Community Event
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.
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The Playwrights Project
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Kensington Community Church, Lander Hall
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Join us to learn about Playwrights Project, a local nonprofit that teaches playwriting in schools, community centers, jails and prisons to inspire individual growth and community connection. Executive Director Cecelia Kouma and an alumni of the program will share writing from a variety of settings and invite conversation about creating safe spaces for sharing creativity and insights.
Text or call (619) 876-1878 or (619) 252-5267 to RSVP.
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When Kensington Park Became Kensington-Talmadge
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Kensington Community Church
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James Newland, a professional historian for 35 years, has studied the suburban history of eastern San Diego, including Kensington and Talmadge. James is a resident of Kensington Manor and currently serves as Planning Division Chief for the California State Parks Department. Join us for an evening of exploring our history as a community and the […]
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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/
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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.
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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 […]
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