'Big Lemon' turns 80
The city of Lemon Grove will celebrate the 80th birthday of “The Big Lemon,” the city's iconic, 3,500-pound lemon at Lemon Grove Avenue and Broadway, with two events. A ribbon-cutting – complete with free lemon drops, lollipops and balloons – will be at 10 a.m. today in front of the lemon. A lemon-themed English high tea will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the H. Lee House Cultural Center, 3205 Olive St., Lemon Grove. Cost: $15 per person. For information or to make reservations: (619) 460-4353.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
The city of El Cajon will hold its annual Fourth of July Picnic & Fireworks Celebration tomorrow at Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda will be sold starting at noon, along with kettle corn, nachos and shaved ice. Inflatable jump houses will also be there. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. For more East County Fourth of July events, look inside Our East.
BEST OF THE REST
Participants of the Yankee Doodle Dinghy Parade will decorate their vessels with a patriotic theme and cruise the harbor at 2 p.m. tomorrow. See the floating procession from Oceanside Harbor near the Oceanside Yacht Club, 1950 Harbor Drive N. Free. (760) 722-5751.
The San Diego Symphony Summer Pops presents Marvin Hamlisch Leads A Star-Spangled Pops! at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow through Sunday at the Embarcadero Marina Park South, near the Convention Center. $15 to $80. (619) 235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.
Cool off at the Parkway Pool at 385 Park Way in Chula Vista. Built in 1955, the outdoor pool is 33 meters by 25 yards and has two 1-meter diving boards and handicapped access. The pool offers a variety of programs for youths, adults and senior citizens. Adults, $3; children/seniors, $2. The pool has dressing rooms and shower areas. Information: (619) 691-5088.
The PG-rated film “The Sandlot” screens at dusk Saturday at Jess Martin Park, 2955 state Route 79, Julian. Bring a picnic basket and a blanket. Free. (760) 765-0650 or sdparks.org.
Naturalist Jack Pomeroy will host “Red Diamond Rattlesnakes,” a lecture and four-mile hike over Boulder Loop and Rock Ridge Trail at 8 am. Saturday. Meet at the La Honda Drive parking lot at Daley Ranch, Escondido. Free. (760) 839-4680.
