San Diego Events April 11th - 18th, 2008

April 11, 2008

San Diego Cyclo-Vets Omnium Time Trial     April 11

This cycling event offers persons (age 18-85) a chance to experiment with competitive cycling in a safe and controlled environment. The Fiesta Island roadway is the place of choice. Participants will begin at equally spaced 30-second intervals and stay on course until they complete their distance. 6:00pm - 9:00am. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island Roadway) $27.00 - $37.00. Richard Lakier (858) 487-5221 or www.cyclo-vets.org

Thursday Club Rummage Sale     April 12-13

This isn’t your ordinary rummage sale. The items you’ll find here are communally gathered all year long for this special event. Thousands of new and gently used items such as antiques, furniture, sporting equipment, appliances, electronics, and more will be sold to benefit local charities. 9:00am - 4:00pm. Balboa Park (Municipal Gym) Information desk (619) 224-5264 or www.thethursdayclub.org

Spring Break Yoself III Skateboarding     April 12

To the beat of rock music, professional skateboarders will demonstrate their skills at a competition challenge. Ramps and bleachers have been set up in the parking lot at Belmont Park along Mission Boulevard for this extraordinary event. Come and see professional skateboarding in action! 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Mission Beach (east parking lot at Belmont Park along Mission Blvd.) Paul Kobniger (760) 522-3689 or www.sundiego.com 

Ride for AIDS     April 13

You can choose between one of three courses. There’s a 10-mile cycle, 25-mile cycle, and a 50-mile cycle. These cycling courses can accommodate family, recreational, and competitive riders. Proceeds will benefit HIV/AIDS research and service programs. 7:00am - 5:00pm. $25.00 (10-mile cycle) ~ $30.00 (25-mile cycle) - $35.00 (50-mile cycle) Shannon Wagner (619) 291-1400 x-317 or www.kozenterprises.com

UCSD "Tritonman" Triathlon     April 13

Would you like to compete at a triathlon against college students? Non-collegiate persons are welcome to participate at this event. The event will take place at Fiesta Island and will consist of a 750-meter swim, 20K cycle, and a 5K run.  7:00am - 10:00am. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island) $40.00 (UCSD student) ~ $40.00 (Tri-Club Member) ~ $60.00 (non-collegiate public) Andrew Radin (805) 368-7561 or www.ucsdtriathlon.org

Sharon’s Ride, Run, Walk for Epilepsy     April 13

Choose between a 5K run/walk along a bayfront walkway or a bike ride that travels around east and west Mission Bay. All participants will receive a BBQ lunch after the event and that includes fun activities for kids. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego. 7:30am - 1:00pm. Mission Bay (east & west) begining and ending at Tecolote Shores Park. $25.00 (individual) ~ $50.00 (family group) Kathy West (619) 296-0161 or www.epilepsysandiego.org

Coastwise Mile     April 13

This event is for persons of all ages. It offers a 1-mile run for everyone (young, old, pro-athletes, dogs, etc.); plus a Corporate 4-mile relay consisting of 4-person teams who pass batons. There will also be a Mutt Mile for people and dogs, a Toddler Trot, and a Baby Jogger division. 8:00pm - 11:00pm. La Jolla (Scripps Park) $20.00 (adult) ~ $10.00 (child) Brennan Linder (310) 260-7898 or www.genericevents.com

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