5 Things for Tuesday: Hot Dogs, Bike Thieves, & Spiderman

1- Tuesday is National Hot Dog Day, but if you’re looking for a healthier alternative, the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle in Solana Beach has you covered with a $45 eat-as-you-go class on shopping and cooking organic foods. The cooking class runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more info.

Speaking of hot dogs...

2- Hot Topic of the Day: What do you do when you see a dog trapped in a car on a hot day? Would you break the window or call 9-11?  Armed with a thermometer and video camera, a Patch Editor Plays ‘Pet in a Hot Car' to demonstrate just how dangerous this situation can be for a pet.

3- More of a hamburger lover?  Ruby’s Diner will celebrate NEXT GEN RUBY’S BURGER DAY for burger lovers on Monday, July 29th—Ruby’s 91st Birthday!  Available for the special price of $3.10 (for 31 delicious years!) for one day only, NEXT GEN RUBY’S BURGER is made with fresh all-natural USDA Choice Beef, lettuce, tomato, choice of raw or grilled onions, a new freshly-grilled artisanal bun and a special new sauce. NEXT Burger fans may continue to enjoy Ruby’s new modern burger concept for $7.99 at all Southern California locations for a limited time beginning July 30th.  

4- Get a heavy duty bike lock if you ride around Carlsbad Village. One of our readers just had his new beach cruiser stolen while eating brunch in the Village. The thief cut through the bike chain. More details here: http://carlsbad.patch.com/groups/opinion/p/beach-cruiser-apb 

5- Best headline from yesterday on Carlsbad Patch: Spiderman Caught in a Web of Bungees in Carlsbad