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San Diego’s Fourth of July Fireworks 2010!
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San Diego is such a great place to watch reworks for the Fourth of July! You don’t have to spend any money to see a great show and celebrate our country’s birth. You can find a spot on a hilltop, along the roadside, at the bay, your local park, or just look skyward outside of Legoland, SeaWorld, or San Diego’s Big Bay.
For some of the most popular areas and times, see below:
9:00 p.m. – San Diego County Fair Fourth of July
Closing out the San Diego County Fair with a big bang is part of the tradition. Stuff yourself with fried food and then see the fireworks. YUMMY!
9:30 p.m. – SeaWorld
SeaWorld lights up the sky every night during summer but the biggest display is on the July 4th. They haven’t released a start time yet. This is one display that is a personal favorite!
8:30 p.m. – Legoland
Watch fireworks at Legoland on July 4th and every Saturday in July at 8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. – La Jolla Cove Fireworks
This 25-year tradition in La Jolla has some environmental legal issues threatening this event but organizers are hopeful it will happen.
7:30 p.m. – Summer Pops on the Embarcadero
Summer Pops 2010 will ring in the national celebration of independence with a lot of flash, bang, and, pomp and circumstance, courtesy of pops conductor and popular entertainer, Marvin Hamlisch. Fireworks will be displayed over the bay each night of the holiday weekend after each musical performace of the series.
9:00 p.m. – Coronado
Coronado has the charm of an old glory celebration! The fireworks over Glorietta and San Diego Bay will begin at 9:00 p.m.
They also host the 35th Annual Independence Day 15K Run 5K Run/Walk at Tidelands Park at 7:00 a.m. .
9:00 p.m. – Escondido
Family fun at Escondido’s Grape Day Park with lots of family friendly activities.
9:00 p.m. – Mira Mesa
The 36th Annual Fourth of July Parade at 1:00 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:00 p.m., hosted by fun loving Mira Mesa.
9:00 p.m. – Poway The fireworks are at Poway High School, but Old Poway Park holds and all day event with lots of fun activities.
9:00 p.m. – Fourth in Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo kicks off July 4th as only Rancho Bernardo can at the athletic fields at Bernardo Heights Middle School.
9:00 p.m. – Ramona
July 4th Ramona Community Fireworks and Family Picnic will hopefully, receive the funding to celebrate! Call (760) 789-1311 to check on this event’s status. It is scheduled to take place at Olive Peirce Middle School on Sunday, July 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can turn your radio to KYXY 96.5 FM to hear music synchronized to the firework display.
9:00 p.m. – San Marcos
Don’t miss the fun at Bradley Park to celebrate! The fun starts at 6:00 with lots of music and fun.
9:00 p.m. – Santee
“Santee Salutes,” from 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., at the Town Center Community Park West ball fields, followed by fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. – Big Bay Boom 2010
The Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show over San Diego Bay will be an experience everyone should experinece at least once in their lifetime. Fireworks will be fired off of four barges placed strategically around the bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Seaport Village and the Coronado Ferry Landing, as well as the Imperial Beach Pier. Lots of families make this their yearly tradition and over 850,000 people are expected to line up along the Big Bay to catch a glimpse of the show.
Free shuttles will begin departing from designated areas at 5:30 p.m. They will take people back to their cars right after the fireworks show.
After the celebration, check out the housing market. You may need to upgrade to a larger home or downsize to an “empty nester”, either way, I can help you for all your real estate needs! Call Heather Wilson at 760-505-9848 at Exclusive Properties, or check out my website at oceansideandcarlsbadrealestate.com.
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10 POWERFUL WAYS TO GREEN YOUR HOME
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Do you want to help the planet and leave a small carbon footprint? Here are ten ways to help the planet by “greening” your home, as suggested by Home Depot. They can give a lot of valuable information to help you green your most important asset. We can all help move this mountain by moving one pail of dirt at a time. Remember; call Heather Wilson at Exclusive Properties at 760-505-9848, if you need to move in North County San Diego.
