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FOOD & DRINK LOCAL EVENTS
assist with advance care planning and initiating difficult discussions about end-of-life wishes. Thursday, July 21, 1pm; free. Community Con- gregational Church, 276 F Street. (CHULA VISTA)
Scripps/Mesa Garden Club Scripps/Mesa Garden Club mem- bers enjoy a speaker and/or garden visits and idea sharing every month. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday each month in the seminar room with plant exchanges, garden club business, and information sharing followed by a speaker. Membership in the garden club is open to anyone with an interest in gardening and improving their landscape. Garden Club membership fee is $20 per year per household. Info: 858-695-8558 or
lab@san.rr.com. Tuesday, July 26, 5:45pm; free. 18 and up. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. (SCRIPPS RANCH)
UC Book Club The Book Club will discuss To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This is an unforget- table novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it. Wednes- day, July 27, 2pm; free. University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. (UNIVERSITY CITY)
Virtual Reality Mixer and AltspaceVR Kick off Comic-Con with VR friends and food. Dinner provided courtesy of AltspaceVR, and there will be plenty of room to demo and socialize. Please bring your gear and projects to demo or connect to AltspaceVR. If you’re bringing a rig please message us so we can plan for space. Meet fellow VR developers, enthusiasts, and potential investors. We’ll share stories, have technical discussions, and learn about the latest VR news. We welcome all levels of knowledge and involvement. Thursday, July 21, 5pm; free. EvoNexus Downtown Incubator, 101 W. Broadway #200. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)
California Clambake Settle into the warm beach sands on a sum- mer evening where we’ll be smoking and grilling a Southern California Clambake — our Del take on the East Coast classic celebration. With a sunset backdrop, live entertain- ment and interactive beach games, guests donned in white attire will cozy up on communal tables and enjoy a shellfish feast featuring executive chef John Shelton’s coastal favorites. This seafood spread will be paired with a signature cocktail from Zaya Rum, and parking is free. RSVP: 619-522-8490. Friday, July 22, 6:30pm; $125. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Avenue. (CORONADO)
Craft at the Cove A monthly craft cocktail series at George’s at the Cove’s Level2 bar. Craft at the Cove pairs an expert mixologist with a featured spirit to create an evening of inventive cocktails. On Monday, July 25, we welcome guest mixologist Megan Balser of Seven Grand. Megan — alongside Stephen Kurpinsky, George’s at the Cove’s resident mixologist — will stir up a menu of one-night-only cocktails that showcase the distinctive fla- vors of Suerte Tequila, known for its smooth finish and herbal, citrus, and sweet notes. Each cocktail will be priced at $8. Monday, July 25, 5:30pm; free. George’s at the Cove — Ocean Terrace, 1250 Prospect Street. (LA JOLLA)
Face Behind the Art: Celebrat- ing National City Artists The filmmakers of the documentary The Kitchenistas of National City will talk about their film and the role of the Olivewood Kitchenistas in transforming the culinary culture of National City. Also appearing will be the Kitchenistas from Olivewood Gardens to display their culinary craftsmanship. Healthy refresh- ments, raffle of the DVD. Info:
mervin.jensen@nationalcitylibary. org. Monday, July 25, 6pm; free. National City Library, 1401 National City Boulevard. (NATIONAL CITY)
Fermenters Club: Barrel-Aged Pickles A hands-on pickling workshop with Fermenters Club. Discover why and how to ferment your own veggies and learn more about our barrel-aged beers during this one-of-a kind DIY experience. After a presentation and behind-the- scenes facility tour, enjoy a guided tasting of slow-fermented pickles. Each will be paired with a beer to illustrate various barrel-aging techniques. Then make your own fermented pickles using traditional techniques and tools during the comprehensive pickling workshop. Attendees will take home their own quart-sized mason jar to ferment and a jar of ready-to-eat pickles. Tickets include pickling supplies as well as tasters. Sunday, July 24, 11am; $30-$60. Cellar 3, 12260 Crosthwaite Circle. (POWAY)
National Tequila Day Light bites, made-to-order tortillas, a taco bar with homemade accoutrement, craft cocktails and margaritas, house made guacamole, chips and salsa, desserts, and live music. Thursday, July 21, 7pm; $75. Rancho Valencia, 5921 Valencia Circle. (RANCHO SANTA FE)
Reader Burgers & Beer: The Search for the Best Burger First annual event. Try gourmet burgers from more than 30 res- taurants as they compete to win the Best Burger award. Curated exclusively by Reader food writ- ers. You decide who will win. Each attendee is given a token to place in a voting box on the table of their favorite vendor. With live music and a cash bar serving beer and more. General admission valid from 1pm-4pm and includes one drink ticket and burgers from all vendors (while supplies last), $55. VIP ticket valid from noon-4pm (early admittance). Includes three drink tickets and burgers from all vendors, $70.
