July Events from the Ocean Beach Green Center
Every Saturday at 10:30 am. San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings. July 4th,11th, 18th, and 25th. Keep up to date on climate issues and Climate Action events. To register email Jon Findley at [email protected]. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization/
Every Saturday 10 am – 12 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 10:00 am at Ocean Beach Gateway Plaza, on the corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W. Point Loma Blvd. Wear pink and bring a peace-related poster if you have one! Contact: Nathanael [email protected] More info: https://www.instagram.com/codepinksd/
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
San Diego FixIt Clinics Event by San Diego Fixit Clinic Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item and it’s all free, though we welcome donations to keep the movement growing! Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked while trusting it won’t end up in a landfill. More info and dates and places: https://sdfixitclinic.org/upcoming-events/ Note: no listings for July but events listed for August
The San Diego River Park Foundation has volunteer opportunities in Ocean Beach: Point Loma Native Plant Garden Club on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Join us for a peaceful evening in the garden as we help trim and care for its impressive collection of native and rare plants. Also, San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration on July 14th. For other volunteer opportunities go to https://sandiegoriver.org/
Indivisible is a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda. For places, dates and details go to: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/ Also check out their Change Begins with me calendar: https://changebeginswithmesite.wordpress.com/events/
Every Sunday 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm Otay Mesa Vigil Otay Mesa Detention Center 7488 Calzada de la Fuente San Diego 92154 Event recommended by Peace Resource Center Peaceful gathering Bring a sign, friends, music and your voice in honor of the thousands of innocent human beings separated from their families, please join us at our weekly action at Otay Mesa Detention Center. Our movement grows stronger every week- but we need more voices out there with us. The inhumane and deplorable conditions our loved ones are forced to suffer through at OMDC cannot be accepted or tolerated. Please join us to bring HOPE and Solidarity. Every week a different group brings us food - plenty of parking and good vibes always. More info: https://www.instagram.com/borderlandsequity/
July 1st, 15th and 22nd. Wednesdays 4 pm – 5:15 pm Resist Trump Flash Banner Action – North Park Event by SanDiego 350 Landis St. and the I-805 3424 Landis St, San Diego 92104 The Raise the Alarm Team continues our Flash Banner Actions (FBAs) because resistance to the Trump administration remains as important as ever. So too is keeping climate change and the need for climate action before the public. We calculate that we are reaching about 5 to 10 thousand vehicles for each hour that our banners are up and the response from motorists is mostly positive. By our count, since 2025 we’ve held more than 30 FBAs in North County, Central SD, and the South Bay! We will banner on the Landis St. overpass of the I-805. We’ll meet on the overpass at 4:00 pm. Local street parking is available. Stay tuned for upcoming events! More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1831/?instance_id=1496
July 1st Wednesday 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Monthly Social for Makers, Tinkerers and Creatives Event by Zero Waste San Diego 611 Beech St, San Diego 92101 This is a free event for anyone interested in being surrounded by Makers, Tinkerers, Creatives, and More. There is no set agenda, so feel free to walk in and get to know other local makers. We also invite people to bring, share, or discuss interesting projects they’ve seen or are working on. It can be anything from crochet to circuit boards. We’ll have tables available for you to set it out for display. Share your highlights and lessons and get the chance to ask for advice. This meeting is kindly hosted by our friends at Zero Waste San Diego, a nonprofit with 18 years of sustainability leadership and a new facility, the Reuse & Repair Collective, in downtown San Diego. Currently focused on events, this community hub will soon also provide tools and repair expertise. This is a trial series of meetings for our little community. Attendance is important so we can gauge whether you like the venue and are interested in these kinds of informal social events in the future. Feel free to make suggestions to the host or drop a comment. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/981493474781678/981493498115009/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
July 2nd. Thursday 10:30 am - noon Weekly Ice Out of San Diego Rally with special theme “Stars, Stripes and Human Rights” Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building 880 Front St. San Diego 92101 Fellow Resizters - be patriotic AND #RESIZTICE policies with us. Music by the Resizters More info: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3144549089268104
