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“Laggie and Grillo: An Unlikely Friendship”
Phyllis Schwartz, author, and Siski Kalla, illustrator, have a new children’s book that has been published. It’s a beautiful story of friendships between humans and creatures that walk the earth that not often get a chance to be connected. In this case, it’s a cricket and a lizard that befriend each other and a young […]

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center hosts “Toast for the Roses”
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will be hosting its first-ever “Toast for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby celebration and watch party. It will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 3 at the Guild Hotel (500 W Broadway […]

8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon
McAlister Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon, taking place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. at Coasterra on Harbor Island. This special fundraising event supports McAlister Institute’s mission to break the stigma surrounding alcoholism and drug addiction, while also providing vital resources to individuals on their recovery journey. Hosted by […]

Cement Your Legacy with the Heritage Walk Brick Campaign
Old Town San Diego is more than just a historical landmark—it’s a place where memories are made, cultures are celebrated, and history is preserved for future generations. Now, thanks to the Old Town San Diego Heritage Walk Brick Campaign, you have the chance to be a part of this legacy. Imagine walking down San Diego […]
Lifestyle

Workshops for Warriors Presents 2025 Forging Futures Gala
Workshops for Warriors (WFW), the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to training veterans and transitioning service members for careers in advanced manufacturing, proudly announces the Forging Futures Gala from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum, located at 910 N Harbor Drive, in downtown San Diego. This prestigious […]

6th Annual ‘Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time’ Golf Tournament
Shelter to Soldier will host its 6th Annual ‘Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time’ Golf Tournament on Friday, April 25, at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan, located at 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019. This annual event, presented by Frontwave Credit Union, supports the nonprofit’s mission of adopting dogs from local shelters […]

Worth Calendaring in April
Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager US Bank Mission Hills Whether you find hoaxes and pranks to be hilarious or rude, we all have a tale about “April Fools!” being shouted on the first of April. There is ambiguity about its origin though some say in 1392 Chaucer […]

Art for All Art Exhibition and Reception
In celebration of March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, The Arc of San Diego presents Art for All, an inspiring art exhibition and reception showcasing artwork created by adults with disabilities. This inspirational event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday March 20 at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (4355 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA […]
Entertainment

Swing Into Spring
Get ready to let your cares slip away and lift your spirits with the high-energy, feel-good sounds of Phat Cat Swinger. Poway OnStage proudly presents Southern California’s premier “Little-Big Band” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 11 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, located at 15498 Espola Road in Poway. This electrifying performance is […]

Scripps Ranch Theatre Presents “Mary’s Wedding”
Scripps Ranch Theatre continues its Season 45 with “Mary’s Wedding” written by Stephen Massicotte. Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds, the production runs from Friday April 4 through Sunday, April 27 on the campus of Alliant International University, located at 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, 92131. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays […]

Art Alive Offers a Variety of Floral Experiences to Benefit Guests
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is in full bloom this spring, with floral designers interpreting works of art and architecture into vibrant floral displays from April 24 to April 27, 2025. Art Alive is the Museum’s signature annual fundraiser, providing critical year-round support for exhibitions, education, and outreach programs in the community. This year, […]

Villa Musica Announces Musical Programming for 2025 Summer Camps
Villa Musica, San Diego’s Community Music Center serving San Diegans of all ages announces their 2025 summer camps, which run from Monday, June 2 through Friday, August 8 and serve students from ages five to 17. Camps take place at Villa Musica in Sorrento Valley, at the La Jolla Country Day School. Villa Musica Summer Camps for young […]
Animal News
Walk For Animals – San Diego
Join us for the best walk you will take all year, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at NTC Park at Liberty Station, located at 2455 Cushing Road. Together, we can provide animals with shelter and lifesaving medical care, help families adopt new pets, rescue animals from cruelty and neglect, and so […]

San Diego Zoo Welcomes Female Koala Joey and Celebrates a Century of Koala Conservation
The San Diego Zoo is overjoyed to announce the arrival of a new female koala joey and celebrate an extraordinary 100 years of friendship with Taronga Conservation Society Australia. To honor this partnership, Taronga has named the joey Inala (“in-ah-lah”), which means place of peace or rest and is from the Wakka Wakka / Jungara […]

The Man Who Gifted So Many People and Animals with Kindness and Care
One of the most difficult tasks of my life has recently happened. I am dealing with the passing of my dear and sweet husband and partner, Craig Kinshella, DVM. He passed away on Monday, November 25 after an anguishing battle with prostate cancer. One does not often get to experience the various levels of fighting […]

