Local Activities

Bicycles and Bloomers: Women's Emancipation and the Bicycle
Coronado Historical Association
Bicycles and Bloomers
Date: Every day (Jun 26-Oct 15) from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission Fees: Suggested donation $4

Women and girls on bicycles are so ubiquitous today that it is hard to imagine a time when they were discouraged from riding, not just in the United States, but all over the world.

Men on bicycles were a fairly common sight by the mid-1870s, but women were
considered too fragile, and the feminine fashions of the day too constrictive, to partake in the new craze. But that all began to change in the 1890s, the era explored in a new exhibit opening June 26th at the Coronado Museum of History & Art: "Bicycles & Bloomers: Women's Emancipation and the Bicycle."

 

This exhibit is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on the relationship between bicycles and women that occurred in the late 19th century. Historical artifacts including vintage bloomers and Victorian-era textiles held in the museum's collection will be displayed as well as over 40 loaned pieces from the largest collection of bicycle
artifacts in the world-The Pryor Dodge Collection.

 

Pryor Dodge is a well-known musician and dancer who fell in love with bicycles as a child and as an adult has amassed a collection of over 2,300 original artifacts, chronicling their history. He now owns the world's top collection according to "Forbes" magazine (December 2000).

Pieces from the Pryor Dodge Collection to be featured in "Bicycles &Bloomers" include lithographs, posters, prints, trading cards, postcards and historical photographs featuring women and children discovering the benefits and delights of a remarkable new mode of transportation.

The evolution of women's fashions to accommodate a ride on a "two-wheeler"

is also evident in these images. It would be several more decades before women would have the right to vote, but as they took to the bicycle, they experienced a heady sense of freedom and improved health that inspired them to seek more control over their own lives.

According to Pryor Dodge, "...the tricycle and the bicycle thus helped to liberate women from their clothes and by extension, from their domesticity and isolation."

 

The exhibit runs through mid-October, 2010. The Coronado Museum of History and Art is located at 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619-435-7242.
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5p.m., Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Suggested donations, $4, 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118, 619-435-7242. www.coronadohistory.org

Italian Classes for Children
ItalianCultural Center of San Diego
Italian Classes for Children
Date: Every Th from 10:30am to 11:30am

Parent & Me
A class for Toddlers and Caregivers

Thursdays - 10:30am - 11:30am

During the pre-school years, children take in sounds an language as they move around or simply stay in their mother's arms. Take your toddler to a fun filled class of movement and song at the ICC and introduce your child early to the sounds of the Italian language.

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We teach children Italian as they would learn it while growing up in Italy - by hearing it.
They play games, listen to stories, do crafts and sing songs.
Saturdays, 9:00am-10:30am

Italiano attivo I - ages 5-8
Italiano attivo II - ages 7-10
Italiano attivo III - ages 9-12

 

City of Encinitas Summer Camps!!!
City of Encinitas
City of Encinitas Summer Camps!!!
Date: Every weekday (Jun 21-Aug 27)
Ages: 3-18 Admission Fees: $99- $299

Make this your kids' best summer ever by giving them a great camp experience. The City of Encinitas Parks and Rec Department offers dozens of different camps this summer- everything from our classic "Seaside Day Camp" and "Junior Lifeguards" to exciting new offerings like cooking camps and the new "Beach Kids" program. Join us for a great summer!

Postnatal Fitness
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Date: Every Tues and Th
Ages: Moms Admission Fees: $215 for 12 classes

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Reshape your body, flatten your tummy and get your energy back with this dynamic cross-training workout that includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises.  Our certified and experienced instructor will take you through a 6-week series of classes that are designed to help you maximize fat burning and improve your resting metabolic rate.  $215 for 12 classes.  To register, call the Fitness Center at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine at 858-554-4775.

wFamily at Westfield Shopping Centers
Westfield Shopping Centers
Shopping
Date: Every day

 

 

Westfield shopping centers in San Diego, a new family program offering moms and dads exclusive membership that treats them to special shopping privileges, activities and amenities designed to celebrate the entire family.

