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. Learn about animal tracks through hands-on fun, craft making, tours and discovery stations. Info: www.sanelijo.org/familyfun, (760) 436- 3944.
Sundays, August 5, 12, and 19, 12-4pm. The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. $5 donation Songwriter Sundays. ListenLocalRadio.com presents an acoustic songwriter showcase. Bring your own chair or grab a bale of hay and enjoy the outdoor stage and beautiful weather. Come to watch or reserve a 20 minute spot to play by contacting [email protected]. Info: www.sdheritage.org
Sunday, August 5, 2-3pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free First Sunday Music Series: Jefferson Jay Band. The music is funky, folky and fun, made for and played by friends ’n family. The band features Jefferson Jay on vocals, guitar, Paul Ruiz on trumpet, J. Kipling Forde on keyboard, Leanne Pearl on percussion, vocals, and Michael Jones on bass, vocals. (Encinitas Friends of the Library) Info: http://bit.ly/290FGNH
Every Sunday, 2-4pm, Tuesday, 8-10am and Wednesday, 8-11am. Coastal Roots Farm, 800 Ecke Ranch Road. Free Coastal Roots Farm Volunteer Days. Three times a week, rise and shine like a farmer and help with planting, or harvesting the crop for donation to a local Encinitas food pantry. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2KGCswf
Sunday, August 5, 3-5pm. Moonlight Beach, 400 B Street. Free Summer Concerts by the Sea: New Leaf. Hear all the greatest Reggae hits past and present. Concerts are held right on the sand at beautiful Moonlight Beach. Bring blankets and beach chairs. No dogs or alcohol. Info: https://bit.ly/2KJKIeP
Sundays, August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 4-5pm. Perf. Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd, Suite A102. $60/month (4 classes) Bollywood Dancing for Adults. A fusion of Indian and Western dance styles. The session will also provide a cardio workout. All levels are welcome. Bollywood Steps is an established Indian dance company with locations all over San Diego County. Payal Nanavati, Instructor. Info: 215-327-8691, www.sdbollywoodsteps.com
Monday-Friday, Aug. 6-Aug. 10, 9am-3pm. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $225 Camp Intrepid: Aladdin. Ages 6-10. The beloved tale of a “diamond in the rough” street rat who discovers that his true worth lies deep within. (Intrepid Theatre) Info: www.intrepidtheatre.org
Monday-Friday, Aug. 6-Aug. 10, 9am-3pm. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $225 Camp Intrepid: Newsies. Ages 11-15. Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy, imagines a life away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies decide to do something about it. (Intrepid Theatre) Info: www.intrepidtheatre.org
Monday–Friday, Thru Aug. 10, 9am-2pm. Lux Art Institute, 1550 South El Camino Real. $275, $350 per week Summer Art Camp. Ages 4-12 years old. Students will learn about modern and contemporary art while building upon their creative skill set. Projects will include a conceptual approach to drawing, painting, and sculpture. Camp will culminate in a professionally installed art exhibition. Weekly themes include Pop Art, Portraiture, Global Art, Expressionism, and Avant-Garde. Info: www.luxartinstitute.org, 760-436-6611.
Monday-Friday, Thru August 17, 9am-1pm. 208 Glen Arbor Drive. $285, $325 per week Summer Art and Clay Camp. For ages 4-15. Explore the numerous possibilities clay has to offer, such as making pots on the pottery wheel, sculpting, coil, slab, pinch methods, mosaic making, glazing, color mixing & painting. All creations are fired and ready to bring home at the end of each camp week. Instructor: Carla Funk. Info/Register: www.ArtTilesbyCarla.com, 760-943-6313.
Monday-Friday, 11am-12:30pm. Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $4, $6 Parks & Recreation Café. The Encinitas Senior Center provides nutritious lunches in partnership with Kitchens for Good, a nonprofit organization that serves delicious farm to table meals. Suggested donation for Seniors age 60+: $4, age 59 and under: $6. Reservations are required before 8am. Info: 760-943-2258. https://bit.ly/2JgBKcg
Monday, August 6, 3-4pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Take a Journey with the Road Scholar. Jill Swaim, a Road Scholar volunteer ambassador, will discuss the travel adventure programs and learning opportunities specifically for adults that encompass a range of subjects and locations across the United States, and 150 countries. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376.
