It's September and the summer tourists have all gone home. But it's still warm and there's lots to do around town - so it's a good time for residents to take back San Diego. Here are some suggestions on what to do in San Diego during September.
Sept. 8 - Lecture: "A Place of Their Own: Protecting Sea Life in California"
Marine ecologist Edward Parnell describes science behind marine protected areas, and his own research in waters off San Diego for "Perspectives on Oceans Science" lecture series. Required reservations: 858-534-5771. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 6:30 p.m., $5 - $8, 2300 Expedition Way San Diego, CASept. 8 - Hummingbird Photography Workshop
Learn about equipment and techniques used to capture images of these "flying jewels," using high-speed multiple flash setups, from instructor Neil Solomon. Class continues September 13 and 15. 619-255-0203. San Diego Natural History Museum, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $70 - $80, 1788 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101Sept. 9 - Lecture: How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog
Open-forum workshop covers topics such as house training, socialization with people and other animals, calmness in home, communication with your dog, basic nutrition, more. For people only. Required reservations: 619-299-7012 x2247. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., $35, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110Sept. 9 - Beer Tasting
Sam Adams Experimental Beer Tasting. Taste two new experimental beers by Sam Adams, a coffee stout and a blackberry witbier, and vote for your favorite. The winner will make it to store shelves in January 2009. Kearny Mesa Bowl, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7585 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111, 858-279-1501Sept. 10 - Talk: Are Department Stores Vanishing?
Author Darlene Quinn may answer this question when she visits to discuss and sign her new book, Webs of Power. 619-435-0070. Bay Books, 7 p.m. Free, 1029 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118Sept. 11 to 14 - Yachtfest 2008
Seasoned sailors and aspiring yachters may glimpse inside some of "world's most luxurious floating vessels," ranging from 60 to over 120 feet. On hand: sales and charter brokers, yachting products, "luxury goods associated with the sea-cruising lifestyle." Kids free. 858-836-0133. Shelter Island Marina, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $34 - $78, 2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106Sept. 12 - Lecture: "Clicker Training for Cats"
Teach your cat "some fun new behaviors" — like "sit" or "wave goodbye" — during class. Maybe "learn a new and exciting way to keep your cat off the kitchen counter." Registration: 619-299-7012 x2704. Class is for people only. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. $35, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110Sept. 12 to 20 - Korean Food Week
Korean restaurants showcased during this ethnic food celebration continuing through Saturday, September 20. "Each participating restaurant will have a specialty dish at a special price for people who might be unfamiliar with Korean food and wish to give it a try" at Korea House and other Korean restaurants. 504-390-3271. Korea House, 9 a.m., 4620 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA 92111Sept. 13 - Lecture: Winter Tomatoes
"Famous tomato man" Steve Goto presents "easy plans" for harvesting cool-season tomatoes throughout fall and winter months. 858-792-8640. Cedros Gardens, 10 a.m., Free, 330 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075Sept. 13 - Serbian Festival/Bazaar 2008
Live Serbian music, dancing by folklore groups (3 and 5 p.m.), kolo dance instruction, food, tours of church known for its mosaic frescoes, imported Serbian goods, more. Symposium at 12:30 p.m. 619-276-5827. St. George's Serbian Orthodox Church, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., $3, 3025 Denver Street San Diego, CA 92117
