LOOKING AHEAD
PIANO FOR THE FUN OF IT: Learn to play by picture, ear and chords on a digital piano without reading music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 4; convert songs to easy-to-play pictures and learn to read music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 11. Class fee: $34 prepaid and $10 material fee in class, Grossmont College Room 224, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, park in Lot No. 1, El Cajon. To enroll: (619) 660-4350.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up your team of four to compete for the March Madness Championship Title, 9 a.m. March 11 for ages 11 and over. $10 per player gets you a T-shirt and at least two games. Winners in each age group will receive an award, Chula Vista Youth Center, 465 L St. Pre-registration is required: (619) 691-5276.
LUNCH WITH BUNNY: Children and their parents are invited to visit a gentle bunny in Seeds of Wonder Children's Garden, 10 a.m.-noon March 26. Reservations: (760) 436-3036, Ext. 206, to register. Fee is $10 plus admission to Quail Botanical Gardens; adults $8, children $3, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.
PARTY WITH THE ANIMALS: Celebrate your birthday at the San Diego Humane Society in a private decorated room. There's a two-hour educational program, animal-related games and crafts and a photo of the birthday person, who gets to pick three animals to come to the party. Cost is $175 for 15 children and $5 for each extra child, San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St., San Diego. Information: (619) 243-3432.
LAKESIDE REC CLUB: Free activities for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Activities include: rock climbing, kayaking, camping, backpacking, theme parks, fitness, DJ class, cooking, art programs, dance classes, guitar lessons, ceramics, skate team and more, Youth Center, 9911 Vine St. by Lindo Lake. Information: (619) 443-4169.
