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This month, we’re celebrating one year of "Water And Kindness!" In honor of this milestone, we’re inviting all of YOU to our anniversary event! Please join us at Pop-Up Winona (4951 El Cajon Blvd) from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th! Our anniversary event is on the same day/time as our usual monthly FREE Clothing Swap/Community Fair, so we’ll be providing our usual harm reduction resources, water, and hosting our clothing swap. To add to the celebration, we’ll also have free community activities, such as button-making, zines, a book swap, and more! We’re hosting some new organizations that are excited to engage with our community! Partnering with us will be: Chaos Craft Time for crafting buttons and beaded creations SheFest offering kids' clothing from baby to toddler sizes Direct Action Distro will be presenting their self-published zines SAY San Diego will also be present for education on drug prevention Hugs and Bags is offering free Bombas socks City Heights Self Defense committee will also be showcasing classes for self-defense Mutual Aid for Moms supports local mothers in the neighborhood with free resources And More! Everyone is welcome at this event, even if you’ve never engaged with "Water And Kindness" before! Stop by to give what you can, take what you need, or just meet some new neighbors and be in your community. This is the perfect event for first-time volunteers or those seeking to do some spring cleaning to donate! Skip the doomscrolling this weekend and bring a friend to join in on the celebration. Coffee is available for purchase, and snacks/pastries will be provided. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-kindness-exchange-water-and-kindness-one-year-anniversary-swap-tickets-1985776783816 Water and Kindness on Instagram and Facebook

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

Enjoy the warm spirit of hospitality that Leo Carrillo made famous at his ranch by attending the Fiesta at the Rancho. Guests will experience an evening of live entertainment, a hosted bar and a delicious meal set outdoors amidst the tranquil beauty of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Proceeds from this special evening support the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park California History & Art Program. Each year, more than 1,200 local fourth-grade students visit Carrillo Ranch to explore early California life and participate in an interactive art lesson inspired by Leo’s legacy. Your support ensures this award-winning program continues to be offered at no cost to all fourth-grade students in the City of Carlsbad. Presented by Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. All tickets include: - Signature cocktail and beverages from the hosted bar - Dinner and live entertainment - Expansive silent auction featuring unique items from local businesses Event menu Join us for a meal inspired by the old Hollywood glamour that actor Leo Carrillo embraced. Dinner is hosted by the event's title sponsor, Personal Touch Dining. - Tray-Passed Appetizers - Risotto Stuffed Mushrooms - V/NF/GF - Crab Cakes - NF/DF - Bacon Wrapped Dates - GF/NF - Buffet Dinner - Braised Beef Short Ribs - GF/DF/NF - Seared Salmon with Creamy Basil Pesto & Sundried Tomatoes - GF/NF - Vegan Spinach Stuffed Shells - V - Creamy Parmesan Risotto - V/GF/NF - Petite Carrots V/GF/NF - Cranberry Quinoa Salad - V/GF - Fresh Baked Herb Focaccia With Whipped Butter - V/GF Dessert - Dark Chocolate Fantasy - V/NF What to bring Comfortable footwear and attire suitable for outdoor dining, plus a sweater or light jacket for cooler evenings. Events may be modified or canceled due to inclement weather.

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

Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment at this zero-waste event, that will be packed with hands-on green activities! You will find environmentally-friendly lifestyle ideas, at exhibits ranging from green energy conservation to how to properly compost food waste. Want even more in-depth knowledge? Bring any item you have that needs fixing—electronics, sewing, mechanical or otherwise–to the Fix-it-Clinic. One of our experts will help you diagnose and fix the problem. Don’t forget to make your way to Bayfront Park Earth-Day style! Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it at our designated bike-only valet! With dozens of green vendors, live and interactive entertainment, organic food and more, come join the this diverse celebration for the whole community! This FREE event, organized by the City of Chula Vista, welcomes all ages, so gather your friends and family to show Mother Nature some love this Earth Day! Chula Vista Sustainability on Facebook / Instagram

Compared to the start of President Trump's second term, David Venturella takes over an agency with a larger workforce, more financial resources — and also a continued funding lapse.

Get outside for River Days and join a welcoming community as we bring native plant gardens to life at our exciting new eco-park in Mission Valley! Roll up your sleeves to help plant natives, weed, water, mulch, and support our native seed library. You’ll leave knowing you helped create vital wildlife habitat and a vibrant green space for students and neighbors in the heart of our city. Whether you’re passionate about native plants and pollinator gardens, eager to learn, or simply want to make a difference alongside others, the Mission Valley Garden Club is for you. No experience needed! Stay tuned for special educational talks with native plant experts at select events. Register here: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1220355 The San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

The City of Carlsbad is bringing back the past at the Hot Rods & Cool Treats carnival and classic car show. Grab the family and come on out for some good old-fashioned fun. It’s an old-fashioned carnival at Pine Avenue Park with activities for the young and young at heart. Test your game skills in Can-Knock-Down, Ring Toss, Frog Hopper, and more. Enjoy crafts, face painting, and a Fun Zone. Build your own sundae at the ice cream bar and vote on your favorite car in the classic car show. Enjoy live music covering decades of sounds. Carnival tickets, food, and drinks are available for purchase at the event. How to enter your car Cars are eligible to win in only one category. Entries will be limited to automobiles 25 years old or older, no buses or semi-trailer rigs. All participants will receive an event collectors dash plate. Awards will be given out in 11 categories: - Best of show - Best interior - Best paint - Best wooden car/wagon - Most original car - Kids’ choice - Spectator’s choice - Oldest car - Best custom graphics - Best muscle car - Best convertible There is a maximum of 30 cars for this event. Entries will be taken in the order received. Entries must be received no later than Thursday, May 7, 2026. Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.

The beloved Barrio Logan restaurant Las Cuatro Milpas officially reopened at its new location Tuesday. It's not far from the original restaurant site, which served up tacos, rice, beans and more for 92 years.

San Diego’s trolley is one of only a few rail systems in America that doesn’t have fare gates or turnstiles at its stations, and City Council Member Sean Elo-Rivera is rethinking this configuration as the agency faces a fiscal cliff.