San Diego Events - June 8-15, 2007

June 8, 2007

38th Annual Greek Festival     June 8-11

Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 8th through 11th. Feast on delicious homemade delicacies and pastries. Lamb, Greek style chicken, gyros, flaming saganki cheese, a variety of vegetarian dishes, baklava and more! Enjoy live Greek Music. Relax in the coffee house and drink up the atmosphere. Shop for beautiful one of a kind Greek Imports. There’ll be kid’s crafts and games too. June 8th through the 11th at the Greek Orthodox Church in North Park. 3655 Park Blvd. Free Parking and shuttle service from Roosevelt Jr. High. Friday Happy Hour: Free 5-10, Sat and Sunday: $5. Greek Fest 2007, a San Diego tradition, is sponsored by St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. Contact: Maria Platis 619-988-6538 mplatis@hotmail.com

Summer Facelift Neighborhood Clean-Up     June 9

Have you got time on your hands and don’t know what to do? Then join a group of volunteers to help revitalize homes in City Heights. Volunteers will clean away graffiti, pull weeds, remove trash, paint, and plant flowers. You’ll receive a t-shirt and lunch plus a good feeling of accomplishment. 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. City Heights (Isla VIsta Dr. & Belle Isle Dr.) Linda Pennington (619) 563-4014 or www.chworks.org

Day in the Fourth     June 9

The community of Skyline will come alive with a fun-filled festival! The event will have DJ music, step dancing, and booths offering food, merchandise, and health information. Activities include a basketball tournament, an inflatable jump, and a rock climbing wall. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Martin Luther King Community Park (6401 Skyline Dr.) Derrick White (619) 236-6644

4th Annual San Diego Kids Triathlon & Duathlon     June 9

Children ages 8-14 can challenge their piers at this athletic event. They can choose between a triathlon or duathlon. The distance of each race is matched to the age of each participant. The triathlon consists of a swim, cycle, run. The duathlon consists of a run, cycle, run. 9am - 12pm. Spanish Landing Park (along Harbor Dr.) Admission: $25.00. Rick Kozlowski (858) 268-1250 or www.kozenterprises.com

Webster Community Health/Street Fair     June 9

A multicultural community health/street fair will be offering exhibits, faith-based musical entertainment, and skits and presentations promoting good health practices. Various screenings will be provided by local health providers. Refreshments and health educational material will be available. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Federal Boulevard (between Euclid Ave. & 49th St.) Margaretta Hickman (619) 264-5496

19th Annual Hillcrest Book Fair Festival     June 10

Come and see what’s going on in the world of literacy. Exhibitors and book sellers have come together to offer a fine array of books; plus art and crafts. There will also be book appraisals and author readings. Books of every sort and subject will be there, so come and browse through them. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hillcrest (5th Avenue between University Ave. & Robinson Ave.) Ruth Harrison (619) 299-3330 or www.hillcrestassociation.com

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