April Events from the Ocean Beach Green Center
Ongoing events
Every Saturday at 10:30 am. Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Keep up-to-date on climate issues and Climate Action events. To register email Jon Findley at jon@climatemobsd.org. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization/
Every Saturday 12 pm – 1 pm Peace Vigil for Palestine: Advocate for Peace and Justice in Gaza and Everywhere Join CODEPINK SD, San Diego Veterans for Peace, and Palestine Pals every Saturday at 12:00 pm on the plaza corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W. Point Loma Blvd., entry to Ocean Beach, San Diego. Wear pink and bring a peace-related poster if you have one! Contact: Nathanael · nathandw@riseup.net
The Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego will display various EV for Earth Day events in April. For dates and locations check https://www.sandiegoev.org/events/
San Diego Fixit Clinics will be offered throughout the county for Earth Day month. We've become too accustomed to the throw-away lifestyle. If something breaks, we toss it out and buy a new one. This behavior is filling our landfills at an alarming rate, and electronic waste is now one of the biggest sources of pollution. So why not learn how to fix things instead? Bring your broken, non-working items—electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, and more—for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item. Even if we can't fix it, you'll learn more about how it was made and works. This event is fun for the whole family, so bring your kids! We are expanding rapidly and will host events all over San Diego County.
For dates and locations: https://www.facebook.com/sdfixitclinic/events
For updates on Friendship Park, a place where families and friends unite, transcending borders. Let's make Friendship Park a park, not a prison, and stop the construction of 30-foot walls through the park. More info: https://www.facebook.com/FofPark
For Border Angels monthly caravans of Love and Water Drops More info: https://www.facebook.com/BorderAngels
Power San Diego is circulating a petition within the City of San Diego for the purpose of replacing SDGE with not-for-profit municipal electric distribution utility. San Diegans are facing exploitation by a relentless for-profit monopoly utility company driven by profit motives. Change is essential as our current situation is unsustainable. Power San Diego is looking for volunteers to help gather signatures. You must be a registered voter in the city of San Diego. Detailed information is on the website https://wearepowersandiego.com/
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April 3rd. Wednesday 12:30 pm Women in Resistance with Rhiannon Hamam Event by CAIR-SD CAIR-SD is thrilled to virtually host the incredible Rhiannon Hamam this Wednesday for a webinar on the role of women in liberation movements throughout history. Please register using the link in bio or below to ensure you receive the zoom link for our event! We cannot wait to see you there. bit.ly/cairsdwomeninresistance24 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=812455667595429&set=pcb.812455690928760
April 4th Thursday 12 pm – 2 pm “State of the Movement” Lunch “Making Policy the MLK Jr. Way” Event by People's Association of Justice Advocates - San Diego 4425 Home Ave. San Diego 92105. Join us in marking the 56th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's death. We gather to remember his April 4,1968 assassination and to galvanize action toward a MLK Jr. policy platform and agenda. The event is free, but attendees must register. For more info, list of quest speakers and to register: https://www.pajmovement.org/
April 4th Thursday to April 7th Sunday 6 am – 9 am Spring Riverbed Homeless Census Event by San Diego River Foundation Join us for our seasonal census on homeless populations throughout the riverbed. In general, having a better understanding of the population and locations of people living in the riverbed informs advocacy (by SDRPF and others) to justify bringing additional homeless services and outreach to the riverbed. Our organization’s mission is generally focused on the ecology of the San Diego River, but we are committed to helping partner on sustainable solutions to the environmental and human challenges of people seeking refuge in the riverbed. We bring our expertise and familiarity with the riverbed to these partnerships with expert social scientists and outreach workers, in hopes that collaboration might yield better outcomes for both people and the river. Ultimately, we hope to create a better future for the San Diego River so that it can be a place for all of us. Some segments may require you to hike through dense vegetation, up and down steep embankments, and you may encounter water or mud along the trail. Be ready for an adventure! Various locations along the riverbed - locations vary by day. The general areas for each days are as follows: Thursday – Grantville, Friday - East Mission Valley, Saturday - East County (Santee). More info: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=915238
April 5th Friday 1 pm – 2:30 pm Ashes to Action: Honoring Our Climate Dead, Protesting Fossil Fuel Banks Climate change is making extreme weather events like this winter’s floods and rainstorms in SoCal the new normal and there are often fatalities. In the past fifty years approximately two million people have died from such events. Climate change is primarily driven by the fossil fuel industry which in turn is funded by our financial sector. From 2016-2022 four big US banks–Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and Wells Fargo–have poured over one trillion dollars into the fossil fuel industry. THIS MUST STOP!! To protest this blood money and honor those who have died (most of whom are from developing nations), a coalition of environmental groups is holding a series of memorial services/protests in different locations around San Diego. The event will be in Solana Beach starting at Citibank, 740 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. and processing to Bank of America, 943 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.. We will finish up at a nearby Mission Federal Credit Union to commend them for refusing to invest in fossil fuels. Please register here for this crucial witness and if you can, wear black on the day of. This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice and partners including Third Act So Cal, GreenFaith, SanDiego350, CleanEarth4Kids, and the North County Equity and Justice Coalition. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1578/?instance_id=707 contact Phil Petrie at phil@icejsd.org
April 6th Saturday 10 am – 2 pm Outreach Phonebank Event by Jewish Voice for Peace Peace Resource Center 3850 Westgate Place San Diego 92105 Our chapter is growing! We’re excited about the interest we have received from folks wanting to get involved in our chapter. Meet up with us to help us make calls to reach out to new potential members, get to know current JVP members and build community with us. Refreshments and masks will be provided. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5GslKtpbyF/
April 6th Saturday 2 pm – 4 pm Film and discussion “Sicko” Event by Racial Justice Coalition Café x 1835 Imperial Avenue By Any Beans Necessary San Diego Let’s talk Black Health A MUST WATCH! Join us for our last screening that will focus on the FATAL flaws in the American Healthcare System and how better can be achieved. To register and more info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=726452012999372&set=a.555913643386544https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=726452012999372&set=a.555913643386544
April 6th Saturday – April 7th Sunday Native Garden Tour – Planting Animals Event by California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter Our 2024 theme is Planting Animals, highlighting the ties between native plants and the animals that rely on them. Planting California natives is the starting point for the web of life connected to our gardens. This includes us too! See the gardens at your own pace on this two-day tour. The tour gardens are divided geographically to make it easier to see the gardens you are most interested in on each day. Your ticket gives you garden access on both days. Saturday, April 6, 9 am-4 pm, gardens in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Miramar Ranch North, and Scripps Ranch will be open. Sunday, April 7, 9 am - 4 pm, gardens in La Jolla, N. Clairemont, University City, Del Mar and Solana Beach will be open. The tour booklet serves as your ticket to enter the gardens for both days and will be available for pick up at any Will Call Garden during the tour. $40 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/910003354208776