Tuesday, August 7, 5:30-8:30pm. South Coast Hwy 101 from Encinitas Blvd to K Street. $45 Taste of Encinitas. Calling all Foodies! Ticket holders can treat their taste buds to delectable food samples from more than 30 restaurants and quench their thirst with wine and beer served at 19 Sip Stops. Hear live music at 7 venues. Info: https://bit.ly/2uXz49z, 760-943-1950.
Wednesday, August 8, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Wednesdays@Noon: Richter String Quartet. The acclaimed quartet is on a west coast tour, performing with Opera NEO in their mainstage productions in August. The renowned ensemble will perform works from the standard repertoire. (Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts) Info: www.Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon, 760-633-2746.
Wednesday, August 8, 6:30pm. Seaside Center For Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive. Free Concert: Voices of Our City Choir. This inspiring chorus was founded in 2016 by musicians Steph Johnson and Nina Deering in response to the housing and homeless crisis in San Diego. The choir serves as a space for mutual aid and community building, as well as giving voice to San Diego's homeless community, past and present. Info: www.Seasidecenter.org , 760-753-5786.
Thursday, August 9, 6pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free Underwater Vibes: reading and talk with author Mickey Brent. An unforgettable, quirky tale that takes place in Brussels, Belgium. A contemporary romance with an LGBTQ twist, showcasing multilingual, multicultural characters with plenty of humor. Mickey loves writing quirky stories about Europeans. Info: 760-753-4027, http://bit.ly/1Et1vOV
Thursday, August 9, 7pm. La Paloma Theatre, 471 S. Coast Hwy. 101. $12, $8 (cash only) Italian Film Festival: La pazza gioia (Like Crazy). An unlikely friendship between Beatrice, a motor-mouthed fantasist, a self-styled billionaire countess, and Donatella, a tattooed introvert, a fragile young woman locked in her own misery. Both are patients at the Villa Biondi, a progressive psychiatric clinic full of eccentric characters. Info: https://bit.ly/2LV4iWp
Friday, August 10, 1:30pm ice cream social, 2pm concert. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free Summer Learning Challenge Finale: Fiddler Girl Concert. Celia Lawley will demonstrate different instruments and perform world music. Come early for an ice cream social. Info: 760-753-4027, http://bit.ly/1Et1vOV
Friday, August 10, 5pm. Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd. Free Great Outdoor Shabbat. Join the Hive at Leichtag Commons and Coastal Roots Farm for the last family-friendly Great Outdoor Shabbat of the summer. We provide the ambiance, challah, candles, music, and activities for the kids. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets or chairs. Info/register: https://coastalrootsfarm.org/events/
Friday, August 10, 7-8:30pm. Dance North County, Suite 100, 533 Encinitas Blvd. $15-$20 West African Dance. With international dancer, Babacar Ndiaye from Kaolack, Senegal. He is known for his Sabar expertise which he will be teaching along with djembe dances. Live percussion accompanies class. Info: http://bit.ly/2aq5YV0, 760-402-7229.
Saturday, August 11, 9-11am. Encinitas Community Park Skate Plaza, 425 Santa Fe Drive, Free Skate Rising. For girls, ages 4-18. Take part in a skate clinic and feel inspired and empowered. Learn about a need in the community and address the need through a community service project: build back to school kits and sign commit to kindness contracts. Info: https://bit.ly/2KD6bpN
Saturday, August 11, 1-4pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Encinitas Library Japan Festival. One of the library’s largest events celebrates our Sister City Amakusa, Japan. Featuring an array of Japanese artists with exciting performances: music by Silk Wind Trio, fashion show by San Diego Kimono Club, tea ceremony demonstration in the Urasenke style, Japanese drumming by Naruwan Taiko, plus origami, kendama toy demonstrations, free refreshments and Yo Yo Bento Japanese food truck items for purchase. (Friends of the Encinitas Library) Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376.
