Father’s Day Luncheon
Friday, June 16
Celebrate Father’s Day with lunch and entertainment by Dana Law. Featured events include magic and mind reading. 12:30 p.m. at The College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit bit.ly/2pPTBZx.
Free blood pressure screenings
Friday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 20
Three free blood pressure screenings will be offered by the Senior Resources Center of Sharp Grossmont Hospital. No appointment necessary. Open to the public. Contact 740-4214.
-Friday, June 16: 9:30-11 a.m. at La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd.
-Tuesday, June 20: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at College Avenue Senior Center, 4855 College Ave.
DMV Written Test Prep Class
Saturday, June 17
Need to take (or retake) your driver’s license test? Stop by Fletcher Hills Library to practice for your upcoming exam with a free prep class. 2-4:45 p.m. at 576 Garfield Ave. Visit bit.ly/2ro2UVL.
Free Medical Lecture: ‘Fall Prevention’
Friday, June 23
Scripps injury prevention expert Stacee Feilder will discuss falls, the leading cause of injury for seniors and how to improve safety at home. Limited seating. Call 800-727-4777 to register. 1:15-2:45 p.m. at San Diego Oasis, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive. Visit scripps.com.
Empty Bowls Tierrasanta
Saturday, June 24
Receive a handcrafted bowl from a local potter and fill it with soup from San Diego restaurants. Suggested donation $20. Proceeds benefit Third Annual Charitable Organization (TACO), a nonprofit that feeds the homeless. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, 11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2ro1Np9.
San Diego Food Bank Distribution
Monday, June 26
Eligible senior residents may receive food boxes from San Diego Food Bank. Applicants must apply in person with proof identification, income and address. Various locations and times. Visit bit.ly/2pPTBZx.
Summer basketball camps
Monday, June 26-Thursday, Aug. 10
Cuyamaca and Grossmont colleges offer youth basketball camps for ages 7-16 years old. Classes are taught on-campus by college basketball coaches. Prices vary. Registration required. Visit bit.ly/2rnNpNw.
Lake Murray Fireworks and Music Fest 2017
Tuesday, July 4
Lake Murray Fireworks is back! Celebrate the Fourth of July with food, music and fireworks at Lake Murray Regional Park. Free and family-friendly. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa. Visit bit.ly/2rnIbBF.
Allied Gardens Recreation Center Council Meeting
Monday, July 10
Join Allied Gardens Recreation Center Council for their next meeting, which will discuss helping City Park and Recreation manage the new park coming to the neighborhood “Marvin Field.” 7-8 p.m. 5155 Greenbrier Ave. Visit bit.ly/2rnfq8h.
