Gardening classes at Armstrong
Saturdays
For these free gardening classes, Armstrong Garden Centers will give tips and tricks on various topics and areas of interest. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. Sessions start at 9 a.m.
Upcoming classes include:
- “Top 5 perennials” on Oct. 22
- “Kids’ Halloween make & take” on Oct. 29
Visit ArmstrongGarden.com for more information.
Technology Fair
Saturday, Oct. 22
San Diego OASIS in partnership with County of San Diego is hosting this technology fair for attendees ages 50 and over. Guests can learn about technology including using an iPad/smartphone, how to avoid cyber fraud and more. The event will be held from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Macy’s Mission Valley (1702 Camino Del Rio North). The event is free with lunch included. Visit sandiegooasis.org or call 619-881-6262 to RSVP (required).
Sports/exercise-related shoulder and knee pain educational dinner seminar
Thursday, Oct. 27
If you’re one of the thousands of San Diegans living with chronic knee or shoulder pain, you have options for relief. Learn the latest advances for treatment at a free dinner seminar at 6 p.m. at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant (5010 Mission Center Road, Mission Valley). Limited seating at the restaurant. Pre-registration required. Call 800-258-2723 or visit AlvaradoHospital.com for more information and to pre-register.
Grossmont College’s fall preview
Saturday, Oct. 29
This event on the school’s campus (8800 Grossmont College Drive) will be held from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and will showcase information on the college’s more than 150 certificate and degree programs. There will also be workshops for prospective students to complete their application and apply for federal and state financial aid. Campus tours will be given every 30 minutes starting at 10:45 a.m. This is a family-friendly event with a fall theme and kids are encouraged to come in costume. There will be live music provided by music department students as well. Visit grossmont.edu for more info.
Health Fair
Friday, Nov. 4
Jewish Family Service of San Diego will host its annual health fair at College Avenue Center (6299 Capri Drive, Del Cerro) from 9:30–11:30 a.m. The health and wellness event is geared at older adults and will feature local health care providers, vendors and agencies to help guide attendees to a healthier lifestyle and offer health screenings. Sharp Grossmont Senior Resource Center will be on hand providing season flu shots (for $2 suggested donation), which are recommended for adults age 60 and older, and for those with chronic illness that impacts their immune system. After the health fair, there will be a luncheon at noon ($4 suggested donation for adults 60 and over, $7 fee for all others), followed by musical entertainment by local singer-songwriter Peter Seltser at 12:30 p.m. Visit jfssd.org/cac for more information.
Fifth annual ‘Pumpkin Smash’
Saturday, Nov. 5
San Carlos Community Garden (6460 Boulder Lake Ave.) will be putting used pumpkins to good use in their composting system. Attendees of the Pumpkin Smash can bring their own gourds for smashing from 1–3 p.m. The event will also include family activities, music, refreshments and a chance to show off this year’s costumes one last time. Visit facebook.com/SanCarlosCommunityGarden for more details.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s ‘Light The Night Walk’
Saturday, Nov. 5
Friends, family, children of all ages, and co-workers form fundraising teams and enjoy an evening of fun and inspiration as they walk along a two-mile route at Petco Park (100 Park Blvd., East Village) for this event. Walkers can carry colored lanterns to signify their connection to the cause — red for friends and supporters, white for cancer patients and survivors, and gold for a lost loved one. The walk funds research to find cures and ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients. The walk starts at 4:30 p.m. For more information or to register for this event, visit lightthenight.org/sd.
‘Sex in Our City’
Monday, Nov. 14
Join Alvarado Hospital for the popular “Sex in Our City” event with renowned Dr. Irwin Goldstein. The evening includes dinner, discussion and decadent desserts. Dr. Goldstein and a panel of experts will discuss sexual health in adult women of all ages, pre- and post-menopause solutions, low libido, HRT, and how to spice things up in the bedroom. The dinner is free, but seating is very limited. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 10 Call 800-258-2723 or visit AlvaradoHospital.com for more information and to pre-register.
