Community events in San Diego County: From Rancho Bernardo Street Fair to Clairemont Family Day (original) (raw)

ALPINE

Deadline approaching to participate in Wall of Honor

A Veterans Day ceremony will be held again this year at the Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 16. Community members can honor a service member by adding a plaque to the Wall of Honor. The deadline for Veterans Day plaque applications is Sept. 15. Email jan@alpinewallofhonor@gmail.com.

CAMP PENDLETON

Veterans group holds golf fundraiser

The Veterans Association of North County holds its annual golf tournament Sept. 27 at the Camp Pendleton Marine Memorial Golf Course to benefit local active-duty service members, military veterans and their families. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. The opening ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. followed by shotgun start at 10 a.m. Event proceeds are earmarked for VANC’s Veterans Emergency Financial Aid, serving active-duty military members and veterans. Registration is $700 per foursome at vanc.me/golf.

CARDIFF

Mayoral Election Forum set for Sept. 17

An Encinitas Mayoral Election Forum will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Ada Harris School Auditorium, 1508 Windsor Road. The public is encouraged to submit their questions for the candidates through Sept. 15 at encmayorquestions@gmail.com. The public’s questions will be reviewed and compiled. No questions will be accepted after the deadline or on the day of the event. The forum will be moderated by Stephen Wyer, a journalist and podcaster known for his work on the Stay Classy Podcast. Visit cardiff101.com/events-calendar/forum.

CARLSBAD

Older & Bolder Expo coming up

The third annual Older & Bolder Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. The event aimed at older adults and their families features more than 40 vendor booths from companies providing health care, financial, housing and insurance services and products to help seniors. Three workshops will be presented hourly starting at 10 a.m. Topics include real estate downsizing, city of Carlsbad support services, legal issues, caregiving options, senior scamming, financial options and Medicare insurance coverage. Visit carlsbad.org/olderbolder.

Fungus subject of talk at lagoon

The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will host a presentation at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 on “Wood Wide Web,” by Lena Mueller of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, on the symbiosis of fungi that live in plant roots. The free, family event is for ages 15 and older. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Visit batiquitostrail.org.

Patriots Day Remembrance at academy

The Army and Navy Academy will hold its annual Patriots Day Remembrance from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Sept. 11 at the academy’s Davis Hall, 2605 Carlsbad Blvd. First responders, veterans and service members who serve the country will be honored. Admission is free. Visit armyandnavyacademy.org.

Genealogy buffs talk about library resources

The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will host a free presentation on “Get to Know the Genealogy Division and Carlsbad History Division of Georgina Cole Library,” led by library staff at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave. To attend virtually, get a link at nsdcgs.org.

Woman’s Club of Carlsbad celebrates centennial

The Woman’s Club of Carlsbad is celebrating its centennial this year and will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the clubhouse, 3320 Monroe St. The business meeting and planning session start at 6:30 p.m. after the social time. The group considers itself one of the longest-running philanthropic social groups with volunteerism. Prospective new members are welcome. Visit womansclubofcarlsbad.org.

CARMEL VALLEY

Day of Play at Congregation Beth Am

Games for Good – A Day of Play is set for 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at Congregation Beth Am, 5050 Del Mar Heights Road. The community can come together to play mahjong, Canasta, Scrabble, Rummikub, bridge, kaluki or any other game with four people per table. A separate room will host the bridge players. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. Registration is $36; proceeds help San Diego-area Jewish community members in need through the Kindness Initiative. Visit kindnesssd.org.

CHULA VISTA

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

The annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Family Festival will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road, during the center’s weekly farmers market. The festival features live music, food and cultural performances. Highlights include food sampling provided by vendors and Otay Ranch Town Center, themed characters, a photo booth, face painting and kids’ giveaways. The night will end with the last performance in the “Salsa Under the Stars” series, a pop-up salsa dance celebration and a musical performance from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by the Manny Cepeda Orchestra. Visit otayranchtowncenter.com/en/events/hispanic-heritage-month-event.

‘El Grito’ Mexican Independence Day celebration

An “El Grito” Mexican Independence Day celebration is from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 15 in Memorial Park, 373 Park Way. The family-friendly event features live entertainment, including mariachi, ballet folklórico and headliner Norteño singer Tapy Quintero. There will be food and retail vendors along Park Way. The “El Grito” ceremony will be at 7:30 p.m. with a march of flags by students from Tijuana’s Preparatoria Federal Lázaro Cárdenas, Ambassador Kerber-Palma performing “El Grito” and a performance of the Mexican national anthem. Admission is free. Visit downtownchulavista.com/events/el-grito.

1980s retro music festival set for Sept. 14

The Côta Vera 80s Rewind Festival with music and dancing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Côta Vera Central Square Park, 1960 La Media Parkway. The event features tribute bands such as The Cure tribute band, Blood Flowers, David Bowie tribute band Space Oddity and Blonde Ambition tribute to Madonna along with DJ Hurricane Andrew playing 1980s tunes. The opening act is by School of Rock. There will be a 1980s arcade filled with classics and ’80s swag along with food trucks. Admission is free. Bring a blanket and lawn chair. Visit eventbrite.com/e/80s-rewind-festival-tickets-976494279677?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Annual Evening with Heroes gala Sept. 14

The Chula Vista Police Foundation hosts its 11th annual Evening with Heroes gala from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Easton Archery Center of Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway. The event, themed “California Dreamin’,” will include a luau dinner, cocktails, interactive experiences with the Chula Vista Police Department, and dynamic demonstrations by SWAT and K-9s, along with a mystery wine vault and a chance to bid on over 200 auction items. Tickets are $200. Visit chulavistaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/30756/2854?curm=9&cury=2024.

DEL MAR

Lobsterfest benefits area nonprofits

The Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary holds its annual Lobsterfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Del Mar Hilton, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Highlights include a lobster dinner, tequila tasting, live music and dancing along with an auction. Major beneficiaries are Casa De Amistad and Just In Time For Foster Youth and DMSB Rotary programs. Visit dmsblobsterfest.com.

EL CAJON

Alley Cat Art Walk on Sept. 13

The 13th annual Alley Cat Art Walk will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 in downtown El Cajon. The event features fine arts, crafts, live music, vendors, craft booths, food, wine, beer and prizes. Admission is free. Visit downtownelcajon.com/alley-cat-art-walk.

Wieghorst Museum hosts artist reception

The Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center will host a free opening reception for local artist Andrea Rushing and his new exhibition, “Scenes and People of the Frontier American West,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at 131 Rea Ave. Visit wieghorstmuseum.org/event/meet-the-artist-andrea-rushing.

Church hosts program for kids

An evening of activities for children in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, including games, Bible stories, music, arts, crafts and creative cooking, is from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 to give a preview of the free weekly Kidz Klub program on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church of El Cajon, 500 Farragut Circle. Snacks and dinner will be provided. For more information or to register, email wfeldner@firstpres-elcajon.org. Visit firstpres-elcajon.org.

Free admission at Water Conservation Garden

The Water Conservation Garden offers free admission on Sept. 13 at 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive W. The garden features 6 acres of themed gardens that demonstrate water conservation, ranging from a native plant garden to a vegetable garden, along with exhibits on how to add mulch and irrigate. Visit thegarden.org.

ENCINITAS

Rock on the Ranch Music Festival

The Rock on the Ranch Music Festival is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. The volunteer-run festival brings together music lovers with local professionals and musicians from Bach to Rock, an Encinitas music school. Advance tickets are 8;8; 8;4 per child; on the day, 10;10; 10;6 per child. Proceeds go to the museum charity. Bring lawn chairs, tables, blankets and picnic. Refreshments will be sold. Visit rockontheranch.org.

American Association of University Women branch hosts kickoff

The Del Mar-Leucadia branch of American Association of University Women hosts a kickoff event from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Attendees can meet branch college scholarship recipients and find out about the group’s upcoming events, activities and special interest groups ranging from casual dining to bridge and book groups. There will be a social time, a silent auction and refreshments. New members are welcome. Visit delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net.