Saturday, August 11, 4-7pm. Off Track Gallery, 937 So. Coast Hwy 101, Suite C103. Free San Dieguito Art Guild – Off Track Gallery – August Artist Reception. Enjoy refreshments and an award ceremony to Encinitas Friends of the Arts and also to three promising MiraCosta College students — Rachel Greenstein (watercolor, oils), Priscilla Rivera (portraits), and Jonathan Broberg (variety of media). All artwork in the Gallery will be 10% off. Info: OffTrackGallery.com. 760-942-3636.
Sunday, August 12, 11am-6pm. Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr. Free Cardiff Dog Days of Summer. For dogs and dog lovers featuring over 100 dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies and Maker's Market Row. Get ready for dog contests, live music, beer and wine garden, food trucks, opportunity drawings, kids activities and more. (Cardiff 101 Main Street, City of Encinitas) Info: www.cardiff101.com, 760-436-0431.
Sunday, August 12, 11:30am-1pm. Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Road. Suggested donation $12 Public Farm Tour. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our production methods and the innovative technology we use as you enjoy a gentle walk through the ever evolving, beautiful and diverse vegetable, herb and flower gardens. Please wear close-toed shoes and a sunhat. Info: https://coastalrootsfarm.org/events/ 760-452-8149
Sunday, August 12, 12-2pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $40, $48 Zentangle Canvas Workshop. Design a 10x10 canvas with zentangle patterns. No art experience needed. Plus a $10 material fee. For ages 12+. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Sunday, August 12, 5-7pm. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens. Adults: $15, $25; children (age 3-12) $5, $10 Summer Jazz Concert: The Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra. Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie and more! The orchestra’s talented musicians perform the authentic arrangements of these famous big bands. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/jazzconcert.htm
Monday-Friday, Aug. 13-Aug. 17, 9am-3pm. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $225 Camp Intrepid: Spongebob on Stage! Ages 6-10. The citizens of Bikini Bottom have just found out that a nearby volcano named Mount Humongous will erupt at sundown the next day. Amid the capers and fantasies of the community over the ensuing 24 hours, Spongebob decides to save the day and save his city from total destruction. (Intrepid Theatre) Info: www.intrepidtheatre.org
Monday-Friday, Aug. 13-Aug. 17, 9am-3pm. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $225 Camp Intrepid: Into The Woods. Ages 11-15. A modern musical twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales that follows the classic characters of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-all tied together. (Intrepid Theatre) Info: www.intrepidtheatre.org
Tuesday, August 14, 9am practice, 10am-4pm tournament. Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $9, $12 9-Ball No-Handicap Pool Tournament. Register for spring 9-ball no-handicap pool tournament. Tournament 1st place winner will have name on plaque. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place. Program must meet minimum registration 3 days prior to tournament. Register: www.EncinitasParksandRec.com Info: 760-943-2250.
Tuesday, August 14, 3:45, 4:30 and 5:15pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Meet and Greet the Sea with the Birch Aquarium. Learn how different sea creatures move and survive in the tide pools through puppet demonstrations, role-play and live animal interactions. For ages 3-5 years. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF 760-753-7376.
Tuesday, August 14 and 28, 5-6pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free Introduction to Painting with Sandra Dodd. Emerging artists will learn how to paint in this fun and supportive ongoing class. Materials provided. Explore your creative side every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. (Friends of the Cardiff Library) Info: http://bit.ly/1Et1vOV , 760-753-4027.
Wednesday, August 15, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive Wednesdays@Noon: Toni James, piano, Pamela Martchev, flute. Toni is an award-winner at numerous competitions, earned her doctorate from the Eastman School of Music and is an Assistant Professor of Music at San Diego State University. Flutist Pamela Vliek Martchev has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony and LA Chamber Orchestra. They will perform works by Chaminade, Blavet, Tailleferre and Taffanel. https://bit.ly/2f8v94F (Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts) Info: www.Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon, 760-633-2746.
Wednesday, August 15, 3:30pm (3rd Wednesdays). Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Solar System Explorers Club: Asteroids and Comets! Led by Susan (“Dr. Sooz”) Kurtik, this month’s adventure includes a presentation on the NASA OSIRIS-Rex mission that will approach the target asteroid, Bennu, in August. Followed by fun asteroid and comet hands-on activities. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376.
