San Diego Events - September 7th - 16th

September 7, 2007

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

 

2nd Annual Freedom Walk     September 11

Today marks the sixth year since the tragic events America faced on September 11th. Today you can walk in honor of the victims of 9/11 and reflect on the freedom we have in America. American veterans past and present will also be remembered in tribute on this day. 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. Balboa Park. Tricia Delapaz (858) 695-6810 or www.operationhomefront.net

 

42nd Annual Thunderboat Regatta     September 14-16

Powerboats and hydroplanes race so fast that they nearly become airborne. Interactive displays, live entertainment, food, beer, motorhome camping, and a fireworks show. 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Mission Bay. Admission: $25.00-$30.00 (3-Day General Admission) ~ $50.00-$60.00 (3-Day Super Pass) ~ $40.00 (Sunday Super Pass) ~ FREE (child age 12 & younger) Becky Strawser (619) 225-9327 or www.thunderboats.net

 

2nd Annual Action Sports World Tour     September 14-16

Come and watch high-action competition of skateboarding, BMX, FMS, and the Show Rail Jam. Beer garden, food, and pop rock. 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Mission Beach (south parking lot at Belmont Park along Mission Blvd.) Greg Guzzetta (310) 410-3020 x-316 or www.actionsportstour.com

 

Earthdance Festival     September 15

A celebration of music and dance performances will be taking place today at Balboa Park. Guest speakers and a "Prayer for Peace" segment. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Balboa Park (lawn area at Park Blvd. & President’s Way) James Clayton (619) 793-5522

 

3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk     September 15

Every 16-minutes in the U.S. someone dies by suicide. You can help change this statistic by joining a national event where the proceeds will benefit research and education programs aimed at saving lives. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Liberty Station. Stephanie Cadira (619) 987-9087 or www.outofthedarkness.org

 

23rd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day     September 15

Largest volunteer event in San Diego! Let’s come together to help clean up the beaches, coastline, and inland waterways from trash and debris. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Danielle Miller (619) 758-7743 x-101 or www.cleanupday.org

 

Fiestas Patrias "Recordando A Mexico"     September 15

While celebrating the Mexican Independence Day, over 35 agencies will promote their social services with benefiting information. You can browse through merchandise booths, enjoy Folklorico and Mariachi music, and cultural cuisine. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Island Avenue (between 22nd St. & 24th St.) Doris Villasenor (619) 232-5181 x-31 or www.shermancenter.org

 

23rd Annual Lake Murray Community Picnic   September 15

A community picnic will take place at Lake Murray that offers 75 vendor booths, food booths, children’s rides, and live musical entertainment. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Gary Jander (619) 582-0115 or www.lakemurraykiwanis.org

 

Sessions Fest     September 15

The performing bands are the Prayers, Fifty on Their Heads, McFlow, Red Pony Clock, Atoms, and Wild Weekend. While listening to the music, you can lunch with a barbeque, kettle corn, pizza and beer garden. 12:00pm-10:00pm. Golden Hill Park (2600 Golf Course Dr.) Sophie Akins (619) 243-6024

 

Seamless Fashion/Art/Music     September 15

This adult-oriented event brings together fine boutique fashion, inspiring artwork, and renewed musical talent to the community of North Park. Runway for a fashion show, accompanying music, delicious food, cocktails, and amazing objects of art. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. North Park Way (between 29th St. & 30th St.) Michael Delgado (619) 808-8179

 

Paddle for Clean Water Festival A Festival for Clean Oceans     September 16

Surfers, swimmers, kayakers, and other residents will come together to enjoy a fun festival that celebrates awareness of the importance to have clean oceans and waterways free of pollutants. This event is in conjunction with the "Paddle for Clean Water" event. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Ocean Beach (Rock Paper Scissors International Galleria parking lot at 4976 Newport Ave.) Danielle Frey (619) 222-7625 or www.surfrider.org 

 

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