Learn how to communicate with your babies who are yet to speak this May 24, 2012 with Monta Briant, local mommy and author of Baby Sign Language Basics and Sign, Sing, and Play, from 10:30 am to 11:00 at the Earl & Birdie Taylor Library.

Dance, sing and play and learn the tricks of communicating with preverbal babies and toddlers. For more information, visit www.pbtowncouncil.org.

When: Saturday, May 12, 2012

Time: 8:00 PM onwards

Location: El Mundo del Tango Academo, Del Rey, Pacific Beach

Strut your way to the dance floor and take part in learning how to perform the sultriest dance Argentina has offered the world, the Tango, and join an evening of pure dancing bliss at the El Mundo del Tango Academo this Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 8:00 PM onwards.

Explore the wonders of authentic Argentine tango with free introductory lessons. You are also welcome to join Ive Simard in special techniques classes for only $5 and get access to the Milonga, with Dr. John Linares providing the most upbeat tunes which starts at 9:00 PM .

For more information,visit El Mundo del Tango Academo’s website at www.elmundodeltango.com.

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When: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM

Location: 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109-2408

Enjoy a night of fun country, funk, rockabilly, and cover music at the 710 Beach Club this April 28, 2012 starting at 9 pm as Cash’d Out and the Buzzbombs rock the stage on a Saturday Night Drink Special. Rock out to theses bands’ tunes and party the night away.

Source: www.710bc.com

Awaken the inner runner in you and participate in Run like a Mother’s 6 Week Training Program. This once a week intensive training is an all-women’s training workout. Each session brings you closer and closer to running your first 5k marathon weekly homework that would ensure that you are ready to run that extra mile at the end of the 6-week training course. Training will take place at the California State University and will begin on April 1, 2012 at 5:00 pm.

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Gear up with your running shoes and take part in the 5K timed run/walk or the 1-mile family fun walk at the 8th Annual San Diego Race for Autism on March 24, 2012. Spearheaded by the National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR), the event will help raise funds to support all efforts for the benefit of children and families affected by autism including:

• Research
• Treatments
• Services
• Parent and educational program

For online registration, event schedule, and other information, visit the event website at www.kintera.org.

When: March 17, 2012
Where: Starts 43 Area, Las Pulgas Road Camp Pendleton, CA (map)
More info: Event website

The Bulldog Bike Road Race is the first race in the 2012  MARSOC Hard Corps® Race Series. This 26-mile road race has ocean views throughout the majority of the course, and is one of three opportunities this year to ride on base.

Perfect warm-up for the April Devil Dog Duathlon and August Sprint Triathlon!

Great T-shirts, post race food and massage, and awards presented in over 60 race categories.

COURSE: This 26-mile road race starts in the 43 Area, down Las Pulgas Road towards the ocean and onto Stuart Mesa Road, heading south. There is an approximate 1-mile steep climb that levels off, keeps climbing at mile 13, then descends down at a 10% grade. The remainder of the course is rolling. Ocean views are throughout the majority of the course; this is one of three opportunities to ride on base. Perfect warm-up for the Duathlon and Triathlon. THE BIKE PORTION IS NOT A CLOSED COURSE. YOU WILL BE SHARING THE ROAD WITH CARS – PLEASE RIDE SAFELY.

SCHEDULE: Race starts at 8:30 am – for your safety, you will be going off in waves. Day of race registration and t-shirt pick-up open at 6:30 am.

ENTRY FEES: CIVILIANS: $40 on or before March 9th, $50 after March 9th and on race day. ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY (not stationed at Camp Pendleton): $30. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MCCS Fund 0140. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

DEADLINES: Mail in deadline – March 9th, online registration deadline – March 14th. Register by March 2nd to receive your race number and confirmation by mail, free of charge. Note: if you live aboard Camp Pendleton or out of state, race numbers will not be mailed out – you may pick up your numbers on race morning.

FREE to active-duty stationed at Camp Pendleton – click here for details about how to register in person at the MCCS office.

RULES: Helmets are required. Minimum age for participating is 13 years old. We’re sorry, but headphones and ear buds are prohibited during the event (base rules), no recumbent or tandem bicycles allowed, and no aero bars allowed in use. Events are held rain or shine and entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Liability waiver must be signed by all participants on race morning. Please note: there is a 2 hour 30 minute time limit on the completion of the course.

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, exit Las Pulgas and follow “RACE EVENT” signs to the race site. Bring a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. Allow 30 minutes from the base gate to the race site. When aboard the base, please follow all posted speed limits.

CATEGORIES: Military and Civilian Divisions offer categories for Age Group, Clydesdale (male 200 lbs.+), Athena (female 160 lbs.+), Mountain Bike (no age group), and Challenged Athlete. Age groups are 13-19, (18-24 military), 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, (50+ military), 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+.

RESULTS, AWARDS, POINTS & PHOTOS: 11:00 am awards ceremony for the top 3 overall males and females. Awards pickup for age group winners will take place throughout the morning. Awards given to the top 3 overall finishers as well as to the top 3 in each division. Points for the 2012 MARSOC Hard Corps® Race Series awarded to the top 10 overall males and females in both military and civilian categories. For Camp Pendleton active-duty, points go towards the Pendleton Cup. Results also posted at 3:00 pm on race day; photos posted the week following the event at www.brightroom.com.

When: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month

Time: 8:00am to 10:00am

Contact Info: 619-297-7380

Beginning January 2012, volunteer activities have been set every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month to help maintain and preserve the San Diego River Garden for the benefit of the local community. The River Park foundation encourages volunteers, sponsors, and groups to take part in various activities including watering, weeding, path maintenance, as well as other easy gardening projects, with all the necessary tools provided.

For interested parties, dial 619-297-7380 and look for Doug, or visit http://www.sandiegoriver.org/riverGarden.php for more information.