This weekend, the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will play one another in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday in Indianapolis.   This is familiar territory for the two teams as they have played each other only four years ago in the 2008 Super Bowl.

Last time the Giants took home the title, and this year the Patriots are back to redeem themselves.  With a 15-3 record and 10 consecutive games won, the Patriots will not let the 12-7 Giants upset them again.

The game will be aired live on NBC at 6:30pm EST from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.  Madonna will perform during the Half Time show.  Kelly Clarkson sings the National Anthem.  For more details, visit NFL.com

Bring the whole family to check out over 100 boats docked in San Diego Bay.  Everyone is welcome to explore, take a ride, or even purchase these vessels.  If you are in the market to buy, kayaks and inflatables start at $250, ski boats around $10,000, and yachts start at $250,000.

There will be vendors selling boating supplies and accessories as well as music, food, and seminars to learn about boating and boating life.

Sunroad Marina, 955 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island. Tix $10 for adult, $5 for children 12-16, and free for kids under 12. For more information, visit www.bigbayboatshow.com

Miss San Diego 2012 will take place at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts this Sunday where girls will compete for the crown.  The winner of Miss San Diego 2012 must be a positive role model in the community, and will move on to compete in Miss California.

The top five finalists will be chosen, and three of them will be crown the winner, runner up, and second runner up.

For tickets and more information, visit the Poway website.

The North County Film Club will kickoff its third season on Sunday Jan 22 showing arthouse, indie, and foreign films.  Every other Sunday through April 22, films will play at 4pm at the UltraStar Mission Marketplace cinema. Jan 22nd’s screening will be of “The Concert.” 431 College Blvd., Oceanside.  For tickets and information, visit www.ncfilmclub.com

Bring the whole family to see your favorite Disney characters take the ice in “Disney on Ice: Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3.” Performances run Jan 25-29 at 7pm, Jan 27-29 at 11am, Jan 28 at 3pm, and a performance in Spanish Jan 29 at 3pm.  Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com

Many fans were upset by this decision given the team’s rocky record this year, but Chargers president Dean Spanos insists that keeping Smith and Turner on will only help solidify the team and bring them to victory next season.

“The longer you keep that continuity and that consistency together, I think it’s proven to win out over time. You look at years’ past in Pittsburgh when they held that together with [Bill] Cowher for all those years. Over time it got done. You got to stick with it and that’s why I’m excited: to stick with it. Because there’s been plenty of 8-8 teams that have bounced back the next year and won it all,” says quarterback, Philip Rivers.

For more details on the team, visit www.chargers.com

Big Night San Diego is an exciting event for young adults held at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Celebrate the festivities at this all-inclusive party where your food and drink are paid for up front. All drinks covered, no long lines, a buffet, and entertainment in several different rooms. Tickets are $109.99. Must be 21 or older. For more information, visit Big Night San Diego’s website.

Celebrate the New Year onboard an aircraft carrier at “New Year’s Eve Gala Aboard the Midway Aircraft Carrier.”  From 8pm-1am jump aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier to see the midnight fireworks display over San Diego harbor.  $169 per person. Tickets include open premium bar, dinner buffet, and live music provided by the Big Daddy Orchestra.  For details and to purchase tickets, visit  the Peartrees Catering site.

On Wednesday night, Chabad of Downtown San Diego will host a Hanukkah part for young adults.  472 Third Ave.

Congregation Beth Israel in University City will host a Friday night dinner and celebration.  9001 Town Centre Dr.

Also on Friday night, Tifareth Israel Synagogue will host a candle lighting and “Major Dreidel Competition” at 660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Carlos.

Hanukkah dinner will be served Sunday night at 4855 College Ave. near San Diego State University.

For more information on Hanukkah events in San Diego, visit the 760 AM radio website.

“Jungle Bells” lights up the entire zoo with a nightly tree-lighting ceremony.  Families can also visit Santa’s Workshop and take a picture at the Conservation Tree at the front of the zoo to enter to win a Backstage Pass for Four.  For more information, visit the Jungle Bells website.

The Poinsettia Bowl Gaslamp March will kickoff at 6pm on Monday Dec 19.  The marching bands representing Texas Christian University and Louisiana Tech University will march through the Gaslamp District for everyone to watch.  Admission is free.

For more information on fun events in San Diego this weekend, visit the Examiner website.

On Dec 10, the Mission Bay Boat Parade of Lights will set sail featuring sail boats and power boats filled with lights and ending with a firework display over SeaWorld at 9pm.

On Dec 11, the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade will start at 3pm in the Gaslamp District and culminate with a ‘best-dressed’ award for the pet and its owner at Hilton Park.

Finally, the 40th Annual Port of San Diego Parade of Lights will take place on Dec 11 and 18.  Families can watch more than 100 boats light up the bay.

For more information on other holiday events, visit http://www.examiner.com/work-life-balance-in-san-diego/free-holiday-celebrations-san-diego-dec-5-11

June Barrymore Ash will serve as the Grand Marshal.  Parade festivities kick off at 2pm at the intersection of Girard and Kline Street.

At the La Jolla Recreation Center, kids can meet Santa Claus and enjoy treats starting after the parade at 3:30pm for the Holiday Festival.

If you are planning to visit the San Diego area this holiday season, contact us to stay at the South Mission Beach condominiums.