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The Town Hall CA48 Deserves — Even If Darrell Issa Won’t Show Up Join Indivisible North County San Diego and our powerful coalition of regional grassroots groups for a dynamic, people-powered congressional town hall—the kind Representative Darrell Issa refuses to hold. In 2025, many Republican House members—including Issa—are dodging public accountability. They’re avoiding traditional town halls because they don’t want to answer tough questions about their voting records, their ties to extremist policies, and their refusal to represent the will of their constituents. But we believe democracy demands better. That’s why Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) is stepping up and standing in. In a bold act of solidarity, she’s agreed to take questions from CA48 residents, speak directly to the issues impacting our community, and help strategize ways we can pressure Darrell Issa to do his job—or get out of the way. Have something to say? Submit your questions in advance for Rep. Jacobs. Submit your questions here. Want to make change? Show up, speak out, and stand together. This event will fill up fast. Reserve your spot today—because representation isn’t optional.

Union Hall Gallery presents "Hiding in Plain Site," the debut retrospective by San Diego-based artist and designer Joseph A. Henseler, opening Saturday, July 12, 2025. The exhibition features 88 original works—ranging from sculpture and stained glass to painting and architectural design—created over the course of 30 years without public display. The show offers a rare glimpse into the deeply introspective practice of an artist who has quietly created in communion with nature, spirit, and self. Having moved across the country to live in the mountains of San Diego County to be mentored by renowned artist James Hubbell, Henseler’s work is rooted in reflection, emotional depth, and human connection. Opening night includes live music, refreshments, and a Q&A with the artist. The final night of the exhibition will feature a special live performance by Henseler’s wife, Chilean vocalist Lorena Isabell. "Hiding in Plain Site" runs through August 10 at Union Hall Gallery (2323 Broadway #201, San Diego, CA 92102). Admission is free and open to the public. Exhibition Details: Title: "Hiding in Plain Site: Retrospective of an Unknown Artist" Artist: Joseph A. Henseler Location: Union Hall Gallery, 2323 Broadway #201, San Diego, CA 92102 Dates: July 12 – August 10, 2025 Opening Night: Saturday, July 12 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Concert Day: Saturday, August 9 | Exhibition open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Live concert at 3 p.m. Closing Day: Sunday, August 10 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekdays: By appointment only Admission is free and open to the public. Joseph A. Henseler on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendar for this season’s cant-miss Summer Concert Series at Moonshine Beach, located in Pacific Beach! Get ready for honky-tonk, high energy vibes and boot-stomping fun all night long with a show-stopping lineup hitting the stage on June 20, July 3, and September 11! Silverada with Todd Day Wait | Friday, June 20 | Moonshine Beach Straight out of Austin, Texas, Silverada is bringing their signature new traditional country sound to Pacific Beach! With crowd-favorite tracks like You Look Good In Neon, Hour on the Hour, and Smoke ‘em If You Got ‘em and special guest Todd Day Wait, this is one show country fans won’t want to miss. General admission starts at $18.43—grab your tickets here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Lakeview with Austin G | Thursday, July 3 | Moonshine Beach Blending rock edge with country grit, Pittsburgh-bred duo Lakeview is going to tear the stage up with hits that will keep the energy high all night! Joining them is rising artist Austin G, with alt-pop country bangers that bring a fresh sound to the game. Tickets are $18.43—snag yours here. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tyler Rich | Thursday, September 11 | Moonshine Beach Born in northern California and raised on country classics, Tyler Rich is a refreshing talent who blends West Coast ease with Nashville twang. With heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, this unforgettable show is made for singalongs and dancing the night away. Grab your tickets for $18.43 here – doors open at 8 p.m. Moonshine Beach on Facebook / Instagram

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Sail the enchanting Dalmatian Coast with KPBS’s General Manager, Deanna Mackey, aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion. Journey through Greece, Albania, and Croatia, exploring UNESCO treasures like Delphi and Dubrovnik. Swim in the Ionian Sea’s turquoise waters and uncover hidden gems, from Croatia’s outlying isles to Albania’s ancient ruins. Visit Butrint National Park’s archaeological wonders and go birding in Divjakë-Karavasta. With an expert expedition team—including a National Geographic Photography Expert—this unforgettable voyage blends history, nature, and discovery.

Get ready for our 5th Annual Juneteenth Summer Kick-Off BBQ — and this year, we’re going bigger than ever! Join us for a sun-soaked day filled with mouthwatering BBQ, beach games, live music, and all the good vibes. We’re honoring Black joy, culture, and freedom with community, connection, and unforgettable moments by the ocean. Whether you're coming to dance, eat, surf, or just vibe out — everyone’s welcome to this joyful celebration of summer and liberation. This is a free family friendly community event, Food ticket required for BBQ. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! View this event on Facebook

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

Special Event in honor of Juneteenth on June 19 from 6-9 p.m., more info forthcoming! Oolong Presents “Sun Goin' Down” A Debut Solo Exhibition by 2025 UCSD MFA Graduate John Singletary June 6 to 25, 2025 This powerful body of work, four years in the making, introduces Singletary’s haunting, symbolic, and deeply personal paintings to the public for the first time. Singletary’s painting practice delves into memory and myth. Drawing from Biblical and Classical tales, Southern folklore, his family’s spiritual lineage, and the subconscious, the artist channels a visual language steeped in longing, pain, and transformation. His work explores themes of death, love, and fear, and reanimates the sacred and the subconscious through ritualized technique and iconographic reference. “My aim is to make paintings that create a separation from the self and its fears or desires, creating space for thinking.” In “Sun Goin' Down,” Singletary’s technique and process becomes part of the meaning. Through methods such as sgraffito, sfumato, sanding, and scraping, the surface of each canvas evokes a kind of resurrection—a cycle of death and rebirth in oil and pigment. “In moments where I render carefully, there is longing. In moments where I have sanded the canvas bare, a subconscious death has occurred.” Singletary explores Christianity as both salvation and trauma, magic and evil. His paintings pulse with the ghost-like presence of those who came before, and the spiritual residue of Southern Black life. “Painting is alive—a deity that brings the dead back to life and allows what is absent to appear present.” “Sun Goin’ Down” refuses easy categorization. The works are both confession and apparition, echo and invocation. Rich in symbolism yet elusive in narrative, these paintings ask to be felt more than explained. They speak in the language of dreams—where trauma is transfigured into image, and gesture becomes truth. Join us at Oolong Gallery for this artist whose work is already pulsating with the intensity of a masterful voice. Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | appointments recommended w/ wider availability 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

We're kicking off the season with a Summer Plants & Pots Sale you won’t want to miss! Whether you're refreshing your space or adding to your collection, this one-day event is the perfect opportunity to find something special—at a great price. Date: Saturday, June 28 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: 7922 Armour St., San Diego, CA 92111 Here’s what you need to know: Plants & Pots: From lush greenery to charming containers, we’ve got something for every corner of your home or garden. Bulk Pricing: Stock up and save more—perfect for gifting, decorating, or going all-in on a green makeover! Payment Options: We accept cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo for your convenience. Open to the public—no RSVP needed! Bring your friends, family, and fellow plant lovers along. The more, the greener! Good Earth Plant Company on Facebook / Instagram