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 · ob4peace@riseup.net More info: https://www.instagram.com/codepinksd/
Vets for Peace Protest Miramar Airshow The San Diego Veterans for Peace, plus members of over twenty local groups, will be out on the Carroll Canyon Road Overpass over the I-15 this Thursday and every Thursday until Thursday, September 26th at 4-6 PM protesting the dangerous and highly polluting Miramar Air Show. As we read the dismal reports of experiencing the hottest year on record along with droughts, floods, far-too-early hurricanes and rising sea levels, the military (the world’s single largest institutional user of fossil fuels and GHG emitter) is planning to pollute our skies once again with the annual Miramar Air Show. Come join us for any or all length of time. Plenty of free parking in the adjacent Carl’s Jr. center. More info: Contact Dave Patterson, dpatterson998@yahoo.com 760 207 9139 https://www.instagram.com/sandiegoveteransforpeace/
September 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm Dabke with us and workout for a cause Event recommended by Palestine Pals of San Diego This workshop is lead by @fadwa.min.falastine who has been dancing with @zaytounadabke the last 10+ years! Location details will be sent upon RSVP. Sign-up starts tomorrow! Don’t miss out! Suggested donation: $10-15 (cash or Venmo). No worries if you can’t contribute the full amount or anything at all—we welcome everyone with open arms! All donations will support the Pals in organizing our actions, buying supplies, and providing humanitarian aid to those on the ground in the homeland. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_O5TqjyXAn/
September 4th Wednesday 9 am – 10 am Green Home Institute Webinar: How to Electrify Without Panel Upsizing Event by San Diego Building Electrification Coalition Learn how to electrify your home without needing to upsize your electrical panel! We will briefly touch on the history of electrification and panel sizing. Then we’ll review the Watt Diet calculator and strategies for switching to electric appliances without the cost and hassle of a panel service upgrade. More info: https://sdbec.org/event/ghi-webinar-how-to-electrify-without-panel-upsizing/ Check out their many other webinars for September https://sdbec.org/event/awhi-heat-pump-water-heater-day/
September 7th Saturday 11:15 – 2 pm Protest @Del Mar Race Track #7 Event by Ellen Ericksen Closing weekend protest @delmar. Many horses died this summer; some we don’t know their names. We will be back out at the track in November for the Breeders Cup and then every weekend after for the horses. We will continue to protest and educate the public about the cruelty of racing horses all summer. This is NOT A SPORT. It is pure animal abuse. We will meet inside and be the official greeters. This is a non-violent protest and educational. There are “rules” for these protests. Please read them in the event page, they are very important. Feel free to bring a homemade poster. All supplies and banners will be provided. We will meet inside the main parking lot, where people enter into the track. Please try to come on time and please leave all companion animals at home, due to the heat. Feel free to bring a chair if needed. Thank you for joining for the horses. More info: https://m.facebook.com/events/3796521137283114/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22:%22null%22%7D&ref_source=newsfeed&ref_mechanism=feed_attachment
September 7th Saturday 10 am – 3:30 pm It’s Time to Love Electric EV Test Drive Experience Recommended by Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego MAAC Community Center 956 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista 92084 Test drive an assortment of EV types in a pressure-free environment. Event highlights: Choose from an assortment of vehicles to test drive. Chat with local EV owners about their experiences. Learn about at-home and public charging. Get information on EV incentives, including the newly launched pre-owned EV Rebate Program.
