Kid Stuff MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Weekly Summer Program for Students with Spe- cial Needs – Aug 1-31. 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri. Step Ahead Educational Services is offering weekly summer sessions for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and ASD. $275/wk. Carlsbad. 858-384-1145
StepAheadSanDiego.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
Dig into Gardening: Healthy Soil and Compost- ing – 9-11am. Part of the Solana Center Family Gardening Workshop Series. Activities and themes designed for kids ages 7-11. $15/adult-child pair, $10/additional child; limited 3 children/adult. So- lana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-7986. More info & to register:
SolanaCenter.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Healthy Habitats: Understanding Ecosystems – 9-11am. Part of the Solana Center Family Gardening Workshop Series. Activities and themes designed for kids ages 7-11. $15/adult-child pair, $10/additional child; limited 3 children/adult. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-7986. More info & to register:
SolanaCenter.org.
Volunteer Day at Tierra Miguel Farm – 9am-1pm. Help the farmers; includes hands-on activity, farm tour, potluck lunch and opportunities to learn. Tierra Miguel Farm, 14910 Pauma Valley Dr, Pauma Valley, 92061. 760-742-4213.
CSA@TierraMiguelFarm.org.
TierraMiguelFarm.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Groceries from the Garden: Healthy Harvests – 9-11am. Part of the Solana Center Family Gardening Workshop Series. Activities and themes designed for kids ages 7-11. $15/adult-child pair, $10/additional child; limited 3 children/adult. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-7986. More info & to register:
SolanaCenter.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Kids in the Garden: Making Bread – 10am-12pm. Chef Miss Mary will teach how bread is made. Will share the story of the Little Red Hen and watch the magic of yeast make a yummy snack. $5/child (ac- companied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or Farmer-
Jones@AltaVistaGardens.org.
AltaVistaGardens.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Recycled Art Class for Children – 10-11:30am. With Djana Venolia. Will use collected recyclables, found material and mix with fine art to make in- credible artwork, musical instruments, costumes and more. A family activity, so an adult presence required with every child. $10/child nonmember, $8/ child member. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Gar- den, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Register: 760-945-3954,
AltaVistaGardens.org.
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Rock Rose School Open House – 10am-12pm. Waldorf-Inspired Parent-Child and Nursery/Kinder- garten classes are now enrolling for the 2011-2012 school year. Come see if our natural and play-based curriculum is a fit for your family. 331 E Elder St, Fallbrook, 92028.
RockRoseSchool.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
Mother/Daughter Mini-Retreat & Spa Day – De- signed just for moms and teen girls. $70 program includes lunch, yoga, workshops covering teen is- sues and trends with a Fashion Stylist, Hair/Makeup Artist, Teen Life Coach and more. 858-381-7713.
MotherDaughterMiniRetreat.eventbrite.com.
Sustainability EVENTS
in August WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or
Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
How to Install a Laundry to Landscape (L2L) Greywater Irrigation System – 10am-12pm. Learn how to turn your laundry “waste” water into a re- source again by irrigating your garden, and saving up to 50% on your water bill. $25/member, $30/non- member. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register by Aug 3: 760-532-0917.
SDBGarden.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
Gardening 301: How to Start and Sustain a School Garden Program – Tuesdays, Aug 23-Sept 13. 5-7:30pm. Topics: Making the Case for School Gardens; Building a School Garden Leadership Team; Garden Planning and Design; Budgeting and Fundraising; Community Partnerships and Volun- teers; Curriculum and Outdoor Classroom Manage- ment; Gardens as Part of the Wellness Movement. A class manual provided Free. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-7986. More info & to register:
SolanaCenter.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
Rock Rose School Open House – 10am-12pm. Waldorf-Inspired Parent-Child and Nursery/Kinder- garten classes are now enrolling for the 2011-2012 school year. Come see if our natural and play-based curriculum is a fit for your family. 331 E Elder St, Fallbrook, 92028.
RockRoseSchool.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29
Summer International Organ Festival – 7:30pm. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist and friends. “The Best of Hollywood.” A Festive Grand Finale. Children and pets welcome. Light snacks, beverages, unique gifts available with proceeds benefiting the not-for-profit Spreckels Organ Soci- ety. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101. 619-702-8138.
SOSOrgan.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Special Education Services Beginning this Fall – 9am-5pm. Step Ahead Educational Services will be offering Social Skills Groups, Home-school and Transition Services, and Tutoring. Price dependent on service. Carlsbad. 858-384-1145.
StepAheadSanDiego.com.
www.na-sd.com
Creating and Keeping a Sustainable Landscape – 6-9pm. With Lynlee Austell-Slayter, UCCE Master Gardener, sustainable landscape expert. Will show three pathways to sustainability in our landscapes. All welcome. Free/member, $10/nonmembers. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or
SDHortSoc.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or
Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
E-Waste Collection Event – 9am-12pm. Accept most electronics. Do not accept: large household/ commercial appliances, hazardous materials/waste, compact florescent bulbs (cfls), batteries. Solana Center, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-7986 x 211.
SolanaCenter.org.
4th Annual GreenScene – 9am-3pm. Annual garden show featuring plant vendors, plant sales, garden clubs, nurseries, plant societies, sustainable vendors, garden talks, a kid’s zone, raffles, and new to this year a “green elephant sale.” Admission & parking free. South Bay Botanic Garden at South- western Collage, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-752-5922.
GreenSceneAtSBBG@yahoo.com.
Compost DIY– 2-3pm. And an overview of the products that are available from El Corazon. How to turn your garden and kitchen waste into gold. Become familiar with the various products for your garden offered by El Corazon. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. Pre-registration required: 800-262-4167 x 4.
AgriServiceInc.com.
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