ANZA BORREGO
BioBlitz, walks, workshops at desert state park
The Anza-Borrego Foundation hosts a number of activities this week at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, including these events:
Anza Borrego Desert BioBlitz from 5 p.m. March 28 to noon March 30.
Anza Borrego Desert Plant Walk with Botany Society from 9 a.m. to noon March 29.
Sunset Nature Photography Workshop with Paulette Donnellon from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 29.
Visit theabf.org.
CARLSBAD
Agricultural celebration at Flower Fields
An agricultural celebration, Graze at the Fields, will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. The event features food and drink among the flowers and a chance to talk with local farmers, vintners, brewers and chefs. The event is hosted by the San Diego County Farm Bureau, a nonprofit ing the more than 4,000 farms in San Diego County. Tickets are $65 or VIP for $90, which includes a tractor tour of the flower fields and one-on-one time with farmers. Visit sdfarmbureau.org/graze-at-the-fields.
Carlsbad Spirit Benefit Concert
The 13th annual “Carlsbad Spirit Benefit Concert” presented by the Aron Gunner Memorial Scholarship Foundation will be held from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Agua Hedionda Discovery Center. The event features live music, a D.J., a silent auction with on-going raffles, wood-fired pizza and refreshments for all ages. Proceeds from this community fundraiser provide scholarships for Carlsbad High School seniors. Donation is $10 at the door. Visit arongunner.org.
Democratic Club meets
The Democratic Club of Carlsbad Oceanside will meet from 10 a.m. to noon March 22 at 2375 Camino Vida Roble, Suite A. There is no cost. Visit demcco.org.
CARMEL VALLEY
Free concert at Piazza Carmel
An award-winning vocal ensemble from the music conservatory at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts will perform as part of a tour at 7 p.m. March 21 in the food court at the Piazza Carmel open-air shopping center. Visit piazza-carmel.com.
CHULA VISTA
Bunco Fundraiser
The Chula Vista Salvation Army Woman’s Auxiliary will hold a Bunco Fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. March 29 at 648 3rd Ave. at the Chula Vista Salvation Army. There will be bunco games, prizes and refreshments. The cost is $15 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Chula Vista Salvation Army holiday activities. All community are welcome. RSVP at 619-370-4494.
DEL MAR
Rose enthusiasts share tips
Del Mar Rose Society hosts rose grower Scott Klittich, owner of Otto and Son’s 38-acre nursery, at 6:30 p.m. March 27 at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. He will talk about “Growing Roses in California gardens” and review new roses for 2025. A reception will be followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. Call 760-809-6860 or visit delmarrosesociety.com.
ENCINITAS
Garden club discusses houseplants
The San Dieguito Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. March 26 in the 1883 Schoolhouse, 390 West F St. This month’s presentation is “Happy Houseplants” led by Linda Stewart, a Master Gardener. The talk will include information on creating the best environment for your houseplants, how to choose those best for your home, and how to take care of them. There will also be a time for questions. The club’s motto is “To cultivate friendship through gardening.” Email [email protected] or just come and introduce yourself.
ESCONDIDO
High school puts on Arts Expo
Escondido Union High School District will put on a Visual and Performing Arts Showcase as part of its Arts Expo from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Highlights include a gallery exhibiting student artwork — photography, drawing, painting, 3D artwork and ceramics — along with performances by Mariachi bands, Ballet Folklórico dancers and student musicians and dancers. The gallery will remain open for community viewing until April 9. Visit euhsd.org.
Mobile home group meets
The general meeting of the Escondido Mobile Home Positive Action Committee will be at 11 a.m. March 29 in the clubhouse of the Imperial Escondido Mobile Estates, 2300 East Valley Parkway. A representative from Pace Oceanside will give a presentation on their services for older adults. There will be snacks and hot coffee. Visit empac.org.
Senior Service Council seeks volunteers
The Senior Service Council is looking for reception desk volunteers who can spare three hours per week. Since 1972, the Council has provided various services, groups, tech tutoring and health care counseling for seniors in the community. Call 760-480-0611 or visit escondido-senior-services.org.
JULIAN
Wildflower Show planned for May
The Julian Woman’s Club will host the 99th annual Wildflower Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2-3 in the Woman’s Clubhouse, 2607 C St. The show features wildflowers from seven regions in and around Julian. Samples of various flowering species that grow in the area will be displayed, such as cactus flowers from the high desert, lupine from Cuyamaca and vetch from Pine Hills. The Clubhouse will also display artwork from local students. There will be handcrafted items for sale, including a quilt made by club that will be raffled off in the opportunity drawing. ission is free. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds go to the club’s scholarship fund and to the community. Visit JulianWomansClub.org.
