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78 Things to Do at Camp From adventure to leadership and so much more

Camp Erin Healing for kids after the loss of a loved one

Show Love on Father’s Day How to make your spouse feel special

Fantabulous Party Favors Unique gifts that guests will love

Summer Toy Review Kid-tested toys for summer fun

Farmers Markets Offer a bounty of educational fun

Reader’s Page Local kids in the San Diego sun, sand & surf

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2017 Party Guide

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It’s Celebration Time! Have you seen the cute bird-like houses by the sidewalk as you are going down a residential street? Look a little closer and you will find books in them. These books are for reading and sharing. Take a book and return it when you are finished and/ or add a different book. Read page 30 to learn about Little Free Libraries around San Diego County. Having a celebration with guests is always fun. If you are thinking about party favors, besides sweets or stuff that breaks easily, check out page 36 where local writer Cherie Gough gives us great ideas for party takeaways. I love the handbag idea for girls, young and grown up. There are also summer toy gift ideas that have been reviewed by San Diego County kids and parents on page 40. Find an article on how party hosts can throw an allergy-safe party at www.SanDiegoFamily .com/resources/party-planner/2038. In June we celebrate Father’s Day. How can Dad feel special when the household is new to parenthood or even when the kids are older? The article on page 24 helps you—the spouse— with ideas to give him special family time and/or couple time. The kids get out of school this month. Now what are they going to do for the long summer break? Family Magazine can help. Review the advertisements throughout the magazine to find events and exciting summer camps. Also check out our Virtual Camp Fair 24/7. Find details in the ad on page 17. Happy Dad’s Day on June 18. Daddies are always special!

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What are you looking forward to at the San Diego County Fair? Michele Hancock marketing coordinator One of our family’s favorite fair stops is at Tasti Chips where freshly cut potatoes are turned into delicious, salty chips! We always give them a good dowsing of malt vinegar. Ramona Warner marketing representative New products—every year we buy something new! In the past we’ve purchased a huge flagpole, a vacuum, blender, iron, jewelry, makeup, tools, cell phone accessories and tons more.

Anne Malinoski contributing writer I like to eat my veggies at the fair. You’ll find me by the street corn and deep fried artichoke hearts. Oh, and I’ll take all of that on a stick, please!

Tony Andrews marketing representative We love the concerts and the food! Favorites vary, but the cinnamon rolls are always perfect. We get to the fair a couple hours before it gets dark so we can experience it in daylight and with all the nighttime lights.

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After flipping through the pages of Family Magazine, be sure to visit the county’s only Virtual Camp Fair, going on now through June 15. Watch camp videos with your child in the comfort of your own home to help find the perfect camps. “Visit” at your convenience—the fair is open 24/7. www.VirtualCampFair .SanDiegoFamily.com

Congratulations to Erica Barrett, a senior at Westview High School in North County, who has been named 2017 CIF State Scholar-Athlete of the Year! Barrett was on the varsity cross-country, track & field and basketball teams all four years, and is a national AP scholar with a GPA of 4.54. Barrett will attend Williams College in Massachusetts where she will study math or computer science and participate in cross-country and track. CIF recognizes two outstanding scholar-athletes annually (this year’s second awardee is from L.A. County). They each receive $5,000 and are honored at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Learn more about the award at www.CIFstate.org.

brings the expert knowledge and fun nature-themed songs of longtime Mission Trails Regional Park docent Linda Gallo Hawley to budding naturalists throughout the county. The book is available now at regional visitor centers, museum stores, bookstores and online retailers.

PBS Kids Family Night San Diego’s Favorite Fair— “Where the West is Fun” Got a hankerin’ to go to this year’s San Diego County Fair? Time to get gussied up and make yer way to Del Mar’s stompin’ grounds from June 2– July 4. We reckon you’ll be happy as a pig in mud when ya’ll visit www .sandiegofamily.com/things-todo/seasonal-happenings/915 for helpful fair tips and info. Don’t forget about free admission for young’uns (ages 12 & under) who read 10 age-appropriate books. Download the certificate online. Now skedaddle!

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The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego (a local nonprofit) is happy to announce the arrival of Flourishing Families 2017, published by San Diego Family Magazine. With over 950 resources and 15,000 copies distributed (in part through the San Diego Regional Center), Flourishing Families is a guide of services and articles to help and support families of children with special needs. The free publication is available in print and at www.SNRFSD.org. The new edition of Out & About, San Diego’s annual guide to family fun, is now available! Out & About offers more than 385 things to do and see throughout San Diego County, including attractions, parks, landmarks, hidden gems and Parent’s Night Out programs (where kids have fun while parents have a night out). Pick up your free copy today (keep it in your car!) or check out the digital edition at www.SanDiegoFamily.com. San Diego Family Magazine 619-685-6970 www.SNRFSD.org www.SanDiegoFamily.com

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78 Things to Do at Camp

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PLAYTIME

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Make a friendship bracelet Try a new craft Tie dye a shirt Perform a skit Paint faces Design a scrapbook Decorate your camp shirt Tell a story Create a masterpiece Paint a mural Write a song Make a time capsule

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26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.

Watch the sunrise Sleep under the stars See wildlife Sit quietly in nature Find a shooting star Go on a hike Learn a cool fact Touch something slimy Look for birds Gain survival skills Learn about nature Cook over a campfire Tie a knot Build a fire Tinker with a machine Write a message in secret code Hug a tree

LEADERSHIP

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Lead a song Be a meal hopper/helper Work as a team Give a high five Share a great idea Teach something to someone Help a buddy Be a role model

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YOUR BEST SELF 67. Drink lots of water 68. Help others 69. Conquer a fear 70. Taste a new food 71. Be who you are 72. Make a healthy snack 73. Leave a place better than you found it 74. Try yoga 75. Keep a journal 76. Smile 77. Set a goal—and reach it 78. Discover a new skill v Contributed by the camp and council staff of Girl Scouts San Diego. Learn more at www.SDgirlscouts.org.

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Healing for kids after the loss of a loved one

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died from a brain tumor. Her husband Paul Lopez and children, 12-year-old Finn and 8-year-old Sloan miss her and think about her every day. The Lopez family, who lives in Carlsbad, is busy. Paul works and the kids have school and activities. Finn plays soccer; Sloan does gymnastics. But no matter how busy life gets, they always take time to connect as a family. “I think we’re in a good space right now,” says Paul, who does regular “check-ins” with the kids. “We are pretty open about Marni and the loss so we talk about it all the time.” Kass battled the brain tumor for six years. The kids remember the fun they

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had with their mom and her great cooking—especially taco night. “I liked when she made beans, cheese, beef, rice and lentil beans,” says Sloan, a third grader who likes art. They reminisce often and keep pictures of Marni around the house. “When I talk about my mom, it sort of makes the grief go away, more and more,” says Finn, who’s in sixth grade and wants to be a professional soccer player when he grows up.

A Place for Healing Last summer, Finn and Sloan attended Camp Erin, a bereavement camp for kids ages 6–17 dealing with the loss of a parent, sibling or anyone significant to the child.

