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COMMUNITY EVENTS

 Free Movie Screenings
Date/Time: May 4-July 19, various times
Location: San Diego Public Library Downtown branch
Cost: Free
Contact: www.mediaartscenter.org
Please visit website for more information on series of free movie screenings sponsored by the Media Arts Center and the San Diego Public Library

Zumba Jam
Date/Time: July 3, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: A Time to Dance Studio 3982 30th Street
Cost: $10
Contact: www.atimetodancestudio.com, 619-297-6401
It’s about social interactivity, physical fitness, finding a new hobby, and mentally stimulating your mind…A full body and mind workout.

Julian Fourth of July Parade
Date/Time: July 4, 10:00am-noon
Location: Main Street Julian
Cost: Free
Contact information: 760-765-1857, www.julianca.com
The Julian Fourth of July  parade, dubbed by many as the “best little town parade in America,” celebrates the first Apple Day held in 1909 The parade typically draws 10,000 visitors who enjoy the hometown nature of the parade.

Pralyzed Veterans of America and KYXY 96.5 Help a Hero this 4th of July
Date/Time: July 4th, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact information: www.kyxy.com Laura Seefeld, or 858-467-4120
Paralyzed Veterans of America and KyXy 96.5 come together for a July 4th Radiothon live from the Del Mar Fair Grounds!  The 8 hour Radiothon hosted by Susan Devincent from 8a-12n and Sam Bass from 12-4p will be raising funds to benefit the 100,000 Paralyzed Veterans of America!  At 10am doors open at the San Diego County Fair and the Radiothon continues from the Plaza de Mexico broadcast site! Stop by and make a donation in person and meet some of the veterans. 

CCI Salutes Independence
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Time: 11AM to 3PM
Location: 124 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057
Contact information: (760) 901-4300 www.cci.org/salutes
Enjoy campus tours, assistance dog demos, children’s activities, live entertainment and more.

What Up Dog Scavenger Hunt
Date/Time: July 11, 10:00am-12:30pm
Location: Downtown San Diego
Contact: 619-917-6037 or menkin@wheretours.com
Where You Want To Be Tours presents its first ever Dog-Friendly Scavenger Hunt in downtown San Diego! Put on your favorite sneakers and get ready to sniff out the answers! You and your furry friend will do fun tasks along the way like Bob For Weenies and earn the chance to win some cool prizes!
Event for well-behaved, non-aggressive, leash-trained dogs ONLY.Sponsored by Petopia.TV News Unleashed, Lucky Dog, City Dog, Cynthia Colis Artist & SanDiegoDTown.com RSVP by July 5

Ferrari and Food Festival
Date/Time:  Saturday, July 11 from noon to 3 pm
Location: Village Walk at Eastlake, located at the intersection of EastLake Parkway and Miller Drive in Eastlake
Cost: Free
Contact information: www.shopvillagewalk.com or call Annette Sorensen at 858.695.2700.
Feel like you’re in Italy as you stroll through the center at the FREE Food & Ferrari Festival from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 to view Ferraris and sample appetizers, beverages and signature dishes from The Brigantine, Broken Yolk Cafe, Busalacchi’s Via Lago Trattoria, Golden Spoon, Henry’s Farmers Market, Pat & Oscar’s and Trader Joe’s.                                              

SCAE 2009 Event
Date: July 11th and July 18th, 2009
Time: 10 am to 11 pm on the 11th, 10 am to 6 pm on the 18th (estimated times for both days)
Location: Oceanside Photo and Telescope (OPT), 918 Mission Avenue, Oceanside
and Palomar College, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos
Contact information: penny@optcorp.com or christy@optcorp.com, http://www.optcorp.com/scae.asp
There will be free mini-seminars by your favorite manufacturers all day long and a giant OPT SCAE Giveaway! Last year we gave out over $50,000 in prizes at the giveaway- both the giveaway tickets and entrance into SCAE is free. Check the SCAE website for further updates and information!