1. Insulate
Upgrading your insulation to a higher R-value can lower energy costs. Insulate the attic and unheated crawl spaces. Also, sealing ducts, caulking, and weatherstripping reduce energy loss even more.
2. Keep Your Flow Low
Your old shower head probably delivers a lot more water than you really need. Reduce that to 2.5 gallons a minute or less with today’s standard shower head – it can make a difference in your water bill. To save more money, replace your old toilets with today’s standard low flush models that use 1.6 gallons or less per flush.
3. Reduce the Runoff
Deliver water directly where you need it by using soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems. By reducing or eliminating runoff, you also reduce the burden of fertilizers and pesticides on all our water systems and still have a gorgeous garden or lawn.
4. Keep It Cool, Man
Ceiling fans can make you feel cooler while reducing air conditioning costs by as much as 40% in summer. In winter, they can save up to 10% in heating costs by circulating warm air from the ceiling to the floor where you can enjoy it.
5. Try Branching Out Plant a tree and not just on Arbor Day! When properly sited, trees and other landscaping can save up to 30% in home cooling and heating costs. They also help cool your community and make your Smart Choice home even more enjoyable.
6. Look for the Energy Star Label
Replace your old, inefficient appliances with Energy Star qualified appliances and save energy and money.
7. Don’t Let the Bugs Bug You! Stay in control by starting with nature’s own methods to beat the bugs. Bug lights, screening, citronella candles, and insecticidal soaps are other less-toxic alternatives. Attract birds with birdhouses, feeders, and natural backyard wildlife habitats to help reduce pests.
8. Clear the Air
Tune up your systems to make your family more comfortable while you save on heating and cooling costs. Upgrading and properly maintaining your home air filters is easy and helps improve indoor air quality. Vented range hoods and room exhaust fans also help remove smoke, moisture, airborne bacteria, and other indoor air pollutants.
9. Get the Lead Out
In the U.S. and Canada, over 58 million homes built before 1978 contain lead-based paints. To reduce lead hazards in your home and protect your family during any home renovation, ask Home Depot’s Paint Department for the free information sheet “Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home.”
10. Mulch It!
Composting is the smart way to dispose of leaves, yard clippings, selected food scraps, and other organic wastes. Instead of burdening landfills, you’ll produce rich nutrients to fertilize your garden the natural way. And it’s free. Make all these hints a lifetime habit!
For more information, check out oceansideandcarlsbadrealestate.com or Home Depot.com.
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Great Entertainment at Moonlight Amphitheatre
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You don’t have to travel all the way to downtown San Diego for class act shows and entertainment! We have it all right here in North County at the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista– without the traffic!
This summer they are celebrating their 30th anniversary for the summer season with a great line-up. Starting off with Oklahoma from July 14-July 31, with all shows starting at 8:00 p.m. Then Crazy For You kicks off on August 11-August 28, with all shows starting at 8:00 p.m. Finishing off with Miss Saigon from September 8-September 25, with all shows starting at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices range from$22-$69 with discounts for military and seniors. So, no excuses to enjoy the summer with affordable professional entertainment!
For all your North County San Diego real estate needs, contact Heather Wilson with Exclusive Properties at [email protected]
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Carlsbad Library Summer Concert-June 24
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Another great reason to live in Carlsbad!
On June 24, 2010, at 6:30, Carlsbad library will be holding a FREE concert at
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Open House in Desirable Carlsbad, Sat.,
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Sit back and relax as you watch the kids play safely in the cul-de-sac. This home has room for the whole family with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 2,000 sq. ft. Smell the delicate fragrance of delicious dinners in this kitchen with slab granite countertops, island, with stainless appliances including refrigerator. A 2 story entry greets you with loads of natural light and recessed lighting throughout. Unwind in the backyard where the patio with walled seating and lush landscaping awaits. Desirable La Costa Meadows Elementary nearby.
Please join us at 2956 Emerald Place, Carlsbad, CA 92009, for our OPEN HOUSE this Saturday (6-05) from 1-4 pm. Contact Heather Wilson (Exclusive Properties) for questions or directions. She can be reached at 760-505-9848 or [email protected].
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