by Rachel on June 28, 2010
I’m terrified of the day my kids get behind the wheel of a car. I started driving the day I turned 16 and if my parents knew half of the things I did while I was driving they would be shocked. Looking back, honestly I’m a little shocked that I survived my teens. I had the chance to practice some defensive driving moves of my own at the Lexus Family Safety Camp and discovered that it’s never too late to learn some new driving tricks. While I was at the event, I learned of a great program offered by Toyota to help give teens the best start they can get before getting behind the wheel of a car.
The Toyota Driving Expectations classes are a FREE 4-hour defensive driving program designed for teens and their parents. This is an educational, non-sales event, that includes multiple driving courses and classroom instruction. “Toyota Driving Expectations is designed to go beyond basic drivers training, providing teens and their parents with knowledge and experience to increase safe driving practices.” – Toyota
Class will be held at the Toyota Headquarters in Torrance, CA on the following dates:
July 11-12
August 8-9
19001 S. Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
For more information and to register visit www.toyotadrivingexpectations.com
by Rachel on April 12, 2010
There are some great free events going on in Southern California this week. You can have fun in SoCal without spending a dime.
Residents Free Tuesday
As a public service Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first 4 Tuesdays of the month to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), Active Military & their dependents. This Tuesday, San Diego residents can receive free admission to:
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of San Diego History
Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center
Date: Tuesday 4/13/10
Additional Information
Science Saturday – Dove Library in Carlsbad, CA
All that Glitters — Come discover the world of rocks and minerals. For kids ages 5 & up and their parents
Date: Saturday 4/17/2010
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Contact: 760-602-2047
Location: Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Additional Info
Medieval Fantasy Festival
A Family Fair with a Celtic Flair
Date: 4/17 – 4/18
Time: 4/17 10:00 – 5:00 4/18 10:00-4:00
Location: Downtown Vacaville, CA, centering on Merchant, Main, and Parker Streets.
Additional Information
Costa Mesa Model Train Rides
A dedicated group of volunteers lovingly bring their 1/8th scale trains to the station and operate a free public train ride for kids & adults to enjoy, paying only in smiles and generous donations.
Date: Saturday 4/17
Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: 2480 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA.
Contact: (949) 54-TRAINS
Additional Information
Earth Day Bag – Lakeshore Learning
Free crafts for kids at any Lakeshore Learning location
Date: Saturday 4/17/10
Time: 11:00-3:00
Lakeshore Learning offers free crafts for kids ages 3 and up every Saturday. They frequently offer a discount on products purchased while you are there.
Additional Info
Earth Fair 2010 – Balboa Park
EarthFair features more than 350 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids’ Activity Area, three entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery art show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse.
Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Balboa Park
Additional Info
Free Canon Macro Photography Workshop – The Carlsbad Flower Fields
Attend a macro photography workshop at The Carlsbad Flower Fields free with the cost of admission.
Date: Sunday, April 18th
Time: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Carlsbad Flower Fields
Additional Info
Do you know of a free event happening in Southern California this week? Email me and I’ll add it to the list.
