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Bargains galore! 04/18/2010 from 9:00am to 1:00pm Location: Canyon Crest Academy, 5951 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego 
MapParent Connection Family Swap Meet - this is a can't miss regarding great deals on children's gear...at amazing prices!
Families with infants, young children & parents with a baby on the way will find something special at The Family Swap Meet.
No pre-registration is required for attendees. Vendors - costs for Seller space is $35/PC members, $45 nonmembers. Register for Seller space by clicking HERE and downloading the Seller Registration Form. A completed form with payment must be received to secure space. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early as this event usually sells out.
For any questions, please send an email to info@sandiegoparent.com or call The Parent Connection at 858-626-6944. |
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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.
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.
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Mondays, February 1 – March 8 (skip Feb. 15), 6:30pm-9pm, Scripps Clinic, Carmel Valley
Enhance your parenting skills through this powerful and practical 5-week course that teaches effective parenting skills in a supportive, loving and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Learn the four principles of why children misbehave and how to nurture self-sufficient, responsible and self-confident children by using techniques that build mutual respect, create positive motivational messages, prevent sibling rivalry and minimize power struggles. This course is taught by supportive and experienced instructors. These popular classes fill quickly. The cost is $350/member family, $395/nonmember family. Fee includes a textbook and a workbook.
La Jolla – Susie Walton – 760-633-3754
Carmel Valley – Nonie Levi – 619-276-0721
Carlsbad – Jackie Hartman – 760-533-5256
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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.
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:
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
For ten weeks each spring, on coastal farmland in Carlsbad, California, 50-acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers bloom and transform the landscape into a solid expanse of vibrant banded color. The Flower Fields cover a rolling hillside overlooking the Pacific Coast, and is located halfway between Orange County and San Diego.
Directions: Take Interstate 5 and exit on Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad (look for the Windmill). Go east approximately one block to the first intersection, which is Paseo Del Norte, and turn left. Make the next right into our parking lot.
Special Events:
Kids' Day - March 27th
Kids can enjoy snow & sledding starting at noon. Science activities, face painting, Ronald McDonald, The Coast Kids, and craft projects make Kids' Day an unforgettable event!
Bluegrass Day - April 10th
Arts & Crafts Fair - April 10th & 11th
Family and friends will enjoy a full day of Bluegrass music and arts and crafts. Come and enjoy a musical journey of guitar, banjo and fiddle! Shop for wonderful treasures created by local artisans.
Blues Day - April 17th
New this year! A Blues Pro All Star Jam. Our festival is a blues lovers dream combined with a variety of arts and crafts.
Arts & Crafts Fair - April 17th & 18th
Our Arts & Crafts Fair will feature an array of outstanding paintings, photography, and crafts being created by local artisans.
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*NEW* DROP & SHOP IN CARMEL VALLEY
Mondays through Fridays: 1:30 – 5:00pm
FasTracKids ~ Carmel Valley/Torrey Hills
4653 Carmel Mountain Rd #304, San Diego, CA 92130
Reserve by calling (858) 720-0111 or at http://www.sdenrichmentplace.com
Hourly Drop-In at FasTracKids: Parents can feel confident dropping kids off at our center to run errands without distraction. This hourly service features weekly art themes and fun with our great FasTracKids teachers. All supplies, activities, & snacks are included! Reservations Required.
* For children ages 3 and up (potty-trained)
* One hour minimum
* $10/hr first child, $6/hr additional siblings
* Pre-pay for 20 hours & receive a free Kids Night Out!
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Students should be in at least 6th grade. Fee: $50. A $5 materials fee will be collected in class.
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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.
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Students should be at least 4th grade. Fee: $65. A $5 materials fee will be collected in class.
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Communication today takes many forms, and with the advent of texting, IM-ing and Twittering, using correct grammar has fallen by the wayside. In this class for kids, "Grammar Today," offered through MiraCosta College's Community Service Program, kids will bridge the gap between what grammar they use, and what teachers, parents and future employers expect. Students will learn basic grammar, receive in-class and home-study materials, and will be given ample opportunity for practice and discussion.
