‘The PULSE On Tour’
Friday, Feb. 12 – Sunday, Feb. 14
For the 11th year, hundreds of dancers will gather for this weekend-long event at Town & Country Resort & Convention Center (500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley). The Pulse On Tour “educates and inspires dancers” with access to world-class choreographers and training through classes, meet-and-greets and more. There will also be a workshop called “Camp PULSE” for dancers ages 7 – 13 featuring choreographers from hit Nickelodeon and Disney TV shows and movies. Visit thepulseontour.com and camppulseontour.com for more information.
BIA Cares model home furniture sale
Saturday, Feb. 13
This furniture sale by the Building Industry Association’s philanthropic sector – BIA Cares – will serve as a fundraiser for the program. The event is open to the public with hundreds of items from model homes for sale including furniture and accessories – all at a discounted price. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities including the YMCA of San Diego County’s Youth & Family Services program Turning Point and Home of Guiding Hands. The sale is from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 7545 Metropolitan Ave. in Mission Valley. Visit biasandiego.org for more information.
‘Death Café’
Tuesday, Feb. 16
This unique event offers a “agenda-free” opportunity to discuss life and death with a group. This is a safe and friendly group who discuss death, dying and end-of-life concerns. This is not a grief-therapy group. This meet up will be at the Mission Valley Public Library in the Community Room (2123 Fenton Parkway) from 1 – 3 p.m. There is no fee, but space may be limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 858-635-1224. Visit deathcafe.com for more information and see our story on the Death Café on here.
‘French Cheese Pop Up’
Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20
This event by the Cheese of Europe – a cheese board devoted to promoting French cheese in the U.S. – will make a stop at Fashion Valley Mall setting up in from of Macy’s (7007 Friars Road, Mission Valley). The free pop up will be from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days with over 30 types of cheese for tasting. The event invites you to experience everything about the cheeses – aromas, textures and, of course, flavors. Samples will include Brie, Mimolette, Fromager d’Affinois and much more. “Green Flash Brewing Company will be on hand to feature pairings with their Cellar 3 collection. Visit thecheesesofeurope.com for more information and descriptions of the various cheeses.
‘Creating a fairy garden’ class
Saturday, Feb. 20
For this free gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will teach you how to make a “small fantasy world” using miniature plants and figurines. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com for more information.
San Diego Financial Literacy Center ‘Smart With Your Money Financial Opportunity’ clinic
Saturday, Feb. 20
This seminar will teach attendees about personal finances, retirement, investment, insurance, budgeting and saving. This free event will also give people the chance to meet one-on-one with volunteer certified financial planners. The event will take place at Westfield Mission Valley mall on the third floor of Macy’s (1702 Camino del Rio North) from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (last appointment at 1:30 p.m.). RSVP at sdflc.org/oasis.