Marni Kass “It’s easier to talk about at camp because you’re not different from everybody else,” says Finn. “There’s something that you all have in common.” Camp Erin is part of a national group of bereavement camps started by former Major League Baseball player Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen. They started the camp in Seattle to honor Erin Metcalf, a girl with liver cancer who worried about family and friends affected by the death of a loved one. There are over 45 Camp Erins nationally (one in every Major League city) and more than 18,500 kids have attended the camp. Locally, 120 kids attend Camp Erin, a free, three-day camp held every

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A Chance to Say Goodbye While the camp has traditional camp elements, such as playing games and singing songs, many activities focus on helping kids deal with their emotions surrounding death. “Kids need to know it’s OK to be a kid again,” says Lunardini, “We want to weave in times when they get to process their grief.” There’s an opening night memory frame ceremony, where the kids decorate a photo of their loved one. “We did a magnet with pictures,” says Sloan, showing a photo of her sitting with her mother and holding an Easter basket. She keeps that magnet on the refrigerator. There’s also a luminary ceremony, where campers decorate a bag and write a message to their loved one. Then the bags—illuminated with candles—are set adrift on a boat. “Many kids say it’s their opportunity to say goodbye,” says Lunardini, who’s been working in child bereavement for more than a decade. There’s also a plate breaking activity, where the kids write down what’s bothering them, such as worry, anger, guilt or regret. Then they break the plate, symbolizing that it’s OK to let go of stressors. “I wrote ‘brain tumor, sadness and mad,’” says Finn, noting it felt “pretty good” to smash the plate.

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attend once. Still, the lessons learned last a long time. “I feel stronger about talking about my mom,” says Finn, who says his mother would be proud of him. “I don’t get as choked up as I used to.” Sloan enjoyed making friends at camp and doing activities like singing. She also liked the food. “For anyone who has a loss like this, especially for the kids, the camp is amazing,” says Paul, who has seen his kids benefit long after camp was over. “They get a chance to feel connected to someone who has an understanding of what’s going on.”

Long-Term Support The Lopez family is grateful for all the support they’ve received from family, friends and the community. The Elizabeth Hospice has been a great resource. “From the time they showed up when Marni was still alive through her passing, then even doing grief counseling and going through the resources there, it was amazing,” says Paul. The Elizabeth Hospice, funded through grants and private donations, offers families many opportunities to mourn their loss, including yearround peer support groups for kids and parents. “When no one talks, the child grieves alone,” says Lunardini. The first two years after a loss can be particularly hard for kids, which is why it’s important to talk about the loss a lot. “Grief doesn’t get fixed and doesn’t go away and it certainly doesn’t get better anytime soon,” says Lunardini. “Families need to know there’s a program that is free of charge that they can plug into as long as they need it.” Learn more and download a registration packet for Camp Erin at www.elizabethhospice.org/services/ counseling/camp-erin-san-diego. Registration deadline: July 14, 2017. v

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was a blur. I spent a lot of it adjusting to the shock of parenthood and doing backflips to soothe our colicky baby. I barely noticed my own birthday and we didn’t do much for Mother’s Day. I didn’t have the energy to plan anything. When Father’s Day came around, I wanted to make it special for my husband, but I felt some resistance. It bugged me that I was supposed to express thoughtful appreciation while he got to sleep through nighttime feedings and keep up with his friends. How do you express love on Father’s Day when you’re feeling cranky? I gave my husband the gift of a play date at the park with our daughter (while I took a nap). How is that a gift to him, you ask? It worked on two fronts: First, it gave him a chance to bask in our baby’s undivided attention— something he rarely gets when I’m around. He felt like his daughter’s hero for the first time. Second, it changed the balance of our parenting partnership. We both knew he was capable of doing more with the baby—the play date dissolved a lead ball of resentment I didn’t know I was dragging around. I saw new possibilities for taking breaks,

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which made me calmer, happier and more hopeful. I saw that I could lean on my partner and realized how much he already held me up. Relief and gratitude reawakened the fun inside me. Tell me that was not a gift to him! If you are running on empty, use Father’s Day as an opportunity to reconnect with your husband. Here are easy, fun ways to celebrate.

Effortless Family Fun • Grab the stroller for an after-dinner walk with a stop for dessert. • Get outside for 20 minutes with a Frisbee, a bottle of bubbles or a bug-catcher. • Go somewhere you have a membership or annual passes: Balboa Park museums, Safari Park or New Children’s Museum. • Go to a mall. Grab a snack, walk around and daydream about how you would splurge if you won the lottery. • Establish a weekly family outing and let Dad choose the first destination. Consult San Diego Family’s annual publication, Out & About, for tons of great ideas: www

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Restorative Couple Time Resist that worn-out feeling and grab a quiet, stress-free moment together. • Lazy Massage Hour: Let him control the TV remote while you massage his feet, shoulders or head for 30 minutes. Then, switch roles. • Wine and Cheese on the Couch: After the kids go to bed, have a buffet with wine, cheese, olives and fruit, or beer, nachos and guacamole. Whatever feels like an indulgence. • 90-Minute Micro Date: If you can’t be away from the kids for long, book a babysitter for a micro date. Have an appetizer at your old hangout or spend a handful of coins at the arcade. • Bicker-Buster: Skip stressed-out squabbles with a quiet walk. Bring a tasty drink and enjoy the outdoors with no pressure for conversation. • Write it on the Wall: Think of one thing you appreciate about your husband and scribble it on a whiteboard or the bathroom mirror

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SuperDad Time • Send the gang on a Daddy date to the park or pool with pre-packed necessities. • Set out a project—a recipe, puzzle, or build-your-own-birdhouse kit—for Dad to do with the kids.

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• Plan a backyard campout: Let them set up the tent, cook hot dogs, roast marshmallows and tell stories with spooky flashlight face. Or, let them build forts in the living room and play with flashlights. • Send them shopping for snacks and have a movie night at home. • Commission the kids to produce a video that captures the essence of Dad’s greatness. If you are facing Father’s Day with reluctance, consider a low-key celebration. Even in the most grueling moments of parenthood, surrender to a well-deserved break and give your husband a chance to bask in your warm appreciation of his SuperDad powers. v Laurie is the mom of two “energizer” bunnies, and the wife of a willing and wonderful SuperDad.

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LFL, at its core, is a community-building endeavor. Libraries work best when neighbors come together to share high quality materials. The better the contributions, the more successful the library. Participants leave a book when they can, take a book when they please, and return books whenever they get the chance. It’s also perfectly acceptable to keep a book. The library operates on the honor system, and relies on neighbors using the library

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Paper Bag Tiaras Jackie Currie, blogger at Happy Hooligans, created a craft that’s perfect for a garden, fairy or princess party. Make the base out of paper grocery bags in advance. Then let guests decorate with artificial flowers and raffia or stickers and jewels. Prefer a different theme? Happy Hooligans also details alien, bug and mermaid headbands. Visit Jackie’s blog for full directions. www.happyhooligans.ca/paper-bag-tiara

Retro DIY Handbags These take a bit of pre-party prep work, but the results are beautiful. Little ones will love adding creative touches with beads, patterned paper and baubles. Don’t be intimidated by the design. Lorraine offers step-by-step instructions (including a template) on her blog ikatbag. Kids can make the handbags in 20 minutes. Who knew cardboard could be so magical? www.ikatbag.com/2010/09/tea-party-behind-scenescardboard.html

Robot Vests Mary Catherine, blogger at Fun-a-Day, uses just five everyday items to craft robot vests. Awesome for high-energy little ones who want to craft quickly and get on with party fun! When the glue dries, guests can pretend to be little robots. www.fun-a-day.com/easy-robot-craft-recycled-materials

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Superhero masks and capes are easy to make and kids love them. Personalize capes with each guest’s first initial. Create hats to fit any theme. At my daughter’s party, kids decorated yellow visors. Later, they transformed into a slew of Minions playing party games. Hilarious! Wands and beaded necklaces add a little sparkle to a party. Or for an outdoor activity, make beaded bubble wands. Find instructions at www.sandiego family.com/for-the-kids/craftsfor-kids/1813. Homemade slime (for a magic potion or gross-themed party) requires just a few ingredients and takes minutes to make. Have guests paint flowerpots using tempura. Fill with seed packets. Paint pre-made wooden picture frames or make them with popsicle sticks. Take fun photos in a DIY photo booth for guests to put in their new frames.