Celebrate the Season at the Annual Pet Parade and Gaslamp Artisan Market
As the holidays approach, San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter is set to transform into a winter wonderland filled with seasonal celebrations and festive cheer. From the beloved Pet Parade to Thanksgiving feasts, Small Business Saturday, and the weekly Gaslamp Artisan Market, the neighborhood is brimming with festivities for the whole family. Indulge in exceptional dining, […]
Education
An Opportunity to Be a Part of a Cause that Serves Taxpayers
Throughout my life of being a board member of over 25 nonprofit organizations in San Diego, including the Union of Pan Asian Communities and Nonprofit Solutions, I’ve always felt that I was fortunate to be gifted with knowledge, experience and the desire to help others. Currently, I “serve” on three boards. I emphasize serve because […]

John Steinbeck’s Boat Transformed Intro Floating Classroom
Maritime Museum of San Diego, the 501c3 non-profit waterfront Museum with a mission to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving, and presenting the rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, is excited to host this spring a visit from the restored Western Flyer,the same fishing vessel Steinbeck used […]

Villa Musica Expanding the Musical Biographies Program Serving Seniors with Dementia
The Prebys Foundation recently announced the launch of its Healing Through the Arts and Nature initiative, which awarded $5.2 Million to 59 nonprofits across San Diego. These grant awards will support programs serving youth, veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and historically underserved communities, offering proactive ways to enhance quality of life in a post-pandemic world. This effort […]

Making March Meaningful
By Jamaal Jackson, MHBID President and US Bank Branch Manager There is a lot happening in Mission Hills this month. Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2025 will take place from […]
Videos

Neighbors Rally in Mission Hills to Protest SB 10 Implementation
San Diego, CA – A very concerned and vocal group of Mission Hills residents gathered at the intersection of Fort Stockton Drive and Randolph Street on Saturday, May 6, to protest the planned implementation of SB 10. The rally, which ran from 10:00 am to noon, was one of several such protests around the Uptown […]

Networking in Covid-19 w/ Steven David Elliot – DavidKamatoy.com Show 2020.10 #PresidioSentinel
Multi-creative entrepreneur and television host and producer David Kamatoy has released his latest video from The DavidKamatoy.com Show on networking in the era of Covid 19 with author and entrepreneur Steven David Elliot. In the segment, “Networking in Covid-19 with Steven David Elliot,” the two discuss the creation of Elliot’s networking program, Rockstar Connect, and […]

How to Google Yourself Properly – KZTC7 DavidKamatoy.com Show
(San Diego, CA) David Kamatoy, multi-creative entrepreneur and television producer has released his latest video, “How to Google Yourself Properly.” In this video, a segment from the new DavidKamatoy.com Show, he provides tips and suggestions to make searching for your own name on the internet powerful and effective. “People Google, or search, themselves on the […]

Soul Swapmeet Brings Black Entrepreneurs Together to Showcase Talents
San Diego Soul SwapmeetSaturday November 21, 2020 10a.m.-3p.m. Encore Event Center8253 Ronson RoadSan Diego, CA 92111 Nearly four-dozen Black entrepreneurs gathered to share their goods and services at the Soul Swapmeet held on Saturday, September 19, at the Encore Events Center in Kearny Mesa. The businesses and organizations on hand ran the gamut from art […]
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“Beyond the Barn: A Gilded Journey to Restoration”
The 19th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial, will kick off its world-renowned weekend of automotive excellence with the famed Friday VIP Soirée on April 25, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Concours lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. This year’s soirée, themed “Beyond the Barn: A Gilded Journey to Restoration,” […]

34th Annual Mama’s Day Set for June 6
Mama’s Kitchen is returning to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, located at 1 Park Boulevard In downtown San Diego, for the 34th annual Mama’s Day fundraiser on Friday, June 6, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can take in the scenic bay-front views as they taste unlimited bites from participating culinary partners all while enjoying live […]
Fortune Names Scripps Health to Its 100 Best Companies List
Scripps Health has been named one of the top employers in the nation by Fortune magazine for the 17th time. The San Diego organization is the only employer in San Diego County included in the 28th annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list, which was released today. “Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud […]

The Second Annual Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament
The San Diego Automotive Museum is proud to announce its second annual Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament, presented by Barnhart-Reese Construction, Inc. This exciting event will take place on Monday, May 19, at Coronado Municipal Golf Course (2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA 92118), offering a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and community impact. Attendees will […]

The Old Globe Presents “House of India”
The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of “House of India” by San Diego playwright Deepak Kumar (2023 MacDowell Fellow, Prospect Musical’s “Baked! The Musical”). Drama Desk Award-nominee Zi Alikhan (Primary Stages’ “On That Day in Amsterdam,” Pasadena Playhouse’s “Sanctuary City”) directs this heartwarming comedy featuring a vibrant cast of characters who work to build a restaurant, a legacy, […]

Hop Into Easter with Colorful Finds at Bazaar del Mundo Shops
Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo Shops are blooming with festive Easter treasures. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or filling up Easter baskets, the Shops have one-of-a-kind goodies that will delight everyone! With vibrant tableware pieces perfect for outdoor entertainment, hand-painted ceramics to liven up any space, fluffy bunny finds and sweet treats, a visit to […]