Local Activities

EvOLvE Dance Classes
EvOLvE Dance
"Affordable, high quality, and fun dance classes near you."
Date: Every day from 9:30am to 8:00pm
Ages: 15 mos-adult Admission Fees: $87-$127 depending on class type

We offer a variety of classes from Mommy/Daddy and Me Movement, Tiny Movers, Boys On The Move (but Girls allowed too!), Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap and much, much more!
Locations: Rancho Bernardo Rec Center, La Jolla Rec Center, Pacific Beach Rec Center, Carmel Mountain Rec Center, Tierrassanta Rec Center, Nobel Rec Center, Ocean Air Rec Center, Scripps Ranch Rec Center, and YMCA Mission Valley (starting in Jan. 2011).

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.

Milk & Cookies at Tender Greens
Tender Greens Food
Date: Every day from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Admission Fees: $1.75

After-School Milk & Cookies at Tender Greens San Diego

 

 

The bell rang, kids are piling off the school buses and everyone is off to soccer practice and piano lessons at a dizzying pace.  Why not take a few moments out of the day to enjoy milk & cookies with your little ones?  Tender Greens knows that afternoons are hectic, but there's always time to slow down for an "After School Special" - kid-sized milk & cookies for $1.75.  Available seven days a week from 2-5pm at Tender Greens at Liberty Station.

Chocolate chip cookies are made by Tender Greens' Executive Pastry Mamma Susanna Brandenburg (Chef Rian's mom!) with all natural ingredients, paired with a glass of ice cold organic milk the After School Special is the perfect way to treat you and your kids to a sweet afternoon treat before rushing off to the next activity.  And because they're kid-sized it won't spoil their dinner.

Visions of Coronado- A Juried Art Show
Coronado Museum of History and Art
Visions of Coronado showcases the work of local artists in pieces pertaining to Coronado.
Date: Every day (Jan 12-Feb 20) from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: Free

Visions of Coronado, a juried art show at the Coronado Museum of History & Art, January 12-February 20, 2012, showcases the work of local artists in a wide variety of media, materials and styles. All pieces are original art completed within the last two years pertaining to Coronado, CA. For more information, log onto coronadohistory.org.

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

Prenatal Aquatics
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Date: Every Wed and Fri from 9:30am to 10:20am
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: The cost is $65/month
Special Instructions: Call Lisa Randall at 858-554-4777 to register

A safe and effective workout for women who are more than twelve weeks pregnant and want to stay active and fit during pregnancy. Medical clearance and preregistration is required.

Classes held at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, Shiley Sports and Health Center. The cost is $65/month. Call Lisa Randall at 858-554-4777 to register.

Aquatics (Wed. & Fri) 9:30-10:20 a.m. Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, Shiley Sports & Health Center

Daily Whale Watching Cruises
Birch Aquarium
Daily Whale Watching Cruises
Date: Every day (Jan 11-Apr 15) from 9:45am to 1:15pm
Ages: 619-234-4111

Get ready for one big adventure with Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists as we venture out for twice-daily cruises to locate gray whales on their roundtrip migration from the Bering Sea to Baja's breeding grounds. Get an up-close look at these amazing animals aboard vessels from Flagship Cruises & Events, a charter cruise and touring company presented by San Diego Harbor Excursion. Learn about gray whale baleen, barnacles and prey from aquarium naturalists during this memorable whale-watching experience, leaving daily from San Diego Bay. Don't forget warm clothing and binoculars!
Public: $35/weekdays and $40 weekends
Aquarium Members: $30 daily
Seniors/Military: $30 weekdays and $35 weekends
Youth (4-12 with paid adult): $17.50 weekdays and $20 weekends

Also leaves at 1:30-5:00pm.

 

J*Company Youth Theatre Classes
J * Company Youth Theatre
From instruction to production - J*Company Youth Theatre
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed and Th (Jan 8-May 10) from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Ages: 4-18 Admission Fees: $90 / $110

J*Company Youth Theatre offers classes for children ages 4-18 in all areas of the performing arts. We hire the best industry professional and provide a safe and caring environment for children to grow.

Tap into Boundless Energy at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Boundless Energy at Birch Aquarium
Date: Every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission Fees: $12 Adult, 18+ $9 Senior, 60+ $8.50 Youth, 3-17 Free Children, 2 and under Free Scripps Oceanographic Society Members

Now Open:  Boundless Energy, an outdoor, interactive exhibit that explores how we can use natural forces to power our lives.