Thursday, August 16, 5:30-7:30pm. S. Coast Hwy 101 between D-J Streets. Free Encinitas Cruise Nights. Cruise downtown Encinitas to see hundreds of hot rods, Woodies and other classic and vintage vehicles and enjoy live music at several venues and find car clubs. All types and makes of classic vehicles, domestic and foreign, are welcome in any open street parking spaces. Info: https://visitencinitas.org/event/encinitas-cruise-nights/ 760-943-1950.
Friday, Aug. 17-22, Camp de Benneville Pines, San Bernardino National Forest, 41750 Jenks Lake Road West. $850 San Dieguito Art Guild: Art Groove Adult Art Camp. Create art every day under the massive oaks at beautiful Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernardino National Forest. Registration includes room, all meals and some workshop supplies. Info: Betsy Gilpin, 760-230-2515, http://www.uucamp.org/camps-retreats/adult-camps/art-groove-2018/
Saturday, August 18, 1-3pm. Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real. Free Summer Camp Art Show. Art from every camper will be professionally installed in our beautiful gallery space. Entertainment provided by School of Rock and other community organizations. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Don't miss our most impressive student show! Info: www.luxartinstitute.org
Saturday, August 18, 1:30-4:30pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Afternoon Cinema Club: Spotlight on India. Join us for an Indian cooking demonstration and discussion of the health benefits of spices, followed by a screening of the 2010 Academy Award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire (rated R). Light refreshments will be served. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376.
Saturday, August 18, 1-2:15pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Birch Aquarium Presents: Tide Pool Treasures. Students explore the world of tide pools and learn how tide pool creatures find food, protect themselves, and move about in these dynamic habitats. For age 5+ years. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376.
Sunday, August 19, 1-4pm. Encinitas Library Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Opening Reception: Sidney Wildesmith, Wonderlust. Oil & Acrylic Paintings. The artwork is a visual tribute of the serene and majestic nature on earth, as seen through the eyes of a naturalist who has been an artist-in-residence in 7 National Parks. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. Info: www.wildesmith.com, 760-753-7376.
Sunday, August 19, 2pm. Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad. $15, $20, Students Free Coastal Communities Concert Band: Dancin' the Night Away. Beautiful symphonic band music selections with a dance theme including Swing's the Thing, Italian Polka, Armenian Dances, Sway, La Calesera, Puttin' On the Ritz, and much more. Featuring vocalist Michael Ruhl. Tom Cole, conductor. Info: www.cccband.com, 760-436-6137.
Sunday, August 19, 3-5pm. Moonlight Beach, 400 B Street. Free Summer Concerts by the Sea: The Pettybreakers. Hear all the greatest Rock hits past and present. Concerts are held right on the sand at beautiful Moonlight Beach. Bring blankets and beach chairs. No dogs or alcohol. Info: https://bit.ly/2z4bzRH
Monday-Friday, Aug. 20-Aug. 24, 9am-3pm. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $225 Camp Intrepid: Alice in Wonderland. Ages 6-15. Travel down the rabbit hole and accompany Alice on her madcap escapades. (Intrepid Theatre) Info: www.intrepidtheatre.org
Monday, August 20, 3:30-4:30pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Art With Joe. Art teacher Joe Nyiri leads an art class for children and families. All instructions and materials are provided. Suitable for children ages 5 and up. Info: http://bit.ly/1EqwxGF, 760-753-7376.
Tuesday, August 21, 4pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free Doggie Storytime (with trained therapy dogs!) Certified therapy dogs bringing smiles and joy to you! Build your child’s confidence in reading by inviting them to read to one of our trained therapy dogs, and receive a free book! (Foundation for Pet Provided Therapy) Info: 760-753-4027 http://www.loveonaleash.org/
Wednesday, August 22, 12:00-12:45pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Wednesdays@Noon: Courtly Noyse. The early music ensemble will present a concert of Medieval and Renaissance music, both instrumental and vocal, performed on reproductions of period instruments, wearing period costumes. With Jay Sacks, Sandra Stram, Vickie Jenkins, Steve Hendricks, Laury Flora and John Cassaboom. www.CourtlyNoyse.com (Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts) Info: www.Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon, 760-633-2746.
