Soaring on a Sunday

Taken at the Carlsbad Flower Fields

March is here and there's so many exciting events going on and places to go during this beautiful time of year here in San Diego!  There's some wonderful cultural events going on and also some seasonal nature related activities and places to go. Go out there and enjoy this beautiful weather outdoors, after all, isn't that why you chose to live in San Diego!

Wednesday, March 7th at 4pm and 7pm. WOW First Wednesdays, Brazilian Sounds and Dance with Solemar at the Center Theater at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Free event.

March 9th, 8pm. Slugger O'Toole, Irish music at Escondido Center for the Arts.

March 11th, 2-3pm. House of Ireland lawn Program at the International Cottages in Balboa Park. Tea and Irish bread, home baked Irish goodies.

March 17th, 10am. North County St Patrick's Day Parade, Vista. Also, a Village Scavenger Hunt for Gold at 1pm, Limerick Readings from 1-3pm, beer garden and chocolates and concert 2-4pm, games and contests.

Saturday, March 17th, 1030 am. San Diego St Patrick's Day Parade and Irish Festival in Balboa Park. "Celebrating the Spirit of Ancient Ireland" is the theme of the parade. There will be a flag raising ceremony in Balboa Park at 945 am, and the parade starts at 1030 am from Sixth and Juniper St. The parade includes Marching Bands, Floats, Fire Dept., clowns, equestrian entries, scouts, bagpipe players, dancing groups and more!

Saturday, March 17th from 11am til 3pm. Paper Airplane Festival at the Science Family Day in Balboa Park.

Saturday, From March 17 to 24, the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering 2012 will present programs throughout the county, culminating in the free Science & Engineering EXPO DAY at PETCO Park on March 24, which will feature more than 135 hands-on exhibits and 16 stage performances. The event will take place from 10:00am until 5:00pm. For a complete schedule, visit .

Saturday, March 17th, 10am-6pm. Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, Free with Garden Admission.

March 1st - May 13th. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad is open! Check out website for the calendar of events which includes Kids Day (4/1), Bluegrass Band (4/14), Antique Tractor Wagon Rides, Orchid Greenhouse, Artists Gardens, American Flag of Flowers, Sweet Pea Maze, mining, and poinsetta display.

We'd love to see your images in photos you've taken at any of these or other great places you've been this week on our Friday's Soar and Explore post. Please send them to Mandy at mandaroo63@yahoo.com or share them on our Facebook page at SOSD.

Keep Soaring

and Landing Safely

in Beautiful, Sunny

San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy