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WishWell Counseling & Empowerment Center will hold its Grand Opening Celebration. With the goal of bringing a holistic, innovate approach to the mental health space, WishWell will offer both traditional therapy and alternative, dynamic experiences to support the needs of children and teens throughout San Diego County and beyond. The grand opening will kick off with welcome remarks and a ribbon cutting ceremony with Chula Vista Mayor John McCann at 4:30 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet WishWell therapists and empowerment coaches, tour the center and enjoy exclusive grand opening specials. The celebration will also feature family-friendly activities where teens and parents can Drop a Wish, writing down a wish on a 2x2 ceramic tile, yell their worries away in the Roar Room, play Subsoccer and participate in a special raffle. Delectable bites from local vendors The Goat Local’s Chef and Your Layered Cake will also be offered throughout the event. For more information visit: wishwellcc.com

The Super Dentists host back-to-school bash at their new Escondido location with a carnival theme, Saturday, Aug. 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The day will start with free dental visits from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for kindergarten and first grade health and dental screenings. The back-to-school carnival will include games, live music, Escondido's Got Talent performers, local entertainment, big prizes, bubbles, face painting, movie premiere and more. The morning will also start with complimentary basic dental care to children in need. The Super Dentists hope to see and treat more than 100 kids. Families are asked to register in advance and will be seen on a first-come, first-serve, or need basis. For more information visit: thesuperdentists.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Casa de Amparo hosts its 25th annual Crystal Ball Gala. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring a lavish cocktail reception, gourmet dinner by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, dancing, and exciting auctions. Since 1999, visionary Crystal Ball patrons and community members have raised substantial funds to help Casa Kids look into their own crystal ball and see a brighter future. All proceeds raised at the Crystal Ball Gall directly benefit Casa de Amparo’s programs. For more information visit: casadeamparo.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Aged for 10 years, Ballast Point Little Italy is celebrating a decade of innovation with an all-day celebration at the taproom and kitchen from 11 a.m. - midnight on Saturday, October 14th. Ballast Point ventured into the restaurant business with its first kitchen and R&D brewery on October 14, 2013. Anchored on the corner of India and Ivy Streets, the 9,000 square foot Ballast Point Little Italy has gone on to win a slew of medals for its experimental brews and in 2021, was named Co-champion Brewery at the San Diego International Beer Festival. Now, 10 years later to the day, the team is honoring the milestone with family-friendly activities, cult-fav dishes from the kitchen team, and 10 small-batch beers set to release in celebration of the occasion. Christopher Takeuchi, Ballast Point Little Italy’s Small Batch Brewery Manager, is bringing the brewing band back together for guest collaborations with former Ballast Point Little Italy brewers on the taproom’s 5-barrel brew house. Guest brewers and their collaboration styles include: Colby Chandler (former VP of Specialty Brewing), Triple IPA Julia Cain (former Director of R&D), Belgian Dubbel Nathan Stephens (former R&D Brewer, now Principal Brewer at Eppig Brewing Company), English Bitter Aaron Justus (former Director of R&D, now co-founder of East Village Brewing Company), Corn Wine Chris Hotz (former R&D Brewer, now Quality Manager at Societe Brewing Company), Wee Heavy Ballast Point is cracking open the cellar and tapping some world-class, barrel-aged beer as well, and the kitchen team is taking a trip down memory lane and bringing back some guest favorites including Beer Steamed Mussels, Duck Nachos, The Goods Burger, and more! Limited edition 10-year Anniversary glassware and merchandise from Ballast Point’s resident artist Paul Elder will be for sale, while supplies last. Kitchen open from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open to the public Everyone’s a VIP! Alcohol available to 21+ with valid ID. For more information, visit: ballastpoint.com and follow along on IG @ballastpointbrewing

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