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The San Diego Traveler

October 1st, 2008

Get Ready to Scream!

For a scream of a good time, head over to the Del Mar “Scaregrounds” this month and enter the Scream Zone!
Along with the ghosts, ghouls and zombies who have been taking over more than five acres of the Del Mar Fairgrounds every October for the last ten years, new features for 2008 include:

NEW blood-curdling […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

September 26th, 2008

Bikers, Start your Engines!

MotoExpo San Diego will take place this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The second annual MOTOEXPO SAN DIEGO, a remarkable assemblage of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted motorcycles, along with a juried show of customized sports and street cruisers, roars into the Del Mar Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28.
The two-day event includes a dazzling array […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

September 7th, 2008

Surf Dogs in Del Mar

Now that the Del Mar Races are over for the season, you may be wondering what the locals are up to. Well, if they’re canines, they’re probably doing what the rest of the San Diegans are doing this weekend - hitting the beaches!

Tags: animal center, del mar, helen woodward, surf dogs, surf-a-thon, surfathon

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September 6th, 2008

This Week’s Featured Photos

Browsing through Flickr for new pics of San Diego, I came across these beautiful photos that deserve some attention:

Thanks to these fine photographers for sharing their views of San Diego with us.
Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/vap_photography/2823524507/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/19695731@N00/2815801980/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/29143375@N05/2815502281/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaninsandiego/2829615734/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregor_y/2837743850/
Tags: del mar, panda, panorama, races, san diego, sea […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

September 1st, 2008

DEVO Rocks the Race Track

Seventies new wave band DEVO appeared last night on the infield of the Del Mar Race Track, and they rocked the place!

Although not quite as hyper as in their heyday, DEVO sounded just as good, and were every bit as entertaining.
The concert started with an instructive film on dressing for a DEVO concert - […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

August 31st, 2008

A Day at the Races

I went to the Del Mar Races yesterday. Were you there? If so, you may have seen me. I was in a little red strapless sundress, with a matching red hat. If you’re one of the many men (or the one woman) who sang “Lady in Red” to me as I walked by, thanks! […]

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July 13th, 2008

The Hats Are Where It’s At

And they’re off! This Wednesday is opening day at Del Mar, and you know what that means…The Truly Fabulous Hats Contest!
Pick out your wildest bonnet and prepare to be judged on your creativity and style. There are four hat categories:
1) Best Racing Theme2) Funniest or Most Outrageous3) Most Glamorous4) Best Flowers/All Others
You really […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

June 30th, 2008

Blazin’ Hip Hop Dance Battle at Del Mar

Blazin’ 98.9 FM sponsored the Blazin’ Hip Hop Dance Battle at the San Diego County Fair last week, and the competition was fierce. Groups of 3 to 20 members competed in three age groups, and were judged on technical skills, showmanship, creativity, rhythm and costume.
Youth Division Winners, ages 6-12
First - Ujima Dance Group, San Diego […]

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April 20th, 2008

Spring Brides Heading to Del Mar

According to Bridalinsider, the Bridal Bazaar has been named San Diego’s “Best Bridal Show” every year brides have voted. In fact, more brides plan their weddings at the Bridal Bazaar than at any other local bridal show.
At the spring 2008 show (next Sunday, April 27, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds) you’ll meet over 200 […]

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April 4th, 2008

Del Mar Fairgrounds is Hot, Hot, Hot

This weekend more than 2,500 hot rods, custom cars, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks will take over the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
The 8th Goodguys Hot Rod & Custom Car Nationals (aka Del Mar Nationals) includes three days of indoor and outdoor car shows, and hundreds of vendor exhibits.
Don “The Snake” Prudhomme of Vista and […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments