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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 30 years of expertise in nonprofit leadership to her role as president and CEO of Forever Balboa Park. She has worked with the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
R.S.V.P. by calling or texting (619) 252-5267 or (619) 876-1878
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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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Community Event
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.
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What’s Up Kensington/Talmadge 2026
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Hear what’s going on in our vibrant community. Updates from Ken-Tal Planning, KNH Library, Franklin School, Neighborhood Watch, SD Police Liaison Officer, Adams Avenue Business Association, Kensington Fire Safe, Kensington Talmadge Business Association, Neighbors for a Better San Diego and Historic Kensington.
Call or text (619) 252-5267 or (619) 876-1878 with your full name and number of reservations.
Community Event
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
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Holiday Tree Lighting 2025
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Kensington Park
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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 p.m. on Friday, November 28. 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.
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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