\nSaturday, Nov. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n
For this free gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will give tips for planting vegetables and herbs in the late fall, winter and early spring.\u00a0The 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\u00a0ArmstrongGarden.com<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n \u2018Nosegrind November\u2019<\/strong> A skateboarding competition for all ages and skill levels to compete for prizes. Skaters can signup in the following three age divisions: 13 and under; 14 \u2013 18; and 18 and up. Registration is $10 for skaters; admission is free. The event will be held from 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Skatepark (6845 University Ave., Rolando). Warm ups start at 10 a.m. with the competition starting at 11 a.m. Visit bit.ly\/1RiXVbq<\/a> to pre-register and for more information.<\/p>\n The 69th annual Mother Goose Parade<\/strong> This year\u2019s Mother Goose Parade in Downtown El Cajon will be held starting at 10 a.m. the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. The parade begins at Main and Ballantyne streets and ends at the bridge on Johnson Avenue (before Parkway Plaza). Keep an eye out for the Santa Float (sponsored by Parkway Plaza). The theme this year is \u201cSuper Heroes!\u201d\u00a0Visit\u00a0mgpelcajon.com<\/a>\u00a0for details including a map of the parade route.<\/p>\n Guest lecture<\/strong> The \u201cBattling Holiday Blues and Keeping a Healthy State of Mind During the Holidays\u201d lecture at College Ave Center will be given by Dara Schwartz from the Alvarado Parkway Institute. The Institute is dedicated to the wellness of individuals, families and the community through prevention, intervention and treatment. This event will begin at 12:45 p.m. College Avenue Center\u2019s new location is at Temple Emanu-El: 6299 Capri Drive, Del Cerro. Visit\u00a0Jfssd.org\/cac<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n Thanksgiving celebration<\/strong> College Avenue Center (6299 Capri Drive, Del Cerro) will host a Thanksgiving celebration starting at noon. Lunch will be served first, followed by entertainment by The Vidals at 12:30 p.m. Visit\u00a0Jfssd.org\/cac<\/a>\u00a0for more information. Note the CAC will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n 14th annual Father Joe\u2019s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K run and walk <\/strong> Over 10,000 San Diegans are expected to start their Thanksgiving with this annual race starting at the San Diego Museum of Man (1350 El Prado, Balboa Park). Proceeds will help Father Joe\u2019s Villages prepare and serve over 1 million meals to local homeless individuals. Father Joe\u2019s famous Thanksgiving pies will be sold at the race as well. Registration opens at 6 a.m.; race begins at 7:30 a.m. Fun run (untimed) is $41; \u201cSpeedy Turkey\u201d (timed) is $44. Discounts for youth under 17 and active\/veteran military: $36 for fun run, $39 for \u201cSpeedy Turkey.\u201d Visit\u00a0thanksgivingrun.org<\/a> for more information and to register.<\/p>\n \u2018Santa Barbara Wreath\u2019 make and take class<\/strong> For this gardening class, Armstrong Garden Centers will guide attendees through the assembly of a festive make-and-take item \u2013 a Santa Barbara wreath.\u00a0Registration and fee 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\u00a0ArmstrongGarden.com<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n \u2018ReachOut\u2019 Cell Phone Assistance<\/strong> Omar Sedeh will be on hand at College Avenue Center (6299 Capri Drive, Del Cerro) starting at 12:45 p.m. to help with cell phone questions and assist users in getting the most from their smart phone. Visit\u00a0Jfssd.org\/cac<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n Local business networking group GADS meeting<\/strong> The general meeting of the\u00a0GADS B2B Networking group\u00a0will be meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Admiral Baker Golf Course Clubhouse (2400 Admiral Baker Road, Allied Gardens). 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. Find GADS\u2019 Facebook group at on.fb.me\/1XHNqmL<\/a>.<\/p>\n Menorah candle lighting, singing, Hanukkah luncheon and party<\/strong> This festive day at College Avenue Center (6299 Capri Drive, Del Cerro) will start at 11 a.m. with a special candle lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah and a session of singing with Temple Emanu-El\u2019s Cantorial Soloist Marshall Voit along with children from the preschool. The Hanukkah luncheon and party will start at 12:30 p.m. featuring latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). After lunch there will be a concert with Debra Davis and members of Second Avenue Klezmer performing Yiddish, Hebrew and popular songs. Visit\u00a0Jfssd.org\/cac<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n Holiday stories, singalong<\/strong> and music<\/strong> Betty Grant and Mary Holma from Storytellers of San Diego will be telling classic holiday stories along with tales of peace and funny pieces as well starting at 3 p.m. There will also be a singalong portion with \u201cJingle Bells\u201d and other favorites. Musicians from The School of African Arts will be performing toe-tapping and clapping music from Zimbabwe. The festivities will be held in the indoor theater of the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park (1 Father Juniper Serra Trail). Donations appreciated. Visit mtrp.org<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n \u2018Fiesta Navida\u2019 Christmas concert<\/strong> World-renowned tenor Jonathan Valverde will be the featured singer at the “Fiesta Navida\u201d concert at Ascension Lutheran Church (5106 Zion Ave, Allied Gardens) at 4 p.m. Valverde will be accompanied by a mariachi ensemble for this unique concert directed by Robert Plimpton with Charles Prestinari, San Diego chorus master at the piano and organ. It will also feature SOAR, the church’s handbell choir, Latin American carols by a community choir and congregational carol singing. The concert is perfect for all ages. There is no admission charge, an offering will be received and a reception will follow. 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\nSaturday, Nov. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMonday, Nov. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nWednesday, Nov. 9<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nSunday, Dec. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n