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Junior Achievement of San Diego to Host Fundraising Golf Tournament at The Grand Del Mar

September 6, 2013 No Comment

Junior Achievement of San Diego invites to golf for financial literacy. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Junior Achievement of San Diego County hosts its 1st Annual JA Golf Classic presented by San Diego Fluid System Technologies. The new event will premier at The Grand Golf Club and will feature a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner. The Grand Golf Club is located […]

Summer Movie Nights at CCA Farmers Market

August 23, 2013 No Comment

With kids going back to school in the next couple weeks, Carmel Valley families are trying to squeeze out the last bit of summer fun! What better way to do that than a Summer Movie night at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market at Canyon Crest Academy. Great food, great music and an all-time classic movie… […]

Broadening Your Cultural Horizons

August 22, 2013 No Comment

Home to Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in North America with fifteen museums and the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego abounds with art in many shapes and forms around the city. One such event is ArtWalk San Diego @ NTC Liberty Station, which takes place on August 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. […]

Betting on the Ponies at the Del Mar Races

July 15, 2013 No Comment

July is my favorite summer month, primarily because it is the start of many months where San Diego’s weather is at its best. May gray and June gloom have been swept away with the tide and replaced with pristine blue skies and perfect seventy-five-degree weather. The month starts off with a bang – quite literally […]

Del Mar Foundation’s 4th of July Parade

July 8, 2013 No Comment

On a beautiful 4th of July morning, hundreds of Del Mar residents came together to participate in the Del Mar Foundation’s annual 4th of July parade. As a local resident, I was on site, with my family and friends, ready to enjoy the day of festivities! Everyone is welcome to come and join in on […]

Summer Twilight Concert Features Atomic Groove

July 5, 2013 No Comment

The Del Mar Foundation kicked off its 30th Annual Summer Twilight Concert series on June 18th at the Powerhouse Park in Del Mar. The first of this four concert series featured the returning band, Atomic Groove, which rocked the crowd with its high energy dance music. The Donnis Trio performed the opening act with their folk rock […]

Family Swap Meet Hosted at Canyon Crest Academy

July 2, 2013 No Comment

For years, local parents have flocked to Parent Connection’s Family Swap Meets to buy and sell new and used baby, children’s and maternity clothing, handcrafted gifts, toys, strollers, wagons, tricycles, car seats, high chairs, play pens and other furniture. The most recent Family Swap Meet was held at Canyon Crest Academy on Sunday, June 23 […]

Del Mar Plaza: The Perfect Place to Hang Your Hat for the Day

June 27, 2013 1 Comment

Del Mar is a small, seaside hideaway approximately 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego. This charming laid back town is best known for it’s exceptional weather, world famous thoroughbred racetrack, the county fair and fabulous beaches. In 1959 Del Mar incorporated as a city and is now the smallest municipality in the booming San […]

Summer Has Officially Begun! Head to the San Diego Fair!

June 21, 2013 No Comment

It’s that time of year again! The San Diego Fair has already started and runs daily through July 4. Note that the fair is closed Mondays, except for July 1. Convenient for Carmel Valley residents, this event is located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The theme of the fair this year is “Game on!” which will underscore “classic and […]

Del Mar Foundation Summer Twilight Concerts

June 20, 2013 No Comment

The first Summer Twilight Concert in Del Mar, took place in 1983. Ever since then, these concerts have been bringing together the community for amazing fun-filled family events. Check out the schedule below or click on the link to visit the foundation’s website. 2013 SUMMER TWILIGHT CONCERT DATES Tuesday, June 18, 2013 (Sunset: 7:59 PM) […]

Gardening at the San Diego Fair

June 18, 2013 No Comment

This morning, as I’ve been doing every other day since Wednesday, June 5, and as I’ll be doing every other day until July 4, I went to the fair (but only to water). For the past seven years, I’ve agreed to do the watering of the San Diego Rose Society’s demonstration rose garden at the fair. This […]

Local Families Line Up for Bargains on Baby Gear & Kids Items

June 10, 2013 No Comment

For years, local parents have flocked to Parent Connection’s Family Swap Meets to buy and sell new and used baby, children’s and maternity clothing, handcrafted gifts, toys, strollers, wagons, tricycles, car seats, high chairs, play pens and other furniture. The next Family Swap Meet will be held at Canyon Crest Academy on Sunday, June 23 […]