Gator By the Bay –
San Diego’s Cajun, Zydeco and Blues Festival
May 11 -13
We’ve Got Free Tickets!
On Mother’s Day weekend, the 11th Annual Gator By The Bay Festival brings the joie de vivre of the Louisiana bayou to San Diego, with 8000 pounds of crawfish and some of the hottest Blues, Cajun, and zydeco, music around. The festival is expected to draw over 12,000 attendees that will experience over 70 performances on 5 stages, fantastic food, dance lessons, cooking demos, dancing, family activities, and a ton of fun!
At the heart of Gator By the Bay is the good time Cajun and Zydeco music and culture from Southwest Louisiana. Accordian and fiddle driven Cajun music stems from the traditions of the state’s French Acadians (aka Cajuns) who have lived in the bayou country since the 1700s. Zydeco, the rollicking, up-tempo music of the Creole people, is the wilder, looser sister to Cajun music, taking the lively airs and soulful waltzes and infusing them with African, Caribbean and even Native American influences. This is music made for dancing!
Presented this year by the State of Louisiana Office of Tourism, and made possible through both public and private local sponsorship, as well as sponsorship from the Louisiana cities of New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Jefferson Davis Parish, the exceptional star-studded line-up includes the hottest zydeco and Cajun bands in the country, some smoking hot blues, and healthy doses of swing and alternative country music. All ticket holders will be entered in the Visit Louisiana Sweepstakes, with a chance to win a four day trip to New Orleans or the Bayou Country.
The straight from Louisiana zydeco headliners include 2010 Grammy winner and third generation zydeco artist, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, performing all three days, and Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band, who take the stage both Saturday and Sunday, with an additional performance during a special Saturday night dance.
Cajun music headliners Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, playing Saturday and Sunday, are internationally known for their stunningly performances of Cajun French music and for their tight vocal harmonies. Their energy, popularity and musicianship have garnered them four Grammy nominations. The all-woman Bonsoir Catin, playing all three days, is one of South Louisiana's most exciting new Cajun bands. The legendary Commander Cody headlines the blues/Americana lineup with a performance on Saturday afternoon. Commander Cody fuses country, swing, boogie woogie, and old-time rock’n’roll. One of his biggest hits is “Hot Rod Lincoln.” Other performing artists include Ian Dunlop on Sunday afternoon, local blues headliners: Bill Magee Blues Band, Sue Palmer, The Bayou Brothers, Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters, San Diego Cajun Playboys, Euphoria Brass Band, and Three Chord Justice.
Free shuttles will be available from select parking areas on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are available at GatorBytheBay.com or at the gate. Prices at the gate are Friday: $25, Saturday $30, Sunday $30. Save $5 each day by ordering in advance online.
Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Drive, across from San Diego International Airport. Visit www.gatorbythebay.com or call (619) 234-8612.
15th Annual American Heritage Car Show
May 26, Saturday, 9am-3pm
If you like to check out fabulous vehicles in a beautiful setting, Grape Day Park is the place to be on Saturday, May 26. That’s when the 15th Annual American Heritage Car Show roars into the park. With close to 250 vehicles parked on grass, this is one of the nicest car shows anywhere. Start the day off at 9am with a delicious pancake breakfast. Then, walk the park to find your favorite car, while listening to a DJ spinning classic rock ‘n roll tunes. Buy some raffle tickets and you might win a fabulous prize. Local car dealers sponsor this show, which benefits the non-profit Escondido History Center. They’ll be on site with some new cars for you to see, too. Vendors offer a variety of merchandise, but you don’t need to spend any money to enjoy the American Heritage Car Show. Spectators are free, and so are tours of the Escondido History Center.
The local history museum includes a number of different buildings. The city’s original train station from 1888 takes you back to a time when agriculture was king. Kids love the 1929 railroad car, which has an HO scale model train inside. The 1901 barn features an agricultural display, and everyone loves watching blacksmiths at work inside the Bandy Blacksmith Shop. The Victorian Country Home, built in 1890, illustrates what life was like in 1900 with antique furnishing and a wonderful textile collection. A windmill, tankhouse, and Native American metate are also part of the museum.
Twenty-three awards are given out in a fun ceremony at 2:30pm where all the winners get the chance to talk about their rides. Entrants vote for their 20 favorite vehicles. Additional awards are given for Best of Show and Mayor’s Choice. People’s Choice is given to the vehicle with the most votes.
The 2012 car show honors Randy Clark of Hot Rods & Custom Stuff. Clark has built a nationally recognized business doing what he loves: restoring old cars. His meticulous work is regularly featured in hot rod magazines. You’ll get the chance to see his fantastic work up close and meet the hometown hero of Escondido’s car culture.
Spectators always free, vehicle entry $25. The show takes place at Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido. For more information, call (760) 743-8207 or visit www.escondidohistory.org.
26th Annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival
April 15, Sunday, 9am-5pm
An anticipated 70,000 people are expected to descend upon downtown Fallbrook on Sunday, April 15, for the 26th annual Avocado Festival. Come see a modern street fair promoting the town’s flagship industry with avocado-flavored specialties, and wares provided by more than 350 vendors. With 40 food booths, crafters, a carnival, two beer gardens, and live bands, there’s something for everyone.
Of course, the “avocado theme” rules throughout the festival. Creative avocado foods such as avocado ice cream, yogurt, and gelato will be available. There will be many contests for kids, a guacamole tasting contest, an avocado seed spitting contest, and a contest for the “largest grown avocado.”
This great family outing is organized annually by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and takes an army of volunteers to accomplish such an enjoyable event. Don’t forget to pick up an official Avocado Festival t-shirt on your way out!
The festival runs down historic Main Avenue., from E. Mission to Fallbrook Street. Admission, parking, and shuttles are free. For more information call 760-728-5845 or visit www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
29th Annual Encinitas Street Fair
April 28 & 29, Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm
During the two-day Encinitas Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, over 100,000 guests visit downtown Encinitas to check out more than 450 vendors selling clothes, accessories, plants, art, antiques, and home decor. The Encinitas Street Fair also offers unique food, arts and crafts, live music, children’s rides, and a beer garden stage. The fair runs from 9am-5pm both days.
