October Events from the Ocean Beach Green Center

Every Saturday at 10:30 am. San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings October 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. 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 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 · [email protected]  More info:  https://www.instagram.com/codepinksd/

October League of Women Voter’s Candidate and Ballot Measures Forums LWV is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Check link for dates, times and locations: https://www.lwvsandiego.org/

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


October 2nd Wednesday 8 am to October 3rd. Thursday 5 pm National Zero Waste Conference 2024 Online Event Recommended by Zero Waste San Diego The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event. Join us to discuss all aspects of Zero Waste, including a concurrent panel of San Diego textile artists discussing Sustainable Fashion and how to combat fast fashion. $50 - $200 More info:  https://www.facebook.com/zerowastesandiego/  and https://zwconference.org/

October 3rd. Thursday 6 pm – 8 pm Dismantling Prisons: The Call for Abolition. Event by Activist San Diego Online. One of the trickiest obstacles for justice advocates is trying to fix a problem that doesn’t have a name. This is especially true when an issue is complex or multifaceted. By coining the phrase prison industrial complex, activists can better “identify the expansive network of people and parties with vested interests in mass incarceration.” According to Tufts University Prison Divestment, the United States has a higher rate of incarceration than any other nation. Many factors contribute to mass incarceration, many of which researchers trace back to the prison industry.
More info:  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161779441015218&set=a.449545205217

October 5th Saturday 11 am – 3 pm “¡Justicia para el Pueblo! ¡Justicia para la Tierra! | Justice for the People! Justice for the Earth!” SE Live Well Center, 5101 Market St., San Diego (Tubman Chavez Conference Center), Join your neighbors for a unique FREE community event focused on environmental justice. Faith leaders, congregations, and all concerned citizens will come together to address the most pressing environmental issues in southeastern San Diego. The day will feature Eco Fair (11 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 3 pm) Town Hall (12 pm – 2 pm) Share your environmental concerns and collaborate with community members to identify one specific issue and develop an action plan to address it.  A free lunch will be provided.  Together, let’s work towards justice for our people and our Earth!  For more information, please contact Phil Petrie at [email protected].  This event is organized by the Environmental Health Coalition, GRID Alternatives, Groundwork San Diego–Chollas Creek, the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice, the San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition, SanDiego350, and the Urban Collaborative Project.
Note: SD County Health and Human Services Agency does not advocate or endorse the views or positions expressed by the users of its facilities. More info and to register:  https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1615/?instance_id=850

October 5th Saturday 8 am – 11 am Join us in celebrating National Coming Out Day with a Beach Clean-up hosted by the Surfrider Foundation & Volunteer with Cheli, in partnership with San Diego Pride, The San Diego LGBT Center, Kiwanis Hillcrest All-Inclusive, Gay For Good, and TurnOUT.  Saratoga Park (near Lifeguard Station) Ocean Beach. We’ll start at 8am for Social Bingo with prizes for the winners, Cafecito y Conchas, and then the beach clean-up at 9am. This event brings together San Diego’s LGBTQ+ service oriented organizations/groups making an impact in San Diego County. More info: https://sdpride.org/event/celebrate-national-coming-out-day-with-a-beach-clean-up/

October 5th Saturday 2pm San Diego March for Palestine International Day of Action Recommended by Jewish Voice for Peace, Code Pink ,CAIR San Diego, San Diego Veterans for Peace, SDBDS, San Diego Palestinian Youth Movement, Karama plus many others 1600 Pacific Hwy  Join us on October 5 to mark one year of the latest stage of Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people. We will join together with our San Diego community to protest the US government’s continued complicity in genocide and to recognize the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in resisting Zionist oppression. More info:  https://www.instagram.com/jvpsandiego/

October 6th Sunday 4 pm – 7 pm  Tashlick – Mourn The Dead, Fight For the Living Event by Jewish Voice for Peace Tuna Harbor Park 3 Tuna Ln San Diego 92101.  JVP will be conducting a Tashlich ritual, which is a custom where participants “cast off” their sins before the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.  We are solemnly commemorating this new year by casting off Zionism and racism and committing ourselves to ending U.S. complicit in and support of the genocidal practices that affect Palestinian, Lebanese, and many other Arab, Muslim and Levantine communities daily.  This year we remember those who have been martyred and injured and next year may we end the violent specter of Zionism and fascism everywhere.  Shanah Tovah in liberation.
More info:  https://actionnetwork.org/events/tashlich-mourn-the-dead-fight-for-the-living?link_id=4&can_id=b5ab9e9915deafb01c7ef92ad8194b35&source=email-jvp-sd-join-us-for-a-miradas-fronterizas-panel-and-peace-vigil-tommorrow&email_referrer=email_2468952&email_subjec

