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Chino Farm is delighted to welcome San Diego native and our good friend, Natasha Pickowicz, for a festive Mother’s Day book signing of her first book, "More Than Cake – 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community." A creative force in the world of baking, Natasha has merited three James Beard Award nominations for her work creating uniquely delicious and surprising pastries. She is a longtime patron of the farmstand and we are so excited to host her. Enjoy drinks and small treats inspired by the book and scoops of Aisu Creamery here at the farm on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023. Natasha will be signing books bought at the event. No RSVP necessary. You can pre-reserve books @chinofarms instagram. Message, with full name, telephone number. View this event on Facebook / Instagram

Join HandsOn San Diego Tuesday May 23, for our first VolunBEERS event of the year at Pure Project Balboa Park! VolunBEERS is your opportunity to give back to the San Diego community through volunteer service while enjoying the best beer San Diego has to offer! During this edition of VolunBEERS, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the latest in craft brews from Pure Project while making no-sew pillows for Dreams for Change participants in their Safe Parking Program. The mission of Dreams for Change responds to the needs of communities by creating innovative and cost-effective programs to empower the lives of underserved families and individuals in order to reach financial and housing stability. The pillows created at this event will be donated to their Safe Parking Program that provides supportive services and a safe place to park for families and individuals who are living in their vehicles. Space and supplies are limited, so we recommend buying your tickets early. Purchase your tickets today and join us for our unique volunteer event that provides everyone an opportunity to give back to our San Diego community by supporting local agencies and breweries while having fun with arts and crafts. Drink Deal tickets are only $25 and include project supplies + one pour from Pure Project. General admission is $20. Can't make this event but still want to make an impact? Consider making a donation instead. HandsOn San Diego is a 501(c)3 organization that is funded primarily through donations and corporate sponsors. Your donations help us continue our mission to strengthen communities through volunteer action, leading to a thriving community where everyone is empowered to be an active participant in creating positive change without barriers. Learn more and get tickets: handsonsandiego.org

Hello So Cal Kids! It is time! Our third annual KFW Network Model Call is here!! Put on your black casting outfit, bring your fantastic walk, and come audition for our September show! We will hold auditions, virtual and in-person. Info: boys & girls ages 6-17 wear all black $10 audition fee goes towards your model fee if selected! (Virtual submissions: Info in eventbrite) We hope to see you there! Runway Show will be in September 2023 Follow on Instagram and Facebook

The tentative plan includes a possible cease-fire, release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, and a new Palestinian leadership that spans Gaza and West Bank territories.

Saturday May, 20th at 8:30 p.m. Don't miss out on this super hot band. Hot with songs from their new album......getting airplay on jimmy kimmel show.......chris gates and kings of karma are rollin!! True classic rock......rockers! So good!! Fantastic energy!! Follow on Instagram and Facebook

The Chris Fast Band......It's What the Blues Is....... Saturday May 20, 4:30 p.m. $5.00 Entry Fee Follow on Facebook

We have partnered with Urban Corps of San Diego County to offer a Free E-Waste Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. No appointment is needed; stop by with your acceptable e-waste items. Acceptable E-Waste Items Include: AV Equipment (recording/studio equipment, lighting, etc.) Cameras (film, digital, antique, etc.) Cell Phones and Landline Phones Chargers & Cables/Cords Circuit Boards Computers, Laptops, Monitors Computer Accessories (mice, keyboards, etc.) Computer Parts Copy Machines CD Players Electronic Toys and Games Fax Machines Gaming Systems Hard Drives Home Entertainment (DVD/VHS players, cable boxes, receivers, speakers, etc.) Media (except VHS tapes) Monitors/Flat Panel Displays Networking Equipment (routers, modems, switchboards, etc.) Plotters Printers Small Home Office Copiers TVs, Radios and MP3 Players VCR/DVD Players Prohibited Items: Batteries of Any Kind Hazardous Wastes/Liquids Light Bulbs & Glass Wood Speakers For more information visit: themightybin.com Follow on Facebook

The Martin Luther King Junior Choir San Diego, also known as the MLK Choir, will depart from their usual repertoire of Negro Spirituals and gospel music to present “All ‘Bout the Blues,” an annual music revue that celebrates the many genres of American music derived from the Negro Spiritual. In its 14th annual fundraising event, MLK Choir members will perform popular music from yesterday and today, in keeping with this year's theme, “Back and Forth Through Time.” Audience members can expect dancing, comedy, and, of course, the powerful vocals typical of this local community choir in a show conceived of, directed, and produced by local artist Arnessa Jones. The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego (MLKCCSD) is a nonprofit charitable organization. The Choir's purpose is to raise funds through a series of concerts to fund educational grants awarded to aspiring San Diego County college-bound high school graduates going on to major in Visual and Performing Arts. For more information visit: mlkccsd.org Follow on Facebook

The music in this program will celebrate the revolutionary power of friendship, the joy of finding wholeness, and healing in coming together. It will feature a newly commissioned song cycle by Amy Gordon, "Songs of Hope in Strange Times". For more information visit: sacraprofana.org Follow on Instagram and Facebook

You are cordially invited to Mysterious Galaxy's 30th Birthday Bash! Mysterious Galaxy is for... fantasy lovers sci fi lovers mystery lovers horror lovers romance lovers YA lovers children's lit lovers. Mysterious galaxy is for everyone. Please join us in celebrating 30 years of magic, martians, and mayhem, embracing the store's history while celebrating the future. We so appreciate your support the last three decades and hope to see you there! ~Matt and Jenni Birthday party schedule: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Kids Storytime with booksellers 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — Author Panel: On the importance of independent bookstores, featuring: Matt Coyle Jonathan Maberry Marlene Perez Sofía Lapuente Jarrod Shusterman 1pm - 1:40 p.m. — GAME TIME! Featuring: Kiersten White Peter Clines Adalyn Grace AND MORE! 2 p.m. — Speeches, group picture, and CAKE! 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Anzu Story Time, featuring Benson Shum 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. — Author Panel: Genre fiction, why it’s awesome, where it’s going?, featuring: Naz Kutub Ryka Aoki Susan Lee Adalyn Grace 6 p.m. — END OF DAY Related links: Mysterious Galaxy on Instagram | Facebook