17th Annual Law Enforcement Awards and Dinner
Date/Time: July 15, 6:00 PM
Location: Scottish Rite Center Mission Valley, 1895 Camino del Rio S., 92108
Cost:  $13.00 per person
Contact:  Ed Collins at (858) 442-9150 or the Scottish Rite office at (619) 293-4888
12 peace officers were nominated for service above and beyond the call of duty. The officers represent agencies throughout San Diego County. One of these officers will be chosen as the Law Enforcement Officer for 2009. Ranking officers from these agencies will attend the ceremonies, as will various state and local elected officials. The event is open to the public.

Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Adoption
Date/Time: July 18 9:00 am-5:00 pm July 19 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Pillsbury Ranch 13036 Willow Road, Lakeside, CA
Contact information: David Briery 951-697-5220
A legacy from the American West awaits you.   From the rangelands of Wyoming to California , the U.S. government’s Bureau of Land Management has gathered mustangs and burros who urgently need good homes. 

Mountain Empire Men’s Club
Date/Time: July 25, 7:00AM – 10:00PM
Location: Beautiful Pine Valley, CA
Contact: President Ken Minott 619-473-1096, Mountainempiremc@hotmail.com, www.PineValleyDay.com, www.mountainempiremensclub.org
You will find craft vendors, food, and fun. We’ve also rounded-up two of San Diego County’s hottest bands, Southbound Jonny and The HonkyTonk Kings. And what would Pine Valley Day be without the famous deep pit BBQ dinner cooked to perfection and served to you by the Mountain Empire Men’s Club?  

4th Annual ArtWalk on the Bay
Date/Time: September 12 and 13,10:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Embarcadero Marina Park North (Behind Seaport Village)
Cost: FREE
Contact: www.artwalkonthebay.org
This intimate open-air fine arts festival (featuring original artwork from more than 100 artists, live music, wine tasting and various kids activities) will host a new “Bayside Lounge” bar geared at adults, as well as “ArtReach”, a free arts activities series aimed at children.

Annual El Cajon Fire Safety & Career Expo
Date/Time: October 10, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 100 E. Lexington Avenue, El Cajon Fire Station 6
Contact information: www.elcajonfire.com  (619) 441-1737
Safety and career information will be offered, along with a free Safety Helmet give away - while supplies last.  It’s a salute to our emergency agencies and the military!  You’ll find fire safety tips and information on disaster preparedness.

6th Annual San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
Date/Time: November 18-22,  (Day and evening events)
Location: Downtown
Cost: $125-$175/person
Contact: www.worldofwineevents.com
Southern California’s largest wine and culinary event once again turns up the heat in San Diego for the 6th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival!  Over 8,000 wine and food enthusiasts get a once in a lifetime chance to rub elbows with 170 winemakers, 70 chefs, gourmet food producers, authors, and celebrity chefs during the week-long celebration of all things gourmet.

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!

JOBS, WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING

Real Estate Meeting
Date/Time: July 9, 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Chase Bank, 1271 Tavern Rd., Alpine
Contact: Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce, (619) 445-2722, or jom@alpinechamber.com
Summary: Nationally known strategic consultant and real estate economist Gary H. London, president of the London Group Realty Advisors, Inc., will be the guest speaker July 9 at a free public meeting about the real estate market in Alpine.  Nothing will be sold at the event, presented by the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce.

Family Estate Planning Workshop
Date/Time: July 11, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Kidsville Playland, 12760 Danielson Ct. Suite F, Poway, 92064
Cost:  Free with Reservation
Contact information: (888) 831-9110 and ask for Paula, register at http://www.hatleylawgroup.com/upcoming_events.html
Join Neighborhood Family Lawyers Rod Hatley and Siddharth Chhokar as they guide you through the 7 steps every parent should take to ensure their children are protected should the unthinkable happen.  Come and learn some valuable information while your children enjoy some free playtime! 

Adult Reentry Orientation – “Your Turning Point is Now”
Date/Time: July 15, 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Grossmont College/Griffin Gate
Contact: RSVP 619-644-7697
Unemployed? Need To Upgrade Skills or Re-Career Try Grossmont College!

PRSA San Diego 50th Anniversary Summer Social
Date/Time: July 24, 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Estancia La Jolla, Hotel & Spa, 9700 N Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
Cost: $65 for PRSA Members w/ registration by July 10 ($75 after 7/10); $75 for Non-Members w/ registration by July 10 ($85 after 7/10); and $750 for VIP Table of 10.  All tickets include casino playing chips.
Contact: www.prsasandiego.org or Reema Makani 619-533-4421
Play a hand of blackjack, enjoy a martini, relax with an Estancia Spa massage, indulge a sweet tooth with Chuao Chocolatier and listen to Rat Pack tunes by the Peter Rutman Band.

