CARDIFF
Community can sing along with a cappella choir
Pacific Coast Harmony, an award-winning four-part harmony a cappella ensemble, hosts a guest night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26 in Pappas Hall at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave. The community can join in singing or watch the rehearsal. Music reading skills are not required. The Encinitas-based ensemble directed by Bonnie McKibben recently won its division at the Far West District competition in May and competed at the Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention in July. Visit pacificcoastharmony.org.
CARLSBAD
Gala benefits Agua Hedionda Lagoon
The annual Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s Discovery Gala, themed “Lagoon’s Eleven,” will be held from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s Atrium Room, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive. Highlights include happy hour with music, a three-course dinner served at 7 p.m. followed by a live auction and then “Royal Flush Casino” with three-hand poker, roulette, blackjack tables and dancing. The gala will be emceed by CBS 8 San Diego news anchor Neda Iranpour. This year’s honoree is Margie Newell, who will be recognized for her longtime support. Proceeds support the foundation’s educational programs, trails and Raptor Ridge. Tickets are $275; $260 for members, at aguahedionda.org/discovery-gala-2024.
‘Dare to Repair’ music day at museum
A Community Music Day, themed “Dare to Repair,” will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive. The event features two free screenings of the Academy Award-winning short documentary “The Last Repair Shop.” Guests from the repair department of Bertrand’s Music will share stories and tools of the trade. The film focuses on a handful of devoted craftspeople who maintain more than 80,000 student instruments. The first screening is at 11 a.m. with discussion at noon; the second screening is at 1 p.m. after the noon discussion. RSVP at museumofmakingmusic.org/events/cmd-8-2024.
Bluegrass concert Aug. 24 at church
Whole Hog, a bluegrass band, will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave., as part of the San Diego Folk Heritage concerts. The group blends a traditional bluegrass repertoire with Irish, vintage jazz, yodeling, country, western swing and honky-tonk. The Ventura-based string band includes Seth Andrey Oster on guitar, Keith Frankel on banjo, Charletta Erb on fiddle and Corey Highberg on standup bass. Admission is $18; San Diego Folk Heritage members, $15. Visit wholehogband.com.
Former secretary of labor to speak at meeting
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta will be the guest speaker at the Carlsbad Republican Women Federated group’s meeting at 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Acosta will discuss his views on “How the Economy and Current Affairs will Impact You, Your Family and Your Future.” Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $44; $39 for club members. RSVP by noon Aug. 20 at carlsbadrepublicans.com.
CHULA VISTA
Genealogy buffs meet at library
The Chula Vista Genealogical Society’s education meeting is from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library’s Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road. The group will discuss two kinds of genealogy software and how it can help organize family trees. Bring a laptop or tablet. Admission is free; walk-ins are welcome. Register at chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org.
Community shuttle expands service to all ages
The Chula Vista Community Shuttle, a free door-to-door service for residents 55 and older, expanded its service to adults of all ages and children accompanied by adults. The fee for riders up to age 54 is $2 per ride. The shuttle runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from the Sweetwater River to the north, to the bayfront on the west, to Interstate 805/Hilltop Drive to the east and L Street to the south. Riders can request a ride at ridecircuit.com or (646) 504-3733.
CORONADO
Summer concert features Crown Town
A Coronado Promenade Summer Concert starts at 5 p.m. Aug. 25 featuring Crown Town and Matt Heinecke, who has been performing since his days at Coronado High School. Heinecke, band director of the Coronado Unified School District, is known for his unique style of guitar which draws on folk, classical, rock, jazz, country and bluegrass. The concert is at Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. Visit coronado.ca.us.
DEL MAR
Taste of New Orleans at racetrack
The Taste of New Orleans Food & Music Festival will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Del Mar Racetrack’s Seaside Cabana, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Highlights include Cajun cuisine, frozen daiquiris and local beers along with live Cajun music, a mini parade, bead vendors and the Red Hatter. Tickets are $10-$35. Visit dmtc.com/calendar/detail/neworleans.
ENCINITAS
Free Moonlight Beach Concert features The Beat Farmers
The free Moonlight Beach Concert series features a performance by The Beat Farmers from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at 400 B St. The opening act is Shred or Alive, an Encinitas band that won third place in the Leucadia 101 Battle of the Bands, from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. Trueblood, an Encinitas band of four brothers who were winners of the Leucadia 101 Battle of the Bands, will perform from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. Visit encinitasca.gov.
