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This is a great week in Encinitas for things to see and do. There are 58 free events in March--click the links above for information on the full month.
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Calling all kids! Enjoy 2 performances by Hullabaloo and 20,000 eggs! Egg Hunt times: 10:15-ages 4 & under upper field, 5 & up lower field, 11:00-ages 4 & under upper field, 5 & up lower field, 11:45-ages 4 & under upper field, 5 & up lower field. Bring your own basket for eggs. Extra parking with a free shuttle bus is available at San Dieguito Academy High School parking lot, at Nardo and Melba roads. (Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts)
Saturday, March 31, 10am-12pm. Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. Free. Info
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Spring Break Art Camp. Young artists in grades K-4 will spend the week drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking. No experience is necessary and all materials are supplied. Scholarships available. April 9-13, 9am-3pm. 3575 Manchester Avenue. $225 Info
Spring Band Camp. Young musicians grades 4-8 can learn to play music in a band setting with other students of similar age and playing level. No experience necessary. April 2-6, 10am-1pm. $329. Moonlight Music, 467 S. Coast Hwy 101. $329 Info
Spring Break Camp. Working with the education staff's teaching artists and inspired by trends in modern and contemporary art, students will work on a variety of art projects. April 2-6, 9am-2pm. $275, $350. Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real. Info
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Disaster Preparedness Workshop: Are You Ready?
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The Encinitas Fire Department and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will present a disaster preparedness workshop that is tailored to address disasters that are likely to affect Encinitas. Detailed steps to take before a disaster strikes will be discussed with the goal of minimizing the effects on our families and homes. Materials will be provided.
Monday, March 26, 6-8pm. Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free. Info
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Hear from city leaders and Mayor Catherine Blakespear. Enjoy a social hour and networking with food and beverages provided by local restaurants, wineries and breweries. (Encinitas Chamber of Commerce)
Tuesday, March 27, 5:30-8:00pm. Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $25. Info 760-753-6041.
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| Wednesdays@Noon: Pierre-Yves Plat, piano |
The French pianist presents more than 100 concerts a year and reinterprets classical masterpieces into jazz, ragtime, boogie, salsa and disco. His repertoire takes you from Chopin to Ray Charles, from Bach to Stevie Wonder, while saving room for some surprises. Pierre-Yves enchants audiences with his virtuosity and humor, offering a fantastical journey between classical and jazz. (Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts Dept.)
Wednesday, March 28, 12-12:45pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. Info
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Family Fun Craft: Bunnies!
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Who doesn't love a bunny-- we'll be making bunnies out of socks. Some light sewing is required. All are welcome to participate in this fun, themed, make-and-take program.
Wednesday, March 28, 3:30-4:30pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. Info 760-753-7376.
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Dinner and a Movie: Apur Sansar
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This final installment in Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy follows Apu's life as an orphaned adult aspiring to be a writer. Bring your own dinner or snacks.
Wednesday, March 28, 6pm. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Free. Info 760-753-4027.
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Set in a small Danish village around Christmas, this film follows a man who becomes the target of mass hysteria after being wrongly accused of sexually abusing a child in his kindergarten class. Danish with English subtitles. PG-13. (LIFE Club San Elijo)
Friday, March 30, 1-3pm. San Elijo Campus, MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester, Room 204. Free. Info
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| Opening Reception: Taylor Chapin |
Window Shopping. The exhibit of paintings emphasizes detailed patterns, light, and reflections, while seeking to highlight the significance of the current moment. "Kitsch, consumerism, euphemisms and voyeuristic separation are examined to suggest the inherent comedy, and absurdity, of daily life." Meet Taylor and enjoy refreshments.
Friday, March 30, 6-8pm. Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue. Free. Info 760-633-2600.
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Families Make History: Rain Sticks
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Native American's used rain sticks to call upon the gods for rain in a dry climate. In March, celebrate these customs by making your own rain sticks, using paper rolls, rice, beans, foil, paint, feathers, and, of course, your imagination, and let your creativity rain supreme.
Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4pm. San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Free. Info 760-632-9711.
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Now Showing:
I, Tonya
Phantom Thread
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tickets: $10 (cash only). 471 Coast Hwy. 101. Show Times 760-436-7469.
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For assistance, contact Jim Gilliam, Arts Program Administrator, email, 760-633-2746.
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