Every Saturday at 10:30 am. San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. 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: Nathanael sandiego@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 March 10th, 14th and 24th. For details and many other volunteer opportunities go to https://sandiegoriver.org/
Every Sunday 1:30 pm – 4 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/p/DVAEn3FDaM4/ March 1st Sunday Raise Your Voice will host the standing Sunday vigil. Join us for an afternoon sing-a-long of easy songs of solidarity. No experience is necessary to raise your voice against injustices! More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122114157399213530&set=pcb.122114157429213530
March 2nd Monday 4 pm San Diego Townhall on Mental Health Programs in County Jails. Event by Saving Lives in Custody-California and the North County Equity and Justice Coalition Event recommended by SURJ Showing Up for Racial Justice. Tubman Chavez Conference Center at 5101 Market St. San Diego 92114 Speakers will include the director of in-custody death review and the director of mental health at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, It will be held at the More info: https://www.instagram.com/surjsandiego
March 2nd 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/
March 5th Thursday 2:30 pm and 6 pm Critical Incidents: Death At the Border Film Screening Event by Alliance San Diego and San Diego City College City College 1313 Park Blvd. 92101 We are proud to partner with San Diego City College for a special screening of Critical Incident: Death at the Border, an HBO documentary exposing corruption inside U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the story of Anastasio Hernandez Rojas. Following the screening, hear and ask questions from Anastasio’s widow Maria Puga, film director Rick Rowley, and co-councils in the Anastasio case, Andrea Guerrero and Roxanna Althotz. RSVP for 2:30pm screening: bit.ly/afternoonscreening RSVP for 6pm screening: bit.ly/eveningscreening More info: https://www.facebook.com/AllianceSD/
March 6th Friday 5 pm – 8 pm Active Duty Social Event by Vets for Peace and others Punch Bowl Social 1485 E St. San Diego Are you feeling conflicted about your service in the military? Are you questioning what our government is asking active duty service members like yourself to do? Then come through to talk with former active duty veterans who have been in your shoes and feel the same way. Whether it’s about the targeting of LGBTQ active duty personnel, Black and Brown active duty personnel, the misuse of the military to intimidate peaceful protests, or the use of the military attack countries that don’t pose a threat to us. We want to hear your concerns and talk about solutions to the issues we are facing as active duty service members and Veterans. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9dFroj168/
March 7th Saturday 12 pm – 2 pm Election Volunteer Fair: Preparing for 2026 Elections Event by League of Women Voters of San Diego Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library at 9005 Aero Drive in San Diego. Meet with LWV Voter Empowerment leaders to prepare for 2026 Primary and General Election. 2026 is an important election year, and The League of Women Voters is getting ready! This will be a chance to gather, meet one another, and have some social time, as well as learn more about LWV election-related volunteer activities. Sandwiches and snacks will be served. You will hear from League leaders of the following election-related activities and get to choose your level of commitment: Voter Registration/general tabling, Candidate forums, VOTE411 online voter guide and our Campaign Finance Dashboard, Speakers Bureau and Election Day activities such as becoming an election protection worker.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/election-volunteer-fair-preparing-for-2026-elections-registration-1980788100530?aff=eBlast
March 8th Sunday 10:30 am International Women’s Day Event by Women’s March Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Highway San Diego 92101 We will not gather for symbolic celebration. We gather for freedom, safety, and for justice! We are not asking to be included in broken systems. We are here to rewrite them. Until survivors see justice, until ICE is defunded, until every person has full bodily autonomy, we will march, we will organize, and we will vote. We demand: Protection of our reproductive freedom. Full justice and transparency for survivors. Dignity and safety for women and children in detention. Policies that protect — not punish — our existence. More info: https://action.womensmarch.com/events/international-women-s-day-san-diego
March 8th Sunday 11 am – 2 pm Really Really Free Market Teralta Park Corner of 40th and Orange in 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. Bring whatever you have to share and take what you need. No buying or selling. More info: https://www.facebook.com/sdrrfm/
March 11th Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7 pm New In Town! Factory Built Housing Event by League of Women Voters Online What is San Diego doing to support alternatives to traditional housing? More info: https://www.lwvsandiego.org/
March 14th Saturday 3 pm – 7 pm Kip of Voltaire All RIIIGHT!!!!!! FEST WE BE OB 5020 W Point Loma Blvd. 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. More info: email colleenpw1950@gmail.com
March 14th Saturday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Youth4Climate 2026 Summit: Butterflies Taking Flight Event by SanDiego350 Elementary Institute of Science 608 51st Street San Diego 92114; Our title – Butterflies Taking Flight – signifies that we’re all transforming into powerful agents of change. We often feel we can do nothing to stop the climate crisis. But together, it is possible! This event is meant to empower youth voices and show you all that your voice matters. Join us, as we tackle diverse topics like environmental justice and participate in interactive discussions and activities. We welcome people of all ages to join us, with our target audience being 7th-12th graders! This is a super fun event that is not just educational, but also interactive and social. Meet other San Diego youth who care about the environment and get involved in climate action! For students, we also offer community service and many partnering teachers give extra credit for their class. More info: https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1776/?instance_id=1358