Also September 14th Saturday 10 am – 3:330 pm Grossmont College 8800 Grossmont College, Dr., El Cajon, 92020 With special guest, Assemblymember, Chris Ward More info: https://www.sdge.com/residential/electric-vehicles/power-your-drive/evevent
September 8th Sunday 7 am Walk in Remembrance with HOPE EVENT by Survivors of Suicide Loss Balboa Park, 6th & Laurel A memorable way to celebrate the lives of loved ones lost to suicide & to raise awareness about suicide prevention. All ages, friends, family and pets are welcome to join! Start a team and invite your friends & family, or walk individually. Either way, we’ll be there with you and for you. 100% of the funds raised stay in San Diego County for suicide outreach & prevention and survivor support services. More info: https://www.soslsd.org/event-5533002
September 8th Sunday 11 am – 2pm The San Diego Really Really Free Market Teralta Park corner of 40th and Orange Avenue, City Heights As a community we have many more resources than we do as individuals. If we share our resources, we won’t need to buy as many new ones. Gather your things. tell a friend. More info: https://www.facebook.com/sdrrfm/
September 8th Sunday 2:30 pm Housing Crisis Town Hall Event by San Diego Organizing Project and Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Christ the King Church 29 32nd St San Diego 92102 Every day more people are becoming unhoused, and more households are being evicted from their current homes and are unable to find another place to live that they can afford. Our housing justice movement has united around winning stronger tenant protections and fighting to expand social housing – housing that is of the private, for-profit market, permanently affordable, and where tenants have a real voice, if not control. More info: https://actionnetwork.org/events/housing-crisis-town-hall/
September 11th Wednesday 6 pm – 7:30 pm Taming the Duck Curve With V2G Event by Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego San Diego Automotive Museum 2080 Pan American Plaza San Diego, 92101 A major problem with solar power is that the time of generation does not match up with time of use. This results in what is called the duck curve where there is an overabundance of power mid-day and heavy power use in the evening. Batteries are used to store the day excess and give it back in the evening. This adds additional cost to effective use of solar systems. But what if your vehicle’s battery could be used to bridge the supply/usage gap? You’ve already paid for the battery; all you need is the connection. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) does not need to be used just to supply emergency power during a blackout. V2G has the potential to help both home solar and the utility grid. Come hear Jose Torre-Bueno of the Center for Community Energy tell us how this could work and legislation moving forward so that all EVs will be V2G capable. More info and RSVP: https://www.sandiegoev.org/event/september-2024-taming-the-duck-curve-with-v2g/
September 12th Thursday 5:30 pm Virtual Power Plants Bringing the “Home of the Future” to Life Online Event by North County Climate Change Alliance Virtual power plants (VPP) are an emerging and innovative tool to aid California’s clean energy transition. Join us to learn how virtual power plants work and how they can reduce a home’s carbon footprint while saving its residents money and making energy cleaner and more reliable for everyone. This exciting technology developed by MCE has been implemented in Richmond, CA, and serves as a blueprint for other communities. Please join us! This event will be co-hosted by NCCCA and The Center for Community Energy. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1174832857121914/?ref=newsfeed The OB Green Center highly recommends this group. They have been sponsoring informative monthly presentations for years on climate issues. You can view past presentations here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWvcjue2TR0e3m7AKcKNDw/videos
September 13th Friday 6 pm Community Forum: Project 2025 – Dangerous Plan to Roll Back Democracy Presented by Bethel AME Church of San Diego, in conjunction with NAACP San Diego Branch. Bethel AME Church of San Diego 3085 K St. San Diego 92102 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=893080372860304&set=a.617863287048682
September 14th Saturday 10 am – 11:30 am Tree Trek at Shadow Hill Park Event by Tree San Diego 9161 Shadow Hill Rd, Santee 92071 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-shadow-hill-park
September 14th Saturday 10 am – 1pm SD Fixit Clinic in Rancho Santa Fe Event by San Diego Fixit Clinic Rancho Santa Fe Branch Library 17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe 92067
September 21st Saturday 10 am – 1 pm SD Fixit Clinic in Spring Valley Event by San Diego Fixit Clinic San Diego County Library – Spring Valley Branch 836 Kempton St, Spring Valley 91977
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 .Info: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_ranchosantafe?hxchl=hex-pfl and https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_spring-valley?hxchl=hex-pfl
September 14th Saturday 12 pm – 4 pm North Park Vegan Market + Wellness Fair & Rally Event by Vegan Food Popup Events North Park Mini Park 3812 29th Street San Diego 92104 Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks. Over 50 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies and so much more. Plus Wellness Fair & Rally. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-park-vegan-market-wellness-fair-rally-tickets-998806666627?aff=erellivmlt
