Community Calendar
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Date: Now through June 15
Location: San Diego Natural History Museum
For more information: www.sdnhm.org Cost: $22 for adults; $19 for seniors, military, youth 12-17, students; $14 for children 3-12. Prices different for members.
This compelling exhibition features authentic artifacts from the ancient Roman city, buried in 79 CE by the eruption of Vesuvius. The exhibition features body casts of the volcano’s victims, frescos, jewelry and household items.
April 2008 Events at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Date: April 2008- June 15, 2008
Location: 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park
Contact: 619-232-3821
Cost: $9 for adults; $7 for seniors; $6 for military, youth 13-17, students; $4 for children 3-12, free for members
Permanent exhibition-Fossil Mysteries from dinosaurs to mammoths discover the rich fossil history of our region. Traveling exhibition- A day in Pompeii. This compelling exhibition, full of discovery and human drama, features authentic artifacts from the ancient Roman City, buried in 79 CE by catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius.
Giant-screen program- Pompeii. See the selection of the thought-provoking program produced by the BBC and airs in the U.S on the Discovery Channel.
My Sweet Matador (La Loca Del Frente)
Date and Time: Please call for May and June show times
Location: FRIDA KAHLO Theater, 2332 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Contact: (213) 382-8133 or visit fridakahlotheater.org
Cost: $15 General; $13 for groups 10 or more
My Sweet Matador is a hilarious political thriller of a travesty and a radical student gambling with romance and death in a plot to kill Chilean dictator, August Pinochet. There will be performances in English and Spanish.
Stephanie’s Shoe Drive
Date: May 1-31
Location: 5630 La Jolla Blvd. in the Bird Rock community
For more information: Call (858) 454-8604 or visit www.stephaniesshoes.com
Stephanie’s shoe boutique is hosting a shoe drive to benefit Souls4Soles Inc., the international footwear charity that delivers shoes to needy people around the world. Stephanie’s will offer a 15% discount to all customers who bring in gently worn pairs of shoes toward the effort.
Basketball One on One
Date and Time: Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way
Cost: Free
For more information: contact Carmel Wilson at (619) 409-5800
The City of Chula Vista Recreation Department Therapeutics is offering free instruction in basketball basics for persons with developmental disabilities ages 6-adult. Participants with learn ball handling skills, dribbling, passing, shooting, and team play.
RockStar Live! Karaoke
Date and Time: every Thursday from May 8-June 26, Doors open at 6:30pm and shows begin at 7:30pm
Location: The Grand Cabaret, Pala Casino Spa & Resort
Cost: Free
For more information: visit www.palacasino.com/karaoke
Want to feel like a true star? Now you have the chance to sing with a back up band in front of a live audience. Belt out tunes with "RockStar Live!" This is karaoke at a whole new level, providing drums, guitarists, and back up singers. Pala will offer nightly competitions with cash prizes and a Finale showdown.
"Off to Costa Rica" Vocal Jazz Concert
Date and Time: May 8 and 9 at 7:30pm
Location: MiraCosta College Theater in Oceanside
Cost: General admission $10; students/seniors $8
For more information: Call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/events for tickets
MiraCosta College’s vocal jazz ensemble, "Frequency", is schedule to present two concerts in preparation for their upcoming spring tour of Costa Rica.
Free International Film at MiraCosta College
Date and Time: May 9 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: 1:00 p.m. at MiraCosta College Room 204 of the San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff and 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theater, Room 3601, at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., in Oceanside
Cost: Free
For more information: Call MiraCosta College at (760) 757-2121 ext. 7737 or 7806
MiraCosta College concludes its International Film Series this May with “Volver.” The film is a heartfelt but humorous story of a mother who returns to her home town after death in order to fix situations she couldn’t resolve during her life.
Create Crafts for Mom
Date and Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Heritage Park County Park & Victorian Village in Old Town: 2455 Heritage Park Row San Diego, 92110 (at the corner of Juan & Harney Streets)
Contact: 619-291-9784
Cost: Free with a requested donation of $1 per craft
Not sure what to give mom on her special day? Kids can choose from several crafts and add their own finishing touches to make their gifts unique and special. Dads can also browse the gift shops or make a reservation for tea. Remember Mother’s Day in May 11th!
San Diego Association of REALTORS and BIASD Hold Consumer Homebuyers’ Expo
Date and Time: May 10, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Location: San Diego Convention Center
For More Information: visit www.sdarexpo.com or call 858-715-8072
Cost: Free
Prospective home buyers are invited to attend free seminars to empower them to navigate through Southern California’s current real estate market.
Recreation Celebration
Date and Time: May 10, 8:00am-9:00pm
Location: 6281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway
For more information: Call (858) 694-3030 or visit ,www.sdparks.org
The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Recreation Celebration! Come join the fun in this all day event, filled with recreational opportunities for all ages. You can bike through the preserve’s lush canyon, take a wildflower hike, tour the eco-friendly center, rock-climb, visit the petting zoo, and see demonstrations of geocaching, a modern day treasure hunt using GPS units. The event will end with an owl prowl at dusk and a family movie under the stars.
