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What We Love What We Love MARCH 2019 Visit a Floral Wonderland The iconic Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch open on March 1st. With colorful flowers sprawling as far as the eye can see, the Flower Fields are an unforgettable experience that perfectly encompass the spirit of spring. There will also be food trucks, festivals, and other exciting events through May 12th. www.theflowerfields.com Women Inspiring Women Apollo 9 On March 13, the San Diego Air & Space Museum will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the flight of Apollo 9! Meet the entire three-person crew - James McDivitt, David Scott and Rusty Schweickart - as well as flight directors Gerry Griffin, Gene Kranz and more! Where on earth could you possibly meet real astronauts!?!? www.sandiegoairandspace.org Hosted by The Academy of Our Lady of Peace, the Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium on March 15th is an opportunity to be inspired by and learn from a panel of female leaders. Funds raised by the event, co-chaired by Danitza Villanueva and Francesca Castagnola, will benefit the OLP Alumnae Scholarship Fund. www.aolp.org/olpws Celebrate Women’s History Month There are many ways to celebrate women’s history month. International Women’s Day is March 8th and the Own Your Magnificence event has an online and in-person gathering of women. You can also visit the San Diego Law Library Downtown to see rich historical and legal materials that represent women’s experiences. www.internationalwomensday.com www.sandiegolawlibrary.org/womens-history-month 6 GBSAN.COM | MARCH 2019 Mariachi Festival & Competition The 7th Annual Mariachi Festival & Competition will take place at Bayside Park on March 10th. The festival is a unique cultural experience that will feature live entertainment by the competing student mariachi groups. There will also be family friendly fun such as extreme water sports and a wrestling exhibition. www.mariachifest.com