The Country Friends Annual Spring Luncheon returns in April
The Country Friends nonprofit will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.Celebrate the season by wearing bright spring colors, inviting friends, and exploring fantastic shopping options for Mother’s Day, a news release stated. Event co-chairs are Maggie Bobileff and Sage Billick.For tickets, go to shorturl.at/hulFdThe Country Friends nonprofit supports human care agencies, with special emphasis on services to women, children, the elderly, military families, and persons with disabilities. Visit thecountryfriends.org.
African American women’s group offers scholarships
The North County African American Women’s Association and North Island Credit Union are partnering to offer scholarships and financial literacy programming to college-bound female students of African American descent in North County.Four $2,500 NCAAWA/North Island Credit Union scholarships are offered for graduating high school seniors, current ROP, trade school, college and/or graduate students in Carlsbad, Escondido, Fallbrook, Oceanside, San Dieguito, San Marcos and Vista.Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in education. In addition to the North Island Credit Union scholarships, NCAAWA is providing scholarship programs to qualified North County students. Online applications will be accepted through March 31. Applications are at ncaawa.org/scholarships. —Linda McIntosh, Union-Tribune
April’s Spring Fling Games Day to be held in Solana Beach
Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC), the City of Solana Beach Parks and Recreation and Let’s Play a Game Foundation invites all to a celebrate April’s Spring Fling at their monthly Games Day on Thursday, April 10 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This free event will take place at La Colonia Community Center located at 715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach.
Spread the word. Bring a friend. Make new friends. Lots of games to choose from such as Mexican Train or American Mahjongg to name a few. Let’s Play a Game Foundation will be there to introduce you to a variety of new games such as “Just One” or “Deep Sea Adventure”. It’s lots of fun.
Registration is requested for refreshment planning. Reserve your spot by emailing Info@SolanaBeachCC.org or by calling 858-284-6619.
13th Annual Regale in the Ranch benefit event
The Beach & Country Guild and United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego will hold its 13th Annual Regale in the Ranch benefit event, “Red, White & Bling,” on Thursday, May 8, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe (17025 Avenida De Acacias, RSF).Wear your best “Red, White & Bling” and attend the event to help support United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego.The event features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, live music, opportunity drawing and live auction.Limited open seating is available on a first come first basis for general admission. For tickets and more information go to shorturl.at/Fm61n
Songs of Hope – Free Spring Choral Concert
Offering a message of hope that spans centuries, musical styles and faith traditions, the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe presents a free Spring Choral Concert on Sunday, April 13, at 4 p.m. Songs of Hope features internationally recognized organist Nathaniel Gumbs, director of chapel music at Yale University. He will be joined by the Village Community Chorale, several soloists and professional musicians.The performance includes the Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, “The Chariot Jubilee” by R. Nathaniel Dett, “Hear My Prayer” by Felix Mendelssohn, and “Song of Hope” by Florence Price.This free concert will be presented in the church sanctuary at 6225 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. Childcare is available upon request. No tickets are required. A free will offering will be taken.More info: jacosta@villagechurch.org or https://villagechurch.org/2025-concert-series
Easter fun event
Everyone in the family will enjoy the free Easter Eggstravaganza event in Carmel Valley at Piazza Carmel on Saturday, April 12 from 12 – 3 p.m. Piazza Carmel is located just east of I-5 and north of Ted Williams Parkway at 3810 Valley Centre Drive in San Diego.A DJ will play music during the three-hour event at the beautiful shopping center. Enjoy the Easter family fun including children’s craft activity, face painting, balloon artist and magician doing amazing tricks. Kids will love the Easter Egg Hunt.Bring a smart phone or camera to take pictures with the costumed character Easter Bunny. For more information about the Easter Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 12 and other community activities at Piazza Carmel visit piazza-carmel.com.
Spring Art & Wine Walk
The Forum Carlsbad, 1905 Calle Barcelona, will put on its Spring Art & Wine Walk from 3 to 6 p.m. April 5 featuring a showcase of art along with wine tastings and live music. Artwork ranges from paintings and ceramics to photography and mixed media, displayed in participating shops and restaurants. Donations will be accepted at The Wine Garden on behalf of The Flower Fields Foundation. Visit theforumcarlsbad.com.
Agricultural celebration at Flower Fields
An agricultural celebration, Graze at the Fields, will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. The event features food and drink among the flowers and a chance to talk with local farmers, vintners, brewers and chefs. The event is hosted by the San Diego County Farm Bureau, a nonprofit supporting the more than 4,000 farms in San Diego County. Tickets are $65 or VIP for $90, which includes a tractor tour of the flower fields and one-on-one time with farmers. Visit sdfarmbureau.org/graze-at-the-fields.