The fair’s five stages host more than 10 different bands, solo artists, and performers each day. The beer garden features Stone Brewing Company and Pizza Port Brewing Company and continues from 11am-5pm in the Lumberyard parking lot at Highway 101 and I Street. In past years, the beer garden stage has featured such acts as Rhythm Method, Shoreline Rootz, The Bozzani Brothers, and The Bill Magee Blues Band.
The fair runs along South Coast Highway, between D and J Streets in Encinitas. Entrance to the fair is free. For more information call (760) 943-1950 or visit www.encinitas101.com.
ArTURN Crafts Fair Benefits La Costa Canyon High School’s Visual & Performing Arts
May 5, Saturday, 10am-3pm
The first annual ArTURN Arts & Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 10am-3pm at La Costa Canyon High School. Offering their work for sale are painters, photographers, jewelers, glass artists, potters and crafts makers. The event includes student performances as well as professional musicians and dancers.
ArTURN benefits the La Costa Canyon’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. The high school is located at One Maverick Way in Carlsbad. The Arts and Crafts Fair takes place in the traffic turnaround off of Calle Acervo, beside the school’s gymnasium. For more information please visit www.lccarturn.com
Birch Aquarium Spring Events
Grunion Run Invades Local Beaches
April 8 & 23, May 7 & 22, June 6, various times
Join Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, for a must-see ocean adventure. From April to early June, observe the mysterious grunion spawn on the beaches of La Jolla. Following high tides on certain spring nights, hundreds of the small, silvery fish ride the waves onto shore for this remarkable mating ritual.
The naturalists from Birch Aquarium at Scripps guide participants through an unforgettable night, starting with a presentation on grunion, followed by a rare opportunity to witness grunion eggs hatch before their eyes. The unique experience continues with a moonlight beach exploration. Please bring a flashlight and warm jacket. Reservations must be received in advance.
The program is $10-$12 per person, ages 6+. Grunion runs do not take place at Birch Aquarium. Make reservations and find further information at www.aquarium.ucsd.edu or by calling (858) 534-7336.
Sea Days “Wonders of Wind” at Birch Aquarium
April 21, Saturday, 11am-3pm
Experience science, exploration, and adventure for all ages this spring at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. The theme for April is “Wonders of Wind.” This family friendly event on Saturday, April 21, is full of breezy hands-on activities and projects. Humans began using wind energy in 3500 B.C., when they learned it could propel their sailboats. Learn from today’s experts at the California Center for Sustainable Energy how wind energy can still be used to power our daily lives.
Birch Aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Sea Days programs are included with aquarium admission. Tickets $9-$14. For more information, call (858) 534-3474 or visit www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.
Spring Bridal Bazaar Showers Brides with Fresh Ideas
April 29, Sunday, 10am to 4pm
The Bridal Bazaar, San Diego’s largest wedding planning expo, returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Sunday, April 29, from 10am to 4pm. More than 200 of the area’s most talented wedding professionals set up displays at the show, providing thousands of fresh ideas to make weddings spectacular. Local brides have named Bridal Bazaar “Best San Diego Bridal Show” every year they have voted.
Whether you’ve just begun your wedding planning or are finalizing the last few difficult decisions, Bridal Bazaar makes planning fun and easy. All in one day, couples can explore San Diego’s premier reception and ceremony locations, see the latest design trends from floral and décor specialists, sample cake and catering options, compare dozens of photographers and videographers, talk with honeymoon specialists, meet DJ’s and musicians, find money-saving show specials, and more.
The Bridal Bazaar and Gretchen Productions presents San Diego’s largest runway fashion show, featuring the latest designs for the entire wedding party from the nation’s leading designers at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Win one of many great prizes and register to win 1-carat t/w diamond earrings from John Franklin Fine Jewelers.
The Bazaar is held at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, in Del Mar, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Tickets are $12 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (760) 334-5500 or visit www.bridalbazaar.com.
5th Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest
June 9, Saturday, 8am-4pm
More than 12,000 people are expected to attend the 5th Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest on Saturday, June 9, from 8am to 4pm. Staged on one mile of beach stretching from Tamarack to Pine Avenue, the festival offers a fun-filled day of events aimed at celebrating our recreational paradise through good beach stewardship. Planned are competitive sporting events, free beach activities, live entertainment on multiple stages, and opportunities for the public to pitch in and help support our coastal environment.
Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall helps kick off the festivities by sending off runners and walkers for the 5K Low Tide Race on the sand. Athletes can become one of Hoehn’s Heroes by competing in a beach triathlon and duathlon, a one-mile ocean swim, and stand-up paddle races: all are sponsored by Hoehn Motors of Carlsbad. SurfRide presents a 16-division pro and amateur surfing contest for youth and adults, and local Zumba dance fitness instructors provide a four hour Zumba-thon on the beach to Latin and world music.
Free activities include a one mile fun run for children, beach volleyball, beach soccer, surf clinics, and kite flying. Visit a health and safety expo with lifeguard demonstrations and sports therapy. Watch U.S. champions Archisand build gigantic sand sculptures. Learn about beach and environmental stewardship, enjoy interactive educational booths, green vendor displays, and help clean up the beach. Show your support of our coastal environment by participating in a symbolic linking of “Hands Across the Beach.”
“Beach Fest has become possibly the most important community event of the year,” said the event’s Executive Director, Tamara Urie. “This event has grown exponentially over the last four years – and with support from CA State Parks, the City of Carlsbad, and the Carlsbad community, Beach Fest continues to raise environmental consciousness and funds to help provide this annual celebration and support local coastal improvement projects.” Urie gave special thanks to founding sponsors NRG West and Life Technologies, whose support has made it possible to expand the event to one mile of beach and to maintain its long term sustainability. Carlsbad Beach Fest is a project of the Carlsbad Beach Fest Foundation Inc., a nonprofit 501(c) (3) public charity committed to the sustainability of our local beaches and waterways.