September 14th Saturday 2pm – 10 pm ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover Recommended by Voices of Our City 2995 Commercial St, San Diego 92113 Voices bring music and storytelling to ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover, a one-of-a-kind visual & performing arts festival that will transform urban areas of the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights with multi-sensory art interventions by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. Enjoy live dance, puppetry, theatre and musical performances, a fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego, art installations with curated soundscapes, a mini film festival, delicious food and drink by local vendors, and much more. $20 – $40 Voices of Our City amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Our Choir Members develop renewed hope, personal empowerment, and the life skills to achieve their goals. More info: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/event-details/envzn24-urban-art-takeover-world-design-capital-san-diego-tijuana-2024
September 15th 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: San Diego Humane Society (sdhumane.org)
September 15th 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 are 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
September 16th Monday. Remembering Kip of Voltaire’s passing in 2022. Stay tuned. We will be having another Kip of Voltaire All RIIIGHT!!!!!! FEST A time to celebrate Kip and to thank all those that are keeping his spirit alive through their art, contributions to his Memorial Fund and for passing on his wisdom and good vibes. Link to his Celebration of Life https://sdnews.com/ocean-beach-celebrates-life-and-memories-of-kip-krueger/
September 19th Thursday 5:30 pm – 9 pm Seaside Soiree San Diego Coastkeeper annual gala and fundraiser event! Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way La Jolla 93037 This unforgettable evening will feature private access to the Birch Aquarium’s interactive exhibits, special guest speakers, a gourmet dinner with hosted bar, and the opportunity to network with fellow ocean enthusiasts, all perched on a bluff overlooking stunning views of the Pacific Ocean at sunset. Tickets will be available for purchase soon! More info: https://www.sdcoastkeeper.org/event/seaside-soiree-2024/
September 20th Friday 5 pm- 9 pm InnovateHER: A Start-Up Showcase Event by San Diego Green Building Council Nissan Design America 9800 Campus Point Drive San Diego 92121 Join USGBC-CA San Diego for a dynamic, women-led startup showcase, where innovative women-majority owned startups present their groundbreaking ideas in sustainability. Engage with passionate entrepreneurs as they share their projects and cast your vote to help determine the winner. The top team will receive prizes including free memberships to USGBC-California, empowering them to continue their green building journey. This event is a collaboration between Women+ in Green SD and Dreaming Earth Incubator, and a part of this year’s San Diego Design Week. $10 – $25 More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovateher-a-start-up-showcase-tickets-996742251907?aff=oddtdtcreator
September 20th Friday to September 21st Saturday Rising Above: Renewal and Resilience For Our Future Online Event by Citizen Climate Lobby As a grassroot movement, our work thrives when we actively seek out and welcome everyone. Each person’s unique values and perspectives enrich the tapestry of our advocacy. Join us at CCL’s Inclusion Conference, Rising Above: Renewal and Resilience For Our Future where we will explore new energy, opportunities, and ideas as we center belonging and justice to forge a sustainable future where we all thrive. Free but $25 donation appreciated More info: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-change-conferences/inclusion/
September 21st Saturday 4 pm – 7:30 pm San Diego River Park Foundation 23rd Anniversary Celebration San Diego River Center at Grant Park 2450 Camino del Rio N., San Diego 92108 Great food, beer and wine, live music and a fantastic silent auction. Volunteers, donors, partners and everyone is invited! See friends and make a new one and come explore all the progress at the exciting River Center at Grant Park project in Mission Valley. Thanks to the event sponsors, there is no cost to attend. If you can, we are collecting a suggested donation of $10 to help cover some of the costs. We will take some time to present some special awards. More info: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tvyha98/lp/db377dc9-58f7-4d9b-b988-205a95734148
September 21st Saturday 5 pm – 8 pm Pickleball for the Pets Event by Spay-Neuter Action Project (SNAP) Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle 875 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 It’s the 3rd annual “Pickleball for the Pets” fundraiser at Bobby Riggs Paddle Club in beautiful Encinitas CA! There will be lots of delicious food, a variety of beverages, great music and incredible prizes. Your friendly fixed dogs are welcomed! This event supports the Spay-Neuter Action Project (SNAP), the SNAP East SPAY Center and the SNAP North Neuter Scooters all “fixing” pet overpopulation, reducing unwanted litters entering shelters each day! Play, take a lesson, or just come to party at this exciting event. $75 – $350 More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-for-the-pets-tickets-876431689777?aff=erelexpmlt
September 21st. Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm Brighter Future Gala Event by SD350 Mujeres Brew House 1983 Julian Ave San Diego 92113 Join us to celebrate SanDiego350’s climate action work at our annual Gala fundraiser. The event will feature inspiring speakers, live music, and delicious food! Whether you’ve volunteered for years, or you’re interested in learning more about SD350’s work, join us to celebrate our hard-won climate victories and movement building! Your ticket purchase will support programming and fight climate change in San Diego County. $65 -$100; More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1584/?instance_id=730