Village Church to hold Eggstravaganza
Eggstravaganza, the ever-popular Easter celebration for children 12 and younger, returns to the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe on Saturday, April 12 at 9 a.m. The gathering will feature a petting zoo, egg hunt and crafts.The highlight of the morning is a special interactive Easter story with Village Church Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jack Baca. Breakfast will be served. RSVPs are required and the cost is $5 per person with children ages 2 and younger admitted for free. Location address: 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Parents can reserve spots online at villagechurch.org/eggstravaganza
I Love A Clean San Diego to hold annual Creek to Bay Cleanup
I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) is set to host the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 100 cleanup sites are available for volunteers to sign up for across the County. All are also invited to join the official Creek to Bay Kickoff Event at Montgomery Waller Community Park that day. The kickoff site is located at Montgomery Waller Community Park, 3020 Coronado Ave, San Diego, 92154. More than 100 additional sites across the county.
San Diegans can play an active role in preserving the health of the shared environment and be part of a local cleanup effort. 80% of litter enters local watersheds inland before traveling down into local parks, canyons, beaches, and, ultimately, the Pacific Ocean, becoming a harmful threat to the health of both marine wildlife and residents. Registration opens April 1. To register and for more information, visit www.cleansd.org/environmental-action/countywide-cleanups/creek-to-bay/
Breeders’ Cup 2025
San Diegans interested in attending the 2025 Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar, to run Oct. 31-Nov. 1, can now browse details and pricing options for 2025 event experiences at Del Mar — ranging from elegant premium dining to lively general admission. Tickets go on sale April 23 at 9 a.m. PST. Renowned restaurateur and Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Stone will return to Del Mar to curate menus in select premium dining areas at the event.To register for pre-sale access, visit BreedersCup.com/2025 Breeders’ Cup will leverage SeatGeek’s cutting-edge technology to streamline the fan experience. San Diegans looking to purchase tickets in April are encouraged to create a SeatGeek account now at SeatGeek.com/#register
Bike Anywhere Day returns May 15
In celebration of National Bike Month, SANDAG invites the San Diego region to participate in Bike Anywhere Day from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 15. SANDAG has hosted the annual biking event in the region for more than 30 years. Bike Anywhere Day aims to alleviate traffic and reduce air pollution while promoting biking as a fun, sustainable, and healthy transportation choice, according to a news release.Bike Anywhere Day is a free event open to everyone. It encourages participants to bike to work, school, or anywhere. Participants can pedal to one of 100 pit stops across the region to pick up a free commemorative Bike Anywhere Day 2025 t-shirt, while supplies last.This year, eligible registrants will be automatically entered into the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three e-bikes, powered by Rad Power Bikes. To register to participate in Bike Anywhere Day or to apply to host a pit stop, visit SANDAG.org/bikeday.
‘Wine in the Pines’ event
Torrey Pines Conservancy’s popular Wine in the Pines event returns Saturday, April 26 with a fresh new vibe and a nostalgic twist as the event’s theme is “Throwback to the 1950s, the decade of our founding!” The event will feature live rockabilly and early rock & roll music, delicious light bites, live plein air painters, an auction and more. All proceeds support Torrey Pines Conservancy’s ongoing efforts to preserve and protect this iconic landscape. The April 26 event starts at 4 p.m. and takes place at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. For tickets and more information, visit www.torreypines.org/event/wip25/
Golf tournament benefits Shelter to Soldier
Shelter to Soldier will host its sixth annual “Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time” golf tournament April 25 at Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan, 3007 Dehesa Road. The event, sponsored partly by Sycuan Casino Resort, supports the nonprofit’s mission of adopting dogs from local shelters and training them as service dogs for post-9/11 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, or other service-related injuries.Registration opens at 10 a.m.; shotgun start is at noon. Tickets are $310, including boxed sandwich lunch, seltzers, beers and cocktails, along with event hats, polos, swag bags and post-tournament dinner buffet. Visit sheltertosoldier.org.
Veterans to climb Mount Everest
Navy veteran Brian O’Malley, who was based in San Diego for 10 years, and his brother-in-law Steve McDaniel, an Air Force veteran and former police officer, are attempting to summit Mount Everest in June to honor military service members and first responders. Their expedition is intended to raise awareness and financial support for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports responders and military who sustained life-changing injuries and fatalities. Visit shorturl.at/BHgE3
Voices for Children seeks volunteers
The San Diego nonprofit Voices for Children is looking for volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) and stand up for foster children in need. Volunteers are trained and supported by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met. Visit speakupnow.org.
San Diego Italian Film Festival movie at La Paloma Theatre
San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Io Capitano (I’m the Captain), 2023 on Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m. at , 471 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas.From writer-director Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah, Dogman) comes an epic odyssey from West Africa to Italy told through the eyes and experiences of two Senegalese cousins, teenagers living in Dakar who yearn for a brighter future in Europe. But in between lies a tense and treacherous journey…In Wolof and French with English subtitles. Tickets $16 ($12 SDIFF members, $7 students) available online and at the box office (cash only).www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com
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