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Tu B’Shvat Food Forest Festival 2026

Tu B’Shvat Food Forest Festival 2026

Step into Coastal Roots Farm’s vibrant Food Forest and enjoy opportunities for all ages to dig into the soil and nurture the land. Rooted in Jewish tradition, Tu B’Shvat is known as the Jewish New Year or birthday of the trees, and honors the vital role trees play in our lives.

Trees not only provide us with food and shade but also inspire, comfort, and sustain us, spiritually and physically. Let’s celebrate them!

🗓️ Sunday, February 1
⌚ 12pm-4pm
🎟️$25/adult; $15/child
Everyone is welcome at our events. If the ticket price is a challenge, email sharone@coastalrootsfarm.org and we’ll share a discount code.

Festival activities include:
Tours – Explore the Food Forest and Tu B’Shvat teachings
Cooking Demos – bite into some of the Seven Sacred Species
Yoga and Meditation – get grounded in Jewish tradition
Tree Pruning and Maintenance – get your hands in the soil
Tu B’Shvat 101 & Jewish learning
Pop-up Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stand (bring your reusable bags!)
Live Music
Local food available for purchase (kosher food available)
Libation Station (21+)
And more!

Voices in Harmony – A Día de Muertos Celebration in Tijuana!

Promotora de las Bellas Artes and Art Scene Baja come together for an extraordinary VIP experience that bridges borders.
Live the magic of Day of the Dead with art and choral music in Tijuana.

Enjoy comfortable transportation from Balboa Park, provided by Art Scene Baja, to a cultural day thoughtfully curated for our distinguished guests.

Schedule:
📅 November 2, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m. – Meeting Point: Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park
(Suggested parking: Spreckels Organ Pavilion Lot)
🎨 11:00 a.m. – Guided tour of the exhibition “Under Construction” at El Cubo, CECUT
🎶 12:00 p.m. – “Voices in Harmony” – Choral concert at CECUT by Promotora de las Bellas Artes, featuring the Estorninos Choir conducted by Maestro Frank Eychaner
🤝 Meet and Greet with Dr. Frank Eychaner
🍽️ 2:00 p.m. – Gourmet lunch (not included — a special restaurant has been selected for your consideration)
🕔 5:00 p.m. – Return to Balboa Museums

🎟️ Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/4hgCBH2

2025 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon

The Arc of San Diego’s Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The US Grant Hotel, San Diego
Celebrate the season in style at The Arc of San Diego’s annual Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon! This year’s theme, “Shimmer & Glimmer,” brings together fashion, philanthropy, and holiday cheer to support over 2,000 children and adults with disabilities across San Diego County.
Enjoy boutique shopping, a silent auction, a festive lunch, and a dazzling runway show hosted by style expert Leonard Simpson. Special guests include emcee Mary Murphy from So You Think You Can Dance and auctioneer Clint Bell.
Tickets:
  • VIP Couture Circle: $225
  • Gold Ticket: $155
  • Tables & Sponsorships Available
Dress in shimmering gold and silver holiday attire and join us for an unforgettable afternoon that makes a difference.
For tickets and additional information, call (619) 795-4186 or visit www.arc-sd.com/winterwonderland.
Let’s sparkle together this holiday season—because it’s always fashionable to be philanthropic!

Season of Sharing 2025 – Benefiting Clients of the San Diego Regional Center

A Celebration with Purpose: Season of Sharing at Stone Brewing

Season of Sharing returns on November 16th at Stone Brewing, Liberty Station, for a family-friendly afternoon where holiday fun meets giving back. Guests will enjoy holiday crafts, games, delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and quality time with loved ones—all while supporting San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) families who need a little extra support this holiday season.

Tickets include gourmet appetizers, signature beverages, and the chance to connect with others who share a commitment to making the holidays brighter. Proceeds provide holiday gift cards that bring dignity, joy, and togetherness to SDRC families.