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Outdoor Fun Planning a luau, sportsthemed or beach party? Kids in sunny San Diego appreciate outdoor toys such as a bouncy ball, beach ball, sidewalk chalk, hula hoop, beach toys or jump rope.

Brain Games • A deck of cards is perfect for a magic party. Teach kids a simple magic trick or how to play math games such as Go Fish, War or Crazy Eights. • Jigsaw puzzles are good for little ones; Older kids enjoy Rubik’s Cubes. • Themed maze, sticker or riddle books, Mad Libs, and origami are great options. Scholastic is a good resource.

One Sweet Treat Instead of sending home a bunch of candy, provide one sweet treat. • Decorated cookie. For my son’s second birthday, we sent children home with a single train cookie decorated in primary colors. • Small gift card to Baskin Robbins (get a discount for 10 or more) or In-N-Out Burger. A Wendy’s Frosty Key Tag allows people to get a free frosty with meal purchase throughout the year.

Accessories Colorful accessories like sunglasses, shoelaces or hair clips are practical and easy to shop for. Kids who love to dress up enjoy magic wands, silly glasses or a pair of wings.

Party Animals For an animal-themed party, send kids home with animal stickers, finger puppets or mini Beanie Boos that clip to backpacks. v Cherie Gough is a local freelance writer who believes daily mindful choices can make a big impact.

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This summer’s kid-tested, parent-approved toys entertain kids of all ages. They make great gifts, too. Pick up next month’s issue for fun water toys and more outdoor fun! Visit www.SanDiegoFamily.com/for-the-kids/kid-tested-toy-review for the full list of summer toys. Step2 Turbo Coupe Foot-to-Floor $69.99; 1.5–5 ToysRUs.com This stylish coupe features a shade canopy with handle for adult steering. Removable floor allows kids to move around on their own as they get older. Available in red, purple and blue.

All Around Playtime Patio with Canopy $199.99; 2+ Step2.com Features an open pavilion design for 360-degree play. The sand and water play area, snack table and grill are covered by a removable canopy. Two wide Dutch doors accommodate a wheelchair.

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Farmers Markets Offer a Bounty of Learning As a kid who grew up on a ranch, I played in the dirt daily, grew tomatoes in the backyard and chased chickens. But my kids—like many in San Diego—are growing up in suburbia and it takes some effort to connect with nature. Going to farmers markets on a regular basis puts fresh, seasonal produce at kids’ eye level. They start to notice that foods vary week by week and learn what’s in season. This offers an opportunity to discuss why they won’t see a watermelon in January, and helps create family traditions like making peach pie in July. Lush, red strawberries and fresh corn on the cob serve as eye candy on farm stands—even to picky eaters. Farmers markets introduce kids to healthy new foods and support local farmers. Instead of just taking kids along for the ride with electronics in hand, invite them to a feast for the senses. Reap the harvest of learning opportunities that farmers markets offer. This community experience helps children learn where

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Look for fruits and veggies in all the colors of the rainbow and try buying one of each color. This can be a lesson (and a good reminder to parents) about the importance of eating fresh, unprocessed foods. Eating each color of the rainbow provides different (and much-needed) vitamins and antioxidants to keep bodies and minds healthy and strong.

I’ve taught my kids to say please and thank you, but in this age of overabundant screen time, an essential missing skill for many kids is everyday conversation with adults. The farmers market gives them practice using eye contact, projecting their voices and asking meaningful questions. Asking a farmer questions such as “Why are these carrots purple?” helps kids feel a connection to those who grow the food and helps them gain understanding of where it comes from. Bonus: Teaching kids to ask questions that begin with “How” or “Why” encourages them to use analytical and evaluative skills.

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Farmers Markets with Extra Family Fun Ocean Beach Wednesdays, 4–8 p.m. 4900 block of Newport Ave. (between Cable & Bacon St.) Street parking Bouncy house, face painting and balloon animals. A different live band each week and street food vendors make it fun for parents, too.

La Jolla Open Aire Market Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Corner of Girard & Genter St. (at La Jolla Elementary) Street parking and nearby lots Live music, unique gifts from local artisans and a food court. Kids can run and play on grass fields. Proceeds benefit the elementary school.

North Park Thursdays, 3–7 p.m. North Park Way between 30th St. & Utah Parking garage at 29th St. Art activities, veggie bingo, fresh food scavenger hunts and cooking demos. North Park Library has books and buttons for kids.

Scripps Ranch Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. Onsite lot and street parking Face painting and balloon animals. Preschoolers love looking for the stuffed penguin as he moves from booth to booth.

Poway Saturdays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Old Poway Park Park in lot across from the market Old Poway Park has old-fashioned train rides for a small fee. Learn about Poway’s rich history at Nelson House, Heritage Museum and blacksmith demos (1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.).

Leucadia Sundays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 185 Union St. (at Paul Ecke Elementary) Free spots just north on Vulcan at Sierra Padre Doors. Kids romp in the large, fenced playground or dance to live music. Balloon twisting and face painting also available.

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4. One Potato, Two Potato The littlest market-goers can take part in learning fun with counting practice. As they put pieces of fruit on the scale or in the bag, have them count each one aloud.

5. I Do Like Green Eggs and Ham! Tech-savvy kids can use online resources to research what’s in season and find seasonal recipes that the family will enjoy. Meal planning and cooking provides buy-in when it’s time to eat dinner, especially when trying new foods. Don’t pass up free samples when shopping at the farmers market. They’re a great test to see if your family might like something new. Cooking

together introduces key math concepts like measuring and fractions—and it’s just plain fun.

6. It’s Easy Being Green Explain to your children how shopping at local farmers markets benefits the environment. Buying local means less gas to transport items from faraway places. Organic produce means no pesticides harmed the air or water to grow the crop. Dollars spent here contribute to the farmers’ livelihood and build a sense of community. v Cherie Gough is a freelance writer and former teacher who grew up on a local chicken ranch.

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San Diego County Fair: Where the West is Fun A giant stampede of music, food and entertainment round up this year’s event featuring themed attractions such as a rodeo, a Frontier Town and a themed exhibit with a saloon, country music, and art and history displays. Also, lasso in on Fair favorites like spectacular entertainment on the Heineken

Grandstand Stage, Fair food extremes and traditions, kids’ exhibits, multicultural festivals and more. June 2-July 4 (closed the first four Mondays & the first three Tuesdays); visit website for hours. $11$18; ages 5 & under free. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com. Photo courtesy of Tina Horn

Editor’s Picks San Diego Festival of the Arts View diverse works of painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, wood and other media from internationally renowned artists. Aside from art displays, the event also showcases live music and entertainment, outdoor games and a variety of cuisines from San Diego’s top restaurants. June 10 & 11, 10 am-6 pm. $12-$18; active military with ID & ages 16 & under free. Waterfront Park at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Hwy., downtown San Diego. www.sdfestivalofthearts.org. 44 • SanDiegofamily.com • June 2017

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thursday | 1 FREE Summer Reading Program at the Library: Reading by Design. Readers of all ages can explore a colorful array of cool reads, join exciting activities, and be rewarded with prizes and incentives. Today until Aug. 1 at San Diego County Library branches; June 15Aug. 15 at San Diego Public Library branches. www.sdcl.org; www.sandiegolibrary.org. FREE Summer Reading Kick-off Party. Face painting and a Hullabaloo performance. 3-4:30 pm. Rancho Santa Fe Branch Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias. www.sdcl.org.

friday | 2 Doughnut Day FREE Fly Days at Gillespie Field. Live music, good eats, hot rod cars, and WWII and antique airplanes. 4-8 pm. Gillespie Field Café, 2015 Marshall Ave., El Cajon. www.ag1caf.org/fly-day. Padres Home Games. See the Padres play against the Rockies tonight, 7:10 pm. Other home games this month: tomorrow & June 4 (vs. Rockies), June 9-11 (vs. Royals), June 12-14 (vs. Reds), June 23-25 (vs. Tigers), June 27-29 (vs. Braves) & June 30 (vs. Dodgers). Also, KidsFest on June 4, 11 & 25. For details, visit website. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., downtown San Diego. www.padres.com. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Tonight until June 11. Fri. & Sat., 7 pm; Sun., 2 pm. $9-$12. Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw St., San Diego. www .centerstagechildrenstheater.org.

