The Haunted Hotel     October 3-28
Dare to walk inside the basement of a haunted hotel where skeleton bones rattle and ghosts and goblins dwell. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Broker’s Building (424 Market St. near 4th Ave.) Admission $13.99. Robert Bruce (619) 231-0131 or  www.hauntedhotel.com
 
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park     October 3-28
Dare to walk in the [...]

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LABOR DAY
Origin of Labor Day
This holiday, which always is observed on the first Monday of September has been a federal holiday since 1894, but was observed in some places before that day as a result of a campaign by an early organization of workers called the Knights of Labor. Its purpose is to honor the [...]

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Shhh — Be cautious who you tell about your departure, only tell a trusted neighbor when and where you are going.

Time Out — Hook a timer up to lights, televisions and radios. This gives the illusion that someone’s home. Adjust the timer’s setting to your normal routine.

Button Up — Make sure that everything is [...]

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INDEPENDENCE DAY
Origin of Independence Day
Although July 4th is celebrated as America’s official split from Britain’s rule and the beginning of the American Revolution, the actual series of events show that the process took far longer than a single day. The original resolution was introduced by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia on June 7, 1776, and [...]

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Fireworks Display Mission Bay - Paradise Point     July 3
To enhance the celebration of your Independence Day, a spectacular evening fireworks show can be seen near the Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay. With each explosion you’ll see beautiful splashes of color in the night sky. Fireworks will be launched from a floating barge in the [...]

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Father’s Day
Origin of Father’s Day
The history of Father’s Day goes like, in 1909 , Spokane, Washington, Sonora Smart Dodd was listening to a Mother’s Day sermon. The lecture inspired her to have a special day dedicated to her father, William Jackson Smart, who had brought her up and her siblings single-handedly after their mother died. [...]

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Today is FLAG DAY U.S.A.
Origin of Flag Day
National flags are not merely symbols of a country. Their colors and designs convey past history and future goals. Flags have powerful connotations. They speak to the people and politicians. People of one country will burn the flag of another with whose politics they do not agree. To [...]

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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 [...]

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MEMORIAL DAY - 2007
Origin of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Every year, on the last Monday in May, Americans observe Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a holiday that commemorates those who have died in battle while serving in the [...]

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Armed Forces Day
Origin of Armed Forces Day
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense. Each of the [...]

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