The Beach Fest is free and open to the public. The competitive sporting events require paid registration in advance. Visit www.active.com for event registration, or visit www.carlsbadbeachfest.com for general information.
Celebrate Carlsbad Day at LEGOLAND California
April 28th, Sat, 1pm – 9pm
The eighth annual “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” at LEGOLAND California will be held Saturday, April 28th, from 1 pm to 9 pm. Specially priced $20 “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” tickets are now available and will include admission to LEGOLAND with park hours extended to 9 pm. A special fireworks display will take place at 8 pm.
The highlight of the day will be live performances by students from schools across the Carlsbad Unified School District on LEGOLAND’s Fun Town Stage. Interspersed between the performances will be recognition of event sponsors and donors, elected officials and highlights of outstanding programs and teachers. The program will be taped before a live audience as part of the 2011 Kids Are Worth A Million telecast, which will broadcast on Time Warner Cable TV in June. The day will conclude with a special fireworks display over LEGOLAND.
LEGOLAND will donate a portion of the proceeds from the event to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation to help support the cost of weekly music instruction for every elementary school student throughout the year, hands-on science and innovative educational programs that will enrich the lives of nearly 11,000 Carlsbad students. To become a sponsor or to purchase tickets, or find out more, call the Carlsbad Educational Foundation at (760) 929-1555 or visit www.CarlsbadEd.org.
Carlsbad Village Faire
May 1, Sunday, 8am-4pm
In beautiful or cloudy weather, the Carlsbad Village Faire beckons you to attend and take part in the fun. The Faire, the largest one-day street fair around, features over 850 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts and crafts; antiques; unique clothing; items from around the world; and more. Children’s rides, an international food center, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee that you’ll find fun for the whole family! To help you make the most of your visit, local newspapers will publish a special section on the day of the faire, featuring coverage of the exhibitors and a map of Faire activities.
Parking for this very popular event is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttles that run to and from the faire every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the northwest corner of Sears at Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza, Camino Real (Highway 78 and Jefferson) as well as at the Poinsettia Coaster Station (Poinsettia exit off of I-5).
Visit www.carlsbad.org to view the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce website. To find out more about the Carlsbad Village Faire, go to www.kennedyfaires.com.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Melrose Ranch
May 5, Saturday, 11am-3pm
Your whole family is sure to enjoy an afternoon full of activities with a Mexican flair at historic Melrose Ranch, on Saturday, May 5, from 11am-3pm. The 115-acre working ranch has gorgeous gardens, vineyards, long horn cattle, and goats. A converted barn has been designed for entertainment that you just have to see to believe. In addition to exploring the ranch, there are plenty of activities and sights for all ages. Enjoy wagon rides and a display of vintage cars, watch a cowboy sharpshooter, and see blacksmiths at work. Children can participate in crafts and a piñata. The afternoon includes a delicious fiesta lunch, and ends with demonstrations on horseback by Charros de Escondido.
Tickets to the fundraising event benefitting the Escondido History Center are $45 for adults, children under six are free, kids 6-12 are just $5, and teens are $15. For more information, call (760) 743-8207 or visit www.escondidohistory.org.
29th Annual Fiesta Old Town: Hot Tamales, Hot Salsa & Hot Music Equals One Hot Weekend!
May 4-6, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
The spiciest weekend of the year is “hot, hot, hot” as Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo expands from a two-day festival to a three-day festival extravaganza! The 29th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo, presented by Corona & Corona Light, is going all out in 2012 by closing down the entire Historic Old Town area and transforming the streets into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6.
This fiesta features three stages with live entertainment, over 40 bands, traditional ballet folklorico dancers, Lucha Libre performances, equestrian shows, a mercado with over 100 retail and food booths, a beer garden, and Lowrider Lane! There’s something for everyone including a children’s area complete with fun carnival rides and games, entertainment, stage coach rides provided by Wells Fargo, and an array of interactive activities to learn the history behind this beloved holiday. After so much excitement, appease your appetite by visiting over 15 delicious restaurants to enjoy zesty food and quench your thirst with margaritas and Corona & Corona Light specials. Cinco de Mayo only lands on a Saturday once every 6 years, so don’t be left out this year as we celebrate this three-day grand fiesta.
Admission to the fiesta is free. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be surrounded by the history and culture of Mexico! For additional information please call (619) 291-4903 or visit www.fiestaoldtown.com.
Del Mar Antique Show and Sale at Del Mar Fairgrounds
April 13-15, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Calendar Antique Shows is proud to present 65,000 square feet of antiques, vintage collectibles, and decorator items. Between Friday, April 13 and Sunday, April 15, visitors can browse the wares of over 250 premier antique dealers from throughout California and the Western United States. The exhibitors sell the finest in antiques and collectibles including all types of glass, pottery, paper ephemera, crystal, jewelry, art, silver, Americana, primitives, American and European furniture, and much more – in short, everything from tin to Tiffany.
Calendar Shows is also proud to announce that they are sponsoring a special booth to help customers appraise their treasures. The charge for this service is $5 per item. Identification of the antiques and collectibles brought in by customers is handled by experienced appraisers, including Kyle Husfloen, Editor of The Antique Trader & Antique Trader Price Guides and a well-known writer on antiques and collectibles for over 38 years. Assisting are local appraisers Bill and Carol Kearney and Christine Saltzman of Cover your Assets: One Company Offering Many Solutions.
Also appearing at the show are our great repair and restoration artisans who are experts in the fields of glass, crystal, porcelain, pottery, rugs, jewelry, furniture and art restoration, and wicker and caning repair.
The admission of $8 is good for the entire run of the show, with free return privileges. For more information call (800) 943-7501 or visit www.calendarshows.com.
Wildflowers of the Desert at Anza-Borego State Park
April
Experience the full peak season for the desert wildflowers in Southern California. To view the desert’s beautiful display of yellow dandelions, pink lupines, brown-eyed evening primrose, California poppies and more, nature lovers are encouraged to head east towards Anza-Borrego State Park.
