Satur-Daze Poolside Fun at Del Mar Hotel

Little boy in swim trunks covering face with hands.

Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend with a splash at Satur-Daze Del Mar Pool Party. Kick it with your friends and family at the San Diego Marriot Del Mar on Saturday, May 28 from 12-4pm! The Arterra Pool Lounge will be the place to be for food, live entertainment, sparkling pool water, prizes, and more for all ages! The party might be at Del Mar, but … [Read more...]

Bark for Brews

Girl hugging with brown dog with two dog paws on her knee.

Grab the leash and bring Fido along to the premiere pet connection at Mission Brewery in San Diego. The First Annual Bark for Brews is a dog-friendly event for more than one reason. For the evening of Friday, May 27, $1 from each pint of ale you order goes to The Barking Lot, one of San Diego’s successful pet rescue organizations. The Chop Sooey Truck … [Read more...]

The Roc Race is Calling All Warriors

Girl jumping into mud in an obstacle course.

This isn’t your average day on a kindergarten playground! This obstacle course will bring out the warrior in you! The Roc Race combines military style training courses with a fun, game show inspired obstacle course. Race, climb, jump, swing, roll, and balance your way across a 5K course at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 21. Each participant … [Read more...]

Green is Your Lucky Decorating Color This Season

Green cabinet, tree, curtain design, shelving.

Before “Green” was the new, chic term to describe efforts to save the environment, would you believe it was a color? Yeah, I know, we almost forgot about it! This month is a perfect time to familiarize yourself with this lucky hue for a splash of spring in your Alterra apartment. Going Green in your apartment with color can actually do some … [Read more...]

Calories for a Cause, Part 2

Pancakes of white plate.

I'm sure I left your mouth watering from part 1 of the tasty fundraisers segments, so I hope you took the time to get more information and marked you calendars for a night out to dine. Another great reason to both wake up early and clean your plate is the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser organized by the La Mesa Firefighters Local 4759. Breakfast is the most … [Read more...]

Calories for a Cause, Part 1

Spaghetti with parsley and garlic.

This week is going to be tasty as I let you in on which events around La Mesa will be the best to chow down! You’ll be supporting great community organizations and causes, unless you consider watching your waistline to be a cause worth fighting for. Let’s just call this week of the Alterra blog “Calories for a Cause” week. It’s catchy, somewhat … [Read more...]