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San Diego Events July 8, 2009

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Exhibits
509919

Motion Mania: Move Your Mind


Kids can explore more than 30 hands-on exhibits that turn physics into fun and learn about the universal laws that apply to everything that moves - including the kind of motion that underlies the solar system, pendular motion, turbulent motion, motion illusions and more.
619.238.1233
http://www.rhfleet.org
Ongoing Daily 6/20/09 - 6/20/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: Mon-Fri 4pm; Sat 11am, 4pm & 6pm; Sun 11am & 4pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Exhibits
414146

56th Presidential Inauguration


Master model designers at the park have created the historic scene of Barack Obama taking the Presidential oath of office on the steps of the capitol, along with his family, Joe Biden and his wife, and more than a thousand other mini-figures constructed from Lego bricks. Part of the fun is identifying the characters, which include familiar faces like Oprah, Aretha Franklin, and Senator Feinstein. The scene is on display in Miniland through Memorial Day weekend; note that the park is closed on Inauguration Day, Jan 20. Check the website for a complete event schedule.
760.918.5346
http://www.leg... california.htm
Ongoing Daily 1/16/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: Regular park hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Legoland California

One Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA92008


Exhibits
408211

Giant Worlds: A Voyage to the Outer Solar System


Jupiter, Saturn, and other giant planets get down to earth in an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to launch a virtual probe into Jupiter's atmosphere and experiment with properties of visible and infrared radiation.
619.238.1233, ext. 802
http://www.rhfleet.org
Ongoing Daily 1/31/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: Unknown
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Exhibits
356943

Trunk Show


The Collectors' Gallery presents a trunk show of African crafts that includes traditional handmade objects imported from Africa by local businesswomen.
619.239.0003
http://www.mingei.org
Ongoing Daily 8/8/08 - 8/10/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Mingei International Museum - Balboa Park

Plaza de Panama /El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Exhibits
507448

Dino Mountain


Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Dilophosaurus are just a few of the 20 dinasours from the Mesozoic period that descend on Dino Mountain. The robotic dinosaurs range from four foot to 19 foot tall and make movements like neck stretching, jaws opening and closing, and tail swishing. Other dino-themed activities this summer include The Magical Mystery Dino Show (daily, 2pm & 5pm in Tembo Stadium); dino digs for kids (daily, 1pm to 4pm at Jameson Research Island); and The Bubble Show (daily 3:30pm, 6pm, & 7pm in Tembo Stadium).
760.747.8702
http://www.wildanimalpark.com
Ongoing Daily 6/20/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 9am-8pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

San Diego Wild Animal Park

15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA92027


Fairs & Festivals
515037

Fourth of July Carnival


An 11-day community celebration at Memorial Park offers exciting carnival rides, challenging games, and plenty of food.
951.316.1382
http://www.sandiego.gov
Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 1pm-11pm
Cost: $1.50

Memorial Park and Recreation Center

2902 Marcy Avenue
San Diego, CA92113


Films
605428

Under the Sea: IMAX Film


The creators of Deep Sea 3D offer another IMAX film featuring the humorous, threatening, and sometimes peculiar behavior of marine animals, narrated by Jim Carey. This is a great one for the whole family, with sea turtles kids can practically reach out and touch, and sea lions swimming right at the audience to investigate.

Ongoing Daily 4/14/09 - 7/1/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: 1pm & 5pm
Cost: Adults $7.25-$11.75; Children $5.50-$8.75

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Library Programs
516546

Six-Word Memoirs Workshop


Library staff help kids work on a craft project and write a memoir in only six words. The memoirs are sent to a partner library outside of San Diego, and each library displays the memoirs received from the other library.
858.538.8159
http://www.sandiegolibrary.org
7/8/09

Ages: 6-19
Time: 3pm-4pm
Cost: Free

Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library

13330 Salmon River Road
San Diego, CA92129


Library Programs
516550

Kruisin Kritters Animal Show


The Kruisin Kritters Animal Show stops in at the Rancho Penasquitos Library.
858.538.8159
http://www.sandiegolibrary.org
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free

Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library

13330 Salmon River Road
San Diego, CA92129


Library Programs
516548

Create a Journal


Sylvia Kinsella teaches kids how to create their own journals. All supplies are provided. Advance registration is required.
858.552.1657
http://www.lajollalibrary.org
7/8/09

Ages: 7-19
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free

La Jolla/Riford Branch Library

7555 Draper Avenue
La Jolla, CA92037


Library Programs
516549

San Diego Guild of Puppetry


Families are invited for a puppet show at the library.
858.581.9637
http://www.sandiegolibrary.org
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

North University Community Branch Library

8820 Judicial Drive
San Diego, CA92122


Library Programs
516544

Art Program


Artist Joe Nyiri teaches kids to draw animals using oil pastels. Advance registration is required.
858.581.9934
http://www.sandiegolibrary.org
7/8/09

Ages: 8-11
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library

4275 Cass Street
San Diego, CA92109


Library Programs
516547

Puppet Show


Kathy Felker Productions puts on a puppet show for kids.
858.538.8163
http://www.sandiegolibrary.org
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free

Rancho Bernardo Branch Library

17110 Bernardo Center DriveRanch Bernardo
San Diego, CA92128


Library Programs
516545

Sparkles the Clown


Sparkles the Clown puts on a show for kids at the library.
619.533.3968
http://www.san... public-library
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free

Logan Heights Branch Library

811 South 28th Street
San Diego, CA92113


Library Programs
516551

Raggle Taggle Band


The Raggle Taggle Band performs a lively set at the library.
619.527.3406
http://www.san... public-library
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free

