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Halloween Events Around The County
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by Mary Beth Abate
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Scream Your Head Off At The Scaregrounds Through October 31 Del Mar Fairgrounds
The wildly popular Scream Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds takes a terrifying twist with an all new Drive-Thru Scream Zone: Road Kill—a frightening one-mile drive through scenes from popular horror films and featuring murderous clowns, zombies, and serial killers. Warning: Calling for roadside assistance may be hazardous to your health! Cost: $40-$80 and up, depending on the day (weekday or weekend), vehicle type, and number of occupants.
Take A Walk On The Wild Side October 31 Lions, Tigers and Bears Animal Sanctuary
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Take a worry-free guided walk through Lions, Tigers and Bears, San Diego’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, and watch rescued exotic animals chomp on goodie-stuffed pumpkins, splash around in their pools and play with their brothers and sisters. Costumes are encouraged, and all safety guidelines will be enforced to ensure a safe visit for guests and animals alike. Proceeds will benefit the rescued animals, providing food, enrichment, habitat maintenance, veterinary care, and more. Cost: Members—$30 for adults and $15 for kids. Nonmembers—$60 for adults and $35 for kids. Cost: Varies
Tell Ghost Stories Around A Campfire October 30–October 31 Hotel del Coronado
Share a spooky night on the beach with your friends and family at the Hotel del Coronado’s Ghost Roast, featuring a blazing fire pit at the beach, s’mores, and a visit from the Del’s own resident ghost, Kate Morgan. Make a reservation online. Cost: $195 for up to ten guests.
October 28, 2020
Volume 36 — Issue 13
Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
2020’s Miss Julian Crowned
It was a Miss Julian Pageant complete with a socially distanced audience, zoom interviews with judges in off site locations and yet all the emotions and pomp that we have come to expect over the past 18 years. Yes it was toned down, no evening gowns, no talent show, not the two plus hour presentation. With only limited seating in the town hall - the audience appropriately spaced and wearing their “dress” masks, the girls/young women the only ones given a pass as they where announced and then presented their honors. As is usuall the out going Miss Julian, Natalie Romano and Teen Miss Julian, Donna Cruz recognized for their year of service to the community prior to the new crownings. Awards from politicians, recognitions from the Women’s Club, Lion’s Club, TriAngle Club and the Chamber of Commerce for their participation in numerous events and activities throughout their reign, both in Julian and throughout the county. This year was not just a toned down show, it was also a smaller group of ladies - partially due
The NEW Miss Julian - Britney Vargas recives her crown form outgoing Miss Julian, Natalie Romano.
Celebrate On The High Seas October 29 - November 1 Hornblower Cruises
Spend Halloween gazing at the glittering skyline along the San Diego Bay aboard Hornblower Cruises. October 29th and November 1st are movie nights featuring Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas, along with popcorn and dinner. On Halloween night, join them for a romantic Sights and Sips sunset cruise that includes a boarding glass of bubbly or cider, a chef’s choice bento box, and spectacular views of the cityscape and Coronado bridge. Costumes are encouraged for all nights, with prizes awarded for scariest, funniest, and most unique. Reserve your spot online. Cost: Varies with cruise type. If you need to vote in person that option is available too. You can do so at your assigned polling place, Julian Town Hall or the Registrar’s office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 through Monday, Nov. 2. All will again be open on Election Day, Nov. 3, when the voting hours change to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be fewer locations than in prior elections, so your polling place has most likely changed. Larger polling sites, called “Super Polls,” will accommodate social distancing as required by the COVID-19 guidelines. In addition, Super Polls will be open four days instead of one. If you plan to vote in person, be prepared. Wear your face mask, go to your assigned polling place and maintain social distance. Every poll location will have an accessible ballot marking device that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Registrar’s office encourages older adults and people with underlying medical conditions to avoid long lines and crowded polling places by voting early. All San Diego County Library branches are serving as an official Mail Ballot Drop Off location for the 2020 Election. Your signed, sealed, and dated mail ballot can be dropped off at any of our locations. To accommodate this, library services will temporarily change days.
