Nov 14: San Diego Music & Sports Combine

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San Diego Music & Sports Combine
Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PST) San Diego, CA
Ticket information: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-music-sports-combine-tickets-18283717090?aff=es2

It’s the Inaugural San Diego Music & Sports Combine
a Music + Sports Festival

Location:  NTC Liberty Station – 2645 Historic Decatur, San Diego, CA 92106

$40. Ticket price includes 8 tastings in the craft beer/wine garden (12-4pm); multiple game options and sports  — sign up onsite! Experience Ultimate Disc Clinics with the San Diego Growlers professional Ultimate Disc team; as well as WAKA Kickball & Social Sports’ challenges; a variety of games, sports and live music by The Devastators, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and China Clippers with special guest DJ Peter James!  Plus a percentage of the ticket price will be donated to support underfunded local music/sports programs.

Live music: 


The festival features a broad music selection from soul, jazz, rock and reggae includes a diverse lineup of music by The Devastators, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and The China Clippers!

Games: 
We are excited to feature sports that anyone can play onsite (individuals or form a two-person team) — right on the spot.

Ultimate Disc Skills Challenge and contests with San Diego’s own professional team, the San Diego Growlers! 
– Power play and tips from the best! 
– Accuracy Challenge
– Speed Throwing Contest
– 2v2 Spike Ball
– Disc Golf

– Cornhole 
– Giant Jenga+
Plus WAKA Kickball & Social Sports features games and prizes!
Craft Beer and Wine Garden:

Tastings (12:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

Wine/Beer Sales on-site

Food:  Choose from your selection of food trucks offering delicious meals for sale.
Exhibitors:
Vendors and exhibitors including professional massage, physical therapists, yoga demos and more.  Your entry includes access to these amazing pros in our community. 

A portion of all proceeds will benefit music and sports scholarships for under-served programs in the San Diego County.
Age group:  Craft Beer Garden and game/sports participation 21+.
Please Note:
  • There are no refunds OR exchanges.
  • All attendees must be 21+ in beer garden and games participate with a valid ID. Nobody will be allowed into the beer garden who is under 21 or who doesn’t have a valid ID.
  • Tickets will be emailed by Eventbrite. You must bring this ticket to the event where it will be scanned.
  • Brewers and wines subject to change.

Why Join Us the San Diego Music & Sports Combine?

San Diego Music & Sports Combine focuses on sports, live music, food and beers and ciders featuring fall and winter seasonal ingredients. By attending, you’ll be able to sample  seasonal focused beers from some of the best craft breweries! We are excited to showcase a diverse line up of sports, games, bands from several genres, tasty food and exhibitors!

How Much Does It Cost?

Pre-sale:  For only $40. you’ll get admittance which includes:

  • 8 Craft Beer Tastings
  • Concert featuring THREE amazing bands
  • Sports challenges, games, clinics
  • Entry into a raffle to win FREE League Registration with WAKA Kickball & Social Sports!
  • More being prizes announced!

Day of Ticket Price:  $48.

Have questions about San Diego Music & Sports Combine? Contact San Diego Music & Sports Combine

Oct 11: Marina Del Rey

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Discover Marina del Rey is a free community and family-oriented event with information booths from various organizations on health, safety, and the environment. Plus water events, live music, inflatables, rides, games, marionette shows, arts & crafts, and much more!
Admittance to the park is free. The purchase of a $5 wristband gives guests access to attractions in the park. For delicious cuisine, try one of several gourmet food trucks.
Event parking is available for $8 in County lots #77 and #4, located at 13560 and 13500 Mindanao Way respectively.
Fore more information, visit the Department of Beaches and Harbors website at: marinadelrey.lacounty.gov or call the Marina del Rey Visitors Center at (310) 305-9545.

Thursdays:213 Night Market DTLA

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213 Night Markets @ Downtown Art Walk
ART WALK MATTERS
EVERY THURSDAY 5:00-11:00 pm

A bit of a spin from your average night market. 213 Night Market takes place during the Downtown Art Walk, a monthly event that boast up to 25,000 people in attendance. Independent Artisans, Food Trucks, Live Art, Acoustic Acts, Special Guest Performances and more.

