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Step up to the tee box and make a difference at San Diego nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts’ first-ever Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 9. This PDGA-sanctioned event offers a more structured, competitive tournament experience while raising critical funds for children in need. While designed for those comfortable with tournament-style play, participants of all skill levels are welcome—no PDGA membership required to join the fun. The action kicks off with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Registration includes a player pack filled with merchandise and gear, along with adult beverages and lunch to keep you fueled throughout the round. Every dollar raised directly supports Fresh Start’s mission to provide free, life-changing reconstructive surgeries for children living with physical deformities. Sign up today, challenge yourself on the course, and make every throw count for a meaningful cause. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

Join Patrick Radden Keefe as he discusses his new book "LONDON FALLING" Check-In at 6:15 p.m. Please have the qr code pulled up on your phone or if possible print out your tickets to expedite the check in process. Seating is first-come, first served. You will receive a presigned copy of "LONDON FALLING" when you check in for those tickets that include a book. Additional books will be available for purchase at this event. Please enter campus from the west entrance and park in the west lot. There will be shuttles running from the west lot to near the Kroc Center for Peace & Justice where the theater is located. The event will begin on time, so please allow plenty of time to get from the parking structure to the theater. It can take up to 30 minutes from the farthest points. Please call the Warwick's Book Department at 858-454-0347 for more information.

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s! Today’s recipe: Make your own tuna sandwiches with organic ingredients from Jimbo’s! Pre-registration is not required. FREE with Museum Admission. Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) California will host a Congressional Candidate Forum for California’s 48th District, bringing together candidates to discuss issues impacting women entrepreneurs and the small business community. The moderated forum will focus on key topics including access to capital, tariffs and importing, healthcare and caregiving, tax policy, workforce development, and the overall economic climate for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their positions and priorities, as well as participate in a brief audience Q&A. The event is open to the public and will be followed by a networking reception, offering an opportunity for local business owners, professionals, and community members to connect.

Celebrate Earth Day and our magnificent oceans @ the Central Library! Art of Elan’s popular “Sounds & Swells” series returns to San Diego’s Central Library’s Cinema + Sound Series with newly commissioned surfing footage created by Jimmy Wilson and McCracken Films that showcases the natural beauty of the California coastline and its epic “swells” that attract visitors from all around the world. Videography and live classical music are synced in this engaging series that features the Hausmann Quartet. This is a free event, first come, first served seating.

When the pandemic closed salons, a La Mesa father grabbed some clippers and learned to cut his sons’ hair. A half-decade later, he’s still at it.

Even after legalization, illicit cannabis grows continue to pollute California’s public lands. And the contamination, new research shows, lingers.

Beautiful PB is bringing new life to a long-vacant mid-century modern building in the heart of Pacific Beach, with a vision to transform it into a vibrant center for the arts. While development plans move forward, the organization is launching its first-ever Summer Camp series at the PB Arts Commons—an outdoor gathering space located behind the future PB Arts Center at 4606 Ingraham Street. Registration is now open for programs beginning June 1. The Summer Camps offer a diverse lineup of creative experiences, including sewing, dramatic expression, technology, gardening, and fashion. Designed for youth ages 0–16, the series also features a “Mommy and Me” art-making workshop for younger participants and caregivers. “While we continue fundraising efforts to bring the PB Arts Center to life, we are excited to activate the PB Arts Commons with engaging arts programming for the community,” said Michelle Sexton, Vice Chair of the PB Arts Center. “Our vision of a shared space that connects artists, students, and residents will begin to take shape this summer.” Advance registration is encouraged: https://www.pbartscenter.org/summer-camps/ Community partners for the series include Creative Cornucopia, Clickbitz, and The Music Company. The PB Arts Commons is now open for community-centered programming ahead of full site development, offering a preview of what’s to come. Donations are welcomed to support the creation of this multipurpose arts venue. To contribute to the PB Arts Center capital campaign, visit www.givebutter.com/PBArtsCenter.

McAlister Institute will host its 9th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Coasterra on Harbor Island. This inspiring event brings together supporters, community leaders, and individuals in recovery to celebrate healing and expand access to life-changing treatment services. Hosted by NBC 7 News Anchor Omari Fleming, the luncheon will feature a keynote address from a special guest speaker, remarks from the Miracles of Recovery Awardee, and powerful personal stories that highlight the resilience of those on the path to recovery. Designed as an intimate and meaningful gathering, the luncheon offers attendees a direct connection to McAlister Institute’s mission and impact across San Diego County. This year also marks a period of exciting growth for the organization, including the introduction of Incidental Medical Services at its Lemon Grove Campus—home to adult detoxification and residential programs such as the Kiva Women & Children’s Learning Center—as well as a major rebrand and plans for a new campus to expand access to care. The Miracles of Recovery Luncheon highlights the transformative journeys of individuals and families affected by substance use, demonstrating how recovery can restore relationships and strengthen communities. Proceeds from the event support McAlister Institute’s comprehensive prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery programs. Tickets are $250 per person, with opportunities to learn more, purchase tickets, or donate available online.

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film at SDSU invites you to join us for an in-person networking event connecting designers, technicians, stage managers, craftspeople and Actors with employers from across the San Diego region. This event is free and open to the public. Learn about job openings, over-hire lists, and future opportunities. Kick off the day with a public forum exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s theatre community. Public Forum: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Job Fair: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Job seekers can upload their resumes and/or headshots in advance with the link provided. Questions can be referred to Associate Director Katie Turner, 619-594-4936, or the contact email.