"When Irish eyes are smiling..." Well I might be a little off-key but this week St. Pat's Day will be celebrated all over San Diego.
This coming Thursday is the Biggie. Meet a host of characters at the Balboa Park Senior dance beginning at one o'clock. Usually there are dance lessons that begin at twelve. It will be hot so place a mask over your face.
Balboa's Bay Club can be found by making a left off of President's Way off of Park Blvd. If time permitting you can go to the Aviation exhibit or the Hall of Champions-Schindler's All Star Jersey can be found there. There is a three dollar donation and usually a guy named George can be heard playing several 50's tunes on an old piano. Of course it is I.
Food and a drawing is made at half time. Those that wait until four o'clock, drinks and appetizers are half priced at the Prado Restaurant. There is a good view of the plentiful flowers and Encephalitis trees from the patio area.
A St. Patrick's Dance will also be held at the Encinitas Senior Center on Friday. The Billy Harper band will be playing for the five dollar admission fee. Refreshments will be served and if you are lucky, you can watch Olive Oil place goodies into her doggy bag. It is off of Encinitas Blvd and across the street from the Fire Station. It begins at two and ends at four.
Balboa Park usually has Friday and Sunday dance lessons. They begin at about seven o'clock and cost $5 for non-members. It is well worth it.
