Every Saturday at 10:30 am. San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings November 1st, 8th,15th,22nd and 29th Keep up to date on climate issues and Climate Action events. To register email Jon Findley at jon@climatemobsd.org. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization/
Every Saturday 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: Nathanaelsandiego@codepink.org More info: https://www.instagram.com/codepinksd/
The San Diego River Park Foundation has volunteer opportunities in Ocean Beach: Point Loma Native Plant Garden Club on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration on November 11th and 25th Tuesdays. For details and many other volunteer opportunities go to https://sandiegoriver.org/
November 3rd 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!! With the severe reduction in clean energy initiatives, a rollback on many of the plans that would help meet California’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035, and new proposals to increase oil and gas drilling that will harm wildlife and add to pollution of the air and water, we are compelled to respond. This vigil is one of the ways that our faith calls us to public witness. More info: https://icejsd.org/calendar/interfaith-vigil-for-earth-justice-november-2025/
November 4th Tuesday Vote for Prop 50 and fight fire with fire, resist Republicans’ efforts at rigging 2026 electiion.
November 4th Tuesday Reject USDG Protest Event by Environmental Health Coalition City of National City, City Hall 1243 National City Blvd. National City 91950 On Nov 4, City Council will vote on a toxic fuel project less than a mile from Kimball Elementary. We’ve said NO — now it’s time they listen. Join our protest in preparation for the final City Council hearing. We will meet at Kimball Park (at the playground behind City Hall) then march to City Hall. Join us to demand that the National City Council protect our children’s lungs and reject USD Group, LLC’s proposed fuel transfer station. The protest will take place right before the City Council meeting at 6 PM, where they will vote on this dangerous project. Bring your homemade posters! We’ll also have posters available. After the protest, attend the City Council meeting to make your voice heard! More info: https://ehc.nationbuilder.com/reject_usdg_november_4th_protest
November 5th Wednesday 7:20 am – 8:30 am 5pm Resist Trump Flash Banner Action Normal Heights Event by SanDiego350 Meade Ave. at the I 805 3177 Meade Ave San Diego 92116; With all the negative actions that the Trump administration has been taking on climate and environmental policy, we must continue to push-back against Trump and broadcast our concern to the public. So the Raise the Alarm Team is hosting a number of Flash Banner Actions (AKA Banner Drops!!) across major arteries in North County, Central SD, and South Bay. This is our 13th banner action!!! We will banner on the Meade Avenue overpass of the 805. Let’s just meet on the overpass at 7:20am. Local street parking is available. Please do join us–we would love to see some new faces!!! Stay tuned for upcoming events!
More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1752/?instance_id=1301
November 6th Thursday 9 a.m. Testify and / or support the OB Emerging Cottage Historic District at San Diego Housing Commission hearing, Development Services Department Edric Doringo Hearing Room – “The Edric”, 7650 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego, California 92108.
November 6th Thursday 7 pm – 8:30 pm Oceans of Bach – A Science Music Experience Recommended by Activist San Diego, Peace San Diego First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego Meeting House (free Parking) 298 W Arbor Dr. Hillcrest 92103 Join the Samuel Lawrence Foundation for an unforgettable evening uniting art, sound, and climate discovery. International pianist Danae Dörken performs an all-Bach recital, paired with ocean insights from Professor Lynne Talley (The Planet’s Ocean Currents) and Professor Jeff Severinghaus (CO? Changes Over Time). Experience the harmony between Bach’s timeless compositions and groundbreaking research on our changing planet.
Please consider a suggested donation of $25 at bit.ly/OceansofBach?FREE RSVP @ vist.ly/4b5m4 More info: https://luma.com/4xhai0ev?tk=5nDpWA
November 7th Friday 3 pm – 5 pm Save Our Veteran Administration Event by San Diego Veterans For Peace (Chapter 91) Chula Vista VA Clinic 353 H St. In support of all VA staff Doctors and Nurses Opposing Staffing and Budget Cuts to VA Healthcare More info: https://www.instagram.com/sdvfp_chap91/
November 8th Saturday 3 pm – 6:30 pm Food for Thought: Movie Night & Sanctuary Tour Event by SanDiego350 Join SanDiego350’s Plant Forward team in collaboration with Franklin Farm Sanctuary for a movie night! Here’s our schedule for the day: 3 – 4:30 pm Enjoy a self-guided tour of the farm sanctuary to meet the animals 4:30 pm – 5 pm Light refreshments donated by Restaurants for Rescues (please arrive by 4:40 pm for the film) 5 pm – 6:30 pm Screening of the film Food for Thought. Get ready to be inspired and informed by this eye-opening film that explores the power of a plant-based diet and what a plant-forward future could mean for our planet. Come together to watch, discuss, and reflect on the importance of conscious eating. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn something new and connect with others who share your passion for a more sustainable future. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1744/?instance_id=1283
November 9th Sunday 4 pm – 7 pm Military Naturalization Town Hall Discussion, featuring the award-winning documentary short “Bring Them Home.” Recommended by Peace San Diego, Activist San Diego At Evergreen State College, Washington State but there will be an ONLINE presentation. Register for the link. This November, during Veterans Month, the community is invited to a powerful and timely Town Hall discussion centered on the experiences of U.S. military service members and veterans who have been deported or face deportation. The conversation will examine the intersection of military service, naturalization, and immigration policy, and highlight the systemic challenges veterans face despite their service. The discussion will be supported by a screening of the award-winning documentary short Bring Them Home, which tells the personal stories of deported veterans, their families, and advocates. Through first-hand accounts and storytelling, the film illustrates the human cost of deporting those who defended our country. The event is presented by Black Deported Veterans of America and Excuse My Accent in partnership with Common Defense, Veterans For Peace, AboutFace Veterans, 50501 Veterans, and other organizations to be announced. All donations support putting on this event and deported veteran stories. More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=31834279936218106&set=a.864023470337158