April 6th Saturday 9 am – 11 am and April 16th Tuesday Miramar Landfill Bus Tours This tour is made possible by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and facilitated by I Love A Clean San Diego. Parking and Pickup/Dropoff Location (carpooling highly encouraged): Metro Biosolids Center, 5240 Convoy St, San Diego 92111 This two (2) hour bus tour will give you a peek behind-the-scenes to find out what really happens when you dispose of waste and clear up the myth of throwing something “away”. A signed waiver will be required at the start of the tour. This tour is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. More info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/miramar-landfill-bus-tours-5/2024-04-06/
April 9th Tuesday10 am – 11:30 am Safe & Healthy CA Resolution Vote at SD City Council Event by SD350 City Hall 202 C Street 12th Floor San Diego 92101 Youth v. Oil is advocating for the San Diego City Council to pass a resolution supporting the Campaign for a Safe and Health California and keeping SB1137, the state law passed in 2022 to prohibit new or modified oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, daycare centers, parks, healthcare facilities, and businesses. This resolution, which passed the Environment Committee in February, is on the docket at the full San Diego City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Please help ensure this important resolution passes. The resolution was passed by the Encinitas Council on Feb 28. Please show your support for youth leaders. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1583/?instance_id=725
April 10th Wednesday 11:30 am – 1 pm CALLING ALL SAN DIEGO VEHICLE DWELLERS! Event by San Diego Housing Emergency Alliance Playa Pacifica at Mission Bay on East Mission Bay Drive north of Mission Bay Resort The lawsuit, Bloom et al. v. City of San Diego et al., challenging ticketing and citations under the Vehicle Habitation Ordinance (banning living in a vehicle), and the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (banning 2-6 a.m. parking of RVs) has been settled. The settlement will be heard before the Federal District Court for final approval in October. If you used an RV or other vehicle as your only form of shelter any time after November 15, 2017, you may be impacted by the settlement. HEAR MORE ABOUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SETTLEMENT AND HAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED while enjoying a free light lunch.
RSVP – 619-320-5763 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=831054899048242&set=a.640806761406391
April 11th Thursday 6:30 pm Money in Politics - Current Issues, Possible Solutions Event by League of Women Voters One of the core issues for the League of Women Voters has been reducing the role of money’s influence in elections, a task made more difficult in the face of court decisions, the rise of super-PACs and “dark money.” Join us for this webinar to learn about current trends in campaign finance and the role of watchdog groups REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../money-in-politics-current... More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=833064412199359&set=a.501288465376957
April 12th to May 15th War Costs Us the Earth Event by The Global Campaign on Military Spending (GCOMS is a year-round campaign founded by the International Peace Bureau in 2014. Our overall goal is to reduce military spending and fund human and environmental needs instead. Recommended by Peace Resource Center We are witnessing the dramatic consequences of escalating global militarization, evident in the numerous armed conflicts around the world, notably in Gaza and Ukraine, but also in many other conveniently ignored places of the Global South. These are the consequences of a militaristic approach to international relations and global emergencies, imposed by countries of the North, which are at the same time responsible for most of the weapons produced and sold worldwide. Moreover, the environmental impacts -direct and indirect- resulting from these conflicts and militarization further underscore the pressing need for peace. War is costing us the Earth. More info: https://mailchi.mp/2e4f61c38c3e/save-the-dates-gdams-2024-will-take-place-from-april-12-to-may-15?fbclid=IwAR1e0sR1gEUn4kGNKemjFBOTiu6vlMLfcKH3HI1xBPYRBLEZJU3x7t-zRiM_aem_AbAkTe4yTRoo2JyRwDDs8LyZlNtoO5EpKym8_fZqwFqKHJcnQDAvIjRCpWag6H_IXe0qNCY7lR1ybd_b1XXv_Gmi
April 12th to April 21st SD Arab Film Festival Event recommended by Karama Museum of Photographic Arts @ The Museum of Art 1649 El Prado San Diego 92101 Join us for the 13th annual SD Arab Film Festival honoring Arab voices on screen. For ticket information and the full schedule, visit sandiegoaff.org. We hope this year’s selection, while remaining honest, reflects the richness and beauty of the millions connected by a shared language. Through films like Machtat, we are reminded to celebrate the rich diversity of Arab culture and identity as much more than a colonized victim. We hope you’ll join us in this recognition and celebration. $12 - $15 Arabic dinner is also available for $15
More info: https://www.facebook.com/karamanow.org/
April 12th Friday 6:30 pm Join fellow Jewish Voice for Peace members in attending the first night of the San Diego Arab Film Festival organized by our friends @karama_now. Opening night features two films by Palestinian filmmakers. We’ll be gathering in front of the Museum of Photographic Arts at 6:30. A full Arab dinner can be purchased inside the theater. Feel free to DM us if you’ll be joining our crew. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4zaxeku8p8/
April 13th Saturday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Glow Up the Night - a UURise funraising event Recommended by North County San Diego Womxn's March Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1600 Buena Vista Dr. Vista 92081 We've got retro cocktails and mocktails and yummy morsels planned. Vibe to our 80s/90s playlist and enjoy a night out with friends--and make some new ones! Your support makes it possible for UURISE to continue our life-changing and life-saving work for refugees and immigrants. $25/person for early bird purchase. More info: https://secure.givelively.org/event/uurise/glow-up-the-night
April 13th Saturday 10 am – 11:30 am Tree Trek at Kellogg Park Event by Tree San Diego 8277 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla 92037 Tree Treks is a community engagement and building program designed to connect San Diego residents with their local parks and trails while fostering a shared interest in trees and native plants. The program's primary objective is to cultivate a sense of community by encouraging neighbors to bond over learning about the diverse flora within their local parks. As participants embark on the monthly Tree Trek, they will have the opportunity to engage in an arborist-led conversation that will focus on the identification and characteristics of trees, their benefits, and the history of the parks where they grow. More info: https://www.treesandiego.org/treetreks
April 13th Saturday 11 am – 6 pm San Diego Vegan Fest Event by Vegan in San Diego and San Diego Vegan Festival San Diego Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego 92101 Join us for a FREE vegan party, celebrating the vegan lifestyle through food, drinks, goods, information and more! With free admission, this event is open and inviting for vegans and vegan-curious folks alike. Please follow us on Instagram at @SDveganFest and Facebook at San Diego Vegan Festival to stay up on breaking news, vendor and speaking announcements, and joyful reminders. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/786094436674743?ref=newsfeed
April 13th Saturday 3 pm Amnesty International Group 137 San Diego. We have been around for 50 years and continue to meet monthly to write letters on urgent actions and plan our events. We’ll be holding in-person meetings on 2nd Saturdays of each month at 3 pm at Mazara Trattoria 2302 30th St. San Diego 92104 Will also occasionally hold virtual meetings with guest speakers on various human rights issues More info: http://amnestysd.org/meeting.
