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Join Parkway Plaza on Saturday, March 21 from 12-2 p.m. for an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun to celebrate the holiday and welcome the Easter Bunny! Guests can enjoy a craft station, face painting, pictures with the Bunny, giveaways from See's Candies, Regal, Texas Roadhouse and so much more. Parkway Plaza on Facebook / Instagram

Looking for a hands-on volunteer opportunity that supports a healthy river and connects you with like-minded people? Join our core volunteer team for a San Diego River clean-up and help remove trash that threatens wildlife, water quality, and public spaces. Each year, volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from the River—work that directly prevents pollution from reaching our ocean and beaches. If you don’t mind getting a little dirty and enjoy active outdoor work, this is a rewarding way to make a visible impact while spending time outside. Visit: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1192016 SD River Park Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants, improving conditions for native wildlife and pollinators, enhancing water quality, reducing erosion, and protecting endangered species such as the California Least Tern. Your efforts will help create a healthier, more accessible natural space for the entire community. This is a rewarding opportunity to get outside, try out field work, connect with fellow nature lovers, and make a meaningful impact on a fragile ecosystem. Tools will be provided; you’re welcome to bring your own gloves or safety glasses. Visit: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1211799 SD River Park Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Desperado is the World's Premier Eagles Music Show. Five incredibly talented singers and multi instrumentalists performing live without any backing tracks or any fake presentations. The group is in its 24th year of thrilling audiences with the hit songs that never get old. Come and enjoy this window of time when music and songs had the ability to grow in your heart and share with you family and friends for generations. The CCPA is a beautiful venue with state of the art sound and lighting. Every seat is a great one for viewing and listening. You'll be guaranteed to leave the show with a smile. Of course for those of you that collect merchandise we'll be having t shirts, tank tops, hats and CDs for signing after the show. We've had as many as five generations attending our shows. There is no age limit for the love of great music. Please click our website to see all upcoming shows. desperadousa.com Tap Tour Dates. Band Promo: https://youtu.be/gpzRahjm1Fk?feature=shared CCPA Website: http://www.artcenter.org/event/desperado

Plus: The Met Gala, GameStop, Canada and Banksy (again!).

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Mission Valley Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors. This class is recommended for students in grades 4 through high school with no Python knowledge. For those who have previously taken a Python class, they can still register and progress faster through the content. Visit sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital for more information or to register. Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 9-18. Location: Homeschool Resource Center

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions.  This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register.   Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Get ready for "Colorín, Colorado," a world premiere Performance Outreach Program (POP) show from the La Jolla Playhouse! Ideal for students in Grades 3–6, "Colorín, Colorado" focuses on Georgie, a shy fourth-grader with a hidden talent for guitar, who develops an unexpected friendship with the fearless and ever-curious Inez. Enjoy this free production from a world-class theater company, dedicated to bringing the magic of theatre to San Diego's students.  No registration is required. Audience: Children in grades 3-6 Location: Community Room

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center invites the community to its annual Seedling Soirée, an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, community connection, and garden-grown inspiration. Set in Olivewood’s vibrant spring garden, this signature fundraising event will be held on May 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will bring together local chefs, mixologists, brewers, and winemakers as the community gathers to celebrate Olivewood’s transformative work in nutrition education, environmental stewardship, and health equity, while raising vital support to further grow and make an impact. Olivewood invites guests to indulge in a farm-to-table 'forage & feast' experience curated by esteemed chefs, Kitchenistas, brewers, distillers, and vintners from across San Diego County. Against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens, guests will savor one-of-a-kind appetizer bites crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The evening will include garden-inspired cocktails and food, live music, and the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the Seedling Soirée will bolster Olivewood’s mission-driven programs to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy and intergenerational leadership. The 2026 Seedling Soiree chefs and purveyors include: Adrian Villareal - Tahona Andy Weiss - The Smoking Gun Aureny Aranda - Au Gourmet Cindy Quiñonez - Parada Del Mar Christina Ng - The Berry Good Food Foundation Flor Franco - Indulge Catering and Casa de Flor Kevin Templeton - barleymash, Spill the Beans, The Smoking Gun Olivewood Kitchenistas Olivewood Garden to Kitchen Interns Sandra Orozco - Rancho Con Sabor Logan Mitchell - Colins & Coupe Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz - bica Jiomar Diaz - Paella Chef Robin Ross - Cupcakes Squared Belching Beaver BOOCHCRAFT Hasta Mañana Cantina Rejon Tequila Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Valentina Vineyards Tickets for the 2026 Seedling Soirée are $250 per person, with a sliding scale offered to ensure accessibility for all members of the community. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Tickets can be purchased at https://olivewoodgardens.org/seedling-soiree/. For information about sponsorships, please contact Jennifer Walker at jwalker@olivewoodgardens.org. ### About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is a nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to impacting and inspiring communities through food, health, and environmental education. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthful and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Instagram and Facebook

Don't toss it, fix it! Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Happening at the Spring Valley Community Center, 8735 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley! Learn how to: • Fix broken appliances and gadgets • Repair road and mountain bikes • Mend your favorite outfit Free to the public, register today First come, first served! Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_spring-valley San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram and Facebook