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Meet turtles and tortoises with EcoVivarium on Friday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to pet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. **Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to pet the animals. Visit: Fun Animal Friday: Turtles and Tortoises San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

On Friday, October 18, 2024, the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 22nd Annual Women in Leadership event at Sycuan Casino Resort. In 2003 the first Women in Leadership Luncheon (WILL) was launched with the idea of honoring women who excel professionally and as community leaders. The successful women of San Diego County, along with our inspirational keynote speakers, keep WILL growing year after year. The heart of WILL centers around each years' nominees: women who demonstrate exemplary character, integrity, and leadership. The roster of awardees over the past 21 years is a genuine San Diego honor roll. This year is sure to break records with keynote speaker Dr. Adela de la Torre, President of San Diego State University, emceed by KUSI's Lauren Phinney. Visit: https://business.eastcountychamber.org/events/details/10-18-22nd-women-in-leadership-luncheon-16507 San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce on Instagram and Facebook

This year marks Campland on the Bay’s 55th anniversary, and to celebrate over five decades of family-friendly fun, San Diego’s favorite RV camping destination is hosting a full day of festivities during Campland on the Bay Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., both resort guests and the public can enjoy a variety of activities at Campland’s scenic Central Park on Mission Bay. The day will be filled with games, live entertainment sponsored by Good Sam, delicious food from local food trucks, and opportunities to win prizes. For those looking for thrills, the Giant Water Slide will be open, offering fun for all ages before it closes for the season. Camping World will also show off their most popular RV’s. Activities for All Ages Attendees of all ages can join in on life-sized games, a family-friendly Howling Contest, and a bean bag tournament for a chance to win fun prizes. Throughout the day, raffle prizes will be drawn on the hour, every hour. Enjoy live entertainment from the 3 Car Garage Band presented by Good Sam, with DJ Heath providing the soundtrack earlier in the day. Guests can kick back with lawn chairs or blankets in Central Park and soak up the festive atmosphere while sampling the offerings from a variety of local food trucks. Campland’s activities and amenities are also available to guests camping at Mission Bay RV Resort, accessible via a short walk or bike ride over the Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge. The serene bayside destination now offers an additional 147 family-friendly RV and tent camping sites available for online booking at MissionBayRVResort.com. For guests who do not own an RV, local RV rental companies are available to deliver an RV to your site, set it up and have it ready for your enjoyment. RV rental arrangements must be made directly through the rental companies. Tent camping is also available at Campland and Mission Bay RV Resort, which offer the most affordable and family-friendly waterfront accommodations in Mission Bay Park. WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Campland on the Bay2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 Parking is limited, so we encourage the public to ride-share, carpool, bike, or walk to the event. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Games & Activities 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Life Size Games 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.| Waterslide 8 & up ($10) 12 p.m – 4 p.m. | Raffles on the hour, every hour 1 p.m. | Photo Booth 1:30 p.m. | Howling Contest 2:30 p.m. | Bean Bag Tournament (adults) Campland Rocks Live Entertainment 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | DJ Heath 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | 3 Car Garage Band Food Trucks | 11 a.m. - sold out. Campland Cantina Restaurant | 9 a.m - 9 p.m.

Join us for a unique opportunity to kayak at Batiquitos Lagoon during this fun community cleanup event! Launch times: approximately every 2 hours during the event. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-batiquitos-lagoon-kayak-cleanup-fundraiser-tickets-956592633317

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to announce the International Guild of Knot Tyers North American Chapter will bring the Art and Craft of Knot Tying to visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego one day only Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. A Registered Educational Charity, the International Guild of Knot Tyers was founded, with twenty-five members, in April 1982, as an association of folks with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds. In succeeding years, the Guild has grown beyond all expectations and now has over one thousand members worldwide. According to Raymond Ashley, Ph.D., K.C.I., President/CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, “We are excited to share with our community the enormous talent of this special group of artisans enthusiastic about their knot-related work and eager to teach visitors the art of ropemaking and knot tying.” The purpose of IGKT NA is to promote the art, craft, and science of knotting, its study and practice, and to facilitate communications among all North American members and between the IGKT-NA and IGKT. For one day only, Maritime Museum of San Diego visitors and members can view IGKT NA members’ work, meet the artisans, learn the art of ropemaking, witness knot tying demonstrations and more. This unique opportunity to free with purchase of general admission. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

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