"Grammar Today" will be held Tuesday/Thursday, February 23-March 11, 4:30-6pm in Room 302 at MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. The fee for the course if $65. A $5 materials fee will be collected in class. Please bring a notepad and a pen or pencil. Students should be in at least fourth grade.
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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.
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Information: 760-435-5530 or Coach Rich at 760-470-2004 or oceansidehurricanesrugby.com.
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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.
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Students should have completed a pre-algebra class (or equivalent), prior to attending.
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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
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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
619-366-9125
RSVP
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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.
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
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The cost of college is rising twice as fast as inflation. Don't let this stop you or your child from getting a degree! Getting a higher education is almost a requirement for anyone who wants options within the job market. In this class, offered through MiraCosta College's Community Services Program, you will find out how to afford the true cost of higher education. Compare and contrast actual college costs, discuss how budget cuts will affect class offerings, and learn about Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, the FAFSA application and more.
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Also offered Saturdays, March 27-April 24 (no class April 3), 9am-12:30pm in Room 3201 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
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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:
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
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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.
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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.
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Sandra Kay Artistic Photography will be at the Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC on March 10 (9-Noon) to photograph your child with live bunnies. Sign up early to get in on the NO session fee. Also take advantage of the special price for the portraits. To reserve your appointment call Sandra Kay, also there will be a $50 deposit that goes towards your portraits. Call 760-942-3778.
Portrait Package
3 units packets (1 pose)...$133
5 units package (2 poses)...$257
7 units Packages (3 poses)... $364
9 units package (4 poses)... $442
11 units package (5 poses)...$480
More than 11 units... $31 a unit
Units are:
One - 8 x 10 is a unit
Two - 5 x 7's are one unit
Four - 4 x 6's are one unit
Eight - wallets are one unit
Add wall prints for a special price
11 x 14 print ...... $157
16 x 20 print....... $343
20 x 24 print....... $390
Gift Prints
8x10...........$40
5 x 7..........$20
4 x 6..........$10
8 wallets......$40
Wall portrait prices
Gallery
11x14..........$177
16 x 20........$363
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Calling all budding naturalists! Come enjoy an imaginative journey into nature through dynamic readings and visits to exhibitions.
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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
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In this new class, The Keys to a Healthy Relationship, offered by MiraCosta College's Community Service Program, you will learn to identify and break old habits. Topics include:
The Keys to a Healthy Relationship is scheduled for two Saturdays, March 13 and 20, noon-1:30 p.m. in Room 3205 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. The fee for the class is $50. A $12 materials fee will be collected in class.
To register, or for additional information, call 760-795-6820. Registration is also available online at www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
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Explore the beauty and mystery of life along the San Diego coast during engaging tidepooling excursions this season with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. March is an excellent time to explore local tide pools because lower tides reveal wider beaches and pools teeming with native marine life, such as hermit crabs, sea hares and sea anemones.
Aquarium naturalists will guide participants through these fragile environments and identify inhabitants. The cost is $12, ages 2 and older. Directions to meeting place will be provided at time of RSVP. RSVP REQUIRED: 858-534-7336
• March 13, 1-3 p.m.
Dike Rock, La Jolla
• March 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
False Point, La Jolla
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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
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MiraCosta College's Community Services Program is offering an intensive class, Study Skills for Teens. In this 9-hour course, students will learn general study skill techniques, how to develop textbook comprehension (no matter the subject), test-taking strategies and overcoming test-taking anxiety, general writing strategies and some applications to specific curricula. Students will get a review of basic math concepts, basic study skills for learning a foreign language, how to write research papers and lab reports and more!
Study Skills for Teens is scheduled for three Saturdays, March 13-27, 9am-Noon in Room 4809 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside. The fee for the class is $60. A $5 material fee will be collected in class.
To register, call 760-795-6820 or visit www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.
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Week-Long Event Stops in Three Cities and is Free to the Public!
