CARLSBAD
\nLittle Explorers Festival<\/p>\n
Plaza Paseo Real hosts a Little Explorers Festival with creative stations, hands-on discovery, music and interactive family activities from 10 a.m. to noon June 20 in the plaza\u2019s upper courtyard at 6985 El Camino Real. Highlights include a Mini Makeover Station for tote bag decorating and Color Chemistry Station where children can create their own \u201cliquid science\u201d bottle using pipettes, color mixing, density layering and glitter for a take-home experiment along with a prize station, while supplies last. Visit plazapaseoreal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Agua Hedionda Lagoon puts on gala<\/p>\n Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation\u2019s Discovery Gala, themed \u201cDC Disco,\u201d celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Discovery Campus from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive. The gala includes three-course dinner followed by live auction and after party with LED dance floor and games.\u00a0 The event will be emceed by Emmy award-winning journalist Neda Iranpour. The online silent auction starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 14. The Rotary Club of Carlsbad will be recognized for its work supporting environmental stewardship. Visit aguahedionda.org\/discovery-gala-2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n Genealogy Open House<\/p>\n A Genealogy Open House with information about the North San Diego County Genealogical Society and the Genealogy and History Division is from 10:30 a.m. to noon June 20 at the City of Carlsbad Nina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. At 1 p.m. at the library, the DNA Interest Group hosts DNA expert Sara Cochran for a talk on \u201cMy DNA Brought Me to the Forest, But Where are the Trees?\u201d Free. Get Zoom link via the events calendar at nsdcgs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Candidates to speak at luncheon<\/p>\n The Carlsbad Republican Women will hold a luncheon at 11 a.m. June 23 and will host two speakers: attorney Michael Gates, Republican candidate for state attorney general, and investment strategist Herb Morgan, candidate for state controller at the Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $49; $44 for CRWF members. Reserve by 8 p.m. June 17 at CarlsbadRepublicans.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n CHULA VISTA There will be live music by The New Catillacs a San Diego-based rock-and-roll dance band that plays classic rock, pop and dance hits, from 5 to 7 p.m. June 21 along with a display of cars by the Classics Car Club at Village Walk, 884 Eastlake Pkwy. There will be free balloon art, glitter tattoos and a place where kids can make bookmarks for Father\u2019s Day. Visit ShopVillageWalk.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n DEL MAR The Summer Solstice, hosted by the Del Mar Village Association, is from 5 to 8 p.m. June 18 at Powerhouse Park, featuring an expanded venue, music, live art and award-winning tastes and sips. Net proceeds support Del Mar\u2019s small businesses and sustainability programs, among others. Tickets are $145 at visit delmarvillage.com\/summersolstice<\/a>.<\/p>\n ENCINITAS An EcoFest is from noon to 4 p.m. June 28 at Encinitas Community Park, hosted by the City of Encinitas and I Love A Clean San Diego. The sustainability celebration brings together residents, environmental groups, green businesses and civic leaders for workshops, educational exhibits and family-friendly environmental activities, including a community clothing swap, live music, plant-based food. Visit ecofestencinitas.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Teen foster volunteer program at animal shelter<\/p>\n The Teen Foster Program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society gives teenagers 15 and older an opportunity to work hands-on with homeless animals while they earn service hours for their school or other organization. The average length of stay in foster care is 4 to 6 weeks. Training and parental approval are required. Call 760-753-6413 or visit sdpets.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n ESCONDIDO The nonprofit Senior Service Council, Escondido is looking for a volunteer receptionist three hours per week to answer phones, schedule appointments and help seniors. Since 1972, the council has provided various services, support groups and care counseling for seniors in the community. Call 760-480-0611, email info@sscescondido.org or visit escondido-senior-services.or<\/a>g.<\/p>\n LA JOLLA The Sierra Club Seal Society will hold a sea lion pupping Talk N Walk starting at 2 p.m. June 13, June 20 and June 27 at Mangelsen\u2019s Images of Nature Gallery, 7916 Girard Ave. The annual free lecture on sea lion pupping season led by one of the club\u2019s seasoned docents, will be followed by a short guided tour to the shore to see the sea lions. Visit sandiegosierraclub.org\/seal-society<\/a>.