Jeromes J Club: Free “Organize With Style (Tackle Your Clutter, Simplify Your Life)” Class
Date/Time: August 15, 11:00am - Noon
Location: Jerome’s San Marcos Showroom & Clearance Center, 780 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: RSVPs and more information online at: http://www.jeromes.com/en/jclub
Jerome’s Furniture is proud to open its redesigned San Marcos showroom to host the third JClub designer series event: “Organize with Style (Tackle your clutter.  Simplify your life.)” 

Men’s Only Divorce Support Group
Date: Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: The Divorce Help Clinic, 11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego
Cost: $35
Contact: Call Nancy Murphy (858) 863-3380 or visit www.TheDivorceHelpClinic.com
Whether or not you wanted the divorce, the transition between being married and being single can be a very lonely period. You have to re-learn how to function as an individual, and redefine your relationships with friends and family. A divorce support group provides a ready made network of other men who understand what you’re going through and want to help. Receive encouragement and advice from those with similar experiences, get tips, ideas, and inspiration that will help you to move forward.

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

Civic Center Branch: AARP has scheduled sessions every Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am-2:00pm
South Chula Vista Branch: AARP is offering assistance on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am-2:00pm

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

25th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Location: Over 70 sites throughout the county
Contact: www.cleanupday.org , Please visit website for event details and to register for this event.
Mark your calendar for the biggest volunteer cleanup event in San Diego County and join together with your community in keeping our ocean, coastlines and waterways clean and free of debris.  Each year, San Diego Coastkeeper (SDCK), I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) and the California Coastal Commission partner to coordinate more than 70 coastal, inland and underwater cleanup sites throughout San Diego County as part of California Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD), an annual statewide and international cleanup effort to support the marine environment.

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!

FUNDRAISERS

4th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand
Date/Time: July 11, 10:00am-6:00pm
Location:3206 Redwood Street, 92104
Contact: www.AlexsLemonade.org
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of volunteers across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $25 million towards fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 100 research projects nationally.

White Light White Night with Gavin Rossdale
Date/Time: July 11, 6:00-9:00pm
Location: 18800 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90504
Contact: www.walkwithsally.org
Walk With Sally is committed to providing healing and comfort to children debilitated by the emotional experience of living with or losing a parent or sibling to cancer.

Jewel – A Private Concert to Benefit Promises2Kids
Date/Time: July 20, 2009/ 6:00pm- VIP, 6:30pm- General Admission
Location: La Jolla Estate of Joan Waitt, 7243 Enceila, La Jolla, CA 29037
Cost: Ranging from $125(general admission) to $475(VIP, includes reception
Contact information: Please call Promises2Kids at 858-427-1102. Or visit the website www.promises2kids.org
This unforgettable evening will feature food stations and cocktails as well as a chance to mingle with Jewel, local celebrities and corporate leaders. The evening will also feature a live auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the child abuse prevention programs funded by Promises2Kids

14th Annual Ocean Gala
Date/Time: October 24, 7:00pm
Location: The US Grant Downtown San Diego
Cost: $100-250
Contact:  (619) 758-7743, info@sdcoastkeeper.org
It is with great pleasure that we announce plans for San Diego Coastkeeper’s 14th annual Ocean Gala to be held on the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2009, at The US Grant in downtown San Diego. This year’s Ocean Gala will highlight the vibrant heritage of San Diego’s watersheds and the need to protect our precious natural resources today and for future generations to enjoy.

SHOWS AND FESTIVALS

Lamb’s Player Theater Shows: The Fantasticks
Date/Time: June 5 – July 26, (Opening June 12); Showtimes: Tuesday – Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 4:00pm and 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Location: Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado
Contact: Ed Hofmeister (619) 437-6050 ext. 16, ed.hofmeister@lambsplayers.org, or www.lambsplayers.org
A girl and boy who live in neighboring houses fall in love despite their parents’ feud, until they find that the feud was a trick to bring about their romance.

