August 2008 Calendar of Events

Aug. 17 - Bird Watching

Guided bird-watching hikes around Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. 619-409-5900. Chula Vista Nature Center, 11 a.m., Free, 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Through Aug. 31 - Boomers

Lamb's Players Theatre reprises one of its most popular shows in this salute to the Baby Boom generation. Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-234-9583

Aug. 13 & 14 - ArtWalk on the Bay

The team that produces the annual ArtWalk in San Diego’s Little Italy each April is pleased to announce the return of ArtWalk on the Bay, a fine arts festival sponsored by the Port of San Diego. Free, 619-615-1090, Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego

Through Aug. 17 - Yank!

Gays in the military - in World War II. David and Joseph Zellnik's musical begins today, in San Francisco. A young man finds a battered diary kept by a soldier named Stu. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92116, 619-220-0097

Aug. 17 - America's Finest City Half Marathon

The Half Marathon begins at historic Cabrillo National Monument, with its majestic view of both San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbor Island along the Embarcadero to The Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego, and ends in beautiful Balboa Park. Starts at 7:00am. $25 to $80, 760.692.2900, Cabrillo National Monument to Balboa Park San Diego, CA

Aug. 7 - La Jolla Rough Water Swim

The largest rough-water swimming competition in the U.S. takes place at La Jolla Cove. 858-456-2100, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, CA

Through Aug. 28 - Screen on the Green

Back by popular demand, SDMA’s outdoor film series Screen on the Green returns to Thursday nights starting July 31. Screen on the Green is free to the public and also gives movie-goers the opportunity to take advantage of Balboa Park’s lush environment. Bring a picnic, a lawn chair and some friends to the East Lawn (near the Botanical Building) each Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 - Old Town Grape Stomp

Wine blessings, live entertainment, food, Lucille Ball look-a-like competitions, and grapes galore are all part of this year's first annual Old Town Grape Stomp taking place at Plaza del Pasado in San Diego Old Town State Historic Park August 30 to September 1 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cost to attend is $30 and a percentage of the proceeds will go to local non-profit Warrior Foundation to help wounded and disabled military heroes. For more information, call 619-297-3100.

Aug. 22 & 23 - Donna Marsh: Designer Trunk Show

Join Donna Marsh for an exclusive preview of high-end, refined fall and winter fashions from Roberto Avolio, Fianona, The Michael Collection, Averardo Bessi and Raffinalla on Friday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On these two days, Donna Marsh will showcase the designers' must-have women's lines and a brand representative will be on hand for personal fashion consulting and fittings. The fashion store is located at 7712 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037. 858.454.3003.