 

Visitors can:

€ Explore renewable energy sources and decide how they would power the future.
€ Get energized about new, cool technology that plugs into the power of the planet.
€ Fuel their thinking with hands-on activities such as powering a mechanical fish with solar energy, comparing the latest wind turbine innovations, and creating green energy out of the blue at wave tanks and water tables.
€ Expend their own "boundless energy" within a dynamic play area for children, where activity drives a kinetic water sculpture.
€ Relax and recharge while discovering the sustainable practices in action all over the UC San Diego campus, including Birch Aquarium and Scripps Oceanography.

Boundless Energy is a natural extension of Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge, the aquarium's award-winning exhibit that presents the science of global climate change. Dedicated by former Vice President Al Gore in 2007, Feeling the Heat highlights Scripps' half-century of leadership in studying climate change and educates about current and projected environmental changes caused by society's over-use of fossil fuels.

Boundless Energy will be open through 2016.

 

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.

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.

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

 

Breastfeeding Support Group
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Breastfeeding Support Group
Date: Every Th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: New mothers and their infants
Special Instructions: Held on the 3rd floor

Lactation Services -Scripps Mercy Hospital

A Scripps Health Lactation Consultant is available to offer practical suggestions and individualized breastfeeding instruction. Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion of your breast feeding concerns.

No pre-registration is needed and there is no charge. A selection of breast pumps, bras, and accessories are available for you to purchase or rent during any of our support groups throughout the county.

Lactation Helpline call 619-260-7098, or visit http://www.scripps.org.

For more information about our Breastfeeding Support Groups, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.

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.

Postpartum Support Group
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Postpartum Support Group
Date: Every Th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Ages: New mothers Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: Please call 1-800-SCRIPPS to register for this free on-going support group.

New mothers ...

• Are you feeling overwhelmed?
• Are you having a difficult time adjusting to Motherhood?
• Are you frustrated with your sleeping or eating patterns (insomnia, lack of appetite, etc.)?
• Are you feeling anxious, weepy, or irritable?

"Balance Love & Disciplining" Parenting Workshop
Hilde Gross
"Balance Love & Disciplining" Parenting Workshop
Date: 02/02/2012 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Parents of Toddlers to Teens Admission Fees: FREE

"Balance Love & Disciplining" Parenting Workshop. A positive and effective approach to parenting.

Nonviolent Communication Practice Group for Parents
Center for Nonviolent Communication
Date: Every Th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Admission Fees: $10/person per session

Nonviolent Communication Practice Group for Parents

Thursdays, ongoing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

A.R.T.S. (A Reason to Survive) building in the music room

Liberty Station, Point Loma (San Diego)

Directions:  From the corner of Rosecrans and Roosevel turn left (east) into the complex.  Go one and 1/2 blocks.  The building does not have an address on it.  It does say Pat D'Arrigo Arts Center (though a challenge to see at night).

 

Requested donation: $10

 

Guided by:  Amelia Roche

agentchanges@gmail.com

619-366-9125

www.amelia-nvc.com

RSVP

YOGA
San Marcos Senior Center
YOGA
Date: Every Tues and Th from 8:00am to 10:00am
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: $3.00/session

A multi-level class for adults of all ages will be held at San Marcos Senior Center Fitness Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. $3.00/class. Call instructor at 760-726-7236 for more information.

Prenatal Yoga
Parent Connection
Date: Every Fri (Sep 22-Sep 7) from 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: $10 per class

Prenatal Yoga is an ideal way to stay in shape during pregnancy. It keeps you limber, tones your muscles, improves your balance and circulation, with little, if any, impact on your joints and it teaches you to breathe deeply and relax. The cost is $10/session. Call Lauren at 858-755-7500 to register. Registration is required.

Prenatal Yoga
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Prenatal Yoga
Date: Every Fri from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Admission Fees: $10/person per session

During this precious time of your pregnancy, treat yourself to a yoga for pregnancy workshop that prepares you for labor and delivery with these benefits.

 

• Relieve lower back pain
• Improve digestion
• Learn breathing techniques for relaxation during birth
• Learn meditation techniques to stay focused and calm during labor/delivery
• Reduce swelling in the limbs with yoga postures
• Improve circulatory system and prevent varicose veins

 

Bring your yoga mat and a pillow

 

Location:    Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC

                 University Towne Center

                 4305 La Jolla Village Dr. #L-5

                 San Diego, CA 92122

                 (located near Cozymel's Restaurant)

 

Instructor:  Lauren Donovan

                858-755-7500 call to register

Breastfeeding Support Group
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Breastfeeding Support Group
Date: Every Fri from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: New mothers and their infants
Special Instructions: Held in Medical Offices, Suite 120 (directly north of the main hospital)

Lactation Services - Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (in the medical office suites directly north of the main hospital)

A Scripps Health Lactation Consultant is available to offer practical suggestions and individualized breastfeeding instruction. Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion of your breast feeding concerns.