Art Walk DTLA
West 4th Street
269 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

 

Are you a Vendors or Food Truck? Click here for information on how to participate

Sept 19: Santa Ana College

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Santa Ana College
1530 West 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706
Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)

Centennial Birthday Party

September 19, 2015/Santa Ana College
FACT SHEET
  • Santa Ana College – at 100 years old – is one of the oldest college’s in California.
  • More than 3,000 guests are expected to attend the September 19 Centennial Birthday Party – the largest organized event in college history.
  • In partnership with Downtown Inc., a Beer and Wine Garden will include drink and food pairings from Robbins Nest, Gecko, Mar, Diego’s, Velvet Lounge, Gypsy Den, Good Beer Company, Wine Exchange, Luna Kutsi-The Art of Mexican Food, and Ninjas with Appetite.
  • Food Truck Row participants include Sol Agave, The Cut, LLC., The Burnt Truck, Chef TLC’s Sidewalk Café, Scooter’s Italian Ice, Buqqa Truck, Chunk N’ Chip, Mustache Mike’s Italian Ice and Classic Tacos.
  • An educational Community Expo will feature 30 local nonprofit organizations representing healthcare, education, legaland other programs offering free or reduced feeservices.
  • Children’s activities include the Disneyland Resort-sponsoredImagination Playground, games,sportsclinics,craftsand prizes.
  • The City of Santa Ana will showcase its Traffic Safety Rodeo – a pedestrian and traffic safety program with special, educational and fun presentations. An appearance by the Santa Ana Police Department mounted unit will be featured.
  • Santa Ana College student actors dressedin period costumesdating back toWorld War II, the 60s,disco era, will share vignettes reflecting on college and community history throughout the evening.
  • A Vintage Car Show will feature an automobile representing decades from the last 100 years. One example is a 1959 220S Mercedes convertible that once belonged to Prince Rainer and Princess Grace Kelly.
  • For additional information about Santa Ana College’s centennial celebration or to sign up to receive centennial news, visit www.sac.edu/100 or call 714.564.6075.
  • Event and Entertainment Timeline:
5:00 p.m.   Event Opens (Santa Ana College Football Practice Fields)
5:10 p.m.   Vietnamese singers: Van Khanh and Huynh Gia Tuan
5:45 p.m.   Battle of the Dances
6:10 p.m.   Relámpago del Cielo (Folklorico)
6:40 p.m.   Jodaiko, Japanese drumming ensemble from UCI
7:10 p.m.   SACPack
7:40 p.m.   Santa Ana College Jazz Band
8-8:30p.m.             Expo and Children’s Activities begin to close
8:10 p.m.   “Don Mariachi” and Ballet Folklorico Mexicanisimo
8:30 p.m.  Mariachi FlashMob/Las Mananitas
8:45 p.m.  Centennial program with Santa Ana College President, Erlinda J. Martinez, Ed.

Have questions about Santa Ana College Centennial Party of the Century & Firework Show!? Contact Office of College Advancement, Santa Ana College

Nov 7: Las Vegas, Comic Book Festival

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It’s baaaack! The Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival returns for its 8th year at the Clark County Library, with a day chock full of activities celebrating comic book culture, including panel discussions, workshops, a vendor marketplace, Artist Alley, food trucks, kids’ crafts, live music, film screenings and more!
This year’s scheduled guest line-up includes Jen Van Meter (Hopeless Savages), Chris Staros (Top Shelf Productions), Russell Lissau (Old Wounds), Dan Schkade (San Hannibal), Spencer Brinkerhoff III (Studios B3), Ben Saunders (University of Oregon) and Shannon Watters (BOOM! Studios), plus live music by The DoubleClicks and Molly Lewis.

General admission is FREE, but for your small donation of $5 (proceeds will benefit the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation), you’ll receive these VIP benefits:

  • VIP badge featuring exclusive artwork
  • Limited-edition poster
  • Swag bag featuring free goodies from some of your favorite publishers and creators
  • High-fives and warm fuzzies


 FAQs
Do I need a ticket to attend the event?
No. General admission to the Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival is free. But your VIP ticket helps support the free activities, and gets you some cool stuff in the process!

Is there an age limit to enter the event?
The Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival is open to all ages.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
It is very helpful to bring your ticket with you, either using the Eventbrite phone app, by showing your confirmation email on your mobile device, or having a printed ticket in hand. Because often people register children for this event, they don’t always have IDs, so having verification in the form of a ticket helps us make sure you get your goodies–and that no one else gets yours!

Have questions about 2015 Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival? Contact Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival

Sept 19 : Coronado, Family Fun Day

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Special Needs Playdate is Hosting their 1st Annual Family Fun Day!
Join us to celebrate our Special Families achievements at our 1st Annual Family Fun Day. Proceeds benefit Special Needs Playdate a 501c(3)Charity focusing on socialization for families of all abilities. 1st 100 families get grab bags! Arrive early as parking is limited.

Open to the public and FREE admission.

*Carnival games, prizes, bounce houses, face painting, obstacle course, music, food and resource fair!

*Multiple silent auction items
*Raflles throughout the day

 RSVP on our FB
https://www.facebook.com/events/479346865547616/

Sept 19: Rancho Cucamonga, Service Fair

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The RC Service Council is sponsoring this year’s Rancho Cucamonga Service Fair on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

This family centered event is designed to promote opportunities for citizens to volunteer as well as advertise the many services being rendered throughout Rancho Cucamonga. 

