Soaring on a Sunday

We're enjoying a lovely summer in San Diego. The weather's been a little more consistent and it's a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors strolling the museums and gardens in Balboa Park or visiting local Farmer's Markets and being in the garden. We enjoyed a lovely day meeting members of our community at a local garden swap hosted at Ramona Family Naturals, a local family owned organic and local produce market here in Ramona. I hope you are able to enjoy local markets and supporting your local farmers and businesses as well!

On to some exciting activites that are happening this week.....

Friday, August 19th, 7:05pm, Tony Hawk Foundation Night at the Padres game. Tickets start at $13.50. Tony will be throwing the 1st ball, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Tony Hawk Foundation which supports low income communities with recreational programs.

August 19-20-21st, 9th Annual San Diego Bluegrass Festival, at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista. Kids 10 and under Free, Camping Package (3 day pass) is $97 per person.

Saturday, August 20-21st, The Platt Brothers: Live at the Welk, Welk Theatre San Diego, Escondido. Tickets $10-30. "This new, family-friendly show is an exciting blend of incredible acrobatics, three-part harmonies and hilarious narratives of the brothers’ childhood antics. "

Thursdays-Saturdays, through August 27th, 8pm, Plays in the Park: The Sound of Music. Kit Carson Park, Escondido. Tickets $10-19.

Wednesday, August 17th, 7-10pm. Pool Flicks at the Kroc, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, San Diego. "Enjoy swimming with the family from 7-10 pm and watch Tangled from the pool at 8 pm. Inner tubes available for the first 50 participants. $10 per family of up to five. "

Friday-Saturday, August 19-20th, Overnight Adventures: Sweetwater Snooze, Chula Vista Nature Center, Chula Vista. "Enjoy a sunset hike, crafts and local wildlife encounters as you learn more about the Sweetwater Marsh and its animal residents after dark. Aug. 19, 5:45 pm until Aug. 20, 9:30 am. $45. For ages 5 & up. For reservations, call or email cvncinfo@cvnc.us. Chula Vista Nature Center. "

Saturday, August 20th, Weinerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Qualcomm Stadium, Mission Valley. "And they’re off! The 16 fastest dachshunds in this qualifying round will advance to the San Diego finals on Sept. 5 at the Del Mar Racetrack. The lucky ‘wiener’ from San Diego will compete at the championship on Dec. 28 at the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. 9 am; registration, 8 am. Spectators free; entry fees: $8-$13. Rugby fields at Qualcomm Stadium (southwest cor. of parking lot near section J-5), Mission Valley."

August 13-28th, Wildlife Art Print Show, in the Janice Griffiths Gallery at the Fallbrook Art Center, Fallbrook. Free.

Residents Free Tuesdays, this Tuesday the 16th at selected Museums at Balboa Park. See website for details.

August 20-21, 9am-5pm. Garden Expressions at the San Diego Botannical Garden in Encinitas. And, on Sunday, August 21st at 130pm, James Hubbell will be honored for his contributions to the world of art. Everyone invited to participate in a community sculpture project using recycled materials. On Saturday, you can learn to make gift cards using natural materials from the garden. There will be organic food and musical entertainment. Free with admission to the gardens.

Let us know what's going on in your area of San Diego this week. Feel free to share in the comments or on our Facebook page.

Have a great week,
and....

Keep Soaring & Landing Safely,

in beautiful sunny San Diego,

Your Soaring Mamas,

Mandy & Dawn