Featured events
Martin Luther King Jr. weekend events
Saturday, Jan. 16; Sunday, Jan. 17; and Monday, Jan. 18
There will be a free screening of the film “12 Years a Slave” on Jan. 16 in the Friendship Hall at United Church of Christ of La Mesa (5940 Kelton Ave.) from 1:30 – 4 p.m. Discussion of the film’s message will follow. For more information visit TableUCC.com or call 619-464-1519.
On Jan. 17 a free fellowship gathering with “small plate supper” will be held at the Christian Fellowship UCC (1601 Kelton Road, Emerald Hills) at 4 p.m. with entertainment by the Gospel Jazz Vespers at 5 p.m. For more information call 619-262-8095 or email [email protected].
Also on Jan. 17, floats, high school bands, drill teams and various organizations (colleges, fraternities, churches, youth groups) will all turn out for the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade. The parade is coordinated by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African-American fraternity in America, founded in 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Dr. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. The parade will be held from 2 – 5 p.m. along Harbor Drive near the Embarcadero. Visit bit.ly/1W4La7c para más información.
A breakfast on Jan. 18 with featured speaker Reverend Richard Lawrence, a Selma walk participant, will be held at 7 a.m. at Jacobs Center (404 Euclid Ave., Lincoln Park). There is a $50 fee for this event. Visit JacobsCenter.org para más información.
The final event of the weekend on Jan. 18 will be the MLK Jr. Day of Interfaith Community Service from 9 a.m. – noon in Balboa Park. The opening interfaith ceremony will be at 9:15 a.m. at Marston House (3525 Seventh Ave.), followed by a cleanup and beautification of the Marston House grounds at 9:30 a.m. and musical entertainment and picnic lunch at 11:30 a.m. Visit CBISD.org/event/mlk para más información.
Blood donation opportunities
Wednesday, Jan. 20; Thursday, Jan. 21; Tuesday, Jan. 26; Thursday, Jan. 28; and Friday, Jan. 29
January is National Blood Donation Month and the American Red Cross is encouraging donors to donate blood to ensure they have a sufficient supply for the new year. There will be several donation opportunities throughout the county including the dates above at San Diego State University (5500 Campanile Drive, College Area). Each of those donation days will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
“Build Your Business, Leave Your Legacy” seminar
Thursday, Jan. 21
This program will be held at Mission Valley Hera Hub (8885 Rio San Diego Drive, #237, Mission Valley) from 9 – 11 a.m. It is designed to help small business owners with decision-making that will prevent legal issues. Objectives include:
- Creating a positive outlook on a potential future sale or transfer of their business,
- Increased awareness of the impact of present-day decisions on their future options,
- Knowing the importance of discerning the value of your business.
There is no charge for this event and the curators are looking for feedback to make improvements for future meetings.
Visita herahub.com/mission-valley para más información.
32nd annual San Diego State University Writer’s Conference
Friday, Jan. 22 – Sunday, Jan. 24
This weekend-long conference will be held at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley (8757 Rio San Diego Drive). Various events include:
- Breakout sessions on fiction, nonfiction, and more
- Consultation and advance reading appointments
- Networking lunch
- Mixers and receptions
- Conference choice awards
The conference will be from 12:30 – 9 p.m. on Friday – registration begins at noon with the first breakout session at 2 p.m.; 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday; and 7:30 a.m. – noon on Sunday. Registration is $499 through Jan. 19 and $549 at the door (if space allows). Visit ces.sdsu.edu/writers for more information and registration.
Sharp HospiceCare volunteer training sessions
Saturday, Jan. 23; Saturday, Jan. 30; and Sunday, Jan. 31
Sharp HospiceCare is looking for caring, compassionate volunteers to provide caregiver relief and companionship for patients. These three volunteer sessions will be held at 8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 336 in La Mesa. Applicants must have reliable transportation and pass a security background check. For more info or to sign up, call 619-667-1900. Visit sharp.com/services/hospice to learn more about Sharp HospiceCare.