July 4th Saturday 2 pm Rally Against U. S. Wars Event by The Party for Socialism and Liberation, San Diego Veterans for Peace, Code Pink San Diego and Peace and Freedom Party Pantoja Park W G St, San Diego Declare independence from the war machine! The U.S. has been on the warpath over the past year. It has invaded Venezuela, kidnapped its president, and attacked Iran, causing massive economic devastation around the world. As members of the U.S. working class, we must stand up against these immoral and unjust actions by our government. Join us to remind Trump and his regime that the working people of this country do not want continued wars, nor do we wish to be set against working people in other countries. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ-Js0lJfWj/
July 4th Saturday noon – 10 pm The Farce of July People’s Picnic Join La Raza Unida, Activist San Diego & KNSJ Radio for a transformative community potluck picnic in Chicano Park! Sick of pretending that patriotism means celebrating genocide and colonization? Join us for DJs Spinning Music, Artists Making Art, Speakers Spitting Truth, People Building Community, Stomachs Getting Fed and Documentary Empowering Minds. Bring your own chairs, plates, cups, picnic setup and something to share. We will have a community grill going. Alcohol, drugs and bad vibes prohibited. We will be screening and discussing episodes of Elements of Mutual Aid when the sun goes down. Organizations in solidarity are welcome to send their logo to [email protected] to endorse and join our celebration of community. All power to the people! More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1453272623496786&set=a.632348715589185
July 5th Sunday Morning After Mess Event by Surfrider Foundation San Diego The 4th of July is the most highly attended beach day of the year—and it leaves behind an oversized mess. Join us on July 5th, the dirtiest beach day of the year, to help restore our coastline to its natural beauty. Launched by our Chapter in 2006, Morning After Mess is now in its 20th year of cleaning up the coastlines. With 5 cleanup sites across the county, there's likely one near you. Come be part of the solution! More info: https://sandiego.surfrider.org/mam?hsCtaAttrib=176518561576
July 6th Monday 12 pm – 1 pm Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice Event by Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice U.S. District Court building 385 W. Broadway. In silence – We resist greed and indifference. We stand with the suffering. We pray for earth repair. As members of various faiths, we are called to stand together in silence for and solidarity with our Earth at this time of climate chaos and environmental devastation driven by human greed and indifference. We call out and resist federal policies that have reversed the progress made in addressing climate disruption and the ruthless steps of the current administration to monetize Earth in our name. Please wear black if you can–and if standing for 40 minutes will be difficult for you, feel free to bring a folding stool. This event is open to persons of faith and no faith–do join us!! More info: https://icejsd.org/interfaith-vigil-for-earth-justice/
July 8th Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Under the Perfect Sun: Environmental Justice Reading & Discussion Event by SanDiego 350 Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley 1640 Camino Del Rio N suite 341 San Diego 92108 Join Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, SanDiego350, the Environmental Health Coalition, and authors Jim Miller and Kelly Mayhew for a short reading from their recent books Under the Perfect Sun and Beyond the Theme Park followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Hear from the authors and local community leaders, interviewed for both books, about environmental advocacy in San Diego over the last twenty years. Buy Under the Perfect Sun at the event and get it signed! The first 20 people to buy the book will receive a free copy of Beyond the Theme Park! his is a great opportunity to meet folks from one of our closest partners, Environmental Health Coalition, and network with like-minded individuals. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1829/?instance_id=1491
July 11th Saturday 12 pm – 4 pm North Park Sustainable Market Presented by Viridian Productions and A Way Home For Dogs North Park Mini Park 3812 29th St. Don’t miss San Diego’s best open-air market. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors with unique food, goods, art and services. Stop at the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable dogs and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-park-sustainable-market-tickets-1992805741618?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