Downtown Education Fair
Date and Time: May 10 from 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: San Diego City College, Gorton Quad
Contact: Jacki Taylor at (619) 533-7103 or taylor@ccdc.com
Centre City Development Corporations’ (CCDC) Downtown Education Task Force has just announced the first-ever Downtown Education Fair. The free event will highlight schools from preschool through college as well as showcasing summer programs and other educational and cultural programs and events for children and adults available in downtown San Diego. The event will also include a variety of children's activities.
"Sing into Spring" Choral Concert
Date and Time: May 10, 7:30pm and May 11, 2:00pm
Location: MiraCosta Theater, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
Cost: General, $10; Students & seniors, $8
For more information: Call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/events
MiraCosta’s three choral ensembles will present their final concert of the year. The concert will feature the North Coast Concert Chorale, the Chamber Chorale, and the Camerata Singers.
Renaissance Fair and Medieval Merchants
Date and Time: May 10 from 10:00am-4:30pm
Location: St. Mary of the Sea School, Corner of Wisconsin and Ditmar in Oceanside
Cost: Free
There will be a battle of Knights with special appearance by Knights-n-Arms, live entertainment and crafts for all ages, and demonstrations of medieval and Renaissance Arts. Games, prizes, food and drinks will be there as well.
Seaport’s Spring Busker Festival
Date and Time: May 10 – May 11, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown’s Seaport Village
Cost: Free
For more information: Call (619) 235-4014 or visit www.seaportvillage.com
Southern California’s only busker festival is back for its second year at Seaport Village this Mother’s Day weekend! Sword swallowers, jugglers, statue people and street performers from all over the southern states will take to the cobblestone streets to win the public’s votes for a summer performance contract at Seaport Village.
Tango & Wine Business Mixer
Date and Time: May 13 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Pampas Argentine Grill at 8690 Aero Drive, 92123
Cost: Free admission, food, and wine
For More Information: RSVP to Ann Boeker at abeo98@aol.com
The Clairemont Chamber of Commerce presents a Membership Networking Mixer hosted by Carmen Matthews of Serene Samurai Communications. Come network with fellow Chamber members and guests. Complimentary door prizes will be given.
MiraCosta College’s “Latin Jazz Experience”
Date and Time: May 14-16 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: MiraCosta Theatre located at 1 Barnard Dr. in Oceanside
Cost: General admission is $10 and students and seniors are $8
For more information: Call the MiraCosta Box Office at (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/events
MiraCosta College presents “The Latin Jazz Experience,” featuring the Latin Jazz Ensemble and special guest, local author Victor Villasenor.
Dining in the Dark
Date and Time: May 14, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Location: The US Grant, 326 Broadway, San Diego
For more information: visit www.blindness.org/dininginthedark
Dining in the Dark is a rare and unique sensory awareness experience where you can enjoy a gourmet meal in complete darkness. The Foundation Fighting Blindness will host this unique event. The wine tasting and silent auction will begin at 5:30pm, followed by dinner and awards at 7:00pm.
Spirit of the Barrio Luncheon
Date and Time: May 16 from 11:45-1:00pm
Location: 1728 Newton Ave just half block from the Logan Clinic Site
Cost: Tickets-$25 Tables-$200
Contact: (619) 515-2562
Join 10News anchor Hal Clement at this luncheon benefiting Family Health Centers of San Diego. The featured guest speaker is Jesse Kellerman, the son of famed crime novelists Jonathan and Faye Kellerman. Jesse recently released his third novel, The Genius, a chilling portrayal of murder, madness and art's darkest side. The Genius received rave reviews in Publishers Weekly, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and People.
Narnia Prince Caspian Event Day
Date: May 17
Location: Edwards Rancho San Diego, 2951 Jamacha Road El Cajon, CA 92019
Contact: for show times call 1800FANDANGO #132
Please join us in celebration of the opening of Narnia Prince Caspian. Watch this highly anticipated movie and join in on the fun at the theatre. There will be a castle jump house, crafts, fencing demonstrations and much more! This event will benefit the Stars of Hope Foundation.
The Impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Date and Time: May 17, 8:15am to 4:30pm
Location: The Schaetzel Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla at 9888 Genesee Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact: 760-633-6513
Cost: $10 for conference, no CME hours requested; $50 for conference, if CME hours requested (6 hrs); $15 for catered box lunch
PTSD can affect military families and non-military individuals suffering from traumatic events, disasters, illnesses, etc. It can also affect anyone involved with those affected. The Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Rehabilitation Center wants to prepare the community to support all individuals suffering from PTSD and their families. They hope to provide education about PTSD including symptoms, how it affects personal relationships, treatment for the disorder and available resources.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Celebrity Fishing Tournament
Date and Time: May 17
Location: Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad
For more information: Contact David at (760) 632-7770 or david@dmirisch.com
Cost: $35 entry fee
People will be able to fish from celebrity boats and the banks of The Lagoon with prizes awarded in three categories of competition – bass, spotfin croaker and California halibut. First place in all three categories is $500 and fishing equipment for second and third places.
