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The Imperial Irrigation District is already in the midst of several key elections and a high-stakes negotiation over the future of the Colorado River.

Lumi invites you to a spook-tacular evening on Tuesday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. for a Halloween-themed sushi-making class! Guided by a professional sushi chef, guests will learn to craft a Lumi specialty roll, a California roll, and the chef’s selection of nigiri and hand rolls. Along the way, you’ll pick up hands-on techniques and insider tips to elevate your sushi-making skills. Tickets include a complimentary, limited-edition Halloween cocktail and a glass of sake, with the option to enhance your evening with a $25 sake flight add-on. Guests will also take home signature Lumi sauce, custom chopsticks, and their own bamboo rolling mat–everything you need to recreate this experience at home! The evening will begin with a reception hosted by Sake Ono from 5-6 p.m., followed by the hour-long sushi-making class. Costumes are encouraged to add to the spooky spirit, and space is limited to just 15 seats for this exclusive experience. Don’t miss out, reserve your spot now! Lumi on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day at Skate Rising on Saturday March 7 at LVLUP USA in Vista from 10-12! Exposure Skate’s youth program, Skate Rising, provides free skateboarding lessons for girls ages 4-16 where professional and Olympic skaters volunteer as coaches—participants get to learn from some of the world's best! We will collect hygiene items (deodorant, body wash, SPF lotion, etc.) for donation to the Community Resource Center’s domestic violence emergency shelter. Skate gear and safety equipment will be provided for those without. The clinic is free but registration is required, sign up at the link! https://exposureskate.networkforgood.com/events/96687-skate-rising-registration Exposure Skate on YouTube / Instagram

Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s Centennial exhibition featuring its renowned collection of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Art Alive will be infused with the vibrant, theatrical spirit of late 19th-century Paris, brought to life through Toulouse-Lautrec’s distinctive artistic lens. See the Museum rotunda transform with a beautiful floral installation by 2026 Rotunda Designer Kelsea Olivia, Founder & Creative Director of East Olivia, experience special art installations only on view during Art Alive, and enjoy hands-on art-making and interactive activities designed for families and artists of all ages to do together in the Garden of Activities Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser, providing essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions, education, outreach, and public programs. Talented floral designers fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. Visit: https://www.sdmart.org/artalive/ The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram / Facebook

March 18, 2026 · 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. · Zoom Join us for a lecture with UC San Diego Associate Professor Dr. Annie Nguyen, followed by a Q&A moderated by Executive Director Danielle Glorioso, LCSW. Dr. Annie Nguyen is an associate professor at the University of California, San Diego in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. She is also the Director of the School of Public Health’s Healthy Aging and Longevity Science Research Program. Prior to joining the faculty at UCSD, she spent nearly 10 years on the faculty at the University of Southern California, School of Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Nguyen received her PhD in Public and Community Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin and her MPH from Dartmouth College. Her federally-funded research portfolio focuses on promoting multiple aspects of healthy and resilient aging, with particular emphasis on priority populations facing structural disadvantage, including people living with HIV and people who have been incarcerated. Her work is grounded in community-based participatory research (CBPR) and she is committed to engaging communities as research partners and centering their voices in the research process. Visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kztkvpm/lp/624a7eb1-b1bc-41c9-90a1-68d8e2cbe30e UC San Diego Public Health on Instagram and Facebook

Downtown San Diego Partnership Clean & Safe Volunteer Clean-Up Day Join the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Clean & Safe Program for a community clean‑up at Faultline Park and the surrounding neighborhood. The morning begins promptly at 9 a.m. with a warm welcome and a brief safety overview before volunteers head out to their assigned areas. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed‑toe shoes. Depending on the weather, consider bringing sunblock, a hat, or a light sweater. All necessary clean‑up tools and supplies will be provided by the Clean & Safe team—all you need to bring is your energy and community spirit. Together, we’ll help keep Downtown San Diego vibrant, clean, and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there! Downtown San Diego Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

Join us as we honor our founder and newly retired CEO, Lorie Hearn. She will be our featured speaker, sharing reflections from her decades in journalism, in conversation with our new CEO, Jamie Self. Lorie’s remarkable career, which includes 25 years at the Union-Tribune, a Harvard Nieman Fellowship and a bold adventure into nonprofit news, is a powerful reminder of the vital role local investigative reporting plays in strengthening our community and democracy. Her work inspires us as we look toward the future. ·Doors open at 3 p.m., program will begin at 3:30 p.m. ·Tickets are $50* and include tasty hors d’oeuvres and beverages ·Additional guests are encouraged and welcomed ·Cocktail attire appreciated Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-inewsource-event-featuring-founder-lorie-hearn-tickets-1982400249511?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=inewsource.org&utm_medium=referral#location inewssource on Instagram and Facebook

The community is invited to explore Gallery 201 for the opening reception of "Fragmented Stories", curated by Francisco Eme through Arts District Liberty Station’s David G. Fleet Curator-in-Residence Program. Guests can meet the artists and curator, explore the artwork and engage in conversation about their creative process. "Fragmented Stories" is an exhibition that explores identity, belonging, and life in the San Diego-Tijuana border region. Curated by Francisco Eme, it features Emerging Artist Residency alumni Eden DeLaVara (San Diego) and Marcela Alarcón López (Tijuana), showcasing how personal narratives and cultural experiences shape artistic expression. Gallery 201 champions early-career artists from the San Diego–Baja region through its Emerging Artist Visual Arts Residency program, offering studio space, mentorship and public exhibition opportunities. Exhibition Dates: March 12 – July 17, 2026 Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/fragmented-stories-opening-reception Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. Audience: Young children Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

The Center Chorale and Pacific Coast Chorale will perform Music of the Heart in the Irish tradition of storytelling through song. Choirs will perform with the City Ballet Orchestra ensemble folk, classic, and contemporary ballads both familiar and unusual in honor of the celebration of the seasonal St. Patrick's Day holiday. Join us for this performance of familiar and unusual tunes as conductor John Nettles, soprano soloist Caroline Nelms, and the singers and dancers of Cinballera Entertainment take us on a poignant journey with rousing dances, moving ballads, and wonderful examples of Celtic music and film scores.