LA JOLLA
Candidate for governor to speak at meeting
The Republican Women of California-La Jolla group meets at 11 a.m. March 27. The guest speaker will be Leo Zacky, candidate for governor. Lunch is $45. RSVP and get details at 858-293-3296.
LAKESIDE
Children’s Hospital Auxiliary puts on fundraiser
Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary-Mountain View Unit is sponsoring Boot Scootin’ Bunco at 9:30 a.m. March 29 at Lakeside Middle School, 11833 Woodside Ave. There will be bunco, lunch, silent auction and opportunity drawings. Cost is $45 in advance; $55 at the door. Net proceeds benefit the Bereavement Program at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. to attend at rchamtview.com.
LA MESA
Parkinson’s Group meets
The San Diego East County Parkinson’s Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 26 at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave. The event is aimed at folks with Parkinson’s Disease and their care partners, friends and family. There will be educational information and fun activities. For questions, email [email protected].
NORTH COUNTY
African American women’s group offers scholarships
The North County African American Women’s Association and North Island Credit Union are partnering to offer scholarships and financial literacy programming to college-bound female students of African American descent in North County. Four $2,500 NCAAWA/North Island Credit Union scholarships are offered for graduating high school seniors, current ROP, trade school, college and/or graduate students in Carlsbad, Escondido, Fallbrook, Oceanside, San Dieguito, San Marcos and Vista. Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in education. In addition to the North Island Credit Union scholarships, NCAAWA is providing scholarship programs to qualified North County students. Online applications will be accepted through March 31. Applications are at ncaawa.org/scholarships.
OCEANSIDE
Garden walking tour
Plant experts and neighborhood locals will lead a free 1.5-mile walking tour of Native Plant Gardens in the historic Seaside Neighborhood of downtown Oceanside. Meet at 2 p.m. March 30 in the St. Mary School parking lot, 515 Wisconsin Ave. Kids will be selling lemonade and cookies along the route. The 21st annual tour is sponsored by the Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association and Buena Vista Audubon Society. Visit BVAudubon.org or OCNA101.org.
Author Molé Mama to give talk
Local author Diana Silva Head, also known as Molé Mama, will give a talk from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 29 in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 North Coast Highway. Head will share tales that celebrate the “magic of family and the power of food.” The first 20 people attending receive a free copy of Diana Silva Head’s Abuelita’s Magical Molcajete. Copies of the book will be sold and folks can bring a copy for Head to sign. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.
Public Safety Night
The annual Public Safety Night, hosted by the MainStreet Oceanside Sunset Market, is from 5 to 9 p.m. April 3 at the Sunset Market on Pier View Way. The family-friendly event gives the community a chance to meet local police, firefighters and lifeguards along with representatives from the San Diego Humane Society, among others. Highlights include safety demonstrations, R training and safety tips. Visit mainstreetoceanside.com/public-safety-night.
Community health center opens dental clinic
TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center, opened a dental clinic at their Vista Way Health Center, 3998 Vista Way. The facility will replace TrueCare’s Oceanside dental office on El Camino Real and includes 13 exam rooms. The location provides specialty services such as acupuncture and chiropractic care and is slated to include primary care, QuickCare. Visit truecare.org.
PACIFIC BEACH
High Tea Fundraiser next month
The Pacific Beach Woman’s Club will put on a High Tea Fundraiser from 2 to 4:30 p.m. April 26 at the Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road. There will be entertainment, vendors and raffle prizes. Proceeds go to college scholarships for local high school seniors. Visit pbwomansclub.org.
RANCHO BENARDO
Documentary to be shown at library
A new movie about equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter will be screened at 4:30 p.m. March 24 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Ledbetter was recognized by President Obama when he signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. The screening is free, open to the public, and sponsored by the Poway/PQ branch of AAUW, which promotes equality for women in education and the workplace. RSVP at [email protected].
SAN DIEGO
East Village Block Party
The East Village Association will celebrate the start of baseball season at the 13th Annual East Village Block Party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 on J Street from 6th to 10th Avenues in front of Petco Park. The community is invited to come together to celebrate the Padres and East Village. The free event includes live music and entertainment, a classic car show, bites, local retail vendors, photo opportunities and a variety of family-friendly activities. Visit eastvillagesandiego.com/events/east-village-block-party.