Cool down with a wave of refreshing tunes! Turn to page 46 and get your summer music fix this month courtesy of the hottest concerts around the county.

Wonderspaces. More than a dozen extraordinary art experiences, ranging from room-sized, interactive art installations to virtual reality films, as well as works previously seen at world-class events. Today until July 30. Tues.-Thurs., 10 am-9 pm; Fri. & Sat., 10 am-11 pm; Sun., 10 am-8 pm. $16$24. Russell Pkwy. & Civita Blvd., Mission Valley. www.wonderspaces.com.

saturday | 3 LEGO STAR WARS Days. See Stormtroopers, Jedi and even Darth Vader wander the many lands of LEGOLAND California Resort, and enjoy the thrill of the galaxy with the LEGO Star Wars Family Build Challenge, LEGO Star Wars Miniland Scavenger Hunt, Jedi Trivia and costume contest. Today & tomorrow. Visit www.legoland.com for park hours and admission.

Plan fun-filled family adventures all year long with Out & About! Pick one up at CVS Pharmacy or find the expanded digital edition at www.sandiegofamily .com/out-and-about. Del Mar Ballet’s “Alice in Wonderland.” An enchanting production for all ages. 6 pm. $28-$30. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org. FREE Kids’ Workshop at The Home Depot: Tic-Tac-Toe Game. Children can make a wooden tic-tac-toe game board that they can personalize with paint and stickers. Participants receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron and a commemorative pin (while supplies last). 9 am-noon. Register at www.homedepot.com/workshops.

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Fairy Festival

Sprinkle on some pixie dust and come in your fairy outfit for an enchanting time at San Diego Botanic Garden. Make a fairy house, create fairy treasures, shop in the Fairyland market, meet the Fairy Queen and leave messages on the wishing bush. June 17, 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission; nominal fee for crafts. 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org.

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The Coolest Beats of the Season Catch a wide array of warm-weather gigs plus annual summer concerts happening throughout the county starting this month. For more concerts, visit www.SanDiegoFamily.com.

TGIF Concerts in the Parks FREE Sam Hinton Folk Festival. Listen to bluegrass, old-time, Irish music and other folk tunes, and join musical workshops, group jams and open mic. June 3, 11 am-5 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org.

San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s Inspiration & Showcase Spring Concerts. June 10, 1 & 7 pm. $10-$35. Jacob Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown San Diego. www.sdys.org.

FREE VC MusicFest. Live musical performances, a car show, raffles and silent auctions, food and more. June 3, 1-7 pm. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.vcpmusicboosters.org.

FREE San Diego Makes Music. This concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion gives amateur musicians in the audience the chance to play with the Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra. June 11, 3:30 pm. For details including rehearsal opportunities, visit www .mainlymozart.org/san-diego-makes-music.

Toyota Summer Concert Series at the San Diego County Fair. Check out this year’s lineup that includes Patti LaBelle, Toby Keith, Peter Cetera, Switchfoot, LeAnn Rimes and more. Starts June 2. The Fair also offers four other concert series (free with Fair admission): The Paddock Concert Series, Solid Gold Concerts, Coors Light Rock On Stage and Acoustic Showcase. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Complete schedule at www.sdfair.com. Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra AllEnsemble Concert. June 4, 5 pm. For tickets, visit websites. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown San Diego. www .mainlymozart.org; www.sandiegotheatres.org. FREE First Wednesdays: SouthLand Soul. Enjoy soul classics and inspired originals. June 7, 4 & 7 pm. Tickets are handed out on a firstcome, first-seated basis. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org. San Marcos Summer Music Fest. Bands, family lawn games and local craft brews. June 10, noon-8 pm. $20 at the door; under 12 free. Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Dr. www.san-marcos.net.

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Spring Ovation Concert. Performances by San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s advanced orchestras, as well as the 2016 Ovation Concerto Competition Soloist Award Winner. June 11, 4 pm. $10-$35. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown San Diego. www.sdys.org. FREE Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park. June 11, 6 pm. Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. www.symphonyinthepark.org. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s Summer Concert Series with Hullabaloo. Also, crafts in the Outdoor Art Studio, food vendors and after-hours access to museum exhibits. June 16; concert starts at 6 pm. Free with museum admission. 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org. FREE Concert in the Park. The Mar Dels Band performs. June 16, 6-8 pm. Rancho Del Oro Park, 4701 Mesa Dr., Oceanside. www.oceansiderec.com. Father’s Day Concert & BBQ Featuring Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band. On June 18, don’t miss mouthwatering BBQ while watching a live performance from this 12-member group that covers the hottest hits.

Beach opens to ticketed guests at 11 am; food and beverage service, noon-7 pm; concert, 5-7 pm. $35-$75. Call 619-522-8490 for military discounts. Hotel del Coronado’s North Beach, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com. FREE Summer Twilight Concerts in Del Mar. Starts on June 20, 7 pm. Powerhouse Park, Coast Blvd. www .delmarfoundation.org/twilight.html. Concerts in the Garden. Catch a performance by Louie Cruz Beltran. June 24, 7:30 pm. $6-$8. Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net. “Summer Harmonies.” Listen to the California Note Catchers, a women’s a capella four-part harmony chorus. June 25, 3:30 pm. $10. Paradise Village, 2700 East 4th St., National City. www .californianotecatchers.com; 619-889-0299. Bayside Summer Nights Presents “StarSpangled Pops.” San Diego Symphony’s summer concert series provides a variety of musical offerings for the family. The series begins with Star-Spangled Pops, a traditional tribute to the music of America. June 30, July 1 & 2, 7:30 pm. Embarcadero Marina Park South, downtown San Diego. For tickets, visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Weekly Concerts FREE Sunday Concert Series at Seaport Village. 1-4 pm. 849 W. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.seaportvillage.com. FREE Coronado Promenade Concerts. Sundays, through Sept. 3, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 7th St. & Orange Ave. www.coronadoconcert.com.

FREE “Sundays at Six” Summer Concert Series. June 11-July 23 (except July 2), 6 pm. Harry Griffen Amphitheater, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa. www.lamesaparks.org.

