What's Happening in San Diego - April 2010

EASTER SUNRISE CHURCH SERVICE April 4 Several churches have organized a Christian church service. 6-8am. Balboa Park (Spreckels Organ Pavilion) Cindy Peterson (858) 454-7324


NATURE DAY April 4 The 13th day of the Iranian calendar is celebrated with an outdoor picnic. Music and light refreshments. 11am-6pm. W Mission Bay (Mariner's Point)
Arsalan Dadkhah (858) 586-6600 x-22 or www.aiap.org

SD JAM BY THE SEA LACROSSE TOURNAMENT April 9-11 Teams from all over the country are coming to SD to compete at this multi-level tournament. North County SD Polo Club: 14555 El Camino Real. 3-6:30pm. Donations in support of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life & Autism Tree Project are accepted. Ma!! Holman (619) 666-6730 or www.emwf.org

GOOD GUYS HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW April 9-11 Huge Indoor & Outdoor Happenin' at the Del Mar Fairgrounds featuring over 2,000 hot rods. customs, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks thru 72. 8am - Fri/Sat: 5pm. www.delmarnats.com

WOOFSTOCK A FESTIVAL FOR DOGS & PEOPLE April 10 Bring your dog to a doggie festival to lap up some fun! K9 playground for agility, flyball, and frisbee; plus a dog walk, contests, pet products, yummy food, and doggie treats. 9am-3pm. Balboa Park. Cost: Varies. Annie Scott (76Q) 9QH3Q6 or www.cci.org/vyQQfsi9cK

CARLSBAD 5000 April 11 The World's Fastest 5K and legendary Party by the Sea! 858-450-6510 or www.eliteracing.com/car1sbad.html

SAN MARCOS GRAND SPRING FESTIVAL April 11 The Festival's Beer Garden not only includes local microbreweries, but also wonderful food fare from the many restaurants of Old California Restaurant Row. 9am-5pm. Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos. 760-945-9288 or wwwkennedyfaires.com

PADRES OPENING DAY BLOCK PARTY April 12 It's a block party in celebration of the opening day of the baseball season. Trade show merchandise, great music, a beer garden, a food court, and a live broadcast. 12-3pm. J Street (between 7th Ave. and 10th Ave.) Darrvl Svkes (858) 877-0487 or www.doublex1090.com

SAN DIEGO COUNTY NAMI WALK April 17 This nationwide walk aims to bring awareness about mental health disorders. 6am-12pm. Balboa Park. Annie Dunlop (619) 584-5564 or www.namiwalksandieoo.oro

PARKINSON'S 5K WALK & FUN RUN April 17 Proceeds help to fund programs and services for those affected. The event offers a 5K Walk and Fun Run. 8am-12pm. Liberty Station. S20-S30 (age 13-adull) - $15-S20 (age 12 & younger) Bianca Kopiewicz (858) 273-6763 or www.Darkinsonswalksd.com

OCEANSIDE DAYS OF ART April 17-18 Fine art festival consisting of 120 artist booths with art for sale and 2 performing stages. Pier View Way between Coast Hwy and Nevada. Civic Center Plaza: Pier View Way. 10am-5pm. www ci.oceanside.ca.us

EARTHFAIR 2010 April 18 It's one of the largest environmental festivals in the United States showcasing a wide variety of causes, goods, and services pertaining to the environment and quality of life. There are many exhibitor booths to visit. 10am-5pm. Balboa Park. Chris Klein (858) 272-7370 or www.gaihdayweb.org

FALLBROOK AVOCADO FESTIVAL April 18 Taste world-class guacamole and check out the wares
in hundreds of booths and various activities. The 2009 Culinary Contest is at 9am for professionals and amateurs. 9am-5pm. Main Street. 760-728-5845 or www.fallbrookca.org

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK April 24 Proceeds will benefit programs for people living with multiple sclerosis. An expo area offers refreshments, live music, product sampling, and activities for children. 7:30am - 12pm. NTC Park. Shannon Don (760) 448-8427 Qr www.mswalK.com