Wednesday, August 22, 6pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free Dinner and a Movie: Pacific Rim. As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. Bring your own dinner or snacks. Info: 760-753-4027 or http://www.sdcl.org/locations_CD.html
Friday, August 24, 7-8:30pm. Dance North County, Suite 100, 533 Encinitas Blvd. $15-$20 West African Dance. We are honored to present Moustapha Bangoura, former 22-year member of Les Ballet Africains of Guinea. He is a drummer as well as a dancer so the percussion is sure to be kickin'. Info: http://bit.ly/2aq5YV0, 760- 402-7229.
Saturday, August 25, 8:30am-12:30pm. Pacific View, 390 West F Street. Free EACEA Volunteer Work Party. Come help us keep Pacific View looking loved and well maintained on our monthly Work Party. Dress comfortably with closed-toe shoes, hat and work gloves. Volunteers are welcome to park at the school. Enter on F Street. All volunteers must sign a waiver. (Encinitas Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance) Info: www.eacea.org
Saturdays, August 25-September 29, 11am-2pm. Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real. $300 The Language of Seeing: Oil with Alex Schaefer. the process of painting step by step from start to finish. To complement a technical foundation, lessons in art history and color theory will demonstrate ways of seeing while building a sense of personal style and expression. This is the ideal course for the beginning painter and an enlightening experience for the advanced artist as well! Open Studio included. Info: https://bit.ly/2Loj63n
Sunday, August 25, 9am-1pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $59, $71 Abstract Garden Photography. Bob Bretell returns from Arizona to present one of his most popular photography workshops. Students will explore the garden using a variety of techniques including unique camera angles, slow shutter, macro, zoom, repeating patterns and texture. http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, August 25, 9am-12pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens. $30, $36. Fee includes materials Planting for Pollinators & All Things Gardening. This fun and informative class covers many gardening topics including how to attract and support the various pollinators that may visit your garden! Other topics include creating good soils for your garden, tips on planning and planting a healthy garden and more. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Sunday, August 26, 10am-5pm. N. Coast Hwy. 101 in Leucadia. Free LeucadiART Walk. The event covers a one mile stretch of Hwy 101 with more than 80 artist booths of original art, jewelry, ceramic, glass and more in private parking lots. Watch live music, dance, and art demonstrations and bring the kids to the Children's Art Pavilion. Enjoy our Craft Beer Garden featuring beers from The Lost Abbey. Info: https://bit.ly/2uQ9OTI, 760-436-2320.
Sunday, August 26, 1pm. Seaside Center For Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive. $25 Workshop: Thriving Through Uncertainty, Uncovering Your Inspired Roadmap. Tama Kieves is a Harvard law school graduate who left her practice to pursue her calling. Now she dedicates herself to help thousands world-wide to discover, launch and thrive in a life of their dreams. Info: www.Seasidecenter.org, 760-753-5786.
Sunday, August 26, 5-8:30pm. The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. $30, $60 Luna Diva Concert. Randi Driscoll, Veronica May, Lisa Sanders, and Eve Selis are the Luna Divas. This concert will feature each of the acclaimed San Diego singer/songwriters performing her own material as well as songs "in quartet". Check the website for the VIP package. Info: http://johnpattyshouseconcerts.simpletix.com
Wednesday, August 29, 12:00-12:50pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free Wednesdays@Noon: Beth Nam, piano. Dr. Nam has performed in numerous piano recitals, chamber concerts and master classes in well-known venues in the United States and abroad. She earned Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees from The Julliard School and serves on the faculty of Biola University and Occidental College. Beth is a director of the South Bay Children's Choir and is the pianist of the acclaimed Allant Trio. She will perform an all Chopin program. www.bethnam.com (Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts) Info: www.Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon,760-633-2746.