Latino Film Festival
The 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival runs through March 23 at AMC Mission Valley, 1640 Camino del Rio N., and Digital Gym Cinema, 1100 Market St. The festival features 11 screenings, including the latest short and feature films from Baja California and San Diego filmmakers, presented by the nonprofit Media Arts Center of San Diego. Tickets, film titles and the schedule are at bit.ly/3X5aOQN.
SACRA/PROFANA choir to perform
The SACRA/PROFANA choral ensemble will perform a concert at 7 p.m. March 29 at First United Methodist Church, San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio S. The program features a pairing of historical music with modern settings, giving a glimpse into the time and place of the composers. Tickets are $15-$40 at sacraprofana.org.
Assistance League runs Treasure Bazaar in Hillcrest
The Assistance League of Greater San Diego, which marks its 60th anniversary this year, will run its annual Treasure Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30 at the nonprofit’s volunteer-run thrift shop, 108 University Ave. in Hillcrest. The shop sells a range of gently used and new items from signed art, sterling and gold jewelry to vintage and designer clothing and furs, table linens, artifacts from around the world, wall hangings and vintage toys. Proceeds benefit the community through programs that provide clothing and supplies to children in need along with victims of domestic abuse, foster youth, refugee families and disaster victims. The group’s motto is “Helping People Thrive Since 1965.” Visit assistanceleague.org/greater-san-diego.
Community mural unveiling
A community mural unveiling will be at 1 p.m. March 28 in the play area off the Center Court near Macy’s at Fashion Valley mall. Attendees can meet Geoffrey the Giraffe from Toys “R” Us and Macy’s, and enjoy free bites and various activities. The Easter Bunny will stop by before kicking off the Easter Bunny photo experience at the mall, 7007 Friars Road. Visit simon.com/mall/fashion-valley.
Boys to Men Mentoring holds celebration
The locally based nonprofit Boys to Men Mentoring will hold its 3rd annual Rooted in Resiliency celebration with surf-rock sounds and life-changing stories on April 5 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. Headlining the event is former professional surfer-turned-musician Donavon Frankenreiter. Proceeds go toward helping the nonprofit expand mentoring programs that help at-risk teenage boys navigate life’s challenges. The nonprofit’s annual Community Hero Award will be presented to long-time er and advocate Ernie Hahn. The VIP reception starts at 4 p.m. General reception is 4:45 p.m. Visit boystomen.org.
The Rosin Box Project presents “Empower”
The Rosin Box Project, a contemporary ballet company, is opening its season with “Empower,” a female-led program coinciding with Women’s History Month. Performances are March 27-30 at the Light Box Theater in the Arts District at Liberty Station. Empower features three new creations by San Diego emerging female choreographers, including a commissioned work by internationally renowned guest artist Natasha Adorlee. Tickets are at therosinboxproject.com/empower.
Pucks & Pints Charity Hockey Game and Festival
A group of San Diego breweries will host the 7th Annual Pucks & Pints Charity Hockey Game and Festival on March 29 at Pechanga Arena and neighboring Bay City Brewing. The event includes a hockey game with staff of San Diego craft breweries at 12:30 p.m., beer-and-BBQ festival with Phil’s BBQ from 2 to 5 p.m. and the San Diego Gulls game with the Calgary Wranglers at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit five local nonprofits, including San Diego Chill, which brings skating and ice hockey to children with developmental disabilities. Tickets are $65 at pucksnpints.com.
Labor laws subject of symposium
A symposium on “How Labor and Employment Laws Work in Today’s Global Economy” hosted by California Western Law Review and International Law Journal is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 28 followed by a networking reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at California Western School of Law’s Auditorium, 350 Cedar St. Tickets are $50, including entrance to the networking session. Zoom webinar tickets are $35. Visit bit.ly/SpringSymposium25.
Voting for San Diego’s City Flower
The San Diego Bird Alliance is accepting votes from the public for a new native flower to represent San Diego as part of the “Your City, Your Flower” campaign. Final Flora voting is March 29-April 7 and Corolla Championship is April 9-14. Visit sandiegobirdalliance.org/what-we-do/advocacy.
Free organ concert
A free organ concert is from 2 to 3 p.m. Sundays at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion at 2125 Pan American E Road in Balboa Park. Visit spreckelsorgan.org.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Free Virtual Screening of The Six Triple Eight
The Foundation for Women Warriors hosts a free virtual screening of The Six Triple Eight from 4 to 5 p.m. March 26. The documentary tells the story of the women of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight, which served in Europe during World War II. Despite confronting racism and sexism from their own leadership and troops, the Black female battalion succeeded in clearing a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail and kept troops in touch with their loved ones back home. Visit foundationforwomenwarriors.org.
