Discovery Tour at lagoon The Nature Collective hosts a free guided Discovery Tour from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 7 starting at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave. The walk is on the accessible Nature Center Loop Trail and is for ages 9 and older. Registration is required at naturecollective.org/event/discovery-tour-june-7-2025. Wildlife Tour at lagoon A free Wildlife Tour is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 14 at the San Elijo Lagoon. Visitors can see the aquatic dredge as 70,000 cubic yards of sand are removed from the lagoon, restoring the tidal exchange in this wetland. The event, hosted by the Nature Collective, is intended for ages 15 and older. The meetup location will be emailed to registered participants. Registration is required at naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-june-14-2025. Volunteers needed for habitat restoration A volunteer Habitat Restoration event is from 9 a.m. to noon June 11 at the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and surrounding areas. Participants can remove invasive plants to help the growth of native plants in the habitat. The event is for adults and children ages 6 and older with guardian. The meetup location will be emailed to registered participants. Registration is required at naturecollective.org/event/volunteer-restoration-event-06-11-2025. Saving our Waterways topic of lagoon talk The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will host a presentation at 10 a.m. June 14 on “Saving Our Waterways,” led by Navy Mckee, CEO of Kai Pono Solutions. McKee invented a storm drain filtration device to work within the water infrastructure while also tracking flow rates, contaminants and maintenance cycles. This free, family event is open to adults and kids ages 12 and older. Space is limited; first come, first served. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Visit batiquitoslagoon.org. Librarians give genealogy talk The Carlsbad Cole Genealogy librarians will give a presentation on “What’s New at the Carlsbad Library?” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 10 as part of a program hosted by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society at Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave. Admission is free. Registration is necessary only if attending virtually. For the Zoom link, visit nsdcgs.org. High school reunion The San Dieguito High School class of 1975 will have its 50-year class reunion from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, at the Barn, 5704 Paseo del Norte. To order tickets, T-shirts and tank tops, visit sdhsclassof75.com. CHULA VISTA Summer movies in the park The Movies in Memorial series kicks off June 14 with the film “The Goonies,” and runs through Aug. 9 at Memorial Park, 373 Park Way. Every other Saturday, there will be a free, family-friendly outdoor movie screening starting at sunset (about 7:30 p.m.) and ending at 9:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and your favorite snacks. The schedule includes June 28, “The Secret Life of Pets”; July 12, “Selena”; July 26, “Nacho Libre”; and Aug. 9, “Encanto.” Visit chulavistaca.gov. Day at the Park A Day at the Park, a family-friendly multicultural celebration, is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at Chula Vista Bayfront Park, 980 Marina Way, presented by the Port of San Diego. The event will include local food vendors, entertainment, performances and activities for kids. Admission is free. There will be free on-site parking and shuttle services from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch, 365 F St. Visit portofsandiego.org. Summer Solstice celebration The Del Mar Village Association will put on its annual Del Mar Summer Solstice celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. June 12 at Powerhouse Park, 1658 Coast Blvd. The culinary event features robust bites from 15 Del Mar Village restaurants along with a curated selection of wine, beer and cocktails and live music, overlooking the ocean. Local performer Ben Benavente, accompanied by the Stateside Bruddahs, will play island-style music featuring reggae beats and instrumental looping. Proceeds go to community programs and initiatives. Advance tickets are $130; $155 for VIP tickets, which allow early access to the venue at 4 p.m. Visit visitdelmarvillage.com/summersolstice. Harmonica concert and talk Master harmonicist Fred Thompson will give a concert and discuss the History of the Harmonica at noon June 7 at the Heritage of the Americas Museum, 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West. The talk will cover the invention of the harmonica and its role in America’s historical songs and its connection to Abraham Lincoln. Museum admission is $6; $4 for ages 55 and older; free for youths 17 and younger, students and museum members. Visit heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com. Free Pet Vaccination Clinic The Rancho Coastal Humane Society will host a free Pet Vaccination Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon June 14, while supplies last, at Brock’s Pet Food Bank on the animal shelter’s North Campus at 389 Requeza St. Vaccinations include DAPP for dogs, HCP for cats, and rabies. There will also be microchips and pet food. Dogs must be on leash or in carriers, and cats must be in carriers. RSVP is required at rchumanesociety.org. Yoga, sound therapy for cancer patients A free class hosted by Scripps Cancer Center, combining yoga and sound therapy, is from 11 a.m. to noon at Scripps Encinitas Rehabilitation Services, 1092 N. El Camino Real, for cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants can rest or move gently through simple stretches with sounds from singing bowls, chimes, drums and gongs. Register at 858-554-3488.​ The class is one of several Cancer Survivors Day events presented by Scripps throughout June. See the listing at scripps.org/cancersurvivors. Free concert at arts center The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation will put on Hidden City Sounds, a free concert series for the community, featuring Kendrick Dial & The Lyrical Groove at 7 p.m. June 13 at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. The award-winning hip hop soul band combines spoken word and live instrumentation. Visit artcenter.org. Cruisin’ Grand starts new season Cruisin’ Grand is slated to kick off its 2025 season from 4 to 9 p.m. June 13 on West Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido. The free summertime celebration with music and a display of classic cars from vintage and muscle cars to hot rods parked on Grand, will run Fridays through Sept. 26. Visit cruisingrand.net. Bead & Design Show The Escondido Bead & Design Show is set for June 13-15 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. The curated show brings together artisans, makers and tradespeople for a weekend of creativity, handcrafted goods and shopping. Visitors can explore artisan jewelry, textiles, pearls and vintage embellishments. There will be demonstrations and workshops. Visit artcenter.org. Opening reception for street art exhibit Artworks highlighting the street art subcultures of Southern California will be on exhibit in “Streetlife: Cali Stilo” from June 14 to July 3 at the Escondido Arts Partnership gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. The opening reception is at 4 p.m. June 14 at the gallery. Visit escondidoarts.org. Free outdoor concerts The La Jolla Music Society’s free outdoor Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series presents a performance by the Sabrosas Latin Orchestra at 4:30 p.m. June 11 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. The nonprofit all-female salsa band performs a variety of Latin styles, including salsa, cumbia, and cha cha. Visit theconrad.org. Surf club holds art contest The Windansea Surf Club is taking submissions through June 15 for its Menehune Art Contest. The contest is open to youths ages 18 and younger. Artists can submit up to three pieces and do not have to be club members. The winner will receive a cash prize of $150, and the art will be featured on event promotional material, including poster, program and T-shirt. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. Visit windanseasurfclub.org. Filipino Cultural Celebration The nonprofit Filipino-American Cultural Organization and the Oceanside Public Library will put on the 24th annual Filipino Cultural Celebration, themed “Philippine Arts & Culture at its Best,” from noon to 6 p.m. June 14 in the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza and on Pier View Way. Highlights include Philippine folk dancing and music, colorful costumes and vendors along with Filipino cuisine and fashion show highlighting the evolution of Filipiniana culture. Scholarships will be awarded to area Filipino American high school seniors. The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will host a book sale during the celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center Plaza, 300 N. Coast Highway. Admission is free. Visit filamcultural.org. Veterans group puts on car show The Veterans Association of North County will put on its seventh annual Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14 at the VANC resource center, 1617 Mission Ave. The show will feature a wide range of extraordinary cars, trucks and vehicles along with live music. All years, makes and models are welcome and trophies will be given to “The Best” in several categories. A pancake breakfast is at 8 a.m. for registrants. Breakfast, lunch and drinks are available for purchase. Parking is limited to the first 110 registrants. Admission is free for spectators. Early bird car entry fee is $30 through June 11; $50 from June 12-14. Visit vanc.me/car-show. Quilting enthusiasts gather The nonprofit El Camino Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. June 10 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive. The guest speaker is Jenny Lyon, who will discuss “Tippy Top Tips for Successful Free Motion Quilting.” The guest fee is $10. Lyon’s workshop, “Yes, You Can Free Motion Quilt,” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 11 at the Quilt in a Day shop in San Marcos. The workshop fee is $55. The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups, including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups. Visit elcaminoquilters.com. Job readiness workshops at library The Oceanside Public Library’s READS Learning Center, 804 Pier View Way, continues its Job Readiness Workshop series from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. June 9 on Job Search: Get Organized & Be Prepared. The June 16 workshop is on “Resumes That Rock: Represent Yourself Well” and June 23 is on “Winning the Interview: Tips, Techniques & Practice.” A Job Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. To register for any, or all, of the workshops, call 760-435-5680, or sign up at oceansidelibrary.org/events. Coastal Business Expo The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce holds its Coastal Business Expo from 4 to 7 p.m. June 18 at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center, 3306 Senior Center Drive. Participants include companies, entrepreneurs and professionals across industries showcasing services and products. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit web.oceansidechamber.com. Free lectures at college LIFE, MiraCosta College’s Learning is for Everyone group, holds free lectures June 13. At 1 p.m., Doug Green will present “A Lesson in Journalism” about how a group of students discovers the horror of the Holocaust and produces a groundbreaking film. At 2:30 p.m., Barbara Mortkowitz will give a lecture, “Neil Simon: Observing It All,” about “one of the most successful playwrights in the history of American Theatre.” The lectures are in the Oceanside Campus Administration Building, 1 Barnard Drive. Visit miracosta.edu/life. Fire chief to speak to Republican club The Republican Club of North County hosts Oceanside Fire Chief David Parsons for a presentation June 18 at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 2434 Vista Way. Doors open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting starts at noon. Cost for lunch is $40; $30 for RCNC members. Cash or check at the door (credit cards not accepted). RSVP by noon June 13 at 760-212-9995. RANCHO BERNARDO Group fosters cross-partisan discussion The San Diego Alliance of Braver Angels holds a free community discussion, “Who Governs and How? Democracy, Authority, and the Rule of Law,” from 10 a.m. to noon June 14 on the tension between the Judicial Branch and the Executive Branch of the U.S. government. The event is part of a nationwide movement fostering respectful, cross-partisan dialogue. This event is at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For information or to RSVP, email byoung@braverangels.org. World affairs group meets The World Affairs Council, North County chapter will host a presentation by Wendy Bashant on “The Same Bright Moon: Teaching China’s New Generation During COVID” at 10 a.m. June 12 at the Remington Club retirement community, 16916 Hierba Drive. The mission of the World Affairs Council is to foster global understanding and cultivate friendships within the community and around the world. Visit northcountyworldaffairs.org. Republican women’s group meets The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women group holds a luncheon meeting from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. June 20 at The Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway. The speakers will be Cole Marting, executive director of San Diego Young Republicans, and Jewel Navarrette, program officer at the Young America’s Foundation, an outreach group of the Republican party preparing young conservatives for future political involvements. Cost is $35. RSVP by 6 p.m. June 13 at rbrepublicanwomen.org. Old Town holds celebration Old Town San Diego State Historic Park celebrates California State Parks Week with a free community event, “Pastimes at Old Town San Diego,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14 in Plaza de Armas. The day of 19th-century-style outdoor recreation will feature a variety of traditional lawn games that once entertained early Californians, such as wheelbarrow races, sack races and tug-of-war. No reservations are necessary, and activities are free. Bring your closed-toe shoes. There will be ribbons for winners and participants. Visit parks.ca.gov/eventdetails/17346. Greek Food and Cultural Festival The 54th annual San Diego Greek Food and Cultural Festival is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 14 and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 15 at Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 3655 Park Blvd. Live bands will perform traditional and contemporary Greek music, and youth dance troupes will perform folk dances in traditional costumes. Greek food, pastries and Greek beer and wine will be sold. There will be a Kids Fun Zone along with church tours, vendor shopping and an opportunity drawing. Admission is $5 donation; free for children younger than 12, active military and first responders with valid ID. Free parking is at the San Diego Unified School District lot, 4301 Campus Ave., with a shuttle every 10 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 14 and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 15. Visit sdgreekfestival.com. Juneteenth jazz performance at library The Friends of the Oak Park Library will host a Juneteenth celebration with a free hourlong jazz performance at 11 a.m. June 14 by the Young Lions at the Oak Park Library, 2802 54th St. The celebration includes light refreshments, book readings and activities for all ages. Visit sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/oak-park-library. Kinfolk Fest at Waterfront Park The Kinfolk Fest, a Juneteenth celebration, will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. June 14 at Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway. The festival celebrates Black culture through live musical performances, high-energy DJ sets, R&B, hip hop, Afrobeats and a Black-owned vendor marketplace along with food and craft beverages, competitive spades tournaments and games. The event is for ages 21 and older. Tickets are at eventbrite.com/e/kinfolk-fest-san-diego-juneteenth-tickets-1334319929829. Car show at Belmont Park The Father’s Day Cruise to Belmont Park & Car Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd. Highlights include music, food and entertainment. The show is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be trophies for classics. Entry fee of $35 per vehicle is due by June 8. Visit carshowcalifornia.com. Juneteenth Celebration for all ages A