April 17th Wednesday 5 pm Don’t let the season of cleaning turn into the season of waste! Join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Spring Cleaning Webinar During this one-hour webinar, we’ll cover: Zero waste practices for cleaning all areas of the home – kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and common areas, Sustainable product swaps for cleaning supplies and where to donate used items locally. Lisa Bronner of Dr. Bronner’s, a low waste soap company, will be joining as our guest speaker to share about the business’ zero waste journey and mission! Registration is required. Participants that cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego for sponsoring this event! More info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/spring-cleaning-webinar/
April 17th Wednesday Indigenous Women Upholding Indigenous Rights and Leading Climate Solutions Event by Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Recommended by Peace San Diego join us for this powerful upcoming WECAN event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=816170957214280&set=a.385675030263877
April 18th Thursday 8 am Indigenous Youth Leading Solutions for Climate Justice Event by Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Recommended by Peace San DiegoDuring this virtual event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Indigenous youth leaders from around the world will gather to share their strategies and solutions for addressing fossil fuel extraction, deforestation, and the climate crisis. Drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, panelists will discuss efforts to defend Indigenous rights, champion self-determination, and promote climate justice to forge a path toward a healthy and just climate future. Let’s take action to support youth globally who are fighting for a healthy and just climate future! More info: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917110547469/WN_sOX_TAUCSviCXOeUPdhvZQ?fbclid=IwAR3lLvdH8T_aWBa3SkH5teu-YIauN91FEN6hPAQsE4jnRtl6hV38QN4ZuFE_aem_AbC3PTf_eirGWeJ84ZjIT365VprTdEEYI0T7YjBF1Hjsa5w39rEWroF2IbuJuivOPhpr5Y-bxMZr1P1Jp-iUnP4r#/registration
April 18th to April 19th The California Bicycle Summit Event by CalBike and Bike Coalition San Diego County The biennial California Bicycle Summit is the state’s must-attend bicycle event and one of the nation’s leading bicycle-related conferences. Join this inspiring gathering of advocates, planners, and more for keynote addresses, plenaries, workshops, and bike rides. The Bike Coalition will play a significant role in this year’s summit; we will host the welcome event on Wednesday, April 17th, and also lead the plenary session panel discussion on Friday the 19th on how grassroots bike groups and artists drive the culture change necessary to reach our policy goals. Our staff is also leading a session on E-Bike Legislation featuring a staff member from Tasha Boerner’s office. $225 to $425 More info: https://sdbikecoalition.org/event/calbike-summit-2024/
April 18th Thursday 5 pm – 9 pm Nat Talk: 7th Annual State of Biodiversity Symposium Event by San Diego Natural History Museum 1599 Village Pl, San Diego 92101 The 7th Annual State of Biodiversity Symposium will convene leading conservationists, scientists, community groups, students, and others to chart a path for protecting and revitalizing nature in San Diego County. As the county with the richest and most threatened species in the lower 48 states, the San Diego conservation community will launch a draft report to synthesize existing efforts and knowledge and to galvanize more inclusive and ambitious restoration efforts.
This year’s Symposium features a panel discussion with conservation leaders from various sectors and serves as a first look at the draft report compiled for the county by SANDAG, The Nonprofit Institute, and The Nat. The symposium will highlight the region's most urgent conservation priorities as identified at the San Diego Biodiversity Conservation Summit held in February. TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for members, and $15 for Summit workshop participants. They include admission to the networking reception and Nat Talk.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3IL8MNY More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/427480279660523/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
April 18th Thursday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm A Toast to Home Event by PATH JULEP 1735 Hancock Street San Diego 92101 Join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks, and live music as we celebrate another year of innovation, collaboration, and partnership in our efforts to end homelessness in San Diego. A Toast to Home will shine a light on the incredible work of PATH staff and raise funds to support our work to provide vital housing and services in San Diego. A leader in the community for 40 years, PATH is one of the largest homeless service providers and affordable housing developers in California, committed to ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. PATH provides housing and homeless services in over 150 cities across the state, with over 70 locations. PATH services consist of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment assistance, housing navigation, and placement, veteran services, interim, and supportive housing. PATH began operating in San Diego in 2013 with the opening of Connections Housing, an integrated service and residential community in Downtown. PATH San Diego provides interim and affordable housing and critical services countywide, including over two dozen programs and seven supportive housing sites. $150 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/757007509722727/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
April 18th Thursday 10 am Chemicals in Plastics: Human health costs Event by CHE Collaborative for Health and Environment Recommended by CleanEarth4Kids In 2022, the UN launched treaty negotiations in Dakar, Senegal, for an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. Health was not emphasized in the announcement of the treaty process. Yet the proliferation of plastics has produced large-scale consequences for endocrine diseases and dysfunctions. Plastics are a source of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, commonly known as EDCs. These EDCs include phthalates (used in food packaging), bisphenols (used in can linings), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS (used in non-stick cooking utensils). Studies across the globe have documented widespread exposure to EDCs used in plastic materials, and their contribution to infertility and non-communicable diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. A recent study documented annual health costs of $250 billion/year related to plastics. More info: https://www.healthandenvironment.org/che-webinars/96753 Also check CleanEarth4Kids websites for other informative webinars and events: https://cleanearth4kids.org/calendar
April 20th Saturday 9 am – 12 pm 22nd Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup Day Event by I Love a Clean San Diego Join us to be a part of the largest Earth Week cleanup in all of San Diego county! Volunteers are invited to grab buckets and work gloves and make a difference! This year, our countywide Creek to Bay will have around 100 + locations for volunteers to choose from, inland and coastal. Each location is hosted by a site captain (a specially trained volunteer) and they will be in charge of managing the volunteers on site, properly disposing of the trash and reporting back totals. More info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/22nd-annual-creek-to-bay-cleanup-day/
