ONGOING TUESDAYS ESCONDIDO FARMERS’ MARKET An open-air marketplace in historic Downtown Escondido. Local farmers sell the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables (many organic), flowers, herbs, nuts, eggs and honey. Also gourmet chocolates, salsas, European breads, tamales, coffees, crafts, clothing, jewelry and many ready-to-eat foods to take home for dinner! Tuesdays, 2:30-6 PM on Grand Avenue between Juniper and Kalmia Street. 760.745.8877; downtownescondido.com 2ND SATURDAYS Visit Downtown Escondido’s art and cultural scene every 2nd Saturday of the month. Participating venues are: Escondido Arts Partnership Distinctions Gallery The Artists’ Gallery Gallery 262 Escondido Public Library Concert Series
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Hard-to-find Candies • Tin Toys & Novelties • Gag Items & Magic Shop
CYCLING SATURDAYS Saturday Mountain Bike Ride Saturday mornings. Meet @ 7:30 am, leave at 8 am sharp! Meet at trailhead parking lot. Call Centre City Cycles for weekly ride location; 760. 746.3742; This ride is a no-drop ride, open to all ages and all riding levels. Mostly Daley Ranch, Lake Hodges & Elfin Forest
May is Bike to Work Month Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 18! Bike to Work Day is a nationally recognized event celebrated annually on the third Friday in May. Since May is National Bike Month Escondidans will have opportunities to participate all month long! Bike to Work 2012 supports bicycling as a viable, environmentally friendly, cost saving commute choice. Visit iCommute to get the resources you need-getting started, bike maps, and more. http://www. icommutesd.com/Events/BikeToWorkDay.aspx spinUR Wheels Mountain Biking Classes & Rides Monthly; March 17, April 28 & May 12 This class is for a beginner who knows how to ride bikes but just not confident on trails. Lake Hodges in Escondido. 8 am to 1 pm. Meet at the parking lot behind Chevron on Via Rancho Parkway, across from the mall. $100. Lunch and RevvNRG will be provided! Pay in advance to reserve your spot! Demo bikes available, thanks to TREK Bikes! Register:Michele Taylor at 760-802-2757or Michele: michele@spinurwheels. com; www.spinurwheels.com
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UNIQUELY ECLECTIC Thousands of square feet of jewelry, home decor, art and more! More than 18 artists and designers featured 128 E. Grand Ave.• Escondido, CA 92025 • 760-745-1400 RusticSparrow@Yahoo.com • http://rusticsparrow.blogspot.com
Safari Park All Aflutter Butterfly Jungle MARCH 24 TO APRIL 15 Once a year, the magic of butterflies sparks wonder and imagination among visitors both young and old at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Stroll through an aviary filled with 30 butterfly species. Included with admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Admission is $42 for adults and $32 for children ages 3-11. Two and under free admission. SPRING 2012
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