Have Fun, Make a Difference-- Jump, Jive...and Wail.. Event to Benefit Make A Wish

The Make A Wish 3c Committee is proudly producing an event on October 7 to help make their goal of granting 3 wishes this year possible. The event will take place at downtown's newly re-opened Lucky D's Bar and Grill and have a "Rock n' Roll" vibe. Tickets are $20 and include drinks and food offerings, chance to hear Lucky home DJ spin, a raffle ticket, and the opportunity to network with young professionals. Most importantly, your attendance will raise funds and awareness for Make A Wish Foundation. The committee will donate all proceeds and sponsorships to their cause of granting 3 wishes.




Follow them on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Make-A-Wish-Foundation-of-San-Diego/77158484245

Follow them on twitter: http://twitter.com/wishsandiego

For sponsorship opportunities contact: Tori Watson twatson@wishsandiego.org

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San Diego Bay Fair: Celebrate the End of Summer

This weekend, September 18-20, Mission Bay will be hosting the largest annual family festival and sports competition  San Diego Bay Fair--San Diego boat racing and family beach festival celebrating the end of summer. The Bay Fair has been celebrating for over 40 years now and invites to over 23 individual racing classes and over 150 high competition teams. Due to the amazing weather and great race course conditions, visitors are able to see boats racing at speeds over 225 mph. The festival does not just have boat racing, there is a family festival, live entertainment, vendors, great food and beer gardens, fireworks, kid’s fun zone and other family activities. The San Day Bay Fair expects to see over 150,000 visitors over the 3 days.

For more information visit:

• San Diego Bay Fair website
• San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Spend a Night with Frank Bruni

Tonight at 7pm, New York Times food critic, Frank Bruni is joining us for a book talk, signing, and reception. Frank Bruni is a famous journalist and restaurant critic for the New York Times and has an extensive background. His recent release of Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater discusses his path of his journalistic career and his long time battle with being an overeater. His book is said to be humorous and interesting because he reveals the dark side of being a food lover.
Do not miss your chance to hear about Frank Bruni’s personal story and more about his new book.
Doors open at 6:30. It is held at the Auditorium of The Neurosciences Institute10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

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New San Diego Resource: San Diego Wiki

Discoversd.com has been the leading resource to find out things about San Diego. They have recently created a new resource called the San Diego Wiki. Much like Wikipedia, the San Diego Wiki allows people to have a local resource to everything you need to know about San Diego as well as provide interactive tools that allow the users to keep the website updated. There is a plethora of information on anything you would like to find out about San Diego. There is a lot of information to sift through here, but if you know what you are looking for, this is a great resource to have.

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Get Your Drink On at the San Diego Festival of Beer

Coming this weekend--Friday, September 18-- is the San Diego Festival of Beer, brought to you by the San Diego Professionals Against Cancer. Expecting over 6000 visitors this year, the San Diego Beer Festival will take place at Columbia and B from 6pm to 11pm. For only $30 a ticket, you will get ten (4oz.) beer tastings and live music, with the option of buying food and wine. There will be 120 microbrews from 60 breweries. Definitely an event you do not want to miss!

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This Week in San Diego: Things to Do

Check out the cool events San Diego is giving us this week...


September 10

• 7pm San Diego Music Awards: MUST-SEE. This awesome show is going to feature performers such as big name Slighty Stoopid, as well as lesser known artists like Anya Maria. Not only do you get a great show, but all proceeds go to benefit the Taylor Guitars in Schools Foundation, which provides children with a guitar and teaches them the skills to play it while they are in elementary school.
• 4pm-8pm Wine, Women & Shoes: This charitable event designed to benefit women's diagnostic imaging equipment and technology at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, focuses on "fashion, fun, and friendship." Wine, food, raffles, shoes, and chefs will all be present at this fabulous event.

September 11

• 6:30am-4pm 8th Annual MS Challenge Walk (3-Day Event) 
• 9am-5pm San Diego Senior Olympics (14-Day Event)
• 3:30pm-7pm Freedom Walk Marking the 8th year anniversary of the events that happened on September 11th, the Freedom Walk aims at recognizing those who were victim on this day and those who have fought for our freedom. Come out to Balboa Park and support!
  

September 12

• 9am-3pm Old Town Saturday Market (Every Saturday)
• 9am-1:30pm Little Italy Mercato - A City Market (Every Saturday)
• 9am-1pm City Heights Farmer's Market (Every Saturday)
• 9:30am-3pm Barrio Marketplace (Every Saturady)
• 10am-4pm Art Mart (2nd & 4th Saturday & Sunday Each Month) (2-Day Event) Check out local artists displaying their work in Balboa Park

September 13

• 9am-6pm 19th Annual Paddle For Clean Water (Festival)
• 9am-2pm Hillcrest Farmer's Market and Open Air Bazaar (Every Sunday)
• Restaurant Week Starts
  
  

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ArtWalk on the Bay

One of the finest art festivals in San Diego, the ArtWalk on the Bay. It takes place on the Embarcadero Marina Park North on September 12 & 13 and features a variety of art including paintings, sculptures, glass work, jewelry, and more. The aim is to let people interact with artists and be able to see and purchase original pieces of art. The festival includes more than 100 artists, live music on two stages, kids activities, and wine tasting with the beautiful view of the San Diego Bay.

The Festival is proud to present that this year they are offering a Bayside Lounge featuring signature drinks for those who are 21 and up. Personally, I think the coolest thing about the Bayside Lounge is that part of their proceeds are going to ArtReach, which is an art program aimed at San Diego County K-6 students. ArtReach is also helping put on the KidsWalk, which features numerous interactive art activities.

This art festival is a must-see for locals and visitors.

Links

• ArtWalk on the Bay Website
  

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