For a nominal fee, organizations are invited to set up booths that provide interactive activities as they share their service needs and accomplishments.  Also included in the Service Fair are food trucks, carnival food for purchase, and performances by local schools and entertainment groups. You won’t want to miss being a part of this dynamic new tradition in Rancho Cucamonga.

 
Have questions about Rancho Cucamonga Service Fair? Contact Rancho Cucamonga Service Council

Oct 24: Encinitas, Moonlight Beach Fest

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Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 10am to 5pm for an amazing day at the cove on the sand with family and friends at Moonlight Beach Fest.

 Festivities will include:

  • Surfing Madonna Oceans Project 5k/10k/10 mile/1k Run-Walk
  • Science of Surf and Skate – Open your eyes to the role that the physical and life sciences play in the activities we love.  Plenty of interactive “labs” to check out.  You’ll be blown away!
  • Waterman Lifestyle expo – It’s all about the Waterman lifestyle.  Check out cool exhibits and visit with Encinitas Lifeguards, San Diego County Sheriffs and other agencies who keep our area beaches safe.  A special feature will be the landing and takeoff of the County’s ASTRIA helicopter.
  • Sandcastle arena and live art – because who doesn’t want to take a selfie with the Surfing Madonna?
  • Moonlight Beach Lounge & Overlook we transform the overlook into the ultimate kick-back and relax experience with comfy furniture, art, music and more.
  • Just-For-Kids Zone – free arts and crafts just for kids!
  • Live local musicians with headliner to be announced!
  • Local food- Moonlight Beach Deli and Dogs, Cafe Ipe, Food Trucks and more!

Call 760-633-2760 or email nbuck@encinitasca.gov for more event information.

The event will be held at Moonlight State Beach- 400 B Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

Have questions about Moonlight Beach Fest? Contact Nick Buck

Oct 10: Pasadena, Love for All

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Save the Date!
Saturday, October 10, 2015
All Hands & Hearts are Needed to Celebrate Love for All!


Join Us as We Celebrate All Marriages in the United Methodist Church
& Build an Altar for All Art Installation

11 am   Altar of Love for All Creation (details below)
12 pm Marriage Vows Renewal Ceremony 
Invite family, friends and community!

11:30am-2.30pm  Food truck nibbles available for purchase
Food truck details coming soon! 



Three Locations!

500 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

1515 Fredricks Street, San Luis Obispo

1561 Thomas Ave, San Diego 




Ways to Participate in the Ceremony:
  • Same gender couples are invited to have their marriage blessed in the Vows Renewal Ceremony in the sanctuary
  • All Reconciling United Methodist clergy are invited to participate in leading the Vows Renewal Ceremony
  • All beloved children of God are invited to stand with couples and clergy together as we raise our voice, saying “Love stands for all” in the United Methodist Church

Ways to Participate in Creating the Altar for All:
  • Same Gender Couples are invited to bring a symbol of their love and covenantal relationship 
  • Friends & Families are invited to bring items to honor their GLBTQ loved ones, past and present 
  • Churches that welcome same gender weddings are invited to bring a candle in their favorite rainbow color!
Items to bring: candles, small keepsakes, photographs, flowers, small objects of importance to you or loved ones.

 
More information? 
Contact Melinda Dodge – MDodge@LosAltosUMC.org
Cooperatively hosted by the California-Pacific chapters of
Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) & Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN)

Download a shareable flyer here!  FRONT  BACK

Have questions about Love for All? Contact Cal-Pac Chapters of Methodist Federation for Social Action & Reconciling Ministries Network

Oct 4: Pasadena, Rock 4 Pef

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ROCK 4 PEF – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 @Farnsworth Park

Join your friends, neighbors, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation at the second annual Rock 4 PEF Music Festival in support of music education in our public schools!

FEATURING:  Jacob Davich & Taylor Mathews
LOOK FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT SOON OF OUR SPECIAL SURPRISE ARTIST!
Last year our special surprise was an acoustic performance by Brian & Nikki from Silversun Pickups.
Don’t wait to get your tickets for this year’s show.

Food trucks and a beer garden! 

VIP ticket holders will have seating in the first few rows and admission to the concert pre-party  in the park’s historic building overlooking the Ampitheater stage– where you will enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and other amenities.

Plus, we will be introducing the winner of the area-wide teen Rock 4 PEF Battle of the Bands…fresh from the Battle of the Bands live competition.

Tickets:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock4-pef-benefit-concert-2015-tickets-17928396316?aff=es2Please, print out and bring your ticket to the door for check-in. No  tickets will be sold at the door.

Parking:
Parking in both Farnswoth Park parking lots or street parking.

No Refunds.  Rain or Shine.

Have questions about Rock4 PEF Benefit Concert 2015? Contact Pasadena Educational Foundation