November 10th Monday 9:40 am Liberation and Labor Organizing Event by Students for Justice in Palestine City College Saville Theater 14th St and C San Diego 92101 Keynote speaker Chris Smalls plus panel on the intersection of Palestine solidarity and labor organizing. More info: https://www.instagram.com/monaalsesp/p/DQXehk1kzpt/
November 12th Wednesday 5 pm – 6:30 pm Event by Jewish Voice for Peace San Diego Jewish Voice for Peace San Diego would like to invite all dues paying members to participate in JVP’s upcoming virtual Mass Member Meeting The meeting is part of JVP’s “Study, Organize, Win (SOW)” series, a political education and organizing training series that will happen weekly through the fall and winter 2025. The meeting will explore topics such as how we should understand the ceasefire, the Trump deal and shifts in US conditions. It will also cover what role we should play in this next phase of the struggle towards ending the genocide and stopping US complicity, as part of the long-term struggle for Palestinian liberation. Finally, the meeting will cover how we can stay as organized as possible to make these contributions, and what each of us can do. Become a member at jvp.org/joinjvp Sign up for the mass member meeting at jvp.org/sow More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQb6NTbkZXB/
November 12th Wednesday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm A Conversation with Women Peacemakers Event by Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Peace & Justice Theatre University of San Diego 5998 Alcalá Park San Diego 92110 Join us for the annual Women PeaceMakers event, featuring changemakers from around the world who are working to make border policies less violent. A reception with light refreshments and snacks will follow the main event. Contact the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice ipj@sandiego.edu if you have any questions or accessibility needs. More info: https://www.sandiego.edu/events/peace/detail.php?_focus=99835
November 13th Thursday 5:30 pm Event by North County Climate Change Alliance Please join us online to hear from Greg Wade, CEO of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). Mr. Wade will outline CEA’s ongoing strategies to promote clean energy and highlight its commitment to becoming a trusted partner and leader for member cities as they work toward greenhouse gas reduction goals. He will discuss CEA’s focus on expanding options and delivering greater value to its customers by introducing innovative clean energy programs, such as Solar Plus. Additionally, he will address efforts to ensure that the advantages of clean energy reach all communities served by CEA, including those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. This event is being co-hosted with the Center for Community Energy. There will be time for Q&A. Please register in advance. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/gs6ucC35Sle3XjNHAZRQ9g… More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1122311426754686/?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
November 14th Friday 4 pm – 15th Saturday 2 pm CCL’s Fall Virtual Conference 2025 Sharper Than Ever: CCL’s Next Chapter Event by Citizen Climate Lobby Grounded in our values and guided by a new strategy, CCL is pushing climate action forward. What to expect: Equip yourself to be an effective climate advocate in the current political landscape. Learn the policy details of permitting reform, a critical component of America’s clean energy future. Reconnect with CCL’s values and unique culture, so you’re ready to carry our new strategy forward. More info: https://www.facebook.com/CCLSanDiego/
November 14th Friday 1 pm Free Community Concert Spreckels Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park Event by Voices of Our City Choir Join Voices of Our City Choir for a free community concert in the heart of Balboa Park. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of music with an uplifting selection of jazz, soul, and funk favorites—songs our Choir knows and loves to sing. This concert is a welcoming space for joy and connection. Every note we sing fuels our mission to use music as a pathway to healing, belonging, and hope. We invite you to come, listen, and be part of a community where every voice matters. More info: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/event-details/free-community-concert
November 16th Sunday 10 am – 12 pm Sustainable Fashion Workshop Event by I Love a Clean San Diego EUSD Farm Lab! 441 Quail Gardens Dr Encinitas, CA 92024 Refresh your wardrobe sustainably Join us for a panel with local experts in sustainable fashion and textile recycling, then dive into a community clothing swap hosted by ILACSD Bring your gently used clothes to trade and give your wardrobe an eco-friendly upgrade! Enjoy hands-on upcycling activities, shopping from sustainable vendors, and a chance to win a $20 Visa e-gift card More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1245181644319592&set=a.339606591543773
November 22nd. Saturday 8:30 am – 10 am free veterinary care at the San Diego Ocean Beach Clinic Episcopal Diocese of San Diego 2083 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard San Diego 92107 Our San Diego team in Ocean Beach is offering free veterinary care. Basic medical care includes exams, vaccinations, parasite control, spay/neuter vouchers etc. for pets of people experiencing homelessness. Dogs and cats welcome. First come, first serve, limited supplies available. No urgent or emergency care available. Please have your pet leashed or in a carrier and restrained if you will be attending this event.
More info: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/clinics-and-events/san-diego-ocean-beach-clinic-nov22
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/
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/
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
