34 San Diego Reader February 23, 2017


ROAM-O-RAMA


San Diego Outdoors with the Museum Canyoneers DISCOVERY LAKE TRAIL


Immerse yourself in nature in any season at this neighborhood-friendly lake.


Distance from downtown San Diego: 36 miles. Allow 40 minutes driving time. (San Marcos). From CA-163 N, merge onto I-15 N, then take exit 32 onto CA-78 W. Take exit 13 (Twin Oaks Valley Road) then turn left at the end of the exit onto South Twin Oaks Valley Road. Turn right onto Discovery Street and continue onto Rush Drive before turning right onto Craven Road. Turn left onto Foxhall Drive. There is a small parking lot at Discovery Lake (650 Foxhall Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078) with more parking avail- able on residential streets. Hiking length: 0.75 mile round-trip. Difficulty: Easy, with less than 50 feet elevation loss/gain. Facilities in Lakeview Park.


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Shadow Art Party Can a paper grocery bag become a work of art? Sure, at the Saul Steinberg inspired artmaking party for grownups: City Heights Shadow Art Party. Dance, listen to gypsy jazz by Trio Gadjo, make art, wear it, pose for photos, and schmooze. Presented by City Heights Puppet Project. Saturday, February 25, 8pm; free. 18 and up. City Heights Performance Annex, 3791 Fairmount Avenue. (CITY HEIGHTS)


ANIMAL FRIENDS


BarkHappy Awards for Best Dressed and Best Dog Trick, a schwag bag full of goodies, and red carpet photos. Feel free to dress your pup up. Meet adopt- able dogs from The Animal Pad. Saturday, February 25, 3pm; $15. Fred’s Mexican Cafe Old Town, 2470 San Diego Avenue. (OLD TOWN)


Discovery Lake is an easy hike in an ecosystem full of critters — watch out for snakes and poison oak. T


he loop around Discovery Lake in San Marcos makes a perfect hike for those who want to do


a light and easy stroll but still see a diversity of species and beautiful lake scenery. This multi-use paved, short trail is open to hikers of all skills, jog- gers, bicyclists, strollers, wheelchairs, pets, and families. Once around the lake, there are various trails to extend your hike. The other available hikes in the area vary in length, elevation, and difficulty, depending on fitness level. This five-acre lake is located in a quiet residential


area next to a playground with restroom access. The trail is maintained and kept clean, and benches can be found dispersed on opposite sides of the lake for


those who may want to sit and enjoy the surrounding serenity. No swimming or wading in the lake, but catch-and-release fishing is allowed. If you choose to go on a hot, sunny day, there


is plenty of shade with sycamores, coast live oaks, arroyo willows, toyons, and laurel sumacs surrounding the lake as well as other lower growing vegetation. However, be cautious of getting too close to the vegetation, as there are visible signs warning people of poison oak. Tread carefully, as there is a chance of encountering snakes during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. The lake offers a dock where hikers can get closer to ruddy ducks, mallards, and American coots, which continued on page 37


Humble Honey Bees Bees enable the production of many crops in North America, playing a vital role in keeping fruits, nuts, and vegetables in our diet. However, honey bees are disappearing at an alarming rate, due in part to a phenomenon referred to as Colony Collapse Disorder. In this session, you will learn about the honey bee lifecycle, the beekeeper’s role, how hive products are produced, and what can be done to help support local bee populations. Hosted by Claire Winnick, owner and bee- keeper of RFB Family Farms and Apiaries. Saturday, February 25, 1pm; $5. Sikes Adobe Farmhouse, 12655 Sunset Drive. (ESCONDIDO)


Stretch & Fetch Stop leaving your dog at home while you work out. Your dog needs exercise just like you. Join us for a new type of fitness class. Strengthen your body, lengthen out your tight muscles, and work on commands with your dog. Reserve your spot today by emailing Functionandpower@ gmail.com. Sundays, 10am. $10. 18 and up. Robb Field, 2525 Bacon Street. (OCEAN BEACH)


ART


Japanese Brush Painting Art Exhibition Join the Friends of Taka Sumi-e brush painting soci- ety as they explore the Year of the Rooster in Asian-style paintings, fashion, painting demonstrations, music, and more. Saturday, Febru- ary 25, 11am; free. Casa del Prado, 1800 El Prado, Room 101. (BALBOA PARK)


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National Sculpture Society: Sculpture Symposium Figu- rative Sculpture: Then and Now. Speakers: Roxana Velasquez (San Diego Museum of Art, Executive Director), Vanessa Francoise Rothe (Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, West Coast Editor), Eugene Daub (NSS Fellow), Richard Becker (NSS Elected Member). Saturday, Febru- ary 25, 2pm; free. Sparks Gallery, 530 Sixth Avenue. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)


