FRIDAY
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fesitival and so much more for Seniors and families in San Diego this weekend!
Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library
9001 Wakarusa Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
Friday, March 14 | 10:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Required. Call: 800-827-4277.
This two-hour workshop gives caregivers essential tools for the often ignored but essential habit of self-care. Simple techniques empower you to handle burnout and increase relaxation and enjoyment.
Register and Reserve Online
Pick up at Poway Senior Center
13094 Civic Center Drive
Poway, CA 92064
Deadline: Thursday March 20
Email: [email protected]
Order pre-bundled, low cost food and pick up your boxes at the Poway Senior Center. Poway SHARE (which stands for Self Help and Resource Exchange) helps families get basic, consistent and affordable supplemental food packages. The Basic Pack ($33.00) contains chicken breasts, beef stir fry, vegetables, fruit and more. The pantry pack costs $18.00 and the Mega Meat Pack is $39.00, but there are several more options.
Order by March 20 to pick up food on the 29th.
Ms. Senior San Diego Pageant
Liberty Theatre
2700 East 4th Street
National City 91950
Friday, March 14 1:00 p.m.
COST: $12.00
Sit back and enjoy the personal interview, philosophy of life, formal attire and talent contributions, senior style. Top two 60 years and older contestants proceed to the Ms. Senior California State Pageant in August 2014.
Pacific Beach /Taylor Library
4275 Cass St
San Diego, CA
Friday, March 14 11:00 a.m.
RSVP: none
COST: FREE!
Join other singers around the library’s grand piano to sing some favorite Golden Oldies, show tunes and more. Second Friday of each month.
SATURDAY
Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, CA
Saturday, March 15 | 10:00 a.m.
RSVP: none
COST: FREE
Celebrate Sustainable Seafood Week at the Tijuana Estuary with UCSD professor Theresa Sinicrope Talley. Dr. Talley discusses diversity, challenges and opportunities of the local fish populations. She’ll also share what you can do to help!
(You don’t have to be a member)
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr.
San Diego, CA
Saturday, March 15 | 7:30 a.m.
RSVP: 619-557-3963
COST: $16
Get behind the scenes at one of the national treasures of the United States. Check out what goes on before the zoo opens for the day and even see a “surprise” show or animal encounter.
San Diego Botanic Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive
San Diego, CA
Saturday, March 15 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RSVP: none
COST: Adults: $14 Seniors, students, active military $10 Children 3 – 12 $8
So much nature-inspired fun, it’s hard to contain here! In addition to the Botanic Gardens spring exhibits Tomatomania, Herb Festival, Spring Plant Show and Bromelia Bonanza, they’re brining in Sharon Lovejoy, an award winning nature, gardening and children’s book author and water color illustrator. She will present two lectures: “Secrets of a Good Natured Gardener and Garden” and “Contain Your Creativity (in pots that is).” Kids zones, crafts and pony rides on Saturdays.
Downtown San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
5th & 6th Avenues, between Juniper and Upas
San Diego, CA 92101
Saturday, March 15 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Parade starts at 10:30 a.m.
More than 120 parade entries and thousands in attendance, this has become one of the largest single-day events in San Diego.
. . . in conjunction with
Irish Festival in Balboa Park
Live entertainment on the Festival’s two stages will run from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM and will include well-known folk singers and groups. The Festival area will open at 9:00 AM with food and craft booths as well as two beer gardens serving beer, wine and Spirits. There is also an authentic Celtic Village and Kids Zone with rides. The Festival and its entertainment are free to the public.
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery
1 Fr. Junipero Serra Trail
San Diego, CA
Saturday, March 15 | 9:00 a.m.
RSVP: none
COST: FREE
Fine art photography by renowned photographers. Light, shadow and color portray the subject matter of the exhibition – plants, animals and the sea. Whether in black and white or intense color, high impact or quiet contemplation, all the images in the show communicate a lasting impression on the viewer.
Heartland Masonic Lodge
El Cajon, CA
Saturday, March 15 | 10:00 a.m.
RSVP: none
COST: FREE
Come browse the booths of hand crafted unique treasures.
Poway Community Library
13137 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
Saturday, March 15 | 10:00 a.m.
RSVP: none
COST: FREE
Fire up those knitting needles. Join other knitters to learn new stitches and socialize.
Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa
1 Ponto Road
Carolsbad, CA
Saturday, March 15 | 1:00 p.m.
RSVP: 760-683-5500
COST: $27 per adult $36 when including sparkling wine.
Chose from a selection of delicious Finger Sandwiches, House-Made Scones and Sweet Delights from the Pastry Team. Served with handcrafted Rose Petal Jam and Lemon Curd, and accompanied by a selection of connoisseur Teas. For a truly indulgent afternoon, add an optional glass of sparkling wine.
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA
Saturday, March 15 | 7:00 p.m.
RSVP/TICKETS: http://tickets.temeculatheater.org/eventperformances.asp?evt+365 or call 1-866-653-8696
COST: $20.00
Come and hear the James King Band, Bluegrass, ETc. and Silverado play in this intimate theatre.
SUNDAY
Sunday, March 16 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Temple Solel
3575 Manchester Avenue
Encinitas, CA
RSVP: none
COST: FREE but rides cost $1 to $25 each
The carnival is open to the public and raises money to help fund educational programs at Temple Solel. The festivities include something for everyone, from games and rides for the kids, to great ethnic food and even spa services for adults. Temple Solel is located at 3575 Manchester Ave., Cardiff by the Sea. Parking is available just south of the Temple at Mira Costa College with free shuttles to the Temple.
Bing Crosby Hall
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar, CA
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 14 – 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RSVP: none
COST: $7 Weekend Pass
Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Over 70 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Classes & demonstrations.
San Diego Automotive Museum
2080 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA
Every Day | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RSVP: none
COST: Adults $8.00 Seniors over 64 $6.00
In the post-war period, citizens were hungry for change – change in economic status, change in where and how they lived, and change in what they drove. They wanted big and powerful. After years of sacrifice and doing without luxury during the war, a shiny new car with lots of power and chrome was the ticket to happiness.