National Day of the American Cowboy “American Rodeo Dance”
Date/Time: July 25, 8:00pm-11:00pm
Location:  JC Feed & Supply 10027 Maine Avenue Lakeside, 920400
Cost: $5.00 cover at gate
Contact information: JC Feed & Supply (619) 561-4479
Saddle up and ride into your cowboy dreams at the National Day of the American Cowboy “American Rodeo Dance” Live Band and “Calico Ridge” Beer Garden

The New Mambo Kings
Date/Time: July 31- August 1, 8:00pm
Location: Starlight Theatre,  2005 Pan American Plaza, San Diego
Contact information: (619)232-7827, infor@stralighttheatre.org, www.stralighttheatre.org
The New Mambo Kings is a fiery musical revue, blending Latin American culture thru voice, music and dance. It’s a fast paced and riveting musical revue with a dazzling variety of costumes, music and Latin dance styles, such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha, samba, tango, rumba, paso doble and boleros. The flashy dance numbers complement the beautiful voices of its singers, who switch back and forth from singing in Spanish and English. Join us in spending an evening out with “The New Mambo Kings”, which was voted “Best Bet” by the San Diego Union Tribune.

The La Jolla Playhouse Presents Herringbone
Date/Time: August 1-30, visit website for times
Location: La Jolla Playhouse: Sheila Hughes Potiker Theatre
Contact: www.lajollaplayhouse.org/the-season/plays/herringbone
Set in the Great Depression, this darkly comic, highly theatrical musical tells the tale of George, an 8-year-old with a remarkable affinity for tap dancing.

Symphony ‘Pops’ on the Green with the San Diego Symphony
Date/TIme: August 6, Gates Open: 5:30 pm - Concert Begins: 7:30 pm
Location: Grand Tradition Estate, 1602 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook 92028
Cost:  Adults: $25, Children 12 and under $5
Contact:  (760) 451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org
This 24th Annual event features an evening of Summer Pops under the stars.  Dine lakeside on the beautiful grounds of the Grand Tradition Estate with your picnic, blanket and low-backed chairs.

Lamb’s Player Theater Shows: Leaving Iowa
Date/Time: August 7 – September 20 (Opening August 14); Showtimes: Tuesday – Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 4:00pm and 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Location: Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado
Contact: Ed Hofmeister (619) 437-6050 ext. 16, ed.hofmeister@lambsplayers.org, or www.lambsplayers.org
The Brownings are on vacation. “Are we almost there?” “Mom, she’s bothering me!” Mom and Dad are in the front seat, brother and sister are tolerating each other in the back, and Dad is convinced they’re not lost.

Annie
Date/Time: August 13-30, 7:30pm
Location: Starlight Theatre,  2005 Pan American Plaza, San Diego
Contact information: (619)232-7827, infor@stralighttheatre.org, www.stralighttheatre.org
Annie and her orphan friends will grace the stage. A classic children’s musical based on New York City during the depression era (not unlike our current economic situation). Annie lives in an orphanage run by the ill tempered, heavy drinking Miss Hannigan. Like the rest of the children, Annie dosen’t like the orphanage and hates Miss Hanningan. When Annie is chosen to spend the Christmas Holidays with the wealthy Oliver Warbuks, Miss Hanningan is infurated that Annie will be spending the holidays in the lap of luxury. Warbucks is charmed by Annie’s spunk and good spirits and is eager to adopt her, but Annie is convinced that one day her real parents will come back to claim her.

Lamb’s Player Theater Shows: Joyful Noise
Date/Time: October 9 – November 22 (Opening October 16); Showtimes: Tuesday – Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 4:00pm and 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Location: Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado
Contact: Ed Hofmeister (619) 437-6050 ext. 16, ed.hofmeister@lambsplayers.org, or www.lambsplayers.org
In 1999, Lamb’s Players produced the premiere of Tim Slover’s historical backstage drama JOYFUL NOISE, about the surprising story behind the creation of one of the greatest works of all time, Handel’s Messiah.

International Wedding Festival
Date/Time: March 28th, 2010 11:00am   5:00 pm
Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive
Contact: www.cabridalevents.com
This is the Mecca of San Diego bridal shows! Under one roof, you will find rows and rows of the Pacific Coast’s most elite talent for your special day!