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Free Pet Vaccines

Free Pet Vaccines

National nonprofit Petco Love and Bissell Pet Foundation have teamed up for a National Pet Vaccination Month campaign called “Give Pets Their Best Shot.” It’s to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations to protect them from contagious and deadly diseases such as parvovirus, distemper and panleukopenia.

Petco Love is committing to help end life-threatening diseases in pets by providing 1 million free pet vaccines nationwide.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) submitted a grant to receive 300 vaccinations, which include

DAPPv for dogs and HCP for cats. A limited supply of rabies vaccinations will be available, along with Microchips.

The Give Pets Their Best Shot initiative makes crucial pet vaccines accessible to pet parents who may be experiencing financial challenges and assures that cost is not a barrier to protecting pets from preventable diseases.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society in partnership with FACE Foundation, North County Lifeline and Live Well San Diego are working together to put on the free community event, which is open to pet families throughout the county.

Thank you, North County Lifeline, for hosting this event at your Vista headquarters!

James and the Giant Peach at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the colorful musical Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr. as its next student production. Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

 

Director, Benjamin Cole, is thrilled to guide his talented cast of student actors. “You’ll see some outstanding dance choreography, hear some beautiful and eclectic songs, and experience devoted emotional commitment between the actors,” Cole beams. “What I love best about this production is the quirky humor Roald Dahl is famous for mixed with truly heartfelt emotional release with themes of family and support.” The show runs a whizzing adventure of 80 minutes with no intermission and promises to delight audiences throughout. Additional production staff includes Assistant Direction and Puppet design by Nicolas Castillo, Music Direction by Sean Boyd, Dance Choreography by Ciarlene Coleman, Costume Design by Roxas Shepherd, Props design by Phillip Korth, and Lights and Sound Design by Matt FitzGerald.

 

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website: www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org.

 

Featured in the cast are (Tommy Caringella, Carmel Valley; Crosby Charpentier, Encinitas; Ryan Hafner, Encinitas; Connor Overton, Carlsbad; Autumn Perlman, Carlsbad; Loretta Pfaff-Carano, Clairmont; Justin Reed, Carlsbad; Nicole Sample, Carlsbad; and Lucy Zavattero, Carlsbad).

 

Performances are April 7th-10th with show times at 10am and 5:30pm Thursday & Friday, 11:30am and 5:30pm Saturday and 5:30pm Sunday. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $21.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 17, and active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055.

Seals Down Syndrome Awareness Night

The San Diego Seals will host a special event at Pechanga Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022 to raise funds and awareness for the thousands of people in San Diego and Imperial Counties who live with Down Syndrome.  This event caps off San Diego County’s Down Syndrome Awareness Week with a special dinner, at 5 p.m., and game, at 7 p.m., as the Seals take on the Colorado Mammoth on March 19 at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110.

Tickets are $35 for dinner and Seals game and $20 for just the game. Event proceeds will benefit Foundation for Developmental Disabilities and Home of Guiding Hands, community partners that serve individuals with Down syndrome.

Hannah’s Family Center Peace in the Family 5K Fun Run & Walk

Hannah’s Family Center will be holding its Peace in the Family 5K Run & Walk on February 5, 2022, at NTC Park in Liberty Station. The event, which starts at 9 a.m., will benefit mental health counseling and critical services for families including child and teen witnesses of parental domestic violence/conflict.

The Peace in the Family 5K Run & Walk is a family-friendly racecourse through San Diego’s lovely Liberty Station NTC Park and open to parents, kids, friends, and colleagues for a fun morning that will help bring peaceful resolutions to families in need. 

Registrants can sign up as an individual or part of a team. All registrants for the race will receive a t-shirt and race bib before the race Start and a participant medal at the Finish line. Family and Company Teams and individuals can compete for prizes including: Best Corporate Team Costumes; Best Family Team Costumes; Oldest (most mature) grandma/grandpa; Best Sibling Team Costumes; and Largest Family Team!

San Diego Botanic Garden – Botanic Wonderland

Our annual winter event, Botanic Wonderland at San Diego Botanic Garden, has become a local favorite tradition. The nighttime festivities provide families and friends the opportunity to stroll through the Garden to enjoy outdoor holiday lighting and activities in a safe and carefully organized setting. Botanic Wonderland transforms the Garden into a unique, winter experience and we are excited to welcome you to enjoy the fun!

Fun Animal Friday: Anaconda and Gecko with EcoVivarium

Slither onsite for Fun Animal Friday with EcoVivarium🐍🦎
EcoVivarium will introduce an anaconda and a gecko to our guests and teach them about how amazing these creatures are!
The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more!
Included with Museum admission. No registration required.
**Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals.

VCC Holiday Homes Tour

Running virtually from December 12th – December 19th, tour 5 gorgeous San Diego homes that have been decorated for the holidays by professional designers.
This year marks 35 years since the beloved North County tradition began, back in 1986, and to celebrate, the clinic is offering a special vacation gift to one lucky registrant. Everyone who purchases a virtual ticket to the tour will be automatically entered; no other purchase or sign up is necessary. As is customary, 100% of the event’s proceeds will directly benefit the services accessible to all community members, giving help to those most in need.
The tour will also include a silent auction, open throughout the week and filled with holiday baskets and beautiful one-of-a-kind items.

City Ballet of San Diego: Nutcracker Event

Join us for a special visit from the City Ballet of San Diego!

On December 11 from 10:30am to 11:30am meet the Nutcracker, Clara, and the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker ballet as well as enjoy a special storytime, holiday arts & crafts, and the chance to dance with the ballerinas.

Attendees will receive discount codes to the City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker on December 22 and 23 at The California Center for the Performing Arts in Escondido.

This event is free with Museum admission.

Fun Animal Friday: Tortoise and Guinea Pig

Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Zovargo, Friday November 19 from 10am to 12pm.
Zovargo will be introducing their 3 tortoise friends, Tank, Tortuga and Puck, and 2 guinea pigs, Biscuit and Tea.
The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more!

Included with Museum admission. No registration required

Fun Animal Friday @ San Diego Humane Society

Our Fun Animal Fridays are back onsite!
Join us for a pawsome Fun Animal Friday with the San Diego Humane Society🐾🐶
The San Diego Humane Society will be introducing their canine ambassadors and teaching your little ones how to properly greet a dog.
The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more!
Included with Museum admission. No registration required.
**Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals.