego
Cost: Participation $160 per team; $55 for each able-bodied golfer; $25 for each physically-challenged golfer.
Contact Information: 619-229-7362 ; www.alvaradohospital.com
The tournament provides a recreational and competitive environment for teams of 2 able-bodied and 2 physically challenged golf participants.

2nd Annual Free Hug Day
Date/Time: September 23, 11:00am
Location: The Cosmetology Institute, 27536 Ynez Rd, Suite e1, Temecula
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 951-694-4323 ; ryanb@tcipm.net
Dressed in signature black outfits, an army of Future Professionals from the network’s 100 schools will head for parks, plazas and other popular spots to offer hugs and make people’s day.

RIE Fashion Show – Women Moving Forward
Date/Time: September 23, Cocktails 5:30pm, Doors open 7:00pm
Location: Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp
Cost: $55
Age Requirements: 21 and above
Contact Information: Ali Derr, 610-780-3010 ; www.jeanamariefashion.com
Four San Diego designers and photographers will be debuting their fabulous work at the RIE Fashion Show. All proceeds will be donated to the local foundation, Just Like My Child.

GreenScaped Buildings Open House
Date/Time: September 24, 2–6pm and September 25, 9am-1pm
Location: 7922 Armour Street, Kearny Mesa
Information: RSVP to Alexa@GoodEarthPlants.com or call 858-576-9300
Cost: The Open House is FREE but registration is required.
Tour the GreenScaped Buildings Living Lab and explore various methods and products that contribute to low impact development, sustainability and restorative buildings, cultivating a legacy for which future generations can be proud. Even if you’ve visited before, you’ll see plenty of new green roof systems, living wall units, rainwater harvesting solutions just added to the lab this fall. Also at the Open House, Mumford will debut SEEDBOMBS, the latest solution to the urban concrete jungle. Small in size but big in impact, the first 20 people to register for the Open House will receive a FREE package of SEEDBOMBS.

Padres partnership with Volunteer San Diego
Date/Time: September 24-30, various times
Location: Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
Cost: $12-$17
Contact Information: 858-300-3280 ; www.volunteersandiego.org ; www.padres.com/vsd
A portion of San Diego Padres tickets sold through www.padres.com/vsd for the week of September 24-30 benefit Volunteer San Diego.

Stick Together 2010
Date/Time: September 24, 7:00pm
Location: Canyon Crest Academy, 5951 E Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego
Cost: $15-$25
Contact Information: 858-243-1402 ; faithis@cox.net ; www.mojalet.com
Swiss Percissionists join American dancers for an amazing performance of live music and dance.

Walk n’ Roll for Ataxia
Date/Time: September 25, 8:00am
Location: Tuna Harbor Park, Downtown San Diego
Cost: Donations
Contact Information: sdasg@cox.net ; naf.myetap.org/fundraiser/10sdwnr
All proceeds benefit the National Ataxia Foundation

Women Changing the World
Date and Time: September 25, 6:30 pm
Location: The Celebration Center, 5820 Oberlin Drive #108, SD 92121
Cost: $25, General Admission, $50 VIP Seating
Age Requirements: 18 and above
Contact: Dana Bristol-Smith, 760-726-5272 ; womenleaders@speakforsuccess.com ; www.SpeakForSuccessWomenLeaders.org
Celebrate extraordinary SD women and make a difference for women who have overcome domestic violence, addiction, and homelessness.

Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival
Date/Time: September 25-26, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Coronado Naval Base
Cost: Varies; Free for active duty military
Contact Information: 619-858-1545 ; www.fleetweeksandiego.org
Known as the “Race at the Base,” nine different race groups divided according to make, age and horsepower, will gather. The cars race at high speeds on a spectator-friendly 1.7-mile course constructed in mere days on the runways and taxiways of the military base. The track is set against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay.

16th Annual Pacific Islander Festival
Date/Time: September 25-26, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Ski Beach
Cost: Free
Contact Information: Tula Mapuana Striffler, 619-306-9817 ; publicity@pifasandiego.com
There will be performances throughout each day representing their own unique culture. Island food vendors will provide an assortment of flavors unique to our traditions. The Cultural Villages will have artifacts on exhibit and information regarding our native arts and crafts; information booths emphasizing health, education, and various Pacific Islander issues will be in attendance.

Adams Avenue Street Fair
Date: September 25-26
Time: Saturday, 10:00am – 9:00pm ; Sunday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Adams Avenue, Normal Heights, 4649 Hawley Blvd
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-282-7329 ; www.AdamsAvenueBusiness.com
Sixty bands, beer & wine lounges, carnival rides, children’s activities, and 200-plus arts, craft & food vendors.

Coastal Cleanup Day
Date/Time: September 25, 9:00am
Location: 80 sites countywide
Cost: Free
Contact Information: kstevens@cleansd.org ; www.cleanupday.org
The 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday September 25th. Join I Love A Clean San Diego and San Diego Coastkeeper along with thousands of volunteers at more than 75 sites.

River Mouth and Coastal Wetland Restoration Event
Date/Time: September 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Dog Beach parking lot in Ocean Beach, 4933 Voltair Avenue
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-297-7380 ; richard@sandiegoriver.org ; www.sandiegoriver.org
The Friends of the San Diego River Mouth need volunteers with an interest in helping to save and restore one of the last remaining Coastal Dune and Wetland Habitats in San Diego.

National Public Lands Day
Date/Time: September 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Santee – Town Center Park, 9545 Cuyamaca Street
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-297-7380 ; richard@sandiegoriver.org ; www.sandiegoriver.org
As part of National Public Lands Day, the San Diego River Park Foundation and the Friends of Santee’s River Park will team up to remove invasive, detrimental plant species from the bed of the San Diego River.

Coastal Cleanup Day Mission Valley Preserve Cottonwood Grove
Date/Time: September 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Mission Valley Preserve South, 2508 Hotel Cir Pl No, San Diego
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-297-7380 ; richard@sandiegoriver.org ; www.sandiegoriver.org
We need your help protecting one of the most vulnerable parts of the San Diego River.

Karma Yoga San Diego
Date/Time: September 26, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: San Diego Botanic Gardens
Cost: $75
Age Requirements: 18+
Contact Information: Jenny Barret, 858-586-1672 ; www.karmayogasandiego.com ; www.shaktirising.org
Event includes group Yoga, vegetarian lunch, silent auction, take home gifts, yoga, Thai massage, health/healing workshops. Funds raised go towards Shakti Rising, a local non profit which helps women suffering from abuse, trauma, or addiction.

Dog Wash
Date/Time: September 26, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Greyhound Adoption Center, 4821 Dehesa Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019
Cost: $10
Contact Information: info@houndsavers.org ; www.houndsavers.org
Dog wash to benefit Greyhound Adoption Center’s rescue and adoption programs. All dogs welcome.

San Diego Author Book Signing
Date/Time: September 30, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Del Sur Farmers Market; Corner of Camino Del Norte & Lone Quail Road, San Diego 92127
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 858-376-7560 ; orlando@orlandojavien.com ; www.orlandojavien.com
Local San Diego Author will be signing his new book at the Del Sur Farmers Market August 26. Books are $11.99

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Date/Time: October 1- October 31
Location: San Diego
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 858-573-2760 ; Info@sdkomen.org ; www.komensandiego.org
In October there will be public appearances and speeches at third party events, lunch and learn educational programs at major San Diego companies and rallying registration efforts for the November 7, 2010 Race for the Cure(r). See our website for events throughout the month.

Foundation for Brain Injured Veterans Talent Jam 2010
Date/Time: October 2, All Day
Location: Mira Costa College Building 3601; 1 Barnard Street, Oceanside
Cost: $20.00 per act
Contact Information: 866-716-8865 ; vpevets@fbiv.org
This a fundraiser to provide a music therapy center for our brain injured veterans. For registration forms and rules, more information, or to volunteer please call Margaret Beckwith V.P. Events.

Oceanside Harbor Days
Date/Time: October 2-3, 9:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Oceanside Harbor
Cost: Free
Contact Information: Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, 760-722-1534 ; www.OceansideChamber.com
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the great food, shopping, and entertainment. The theme is “A Pirate’s Playground”. Captain Jack Sparrow will be back with all of his friends and the tall Ship “Californian” will be anchored at our harbor.

Family’s Fall Festival
Date: October 2-3
Time: Saturday, 9:00am – 10:00pm ; Sunday, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Location: 1957 Coolidge Street, San Diego
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 858-277-0222 ; hfscomets@yahoo.com
This two-day family event, “Farm Fest” is jampacked with live entertainment, carnival games, good eats including Hawaiian, Mexican, Filipino and Vietnamese food booths. You will come for the food and stay for the food!

Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Date/Time: October 2, 8:00am
Location: Liberty Station Point Loma
Cost: Free, Donations
Contact Information: sandiego@autismspeaks.org
Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism! Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event.

Thunder Homecoming 2010
Date/Time: October 2, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Historic Balboa Stadium, 1405 Park Blvd.
Cost: $10.00 adults, $7.00 teens
Contact Information: 619-846-4073 ; dayna_mcclish77@yahoo.com ; www.eteamz.com/thundertouchdownclub
Come to the game and show your Thunder Spirit. One man and one woman can be crowned our Homecoming King and Queen.

Poway Music Fest
Date/Time: October 2, 8:00pm
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway
Cost: $35, Seniors $30, Youth $5
Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen hosted by the Eve Selis Band

Coronado Fire Department Open House
Date/Time: October 3, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Coronado Fire Station, 1001 Sixth St.
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-522-7379 ; tporter@coronado.ca.us
Great event for families and kids, with many games and displays for Fire Prevention and Awareness.

Project Wildife’s WE LIKE IT WILD! Wild West Style
Date/Time: October 3, 2:00pm
Location: Island Prime, 880 Harbor Island Drive
Cost: $95 Individual Ticket, $250 VIP
Age Requirements: 18 and above
Contact Information: 858-866-0555 x201 ; www.projectwildlife.org ; dowens@projectwildlife.org
Project Wildlfe’s annual fundraiser benefiting their live-saving wildlife care and education programs.

San Ysidro Health Center’s Clasico de Golf
Date: October 4
Location: San Diego Country Club, 88 L ST, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Contact Information: 619-205-6326 ; ccuevas@syhc.org
Proceeds from the event will benefit San Ysidro Health Center’s new Adult Day Health Center.

Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey
Date/Time: October 6-10, varying show times
Location: San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego 92110
Cost: $55 Front Row, $39 VIP, $23, $17
Information: 619-220-TIXS ; www.ticketmaster.com
Make imagination your destination! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a journey into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Lilo & Stitch. Discover Ariel and Sebastian’s enchanting undersea kingdom; visit the Pride Lands with Simba and Nala; soar through starry skies with Peter Pan and his sassy fairy friend Tinker Bell; and say aloha to fun with Lilo and Stitch. You’ll be captivated by the music, beauty and laughter in a journey so magical; you’ll never want to go home!

Concert for the Children
Date/Time: October 6, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Private La Jolla Estate
Cost: $300 per person, sponsorships begin at $5,000
Age Requirements: 21 and above
Contact Information: For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.usfcc.org or call 619-298-5437
A memorable evening with sumptuous food, sensational silent and live auction items, and the first ever private performance in San Diego by 12-time Grammy award winner, Emmylou Harris!

Hearts to You Craft Show
Date/Time: October 7-9; 10/7: 7-9pm ; 10/8: 9am-5pm ; 10/9: 9am-1pm
Location: Hope United Methodist Church; 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 858-485-5840
Annual fundraising event, with 30 booths with various types of Holiday Handmade Crafts: Jewelry, Clothing, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. This event is free parking and free admission.

ALS Research Foundation Golf Classic
Date/Time: October 8, 12:30pm
Location: Steele Canyon Golf Course, 3199 Stonefield Dr., Jamul
Cost: $150 per golfer, $40 dinner only option
Contact Information: 619-244-3993 ; www.alsresearchfoundationsd.org
5th Annual ALS Research Golf Tourney. All volunteer run non-profit 501(c)(3). All proceeds directed toward research.

Serve-a-thon 2010
Date/Time: October 8-9, all day, various times
Location: Various locations throughout San Diego County
Cost: $10 per volunteer
Age Requirements: 5+
Contact Information: Volunteers can register online at www.volunteersandiego.org
Serve-a-thon, a County-wide, education-focused service event, engages thousands of volunteers in projects supporting schools, after-school programs, and education-based community organizations.

2nd Annual WEODWF 2-Day Bike Ride
Date/Time: October 8-10
Location: Santa Monica to Liberty Station in San Diego (Check website for more details)
Cost: $1000
Contact Information: www.woundedeodwarrior.org/events.php
A 2-day bike ride along the coast to help support wounded military EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) and their families.

San Diego Latino Film Festival Film Series: Cuestión de Principios and El Estudiante
Date/Time: October 8-14; 11:30am, 1:45pm, 4 pm, 6:15pm, 8:30pm, and 10:45pm (Fri & Sat only)
Location: UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center
Cost: $10 general audiences, $8 students, seniors, & members
Information: www.sdlatinofilm.com or 619-230-1938
Hit comedy and Audience Award winner El Estudiante, starring Jorge Lavat, and Jury Prize winner Cuestión de Principios, starring Norma Aleandro and Federico Luppi.

Habitat Restoration Project in Tierrasanta
Date/Time; October 9, 8:00am – 11:00am
Location: Tierrasanta, 5900 Antigua Blvd.
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-297-7380 ; richard@sandiegoriver.org ; www.sandiegoriver.org
Volunteers are needed to help the Friends of Tierrasanta Canyons and the San Diego River Park Foundation with an important habitat restoration project.

Celebrate Teen Read Week Author-A-Thon
Date/Time: October 9, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.sdcl.org

Plant With Purpose Planting Hope Gala
Date/Time: October 9, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: San Diego Marriott La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive
Cost: $110, Table-$850
Contact Information: 858-274-3718 ; kate@plantwithpurpose.org
Fundraising event for local charity includes silent and live auctions, dinner, and a chance to give toward Haiti recovery efforts.

Gee’s Bend
Date/Time: October 9, 8:00pm
Location: North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D
Cost: $37
Contact Information: www.northcoastrep.org

River Blitz – River Survey and Data Collection
Date/Time: October 16th, 9:00am – Noon
Location: San Diego River; 4891 Pacific Highway
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-297-7380 ; volunteer@sandiegoriver.org ; www.sandiegoriver.org
Volunteers with an interest in the ecology of San Diego are needed to help collect data on invasive plant species, presence of trash, and other information along the San Diego River.

San Diego Ride For Kids
Date: October 17
Time: 8:30 – 10:45am registration open, ride leaves at 11am.
Location: 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff
Cost: $35
Age Requirements: Minors must have a legal guardian present.
Contact Information: 619-206-2178 ; desertbike2000@yahoo.com ; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/sandiego.html ; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids
A benefit ride for children with brain cancer.

San Diego Ride for Kids in Support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Date/Time: October 17, 9:30am registration, ride starts at 11:00am
Location: Mira Costa College, 3333 Manchester Ave.
Cost: $35.00
Contact Information: www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/sandiego.html
Visit www.firstgiving.com/davidsamuelkaufman for story.

22nd Candlelight Walk for Human Rights
Date/Time: October 17, 5:30pm
Location: Oceanside Amphitheater & Pier
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 760-731-9174 ; 760-731-0735 ; www.Amnesty471.org
This year’s walk will focus on the trafficking and selling of human beings into sexual slavery and labor.

Celebrate Teen Read Week Author-A-Thon
Date/Time: October 21, 4:00pm
Location: Lemon Grove Library, 8073 Broadway
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-463-9819
Celebrate Teen Read Week with 5 Authors! Come Listen and Meet: Kevin Gerard, Laura Preble, Kathleen Krull, Kirsten Imani Kasai, and Erica Miner. Books will be available for purchase.

San Marcos Alive
Date/Time: October 24, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 760-744-9000 ; www.san-marcos.net
Vendor booths, art demonstrations and displays, and free hands-on art projects. Free entertainment, food and art shows.

Creeps for Critters
Date/Time: October 30, 6:00pm – Midnight
Location: San Diego Country Club, 88 L Street, Chula Vista
Cost: $100.00
Age Requirements: 21+
Contact Information: 619-721-3647 ; www.secondchancedogrescue.org
Dinner, Live music, Silent Auction, Costume Contest, Photo Booth, Dancing for Second Chance Dog Rescue, an organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs.

