San Diego Reader February 23, 2017 37
FOR KIDS
3D Design Workshop: Toy Car or Jewelry Create and design objects in 3D. New themes each month. After finishing a design in class, bring your design to the 3D. Lab during open hours to print it and watch your idea come to life. February 7 and 21: Toy Car. Feb- ruary 11 and 25: Jewelry. Saturday, February 25, 9:30am; free. La Jolla
Library, 7555 Draper Avenue. (LA JOLLA)
Family Open Art: Mardi Gras Mask Making Art making sta- tions available for all ages. Mardi Gras mask seasonal themed proj- ect available. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Monday, February 27, 2pm; $25. Pachis, An Art Studio For Kids, 2820 Roosevelt
Rd., Building 201, Ste 102. (LIBERTY STATION)
Mardi Gras Story Time + Craft- ing for Kids Bring your little ones to Book Buzz where storyteller Kris- ten Whittingham will read a darling interactive book to the kids, followed by Mardi Gras beading and mak- ing masks. Coffee and treats served. Storytime and crafting, 10am after school crafting, 3pm. Friday, Febru- ary 24, 10am; $20. Mint Studio, 5965 Village Way. (CARMEL VALLEY)
GAMES & TRIVIA
Cards Against Humanity Tour- nament Grab your most twisted friends and head over to The Foot for a chance to win a $100 Duck Foot gift card and epic bragging rights. 2-6 players per team, 10 team limit. Teams check in at 6:30pm. Any teams not checked in by 6:45pm will forfeit their spot to any willing teams in the Tasting Room. Email events@duckfootbeer. com to sign up. Thursdays, 6:30pm; free. 21 and up. Duck Foot Brewing
Company, 8920 Kenamar Drive. (MIRAMAR)
Sunset Trivia Night Join the fun every Wednesday for Sunset Trivia.
Bring your team of smarty pants and have a go at the best trivia night around. The top three teams win prizes at the end. There is no cost to play, just a great time with friends drinking craft beer. Wednesdays, 6pm; through Wednesday, Decem- ber 27, Belching Beaver Oceanside, 1334 Rocky Point Drive. (OCEANSIDE)
LECTURES
Chinese Computing and the Future of I.T. Are the 75,000 characters in the Chinese language impediments to the fast-moving nature of modern technology, or are Chinese typists ushering in the future of computing? Stanford histo- rian Dr. Tom Mullaney will explore these questions through his research of Chinese telegraphs, typewriters and computers. Co-presenter Scott Klemmer, director of the Design Lab at UCSD, will discuss the back- ground of these objects and explain how they relate to language, coding, and the richer ways we communi- cate and solve problems in the 21st Century. The audience is invited to view the San Diego Chinese His- torical Museum’s pioneering exhibit from Dr. Mullaney’s collection of Chinese and Pan-Asian typewriter and I.T. artifacts, Radical Machines: Chinese in the Information Age. Saturday, February 25, 2pm; free. Chuang Archive and Learning Cen-
ter, 541-B Second Avenue. (DOWN- TOWN SAN DIEGO)
Tangible Heritage in Khangai Mountains, Mongolia Speaker: Nicolaus Case, Archaeological Field Technician for Atkins Global in San Diego. This study presents results from the photogrammetric docu- mentation of rock art in western Mongolia. 858-538-0935. Tuesday, February 28, 7:30pm; free. Los Peñasquitos Ranch Adobe, 12122
Canyonside Park Drive. (RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS)
Your Future in the Cannabis Industry Presented by the Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms & Cali- fornia Cannabis CPA, this seminar will cover topics directly relevant to California’s medical and adult use marijuana laws. Saturday, February
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can be found around the lake on any given day. You are also likely to see such bird species as the white-crowned sparrow, Nuttall’s woodpecker, spot- ted towhee, California thrasher, western scrub jay, bushtit, Anna’s hummingbird, red-winged blackbird, California quail, and mourning dove, as there are usually seeds placed for the birds atop the wooden fence corralling the lake. You may be lucky enough to spot a red-shouldered hawk, as they like to reside in this riparian habitat — they especially like to live in sycamore and oak woodlands. Butterflies, amphib- ians, and mammals also find the riparian area an attractive place to obtain water, food, and shelter. You don’t have to go far to feel like you are immersed in nature on this hike, as you are transported there. Double-crested cormorants are often seen in
exposed locations with their wings spread open to dry. Their feathers retain water because they have less preen oil than other birds and are heavier, which may be an advantage when hunting underwater for
25, 9:30am; $100-$150. 21 and up. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2270 Hotel Circle North. (MISSION VALLEY)
NATURE
Discover Daley Ranch Meet nat- uralist William Sherrard for a slow to moderately paced hike on the trails of Daley Ranch. The planned hike is between five and seven miles in length and will last about 2.5 to 3 hours. Choices are hikes of 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16 or 18 miles in length. Saturday, February 25, 7am; free.