BEER


Beer Flight Night: Modern Times Our resident microbrew guru, Lawrence, will pour his picks from local favorite, Modern Times. $5 per person. Friday, February 24, 5pm; $5. 21 and up. WineSellar and Brasserie, 9550 Waples Street #115. (SORRENTO VALLEY)


Beers and Cameras Meet-Up Photography and creative meet- up at One Door North at 6 pm, followed by a photo walk to Mike Hess Brewing NP and then North Park Beer Co. by 9 pm. Our meetups are biweekly. Thursday, February 23, 6pm; free. 21 and up. One Door North, 3422 30th Street. (NORTH PARK)


Small Batch Chile Mango IPA Winning a GABF silver medal for our Slow Burn Chile IPA was not enough for us! We decided to throw some mango into the mix for a new fruity, spicy brew. Thursday, Feb- ruary 23, 12pm; $2-$7. 21 and up. Duck Foot Brewing Company, 8920 Kenamar Drive. (MIRAMAR)


BOOK SIGNINGS


Local Authors Showcase San Diego Writers/Editors Guild authors will be on hand to discuss writing and publishing in the lobby of the Lyceum Theatre before the performance of Sex With Strang- ers. Chat with local authors, learn more about the guild, or buy a book. Copies of the guild’s annual anthol- ogy, The Guilded Pen (5th edition), will be available for purchase, along with more books by guild members. Tuesday, February 28, 6pm; free. 18 and up. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)


Marie Andreas: The Sapphire Manticore San Diego Patrick Henry High School graduate and SDSU alumnus Marie Andreas will sign her latest book, The Sapphire Manticore, the fourth book in The Lost Ancients fantasy series. Satur- day, February 25, 2pm; free. Mys- terious Galaxy Books, 5943 Balboa Avenue #100. (CLAIREMONT)


Poet Bruce Willard: Violent Blues Violent Blues is a blues- harp album of words, a soundtrack of loss, introspection and renewal, one man’s search for intimacy and enduring music. Its poems are rooted in the natural world and tethered by concrete experience. His first collection of poems, Holding Ground, was published by Four Way Books in 2013. Saturday, February


25, 7pm; free. D.G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Avenue. (LA JOLLA)


Search for the Perfect Wave: Author Talk Craig Peterson and Kevin Naughton, a photographer and writer, spent over ten years traveling the world in search of the mythical perfect wave from the early '70s to early '80s. Their dispatches to Surfer magazine chronicling their misadventures established their “leg- endary traveler” reputations and made them benchmarks for all off- the-beaten-track surf explorations. The authors will discuss their adven- tures, followed by a Q&A session. Sunday, February 26, 3pm; free. La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Avenue. (LA JOLLA)


T. Greenwood: The Golden Hour Author T. Greenwood will discuss and sign her novel, The Golden Hour. Greenwood is the author of 11 critically acclaimed novels. Only books purchased from Warwick’s will be signed. Tuesday, February 28, 7:30pm; free. Warwick’s Bookstore, 7812 Girard Avenue. (LA JOLLA)


Writer’s Symposium by the Sea U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky featured during three-day writer’s panel, along with other celebrated authors such as Tracy Kidder and Shauna Niequest. All events are at 7:00 pm in Crill Hall in the Cooper Music Center. Thursday, February 23, 7pm; $5-$10. 18 and up. Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive. (POINT LOMA)


CLASSES & WORKSHOPS


All About Worms: Vermicom- posting at Myrtle Creek Support Global Worming! Vermicompost- ing (worm composting) is an envi- ronmentally friendly way to turn your food waste into nutrient rich castings for your plants or garden beds. Learn all about how easy it is to compost your food waste with red wriggler worms at this interactive presentation. Saturday, February 25, 10am; free. Myrtle Creek Nursery, 2940 Reche Road. (FALLBROOK)


International Folk Danc- ing Dancing with step instruc- tion. Beginners and intermediate. Dances from Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, Greece, and many more. Most are either circle or line dances. No experience necessary. 619-462-8155. Tuesdays, 10am; through Tuesday, February 28, $3. La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Boulevard. (LA MESA)


Leadership & Communication Expo District 5 Toastmasters invites the public to celebrate its 80th birth- day. Attend 2 keynote presentations, choose 2 of 16 breakout sessions, and enjoy a professional improv comedy show. Light breakfast and lunch included. Saturday, February 25, 7:30am; $27-$97. Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans Street. (POINT LOMA)


Winemaking Demonstration Join us to see just how easy it is to make your own wine, at home or on site at Curds and Wine. We will go through all of the basic steps of making wine from kits, from start


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