VISUAL ART Thru August 7. Katherine Bender, Karob The Story of Our Lives. Paintings, Mixed Media. The work by is inspired by the world and stories shared between us, with images mixed in medium and metaphor that bring interest, color and texture into our daily lives. RECEPTION: July 29, 1-4pm. Encinitas Library Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive. 760-753-7376. http://www.karobstudios.com/ Thru August 21. Joan Thorburn, Contemporary Elements. Ceramics. The work explores new shapes, textures, and glaze applications. Currently my interest is in color, and to achieve the intense colors in glazes Encinitas Library Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive. 760-753-7376. https://bit.ly/2q5DXuV
Thru August 22. Jennifer Spencer, The Artist Portrait Project: 50 San Diego Artists, 2006-2016. Photography. In celebration of my fellow San Diego artists, this project is about the persistence of the creative spirit and the awakening of my eyes to view fellow-artists in a different light. Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. 760-943-2260. www.jennifergspencer.com
Thru August 22. Mary McCarthy, Sea Sprites. Ceramics. The artwork is an exploration of elemental spirits associated with bodies of water. People across cultures have long associated sprites, nymphs or goddesses with the ocean and rivers. They can be whimsical, beneficent or threatening. Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. 760-943-2260. [email protected]
Thru August 22. Alfred Lujan, Moment in Time. Sculpture. A collection of water based clay, bisque fired, finished with velvet under glaze, metal paints, acids, wood and glass. The pieces attempt to capture the essence of what I see and feel while working on the piece. Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. 760-943-2260. https://alfredlujanart.com/
Thru August 23. John Martinez, Hispanic Color and Contrast. Acrylic Paintings. A wildly colorful abstract display of everyday Hispanic themed life and experiences. Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue , 760-633-2600. https://bit.ly/2k7pFaq
Thru August 23. Alex Nichols and Lori Nichols, Freestyle Weaving and Fiber Art. Textiles. Two artists collaborate to create vibrant and colorful art by using hand weaving techniques, and a collection of fibers in a wild and free mixture of textures inspired by nature. Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, 760-633-2600. [email protected]
Thru September 30. Douglas Crozier, Paradise. Acrylic Paintings. The solo exhibit of artworks are renderings of photorealistic scenes from architectural icons, and local beach scenes. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. 760- 753-4027.
August 7 – September 18. Sidney Wildesmith, Wonderlust. Oil & Acrylic Paintings. The artwork is a visual tribute of the serene and majestic nature on earth, as seen through the eyes of a naturalist who has been an artist-in-residence in 7 National Parks. Encinitas Library Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive. RECEPTION: 8/19. 1-4pm. 760-753-7376. www.wildesmith.com
August 21 – October 16. Jon Koehler, Pushing Boundaries. Sculpture. The artwork brings the viewer into a world, where stainless steel comes to life by pushing the creative boundaries and complexity of organic materials turning flowing lines into graceful sculptures. Encinitas Library Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive. 760-753-7376. www.jonkoehler.com
August 22 - October 17. Corina Ionan, Don't Like Blah, Just WOW. Digital Photography. Artist statement: Any art requires passion, love, attention, time, and lots of creative effort. I pour my soul and emotions into each shot. Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. RECEPTION: 9/1, 1-4pm. 760-943-2260 https://corinafoto.com
August 22 - October 17Fritz Rothman, Look What I Found. Collage. A collage of ephemera works arranged within a square are brought into focus in a harmonious arrangement filled with detail, color, texture, and patterns. RECEPTION: 9/15, 1-4pm. Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. 760-943-2260. [email protected]
August 22 - October 17. Ev Bessar, Sergey Gornushkin, Monster Mania. Sculpture. From the macabre to the fanciful, monsters come alive featuring larger-than-life cyborgs, whimsical ghouls and everything in between! Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. 760-943-2260. sigsculpture.com, evbessar.com/sculptures
August 23 – October 18. Brian Crane, Majestic Nature Is All Around Us . Photography. A stunning array of nature images from areas in California, Washington, Hawaii and Canada. Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024. 760-633-2600. BrianCranePhotography.com
