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2014 PARADES, STREET FAIRS, FESTIVALS, 10K/5K's, and OTHER EVENTS SCHEDULED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY Telephone: (619) 685-1331 Internet:www.sandiego.gov/specialevents January Thursday 1/2 North Park Farmer's Market (Every Thursday) 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm This farmer's market in North Park offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery, dairy, pasta, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also craft vendors selling their wares. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 800. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Herman Avenue (between University Ave. & North Park Way) ~ CVS parking lot (between Herman Ave. & North Park Way). Host Organization: North Park Main Street. Internet: www.northparkfarmersmarket.com. Friday 1/3 Adrenaline Challenge 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Lacrosse teams of youths from Canada and the United States will meet to face their challengers. The game is played when two teams of ten players each use netted sticks to catch and throw a small rubber ball into the goal net of the opposing team to score for points. Come and watch! Anticipated Attendance: 4,000/day. Anticipated Participants: 1,000/day. Location: Del Mar Polo Field (14555 El Camino Real). Host Organization: Starz Lacrosse Foundation. Internet: www.adrln.com. Saturday 1/4 San Diego Resolution Run 6:00 am - 10:00 am Did you make a New Year resolution to exercise on a regular basis? Then you can start with this event that offers 5K and 15K run/walks; plus youth races, too. It all begins with that first step forward. You can do it, and you'll be glad you did! Anticipated Attendance: Not available. Anticipated Participants: 1,100. Location: East Mission Bay (Tecolote Shores - Fiesta Island Roadway - Tecolote Shores - bayside walkway - De Anza Cove - Tecolote Shores). Host Organization: San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project. Internet: www.sandyfeetevents.com. Saturday 1/4 Adrenaline Challenge (3-Day Event) 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Lacrosse teams from Canada and the U.S. will meet to face their challengers. The game is played when two teams of ten players each use netted sticksto catch and throw a small rubber ball into the goal net of the opposing team to score for points. Today, a special LMX Pro Game will take place. Anticipated Attendance: 4,000/day. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Del Mar Polo Field (14555 El Camino Real). Host Organization: Starz Lacrosse Foundation. Internet: www.adrln.com. - 1 - January Saturday 1/4 The Mercato: Little Italy's Farmer's Market (Every Saturday) 8:00 am - 2:00 pm This farmer's market in Little Italy offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, pasta, peppers, meats, cheese, breads, spices, and specialty treats. There are also some nice imported gift items. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 1,500. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: West Date Street (between Front St. & cul-de-sac west of Kettner Blvd.). Host Organization: Little Italy Association of San Diego. Internet: www.littleitalymercato.com. Saturday 1/4 City Heights Farmer's Market (Every Saturday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm This farmer's market in City Heights offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also imported items from Latin America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 900. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Host Organization: San Diego County Farm Bureau. Internet: www.sdfarmbureau.org. Saturday 1/4 Old Town Saturday Artisan Market (Every Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm This artisan market in Old Town offers an array of interesting art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, gift items, and more. Local merchants in Old Town will also display their wares. Many of the items are one-of-a-kind creations. You may find something here that you'll just want to have. Anticipated Attendance: 800. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Harney Street (between San Diego Ave. & Congress St.). Host Organization: Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Internet: Not available. Saturday 1/4 Golden Hill Certified Farmer's Market (Every Saturday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm This farmer's market in Golden Hill offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, teas, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also gift items and craft creations. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 500. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: B Street (between 27th St. & 28th St.). Host Organization: Integrity First Promotions, Inc.. Internet: www.brianfarmersmarkedts.com. Sunday 1/5 Kendall Webb Memorial Triathlon 7:00 am - 9:00 am Would you like to participate in a triathlon that consists of a flat and scenic 3-mile run, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 200-yard warm water pool swim? The start and finish is at the YMCA in Mission Valley. The event is limited to 300 participants. Anticipated Attendance: Not available. Anticipated Participants: 300. Location: Run (YMCA - 5505 Friars Rd. - Sea World Dr. - Friars Rd. - YMCA) - Bike (YMCA - Friars Rd. - Sea World Dr. - Fiesta Island Roadway - Sea World Dr. - F. riars Rd. - YMCA) - Swim (YMCA Pool) Host Organization: Ramm Sports Productions. Internet: www.rammsports.com. - 2 - January Sunday 1/5 Adrenaline Challenge (3-Day Event) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Lacrosse teams of youths from Canada and the United States will meet to face their challengers. The game is played when two teams of ten players each use netted sticks to catch and throw a small rubber ball into the goal net of the opposing team to score for points. Come and watch! Anticipated Attendance: 4,000/day. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Del Mar Polo Field (14555 El Camino Real). Host Organization: Starz Lacrosse Foundation. Internet: www.adrln.com. Sunday 1/5 Hillcrest Farmer's Market & Open Air Bazaar (Every Sunday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm This farmer's market in Hillcrest offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairyproducts, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also health & beauty products and art & craft items. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 3,000. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: DMV parking lot (3690 Normal St.) ~ Normal Street (between Lincoln Ave. & University Ave.). Host Organization: Hillcrest Business Association. Internet: www.hillcrestfarmersmarket.com. Sunday 1/5 Third Avenue Certified Farmer's Market & Bazaar (Every Sunday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm This farmer's market in downtown San Diego offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery, jams, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also gift items and craft creations. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 800. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Third Avenue (400 block) ~ J Street (300 block). Host Organization: Community Crops. Internet: Not available. Sunday 1/5 Point Loma Certified Farmer's Market (Every Sunday) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm This farmer's market in Point Loma offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, nuts, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. The artesian section of the market offers desirable jewelry and art items. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 500. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Canon Street (between Rosecrans Blvd. & Shaftner St.). Host Organization: Integrity First Promotions, Inc.. Internet: www.briansfarmersmarkets.com. Tuesday 1/7 Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmer's Market (Every Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm You're welcome to browse and shop at this farmer's market in Pacific Beach where an array of groceries and goodies are offered. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery, prepared foods, dry goods, and specialty treats. There are also craft creations by local artisans. Anticipated Attendance: 800. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Bayard Street (between Garnet Ave. & Grand Ave.). Host Organization: Pacific Beach Community Development Corp. Internet: www.pacificbeachmarket.com. - 3 - January Wednesday 1/8 Curbside Bites Food Truck (Lunch) (Every Wednesday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm On Wednesdays, a caravan of food trucks are conveniently located in Little Italy to serve lunchtime meals. Each food truck has its own special menuechoices. Just pick out what it is that you like and it's quickly served. Anticipated Attendance: 500. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: B Street (between India St. & Columbia St.). Host Organization: Curbside Bites. Internet: www.curbsidebites.com. Wednesday 1/8 Ocean Beach Certified Farmer's Market (Every Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm This farmer's market in Ocean Beach offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, bakery, dry goods, prepared foods, vegan foods, sauces, and specialty treats. There are also nice gift items and craft creations. Come and shop! Anticipated Attendance: 1,200. Anticipated Participants: Not available. Location: Newport Avenue (between Bacon St. & Cable St.) ~ Starbucks parking lot (4994 Newport Ave.) ~ Apple Tree parking lot (4976 Newport Ave.). Host Organization: Ocean Beach Merchants Association. Internet: www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Thursday 1/9 North Park