ESCONDIDO

Free seminar on Medicare

The Hospice of the North Coast and Senior Service Council of Escondido host free seminars from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Monday of the month through Nov. 18 at 728 N. Broadway. The next session is Sept. 16 on Navigating Medicare and MediCal (Medicaid). Register at (760) 480-0611 or bit.ly/3xr4MQG.

Grief Support Group meets twice a month

The Senior Service Council Escondido hosts a Grief Support Group from 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 and Sept. 26 in the Oak Room, 728 N. Broadway. The group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Call (760) 480-0611.

FALLBROOK

Author to discuss latest novel at library

Local author Laura McNeal will read and discuss her latest novel, “The Swan’s Nest,” on Sept. 13 at Writers Read at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. The book tells the story of 19th-century poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning and will be available for sale and signing. An open mic for local writers to share their poetry and prose will be from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by the author’s presentation. McNeal was a National Book Award finalist for her novel “Dark Water.” For questions, email kbgressitt@gmail.com.

High school foundation holds golf fundraiser

The Mt. Miguel High School Foundation will hold the Corey Littleton’s Matador Golf Classic Fundraiser at noon Sept. 23 at the Golf Club of California, 3742 Flowerwood Lane. Highlights include a round of golf, awards, prizes and dinner. The cost is 175perindividualplayeror175 per individual player or 175perindividualplayeror680 for a foursome. Dinner-only tickets are $40. Email matador3740@icloud.com.

LA MESA

YMCA programs topic of talk hosted by Rotary

A presentation on “What Can You Do at the YMCA?” will be led by Rob Sauvajot, executive director of the Mission Valley YMCA, from 12:55 to 1:25 p.m. Sept. 11 at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive. Sauvajot will discuss programs for residents of all ages offered by the local YMCAs. The free event is sponsored by the La Mesa Rotary Club. Visit lamesarotary.org.

‘Ask an Audiologist’ class Sept. 10

A free “Ask an Audiologist” class will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St. The class will discuss the effects of hearing loss, tinnitus and other hearing-related issues. Over-the-counter hearing aids and implantable aids will be discussed. Free on-site parking is available. Register at (800) 827-4277 or visit sharp.com/classes.

OCEANSIDE

Shells subject of talk at lagoon

The Buena Vista Audubon Society hosts a free presentation by Paul Tuskes of the San Diego Shell Club about the mollusks of the Buena Vista Lagoon from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the BVAS Nature Center, 2202 S. Coast Highway. Tuskes will discuss the role of snails and clams in the lagoon, and their diversity and biology. After the presentation, there will be refreshments and a chance to explore the Nature Center. Visit bvaudubon.org.

Veterans advisory group meets

The Veterans Association of North County holds its Veterans Advisory Committee meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 in the VANC Resource Center, 1617 Mission Ave. The community is welcome. The speakers will be Greg DeSantis, marketing and communication specialist at Paws for Purple Hearts; Keshia Javis-Jones, director of Community Partnerships at Foundation for Women Warriors; and Joey Jerome, who will talk about Fleet Week’s need for volunteers Nov. 1- 11. Visit vanc.me.

POWAY

Historical Society holds celebration

The Poway Historical Society 60th Anniversary Original Play and VIP Cake Cutting Ceremony will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Admission is free. Visit poway.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3153.

RAMONA

BowWow PowWow Dog Show

The Kiwanis Club of Ramona puts on its 16th BowWow PowWow Dog Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Ramona Fairgrounds, Fifth Street and Aqua Lane. The family event features contests showcasing dogs and their owners in categories including Best Costume (adult’s dog), Best Costume (child’s dog), Most Beautiful (female), Most Handsome (male), Dog and Owner Look Alike, Dog and Child Look Alike, Most Talented, Best Tail Wagger, Cutest Little Dog, Best Kisser, Senior Dog and People’s Choice. There will be food, refreshments, opportunity drawings and a silent auction. Proceeds will go to Ramona Kiwanis Foundation Community Services benefiting local youths, military and the community. Admission is 5,freeforchildrenage12andyoungeraswellaseachdogandhandleradmittedfree.Theregistrationentryfeeis5, free for children age 12 and younger as well as each dog and handler admitted free. The registration entry fee is 5,freeforchildrenage12andyoungeraswellaseachdogandhandleradmittedfree.Theregistrationentryfeeis20 for up to five contest categories. Registration begins at 10 a.m. or online at ramonakiwanis.org.

RANCHO BERNARDO

RB Alive Street Fair returns

The RB Alive Street Fair is back from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 on Bernardo Center Drive from Lomica Drive to Bernardo Plaza Court. The fair features more than 300 booths, two entertainment stages and a kids’ zone along with a food festival. New this year is the Craft Beer Garden, showcasing craft brews from the area, along with the Homebrew Competition. Admission is free. Visit sdbusinesschamber.com/events/rb-alive-expo-street-fair.

Pairing of Great Art Forms at library

A free concert, Pairing of Great Art Forms, Piano Music vs. Paintings and Poetries, featuring Helena Wei and colleagues from the San Diego College of Continuing Education’s emeritus program, is from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Rancho Bernardo Library’s Community Room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, as part of the library’s Discovery Concert Series. Visit friendsoftherblibrary.org.

Book and Author Luncheon set for Sept. 17

The Rancho Bernardo Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee holds its annual Book and Author Luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 11630 Carmel Mountain Road. The featured speakers are Dustin Dunbar, author of “You’re Doing Great! and Other Lies Alcohol Told Me,” Marilyn Woods, author of “After Goya,” and Rick Daynes, author of “Bean There, Donor That.” Zoe Ghahremani, author of “Memory Garden,” will serve as moderator. The cost is $40, including lunch. Reservations are required by Sept. 9 at (858) 487-8041.

Crazy 8’s 5K race at park

The ninth annual Crazy 8’s 5K XC Race is from 7:15 to 10 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive. The cross-country race on varied terrain is open to runners of all ages and levels. Registration is $20. Visit events.com/r/en_US/registration/9th-annual-crazy-8s-5k-xc-race-san-diego-september-932295.

Beginner Square Dance classes kick off

The Wranglers Square Dance Club will start a new square dance class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Internationally renowned caller Buddy Weaver will be the instructor. Come solo or as a couple. Cost is $10 per lesson. Visit squaredancewithus.com.

Free history lecture focuses on Aztec culture

The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Speakers Series hosts Javier Gonzalez-Meeks, assistant professor of history at Grossmont College, for a presentation on “Demystifying Aztec Culture” at 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Rancho Bernardo History Museum in the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. Admission is free. Visit rbhistory.org.

SAN DIEGO

Annual Clairemont Family Day

The community will put on its 35th annual Clairemont Family Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at South Clairemont Park and Recreation Center, 3605 Clairemont Drive. The event features “The Greatest Show on Turf Classic Car Show” by the San Diego Association of Car Clubs, a game zone, free pony rides, dance, music, a magic show and a scavenger hunt along with civic groups and local vendors. There will be an Aquafest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by the city of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. The family-friendly pool party includes recreational swimming, an inflatable in-water obstacle course, swim safety demonstrations, rescue techniques, CPR and first aid, a Parent & Tot swim lesson and workshops. A food court will be next to the recreation center with food vendors. Visit clairemontfamilyday.com.

Fiestas Patrias festival in Old Town

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park puts on a Fiestas Patrias celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at 4002 Wallace St. This event hearkens back to the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence and celebrates Mexican heritage and history. Highlights include folklorico dance performances, living history demonstrations, traditional crafts and historic adobe walking tours along with an Old Town Guac’ Off, hosted by the Boosters of Old Town San Diego and the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce. For $1 per tasting, attendees can sample and vote for their favorite guacamole. Visit oldtownsandiego.org.

