San Diego Events in January 2013

Polar Bear Swim     Jan. 1 Annual LJCSC Polar Bear Plunge and Chili Potluck. 10am. On the lawn (Kelogg Park) of La Jolla Shores (Not the Cove). Share in the joy of the New Year and the warmth of good friends, fellow swimmers, and great potluck food. www.lajollacoveswimclub.com New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch     Jan. 1 Keep the party going with the annual New Year’s Day champagne brunch in the historic Crown Room at the Hotel Del Coronado. 10am-2pm. 619-522-8490 / www.hoteldel.com/holidays Adrenaline Challenge     Jan. 5-6 Lacrosse teams of youths from Canada and the United States (West & Midwest) will meet in San Diego to face their challengers. 9am-5pm. Del Mar Polo Field (14555 El Camino Real) (858) 405-2435 / www.adrenalinelacrosse.com San Diego Resolution Run     Jan. 6 Are you ready to keep your New Year's resolution to exercise regularly? You can begin with this event that offers adult 5K and 15K run/walks; plus youth races and a stroller strut run.  6-10am. East Mission Bay. (619) 890-6067 / www.sandyfeetevents.com San Diego Restaurant Week     Jan. 13-18 Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Held twice annually, this beloved culinary tradition features discounted prix fixe menus from more than 180 of San Diego's best restaurants. www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com Farmers Insurance Open - PGA Golf Tournament     Jan. 21-27 San Diego is pleased to host the PGA Tour Golf Tournament at the exclusive Torrey Pines Golf Course where you can watch top professional golfing at its best. 8am-4pm. Torrey Pines Golf Course (11480 North Torrey Pines Rd.) (858) 886-4653 / www.farmersinsuranceopen.com  Grom Bomb Surf Contest     Jan. 26 Surf contest for youth only, 18 and under, focused on creating community and inspiring young people to give back to their community. Beach clean up and all proceeds go to homeless teens. 7am-3pm. South Pier Beach, Oceanside. 760-729-0231 / www.ci.oceanside.ca.us San Diego Whale Festival     Jan. 26 The Whale Festival is a free, one-day family festival with a wide variety of interactive and hands-on displays to learn about California gray whale ecology and conservation. 11am-3pm. Free. 619-725-8853 / www.whaledays.com Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon     Jan. 27 The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon is a winter marathon and half marathon unlike any other, from the ideal weather conditions to a spectacular coastal course. Westfield Plaza Camino Real: 2525 El Camino Real. 760-692-2900 / www.carlsbadmarathon.com  This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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San Diego Events in December 2012

Del Mar’s Holiday Wonderland    Dec. 1 Photos with Santa, snow play area, food, face painting, cake walk, musical and dance performances, holiday crafts and fun zone for kids, and a tree lighting at the L’Auberge Amphitheater at 5pm. 2-5pm. Downtown village of Del Mar and the Del Mar Plaza. www.DelMarMainStreet.com North Park Toyland Festival     Dec. 1 A delightful holiday festival in North Park (behind the North Park Theatre) offers musical entertainment, food, crafts, and bouncy jumpers for the kiddies. In conjunction with the "North Park Toyland Parade". 10am-4:30pm. (619) 269-7880 / www.vhcorp.org Encinitas Holiday Parade     Dec. 1 The Tree Lighting Ceremony will get going at 5pm in the Lumberyard Shops courtyard and the Parade will begin at 5:30pm on Coast Highway 101. This year’s Parade theme is “Stoked for the Holidays”. 760-633-2760 / http://ci.encinitas.ca.us  Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village     Dec. 1 Little Italy is decorated into a friendly Holiday Village where you can come for some hometown gift-shopping. There are light refreshments, holiday music, and the grand lighting of a Christmas Tree. 4-7:30pm. (619) 233-3898 / www.littleitalysd.com Vista Community Clinic’s Holiday Homes Tour     Dec. 2 Benefits the Kare For Kids Fund, which allows Vista Community Clinic to provide quality pediatric care for the most underserved children in North County. 10am-4pm. 760-631-5000 x1139 / www.vistacommunityclinic.org/HHT La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival     Dec. 2 Lures people from the hills and beaches to the sidewalks of La Jolla. Listen to music of marching bands and see floats, horses, antique cars, community groups, drill teams, and more. Accompanied by a holiday festival and tree lighting. 2-3:30pm. (858) 775-3210 / www.ljparade.com Toys For Joy     Dec. 8 The Rock Church has organized an outreach event in Logan Heights for underprivileged persons by providing food, clothing, toys, Gospel music, and no-cost prize raffles. 8am-3pm. Lincoln High School/Porter Elementary. (619) 981-1632 / www.toys-for-joy.org The Retro Run 5K     Dec. 9 The Retro Run 5K is all about getting out and getting active; not about winning a race. You can run it solo or as a member of a team, whichever you prefer. The course is around the perimeter of NTC Park at Liberty Station. 9am-12pm. $45. (720) 255-9115 / www.theretrorun5K.com Red Nose Run     Dec. 14 Holiday fun run along the beaches of Del Mar followed by holiday food and cheer at Poseidon Restaurant. Event benefits Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Semper Fi Fund. 2pm. Poseidon Restaurant parking lot (1670 Coast Blvd). www.rednoserun.info Pacific Beach Holiday Parade     Dec. 15 A holiday parade is happening in Pacific Beach! Come early so you can find a place along the street to see it all. The parade features floats, marching bands, color guards, community groups, children marching groups, clowns, and of course; Santa Claus. 1-4pm. (858) 273-3303 Poinsettia Bowl Gaslamp March     Dec. 19 Two bands with cheer units representing the two college football teams at the Poinsettia Bowl will parade in the Gaslamp Quarter. They will begin at opposite locations and meet midway at Market Street to play their music together. 6-7:15pm. (619) 233-5227 / www.gaslamp.org Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade     Dec. 27 It's America's largest balloon parade containing many massive air balloons. The parade also contains marching bands, marching groups, and motorized floats. This event is in conjunction with the "Amtrak Big Bay Festival". 9-11:30am. (619) 283-5808 / www.holidaybowl.com

