Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week

TheChristmasBearThe best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness.
— Helen Keller

1. Sunday, December 4Holiday Art Festival

Come sell your work in economically booming San Diego the first weekend in December, prime time for Christmas shoppers looking for unique gifts.

10:00a
Del Mar Fairgrounds

2. Monday, December 5Volenteer for Solana Beach

Solana Beach residents are encouraged to apply for open positions on the City’s five Citizen Commissions (Budget & Finance, Parks & Recreation, Public Arts Advisory, Public Safety, and View Assessment). Applications are being accepted until January 17, 2012.

3. Tuesday, December 6Slow Food Dinner

Come and celebrate the holiday season with a wonderful Slow Food Feast at the Flying Pig Gastro Pub in Oceanside. We will enjoy a five course menu by Chef Mario Moser paired with beer and wine by Sommelier Roddy Browning. Price includes dinner, 4 beverage pairings, tax and gratuity.

6:00p
Flying Pig Gastro Pub,Oceanside,CA

4. Wednesday, December 7– Cornell lub Holiday Party

Please join us for our annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 7th from 6-9 pm.
This year we are taking the celebration to North County and mingling with fellow alumni at the Rancho Santa Fe restaurant institution, Deliciás .
Deliciás has been serving San Diego for over 19 years and has long been known as one of North County’s favorite dining spots.

6p
6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067
(858) 756-8000

5. Thursday, December 8– Garden of Lights

After the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling through the lighted Garden.

5:00p
San Diego Botanic Garden,Encinitas,CA

6. Friday, December 9- Santa Claus vs. The Martians

Santa Claus kidnapped by Martians! Will the children on Earth have no toys on Christmas day? This kitschy, tongue-in-cheek comedy is based on the cult-classic B film. (La Jolla) JT Premiere

7:00p
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse

7. Saturday, December 10- Chocolate, Wine and The Art of Fused Glass

Alchemy of the Hearth’s Executive Chef Arleen Lloyd and The Glass Ranch artist Cherrie LaPorte have come together to share their passion in a collaboration where art and food merge into one creative voice. Join us in the Shangri-La gardens of the Glass Ranch Studio for an afternoon of pairing chocolate and wine along with the magic of creating your own fused glass art.

1:00p to 4:00p
Glass Ranch,Escondido,CA