 

Membership is free.  One of the key highlights of the program is "Westfield Wednesdays" when all WFamily members receive exclusive savings each week just by showing their WFamily card to participating retailers.  In addition, members will receive invitations to special events and activities, a few newsletters, a dedicated website with family specific content and much more.

 

Westfield shopping centers in San Diego have planned a weekend full of fun activities and events beginning on Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28.  family-centric activities will be happening at various centers throughout the weekend, such as:

 

• Dress-up fun with It's All About the Girl (Westfield Plaza Bonita)
• Fencing demonstrations from Team Touche Fencing Center (Westfield Horton Plaza)
• Face painters and balloon artists (Westfield North County)

During the celebration, special greeters will be on hand to answer questions and sign up new members for WFamily.

 

Westfield Shopping Centers

Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City

Westfield Horton Plaza in downtown

Westfield Mission Valley

Westfield Parkway in El Cajon

Westfield UTC adjacent to La Jolla in the Golden Triangle

Westfield North County in Escondido

Westfield Plaza Camino Real in Carlsbad

Summer Nights at SeaWorld
SeaWorld of San Diego
Summer Nights at SeaWorld
Date: Every day (Jun 18-Aug 29) from 9:00am to 10:00pm

Here's a look at the 2010 Summer Nights lineup
Blue Horizons: This awe-inspiring daytime show promises to unite the sea and sky as it showcases majestic animals and spirited performers. An array of energetic dolphins, amazing pilot whales, colorful exotic birds and talented aerial and diving performers will grace the state in this all-new production scheduled to debut May 29.
Summer Nights Favorites

• Shamu Rocks: The world-famous killer whale takes center stage during Summer Nights in this 20-minute musical journey that transports Shamu around the globe, through awesome natural settings. Shamu's visual experience is enhanced by images on four LED screens that move and rotate, dazzling the audience with a rockin' show.
• Sea Lions Tonite: Summer Nights guests won't wnat to miss "Sea Lions Tonite," a hilarious adventure featuring famous California sea lions Clyde and Seamore. The prankster-loving pinnipeds poke fun at the stars of classic daytime SeaWorld shows including the all-new "Blue Horizons," "Believe," "Pets Rule!" and "Cirque de la Mer."
• Fireworks: "Into the Blue" fireworks brighten up the sky every Summer Nights' evening along with seasonal nighttime-only animal shows.

Tips for making the most of your Summer Nights at SeaWorld

• Log on to the park's Web site at www.seaworldsandiego.com and purchase tickets online using the Print Your Ticket at home option. Guests also can learn about park discounts and current operating hours online. For more information call (800) 25-SHAMU.
• During projected days of peak attendance, SeaWorld allows guests to enter the front of the park 45 minutes prior to full-park opening. Early birds can use this time to pick up a park map and check the show schedule, grab a light breakfast and plan their day.
• Arrival at animal shows at least 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled show time to secure a good seat and enjoy interactive, crowd-pleasing,pre-show activities. 
• Visit SeaWorld attractions while animal shows in the area are occurring: while thousands of guests are watching the "Blue Horizons" show, visit the Shark Encounter located just north of Dolphin Stadium.

Blue Whale Watching
San Diego Natural History Museum
Blue Whale Watching
Date: Every Su and Th (Jun 17-Sep 12) from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ages: 2+ Admission Fees: $55-80
Special Instructions: Whale Watching with H&M Landing

Meet some of nature's largest animals and enjoy a day on the water with family and friends.

As part of our mission "to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment," the San Diego Natural History Museum is partnering with Hornblower Cruises and H & M Landing to provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience whale-watching nearly year-round.