July 12th Sunday 8 am – 12 pm Compost and Mulch Giveaway at Liberty Station 2378 Cushing Road San Diego 92106 Event by City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and facilitated by I Love A Clean San Diego. Join us for our upcoming Compost and Mulch Giveaway Event! This event is available for City of San Diego residents ONLY! Have you ever wondered what happens after you toss yard trimmings and food scraps into your green bin? The organic waste is collected and brought to the Miramar Greenery (located at the Miramar Landfill) where it is turned into compost and mulch! These products available at no cost to residents of the City of San Diego and can be picked up during normal business hours. To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost and Mulch Giveaways on select weekends. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive! To register and more info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/compost-and-mulch-giveaway-7-12-at-liberty-station/
July 12th Sunday 1pm – 3 pm Summer Potluck Event by SURI San Diego SDSU Mission Valley River Park, San Diego 92108 We'll be gathering in community with like-minded people who are committed to action which will REFRESH and REFUEL us for the work ahead for the second half of 2026. We'll share about the work we've done in 2026 so far, and what we hope to achieve for the remainder of the year. SURJ San Diego moves white people and people with privilege into accountable action for racial and economic justice as part of a multi-racial movement through community organizing, mobilizing, and education. SURJ is also a national network. At the local and national levels, we strive to be in accountable partnership with People of Color-led organizations. https://www.instagram.com/p/DaG-pibmHqC/?img_index=1
July 15th Wednesday 7 pm Love Birds: The Story of Lesbian Gulls Event by Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego 92101 Celebrate Pride Week the right way—with “gay gulls.” Love Birds follows the incredible story of two scientists as they discover lesbian seagulls living on California’s Channel Islands, and how their work helped shape LGBTQ+ history. The Nat and the San Diego Bird Alliance are proud to present a special screening of this award-winning film about the unprecedented discovery biologists George Hunt and Molly Warner made while studying seagulls on California’s Channel Islands: so-called “gay gulls.” Their findings spark both outrage and celebration in a nation grappling with the rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. After the screening, Love Birds director, Elliott Kennerson, will share his experience working on the project and discuss its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. $12 - $15 More info: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/
July 18th Saturday 10 am San Diego’s Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 250,000 cheering supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community. More info: https://sdpride.org/event/san-diego-pride-parade/
July 19th Sunday 8:30 am Summer Survival Supply Distribution Event by Think Dignity National Ave. and 16th St. Think Dignity’s Survival Supply Distribution unites community members to collect and distribute thousands of essential supplies, such as hygiene items, sleeping bags, flashlights, and pet supplies, to people experiencing homelessness during the hottest months of the year. Think Dignity advances basic dignity for people experiencing homelessness through innovative and effective programming, legal services, and advocacy. More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1440520408110952&set=a.374538644709139 and 619-537-8736 and [email protected]
July 19th Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm A Caribbean Garden Soirée Event by (SNAP) Spay Neuter Action Project 845 Cornish Drive, Encinitas 92024 Join us for a delightful afternoon in paradise! All proceeds support SNAP’s mission: Saving lives by reducing pet overpopulation. Escape to a tropical garden setting and enjoy: A delicious island-themed catered lunch, refreshing tropical cocktails, Island-inspired music and A fun limbo challenge (optional but highly encouraged!) $60 per ticket Bring your friends, soak up the summer vibes, and support a great cause. Purchase Tickets Here: https://givebutter.com/ISLANDVIBES More info: https://www.snap-sandiego.org/events-and-news/
July 19th Sunday 4 pm – 6 pm Planet-Based Eating: Where Climate Action Meets the Plate Event by SanDiego 350 Franklin Farm Sanctuary 16943 Platinum Pl Lakeside 92040
The Plant-Forward team invites you to an evening of insight, inspiration, and delicious food! We’ll explore how a more plant-based diet can serve as a powerful tool for climate action through a dynamic presentation on the environmental impacts of animal agriculture. There will also be a guided farm tour to learn about the sanctuary, meet the rescue animals, and hear their stories. Stick around for a vegan potluck, where you can connect with others over great conversation and even better food. Come hungry for knowledge and snacks, we can’t wait to see you there! Feel free to bring your favorite vegan dish to share! More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1830/?instance_id=1492
July 23rd Thursday 6 pm – 9:30 pm Farm Film and Music Series – Tending Nature: Indigenous Land Stewardship. Event by Coastal Roots Farm 441 Saxony Rd. Encinitas 92024 Tending Nature is a documentary series that explores how, for a thousand years, land has provided for Native peoples and how tribal groups have actively shaped and tended (cared for) the land. Through in-person interviews, the series highlights current projects that are trying to solve ongoing environmental problems by integrating traditional knowledge from tribal groups with Western science. Join us for an inspiring evening on the Farm with live music, community partners, a panel conversation, and a special outdoor screening under the stars. $12 in advance $18 at the door. Coastal Roots Farm cultivates healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom. More info: https://coastalrootsfarm.org/event/farm-film-and-music-series-july-2026/
July 24th Friday 6:30 pm Cuba After Castro Event by Party for Socialism and Liberation! San Diego Liberation Center 810 L Ave, National City Come share space with community and watch the powerful Abby Martin film “Cuba After Castro.” In the first American interview with President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the film explores the island’s revolutionary history and turbulent present, while revealing a portrait of the man tasked with steering its future. It will be a fun night of discussion, film watching, a raffle, an auction, and education. Food and refreshments will be provided. Proceeds raised will go to support @hatueyproject for needed medical aid. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaEekpmJrfF/
July 25th Saturday 8:30 am – 10 am Ocean Beach Clinic Event by The Street Dog Coalition Episcopal Diocese of San Diego 2083 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard San Diego 921 07 Our San Diego team in Ocean Beach is offering free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness at the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Please note that attendance does not ensure you will be seen. A QR code will be posted outside the clinic on clinic days at 6 am and first come first served until we reach our sign-up maximum (which depends on how many volunteers we have that day. Basic medical care includes exams, vaccinations, parasite control, spay/neuter vouchers etc. Dogs and cats welcome. No urgent or emergency care available. Please have your pet leashed or in a carrier and restrained if you will be attending this event. Our clinics are only for those experiencing homelessness, if you are low income, please check out pethelpfinder.com for low cost care options. More info: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/clinics-and-events/san-diego-ocean-beach-clinic-july25
July 25th Saturday 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) Art Fundraiser in coordination with PCRF- San Diego Chapter Centro Cultural de la Raza 2004 Park Blvd. San Diego 92101 Original oil paintings by Cheryl Parry will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting PCRF. Items of jewelry, clothing and more available in sliding scale from $4 to $80 from Threads of Solidarity, which is a home-grown effort by volunteers to raise funds for lifesaving care for children in Palestine. Light refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there! More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaJbPUDhvzp/
July 25th Saturday 10 am -12 pm EV-LC Open House & Ride-n-Drive Event by Electric Vehicle Association San Diego EV Learning Cener 1784 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 106 San Marcos 92078 We will be partnering with the Electric Vehicle Learning Center (EVLC), EV West, and King Husky Coffee for Charged Up. It will be a fun and engaging community celebration featuring electric vehicles, test drives, free coffee, complimentary rolled tacos, sustainability education, and networking with local EV enthusiasts and industry leaders. Whether you’re an EV owner, EV-curious, student, industry professional, or simply looking for a fun local event, this open house is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and experience the future of transportation. Please RESERVE a SPOT if you plan to attend. Please REGISTER your car if you can volunteer for the Ride-n-Drive. More info: https://www.sandiegoev.org/event/260725ev-lc-open-house-ride-n-drive/
Sources on Specific Issues:
List of local groups working to stop the war in Gaza:
Jewish Voice for Peace https://www.instagram.com/jvpsandiego/
San Diego BDS https://www.instagram.com/sandiegobds/
Palestine Pals of San Diego https://www.instagram.com/palestinepals/
Code Pink San Diego https://www.instagram.com/codepinksd/.
Activist San Diego https://www.instagram.com/activistsd/
Healthcare Workers for Palestine https://www.instagram.com/hcw4palestinesandiego/
Palestinian Youth Movement https://www.instagram.com/pymsandiego/
To be pro-Palestinian does not mean you are antisemitic. Jewish Voice for Peace is one of the most active and influential groups in the US fighting for Palestinian rights.
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/
Ocean Beach: For all Ocean Beach news plus grassroots and progressive views on local, national and world news. obrag.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.
