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Archive for January 2008

January 31st, 2008

Freecycle Network Paying it Forward

Do you have a garage full of old junk to get rid of? Knick knacks gathering dust? Closets full of clothes that no longer fit, toys that your kids won’t play with, old board games? Are there leftover bricks, tiles, wood, or other remnants of a home improvement project?
If you answered yes to any […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 4 comments

January 30th, 2008

Black History Month in San Diego County

February is Black History Month. If you don’t naturally associate San Diego with black history, you may be surprised that we share a bit of this heritage, which we celebrate in many, many ways here:

January 31 - February 3 - San Diego Black Film Festival  (covered in the linked article).
February 1 - Black History Month […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 4 comments

January 29th, 2008

Cirque du Soleil Corteo

Cirque du Soleil Corteo is now at Del Mar Fairgrounds, and will continue until February 16. Corteo, which means “procession” in Italian, is a joyous cortege, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. The show brings together […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

January 28th, 2008

Fight Against Breast Cancer in San Diego

Have you seen the Breast Cancer 3-Day commercials on TV lately? You may be wondering when San Diego will be participating. Well, our turn comes very late in the year - November 21-23 this year, but it’s not too early to register and begin your fundraising efforts.

What is the Breast Cancer 3-Day?

Thousands of women […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

January 25th, 2008

Do You Have What It Takes To Be The Next Survivor?

Tomorrow morning, San Diegans will begin lining up early at Liberty Station for their chance to audition for Season 17 of CBS’s SURVIVOR.
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By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

January 25th, 2008

San Diego Black Film Festival

Celebrating their 5th Anniversary, the San Diego Black Film Festival takes place this year from January 31 - February 3 at Regal United Artists Theatre 14 in Horton Plaza.
The star studded screenings feature actors, Olympic athletes, NBA stars, Hip Hop stars & many more!
The San Diego Black Film Festival, originally known as the […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 5 comments

January 24th, 2008

The Food and Water Bowl XVI

This weekend, the Cat Fanciers Association brings the Superbowl of Cat Shows to San Diego. Watch as some of the nation’s finest cats vie for top honors at this year’s "Food & Water Bowl" at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Up to 450 exotic cats representing 41 different breeds are expected to participate, and the cat […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Love Your Body, Heal Your Self

On Friday evening (January 25 from 5-9pm), join the WorldBeat Center for an alternative happy hour. Non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails will be served, along with acupuncture, massage, energy healing, yoga and meditation, and Sene Africa will provide the music.
This event is free, and open to all ages, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

January 22nd, 2008

Next Week is Restaurant Week in San Diego

Twice in the year 2008, you can experience cuisine that delights the palate and defines the art of dining at a bargain price during San Diego Restaurant Week.
This is the fourth year for San Diego Restaurant Week, which was so successful during 2007 (attracting over 250,000 diners) that an extra week has been […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

January 21st, 2008

BMX Training Facility Opens in Chula Vista

Olympic athletes now have another reason for coming to San Diego. USA Cycling today opened the new BMX training facility at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. The new track will offer training and competition grounds for some of the top American BMX athletes as they prepare to qualify for this summer’s […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

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