Anza-Borego State Park is the largest state park in California with five hundren miles of dirt roads, twelve wilderness areas and many miles of hiking trails. The park is names after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza, and the Spanish word “borego” meaning bighorn sheep. Remember to bring along lots of water and sun protection. For more information visit www.desertusa.com.
City of Escondido Arts and Events
Spring Fling Reception
April 9, Sat, 5pm
Features an open juried show of works by local and regional artists. Exhibition runs from April 6 through April 30 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Avenue. (760) 489-0338
“DreamAbility” Reception
April 9, Sat, 5:30pm
Works featuring artists with abilities not disabilities. Free at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Avenue (corner of Grand and Juniper Street). More info: call (760) 480-4101 or visit www.escondidoarts.org.
The “New Work” Reception
April 9, Sat, 5:30pm
Exhibition features new works by artist Carol Perry. Free at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Avenue (corner of Grand and Juniper Street). More info: call (760) 480-4101 or visit www.escondidoarts.org.
PhotoArts Group Reception
April 9, Sat, 5:30pm
Flower Power celebrates everything we love about the beauty of flowers. The imagery covers the entire range from black and white to color and still life to abstract. At the InnerSpace Gallery at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Avenue. Call (760) 480-4101 or visit www.escondidoarts.org.
Spring Garden Tour of Historic Ranches
April 16, Sat, 10am- 2pm
A fundraising event for The History Center’s Endowment Foundation. If you like history, flowers, or interesting landscapes, don’t miss this tour of four local gardens that began as ranches. Three are from the 1920s and one from the 1940s.
“Urbana...” Reception
May 14, Sat, 5:30- 8pm
Major Morris, acclaimed photographer, educator, lecturer and author, exhibits his photographic journey over the last 50 years. His book, “Nurture Their Dreams” is available for purchase. In Gallery 2 at the Studios & Galleries at 262 E. Grand Avenue (through the Escondido Municipal Gallery).
Color Splash Reception
May 14, Sat, 5 pm
Features an open juried exhibition of works by local and regional artists. Exhibition continues to run from May 4 through June 4 at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Avenue. (760) 489-0338
Escondido Downtown Street Faire
May 15, Sun, 10am-6pm
The Escondido Downtown Street Faire is the second largest one-day street faire in the state. More than 60,000 people converge to check out the 600 unique vendors, who have a little of everything: arts and crafts, home improvement area, unique clothing, food from around the world, and more. Children’s rides, animal demonstrations by the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee that you’ll find fun for the whole family! For more info call (760) 745-8877 or visit www.downtownescondido.com.
American Heritage Car Show
May 29, Sun, 9am – 3pm
The American Heritage Car Show features hundreds of fabulous cars on the lawn in Grape Day Park. Show includes a pancake breakfast, vendors, DJ, raffle and museum tours. Escondido History Center. Spectators free, vehicle entry fee. For more info call (760) 745-8877 or visit www.downtownescondido.com.
Escondido Spring Garden Tour
April 14, Saturday, 10am-2pm
The Escondido Spring Garden Tour is back Saturday, April 14, and this year the focus is on water-wise gardening. Two of the five featured gardens have won awards for their lovely water-wise landscapes and, remarkably, all use water conservation methods. Get great ideas for planting slopes and setting up low maintenance planting beds. From small city lots to a five acre parcel, see how plants with low water needs can be used in a variety of situations.
A plant sale is included, so after getting inspired you can purchase plants for your own green space that will keep your water bill small. There are succulents of many types and sizes on this tour, but that’s not all… roses, bulbs, and other flowers as well as fruit trees and a vegetable garden are also featured. The garden tour features five distinctive gardens for one great cause: preserving Escondido’s history forever. The event benefits the non-profit Escondido History Center’s Endowment Foundation, and is sponsored by El Plantio Nursery and Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply.
Tickets are $12.50 in advance at the Escondido History Center in Grape Day Park, 321 N Broadway, Escondido, or $15 on April 14 at one of the gardens. For further information call (760) 743-8207, www.escondidohistory.org.
Adventure Series Family Campouts at Lake Poway
April 14-15 and May 19-20, Saturdays and Sundays
If you are an avid camper, then the Adventure Series Family Campouts at Lake Poway are for you! The campouts take place April 14 through April 15, and again May 19 through May 20. You have the option of registering for “fishing and boating,” where you can try casting your line under a full moon (7pm to 11pm) to land a trophy-sized trout or a record-breaking bass. You may also choose to register for the “hiking activities” option and enjoy an adventurous 2.75 mile night hike around Lake Poway.
Both campout options include camping for four, daytime shoreline fishing, a campfire, and hot chocolate or coffee on Sunday morning. Families may begin setting up their campsites at 7am. No alcohol is permitted and camping takes place rain or shine.
Registration is $40. For more information, visit www.poway.org or call (858) 668-4772. Register online or at Community Services Department located at Poway City Hall, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway.
Belly Up Brings World-Class Entertainment to 33rd Annual Fiesta Del Sol in Solana Beach!
June 2-3, Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm
The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, The City of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern present the 33rd Annual Fiesta Del Sol on June 2 and 3 at Fletcher Cove Park. The festival is expected to draw over 50,000 to the beautiful park. After a successful partnership that was rekindled in 2008, the Belly Up will partner for the fifth year with the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Solana Beach to put on the biggest festival of the year in Solana Beach.
Once again, the Belly Up, in conjunction with the Chamber, will oversee entertainment booking, advertising, public relations and sponsorship for the Fiesta del Sol. The festival provides art, food and live music booked through the Belly Up.
The music lineup is rich with rock, reggae, soul, funk, jazz, blues, Latin, and world beat, spanning cultures and countries from Africa to Brazil to the USA. So far this year, headliners Include the English Beat on June 2 and Donovan Frankenreiter on June 3.