JULIAN
Annual Harvest Moon Dinner next month
The Ilan-Lael Foundation will hold its annual Harvest Moon Dinner under the stars from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at 930 Orchard Lane. This year’s dinner will honor the legacy of James Hubbell, featuring live music and dancing, seasonal al fresco dining and local vineyard wines along with a silent auction, featuring work by Visiting Artist Fellows and benefiting the James Hubbell Memorial Art Fund. The foundation will introduce its inaugural Visiting Artist Program, highlighting artists and poets whose work was inspired by the Ilan-Lael grounds. The featured art pieces will be exhibited at the Santa Ysabel Art Gallery from Oct. 1-28 and Union Hall Gallery from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. Tickets are $175 per person or $350 per couple. RSVP by Sept. 1 at ilanlaelfoundation.org/harvest-moon-dinner-at-ilan-lael.
LAKESIDE
Free screening of Laurel and Hardy movies
The Saps at Sea Laurel & Hardy club presents “Laughing Gravy,” “Men ‘O War,” “Wrong Again” and “The Chimp” from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Lakeside Library, 12428 Woodside Ave. The club will also show the cartoon “I Love to Singa.” Doors open at 1:45 p.m., and the program starts at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Visit facebook.com/groups/149982858403776.
Free workshop on journaling
A Mindful Journaling workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St. The workshop provides simple writing techniques to express thoughts and emotions and relieve stress. Free on-site parking is available. Register at (800) 827-4277 or sharp.com/classes.
NATIONAL CITY
Operation Clean Sweep: Pepper Park
A Team Up to Clean Up event is from 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at Pepper Park, 3299 Tidelands Ave. The event, hosted by San Diego Working Waterfront, celebrates the 34th annual Operation Clean Sweep to care for the coastal environment. Participants can pick up trash throughout the park and surrounding areas. Buckets, trash bags, gloves, safety vests and grabbers will be provided. Register at thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/clean-sweep-2024. For other Clean Sweep events, visit sdworkingwaterfront.com/events/operation-clean-sweep.
OCEANSIDE
Library holds career fair, workshops
A career fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Oceanside Public Library and Civic Center Plaza, 330 N. Coast Highway. The job fair will feature more than 40 employers from a range of industries, such as manufacturing, hospitality, health and education and offers some on-site interviews. Job seekers planning to attend the career fair should register in advance at bit.ly/46EJKvo.
Summer block party at art museum
Oceanside Museum of Art will put on a summer block party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at 704 Pier View Way, as part its Street Level series. The community event features music and art, inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, “More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux.” The exhibit shows the work of 50 artists “redefining traditional representational art through abstraction, web-based imagery and socio-political themes.” Cost is $15; free for members. Visit oma-online.org/street-level.
History buffs sought for workshop
The Oceanside Public Library is looking for history buffs to help find references to the Oceanside Municipal Pier in newspapers and correct digitizing errors at a Corrections Workshop at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 in the Civic Center Library Foundation Room, 330 N. Coast Highway. Participants can help preserve Oceanside’s history by correcting optical character recognition errors in historic newspapers, such as the Oceanside Blade-Tribune and the Oceanside Citizen, which have been digitized on the California Digital Newspaper Collection website. Participants can use library laptops or their own. The workshop will focus on articles about the pier and participants can continue making corrections independently. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.
Presentation on pier and its history set for next month
A free presentation on “Oceanside Pier, Past and Present,” hosted by the Oceanside Public Library and the Oceanside Historical Society, will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 7 in the Civic Center Library’s Community Rooms, 330 N. Coast Highway. Kristi Hawthorne, director of the Oceanside Historical Society, will discuss the unique story of Oceanside’s iconic piers throughout the years using visuals and stories of some of the six distinct piers that have been along Oceanside’s coast. Visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.
Registration for golf tournament ends Aug. 18
Brother Benno’s, a nonprofit providing food, clothing, addiction recovery and other services to the area’s homeless community members, working poor and seniors, will hold its sixth annual charity golf tournament Sept. 18 at Goat Hill Park, 2323 Goat Hill Drive. Pro surfer Kelly Slater will support this year’s event, offering a Kelly Slater Wave Co. Surf Ranch experience for live bidding. Additional live and silent auction items will be offered. Silent auctions will run both in person and online, and both the live and silent auctions are open to the public. The event aims to raise $250,000. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. followed by the 11 a.m. shotgun start. Tournament registration is open and runs through Aug. 18. Individual golfer registration is $225; foursomes, $900, including shared golf cart, greens fee, boxed lunch, snacks and refreshments, buffet dinner and swag bag. The cost to sponsor an active-duty military golfer is $225. Other sponsorships are available. Register at brotherbenno.org/news-and-events/golf-2024.