April 20th Saturday 10 am – 12:30 pm Olivewood Open Garden & Public Tour Event by Olive Wood Gardens & Learning Center 2525 N Avenue National City 91950 Join us for our monthly on the third Saturday of every month. Public tours start at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM, and guests are free to enjoy the garden and invited to learn more about our programs. No registration required. More info: https://www.olivewoodgardens.org/events/open-gardens-12/
April 20th Saturday 11 am – 5 pm San Diego EarthFest Event by Vegan Food Popup Balboa Park located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Join us for a FREE Earth Day celebration featuring over 100 eco-friendly food, product and service vendors as well as environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with speakers, music and activities for kids. Balboa Park is the previous site of EarthFair, the world’s largest Earth Day festival. We are excited to continue the tradition of celebrating Earth Day at Balboa Park. This event is held on the expansive lawn located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. San Diego EarthFest is a family-friendly and dog-friendly event. This is a zero-waste event. A portion of profits will be donated to local non-profit groups. Since the first Earth Day observation in 1970, more than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day events each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. More info: https://www.sandiegoearthfest.com
April 21st Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm On the third Sunday of every month, our Street Dog Coalition San Diego team offers free veterinary care for pets of the homeless and near-homeless. Basic medical care includes exams, vaccinations, parasite control, spay/neuter vouchers etc. Dogs and cats welcome San Diego Clinic Father Joe's Villages 1501 Imperial Avenue San Diego 92101 More info and guidelines: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/clinics-and-events
April 24th Wednesday 11:30 am – 2 pm Gender Equity in San Diego and Beyond Event by the League of Women Voters Tom Ham's Lighthouse 2150 Harbor Island Drive San Diego 92101 The Status of Women and Girls is the focus of both a County Commission and a City Commission. Come to meet and listen to the Chairs of both. You will hear about the work of both commissions as well as an update on CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, it is an international bill of rights for women. Our speakers will include: Susan Davis, retired US Representative, past president of LWVSD, Chair of SD City Commission on Status of Women, Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi, former Chair of San Diego County Commission on Status of Women & Girls, and Elahe Amani, President, Women’s Intercultural Network & Cities for CEDAW Campaign will speak about work on gender equity at the international level. Moderator for this event will be Christine Kehoe, former San Diego City Councilmember, CA State Assemblymember, CA State Senator. Cost for the buffet lunch is $45. If you need a reduced rate to attend, please contact Events Chair Jane Andrews at janea@lwvsandiego.org. Please register before Sunday, April 14 More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-equity-in-san-diego-and-beyond-tickets-851076682267?aff=Calendar
April 24th Wednesday 6 pm – 8 pm South Bay Community Event by Sierra Club This event will be held at the Chula Vista Civic Center Branch Library 365 F Street. Chula Vista, CA 91910. This is an opportunity for South Bay members to come and meet the South Bay organizer, Charles Rilli. Charles has been working on issues like the Tijuana River pollution crisis, fire-safe alternatives, a proposed East Otay Mesa landfill, watershed restoration and so much more. Join Charles for some snacks and a community conversation. More info: https://sandiegosierraclub.org/news/activities-calendar/
April 25th Thursday 6 pm Innovations in Preventing Violent Extremism Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice 5998 Alcala Park San Diego 92110 Join the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice for a Distinguished Lecture with Vidhya Ramalingam. Vidhya will share lessons learned from global efforts to end hate. Vidhya Ramalingam is Founder and CEO of Moonshot, a company working to end online harms, applying evidence, ethics and human rights. Under her leadership, Moonshot has pioneered online intervention programs to pull individuals out of violent movements, new partnerships with tech companies to safeguard against hate in-platform, and efforts to disrupt terrorist recruitment efforts online. Vidhya is also recognized internationally for her role leading policy responses to domestic terrorism. She regularly advises Big Tech and Heads of State on tackling terrorism online, including recently the Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Norway. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovations-in-preventing-violent-extremism-tickets-862475325917?aff=erelexpmlt
Sources on specific issues
For updates to the crisis in Israel-Palestine we recommend Jewish Voice for Peace. https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/?fbclid=IwAR0S6aBaV3xY3cT_Jv7bDyp8is_W4sLfyHmSMgC8ezsSYqN143U1wWbDEYw
local chapter Jewish Voice for Peace https://www.jvpsandiego.org/
For Alternative news: https://www.democracynow.org/2023/10/30/grand_central_protest
Peace:
Peace San Diego https://www.facebook.com/groups/532891820150320
The Friends Committee on National Legislation, FCNL Education Fund, and Friends Place on Capitol Hill are national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organizations working collectively to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. https://www.fcnl.org/
Peace Resource Center https://www.facebook.com/prcsd
Women: North County San Diego Womxns March https://www.ncsdwm.org or https://www.facebook.com/NCSDWM
Communities of concern: see our list of social justice groups on “get involved page” tab http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/get-involved.html
Local Climate change and sustainability: San Diego Climate Action Network https://www.sdclimatenetwork.org/calendar/
Not Local Climate Action - These are two of the most important groups you can take action with: Greenpeace https://www.mobilize.us/greenpeace/ and Third Act https://thirdact.org/
Conservation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/628077454320143/?multi_permalinks=1794400711021139%2C1793315731129637%2C1792126031248607%2C1792229947904882¬if_id=1698357443580966¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif
Environmental, racial, social, climate, educational justice: CleanEarth4Kids https://cleanearth4kids.org/
New events are always happening.... please check http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/events-calendar.html for updates to the event list
Also visit our "get involved" tab http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/get-involved.html for various group's websites. Check their events page for their habitat restoration work parties, beach clean-ups, committee meetings, workshops, field trips etc.