October 6th and 20th Sunday Ramona Wildlife Center Tour 9:30 am – 10:30 am Event by San Diego Humane Society San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center 18740 Highland Valley Road Ramona, CA 92065 Join us for a tour of San Diego Humane Society’s 13-acre Ramona Wildlife Center, where we specialize in caring for native apex predators and birds of prey! Tours are offered on the first and third Sunday of each month. You’ll learn about Project Wildlife’s lifesaving work rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned animals, meet some of our wildlife ambassadors, learn how we can best coexist with wildlife and get the chance to speak with some of our wildlife experts. More info:  https://www.sdhumane.org/programs/project-wildlife/ramona/#tour

October 6th Sunday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm   San Diego Sierra Club’s Picnic in the Park and Annual Volunteer Awards!  San Dieguito County Park Picnic are #1 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Del Mar 92014 It’s been 76 incredible years of preserving and protecting our beautiful environment, and we want to celebrate with YOU. Enjoy a day immersed in nature with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Savor delicious catered BBQ lunch. Engage in hikes, bike rides, games and activities for all ages. Recognize our volunteers, individuals, organizations and businesses on furthering the mission of the Chapter and environmental leadership. $40 More info: https://sandiegosierraclub.org/picnic-awards-2024/

October 8th Tuesday 5:30 pm Kick off Webinar for California's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Under U.S. EPA's CPRG Program Recommended by CleanEarth4Kids The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) invite you to participate in a public webinar to kick off the development of California’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), a key deliverable under U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program.  More info:  https://cleanearth4kids.org/calendar

October 9th Wednesday 12:30 pm  -1:30pm Webinar: Climate Change and Child Mental Health, hosted by Climate Health Now Recommended by CleanEarth4Kids  More info: https://cleanearth4kids.org/calendar

October 9th  Wednesday 6 pm – 7:30 pm  Zero-Emission Space and Water Heater Standards: Regional Listening Session Lincoln Acres Community Room, County Library 2725 Granger Avenue National City 91950 The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) staff invite folks in San Diego County to participate in our listening session co-hosted with Climate Action Campaign.  The listening sessions are part of the public engagement work CARB is doing to inform the development of zero greenhouse gas emission standards for space and water heaters. These standards seek to reduce greenhouse gas and smog-forming nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from new space and water heaters sold in the state to help meet California’s climate goals and federal air quality standards.  More info:  https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/events/zero-emission-space-and-water-heater-standards-regional-listening-session-9

October 10th – 13th Kind Hearted Campout. A Vegan Community Convergence Event by Kind Heart Coalition Harrison Serenity Ranch on Palomar Mountain.  A weekend filled with thrilling music, workshops, nature, and community. Complimentary Meals, Yoga & Meditation with Gayatri, Games & Dancing with Bianca, Educational Workshops featuring ‘Knowing Your Rights’, Youth Activism with The Raven Corps, and more! Make new friends, connect with nature, and dive into the magic of Kind Hearted Campout. This is a nonviolent event. This refers to thoughts, words and actions. We ask that folks approach any upset or disagreement with a kind heart. Each year we will have speakers that folks may or may not agree with, we ask that you be kind hearted and non disruptive to the speaker and those listening. $175. More info:  https://www.kindheartcoalition.org/campout

October 10th Thursday 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Fall Social Event by I Love A Clean San Diego Bahia Resort Hotel 998 W Mission Bay Dr. San Diego 92109  Join us for a celebration of environmental action in our community for 70 years. Enjoy live music, delicious food and drink, awards recognizing ILACSD’s community members and partners, and more! $100 and up.  I Love A Clean San Diego is the leading advocate for environmental awareness and zero waste living in San Diego County, acting as an educational resource and community organizer, with the goal of inspiring San Diego County residents to actively conserve.  More info:  https://www.cleansd.org/events/fall-social-3/

October 12th Saturday 10 am – 11:30 am Tree Treks at La Mesita Park Event by Tree San Diego 8855 Dallas St. La Mesa, 91942  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.  The selected Tree Trek parks are located throughout San Diego County, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience. Utilizing publicly-available TreePlotter mapping software, this platform will inventory walk routes and provide tree eco-benefits information “live” at any time.  Attendees who complete all 10 Tree Treks events will receive their own tree sapling and seed packet, promoting environmental stewardship and allowing participants to contribute to the growth of our urban forest.  More info: https://www.treesandiego.org/events/tree-treks-at-la-mesita-park