Fiesta del Sol is open to all ages and the entertainment is free! The event hosts an international food court and beer garden for those over 21. One of the newest additions to this year’s festival are the Gourmet Foodie Trucks. Arts and crafts booths line the adjacent streets of Solana Beach each day from 9am-5pm. In addition to those booths, non-profit organizations have informational booths. There are plenty of activities for children throughout the day. Saturday guests are urged to use the Coaster for convenience. Free parking and shuttle bus service are also planned along with pedi-cabs.
For more information about Fiesta del Sol, call (858) 481-8040. Visit the event website online at www.fiestadelsol.net.
Lake Poway Offers Trout Season Promotions
April 18, Wednesday, and May 10, Thursday, sunrise to sunset
Lake Poway is offering special promotions for the remainder of trout season. This is a wonderful opportunity to catch “the big one” and keep a few extra dollars in your pocket. Those looking to buy fishing permits can get two for the price of one on Wednesday, April 18, and Thursday, May 10.
Lake Poway claims to have the best permit and boat prices in the area. Seniors 55+ and military receive reduced rates, and state fishing licenses are not required. The full-service Lake Poway Grill and Tackle offers fishing permits, bait, boat rentals, grill items, and refreshments. The Lake will be stocked through May.
The Lake opens for fishing and boating at sunrise Wednesday through Sunday, and closes at sunset. For additional information or to view the stocking schedule, call (858) 668-4772 or visit www.poway.org.
Mother’s Day Tea at Park Hyatt Aviara
May 13, Sunday
Enjoy a formal, traditional English Afternoon Tea this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, at the Spectacular Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, sultana scones with rose petal jelly, lemon curd and Devonshire cream, delicate pastries and petit fours. A wide array of teas and herbal and fruit infusions are featured, including Darjeeling, English Breakfast and Earl Grey.
Afternoon Tea is served weekly, Wednesday through Sunday, from 2 to 4pm. A Special Afternoon Tea will be served on Mother’s Day. The formal Afternoon Tea will be served in the hotel’s luxurious lobby lounge.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort is located at 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad 92011. Make reservations early by calling (760) 448-1234 or by visiting www.parkaviara.hyatt.com.
Oceanside Events
Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues
April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
April 22 and April 29 at 2pm
The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season is Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning play, Biloxi Blues! Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams directs Biloxi Blues, part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound.” When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930?s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about life and love along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943. Biloxi Blues is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Tickets $10-$18. Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or by calling (760) 433-8900. The Brooks Theatre, 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside.
Vintage Surf Swap Meet
April 28, Saturday, 6am-2pm
Are you a collector, a picker or a thrifter? If so, join the 2nd Annual Vintage Surf Swap Meet Saturday, April 28 from 6am to 2pm! Even if you’re just perusing, you’re bound to have some fun. The California Surf Museum and the Longboard Collectors Club are collaborating to bring Oceanside the surf-themed meet at the parking lot on Tremont and Pier View Way. Everyone is welcome to browse and buy items such as surfboards, surf memorabilia, and vintage collectibles. If you don’t want vintage, a selection of new items is available too! Come early for the best finds, then bring your board and beach chair for a day at the beach once the swap is over.
Entry to the swap meet is free. The meet is held at the California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 721-6876 or go to www.visitoceanside.org.
Beach Soccer Championships
May 5-6, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-5pm
Oceanside is host to the second largest beach soccer event in the world! Throughout the weekend of May 5-6, over 20,000 people hit the beach at the Oceanside Harbor for The Beach Soccer Championships. The event runs Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, 8am to 5pm and is free for spectators. During the Championships, expect to find the best professional beach soccer competition on the west coast featuring teams from Portugal, Japan, Venezuela & across the United States of America, Futboleros entertainers, Capoeira shows, Samba shows, and DJ music across the entire beach. Food vendors on the sand provide refreshment, and Joe’s Crab Shack restaurant is near the stadium.
Free for spectators. The event is held at Oceanside Harbor. For more information visit www.beachsoccerusa.org.
Oceanside Days of Art
April 21-22, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
The Oceanside Days of Art is a juried fine art festival featuring over 110 local artists showcasing a wide variety of artwork for sale. Celebrating 20 years of bringing the cultural arts to Oceanside, this year’s event promises to be spectacular. Held April 21 and 22 from 10am-5pm each day, the Days of Art has something for everyone. Hands-on art activities engage your inner artist while you enjoy live music and a variety of delicious food from our many vendors. Set in beautiful downtown Oceanside, the Days of Art is a weekend of fun, food, music, and fantastic art.
This is a free event with live entertainment, delicious food, art demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on art activities that the whole family can enjoy in beautiful downtown Oceanside! Visit www.ocaf.info or call 760-433-3532 for more info.
Ro Z’s Sweet Art Studio Spring Cake Show:
April 28
The theme is this year is BABY BLOOM /SPRING AWAKENING! Spring is time for renewal, blooms, babies, new gardens, kitties, bunnies, chickies, and other animals, so get your juices flowing and create away! Contact us to join the fun or just show up and enjoy!
You can also join their social group! The Creative Confection Club is hosted by Ro at Ro Z’s Sweet Art Studio each third Wednesday of the month. Each month there will be a demonstration, news of upcoming cake shows, charity events, and guest instructors. Plus, it is a great networking opportunity!
Roz’s Sweet Art Studio 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd #N San Marcos, CA 92078
Call (760) 744-0447 or visit www.rozssweetartstudio.com.
San Elijo Hills’ Fifth Annual Country Fair Jam-Packed with Old Fashioned Family Fun
April 28, Saturday, 10am – 5pm
The fifth annual Country Fair on Saturday, April 28, is an extravaganza of sights, tastes, sounds and experiences for the whole family. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at San Elijo Elementary School, just off the San Elijo Hills Town Square at San Elijo and Elfin Forest roads in San Marcos. Organized by a huge team of community volunteers, the fair will feature live entertainment throughout the day, an enormous 6-foot high, 2,400-square foot maze, traditional fair food and treats, carnival-style games with prizes, including an “Angry Birds” Prize Walk and a Cakewalk, arts and crafts for the kids, and silent and live auctions. Admission to the fair is free and open to the public; tickets for food and games will be available for sale at the event.
