The San Diego Traveler » race http://www.thesandiegotraveler.com Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:17:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Breast Cancer Awareness in San Diego http://www.thesandiegotraveler.com/2008/10/breast-cancer-awareness-in-san-diego/ http://www.thesandiegotraveler.com/2008/10/breast-cancer-awareness-in-san-diego/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:01:03 +0000 http://www.thesandiegotraveler.com/breast-cancer-awareness-in-san-diego/ Post from: The San Diego Traveler

]]> Pink Sneakers - Walking the Race for the Cure 5kOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you, like many other San Diegans, would like to get involved with the fight against breast cancer, the 2008 Komen San Diego Race for the Cure is coming up, and it’s time to register. You can also make a pledge through their site.

If you can’t make it to the race, there are many other upcoming breast cancer events in the San Diego area:

  • October 4: Eat pizza for the cure at Mt. Mike’s Pizza
  • October 7: Benefit Gala at Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts
  • October 9: Golf Revival Event with LPGA Golf Coach Dori O’Rourke
  • October 12: Car Show for the Cure at the Escondido Elks Lodge
  • October 18-19: Survivor Crop (Scrapbooking) 2008 at the Quantum Learning Network Camps
  • October 24-25: Fashion for a Cure in Fashion Valley
  • November 2: Race for the Cure
  • November 21-23: The 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk

Click here for additional information about these events, and get involved, or go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for local events in other communities.

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]]> Aug-254 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! If you’re one of the men who handed me their phone number, I thank you too. You all made my day!

Aug-257 Admittedly, I may have been overdressed. Before leaving for the races, I checked out “Fashion tips for women who want to look fabulous at the racetrack” at Del Mar Scene, and dressed accordingly. Although I did see some women wearing sundresses, and others wearing hats, there were at least as many in jeans and flip flops. If you go, I’d say dress however you’re comfortable.

Aug-245It was a gorgeous day to be outdoors, and the people I met were all so nice, I wish I’d gone more this season.

Although I’m not much of a gambler, I couldn’t help but admire how magnificent the horses truly are. Even placing a $2 bet made the races more exciting, and I yelled and cheered as if I had it all on the line. I didn’t win, but it was fun anyway.

There was a Microbrew Festival in the infield, but plenty of beer being drinken in the stands as well on this hot day. The ice cream was a big seller too. The food stands on the infield were packed after the races, which were followed by a live concert – but more about that in my next post.

All-in-all a lovely day in Del Mar.

Racing season in Del Mar ends on Wednesday, so if you haven’t been, you can still catch:

Where the Turf Meets the Surf in Del Mar.

Photo credits: Carole A. Lane

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