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Spring Social

Spring Social

I Love A Clean San Diego is thrilled to invite you to our Spring Social on Thursday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Duck Foot Brewing Co. in Miramar!

The Spring Social marks the return of our in-person gatherings, where we will celebrate our shared successes and foster a stronger environmental community. In addition to hearing about the impact across the region and providing updates on the year ahead, we will also be honoring a group of outstanding volunteers.

The San Diego community has played an integral role in preserving the health and beauty of our shared environment, and we are excited to celebrate our impact with you all.

Girl Scouts San Diego 2023 Cool Women

Each year, Girl Scouts San Diego honors exemplary women whose personal and professional lives make them consummate role models for girls. Cool Women make the world a better place as they balance work, family, friends and community service. During a mentoring session, luncheon and ceremony, these female leaders share the spotlight with the Emerging Leader Girl Scouts, who are recognized for their outstanding achievements by their mentors and community leaders. 

Proceeds support programs that empower Girl Scouts to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, step outside their comfort zones, and build resilience.

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.

Hunt For Art

There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online. Then the next one is at the next location.

Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team.

You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue’s location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures.

You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online, where you will be given your first clue for the night.

A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun!

Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine (if you are 21 years old.)  You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4:00 PM.

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.

The Sustenance of Leadership: What it Takes to Nourish a Community

From Sacramento to Encinitas to the Ipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, food access is a widespread issue. Hear from three leaders working to change the system for the long term while also making sure community members have enough to eat today.

We will also have the opportunity to honor Coastal Roots Farm’s President and CEO Javier Guerrero for being named the 2021 Fran Aleshire Leadership Award winner by CSU San Marcos.

Join us for a virtual conversation with:

  • State Assembymember Tasha Boerner Horvath
  • Javier Guerrero, President and CEO, Coastal Roots Farm
  • Bernice Paipa, Tribal Chairwoman, Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel

TEAM PRAVA November Contractor Beer Social Sponsored by Rowan Electric

Join TEAM PRAVA for our next beer social, to be held on Thursday, November 14th, from 5pm-7pm at Urge Gastropub & Common House. This event will support our Giving Month Charity for November: The Rock Church/Toys for Joy- we are hosting a toy drive all month. This is a casual event based on creating relationships with our peers.

About our Sponsor:

Rowan Electric is a San Diego based, family-owned electrical contractor for over 30 years. We continually strive to raise standards of professionalism, quality, and rock-solid leadership.

MiraCosta College Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region

Yearly, MiraCosta College hosts more than 200 business leaders, influential citizens, elected officials, and MiraCosta College faculty and staff at the Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region, where attendees get to hear from the college’s president about our accomplishments and vision for the future. This years theme, Breaking [New] Ground, will highlight the innovative ways MiraCosta continues to serve the local community and contribute to economic growth.