Alternative Gift Expo
Saturday, Nov. 23
St. Paul’s Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave., Bankers Hill) will host a community gift expo with the goal of allowing shoppers to help others with their purchases. Items for sale will include fair trade chocolate, crafts from Africa, Peruvian dolls and more. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the needs of others directly by giving money towards farming, fuel and food in other countries. Soup, bread and refreshments will be available for a small monetary contribution. The expo runs from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Great Hall of the church, which faces Fifth Avenue. For more information, contact Carolyn Lief at [email protected], 858-274-0587, or visit stpaulcathedral.org.
We Care at Rich’s in Hillcrest
Sunday, Dec. 7
The sixth annual “We Care” holiday mixer will be held Dec. 7 at Rich’s San Diego (1051 University Ave., Hillcrest). Several local LGBT sports leagues come together each year to hold the event, including San Diego American Flag Football League, SD Hoops Basketball, San Diego Tennis Federation, SAGA Ski/Snowboarders, Armada Rugby, SD High Rollers bowling league and America’s Finest City Softball League. Representatives will raffle off prizes from their respective leagues, with proceeds from raffle ticket sales going to The San Diego LGBT Center and Memorial Prep Middle School in Barrio Logan. The event is free but guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Imperial Court’s Toys for Kids drive. Between raffles there will be live entertainment with singer Kori Gillis, as well as musical chairs. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Visit the “We Care at Rich’s” Facebook page for more information.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Saturday, Dec. 13
The 21st annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk will be held at Sixth Avenue and Quince Street in Balboa Park. Kicking off at 8 a.m., the holiday-themed race includes a 5k timed run and a 1k Children’s Dash with the Elves run/walk activity. Participants (including pets) are encouraged to dress up in holiday attire. The Arthritis Foundation expects over 2,000 participants will race this year to raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis. Visit sdjbr.org for more information and to register for the race.
Christmas on the Prado
Sunday, Dec. 14
The San Diego Children’s Coalition will hold their first Christmas on the Prado event from 6 – 9 p.m. The charity event will be held on Patios A and B at Casa del Prado (1800 El Prado, Balboa Park) and attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. The family friendly festivities will include Christmas music and entertainment, photos with Santa Claus, artwork, and Christmas cookies with hot chocolate and cider. Visit christmasontheprado.com for more details.
