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Artist Open House: “Romance” at the Brooks

Artist Open House: “Romance” at the Brooks

The first Artist Open House will be held at the Brooks Theater Gallery on Saturday, November 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm to introduce a new exhibition highlighting the work of fourteen artists and their visual interpretations of Romance, creating an intriguing partnership between the Gallery and the Oceanside Theatre Company youth production of Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

A free event open to artists, families, art lovers and supporters, as well as the general public, the Artist Open House will feature live music, an artist working in the gallery on their current art piece, refreshments, and a concessions bar open for purchasing beer and wine.

Adopt-a-Family Fundraiser

Please Join us on November 12th, 2022 from 3:00-6:00pm for the Adopt-a-Family Fundraiser. This family friendly event will feature a foundation hosted reception. Your ticket purchase will provide access to our hosted reception, featuring small and large platter appetizer bites, and two drink tokens, which will be redeemable for any draft beer, house wine, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

The Adopt-a-Family program spreads holiday cheer to clients of the San Diego Regional Center who are without family support or experiencing severe hardship. Through this program the foundation provides $50 gift cards during the holiday season, to qualified San Diego Regional Center clients who need a little extra support to have a joyous holiday season for their families.

Please join us in our efforts to make it a joyous holiday season for people with special needs!

Coastal Cleanup Day

Site Captain Volunteers Needed! 

I Love A Clean San Diego presents the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Join the largest single-day environmental cleanup effort in the San Diego County. You will be joining hundreds of thousands of volunteers all over the world by removing pollution from sites across the county!  Site captains are needed to lead cleanup sites in Oceanside and San Marcos. If interested in becoming a site captain please contact kbanks@cleansd.org.

Volunteers of all ages and across the county are invited to register beginning on September 1. Protecting the coast starts at your front door! For more information visit, cleanupday.org.

KPBS Kids Event: Nature Cat

It’s time for outdoor adventure with Nature Cat! We’ll explore the natural world with craft activities and a special storytime.

Participate in a socially-distanced photo opportunity*, special crafts, and storytime.

This event is free with Museum Admission.

*Socially-distanced photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting.

Interfaith Community Services Presents: Change Your Mind Free Inaugural Mental Health Festival

Interfaith Community Services Presents: Change Your Mind
Free Inaugural Mental Health Festival
Changing the Mental Health Conversation One mind, One life at a time
Mental health is on our mind.
Interfaith Community Services is launching a unique initiative designed to change the conversation
surrounding mental health – one mind and one life at a time. Interfaith will host the inaugural Change Your
Mind festival on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 11 a.m. to -4p.m. at the Viasat campus in Carlsbad.
Attendees will be able to experience a full day of workshops, panels, and breakout sessions. Event topics
include Belonging, Destigmatizing Mental Health; Tools to Survive and Thrive; and Healing through the Arts.
Attendees can also take part in traditional and modern wellness experiences and activities such as live music,
dance performances, Yoga, guided meditation, sound baths, and much more.
This free event is open to the entire community with activities for people of all ages. Event participants will
help build awareness throughout San Diego about the importance of mental health and wellness. Please join
us and help change the conversation around mental health – one mind and one life at a time! If you are
interested in attending, secure your spot today: please visit www.interfaithservices.org/change/
Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities are Available: Contact Shira Jacobs for more information
What: Change Your Mind Mental Health Festival
When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Viasat, Carlsbad, CA
Register/Learn More: Interfaithsservices.org/change/
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About Interfaith Community Services
As North County’s largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services (Interfait

Reality Changers: Over The Edge

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! From the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, you’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. 

This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.

More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and transform lives.

Sign Up: https://give.realitychangers.org/OverTheEdge2022

Vista Community Clinic’s 5k Fun Run and Walk

Join us for the 4th Annual VCC Fun Run & Walk. All ages are welcome and this family-friendly event allows each participant to set their own pace. So bring your kids, neighbors, or furry friends and join us to support a great cause.
This event is $12 per participant, all fees collected will go towards VCC mental and behavioral health services.
Online registration is open now, so sign up soon!
You can learn more about the event here:
http://www.vistacommunityclinic.org/vcc5k/
Or go straight to the registration page to sign up here:
https://aesbid.co/ELP/VCC5K22/EventInfo

Book Launch- ANEW Creation

Beth Thorp, and her husband, of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation have lived through every parents’ nightmare – losing a child. Their son Mitchell was diagnosed with an incurable disease that has still yet to be discovered. But after their heavy loss, they turned a tragedy into a miracle by catalyzing a movement to save the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders.

Beth Thorp’s book ANEW Creation, is based on Mitchell’s life, their family struggle, and how the Mitchell Thorp Foundation is giving hope to children fighting for their tomorrows.

Proceeds from ANEW Creation will go directly to the Mitchell Thorp Foundation to bring a light of hope to children and their families. You can change a life with your purchase, show your love and support today!

Order your copy of ANEW Creation at: https://www.anewcreation.org/?msclkid=7b37447fc29611ec98b27bdf2aa809b5

11th Annual Heart of a Child Benefit Concert

Now in its 11th year, “Heart of a Child” has become the premier showcase of young musical talent in San Diego. This benefit concert features a diverse array of talented vocalists and instrumentalists performing a variety of musical genres with acts both large and small. Performers have appeared on network television, played Carnegie Hall and won national competitions. You won’t want to miss this once a year musical celebration!

All proceeds of the concert go to support Resounding Joy’s Ariana Miller Healing Notes Program providing no-cost music therapy to patients at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego.