Community Dinner

Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:30 P.M.

RSVP by Friday, May 12, 2023

speaker

“Heart of the Zoo”

location

Kensington Community Church

dinner

Ponce’s Mexican, $15 per person

details

In her latest book, “Heart of the Zoo: How San Diego Zoo Director Chuck Bieler Earned His Stripes”, award-winning author Kathi Diamant captures Chuck’s tireless efforts to help create an international conservation organization where all wildlife thrives.

Please join us for a heart warming evening with Kathi and Chuck as they recount the inside stories, the challenges and humorous details that went into the making of our beloved San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

Joining Kathi and Chuck will be San Diego author Georgeanne Irvine, Director of Publishing, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Books will be available for purchase. Chuck and Kathi will be available to sign them.

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Community Event

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3–8 p.m.

what

KTBA 10th Annual Holiday Lights Bike Ride

where

Terrace Drive Mini park

details

The Holiday Lights Bike Ride is back for it’s 10th year! We can’t wait to light up the community with you on Sunday, December 15th.

Learn more and get tickets here: https://kentalbiz.org/event/10th-annual-holiday-lights-bike-ride/

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Community Event

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.

what

Holiday Tree Lighting 2024

where

Kensington Park

details

Once again, the Kensington Talmadge Community Association invites you to join us for the annual tree lighting in Kensington Park. The tree will be lit at approximately 5:00 P.M. on Friday, November 29th. Complimentary refreshments will be provided to launch the holiday season at 4:30 P.M. We will serve hot chocolate; compliments of Ponce’s and cookies compliments of Kensington Cafe. We offer our thanks to generous contributors from local businesses, community groups and residents.

Bring the family and enjoy a festive community celebration! After the lighting, walk over to the Autism Center to see David Urban’s alpine village display in the window.

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Community Event

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 8 a.m.

what

Kensington Turkey Trot 2024

where

Canterbury/Palisades Cul-de-sac

details

Join us on Thanksgiving morning.

Meet at Canterbury/Palisades Cul-de-sac in Kensington.

Registration is free! Don’t forget to purchase your Turkey Trot shirt here.

Line-up 8 a.m., start 8:30 a.m.

Learn more at https://kensingtonturkeytrot.com/

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Community Event

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

what

Kensington Fire Safe Presentaton

where

Hoover High Performing Arts Center 4474 El Cajon Blvd.

details

The Montezuma Fire: What Happened and What’s Next?

The Montezuma Fire has left many of us with questions and concerns, as well as a renewed commitment to better prepare ourselves, our home and our neighborhood for wildfire.  Please join us for this important community forum with top officials to hear:

– Fire overview, evacuation and other issues

– The latest science on home ignition zone, defensible space, ember resistance

– Resources to help warn and update you during a wildfire event

– How Fire Safe Councils can help your neighborhood prepare for wildfires

Hosted by Alvarado Estates Fire Safe Council and Kensington Fire Safe

Please RSVP here. If you have questions, contact info@kensingtonfiresafe.org

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