<\/p>\n LEMON GROVE Belmont Park\u2019s annual Father\u2019s Day Car Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 in the beachside park\u2019s North Lot. The event, hosted in partnership with Car Show California, will feature a variety of classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles along with live music, food and trophies. In addition, Belmont Park\u2019s oceanfront restaurant Cannonball will offer a \u201cPapakase\u201d Father\u2019s Day dining experience June 19-21 beginning at 4 p.m. for $50 per person. The car show is free for spectators. Vehicle registration is at purplepass.com\/events\/345260-father\u2019s-day-car-show-at-belmont-park-jun-21st-2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n OCEANSIDE Oceanside USA 250 Festival, a community celebration honoring America\u2019s 250th birthday, is from noon to 6 p.m. June 27 at Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre, 301 The Strand N. There will be live music, local food and beverage vendors, family-friendly activities and\u00a0 community exhibits. Visit oceansidechamber.com\/oceanside-usa-250-festival.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n Veterans Writing Group meets<\/p>\n The nonprofit Veterans Writing Group of San Diego meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 at the Veterans Association of North County resource center, 1617 Mission Ave. The free meeting is open to veterans, active-duty military and their families to \u201cexpress themselves through writing, share their experiences and connect with others.\u201d The Zoom link can be found at bit.ly\/vwgsdzoom<\/a>. Visit veteranwritinggroup.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vintage & Book Sale<\/p>\n The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library hold a Vintage & Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 in the Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room and Courtyard, 330 North Coast Highway. The event features vintage items for purchase along with a book and DVD sale; most used books are $1. The sale includes one-of-a-kind keepsakes and vintage items typically found at estate sales or antique stores, such as jewelry, home goods, d\u00e9cor, accessories and art. The event will also feature works by local artists. The sale begins early at 9 a.m. for Friends of Oceanside Public Library members; memberships starts at $20 per year, and will be available at the door. Proceeds go to library programs. Visit oplfriends.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Free lifelong learning lectures<\/p>\n The LIFE learning group at MiraCosta College hosts two free lectures June 26 starting at 1 p.m. at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus in the board room at Administration Building 1000, or online via Zoom. At 1 p.m., there will be a presentation on \u201cNavigating the Senior Care Options.\u201d At 2:30 p.m., there will be a talk on \u201cA Fascinating Look at Pompeii.\u201d Visit miracosta.edu\/community\/life<\/a>.<\/p>\n Workshops for arts grants<\/p>\n The O\u2019Arts: Oceanside Arts & Culture Grant Program is accepting applications. The program supports cultural arts throughout the community. Projects include dance, music, spoken word, comedy, visual art and theatrical performance. Applications close Aug. 14 at 11:59 p.m. Informational virtual workshops will be at noon and 5 p.m. June 18 and awards will be granted in October. Visit oceansidelibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Charity golf tournament<\/p>\n The Frontwave Foundation will host its Charity Golf Tournament at 11 a.m. June 26 at Emerald Isle Golf Course. Highlights include contests, raffle opportunities, and post-tournament gathering along with silent auction. Proceeds support the Frontwave Foundation\u2019s Summer Backpack Drive, which will provide school backpacks and supplies to local foster children. Registration will open at 9 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Participants can register as individuals or foursomes. Register frontwavefoundation.com\/golf<\/a>.<\/p>\n SAN DIEGO A Balboa Park Women\u2019s History Tour is from 10 to 11 a.m. June 20 starting at the Bea Evenson Fountain, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. The tour was developed with the Center for Women\u2019s History at the San Diego History Center, and highlights the historical and contemporary women whose vision, leadership and creativity helped shape Balboa Park into a cultural destination. Free; suggested $5 donation. Email visitor@balboapark.org or\u00a0 call 619-239-0512, ext. 8.