Boot Camp for New Moms
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Date: Every Tues and Th from 11:00am to 11:45am
Ages: New moms Admission Fees: $215

Reshape your body, flatten your tummy and get your energy back with this dynamic cross-training workout that includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises.  Our certified and experienced instructor will take you through a 6-week series of classes that are designed to help you maximize fat burning and improve your resting metabolic rate.  Cost is $215. To register, call the Fitness Center at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine at 858-554-4775.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
San Diego Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
Date: Every day (Mar 27-Sep 6)
Admission Fees: $10-16

Visitors will take a journey of discovery into the exciting world of modern paleontology. Based on the American Museum of Natural History's latest dinosaur finds, including a stunning array of feathered dinosaurs, this exhibition shows how advanced technology is allowing scientists to look at these fossils in fresh ways. Dinosaur diversity is revealed as the latest discoveries by some of the world's leading paleontologists show these ancient giants in a new light!

Ladies Only: Golf & Wine Experience
The Grand Del Mar
Ladies Only: Golf & Wine Experience
Date: The 1st Th of every month (Jun 15-Sep 2) from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Admission Fees: $40/session

Ladies Only: Golf & Wine Experience at the Western End of The Grand Del Mar Golf Club's Practice Facility.
Three sessions: July 1, August 5, September 2, 5:00-7:00p.m.

Participants will be instructed by The Grand Golf Club's exceptional PGA golf instructor, Derek Uyeda, winner of the 2009 Southern California Section Professional Golfers' Association Teacher of the Year. Uyeda will be assisted by other instructors from The Grand Golf Performance Academy. Single subject sessions will include: Putting/Full Swing, Chipping/Full Swing and Pitching/Full Swing.
After acquiring golf pointers, attendees will meet with wine director Jesse Rodriguez who was the driving force along with his team of sommeliers to winning the 2009 Wine Spectator magazine's coveted Grand Award. Rodriguez will give tips about how to pair wine and food - all user-friendly.

Price is $40 for each session that includes golf session and wine and food tastings. Available to all levels of golfers and wine appreciators. Open to the public and participants can sign up for any number of sessions. Limited to 40 participants for each session.

For reservations, call the Pro Shop at 858-314-1930.

 

MOMs Club, Carmel Mtn Ranch, Poway & surrounding area
MOMs Club of Carmel Mtn Ranch
MOMs Club of Carmel Mtn Ranch--Support & Events for Moms & Kids
Date: Every Mon, Wed and Fri
Ages: no limit

MOMs Club of Carmel Mtn Ranch offers support & fun for ALL moms ranging from first timers adjusting to their new role to moms who have older children. We host many activities each month including: playgroups, field trips, cooking club, mom's night out and more! Come meet us; we are a diverse group welcoming members living in and around Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway.

Prenatal Yoga
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Prenatal Yoga
Date: Every Mon, Wed and Fri
Ages: Women/12+ weeks pregnant Admission Fees: $15 per class or $70 per month
Special Instructions: 858-554-4775

Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays
Expecting?  Prenatal yoga and aquatic classes offer a safe and effective workout for women who are more than twelve weeks pregnant that want to stay active and fit during pregnancy.  Medical clearance is required.  $15/class or $70/month.  To register, call the Fitness Center at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine at 858-554-4775.

Scripps Coastal Medical Center - Teen Clinic
Scripps Coastal Medical Center
While offering the highest quality of medical care, we will provide a safe, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for our teenagers
Date: Every Sa from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Ages: 14-18

The Scripps Coastal Medical Center teen clinic provides medical services to teenagers aged 14-18.

 

The teen clinic is open Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm and has been designed to create a teen-friendly atmosphere by using music and other audiovisual aids in the waiting room as well as in the exam rooms.

 

Some services offered:

• General health screening
• Sports physicals
• Skin care
• Nutrition/diet
• Illness/infections

Making an appointment requires only a phone call and no referrals are necessary.

Call 760-827-7340 for an appointment or for information.

 

 

Scripps Coastal Medical Center

2176 Salk Ave.

Carlsbad, CA 92008

Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle
San Diego Natural History Museum
EVERY SUNDAY with two FREE shows: 12:15 PM and 2:15 PM.
Date: Every Su and Tues from 12:15pm to 1:00pm
Ages: 5-9 Admission Fees: Free with General Museum Admission
Special Instructions: 1788 El Prado, San Diego 92101

Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal science hands-on! So, wind up your mental motor and cruise on down to surf some brain waves with the Frizz!

Performances FREE with Museum admission.

