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I hope you are enjoying your summer. It’s busy at City Hall, but that hasn’t stopped me from enjoying San Diego with Katherine and our kids. With Mission Bay, the beaches and our lively neighborhoods, summer in San Diego is a treat. I would like to highlight a few of the activities that await you and your family: Liberty Station Farmers Market Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Historic Decatur Road in Liberty Station, across the street from True Value and Point Loma Pub and Grill. The market features fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, arts, crafts and original imported items from local artisans. Bike the Bay Fun Ride Sunday, Aug. 29 at 7 a.m. Take the scenic route through the Port of San Diego tidelands — San Diego, Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City — on a 25-mile bike ride around San Diego Bay. Participants can take advantage of the rare opportunity to bike on the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. Pre-registration is recommended at www.bikethebay.net. Ocean Beach Farmers Market Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. in 4900 block of Newport Avenue. Locally grown produce, art, flowers and more. Music until 7 p.m. Ocean Beach Craft Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the foot of Newport Ave. in the grassy area by the pier. Check out the array of local handmade art and crafts! The Jazz 88 Ocean Beach Music & Art Festival Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 10 a.m. Seven stages, 26 bands, 60 artists, food and a Craft Beer Garden. One of OB’s best events. Tickets are $30 (kids 12 and under free) and available online: http://obmusicfest.org/feast/ Heart of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk Tuesday, Sept. 14, 5 to 9 p.m. Garnet Avenue (east of Everts Street). Tickets are $20 and available at www.govavi.com/restaurantwalk Hospitality Cares Neighborhood Cleanup Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. (streets of Pacific Beach) Pacific BeachFest Saturday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the boardwalk. Family-friendly outdoor celebration with something for everyone, including beach volleyball, music, food, arts and crafts and fireworks. As you can see, there’s a lot to see and do this summer in your community. I hope you and your family have a safe and pleasant summer. If I can help in any way, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] or call the office at (619) 236-6622. — Kevin Faulconer represents District 2 of the San Diego City Council, including Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach and Point Loma.