September Newsletter

The ICSCHOLARS-L listserv is the UCSD International Center’s most important means of keeping interna-tional scholars up-to-date about regulatory issues and other changes that concern their stay in the USA. The ICSCHOLARS-L listserv also has important reminders, deadlines, and announcements of upcoming LISTSERV MAINTENANCE To subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit -- http://mailman.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/icscholars-L

UC 214 | Tuesday-Friday | 10AM-3:30PM

FRIENDS RESALE SHOPThe Resale Shop, located at UC Building 214 on Library Walk (across from Center Hall), is an on-campus thrift store. They offer a wide range of gently used clothes (contemporary, designer and vintage), household items, books, and a wonderful music selection (tapes, CDs, and LPs).Proceeds from the sales help fund scholarships and activities related to international education. Volunteers and donation of gently used items are welcome.

Wednesday CoffeeEvery Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm at the Dance Hall (UC 409)

Make friends, learn, and have fun!

Dance Hall UC 409 | Wednesday | 9:30AM-12:30PM

WEDNESDAY COFFEEWednesday Coffee offers a variety of different ongoing activities and all are welcome to participate. We have an English conversation table (Gus’s English Conversation Table) where you can practice speaking English and discuss a wide variety of topics including current affairs. We have craft tables where you might learn knitting, crocheting, or sewing (we have 5 sewing machines). We also have sessions on beading, making of friendship bracelets, kumihimo (a Japanese braiding technique), and much more!

Mommy, Daddy and MeWednesdays 1:45-2:45pm McGill Hall 2148

Connect with other parents and play with your children!

McGill Hall 2148 | Wednesday | 1:45AM-2:45PM MOMMY/DADDY AND MEMariko Usui, Daniela Perez, Bree Chunharas, Huanwei Cui, Wenjing Deng, Yuko Takahara, and KathyLin all share in the duties of leading classes. Alice Blake-Stalker is Mom or Grandma to everyone! Children are led in singing, games, reading, and other fun activities. It’s a wonderful way to meet other parents and give your child/children some interaction with others.

Sept 13-15, 2019 | 8AM-4PM |$20Mission BaySAN DIEGO BAYFAIRSan Diego Bayfair’s World Series of Powerboat Racing - a family festival tradition for more than 40 years speeds to the finish line.San Diego Bayfair has a long and rich tradition in Mission Bay Park. The first race was staged in 1964 thanks to the foresight of the great Unlimited hydroplane racer Bill Muncey. Muncey was the driving force behind Bayfair and getting the racecourse built to host the event.

Sept 5, 2019 | 5PM-8PM |$35-$45Del MarTASTE OF DEL MARExplore 30+ culinary creations from local and award-winning restaurants, experience 15+ craft beer and wine “Sip Stops,” and enjoy live music, all located throughout the Village of Del Mar.This will be a night to stroll, relax, and enjoy all Del Mar has to offer. Indulge your taste buds while taking in the sunset and ocean views!

Sept 18, 2019 | 5:30M-9PM |$38La Jolla10,000 MANIACS LIVEBirch Aquarium’s Green Flash Concert Series:Rain or Shine! Don’t miss the epic summer concert series that combines live music with panoramic ocean views on the aquarium’s stunning Tide Pool Plaza.With 8 Billboard charting songs, 10,000 Maniacs has covered plenty of ground in its 35-plus years, from cult-herodom to international stardom, to their current status as a cornerstone alternative band.

Sept 22-29, 2019 | Price VariesCitywideSAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEKThe 15th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, September 22 through Sunday, September 29 for a delicious dining experience! With over 180 participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County, you’re sure to find the perfect place to satisfy any craving. The participating restaurants span across the county and touch on all cuisine types and cravings.

Sept 21, 2019 |12PM-4PM | $35-$40DowntownTASTE OF SOUTH PARKHallmarked by an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and pubs, coffee houses and family dining spots, chart a course for South Park and satisfy all your foodie cravings in one day! With purchase of a Tasting Passport, guests can snack and sip their way along the 30th St. and Fern St. corridor, sampling from all participating South Park eateries.

Sep 27-29, 2019 | 11AM-6PM | $6-$10MiramarMCAS MIRAMAR AIR SHOWThe Miramar Air Show is an annual air show held at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. This three-day event is the largest military air show in the United States, with total annual attendance estimated at 500,000. The Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning and more will fill the sky over the three days of air show.

Sept 7-8, 2019 | 10AM-10PM | $3North CoastalCARDIFF GREEK FESTIVALBe Greek for the day and enjoy authentic food, music, live entertainment, dancing, children’s activities and more the Annual Cardiff Greek Festival. Held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, welcome to the church grounds transformed into a quaint Greek village atmosphere where you can experience a marketplace bazaar, food & beverages, live music & greek dancing, and more!

Sept 21-22, 2019 | FREEMission Bay25th ANNUAL PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVALPacific Islander Festival showcases the cultures and customs of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia with entertainment, food, music and specialty crafts. This is a free event held at Mission Bay’s Ski Beach.