Group hosts North County Republican candidates
The Republican Club of North County hosts Republican candidates running for office in North County at its luncheon meeting Aug. 21 at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 2434 Vista Way. Doors open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting starts at noon. Cost is $35; $30 for club members. Cash or check only at the door (credit cards not accepted). For questions, call or text (760) 212-9995.
SAN DIEGO
Outdoor concert features Latin American music
Liberty Station Arts District features a free outdoor concert by Nosotros from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 as part of its Summer Music Series hosted by the NTC Foundation in partnership with ZIA Productions at the North Promenade, 2875 Dewey Road. This year, in honor of World Design Capital’s first binational designation of Tijuana and San Diego, the music series highlights highlights several bands that celebrate a variety of Latin American genres. Visit libertystation.com.
Brick-building festival at convention center
Brick Fest Live will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive. The event is slated to have more than a million bricks on display and ready for play. Attendees can join in building a Guinness World Record-setting mosaic, engage in hands-on attractions, see life-size models, visit the giant brick pit and join the Glow Zone derby races. There will be hard-to-find Lego merchandise. Tickets are $19.49- $27.49. Paid admission is required for attendees ages 3 and older, including all parents and guardians; free for children 2 and younger. Visit brickfestlive.com.
92nd annual White Elephant Sale coming up
St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church holds its 92nd annual White Elephant Sale from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23 and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at 743 Prospect St., in La Jolla. Items sold range from clothing, accessories, jewelry, antiques, art and housewares to children’s and holiday items and outdoor items. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 24, everything at the sale will be half off. At 3 p.m., shoppers can buy a paper bag for $5 and fill it with anything that fits into it. Cash is preferred; $20 minimum for credit card transactions. Proceeds are donated to local and international charities. Tickets for First Choice Night on Aug. 23 are $20 at the door or $15 at sjbts.org and include wine and appetizers.
Crossing South Festival features Baja wine, food
The Crossing South Festival San Diego will feature Baja wine and food along with a taste of traveling to Baja from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Road. There will be music and booths to check out for free. Glasses of wine from Valle de Guadalupe and craft beer will be sold. Tickets for food and drink start at $74.41. Visit bit.ly/3Xi50UN.
Alzheimer’s Association holds Research Town Hall
The Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter will discuss highlights from the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference at a Research Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is free. RSVP at (800) 272-3900. Visit alz.org/sandiego.
Parkinson’s support group meets Aug. 26
The Point Loma Parkinson’s Support Group will gather from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 26, at Pt. Loma Café, 4865 N. Harbor Drive, to “Meet, Greet and Eat.” Join in a no-host brunch and presentation on “NuShu: Revolutionary Wearable for People with Parkinson’s.” RSVP by Aug. 25 to [email protected].
Summit on violence, abuse slated; volunteers sought
The San Diego-based nonprofit Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma holds its 29th annual Summit on Violence, Abuse and Trauma across the Lifespan — Working Together to Promote Well-being from Aug. 25-29 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive. The event discusses research, intervention, advocacy and policies on violence, abuse and trauma. Volunteers are sought to help at the event. For every five hours of volunteering, one day of registration is waived. For information, email [email protected].
Spiritual Breakthrough Prayer Summit
The Lord Teach Us To Pray Spiritual Breakthrough Prayer Summit is set for Aug. 22-24 at the Legacy International Center, 875 Hotel Circle S. Conference speakers include Pastor Matthew K. Thompson at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 and Pastor Miles McPherson at 10 a.m. Aug. 23, Dr. Larry Lea at 7 p.m. Aug. 23, Pastor Al Valdez at 10 a.m. Aug. 24, Becky Cerullo Henderson at 11 a.m. Aug. 24, Pastor Sarah Morgan at 2 p.m. Aug. 24 and Apostle Nathaniel Leon at 6 p.m. Aug. 24. Registration is free; VIP, $10. Register at bit.ly/3YP1vq2.
