Spring Forward Weekend! March 11-13, 2011

Two SUNSHINE filled weekends back to back. I'd say it was too good to be true, but this is San Diego and we are spoiled by such beautiful weather. This weekend is packed with fun family activites. I hope you all get out their an enjoy it.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night!

FRIDAY 3.11.11

MARS NEEDS MOMS - In this space action Disney movie, a boy named Milo stows away on a spaceship and heads to the red planet after his mom is abducted by Martians. The movie features the vocal talents of Seth Green, Dan Fogler, Elisabeth Harnois, Mindy Sterling and Joan Cusack.

**If you are a Disney Movie Rewards member, you can get up to 300 bonus points if you watch the movie this weekend.

Robert Egger South Bay Recreation Center Carnival - 4-Day Event
Come for the fun of it! Bring your family and friends to a carnival at Robert Egger South Bay Recreation Center where persons of all ages can have an entertaining time. The attractions include traditional carnvial rides and games, snacks, and a computer portrait novelty booth. Robert Egger South Bay Recreation Center (1885 Coronado Ave.) $1.50 (age 7 & older) ~ FREE (age 6 & younger)



SATURDAY 3.12.11

St. Patrick's Day is most commanly know these days to be an Irish drinking holiday. In San Diego it might be know as the holiday in which the Gaslamp Districk is turned green and hundreds of drunk people run around saying "Kiss Me, I'm Irish!". But what many people don't know is that St. Patrick's Day is really about how the Gospel was brought to the island of Ireland. Also very interesting is how the three-leafed clover was used to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity. If you would like to read more about the true story of Saint Patrick, CLICK HERE and share this story with your children

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival: Although St. Patricks Day is not until next week Thursday, the Irish Congress of Southern California is celebrating this weekend with their anuual Parade and Festival. The parade begins at 10:30am on Fifth Avenue and Juniper Street, moves north to Upas Street, over to Sixth Avenue and back down to Juniper. After the parade you and your family can hang out at the Irish Festival an experience traditional Irish food and music.

Cannon Battles on the Bay: The last time I suggested this event we ended up having rain storms back to back. This weekend should be a perfect time to check out the thrilling cannon battle reenactments between tall ships, Californian and Amazing Grace. 12:30-3:30 pm

**If watching from the shore line is not close enough to the battle for you, the San Diego Maritime Museum offers tickets to ride out on the bay on the tall ships. CLICK HERE for more information.

84th Annual Thursday Club Rummage Sale 2-Day Event - I'm almost too excited to tell you about this event. While a rummage sale might not sound like family fun, this isn't your ordinary rummage sale. Everyone will love the adventure of finding that great deal. The items you'll find here have been generously donated and collectively gathered all year long for this event. New and gently-used items are sold to benefit local charities. Items can be anything from furniture, appliances, electronics, clothing, or toys. And the prices are very much economy friendly. This event is held at the Balboa Park Activity Center at 2145 Park Blvd. from 9am till 4pm all weekend. Bargins Bargins Bargins! For more information CLICK HERE

**For the BEST deals and BEST merchandise get there EARLY!!!!



SUNDAY 3.13.11

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: If you wake up and feel like you're late...YOU ARE! Turn your clocks ahead one hour before you do anything else! 

Dora & Diego at the San Diego Latino Film Festival: Meet these popular Nickelodeon characters, get your picture taken with them and watch their shows on the big screen! 11 am. Screening tickets: $3-$5; under 2 free. UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas, Hazard Center. http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/



DENVER & THE MILE HIGH ORCHESTRA

 DENVER & THE MILE HIGH ORCHESTRA @ SKYLINE CHURCH: second runners up on the hit TV show "The Next Great American Band," will bring their amazing big band sound to all Skyline services this weekend, March 12 & 13. Band leader Denver will appear solo on Saturday at the 6 pm service, with the entire band at all Sunday morning services. http://www.skylinechurch.org/

That's all I have for this weekend. There really is some great fun out there to be had. I encourage every father out there to spend as much time as you can with your young ones. Before you know it, they are grown and gone. Enjoy your weekend!

**Daddy Challenge for the week: Write a love letter to your wife and to you kids before you head out the door for work. Leave it somewhere that you know they will find it.