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NOTE: All Calendar events for the Spring issue must be received by the 10th of February 2012 and adhere to our guidelines. Visit na-sd.com and click on “advertise” for guidelines and to submit Calendar events.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 1


Rancho Santa Fe Farmers’ Market – 9am- 1:30pm. Proceeds benefit Helen Woodward Animal Center, which is also on site with ador- able, adoptable pets. Market features a variety of local and sustainable vegetables, herbs, fruits, eggs, breads, flowers, honeys, jams, meats, pasta, cheeses, chocolate and more. Del Rayo Village Center, 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Ranc hoSantaFeFarmer sMarket.com. AnimalCenter.org.


Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Stop poisoning your pets. Flea Free Organically eliminates both fleas and worms also protects against heartworm. Kills all bugs in 60 seconds. Save your pets and the planet from toxic chemicals. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOr- ganically.com.


Project KEPPT – 1-3pm. See Nov 6 listing. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 619-299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.


MONDAY, JANUARY 2


Bird Watching Mondays – 8am. Discover the fas- cinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4


Pet Loss Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Sessions led by a licensed social worker and open to ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Bring pictures of your pet with you to the sessions. Free, donations appreci- ated. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Reservations encouraged, but not required: 619-299-7012 x 2311 or SDHumane.org.


SATURDAY, JANUARY 7


Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.


Naturalist-Guided Weekend Walk – 10-11:30am. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 92007. 760-634-3026. SanElijo.org.


Grand Re-Opening: Tsavo’s Canine Rehabilitation & Fitness Center – 10am-1pm. Southern Califor- nia’s only full-service rehabilitation center. Event includes food, drinks and raffles. 2120 Jimmy Du- rante Blvd, Ste 120, Del Mar, 92104. 619-846-9531. TsavosCanineRehab.com.


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Rancho Santa Fe Farmers’ Market – 9am-1:30pm. See Jan 1 listing. Del Rayo Village Center, 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Ranc hoSantaFeFarmer sMarket.com. AnimalCenter.org.


Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. See Jan 1 listing. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com.


Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. A vac- cination clinic and companion animal food bank, in addition to the spay/neuter vouchers, licens- ing, microchipping, behavior and training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals, and veterinary financial aid referrals available every day. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760-757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.


MONDAY, JANUARY 9


Monthly Bird Counts – 7:30am-12pm. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org.


FRIDAY, JANUARY 13


Doggie Cafe: North Campus – 6-8pm. Have fun socializing with other dog lovers and their dogs while practice teaching your dog how to be calm around exciting distractions like people, other dogs and food. Behavior and Training specialists “on- paw” to answer training questions. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org.


SATURDAY, JANUARY 14


Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famo- sa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org.


Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. You and your friend- ly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provid- ed, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/BeachCleanup.htm.


Naturalist-Guided Weekend Walk – 10-11:30am. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 92007. 760-634-3026. SanElijo.org.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 15


Walk Run Wag 5K9 – Encourages and celebrates health and fitness by offering a 1-mile and a 3.1- mile (5K) run/walk. Open to individual runners/


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walkers as well as pets and pet parents. Benefits the Petco Foundation. Del Mar Fair Grounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info & registration: WalkRunWag.com.


Rancho Santa Fe Farmers’ Market – 9am-1:30pm. See Jan 1 listing. Del Rayo Village Center, 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Ranc hoSantaFeFarmer sMarket.com. AnimalCenter.org.


Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. See Jan 1 listing. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com.


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18


Take an Orphan Dog to Work Day – Anyone from a local business can come in and give an orphaned dog a “daycation.” Helen Woodward Animal Cen- ter, 6461 El Apajo Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. 858-756-4117. AnimalCenter.org.


THURSDAY, JANUARY 19


Project KEPPT: Gaines Campus – 1-3pm. A vac- cination clinic and companion animal food bank, in addition to the spay/neuter vouchers, licens- ing, microchipping, behavior and training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals, and veterinary financial aid referrals available every day. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. For program qualifications & details: 619-299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.


Pet Vaccines Lecture – 6:30-8pm. Find out how vaccines work, the types of vaccines available, which type of vaccines to give and how often to vaccinate your pet. Also learn about the benefits and risks of vaccinations as well as the alternatives to vaccinating your pet from Dr. Katie Kangas of the Animal Healing Center. $12. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Space limited, pre-register: 619-243-3424 or SDHumane.org.


SATURDAY, JANUARY 21


Pet Loss Support Group – 10-11:30am. See Jan 4 description. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Reservations encour- aged, but not required: 619-299-7012 x 2311 or SDHumane.org.


Wings over Wetlands – Jan 21 & 22. 1-4pm. Learn the wonders of the wetlands. Through arts and crafts, live animal presentations, and nature scavenger hunts, kids of all ages can explore their connections to native and visiting birds. Free. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by- the-Sea, 92007. 760-634-3026. SanElijo.org.


Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If you have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org.


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