Home of Guiding Hands 3rd Annual Arts and Tea Celebration
Date and Time: May 17, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E. Douglas Ave., El Cajon
For more information: Contact Jane Moore at (619) 938-2856 or visit www.guidinghands.org
Guests will enjoy a lovely array of traditional tea fare, mingle with friends, shop for one-of-a-kind works of art by local artisans, and have the chance to win door prizes and participate in a host of opportunity drawings. Net proceeds benefit San Diegans with developmental disabilities.
Make a Splash on the San Diego Seal Tour
Date and Time: May 17, 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Pick-up & drop-off at Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way
Cost: Members: $13.00, Resident: $18.00, Non-resident: $28.00
For more information: contact Carmel Wilson at (619) 409-5800
The City of Chula Vista Recreation Department Therapeutics Section is inviting you to join a one of a kind journey through San Diego by land and sea. This field trip is for individuals ages 6-adult with developmental and/or physical disabilities. The cost includes the “Hydra-Terra” amphibious vehicle narrated tour and bus ride. You must register by May 2.
Skydive to Prevent Child Abuse
Date/Time: May 17 at 12 noon
Location: 20701 Cereal Street, Lake Elsinore CA, 92530
Contact: 1-877-The Jump or www.skydiveelsinore.com, www.skydive4free.com
Join the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation at an all-day family fun-filled event at Skydive Elsinore. Anyone who raises a minimum of $500 donation by May 17th is invited to skydive. Corporations or businesses may also organize a "company" jump by selecting an individual to skydive on behalf of the company raising a minimum of $500 for the jump with a company match.
Harps and Crystal Bowls Benefit Concert for Disabled Children
Date and Time: May 18, 3:00 pm
Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Be transported by the heavenly strains of Harp and over 30 Singing Crystal Bowls together in concert. Join critically acclaimed recording artist, Kathleen Harshorne Irish Lever Harp and Elivia Melodey for an exceptional afternoon of beautiful music. All proceeds will be to raise funds to provide Healing Harps for children with disabilities.
For more information please contact Dianna Woodley at Angel Harps 619-422-0209.
MUMMIES: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Date and Time: May 23
Location: The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s IMAX Dome Theater located at 1875 El Prado
For more information: Call (619) 238-1233 or visit www.rhfleet.org
Narrated by actor Christopher Lee, MUMMIES tells the story of one of the greatest archaeological finds in modern history: the late 19th century discovery of a cache of 40 royal mummies-including 12 pharaohs of Egypt-in a single tomb. MUMMIES takes the audience back thousands of years to the age of the great pharaohs, to explore why mummification was so vital to ancient Egyptian life.
SDHCC May Networking Mixer
Date and Time: May 29, 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Registration starts at 5:30pm
Location: Courtyard Marriott San Diego, 530 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10 San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Members with RSVP, $20 Non-Members with RSVP, $25 At the Door without RSVP
For more information: Call (619) 702-0790 or email RSVP@sdchcc.com
Don’t miss out on this exciting experience, mingling, networking, raffle prizes and giveaways, not to mention increasing your business contacts!
Southwestern College 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Date and Time: May 30, 10:00 am
Location: Salt Creek Golf Club, 525 Hunte Parkway in Chula Vista
Cost: $175 per person or $600 for a four person team
For more information: contact Nevada Smith by phone at (619) 482-6554 or by email at nsmith@swccd.edu
Participants of the Southwestern College 3rd Annual Golf Tournament can expect a day of fun, relaxation, great prizes, meals and a chance to contribute to the academic successes of SWC student. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, box lunch, gift bag, a $50 Taylor Made gift card, dinner and raffle tickets!
Discover Your Everyday Super Hero
Date and Time: May 31, 8:00am to 4:00 pm
Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Speaking of Women’s Health is an interactive health-education experience that addresses the specific health concerns of women while reaching them in a warm, inspiring setting. This year’s theme, “Discover Your Everyday Super Hero,” is designed for women to realize the hero in themselves and to begin noticing the many everyday super heroes who surround them.
For more information on how you can attend this conference, call 1-800-82-SHARP or visit www.sharp.com/womensevent.
Speaking of Women’s Health
Date and Time: May 31, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, East Tower San Diego, CA 92101
For more information: www.sharp.com/services/index
Speaking of Women's Health is an interactive health-education experience that addresses the specific health concerns of women reaching them in a warm, inspiring setting. The symposium offers educational breakout sessions on women's health topics, a continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, a variety of health screenings and assessments, local and national exhibitors, Ask-the-Doctor and Ask-the-Pharmacist segments and an opportunity drawing with outstanding prizes.
San Diego Natural History Museum Summer Camps
Date and Time: June through August
Location: Various
Cost: Varies
For more information: visit www.sdnhm.org
Each week the San Diego Natural History Museum will offer a different educational and fun camp for children in preschool through eighth grade. Visit the website to find out more information about the different types of camps and prices.
Free Guided Nature Hikes
Date and Time: Saturdays and Sundays during June
Location: Various
For more information: Call (619) 255-0203 or visit www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers
Join the San Diego Natural History Museum each weekend for a different Canyoneer Nature Walk. Come explore different trails throughout San Diego. Visit the website to find out more information about each hike.