No pre-registration is needed and there is no charge. A selection of breast pumps, bras, and accessories are available for you to purchase or rent during any of our support groups throughout the county.

Lactation Helpline call 619-260-7098, or visit http://www.scripps.org.

For more information about our Breastfeeding Support Groups, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.

Mommy & Me Yoga
Parent Connection
Date: Every Fri (Sep 23-Sep 7) from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Admission Fees: $10 per class

This class will increase your sensitivity to your baby's physical, emotional and wellness needs. The cost is $10/class. For more information, call Lauren Donovan at 868-755-7500.

Silly Sing Along
Java Mama Scripps Ranch
Silly Sing Along
Date: Every Sa from 11:00am to 11:30am
Ages: 1-6 Admission Fees: Free event with the purchase of a $2.50 play pass! $1 for siblings.

Drink coffee, read the paper and relax while the kids dance and sing to favorites such as Hokey Pokey, You are My Sunshine, 5 Little Monkeys and more.

Valentine's Day Pet Portraits
Escondido Humane Society
Valentine's Day Pet Portraits
Date: 02/04/2012 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: Free; photos are $10 donation

Love will be in the air for both the furry and human kind at the Escondido Humane Society's Valentine's Day Pet Portraits on Feb. 4.

 

The community is invited to stop by EHS to have their pets' photos taken in front of a festive backdrop, just in time to create Valentine's Day cards for their sweethearts. Furry Valentines are, after all, the "purrfect" gift for the animal lovers in our lives.

 

For a $10 donation to EHS, participants will receive a keepsake 4x6 photo; for an additional $10, they will receive a CD with the digital files.

 

Valentine's Day Pet Portraits is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. For more information call (760) 888-2235 or visit www.escondidohumanesociety.org. Walk-ins (and wag-ins) are welcome.

First Ever Family Night
My Kids Clubhouse
My Kids Clubhouse First Ever Family Night
Date: 02/04/2012 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: all ages welcome Admission Fees: $30 for 2 adults/2 kids
Special Instructions: Add an extra adult or kid for just $5

Join us for a night of games, open play, pizza, chips and drinks. It's a party for the whole family!

Basic Training for New Dads - The First Year
Parent Connection
Date: 02/04/2012 from 9:30am to 12:00pm
Admission Fees: $40

During the first year, there is so much to learn while juggling work and personal responsibilities. This parenting class is offered as a sequel to the Basic Training for Dads-to-be class and addresses the issues most relevant to fathers who have newborns to 1-year-old.

 

Call 858-380-4636 or go to www.newdadsclass.com or email dsingley@newdadsclass.com for information and registration. 

Cost: $40.

Scrapbook Marathon & Moms Night Out
Parent Connection
Get organized!
Date: 02/04/2012 from 3:00pm to 10:00pm
Ages: Adult Admission Fees: $30 Members, $45 Nonmembers, $25 VIP/Board Members

Get organized and arrange your photos either digitally, get your projects complete at this Mom's Night Out with dinner served and drinks provided (non alcoholic).

 

First time scrapbooker class will be offered too.

 

Cost: $30/Parent Connection member; $45/non-member.

 

Register online here.

Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert
San Diego Theatres
Fresh Beat Band Live
Date: 02/04/2012 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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

"Successful Children" RCB for Kids (5-wk Sunday class)
Hilde Gross, Family Coach
"Successful Children" RCB for Kids (5-wk Sunday class)
Date: Every Su (Jan 15-Feb 12) from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Ages: Kids (ages 6 - 10 yrs.) Admission Fees: $195

"Successful Children" RCB for Kids (5-wk Sunday class)

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.

 

 

 

Breastfeeding Support Group
Scripps Well Being - Chula Vista
Breastfeeding Support Group
Date: Every Mon from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: New mothers and their infants

Lactation Services - Scripps Mende Well Being Center - Chula Vista.

A Scripps Health Lactation Consultant is available to offer practical suggestions and individualized breastfeeding instruction. Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion of your breast feeding concerns.

No pre-registration is needed and there is no charge. A selection of breast pumps, bras, and accessories are available for you to purchase or rent during any of our support groups throughout the county.