Arts festival in Logan Heights

The second ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover, a visual and performing arts festival, will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 at The Soap Factory, 2995 Commercial St. The event features multisensory artwork by artists from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Highlights include dance, large-scale puppetry, theater and musical performances, a fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego, art installations with curated soundscapes and a mini film festival along with food and drinks by local vendors. The daytime festival from 2 to 6 p.m. includes family-friendly art, a mini circus, spoken word, puppets, steamroller printmaking, live music and a fashion show. The evening festival from 6 to 10 p.m. features immersive art installations, a mini film fest, multimedia and virtual reality experiences, an avant-garde fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego, live theater, music and dance. Tickets are 20−20-20−125 (for VIP admission); free for children 12 and younger with paid adult. A backstage pass is $750. Visit vanguardculture.com/envzn24-urban-art-takeover.

Swim for Special Operations Forces

The Honor Foundation, a nonprofit that helps Special Operations Forces veterans transition from military to civilian life, hosts a high-performance athletic event, Swim for SOF, from 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 14. The event is a 3.3-mile open water swim from Coronado Island to the USS Midway. Last year more than 100 swimmers participated, including veterans from all branches of the Special Operations community, first responders and patriotic supporters. The athletes complete a run, swim and tribute workouts along the way to raise awareness and money for the Honor Foundation. Admission is free for spectators. Visit honor.org/event/2024-swim-for-sof.

Coastal Art Studios Tour on Sept. 14

The annual San Diego Coastal Art Studios Tour is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 featuring more than 32 professional artists in four gardens in Pacific Beach and La Jolla. Participants can take a self-guided tour and see local artists in working studios displaying their work for sale. Among the tour stops is the Kate Sessions’ 1926 Home designed by Irving Gill. The event benefits ALS United of Greater San Diego. Visit sdcoastalartstudios.com.

Taste of Old Town, Tequila Tour

The Taste of Old Town + Tequila Tour is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12 with check-in starting at 5:45 p.m. at 4010 Twiggs St. or 4105 Taylor St. The annual event spotlights Old Town’s diverse culinary scene, featuring a variety of dishes from the area’s restaurants. The self-guided tour includes a map to participating Old Town restaurants that will showcase their signature dishes. Tickets can be upgraded to include a Tequila Tour. Tickets are 15−15-15−55. Visit oldtownsandiego.org/taste.

Poetry on the Patio at Point Loma library

Poetry on the Patio is from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 at the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Participants read poems from various years of the San Diego Poetry Annual publication and discuss the impact the poems have on the community. Admission is free. Email cgiovine@sandiego.gov.

Taste of Gaslamp on Sept. 14

The 28th annual Taste of Gaslamp is from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Fourth Avenue and K Street. The self-guided foodie taste tour features more than 20 restaurants across 16 square city blocks. General admission is 45;VIPis45; VIP is 45;VIPis70. Visit gaslamp.org/news/events/28th-annual-taste-of-gaslamp.

Community mural making outside Timken Museum

The free annual summer Creation Station: Mural-Making project is from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at Plaza de Panama outside the Timken Museum’s front steps in Balboa Park. Artists of all ages can show their creativity through paints and chalk. Supplies are provided by the Timken Museum of Art. Visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/creation-station-mural-making-3.

Club holds ‘Imagination’ event

An Evening of Changing Lives themed “Imagination” will be held Sept. 21 at Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. featuring a performance by Spirit of Earth Wind & Fire. The event will honor Tom Hazard with the Todd Gutschow Lifetime Leadership Award. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego programs focused on academic success, character development and healthy lifestyles at 23 sites countywide. Individual seats are $600. Visit donate.sdyouth.org/event/2024-an-evening-of-changing-lives/e567571.

Mission Bay kayak tour

Ocean Connectors offers a Wildin’ Mission Bay Kayak Eco Tour from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive. The kayaking tour through Mission Bay starts from Paradise Point Resort and Spa or Mission Bay Resort. Participants can see marine life and birds and learn about local conservation efforts and Ocean Connectors’ mission. Cost is 35−35-35−55. Visit oceanconnectors.org/mission-bay.

