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Alcazar Garden! One of the many jewels of Balboa Park and just up the street from Canyon Apartments is Alcazar Garden, named because its design is patterned after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain, lies adjacent to the Art Institute and Mingei Museum. It is known for its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. This formal garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, is planted with 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display... of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa... Free to the public 365 days a year. Alcazar Garden 1363 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 http://www.goldenstateimages.com/GSI_big.php?img=SBP-047 See more

Hi Friends and Neighbors, if you are interested in finding out more about our Beautiful Balboa Park and the Neighborhood click on the link below for off Balboa Parks Walking Tour: Where You Want to Be Tours presents a two-hour walking tour of the neighborhood surrounding Balboa Park. Explore the historic and picturesque streets of one of San Diego's oldest neighborhoods, located just minutes from downtown. The tour then ventures into the park itself, passing over two spectacular footbridges overlooking pristine canyons with wildflowers, cactus, palms and bamboo forests. This fun tour is a great way to see some of the most famous landmarks in the city, plus fascinating San Diego secrets. http://www.goldstar.com//san-die/balboa-park-walking-tour

What are you doing for your Sweetheart For Valentines Day? Try this! Sweethearts Sail on the Bay, Saturday, Feb 11 12:00p to 3:00p at Maritime Museum of San Diego, San Diego, CA 619-234-9153! Call today to reserve your spot. The best place to celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved ones is on beautiful San Diego Bay. Guests will board the official tall ship of California, the "Californian," for a three-hour scenic tour of the bay, marine wildlife and local attractions. Tickets are $60 for adults and $35 for children and includes keepsake photos, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and other delicacies.

San Diego Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk is being held this Saturday December 10th at 8:00am. Come help support the Arthritis Foundation’s efforts to help fight this debilitating disease. It’s a really fun event with many people dressing in costume and the sound of Jingle Bells ringing throughout the park. For more information click on the link provided. http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=477162

Annual Mother Goose Parade 11/20/11 The Mother Goose Parade is the largest parade in San Diego County and the largest of its type west of the Mississippi. Each year, the parade attracts thousands of spectators to the streets of El Cajon, California to view the parade for free on the "Sunday before Thanksgiving." For More information please click on the link provided. http://www.mothergooseparade.org/mgp/

About The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park San Diego's only All Outdoor Haunted Attraction The Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park you will never forget. Enter the mile long Trail through the twisted grove of pines and gnarled oaks. Visitors watch your back, you’ll never know which way the terror will hit you. True to form, the Trail is not for children under 10 or the faint of heart. Experience an outdoor terror that is simply too big to house indoors. This year The Haunted Trail features an additional maze called "The eXperiment". For five extra bones you can find out what happens when Mother Nature takes her eye off the ball for even just a second. http://www.hauntedhotel.com/pages/trail

San Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration! Saturday, September 24th. Starts at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for Early Admission ticket holders.) More than 150 fine restaurants, wineries and breweries. Joan Embery Animal Show, Live Music on four stages, Skyfari, Casino and a Silent Auction. Ticket Prices: General Admission: $90 ($100 after September 9) Early Admission: $150 ($175 after September 9) All proceeds benefit San Diego Zoo Global's wildlife conservation efforts.

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Presents the Doggie Café 5500 Gaines Street San Diego, CA ... July 29th from 6-8pm Take your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other canines. Trainers offer training tips on keeping dogs calm, civilized around distractions. Sindi Somers of Wild and Tame Wellness and Communications offers psychic readings for people and pets. Donation: $10. Reservations: 619-299-7012 x2230.

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Congratulations Elizabeth Auten, our $50 gas card winner for the month of July!!

Congratulations Mary Holmes, our $50 gas card winner for the month of June!!

Please join us on Saturday May 14th, 2011 as we take a walk on the wild side and lead the way to liver wellness. Registration will begin at 6:00am and the walk will begin at 7:30am. To Register for this walk use the link provided. http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR?fr_id=2500&pg=entry

A winner for the gas gift card has been selected, but June 1st will be here before we know it and the next winner could be you!