<\/p>\n Greek Festival features food, music, dance<\/p>\n The San Diego Greek festival is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 13 and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 14 at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 3655 Park Blvd. Highlights include authentic Greek cuisine, handmade pastries and traditional Greek coffee along with Greek wines and beer. There will be bands performing traditional and contemporary Greek music and youth dance troupes in traditional folk costumes along with kids fun zone, church tours and vendor shopping. General admission is a $5 donation. Free for children 12 and younger, active military, and first responders. Free parking and shuttle. Visit sdgreekfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kinfolk Fest<\/p>\n The Kinfolk Fest, a Juneteenth celebration hosted by SD Melanin, runs June 17-21, culminating in the main festival at Waterfront Park from 1 to 9 p.m. June 20. The event features live performers, DJ sets and art installations along with more than 100 Black-owned vendors, food, full bar, art activations and spades tournament. Visit sdmelanin.com\/juneteenth-2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n Laurel & Hardy convention<\/p>\n The Saps At Sea, a San Diego Laurel & Hardy club, hosts the 24th International Sons Of The Desert Convention June 21-25 at various venues in San Diego. The event celebrates the 100th anniversary of the actors \u201cStan & Babe\u201d working as a team at Hal Roach Studios 1926-2026. Pre-registration is June 7, except for the June 23 film program (minus the meal), which will be available as a walk-up event for $20; parking is $15. Visit sonsfestsd2026.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Document certification event<\/p>\n A one-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop to certify documents for international use and California domestic partnership registration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17 at the San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk\u2019s Office, in the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway. Local residents can authenticate documents without traveling for in-person processing at state offices in Los Angeles or Sacramento. Appointments not required. Hosted by Jordan Marks, San Diego County ARCC, in partnership with Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State. For fees and details, call 619-236-3771 or visit sdarcc.gov\/apostillepopup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Free Valley Vibes concerts<\/p>\n Mission Valley Mall\u2019s free Valley Vibes summer concert series is from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 7. There is a new Valley Vibes Farmers Market, which will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Saturday through Sept. 5. Visit\u00a0mission-valley.com\/event\/38454-valley-vibes-summer-concert-series<\/a>.<\/p>\n SAN MARCOS The Freedom Table: A Juneteenth Culinary Experience is from 4 to 9 p.m. June 19 at the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos. The event will be \u201ca celebration of education, reflection and cultural appreciation honoring the history and significance of Juneteenth,\u201d hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry of the Couples Unfiltered podcast. Proceeds benefit Achievement in Motion, supporting youth-focused programs in the community. Tickets include a tasting menu, cocktail hour with hosted bar, outdoor seated dinner, live entertainment, curated art installations and parking. Visit events.humanitix.com\/the-freedom-table<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dancing in the Street event<\/p>\n North City\u2019s Dancing in the Street series continues from 6 to 8 p.m. June 26, transforming the district into an open-air dance party alongside the weekly Friday night farmers market. Professional dancers from Bella Lux will kick off the evening with a live performance from 6 to 6:15 p.m., followed by a dance lesson when participants learn the moves from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The night concludes with open dancing from 7:15 to 8 p.m. accompanied by a live DJ. Visit northcity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n SANTEE The free Santee Summer Concerts Series continues at 6:30 p.m. July 18 at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive. The concert features the Journeymen, Journey Tribute Band. Bring chairs and enjoy an evening of live music under the Santee sunset. Visit cityofsanteeca.gov\/city-special-events\/santee-summer-concerts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Santee Swim Day<\/p>\n Santee residents can swim in the activity pool at the Cameron Family YMCA for free on June 20. Swim sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Proof of residency is required. Visit cityofsanteeca.