Spend the Weekend in Remembrance and in the Water

This weekend will mark the 10^th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It’s important to take a moment on Sunday to stop and remember the innocent who lost their lives and the people who risked theirs trying to save others. But it's also important to take some time to be grateful for what you have. We’ve got a 9/11 tribute event listed below, and we also have some fun weekend activities for you and the family.

This weekend, Sept. 8-11, get out and spend some time with your loved ones. Stay nearby for a marathon on base, a surf competition, a clue-finding game at Legoland and a fundraiser in Carlsbad. Show respect for those who died 10 years ago with two 9/11 tribute concerts.

Venture out a little farther for a lot of food tasting and a gala in the garden.

Patch wants to remind you to hug your grandparents on Sunday (it’s Grandparent’s Day!) as well as thank all the men and women who continue to serve our country and protect us, be it military, firefighters or the police force. You all make a difference in our lives.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: MCB, Camp Pendleton, 8:05 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Run a 13.1-mile course inside Camp Pendleton along Heartbreak Ridge. Support, water and electrolyte-replacement stations and medical stations will be placed along the course.
• Price: Free for active duty stationed at Camp Pendleton; $50 for civilians; $35 for active duty military.

• When/where: Oceanside Harbor, North Jetty, Oceanside, 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Choose from 13 different divisions to surf in at the Surf for the Sea event. The beneficial surf competition gives its proceeds to organizations like the Surfrider Foundation. Enter yourself or just hang out and watch the competitors ride the waves.
• Price: $40-$80 and up.

• When/where: Pier Amphitheatre, 200 S. The Strand, Oceanside, noon-3 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Pay tribute to those who lose their lives 10 years ago on 9/11 with a concert, guest speakers and some American pride.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad, 3 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Watch the La Jolla Symphony Chorus pays tribute to the 10^th anniversary of 9/11 with a concert of Mozart’s Requiem. The audience is invited to sing along.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 5480 Grand Pacific Dr., Carlsbad, 6:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Feast on a gourmet buffet, participate in a silent auction and listen to live entertainment at this 11^th Annual Madre Fiesta. The fundraiser is for Madre Antonia and the Eudist Servants of the 11th Hour and their work for those in need.
• Price: $55 per person or $500 per table of ten.

• When/where: , 1 Legoland Dr., Carlsbad, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Your kids can journey through Legoland and its aquarium in search of clues and puzzles. This Puzzle Pursuit is put on by the Outdoor Outreach, which is a nonprofit foundation that helps at-risk and underprivileged kids.
• Price: $80, which includes admission to the park.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: 818 S. Coast Hwy., Encinitas, 6-9 p.m. Thursday.
• Why go: Get a taste of local food with this Taste of MainStreet event. One ticket will get you 33 tastes from restaurants in Encinitas. Foodies cannot pass this one up.
• Price: $25.

• When/where: , 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, 5-10 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Support the botanic garden’s exhibits and programs while enjoying food, music and art sculptures.
• Price: $200.

• When/where: , 3459 Manchester Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Enjoy some authentic Greek food, drinks, dancing and shopping at this 33^rd Annual Cardiff Greek Festival.
• Price: Adults are $3. Kids 12 and under are free.