Attendees are being urged to drop off school supplies for the school’s community service project called San Marcos Kids Pack for Education. “This annual festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the community, said Halé Richardson, director of marketing for San Elijo Hills. “It’s a great way for neighbors to mingle and for visitors to experience life in San Elijo Hills,” she added.
Richardson encourages visitors to stroll around the San Elijo Hills Towncenter, visit local shops and eateries, explore the 19-acre park, and tour some beautiful model homes. San Elijo Hills currently features beautiful new homes that range in price from the mid $300,000s to the $700,000s and offer the latest in eco-friendly amenities, open design, luxury appointments and technological innovations.
Altaire by D.R. Horton features three two-story homes ranging from 2,624 to 3,478 square feet with three to six bedrooms and up to four and a-half baths. Prices start in the low $600,000s. Lennar’s Belmont features four floor plans ranging from 1,447 to 2,094 square feet in innovative three-story detached designs, priced from the mid $300,000s. Single-family homes are available at Lennar’s Terraza, an all-solar community with three two-story floor plans ranging from 2,182 to 2,726 square feet and priced from the mid $500,000s.
Construction has begun on a new neighborhood by Ryland Homes called Bella Vista, which will feature single-family detached homes with five to six bedrooms and 3,461 to 3,776 square feet. Models are expected to open in mid May.
The San Elijo Hills Visitor Center has moved across the Town Square into MarketWalk, at 1231 Elfin Forest Road West, Suite 111, San Marcos. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.sanelijohills.com or call (888) SAN-ELIJO (726-3545).
San Marcos Offers Fun Friday Nites! for Children
April 13 and May 11, Fridays, 6pm-10pm
San Marcos Community Services is offering a fun program for children called Fun Friday Nites! The program is offered for children aged four to twelve years old, and takes place from 6-10pm on one Friday night in both April and May. Children can enjoy a night of games, crafts, pizza and movies with friends at the San Elijo Recreation Center. The program is supervised by trained recreation leaders.
The cost is $20 per child. Parents must register in advance at www.san-marcos.net. Please call (760) 744-9000 ext.3500 for more information.
San Marcos Swing into Spring Festival
April 1, Sunday, 9am-5pm
San Marcos is Swinging into Spring on Sunday, April 1, with a baseball- and garden-themed festival. Setting the mood for all things spring, the 9am-5pm festival features a Home and Garden Show along with a certified Farmer’s Market. Festival-goers have become accustomed to finding hundreds of vendors selling unique gifts and crafts while mingling with local businesses at this street fair. This year, visitors are also treated to fresh produce, plants, and gardening ideas. With the baseball season right around the corner, there are baseball-themed activities for children and adults. Keeping the kids entertained at this family friendly affair isn’t difficult, thanks to a large section dedicated to carnival rides and games. Food vendors serve up favorites like bacon-wrapped hot dogs and sausages, BBQ, burritos, lemonade, and nearly every kind of frozen treat you might want.
Enhancing the popular festival, the entertainment stage brings a variety of music and community acts for everyone’s tastes. Coming from Naval Station North Island in Coronado, the Navy Brass Band plays everything from smooth pop and jazz to old favorites and New Orleans jazz. Bluegrass is represented by the Blue Mountain Mule Band and the blues are covered by San Diego favorites The Back Water Blues Band with their authentic rock, funk, originals and classic rock. Hypno Ron is guaranteed to entrance audiences with his comical hypnotizing abilities, and dancers from A Step Above Dance Studio, the California All Stars, and Culture Fusion perform dance routines throughout the day.
Located on Via Vera Cruz between Grand Ave. and San Marcos Blvd., this event is free and open to the public. For more information go to www.sanmarcosswingintospring.com or call 760-473-4516.
24th Annual Deep Pit BBQ and Poetry Slam Under the Big Top
May 18-19, Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm-4pm
The San Dieguito Heritage Museum celebrates local heritage by hosting its annual BBQ and Poetry Slam at the Museum. The 24th annual event has become a community tradition as friends and families enjoy visiting the museum and tasting great food. The Poetry Slam kicks off the festivities on Friday, May 18, followed by the BBQ on Saturday, May 19.
The stage is set under the circus tent for the Poetry Under the Stars poetry slam. Full Moon Poets and the San Dieguito Heritage Museum present this free event on Friday. Poets’ call is 6:30pm for those who wish to enter, and poets need to bring three of their original poems. The audience simply needs to be prepared to have a good time. There is a concession stand to purchase beverages, beer, and snacks. There could be some adult language, so bring your earmuffs if you embarrass easily. There is no cover charge but the popcorn bucket for the prize money will be passed through the audience. For more information on the Poetry Slam visit www.fullmoonpoets.org.
This year the Deep Pit BBQ returns, where the meat is cooked slowly in the ground. There’s no better way to BBQ! Food is served until 2:30pm on Saturday, and throughout the event spectators are encouraged to browse the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. The exhibits feature kids’ activities, a silent auction, a $100 cash drawing, and a bake sale. Several antique vehicles are on display, including a 1957 Del Mar Fire Department fire engine, a stagecoach, and a 1917 Model T Ford. Local businesses help sponsor the BBQ and many museum activities. Sponsorships are available. Tickets are $10-$30; kids under 5 are free with an adult.
Both events are held at the San Diego Heritage Museum, located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Tickets for the events are available at the museum or on the museum website, www.sdheritage.org. For more information call the museum office at 760-632-9711.
Mother’s Day Weekend Art & Garden Tour, A North County Tradition
May 12 & 13, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
San Dieguito Art Guild is pleased to announce its 18th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art and Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13, from 10am-4pm. This year’s self-guided tour of nine unique gardens meanders through the nostalgic beach town of Leucadia, then east through New Encinitas, and onto the winding rural roads past the estates of historic Olivenhain. The gardens are easily accessible in a day, but nevertheless many visitors choose to take both days to complete the tour.
