January 2011 North San Diego County Calendar of Events Please call ahead to confirm dates and times Dec 27 until January 18Christmas Tree RecyclingRecycle your tree in one of the following ways: Curbside:Waste Management will collect and recycle Christmas trees for the first two weeks following Christmas curbside on your regular collection day. Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half. Please remove all decoration including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands. Place the tree at the curb. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, so they will be collected by your trash collector. 2010 Drop-off Locations: City of Carlsbad PoinsettiaPark- 6600 Hidden Valley Rd CalaveraPark- 2997 Glasgow Dr StagecoachPark- 3420 Camino De Los Coches Fire Station 1 - 1275 Carlsbad Village Dr Waste Management - 5960 El Camino Real SolanaBeach La Colonia Park - 715 Valley Ave City Hall parking lot - 635 South HWY 101 DelMarDrop-off locations not available. OceansideDrop-off locations not available. San DiegoCounty UnincorporatedDrop-off locations not available. Camp PendletonDrop-off locations not available. Residents can put trees curbside for trash collection on regular service day. Recycling not available. January 1Annual Polar Bear PlungeAs an annual tradition to ring in the New Year, a bunch of absolutely nutz swimmers will congregate on the beach at La Jolla Shores and plunge into the icy cold ocean. Lifeguards and support crew will be there on hand in kayaks and jet skis. Free event. From 10-11am at La Jolla Shores. For more information call 619-235-5929 or visitwww.lajollacoveswimclub.org January 1 - 9Ice Skating at Horton SquareBenefits Rady Children´s Hospital. $14 adults, $12 children under 12. Includes skate rental. 619-234-101 orwww.sdice.com January 1 - April 10Whale WatchingCome aboard with Birch Aquarium at Scripps, as you become part of the longest mammal migration in the world! See the magnificent gray whale travel south to its birthing grounds in Baja California, Mexico and north again to its feeding grounds in cold Arctic waters. Call858-534-7336.www.aquarium.ucsd.edu January 7 - 23The Miracle Worker - Balboa ParkDeaf, blind, and mute twelve-year-oldHelen Kellerwas like a wild animal. Scared out of her wits, but still frighteningly strong, she clawed and struggled against all who tried to help her. Half-blind herself, but blessed with fanatical dedication,Anne Sullivan Macybegan a titanic struggle to release the young girl from the terrifying prison of eternal darkness and silence. This Pulitzer Prize winning drama from William Gibson is based on the true story of Helen Keller. Recommended for ages 10 and older.www.juniortheatre.com/shows/2010-2011/the-miracle-worker January 16 - 21San Diego Restaurant WeekExtraordinary 3 course menus from San Diego´s best restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Choose from over 180 of San Diego´s best restaurants and enjoy a 3 course meal for $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant. Now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy all your favorites at a discounted price!www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com January 20Thursdays on the Coast - Carlsbad VillageThe Carlsbad Village Association´s Thursdays on the Coast is a FREE ongoing, self-guided Art Walk held throughout Carlsbad Village. Come to the opening night event the 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30-8:30pm760-434-2553orwww.shopcarlsbadvillage.org January 21 - 23Del Mar Antique ShowFor $5.00 per item, attendees can have items appraised at the antique appraisal booth. Restoration services also available. Adults $8.00; $5.00 with coupon (found on website); younger than 17 free with accompanying paid adult. Fri. - Sat. from 11am-7pm; Sun. from 11am-5pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds - O´Brien Hall. For more information, please call 800-943-7501 or visitcalendarshows.com January 22Monster JamDemolition style monster truck action headlining each show. Qualcomm Stadium 7-11pm.www.monsterjamonline.com January 23New Shanghai Circus - EscondidoShanghai´s astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats, stretching the limits of human ability to bring more than 2,000 years of Chinese circus traditions to the stage. This incredible group of acrobats, jugglers and contortionists present a spellbinding show with spectacular flair.www.acrobatsofchina.comConcert Hall at 3pm.760-839-4138 orwww.artcenter.org January 23Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad MarathonSan Diego's oldest marathon features a stimulating course in Carlsbad, including 14 miles of "scenic coast line." Marathon starts at 6 a.m. and half-marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. at Plaza Camino Real. For more information call760-692-2900orwww.carlsbadmarathon.com January 24 - 30Farmers Insurance OpenAnnual PGA Tour men's golf tournament featuring top players from the PGA Tour. Includes Pro-Am, practice rounds and the PGA Tour Tournament. Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla. 619-281-4653orwww.buickinvitational.com January 27 - 30San Diego Sunroad Boat ShowThe San Diego Sunroad Boat Show is complete with both land and in-water locations, focusing on the latest boats and marine equipment. This year show includes big crows, a rock band, good food and free boat rides. Fun for the whole family, the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show will have something for everybody who wants to experience the adventure of San Diego´s beautiful waterways. Free event. Thurs.&Fri.; from noon-6pm; Sat.&Sun. from 10am-6pm. Located at the East end of Harbor Island - San Diego Bay. For more information call 619-497-5254 or visitwww.bigbayboatshow.com January 29 - 30San Diego Pet ExpoInformation about pets, including pet product and service vendors. Free event. Sat. from 10am-7pm; Sun. from 10am-5pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Bing Crosby Hall. For more information visitwww.sandiegopetexpo.net January 30Bridal BazaarAt the January Bridal Bazaar there will be thousands of wedding ideas, fashions, products and services3;in one place. You´ll meet more than 300 of San Diego´s most trusted wedding professionals offering everything you need to make your wedding extraordinary. Ceremony and reception locations, photographers, videographers, DJs, musicians, cake and catering options, the latest trends in florals and décor from San Diego´s leading designers and much more! From 10am-4pm at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Dr. For more information visitwww.bridalbazaar.com
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