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10th Annual Franklin Fest

The Friends of Franklin Foundation is hosting a hybrid auction to benefit STEAM education at Franklin Elementary — and there are two easy ways to participate:

🏠 In person at Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant:
Sunday, May 3 | 2–5 PM | Adults 21+ only

💻 Online auction:
April 26 – May 3 via Auctria

You can also donate an item, volunteer, or purchase $20 tickets at the link below. Every dollar goes directly to STEAM programs for our kids.

FriendsofFranklinFoundation.org/news/franklin-fest-sunday-may-3-2026/

Community Event

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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5th Annual Earth Day

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Kensington-Normal Heights Library Park

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Celebrate the 5th Annual Kensington–Talmadge Earth Day, a fun, family-friendly day of environmental activities on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Kensington–Normal Heights Library Park.

Community Event

Mon., Mar. 16 at 7 p.m.

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Inside Our City’s Jewel: Balboa Park

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Kensington Community Church

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Join us to hear from Katy McDonald, President and CEO of Forever Balboa Park. Katy oversees Forever Balboa Park, the conservancy which manages restoration projects, maintains the urban forest and gardens, as well as organizing volunteer programs. Join us to find out more about the inner workings of our city’s jewel. Katy brings more than […]

Community Event

Sat., Feb. 7, 2026 at 9 a.m.–noon

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Ward Canyon Beautification

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3905 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

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