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On September 19, join I Love A Clean San Diego for a powerful county-wide cleanup! Coastal Cleanup Day calls on 4,000 volunteers to take part in local cleanup efforts across San Diego County beaches, parks, neighborhoods, and canyons. In three hours, volunteers keep the places we love clean and beautiful by preventing tens of thousands of pounds of litter from reaching our waterways. When you participate, you're powering an international movement. Data collected from each cleanup site contributes to the world’s largest marine debris database. Registration opens September 1, 2026. There are accessible sites for all backgrounds, abilities, and ages. Spots fill up fast. Choose your site at cleanupday.org. Event Details: When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: 100+ sites countywide – full list available Sept. 1 at cleanupday.org Who: Individuals, families, schools, community groups and corporate teams Cost: Free I Love A Clean San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

What phase is your startup actually in, and what must you prove before moving forward? Join Startup Grind San Marcos for a free in-person session with Gregory Shepard, author of "The Startup Lifecycle" and an entrepreneur with 12 successful startup exits. Gregory will walk through the seven phases from Vision to Exit and show founders how to identify their current phase, focus on the proof that unlocks the next one, and spot the hidden risk created by skipping steps. You will leave with: • A practical way to identify your startup's current phase • The proof your company needs before moving forward • Early warning signs that a skipped phase is creating risk • A sharper filter for what to build, fix, scale, or stop • New relationships with local founders, operators, investors, mentors, and advisors Bring the bottleneck, tradeoff, or growth question you are facing. This is a free in-person event. Registration is required through Startup Grind. Startup Grind on Facebook / Instagram

Learn all about seed starting, vegetable gardening, native plants, garden art, food preservation, irrigation, and more. - Shop from thousands of affordably priced plants: Spring garden vegetables, drought tolerant plants, natives, milkweeds, unique ornamentals, and houseplants. - Shop Garden-related Retail:Unique Birdhouses, Garden Art and Green Elephant - repurposed garden tools, etc. - Shop for locally grown produce at our Farmer's Market. - Attend Free, Engaging Lightning Talks and Demonstrations. - Visit Informational Booths and Exhibits. - Free Tool Sharpening - Free gardening expertise at our Ask a Master Gardener booth

Join Library Shop favorite and co-host of the Conan Needs A Friend podcast, Sona Movsesian, as she shares absolutely terrible parenting advice from her new book, "THE WORLD’S WORST MOM." Sona’s visit will be a fun brunch hour of questionable parenting, baby races, and virgin mimosas, followed by a book talk and signing. This is a fun day out for parents and families, with a twist. No purchase required; RSVP encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. ABOUT THE EVENT While this event is free to attend, we always recommend that you pre-order your book for signature! All proceeds support programs at the San Diego Public Library. For one Saturday afternoon only, Library Shop is also excited to offer readers the Bad Mom Brunch Special: readers attending the book talk will receive a complimentary pour of the World’s Worst Mimosa! Do these sparkling drinks include any spirits? ABSOLUTELY NOT, but they are very spirited. World’s Worst Mimosas are available only while supplies last. Plain, non-sparkling OJ also available for younger children. Coloring book pages will be provided for any kid old enough not to eat the crayons.

Travel beyond the familiar surf map for an unforgettable Big Wednesday screening of "The Rising Dawn," a visually stunning documentary capturing the birth of a new surfing movement in Côte d’Ivoire. The California Surf Museum (in collaboration with Oceanside Theatre Company) will host a Big Wednesday screening of "The Rising Dawn," a documentary exploring the emerging surf culture of Côte d’Ivoire and the story of pioneering surfer Souleymane Sidibé, at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater in Oceanside. The evening will include a film screening, Q&A panel, and audience gathering centered on surf history, culture, and international storytelling. To purchase tickets and to RSVP, please call 760-721-6876. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Step into the world of strongman with the SoCal StrongHuman Classic, a fun, beginner-friendly competition designed for anyone seeking to challenge themselves. No experience necessary - just bring your determination! We have Men’s & Women’s Divisions available to meet your current strength level (The Rookies, Weekend Warriors, Iron Giants). Kids & Teens Can Be Strong Too! Young athletes will tackle exciting challenges - including our fan favorite stuffed animal overhead press for our 12 & under division- along with other age-appropriate events designed to make every participant feel like a champion. We have two age divisions available (12 & under and 13-17 year olds). Spectators are welcome to cheer on their favorite athletes and join in a community event of strength!

Join HandsOn San Diego on Tuesday, October 6 at Embolden Beer Co. for our last VolunBEERS of 2026! This one is dedicated to supporting the San Diego River Park Foundation through the donation of seed balls. This project will be in collaboration with Green Sports Alliance for Green Sports Day while also taking place during San Diego Climate Week! We're also excited to share that another silent auction will be taking place. Please note that individuals must be at VolunBEERS to place their bids. Space and supplies are limited, so we recommend buying your tickets early. Generous support from the San Diego community helps HandsOn San Diego support over 100 San Diego schools, parks and nonprofits. We would appreciate it if you would consider donating and joining us for VolunBEERS, where you have the opportunity to support our organization. Help give back to our local community through volunteer service while enjoying the best beer San Diego has to offer! Can't make this event but still want to make an impact? Consider making a $100 donation instead! HandsOn San Diego is funded primarily through donations and corporate sponsors and is fiscally sponsored by Mission Edge San Diego, a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations help us continue our mission to strengthen communities through volunteer action. Because we believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger. HandsOn San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Aloha all! We are happy to announce the annual San Diego Ho’olaule’a Hawaiian Festival this year will be taking place again on Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, 2026 at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Come out and enjoy a weekend of fun-filled activities, family-friendly vibes, and a celebration of authentic Hawaiian culture through music, art, dance, and most importantly, food! Our fantastic emcee with have audience participation with stage prizes to hand out. Various Hawaiian dance groups will be performing throughout the day. Our Hawaiian cultural village will take you on a journey into Hawaiian history throughout the ages as well as our modern lifestyle and impact on the world. Our many vendors will be available to shop around and find some unique and cherished gifts for loved ones and yourself. And our local island food and shaved ice trucks will be there to curb that craving of yours and cool you down in the heat of summer!

Generations of people from the Philippines have enlisted in the military seeking work and stability and ended up in San Diego.

Le Salon de Musiques is unique for its combination of an intimate, up-close setting that eliminates the stage barrier between performers and audience, a focus on lesser-known composers, and a traditional soiree format that includes a guided musicological introduction, followed by a high tea buffet with Champagne, and a convivial gathering where the audience can meet and interact with the artists. This format fosters a magical, immersive experience and a deep connection between the music, the performers, and the audience, modeled after the 18th-century French Salon gatherings. GRAND OPENING: SUNDAY OCTOBER 4, 2026, AT 4 PM (Including high tea buffet with Champagne after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist KRISTI BROWN-MONTESANO - F. SCHUBERT: Adagio & Rondo concertante in F Major D 487 - L. BEETHOVEN: Piano Quartet No.1 in E Flat Major WO0 36 - F. HILLER: Piano Quartet No.3 in A minor Op 133 "US Premiere" Performed by: - MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin, CARSON RICK, Viola, ALLAN HON, Cello, XIAO CHEN, piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257