Feast Day Festival
Date/Time: November 6-7, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Location: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4175 Poplar St.
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-244-1917 ; lorice_elkhaouli@yahoo.com
Festival with booth & authentic traditional music & food such as Hummus/Tabooleh/Baklavah

5th Annual ‘Dinner with the Docs’ An Evening to Remember
Date/Time: November 6, 5:30pm
Location: Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Hwy 76, Pala
Cost: $75
Age Requirements: 21+
Contact Information: 760-723-7570 ; www.foundationforseniorcare.org
Featuring The Harmonettes and Chicago 6, big band music! This event raises funds for the Foundation for Senior Care to continue our programs in Fallbrook for seniors.

Celtic Fiddle Sensations in an Encore Performance
Date/Time: November 6, 8:00pm
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway
Cost: $45, Seniors $38, Youth $5
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle

2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Date(s): November 7, 8:00am
Location: San Diego’s, Balboa Park
Cost: $18-$50
Contact Information: 858-573-2760 ; www.komensandiego.org
The Komen Race for the Cure is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the race remain here in San Diego.

San Diego Latino Film Festival Film Series: Contracorriente
Date/Time: November 12-18; 11:30am, 1:45pm, 4 pm, 6:15pm, 8:30pm, and 10:45pm (Fri & Sat only)
Location: UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center
Cost: $10 general audiences, $8 students, seniors, & members
Information: www.sdlatinofilm.com or 619-230-1938
Contracorriente, winner of the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

S.D. Chapter Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) – 3rd Annual VisionWalk
Date/Time: November 14, 9:00 a.m. Registration – 10:00 a.m. Walk Begins
Location: Mission Bay Park – De Anza Cove
Cost: Free
Contact Information: Cheyanne Sauter, 310-207-2089 ; CSauter@FightBlindness.org ; www.VisionWalk.org
VisionWalk is designed to raise awareness and money in support of FFB funded cutting-edge research of retinal degenerative diseases.

Youth Summit “Voices for Change”
Date/Time: November 14, 11:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Monroe Clark Middle School
Cost: Free
Contact Information: youthvoicesd.blogspot.com
Come join us at a free event for the City Heights community. This is the opportunity for you to share your voice! There will be performances, inspirational speakers, resource tables, and much more!

San Ysidro Health Center’s Noche De Encanto Gala
Date: November 20
Location: Hotel De Coronado; 1500 Orange Ave
Contact Information: 619-205-6326 ; ccuevas@syhc.org
Proceeds from Noche De Encanto benefit the San Diego Children’s Dental Center.

Santa’s Magical Village
Date/Time: December 4-5, 3:00pm-8:00pm, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 760-744-9000 ; www.san-marcos.net
The event will feature a variety of handmade gift items at an indoor holiday boutique as well as free activities for children. Entertainment, food, parade, tree lighting, more.

Senior Monday at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Date: First Monday of Every Month
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park
Cost: $6/person
Age Requirements: 65+
Contact Information: 619-238-1233 ; www.rhfleet.org
The first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, an IMAX film and an “Afternoon Scholars” lecture for only $6!

2 Pianos 4 hands
Date/Time: Jan 12, 2011; 8:00pm
Location: North Coast Repertory Theatre; 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D
Cost: $37
Age Requirements: 13 & up
Contact Information: 858-481-1055 ; groupsales@northcoastrep.org ; www.northcoastrep.org
Get ready for an interlude of riotous laughter as Mark Anders and Carl Danielson, representing the shows creators, take us on a musical semi-autobiographical journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists. The talented duo trade stories about piano lessons, parents, teachers, and exams while playing everything from Bach to Billy Joel.

Barrio Grrrl!
Date/Time: February 19, 2011, 7:00pm
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway
Cost: $25, Seniors $21, Youth $5
Multi-cultural musical about 9-year-old Ana who is faced with a very big
decision. Brought by Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences.

Rave On! A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly
Date/Time: February 26, 2011, 8:00pm
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway
Cost: $42, Seniors $36, Youth $5
Billy McGuigan as “Buddy” performs a high-energy concert and pays homage to his fellow rockers.

Missoula Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz
Date/Time: March 12, 2011, 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway
Cost: $17; Seniors $17; Youth $5
Over 50 local young actors will be cast in this familiar and beloved story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz!

The Royal Family of the Guitar: The Romeros
Date/Time: April 2, 2011, 8:00pm
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway
Cost: $42, Seniors $36, Youth $5
Three generations of Romeros are known to many as “The Royal Family of
the Guitar” play as chamber ensemble and concerto soloists

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps
Date/Time: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 8:00pm
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway
Cost: $55, Seniors $47, Youth $5
Hitchcock meets hilarious in this madcap comic thriller, a juicy spy
story mixed with a dash of Monty Python mayhem.

