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Archive for February 2008

February 17th, 2008

Bridal Gown Sale to Benefit Those with Breast Cancer

Are you looking for your wedding gown? If you won’t be wearing your mother’s hand-me-down wedding dress for your nuptials, this event is probably the best deal that you’re going to find in San Diego.
The Brides Against Breast Cancer wedding gown sale is the biggest fundraising event for the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

February 15th, 2008

Books Overdue? Have the Fines Waived!

If you’ve got books, CDs, DVDs or other library materials that are overdue, you’re in luck. Library amnesty day is coming soon.
If you bring the overdue items back to the San Diego County Library where you borrowed them on Friday, February 29, all fines will be waived! That’s right - no fines. Just get [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 14th, 2008

Love Sucks

If all the cutesy-wootsie valentines are making you want to toss your heart-shaped cookies, head to BASIC Urban Kitchen & Bar today.
You’ll be in good company for the Anti V-Day Party, featuring specials on Very Dirty Martinis and Sex on the Beach.
Don’t expect any candy hearts, stuffed teddy bears or red roses [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 14th, 2008

Valentine’s Day Around the World

If you’re out of town this Valentine’s Day, or just wishing you were, our host b5media has posted a collection of Valentine articles from travel bloggers around the  world.
See You Gotta Have Heart! by Mary Jo. Included are postings from the Philippines, Paris, London, Vancouver, Sydney, and all around the U.S. and you may [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 13th, 2008

The KyXy Wedding Marathon

On Thursday, thirty-six couples will tie the knot in a Valentine’s Day Wedding Marathon, hosted by KyXy Radio. The brides and grooms were selected by KyXy listeners, and can now be seen, along with their stories on the KyXy website.
Many are simply renewing their vows, but a few of the couples are actually [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 12th, 2008

Have a Delicious Night

If you’ve ever tried to find a restaurant on Valentine’s night (or any really special occasion), you know that there’s no greater mood-killer for a hot date than driving from restaurant to restaurant only to be turned away.
You need a reservation! The restaurants that don’t take reservations (like the Claim Jumper and The Cheesecake [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

February 12th, 2008

The Puppy Love Party

On Valentine’s Day, Buy Me Love Benefits will host an auction of 25 of San Diego’s finest men and women, including everything from private tennis lessons to skydiving! This benefit will help raise funds and awareness for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
Come in your cocktail attire.
General Admission includes hosted red and white [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 11th, 2008

President Lincoln Coming to Celebrate Presidents’ Day

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is hosting a family event on Sunday, February 17 to celebrate Presidents’ Day. President Lincoln will share his stories with guests in the Pacific Beach Room every half hour, from 11 am - 3 pm.
The Museum will also be showcasing various examples of past presidential railcars, along [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 9th, 2008

Get On Your Dancing Shoes

Dances from around the world will be demonstrated and taught every half hour this Sunday at the International Dance Festival in Balboa Park.
Bring the family and learn some easy steps to fun dances as led by the trained dancers as they are dressed in colorful costumes. Admission is free, and dance partners are [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 8th, 2008

More Good News for San Diego Chocolate Lovers

This week, Larry Himmel’s “In The Neighborhood” report featured a profile of chocolatier Will Gustwiller at Eclipse Chocolat in University Heights. This is no ordinary chocolate cafe. It’s a bit of heaven for any true chocolate lover!
Watch the video, showing Gustwiller’s Winter Dessert Tasting Platter. It includes:

Grilled Orange-Peel Date Bar with a little coconut-infused [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments