San Diego Events - December 1st - 7th, 2007

November 30, 2007

Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis     December 1

More than 46 million Americans have arthritis. The proceeds from this event will fund research programs. You can ring a "jingle" for awareness by attaching little bells to your shoes and participate at a 5K run/walk or a leisurely 1-mile stroll. A chorus of jingling bells will set the pace. 6:00 am - 10:00 am. Balboa Park. Admission $25.00-$30.00 (adult) ~ $15.00 (child age 6-12) ~ Free (child age 5 & younger) Allison Adams (858) 492-1090 or ww.arthritis_sandiego.org 

28th Annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade    December 1

Ocean Beach has been an established community for 120 years with a unique history as a fun beach town. This holiday parade celebrates the season of Christmas with a "beachy" twist of surfers and Santa Claus. You’re welcome to watch the parade and enjoy a festival and tree lighting ceremony. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Claudia Jack (619) 846-6269

24th Annual Mainly Masters 10K     December 1

Are you ready to join a 10K race that will give you a competitive edge for your age group? This event offers a run for persons age 40 and younger (Open Group) and a separate run for persons over the age of 40 (Master Group). The course will take place on the Fiesta Island Roadway. 7:30 am - 10:00 am. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island Roadway) Admission $15.00 - $20.00. Peter Stern (619) 223-2599 or www.sdtc.com

Little Italy Holiday Tree Lighting     December 1

Little Italy will be aglow tonight! Shoppers and residents can enjoy the holiday season in a friendly hometown atmosphere. The lighting of a Christmas Tree amid holiday music will add a sparkle to the evening’s festivities. Stores will be open longer for late-night shoppers. 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Little Italy (Date Street between India St. & Columbia St.) Chris Gomez (619) 233-3898 or www.littleitalysd.com

8th Annual Hanukah Menorah Display     December 2-16

A Menorah is a candelabrum containing seven to nine candles that is used in Jewish worship. Throughout the holiday of Hanukah, a huge and beautiful 8-foot by 4-foot tall Menorah will be traditionally displayed in the heart of La Jolla. La Jolla (Prospect St. & Herchel St.) Rabbi Ezabvi (619) 507-8340 or www.chabad.org

Komen San Diego Race for the Cure     December 2

The event offers a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile walk in Balboa Park. Proceeds will benefit education, screening, and treatment programs that will help to fight against breast cancer. Many people will be walking and running in the name of someone they know who has been inflicted with this disease. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Admission $17.00 - $32.00. Leisha Guerra (760) 692-2900 or www.sdkomen.org

25th Annual La Jolla Holiday Festival     December 2

A delightful festival will offer great gift items, delicious food, entertaining music, and a Fun Zone for kids. The event will conclude with a tree lighting ceremony at the end of the day. This event is in conjunction with the "La Jolla Christmas Parade".  9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Silverado Street. Anne Cleveland (858) 459-1540 or www.ljparade.com

NBC 7/39 Toys for Tots Drive     December 7-8

You can make this a special holiday season for underprivileged children in San Diego by donating new, unwrapped toys for them. Simply stay in your car and drive around Broadway Circle in downtown San Diego and drop off a new, unwrapped toy to local U.S. Marines. 6:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Downtown San Diego (Broadway Circle near 3rd Ave.) Isabel Valdez (619) 578-0502

Christmas on the Promenade     December 7-8

The true meaning of Christmas will be celebrated with activities and fun for all ages. It’s an enchanting Winter Wonderland with Santa, a mound of snow to play on, hot chocolate, holiday food, Christmas Trees, music, gift shopping, rides, and seasonal activities. Come for the fun! It’s Christmas!  4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Point Loma (Liberty Station (NTC) Promenade near Luce Court

& Legacy Plaza) Dede Knapp (858) 225-5698 or

www.christmasonthepromenade.org

30th Annual December Nights     December 7-8

Balboa Park is alive with the joy of the holidays and the spirit of Christmas! Amid twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, gift shopping, museum attractions, Santa Claus, and ethnic food and drink, a glorious Christmas Tree will light up the night at the Organ Pavilion in song and music! Balboa Park (east side of park near El Parado & museums) Stephen Shushan (619) 239-2437 or www.balboapark.org

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