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Opening Day at the Del Mar Races!

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Ladies and gentlemen attention please!!! The Del Mar Races are right around the corner do you have your fancy hat yet?

Opening day at the Del Mar Races will be Wednesday July 17th this year.  

As in years past more than 45,000 race fans are expected to turn out for the most fashionable day at the races!  The day yes is about the horses… but more importantly the annual “One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest” where entrants are judged on creativity and style.  Some will go all out for this contest,  I have seen actual live birds on a hat before!  All Hats Contest entrants receive two free admission passes for a future visit to the races.  Even if you don’t win you will be able to go to the races again for FREE!

Hats Categories:
1) Most Glamorous
2) Best Fascinator
3) Best Racing Theme
4) Funniest or Most Outrageous
5) Best Flowers/All Others

Sign up between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm in the Plaza de Mexico located just inside the Stretch Run entrance gates. Be sure to watch the Hats Parade at 3:00 pm.

Be aware opening day is more expensive than pretty much any other day at the races.  Stretch run admission will be $10 on opening day and Clubhouse admission will be $20.  If you join the Diamond Club (free to join) you may purchase tickets for $3 or $5 on opening day.

Coors Light Del Mar’s ultimate Opening Day party on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Tickets are $30 per person and include:

Red Bull presents DJ’s G*Roy & DJ Flesch spinning from the Red Bull Tour Bus Deck.
Live band- San Diego’s award-winning VOKAB KOMPANY
Large private trackside areas for food & beverage, wagering, restrooms and giant video board to view races.
Gourmet Food Trucks and Microbrew Beer Garden with 50+ beers
Limited first-come first-served seating in shaded areas
Win prizes and gift bags from event partners plus many activities including BCBGeneration women’s beauty bar.
Wether you are going for the races, the hats or just the excitement Opening Day at the Del Mar Races will be incredible.  Have fun and stay safe, don’t drink and drive!  Take the train or the coaster to the Solana Beach Station, there is a free shuttle to the races from there.
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It’s my birthday! Here are 30 Birthday Freebies!

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Today is my birthday and I thought I would share all of the great freebies I’ve received this past week.  Let me tell you there is no way to actually use all of them!  The ones I’ve used so far are Rubio’s, Daphne’s, Benihana, IHOP, Baskin Robins, and a few others.  Most of the freebies are valid for a week before and a week after your birthday so you don’t have to rush to use them all in one day.  Below is a picture of my husband, our son and I at Benihana where we used my $30 free certificate and my son was able to use his kid’s birthday mug too!

Acapulco – Free entrée on your birthday when you sign up for the Acapulco E Club, and receive free chips & guacamole.

Arby’s – Free milkshake when you sign up for Arby’s Extra’s and get a free roast beef sandwich at sign up.

Baja Fresh – Free burrito for your birthday when you sign up for Club Baja and a free taco at sign up.

Baskin Robbins – Free scoop of ice cream or soft serve when you sign up for the Birthday Club also coupons via e mail.

Benihana – Free $30 birthday certificate when you sign up for the The Chef’s Table to get $30 and updates and specials.

Bennigan’s – Free entrée on your birthday when you sign up for the E Club and also receive a free brownie bottom pie with sign up.

BJ’s –  Free mini-Pizookie dessert coupon with email sign up here.

Black Angus Steakhouse – Free steak dinner (with purchase of 2nd entrée) when you sign up for the Prime Club and receive a free dessert upon sign up.

Broken Yolk – Join the Broken Yolk E-Club for news, exclusive coupons and a birthday treat!

Buca di Beppo – Free Buca small pasta at sign up and another for your birthday when you join the EClub.

Chevys – Free entree’ when you sign up for the Compadres Club and get a free appetizer at sign up.

Chili’s – Free brownie sundae when you sign up for the email club and get free chips and queso too.

Cold Stone – Free creation when you buy one when you sign up for the Cold Stone Club and get same at sign up.

Cost Plus World Market – Free $10 birthday reward when you sign up for the World Market Explorer and get $10 off at sign up too!

Daphne’s – Free entrée for your birthday when you sing up for the Pita Points Program, and receive coupons monthly.

Famous Dave’s BBQ – Free entrée for your birthday when you sign up for the P.I.G. Club and receive special offers via e mail.

Firehouse Subs – Free sub on your birthday when you sign up for …Copy That, also a free drink for singing up.

Golden Spoon – Free frozen yogurt on your birthday when you sign up for the E-Club and receive a 2 for 1 offer at sign up.

Gordon Biersch – Free $10 welcome gift and special offer on your birthday with Passport Rewards.

Hometown Buffet – Buy one get one free meal on your birthday when you sign up for Crave Connection and receive a BOGO at sign up.

IHOP – Free Rooty Tooty Fresh N’ Fruity (or a credit for $7.99 towards any meal)when you sign up Pancake Revolution and get it free at sign up too.

Islands – Free meal on your birthday when you sign up for Tiki Link and receive $5 off of $25 coupon upon sign up.

Jersey Mike’s – Free sub and drink for your birthday when you sign up for the EClub, also receive coupons once a month via e mail.

Medieval Times – Free birthday royal feast and tournament when you sign up for the Kings Court and a free upgrade at sign up.

Melting Pot – Free chocolate covered strawberries for your birthday when you sing up for Club Fondue and coupons for fondue at sign up.

Mimi’s – Free entree’ when you buy one sign up for the ECLUB and get a free breakfast at sign up.

Noodles & Company – Free entrée on your birthday when you sign up for Noodlegram and receive coupons via e mail.

Panera – Free coffee drink when you sign up for MyPanera and get a free sweet treat at sign up too.

Red Robin – Free birthday burger when you sign up for the Red Royalty Program and get treats at sign up too.

