Events
United Way Honors San Diegans for Leadership and Volunteerism
United Way of San Diego County has announced Maureen “Mo” King and Jonathan E. Vance as award winners for their consistently outstanding community leadership and volunteerism. They were honored during the nonprofit’s 95th birthday party at Cohn Restaurant Group’s new Coasterra. “United Way brings together the passion, experience and resources to spark breakthrough community action […]
Trick or Treat
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, October 31, the Front Porch in Mission Hills and Coronado is holding a Halloween Open House. They will have caramel apple ‘pops’, hot cider and sips for adults, as well as lots of food and candy, and all day long cooking demonstrations (at both locations). There will also […]
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe To Perform
25th Annual San Diego Music Awards The San Diego Music Foundations is proud to announce the addition of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe to the performer’s lineup at the 25th annual San Diego Music Awards. The annual awards gala returns to the outdoor concert stage at Humphrey’s by the Bay at 7 p.m., Monday, October 5 […]
A Tribute to My Friend, Charlotte Tenney
by Violet Green Twenty years ago I moved to San Diego to be closer to my first nephew. I wanted to be a part of his life and to make one of my favorite vacation spots my home. Whenever I visited, I would be sure to roam through Balboa Park, exploring, enjoying, breathing – always […]
Peter Ferrantelli Named North America’s Top Volunteer Fundraiser
Peter Ferrantelli, of Mission Hills, who has spent 45 years volunteering and raising money in San Diego for charitable causes, has been named the 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Ferrantelli will be honored along with nine other local award recipients at the AFP San Diego’s National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, […]
DogFest Walk n Roll to benefit Canine Companions for Independence
Get ready for a tail wagging good time at DogFest Walk ‘n Roll San Diego, the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence, which takes place Saturday, November 14 at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Grab a leash and join in for lots of fun and family-friendly activities to raise money to provide highly-trained […]
Festival of Sails
By Fausto Palafox The Port of San Diego’s Festival of Sails got underway at San Diego’s Embarcadero this past September. Many vessels were included in the day’s activities, including the Maritime Museum’s new addition to its collection of vintage vessels, a full-sized functional replica of the Spanish galleon, the San Salvador. It is described as […]
Art Glass Guild Presents its Annual Fall Show
The Art Glass Guild presents its 2015 Fall Patio Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 at 1770 Village Place, Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. This show is free to the public and the largest Art Glass show in Southern California which is focused […]
Annual Fall Festival in Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is kicking off the fall season October 10 with its annual Fall Festival. The museums and merchants in the state park will be richly decorated and will host family friendly games, activities and entertainment reminiscent of an old-fashioned harvest celebration. A master pumpkin-carving demonstration with nationally renowned food […]
A Scrumdiddlyumptious Day at the Wacky Wonky Walk & Kids Festival
Lace up your sneakers, find your best costume and prepare your sweet tooth for the Wacky Wonky Walk & Kids Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, October 25 at Waterfront Park. This “world of imagination” will take over the park with a 4.89K Wacky Walk and Pure Imagination Festival with wacky activity extravaganza […]
