Monday, September 28, 2009

Oktoberfest - La Mesa

It's my favorite time of year! and that means it's time for La Mesa's Oktoberfest this weekend.

The largest 3-day Oktoberfest West of the Mississippi! and it's all FREE (except food & drinks of course). This is a great family event. Enjoy folk dancing, arts/craft booths, and the family-friendly beer garden with incredible brauts.

http://www.lmvma.com/

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Halloween @ YMCA

Rancho Family YMCA (RB area) is hosting a FREE community Halloween event.

Friday, October 23rd, 7-8:30pm...Gobstacle course, haunted house, arts/crafts and other ghoulish activities.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Barnes & Noble Storytime

B&N @ Carmel Mountain offers a toddler storytime on Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:30am. See your local store for details.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Kids Eat Free 4 Family Day!

Restaurants all over the county are offering free meals for children today in celebration of Family Day — A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children.

From 4 to 8 p.m. today, participating restaurants will either offer a free child's meal with the purchase of an entree, or a free entree for a child with the purchase of an adult entree for restaurants that don't have children's menus.

The offer is limited to two free meals per table.

The following restaurants are participating (go to calrest.org and click on “News + Events” for specific locations): Anthony's Fish Grotto, Boudin Bakery, Brigantine Seafood Restaurant, Cafe Coyote, Corner Bakery Cafe, Corvette Diner, Crest Cafe, El Pollo Loco, Firehouse American Eatery + Lounge, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Gio Bistro & Wine, Lake Wohlford Cafe, Miguel's Cocina, Pam Pam Cafe & Grill, Roy's Restaurant, Ruby's Diner, Terra Restaurant, The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla, Via Italia Trattoria, Yard House San Diego and Zocalo.

These are the locations in So Cal http://www.calrest.org/go/CRA/news-events/family-day-2009/participating-family-day-restaurants/southern-california/index.cfm

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Fall is Almost Here! Apple Picking

Calico Ranch - Gates close @ promptly 3:30pm every day. By far the best place to pick (and the only one b/c of the drought). Their farm was first planted in the 1930’s with many varieties of antique apples and pears now available for fresh fruit sales.(858) 586- 03924200 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036Email: conradmyoung@aol.comwww.spencervalley.com

Julian Mining Company- Discover gold & minerals using gold pans, sluice box and 'rockers.' Hayrides, U-Press cider, gift shop, raspberry picking & pumpkin patch in fall.(951) 313-0166Email: julianminingco@aol.com www.julianminingcompany.com

Check back another year, but this year (2009) these listed below are all closed b/c of the drought.
Apples and Art Orchards - Open with reservationU-PICK pesticide free apple orchard, available for groups of all ages, with information and free apple cider making. Reservations necessary. Opening on September 11 for groups of 10 or more with reservations. Opening on September 28 for family groups of 10 or less from 12 to 4 p.m.(760) 310-63681052 Julian Orchards Drive, P.O. Box 2412, Julian, CA 92036Email: applesandart@sbcglobal.net

Apple Starr Orchards - Open for U-PickOpen Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.We have a Certified Organic Orchard (California Certified Organic Farm) since 2000. Apples and Pears numbering 1000 trees. We have u-pick in September until the end of harvest (October.) We pack and box fruit for retail outlets.(949) 230-72691020 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA 92036Email: astarr@uci.edu

Apple Lane Orchard - CLOSED Apples, fresh cider, preserves, fruits and souvenirs, so bring your cameras. ¼ mile East of town on Highway 78 across from the High School football field. Group tours available by reservation.760) 765-2645 2641 Apple Lane, P.O. Box 760, Julian, CA 92036Email: julianapples@direcway.com

Mountain Farms...Gastil Orchards - Open for U-PickOpen Saturday and Sunday10 a.m to 4 p.m.(760) 765-0111 (Janet Gastil)1055 Julian Orchards Drive
Peacefield Orchard - Open for U-PickU-PICK apple orchard. Plus Healthy Chocolate & Healthy Coffee. Open week days by appointment, starting September 2008.(760) 443-39303803 Wynola Road, Julian, CA 92036www.juliancoffeetree.com

Raven Hill Orchard - Open for U-PickOpen for U-PICK (7 days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) August 16. Apple orchard featuring 8000 dwarf trees growing seven varieties, managed by the Brady Brothers since January 2005. Patrick Brady is also an accomplished sculptor featured at www.myartinfo.com (760) 765-24311284 Julian Orchards Drive, P.O. Box 981, Julian, CA 92036Email: ulsterboyeire@aol.com