Ongoing events
Every Saturday at 10:30 am. Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Keep up-to-date on climate issues and Climate Action events. To register email Jon Findley at jon@climatemobsd.org. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization/
Every Saturday 12 pm – 1 pm Peace Vigil for Palestine: Advocate for Peace and Justice in Gaza and Everywhere Join CODEPINK SD, San Diego Veterans for Peace, and Palestine Pals every Saturday at 12:00 pm on the plaza corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W. Point Loma Blvd., entry to Ocean Beach, San Diego. Wear pink and bring a peace-related poster if you have one! Contact: Nathanael · nathandw@riseup.net
The Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego will display various EV for Earth Day events in April. For dates and locations check https://www.sandiegoev.org/events/
San Diego Fixit Clinics will be offered throughout the county for Earth Day month. We've become too accustomed to the throw-away lifestyle. If something breaks, we toss it out and buy a new one. This behavior is filling our landfills at an alarming rate, and electronic waste is now one of the biggest sources of pollution. So why not learn how to fix things instead? Bring your broken, non-working items—electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, and more—for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item. Even if we can't fix it, you'll learn more about how it was made and works. This event is fun for the whole family, so bring your kids! We are expanding rapidly and will host events all over San Diego County.
For dates and locations: https://www.facebook.com/sdfixitclinic/events
For updates on Friendship Park, a place where families and friends unite, transcending borders. Let's make Friendship Park a park, not a prison, and stop the construction of 30-foot walls through the park. More info: https://www.facebook.com/FofPark
For Border Angels monthly caravans of Love and Water Drops More info: https://www.facebook.com/BorderAngels
Power San Diego is circulating a petition within the City of San Diego for the purpose of replacing SDGE with not-for-profit municipal electric distribution utility. San Diegans are facing exploitation by a relentless for-profit monopoly utility company driven by profit motives. Change is essential as our current situation is unsustainable. Power San Diego is looking for volunteers to help gather signatures. You must be a registered voter in the city of San Diego. Detailed information is on the website https://wearepowersandiego.com/
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April 3rd. Wednesday 12:30 pm Women in Resistance with Rhiannon Hamam Event by CAIR-SD CAIR-SD is thrilled to virtually host the incredible Rhiannon Hamam this Wednesday for a webinar on the role of women in liberation movements throughout history. Please register using the link in bio or below to ensure you receive the zoom link for our event! We cannot wait to see you there. bit.ly/cairsdwomeninresistance24 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=812455667595429&set=pcb.812455690928760
April 4th Thursday 12 pm – 2 pm “State of the Movement” Lunch “Making Policy the MLK Jr. Way” Event by People's Association of Justice Advocates - San Diego 4425 Home Ave. San Diego 92105. Join us in marking the 56th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's death. We gather to remember his April 4,1968 assassination and to galvanize action toward a MLK Jr. policy platform and agenda. The event is free, but attendees must register. For more info, list of quest speakers and to register: https://www.pajmovement.org/
April 4th Thursday to April 7th Sunday 6 am – 9 am Spring Riverbed Homeless Census Event by San Diego River Foundation Join us for our seasonal census on homeless populations throughout the riverbed. In general, having a better understanding of the population and locations of people living in the riverbed informs advocacy (by SDRPF and others) to justify bringing additional homeless services and outreach to the riverbed. Our organization’s mission is generally focused on the ecology of the San Diego River, but we are committed to helping partner on sustainable solutions to the environmental and human challenges of people seeking refuge in the riverbed. We bring our expertise and familiarity with the riverbed to these partnerships with expert social scientists and outreach workers, in hopes that collaboration might yield better outcomes for both people and the river. Ultimately, we hope to create a better future for the San Diego River so that it can be a place for all of us. Some segments may require you to hike through dense vegetation, up and down steep embankments, and you may encounter water or mud along the trail. Be ready for an adventure! Various locations along the riverbed - locations vary by day. The general areas for each days are as follows: Thursday – Grantville, Friday - East Mission Valley, Saturday - East County (Santee). More info: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=915238
April 5th Friday 1 pm – 2:30 pm Ashes to Action: Honoring Our Climate Dead, Protesting Fossil Fuel Banks Climate change is making extreme weather events like this winter’s floods and rainstorms in SoCal the new normal and there are often fatalities. In the past fifty years approximately two million people have died from such events. Climate change is primarily driven by the fossil fuel industry which in turn is funded by our financial sector. From 2016-2022 four big US banks–Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and Wells Fargo–have poured over one trillion dollars into the fossil fuel industry. THIS MUST STOP!! To protest this blood money and honor those who have died (most of whom are from developing nations), a coalition of environmental groups is holding a series of memorial services/protests in different locations around San Diego. The event will be in Solana Beach starting at Citibank, 740 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. and processing to Bank of America, 943 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.. We will finish up at a nearby Mission Federal Credit Union to commend them for refusing to invest in fossil fuels. Please register here for this crucial witness and if you can, wear black on the day of. This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice and partners including Third Act So Cal, GreenFaith, SanDiego350, CleanEarth4Kids, and the North County Equity and Justice Coalition. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1578/?instance_id=707 contact Phil Petrie at phil@icejsd.org
April 6th Saturday 10 am – 2 pm Outreach Phonebank Event by Jewish Voice for Peace Peace Resource Center 3850 Westgate Place San Diego 92105 Our chapter is growing! We’re excited about the interest we have received from folks wanting to get involved in our chapter. Meet up with us to help us make calls to reach out to new potential members, get to know current JVP members and build community with us. Refreshments and masks will be provided. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5GslKtpbyF/
April 6th Saturday 2 pm – 4 pm Film and discussion “Sicko” Event by Racial Justice Coalition Café x 1835 Imperial Avenue By Any Beans Necessary San Diego Let’s talk Black Health A MUST WATCH! Join us for our last screening that will focus on the FATAL flaws in the American Healthcare System and how better can be achieved. To register and more info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=726452012999372&set=a.555913643386544https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=726452012999372&set=a.555913643386544
April 6th Saturday – April 7th Sunday Native Garden Tour – Planting Animals Event by California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter Our 2024 theme is Planting Animals, highlighting the ties between native plants and the animals that rely on them. Planting California natives is the starting point for the web of life connected to our gardens. This includes us too! See the gardens at your own pace on this two-day tour. The tour gardens are divided geographically to make it easier to see the gardens you are most interested in on each day. Your ticket gives you garden access on both days. Saturday, April 6, 9 am-4 pm, gardens in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Miramar Ranch North, and Scripps Ranch will be open. Sunday, April 7, 9 am - 4 pm, gardens in La Jolla, N. Clairemont, University City, Del Mar and Solana Beach will be open. The tour booklet serves as your ticket to enter the gardens for both days and will be available for pick up at any Will Call Garden during the tour. $40 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/910003354208776