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL April 24 Farmer's Market event offering foods, decor, products and fun. Held at the heart of the village on Roosevelt between Grand and Carlsbad Village Drive. 760-434-2553 or www.shopcarisbadvillage.org

MARCH FOR BABIES April 24 This 5K walk at Balboa Park is organized through the March of Dimes. Raises funds to help improve Ihe health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth. and infant mortality. 8am- 12pm. Brad Paoano (858) 576-1211 or www.marchofdimes com

ALL AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY RALLEY Apr. 24 Approximately 100 youths (age 8-17) will assist with the creation of soap box derby cars. Then they will ride them in a challenging race down a 500-foot hill. 9:30am-6:30pm. Skyline Avenue (between 61st St. & Omeara St.) Paul Jones (619) 264-6870 or www.pazzaz.org

ROOTS FEST ON ADAMS April 24-25 The Roots Fest on Adams (formally known as Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival) features five stages of musical performers offering folk, Cajun, country, gospel, jazz, and bluegrass music. 10am-7pm. Jim Schneider (619) 282-7329 or www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

LINDA VISTA MULTI-CULTURAL FAIR April 24 Cultural fair offering food, music, merchandise, jumpers. a climbing wall, and carnival rides. In conjunction with the "Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Parade". 10am-5pm. Linda Vista Road (between Comstock St. & Uric SI.) Rozanna Zane (619) 994-8687 or http://www.lindavistafair.org/

SELF MAGAZINE'S WORKOUT IN THE PARK Apr 24 It's a fitness and wellness festival designed for women. 11am-3pm. E Mission Bay (grassy area at Ski Beach) $20. Michael Escobar (310) 285-0420 x-204 or www.precisionus com

BEACH SOCCER JAM April 24-25 Open to youth soccer players (age 8-17); plus open matches for men and women players (age 18 & older). 12-5pm. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island) Raffi Ruotolo
(858) 521-9340 orwww.beachsoccerjam.com

ENCINITAS STREET FAIRE April 24-25 Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, clothing, items from around the world, and more. 9am-5pm. E St. to H St. on Hwy 101.760-945-9288 or www.kennedvfaires.com

ESCONDIDO RENAISSANCE FAIRE April 24-25 Also May 1-2. Annual Spring Faire and "Shakespeare in the Park" recreates the age of chivalry among the wonders of nature. 10am-Dusk. Felicita County Park: 742 Clarence Lane. $16/adu!ts. $14/seniors (62+), $8/Under 11, children under 4 are free. Parking $5. www.qoldcoastfestivals.com

CUERVO GAMES April 24 Physical challenges thai consist of the Barrel Roll, Tahona Tumbler, Agave Air Walk, and Ihe Waterfall Climb. 2-1 Opm. Pacific Beach (Garnet Avenue between Cass St. & Everts St.) Denise Lavaroni (415) 827-0560

OUTRIGGER CHALLENGE & LUAU April 24 5-person learns in long Polynesian boats will be racing in the bay. A luau accompanies the event. 9am-4pm. W Mission Bay (Crown Point Shores). $200-S225 (outrigger team)-$l5 (luau ticket) Laura delaMonlaign (619) 283-5808 x-311 orwww.pacificlifeholidavbowl.com

EARTH DAY NORTH - "CLEAN & GREEN" April 25 The Earth Day celebration will serve as a venue for the public to be educated, get inspired, promote community involvement, instigate action, and enjoy family. Mission San Luis Rey: 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside. 10am-4pm. 760-757-3651 or www.sanluisrey.org

LA JOLLA HALF MARATHON April 25 Beginning in Del Mar and finishing in La Jolla. In conjunction with the "La Jolla Shores 5K". 7:30-11:30am. $55. Information desk (858) 454-0777 or www laiollahalfmarathon.com

ARTWALK April 25-26 Take a walk and see a showcase of visual and performing art offering paintings, sculptures, photography, digital art, mixed media, music, and dance.11am-6pm. Little Italy. Sandi Cottrell (619) 615-1090 or www.artwalksandieqo.oro