East County News Service
Photo Mt. Helix courtesy Allan Ferguson on Flickr
June 7, 2016 (Mt. Helix) – This summer, several fun events will be held atop Mt. Helix, including an astrononmy night, the annual heART of Mt. Helix festivities, and an Art in the Park children’s art camp. Scroll down for details.
Astronomy Night
Saturday, July 9 – 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Enjoy this rare opportunity to experience the Park at night during Astronomy Night, a free, family-friendly event hosted by the Mt. Helix Park Foundation in conjunction with the San Diego Astronomy Association. Bring your telescope or view the stars from one provided by members of the SDAA. Come early, enjoy the sunset and bring a picnic! Shuttles start at 7:30 p.m. and star gazing begins at 8:30 p.m. Shuttles will run from the lower lots at the corner of Vivera and Mt. Helix Drive.
Ninth annual heART of Mt. Helix
Saturday, August 13 - 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Mt. Helix Park
Don’t miss the best party of the summer on Mt. Helix! Enjoy dancing under the stars to the Mighty Untouchables, complimentary tastings from 15 local restaurants, musical guests on two stages, live artist demos, silent and live auction bidding, all while supporting the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Tickets go on sale June 15th at www.mthelixpark.org
General Admission: $60 Park Members; $75 Non-Park Members
Reserved Table Seating: $125/person; $1250/table of 10 $750/table of 6
Not sure if you are a Friend of the Park member? Not sure if your dues are current? Please contact the Park office at (619) 741- 4363 OR reply to this email for more information. Memberships start as low as $35 per year and are available through the park website www.mthelixpark.org, via mail-in forms or over the phone.
Art In The Park - Children's Art Camp
Monday, October 10 through Friday October 14
Join Penny Quirk, local artist and president of Art Smarts, Inc., for the fifth season of Art In The Park, a children’s art camp at Mt. Helix Park from 9 a.m. to noon. This one-of-a-kind experience atop Mt. Helix features lessons in the use of pastel and watercolor mediums. The fee is $150 per week, per child, or $35 for a single day drop-in (supplies included). Enrollment begins in the fall. For more information about Art Smarts, Inc., visit www.ArtSmarts.net or call (619) 944-3323 or (619) 995-1186.
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