2nd Annual Luau at the Ranch and Great Duck Race in Alpine
Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: The Historic Campbell Creek Ranch at 3535 Alpine Blvd
Cost: $40 luau seat reservation includes tours of ranch, tropical food, drinks, and entertainment
Contact: Alpine and Mountain Empire Chamber Commerce office at 2707 Alpine Blvd. for reservations
Dig out your best tropical outfit and buy a rubber ducky for this annual event. You may purchase a $10 ducky to join the duck race. You never know, your ducky may be worth $500! This event is presented by the Alpine Chamber Community Foundation; all proceeds from the popular fund raiser will benefit Alpine school students.
Mexico vs. Argentina Soccer Game
Date and Time: June 4, 8:00pm
Location: Qualcomm Stadium
For more information: Ticketmaster.com
This match will mark the 26th meeting all-time between the nations. Mexico is still seeking revenge for the 1-2 loss in the 2006 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, where Argentina moved on to the semis.
2008 Santee Expo and Craft Faire
Date and Time: June 7-8 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Santee Wal-Mart parking lot
Contact: Santee Chamber of Commerce at (619) 449-6572
East County residents can become acquainted with goods and services at various trade booths. This Craft Fair will display the works of crafters and artisans from all over San Diego County. Furniture, art, home decorations, jewelry, toys, apparel and other hand crafter items will be available for view and purchase. Also, World War II Veteran and POW, Carlos Montoya, will be doing a book signing during this event. His book was written on his experience as a POW and the Bataan Death March. A favorite returning this year is Kids Safety Town, a stimulated community safety program for children, utilizing drivable miniature corvette and kid's bikes, and conducted by Epic Medics volunteers who want to promote street safety.
Become a Camp Counselor this summer for The Arc of San Diego
Date: July 8 is application deadline. Camp is July 15-August 21
Location: Cuyamaca Outdoor School and Camp Denver Fox
For more information: (619) 685-1178 ext. 255 or e-mail pals@arc-sd.com
Every summer The Arc of San Diego puts together "live-in" resident camps for children and adults with disabilities. The camps offer everything from hiking to campfires to talent shows. This unique volunteer opportunity is available for teens and adults ages 15 and up. No experience is necessary and volunteers do not necessarily need to work the entire summer. Room and board is provided.
10th Anniversary Viva El Mariachi! Festival
Date and Time: July 13, Pre-concert festival from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, concert from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.
Location: Embarcadero Park South, next to the bay
Cost: tickets priced from $35 to $100
For more information: contact Esperanza Daniel at 619-702-0790/ edanidel@sdchcc.com or visit www.sdchcc.com
The Hispanic Chamber will host the much anticipated 10th Anniversary Viva El Mariachi! Festival. This event coincides with the NCLR’s annual conference, which is a Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization that works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. There will be community fair/booths, education programs and a portion of the event revenue will be reinvested into scholarships for local students.
MiraCosta College’s Academic Boot Camp
Date: July 14-15
Location: MiraCosta Oceanside and San Elijo Campus
For more information: Call (760) 795-6844 or visit www.miracosta.edu/boot
New college students who are planning to transfer, earn an associate degree or complete a certificate are eligible to attend MiraCosta College’s new Academic Boot Camp. This two-day, one-night camp affords first-time college students planning to attend MiraCosta this summer or fall an opportunity to meet faculty, consult with academic advisers, register for fall classes, learn study skills, and make new friends.
35th Annual Midnight Madness Bicycle Ride
Date and Time: August 16, 8:00 pm (registration), 10:00 pm (contests) and 12:00 am (ride starts)
Location: South side of the San Diego County Administration building at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego CA 92101. br /> For More Information: Tiffany at (619) 338-96981 ext 15 or visit www.midnightmadness.sandiegohostels.org
Cost: $28 pre-registration or $33 the night of the event (cost includes entry to ride, event t-shirt, entertainment, goodie bag and admission into the raffle)
Hostelling International USA San Diego Council, a non-profit organization, is hosting the 35th Annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride. Midnight Madness is a tribute to Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and offers the most scenic routes for bicyclists, circling around Harbor Island and Shelter Island, offering spectacular views of downtown San Diego. The ride will help fund Hostelling International’s youth education and outreach program, to help the youth gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling!
Free Recording Sessions For Local Musicians
Location: Mira Costa College, Oceanside Campus
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
For more information, email ktbrown@miracosta.edu with information about your group.
MiraCosta College offers free recording sessions for local musical groups of any style at the college’s Oceanside Campus. Musical artists are encouraged to take advantage of one three-hour recording session to provide practice opportunities for the college’s recording arts students.
Free family performance: Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle and The Magic School Bus Wahoo!
Join us for live performances EVERY Sunday at the Museum. Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science! FREE with Museum admission. Call the Frizzle hotline 619-232-3821 ext. 110 or visit www.sdnhm.org/frizzle for the latest information. Made possible by an anonymous donation.
Shot Clinic
First Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: NCHS 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside
Admission: Low Cost Vaccinces (prices vary, cash only)
For more information or to RVSP, call 760-757-4357 x1244
The North County Humane Society holds a low-cost vaccination clinic the first Saturday of every month.
