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Celebrate 4th of July at San Diego’s hidden gem, Lakehouse Resort at their Stars, Stripes, and Spurs, 4th of July Festival! Festivities kick off at 9am with a captivating patriotic presentation followed by an adorable patriotic dog contest at 10am where our furry friends will show off their patriotic spirit. Also beginning at 10am the Mechanical Bull, Dunk Tank and Ring Toss open. Engage in friendly competition with a variety of contests including a watermelon eating contest, sack races and musical chairs. There will be live music throughout the day featuring country classics and line dancing. There will also be a full bar with a selection of classic BBQ delights like BBQ Chicken Thighs, All-American Burgers, Hot Dogs, Grilled Bratwurst, Sliced Tri Tip and sides like Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad and Beans. And to satisfy the sweet tooth, there will be Popsicles, Brownies, and Cookies. Stay Connected on Social Media Instagram / Facebook

Learn a few tricks of the editing trade on how to critique and rewrite your own pages. From questions to ask your first draft to tips on how to be a ninja assassin editor, this class will give you a set of editing tools to rewrite and craft your best pages. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org

Chula Vista 4th Fest is Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center is located at 2800 Olympic Parkway in Chula Vista Gates Open: 7 p.m. Fireworks Begin: 9 p.m. Age Limit: All-ages No Alcohol, Drones, Animals, Tents, Umbrellas or Skateboards (vehicles and pedestrians may be searched upon entry) Free July 4th fireworks at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, set to a custom soundtrack heard only on Magic 92.5. Gates to the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (CVEATC) open at 7 p.m. for public viewing. Firework display begins at 9 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and all ages. Food trucks will be on site. Parking is FREE; only 600 parking spots on CVEATC campus and adjacent New Hope Church parking lot. See map for parking details.

The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department will host an incredible fireworks display on Monday, July 3, 2023, in celebration of the 135th anniversary of the City’s incorporation. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. in the heart of Oceanside at the SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon (3300 El Corazon Drive). Public transportation is encouraged and the Rancho Del Oro Sprinter Station is nearby. Parking will be available at the SoCal Soccer lot for $12 per car and SoCal parking lot entry gates close at 8:30 p.m. Free parking will be available at the nearby Ocean Ranch Business Park. RV’s and buses will not be permitted. Gates to the event open at 5 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy a spectacular show at this free, family-friendly event. Sorry, no alcohol or dogs are permitted. As a reminder, personal use of consumer fireworks are illegal in the City of Oceanside, leave it to the professionals!

San Marcos hosts one of the most spirited 4th of July Celebrations in North County. This year’s festivities will include live musical performance by 80s cover band BetaMAXX at 5 p.m., carnival games, jumpers and on-site food sales. Guests should plan to bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating. The fireworks display is fully funded by charitable donations. Please visit, https://gofund.me/b1494984 City of San Marcos on Facebook

Treat Pops to BBQ, beer and games! Join us at Pioneer for our Father’s Day Tailgate on Saturday, June 17 from Noon-6 p.m. We’ll be grillin’ on our outdoor Santa Maria grill – Chef Tim’s delicious Tri Tip and more! Visit our Beer Garden featuring 2 beers on tap and housemade cocktails and enjoy live music from DJ and local classic rock band. We’ll have games for the whole family including corn hole and our giant connect 4! No reservations required for this event. Pioneer BBQ on Facebook / Instagram

Soak up the extra sunshine in Balboa Park! Join us at The Prado on Wednesday, June 21 for our Summer Solstice Soirée from 6-8:30 p.m. out on our Casa del Rey Moro Garden Terrace. Enjoy a welcome reception with tray passed appetizers followed by our special 4-course menu featuring savory seasonal dishes. Purchase wines by the bottle off our Summer Solstice Wine List to enjoy during dinner. Event is priced at $79.95 per person, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. For reservations, click here. View Summer Solstice Menu. The Prado Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

How to create a buying frenzy. What every author ought to know about writing and marketing. Some plain talk about a simple business that often sounds complicated. Interested in learning more? Come join this workshop! In this class you will learn: - How to build a list of fans who will become lifelong fans of your work - How to find people who will buy your stories - The most powerful marketing strategy ever devised - How to turn an average story into a great story - Advanced techniques used by writers J.K. Rowling, J.J. Abrams & Vince Gilligan - How to set up a website - How to create content to attract visitors - How to create an opt-in form linked to a list management company - How to entice visitors to join your list - How to build a relationship with your fans - How to run social media campaigns - How to create a press kit - How to automate the process For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org

Jewish music takes on the flavor of cultures from the entire world of Jewish wandering. This program stars: Yale Strom & Elizabeth Schwartz and Hot Pstromi with special guests: Farhad Bahrami, Coral MacFarland Thuet, Robert Zelickman and Fred Benedetti. Come celebrate Jewish music from Spain, Persia, Portugal, Romania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Turkey, Austria, Lithuania, and across the middle east. For more information visit: my.lfjcc.org Stay Connected on Social Media LFJCC Instagram / Facebook

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! June’s Focus: The Poetics of Place: How do writers employ techniques to create vivid, memorable settings? How do they use repetition and imagery work to sustain setting throughout a story? What is the purpose of setting? For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org