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Join us for the North Park Mini Book Fair on June 29, 2024, at the charming North Park Mini Park! This intimate event will feature a select group of booksellers, offering a unique and curated literary experience. Explore a variety of books, and engage with fellow book enthusiasts. In addition to browsing an array of books, you can dive into creative fun with engaging, hands-on activities suitable for all ages, live music performances while you explore the fair, story time perfect for the little ones (10:30 a.m.), and check out our exclusive book fair merchandise, a new bag perfect for carrying your new reads. Featured Vendors: - Mysterious Galaxy - The Comicbook Artists of San Diego - Joyride Bookshop - The Library Shop - Elizarraras Art - Cottage Craft - Adam Gnade plus so much more!! For more info, visit verbatimbooks.com/events Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

After years of ignoring indigenous peoples, the U.S. environmental movement has embraced them as partners in protecting the integrity of ecosystems and as teachers in modeling a truly sustainable lifestyle. What are some of the traditions of earth care that the Kumeyaay lived out for thousands of years here in San Diego County and how did those practices grow out of their religion? For this FREE event sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice, former ICEJ Chairperson Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson will interview several members of the Kumeyaay nation including eco-justice activists Bobby Wallace and Sarahmarie Llyemewaa Redfern. Mr. Wallace and Ms. Redfern will also reflect on their life journeys as activists, direct us toward local eco-justice issues, and address what true justice from the U.S. might look like for the Indigenous. Join us on Thurs. June 27 at 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Southeastern Live Well Center, 5101 Market St. San Diego. We also hope to livestream this event (part of ICEJ’s Advancing Earth Justice series)–stay tuned for more details. Contact Phil Petrie at phil@icejsd.org or (619) 776-1013 or visit: sandiego350.org

The Smoking Gun is gearing up for its third annual Michelada Competition! This Market Street favorite will host eight bars on Tuesday, June 25th at 3:00 p.m. competing for Judge’s Pick, People’s Pick, and Most Unique. Featuring Modelo Especial, competitors like El Chingon, Hasta Mañana Cantina, Sandbar Sports Grill, Mavericks Beach Club, and American Junkie are gearing up to take home the crown. Admission to the event is free, with raffles, giveaways, and specials to keep the party pumping throughout the afternoon! For more information visit: gaslamp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the adjustment period at his new high school. But he is not prepared for the rigorous laws and edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out a him and his mother. Set to the rocking rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Footloose_the_Musical_presented_by_OTC_Youth_Academy/120205

Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group! This month we will discuss "The Golden Apples of the Sun," by Ray Bradbury! This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we meet on the 5th floor of the library at the Travel Center, just to the right as you exit the bank of elevators. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-343866 Join us and build a community based on the love of speculative fiction!

Join us in learning about the ecology of giraffes! Giraffes live in a complex society with gregarious females forming babysitting groups and solitary males devoting their lives to finding mating partners. No registration is required for this program. Audience: This program is recommended for adults Location: Community Room Visit:https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps. This hour-long program is an introduction to the world of classical ballet for kids in preschool through 5th grade. Audience: Children Location: Community Room

A recent supreme court decision says officials can be sued for blocking their critics on social media. The case involves a lawsuit filed against two elected officials in Poway. In other news, San Diegans impacted by the severe January storms now have until Friday to apply for disaster CalFresh benefits. Plus, we learn about the high-tech ways the San Diego County Water Authority is keeping the water flowing to the county’s nearly 3.5 million people.

If you are a parent with concerns about your child’s physical, educational, or emotional development, we welcome you to attend this free parent resource fair. Do you want to make sure your child is hitting their milestones? Do you have questions about their speech, language acquisition, or hearing? Is your child physically disabled or neurodiverse? Organizations that focus on child development and well-being will be here to assist you in your parenting journey. No registration is required, and parents are welcome to bring their children. Audience: Adults (children are welcome) Location: Community Room