October 16th Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm Rain Barrel & Water Harvesting Webinar – Think Blue San Diego Event by Solana Center for Environmental Innovation Join this free webinar to learn about all the benefits of rain barrels and best practices for rainwater collection. This webinar is designed for City of San Diego residents and will be detailing rebates and discount programs from the City of San Diego, how to harvest rainwater in your household, and the best way to use your new rain barrel! Discounted rain barrels available for City of San Diego residents More info:  https://solanacenter.org/inspire_events/rain-barrel-webinar-city-of-san-diego-stormwater-department/

October 17th Thursday 9 am – 4 pm 4th Annual Gathering for San Diego County Food Vision 2030  Event by San Diego Food System Alliance California Center for the Arts  340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido 92025 The Annual Gathering calls in our community to be together, see each other, and collectively invest in San Diego County’s local food economy, preserve agricultural land and soils, elevate food and farm workers, shift toward a relational and reciprocal food culture, center cooperation and food sovereignty, and more. $40 - $100 More info:  https://www.theannualgathering.org/

October 19th Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Fall Native Plant Sale at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead! Event by California Native Plant Society San Diego 12655 Sunset Dr. Escondido 92025 This event is more than just a sale—it’s a chance to learn from a wide range of CNPS San Diego experts and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts. Our specialists will be on hand to offer personalized advice on selecting and caring for native plants, ensuring that you find the perfect additions to your garden. Enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and a welcoming community atmosphere throughout the day. Your purchases make a big difference! This sale is a major fundraiser for the California Native Plant Society San Diego, supporting our mission to promote and protect California’s native plants. Every purchase helps us continue our conservation efforts, educational programs, and community outreach. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your garden with beautiful native plants while contributing to a great cause!  More info:  https://www.cnpssd.org/fall-plant-sale-2024

October 19th Saturday 5:30 pm   2024 Freedom Fund Dinner Event by NAACP San Diego Branch. Double tree by Hilton Hotel San Diego- Mission Valley 7450 Hazard Center San Diego 92108 Don't miss out on this memorable event where we will celebrate our honorees and youth scholarship awardees. Celebrating 105 Years of Excellence:  Stronger Together, Encouraging Dreams, & Enriching Lives $150 and up.  More info: https://www.naacpsandiego.org/freedom-fund-dinner

October 19th Saturday 9 am – 2 pm Tijuana River Valley Fall Festival Event by Tijuana River Action Network/Red de Acción por el Río Tijuana Tijuana River Valley Community Garden 2223 Sunset Ave, San Diego 92154 Come celebrate agriculture and community at the Tijuana River Valley Fall Fest. Free, family friendly and interactive offerings will be held at both the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden and Wild Willow Farm throughout the day. 9am -12pm at the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden 10am - 3pm at Wild Willow Farm Activities such as seed swaps, plant giveaways, local produce market, community resource booths, falconry demos, workshops, arts and crafts, artisanal market, face painting, tours and more will be held at these locations.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1199814287908056/?ref=newsfeed

October 19th Saturday 10 am – 3 pm The Big Birthday Block Party Event by San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego 92101 Celebrate our 150th birthday at the Big Block Party! Enjoy free admission, over 30 local community organizations and vendors, live music, membership discounts, access to all exhibitions, chat with scientists, and get a sneak peek at our brand-new Paleo Center. Celebrate 150 years of loving nature with us! More info:  https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/the-big-birthday-block-party/
October 19th Saturday 2:30 pm – 4pm Fright for Future: Election Mash Event by SD350 San Diego Made Factory 2031 Commercial St San Diego92113 “There’s nothing more frightening then real life” But the election doesn’t need to be the scariest part of October! Join us for an enlightening presentation of SanDiego350’s ballot recommendations and discussion of the election, and then get your spooooky on with a group tour of Fright for Future! Fright for Future is a haunted maze of true terrors bringing scary issues such as climate change, pollution, and animal rights to light this Halloween. More info:  https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1617/?instance_id=852

October 19th Saturday San Diego Fixit Clinic and Halloween Swap Chula Vista  Montevalle Community Rec Center 840 Duncan Ranch Rd Chula Vista 91914
October 26th Saturday Halloween San Diego Fixit Clinic in Carlsbad Georgina Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr Carlsbad 92008 Halloween is around the corner, and it’s time to repair your costume or swap it out for another.  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!
More info:  https://sdfixitclinic.org/upcoming-events/

October 20th Sunday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm San Diego Bird Alliance (formerly San Diego Audubon) 75th Anniversary Celebration  South Promenade@ Liberty Station 2800 Roosevelt Road Join us for a day of gratitude for and celebration of San Diego Bird Alliance, celebrating 75 years of conservation, education and restoration work in San Diego. Enjoy music, art, food, and more family-friendly fun. Dress up and join us for our parade of species! Learn how you can be a part of our next era of conservation here in San Diego. More info:  https://secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/3861