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FREE Poway’s Summer Concert Series. Sundays, June 25-Aug. 13 (except July 2), 5:30-7 pm. Concerts will be held either at Lake Poway or Old Poway Park. Visit www.poway.org for performers and venues. FREE Summer Organ Festival. A showcase of the world’s finest organists. Mondays, June 26-Aug. 28, 7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org/summer-2017. FREE Twilight in the Park. Enjoy live music, from Dixieland jazz and swing to Latin salsa and big band, under the stars. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, June 20-Aug. 31, 6:30-7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilight-concerts. FREE Summer Concert Series in Santee. Live music plus kids’ activities and food trucks. Thursdays, June 15-Aug. 24 (except July 6), 6:30-8 pm. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr. www.santeesummerconcerts.com. Thursday Family Fun Nights. Outdoor activities plus live musical performances. June 1-Aug. 31, 4:30-8 pm; performances from 6-7 pm. Free with San Diego Botanic Garden admission ($8-$14). San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. Details at www.sdbgarden.org. Dinner and a Concert. This weekly event features local bands and musicians plus an array of great flavors offered by downtown restaurants. Fridays, through Sept. 29, 6-8 pm. Prescott Promenade, 229 East Main St., downtown El Cajon. www .downtownelcajon.com/dinner-and-a-concert. FREE TGIF Concerts in the Parks. Attend nine concerts presented in four parks in Carlsbad. Also, food vendors and hands-on art for all ages. Fridays, June 23-Aug. 18, 6-8 pm. First two concerts at Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches. For schedule and locations, visit www.carlsbadca.gov/arts.

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A Great Place for Birthdays, Sports and Teen Parties! Ask us about fundraisers, club meetings, banquets and catering. CASA DE ORO 9676 Campo Road

619-589-2424

ENCINITAS 1321 Encinitas Blvd.

760-753-8303

ESCONDIDO 1161 E. Washington Ave. NORTH ESCONDIDO 555 W. Country Club Lane #J

760-489-0191 760-489-0955

LA MESA 5999 Severin Drive

619-589-1510

LA MESA 8032 La Mesa Blvd. (by Vons)

619-462-1650

RANCHO SAN DIEGO 2650 Jamacha & Fury (by Ralphs)

619-670-1808

SANTEE 9824 Magnolia Avenue

619-449-0521

TIERRASANTA 10415 Tierrasanta Blvd.

858-277-3111

UNIVERSITY CITY 3250 Governor Drive

858-457-2334

FREE Art Around Adams. Check out this two-mile music and art walk along Adams Avenue. Stroll the entire route or take the complimentary Comedy Trolley. Noon-8 pm. For an event map, visit www.artaroundadams.org. FREE La Mesa Flag Day Parade. Wear red, white and blue, and cheer on marching bands, active and retired war heroes, equestrian units, service clubs, youth groups and more. Parade travels through the La Mesa Downtown Village. 10 am. Pre-parade concerts along La Mesa Blvd. starting at 9 am. After the parade, get free ice cream at Legacy Park. www.cityoflamesa.com/specialevents. Coin Show. The Heartland Coin Club of El Cajon presents this event featuring U.S. and foreign coins, currency and numismatic items for sale. Come to the Coins for Kids Corner that has information about coin collecting and giveaways. 10 am-4 pm. $1; ages 16 & under free. Cunnane Social Center at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 9310 Dalehurst Rd., Santee. www.heartlandcoinclub.com.

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sunday | 4 FREE Blue Star Museums. Active-duty military including National Guard and Reserve and their families receive free admission to more than 2,000 museums across the country through this annual program. Through Sept. 4. For participating museums, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. FREE RB Alive! Street Fair. This annual street fair offers more than 300 booths, Kids Zone, Cultural Center, a classic car show and more. 10 am-4 pm. Bernardo Center Dr., between Lomica Dr. & Bernardo Plaza Ct., Rancho Bernardo. www.sdncc.com. FREE Family Fun Days: Rising Seas. Explore our changing climate and discover ways we can help conserve our natural resources. Crafts, hands-on exhibits and an opportunity to earn a Junior Ranger Badge. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-theSea. www.sanelijo.org/familyfun.

monday | 5 FREE Visit the Mormon Battalion Historic Site. Experience the Mormon Battalion’s 2,000-mile march from Iowa to San Diego through interactive exhibits and interesting artifacts. Open daily, 9 am-9 pm. 2510 Juan St., Old Town. www.lds.org/locations/san-diegomormon-battalion-historic-site?lang=eng.

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Science of Signals. Before the invention of telephones or computers, find out how railroad engineers developed a remarkable way of communicating through light signals. Exhibit open Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm and Sat. & Sun., 11 am-5 pm. $4-$10.75; ages 5 & under free. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdmrm.org.

wednesday | 7 Family Night: Dad’s “Stache” Coin Jar. Make your dad a jar to “stache” his coins. 6-7 pm. $3 per jar. Register online. Geared toward ages 3-12 and immediate family members. San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr. www.san-marcos.net.

thursday | 8 Nature & Me Story Time: Long Neck Dinosaurs. 10:15 am. Free with paid

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Calendar • June admission. For ages 1-5 with parent. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org.

friday | 9 FREE Watch “Moana” at Pine Valley County Park. Get ready for waves of fun as you follow the adventures of an unlikely duo: a feisty chieftain’s daughter and a once-mighty demigod. Movie starts at dusk. 28810 Old Hwy. 80. For details, visit www.summermoviesinthepark.com. Friday Nite Splash. Games and contests with prizes, discounted food and more. Today & June 23, 4-8 pm. $9.95 (or $3 upgrade with same-day regular park admission). The Wave Waterpark, 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com. FREE Get Out and “Sing!” Movie screenings start at dusk. Tonight at Las Palmas Park, National City; tomorrow at Sweetwater Regional Park, Bonita; June 30 at Fallbrook Community Center. Learn more at www.summermoviesinthepark.com. Daddy-Daughter Doo-wop. This special evening for dads and their little girls includes dinner and dancing, a costume contest and live DJ. 5-8 pm. $10-$15. For ages 4-12. 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside. Pre-register at www .oceansiderec.com or call 760-435-5250.

saturday | 10 Iced Tea Day Flag Day Celebration at USS Midway Museum. Featuring a musket gun salute, a flag presentation, live musical demos and more. Make sure to wear red, white and blue for free admission. 11:30 am. 910 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.midway.org/flagday. FREE Bird Presentation by Project Wildlife. Learn about local birds through this up-close encounter. 11 am-noon. All ages welcome. Jack’s Pond Nature Center, 986 La Moree Rd., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net. KPBS Workshop: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Sing for Dad and loved ones, and make a Father’s Day project. Plus story time and a visit from a costumed character. Workshop times: 10 & 11 am. Free with admission. For ages 3 & up. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org.

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FREE Open Cockpit Days. Experience Marine aviation from a pilot’s perspective as you explore several aircraft on display. Today, tomorrow, June 24 & 25, 9 am-3 pm. Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, Marine Corps Air Station-Miramar. www.flyingleathernecks.org. Parent’s Nite Out at Elite Gymnastics Academy: Wild West. Kids, ages 4 & up, have a great time with gymnastics, games and other activities. 6-10 pm. $20. Register online. 1817 John Towers Ave., El Cajon. www.elitegymnastics.com/pno.html. Arduino Electronics for Kids. Spark your child’s curiosity with this fast-paced workshop by Hands-On Technology that starts with an introduction to electricity, and ends with connecting and coding the Arduino microcontroller. 11 am-1 pm. $30. For ages 9-12. Scripps Ranch Branch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Dr. Register at www.hands-on-mobile.com/programs. FREE Filipino Cultural Celebration. Live performances, Pinoy’s Got Talent show, storytelling and kids’ activities, opportunity drawings and vendors. Noon-6 pm. Oceanside Civic Center Plaza & Library, 330 N. Coast Hwy. www.filamcultural.com. LaDainian Tomlinson 5K & Kids 1-Mile Fun Run. Plus Kids Fun Zone, music and exhibitors. 5K, 8:15 am; Kids Fun Run, 9 am. NTC Park at Liberty Station, Point Loma. Register at www.lt5k.com. FREE Pool Party. 1-4 pm. Recreation Pool, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 6845 University Ave., San Diego. www.sd.kroccenter.org. FREE VanGo! STEAM Festival. Students race their designed soap box cars down Date Street in Little Italy, showcase their artwork and share the world of STEAM education with the community. Also, live musical and visual arts performances, car show (on Union St.), gourmet food trucks and kid-friendly activities. 10 am-2 pm. Washington Elementary School, 1789 State St., Little Italy. www.sdvango.org. FREE Around the World. Visit the Lakeshore Learning Store and take a journey of learning with crafts and activities at every stop. Explore animals from every corner of the earth, build replicas of world-famous structures and make your own mode of transportation. 10 am-3 pm. For ages 3 & up. 7510 Hazard Center