Date: Now through June 15
Location: San Diego Natural History Museum
For more information: www.sdnhm.org Cost: $22 for adults; $19 for seniors, military, youth 12-17, students; $14 for children 3-12. Prices different for members.
This compelling exhibition features authentic artifacts from the ancient Roman city, buried in 79 CE by the eruption of Vesuvius. The exhibition features body casts of the volcano’s victims, frescos, jewelry and household items.
April 2008 Events at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Date: April 2008- June 15, 2008
Location: 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park
Contact: 619-232-3821
Cost: $9 for adults; $7 for seniors; $6 for military, youth 13-17, students; $4 for children 3-12, free for members
Permanent exhibition-Fossil Mysteries from dinosaurs to mammoths discover the rich fossil history of our region. Traveling exhibition- A day in Pompeii. This compelling exhibition, full of discovery and human drama, features authentic artifacts from the ancient Roman City, buried in 79 CE by catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius.
Giant-screen program- Pompeii. See the selection of the thought-provoking program produced by the BBC and airs in the U.S on the Discovery Channel.
My Sweet Matador (La Loca Del Frente)
Date and Time: Please call for May and June show times
Location: FRIDA KAHLO Theater, 2332 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Contact: (213) 382-8133 or visit fridakahlotheater.org
Cost: $15 General; $13 for groups 10 or more
My Sweet Matador is a hilarious political thriller of a travesty and a radical student gambling with romance and death in a plot to kill Chilean dictator, August Pinochet. There will be performances in English and Spanish.
Stephanie’s Shoe Drive
Date: May 1-31
Location: 5630 La Jolla Blvd. in the Bird Rock community
For more information: Call (858) 454-8604 or visit www.stephaniesshoes.com
Stephanie’s shoe boutique is hosting a shoe drive to benefit Souls4Soles Inc., the international footwear charity that delivers shoes to needy people around the world. Stephanie’s will offer a 15% discount to all customers who bring in gently worn pairs of shoes toward the effort.
Basketball One on One
Date and Time: Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way
Cost: Free
For more information: contact Carmel Wilson at (619) 409-5800
The City of Chula Vista Recreation Department Therapeutics is offering free instruction in basketball basics for persons with developmental disabilities ages 6-adult. Participants with learn ball handling skills, dribbling, passing, shooting, and team play.
RockStar Live! Karaoke
Date and Time: every Thursday from May 8-June 26, Doors open at 6:30pm and shows begin at 7:30pm
Location: The Grand Cabaret, Pala Casino Spa & Resort
Cost: Free
For more information: visit www.palacasino.com/karaoke
Want to feel like a true star? Now you have the chance to sing with a back up band in front of a live audience. Belt out tunes with "RockStar Live!" This is karaoke at a whole new level, providing drums, guitarists, and back up singers. Pala will offer nightly competitions with cash prizes and a Finale showdown.
"Off to Costa Rica" Vocal Jazz Concert
Date and Time: May 8 and 9 at 7:30pm
Location: MiraCosta College Theater in Oceanside
Cost: General admission $10; students/seniors $8
For more information: Call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/events for tickets
MiraCosta College’s vocal jazz ensemble, "Frequency", is schedule to present two concerts in preparation for their upcoming spring tour of Costa Rica.
Free International Film at MiraCosta College
Date and Time: May 9 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: 1:00 p.m. at MiraCosta College Room 204 of the San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff and 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theater, Room 3601, at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., in Oceanside
Cost: Free
For more information: Call MiraCosta College at (760) 757-2121 ext. 7737 or 7806
MiraCosta College concludes its International Film Series this May with “Volver.” The film is a heartfelt but humorous story of a mother who returns to her home town after death in order to fix situations she couldn’t resolve during her life.
Create Crafts for Mom
Date and Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Heritage Park County Park & Victorian Village in Old Town: 2455 Heritage Park Row San Diego, 92110 (at the corner of Juan & Harney Streets)
Contact: 619-291-9784
Cost: Free with a requested donation of $1 per craft
Not sure what to give mom on her special day? Kids can choose from several crafts and add their own finishing touches to make their gifts unique and special. Dads can also browse the gift shops or make a reservation for tea. Remember Mother’s Day in May 11th!
San Diego Association of REALTORS and BIASD Hold Consumer Homebuyers’ Expo
Date and Time: May 10, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Location: San Diego Convention Center
For More Information: visit www.sdarexpo.com or call 858-715-8072
Cost: Free
Prospective home buyers are invited to attend free seminars to empower them to navigate through Southern California’s current real estate market.
Recreation Celebration
Date and Time: May 10, 8:00am-9:00pm
Location: 6281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway
For more information: Call (858) 694-3030 or visit ,www.sdparks.org
The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Recreation Celebration! Come join the fun in this all day event, filled with recreational opportunities for all ages. You can bike through the preserve’s lush canyon, take a wildflower hike, tour the eco-friendly center, rock-climb, visit the petting zoo, and see demonstrations of geocaching, a modern day treasure hunt using GPS units. The event will end with an owl prowl at dusk and a family movie under the stars.