Oak Park Branch Library

2802 54th Street
San Diego, CA92105


Nature & Outdoors
502189

Full Moon Pier Walk


Participants collect plankton, dissect a squid, make marine organism crafts that glow in the dark, and explore the nocturnal habits of marine life. The fee includes a souvenir to take home. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance reservations required.
858.534.7336
http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 9-19
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Cost: $23

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA92037


Nature & Outdoors
77725

Nature Walk


Families can learn about the history, geology, plants, animals, and ecology of Mission Trails Regional Park by taking a 1.5 hour walk with a Trail Guide. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. A hat and sunscreen are recommended. The walk is cancelled if it's raining. Meet at the Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail.
619.668.3281
http://www.mtrp.org/events.asp
Ongoing Each Wed, Sat, Sun 11/20/04 - 11/21/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 9:30am-11am
Cost: Free

Mission Trails Regional Park

One Father Junipero Serra Trail
San Diego, CA92119


Ongoing Exhibits
290526

Land of Adventure


Thrill-seekers of all ages are invited to a Land of Adventure that transports guests into 1920s Egypt and features four fun new attractions, including Lost Kingdom Adventure, the Park?s first-ever dark ride.
760.918.5346
http://www.leg... california.htm
Ongoing Daily 3/10/08 - 12/30/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-12
Time: Open during business hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Legoland California

One Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA92008


Ongoing Exhibits
246416

So WATT! An Illuminating Look at Energy


Visitors to the Fleet Center’s newest exhibit can pretend to be solar engineers and learn how energy is generated and conserved.
619.238.1233
http://www.rhfleet.org
Ongoing Daily 9/15/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Ongoing Exhibits
173658

Bird Watching - Tony Hawk in Flight


The exhibit celebrates the athleticism of Tony Hawk, a San Diego legend considered the greatest skater ever. View Hawk's grace and athleticism through artifacts, video, and photographs.
619.234.2544
http://www.sdhoc.com
Ongoing Daily 1/4/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-18
Time: Daily 10am-4pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum

2131 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA92101


Ongoing Exhibits
139111

Magic Planet


The Museum opens a major permanent exhibit where visitors can explore Earth and other planets using a large globe. Visitors use cutting edge projection technology to customize their personal journey through the solar system.
619.234.8291
http://www.aerospacemuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 7/20/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: Daily 10am-5pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

San Diego Air & Space Museum - Balboa Park

2001 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA92101


Ongoing Exhibits
131157

Kumeyaay: Native Californians


The permanent Kumeyaay exhibit teaches visitors about the traditional Kumeyaay way of life. The displays highlight the food, clothing, adornment, pottery, basketry, games, and ceremonies of California's indigenous people. Recently added is a display of a traditional Kumeyaay house.
619.239.2001
http://www.museumofman.org
Ongoing Daily 6/5/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-18
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Cost: Included in the cost of museum admission.

San Diego Museum of Man

1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Ongoing Exhibits
124386

Fossil Mysteries


Fossil Mysteries is a major exhibition that travels through a 75-million-year timeline, from the age of dinosaurs to the Ice Ages, and uncovers the prehistory of southern California and Baja California, Mexico.
619.232.3821
http://www.sdnhm.org
Ongoing Daily 7/1/06 - 7/29/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free with museum admission.

San Diego Natural History Museum

1788 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Ongoing Exhibits
76551

Kid City


Young visitors and parents are encouraged to play together with conveyor belts, cranes, air chutes, and grocery stores.
619.238.1233
http://www.rhfleet.org/
Ongoing Daily 11/17/04 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-6
Time: Mon-Thu 9:30am-5pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-8pm; Sun 9:30am-6pm
Cost: Free with museum admission.

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA92101


Ongoing Library Programs
296588

Preschool Storytime


Preschoolers are invited to storytime at the library.
858.513.2900
http://www.sdcl.org
Ongoing Each Wed, Thu 2/6/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-6
Time: 10:30am-11am
Cost: Free

Poway Branch, San Diego County Library

13137 Poway Road
Poway, CA92064


Ongoing Library Programs
252974

Homework Tutoring


Middle school students receive tutoring in all subjects. Some textbooks are available.
858.673.4697
http://www.sdcl.org
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed, Thu 9/6/07 - 4/24/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 11-14
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: Free

Rancho San Diego Branch, San Diego County Library

11555 Via Rancho San Diego
El Cajon, CA92019


Ongoing Library Programs
252982

Anime and Manga Club


Teens discuss, watch, and view newsletters, magazines, and episodes of anime and manga.
858.673.4697
http://www.sdcl.org
Ongoing Each Wed 9/6/07 - 4/24/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 11-18
Time: 3:30pm-5pm
Cost: Free

Rancho San Diego Branch, San Diego County Library

11555 Via Rancho San Diego
El Cajon, CA92019


Ongoing Library Programs
75300

Let's Read


Miss Ann, the Youth Services Librarian, reads with the children, teaches them use of the computer catalog, Dewey Decimal Classification system, and how to use the Internet to help with homework. Call 858.538.8158 to register.
858.538.8158
http://www.ci.... ublic-library/
Ongoing Each Wed 10/6/04 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-10
Time: 4pm-5pm
Cost: Free

Scripps Miramar Ranch Branch Library

10301 Scripps Lake Drive
San Diego, CA92131


Ongoing Storytimes
64553

Tot Time with Miss Cora


Stories, songs and games for the very littlest customers.
858.618.1814
Ongoing Each Wed 4/8/04 - 4/8/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-5
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Borders

11160 Rancho Carmel Drive
San Diego, CA92128


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