Each elegant private garden features several San Dieguito Art Guild members who have their artwork on display and for sale. All art pieces, priced directly from the artists, are original (nothing mass produced or imported) and include paintings, original drawings, fine art photography, sculptures, unique glass, metal and gourd art, and one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.
The San Dieguito Art Guild, established in 1965, is a nonprofit organization that offers continuing art education to its members and the community at large. The Guild also operates the Off Track Gallery in Encinitas as a place for its artist-members to showcase and sell their art. “This is an opportunity to give the gift of time to the moms in our lives,” says Grace Swanson, long-time member of the Guild and an exhibiting artist. “It’s the perfect way to spend a day. And because each home will serve an ample assortment of refreshments, folks can skip the crowded restaurants this year.”
“The Art and Garden Tour is an annual fundraiser that helps support the Guild’s operating expenses as well as art programs that benefit the community, such as the ‘Try It You’ll Like It’ workshops,” says San Dieguito Art Guild President, Cheryl Ehlers. “We’re also excited to use a portion of the event’s proceeds to provide a cash grant to an underserved high school art department in our community.”
Tickets are $20 per person and cover admission for both Saturday and Sunday, and include a souvenir booklet and map with driving directions to each location. Ticket holders can feel free to re-visit a favorite home or split their visits over the weekend. Tickets may be purchased as of April 1, either online or in person at the Off Track Gallery, 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C103 (in the Lumberyard Shopping Center behind St. Tropez Bakery) in Encinitas, CA. Tickets may also be purchased at any of the featured homes during the event.
For more information about the 18th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art and Garden Tour, please contact the Art Guild at (760) 942-3636 or go online at www.offtrackgallery.com.
Spring Fling at Carpentier Parkway
April 21, Saturday, 9am-1pm
Cardiff 101 Main Street invites you to celebrate spring and sustainable gardening practices by attending a free, informative event on Saturday, April 21, from 9am-1pm. The mission of Carpentier Parkway is to promote our public, organic, sustainable, and water-wise floral park in downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Featuring live music, a kids’ zone, delicious treats from local eateries and much more, the event is a great way to support this community effort. This year the kids’ zone is all new, featuring a seed toss and interactive games. Horticulturalist Linda Lee gives informative guided tours of the park. Several local artists are set up throughout the park with art for sale. And make sure to buy a $5 raffle ticket to be entered to win some fabulous prizes!
What was once a vacant lot paralleling the railroad train tracks between Birmingham Drive and Chesterfield Drive has been transformed by beautiful sustainable landscaping and a trail for all to enjoy. Carpentier Parkway has been featured in San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles, Sunset Magazine’s Fresh Dirt blog and numerous local newspapers, and it serves as a remarkable example of what can be done with a vacant dirt lot to improve and beautify a downtown area.
Spring Fling is the perfect time to become part of history and sponsor a brick or paver at Carpentier Parkway’s Inspirational Terrace for Cardiff’s Centennial Celebration. Admission to the event is free, but you may sponsor a brick for just $65 or a flagstone paver from $180. The event is held at Carpentier Parkway along San Elijo Ave in downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea. For more details please visit www.cardiff101.com.
Plan a trip to Stanton Iris Gardens in Valley Center
April and May
Just a short ride on I-15, just eight miles east off of Gopher Canyon Road, you will happen upon an eleven-acre farm with an awesome display of five acres of Iris flowers at Stanton Iris Gardens.
From the end of April to early May you will be able to gaze upon their peak bloom of 30,000 Iris plants with over 1,500 different varieties. Owners Alex and Kate Stanton invite you to come and visit their garden, but you have to call ahead to do so.
The Stantons have embarked on a journey where no man has gone before. They are developing a new product of Iris that will bloom in 120 days, be able to transplant year-round and bloom multiple times per year! Their new “Star Kisses” and Good Morning Beautiful” according to Stanton, are “much better than the other stuff out there.”
Iris flowers need very little water. You only need to water them about every week and a half. They also need about 6-hours of direct sun each day, and grow well in our Southern California climate. All plants are available for purchase. They even have quite a selection of very-hard-to-find miniature Iris plants. For more information we suggest visiting their website at www.stantonirisgardens.com or call them directly at (760) 415-3248.
The 3rd Annual Taste of Cardiff presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street
May 17, Thursday, 5pm-8pm
Immerse yourself in the flourishing culinary vibe of Cardiff-by-the-Sea at the 3rd Annual Taste of Cardiff event on Thursday, May 17, from 5-8pm. Enjoy an evening of strolling through the beautiful coastal community of Cardiff while savoring the very best of Cardiff’s delectable cuisine. The three-hour window allows you to take your time as you walk through downtown Cardiff and provides opportunities to along the way to enjoy live music or to stop and have a drink.
Downtown Cardiff has over 20 eateries and many of them are well-known throughout San Diego County for their excellent food. Ticket holders can stroll from restaurant to restaurant for a small bite that captures the taste of each one’s unique cuisine. The restaurants begin offering samples of food at 5pm and will serve those with tickets until 8pm, or until they run out of food. All twenty of the restaurants will be whipping up their divine tastes and competing for your vote to win the 2012 Taste of Cardiff Golden Fork Award. Make sure to cast your vote by stopping by the Cardiff 101 Main Street office during the event!
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online or at 124 Aberdeen Drive in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. For more information, call (760) 436-0431 or visit www.tasteofcardiff.com
The Carlsbad Flower Fields Amazing Ranunculus
April – May
This spring, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch transforms into a dazzling array of colors like never before. For the first time in 15 years, the 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers cascade down the hillside in a new spectacular color pattern sure to take your breath away. The new fields of color overlooking the Pacific Ocean stun both new and past visitors.
The Flower Fields offers the ultimate family experience, hosting a variety of activities and events. Attendees can enjoy a ride on an open-air wagon being pulled by an antique tractor, visit the Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse, or immerse themselves in the fragrant Sweet Pea Maze.
Make long lasting memories with your friends and family at The Flower Fields and participate in any of this spring’s special events.
April 1, Sunday
Kid’s Day:
Kids can enjoy face painting, Ronald McDonald, The Coast Kids, and crafts to make Kid’s Day an unforgettable event!