Downtown Education Fair
Date and Time: May 10 from 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: San Diego City College, Gorton Quad
Contact: Jacki Taylor at (619) 533-7103 or taylor@ccdc.com
Centre City Development Corporations’ (CCDC) Downtown Education Task Force has just announced the first-ever Downtown Education Fair. The free event will highlight schools from preschool through college as well as showcasing summer programs and other educational and cultural programs and events for children and adults available in downtown San Diego. The event will also include a variety of children's activities.
"Sing into Spring" Choral Concert
Date and Time: May 10, 7:30pm and May 11, 2:00pm
Location: MiraCosta Theater, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
Cost: General, $10; Students & seniors, $8
For more information: Call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/events
MiraCosta’s three choral ensembles will present their final concert of the year. The concert will feature the North Coast Concert Chorale, the Chamber Chorale, and the Camerata Singers.
Renaissance Fair and Medieval Merchants
Date and Time: May 10 from 10:00am-4:30pm
Location: St. Mary of the Sea School, Corner of Wisconsin and Ditmar in Oceanside
Cost: Free
There will be a battle of Knights with special appearance by Knights-n-Arms, live entertainment and crafts for all ages, and demonstrations of medieval and Renaissance Arts. Games, prizes, food and drinks will be there as well.
Seaport’s Spring Busker Festival
Date and Time: May 10 – May 11, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown’s Seaport Village
Cost: Free
For more information: Call (619) 235-4014 or visit www.seaportvillage.com
Southern California’s only busker festival is back for its second year at Seaport Village this Mother’s Day weekend! Sword swallowers, jugglers, statue people and street performers from all over the southern states will take to the cobblestone streets to win the public’s votes for a summer performance contract at Seaport Village.
Tango & Wine Business Mixer
Date and Time: May 13 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Pampas Argentine Grill at 8690 Aero Drive, 92123
Cost: Free admission, food, and wine
For More Information: RSVP to Ann Boeker at abeo98@aol.com
The Clairemont Chamber of Commerce presents a Membership Networking Mixer hosted by Carmen Matthews of Serene Samurai Communications. Come network with fellow Chamber members and guests. Complimentary door prizes will be given.
MiraCosta College’s “Latin Jazz Experience”
Date and Time: May 14-16 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: MiraCosta Theatre located at 1 Barnard Dr. in Oceanside
Cost: General admission is $10 and students and seniors are $8
For more information: Call the MiraCosta Box Office at (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/events
MiraCosta College presents “The Latin Jazz Experience,” featuring the Latin Jazz Ensemble and special guest, local author Victor Villasenor.
Dining in the Dark
Date and Time: May 14, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Location: The US Grant, 326 Broadway, San Diego
For more information: visit www.blindness.org/dininginthedark
Dining in the Dark is a rare and unique sensory awareness experience where you can enjoy a gourmet meal in complete darkness. The Foundation Fighting Blindness will host this unique event. The wine tasting and silent auction will begin at 5:30pm, followed by dinner and awards at 7:00pm.
Spirit of the Barrio Luncheon
Date and Time: May 16 from 11:45-1:00pm
Location: 1728 Newton Ave just half block from the Logan Clinic Site
Cost: Tickets-$25 Tables-$200
Contact: (619) 515-2562
Join 10News anchor Hal Clement at this luncheon benefiting Family Health Centers of San Diego. The featured guest speaker is Jesse Kellerman, the son of famed crime novelists Jonathan and Faye Kellerman. Jesse recently released his third novel, The Genius, a chilling portrayal of murder, madness and art's darkest side. The Genius received rave reviews in Publishers Weekly, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and People.
Narnia Prince Caspian Event Day
Date: May 17
Location: Edwards Rancho San Diego, 2951 Jamacha Road El Cajon, CA 92019
Contact: for show times call 1800FANDANGO #132
Please join us in celebration of the opening of Narnia Prince Caspian. Watch this highly anticipated movie and join in on the fun at the theatre. There will be a castle jump house, crafts, fencing demonstrations and much more! This event will benefit the Stars of Hope Foundation.
The Impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Date and Time: May 17, 8:15am to 4:30pm
Location: The Schaetzel Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla at 9888 Genesee Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact: 760-633-6513
Cost: $10 for conference, no CME hours requested; $50 for conference, if CME hours requested (6 hrs); $15 for catered box lunch
PTSD can affect military families and non-military individuals suffering from traumatic events, disasters, illnesses, etc. It can also affect anyone involved with those affected. The Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Rehabilitation Center wants to prepare the community to support all individuals suffering from PTSD and their families. They hope to provide education about PTSD including symptoms, how it affects personal relationships, treatment for the disorder and available resources.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Celebrity Fishing Tournament
Date and Time: May 17
Location: Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad
For more information: Contact David at (760) 632-7770 or david@dmirisch.com
Cost: $35 entry fee
People will be able to fish from celebrity boats and the banks of The Lagoon with prizes awarded in three categories of competition – bass, spotfin croaker and California halibut. First place in all three categories is $500 and fishing equipment for second and third places.