Every Saturday at 10:30 am. San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings. July 4th,11th, 18th, and 25th. Keep up to date on climate issues and Climate Action events. To register email Jon Findley at [email protected]. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization/
Every Saturday 10 am – 12 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 10:00 am at Ocean Beach Gateway Plaza, on the corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W. Point Loma Blvd. Wear pink and bring a peace-related poster if you have one! Contact: Nathanael [email protected] More info: https://www.instagram.com/codepinksd/
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
San Diego FixIt Clinics Event by San Diego Fixit Clinic Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item and it’s all free, though we welcome donations to keep the movement growing! Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked while trusting it won’t end up in a landfill. More info and dates and places: https://sdfixitclinic.org/upcoming-events/ Note: no listings for July but events listed for August
The San Diego River Park Foundation has volunteer opportunities in Ocean Beach: Point Loma Native Plant Garden Club on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Join us for a peaceful evening in the garden as we help trim and care for its impressive collection of native and rare plants. Also, San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration on July 14th. For other volunteer opportunities go to https://sandiegoriver.org/
Indivisible is a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda. For places, dates and details go to: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/ Also check out their Change Begins with me calendar: https://changebeginswithmesite.wordpress.com/events/
Every Sunday 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm Otay Mesa Vigil Otay Mesa Detention Center 7488 Calzada de la Fuente San Diego 92154 Event recommended by Peace Resource Center Peaceful gathering Bring a sign, friends, music and your voice in honor of the thousands of innocent human beings separated from their families, please join us at our weekly action at Otay Mesa Detention Center. Our movement grows stronger every week- but we need more voices out there with us. The inhumane and deplorable conditions our loved ones are forced to suffer through at OMDC cannot be accepted or tolerated. Please join us to bring HOPE and Solidarity. Every week a different group brings us food - plenty of parking and good vibes always. More info: https://www.instagram.com/borderlandsequity/
July 1st, 15th and 22nd. Wednesdays 4 pm – 5:15 pm Resist Trump Flash Banner Action – North Park Event by SanDiego 350 Landis St. and the I-805 3424 Landis St, San Diego 92104 The Raise the Alarm Team continues our Flash Banner Actions (FBAs) because resistance to the Trump administration remains as important as ever. So too is keeping climate change and the need for climate action before the public. We calculate that we are reaching about 5 to 10 thousand vehicles for each hour that our banners are up and the response from motorists is mostly positive. By our count, since 2025 we’ve held more than 30 FBAs in North County, Central SD, and the South Bay! We will banner on the Landis St. overpass of the I-805. We’ll meet on the overpass at 4:00 pm. Local street parking is available. Stay tuned for upcoming events! More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1831/?instance_id=1496
July 1st Wednesday 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Monthly Social for Makers, Tinkerers and Creatives Event by Zero Waste San Diego 611 Beech St, San Diego 92101 This is a free event for anyone interested in being surrounded by Makers, Tinkerers, Creatives, and More. There is no set agenda, so feel free to walk in and get to know other local makers. We also invite people to bring, share, or discuss interesting projects they’ve seen or are working on. It can be anything from crochet to circuit boards. We’ll have tables available for you to set it out for display. Share your highlights and lessons and get the chance to ask for advice. This meeting is kindly hosted by our friends at Zero Waste San Diego, a nonprofit with 18 years of sustainability leadership and a new facility, the Reuse & Repair Collective, in downtown San Diego. Currently focused on events, this community hub will soon also provide tools and repair expertise. This is a trial series of meetings for our little community. Attendance is important so we can gauge whether you like the venue and are interested in these kinds of informal social events in the future. Feel free to make suggestions to the host or drop a comment. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/981493474781678/981493498115009/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
July 2nd. Thursday 10:30 am - noon Weekly Ice Out of San Diego Rally with special theme “Stars, Stripes and Human Rights” Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building 880 Front St. San Diego 92101 Fellow Resizters - be patriotic AND #RESIZTICE policies with us. Music by the Resizters More info: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3144549089268104