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San Diego Events in November 2012

Memorial Park Carnival     Nov. 1-11 You can't say you don't have anything to do when there's a carnival going on. Come to Memorial Park and enjoy the thrill of spinning carnival rides and entertaining carnival games. All ages are sure to have a good time. 1-11pm. Ocean View Blvd. & 30th St. (951) 360-0713 L & L S Light The Night Walk     Nov. 2 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has organized an evening walk to support persons battling blood cancers. The event is accompanied by a celebration and Remembrance Ceremony. 6-8:30pm. Park Blvd./Tony Gwynn Dr. (858) 429-7098 / www.lightthenight.org Bates Nut Farm Car Show & Toy Drive     Nov. 3 Presented by East County Cruisers. Pancake Breakfast 7am-10am. Car Show 9am-2pm. 15954 Woods Valley Road., Valley Center, 92082. www.eastcountycruisers.com  Escondido Renaissance Faire     Nov. 3-4 Travel back to a distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of Her Majesty, Elizabeth I. 10am-6pm. Felicita Park. (805) 496-6036 / www.goldcoastfestivals.com Komen San Diego Race for the Cure     Nov. 4 Proceeds from this 5K run/walk will fund local breast cancer education, research, screenings, and treatment programs for uninsured/underinsured persons in San Diego. 5am-12pm. 6th Ave./Palm St. (760) 692-2900 / www.komensandiego.org Blondes vs. Brunettes     Nov. 4 Organized flag football game to create awareness and raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association of San Diego. It was created by a group of young professional women based on the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes. 1-7pm. Ocean Beach. (858) 492-4400 / www.alz.org Save A Life San Diego Community Walk     Nov. 11 Every 14-minutes, someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. Proceeds benefit the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. It'll be an enjoyable and pleasant walk at Balboa Park. 6-10:30am. (619) 482-0297 / www.savealifewalk.kintera.org City Heights Carnival     Nov. 15-18 You can't say you don't have anything to do when there's a carnival going on in City Heights. Enjoy the thrill of spinning carnival rides and entertaining carnival games. 5-11pm. Rosa Park School (field) & City Heights Recreation Center (4380 Landis St.) (951) 316-1382 Del Mar Antique Show & Sale     Nov. 16-18 Celebrating it's 51st great year at the O'Brien Pavilion at the beautiful Del Mar Fairgrounds. Show hours are Friday & Saturday 11am to 7pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm. http://calendarshows.com  Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K     Nov. 22 Proceeds from this 5K event will provide basic provisions for underprivileged persons through the St. Vincent De Paul Village. 8-11am. Balboa Park. (619) 446-2108 / www.thanksgivingrun.org San Diego Surf College Cup     Nov. 23-25 This premier youth soccer tournament is known as one of the top youth soccer tournaments in the U.S. Participating teams (players age 9-18) come from as many as 25 states and other countries. 8am-8pm. San Diego Polo Club Field: 14555 El Camino Real. (760) 944-7176 / www.surfcup.com

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