Entertainment
Wed 8/4: Showpark August Festival Horse Show
When: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: 858-481-9085.
UFC Practice Makes Perfect
We got a first-hand look at how some of the UFC's major players prepare for their upcoming fights.
Ultimate Fighting Championship - UFC - Video Games - Games - Sports
Intrigue, Questions Surround 2010 Chargers Training Camp
It was the week that San Diego Chargers fans have been waiting for all year as the 2010 training camp kicked off this week when rookies and veterans made their way to Chargers Park in Murphy Canyon. But a training camp isn't a training camp without some intrigue and this season is not different: All-Pro holdouts Marcus McNeill, Vincent Jackson and Shawne Merriman appear to be lengthy holdouts due to contract demands (I'm sure Chargers fans know full well the backstories) and the team is proceeding with the assumption they will be without their talented services all year.
...Crowned Ms Cougar 2010
While this contest is a game, these women are serious about this lifestyle.
Women - People - Arts - Demi Moore - Magazines and E-zines
San Diego's Beach Bars
Local spots you should check out.
San Diego - California - United States - Counties - Business and Economy
7/31: Bahaha
Laugh out loud at the Brew-Ha-Ha Comedy West show.
Comedy - Arts - Performing Arts - Clubs and Venues - Recreation
Bike the Bay
It's arguably the funnest bike ride in San Diego County.
United States - San Diego - California - Counties - Business and Economy
Worth the Drive: RollerCon
You have your sassy name, your skates, and your will to win in Las Vegas.
United States - Nevada - Las Vegas - Weddings - Relationships
Sat 7/31: Maui Jim Surf Monkey Races
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 7 a.m.
Where: Oceanside Pier, Mission Avenue and Pacific Street, Oceanside
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: Race by running, swimming, paddling, or some combination to be named "King/Queen Monkey" or even "Top Banana." Live music. Registration $35-$90; free to watch. 760-436-3589.
Sat 7/31: Pine Valley Days
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 7 a.m.
Where: Pine Valley County Park, 28810 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Festivities begin at Pine Valley County Park with deep-pit barbecue dinner Friday night, music by Honky Tonk Kings. Saturday morning offers breakfast burritos at the Pine Valley Clubhouse (7am to 9am), parade along Old Highway 80 (9am), food, craft vendors, climbing wall, more at Pine Valley County Park. 619-473-1096.
Sat 7/31: Snorkel with Schooling Sharks!
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: La Jolla Shores, 8200 Camino del Oro, San Diego
Cost: $30
Age limit: 10+
Description: Swim with schooling leopard sharks, smoothhound sharks, guitarfish while enjoying mild surf and gently sloping beach during snorkeling outing hosted by Birch Aquarium-Museum. Reservations: 858-534-7336.
Sat 7/31: Showpark Racing Festival Horse Show
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: 858-481-9085.
Sat 7/31: Basic Birding
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Buena Vista Audubon Society Nature Center, 2202 South Coast Highway, Carlsbad
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Tom Troy leads basic birding program with emphasis on identifying birds by sight and sound and using binoculars, spotting scopes, field guides. Directions: 760-967-6915.
Sat 7/31: How to Train a Parrot
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 9 a.m.
Where: Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego
Cost: $75 - $110
Age limit: Not available
Description: Full-day training covers positive reinforcement training for parrots. PowerPoint, interactive activities, games teach how to interpret bird body language, solve behavior problems, more. 619-287-8200.
Sat 7/31: I Will Survive
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Carlos, CA
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: How do local native plants thrive with so little rain? Naturalists lead walks to find evidence of plant adaptations. 619-668-3281.
Sat 7/31: Tour del Día
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10 a.m.
Where: Balboa Park Visitors' Center, 1549 El Prado, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Offshoot Tours offers an hour-long guided stroll highlighting the Park Palisades area of Balboa Park. 619-235-1122.
Sat 7/31: Intuitive Fest Psychic Fair
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10 a.m.
Where: Kindred Journeys, 510 North Coast Highway #101A, Oceanside
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: Psychics, tarot, energy clearing, runes; all services are 15 minutes for $15. 760-721-2110.
Sat 7/31: Southern California Open
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10 a.m.
Where: La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa del Mar Road, Carlsbad
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: Women's professional tennis returns to La Costa Resort with WTA Tour players including Ana Ivanovic, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Dinara Safina, Daniela Hantuchova, playing for $700,000 in nine-day tournament. Tickets for individual matches from $10, packages from $70. 760-930-7032.
Sat 7/31: Book Sale Bonanza
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: "Huge" summer book sale benefits library. 858-538-8158.