July 4th Saturday 2 pm Rally Against U. S. Wars Event by The Party for Socialism and Liberation, San Diego Veterans for Peace, Code Pink San Diego and Peace and Freedom Party Pantoja Park W G St, San Diego Declare independence from the war machine! The U.S. has been on the warpath over the past year. It has invaded Venezuela, kidnapped its president, and attacked Iran, causing massive economic devastation around the world. As members of the U.S. working class, we must stand up against these immoral and unjust actions by our government. Join us to remind Trump and his regime that the working people of this country do not want continued wars, nor do we wish to be set against working people in other countries. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ-Js0lJfWj/
July 4th Saturday noon – 10 pm The Farce of July People’s Picnic Join La Raza Unida, Activist San Diego & KNSJ Radio for a transformative community potluck picnic in Chicano Park! Sick of pretending that patriotism means celebrating genocide and colonization? Join us for DJs Spinning Music, Artists Making Art, Speakers Spitting Truth, People Building Community, Stomachs Getting Fed and Documentary Empowering Minds. Bring your own chairs, plates, cups, picnic setup and something to share. We will have a community grill going. Alcohol, drugs and bad vibes prohibited. We will be screening and discussing episodes of Elements of Mutual Aid when the sun goes down. Organizations in solidarity are welcome to send their logo to [email protected] to endorse and join our celebration of community. All power to the people! More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1453272623496786&set=a.632348715589185
July 5th Sunday Morning After Mess Event by Surfrider Foundation San Diego The 4th of July is the most highly attended beach day of the year—and it leaves behind an oversized mess. Join us on July 5th, the dirtiest beach day of the year, to help restore our coastline to its natural beauty. Launched by our Chapter in 2006, Morning After Mess is now in its 20th year of cleaning up the coastlines. With 5 cleanup sites across the county, there's likely one near you. Come be part of the solution! More info: https://sandiego.surfrider.org/mam?hsCtaAttrib=176518561576
July 6th Monday 12 pm – 1 pm Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice Event by Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice U.S. District Court building 385 W. Broadway. In silence – We resist greed and indifference. We stand with the suffering. We pray for earth repair. As members of various faiths, we are called to stand together in silence for and solidarity with our Earth at this time of climate chaos and environmental devastation driven by human greed and indifference. We call out and resist federal policies that have reversed the progress made in addressing climate disruption and the ruthless steps of the current administration to monetize Earth in our name. Please wear black if you can–and if standing for 40 minutes will be difficult for you, feel free to bring a folding stool. This event is open to persons of faith and no faith–do join us!! More info: https://icejsd.org/interfaith-vigil-for-earth-justice/
July 8th Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Under the Perfect Sun: Environmental Justice Reading & Discussion Event by SanDiego 350 Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley 1640 Camino Del Rio N suite 341 San Diego 92108 Join Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, SanDiego350, the Environmental Health Coalition, and authors Jim Miller and Kelly Mayhew for a short reading from their recent books Under the Perfect Sun and Beyond the Theme Park followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Hear from the authors and local community leaders, interviewed for both books, about environmental advocacy in San Diego over the last twenty years. Buy Under the Perfect Sun at the event and get it signed! The first 20 people to buy the book will receive a free copy of Beyond the Theme Park! his is a great opportunity to meet folks from one of our closest partners, Environmental Health Coalition, and network with like-minded individuals. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1829/?instance_id=1491
July 11th Saturday 12 pm – 4 pm North Park Sustainable Market Presented by Viridian Productions and A Way Home For Dogs North Park Mini Park 3812 29th St. Don’t miss San Diego’s best open-air market. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors with unique food, goods, art and services. Stop at the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable dogs and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-park-sustainable-market-tickets-1992805741618?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
July 12th Sunday 8 am – 12 pm Compost and Mulch Giveaway at Liberty Station 2378 Cushing Road San Diego 92106 Event by City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and facilitated by I Love A Clean San Diego. Join us for our upcoming Compost and Mulch Giveaway Event! This event is available for City of San Diego residents ONLY! Have you ever wondered what happens after you toss yard trimmings and food scraps into your green bin? The organic waste is collected and brought to the Miramar Greenery (located at the Miramar Landfill) where it is turned into compost and mulch! These products available at no cost to residents of the City of San Diego and can be picked up during normal business hours. To increase opportunities for residents to pick up compost, I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego are partnering to host Compost and Mulch Giveaways on select weekends. Get your hands on some nutrient-rich compost for your garden at no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to give their plants a boost. Swing by and grab some compost to help your garden thrive! To register and more info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/compost-and-mulch-giveaway-7-12-at-liberty-station/
July 12th Sunday 1pm – 3 pm Summer Potluck Event by SURI San Diego SDSU Mission Valley River Park, San Diego 92108 We'll be gathering in community with like-minded people who are committed to action which will REFRESH and REFUEL us for the work ahead for the second half of 2026. We'll share about the work we've done in 2026 so far, and what we hope to achieve for the remainder of the year. SURJ San Diego moves white people and people with privilege into accountable action for racial and economic justice as part of a multi-racial movement through community organizing, mobilizing, and education. SURJ is also a national network. At the local and national levels, we strive to be in accountable partnership with People of Color-led organizations. https://www.instagram.com/p/DaG-pibmHqC/?img_index=1
July 15th Wednesday 7 pm Love Birds: The Story of Lesbian Gulls Event by Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego 92101 Celebrate Pride Week the right way—with “gay gulls.” Love Birds follows the incredible story of two scientists as they discover lesbian seagulls living on California’s Channel Islands, and how their work helped shape LGBTQ+ history. The Nat and the San Diego Bird Alliance are proud to present a special screening of this award-winning film about the unprecedented discovery biologists George Hunt and Molly Warner made while studying seagulls on California’s Channel Islands: so-called “gay gulls.” Their findings spark both outrage and celebration in a nation grappling with the rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. After the screening, Love Birds director, Elliott Kennerson, will share his experience working on the project and discuss its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. $12 - $15 More info: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/
July 18th Saturday 10 am San Diego’s Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 250,000 cheering supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community. More info: https://sdpride.org/event/san-diego-pride-parade/
July 19th Sunday 8:30 am Summer Survival Supply Distribution Event by Think Dignity National Ave. and 16th St. Think Dignity’s Survival Supply Distribution unites community members to collect and distribute thousands of essential supplies, such as hygiene items, sleeping bags, flashlights, and pet supplies, to people experiencing homelessness during the hottest months of the year. Think Dignity advances basic dignity for people experiencing homelessness through innovative and effective programming, legal services, and advocacy. More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1440520408110952&set=a.374538644709139 and 619-537-8736 and [email protected]
July 19th Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm A Caribbean Garden Soirée Event by (SNAP) Spay Neuter Action Project 845 Cornish Drive, Encinitas 92024 Join us for a delightful afternoon in paradise! All proceeds support SNAP’s mission: Saving lives by reducing pet overpopulation. Escape to a tropical garden setting and enjoy: A delicious island-themed catered lunch, refreshing tropical cocktails, Island-inspired music and A fun limbo challenge (optional but highly encouraged!) $60 per ticket Bring your friends, soak up the summer vibes, and support a great cause. Purchase Tickets Here: https://givebutter.com/ISLANDVIBES More info: https://www.snap-sandiego.org/events-and-news/
July 19th Sunday 4 pm – 6 pm Planet-Based Eating: Where Climate Action Meets the Plate Event by SanDiego 350 Franklin Farm Sanctuary 16943 Platinum Pl Lakeside 92040
The Plant-Forward team invites you to an evening of insight, inspiration, and delicious food! We’ll explore how a more plant-based diet can serve as a powerful tool for climate action through a dynamic presentation on the environmental impacts of animal agriculture. There will also be a guided farm tour to learn about the sanctuary, meet the rescue animals, and hear their stories. Stick around for a vegan potluck, where you can connect with others over great conversation and even better food. Come hungry for knowledge and snacks, we can’t wait to see you there! Feel free to bring your favorite vegan dish to share! More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1830/?instance_id=1492