The triathlon of a new generation, Ultimate Boarder, is a one-week competition to find the athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Opening the field to both amateur and professional athletes, Ultimate Boarder gives unknown riders a chance to shine alongside the pros and compete for the Ultimate Boarder champion title, cash and prizes. In addition to watching world-class athletes push their limits in the competitions, spectators will have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly festivities during each day of competition, which will include demos, autograph sessions, vendors and more. Pennywise and TSOL will be playing a special concert at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino on Saturday, March 20 ton conclude the event.
The week-long competition will feature top level professional and amateur athletes from around the globe including Aaron Astorga (Carlsbad), Tom Curren (Santa Barbara), Dave Downing (Encinitas), Omar Hassan (Newport Beach), Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins (Cardiff), Christian Hosoi (Huntington Beach), Chris Kays (Honolulu), Cheyne Magnusson (Oceanside), Mike Morrissey (Laguna Beach), Kristian Phillipp (Auckland, NZ), Shayne Pospisil (Manasquan, NJ), Todd Richards (Encinitas), Chad Shelter (San Clemente), Eric Sorensen (Encinitas), Tosh Townend (Huntington Beach), and more.
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10:00am-6:15pm 6:15-6:45pm 8:00pm-11:00pm |
Skateboard competition Awards presentation Pennywise concert and after party |
Surfing - Seaside Reef- Cardiff, CA
Snowboarding - Northstar-at-Tahoe - Truckee, CA
Skateboarding - Grand Sierra Resort and Casino - Rena, NV
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A $5 materials fee will be collected in class.
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Composting Makes a Happy Garden and a Happy Earth
Learn how to create rich garden soil, save water, and reduce trash at the landfill by recycling your kitchen scraps and garden debris at this FREE Composting Workshop.
The workshop is open to the public and taught by trained Master Composters from the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.
Workshop will cover how and what to compost using both a vermicomposting (worm) bin and a backyard composting bin.
Pre registration is required. Please register online at www.solanacenter.org or by phone 760-436-7986 x 222.
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MiraCosta College's Community Service Program offers a program for women who want to learn more about the process of divorce. Second Saturday: What Women Need to Know About Divorce is offered the second Saturday of each month. The next scheduled class is set for March 13, 8:30am - 1pm in Room 505 at MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff.
Second Saturday explores the legal, financial, psychological and social issues of divorce, discusses community resources available to those contemplating divorce; allows participants to meet others experiencing similar life changes; and more.
Registration for Second Saturday is on-site from 8-8:30am; no pre-registration required. Space is limited and therefore enrollment is on a first-come basis. The fee for each session is $45. Scholarships are available by request prior to the seminar. For additional information call 858-792-0524 or 760-736-1660.
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The FREE one-day only AllyKatzz Tween Town Hall Meeting will welcome 150 tween girls, ages 8-14, from across California and the US to UCLA's Hall of Fame. Scheduled to begin at 11:15am and end at 7pm, the day will encompass a keynote address that emphasizes the importance of tweens speaking up, taking action, and making a difference in their world, a hands-on "meet & greet" with "world changers"- spotlighting ten of the US's most inspiring tween/teen girls and boys who are committed to changing the world by having formed their own non-profits, a chance to get active with some of UCLA's most awe inducing female athletes, an opportunity to spread goodwill through DenimMessagingTM- (they'll bring in jeans to donate to the homeless and after turning them inside out the tweens will decorate the legs with words of hope and inspiring phrases), and a chance to "Speak Up & Share" with the "Listening Panel"- a group of accomplished adults from politics, entertainment, fashion, sports, etc. that want to know what tweens want. Throughout the day they'll also interact with some of the hottest tween celebrities and singers!
This groundbreaking day will be moderated by tween expert, AK Tween and AllyKatzz.com founder Denise Restauri along with author, Seventeen Magazine columnist and self-esteem expert Jess Weiner (www.jessweiner.com).
GENERAL INFORMATION: For general information on the AllyKatzz Tween Town Hall Meeting visit http://www.allykatzz.com, www.tweentownhallmeeting.com or email townhallmeeting@allykatzz.com.
