San Diego Calendar of Events for July 2014

This is a night 5K run through the Gaslamp Quarter with nightclub music and wafting smells of fine dining. After the run, participating bars and restaurants will offer the runners delicious local fare. Refer to website for registration and admission.

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Gaslamp Quarter,

5th Avenue (between L St & K St), San Diego

For more information visit www.sandyfeetevents.com

This event offers several running and cycling opportunities to choose from: a 10K road race, 2-mile fun run, 12-mile cycle, 28-mile cycle, or a 50-mile cycle. See website for entry fees.

Time: 6:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Scripps Ranch – Miramar Ranch School parking lot

For more information visit www.srop.org

This fair includes a parade, games and rides, food, vendor booths, arts, crafts, dancing and live entertainment. The parade route starts on Viejas Grade Road and ends at the elementary school. The fair helps raise funds for the preservation of the historic town hall.

Time: Parade: 10:00 am, Fair: 11:30 – 6:00 pm

Location: Descanso Town Hall,

24536 Viejas Grade Rd., Descanso

For more information visit www.descansotownhall.org/descansodays.html

At Relay for Life, cancer survivors are honored for their courage and strength. Caregivers are recognized for their encouragement and support. Teams of people camp out around a track and members of each team take turns walking around the track throughout the 24 hours. Because it’s a team event, individual participants are not required to be there the entire time. Food, games and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie.

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Rancho Minerva Middle School, 2245 Foothill Dr., Vista

For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/vistaca

Designed as a traditional Asian night market where vendors line the streets with their wares, there will be dozens of Asian food and merchandise booths, live musical entertainment, and a craft beer garden, as well as delicious food tastings and a special movie screening. This is a free event.

Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Raytheon Rd.

(between Convoy St & Ruffner St.,San Diego)

For more information visit www.sdnightmarket.com

This event is a form of rugged sand softball play, with over 1,300 teams of three persons each, played on 50-mini courts over two consecutive weekends. Crowds of people gather to watch the games amid music and beer.

Time: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Location: Fiesta Island, San Diego

For more information visit www.ombac.org

Opening day at the Del Mar Race Track. Put on your best hat and head down to the racetrack!

Time: Refer to website for specific times.

Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

For more information visit www.delmarracing.com

Enjoy several destination venues in Historic Downtown Fallbrook where you can stroll along and taste great food, wine, desserts and have an art experience. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Fallbrook Chamber office.

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Historic Downtown Fallbrook,

Village Square Main and Alvarado

For more information visit www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

This is a prelude to the upcoming LGBT Pride Parade and Festival events. This is an evening block party rally that consists mostly of speeches, and then the event continues and becomes a street fair with live entertainment, food, cocktails, dancing, and merchandise. Refer to website for admission information.

Time: 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Location: University Ave., Hillcrest

For more information visit www.fabuloushillcrest.com

Multiple events take place in Balboa Park and Hillcrest areas. There will be a music festival, block party, rally, parade and so much more! See website for all events, dates, times, and prices.

Time: Refer to website for specific times

Location: Balboa Park and Hillcrest

For more information visit www.sdpride.org

Join this 5K event that begins at Qualcomm Stadium, goes outside, and then back into the Stadium to the 50-yard line inside the bowl. The Chargers Kids Fun Run is also held at the stadium with the same finish line on the field. This event is presented by Kaiser Permanente. Refer to website for registration information.

Time: 7:30 am – 11:00 am

Location: Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd., San Diego

For more information visit www.nflrunseries.com

Comic Con International features special guests, exhibitors, panels, seminars, previews and more on the world of comics, movies, television, animation, and art. This is the largest comic book and pop culture event in the United States. Refer to website for admission information.

Time: Thurs to Sat: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm, Sun: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Location: San Diego Convention Center,

111 W Harbor Dr., San Diego

For more information visit www.comic-con.org

Free Family Fun in La Mesa with this summer’s Movie in the Park “Mary Poppins.”

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: La Mesita Park, 8855 Dallas St., La Mesa

For more information visit www.cityoflamesa.com

Joggin’ for Frogmen is a 5k chip timed run/walk to jog in honor of the Navy Seals (Frogmen) and all military Heroes who have sacrificed their lives while protecting our country. All proceeds benefit the Navy Seal Foundation, The 31Heroes Project, and Travis Manion Foundation through their One Team One Fight partnership. Following the 5k is a “Tadpole Trot” for the kids.

Time: 8:15 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Naval Training Center Park, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego

For more information visit www.jogginforfrogmen.com

This event will address the needs of homeless persons in downtown San Diego. Volunteers will provide basic hygienic services, food, clothing, housing and legal resources, prayer and fellowship. There will be musical entertainment. Service opportunities are listed in the sign up form.

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Downtown San Diego, 1625 Newton St.

For more information visit www.julyjubilee.org

At Ramona’s Annual Country Fair there will crafts, carnival rides, vendors, live entertainment, a great amusement ride section, food contests, the annual Ramona Idol competition, great food, and lots of animals. Admission is free.

Time: Thurs to Fri: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm,

Sat: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Sun: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: Ramona Outdoor Community Center,

421 Aqua Ln., Ramona

For more information visit www.ramonafair.com