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If you care about the environment and don't mind getting a little dirty, then this may be the perfect fit for you! Each year, The San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from our River. Without our amazing volunteers, this trash would be left to pollute native animal habitats, create unsightly piles in our parks and public spaces, leach contaminants into the water, and could be washed out into our ocean and beaches! Join us on July 5 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. for our monthly Clean & Green Team community clean-up, where you can expect to work with your fellow volunteers to remove more than a ton of trash from the San Diego Estuary! Location: San Diego Estuary Please note: The meeting location is NEAR the address listed. We will meet at the small grassy area between the main parking lot, the San Diego River Bikeway, and Ocean Villa Inn. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: - Volunteer check in: 7:45 a.m. - Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required - All tools and supplies will be provided - To limit single-use plastics, please bring your own reusable water bottle - Other items to bring: we recommend a hat, sunglasses and sun protection - For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event - There are restroom facilities nearby for this location - Community service hours can be verified for those who need them - This event is appropriate for adults and kids aged 13+ (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) The San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

If you care about the environment and don't mind getting a little dirty, then this may be the perfect fit for you! Join us on June 28 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Forester Creek in Santee for our monthly Community River Clean-up! Come work outdoors with like-minded members of the community to help remove thousands of pounds of trash in just three hours! Each year, San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from our namesake waterway. Without our amazing volunteers, this trash would be left to pollute native animal habitats, parks and public spaces, leach contaminants into the water, and wash out into our ocean and beaches! Location: 8665 Argent Street, Santee CA 92071. Please park anywhere on Argent St or Prospect Ave. Please do not park in the brewery parking lot. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: - Check-In: 7:45 a.m. - Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required - All tools and supplies will be provided - Other Things to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection - Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event - For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event - There are no restroom facilities at this location. Please plan accordingly. - Community Service hours can be verified for those who need them. - Family friendly! If you would like to sign up as a group, please email us at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org, or have each member of your group sign up individually. The San Diego River Park Foundatoin on Facebook / Instagram

Plastic is everywhere, impacting our lives and the world around us. But what can we do to help solve this environmental problem? Come to this hands-on lesson and art activity where we’ll explore the effects of plastics on our environment--both on a local and global scale--and discuss what we can all do to help mitigate plastic pollution. This class is for ages 9-13. Registration is required Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/drastic-plastic-plastic-pollution-and-what-we-can-do-help-455705

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Experience an unforgettable evening of music, energy, and celebration with MC Clint Bell and the incredibly talented Michael Tiernan live on stage! This special event will honor 30 years of impact, celebrate our achievements, and unveil exciting plans for the future as we continue making a difference in the lives of those we serve. With the theme "I am TKF," the night will showcase the spirit and principles that define our mission—and will feature a powerful keynote address by Supervisor Steppe. Gather your friends, soak in the energy, and be part of this inspiring celebration! If you interested in sponsor opportunities, please reach out to Tasreen Khamisa at tasreen@tkf.org. Visit: https://tkf.org Tariq Khamisa Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Join AARP California for the San Diego Scam Jam Tour with FREE Fraud Prevention Presentations, Shred Events, and Cybersecurity Workshops throughout the county this summer! In this workshop, you’ll learn to create strong passwords, use password managers, and keep your sensitive data secure. You don’t need to be an AARP member to participate, but registration is required.

Please come and enjoy two FREE talks. This Friday, it's a double history lesson! At 1 p.m., "The Women Of The California Gold Rush" presented by Melissa Jones, San Diego History Center. Yes, there were women in the Gold Rush! Discover the untold stories of women in California's Gold Rush-Indigenous, Californio, and immigrant women who shaped frontier life, faced hardship, and defied norms through resilience, enterprise, and legal independence. At 2:30 p.m., "History of Fallbrook" told by Tom Frew and Jeff Duhachek, Fallbrook Historical Society. Using many historical photos, this presentation will describe how Fallbrook came to be settled including the coming of the railroad, Fallbrook’s agricultural beginnings, as well as its early schools, churches and volunteer fire department. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

Mixed Nuts is an improv jam where, very similar to an open mic, improvisers of ALL levels can come together, randomly be placed on teams, and perform for each other in an extremely supportive environment. We will start off with some short-form improv games and move on to put everybody on one-night-only long form teams. Join us to do some play, connect with other improvisers, and have FUN! Facilitated by one of our NCIS members. Cash or Venmo at the door. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

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. Audience: For kids in grades Pre-K through 5. Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room