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Women’s Annual Workout in the Park
For the 17th year, SELF magazine will lead their annual women’s Workout in the Park to benefit Cancer and Careers, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event promotes health and fitness while introducing participants to new exercise and beauty trends.
The Workout will feature exercise options including flow yoga, Reebok’s Rock Bottom easy tone exercises, and a Broadway Dance series. Special guest Mandy Ingber, celebrity yoga instructor, will lead a closing yoga class.
A one-year SELF Magazine subscription is included with every Workout in the Park ticket.
Where: Mission Bay Park, 2500 Quivira Road
When: Saturday, April 24 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $20 in advance
Contact: Visit www.SELFworkoutinthepark.com
Historic preservation on film
California’s oldest historic preservation group, Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO), marks its 40th anniversary with the release of a documentary recounting its history from 1969 through 2009.
The documentary, produced by San Diego based filmmaker Dan Soderberg, highlights SOHO’s pivotal role in preserving historic architecture throughout San Diego. What began as a demonstration 40 years ago to save the 1887 Victorian Sherman-Gilbert House soon birthed the Save Our Heritage Organization when leader Robert Miles Parker foresaw the irreparable damage of redevelopment on the historic neighborhoods of San Diego.
The film celebrates how SOHO has evolved, keeping pace with environmental movements and redevelopment cycles. The organization has been instrumental in preserving historical icons like the Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Theatre, and Santa Fe Depot.
“There is no one SOHO story. There are many stories and all of them are compelling,” Soderberg noted. “SOHO people tend to devote every ounce of their being to the cause, so it was a challenge to pick the stories and tell them in an hour.”
The evening will begin with a wine and cheese reception, followed by the 65-minute documentary.
Where: Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs Street
When: Monday, March 29 at 6 p.m.
Cost: $15 for SOHO members, $20 for non-members
Contact: Call 619-297-9327 or visit www.sohosandiego.org
GiveBack: Donate prom dress
Prom season is right around the corner and The Princess Project will be giving away free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who can’t afford to buy a dress at give-away events at Westfield Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego. The San Diego chapter hopes to serve over 500 San Diego high school girls.
“Every young girl wants to look and feel beautiful and confident on her prom night, but some disadvantaged teens will miss their prom because they can’t afford to buy a dress,” said Angela Pierce, co-founder of the San Diego chapter. “We encourage all girls who cannot afford to buy a dress to attend contact us to schedule her shopping appointment in March. And we promise she’ll walk out with a dress and accessories for free!”
In its ninth year, The Princess Project is a 100 percent volunteer-run effort that promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who could not otherwise afford them.
The Details:
• We welcome all high school girls who are in financial need of a prom dress.
• No proof of financial need is required, just a valid high school I.D.
• Girls schedule an appointment time through (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
• Each girl will have the help of a personal shopper and shop for a gown from thousands of gowns of all different colors, sizes, fabrics and designers and accessories.
• They may bring one female companion to help them shop for a dress.
Where: Westfield Horton Plaza, 3rd floor, next to Gymboree
When: Friday, March 19; Saturday, March 20; Sunday, March 21; Saturday, March 27.
Contact: Please note: Dress Giveaways are by appointment only. Girls who need a dress must email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to schedule a shopping appointment.
Visit www.princessproject.org
The Best of OurCity
Sparkling beaches, relaxing spas, hiking trails, natural wonders, family picnic spots and the best of everything in our city. Welcome to the city of wonder.
San Diego has always served up pristine beaches, breathtaking views and close proximity to both mountains and desert. And it has long been a tourist destination thanks to its history. With so many offerings across the growing county, we felt it was time to recognize the very best of our city — from restaurants to beaches, from shopping to hiking trails. We surveyed long-time residents across the county to get their recommendations on the best ways to spend time with family or friends.
We have organized our best of the city by relationship — things you would do by yourself, as a couple, with your friends or as a family. Whether you go it alone, with your significant other or a group of your closest friends, we want you to enjoy the best that San Diego has to offer.
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