Lactation Helpline call 619-260-7098, or visit http://www.scripps.org.

For more information about our Breastfeeding Support Groups, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.

Breastfeeding Support Group
Scripps City Heights Wellness Center
Date: Every Mon from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: New mothers and their infants
Special Instructions: Held in suite 200

Lactation Services at the Scripps City Heights Wellness Center

A Scripps Health Lactation Consultant is available to offer practical suggestions and individualized breastfeeding instruction. Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion of your breast feeding concerns.

No pre-registration is needed and there is no charge. A selection of breast pumps, bras, and accessories are available for you to purchase or rent during any of our support groups throughout the county.

Lactation Helpline call 619-260-7098, or visit http://www.scripps.org/.

For more information about our Breastfeeding Support Groups, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.

Java Mama Dance Party
Java Mama Scripps Ranch
Java Mama Dance Party
Date: Every Mon from 3:30pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 1-6 Admission Fees: Free event with the purchase of a $2.50 play pass! $1.00 for siblings

Let your kids get their wiggles and giggles out while dancing and playing with instruments at the Java Mama Dance Party.

Free Essay and Art Contest for kids!
San Diego County Water Authority
Be Water SmART Essay Contest for 2nd-6th graders in San Diego County
Date: Every Tues (Jan 10-Mar 6) from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages: 2nd-6th grade Admission Fees: None
Special Instructions: Drop off or mail your contest entry to the Water Authority's address by March 8th at 5 p.m.

The Be Water SmART Essay Contest is an essay and art contest that allows students in San Diego County from second to sixth grade to demonstrate their writing and artistic abilities as they share their feelings about water conservation in one essay (50-250 words) AND one drawing. Students must use the prompt, "Being water smart is cool because' to create their essay and art.

Contest winners will meet at Sea World for a day of adventure and receive prizes from Boomers!, Atlantis Laser Tag, and the San Diego Zoo. Read the contest guidelines and download the template here:http://www.sdcwa.org/be-watersmart-essay-contest

Get your contest submissions to the San Diego County Water Authority by 5pm on March 8, 2012.

Good luck, future water savers!

For more information about our other free programs for teachers and students, check out our education page here: http://www.sdcwa.org/education

Free Museums at Balboa Park
Balboa Park
Date: Every Tues (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Ages: The Whole Family!

As a public service, there is a selection of museums that are free to the public on each Tuesday of the month at Balboa Park.  Call the Park for more information regarding the exact museums that have free admittance for the day.

 

Head to Balboa Park on a Tuesday and see what kind of adventures you find!

Java Mama storytime
Java Mama Scripps Ranch
Storytime at Java Mama
Date: Every Tues from 11:15am to 11:45am
Ages: 1-6 Admission Fees: Free event with the purchase of a Play Pass $3.50 for first child, $1 for siblings

Come and enjoy storytime with us at Java Mama every Tuesday!

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.

 

 

 

Breastfeeding Support Group
Scripps Well Being - UTC
Breastfeeding Support Group
Date: Every Tues from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: New mothers and their infants
Special Instructions: Held in L-5, above Peking Palace

Lactation Services - Scripps Well Being in UTC (above Peking Palace)

A Scripps Health Lactation Consultant is available to offer practical suggestions and individualized breastfeeding instruction. Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion of your breast feeding concerns.

No pre-registration is needed and there is no charge. A selection of breast pumps, bras, and accessories are available for you to purchase or rent during any of our support groups throughout the county.

Lactation Helpline call 619-260-7098, or visit http://www.scripps.org.

For more information about our Breastfeeding Support Groups, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.

"Balance Love & Disciplining" Parenting Workshop
Hilde Gross
"Balance Love & Disciplining" Parenting Workshop
Date: 02/08/2012 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Parents of Toddlers to Teens Admission Fees: FREE

"Balance Love & Disciplining" Parenting Workshop. A positive and effective approach to parenting.

Young Scientists, New "Dynamite Dinosaurs"
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Young Scientists, New "Dynamite Dinosaurs"
Date: Every Wed, Th, Fri and Sa (Feb 7-Apr 7) from 9:00am to 10:30am
Ages: Preschoolers age 3-5 Admission Fees: $75/session (members), $85/session (non-members)

Session Six Begins: "Herbivores," "Carnivores," "Dino Defenses" and "Fossils." Preschoolers age 3-5 and their parent explore the scientific wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. Four 4-week sessions run monthly either Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning. Limited to 8 students per class.

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.