July 23rd Thursday 6 pm – 9:30 pm Farm Film and Music Series – Tending Nature: Indigenous Land Stewardship. Event by Coastal Roots Farm 441 Saxony Rd. Encinitas 92024 Tending Nature is a documentary series that explores how, for a thousand years, land has provided for Native peoples and how tribal groups have actively shaped and tended (cared for) the land. Through in-person interviews, the series highlights current projects that are trying to solve ongoing environmental problems by integrating traditional knowledge from tribal groups with Western science. Join us for an inspiring evening on the Farm with live music, community partners, a panel conversation, and a special outdoor screening under the stars. $12 in advance $18 at the door. Coastal Roots Farm cultivates healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom. More info: https://coastalrootsfarm.org/event/farm-film-and-music-series-july-2026/
July 24th Friday 6:30 pm Cuba After Castro Event by Party for Socialism and Liberation! San Diego Liberation Center 810 L Ave, National City Come share space with community and watch the powerful Abby Martin film “Cuba After Castro.” In the first American interview with President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the film explores the island’s revolutionary history and turbulent present, while revealing a portrait of the man tasked with steering its future. It will be a fun night of discussion, film watching, a raffle, an auction, and education. Food and refreshments will be provided. Proceeds raised will go to support @hatueyproject for needed medical aid. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaEekpmJrfF/
July 25th Saturday 8:30 am – 10 am Ocean Beach Clinic Event by The Street Dog Coalition Episcopal Diocese of San Diego 2083 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard San Diego 921 07 Our San Diego team in Ocean Beach is offering free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness at the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Please note that attendance does not ensure you will be seen. A QR code will be posted outside the clinic on clinic days at 6 am and first come first served until we reach our sign-up maximum (which depends on how many volunteers we have that day. Basic medical care includes exams, vaccinations, parasite control, spay/neuter vouchers etc. Dogs and cats welcome. No urgent or emergency care available. Please have your pet leashed or in a carrier and restrained if you will be attending this event. Our clinics are only for those experiencing homelessness, if you are low income, please check out pethelpfinder.com for low cost care options. More info: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/clinics-and-events/san-diego-ocean-beach-clinic-july25
July 25th Saturday 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) Art Fundraiser in coordination with PCRF- San Diego Chapter Centro Cultural de la Raza 2004 Park Blvd. San Diego 92101 Original oil paintings by Cheryl Parry will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting PCRF. Items of jewelry, clothing and more available in sliding scale from $4 to $80 from Threads of Solidarity, which is a home-grown effort by volunteers to raise funds for lifesaving care for children in Palestine. Light refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there! More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaJbPUDhvzp/
July 25th Saturday 10 am -12 pm EV-LC Open House & Ride-n-Drive Event by Electric Vehicle Association San Diego EV Learning Cener 1784 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 106 San Marcos 92078 We will be partnering with the Electric Vehicle Learning Center (EVLC), EV West, and King Husky Coffee for Charged Up. It will be a fun and engaging community celebration featuring electric vehicles, test drives, free coffee, complimentary rolled tacos, sustainability education, and networking with local EV enthusiasts and industry leaders. Whether you’re an EV owner, EV-curious, student, industry professional, or simply looking for a fun local event, this open house is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and experience the future of transportation. Please RESERVE a SPOT if you plan to attend. Please REGISTER your car if you can volunteer for the Ride-n-Drive. More info: https://www.sandiegoev.org/event/260725ev-lc-open-house-ride-n-drive/
Sources on Specific Issues:
List of local groups working to stop the war in Gaza:
Jewish Voice for Peace https://www.instagram.com/jvpsandiego/
San Diego BDS https://www.instagram.com/sandiegobds/
Palestine Pals of San Diego https://www.instagram.com/palestinepals/
Code Pink San Diego https://www.instagram.com/codepinksd/.
Activist San Diego https://www.instagram.com/activistsd/
Healthcare Workers for Palestine https://www.instagram.com/hcw4palestinesandiego/
Palestinian Youth Movement https://www.instagram.com/pymsandiego/
To be pro-Palestinian does not mean you are antisemitic. Jewish Voice for Peace is one of the most active and influential groups in the US fighting for Palestinian rights.
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/
Ocean Beach: For all Ocean Beach news plus grassroots and progressive views on local, national and world news. obrag.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.