Home of Guiding Hands 3rd Annual Arts and Tea Celebration
Date and Time: May 17, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E. Douglas Ave., El Cajon
For more information: Contact Jane Moore at (619) 938-2856 or visit www.guidinghands.org
Guests will enjoy a lovely array of traditional tea fare, mingle with friends, shop for one-of-a-kind works of art by local artisans, and have the chance to win door prizes and participate in a host of opportunity drawings. Net proceeds benefit San Diegans with developmental disabilities.
Make a Splash on the San Diego Seal Tour
Date and Time: May 17, 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Pick-up & drop-off at Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way
Cost: Members: $13.00, Resident: $18.00, Non-resident: $28.00
For more information: contact Carmel Wilson at (619) 409-5800
The City of Chula Vista Recreation Department Therapeutics Section is inviting you to join a one of a kind journey through San Diego by land and sea. This field trip is for individuals ages 6-adult with developmental and/or physical disabilities. The cost includes the “Hydra-Terra” amphibious vehicle narrated tour and bus ride. You must register by May 2.
Skydive to Prevent Child Abuse
Date/Time: May 17 at 12 noon
Location: 20701 Cereal Street, Lake Elsinore CA, 92530
Contact: 1-877-The Jump or www.skydiveelsinore.com, www.skydive4free.com
Join the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation at an all-day family fun-filled event at Skydive Elsinore. Anyone who raises a minimum of $500 donation by May 17th is invited to skydive. Corporations or businesses may also organize a "company" jump by selecting an individual to skydive on behalf of the company raising a minimum of $500 for the jump with a company match.
Harps and Crystal Bowls Benefit Concert for Disabled Children
Date and Time: May 18, 3:00 pm
Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Be transported by the heavenly strains of Harp and over 30 Singing Crystal Bowls together in concert. Join critically acclaimed recording artist, Kathleen Harshorne Irish Lever Harp and Elivia Melodey for an exceptional afternoon of beautiful music. All proceeds will be to raise funds to provide Healing Harps for children with disabilities.
For more information please contact Dianna Woodley at Angel Harps 619-422-0209.
MUMMIES: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Date and Time: May 23
Location: The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s IMAX Dome Theater located at 1875 El Prado
For more information: Call (619) 238-1233 or visit www.rhfleet.org
Narrated by actor Christopher Lee, MUMMIES tells the story of one of the greatest archaeological finds in modern history: the late 19th century discovery of a cache of 40 royal mummies-including 12 pharaohs of Egypt-in a single tomb. MUMMIES takes the audience back thousands of years to the age of the great pharaohs, to explore why mummification was so vital to ancient Egyptian life.
SDHCC May Networking Mixer
Date and Time: May 29, 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Registration starts at 5:30pm
Location: Courtyard Marriott San Diego, 530 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10 San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Members with RSVP, $20 Non-Members with RSVP, $25 At the Door without RSVP
For more information: Call (619) 702-0790 or email RSVP@sdchcc.com
Don’t miss out on this exciting experience, mingling, networking, raffle prizes and giveaways, not to mention increasing your business contacts!
Southwestern College 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Date and Time: May 30, 10:00 am
Location: Salt Creek Golf Club, 525 Hunte Parkway in Chula Vista
Cost: $175 per person or $600 for a four person team
For more information: contact Nevada Smith by phone at (619) 482-6554 or by email at nsmith@swccd.edu
Participants of the Southwestern College 3rd Annual Golf Tournament can expect a day of fun, relaxation, great prizes, meals and a chance to contribute to the academic successes of SWC student. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, box lunch, gift bag, a $50 Taylor Made gift card, dinner and raffle tickets!
Discover Your Everyday Super Hero
Date and Time: May 31, 8:00am to 4:00 pm
Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Speaking of Women’s Health is an interactive health-education experience that addresses the specific health concerns of women while reaching them in a warm, inspiring setting. This year’s theme, “Discover Your Everyday Super Hero,” is designed for women to realize the hero in themselves and to begin noticing the many everyday super heroes who surround them.
For more information on how you can attend this conference, call 1-800-82-SHARP or visit www.sharp.com/womensevent.
Speaking of Women’s Health
Date and Time: May 31, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, East Tower San Diego, CA 92101
For more information: www.sharp.com/services/index
Speaking of Women's Health is an interactive health-education experience that addresses the specific health concerns of women reaching them in a warm, inspiring setting. The symposium offers educational breakout sessions on women's health topics, a continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, a variety of health screenings and assessments, local and national exhibitors, Ask-the-Doctor and Ask-the-Pharmacist segments and an opportunity drawing with outstanding prizes.
San Diego Natural History Museum Summer Camps
Date and Time: June through August
Location: Various
Cost: Varies
For more information: visit www.sdnhm.org
Each week the San Diego Natural History Museum will offer a different educational and fun camp for children in preschool through eighth grade. Visit the website to find out more information about the different types of camps and prices.
Free Guided Nature Hikes
Date and Time: Saturdays and Sundays during June
Location: Various
For more information: Call (619) 255-0203 or visit www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers
Join the San Diego Natural History Museum each weekend for a different Canyoneer Nature Walk. Come explore different trails throughout San Diego. Visit the website to find out more information about each hike.