Sponsorships: Extending Community Impact

Sponsorship opportunities are at the heart of Season of Sharing’s success. By partnering with the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD), businesses and organizations do more than provide holiday relief—they stand alongside the intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) community in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Your support extends far beyond a single season. Sponsorship is an investment in inclusion, compassion, and connection—values that ripple throughout the community and create lasting change. Together, we ensure San Diego Regional Center families experience the joy, dignity, and hope of the holidays, while strengthening a more inclusive community for years to come.

Join Us in Spreading Holiday Cheer

The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities invites community members, businesses, and organizations to be part of Season of Sharing—a program dedicated to ensuring no family is left behind during the holidays. Every donation, ticket purchase, and sponsorship directly supports SDRC families facing financial hardship.

By supporting Season of Sharing, you affirm the dignity of individuals with I/DDs and their families. Together, we can ensure the true spirit of the season—family, sharing, and joy—touches every home.

Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament

Join us on Monday, October 20th at the beautiful Fairbanks Ranch Country Club for our Second Annual Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament benefiting the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. Enjoy a day of championship golf, on-course games, prizes, and a post-tournament dinner with a live auction-all in support of families whose children are battling life-threatening illnesses.

Early Bird Pricing: $275 per golfer (until Sept. 1)
Regular Pricing: $325 per golfer

Secure your spot and swing for a cause!

OTC Garden Party Gala

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) is proud to honor Christopher and Tracy Williams with the third annual Kathy Brombacher Lifetime Theatre Achievement Award and Colleen O’Harra with the second annual Hattie “Sunshine” Brooks Award for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Oceanside, California.

The awards will be presented during OTC’s 2025 Gala Celebration, Garden Party Gala, on Saturday, September 21, 2025, from 3 to 6 pm at El Corazon Senior Center (3480 Village Commercial Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056). The afternoon celebration will feature live entertainment, refreshments, a silent auction, and a live auction.

This special event is a fundraiser in support of OTC’s mission to enrich the community through live theatre, arts education, and cultural programming. As a cultural hub at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater, OTC is dedicated to producing thought-provoking work, spotlighting local talent, and fostering meaningful connections through the shared experience of the arts in Oceanside.

Farm Film and Music: Last Stand & Fire Lines

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 two short films: Last Stand and Fire Lines. Fire Lines – After the Dixie Fire ravaged Northern California’s Lost Sierra region, local trail builders reimagined how outdoor recreation could help restore land, support fire recovery, and revitalize the economy. Last Stand – A powerful look at efforts to protect a legacy forest in the Elwha River Watershed, highlighting the fight against deforestation and the role of grassroots activism in safeguarding vital ecosystems.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 28
🕡 6:00 PM – Gates Open: Enjoy live music, community partners, and a beautiful Farm setting
🎙️7:00 PM – Panel discussion
🎬 8:00 PM – Last Stand and Fire Lines screenings (60 minutes total)
🎵 Music: Nathan and Jessie

Farm Film and Music Series – San Diego: America’s Wildest City 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 “San Diego: America’s Wildest City.” San Diego is an oasis at the intersection of hostile worlds: the dividing line between the Mojave Desert to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West; the Sierra Mountains to the North and Mexican border to the South. Meet the diverse array of wildlife thriving incongruously in a transformed landscape of manmade wilderness. From the dramatic rituals of grebes and the playful antics of ground squirrels to the thrilling hunts of orcas and the moonlit spawning of grunion, witness nature’s resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl. 

Flapjacks for Backpacks

Kick off the new school year while raising funds to build Great Futures at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos! Our annual Flapjacks for Backpacks event features a delicious pancake breakfast fundraiser and the Cox Back-to-School Community Resource Fair, gathering a variety of local businesses and community organizations to help families get ready for the new school year.

The Back-to-School Resource Fair will feature:

Free backpacks and school supplies for kids, while supplies last (youth must be present)

Back-to-School Resource Booths

Activities & games for kids

Prize wheels, contests, and prizes

…and more back to school resources!

Sponsorships & nonprofit booths are available! To learn more, call (760) 539-3306 or email events@boysgirlsclubsm.org.

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.