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AUGUST 2018 • 60 FREE EVENTS BY DATE Daily, 9am-5pm through Labor Day. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free Blue Star Museum Program. Free admission to active duty, National Guard and Reserve members of the U.S. military and their families (card carrier plus 5 immediate family members). To express appreciation and say ‘thank you’ to the brave men and women of the U.S. Military. Info: http://bit.ly/2aApu51 During August. San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena. Free Auditions, San Diego North Coast Singers. Children and teens, grades 2-12, audition for one of the choirs for the Fall 2018 semester which includes a performances in the community. One of the top children’s choruses in San Diego, 100+ boys and girls in five ensembles. To schedule an audition, email: [email protected] or call 760-944-1866. Wednesday, August 1, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Wednesdays@Noon: Jonathan Leviim, violin, Irina Bessonova, piano. The duo will perform Paganini's Moses in Egypt Variation on One String G, Massenet’s Meditation from the opera Thais, plus works by Bach, Veracini, Gluck, Debussy, Marcello, and Kreisler. Irina will perform solo piano works by Schubert and Mozart. (Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts) Info: www.Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon, 760-633-2746. Every Wednesday, 3-4pm. EOS Fitness, 780 Garden View Court. Free to cancer patients and survivors Zumba: Gentle Dance Fitness Class for Cancer Recovery. Research shows that movement to music provides a wide range of benefits: it reduces physical and mental fatigue, increases blood flow, aids lymphatic system and boosts immunity. RSVP: www.NorthCountyCancerFitness.org Info: [email protected] , 858-735-5708. Wednesday, August 1, 3-5pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Lux Art Institute Traveling Valise Project: The Naturalist. A vintage suitcase, filled with the personal belongings of a naturalist, reveals the identity of an individual dedicated to exploring and examining her surroundings. Students will engage with air-dry clay to create sculptural representations of a personal object and decorate it with only found organic debris. For ages 6 to 12. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376. Every Wednesday in August, 6pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free Summer Movies. On Wednesdays this August, staff at the Cardiff Library will bring out feature films from their collection to screen on the library's big screen. For movie titles please check with library staff. Info: http://bit.ly/1Et1vOV, 760-753-4027. Every Wednesday, 6-9pm. Tower 13, 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101. Free Open Mic Night. Featuring local singer songwriters in performance and hosted by Semisi Ma’u from the band Fula Bula. Info: http://www.fulabula.com/ ,760-580-0116. Wednesdays, Thru August 29, 6:30-8pm. Seaside Center, 1613 Lake Drive. Free Summer Open Mic. Enjoy some musical fun this August and share your hidden talent: sing, play an instrument, or be part of the audience (think Karaoke but with live music!). With musical theatre director Marcia Hootman on the piano. Come early to sign up and bring a friend. Info: [email protected] Wednesday, August 1, 7-8pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free First Wednesday Concert Series: Corey Leal. Guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, Corey takes to the stage playing Americana, accompanied by Steven Crowle on mandolin. (Friends of the Cardiff Library) Info: www.friendscardifflibrary.org, 760-635-1000. Thurs, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4:30-8pm. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens. Free w/ pd. admission/membership Thursday Family Fun Night. Families are invited to pack up the kids and enjoy some outdoor fun at San Diego Botanic Garden. Live, kid-friendly entertainment is provided each Thursday night from 6-7 pm in our Ocean View/Blue Lot this year. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/thursnight.htm Every Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm. EOS Fitness, 780 Garden View Court. Free to cancer patients and survivors Yoga for Cancer Recovery. Supporting an individual’s wholeness and resilience to bounce back from a life-altering journey like cancer treatment, and mental side effects, and offers practical tools and gentle guidance to meet their unique needs. RSVP: www.NorthCountyCancerFitness.org Info: [email protected], 858-735-5708. Fridays, August 3-Sept. 14, 2:30-5:30pm. Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real. $420 All Fired Up: Wheel Throwing. Learn the essentials of creating functional ceramics on a potter’s wheel. Whether you are new to ceramics or a professional artist looking to further your practice, visiting artist Ryan Gray will take an individualized approach to teaching all aspects of wheel throwing including form making, trimming, altering, assembling, and glazing. With open studio time included. Info: https://bit.ly/2LPE6Mt Aug. 3, 4, 7pm; Aug. 5, 2pm. Brubeck Theater, 1140 W. Mission Rd, San Marcos. $20, $15, $22 at door Crazy For You. Featuring original Broadway choreography, Ovation Theatre will showcase the best singers and dancers North County has to offer in this zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy. Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker, Bobby Child, who is sent to foreclose on a rundown theatre. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2tZdMrJ Saturday, August 4. 9am-5pm. Center for Creative Renewal, 1905 Crest Drive. $90 Surrealist Collage with Ellen Speert. Inspired by the work of Seen Frost, surrealist collage blends the intuitive choice of images with the careful construction of personal cards. This full-day intensive is for those who have taken a Surrealist Collage or SoulCollage workshop in the past. 7 CEUs. Info/Register: https://bit.ly/2LqNSZA Saturday, August 4, 9:30am-3pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free Book Nook Sale. Shoppers may fill a paper grocery bag with books from select tables for only $3, or purchase individual books for .25 each. Drawing for a Kindle with every $3 a bag purchase. (Friends of the Cardiff Library) Info: www.friendscardifflibrary.org, 760-635-1000. Saturday, August 4, 9:30-10:30am (1st Saturdays). Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Tai Chi. Master Richard Hsu will guide the class through a session of exercises that will rejuvenate your body’s internal energy, achieving better blood circulation and reducing mental stress. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376. Saturday, August 4, 9:30am-4:30pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens. $75, $83. $60 materials fee Mosaics For Your Garden. Create a beautiful garden mosaic you make yourself using glass gems, ceramic tiles, stained glass and more. Choose from a turtle, fish, seahorse, dragonfly, butterfly, owl, frog, dolphin, crab or bird. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm Saturday, August 4, 10-11am. Solana Center, 137 N. El Camino Real, Free (registration required) Green Living Tour. See sustainability in action as you explore worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more. You'll leave one step further on your journey to living a sustainable lifestyle. Info/registration: www.solanacenter.org/events, 760 436-7986 ext. 707. Saturday, August 4, 10am-4pm. Encinitas Library Book Store, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Half Price Book Sale. Thousands of books, mostly priced from 25 cents to $1. CDs, 25 cents. DVDs, mostly $1. Members of EFL get to shop early, from 9-10am. (Encinitas Friends of the Library) Info: http://www.encinitaslibfriends.org/ Sat. August 4, 11am; Tues. August 14 and 28, 4pm. Scripps Hospital, Brain Injury Treatment Room, 354 Santa Fe Drive. Free Healing Arts Class. For those recovering from brain injuries and/or neurological challenges. Enjoy self-expression through art, increase skills, improve eye/hand coordination and enjoy the warmth and support of facilitator, Denise McMurtrie. Supplies provided. (Synergy Art Foundation) Register: [email protected], 760-633-6709. Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4pm. The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Free w/paid attendance/membership Families Make History. Cici Artemisia will direct arts and craft projects for people of all ages. Join us on our shady patio for family friendly fun including tours, live music, art and more all in a unique, rural setting. Info: www.sdheritage.org Saturday, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 3-5:30pm. Dance N. County. 535 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 101. $20 per session Performing Arts for Teens and Adults with Autism. Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT) teaches theatre, dance, and group singing workshops designed to teach social/communication skills to teens and young adults with autism. Volunteers are welcome. PACTHOUSE PLAYERS will perform Beyond Bullying in August. Scholarships available. Info: [email protected], 760-815-8512, www.pacthouse.org Saturday, August 4, 5pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $20 suggested donation at the door Concert: Kasondra Kazanjian, soprano, Sheldon Rosenbaum, piano and George Svoboda, guitar. The gifted soloist will perform famous arias from operas ranging from La Boheme to Le Nozze di Figaro to La Rondine. She will also mix in jazz tunes, a Spanish song cycle with guitar and Armenian folk songs. Proceeds benefit Institute Edeline in Haiti. Info: www.kasondrakazanjian.com Sundays, 10am-1pm. Coastal Roots Farm, 800 Ecke Ranch Road. Free Volunteer in the Vineyard. Now you can volunteer in the vineyard every week! These hours are open to anyone age 14 and up. Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and don’t forget your refillable water bottle and sunhat. Info: https://bit.ly/2LEpanK Sunday, August 5, 11:30am-1:30pm. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave. Free Tracks & Scat! Family Fun Day. Who’s been on the trail? Animals leave behind all kinds of clues.