April Calendar of Events for San Diego County!

Batter Up, Car Classics, Apple Pies and No Foam Please... April 5: Padres Opening Day Welcome the Pads back to the ballpark for the 2011 home opener against the San Francisco Giants. 3:35 p.m. 100 Park Boulevard, East Village, 619-795-5000, sandiego.padres.mlb.com April 3: La Jolla Motor Car Classic This annual show features more than 150 of the world's finest and rarest cars, from vintage Corvettes and classic Packards to a multimillion-dollar 1938 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster. Beautifully on display seaside at Ellen Scripps Browning Park. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 619-233-5008, ­lajollamotorcarclassic.com April 9: Taste of Julian The mountain hamlet famed for its apple pie and gold-mining history proves it's also golden delicious during this self-guided culinary tour of the town's eclectic offering of eateries. The afternoon event also includes an art stroll featuring the work of local artists. 1 to 5 p.m. 2129 Main Street, Julian, 760-765-4758, julianmerchants.org April 9: Festival of Beers Raise a glass to our region's recently attained reputation as a beer mecca. This annual celebration features more than 100 brews from 40-plus breweries. The North Park street fest, held outside the Lafayette Hotel, includes a souvenir taster cup, food vendors and live music at Bar Pink. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Music Foundation. 2 to 5:30 p.m. 2223 El Cajon Boulevard, sandiegomusicfoundation.org/beerfest/ Sweet Blessings, Run Run, Giddy Up and Girls Only Please... April 10: Blessing of the Vines Celebration & BBQ South Coast Winery celebrates spring with an annual blessing of the vineyards, followed by a barbecue, live entertainment, dancing and at least a little wine. 3 to 7 p.m. 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 951-587-9463, wineresort.com April 15-16: Ragnar Relay So Cal Runners, take your marks and grab 11 of your favorite running buddies and head up to Huntington Beach for the start of the 200-mile overnight relay race that takes participants down the coast through some of Southern Cal's most scenic spots before they reach finish line in Coronado.www.ragnarrelay.com/race/southerncalifornia April 15-17: Lakeside Rodeo If the country bar's mechanical bull no longer fulfills your cowboy or cowgirl fantasies, giddy up and go to this 47th annual event, where bucking broncos abound. Presented by the El Capitan Stadium Association, the three-day competition features seven rodeo events at each performance and benefits local schools and youth programs. Various times. 12584 Mapleview Street, Lakeside, 619-561-4331, lakesiderodeo.com April 15-17: Head to Toe Women's Expo It's the ultimate girls' day out rather, three days out at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, full of shopping, pampering and inspirational finds. The weekend expo features fashion shows, culinary demonstrations, motivational speakers and hundreds of exhibitors. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday & Sunday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, 619-491-0677, headtotoewomensexpo.com