SITE SEEING
SingleDad.com
This is a comprehensive online resource and social network developed exclusively for single dads. San Diego local entrepreneur and single father of three Richard “RJ” Jaramillo, says he created SingleDad.com to meet the needs of the growing numbers of men nationwide who are in need of customized advice and networks to help them with the everyday challenges of single fatherhood.
HOT TOPIC
The San Diego Padres along with the San Diego Food Allergy Support Group have created a peanut-free seating area for the Padres vs. Atlanta Braves game.
Game day is July 13, and game time is 1:05 p.m. The gate value of tickets is $50, which all participants will be able to purchase at the discounted $25 price. Seating for the peanut-free section is located in the Toyota Terrace reserved area on the third base side. All kids 14 and younger will get a one-of-a-kind Khalil Greene cap.
Go to sandiego.padres.mlb.com/sd/ticketing/group s/peanut_free.jsp for more information or to buy tickets. You will need a promo code. Please contact the San Diego Food Allergy Support Group for that information by visiting sandiegofoodallergy.org, where you also can learn more about food allergies and how to cope with them.
WORTH WATCHING
ABC Family and the creator of “7th Heaven” have joined forces on a new series debuting Tuesday.
“The Secret Life of the American Teenager” focuses on family relationships, friendships and dealing with one teen's unexpected pregnancy.
The series stars Shailene Woodly from “The O.C.” and Molly Ringwald from “The Breakfast Club” The hour-long episodes, airing at 8 p.m., feature families in different forms, all dealing with issues that will seem familiar to many viewers.
Go to abcfamily.go.com to learn more about the show and the cast, take a quiz, watch video or join the program's blog.
DIDJA' KNOW?
For those families planning a wedding, have some fun and learn a thing or two with a new software product from Brighter Minds Media.
“Wedding Dash” features hilarious ups and downs faced by many engaged couples. Players can do everything from picking the perfect cake to pulling off the reception.
It's not going to make everything run smoothly, but it will help you relax a little in what spare time you have.
Find it at brightermindsmedia.com for $19.95.
UNDER THE COVERS
Worth a look
“The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together” (Anchor Books, $16.95) by Ty Burr, father of two, is a helpful guide to the best family film viewing. In addition, it's a great companion to “TCM Essentials Jr.,” a new weekly movie showcase, airing at 5 p.m. Sundays on TCM cable network. Chris O'Donnell and Abigail Breslin, who co-star in the new movie “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl,” are the hosts. Tomorrow's movie is “Harvey.” For a complete schedule, visit tcm.com and click on “TCM Essentials Jr.”
JUST A THOUGHT
“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Courtesy of Thought of the Day Archives at refdesk.com