April 7, Saturday
Strawberry and Flower Fields Forever:
Observe the Mira Costa floral design competition or participate in a strawberry shortcake eating competition.
April 8, Sunday
Easter Sunrise Service:
The Fields Church is pleased to present a sunrise service on Easter morning for the eighth year in a row.
April 14, Saturday
Bluegrass Day:
Enjoy a free concert filled with the sounds of bluegrass, old-time jams and other favorite music! It’s “Summergrass San Diego,” sponsored by San Diego Summergrass, featuring “Pickin’ in the Posies” and “Fiddlin’ in the Flowers.”
April 15, Sunday
Gourd Art and Craft Jubilee:
Learn what a gourd is and how to transform it into art. View free demonstrations, participate in a “make and take” workshop, and browse the gourd arts and crafts available for purchase.
April 15, Sunday
Photography Workshop with Canon
April 21, Saturday
Blues Day:
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see some of San Diego’s great blues musicians come together for a memorable day of music and fun in the beautiful Flower Fields of Carlsbad.
April 21, Saturday
Red Hatter’s Rendezvous
May 12, Saturday
Bonsai Show and Sale:
Enjoy the unique blending of art and horticulture at this bonsai exhibition and sale.
May 13, Sunday
Join us for Mother’s Day
the final day of the season at The Flower Fields
With over 50 acres of extraordinary beauty, The Flower Fields offers a unique opportunity for adults and kids to enjoy a day together among fields of color. The Flower Fields are open daily from 9am to 6pm March 1 – May 13. For the convenience of guests, The Flower Fields provides free parking, restroom facilities and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Admission $6-$11. The Flower Fields are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 431-0352 or visit www.theflowerfields.com
Garden Festival at the San Diego Zoo
May 10-13, Thursday through Sunday
The San Diego Zoo’s Discovery Days Garden Festival celebrates the Zoo’s fabulous foliage and incredible insects with displays, tours and tastings over Mother’s Day weekend. Check out the newly renovated carnivorous plant bog or see a millipede on the main stage during this festival. Taste an edible plant or even a bug snack as you walk around the 100-acre Zoo.
Kids are sure to be delighted by Dr. Zoolittle’s Gross Bugs show, and moms can visit the enchanting orchid house. Booths feature information about making home gardens more beautiful and starting a community garden in your neighborhood. Guests can enjoy self-guided walking tours, a scavenger hunt, and kids’ activities. They can chat with a Zoo horticulturist or insect keeper, and can meet a San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation researcher who is working to save plant species around the world.
Guests also can book private tours that give them a behind-the-scenes look at how the horticulturists grow the Zoo’s collection of more than 700,000 plants, as well as get up close and personal with the creepy crawlies that feed on them.
The event is free with Zoo membership or admission, except for private tours, which start at $39 per person. For more information, please call (619) 231-1515 or visit www.sandiegozoo.org.
Weidner’s Gardens Mother’s Day and Spring Events
April 14-15
“Ladybug Weekend”
Free live ladybugs for all the kids. Arts and Crafts too for a very small fee. Lots of fun and educational! Children all ages.
April 28-29
“Parade of Baskets”
Back again by high demand! Over 100 blooming flower baskets. All sizes, shapes and prices. Evelyn Weidner will be there to help out and answer any questions.
May 6
“Plant a Fairy Garden Workshop”
This is a magical afternoon of fairies for adults and children! Takes place from 1:30 to 3pm. Adults $10 and kid’s FREE with adult.
May 13
“FREE Mother’s Day Tea and Cookies”
Setting with white table clothed tables under the flowers. Special savings on many items! Enjoy the time with Mom! Bring your camera. Great time and place for special memories.
Weidner’s Gardens is located at 695 Normandy Road, Encinitas. (East side of I-5 fry between La Costa and Leucadia exits. You can see it from the freeway!) Call (760) 436-2194. www.weidners.com.
Photocharity Brings Out The Angels and Celebration of Hope
May 6, Sunday
Every night in San Diego, more than 2,000 youth are homeless between 12-17 years old and 4,000 are homeless between 18-24. For more than ten years, Photocharity has been saving thousands of homeless youth. As difficult as it is for many of us today, it is even harder for these youth. They are alone, scared, cold, hungry, and with no hope that tomorrow will be better. If you will consider making a donation, you can see first hand how it will save homeless youth by attending the Photocharity Celebration of Hope Dinner Gala & Auction on Sunday, May 6, at Anthology in San Diego.
Please be an Angel. Your help is needed more than ever. Because of the downturn in the economy to the economy, for the first time in 10 years, a full-time caseworker had to be let go from SDYS Storefront Shelter this year. You can be an Angel by taking a stand that it is not right to have homeless youth in our city by visiting www.SaveHomelessYouth.org and by purchasing a ticket. Regular tickets are $125 and VIP are $250. Proceeds benefit SDYS Storefront Shelter for 12-17 year olds and House of Hope Beds for 18-24 year old homeless youth. You will be deeply moved by this event. Watch the amazing videos of ex-homeless youth with our Angel and NBA Hall of Famer, Bill Walton on www.SaveHomelessYouth.org. Please invite other Angels to go with you to this incredible event. Thank you for your support! Call Jeffrey Sitcov at (760) 505-7077 to become a donor or an Angel.
Wild West Fest at Leo Carrillo Ranch and Historic Park
May 19, Saturday, 11am-2pm
This year, Wild West Fest celebrates Native American culture with demonstrations, crafts, activities, and entertainment. Bring the entire family out to Leo Carrillo Ranch for pony rides, salsa tasting, and the Family Adventure Pack, featuring Native American-themed activities and group projects. Participants wishing to enter the salsa contest must register ahead of time. Parking is available at Carrillo Elementary, with entry into Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park through the school field.
Leo Carrillo Ranch and Historic Park is located at 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad. For further information, visit www.carlsbadca.gov or call (760) 434-2843. Free admission; some activities require a fee. www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec |
