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Farm Film and Music Series – Common Ground Screening

Farm Film and Music Series – Common Ground Screening

Join Coastal Roots Farm for an evening of community, live music, and transformative storytelling. Part of our 5-part Farm Film & Music Series, this event invites guests to gather under the stars and engage in inspiring dialogue about regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and the future of our food systems.

This screening will feature “Common Ground,” the follow-up documentary to Kiss the Ground, directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Winner of the Tribeca Film Festival, this powerful film features voices like Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson, Donald Glover, and others. Common Ground offers real hope through concrete solutions to heal our soil, our health, and our planet.

The Coastal Business Expo

The Coastal Business Expo will be held on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the William A Wagner Aquatic Center, 3306 Senior Center Drive, in Oceanside (adjacent to the El Corazon Senior Center).

This dynamic event is designed to bring together companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals from various industries to showcase their products, services, and innovations. With a focus on collaboration and growth, the Coastal Business Expo is a powerful platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.

Details
Date: June 18th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: William A Wagner Aquatic Center, 3306 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside

FREE to the public

Small Waves, Big Changes

Travelers Aid’s annual event supports transportation for San Diegans in need. Join us!

Themed cocktails, beer, wine, and a full Mediterranean spread will be set to a background of summertime fun and live music, with silent auctions and raffles rounding out the event. Each ticket comes with two drink tickets, and a portion of the proceeds from additional sales will be donated back to the organization. We hope you can join us for Small Waves, Big Changes, and will help spread the word to your friends, families, and colleagues.

We’ll be raising funds to help provide transportation to low income older adults right here in San Diego. Access to transportation allows our clients to stay independent and make necessary life connections.

We’re also raising funds to support our Journey to Safety program. Survivors of domestic violence need our help to get to medical, legal, and counseling appointments locally, and need our help to leave the area so that they can live in places of safety and support. We provide many modes of transportation support as well as hotel stays and food during travel. This popular and needed program is being threatened by a lack of future funding, and it’s so important to continue our work in this space!

Please support us on June 25th by purchasing a ticket, making a donation, or sponsoring the event. You can also make a difference by purchasing a ticket for one of our cherished clients or volunteers at a discounted price!

Farm Film and Music Series

Join us this summer for a 5-part series featuring inspiring documentary films, local musicians, and meaningful conversations around equitable food systems, environmental justice, and caring for the planet.

Common Ground:  From the filmmakers of ‘Kiss the Ground’ (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary ‘Common Ground’, winner of the Tribeca Film Festival. Common Ground is an important new documentary film featuring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hyman, Gabe Brown, and many others. Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet.

6:30pm Gates open. Enjoy live music and tabling with local organizations.

8:00 pm Screening: Common Ground Screening 

Film length: 43 Minutes (educational cut)

Musician: Aura Walmer 

All people welcome! Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, low back chairs, food, and drinks to enjoy the evening on the Farm.

Please leave your furry pets at home, we are a pet-free facility!

Admission: $10/person ahead of the event, $15/person at the door.

Spirit of the Barrio

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Erica Alfaro –– award-winning author, educational advocate and international keynote speaker.

From the fields of adversity to global recognition, Erica’s story of resilience, hope and triumph will leave you uplifted and remind you of the strength within our communities. Be there to hear her story live!

Harvesting Dreams: Defying the Odds to Achieve the American Dream

Erica Alfaro is an award-winning author, educational advocate and international keynote speaker. In 2019, her graduation photo –– taken in a strawberry field with her farmworker parents –– went viral and made headlines around the world.

Her story has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, the Huffington Post and Yahoo News. She has received certificates of recognition from the U.S. Assembly and Senate, as well as a letter of recognition from former Vice President Kamala Harris. She has received multiple Latina and business leadership awards, including Constituent of the Month by the House of Representatives and 40 under 40 by Business Street.

Her story was portrayed in the docuseries Cronicas de Univision, and her book, “Harvesting Dreams,” received the International Latino Book Award and the 7th Latino “Book into Movies” award.

In 2023, the County of San Diego proclaimed October 5 as “Erica Alfaro’s Day” and a public mural of her was painted in National City to honor her as a community leader.

Erica’s graduation picture and story are now permanently featured in San Francisco’s Angel Island Immigration Museum.

60th Annual Blue & Gold Freedom Fund Awards Gala

Please join us for our 60th annual Blue & Gold Freedom Fund Awards Gala! This special event is more than a celebration, it is a powerful testament to the individuals who have dedicated their time and lives to the fight for equality and justice in our community.

North San Diego County NAACP has been at the forefront of confronting the systemic inequalities that persist in our society for nearly six decades.

This year’s gala is an invitation to stand with us, to honor the selfless efforts of those who have paved the way, and to pledge your support for the ongoing battle against discrimination and injustice. Your presence and contributions are not just appreciated, they are vital. We hope to see you there.

Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge

Get ready for an outdoor adventure that’s fun for the whole family! The Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge is not your average clean-up—it’s an action-packed competition where families, duos, and individuals come together to help protect the Agua Hedionda Lagoon while having a blast. Grab a kayak, paddleboard, or explore on foot as you race to remove trash and invasive species, all while earning points to compete for the coveted Kahuna Title and a custom paddle!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Participants will enjoy awesome perks like free ice cream from Handel’s, exclusive event t-shirts, and a delicious lunch—because heroes deserve a treat! Plus, expect surprises, friendly team challenges, and an unforgettable day making a difference in your community.

Last year, our amazing volunteers removed over 4,000 pounds of debris, proving that when we work together, we can create a cleaner, healthier lagoon. Whether you’re looking for a unique way to spend time with your family or want to teach your kids about environmental stewardship, the Lagoona Kahuna Clean Up Challenge is the perfect way to get outside, have fun, and give back.

Sign up now and let’s make waves for a cleaner future! 🌊🐠♻️

Celestial Nights

This year at Celestial Nights we celebrate the many volunteers and supporters who have contributed mightily to the success of ISN’s programs. Celestial Nights awards volunteers and organizations that have gone above and beyond. The evening’s high point comes when clients and graduates of our programs share about the impact the organization and its volunteers have had in their lives. The event also includes a fundraising element through a silent and live auction.

Join us for hors d’oeuvres and wine as we celebrate and honor community leaders who have made a positive impact in assisting San Diegans.

Watershed Warriors: Bonsall Bridge 100th Anniversary

Join I Love A Clean San Diego, Your Bonsall Ambassador, and the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup and celebration of Bonsall Bridge’s 100th Anniversary! We will divert litter from our watersheds and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.

Our staff will have check-in ready for you on-site. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, some form of sun protection (sunscreen or a hat), and bring a water bottle or two! Staff will be providing everything else you will need! After a short orientation and safety talk you will be sent off to remove litter around the area! Staff will sort and dispose of the collected litter and after the cleanup, you can request community service verification in your Community Hub dashboard.

WAIVERS: This event requires a signed release-of-liability waiver for all volunteers, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian. Please download and print the waiver below, sign, and bring with you to this cleanup. No printer? No problem! We will have waivers at check-in for volunteers. If you are under 18 please have your guardian check in with us at the cleanup to sign off on your participation.

WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY: Our events are rain or shine! If it is raining on your cleanup day, we recommend rain boots, a raincoat, and a towel to dry off afterward.