Ameri’kana Music and Arts Festival on Aug. 24
The Celebrate Ameri’kana Music and Arts Festival is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the University of California San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane. The traveling festival celebrates “the diverse colors of American music” and “blends the folkloric with the cutting edge.” The event features Los Texmaniacs, Making Movies, Renee Goust, Gaby Moreno, Ameri’Kana All Stars and friends. Visit amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/celebrate-amerikana.
Mission Bay kayak tour set for Aug. 22
Ocean Connectors presents a Wildin’ Mission Bay Kayak Eco Tour from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 22 at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive. The kayaking tour through Mission Bay starts from Paradise Point Resort & Spa or Mission Bay Resort. Participants can see marine life and birds and learn about local conservation efforts and Ocean Connectors’ mission. Cost is $35-$55. Visit oceanconnectors.org/mission-bay.
Twilight in the Park Concert Series continues
The free Twilight in the Park Concert Series continues from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20-22 at Balboa Park Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Road. The event is held Tuesdays to Thursdays through Aug. 29. For the schedule, visit balboapark.org/twilight-concerts.
Summer concerts at SeaWorld continue
SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series continues at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at 500 Sea World Drive. The concert lineup includes Grammy-nominated and chart-topping performers. The concerts are held Saturdays through Aug. 24 featuring R&B, pop and other music. Concerts are included with park admission. Visit seaworld.com/san-diego/events/summer-spectacular/concerts.
Presidio Walking Tour coming up
The San Diego History Center presents a Presidio Walking Tour from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Junípero Serra Museum in Presidio Park, 2727 Presidio Drive, at the river’s edge and through the Presidio grounds. The tour focuses on the Presidio de San Diego, buried underground below the museum. Visitors will learn about the historical significance of the site and how archaeologists and historians have discovered the buildings and structures that were there previously, and reconstruct what they may have looked like. Participants can stroll through the new exhibition inside the museum and hear from Kumeyaay people today, whose ancestors lived along the river’s edge. Fee is $20; $15 for San Diego History Center members. Visit sandiegohistory.org.
Helix High School reunion this month
The Helix High School class of 1964 is hosting its 60th reunion from Aug. 23-24 to visit with high school friends. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected].
Free museum admission offered
Free general admission to the exhibits at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park will be given on Aug. 20 for San Diego County residents. Also, students, veterans and active-duty military can now get in the museum free any day with valid identification. Service members can bring one guest for free. Visit sdmart.org.
Harvest for Hope fundraiser benefits kids with cancer
The nonprofit Emilio Nares Foundation holds its 21st annual Harvest for Hope fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at Coasterra, 880 Harbor Island Drive. The nonprofit helps families across San Diego County lead their children through cancer. The fundraiser raises awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be a foodie festival where attendees can taste bites from 25 local businesses with fine wines, craft beers and spirits. There will also be auctions. General admission tickets are $250. Visit enfhope.org.
Flair music festival in Pacific Beach
Flair, a festival supporting local music and vendors, themed A Day of Art and Music, will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 at 1425 Garnet Ave., in Pacific Beach. Highlights include live music from local bands, drinks, and small businesses selling vintage, pottery, jewelry and photography. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Visit bit.ly/476trI5.
Free organ concert in Balboa Park
A free organ concert will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion at 2125 Pan American E. Road, in Balboa Park. The concerts are held weekly. Visit spreckelsorgan.org.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego County Credit Union helps community shred paper, save trees
San Diego County Credit Union has been helping the community properly shred sensitive data at its free Shred Day events and has won seven Guinness World Record titles since it started the Shred Days in 2007. At the credit union’s recent free Shred Day, which was held at three area locations, more than 97,000 pounds of paper was collected and shredded. The credit union has collected, shredded and recycled more than 4.7 million pounds of documents at no charge, and estimates that it has saved more than 40,000 trees based on 120 pounds of shredded paper saving one tree. The credit union also estimated that the Shred Days have saved the community over $500,000 in costs for shredding documents. SDCCU was named a Live Well San Diego partner a decade ago for providing free shredding services to the community. Call (858) 597-2504 or email [email protected].
Upcoming blood drives
The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots (unless otherwise noted):
- Town Center Encinitas Ranch, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at 1018 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas.
- Lemon Grove Improvement Council, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at 3215 Lemon Grove Ave., Lemon Grove.
- Chula Vista Crossings, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at 1870 Main Court, Chula Vista.
- St. Patrick Catholic Church, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at 3821 Adams St., Carlsbad.