2nd Annual Luau at the Ranch and Great Duck Race in Alpine
Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: The Historic Campbell Creek Ranch at 3535 Alpine Blvd
Cost: $40 luau seat reservation includes tours of ranch, tropical food, drinks, and entertainment
Contact: Alpine and Mountain Empire Chamber Commerce office at 2707 Alpine Blvd. for reservations
Dig out your best tropical outfit and buy a rubber ducky for this annual event. You may purchase a $10 ducky to join the duck race. You never know, your ducky may be worth $500! This event is presented by the Alpine Chamber Community Foundation; all proceeds from the popular fund raiser will benefit Alpine school students.
Mexico vs. Argentina Soccer Game
Date and Time: June 4, 8:00pm
Location: Qualcomm Stadium
For more information: Ticketmaster.com
This match will mark the 26th meeting all-time between the nations. Mexico is still seeking revenge for the 1-2 loss in the 2006 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, where Argentina moved on to the semis.
2008 Santee Expo and Craft Faire
Date and Time: June 7-8 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Santee Wal-Mart parking lot
Contact: Santee Chamber of Commerce at (619) 449-6572
East County residents can become acquainted with goods and services at various trade booths. This Craft Fair will display the works of crafters and artisans from all over San Diego County. Furniture, art, home decorations, jewelry, toys, apparel and other hand crafter items will be available for view and purchase. Also, World War II Veteran and POW, Carlos Montoya, will be doing a book signing during this event. His book was written on his experience as a POW and the Bataan Death March. A favorite returning this year is Kids Safety Town, a stimulated community safety program for children, utilizing drivable miniature corvette and kid's bikes, and conducted by Epic Medics volunteers who want to promote street safety.
Become a Camp Counselor this summer for The Arc of San Diego
Date: July 8 is application deadline. Camp is July 15-August 21
Location: Cuyamaca Outdoor School and Camp Denver Fox
For more information: (619) 685-1178 ext. 255 or e-mail pals@arc-sd.com
Every summer The Arc of San Diego puts together "live-in" resident camps for children and adults with disabilities. The camps offer everything from hiking to campfires to talent shows. This unique volunteer opportunity is available for teens and adults ages 15 and up. No experience is necessary and volunteers do not necessarily need to work the entire summer. Room and board is provided.
10th Anniversary Viva El Mariachi! Festival
Date and Time: July 13, Pre-concert festival from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, concert from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.
Location: Embarcadero Park South, next to the bay
Cost: tickets priced from $35 to $100
For more information: contact Esperanza Daniel at 619-702-0790/ edanidel@sdchcc.com or visit www.sdchcc.com
The Hispanic Chamber will host the much anticipated 10th Anniversary Viva El Mariachi! Festival. This event coincides with the NCLR’s annual conference, which is a Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization that works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. There will be community fair/booths, education programs and a portion of the event revenue will be reinvested into scholarships for local students.
MiraCosta College’s Academic Boot Camp
Date: July 14-15
Location: MiraCosta Oceanside and San Elijo Campus
For more information: Call (760) 795-6844 or visit www.miracosta.edu/boot
New college students who are planning to transfer, earn an associate degree or complete a certificate are eligible to attend MiraCosta College’s new Academic Boot Camp. This two-day, one-night camp affords first-time college students planning to attend MiraCosta this summer or fall an opportunity to meet faculty, consult with academic advisers, register for fall classes, learn study skills, and make new friends.
35th Annual Midnight Madness Bicycle Ride
Date and Time: August 16, 8:00 pm (registration), 10:00 pm (contests) and 12:00 am (ride starts)
Location: South side of the San Diego County Administration building at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego CA 92101. br /> For More Information: Tiffany at (619) 338-96981 ext 15 or visit www.midnightmadness.sandiegohostels.org
Cost: $28 pre-registration or $33 the night of the event (cost includes entry to ride, event t-shirt, entertainment, goodie bag and admission into the raffle)
Hostelling International USA San Diego Council, a non-profit organization, is hosting the 35th Annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride. Midnight Madness is a tribute to Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and offers the most scenic routes for bicyclists, circling around Harbor Island and Shelter Island, offering spectacular views of downtown San Diego. The ride will help fund Hostelling International’s youth education and outreach program, to help the youth gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling!
Free Recording Sessions For Local Musicians
Location: Mira Costa College, Oceanside Campus
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
For more information, email ktbrown@miracosta.edu with information about your group.
MiraCosta College offers free recording sessions for local musical groups of any style at the college’s Oceanside Campus. Musical artists are encouraged to take advantage of one three-hour recording session to provide practice opportunities for the college’s recording arts students.
Free family performance: Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle and The Magic School Bus Wahoo!
Join us for live performances EVERY Sunday at the Museum. Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science! FREE with Museum admission. Call the Frizzle hotline 619-232-3821 ext. 110 or visit www.sdnhm.org/frizzle for the latest information. Made possible by an anonymous donation.
Shot Clinic
First Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: NCHS 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside
Admission: Low Cost Vaccinces (prices vary, cash only)
For more information or to RVSP, call 760-757-4357 x1244
The North County Humane Society holds a low-cost vaccination clinic the first Saturday of every month.