April 6th Saturday 9 am – 11 am and April 16th Tuesday Miramar Landfill Bus Tours This tour is made possible by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and facilitated by I Love A Clean San Diego. Parking and Pickup/Dropoff Location (carpooling highly encouraged): Metro Biosolids Center, 5240 Convoy St, San Diego 92111 This two (2) hour bus tour will give you a peek behind-the-scenes to find out what really happens when you dispose of waste and clear up the myth of throwing something “away”. A signed waiver will be required at the start of the tour. This tour is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. More info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/miramar-landfill-bus-tours-5/2024-04-06/
April 9th Tuesday10 am – 11:30 am Safe & Healthy CA Resolution Vote at SD City Council Event by SD350 City Hall 202 C Street 12th Floor San Diego 92101 Youth v. Oil is advocating for the San Diego City Council to pass a resolution supporting the Campaign for a Safe and Health California and keeping SB1137, the state law passed in 2022 to prohibit new or modified oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, daycare centers, parks, healthcare facilities, and businesses. This resolution, which passed the Environment Committee in February, is on the docket at the full San Diego City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Please help ensure this important resolution passes. The resolution was passed by the Encinitas Council on Feb 28. Please show your support for youth leaders. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1583/?instance_id=725
April 10th Wednesday 11:30 am – 1 pm CALLING ALL SAN DIEGO VEHICLE DWELLERS! Event by San Diego Housing Emergency Alliance Playa Pacifica at Mission Bay on East Mission Bay Drive north of Mission Bay Resort The lawsuit, Bloom et al. v. City of San Diego et al., challenging ticketing and citations under the Vehicle Habitation Ordinance (banning living in a vehicle), and the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (banning 2-6 a.m. parking of RVs) has been settled. The settlement will be heard before the Federal District Court for final approval in October. If you used an RV or other vehicle as your only form of shelter any time after November 15, 2017, you may be impacted by the settlement. HEAR MORE ABOUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SETTLEMENT AND HAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED while enjoying a free light lunch.
RSVP – 619-320-5763 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=831054899048242&set=a.640806761406391
April 11th Thursday 6:30 pm Money in Politics - Current Issues, Possible Solutions Event by League of Women Voters One of the core issues for the League of Women Voters has been reducing the role of money’s influence in elections, a task made more difficult in the face of court decisions, the rise of super-PACs and “dark money.” Join us for this webinar to learn about current trends in campaign finance and the role of watchdog groups REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../money-in-politics-current... More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=833064412199359&set=a.501288465376957
April 12th to May 15th War Costs Us the Earth Event by The Global Campaign on Military Spending (GCOMS is a year-round campaign founded by the International Peace Bureau in 2014. Our overall goal is to reduce military spending and fund human and environmental needs instead. Recommended by Peace Resource Center We are witnessing the dramatic consequences of escalating global militarization, evident in the numerous armed conflicts around the world, notably in Gaza and Ukraine, but also in many other conveniently ignored places of the Global South. These are the consequences of a militaristic approach to international relations and global emergencies, imposed by countries of the North, which are at the same time responsible for most of the weapons produced and sold worldwide. Moreover, the environmental impacts -direct and indirect- resulting from these conflicts and militarization further underscore the pressing need for peace. War is costing us the Earth. More info: https://mailchi.mp/2e4f61c38c3e/save-the-dates-gdams-2024-will-take-place-from-april-12-to-may-15?fbclid=IwAR1e0sR1gEUn4kGNKemjFBOTiu6vlMLfcKH3HI1xBPYRBLEZJU3x7t-zRiM_aem_AbAkTe4yTRoo2JyRwDDs8LyZlNtoO5EpKym8_fZqwFqKHJcnQDAvIjRCpWag6H_IXe0qNCY7lR1ybd_b1XXv_Gmi
April 12th to April 21st SD Arab Film Festival Event recommended by Karama Museum of Photographic Arts @ The Museum of Art 1649 El Prado San Diego 92101 Join us for the 13th annual SD Arab Film Festival honoring Arab voices on screen. For ticket information and the full schedule, visit sandiegoaff.org. We hope this year’s selection, while remaining honest, reflects the richness and beauty of the millions connected by a shared language. Through films like Machtat, we are reminded to celebrate the rich diversity of Arab culture and identity as much more than a colonized victim. We hope you’ll join us in this recognition and celebration. $12 - $15 Arabic dinner is also available for $15
More info: https://www.facebook.com/karamanow.org/
April 12th Friday 6:30 pm Join fellow Jewish Voice for Peace members in attending the first night of the San Diego Arab Film Festival organized by our friends @karama_now. Opening night features two films by Palestinian filmmakers. We’ll be gathering in front of the Museum of Photographic Arts at 6:30. A full Arab dinner can be purchased inside the theater. Feel free to DM us if you’ll be joining our crew. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4zaxeku8p8/
April 13th Saturday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Glow Up the Night - a UURise funraising event Recommended by North County San Diego Womxn's March Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1600 Buena Vista Dr. Vista 92081 We've got retro cocktails and mocktails and yummy morsels planned. Vibe to our 80s/90s playlist and enjoy a night out with friends--and make some new ones! Your support makes it possible for UURISE to continue our life-changing and life-saving work for refugees and immigrants. $25/person for early bird purchase. More info: https://secure.givelively.org/event/uurise/glow-up-the-night
April 13th Saturday 10 am – 11:30 am Tree Trek at Kellogg Park Event by Tree San Diego 8277 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla 92037 Tree Treks is a community engagement and building program designed to connect San Diego residents with their local parks and trails while fostering a shared interest in trees and native plants. The program's primary objective is to cultivate a sense of community by encouraging neighbors to bond over learning about the diverse flora within their local parks. As participants embark on the monthly Tree Trek, they will have the opportunity to engage in an arborist-led conversation that will focus on the identification and characteristics of trees, their benefits, and the history of the parks where they grow. More info: https://www.treesandiego.org/treetreks
April 13th Saturday 11 am – 6 pm San Diego Vegan Fest Event by Vegan in San Diego and San Diego Vegan Festival San Diego Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego 92101 Join us for a FREE vegan party, celebrating the vegan lifestyle through food, drinks, goods, information and more! With free admission, this event is open and inviting for vegans and vegan-curious folks alike. Please follow us on Instagram at @SDveganFest and Facebook at San Diego Vegan Festival to stay up on breaking news, vendor and speaking announcements, and joyful reminders. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/786094436674743?ref=newsfeed
April 13th Saturday 3 pm Amnesty International Group 137 San Diego. We have been around for 50 years and continue to meet monthly to write letters on urgent actions and plan our events. We’ll be holding in-person meetings on 2nd Saturdays of each month at 3 pm at Mazara Trattoria 2302 30th St. San Diego 92104 Will also occasionally hold virtual meetings with guest speakers on various human rights issues More info: http://amnestysd.org/meeting.