To learn more about voting in the November 3 election, visit sdvote. com or call (858) 565-5800.
Explore A Spooky Haunted Trail Through November 1 Petco Park
Head to Petco Park for safe, family-friendly trick-or-treat fun at their one-way pumpkin patch and haunted trail. Visit themed booths where kids can collect candy and toys via contactless delivery from superheroes, witches, mermaids, pirates, dinosaurs, and more. Once through the pumpkin patch, enjoy your candy, purchase additional food and beverages, and watch a Halloween movie in a socially distanced space. Tickets can be purchased online. Cost: $25+ for kids 14 and under, $20+ for adults
Indulge In Decadent Pastries For A Good Cause October 31 Ranch 45
Friendly Feast’s 2020 Halloween pop-up will be hosted by Ranch 45 and stars luscious Halloween-themed treats from six of San Diego’s top bakers—think Almond Joy truffles from Suellen Drummond of Favela Bonita or Kaitlin Lloyd of San Diego Sweets’ black cat sandwich cookie with salted caramel and buttercream filling. Your bakery box contains six pastries (one from each chef) with proceeds supporting Friendly Feast and Frontline Foods. Order online and you’ll receive an email with pickup instructions, and a special pickup time between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to maximize social distancing. Cost: $35
Get Corn-Fused In A Maze Through October 31 Various locations
Corn mazes across the county are open for safe, open-air family fun now through Halloween, and offer plenty of spooky activities in addition to navigating through the cornstalks. Check out Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm and Bonita Pumpkin Farm for eight-foot tall stalks with a few disarming deadends, plus hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and cut-your-own sunflowers. Carlsbad Strawberry Company hosts a 1.5 mile maze that’s challenging but not crazy-making, as well as a weekend-only haunted Field of Screams that’s definitely best suited for older kids and adults. They also have an awesome apple cannon, tractor rides and a pumpkin patch. Head to Ramona’s Mountain Valley Ranch for 2.5 acres of corny labyrinths, a corn cannon and pony rides. A cute little maze awaits your young’uns at Summers Past Farms, plus a fun hay fort for the littles to explore, a sweet store with freshly made herbal soaps, and a lovely coffee bar. Cost: Varies
Dress Up And Score Free Stuff October 31 Various locations
The whole idea of dressing up and getting free candy doesn’t have to end when you grow up, and several San Diego favorites are ready to help you relive those happy days, adult style. The Puffer Malarkey Collective restaurants, Herb & Sea, Herb & Wood, and Animae, will be rewarding guests who show up for dinner in costume with a complimentary bottle of bubbles on October 31. Garibaldi, the gorgeous lounge in the InterContinental Hotel San Diego offers costumed guests a complimentary amaro and gelato to enjoy along with their amazing bay views. For a sweet treat, visit The Gluten Free Baking Co. and join their costume celebration from October 29 through November 1, when customers who come dressed in costume receive a free mini donut or mini cupcake. They’re also hosting a churro pop-up from 4 pm to 6:30 pm on October 31st in partnership with Madre Churro & Cacao.
Mary Beth Abate is a San Diego-based freelance writer by way of Chicago and Los Angeles. Her hobbies include yoga, pickling and fermenting stuff, reading cookbooks and drinking fabulous gin. Keep up with her experiments @MaryBeth_Abate.
Enjoy a Happy and Safe Halloween. Julian Chamber of Commerce
(above)The 2020 court of Teen Miss Julian; Alyssa Arias, Miss Julian; Britney Vargas, and Teen Princess Aracely Aceves. (left) the downscaled decor fitting for the times we are in. to the Covid-19 restrictions and schedules. Some who had initally shown interest had to decline and in the end only Britney Vaegas was inline to be Miss Julian. Teen Miss Julian would be a competition between eventual winner, Alyssa Arias and Aracely Aceves (who did win the People Choice Award, voted by the audience). The evening was still a success for everyone. the girls, the audience and the organizers. Because once agin the town had shown its’ character raising over $1300 in scholarship money for the young women. The three will now dawn their crowns and represent the community for the next year. ESTABLISHED
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