bit.ly/29qfNFP. Sat- urday, September 10. Golden Hill Community Park, 2590 Golden Hill Drive. (GOLDEN HILL)
Shiraz for a Cause Join Arts for Learning San Diego for a tasting of local wines, plus a raffle. The winery will donate 35% of glasses of wine
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sold and 20% of bottle sales that day. Arts for Learning San Diego is San Diego’s oldest arts education non- profit, providing students, schools, and families with creative arts edu- cation. Sunday, July 24, 2pm; free. Negociant Winery, 2419 El Cajon Boulevard. (NORTH PARK)
Sipping at Sunset for Lions and Tigers Sunset at the sanctuary where you can take in the sights and sounds of the majestic animals while enjoy- ing an evening of decadence. Sip on fine wine and craft beer tastings by Hacienda de las Rosas Winery and Greenflash Brewery, enjoy glob- ally inspired hors d’oeuvres by San Diego’s chef Drew McPartlin, indulge in chocolate pairings by GB Treats, and enjoy live and interactive art by Michael Rosenblatt. This event will feature a silent auction, opportunity drawing, and chances to win prizes. Proceeds benefit Lions Tigers & Bears and NSEFU Wildlife Conservation Foundation. Info: 619-659-8078 x2. Saturday, July 23, 5pm; $135-$250. Lions Tigers & Bears Big Cat Rescue, 24402 Martin Way. (ALPINE)
Tacotopia at the Track The San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in Southern California. Over 40 top eateries from America's Finest City, Tijuana, and Los Angeles (includ- ing Ensenada's famed La Guerre- rense) will compete for bragging rights at the Del Mar Thorough- bred Club at the inaugural Taco- topia at the Track. Free concert by 311 and Matisyahu following the event. Saturday, August 13. bit. ly/29xp7GA. Del Mar Thorough-
bred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard. (DEL MAR)
FOR KIDS
Creative Kids Parents can explore the exhibitions while kids ages 2-5 get creative in the classroom. Sto- ries, music, movement, and other activities get kids ready to create their own masterpiece to take home. For July, let’s get glittery and sparkly as we read stories about stars, decorate stars, and print our own starry night sky. Thursday, July 21, 10am; $8-$12. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. (OCEANSIDE)
Old-Fashioned Coronado Car- nival You can take a ferry ride directly from the San Diego Con- vention Center (and the Comic- Con) to the Coronado Ferry Land- ing, where kids and adults can try log-rolling, ride a train, bob for apples, throw an axe, attempt the world record for frog jumping, and play with a pack of wolves. What is all of this for? The day is capped off with an advance screening of The Incredible 4D Adventures of Jojo (and his annoying sister Avila). The 4D experience was developed in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and Disney Imagineers with an assortment of live practi- cal effects (rain, smells, fog, explo- sions) that work in tandem with the movie to create an interactive encounter. Friday, July 22, 4pm; Saturday, July 23, 4pm; Sunday, July 24, 4pm; free. Ferry Landing
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“holy plant.” Look for a shrub with thick, velvet-like, gray-green wooly leaves that may have saw-toothed edges. Smell the fragrant leaves. Local Kumeyaay Indians would eat the leaves in addition to making a tea to use for colds and coughs. When ascending the stairs up to Red Butte, take a moment to look at the hard, red rock underfoot, part of the Lindavista Formation. This hard cap that resists erosion was formed during the Middle Pleistocene, dating back to 1 million years ago. Identification of unique fossils found in the forma- tion, coupled with radioactive dating of rocks, gives information on the age of the formation. The oldest rock visible in Torrey Pines, found at the base of the sea cliffs, is the Delmar Formation, which was formed 48 million years ago. While at Red Butte, notice the badlands to the south, made as the poorly cemented sandstone of the Bay Point Formation slowly erodes. Descending along the trail down from Red Butte, observe the rich and shiny colors of the mission manzanita berries. Ranging from red to black, the berries are visible in the spring and summer, preceded by large bell-shaped flowers in the winter months. Upon reaching the Razor Point outlook, enjoy the