September 21st Saturday 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Event by I Love A Clean San Diego The Ocean Conservancy and the California Coastal Commission partner with volunteer organizations, such as I Love A Clean San Diego to create the largest, international cleanup day. I Love A Clean San Diego leads the efforts for this day in San Diego County for the 40th year in a row. Data collected from this event feeds into the world’s largest database on marine debris. Join our efforts this year to be a part of this global event! This year, our countywide Coastal Cleanup Day will have around 100 + locations for volunteers to choose from, inland and coastal. Each site is hosted by a site captain (a specially trained volunteer) who will manage volunteers on site, properly dispose of the trash, and report back totals. More info: https://www.cleansd.org/events/40th-annual-coastal-cleanup-day-2/
September 24th Tuesday 6 pm The Power of Creativity for Social Change Event by Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice USD 5998 Alcala Park San Diego 92110 Join the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice for a Distinguished Lecture with author Peace Adzo Medie. Peace Adzo Medie will speak on why creativity is important to building a more just world. Medie will share what she’s learned about bringing together academic research and creative endeavors to drive social change. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-creativity-for-social-change-tickets-956489896027?aff=oddtdtcreator
September 25th Wednesday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Central Time William Penn University’s Worldview Forum “Pacifism & Just War: Pathways to Peace.” The event will be live streamed and recorded at https://www.wmpenn.edu/event/worldview-forum/ Questions for either speaker can be submitted there. William Penn is operated by the Society of Friends in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and is focused on “Quaker principles of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community, and equality.” The forum “encourages thoughtful dialogue over debate. Brian Terrell with the Catholic Worker movement will speak for the pacifist tradition and Tim Hadley, a Quaker who is an educator and a military officer serving as the Chaplain for the 1-133 Infantry Battalion will speak from the just war tradition.
September 28th Saturday 10 am – 11 am Green Living Tour Event by Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas 92110 Join us to learn about our programs, and how to live greener! Every small action adds up and creates a big positive impact for tackling our current environmental challenges. This guided one-hour tour of our headquarters in Encinitas explores simple solutions you can implement in your life! See sustainability in action as you learn how you can make a difference with our demonstrations in water conservation, waste reduction, soil health, composting with worms, eco demonstration garden and other innovative, D.I.Y. solutions for achieving everyday sustainability! Tours are led by our knowledgeable Eco Team docents, your local experts in sustainability. More info: https://solanacenter.org/inspire_events/september-green-living-tour/
September 28th Saturday 9 am – 2 pm 8th Annual Environmental Summit Voices of the Land: Engaging Communities for Environmental Change” Event by Environmental Center of San Diego Fowler Ballroom in the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center at SDSU Focus on Stewardship with Panels on 1. Tribal Civic Engagement 2. The Climate Crisis: Local Actions with Global Implications 3. Will These Initiatives Save the Planet? Or Not? $40 includes lunch. Parking $9. Recommend carpooling or taking the Green Line trolley to SDSU. More info: https://sandiegoeco.org/8th-annual-environmental-leadership-summit/
September 28th Saturday 6 pm – 10 pm “Secret Garden” Gala Event by Think Dignity Julep 1735 Hancock St, San Diego 92101 Annual gala for Think Dignity, whose Legal Referral & Advocacy Clinics (Legal Clinics) provide safe and confidential access to justice by empowering homeless individuals in addressing their legal issues with the support of our attorneys. Through partnerships with local attorneys, law students, and law firms, Think Dignity’s Legal Clinics have supported over 1,500 civil and criminal cases since 2012. Join us for an exciting evening filled with a buffet dinner, drinks, music and entertainment, live and silent auctions, and more! Performance provided by Voices of Our City Choir Special Guest San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery-Steppe $250 More info: https://thinkdignity.org/annual-gala/
September 29th Sunday 9 am Paddle for Clean Water Event by Surfrider Foundation San Diego Mission Beach Park (south of Belmont Park) sign up to see exact location Join us for an inspiring gathering to safeguard our ocean’s water quality. The “Paddle for Clean Water” is more than an event – it’s a call to action, an opportunity to make your voice heard, and a chance to actively contribute to the protection of our oceans. This year’s event invites San Diegans to unite for morning yoga, a coastal ribbon project, a paddle out, a beach cleanup, live music, and a celebration of our achievements—all in support of protecting our coastline and building community. More info: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/timeslots/9PgqXxDydq
Sources on specific issues
September League of Women Voters 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
San Diego Climate Mobilization 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/
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/
