Gardening classes at Armstrong
Saturdays
For these free gardening classes, Armstrong Garden Centers will give tips and tricks on various topics and areas of interest. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. Sessions start at 9 a.m. Upcoming classes include:
- “Growing succulents and cacti” on Aug. 27
Visit ArmstrongGarden.com for more information.
Gem Faire
Friday, Aug. 19 – Sunday, Aug. 21
The Gem Faire returns to the Scottish Rite Event Center (1895 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley) with a three-day event. Admission is $7 for the entire weekend (children under 12 are free) and there is free parking. Over 100 exhibitors will showcase fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, pearls, gold and silver and more. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring-sizing services will be available while you shop. There will be a special wholesale preview on Friday from 10 a.m. –noon. The general admission hours are: Friday noon –6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. –6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. –5 p.m. Visit GemFaire.com for more information
Impossible Science Festival
Saturday, Aug. 20 – Sunday, Aug. 21
This two-day festival at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (1875 El Prado, Balboa Park) will be a hands-on, interactive event that explores the science behind the seemingly impossible. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to turn objects invisible, explore levitation, play with the science of mind control, discover impossible figures and other amazing feats of science. The festival will be hosted by Jason Latimer, the Fleet’s Curator of Impossible Science from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Fleet theater lobby. Visit rhfleet.org for more information.
Senior activities
Tuesdays, Aug. 23 – Sept. 20
Lunch and activities for seniors will be held each week at Ascension Lutheran Church (5106 Zion Ave., Allied Gardens). The events will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, call 619-582-2636.
Bingo night
Saturday, Sept. 3
Ascension Lutheran Church (5106 Zion Ave., Allied Gardens) is hosting a bingo night. Entry is a $15 donation. For more information and to RSVP, call 619-582-2636
TICA All Breed Championship and Household Pet Cat Show
Saturday, Sept. 3 – Sunday, Sept. 4
The International Cat Association’s annual cat show will feature cat breeds from all over the world; plus vendors, an education ring and more. Town and Country Resort & Convention center (500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley) will host the two-day event. Get more information and make reservations at tica.org.