family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration for all ages is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14 at Gloria’s Mesa Amphitheater at Chollas Lake, 6050 College Grove Drive. Highlights include music, dance, family activities, games and poetry along with art, jewelry and clothing vendors and food. Admission is free. Juneteenth Jubilee at library The San Diego Central Library will hold a Juneteenth Jubilee from noon to 5 p.m. June 14 at 330 Park Blvd. The event includes community, activities, live music from the Dennis Gittens Jazz Duo, poetry readings by the Back Alley Poetry Club and San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García, along with a Blacktronika talk by US San Diego professor King Britt. Visit sandiego.gov/public-library. Fiber Fest at Liberty Station A Fiber Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14 at the San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 106, at Liberty Station. The free event for all ages celebrates natural textiles and sustainability and brings together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates and local farmers. The event shows the process of making natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. There will be live demonstrations, artist vendors, workshops and interactive crafts. There is a Sit & Stitch and Fiber & Fabric Swap from 6 to 8 p.m. June 13 and fiber arts workshops all day June 15. Register at sandiegocraft.org/fiber-fest. Brew festival The 14th annual San Diego Brew Fest is from noon to 4 p.m. June 14 at Liberty Station NTC Park, 601 Farragut Road. There will be dozens of local and international craft beers along with popular food trucks and music. Admission is $50 for general admission (1 to 4 p.m.) and $65 for early admission (noon to 4 p.m.). Both include unlimited beer tastings. The event is for ages 21 and older, and no pets are allowed. Visit sandiegobeerfest.com. Point Loma Optimists put on gala fundraiser The Point Loma Optimists will hold its annual fundraising event at 5 p.m. June 14 at the Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island. The event will feature dinner, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions followed by a paddle raise. Proceeds go toward supporting local peninsula youth groups. Register at pointlomaoptimist.com. Street Food Festival The City Heights Street Food Festival is from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14 at University Avenue on 37th and 38th streets. The event features live music, multicultural food, art, vendors, dance performances and a beer garden. General admission is free, but taste tickets are $50 for bite-sized samples from each participating vendor. Visit eventbrite.com/e/city-heights-street-food-festival-tickets-1245196368859. BBQ & Bluegrass Concert A BBQ & Bluegrass Concert featuring the JD Given & Co. bluegrass band is from noon to 2 p.m. June 14 at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio South. There will also be a photo booth and an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $20; $10 for kids 10-16, free for kids younger than 10. RSVP at fumcsd.org/event/24040310-2025-06-14-uwf-bbq-bluegrass-bash. Island Vibe Music Festival The Island Vibe Music Festival is from noon to 7 p.m. June 14 at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 400 Kettner Blvd. The event features dancers from across the Pacific Islands, including Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia. The festival includes a vendor village with islander-inspired goods, art, apparel and the taste of the Islands foods. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/island-vibe-music-festival-2025-tickets-1274717186419. Volunteer dentists help community Locally based nonprofit Cura Smiles provides free dental services by volunteer dentists to community members in need who would not otherwise have dental care. The clinic at 4101 University Ave. is typically open Tuesdays, Thursdays and on some Saturdays. They accept walk-in patients, but have a long waitlist. The nonprofit is looking for fundraising support from the community to continue its services. Visit curasmiles.org. SAN DIEGO COUNTY Animal shelter extends weekend hours The San Diego Humane Society is extending its hours to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at all its campuses through Oct. 25 so the community has more flexibility to visit the shelter and meet adoptable pets. The shelter has more than 1,800 animals in its care, including more than 700 ready for adoption. The campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego are also open for adoptions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Visit sdhumane.org/adopt. Fees waived for Adopt-a-Pet Day The San Diego Humane Society and Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be among more than 150 animal shelters in California that will waive pet adoption fees on June 7 for adult dogs, cats and rabbits (puppies and kittens not included), as part of the second California Adopt-a-Pet Day. The event is hosted by the California Animal Welfare Association, San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The goal is 5,000 pet adoptions in one day. The San Diego Humane Society shelter will be open from 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. that day and the Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit sdhumane.org and sdpets.org. Golf tournament, Sip & Paint benefit Boys & Girls Clubs The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego will hold its 22nd annual Don Coryell Charity Golf Classic on June 20 at the Steele Canyon Golf Club, 3199 Stonefield