October 20th Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm Downtown Clinic Event by Street Dog Coalition Father Joe’s Villages On the third Sunday of every month, our SDC San Diego team offers free veterinary care for pets of the homeless and near-homeless at Father Joe's Villages 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego 92101. Basic medical care includes exams, vaccinations, parasite control, spay/neuter vouchers etc. Dogs and cats welcome. Please be aware of our new ticket system: Due to limited time and resources, availability to be seen is based on a first come first serve basis. When you arrive, please line up single file at the blue gates outside the side of the building closest to 15th Street. If you are unable to find the location, please ask a security member for directions. A specified amount of tickets for dogs and cats will be passed out based on how many doctors we have at that event. The tickets will be passed out before the clinic begins by a security member. Any person that does not receive a ticket is not guaranteed to be seen by our staff. Thank you for your cooperation. More info:  https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/clinics-and-events

October 20th Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm 12th Annual Sukkot Harvest Festival Event by Coastal Roots Farm When it comes to celebrating the earth, ancient Jewish tradition recommends we do it together. Coastal Roots Farm invites you to celebrate with us at our 12th annual Sukkot Harvest Festival, our biggest event of the year! This intergenerational event features live music, local food, hands-on workshops, and engaging activities for all ages as we celebrate the bounty of our Farm and the spirit of our diverse community. With renewed purpose and possibility for a promising New Year, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to join us.  Suggested donation   $20/adult $10/child  More info:  https://coastalrootsfarm.org/event/sukkot-harvest-festival-2024/
October 23rd Wednesday 8 am – 5 pm    Heat Pump Water Heater Day Virtual Event by San Diego Building Electrification Coalition An entire day dedicated to heat pump water heater (HPWH) education and awareness. We know that collectively we have the power to create a clean energy, low-carbon future. On HPWH Day we connect with advocates, manufacturers, installers, homebuilders, and HPWH owners to showcase ENERGY STAR certified HPWHs and the ways they help create a better future. Your ticket gives you full free access to the day of online events. More info:  https://sdbec.org/event/awhi-heat-pump-water-heater-day/

October 26th Saturday 1 pm – 6 pm Kip of Voltaire All RIIIGHT!!!!! FEST On the deck at Jim Bell’s compound, 4862 Voltaire St. Ocean Beach 92107 Kip passed away in September of 2022 and we celebrated his life with a big party. A year later we had another party to thank all those that kept his spirit alive through their art, contributing to his memorial fund and for passing on his wisdom and good vibes.  We decided to keep the tradition going.  We could all use some good times with good people in these difficult times.  So come join us for live music by blues band Doghouse, vegetarian/vegan food, refreshments and more sweet stories of Kip of Voltaire. Some of you knew him as co-founder of The Green Store and environmental and peace activist from the 90's. Others knew him as Kip of Voltaire, sign-maker, and comforting spirit on Voltaire Street.  Link to his celebration of life on October 2022 https://sdnews.com/ocean-beach-celebrates-life-and-memories-of-kip-krueger/  More info: email [email protected] and follow Kip of Voltaire Instagram for more details to come.  

October 26th  Saturday 12 pm – 6 pm   BOO! By The Bay Halloween Carnival   Event by Vegan Food Popup Events    Ski Beach Park 1600 Vacation Road San Diego 92109 Enjoy a full day of entertainment with festive music, performances, art and games, a bounce house, plus costume contests with prizes. Enter an immersive experience of true terrors, presented by Fright for Future, if you dare. More info:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boo-by-the-bay-halloween-carnival-tickets-992197548577?aff=oddtdtcreator  
Also for a list of Vegan Night Markets go to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1234623794233189

October 26th Saturday 5:30 pm Voices of Our City Choir's Music Brings Us Home: A Soulful Soirée & Concert EVE 975 Waterfront Place, Downtown SD Presented by MusicPower.org.
Join us for an unforgettable night out at San Diego’s elegant new waterfront venue with spectacular Bay views. Meet the artists while enjoying live jazz, heavy hors d'oeuvres & cocktails. Our biggest fundraiser of the year features award-winning musicians, original compositions, and Voices’ internationally acclaimed performance ensemble. Don’t miss out on this unique experience celebrating an organization San Diego Magazine calls “an inspirational nonprofit”. $100 – 200 plus parking. More info: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/live/benefit-concert


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.instagram.com/jvpsandiego/   https://linktr.ee/jvpsandiego  
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&notif_id=1698357443580966&notif_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.