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Nonprofit NetWalk at San Elijo Ecological Reserve

Nonprofit NetWalk at San Elijo Ecological Reserve

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit leaders, funders, and Board members. You’re invited to share a current challenge you’re facing for some “on-the-go” problem-solving with your peers.

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 2-3 miles at a social pace along a flat and accessible route for all.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field. Leashed and well-behaved furry friends are welcome to accompany us.

Location: San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. We’ll meet at the Nature Center and then pick up trails from there.

Address: 2710 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

Time: 11:30am – 1pm

Cost: Free

Parking: There is limited free parking at the Nature Center.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Artist Open House “Summer Fun”

Experience the captivating ambiance of the Brooks Theater Gallery’s Artist Open House, where “Summer Fun” takes center stage on June 16, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. The “Summer Fun” art exhibition in the Sunshine Brooks Theater showcases the art of the North County Society of Fine Arts (NCSFA) members. Each piece has been judged by Gallery Curator Carol Naegele, and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention winners will be announced during the Artist Open House. Enjoy ice cream sundaes, live Hawaiian and soft jazz music by Adrian DeMain, live art demonstrations, tours of the theater, and of course art! All are welcome to attend. Contact 760-433-8900 for more information.

Good People – Military Matinee

Join Oceanside Theatre Company for our Military Matinee on Sunday, May 14 at 2 p.m. as we honor our local veterans and members of the military. As a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing arts and culture to North County, we are proud to offer two free tickets per military ID for this special performance. Use the code OTCBlueStar at checkout and be sure to bring your military ID to Will Call to collect your tickets. Tickets are subject to availability, so reserve your seats early. For more information about our Military Matinee program, visit OceansideTheatre.org.

Face 2 Face: Portraits and Self-Portraits

“Face 2 Face: Portraits and Self-Portraits” will be on exhibit March 29 – May 1. The artist open house on April 7 from 5- 8 pm will feature an artist demonstration, live music, light refreshments and mini-tours of the theater. Tours take visitors through the costume and prop room, the Tech Loft, the main stage, the makeup room, the studio, and the shop, while discussing some of the history and mystery of the Brooks Theater.

Nonprofit NetWalk in Bonita

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit professionals. We will be joined by host Rick Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Child Development Associates.

Child Development Associates assists low-income families with access to affordable child care and helps child care providers pay for nutritious meals.

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 3 miles at a social pace along a flat and accessible route for all.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field.

Location: Meet at 180 Otay Lakes Road, then we’ll follow the Rohr Park/golf course loop.

We will meet on the west side of the building on the ground floor. The walking route is around the golf course in Bonita Valley – 3 mile loop – dirt trail.

Time: 11:30am – 1pm

Cost: Free

Additional info: Dress is casual with comfortable shoes. Refreshments, mini sandwiches, and water will be provided after the walk.

Nonprofit NetWalk at Liberty Station with San Diego Foundation

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit professionals. We will be joined by hosts from San Diego Foundation to learn more about their mission and explore Liberty Station.

We are thrilled to have Cami Mattson hosting and walking with us, Director of Development & Stewardship at San Diego Foundation.

The walk will be from Liberty Station along the harbor/waterfront.

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 2-3 miles at a social pace along a flat and accessible route for all.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field. Leashed and well-behaved furry friends are welcome to accompany us.

Location: San Diego Foundation located in Liberty Station – 2508 Historic Decatur Rd #200, San Diego, CA 92106

Time: 11:45am – 1:15pm

Cost: Free

Parking: Free parking available on the surrounding streets and parking lots.

Additional info: Dress is casual with comfortable shoes. Light food and refreshments will be provided.

Nonprofit NetWalk in Ocean Beach with San Diego River Park Foundation

Join High Five’s Nonprofit NetWalk! This free walk meetup is a fun, relaxed, and informal way to connect and network with fellow nonprofit professionals. We will be joined by hosts from the San Diego River Park Foundation

SDRPF is dedicated to conserving and caring for the amazing San Diego River and its ecosystem, creating a community where people and nature thrive!

Difficulty level: Easy. The walk will be about 1-2 miles at a social pace along a flat route.

Who can attend: Anyone in the nonprofit and philanthropic field. Leashed and well-behaved furry friends are welcome to accompany us.

Location: We will meet at the Ocean Beach Dog Beach entrance at the end of Voltaire Street. We will have signage at the entrance corner of W. Point Loma Blvd and Voltaire and another sign at the foot of Dog Beach opening to the beach.

Time: 9am – 10:30am

Cost: Free

Parking: Free parking available on the surrounding streets.

Additional info: Dress is casual with comfortable shoes. Coffee will be provided.

Improv Classes at the Brooks

Join in on the fun with improv classes taught by Chicago-trained improv teacher, Chris Shurland! Improv classes will begin on February 7, 2023 at 7 pm and will meet every other week at Studio 219 of the Brooks Theater. First class is free to everyone! $10 for returning students.

Chris Shurland, the founder of Santa Barbara’s Irreverent Improv, is a Chicago-trained improv teacher and performer currently based in Southern California. Before being a part of several house and independent teams in Chicago, Chris completed the training programs at Second City, iO (formerly ImprovOlympic), and Annoyance Theater and was lucky enough to be trained by some of the nation’s best improv teachers.

“Take a Chance” Art Opening

Discover a new perspective with the dozens of artists who took a chance and submitted their paintings to OTC’s Brooks Theater Gallery for our March exhibit. Debuting before the preview show of “Lucky Stiff,” the art opening is a free event offering live music and an artist demo.

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.