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n SOLANA BEACH The nonprofit Resounding Joy will host The Enchanted Tail \u2014 with live music and storytelling, performed by Opera4Kids from 5 to 6 p.m. June 20 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 424 Via De La Valle. The event, which includes a reception after the performance with light bites, non-alcoholic beverages and no-host bar with beer and wine, concludes at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support the nonprofit\u2019s Sounds of Healing Program. Tickets are $50; $15 for youths 12 and younger; $75 for VIP, including wine\/beer. The first 25 kids to get tickets receive a princess crown or fox ears. Attendees can get a photo with the princess and the fox. Visit resoundingjoyinc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018Concerts at the Cove\u2019 series<\/p>\n The \u201cConcerts at the Cove\u201d series, hosted by the City of Solana Beach and the Belly Up, features local musicians performing from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 6 for all ages at the Fletcher Cove Park stage, 111 S. Sierra Ave. The June 18 concert features High Tide Society\/Yacht Rock. The public is encouraged to bring low-back beach chairs, ground cover and picnics. No alcohol, tobacco, pets or personal BBQ\u2019s allowed during concerts. Free admission. Visit cityofsolanabeach.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n VISTA The annual June Tractor Show with demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20-21 and June 27-28 at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. Highlights include antique and vintage machines in action, wagon rides and blacksmith, weaving and sawmill demonstrations along with live music. The Short Track Railroad will be running, and the West Coast Clock and Watch Museum will be open. Food and drinks will be sold. Tickets are $10 for ages 4 and up; $9 for members. Visit agsem.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Free breakfast, lunch for kids<\/p>\n Free breakfast and lunch will be provided on weekdays for children ages 1-18 through Aug. 7 at the Jim Porter Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, through the City of Vista\u2019s participation in California\u2019s Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch from 12 to 12:45 p.m. No income requirements or registration to participate. The program ensures that children continue to have nutritious meals during summer break when school meal programs are unavailable. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the California Department of Education. For questions, call 760-643-5272.<\/p>\n Senior Center offers English as a Second Language class<\/p>\n An English as a Second Language course will be offered at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center to help participants improve communication skills in English through learning activities. Classes are tentatively to be held via Zoom. For more information, email cmanis@vista.gov or call 760-643-5281.<\/p>\n If your nonprofit would like to submit an event listing or photos of events that have happened recently, please email linda.mcintosh@sduniontribune.com. Include the name of the group, date and time of event, address, cost and contact information for readers within the email text. Event listings should be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Photos should be sent as JPEGs. 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\nClassic Cars and live music<\/p>\n
\nSummer Solstice event<\/p>\n
\nEcoFest hosted by I Love A Clean San Diego<\/p>\n
\nVolunteer receptionist sought at senior center<\/p>\n
\nWalk and talk about sea lions<\/p>\n
\nLions Club raises money for community projects at Chili cook-off
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LEMON GROVE: Lions Club holds Chili cook-off, raises money for community projects\u2026
\nThe Lemon Grove Lions Club recently held its annual Chili Cook-Off, which brought together the community at the Lemon Grove Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2082 and raised $2,200. Proceeds from the event will support local community projects and charitable causes. One of the club\u2019s mottos is, \u201cour community is what we make of it.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0The group is part of the International Lions Club and meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Visit https:\/\/e-clubhouse.org\/sites\/lemon_grove\/
\nPictured are some members of the Lemon Grove Lions Club. Courtesy of Lemon Grove Lions Club
\nMISSION BEACH
\nFather\u2019s Day Car Show<\/p>\n
\nCommunity celebration of America\u2019s 250th birthday<\/p>\n
\nWomen\u2019s History Tour<\/p>\n
\nJuneteenth Culinary Experience<\/p>\n
\nSummer Concerts Series<\/p>\n
\nOpera4Kids performs\u00a0Enchanted Tail<\/p>\n
\nAntique Tractor Show<\/p>\n