Dr., San Diego & 702 Center Dr., San Marcos. www.lakeshorelearning.com. Kids in the Garden: Plant Powered Kids Presents “Music and Movement.” Features a lively session encouraging free movement to various kinds of music. 10 am-noon. $5 per person; includes a visit to the Children’s Garden. Pre-registration required. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org; 760-822-6824. Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Have a breakfast of yummy pancakes, sausage, eggs and orange juice (or coffee), then get hands-on emergency preparedness training where you can learn basic first aid, CPR, crime prevention, fire extinguisher use and more. 8 am-noon. $5 per person. Fire Station 11, 8054 Allison Ave., La Mesa. www.heartlandfire.org. FREE Fido Fest. Dog adoptions, giveaways, exhibitors, silent auction, demos and live entertainment. 9 am-1 pm. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov. San Diego Festival of the Arts. See page 44.

sunday | 11 Kids’ Class: Paint Your Pet. Paint a portrait of your pet and support the San Diego Humane Society. 3-5 pm. $45. For ages 8-18. To register and for class requirements (includes emailing a photo of your pet), visit website. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St., San Diego. www.lovejoycreations.com. Touch-a-Truck Lakeside Edition. Experience what it’s like to sit in the driver’s seat of some of San Diego’s largest vehicles. Also, games, food trucks and more. 11 am-4 pm. $5-$30. Vigilante Rd., Lakeside. For directions, visit www.tatlakeside.com. FREE Scripps Ranch Community Fair. Live music, yummy eats, community groups and businesses, plus Green Street that highlights greener living and energy efficiency. Noon4:30 pm. Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Rd. www.scrippsranch.org. Padres Home Games. See June 2. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” See June 2.

monday | 12 Back to Nature. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this new exhibit that lets you reconnect with your wild roots. Through Sept. 4, 10 am-5 pm. $11-$16; ages 2 & under free. The Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista. www.thelivingcoast.org.

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tuesday | 13 Living with Animals. This new, interactive exhibit uncovers the complex and dynamic relationships between humans and animals over time and across cultures. Open daily, 10 am-5 pm. $6-$13; under 3 free. San Diego Museum of Man, Balboa Park. www.museumofman.org/animals.

wednesday | 14 Flag Day It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald! Get ready for magic, puppetry and lots of laughs with Ronald as he shares his excitement about the library, and encourages kids to set aside time each day to read. Today, 9:30 am at Linda Vista Branch Library; June 17, 11:30 am at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library; June 20, 10 am at Vista Branch Library; June 29, 6 pm at National City Branch Library. Find more dates and locations at www.sdmcdonalds.com/ronald-mcdonald. Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

thursday | 15 San Diego International Boat Show. See approximately 140 boats, check out the latest nautical gear and accessories, and enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Today & tomorrow, noon-7 pm; June 17, 10 am-7 pm; June 18, 10 am-5 pm. $15; ages 12 & under free. Sheraton Harbor Island/Spanish Landing Park, 1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego. www.sandiegointernationalboatshow.com.

friday | 16 FREE Discover “The Secret Life of Pets.” Screenings start at dusk. Tonight at Waterfront Park (downtown San Diego) & Scripps Ranch Community Park; tomorrow at Tierrasanta Community Park & Poway Community Park; June 24 at Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park (Normal Heights). More screenings at www.summermoviesinthepark.com. continued on p. 54

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M ontessori …

A World of DISCOVERY!

Why Montessori Education? Dr. Maria Montessori demonstrated that children learn best in an environment of love, trust, understanding, patience and consistency. With a Montessori education, students can excel academically, while experiencing the values of cooperation, respect, selfconfidence, and the joy of learning! For an education that can transform lives, contact your local Montessori school.

“A Montessori Student is a Future Citizen of the World” San Diego Coastal BETH MONTESSORI Infants/Toddler/Preschool/Kindergarten Lic. # 376700496

8660 Gilman Dr., La Jolla 92037-2202 La Jolla

858-452-3030

www.bethmontessori.com

East County

South Bay

MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Preschool/Elementary/Middle

MONTESSORI ACHIEVEMENT CENTRE Preschool/Kindergarten

MONTESSORI AMERICAN SCHOOL Toddler/Preschool/Kindergarten

4544 Pocahontas Ave., San Diego 92117 La Jolla, Clairemont, Pacific Beach

10435 Campo Rd., Spring Valley 91978 Rancho San Diego

3604 Bonita Road, Chula Vista 91910 Bonita, Chula Vista & Eastlake

www.MontessoriSchoolHouse.org

www.mackids.net

www.montessoriamerican.com

MISSION BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Preschool/Elementary

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE OF LEMON GROVE Toddler/Preschool

MONTESSORI EXPLORER Toddler/Preschool/Lower Elementary

2640 Soderblom Ave., San Diego 92122 La Jolla, Pacific Beach, University City

Lic. #376614702

271 East J St., Chula Vista 91910 Bonita & Chula Vista

www.mbmacademy.com

619-825-5557

www.Montessori-Explorer.org

Lic. #376600356

619-442-2552

8121 Braddock Place, San Diego 92114 Lemon Grove

www.MCHLG.com MONTESSORI DISCOVERY SCHOOL First Step/Preschool/Kindergarten Lic. #376600555

8559 Fanita Dr., Santee 92071 Santee, San Carlos, Fletcher Hills

619-449-1187

www.montessoridiscoveryschool.org

Lic. #370805837

619-422-1220

Lic. #376700503

619-425-3300

MONTESSORI HILLS ACADEMY Preschool/Pre-K/ Kindergarten lic.# 376700758

612 Paseo del Rey, Chula Vista 91910 Chula Vista, Bonita, & Eastlake

619-421-2249

www.montessorihillsacademy.com

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”

Lic. # 372002147

858-270-9350

Lic. #372005444

858-457-5895

MONTESSORI INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO 18 mos.-12 yrs. Toddler/Primary/Elementary Lic. #376700098

8745 La Jolla Scenic Drive N., San Diego 92037 La Jolla

858-535-0500

www.misdami.org

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COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Preschool/Kindergarten/Elementary

Lic. # 372005868

6917 Tait St., San Diego 92111 Linda Vista

858-576-0132

www.emmaustoday.org

Lic. #376700910

Encinitas, Cardiff, Carlsbad, La Costa

760-479-9889

www.cmpreschool.com ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Preschool/Elementary/Middle Lic. #372005943

Two Locations in Encinitas Encinitas

760-942-1111

www.ecdschools.org

Lic # 372006093

12642 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064 Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4SRanch, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos

858-673-1756

www.countrymontessori.org MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/LITTLE HANDS MONTESSORI Preschool/Kindergarten Lic. # 372001507 & 376618271

14911 Espola Rd., Poway 92064 Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Ramona

858-748-1727 Toddler Care 858-748-1728

www.mcdcpoway.com

SCRIPPS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Toddler/Preschool/Elementary Lic. # 370801839

9939 Old Grove Rd., San Diego 92131 Scripps Ranch

858-566-3632

www.scrippsmontessori.com

Each Montessori school is independently owned and operated. Please check your local school for specific information regarding program options and Montessori content.