Downtown Live!
Date/Time: April 3 – October 30, Saturdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Downtown Escondido, Grand Ave. and Kalmia St.
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: www.downtownescondido.com
A FREE live music event, EVERY Saturday night from April through October, 6-8:30pm in Downtown Escondido!

California Note Catchers “Find Your Voice”
Date/Time: Every Monday, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Social Hall, La Mesa First United Methodist Church, 4690 Palm Ave., La Mesa
Cost: Free
Age Requirements: 14+
Contact Information: 619-575-6165 ; www.californianotecatchers.com
We are a women’s barbershop chorus inviting you to join us for rehearsals. Women of all ages are welcome to join.

IMAX en Español / in Spanish
Date: Third Sunday of each month
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park
Cost: Adults $14.50. Children (Age 3-12): $11.75. Seniors (age 65+): $11.75 (includes admission to all galleries)
Contact Information: 619-238-1233 ; www.rhfleet.org
The first theater in the U.S to offer Spanish IMAX Films every month! For complete schedule of movies visit www.rhfleet.org.

The Sky Tonight Planetarium Shows
Date: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park
Cost: Adults (13+): $10.50, Juniors (3 to 12): $ 9.00, Seniors (65+): $9.00
Age Requirements: Not recommended for children 5 and under
Contact Information: 619-238-1233 ; www.rhfleet.org
The Sky Tonight” presents the sky in San Diego as it appears on the night of the planetarium show as well as special topics in astronomy. For a complete schedule visit www.rhfleet.org.

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility’s Adopt a Cat
Date/Time: Tuesday-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm with adoptions processed until 4:30pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm with adoptions processed until 3:30pm
Location: Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
Cost: pay an adoption fee of $65 for one kitten and adopt a second kitten for free
Contact: (619) 476-2480

San Diego – City Heights Market
Date/Time: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: On Wightman St. between Fairmount and 43rd St.
San Diego, California 92125
Cost: Free
Contact: Brian Lewis Beevers 619-795-3363
Providing  a venue for the sale of fresh, affordable, and locally-grown foods, as well as a space for City Heights to celebrate its diverse community!

FAST2020 Zip Code Grant Meetings
Dates: Daily
Time: 7:00am, 10:00am, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm
Location: Various Locations
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 619-674-7713 to register attendance or email kr.wvsn@gmail.com & ng92101@gmail.com for meeting locations.
FAST2020 Zip Code Grant Meetings are to mentor community leaders in obtaining grants for their communities to help projects such as expanding MTS services.

Kids ‘N Power
Date/Time: Ongoing
Location: Varies
Cost: Free
Age Requirements: 5 and up
Contact Information: Lisa Pacheco-Ballard, 619-421-1282 , 619-739-0295 ; www.prideata.com
PMA in conjuction with AMBERAlert.com will be hosting several clinics throughout the year. Covering: Break away techniques, stranger warning signs, internet safety precautions and ID kits.

San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for Adult Riders
Date: Second Tuesday and Second Thursday of every month
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm on Tuesdays and 9am-3pm on Thursdays
Location: Normal Heights area (call us for exact address after registering).
Contact information: 858-472-6025, education@sdcbc.org, http://www.sdcbc.org/events.
The 101 class is divided into 2 sections: a lecture on each second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (no bike needed), & a lab section. Both a bicycle and a helmet are needed to do the lab ride. Instructors are certified by the League of American Bicyclists

Job Openings for the 2010 U.S. Census
Date: Accepting applications
Location: Various in California
Contact: 1-866-861-2010 www.census.gov
The U.S. census takes place every 10 years and is hiring now.

Beach Clean-Ups
Date/Time: Twice per month, 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Various, visit www.sdcoastkeeper.org for details
Contact: (619) 758-7743 ext. 118, monica@sdcoastkeeper.org.
Volunteers will work outdoors maintaining the beauty of the beach by removing litter. All supplies provided – fun project for the whole family!

To learn about more environmental volunteer opportunities such as beach cleanups or community restoration projects visit www.10news.com/sustainsandiego