view of the point jutting out beyond the end of the trail, the expanse of the Pacific Ocean, and more views of the badlands. The reserve’s namesake species are also easily visible from the outlook. The Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) is the rarest pine in North America, with most of the approximately 7000 individuals growing at the reserve; a second subspecies of Torrey pine occurs on Santa Rosa Island with about 2000 individuals. Torrey pines have extensive root systems that can help prevent erosion, with taproots that extend down to 25 feet
Marketplace, 1201 First Street. (CORONADO)
Overwatch Tournament Par- ticipants receive free center fee and game play, giveaways (hats, shirts, water bottles), first-place prize for each member of the winning team. Saturday, July 23, 9am; free. GameSync Gaming Center, 7905 Silverton Avenue #104. (MIRA MESA)
Unlikely Super Hero Movie Nights Each Wednesday in July you can enjoy free activities includ- ing children’s crafts, opportunity to win prizes, and musical entertain- ment near the Food Court before watching a movie under the stars at 8pm Movie seating provided plus attendees will enjoy free Baskin- Robbins ice cream during the event. The family friendly movies each feature a hero, ranging from the kind spider in Charlotte’s Web to a young female heroine in Mulan. July 6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2104). July 13: Charlotte’s Web. July 20: Brave. July 27: Mulan.
piazza-carmel.com. Thursdays, 7pm; through Wednesday, July 27, free. Piazza Carmel Shopping Plaza, 3810-3890 Valley Centre Drive. (CARMEL VALLEY)
LECTURES
Art History Lecture Series An informative approach to the medium of painting, its histories, and its current condition. The lectures will be presented by Irish artist Stephen Morris and delivered in the form of images, text, and vid-
and lateral roots 225 feet away from the trunk. Tor- rey Pines start producing seeds around 12 and 18 years of age and exhibit delayed seed dispersal — seed fall beginning once cones mature about 2.5 years after pollination and continuing for the next 13 years. Most seeds fall from the cones by year 4 of maturity, at which point only about 22 percent of seeds are retained. On the way back from the lookout, take time
to listen for the familiar sound of the wrentit, whose call is several whistled “chips,” followed by a descending trill. Other “chips” heard may be coming from Anna’s hummingbirds, year-round residents of San Diego County and the heaviest of most hummingbirds, ranging in weight from about 0.11 to 0.21 ounce, about the weight of a penny and nickel, respectively. Looking closely at the trail, there may be a medium-sized, shiny, black stink beetle. When disturbed or upon sighting a potential threat, the beetle will raise its rear end, but contrary to popular belief, local species of this genus do not expel a cloud of noxious vapor. There are species that do produce quinones that “ooze” out stinkiness — not really vapors — when threatened. Then there are others that do not produce any quinones but mimic the threat behavior of those that do. In mimicry, some organisms will resemble another species or imitate a similar behavior to give them an evolu- tionary advantage, such as in the viceroy butterfly mimicking a poisonous monarch butterfly to have a survival advantage.
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.
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