Eventos especiales
‘Gardening Basics’ gardening class
Saturday, Sept. 19
For this gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will teach skills to begin gardening. Highlights include: determining soil type and sunlight in your yard, deciding how to choose plants, and general planting and watering information. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com para más información.
Local groups to clean up Kaiser Ponds area
Saturday, Sept. 19
The San Diego River Park Foundation will be partnering with I Love a Clean San Diego for the annual Coastal Cleanup Day to clean trash and debris from the Grantville/Allied Gardens area near Kaiser Ponds. This event will also be the first community event for local business networking group, GADS.
No experience is necessary to volunteer and all tools and supplies will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to dress in clothes that can get dirty and to wear closed-toe shoes (required). A hat and sunscreen is also recommended. A liability waiver is required for all volunteers, available online at bit.ly/1NzwGeo.
For more information on the event, call 619-297-7380.
‘Don’t Get Hooked’
Wednesday, Sept. 23
This free presentation and lunch is designed to help seniors and caregivers learn how to avoid financial scams and other crooks. Supervisor Dianne Jacob will lead the event, which will include speakers ranging from scam victims to experts on elder abuse and financial crimes. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with check-in beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Ronald Reagan Community Center (195 East Douglas Ave., El Cajon). Those interested in attending can call 844-899-1597 or register online at surveymonkey.com/r/DontGtHooked by Sept. 17. For more information, visit sdcda.org.
‘Attract Songbirds to Your Backyard’ gardening class
Saturday, Sept. 26
For this gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will teach about plants that attract beautiful birds to your garden. The expert on hand will also discuss bird feeders and birdseed mixes. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com para más información.
Hazard Center celebrates 25 years
Saturday, Sept. 26
Mission Valley’s Hazard Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun event for customers featuring prizes, giveaways, crafts, refreshments and more. The event will be held by the “Pappy” Hazard statue at Hazard Center, located at 7510 Hazard Center Drive on Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Some of the highlights of the event include a selfie contest with prizes that include tickets to Padres games and San Diego Zoo passes. The first 25 guests to arrive will receive a tote bag with a pair of tickets to UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas and a free selfie stick.
Hazard Center has also partnered with the San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) which will also be onsite handing out bags to the first 25 people who donate $20 or more to the SRRPF’s “Give a Tree” program. The donation will go towards providing one native tree that will be planted at a park or open space along the nearby San Diego River.
For more information about Hazard Center’s 25th Anniversary event, visit hazardcenter.com
Convention Center hosts Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Saturday, Sept. 26
Do you have diabetes? Learn, laugh, and live better with Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) a San Diego based nonprofit organization that has been educating and motivating individuals with diabetes for 21 years.
TCOYD’s Founder and Director, Dr. Steven Edelman, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 15 and has dedicated his medical career to educating, motiving, and empowering people just like him to take a more active role in their health care.
Join us at the San Diego Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. A team of diabetes experts from all over the country will give you the cutting-edge information on the latest technologies and treatment options you need to lead a happier and healthier life with diabetes.
Registration is just $30 per person or $25 per person for groups of two or more. A sit-down plated lunch is included! For more information and registration visit tcoyd.org or call 800-998-2693.
View the total lunar eclipse at Cabrillo National Monument
Sunday, Sept. 27
As the sun sets (6:37 p.m.) this evening, the moon will rise (6:35 p.m.) already being eclipsed by the Earth’s shadow. The maximum eclipse will be at 7:47 p.m. NASA says this is a “supermoon lunar eclipse.” A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the lunar orbit being closest to the Earth making the moon appear larger and brighter than normal. The combination of a lunar eclipse and supermoon is a rare occurrence.
Cabrillo National Monument (1800 Cabrillo Monument Drive, Point Loma) will host a special viewing for the occasion with telescopes provided by The San Diego Astronomy Club. Music and refreshments will be provided, flashlights encouraged. Tickets are $30 per car (maximum 10 people per car); parking is free. Check-in will be between 6 – 7 p.m. (no late check-ins). The event raises funds for San Diego’s only national park. Visit bit.ly/1OqKqaD para boletos
Mission Valley Persuasive Speakers Club speech contest
Tuesday, Sept. 29
This toastmasters club will hold a speech contest with inspiring and humorous speeches from 6:30 – 8 p.m. This group meet at 4444 Zion Ave. in Grantville. For more information visit 701611.toastmastersclubs.org.
‘Pumpkin with Succulents’ make and take class
Saturday, Oct. 3 Class moved to: Saturday, Oct. 17
For this gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will guide attendees through the assembly of a unique make and take item. A carved out pumpkin will be used as a planter – perfect for patios and porches – and filled with attractive succulents. A fee and registration for this class will be required. The Mission Valley/Grantville store is located at 10320 Friars Road; there are several other San Diego Armstrong locations. This session starts at 9 a.m. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com para más información.
Local business networking group to meet
Wednesday, Oct. 7
The general meeting of the GADS B2B Networking group will be meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Admiral Baker Golf Course Clubhouse. GADS is an inclusive group of business representatives from the Grantville, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and San Carlos areas who gather and share relevant information about succeeding in the area. GADS promotes each business independently and collectively and encourages buying locally, supporting growth and education, participation and community outreach.
“Sex in Our City” to discuss women’s sexual health issues
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Alvarado Hospital will be hosting a discussion on women’s sexual health led by Dr. Irwin Goldstein, medical director of the sexual medicine program at Alvarado Hospital and Dr. Rose Hartzell, sex therapy ambassador for the 100 Woman Project.
The panel will discuss the new libido drug for women, flibanserin, as well as what else might be on the horizon for women dealing with low sex drives, sexual health in young women, pre- and post-menopause, bedroom secrets to enhance sexual relationships, hormone treatments and alternatives and other topics.
“Sex in Our City” begins at 6 p.m. in the Alvarado Hospital Conference Room. In addition to the speakers, this free event will offer sex-themed appetizers, desserts and mocktails. Due to the sensitivity of the subject matter, it is only open to women. Seating is limited as well so women who are interested in attending are encouraged to register early by calling 800-258-2723 or sign up online at AlvaradoHospital.com.
Marvin Elementary hosts “A Bone Yard Bash”
viernes, 16 de octubre
Marvin Elementary School’s Annual Fall Carnival this year will be a spooktacular event called “A Bone Yard Bash.” There will be game booths, food trucks, slides, rides, a sweet shop and more. This event is open to the community and everyone is welcome to attend from 5–8 p.m. at Marvin elementary School, 5720 Brunswick Ave.
Church hosts Scandinavian Festival
sábado, 17 de octubre
From 5 to 9 p.m. Ascension Lutheran Church will hold its 16th annual Scandinavian Festival. The festival will include authentic Scandinavian foods, costumes and music. The festival is a celebration of the cultural heritage of the church, which was started in 1957 by the Mission Board of the Swedish Lutheran Church. The church quickly became a multi-cultural congregation and now includes people of Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, Slovakian, Japanese, Hispanic, British, Irish and other cultural backgrounds.
In addition to the dinner and music, there will also be a silent auction of gift baskets, a live auction and a raffle. Proceeds from the event will be used to implement a Xeriscape landscape at the church.
Advance tickets are $25. Tickets at the door at $30. For advance tickets, call 619-582-2636.
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.
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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