Old California Coffee Story Time
Clint Perry & Old California Coffee
Story Time and Music for the Family
Date: The 2nd Th of every month from 9:30am to 10:15am
Ages: 0-6 Admission Fees: 0

Story time and music hosted by Clint Perry (local author/kids band member). This is going to be a great, brand new story time, NOT in a library. Enjoy snacks and coffee while the kids are entertained. You can learn more about the author and the band using the website listed in this add. Check out the events page for other library story times as well.

Basic Training for Dads-To-Be: The Third Trimester
Parent Connection
Date: 02/11/2012 from 9:30am to 12:00pm
Ages: Adults/Dads Admission Fees: $40.00
Special Instructions: dsingley@newdadsclass.com

We're looking for a few good dads-to-be!

With a baby on the way, your life is about to change profoundly. Our basic training class allows expectant dads the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from experienced dads who have been through it all.

Learn about what to expect in the last trimester of pregnancy, at the birth, during the first few weeks at home and more. Our expert dads, accompanied by their infants, will provide practical tips on diapering, feeding and soothing a newborn. This class provides an experience you can't get from reading a book or attending a childbirth class.

The cost is $40.

For more information or to register, call 858-380-4636 or log onto www.newdadsclass.com. Space is limited.

 

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

Saturday Science Club for Girls: "Rocket Research"
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Saturday Science Club for Girls
Date: 02/11/2012 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: Grades 5-8 Admission Fees: $14

Girls in grades 5-8 can join the Fleet on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. 3.2.1. Blast off! Launch into this hands-on day of rocketry to discover Newton's Third Law of Action-Reaction. Predict angles, use pressure to propel projectiles and design a rocket for a successful flight. Must pre-register by calling 619-238-1233 x 806.

Ittle Italy Carnevale
Little Italy Association
Little Italy's Carnevale
Date: 02/18/2012 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: Free

Carnevale will transform San Diego's historic Little Italy into a scene from Venice with a street closure held at the intersection of W. Date and India Streets. A treasured local event, Carnevale will feature various vignettes of entertainment including live music and dancing, stilt-walkers, art, mask-making for kids and more held throughout the neighborhood.

Parking is available and valet parking will be available at a cost of $7 per car. Attendees are also encouraged to take advantage of the trolley that brings riders to the Little Italy Trolley stop, located a few blocks from the event.

 

Couples Communication
Parent Connection
Date: 02/20/2012 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Admission Fees: Free for Members, $10 non-members

Take the mystery out of being partners and enhance your relationship by coming to this free seminar! You'll learn how to avoid the "parent trap" by maintaining a good relationship through effective communication.

Guest speaker: Nonie Levi, MFT

 

Cost: This event is free for Parent Connection members, $10 for nonmembers.

Register at http://www.sandiegoparent.com/TPC/event/signup.html

Redirecting Children's Behavior 5-wk Evening Parenting Seminar
Hilde Gross, Family Coach
Redirecting Children's Behavior 5-wk Evening Parenting Seminar
Date: Every Th (Feb 23-Mar 22) from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Ages: Parents of Toddlers to Teens Admission Fees: $250 pp or $350 per couple

Redirecting Children's Behavior 5-wk Evening Parenting Seminar.

For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.secretstosuccessfulparenting.com

Beyond the Barre
California Ballet Company
Beyond the Barre - Exploring Dance
Date: 02/25/2012 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: 6+ Admission Fees: $20.00

Join us for an evening of movement exploration as California Ballet Company hosts its annual Choreographer's Concert! The performance will be a forum for local choreographers and dancers to present original works ranging in styles from ballet to aerial silks. Don't miss the opportunity to see the San Diego dance community come together to create new and exciting dance pieces!

Miracle Movers - Special Needs Dance Classes
Performing Arts Workshop
Miracle Movers: Special Needs Dance Class
Date: 02/26/2012 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: All ages/abilities welcome! Admission Fees: Free

Free introductory class on Sunday, February 26 from 2-3pm. Classes will begin for five-weeks starting March 4-April 1. Classes will include creative movement therapy and spatial awareness dances set to a variety of music, using props and games to develop the mind-body connection.

Redirecting Children's Behavior 5-wk Evening Parenting Seminar
Hilde Gross, Family Coach
Redirecting Children's Behavior 5-wk Evening Parenting Seminar
Date: Every Tues (Feb 28-Mar 27) from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Ages: Parents of Toddlers to Teens Admission Fees: $250 pp or $350 per couple

Redirecting Children's Behavior 5-wk Evening Parenting Seminar.

For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.secretstosuccessfulparenting.com