San Diego Reader

Thursday | 5

SEVEN SECRETS TO VIBRANT HEALTH AND LASTING BEAUTY

Nancy Lonsdorf, M.D., a teacher and Ayurvedic specialist (a traditional alternative medicine in India) and author of A Woman’s Best Medicine and The Ageless Woman, visits San Diego to tell us how we can stay young after 50.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Transcendental Meditation of San Diego, 4305 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas. 760-943-0551;

tm.org/transcendental-meditation-san-diego

Friday | 6

CELEBRATE TWELFTH NIGHT AND THREE KINGS

Capture the spirit of Mexican holiday El Dia de Reyes (Three Kings, or the Feast of the Epiphany) and the English custom of Twelfth Night during an evening of Renaissance music, period food samplings, and libations, ending with the “crowning of 2012’s king and queen.” Costume attire encouraged!

WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Junípero Serra Museum, 2727 Presidio Drive, Old Town.

619-232-6203 x120; sandiegohistory.org/serra_museum.html

Saturday | 7

HAWKWATCH 2012

Visit Ramona’s grasslands and get a view of both wintering and resident hawks, falcons, and eagles known to soar over the area. Nineteen species of raptors have been recorded at the hawk hotspot. Outings will be led by a Wildlife Research Institute biologist, who will make sure you know what you’re seeing.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon (Saturdays through January 28)

WHERE: Wildlife Research Institute, 18030 Highland Valley Road, Ramona. 760-789-3992; wildlife-research.org

Sunday | 8

RUBY RED CABARET: MIXED NUTS

Enjoy an evening of modern dance with live music, food, wine, and song. The San Diego Dance Theater launches its Ruby Red performance series with choreography by Jean Isaacs, Joe Goode, and Gabe Masson. The show features a mixed bag of dance offerings, including two audience and critical favorites and one “world premiere.”

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. (also Saturday, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 6:30 p.m.)

WHERE: Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive,

La Jolla. 619-225-1803; sandiegodancetheater.org

Monday | 9

NOVEL WRITING: TRANSITIONS

Author Lisa Shapiro demonstrates techniques for creating movement through the use of imagery, because “good transitions add unity and flow to your novel.” All levels are welcome to this one-evening class, presented by San Diego Writers, Ink.

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: The Ink Spot, 710 13th Street, Downtown. Sandiegowriters.org

Tuesday | 10

NIMPENTOAD

San Diego elementary school students Josh and Harrison Herz read from their recently published children’s fantasy (completed in collaboration with their father, Henry), “the story of a courageous and resourceful little Nibling.”

WHEN: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive, Carmel Mountain. 858-538-8181; nimpentoad.com

Wednesday | 11

COOKBOOK CLUB

At Fashion Valley Mall’s Williams-Sonoma, cookbook lovers can explore Healthy in a Hurry, with a menu that includes kale chips with sea salt and smoked paprika, vegetable and lentil soup, and more. The book is included in the cost of the class, so you can take it home and try the rest of the recipes later.

WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (also Thursday)

WHERE: Williams-Sonoma, 7007 Friar’s Road, Mission Valley. 619-295-0510; williams-sonoma.com