Drive, Jamul. Event proceeds support youth programs and services, including academic support and mentorship, at the National City Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m., and the lunch and program is at 1:30 p.m. There is also a Sip & Paint event at 12:30 p.m. For tickets, visit sdyouth.org/event/don-coryell-charity-golf-classic. Discounted pet adoption The San Diego County Animal Services offers pet adoption fees of $25 through June 7 for pets 6 months old and older at its shelters in Bonita at 5821 Sweetwater Road and Carlsbad at 2481 Palomar Airport Road. This fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations and a one-year DocuPet dog license for residents in the county service area. Visit sddac.com. Padres shirts for blood donors The San Diego Blood Bank offers a limited-edition Padres Summer Blood Drive T-shirt to those who donate blood at a San Diego Blood Bank donor center or mobile blood drive throughout the month of June, while supplies last. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Eligible blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at sandiegobloodbank.org or by calling 619-400-8251. Hawaiian-themed Summer Solstice gathering The North County Widows and Widowers Club holds a Hawaiian-themed Summer Solstice fair from 4 to 7 p.m. June 22 at Social Palomar Estates East, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. DJ Patrick Hill will provide music. RSVP by June 12 at 760-716-9000. Visit widowsandwidowersnc.com. Free summer concerts The free Santee Summer Concert Series runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, starting June 12, with Cassie B “Dream Like Taylor” featuring music and dance from all eras of Taylor Swift’s discography at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive. The series continues until Aug. 14. Visit cityofsanteeca.gov. SOLANA BEACH Jazz concert at church A Classic Jazz in Four Hands concert is at 6:30 p.m. June 10 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 424 Via de la Valle. The concert features Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi playing together on one piano. The duo will perform jazz classics, boogie-woogie and show tunes. A camera focused on the piano from above will allow the audience to see how the couple navigates the keyboard. A courtyard reception follows with free refreshments and a chance to meet the musicians. The event is presented by Concerts at Calvary. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of the concert and the musicians’ travel. Visit calvarylutheranchurch.org. Modern folk art exhibit Leucadia-based mixed-media artist Roy Jenuine hosts an exhibit, “Roy Jenuine: Modern Folk Art,” from June 9 to July 6 at 312 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 180, showing his lifetime of work from 1978 through today blending wood, photography and found materials to create functional furniture to mixed-media assemblage. An opening night reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. June 13. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Visit royjenuinestudio.com. SPRING VALLEY Pickleball Fundraiser supports music therapy San Diego-based nonprofit Resounding Joy will put on its second Pickleball Fundraiser on June 28 at The Hub Pickleball, 9545 Campo Road. Proceeds will help fund the nonprofit’s Sounds of Service program for military members, veterans and first responders. Tickets are $50, which includes entry into the tournament, light bites, a drink ticket (beer/wine), nonalcoholic beverages and dessert. Visit resoundingjoyinc.org. Free meals for kids The city of Vista will provide free breakfast from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch from noon to 12:45 p.m. weekdays, June 9 to Aug. 8 (except July 4), for children ages 1 to 18 at the Jim Porter Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, as part of California’s Summer Food Service Program. The program allows children to continue to receive nutritious meals during summer break when school meal programs are unavailable. There are no income requirements or registration. For questions, call (760) 643-5272. Friends and Newcomers group meets The Vista Friends and Newcomers group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 12 at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 2434 Vista Way, in Oceanside. The group hosts a variety of activities, from book club, bunco, mahjong, lunch groups, movies, theater and game day to wine tasting and the Afternoon Tea & Conversation Group. The group also takes field trips. Visit vistafriendsnewcomers.org. Kids in the Garden class A Kids in the Garden class on Soil, Composting & Planting is offered from 10 a.m. to noon June 14 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive. The group will plant some seeds for summer crops. Bring plant-based kitchen garbage in a container to add to the compost. Adults stay with their kids. The class fee is $5 per person, which includes garden entry; free for garden members. Preregistration is required by noon June 13 at farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com. Gala benefits Operation HOPE Operation HOPE will put on its HOPE Illuminated Gala at 5 p.m. June 14 at the Hidden Barn, 762 Taylor St. The event raises money for the Vista-based nonprofit’s mission to help homeless community members by offering a safe, supportive place to rebuild their lives and regain independence. The event includes guest speakers, live entertainment, dinner, and stories of transformation. Tickets are $180–$250. Visit operationhopeshelter.org. 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