- Grocery Outlet, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at 1101 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook.
- The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
- St. Paul’s PACE, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at 630 L St., Chula Vista.
- Anytime Fitness, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 20, parked on street at 850 Main St., Ramona.
- PRIDE Academy, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at 8655 Ellsworth Lane, Santee.
- ViaSat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
- Kaiser Permanente, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at 1630 E. Main St., El Cajon.
- Julian Branch Library, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at 1850 Highway 78, Julian.
- Barons Market, noon to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at 1347 Tavern Road, Alpine.
- Big O Tires, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22 at 1106 Garnet Ave., San Diego.
- Vista Library, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista.
- Mission Valley mall, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at 1640 Camino del Rio N., San Diego.
- Sons of Norway, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at 4731 Date Ave., La Mesa.
- Grain & Grit, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at Little Italy Food Hall, 550 W. Date St. (parked on Columbia Street), San Diego.
- Copley-Price YMCA, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at 4300 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego.
- Crawford High School, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 26, in front of school at 4191 Colts Way, San Diego.
- Skyline Hills Branch Library, 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at 7900 Paradise Valley Road, San Diego.
- California Coast Credit Union, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at 9201 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego.
Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment or find more drives, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Free outdoor family movies
Free family-friendly movies are screened at parks throughout the county through Nov. 1. The movies start 15 minutes after sunset. For a list, visit sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/participate/summer-movies-in-the-park.
Animal shelter cuts adoption fees in half
The San Diego Humane Society offers a 50 percent discount on adoption fees through Sept. 10 as part of Clear the Shelters Month, sponsored by NBC Universal and Telemundo. On Sept. 7, Clear the Shelters Day, adoption fees will be waived entirely. The nonprofit shelter is caring for more than 2,000 animals and over 800 of them are ready to be adopted, including many puppies and kittens. The Humane Society is open for walk-in adoptions Tuesdays through Sundays at its campuses in Escondido, El Cajon, Oceanside and San Diego. Adoption hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Pets for adoption can be seen at sdhumane.org/adopt.
SANTEE
Free swim days for residents
The city of Santee offers free swim days for Santee residents Aug. 24 and 31 at the Santee Aquatics Center at the Cameron YMCA Activity Pool, 10123 Riverwalk Drive. Free admission is offered during the session times of 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Limited lap swimming will also be available. Visit cityofsanteeca.gov/our-community/parks-recreation/santee-swim-days.
SOLANA BEACH
Community square dances coming up
The Sandpipers Square Dance Club will hold a family-friendly community dance from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 and Sept. 28 at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S. Nardo Ave. This monthly event introduces square dancing. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Casual attire is recommended, and refreshments will be served. A partner and dance experience are not needed. Donation: $10; free for children. Visit sandpiperssquaredanceclub.org.
VISTA
Senior Services celebrates 50 years
A celebration of the 50th anniversary of Senior Services in Vista will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Highlights include live music by Ricky Rivas, dance class demonstrations, Handle’s ice cream, balloons, face painting and giveaways. All ages are welcome. Admission is free. Visit gmacvista.com.
Scraps Workshop at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
A free workshop on reducing food waste is set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive. The event, hosted by I Love a Clean San Diego and sponsored by the city of Vista, will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various composting methods, the importance of keeping organic waste out of landfills, and proper disposal through curbside organic recycling programs. Participants can make a vermicomposting bin, while supplies last. Admission to the gardens is $5; $3 for kids 3-12; free for members. Registration required at bit.ly/3WSz5bZ.
‘Pickle for the Pantry’ pickleball tournament
Vista Teen Outreach hosts a fundraiser pickleball tournament, “Pickle for the Pantry,” from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Vista Pickleball Club, 685 Taylor St. Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring the tournament can email [email protected]. Players interested in competing in the tournament are asked to email [email protected] with the names, divisions (men’s, women’s, mixed) and bracket(s) (3.0. 3.5. 4.0, and 4.5+) along with the date and location of tournament. The cost is $50 for playing men’s, women’s or mixed doubles and an additional $25 to play in a second bracket.
Genetic Genealogy subject of free class
Vista FamilySearch Center will present a free class on Tools for Genetic Genealogists from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at 1310 Foothill Drive. Genealogist Randy Stebbing will teach how to use online tools to explore your family history using the results of your DNA test once you’ve learned the basics of DNA testing. Visit sites.google.com/view/vista-fhc/home.
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