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The San Diego Traveler

Archive for April 2008

April 18th, 2008

Walk for MS

This weekend marks the first of two San Diego walks to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease with no known cause or cure. It is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, characterized by mild symptoms such as numbness in the limbs, or severe symptoms that can include [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments

April 17th, 2008

The San Diego Special Edition - April 17, 2008

Welcome to the April issue of The San Diego Special Edition! What a wonderful time to write about San Diego. You’ll see what I mean when you read these exciting articles by our local talent.
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This month Jamie presents Performing Arts in San Diego, where she briefly highlights some of the upcoming shows we can expect [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 9 comments

April 16th, 2008

Help a Fairy Godmother

Before the prom, teenage girls have some large challenges ahead of them. Not only do they have to acquire that all-important invitation from the “right guy,” they next have to find the “right dress” and accessories for the big night.
Add to that mounting end-of-year schoolwork, a few stray hormones, college applications, and a lack [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 6 comments

April 15th, 2008

Make a Movie, Put It On TV

Is it really that simple? It could be - if you’re a San Diego short film maker.
The TV show So You Made a Movie showcases short films and videos made by San Diegans. Hosted by Charles Hand, this 30-minute show highlights the passion and enthusiasm of the local filmmaking community and creates a [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

April 14th, 2008

Welcome to Spa Week!

What’s so special about Spa Week? Full service spa treatments, normally costing from $100 to $200 dollars, for just $50 dollars each!
Why not try something delicious, like the White Sugar Honey Body Polish at Bella Tosca Day Spa & Salon, the Ice Cream Pedicure at The Catamaran Spa, or the Mango Enzyme Exfoliating Facial at [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

April 12th, 2008

Your Next Home For $150

Are you feeling lucky? For the price of a $150 raffle ticket, you could win a $1.7 million dream house with ocean views in Encinitas!
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego is once again raffling a home in order to raise money to build a second Ronald McDonald House. Ronald McDonald House houses families with [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 4 comments

April 10th, 2008

Moulin Rouge Comes to San Diego

This weekend’s Art Alive: Paris in the Park Gala promises to be an experience like never before. The gala has been voted one of San Diego’s Top 10 Parties by San Diego Magazine, so you can expect them to outdo themselves once again. Gourmet cuisine, floral-infused cocktails and cool music will bring this French fete [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

April 9th, 2008

Wine Festival for Make-A-Wish

The 2nd Annual California Wine Festival will feature hundreds of California wines, regional craft brews and gourmet foods from local chefs.
Thousands of wine lovers will gather to celebrate fine wine and food at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on San Diego Bay, while enjoying blues and jazz music and other live entertainment. 
Ten dollars from [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

April 8th, 2008

Airport Parking Just Got Easier

San Diego International Airport has about 6,000 parking spaces spread over six lots, not including the privately run lots operating near the airfield. For those travelers who don’t want to deal with navigating these lots to find their own parking spaces, a new option is available - Valet Parking right at the curbside.
Passengers flying out [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments

April 7th, 2008

San Diego Blogger MeetUps

On March 25, bloggers from around San Diego County converged on David’s Coffee Place for a little networking schmooze.
This was the largest San Diego Blogger MeetUp so far. The attendees represented a diverse mix of backgrounds and interests, leading to some great conversations and many laughs. There were techies, a linguist, sports enthusiasts, [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments