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Get Out: Be Green With Your E-Waste and Explore Other Cultures

Your Patch guide to weekend happiness.

It’s mid-July, which means summer is halfway over. Leave your sulking at home and get out this weekend for some neighborhood fun. Who knows? You just might forget that you’re one week closer to the unofficial end of the season.

We’ve got the best bets for this weekend’s activities, from July 15-17. Lemon Grove is offering up cultural activities, like a luau and Mexican dance and music festival, as well as a green activity that will get rid of some clutter. And if you’re itching to get out of town for the day, downtown San Diego has a new museum exhibit to explore and the annual pride parade to celebrate.

If you’re feeling productive, you can head to the Federal Building downtown for some taxpayer help. But we won’t hold it against you if you’re already booked all day Saturday.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

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  • When/where: , 3205 Olive St., Lemon Grove, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday.
  • Why go: Help benefit the historical society while taking part in a traditional luau.
  • Price: $35.

 

  • When/where: , 3200 Main St., Lemon Grove, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday.
  • Why go: Get rid of your electronic waste (old TVs, computer monitors, stereos, etc.) the safe way.
  • Price: Free (microwave ovens are $10 to recycle).

 

  • When/where: , 3338 Main St., Lemon Grove, 7-10 p.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Dance and play along with others to the music of Veracruz. Don’t be shy—experienced and novice jaraneros are welcome to play.
  • Price: Free.

 

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

  • When/where: , 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Meet people who love to quilt and crochet as much as you do—then work together while you chat or catch up.                   
  • Price: Free.

 

  • When/where: , 9805 Campo Rd., Spring Valley, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Listen to author Bette Pegas talk about her new memoir “Chasing a Dream in the Galapagos: A Personal Evolution.”
  • Price: Free.

 

  • When/where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily.
  • Why go: Get transported back to the 16th century aboard the San Salvador.
  • Price: Free with general museum admission ($5-$14).

 

  • When/where: Balboa Park, the intersection of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street, San Diego, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • Why go: Celebrate LGBT pride at this cultural event that features music, information and food.
  • Price: $5-$30.

 

  • When/where: Federal Building, 880 Front St., San Diego, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Why go: Get much-needed help with your taxes and all your questions answered.
  • Price: Free.
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