{"id":223553,"date":"2016-03-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/calendar-march-25-april-21-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-03-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-03-25T07:00:00","slug":"calendar-march-25-april-21-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/calendar-march-25-april-21-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Calendar \u2013 March 25 \u2013 April 21, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8216;Water-Wise Garden Tour&#8217;<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Water Conservation Garden is hosting its first ever &#8220;Water-Wise Home Garden Tour.&#8221; The tour will showcase five gardens that use an array of color, variety of plants and low water usage. The gardens also utilize plants from semi-arid regions of the world. <!--more-->The homes are located in El Cajon, La Mesa and Rancho San Diego (locations will be given the day of the event). Attendees will also have a chance to purchase succulent cuttings and other garden items. The cost to attend is $20 for early registration and $25 at the door. All proceeds will be used for the Water Conservation Garden&#8217;s botanical collection care, exhibit upkeep and education programs. Check-in for the event will be at The Water Conservation Garden (12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, Rancho San Diego). The tour will be from 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. \u2013 noon on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Parks-and-Rec-103web.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2302\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2302 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Parks-and-Rec-103web.jpg\" alt=\"Parks and Rec-103web\" width=\"296\" height=\"444\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 296px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 296\/444;\" \/><\/a>Spring recreation classes<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Starting Monday, April 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration is open now for various City of La Mesa recreation classes, which start on April 4. These enrichment classes are for ages one year through adults. A new class being offered is titled Child and Babysitter Safety. Other programs include: Dance, Gymnastics, Fencing, Fun with Phonics, Math and Science Fun, Small Friends Enrichment Program, Tennis and Tiny Sports. Popular adult classes include: Ballet, Boot Camp, Dog Obedience, Hawaiian and Tahitian Dance, Pilates, Tennis and Yoga. For more information visit cityoflamesa.com\/classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2nd anniversary party at The Hills Local Pub <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday, April 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hills Local Pub (8758 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa) will celebrate its two-year anniversary with a party from 5:30 \u2013 7 p.m. Attendees will receive one drink ticket for house wine and selected beer plus appetizers. Tickets to the event will be $10 for members of the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce, $15 in advance and $20 at the door. RSVP by email to <a href=\"mailto:rsvp@lamesachamber.com\">rsvp@lamesachamber.com<\/a> or call 619- 465-7700 ext. 2,\u00a0or register online at <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001XzfnF8Sp7_UwZ-0_FKakrkwNlLRX2TruezO64x6VtMJTO76gdqczA2amyXKAvJEZ5yJ1sSundG4-rv66D1BmD_2OkzabdxfHvF7866NiMjF09N6aW3Q5HRCp1VPRIYg3lUEwG-ekNo3pd39xZbxyZ_slSPhFpTNFJjKUkWX7nVw=&amp;c=HmbGlJWvUIQcvGHCEY9bgAPEZwenuWXaRyWT0IoiXjmdaWIt5E9LoQ==&amp;ch=Z1bBti_ygf5UUDJIOpnXBZhgwf7oRicZirrm7QKgLEvcOUa6jJ4wWw==\">lamesachamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holy Week\/Easter services<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, March 25 and Sunday March 27<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>United Church of Christ of La Mesa (5940 Kelton Ave.) will hold a Good Friday service at noon on March 25 and Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. on March 27. UCC of La Mesa is an open and affirming congregation. All are welcome. Visit tableucc.com for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast with La Mesa Police Chief Walt Vasquez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Wednesday, April 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chief-Vasquezweb-e1458843760832.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2301\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2301 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chief-Vasquezweb-e1458843760832.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar \u2013 March 25 \u2013 April 21, 2016\" width=\"286\" height=\"289\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 286px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 286\/289;\" \/><\/a>A casual breakfast to meet and chat with the La Mesa police chief will be held at Marie Callender&#8217;s (6950 Alvarado Road, La Mesa) from 7:30 \u2013 9 a.m. The event is $15 for members of the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce, $20 for other guests and $25 at the door. Make reservations now by emailing\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rsvp@lamesachamber.com\">rsvp@lamesachamber.com<\/a> or calling 619-465-7700 ext. 2\u00a0or register online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lamesachamber.com\/\">lamesachamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Fun with Physics&#8217;<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, April 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A free family event where kids and parents can get their hands dirty; play with bubbles; and learn about dry ice and roller coaster physics. The event will be from 9 a.m. \u2013 noon at Highwood Park and the La Mesa-Brady Family Teen Center (7775 Junior High Drive, La Mesa). For more information call La Mesa Community Services at 619-667-1300 and cityoflamesa.com\/specialevents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>San Diego Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions parent reception<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday, April 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The San Diego Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions will share information about the upcoming 2016 \u2013 2017 cotillion season at this event. The program, which features character education, etiquette, and social dance training for fifth-through eighth-grade students, includes five classes and two balls over an eight-month period. The reception will be held at the Masonic Event Center (7849 Tommy Drive, San Carlos) starting at 6:30 p.m. To learn more about the cotillion program and this event call Debbie Adelman at 619-491-0677 or <a href=\"mailto:debbie.adelman@nljc.com\">debbie.adelman@nljc.com<\/a> and visit nljc.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Spring Fling&#8217; business expo<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>jueves, 28 de abril<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host this business expo featuring food from over 10 local restaurants. The event will give attendees a chance to meet local chamber business owners at the La Mesa Community Center (4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa). There will be beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase. There will be over 40 door prizes up for grabs as well. Admission is $10 and the event will be held from 5:30 \u2013 8 p.m. RSVP by emailing <a href=\"mailto:rsvp@lamesachamber.com\">rsvp@lamesachamber.com<\/a>, calling 619-465-7700 or\u00a0register online at lamesachamber.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Water-Wise Garden Tour&#8217; Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 The Water Conservation Garden is hosting its first ever &#8220;Water-Wise Home Garden Tour.&#8221; The tour will showcase five gardens that use an array of color, variety of plants and low water usage. 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