July means the weather in San Diego heats up as we enter the middle of summer. It's vacation time for many, and whether you're staying in town or visitng from elsewhere, there is lots to do around and about San Diego. Here are a few suggestions to check out in July.
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July 12 - Bocce Ball Championship
World Beach Bocce Ball Championship XXVIII. Apprentice and seasoned players alike encouraged to compete in men's beginner/intermediate, men's open, women's and mixed divisions. Free for spectators. Dog Beach Del Mar, 7:30 a.m., at western end of Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CAJuly 12 - Bird Watching
Join Audubon Society birders at Lindo Lake Park in Lakeside. Lindo Lake Park, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Free, 9841 Vine Street, Lakeside, CA 92040July 12 - Train Collecting Swap Meet
Collectibles, artifacts, parts, models, equipment on offer during swap meet sponsored by San Diego Electric Railroad Association. Fee: $2 buyers, $5 sellers. National City Depot, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 922 West 23rd Street, National City, CA 91950, 619-474-4400July 12 - Inside the Police Department
Trade places with a cop. Use-of-force, vehicle stop, firearms training scenarios. Some of San Diego Police officers will participate, share knowledge and experience. Suggested donation: $20 general, $15 seniors and students over 18. San Diego Miramar College, 9 a.m., Ages 14 and up., 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126July 12 - Kite Making Workshop
Mini-kite making workshop for adults and children led by San Diego Kite Club members for Second Saturday series. Materials provided. Mingei International Museum -- North County, 10 a.m. to noon, $10 - $15, 155 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025, 760-735-3355July 12 - Insect Festival
Insect festival in honor of year of the frog. Sample meal worm larva, bug collecting, insect crafts, see live frogs; entomologists on hand to answer questions. Quail Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free - $10, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024, 760-436-3036July 12 - Samoan Cultural Festival
Festivities take place at Pier Amphitheater. Oceanside Pier, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mission Ave and Pacific St, San Diego, CA 92054July 12 - Cooking Demonstration
"Bastille Day: Cuisine Provençal" - Chef Bernard Guillas demonstrates French cuisine recipes including pine nut crumble. Macy's Mission Valley Home Store, noon to 1 p.m., $10, 1555 Camino de la Reina, San Diego, CA 92108, 619-299-9811July 14 - Cat Lecture
"How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat." Training secrets, cat behavior, nutrition, preventing destructive behaviors, socialization with people and other animals, how to communicate with cat. Required reservations: 619-299-7012 x2247. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $35, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110July 16 - Horse Racing: Opening Day
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club meet runs July 16-September 3, with racing every day except Tuesday. Post time is 2 p.m. except Four O'Clock Fridays (July 18 and 25, August 1 and 8 at 4 p.m.; August 15, 22, and 29 at 3:30 p.m.). Del Mar Fairgrounds, $6 - $15, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014 858-755-1161
