{"id":233213,"date":"2015-12-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/events-calendar-dec-11-jan-7\/"},"modified":"2015-12-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T08:00:00","slug":"events-calendar-dec-11-jan-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/events-calendar-dec-11-jan-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Events Calendar: Dec. 11 \u2013 Jan. 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Dr. Seuss\u2019 How The Grinch Stole Christmas!\u2019<\/strong>
\nThrough Saturday, Dec. 26<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Performances continue of this musical based on the beloved children\u2019s book on the Shiley Stage at the Old Globe Theatre (1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park). Performance times vary by date and run one hour and 25 minutes with no intermission.\u00a0The 11 a.m. performances are open to all ages and there will be a sensory-friendly performance on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Get tickets and more information at TheOldGlobe.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Poinsettia Planters\u2019
\nSunday, Dec. 13<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For this free gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will teach about these striking holiday planters. They will demonstrate which plants combine best and how to care for them. The Mission Valley\/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations.\u00a0This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit\u00a0ArmstrongGarden.com<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

44th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSunday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 20<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A special tradition of the boating community sponsored by the Unified Port of San Diego. The Parade of Lights will feature more than 80 boats decorated with sparkling lights and holiday d\u00e9cor. The parade route proceeds past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village and Ferry Landing in Coronado. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cChristmas Around the World\u201d and the procession starts at 5:30 p.m. on two consecutive Sundays. Visit SDParadeofLights.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Holiday stories, singalong\u00a0and music<\/strong>
\nSunday, Dec. 13<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Betty Grant and Mary Holma from Storytellers of San Diego will be telling classic holiday stories along with tales of peace and funny pieces as well starting at 3 p.m. There will also be a singalong portion with \u201cJingle Bells\u201d and other favorites. Musicians from The School of African Arts will be performing toe-tapping and clapping music from Zimbabwe. The festivities will be held in the indoor theater of the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park (1 Father Junipero Serra Trail). Donations appreciated. Visit\u00a0MTRP.org<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

Film on the Fringe: \u2018The 39 Steps\u2019<\/strong>
\nMonday, Dec. 14<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ralph De Lauro, Film Program Director for San Diego Public Libraries, will be teaching this single session class at San Diego Oasis (third floor of the Macy\u2019s building at Mission Valley Shopping Center, 1702 Camino del Rio North) from 1 \u2013 3 p.m. The class will feature an early Hitchcock classic \u201cThe 39 Steps,\u201d which follows Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) as he stumbles upon a conspiracy that thrusts him onto a hectic chase across the Scottish moors as well as into an unexpected romance with Pamela (Madeleine Carroll). $10. Visit SanDiegoOasis.org<\/a> and register for class #373.<\/p>\n

Gem Faire<\/strong>
\nFriday, Dec. 18 \u2013 Sunday, Dec. 20<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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.\u00a0Over 100 exhibitors on hand 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 also be hourly door prizes given away. The hours are: Friday noon \u2013 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Visit\u00a0GemFaire.com<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

\u2018Designing with Houseplants\u2019
\nSaturday, Jan 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For this free gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will guide attendees on deciding which plants will enhance their d\u00e9cor. They will also teach techniques on caring for plants. The Mission Valley\/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations.\u00a0This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit\u00a0ArmstrongGarden.com<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rose pruning class
\nSaturday, Jan 9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For this free gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will teach about rose pruning with demonstrations. They will also instruct on how pruning keeps plants healthy and blooming. The Mission Valley\/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations.\u00a0This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit\u00a0ArmstrongGarden.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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