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B ORED?GET Outta the HOUSE…Mission Trails Regional Park: Check their calendar section for fun hikes, clean-up days, and hot-chocolate by the fire nights Surf Reports and articles Harlem of the West Tour: every SaturdayExperience the bygone era of San Diego's Historic Harlem of the West. See where Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, and other legendary jazz and blues stars played. See where Cab Calloway, Jelly Roll Morton, and other entertainers stayed. This 45 minute walking tour covers most of downtown's historic jazz and blues scene, business establishments, and legendary hang-outs. You'll experience African American history in the Gaslamp Quarter, 1870-1970's. When: Saturdays (except holidays) Where: Tour starts and ends at the Gaslamp Plaza Suites Hotel, lobby, (5th & E, downtown San Diego)Departure Time: 11:00am (Please arrive 10 minutes early, if possible) Return By: 12:30pm Attire: Comfortable/loose fitting clothes, walking or comfortable shoes. Note: 45 minutes; walking required. Come eager to learn about the history and culture of African Americans in the Gaslamp Quarter. Cost: $5 per person Kids 16 and under free with parent or guardian. Groups of up to 30 welcome (ask about special group rate). If you'd prefer to take a tour on your own and to obtain a copy of the San Diego Black Book (Guide to African American Sites, Food and Fun) click http://www.harlemofthewest.com/events.htm Children's Walking Tour--SD History Junior Theater at Balboa Park Check out the San Diego Zoo's schedule of events Christian Community Theater's Schedule Israeli Dancing African Drumming and Dance classes at the World Beat Center Events at your San Diego Public Library San Diego Riptide Indoor Football San Diego State University Aztecs University of San Diego Toreros Patrick Henry High School Athletics Calendar (many links are from SignonSan Diego and The Black Historical Society) STUCK AT HOME?… VIRTUAL SAN DIEGOChicano Park Virtual Tour http://www.chicanoparksandiego.com/vrtour/index.htmlSan Diego Virtual Tours http://www.2-sir.com/VirtualSanDiego/University of San Diego online walking tour http://www.sandiego.edu/ugadmiss/campustour/index.htmlUniversity of San Diego California: virtual tour http://www.ucsd.edu/visit/C ookingHow to cook with the sun http://solarcooking.org/KidsChef http://www.kidchef.com/cda/index.cfmLots OL!Riddles: http://www.justriddlesandmore.com/kidsriddles.htmlJokes: http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/jokes/G AMESAdventure Games: http://www.justriddlesandmore.com/adventuregames.htmlYahooligans Games: http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/games/Picture Puzzles: http://www.justriddlesandmore.com/picture.htmlChess http://www.nychesskids.com/C OACHING FROM THE COUCH: SPORTSNFL Youth Football: http://www.nflyouthfootball.com/Sports Illustrated.com http://www.si.comRemarkable READSLoved Tears of a Tiger or Hitch-hiker's Guide? You gotta read these… http://www.teacherweb.com/ca/sandiego/hardisonsims/HTMLPage5.stmGet a jump on the College Bound reading list: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/outstandingbooks/outstandingbooks.htmComics, Sports Illustrated, Fiction Press, and more http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listreadingj.htmlHarry Potter Links Harry Potter on FanFiction. Get in on the Writer's Duel http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/ J.K. Rowling's Official Site: If you haven't finished book don't click on the Dark Mark icon. http://www.jkrowling.com/The Leaky Cauldron: Harry Potter News. Keep up to date with e-mail alerts. SDPL orders 100s of copies of new book http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/pdf/prharryp0705.pdfSEND AN E-CARDYahooligans http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/ecards/ MUSIC RANTSFree Music Videos http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/music/ plan your next trip to THE MOVIESCheck out these movie trailersComing Soon: http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/movies/STUCK BABYSITTING? : KEEP 'EM BUSYCrafts, party themes, games and toys, hair fun, and more at http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/More crafts http://www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/YS/CRAFTS/Crafts.htmBabysitting tips: http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/Science_and_Nature/Health_and_Safety/Safety/Babysitting_Tips/Have a great year. --Mrs. Sims All links were appropriate and working as of July, 2005. Last Modified: Tuesday September 20 2005 © 2000-2005 TeacherWeb, Inc. |