Dinosaur Sundays
San Diego Natural History Museum
Dinosaur Sundays!
Date: Every Su (Jun 27-Aug 29) from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $10-17

Join us for rawr-ing good time all summer long on Dinosaur Sundays!

In celebration of the Museum's current exhibition, Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries and our permanent exhibition, Fossil Mysteries, each Sunday afternoon will be dedicated to the mighty dinosaur.

Meet dinosaur experts and friends, dig for fossils, create dinosaur art, and explore your love for all things dino! Dinosaur Sundays provide fun for the entire family.

All Dinosaur Sunday programs are included with general admission and are free for members.

Don't forget to pop in for a Ms. Frizzle performance (12:15 PM and 2:15 PM) and see the 3D film, Dinosaurs Alive!

Foods for Baby, Me, and Family: Prenatal
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Date: Every Mon from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: $15

Eating nutritious food during and after pregnancy is important for your health and the health of your baby. In these small group consultations you will get answers to common questions and concerns about diet, cooking for the family, weight gain, weight loss and breastfeeding. Cost: $15. Location: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. To register, call (858) 554-4777.

 

 

 

Foods for Baby, Me, and Family: Postnatal
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Date: Every Tues from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: $15

Eating nutritious food during and after pregnancy is important for your health and the health of your baby. In these small group consultations you will get answers to common questions and concerns about diet, cooking for the family, weight gain, weight loss and breastfeeding. Cost: $15. Location: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. To register, call (858) 554-4777.

 

 

 

Early Ecologist Storytime
San Diego Natural History Museum
Open to all ages with an adult
Date: The 2nd Th of every month from 11:00am to 11:30am
Ages: 1 - 5 with an adult Admission Fees: Free with General Museum Admission
Special Instructions: 1788 El Prado, San Diego 92101

Calling all budding naturalists! Come enjoy an imaginative journey into nature through dynamic readings and visits to exhibitions.

Saturday Science Club for Girls
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Girls grades 5-8 investigate exciting science topics!
Date: The 2nd Sa of every month from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: Girls Grades 5 - 8 Admission Fees: $12 per/person

Join the Fleet Science Center's educators on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics.

Each Saturday session is filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local women scientists. Throughout the year, we will explore an array of fields including biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, robotics and much more!

Reservations are taken by telephone only. Please call (619) 238-1233 ext. 806

Mommy & Me Classes
City of San Marcos
Move & Groove!
Date: Every Tues (Jul 13-Aug 17) from 10:00am to 10:45am
Ages: Toddlers

Mommy & Me classes for Toddlers!

"Move & Groove" for walkers through 3 years old!

Call Amy (instructor) for more information 760-716-8025.

Mommy & Me Classes
City of San Marcos
Crawl, Rattle and Roll!
Date: Every Tues (Jul 13-Aug 17) from 11:00am to 11:45am
Ages: Infants

Mommy & Me class for infants on Tuesdays!

"Crawl, Rattle & Roll"!

Call Amy (instructor) for more information 760-716-8025.

Redirecting Children's Behavior Seminar
Hilde Gross, Family Coach
Redirecting Children's Behavior 4-week Morning Seminar
Date: Every Wed (Jul 14-Aug 4) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Parents of Toddlers to Teens Admission Fees: ONLY $80 for 4-week seminar

4-week parenting seminar.

Green Art & Poetry Camp
Stellar Scholar Academy
Alex made a poetry journal from an old used textbook!
Date: Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Fri (Jul 19-Aug 20) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: 4-14 Admission Fees: $80 a week

Flex your brain AND your imagination with our awesome lineup of earth-friendly art projects and coinciding poetry and writing workshops! Make incredible works of art from recycled goods, become a poet, and maybe even get a little messy this summer at Stellar Scholar! Check out sample projects, our classroom blog, and get more information at www.stellarscholar.com!

