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bring expired compact fluorescent bulbs to the event for proper
disposal.
Participants must a bring a copy of their current San Diego Gas &
Electric utility bill and/or a California ID to prove San Diego County
residency.

August 17, 2008; 5K = 6:45 am; half marathon = 7:00 am
America's Finest City Half Marathon
$25 to $80
760.692.2900
Cabrillo National Monument to Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
E-mail: info@afchalf.com
The Half Marathon begins at historic Cabrillo National Monument,
with its majestic view of both San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean,
follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbor Island along the Embar-
cadero to The Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego,
and ends in beautiful Balboa Park.
NO day of race registration; Limit of 7,750 (half marathon) and
1,500 (5K)
http://www.afchalf.com/
Wed, Aug 20: 10am - Noon
KID HIP PERSONALIZED MUSIC … LIVE!!!
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
August 1 – August 3, 2008 Kid Hip Personalized Music will be here for a morning of live music
The 9th annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery and fun activities. Kid Hip CD’s feature personalized music for San Diego
Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town San Diego just about every name imaginable. Children will be encouraged to Woman
interact and sing along to the fun and educational songs. Recom-
The garden courtyard at the Bazaar del Mundo – now at the corner mended for ages 2+. Part of the Kids' Play Summer Series.
of Juan and Taylor Streets in Old Town – will be overflowing with 49
artisans from Chihuahua, Mexico, creating eye-popping Mata Ortiz August 20 – August 24, 2008
pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its hand-painted geo- Festival of Sail 2008
metric and ancestral symbols. Embarcadero
$ 20 Adults - $15 Sr./Active Mil/Child- <5 yrs FREE
More than twenty tall ships and other fascinating vessels from
Wed, Aug 6: 10am - 11am around the world are scheduled to appear at the 2008 Festival of
MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC - LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE! Sail hosted by the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The festival
Carlsbad Premium Outlets kicks off with a majestic parade of tall ships on San Diego Bay on
Everyone will enjoy participating in this fun program presented by Wednesday, August 20. Festival of Sail will stretch along Harbor
the Museum of Making Music. All ages welcome! Part of the Kids' Drive on the embarcadero in downtown San Diego. Ships from
Play Summer Series. several different countries will give the festival an international fla-
vor. Sure to be a favorite, the United States Coast Guard's tall ship
August, 10, 2008 Eagle will make her first visit to San Diego since 1999. Several tall
Annual Hillcrest Cityfest Street Fair ships will fight in cannon battles on San Diego Bay-Friday through
Phone Number: 619-299-3330 Sunday. Souvenir passports are a visitor's ticket to board the ships.
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Stamped by each ship open for tours, passports become treasured
Arts, crafts, food and entertainment along Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest. keepsakes. Passport holders will also enjoy free entertainment. Vis-
Shuttle service available. itors to the festival can sample marvelous food and drink and shop
for one of-a-kind items among the hundreds of festival vendors
August 16, 2008
Free Light Bulb Exchange Wed, Aug 27: 10am - 11am
Birch Aquarium, 11am-3pm, outside aquarium entrance "MEET & GREET THE SEA" WITH THE BIRCH AQUARIUM AT
San Diego County residents can exchange up to five 75-watt or SCRIPPS
higher incandescent light bulbs and/or up to two halogen torchiere Carlsbad Premium Outlets
lamps (bring entire fixture) for compact fluorescent lights — a “T” is for Tide Pool will be the theme for this fun and interactive
combined savings of more than $100 — while supplies last. The event. Join the Birch Aquarium at Scripps for a hands-on education-
new models use 75 percent less energy than regular incandescent al look at these creatures of the sea. Recommended for ages 3+,
bulbs, create 75 percent less heat and last 10 times as long. Also, and space is limited to 45 participants, first come, first serve. Part of
the Kids' Play Summer Series.
July/August 2008