Free blood pressure screenings
Friday, Feb. 5; Tuesday, Feb. 16; and Friday, Feb. 19
No appointment necessary for these free screenings on Feb. 5 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the Sharp Grossmont Senior Resource Center (9000 Wakarusa St., La Mesa); Feb. 16 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at College Avenue Senior Center (6299 Capri Drive, College Area); and on Feb. 19 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center (8450 La Mesa Blvd.). Call 619-740-4214 for more information. Open to the public
Patrick Henry cheer teams present cheer showcase
Saturday, Feb. 6
Patrick Henry High School’s freshman, junior varsity and varsity cheer teams will host this cheer showcase from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the school’s gymnasium (6702 Wandermere Drive, Allied Gardens). At least seven San Diego County schools will be participating including La Jolla, Serra, Valhalla and other high schools; some with two or three teams each. This is a non-competitive event, but awards will be given in categories such as: “Best Tumbling Sequence,” “Best Choreography” and “Best Jumps,” as well as individual awards. Patrick Henry’s teams will perform only as an exhibitor. General admission for the showcase is $5 and children under 3 are free. For more information, contact cheer advisor Terri Clark at [email protected].
Film Forum: ‘The 39 Steps’
Monday, Feb. 15
Ralph De Laurio will be leading this new monthly program at College Avenue Center (6299 Capri Drive, Del Cerro). This session will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. beginning with a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “The 39 Steps” starring Robert Donat and Madeline Carroll. The film will be followed by discussion. Future Film Forum dates include: March 14, April 11 and May 16. Visit Jfssd.org/cac para más información.
EVENTOS RECURRENTES
Lunes:
Rock Star Karaoke with Jae: 9 p.m. Let your inner rock star shine. Pal Joey’s, 5147 Waring Road, Allied Gardens. Paljoeysonline.com.
Martes:
Feeling Fit Club: 8:30–9:30 a.m., free class for seniors 60 years and up to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Cohen Social Hall at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Carlos. Tiferethisrael.com.
Brilliant Babies Storytime: Noon, recommended for pre-walkers. Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Ave., Allied Gardens.
Chair Yoga: 2:30–3:30 p.m., free class where yoga stretches are performed sitting on a chair. No mats needed. San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Carlos. Sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.
Mission Valley Persuasive Speakers meeting: 6:30 – 8 p.m., toastmasters club weekly meetings. 4444 Zion Ave., Grantville. 701611.toastmastersclubs.org.
miércoles:
Feeling Fit Club: 1–2 p.m., free class for seniors 60 years and up to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5380 El Cajon Blvd., College Area. Call 858-495-5500 ext. 3.
Locals Night: 3–8 p.m., residents of 92120, 92115, 92116, 92123 and 92108 are eligible for $2 pours of the brewery’s “beer of the day.” Benchmark Brewing, 6190 Fairmount Ave., Suite G, Grantville. Benchmarkbrewing.com.
Game Night: 6–9:30 p.m., bring your own or play what’s available while enjoying traditional and vegan donuts. Donut Panic, 6171 Mission Gorge Road #113, Grantville. Facebook.com/DonutpanicSD.
jueves:
Karaoke: 9 p.m., hosted by Erica at your favorite neighborhood haunt. Pal Joey’s, 5147 Waring Road, Allied Gardens. Paljoeysonline.com.
viernes:
Mordeduras en la acera: 5–9 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at Westfield Mission Valley mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio N., Mission Valley. Curbsidebites.com.
Sábados:
Lake Murray walking trail: 8:30 a.m., led by the Widows or Widowers (WOW) Club of San Diego. Call for directions to the meeting locations. 619-448-6088 or wowsd.org.
Domingos:
Karaoke: 9 p.m., karaoke to close out your weekend. Camel’s Breath Inn, 10330 Friars Road Suite 106, Grantville. Camelsbreathinnsd.com.
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