Calendar • June saturday | 17 FREE Father’s Day Story Time. Featuring the book, When Dads Don’t Grow Up. Activities will follow. 11 am at Barnes & Noble locations. For a participating store near you, visit www.barnesandnoble.com. FREE Watch “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Under the Stars! Starts at dusk. Rancho Buena Vista Ball Fields, 1851 South Melrose Dr., Vista. www.summermoviesinthepark.com. FREE SDCDM Roots Series: France. Dance performances, music, storytelling and crafts. 2-4 pm. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org. Father’s Day Sail. Have a bratwurst sandwich, chips and beer (hotdogs and soda for the kids) before you begin your sailing adventure aboard the Californian or San Salvador. Today & tomorrow, 10 am-3 pm. $48-$70 includes museum admission. For ages 6 & up. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.sdmaritime.org. FREE “The LEGO Batman Movie” at Golden Hill Community Park. Starts at dusk. Come early for pre-movie activities like games, a bounce house, DJ and concessions. 2600 Golf Course Dr., San Diego. www.summermoviesinthepark.com. FREE Kickin’ It Challenge. Southern California youth soccer teams come together to fight against breast cancer at this annual tournament. Today & tomorrow, 7 am-8:30 pm. Spectators free. Proceeds benefit the San Diego affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure. Frances Ryan Park, 450 Hidden Trails Rd., Escondido. www.kickinitchallenge.com. FREE Embark on a Magical Adventure with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Screening starts at dusk. Includes pre-movie activities like carnival games, arts and crafts, and a snack bar. Balboa Park/Morley Field, 2221 Morley Field Dr., San Diego. www.summermoviesinthepark.com. FREE Old House Fair. South Park’s home and garden tour and street festival will highlight vintage home specialists, restaurants and food vendors, live music, artists and kids’

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activities. 10 am-4 pm. Between 30th & Beech Sts. www.oldhousefairsd.com. Electric Ocean at SeaWorld. Dive into SeaWorld’s brand-new summer nighttime celebration filled with lights, music and boundless energy! Tonight until Sept. 4; visit website for hours and admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr., San Diego. www .seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego. FREE Summer Twilight Walk. 7:159:15 pm. Bring a jacket and flashlight. Meet at the Bushy Hill parking lot (across from Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station), Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee. www.mtrp.org. Antique Engine & Tractor Show & North County Mini Maker Faire. Steampunk exhibits, robots, pixelated art, antique tractor parades, cardboard combat bots, air rockets and more. Today & tomorrow, 9 am-4:30 pm. $7-$10; under 6 free. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 20240 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. www.northcounty.makerfaire.com. Fairy Festival. See page 45.

sunday | 18 Father’s Day Brunch at The Del. Treat Dad to a lavish brunch in the Crown Room that includes carving stations, regionally inspired dishes, a donut bar and more. 9:30 am-1 pm. Visit website for fees and reservations. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. www.hoteldel.com. Fathers Receive FREE Admission to The Wave Waterpark with a paid child’s ticket. Noon-5:30 pm. Mention code: DAD DAY at the ticket booth. 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com. Father’s Day Cruises by Flagship Cruises & Events. Show Papa the best sights of San Diego with a memorable dining cruise. Beer ‘N’ Brats Brunch Cruise, 11 am-1 pm; Prime Rib Dinner Cruise, 6:30-9 pm. For fees and reservations, visit website. Departs at 990 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.flagshipsd.com. Nighttime Zoo. Rock and roar at the San Diego Zoo’s summertime celebration filled with African-themed entertainment, toe-tapping music, surprising encounters, stilt walkers, exceptional acrobatic

feats and more. Today until Sept. 4. Free with admission. Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.org. Beer Brunch Cruises. Indulge Daddy with all of his favorite dishes, bottomless beer and champagne, and bay views on a Hornblower cruise. Fathers also take home a complimentary pint glass. 11 am-1 pm & noon2 pm. For reservations, visit website. Departs from Grape St. Pier, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.hornblower.com.

monday | 19 Kids’ Summer Series at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center. Watch the Kung Fu Panda trilogy, Trolls, The LEGO Batman Movie and more. Mon.-Thurs., today until Aug. 24, 9:30 am. $1 per movie. Films presented in 2D. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. www.ultrastarmovies.com.

tuesday | 20 Visit the Children’s Nature Retreat, a serene, ranch-style retreat where you can come face to face with more than 95 animals in their habitat, and have fun with interactive presentations. Open daily, 10 am-7 pm. $15-$25; under 2 free. Call for reservations. 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine. www .childrensnatureretreat.com; 619-320-4942. It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald! See June 14.

wednesday | 21 First Day of Summer Selfie Day Seeing is Believing? Explore the answers to this question in an exhibit about the origins of photography and its impact on how we see ourselves and the world around us. Also includes a 3-D photography section. Through Oct. 29; visit website for hours. Pay What You Wish from Tues.-Sun.; active-duty military & dependents with ID and ages 12 & under free. Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park. www.mopa.org.

thursday | 22 Sketch Aquarium. This new installation at The New Children’s Museum lets visitors design a sea creature, scan it and watch it swimming and interacting within minutes

J U N I O R ACA D E M Y June 26–July 21, 2017 FASCINATING AND FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCES AWAIT THIS SUMMER.

Messy Science • Music of Earthquakes Culinary Chemistry • Inflatables Pirate Science • Robotics • Makey Makey Virtual Reality—and more

Visit sallyridescience.com for a complete list of classes or email srs@ucsd.edu.

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Calendar • June in the 20’ x 10’ wall-sized digital aquarium. Wed.-Mon.; visit website for hours. $13; under 1 free. 200 West Island Ave., downtown San Diego. www.thinkplaycreate.org.

friday | 23 Kids Bowl FREE. Through this national program, children can enjoy two free games of bowling every day, all summer long! For participating bowling centers, visit www.kidsbowlfree.com. Friday Nite Splash. See June 9.

saturday | 24 FREE OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off. Five stages of nonstop music, the Artists Alley, vendors, the Wonderland Fun Zone, a community mural and hot, hot chili! 10 am-8 pm. 4800-5000 blocks of Newport Ave., along the waterfront and in the pier parking lot, and along the cross streets of Newport Ave. at Bacon & Cable Sts. www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. FREE Hang Out with Ronald McDonald. Get ready for lots of music, fun and surprises! 1 pm. McDonald’s at 1515 Euclid Ave., San Diego. www.sdmcdonalds.com. FREE Mass Creativity. Join artmaking workshops where you can celebrate culture and share your story through art and play. Also, explore the museum and enjoy live entertainment and other festivities. 10 am-4 pm. The New Children’s Museum, 200 West Island Ave., downtown San Diego. www.thinkplaycreate.org. San Diego Scottish Highland Games. Bring out the Scot in you at this annual event that features highland dancing, massed bagpipe bands, sheepdog trials, Scottish athletics, a kids’ area with storytelling by Marilyn McPhie and Aunt Li-Anne, and delicious cuisine. Today & tomorrow, 9 am-5 pm. For tickets, visit website. Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.sdhighlandgames.org. FREE “Keyip! Kechuw! (Listen! Make!)” Story Time & Craft Program. The Barona Cultural Center & Museum teams up with the Lakeside Library to encourage young children, grades K-2, to read through this monthly program. 11 am-noon. Call to reserve a spot. Lakeside Library, 9839 Vine St. www .baronamuseum.org; 619-443-7003, ext. 219.