March 14th Saturday 10 am CalSTRS Divest Teach-In Event by CalstersDivest4Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace Sacramento and others Please join a virtual teach-in on Zoom where we’ll learn about how we can keep teachers’ pensions from supporting Israel’s ongoing occupation and genocide. As educators, we are on the front lines of shaping the next generation’s understanding of critical global issues. Conversely, our pension, CalSTRS, is invested in the very weapons manufacturers facilitating Israel’s occupation and campaign of ethnic cleansing. As we work to spread truth and knowledge to our students, it’s wrong for our own pensions to support misinformation, violence, and conquest. Please join this CalSTRS Divest Teach-In to learn what steps we can take to remove our pensions from these corporations! You can register at https://tinyurl.com/teach3-14.More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVFsJAeiGR2/
March 20th Friday 1 pm Voices’ Sing-A-Long 2026: Live at the Spreckles Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park Event by Voices of Our City San Diego 2125 Pan American E Rd, San Diego 92101 Come, listen and be part of a community where everyone matters. Voices of Our City is a safe creative community that 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/voices-sing-a-long-2026-live-at-the-spreckles-organ-pavillion-in-balboa-park
March 21st. Saturday 7 am registration Walk for Animals North County Event by San Diego Humane Society Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Parkway Escondido 92025 Join us for the best Walk you’ll take all year! Every dollar raised makes a life-changing difference for more than 40,000 animals who rely on us for a second chance each year. More info: https://secure.sdhumane.org/site/TR?fr_id=1491&pg=entry
March 21st Saturday Kids for Peace Anniversary Gala Celebrating 20 years of Peacebuilding Event by Kids for Peace Alila Marea Beach Resort 2100 N Coast Hey 101 Encinitas 92024 At a time when kindness, courage, leadership, and action are needed more than ever, we’re coming together to celebrate what’s possible—and what’s next. You are wholeheartedly invited to this special evening not only to honor 20 years of transformative impact, but also to recognize the growing urgency to expand our reach and deepen our work in the world.
Please join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact. $250 More info: https://www.facebook.com/KIDSFORPEACE
March 21st Saturday 11 am – 12:30 pm NNOMY Counter-Recruitment Webinar Event by Project Yano and The National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) These are trying times. DHS agencies and the military are invading our communities. Our military is waging war or threatening war on multiple fronts. Meanwhile, in order to maintain such an active presence on the world stage, the military needs more recruits. Recruiters are appearing at our schools, community meetings, social media, on our phones, everywhere it seems. At the same time, the number of groups actively involved in counter recruitment has plummeted. The National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) hopes to push against that trend and spark activist groups into action. We cannot wait three years for a change. Too much is at stake. This will be a round table discussion of ways in which you can become involved in counter recruiting. We will be talking about tabling at high schools, speaking to high school classrooms, forming peace clubs, leafletting at schools, community involvement, peaceful career opportunities, the need for social media campaigns. Each area will be presented by people that have been deeply involved in this work for a significant period. Your attendance is vital. Big or small, everything we do helps prevent a young person from making a decision they may regret (and often do). Please RSVP for this event: RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/demilitarize2026 More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1331842762306888&set=a.357303039760870
March 20th Friday and March 21st Saturday 8pm March 22nd Sunday 3 pm Poetica Theatre Festival Celebrating Resilience of the Spirit Event Recommended by Palestine Pals Community Actor’s Theatre 2957 54th Street, San Diego 92105. Blending poetry and theatre, featuring a lineup of local San Diego poets, an anti-war poetry skit including poems by three Palestinian poets, and two staged reading of the short plays: “Moon Child” by Paola Hornbuckle and “W.C., Tennessee, The Blues & Me” a musical by Levi Frazier Jr. “We created this festival to provide a platform for poets and actors to collaborate, come together and inspire.” says Paola Hornbuckle, producer, of Poetica Theatre Festival, “We are focusing on bringing together seasoned professionals, like director Rhys Greene, and emerging artists ensuing a dynamic experience for the audience.” All proceeds will go to victims of war in HEAL Palestine. Tickets: $15 More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVVPlWVgftz/
March 26th Thursday 10 am – 2 pm Foundations of Green Building Training Event by US Green Building Council location TBA Join us to learn about the foundations of green building design, materials, and jobs. Buildings wield significant influence over our environment, neighboring communities, and the individuals who inhabit them. Recognizing and mitigating these impacts through building modernization is crucial. In this course, you will delve into the intricacies of green, high-performing buildings, exploring elements such as building design, operational strategies, project location, and materials selection. You’ll also gain insights into the expanding realm of green jobs, a vital component of this sustainable transition. Upon successful completion of a 25-question exam following the class, attendees will receive a certificate of completion. Presenter John Ambert Senior Advisor Clean Construction USGBC-CA Free
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foundations-of-green-building-training-san-diego-tickets-1981447238028?keep_tld=true
March 28th Saturday 10 am – 12 pm No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Event by Indivisible and others Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Hwy San Diego 92101 We have the power and are claiming it together. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us. More info: https://www.mobilize.us/visibilitybrigadesandiego/event/902655/
March 28th 8:30 am – 10 am San Diego Ocean Beach Clinic Event by Street Dog Coalition Episcopal Diocese of San Diego 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. San Diego 92107 Our San Diego team in Ocean Beach is offering free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness. 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-march28
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
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/
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/
