Get Out Weekend Planner: Fundraiser Party, American Idol Tryouts and Environmental Stewardship

The holiday is over. You have this weekend to chill out and do with it what you will. You could stay at home and take a breather, but we’ve got some ideas for you and yours to stay active—because a weekend in summer should never be wasted.

Check out our best bets to spend your downtime this weekend, July 8-10. Stay in Imperial Beach and help out our environment or do some yoga. Venture out a little farther this weekend for some theatre fun.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 505 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Protect your identity and shred documents that you no longer need but may contain personal information.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 1500 Monument Rd, San Diego, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Help restore native plants’ and animals’ habitats and keep our wildlife clean.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 10 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Friday
• Why go: Practice your balance and concentration with this unique workout and end-of-week refresher.
• Price: $10 ($40 if you buy five classes).

• Where/when: , 1075 8th Street, Imperial Beach, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Why go: Support local scholarship funds, the library, local schools and other worthy causes and attend this party fundraiser.
• Price: $15

• When/where: , 810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, 2 – 4 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Watch a classic film and cool off from the midday heat.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: , 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday.
• Why go: k
• Price: $18-$25, depending on age.

• When/where:, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 8 p.m. Saturday
• Why go: Watch the magic-infested Shakespeare classic “The Tempest.”
• Price: $29-$85.

• When/where: PETCO Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 7 a.m. Friday.
• Why go: Represent America’s finest city on one of the biggest shows ("American Idol") in our country.
• Price: Free.