August 23 – October 18. San Diego County Gourd Artists,Gourdstock . Gourds. This group exhibition showcases the variety of talent and artistic expression of the 100 member San Diego County Gourd Artists. Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue. 760-633-2600. sandiegocountygourdpatch.com
Thru April 2019. Sculpture in the Garden IX. This unique exhibition showcases 50 sculptures from 30 talented artists set against the beautiful backdrop of San Diego Botanic Garden. All sculptures are for sale. Naomi Nussbaum, Curator. 9am-5pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership. Sculpture Map: https://bit.ly/2tXmjLL Info: http://bit.ly/1Pja7r5 760-436-3036.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES Daily. La Paloma Theatre. Movie info 760-436-7469, www.LaPalomaTheatre.com. 471 S. Coast Hwy 101. $10, $9 Monday, 8:30-9:30am. Qi Gong. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 9-10am. Line Dancing: Beginning Lev. 1. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 9-11am. Watercolor & More. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 10-11am. Gentle Yoga. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 1oam-1pm. Intermediate Watercolor Class, $30, Jayne Spencer. 619-889-1478, www.jaynespencer.com Monday, 10:30-11:30am. Health Barre. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 10:30-11:30am. Senior Fitness. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 11:15-1:15pm. Beginner’s Yoga. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 12:45-1:45pm. Yoga for Seniors. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., www.SilverAgeYoga.org Monday, 1-2pm. Pilates. Encinitas Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Monday, 2:30-3:30pm. Bereavement Support Group. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive 1st Monday, 8am. Beach Clean Up. Cardiff Reef Parking Lot. www.robmachadofoundation.org 1st Monday, 8-9am. Bird Watching. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, www.SDBGarden.org Mon. & Wed., 2-3pm. Chair Yoga w/ Emmy Garnica. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle, 760-753-4027 Tuesday, 8:30-9:30am. Yoga for You. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 10am-12pm. Sittin’ & Knittin’. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Tuesday, 10-11am. Yoga for Peace and Vitality. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Tuesday, 9-10am. Step Aerobics. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Tuesday, 10:30-11:30am. Zumba Gold. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Tues., 11am-12pm. Dance Class, 3-4 yrs. Perf. Arts Wksp, 681 Enc. Blvd. Ste 309, http://www.dancepaw.com Tuesday, 1-2pm. Yoga for Seniors (chair only). Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish, www.SilverAgeYoga.org Tuesday, 1:30-3pm. Current Events. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Tuesday, 2-3:30pm. Computer Tutoring. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Tuesday, 2pm. Zumba Dance and Fitness. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish. Drive, www.SDCL.org, 760-753-7376 Tuesday, 3-4:30pm. Knit & Crochet Club. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle, www.SDCL.org or 760-753-4027 Tues/ & Thurs, 5pm. Horseshoe Pitching, age 12 and up. Oakcrest Park, Cardiff Riviera Horseshoe Club, 760-436-5166 Wednesday, 8:30-9:30am. Gentle Yoga. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wednesday, 8:30-9:30am. Zumba Gold. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wednesday, 9:30-11:30am. Computer Tutoring. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wed., 9:45-10:45am. Walking Your Walk to Health. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wednesday, 10-11am. Beginning Hula. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wed, 10am-12pm. Native Habitat Volunteers. San Elijo Lagoon (see website), www.SanElijo.org/lagoonplatoon 1st Wednesday, 10-11:30am. Stamp Club. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140Oakcrest Park Dr. 760- 943-2250 Wednesday, 10-11:30am. Re-Created Cards. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760- 943-2250 Wed, 10am. Weekly Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 1040 N. El Cam Real, www.bn.com, Stores/Events tab. 760-943-6400 Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am. T’ai Chi Chih. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760- 943-2250 Wednesday, 12-1am. Yoga Exploration. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760- 943-2250 4th Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am. 50+ Singles Club. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wednesday, 1-2pm. Ukulele Beginning. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 3rd Wednesday, 1-2:30pm. Book Club. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wednesday, 1:30-2:30pm. Yoga for Seniors (chair only). Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish, www.SilverAgeYoga.org 1st and 4th Wednesday, 2-4pm. Drawing Made Easy and Fun. Enc. Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm. Ukulele Intermediate. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Wednesday, 3-5pm. eBook Tutoring, how to download e-books. RSVP required. Encinitas Library, 760-753-7376 1st Wed., 10:30am. Spanish/Eng. Bilingual Storytime. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle, www.SDCL.org 760-753-4027 4th Wed. 10:30am. Storytime in Spanish (babies, toddlers). Cardiff Lib, 2081 Newcastle, www.SDCL.org 760-753-4027 Thursday, 8:30-9:30am. Qi Gong. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 8:30-9:30am. Health Barre. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 9-10am. Step Aerobics. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 9:30-11am. Computer Tutoring. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 10-11am. Yoga for Peace and Vitality. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 4th Thursday, 10am. Elder Law and Advocacy. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 10:30am. Baby Storytime, lapsit storytime for pre-walking infants and parents with stories, rhymes, songs and movement activities (ages 0-1). Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle, www.SDCL.org or 760-753-4027 3rd Thursday,10:30-12:30am. Blood Pressure Clinic. Enc. Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursdays, 11:30am. Writers by the Beach. Host: Rachel Moore. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr. 760-753-7376 Thursday, 12:30-3:30pm. Duplicate Bridge Play. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 12:30-3:30pm. Mahjong. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 12:30-3:30pm. Party Bridge. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 1-3pm. Computer Tutoring. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thursday, 1-3pm. Italian Conversation. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Thurs 2-6, Sun 10-3. Farm Stand. Organic produce. Coastal Roots Farm, 800 Quail Garden's Drive 760-479-6505 Thursday 6:45-9pm. Encinitas Bocce Club Open Play, 1219 Encinitas Blvd, Oak Crest Park www.encinitasbocceclub.net Friday, 8:30-9:30am. Yoga for Everybody. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Friday, 9-10am. Line Dancing – Beginning Level 2. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Friday, 9-11am. Scrabble. Enc. Comm. & Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Friday, 9:30-11:30am. Computer Tutoring. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 1st Friday, 9:30am. HICAP. Enc. Comm. & Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 1st Friday, 10:30-12:30am. Blood Pressure Clinic. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Friday, 10:30-11:30am. T’ai Chi Chih, Beg/Intermediate. Enc. Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Friday, 9:30am. Horseshoe Pitching, age 12 and up. Oakcrest Park, Cardiff Riviera Horseshoe Club, 760-436-5166 Friday, 12-3pm. Encinitas Library Figure Drawing Group, w/ live model. $10 donation. 540 Cornish Dr, 760-942-8738 Friday, 1:30-4pm. Pickleball Open Play. Enc. Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 760-943-2250 Friday, 2-3pm. Dancing Dudes & Dudettes, creative movement class, boys/girls 3-5 yrs. $20/class, $60/mo. Performing Arts Workshop, 681 Enc. Blvd. Ste 309, 760-753-2671. http://www.dancepaw.com 3rd Friday, 2-4pm. Social Dance for 50+, $5. Encinitas Comm/Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, 760-943-2250 Friday, 3-4:45pm. G@merZ Lounge, Video games, snacks, for t(w)eens to *chillax*. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish 1st and last Sat, 10-11am. Lagoon Discovery Tour. San Elijo Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue, www.SanELijo.org Saturday, 11am. Awaken the Poet Within-Marit Anderson. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish. www.SDCL.org 760-753-7376 Saturday, 10:30-11:30am. Docent Led Tour. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, www.SDBGarden.org Saturdays, 2:30-5pm. Theatre/Perf Arts Workshops, teens/adults with Autism. $20. Dance North County, 535 Enc. Blvd., Ste. 101, www.PACThouse.org, 760-815-8512 2nd Saturday, 9-11am. Wildlife Walk. San Elijo Lagoon (see web for map), www.SanElijo.org 3rd Saturday, 10:30am-12pm. Guided Downtown Historic Walk. Encinitas Historical Society, 390 W. 4th Street, 760-753- 5726. 1883 Schoolhouse open Fri/Sat 1-4pm. Take your own Historic Walk with our iPods, 1-2:30pm. Free Saturday-Sunday, 9:30am-5pm. Seaside Bazaar, open air flea market. 459 S. Hwy 101, 760-753-1611
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