Summer internships
Applications are available for North Island Credit Union’s Summer Internship Program for college students. The program offers paid internships June 16 to Aug.15 to provide students with professional work experience and mentoring in multiple areas at the credit union’s San Diego headquarters. The application deadline is June 1. Visit ccu.com/summer-internship-program.
Lake Elsinore Storm road trip
The nonprofit San Diego Madres, which s youth baseball programs, will host a community bus trip to see the Lake Elsinore minor league game on May 4. Cost is $85 per person, including transportation from two San Diego pickup locations, game ticket, and barbeque buffet lunch. Reserve by April 4 at sdmadres.org.
Kitten shower at animal shelter
The San Diego Humane Society hosts a virtual Kitten Shower for community to donate essential supplies, such as kitten formula, bottles, heating pads, scales and blankets, through online registries at Amazon, Target and Walmart. Monetary donations will be doubled up to $20,000 thanks to a match from the William Hall Tippett and Ruth Rathell Tippett Foundation. Last year, San Diego Humane Society cared for 8,642 kittens and a similar number of kittens are expected this year. Visit sdhumane.org/kittenshower.
Senior Gleaners seeks volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need. The mission of the group is to reduce food waste and feed needy community . The gleaning crews needs more volunteers age 55 and older. Visit seniorgleanerssdco.org/volunteer.
SAN MARCOS
Widows and Widowers Club holds dance classes
The North County Widows and Widowers Club holds dance classes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays at Palomar Estates East Mobile Home Park, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road; call 858-610-4816 and the club also holds a Book Club with discussion and lunch at noon on the first Wednesday of the month at various locations in North County; call 760-436-6425.
SOLANA BEACH
Kickoff event for EndurANT Movement to address mental health
A community event on will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. March 24 at 645 E. Solana Circle and online from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn about the EndurANT Movement, a nonprofit based in Cardiff-by the Sea that helps people facing grief, neurodiversity and mental health challenges. EndurANT Movement was founded by Neal and Samara Tricarico after the loss of their 16-year-old son, Anthony, aka, “Ant”. The event is talking place on the one year anniversary of Anthony’s suicide. The event will offer background and an overview of the EndurANT Movement, the resources being offered, including the podcast/show, events and webinars focused on grief, growth, and transformation. Attendees will also learn about ways to mental health for teens and for adults aiding teens and ways to get involved in the movement. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at 645 E. Solana Circle in Solana Beach and online from 6 to 7 p.m. that day. For registration and more information, visit https://www.endurantmovement.org/
SPRING VALLEY
Quartermania cancelled at high school
The Mt. Miguel High School Foundation has cancelled its March 29 Quartermania fundraiser event. It is to be rescheduled in a few months.
VISTA
Walk to raise awareness about autism
The Woman’s Club of Vista will host the Second Annual Vista Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6 at the Vista Civic Center Park. The event is sensory-friendly, and will include a 1K walk, a 2K walk, exhibitors, a tent with children’s activities, such as origami, photo booth, raffle and information on autism resources, including the Blue Envelope program. Registration is $10 for adults 18 and over, $5 for teens 13-17, and free for children age 12 and younger. Proceeds go to nonprofit groups that autism research, awareness, and acceptance. Exhibitor and sponsor s close March 24. Walker s are online or onsite at the event. Visit vistawalkforautism.org.
Assistance League hosts author
The Assistance League North Coast hosts author Susan Taylor Shupe at its meeting at 9 a.m. March 27 at the Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. Shupe, co-chair of the I Love to Read program for the Assistance League, will read excerpts from her latest book, “How Do You See?” The nonprofit Assistance League provides clothes, shoes, and books to underserved children in Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad. Attendance is free. RSVP by March 24 at [email protected].
Genealogy group gives free workshop
The Vista FamilySearch Center will present a free class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 27 at 1310 Foothill Drive. The workshop will be on “Discovering Your Roots: The Basics – Part 2.” Bring what you know going back three generations in your family and get help expanding your family tree. Visit sites.google.com/view/vista-fhc/home.
Community clinic has a new guide on mobile care services
The Vista Community Clinic has a new online resource for its Mobile Care Services. The webpage provides a comprehensive guide to the mobile services offered by the Clinic to make it easier for patients and community to access health care that is mobile, including dental care, primary care services, behavioral health and food distribution. Visit vistacommunityclinic.org/mobile-care.
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