San Diego Events - September 1st - 9th

August 29, 2007

43rd Annual Balboa Park 4-Mile Cross Country Run     September 1

Start your day with energizing exercise by joining a morning 4-mile cross country run at Balboa Park. The course will take you along the Bridle Trail, walkways, and the Marston Loop with scenic veiws of the park. 7:30 am - 8:30 am. Admission: $10.00 - $20.00. Stephen Burch (619) 562-8061 or www.sdtc.com

150th Anniversary of the Overland Mail Celebration     September 1

In celebration of the first overland regularly delivered mail service in San Diego. Wagon rides, trick roping, equestrian shows, cannon firing, and more. In conjunction with the "150th Anniversary of the Overland Mail Parade". 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Old Town San Diego State Historical Park. Gary Olson (619) 572-3992

5th Annual Taste at the Cove     September 6

With an ocean view, you can divulge in luxury with taste and toast complements from fine restaurants. Lingerie fashion show with celebrity presence, live auction, and a motocross demonstration. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. La Jolla (Ellen Browning Scripps Park - 1180 Coast Blvd.) Admission: $500.(day of event) ~ $2,500. (table seating) ~ $4,000. (runway table seating) Dr. David Chao (858) 571-0606 or www.tasteofthecove.com

6th Annual Multiple Sclerosis 3-Day Walk  September 7-9

50-mile walk from Carlsbad to San Diego. Begins in Carlsbad at the flower fields and proceed to Valley Center. Proceeds will benefit programs to help fight against Multiple Sclerosis. 7:00 am - 12:00 pm. Admission: $55.00 (participant fee)~$2,500 (pledges) Brittany White (760) 448-8435 or www.mymschallenge.com

San Diego Ride Without Limits     September 8-9

200-mile cycling event where riders will see much of the north county of San Diego. Participants will stay overnight at a comfortable camp with tents, hot meals, and showers. Proceeds from this event will help people with Cerebral Palsy. 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. Admission: Pre-registered Participant Sponsorship. Nikee Pomper (619) 221-9187 or www.ridewithoutlimits.org 

Fiesta Island Time Trial Series     September 8-9

Offers recreational riders and young riders an ideal location to experiment with competitive cycling in a safe and controlled environment. Racers will cycle laps against the clock until they complete their distance. 7:00 am - 9:00 am. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island Roadway) Admission: $20.00 (adult) ~ $10.00 (child) Jeff Lyons (619) 300-4025 or www.fiestaisland.com

University of San Diego Cross Country Invitational    September 8

Local collegiate teams will compete at a womens’ 5K and mens’ 8K cross country races. Competitors are students from USD, Alliant University, Point Loma University, Nazarene University, and San Diego Christian University. 8:00 am - 9:15 am. Balboa Park (Morley Field) Will Guorino (619) 540-4007 or www.sandiego.edu

8th Annual Serra Mesa Street Fair     September 8

Browse and shop for bargains at this event that offers food, merchandise, a beer garden, musical entertainment (country, blues, rock), games and rides. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Serra Mesa (Sandrock Road between Murry Ridge Rd. & Greyling St. at the Rancho Serra Mesa Shopping Center) Allison Mensinger (858) 565-2473 or www.serramesa.org 

3rd Annual Ocean Beach Jazz Festival     September 9

Radio KSDS FM 88.3 will be hosting this event by bringing live bands to the beach to entertain you with exciting jazz sounds. There will also be food, beer, and merchandise. 11:00 am - 7:30 pm. Ocean Beach (parking lot at the end of Newport Ave. & Abbott St.) Admission: $30.00 (member ticket) ~ $35.00 (non-member ticket) ~ $60.00 (VIP ticket) Denny Knox (619) 302-0517 or www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

3rd Annual Fiestas Patrias     September 9

Commemorates Mexico’s Independence Day with live entertainment by reknown Mexican regional bands playing Latin and pop music. Merchandise booths, beer garden and food vendors will be ready to serve you. 11:30am - 7:30pm. Delores Magdaleno Memorial Recreation Center (2902 Marcy Ave.) Marilyn Armenta (619) 497-0600 x-319 or www.uniradio.com

New Covenant Tabernacle Street Fair     September 9

Whole families can enjoy an entertaining day with live musical entertainment, tasty food, game booths, and inflatable jumps.  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. North Park (Polk Avenue between Ohio St. & Illinois St. in front of the New Covenant Tabernacle at 3090 Polk St.) John Sorrentino (619) 267-0300

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