ABOUT AK TWEENS
AK Tweens is the leading consulting, research and marketing company that captures the thoughts and opinions of tweenage girls and is built around the country's largest COPPA compliant tween social networking site, AllyKatzz.com. 75,000 tweenage girl members come to AllyKatzz.com to share uncensored information about what's going on in their worlds: opinions, ideas, dreams, people, places, products and trends. AK Tweens is able to translate their thoughts and opinions from "tweenage chatter" into valuable feedback for companies seeking a more meaningful and beneficial relationship with the tween girl market. Clients include Dove Deodorant, Electronic Arts Inc., PBteen, MacMillan Children's Publishing Group, Disney Records, Universal Music, MGA Entertainment, Red by Marc Ecko, Discovery Channel, Girl Scouts of the US and others.
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Reach Out and Read presents a storybook-themed program with Clifford and friends, child-friendly breakfast, story hour, activity tables featuring well-known books. Free museum admission. Breakfast MC Adam Schomer, creator/author of "Becka & the Big Bubble" now on KPBS. Sponsored in part by the Seuss Foundation.
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What would happen to your children if something happened to you? Achieve peace of mind by ensuring that your child(ren) would be raised by the person who you choose and that your child(ren) would not inherit everything at age 18, but at the ages and stages you want them to inherit. An Estate Planning Attorney, Stacy DenHerder and Financial Planner Anthony Saffer will discuss how to avoid probate, how to be prepared to cover the issues of incapacity, how to secure your financial future as well as your child’s college education. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about 529 plans, education and Roth IRAs, UTMA accounts and alternative investments.
Cost: Free for Parent Connection members; $10/nonmembers. Members and nonmembers both register by clicking HERE. Select this class under the Event Name pull-down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on Pay online via PayPal. Members will not be charged for the class when they click to pay via PayPal.
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Learn the art and science of composting and how to teach it to others in this five-week, hands-on course taught by Master Composters from the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.
After completing the course, participants volunteer 30 hours for the Solana Center by teaching and inspiring people in their communities at workshops and community events, in school classrooms and gardens, and at compost demonstration sites.
Tuesdays, March 16 - April 13, 2010
6:00 - 8:30 pm
City of San Diego's Environmental Services Building
9601 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego 92123
For more information, and to apply, visit
or call (760) 436-7986 x217
This course is sponsored by the City of San Diego.
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Learn ways to help your children:
It May Be One Of the Most Valuable Skills
You Ever Teach Your Children
Attend this FREE seminar created exclusively for New York Life by noted children's financial expert and New York Times Best Selling AUthor, Neale S. Godfrey.
Hosted by: Natalie Stillman, Agent, CA Ins. Lic. #OB57075
Registration is required. Members and nonmembers can register at www.sandiegoparent.com/TPC/Event/Signup.html. Select the class under the Event Name pull down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on "Pay Online Via PayPal." Members will not be charged for free classes when they click to pay via PayPal.
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This class is for parents with newborn babies and will provide tips on surviving the first few weeks after baby comes home. Learn the nine steps to wellness – education, sleep, nutrition, exercise, sharing, emotional support, practical support, referrals and having a plan of action.
Cost: Free for Parent Connection members; $10/nonmembers. Members and nonmembers both register by Clicking HERE. Select this class under the Event Name pull-down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on Pay online via PayPal. Members will not be charged for the class when they click to pay via PayPal.
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Disney themed kids night out is just for kids! Parents you provide the kids, his/her favorite Disney t-shirt/pj's, something for share time and blankets...We will do the rest! 4 hours of activities including: games, relays, skill instruction, and adventure time! We will also provide pizza, juice and a movie!
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The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is home to the world's first IMAX Dome Theater, presenting the biggest films on the planet. Its unique configuration wraps the audience in images and provides the illusion of being suspended in space. In Hubble you will see stunning imagery of distant galaxies, the birth of stars and planets, plus NASA's last mission to service one of history's most important observatories.
