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An estate plan is more than paperwork — it’s an instruction manual that tells the people who love you exactly how to help you, and gives them the legal power to do it. It’s the ultimate love letter you can leave your loved ones. The Shillinger Law Symposium brings that idea to life with a full afternoon dedicated to helping you protect yourself today, protect what you’ve built for the future, and empower the people you love, all in one place, for your convenience. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: Protect Yourself Today - Learn how to identify scams and prevent financial exploitation - Stay ahead of the latest scams and forms of elder abuse, and learn the protections available to you once you turn 65 Protect What You’ve Built - Learn how to protect what matters most, from your family to your assets to your legacy - Gain clarity and confidence in your legal options as you plan for the future - Know your civil and criminal recourse if abuse or exploitation is suspected Empower Who You Love - Understand how fiduciaries can support and protect you, and how to choose the right one for your family Community Connect with other San Diego families navigating the same decisions, and build relationships with trusted professionals who can help. Attorney Löan Shillinger will be joined by special guest speakers, including professionals from the District Attorney’s Office and private fiduciaries, each bringing their own expertise to help you and your family feel prepared and protected. The program will go from 1 – 5:30 p.m. and be followed by the Mix & Mingle reception from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Join us, and bring someone you love. Who Should Attend: This event is perfect for seniors, parents, grandparents, adult children caring for aging loved ones, business owners, and anyone looking to ensure a secure future for their families. Shillinger Law: Website / LinkedIn

What to know if you’re composting organic materials from your neighbors in Unincorporated San Diego County Farmers, ranchers, and livestock owners have reduced their waste-hauling expenses by composting their own organic wastes and manure, thanks to the updated San Diego County zoning ordinance. This update offers increased flexibility and simplifies on-site composting for composting operations in unincorporated San Diego County. Join us at the Park Horse Project in Lakeside to learn about these possibilities and tour their manure composting system. This workshop does not address how to manage manure compost and focuses on the zoning and regulation requirements for mid-scale compost operations in unincorporated San Diego County. If you are looking for free and low-cost options to manage your organic materials on your property, or want to improve your existing operation, this session is for you! This workshop will include: - The details of the County’s updated zoning requirements - How to determine your property’s zoning - How much can you compost before needing a permit (It’s more than you used to be able to) - How to understand requirements when taking organic materials from your neighbors - How to complete the documentation required by the County of San Diego for your operation - The benefits of composting with manure - Cost reductions and other benefits - Resources for manure composting basics - Question & Answer sessions - A tour of Park Horse Project’s manure composting system Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

Join San Diego’s Left Coast Quintet for an engaging concert featuring the colorful sounds of the wind quintet! With a repertoire that ranges from classical favorites to film, Broadway, jazz, pop, and more, LCQ brings a fun and approachable energy to every performance. Come experience the versatility of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon live at Cuyamaca College on November 5! Left Coast Music on Facebook / Instagram

Composting with worms, also known as vermicomposting, has benefits for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. In-ground worm composting is especially suited to San Diego County’s climate and is more resilient to the temperature extremes we face, especially during dry, hot months. Join us at the Julian Library to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container. In this workshop, we will cover: - Benefits of composting with worms - Benefits of using an in-ground worm bin - Tools, materials, and steps to start an in-ground worm bin - How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable - Troubleshooting and maintaining all worm bin styles - Harvesting and using finished castings Benefits of in-ground vermicomposting include: - Greater resistance to temperature extremes - Increased soil aeration in garden beds - Save money on purchased worm castings and soil amendments - Lower your contribution to landfills - Increase soil health & soil microbiome - Increase water retention in soil Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

Beautify your space with plants that invite butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators! You can create a vibrant, welcoming, and colorful habitat for pollinators at home. Whether you're new to gardening or full of experience, this Fall workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practices to plan for Spring blooms! Join Solana Center Senior Environmental Educator, Jennifer Galey, and learn all about: - Key plant choices to attract specific pollinators & why native plants are especially beneficial - The important sources to provide for pollinators (food, shelter, water, and host plants) - Best methods for irrigation, watering, alternatives to pesticides and fertilizer, and how 'living soil' benefits your garden's ecosystem Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

One night before Angus & Julia Stone’s new album, "Karaoke Bar," officially drops, Werewolf is turning up the volume for an exclusive pre-release listening party. Join us Thursday, September 3 from 7–9 p.m. to hear the new album in full. Sip themed cocktails and experience "Karaoke Bar" alongside fellow fans at San Diego’s only pre-release listening events. Werewolf on Instagram

Prepare your garden for El Niño & take advantage of the extra rain! In this workshop, we will cover: - Using mulch and compost to build healthy soil that conserves water and reduces erosion - Managing irrigation efficiently to reduce water use and cost - Soil types and gardening styles - Rainwater management basics: rain barrels, swales, and rain gardens - San Diego climate-appropriate planting Learn how to create a less thirsty and more environmentally-friendly landscape that saves water and money! Join us at this workshop hosted by the Pine Valley Library, where Solana Center’s knowledgeable educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a garden that fits San Diego’s semi-arid climate. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

The Port of San Diego recognizes the Kumeyaay people by naming a beach at Spanish Landing Park Kumeyaay Beach.

Make art, meet new friends, and see what Pride in the Tribe is all about! When: Friday, September 18 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Lawrence Family JCC Cost: Free (Dinner Included!)- registration required. Registration closes Wednesday, September 16th Who: Open to ALL middle & high school teens (Grades 6–12) — allies, LGBTQ+ youth, and curious newcomers of all backgrounds are welcome! Looking for a cozy Friday night hang, free food, and a place to meet great people? Join us for our Kickoff Shabbat Dinner! Whether you're looking to build leadership skills, connect with like-minded teens, or just grab free dinner, this low-stakes kickoff is the perfect way to drop in and check out the vibe. What to expect: Free Shabbat Dinner: Great food, rainbow challah, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Art Activity: We'll be creating a group collage focused on community, leadership, and what it means to be an advocate for LGBTQ+ equality (no art skills needed!). Fellowship & Program Preview: Learn about our 10-month high school fellowship—plus, help us shape potential new middle school programming for this year! Bring a friend or come solo — you do not need to be Jewish or queer to attend. Around this table, everyone belongs. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

More than three decades after its release, "I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got" remains the album that brought Sinéad O’Connor to international audiences and established her as one of music’s most unforgettable voices. Featuring songs including “Nothing Compares 2 U,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “Jump in the River,” the record endures through the fearlessness, vulnerability, and uncompromising spirit that defined her work. Joining us at The Loft, interdisciplinary artist Dorian Wood performs the recording in its entirety. Created as a personal and heartfelt tribute to O’Connor, this piano-and-voice performance offers an opportunity to spend an evening with one of the most celebrated releases of the 1990s and the enduring influence of Sinéad O’Connor. Dorian Wood on Instagram