Summer Green Flash Concert Series
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Summer Green Flash Concert Series
Date: The 3rd Wed of every month (May 19-Sep 15) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: 21+ Admission Fees: $35 with RSVP ($170 season pass), $40 at the door

Summer Green Flash Concert Series
Scripps Institution of Oceanography/University of California, San Diego
Where the sunset always rocks!
Wednesdays: May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 6-9pm, Ages 21+
General admission: $35 with RSVP ($170 season pass), $40 at the door.
Reservations: 858-534-4109

Enjoy a rockin' sunset this summer at the fifth-annual Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. These unique monthly concerts co-hosted by 102.1 KPRI are held from 6-9pm for music lovers ages 21 and older. Proceeds support exhibits and educational programming at Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

The concert series, which kicks off May 19, combines live music with panoramic ocean views on the aquarium's stunning outdoor tide-pool plaza. Savory happy-hour appetizers, craft beers and wines provided by Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery are available for purchase. Keep an eye out for the real "green flash," a rare optical phenomenon caused by refraction of light as the sun sets on the horizon.

For it's fifth season, Birch Aquarium at Scripps is introducing two VIP packages for the ultimate concert experience. Concertgoers can purchase a guaranteed stage-side seat within our Golden Circle for $50 per person or rock out for $250 per person on our exclusive Diamond Deck overlooking the stage and La Jolla coast. Discounts for season passes are available. For full details, visit http://aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Admission includes the concert, entrance to all aquarium exhibits and parking.

Wednesday, May 19
Performer: ROCKOLA

Wednesday, June 16
Performer: VENICE

Wednesday, July 21
Performer: SHAWN MULLINS

Wednesday, August 18
Performer: STEVE POLTZ

Wednesday, September 15
Performer: TOMMY CASTRO BAND

 

Summer Socials at Westfield North County
Westfield North County
Free Summer Music, Food and Prizes
Date: Every Th (Jul 22-Aug 26) from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: all ages Admission Fees: free

Westfield North County in Escondido is helping local residents get in the groove with a series of free after-work events starting in July.

"Summer Socials" at Westfield North County will let residents unwind and get ready for the weekend. Every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. between July 22 and August 26, the regional shopping center will entertain the community with music, food sampling and prizes.

Each week will feature a different style of live entertainment (acoustic, oldies, soft rock, etc.) and complimentary appetizers; participating restaurants from Westfield North County will also offer a dinner meal special. The first 50 guests to sign up for our Westfield's weekly eblasts will get a free iTunes download and everyone can enter a raffle for a $50 Westfield gift card.

Summer Socials will take place each Thursday in Center Court, Level One near Nordstrom. Log on to www.westfield.com/northcounty to see dinner offers; confirmed musical performers include:

July 22 - Lisa Campbell - Folk Rock
July 29 - Paper Moon - Latin Jazz
August 5 - Jessica Lerner - Pop Guitar
August 12 - Billy Watson - Blues Harmonica Show
August 19 - Steppin Feet - Dave Matthews Tribute Band
August 26 - Lisa Campbell - Folk Rock

Nighttime Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Nighttime Zoo
Date: Every day (Jul 28-Sep 6) from 9:00am to 8:00pm
Admission Fees: 1-day Pass ($37-adult) ages 3-11 ($27) Ages 2 years and younger are always free

Nighttime Zoo offers visitors a different perspective on the Zoo.  The summertime event offers special performances from artists, but the animals will continue to steal the show.  Gates open from 9am to 8pm.  Guests may remain on grounds until 9pm.

Family Fun Night
Encinitas Library Friends
Family Fun Night Concert
Date: 07/29/2010 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Blue Creek Band, Bluegrass
Free with Paid admission to San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego International Children's Film Festival
San Diego Children's Film Festival
7th Annual San Diego International Children's Film Festival
Date: 07/31/2010
Admission Fees: Free with museum admission

The 7th Annual San Diego International Children's Film Festival happens July 25-August 15 at Comic-Con International, the New Children's Museum downtown, the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, the San Marcos Civic Center Plaza and the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane.

A schedule of films and events is at www.sdchildrensfilm.org.

The festival will screen more than 170 short films from around the world made for children and teens. One-hour programs combining animated, live-action and documentary short films are clustered for different age groups each day of the festival.