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Aloha Plunge. Participate in islandthemed pool games and activities, and as the sun goes down, finish the night off with a special movie on the giant outdoor screen. 5 pm. $10; ages 3 & under free. Alga Norte Aquatic Center, 6565 Alicante Rd., Carlsbad. www.carlsbadconnect.org. Summer Safari. Immerse yourself in world-themed festivities and remarkable encounters with fascinating animals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s summer extravaganza. Today until Aug. 13; park open from 9 am-7 pm. Visit website for tickets. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org.

sunday | 25 Aquatica San Diego. This waterpark combines high-speed thrills with the amenities of a beachside resort and upclose animal experiences. Lounge on sandy beaches, play in heated pools and journey down water slides. Daily through Sept. 4; weekends from Sept. 9-Oct. 8. $40-$46. 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. www.aquaticasandiego.com. FREE Family Discovery Walk. Learn about plant and animal adaptations by examining those that transition into summer inactivity and those that flourish under sunny days. 3-4:30 pm. Meet inside the Visitor Center. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. www.mtrp.org. Padres Home Games. See June 2. FREE Open Cockpit Days. See June 10.

monday | 26 Infinity Cube. This new art installation surrounds visitors in projected and reflected larger-than-life images of bioluminescence (light produced by living organisms) accompanied by soundscape. Open daily, 9 am-5 pm. $14-$18.50. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

tuesday | 27 Surfers’ Cove at LEGOLAND Water Park. Check out a competitive water raceway designed for kids to compete against each other by jumping on a mat and racing down one of six water slides. Also features a “spray ground” with multiple water jets splashing

on and off, plus plenty of new LEGO models. Open daily; visit website for hours and admission. www.legoland.com.

wednesday | 28 Be the Astronaut. This new exhibit lets you travel the solar system with virtual astronauts, and land on different worlds. Launch a rocket, pilot a spaceship and drive a rover in space! Open daily, 10 am4:30 pm. Free with admission. San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park. www.sandiegoairandspace.org.

thursday | 29 Make/Shift. This new indoor play space at The New Children’s Museum consists of custom-made plywood furniture, fabric, cardboard boxes, rope and other loose parts that can be shifted and remade in infinite ways. Wed.-Mon.; visit website for hours. $13; under 1 free. 200 West Island Ave., downtown San Diego. www.thinkplaycreate.org. It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald! See June 14.

friday | 30 “Junie B. Jones, The Musical.” Follow the adventures of this sassy little diva as she begins first grade. Tonight until July 16. Fri., 7 pm; Sat. & Sun., 2 pm. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. www.juniortheatre.com. FREE “Trolls” at Otay Lakes County Park. After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy and Branch set off on a journey to rescue their friends. Screening starts at dusk. 2270 Wueste Rd., Chula Vista. www.summermoviesinthepark.com. FREE Get Out and “Sing!” See June 9.

Weekly Activities Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

saturdays/sundays Whale & Wildlife Cruises. Take in the magnificent sights of San Diego Bay, and get the chance to spot humpback whales, minke whales, fin whales, sharks, California sea lions, dolphins, and of course, blue whales! Saturdays & Sundays, through Sept. 4, 9 am-2 pm. For tickets, visit www.flagshipsd .com/cruises/whale-wildlife-cruise.

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Calendar • June FREE Crafts at the Lakeshore Learning Store. For ages 3 & up. Saturdays, 11 am-3 pm. June 3: Hoppin’ Froggy Friend; June 10: My Pet Parrot; June 17: Dad’s Day Craft-Stick Card; June 24: Under the Sea! Fishbowl. 7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego & 702 Center Dr., San Marcos. www.lakeshorelearning.com. Summer Imagination Station. Students, ages 7-13, will gain confidence as they explore their creative side in these art classes. Sundays, June 4-July 16 (and June 7), 3-4:30 pm. Call for details and to register. The Green Art House, 31474 Golf Club Dr., Bonsall. www.thegreenarthouse.org; 951-526-8055. Ride the Golden State in Campo. Take this delightful, one-hour train ride on the historic San Diego & Arizona Railway. Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am & 2:30 pm. $9-$18; under 3 free. Departs from Campo Depot at 750 Depot St. www.psrm.org/golden-state. FREE Kid-Friendly Nature Hikes. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays, 9:30-11 am. Visitor Center, Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. www.mtrp.org.

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FREE Junior Rangers at Silver Strand State Beach. Kids, ages 7-12, can participate in outdoor activities and earn the California State Parks Junior Ranger badge. Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 pm. Activity is free; there is a fee to drive into or park inside the state beach. Meet outside the lifeguard headquarters. 5000 Hwy. 75, Coronado. www.parks.ca.gov/silverstrand.

mondays FREE Bedtime Stories. Stories, songs and fun! Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library, 4375 Bonita Rd. www.sdcl.org.

tuesdays FREE Toddler Time. Story time for ages 1-3. Tuesdays, 10 am. Imperial Beach Branch Library, 810 Imperial Beach Blvd. www.sdcl.org. Residents FREE Tuesdays. San Diego City and county residents, and active military and their dependents receive free admission on rotating Tuesdays at Balboa Park’s museums. For schedule, visit www.balboapark.org.

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Calendar • June On-Demand Doctor House Calls 8AM to 8PM, 7 days a week

FREE Cajon Classic Cruise. Race down to downtown El Cajon for a stunning selection of cars at this annual event that highlights different themes each week. Wednesdays, through Oct., 5-8 pm. www.cajonclassiccruise.org.

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Trains, Paints & Plants. Watch motormanengineer James run his trains, plant pots and make a nature-themed craft. Thursdays, 10-11 am. Free with admission. For ages 1-6. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org.

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thursdays FREE Junior Rangers at Tijuana Estuary. Explore natural and cultural history, estuarine ecology, plants, wildlife and more. Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm. For ages 7-12. 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach. www.trnerr.org.

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Parent Movie Mornings at UltraStar Cinemas. Bring your baby to see a movie and enjoy valet stroller parking, dimmed lights and changing facilities in the auditorium. Wednesdays, 10 am. UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr. #100, San Diego. www.ultrastarmovies.com. FREE Kid-Friendly Nature Hikes. See Saturdays/Sundays.

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FREE Movies on the Beach. Bring a beach blanket and watch favorite family flicks on Del Beach. Fridays, through Aug. 25 (except June 23, July 14 & Aug. 4), & Sept. 16, 8 pm. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com. FUNbelievable Play’s Family Fun Nights. Fridays, 5-8 pm. Regular admission prices apply. 11655 Riverside Dr. #155157, Lakeside. www.funbelievableplay.com. Want us to spread the news? Send us an event, class or weekly activity you would like included in our magazine. Please email jenny@SanDiegoFamily.com and include the name of the event or activity, a brief description, event address, date, time, cost, contact number and website. Submission does not guarantee publication. Deadline for the August issue: July 1.

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Reader's Page • San Diego Sun, Sand & Surf Vicky (3) of College Grove explores Chollas Lake. Amanda (4) and Ian (7) of Pacific Beach enjoy a sunny day in the sand.

Daniela (7) of La Mesa plays in the waves at Coronado Beach.

Kyle (7) and his trusty buddy Yukon hiking in Poway.

Eight-year-old Roxy visits the ducks at Balboa Park.

Do you have an awesome photo of your kids playing in the sun, sand or surf? Email your hi-res photo with names and ages of kids in the photo, the community you live in and one sentence describing what’s happening in the photo to editor@sandiegofamily.com for a chance to be included in a Reader’s Page this summer. Please put “Sun, Sand, Surf Reader’s Page” in the subject line. Deadline: June 12.

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