April 17th Wednesday 5 pm Don’t let the season of cleaning turn into the season of waste! Join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Spring Cleaning Webinar During this one-hour webinar, we’ll cover: Zero waste practices for cleaning all areas of the home – kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and common areas, Sustainable product swaps for cleaning supplies and where to donate used items locally. Lisa Bronner of Dr. Bronner’s, a low waste soap company, will be joining as our guest speaker to share about the business’ zero waste journey and mission! Registration is required. Participants that cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego for sponsoring this event! More info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/spring-cleaning-webinar/
April 17th Wednesday Indigenous Women Upholding Indigenous Rights and Leading Climate Solutions Event by Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Recommended by Peace San Diego join us for this powerful upcoming WECAN event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=816170957214280&set=a.385675030263877
April 18th Thursday 8 am Indigenous Youth Leading Solutions for Climate Justice Event by Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Recommended by Peace San DiegoDuring this virtual event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Indigenous youth leaders from around the world will gather to share their strategies and solutions for addressing fossil fuel extraction, deforestation, and the climate crisis. Drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, panelists will discuss efforts to defend Indigenous rights, champion self-determination, and promote climate justice to forge a path toward a healthy and just climate future. Let’s take action to support youth globally who are fighting for a healthy and just climate future! More info: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917110547469/WN_sOX_TAUCSviCXOeUPdhvZQ?fbclid=IwAR3lLvdH8T_aWBa3SkH5teu-YIauN91FEN6hPAQsE4jnRtl6hV38QN4ZuFE_aem_AbC3PTf_eirGWeJ84ZjIT365VprTdEEYI0T7YjBF1Hjsa5w39rEWroF2IbuJuivOPhpr5Y-bxMZr1P1Jp-iUnP4r#/registration
April 18th to April 19th The California Bicycle Summit Event by CalBike and Bike Coalition San Diego County The biennial California Bicycle Summit is the state’s must-attend bicycle event and one of the nation’s leading bicycle-related conferences. Join this inspiring gathering of advocates, planners, and more for keynote addresses, plenaries, workshops, and bike rides. The Bike Coalition will play a significant role in this year’s summit; we will host the welcome event on Wednesday, April 17th, and also lead the plenary session panel discussion on Friday the 19th on how grassroots bike groups and artists drive the culture change necessary to reach our policy goals. Our staff is also leading a session on E-Bike Legislation featuring a staff member from Tasha Boerner’s office. $225 to $425 More info: https://sdbikecoalition.org/event/calbike-summit-2024/
April 18th Thursday 5 pm – 9 pm Nat Talk: 7th Annual State of Biodiversity Symposium Event by San Diego Natural History Museum 1599 Village Pl, San Diego 92101 The 7th Annual State of Biodiversity Symposium will convene leading conservationists, scientists, community groups, students, and others to chart a path for protecting and revitalizing nature in San Diego County. As the county with the richest and most threatened species in the lower 48 states, the San Diego conservation community will launch a draft report to synthesize existing efforts and knowledge and to galvanize more inclusive and ambitious restoration efforts.
This year’s Symposium features a panel discussion with conservation leaders from various sectors and serves as a first look at the draft report compiled for the county by SANDAG, The Nonprofit Institute, and The Nat. The symposium will highlight the region's most urgent conservation priorities as identified at the San Diego Biodiversity Conservation Summit held in February. TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for members, and $15 for Summit workshop participants. They include admission to the networking reception and Nat Talk.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3IL8MNY More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/427480279660523/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
April 18th Thursday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm A Toast to Home Event by PATH JULEP 1735 Hancock Street San Diego 92101 Join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks, and live music as we celebrate another year of innovation, collaboration, and partnership in our efforts to end homelessness in San Diego. A Toast to Home will shine a light on the incredible work of PATH staff and raise funds to support our work to provide vital housing and services in San Diego. A leader in the community for 40 years, PATH is one of the largest homeless service providers and affordable housing developers in California, committed to ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. PATH provides housing and homeless services in over 150 cities across the state, with over 70 locations. PATH services consist of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment assistance, housing navigation, and placement, veteran services, interim, and supportive housing. PATH began operating in San Diego in 2013 with the opening of Connections Housing, an integrated service and residential community in Downtown. PATH San Diego provides interim and affordable housing and critical services countywide, including over two dozen programs and seven supportive housing sites. $150 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/757007509722727/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
April 18th Thursday 10 am Chemicals in Plastics: Human health costs Event by CHE Collaborative for Health and Environment Recommended by CleanEarth4Kids In 2022, the UN launched treaty negotiations in Dakar, Senegal, for an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. Health was not emphasized in the announcement of the treaty process. Yet the proliferation of plastics has produced large-scale consequences for endocrine diseases and dysfunctions. Plastics are a source of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, commonly known as EDCs. These EDCs include phthalates (used in food packaging), bisphenols (used in can linings), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS (used in non-stick cooking utensils). Studies across the globe have documented widespread exposure to EDCs used in plastic materials, and their contribution to infertility and non-communicable diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. A recent study documented annual health costs of $250 billion/year related to plastics. More info: https://www.healthandenvironment.org/che-webinars/96753 Also check CleanEarth4Kids websites for other informative webinars and events: https://cleanearth4kids.org/calendar
April 20th Saturday 9 am – 12 pm 22nd Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup Day Event by I Love a Clean San Diego Join us to be a part of the largest Earth Week cleanup in all of San Diego county! Volunteers are invited to grab buckets and work gloves and make a difference! This year, our countywide Creek to Bay will have around 100 + locations for volunteers to choose from, inland and coastal. Each location is hosted by a site captain (a specially trained volunteer) and they will be in charge of managing the volunteers on site, properly disposing of the trash and reporting back totals. More info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/22nd-annual-creek-to-bay-cleanup-day/