San Diego Rare and Wild Beer Fest

The inaugural San Diego Rare and Wild Beer Fest will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 400 Kettner Blvd. The festival features 60 breweries, including more than half from out of state rarely seen at festivals serving their “rare, barrel aged, funky, sour and often inaccessible beers.” General admission is 60andrunsfrom3to6p.m.;VIPadmissionis60 and runs from 3 to 6 p.m.; VIP admission is 60andrunsfrom3to6p.m.;VIPadmissionis75 starting at 2 p.m. Visit rareandwildbeerfest.com.

Balboa Park Horticultural Tour

A free Balboa Park Horticultural Tour features Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14 starting at the Balboa Park Visitors Center, 1549 El Prado. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours led by a park volunteer that focus on the park’s biodiversity and beauty. Visit foreverbalboapark.org/experience/visitors-center/#tours.

Genealogy group meets online Sept. 14

The San Diego Genealogy Society will meet online at 9 a.m. Sept. 14. The speaker is Judy Russell, who will discuss “Runaway-Black Laws of the North, Records of the Prohibition, Inventing America-Records of the U.S. Patent Office and Prison Records As Genealogy Resources.” Cost is 50;freeformembers;membershipfeeis50; free for members; membership fee is 50;freeformembers;membershipfeeis30. Registration is required by Sept. 12 at casdgs.org.

Discussion on ballot propositions

The San Diego Alliance of Braver Angels, a nationwide cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement, meets for “safe, civil and guided discourse” on November ballot propositions from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Community Library, 9005 Aero Drive. Admission is free. Community members are invited to join the discussion. For more information or to RSVP, email byoung@braverangels.org

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:  Hikers explore San Dieguito River ValleySeveral hundred area hikers have graduated from the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy's outdoor program, Exploring Our Sense of Place, which started 17 years ago. The program includes a series of seven guided hikes led by experts, exploring areas not typically open to the public in the San Dieguito River Valley. The excursions, "from mountain to sea" focus on wildlife, geology, native inhabitants and participants' connections with nature. Pictured are some participants in the program. Visit https://www.sdrvc.org/education.  Courtesy of Jim Smith/ San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy

Participants of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy’s Exploring Our Sense of Place program. (Courtesy of Jim Smith / San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy)

Hikers explore San Dieguito River Valley

Several hundred area hikers have graduated from the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy’s outdoor program, Exploring Our Sense of Place, which started 17 years ago. The program includes a series of seven guided hikes led by experts, exploring areas not typically open to the public in the San Dieguito River Valley. The excursions, “from mountain to sea,” focus on wildlife, geology, native inhabitants and participants’ connections with nature. Visit sdrvc.org/education.

Grossmont High class of ’64 reunion on Sept. 20

The Grossmont High School Class of 64 Reunion Committee is holding a 60th reunion for the class of 1964 “to swap stories, true or not” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego. Cost is $95 per person. Visit grossmont64.com or email ghs64@cox.net.

Upcoming blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots (unless otherwise noted):

Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment or find more drives, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Free pet adoption at County animal shelters

San Diego County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees through Sept. 10 at its animal shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign. The campaign, which started 10 years ago, is sponsored by NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego. When picking a pet online to adopt, Animal Services recommends having a second and third choice in case the first choice is already adopted. Community members who can’t adopt a pet are encouraged to consider fostering a pet. Walk-in hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at both the South Shelter, 5821 Sweetwater Road, in Bonita, or the North Shelter, 2481 Palomar Airport Road, in Carlsbad. Visit sddac.com.

VISTA

Friends and Newcomers group meets

The Vista Friends and Newcomers group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 2434 W. Vista Way. The group offers a variety of activities ranging from a book club, bunco, mahjong, lunch groups, field trips, movies, a theater group, a craft group and game day to an octogenarians group, wine tasting and afternoon tea groups. Visit vistafriendsnewcomers.org.

Soroptimists hold end of summer event

Soroptimist International of Oceanside-Carlsbad holds an end of summer wine event, including live entertainment, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Burtech Family Vineyard, 1325 Pipeline Drive. The event benefits Soroptimist’s mission to help women “live their dreams through education.” Tickets are $58 at sioceansidecarlsbad.com/fall-fundraiser.html.

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Originally Published: September 5, 2024 at 10:25 p.m.