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Jun 25, 2008 4:12:51 PM
UCSD Cancer Center Research Luau and Longboard Invitational
Luau and surfing tourney benefits cancer research by showing the community its "Aloha" spirit. Special screening of the classic "Big Wednesday" included
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6 pm Jun 26, 2008
Price: $50 pre-sale. $60 door.
Get tickets 8 am Sun Aug 24, 2008
Price: Free entry.
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Poppler knows surfing. She also knows about cancer.
The mother of five, a surfing icon in the 1970s, was diagnosed in 1986 with malignant melanoma on her hip.
Pregnant with her second child, Poppler was forced into having the cancer removed by surgery. It also meant she had to lose her growing fetus.
"My husband (Dr. Greg Bartlow) is a cancer reconstruction surgeon and dermatology specialist, but another cancer surgeon had to go in and take a football of meat out of my hip," Poppler said in a 2000 interview. "It was like the tip of an iceberg. They didn't know how long I had to live, and they had to take the baby. I went through so much trauma.
"After that, I didn't go to the doctor for 10 years, and when I did finally go, they didn't find anything. I'm like in this one percentile. It helped that I have a good attitude, but I'm a rare example. It's like, 'I'm here. Hello!'"
Poppler, who still surfs four to five times a week, is a survivor; many diagnosed with cancer are not so fortunate.
For those who are fighting the disease, the Luau & Longboard event, which will be held beginning at 7 a.m. at Scripps Pier in La Jolla, is a step in finding a cure.
The event brings together surf legends and friends as they raise money for continued research grant programs at the UCSD Cancer Center.
"The money raised at the UCSD Cancer Center Luau & Longboard Invitational is so important to the ultimate goal of the Cancer Center," said event Chairman Ken Powers. "Some of these funds are used to start new research that could save a family member or friend someday."
After the early-morning surfing event, including the finals, which begin at 11:15 a.m., a Hawaiian-style luau will follow until 5 p.m.
Music and dancers will entertain at the luau. Raffle prizes and live auction items and a screening of the surfing classic "Big Wednesday" round at the evening.
"This surfing event is probably the finest put on in surfing," Poppler said. "Maybe it's not the hot, young pros doing their thing, but as an event, it's just got a lot of good will and camaraderie and history.
"The legends come and open their hearts and take time to talk to everybody and anybody about cancer. It's a great opportunity for public awareness and for people to meet professional surfers from around the world."--The 30th anniversary of the classic surfing film "Big Wednesday" coincides with this surf fundraiser's 15th anniversary. A special screening of the film takes place June 26, with appearances by Denny Aaberg from the film. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with the film screening at 7 p.m. at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas.
The 15th Annual Luau and Longboard Invitational features world surfing legends, and plenty of music and food make this day-long affair memorable and a powerful showing of good will and support for Moores UCSD Cancer Center on August 24, with a Longboard Legend Surf Contest starting at 8 a.m. Free entry. At noon there's the Luau and Special Auction at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla.
San Diego International Triathlon
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Tickets:
6:45 am Jun 29, 2008 Get tickets
Triathlon's distances will be a 1,000-meter swim, 30K bike ride and 10K run. The sprint course will consist of a 500-meter swim, 20K bike ride and 6K run.
Races start at Spanish Landing Park between Harbor Island and Lindbergh Field. Finish at Embarcadero Marina Park North behind Seaport Village. Free bus shuttle service between start and finish areas.
Pre-race expo at Spanish Landing Park on Saturday, June 24, from noon-5 p.m. Event benefits St. Vincent de Paul Village
Fees:
Triathlon -- $55 before 6/18, $65 after 6/18.
Sprint -- $50 after 6/1.
Relay -- $90 after 6/1.
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Tickets:
June 14-July 6, 2008 Price: $6-$12.
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UNION-TRIBUNE
Check out the Union-Tribune's official County Fair coverage here. And here's a quick guide to help you enjoy a little slice of summer:
Park it: Fair parking is $9 per vehicle, $15 per RV or motorhome in the main parking lots off Jimmy Durante Boulevard. There's a free tram service to the admission gates. A preferred parking lot close to the fair's main entrance is available for $15 per vehicle (no motorhomes). There are free lots with shuttle service: Horsepark, east of the fairgrounds on Via de la Valle Road, is open daily; and on weekends and July 4 only, at MiraCosta College (3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff), and at Torrey Pines High School (3710 Del Mar Heights Road, Carmel Valley).
Taste the fair: Forget about all the fried Twinkies and hot dogs on a stick stuff. Here are a couple of food festivals that look the more appealing than junk food:
Craft Brewers Competition & Festival, Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m., in the Chevrolet Del Mar Arena. Tickets: $15 on site or $25 including fair admission. Sample handcrafted brews along with varieties of bratwurst.
Beer, Wine & Tequila Festival, on three Saturdays - June 14, 28 and July 5, noon to 6 p.m. in the Paddock. Tickets: $15. Sample international craft beers, California wines and Mexican tequilas (or purchase individual samples for $3).
Fun Zone & Kiddieland: The Fun Zone has nearly 40 rides, while the Infield's Kiddieland has more than 40 additional. Fun Zone hours are from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturdays and Sundays and from 11 a.m. to midnight on weekdays. Kiddieland hours are from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays. Most rides require three to six coupons, which you can buy at the fair ride coupon booths. Tickets: 75 cents for single coupon, or 14 coupons for $10, 30 coupons for $20 or 77 coupons for $50.
Grandstand Stage: More than 50 musical acts will perform at the fair this year with the biggest names on the Grandstand Stage. Unreserved seats for most Grandstand Stage shows are free with admission to the fair. Reserved seats are available from Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS or ticketmaster.com, and a few shows require separate tickets (as noted on the schedule below). All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless noted:
Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m.: Reggae Festival with Steel Pulse, Pato Banton & The Mystic Roots Band and Pau Hana.
Sunday, June 15 : La Arrolladora Banda El Limón with Los Rieleros del Norte
Tuesday June 17: Grand Funk Railroad and The Guess Who (dinner package available)
Wednesday June 18: Sinbad
Thursday, June 19: Dwight Yoakam
Friday, June 20: Earth, Wind & Fire (separate ticket required)
Saturday, June 21 at 5 p.m.: Doodlebops Live!
Sunday, June 22: Los Huracanes del Norte
Tuesday, June 24: Third World with LaserSpectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd
Wednesday, June 25: Cartel
Thursday, June 26: B.B. King (separate ticket required)
Friday, June 27: Fergie (separate ticket required)
Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m.: Gospel Festival with Tye Tribbett & G.A. and Byron Cage
Sunday, June 29: Intocable with Los Horóscopos de Durango
Monday, June 30 at 8 p.m.: "Weird Al" Yankovic
Tuesday, July 1: Sugarland (separate ticket required)
Wednesday, July 2: Little Big Town
Thursday, July 3: Boston (separate ticket required)
Friday, July 4: KC & the Sunshine Band with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Solid Gold Series: The Solid Gold Series presents artists from the 1950s and 1960s every Thursday. Hour-long shows are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; no reserved seating. All shows are free with admission to the fair:
Today: Micky Dolenz of the Monkees
Thursday, June 26: Pat Boone
Thursday, July 3: Charo
Paddock Stage: Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. No reserved seating. Shows at this venue are free with fair admission:
Tuesday: Kush & Blood Fiyah Angels with Subtil from Martinique
Wednesday: Rare Earth
Thursday, June 19: Cash'd Out (tribute to Johnny Cash)
Tuesday, June 24: Alika from Argentina with Quinto Sol
Wednesday, June 25: Canned Heat
Thursday, June 26: Jamie O'Neal
Tuesday, July 1: Elijah Emanuel & the Revelations with Island Irie
Wednesday, July 2: Blood, Sweat & Tears
Thursday, July 3: Deanna Carter
Del Mar Arena: Have a taste for something other than pop music? Try some of these wild rides at the Del Mar Arena. Hours are noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. daily:
Saturday and Sunday: Ostrich and camel racing with a llama show
Tuesday through Friday, June 20: Charity Fair Horse Show
Saturday, June 21: Craft Brewers Festival, with bluegrass music, America's Strongest Man 2008, and bratwurst competition
Sunday, June 22: America's Strongest Man 2008
Tuesday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 25: Del Mar Classic Junior Amateur Horse Show
Thursday, June 26: Hip-Hop Dance Competition
Friday, June 27: Red Bull Action Sports Day
Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29: Demolition Derby
Monday, June 30: Tuff Truck Racing
Tuesday, July 1: Beach Buggies
Wednesday, July 2: Monster Trucks & Free Style Moto X
Thursday, July 3: Extreme Sports
Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6: Monster Trucks, Transformers & FMX
Batter buffet
In addition to the standard fried Twinkies, fried Oreos, fried meat on a stick and assortment of fried veggies, this year's concession menu includes possibly the most grotesque concoction known to Western civilization: a fried chicken and cheese sandwich fashioned out of a Krispy Kreme donut. After you pig out, wash it all down with a nice, tall fried cola. Yes, fried cola. Good luck figuring that one out.
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