April 20th Saturday 10 am – 12:30 pm Olivewood Open Garden & Public Tour Event by Olive Wood Gardens & Learning Center 2525 N Avenue National City 91950 Join us for our monthly on the third Saturday of every month. Public tours start at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM, and guests are free to enjoy the garden and invited to learn more about our programs. No registration required. More info: https://www.olivewoodgardens.org/events/open-gardens-12/
April 20th Saturday 11 am – 5 pm San Diego EarthFest Event by Vegan Food Popup Balboa Park located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Join us for a FREE Earth Day celebration featuring over 100 eco-friendly food, product and service vendors as well as environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with speakers, music and activities for kids. Balboa Park is the previous site of EarthFair, the world’s largest Earth Day festival. We are excited to continue the tradition of celebrating Earth Day at Balboa Park. This event is held on the expansive lawn located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. San Diego EarthFest is a family-friendly and dog-friendly event. This is a zero-waste event. A portion of profits will be donated to local non-profit groups. Since the first Earth Day observation in 1970, more than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day events each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. More info: https://www.sandiegoearthfest.com
April 21st Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm On the third Sunday of every month, our Street Dog Coalition San Diego team offers free veterinary care for pets of the homeless and near-homeless. Basic medical care includes exams, vaccinations, parasite control, spay/neuter vouchers etc. Dogs and cats welcome San Diego Clinic Father Joe's Villages 1501 Imperial Avenue San Diego 92101 More info and guidelines: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/clinics-and-events
April 24th Wednesday 11:30 am – 2 pm Gender Equity in San Diego and Beyond Event by the League of Women Voters Tom Ham's Lighthouse 2150 Harbor Island Drive San Diego 92101 The Status of Women and Girls is the focus of both a County Commission and a City Commission. Come to meet and listen to the Chairs of both. You will hear about the work of both commissions as well as an update on CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, it is an international bill of rights for women. Our speakers will include: Susan Davis, retired US Representative, past president of LWVSD, Chair of SD City Commission on Status of Women, Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi, former Chair of San Diego County Commission on Status of Women & Girls, and Elahe Amani, President, Women’s Intercultural Network & Cities for CEDAW Campaign will speak about work on gender equity at the international level. Moderator for this event will be Christine Kehoe, former San Diego City Councilmember, CA State Assemblymember, CA State Senator. Cost for the buffet lunch is $45. If you need a reduced rate to attend, please contact Events Chair Jane Andrews at janea@lwvsandiego.org. Please register before Sunday, April 14 More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-equity-in-san-diego-and-beyond-tickets-851076682267?aff=Calendar
April 24th Wednesday 6 pm – 8 pm South Bay Community Event by Sierra Club This event will be held at the Chula Vista Civic Center Branch Library 365 F Street. Chula Vista, CA 91910. This is an opportunity for South Bay members to come and meet the South Bay organizer, Charles Rilli. Charles has been working on issues like the Tijuana River pollution crisis, fire-safe alternatives, a proposed East Otay Mesa landfill, watershed restoration and so much more. Join Charles for some snacks and a community conversation. More info: https://sandiegosierraclub.org/news/activities-calendar/
April 25th Thursday 6 pm Innovations in Preventing Violent Extremism Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice 5998 Alcala Park San Diego 92110 Join the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice for a Distinguished Lecture with Vidhya Ramalingam. Vidhya will share lessons learned from global efforts to end hate. Vidhya Ramalingam is Founder and CEO of Moonshot, a company working to end online harms, applying evidence, ethics and human rights. Under her leadership, Moonshot has pioneered online intervention programs to pull individuals out of violent movements, new partnerships with tech companies to safeguard against hate in-platform, and efforts to disrupt terrorist recruitment efforts online. Vidhya is also recognized internationally for her role leading policy responses to domestic terrorism. She regularly advises Big Tech and Heads of State on tackling terrorism online, including recently the Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Norway. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovations-in-preventing-violent-extremism-tickets-862475325917?aff=erelexpmlt
Sources on specific issues
For updates to the crisis in Israel-Palestine we recommend Jewish Voice for Peace. https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/?fbclid=IwAR0S6aBaV3xY3cT_Jv7bDyp8is_W4sLfyHmSMgC8ezsSYqN143U1wWbDEYw
local chapter Jewish Voice for Peace https://www.jvpsandiego.org/
For Alternative news: https://www.democracynow.org/2023/10/30/grand_central_protest
Peace:
Peace San Diego https://www.facebook.com/groups/532891820150320
The Friends Committee on National Legislation, FCNL Education Fund, and Friends Place on Capitol Hill are national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organizations working collectively to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. https://www.fcnl.org/
Peace Resource Center https://www.facebook.com/prcsd
Women: North County San Diego Womxns March https://www.ncsdwm.org or https://www.facebook.com/NCSDWM
Communities of concern: see our list of social justice groups on “get involved page” tab http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/get-involved.html
Local Climate change and sustainability: San Diego Climate Action Network https://www.sdclimatenetwork.org/calendar/
Not Local Climate Action - These are two of the most important groups you can take action with: Greenpeace https://www.mobilize.us/greenpeace/ and Third Act https://thirdact.org/
Conservation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/628077454320143/?multi_permalinks=1794400711021139%2C1793315731129637%2C1792126031248607%2C1792229947904882¬if_id=1698357443580966¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif
Environmental, racial, social, climate, educational justice: CleanEarth4Kids https://cleanearth4kids.org/
New events are always happening.... please check http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/events-calendar.html for updates to the event list
Also visit our "get involved" tab http://www.oceanbeachgreencenter.org/get-involved.html for various group's websites. Check their events page for their habitat restoration work parties, beach clean-ups, committee meetings, workshops, field trips etc.