Daley Ranch, 3024 La Honda Drive. (ESCONDIDO)
Emerald Greenery Rich, dense mats of moss enhance shaded cliffs along the trail to Mission Dam. These small, flowerless plants are an invitation to experience the wealth of nature and enjoy its grandeur on a fun and informative morning walk with your Mission Trails Regional Park trail guide. Meet under the flags at Campground Entry Station. Sat- urday, February 25, 8:30am; free. Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Two Father Junípero Serra Trail. (SANTEE)
Exec Trek Join the Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, Trish Boaz, for an easy-to-moderate hike at Del Dios Gorge. Though Lake Hodges is actually higher than the San Dieguito Reservoir, an opti- cal illusion makes it look like the water is traveling uphill! Cost: Free for members; $15 donation sug- gested for nonmembers. Register:
https://form.jotform.com/SDRVC/ exectrekdeldios. Saturday, February 25, 8:30am; free-$15. San Dieguito River Park, 18372 Sycamore Creek Road. (ESCONDIDO)
Help Endangered Birds Help manage invasive plants in Mission Bay to protect endangered birds. We will be working to remove invasive plants from Stony Point. We’re doing this to promote nest- ing by the California Least Tern (an endangered species) and to create space for native coastal dune plants. RSVP: flaherty@sandiegoaudubon. org or 858-273-7800 x106. Saturday,
February 25, 9:30am; Fiesta Island, 1500 Fiesta Island Road. (BAY PARK)
Hidden Giants Among the remarkable plant life of sage and chaparral, prickly and neon green wild cucumber boasts an impressive root known to grow in excess of 200 lbs. Join your MTRP trail guide and learn about the amazing world of nature’s unique survival adaptations. Meet inside Visitor Center. Satur- day, February 25, 9:30am; Sunday, February 26, 9:30am; Wednesday, March 1, 9:30am; free. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junípero Serra Trail. (SAN CARLOS)
Restoration Work Party Friends of Los Peñasquitos Can- yon will be planting native plants at a restoration site. Bring water, sun protection, and gloves (if you have them). Meet in the northeast corner of Black Mtn. Ranch Com- munity Park, Rancho Peñasquitos. Contact Mike Kelly at mkelly1@san.
rr.com if you have questions. Sun- day, February 26, 1pm; free. Black Mountain Ranch Community Park,
14700 Carmel Valley Road. (RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS)
Wildflowers, Mushrooms, Lichens Vice-president of the San Diego Mycological Society (think mushrooms), Les Braund leads an easy walk to see wildflowers and learn about lichens, mushrooms, and other little things of nature. Bring water and sun protection. Meet at the kiosk at Park Village Road and Camino del Sur in Rancho Peñasquitos. Saturday, February 25, 8am; free. Camino del Sur and Park Village Rd.
SPECIAL EVENTS
25th Annual Brazil Carnival Mardi Gras The most largely cel- ebrated Brazilian event in San Diego, an party night of nonstop dancing, lights. Brazilian Carnival features samba show, fun, feathers, fantasy, Mardi Gras beads, Carnival parades, and electrifying Capoeira. Saturday, February 25, 9pm; $25-$65. 18 and up. Park6 Event Center, 590 Fir Street. (BANKERS HILL)
Block Market: Threads This month’s edition of Block Market is sure to feed your retail addiction as #yourcityblock invites local clothing brands to showcase their threads. 20+ local clothing vendors, live art, food trucks. Saturday, February 25, 12pm; free. Quartyard, 1102 Market Street. (EAST VILLAGE)
Community Celebration of the Arts Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of live dance and musical performances, free food and refresh- ments, face paintings and giveaways, hosted by the Port of San Diego. Saturday, February 25, 11am; free. National City Aquatic Center, 3300 Goesno Pl. (NATIONAL CITY)
Nursing Home Singing We will stroll the halls visiting residents in their rooms, sharing the moment and singing uplifting songs. No singing experience needed, just bring your beautiful heart. Every- one is welcome. We will gather in the lobby at 1 pm. Info: 858-922- 4731. Sunday, February 26, 1pm;
free. Brookdale Senior Living and Memory Care, 13101 Hartfield Avenue. (CARMEL VALLEY)
SPOKEN WORD
Shakespeare & Tea San Diego Central Library hosts family- friendly, monthly informal Shake- speare readings, with discussion, and starring you. No experience necessary. Parts are assigned before each scene so everyone who wants to can read. Tea and scones, clotted cream and jam provided by Shake- speare’s Corner Shoppe & After- noon Tea. Sundays, 2pm; through Sunday, December 17, free. Central
Library, 330 Park Boulevard. (EAST VILLAGE)
Vamp: Dirty Talk Every February, celebrate a sort of antidote to That One February Holiday with stories about the less-than-Hallmark side of romance, sex, and relationships in the Dirty Talk showcase. This year is Swipe Left. Stories about online dating, about dating in gen- eral, about how we used to pass on and/or score with someone before technology made it so satisfyingly simple, and about what love means in the social network age. Featur- ing Alix Sharp, Audrey Jacobs, Caty Schmitter, Daniel Wheaton, Jen- nifer Coburn, Jesse O’Sullivan, and Sandra Hourani. Thursday, Febru- ary 23, 8:30pm; free-$5. 21 and up.
Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern Street. (SOUTH PARK)
their diet of fish. Both adult males and females have black, white, or a mixture of nuptial crests during breeding season. Bring binoculars in hopes that you can see the blue color of both their eyes and inside their mouths. These yellow-orange-throated dark birds are the most widespread cormorant in North America and are found both at the coast and inland fresh-water lakes. This trail can be visited and enjoyed all year long in the generally sunny San Diego weather. Since the trail is paved and close to the residential
areas, residents and visitors can be found exercis- ing on the trail or biking on a daily basis, even on a rainy day.
Canyoneers are San Diego Natural History Museum volunteers trained to lead interpretive nature walks that teach appreciation for the great outdoors. For a schedule of free public hikes, refer to the San Diego Natural History Museum website. Hike descriptions are also found in Coast to Cactus: The Canyoneer Trail Guide to San Diego Outdoors.
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