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Experience Science, Exploration and Adventure for all ages this spring at Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
SEA Days features multi-generational learning about cutting-edge Scripps Institution of Oceanography research. Monthly events focus on current ocean topics with hands-on exploration, special activities and a chance to interact with Scripps Oceanography scientists.
SEA Days also provides an ideal venue for students, scouts and others to meet requirements for "Interview a Scientist" or career-day projects.
Programs are included with aquarium admission and take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Join us for these dynamic opportunities to explore the ocean!
Saturday, March 20
Birds of the Sea
The tiny Storm Petrel bird spends its entire life at sea, coming to shore only to lay its eggs and nest for a short period each year. Learn more about amazing ocean-going birds and discover how adaptations allow them to survive in a watery world. Meet Scripps Oceanography scientists studying birds, learn about amazing migrations and find out the best spots to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures. Young adventurers can make a bird craft and listen to story time.
Admission:$12 Adult, 18+
$9 Senior, 60+
$8.50 Youth, 3-17
Free Children, 2 and under
Free Scripps Oceanographic Society Members
Directions: From Interstate 5, exit at La Jolla Village Drive.
West one mile. Left on Expedition Way.
Parking: Birch Aquarium offers three-hour courtesy parking.
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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. Basic Training for Dads-To-Be provides an experience you can’t get from reading a book or attending a childbirth class. The cost is $35. Call 858-793-5323 or go to www.BasicTrainingforDads.com for information and registration.
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Join us as for an evening of dance as the California Ballet Company presents new works by choreographers from around the greater San Diego area. We'll be presenting pieces in different dance styles, from ballet to Hip-Hop. There will be some live accompaniment. This is a one-performance engagement, so hurry up and purchase your tickets before they are gone!
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If you are gearing up to be a driver, you can take your classroom driver education and behind-the-wheel driving training through MiraCosta College's Community Services Program. Sign up for both programs at the same time and save $28 - the fee is just $345. Individually, driver education is $88 and behind-the-wheel is $285.
MiraCosta's classroom driver education uses certificated instructors who interact with students and use guest speakers and contemporary audio/visual aids. Four-session Saturday classes are scheduled to begin on March 20, April 24, and May 22, 8:00am - 4:00 pm in Room 3601 at Mira Costa College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside. Classes are also scheduled at MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. These sessions will also be held Saturdays, and will begin March 20, And May 22, 8:00am - 4:00pm in Room 401.
Drivers Education is also offered in a Tuesday/Thursday format at El Camino High School, in Oceanside; and Mondays/Wednesdays at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad. These weekday classes are scheduled for the late afternoon. Call 760-795-6825 or 760-795-6820 for more information on these classes.
MiraCosta College also offers convenient after-school, evening and weekend times for behind-the wheel training. These classes meet at Carlsbad High School, El Camino High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, and at MiraCosta College's San Elijo and Oceanside campuses. Instructors are professional and reliable.
Please call 760-795-6825 or 760-795-6820 to obtain the dates and times available at each location for behind-the-wheel training, for additional information about the entire driver training program or to register.
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The Easter Bunny is coming to Irvine Park Railroad! On Saturday, March 20th through Saturday, April 3rd, Irvine Park Railroad will hold its annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Children and adults can ride the train through beautiful Irvine Regional Park. And, children ages 2 through 12 can participate in an Easter egg hunt. Each egg will be filled with candy or a prize.
Easter egg hunts begin daily at 10:00 AM and tickets may be purchased to participate in an egg hunt at a specific time. Please bring an Easter basket for each child that will be participating in the Easter egg hunt. Irvine Park Railroad will also offer Easter baskets for sale. Tickets must be purchased on the day of the event in order to receive a wristband for the Easter egg hunt. Please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com for complete details on the Easter egg hunts including times and costs.
During the Easter Eggstravaganza, children can meet the Easter Bunny and have their picture taken with him at a cost of $10.00 per photo. Pictures will be taken by Irvine Park Railroad staff and available for pickup shortly after the picture is taken.