Rubios – Free meal up to $7 value when you sign up for the Beach Club and get a free taco at sign up.

Smash Burger – Free burger on your birthday when you sign up for SmashClub here.

Starbucks – Free beverage on your birthday when you sign up for My Starbucks Rewards for coupons and special offers.

Taco Bell – Free meal on your birthday when you sign up here and free coupons and special offers.

The Counter – Free milkshake when you sign up for the Counter Culture and get a free treat at sign up too.

Which Wich – Free sandwich when you sign up for the Vibe Club and get a free sandwich at sign up too.

Oceanside Fireworks July 3 @ 9 pm~!

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The City of Oceanside is inviting you to come out and celebrate the city being incorporated for 125 years!

The public is invited to the City of Oceanside’s 125th Anniversary Fireworks Show today July 3, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Fireworks will be shot off just north of the El Corazon Senior Center, located at 3302 Senior Center Drive at 9 pm.  Rancho Del Oro Road will be closed just north of Oceanside Blvd. at Seagate and just south of Mesa Drive at Ocean Ranch Boulevard. This is the recommended and best viewing site for the Fireworks. For more information regarding this event please visit http://www.oceansiderec.com, and look under “Parks and Recreation Special Events”

El Corazon is located at Rancho del Oro Drive and Oceanside Blvd. the property itself will not be open to the public but you may park around the area and should be able to see from a distance.  A small section of Rancho del Oro Road between Ocean Ranch Blvd and Seagate Way will be shut down for bands for the local high school and food trucks will be available.  For more information visit the City of Oceanside website here.

Have fun and stay safe!

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Legoland July 4th Red White & Boom!

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Legoland California is hosting a perfect July 4th event for kids of all ages called Red White & Boom!  There will be building contests at Build & Test from 10 am to 5 pm, there are 3 different age groups per build.   Parents and kids can enjoy live musical performances and participate in all-American family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says.  You will not want to miss the lawn games on Miniland Lawn from 12:30-3, or the character dance party!  Live performances with Clint Perry & The Boo Hoo Crew as well as Uncle Sam on Stilts lead up to the fireworks show at the end of the night.  Legoland California will have a fireworks display at 8:30 running until 9.

Depending on the weather you will be able to see Legoland’s fireworks from some distance away.  Please note that Cannon Road will have no parking signs up and down it as will most of the office buildings located next to Legoland.  Costco located on Palomar Airport road may be a good option if you would like to watch the Legoland Fireworks but don’t actually want to stay at Legoland that long.  Any of the hotels in the area like the Sheraton, or Pacific Grand Palisades will have a grew view of the fireworks.  Another great option would be to dine at Karl Strauss brewery for dinner and sit on the patio, it is a perfect view of the fireworks.  For more information on Red White & Boom at Legoland click here.

Legoland Fireworks

Fun things to do June 28-30 in San Diego

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Friday, June 28

Jazz in the Park @ Stagecoach Park Carlsbad – This is a fun and free concert and the start of the series that runs throughout the summer at different parks in Carlsbad.  We love to bring some snacks, a bottle of wine and just sit back and relax.  Bring low-back chairs, a blanket, snacks, and drinks if so desired.  Glass is allowed at these events ONLY, wine and beer bottles are okay to bring, they do ask that you recycle.  For more information click here.

Summer Movie in the Park @ Fallbrook Community Center – Summer movies in the park is a fun and free family event that runs all summer in different cities.  The movie tonight is Ice Age 3 and will begin about 15 minutes after dusk, some movies are subject to change.  The most up-to-date information can be found on the Summer Movies in the Park – San Diego Facebook page, enjoy!

Saturday, June 29

Oceanside Independence Day Parade @ Downtown Oceanside – Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. The parade starts in front of the 101 Cafe (Coast Highway at Wisconsin Avenue) at 10:00 a.m. and works its way north with the first unit of the parade reaching City Hall around 10:15 a.m. Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route, bring folding chairs as the running time is about two hours.  The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Avenue. For more information click here.

Summer Movie in the Park @ Oceanside Pier – The moving playing at the Oceanside Amphitheater is Bring It On, they always show this movie because park of the movie was actually filmed at the Oceanside Amphitheater.  The movie begin about 15 minutes after dusk, some movies are subject to change.  The most up-to-date information can be found on the Summer Movies in the Park – San Diego Facebook page, enjoy!

Sunday, June 30

Sun & Sea Festival @ Imperial Beach – The festival will be held June 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Portwood Pier Plaza and will include art kids can take home, music by the School of Rock house band.  Don’t for get fun for the kids!  You and the kids will not want to miss the circus acts and lessons will be offered to teach kids how to cross tight ropes, walk on balls and other acrobatic skills. For more information click here.

Summer Movies in the Park

 

Aviara Hyatt July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

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Celebrate with Park Hyatt Aviara

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Light up your Fourth of July holiday at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort.  Join in for a traditional BBQ dinner, live music, and a private fireworks display, along with endless activities for the kids.  Please note you must be a guest at the resort or have dinner at one of the restaurants to be able to be included in the activities.  There is however no charge to watch the fireworks around the lagoon as many of us like to do.  The fireworks begin at 9 PM, and can be seen (depending on weather) from all over La Costa / Aviara.

 

Dining Details

July 4:  Enjoy a traditional BBQ at the Palm Courtyard, enjoy Mesquite Rotisserie Grill, BBQ Ribs Carving Station, Shrimp Boil, and Aviara’s Pies Dessert.  Dinner will be from 5:30 PM – 8:50 PM, and is priced at $65 per person or $14 per child at the Kid’s Station.  Vivace and California Bistro will also be offering exclusive Terrace Special Menus (reservations required).   For more information click here.

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