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Please join us for a presentation by Gerry Braun, founder of the Integrated Renewable Energy Systems Network (IRESN). We will learn more about Community Choice Energy (CCE) and why it’s a better way to meet 21st century challenges. Gerry’s talk will cover Community Choice Energy from 3 angles, CCE in California, CCE across the US, and new CCE initiatives in Colorado and New Hampshire. There will be time for questions from the audience. Gerry Braun serves as IRESN's Chair. His knowledge of energy markets, electricity systems and clean energy supply technologies is rooted in his work over the years with leading firms and agencies such as Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Bechtel, Southern California Edison Company, BP Solar, Standard Solar, the US Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission. He organized and managed important and continuing US and California energy R&D programs and also held senior executive, marketing and business development roles in global and local solar companies. He is a member and recent chair of the Gas Technology Institute’s Public Interest Advisory Committee. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and graduate degrees in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Please join the San Diego Off-Road Coalition as we kick off our Inaugural Jamboree to raise money to keep our public lands open for all off-road vehicles to enjoy. Food, 50+ vendors, raffle prizes, microbreweries, and RC car racetrack. Bring your own to compete for prizes! Presented by El Cajon Hobbies The event is on Saturday June 24, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. and going on until 7:00 p.m. This fundraiser will be hosted at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. $20 for general admission.

To honor Juneteenth as an important part of American History, please join us for Juneteenth at UC San Diego Park & Market: A Celebration of Black Art, Music, and Community on Sunday, June 18 from Noon to 7 p.m. This event includes a black-owned business market, a panel discussion on “What does liberation mean in the 21st Century?”, and live music throughout the day. The festivities conclude with a Neo Soul performance by some of San Diego's best musicians. This free event is open to the public and includes complimentary food and beverages. This celebratory event was made possible by support from the County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, and our Community Partners Courtney Dade, Terrell Thompson, and Blake Dye. Information about the Panel Discussion: What does Liberation mean to you? Featuring: Dr. Helen Griffith, Executive Director, The Preuss School UC San Diego Bruce Mayberry, Chairperson, County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Brisa Johnson, Director, San Diego Black Worker Center Blake Dye, CEO, SMPL Collective Marisol "Dottie" Dothard, Biomedical Sciences PhD Student, UC San Diego Moderator: Loren Cobbs, Founder of SD Melanin & Champion for Diversity and Inclusion Event Schedule: Noon - 7 p.m. Vendor Market with a DJ, singers and live piano in The Forum with art, crafts, and services 2:30 - 3 p.m. Welcome Ceremony in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring remarks by Dr. Becky Petitt 3 - 4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion in The Guggenheim Theatre featuring community partners representing commerce, the workforce, arts and culture and education. 4:30 - 5 p.m. Choir Performance by The A Squad on The Grand Staircase 5:15 - 7 p.m. Neo Soul/Jazz Performance by Soul Sunday and Serenade Social in The Guggenheim Theatre The community is invited to join the event by hosting vendor booths, showcasing visual art, volunteer, or provide sponsorship. Space is limited so please email DESarts@ucsd.edu before May 25 for consideration.

Fabulous Hillcrest welcomes Souleil on Sunday, June 11. Come out in Hillcrest for the Sunday afternoon wind-down~ music, summer drinks, lawn chairs, and your neighborhood besties all under the Hillcrest Pride Flag. Swing by the Farmers Market and then bop over to Sunday Funday on Herbert St. with residents - CRIS HERRERA DJ ALA MIKEYTOWN WATERPARK JONES & CANDI CANE

The Taste of Imperial Ave. will take place on Friday, August 4 from 4p.m.–9p.m. with it taking place from 19th street to 31st street along Imperial Ave. Participants of the tasting event will have the opportunity to walk from restaurant to restaurant enjoying incredible tastings. The main event will be held at the Gilliam Space (2835 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA, 92102) starting at 6:00 p.m. This main event will consist of a beer garden and a stage with music from local artists. Come out and enjoy what the Greater Logan Heights Community has to offer. You will not want to miss out on a beautiful summer evening full of food, beer, and LIVE music!

Skate Rising is hosting free learn-to-skate lessons on Saturday June 10 from 9-11 a.m. at Encinitas Community Park. Founded in 2016, the program offers service opportunities and free skate instruction for girls ages 4-18 every second Saturday of the month. The youth program invites participants to bring healthy snacks to donate to the Community Resource Center’s Food & Nutrition Services. Professional instruction will be offered by local pro and Olympic skaters and free rental gear will be available for all. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes from Arbor Skateboards, Hydro Flask and Etnies. Those who are interested can register for free here.

Celebrating National Chicken Wing Day! Join us on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park and enjoy the best Chicken Wings in your life! Showcasing the best of the beloved Chicken Wing with signature competition flavors just for San Diego's only WING Event! DJs, live entertainment, Spirits sampling included from numerous brands, giveaways, sauces, and rubs sampling, games, and vendors. Grab your tickets now! The event always sells out! Unlimited Spirits and other sampling included! Chicken Wings are for Purchase. No refunds Event is Rain or Shine!

QueerGxrl San Diego Pride Party @ The Holding Company on Friday, July 14 beginning at 8 p.m. through 2 a.m. The Holding Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join the San Diego Craft Collective’s Garden Club this month and join us in learning how to grow your own organic fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables, plus all the benefits of eating healthy, being outdoors and giving back green space to our planet. We saw an opportunity and transformed an under-utilized plot of land outside our Liberty Station studio into a living, learning lab! Our Edible & Pollinator Garden is “a wonderful way to teach the community about how gardening in a small space can be quite abundant. We look forward to teaching children and adults about the craft of gardening and raising awareness of plants that supply us food. Free for military. Just email us to RSVP and be sure to show us your ID.

A pair of San Diego-based companies were recently awarded federal grants for their efforts to improve electric vehicle batteries. Next, we talk to LA Times reporter Sammy Roth about Imperial County farmland being used to generate solar power. Then, some of the most popular New Year's resolutions are ones about getting in shape. KPBS Health Reporter Matt Hoffman takes a look at how some are getting it done and talks with fitness instructors about how goals can help people stick to their resolutions. And, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is moving ahead with plans to convert two of its campuses to Community Schools. Next, The California Report Magazine spoke with journalist Sam Anderson about his podcast telling the story of a 2016 murder in Mendocino County. Finally, San Diego writer Marissa Crane talks about their new novel “I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself.”