There will be other activities to enjoy during the Easter Eggstravaganza including hay rides, a moon bounce, Easter cookie decorating, carnival games, picture stands and a lot more. On weekends, visitors can also enjoy face painting. Please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com for full details including costs.
Irvine Park Railroad's other annual events include the Anniversary Celebration, Pumpkin Patch, and Christmas Train.
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While at Irvine Regional Park, be sure and visit the parks other activities including bike rentals, pony rides, paddle boat rentals and The Orange County Zoo.
Irvine Park Railroad opens daily at 10:00 AM. The cost for train tickets is $4.00 per person; children younger than 12 months ride free. Irvine Park Railroad is located at 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869.
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Hullabaloo is farm-fresh, free-range, organic kid-folk in a genre filled with musical Twinkies, and Ding-Dongs. Don’t’ get us wrong (and please don’t sue us Hostess Foods, Inc.), Twinkies and Ding-Dongs are great in small doses. But, after a while, you need something with a little more substance.
Suggested donation of $5/family. Parent Connection member families $3.
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Spring into Night, March 27-April 11, April 17-18 and April 24-25, allows guests to enjoy some of their favorite SeaWorld attractions and adventures by day, then by night, the marine-life park features "Shamu's SkySplash" firewords and jumps into spectacular nighttime animal shows and more, including Clyde and Seamore in "Sea Lions Tonite" and SeaWorld's nighttime killer whale show, "Shamu Rocks."
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Jump in! to a live and interactive concert where The Jumpitz engage the audience in a journey to discover the wonder of color and animals while creating a collaborative masterpiece! We've integrated the award-winning song and dance of The Jumpitz in a truly interactive experience where Jake, Josh, Mari, Emily and Nathan call kids to action to explore, be creative, and be themselves.
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Sacred Rocks Reserve and RV Park, located in the mountains just 60 miles east of San Diego, is offering a Geo-Caching Easter Egg Treasure Hunt for families of all ages on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm. At 9 am, a refresher GPS Navigation course will also be offered. The "Easter Egg" Treasure Hunt on the 163 acre property will give participants a chance to enjoy the early spring bloom with their families while seeking six geo-caches using a GPS receiver. Prizes will be given. A hot dog roast and campfire will be included at the conclusion of the event at approximately 5 pm. Cost is $8 per person and includes use of the park's facilities for the day.
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The Escondido Humane Society's Paws in the Park dog walk is sure to be a howling good time for your entire family, dogs included! The fun, family-friendly dog walk, which will raise money and awareness for homeless and abandoned animals, is from 8 a.m. to noon March 28 at Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway in Escondido. Walkers can register online at www.firstgiving.com/ehs. Registration is free, and all walkers will receive incentive prizes based on dollars raised. For more information, call (760) 888-2235 or go to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.
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Explore the beauty and mystery of life along the San Diego coast during engaging tidepooling excursions this season with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. March is an excellent time to explore local tide pools because lower tides reveal wider beaches and pools teeming with native marine life, such as hermit crabs, sea hares and sea anemones.
Aquarium naturalists will guide participants through these fragile environments and identify inhabitants. The cost is $12, ages 2 and older. Directions to meeting place will be provided at time of RSVP. RSVP REQUIRED: 858-534-7336
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Spring is an eggs-tra special time of year when many ocean animals are hatched or born. Visit Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, for a week of special activities that highlight the wonders of reproduction in the sea. Spring EGGS-travaganza offers hands-on family fun with marine animals and their eggs, from 11 a.m. to 3p.m., March 29-April 4.
Come face-to-face with egg-laying marine animals, including squids, fishes and sharks. Create a shark egg craft, listen to story times and participate in a daily activity throughout the aquarium.
For more information about Spring EGGS-travaganza, call Birch Aquarium at Scripps at 858-534-FISH or visit http://aquarium.ucsd.edu.
Admission: $11 - adult, 18+
$9 - senior, 60+
$7.50 - Youth, 3-17
Free - Children, 2 and under
Free - Scripps Oceanographic Society Members
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