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Help students get back to school in San Diego
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A bag full of supplies — so our students can focus on learning. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
Class is in session: The first day of school is coming up — Monday, Aug. 21, for the San Diego Unified School District. For some local families, it can be difficult to afford all the supplies needed to be successful. So, we’ve rounded up six A+ initiatives that help students get ready to start learning.

Stuff the Bus

The San Diego County Office of Education and San Diego County Credit Union partner annually to fill backpacks with school supplies for students experiencing homelessness. The organizations are asking for monetary contributions with a goal of reaching $100,000 by Monday, July 31. You can donate online or at any San Diego County Jersey Mike’s location.

Food 4 Kids Backpack Program

Some students face food insecurity outside of school. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank provides elementary school students with nutritious items for weekends, but relies on donations to fuel the program.

Back-to-School Backpack Drive

Jewish Family Service of San Diego has set a goal of providing 400 local students with fully-stocked backpacks. You can gather donations using this school supply list and drop off the items on Thursday, Aug. 10, or Friday, Aug 11.

Institute for Public Strategies school supply drive

Support South Bay students by purchasing items from the Institute for Public Strategies’ Amazon wishlist. Supplies will be distributed at the 2023 South Bay Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 5.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

If you have unused supplies, The Kroc Center stuffs new backpacks and donates them to students in need. Call the organization before making a donation.

San Diego Mesa College Foundation

The college’s basic needs center — The Stand — collects food and professional clothing so students can focus on their degrees and career development.
Events
Thursday, July 27
  • Sew Together | Thursday, July 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Mingei International, 1439 El Prado, San Diego | $10-$15 | This tight-knit community sews and learns together at their monthly meeting.
  • Souls on Fire and Hot Pstromi | Thursday, July 27 | 6-8:30 p.m. | UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market St., San Diego | $25 | This show explores flamenco and Sephardic dance and music.
  • Twilight in the Park Concerts | Thursday, July 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Rd., San Diego | Free | Tonight’s concert features tunes from Rockin’ Jazz Band.
Friday, July 28
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive | Friday, July 28 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego | Free | Help save a life by donating blood.
  • JP Sears LIVE! | Friday, July 28 + Saturday, July 29 | Times vary | The American Comedy Co., 818 Sixth Ave., San Diego | $30 | The YouTuber and comic performs in downtown SD.
  • Abnormal Nights Comedy | Friday, July 28 | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Adams Avenue Theater, 3325 Adams Ave., San Diego | Free | The historic venue hosts a showcase of San Diego’s finest stand-up comedians.
Saturday, July 29
  • Sunrise Sweat with Gianna + Lena | Saturday, July 29 | 7:45-10:30 a.m. | Law Street Beach, 671 Ocean Blvd. #601, San Diego | $10 | Find your flow at this mini yoga session on the beach.
  • NOVO Family-Friendly Anniversary Party | Saturday, July 29 | 5-9 p.m. | NOVO Brazil Brewing Company, 901 Lane Ave., Chula Vista | Free | Celebrate the company’s ninth anniversary with drinks, music, food vendors, a bouncy castle, and the Padres game on the big TV.
Sunday, July 30
  • Skate Sundays | Sunday, July 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Gaslamp Quarter, Fifth and Island avenues, San Diego | Free | Roll through the downtown streets and dance to a DJ, this week with a 1980s-themed playlist.
  • Tim Heidecker: “The Two Tims Summer Tour ’23" | Sunday, July 30 | 8 p.m. | Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $40-$100 | The performer gives you a dose of his serious, musical side with the “Very Good Band,” plus his humorous, joking side.
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News Notes
Community
  • Chula Vista will use ~$8.7 million in state funds to upgrade its oldest park, Eucalyptus Park. The city will renovate existing amenities, and expects new additions like splash pads, a skate and bike park, and fitness equipment to slide in by March 2025. (NBC 7)
Real Estate
  • The median cost of a single-family home in San Diego County was ~$958,000 in June 2023, up by 2.5% compared to May 2023. This increase is heavily impacted by lower inventory in the housing market; the number of home sales declined by 2.4%. (Times of San Diego)
Announced
  • The San Diego Wildlife Alliance announced four baby capybaras were born at the San Diego Zoo on July 23. The species — native to Central and South America — is known as the world’s largest rodent. The playful pups reside at the zoo’s Elephant Odyssey habitat.
Arts
  • The inaugural Chula Vista Art Fest is coming to Chula Vista City Hall on Saturday, Sept. 30, 12-9 p.m. The free event will display works from local artists and will feature food vendors, live music, and activities. Applications for exhibit and vendor booths are now open.
Transit
  • Last month, a one-way fare on the Coronado Ferry rose to $8 — a $1 increase. That cost could further rise to $9.20 later this year due to fuel and labor costs. The $1.20 increase will be discussed by the California Public Utilities Commission on Friday, Aug. 4. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Opening
  • Korean comfort food restaurant Yuk Dae Jang will have its grand opening in Kearny Mesa tomorrow. The international chain is known for its traditional and spicy soups, handcut noodles, and homemade dumplings. It’ll be open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Eater San Diego)
Sports
  • Manchester United played their first US soccer match in five years at Snapdragon Stadium on Tuesday night — the team’s first visit to San Diego. However, they lost to Wrexham AFC 3-1, the club owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Trending
  • McDonald’s has selected San Diego as a test market for its Cookies & Crème Pie — a chocolate crust filled with fluffy vanilla crème. The dessert may only be available for a limited time, but if customers are lovin’ it, it could have a permanent spot on the menu. (Fox 5)
Drink

🥥 This is a hot tropic

Feel the island vibes at San Diego tiki bars
An array of cocktails served at Lime in the Coconut in Chula Vista
Lime in the Coconut’s drink menu has us shaken. | Photo via @limeinthecoconut.cv
During Drink Up Month, we’ve heard rum-blings that you’re on the hunt for tiki bars. Good news: San Diego has many on the map where you can find fruity flavors, island-themed drinks, and South Pacific-inspired decor. Here are a few in the mix:

Bali Hai Restaurant, Shelter Island | This longtime staple has a menu filled with Polynesian dishes and those best-selling, famous Mai Tais.

Lime In the Coconut, Chula Vista | Get vacation vibes, a menu packed with island flavors, and drinks crafted by Snake Oil Cocktail Co.

The Luau, La Mesa | This cocktail lounge offers tropical drinks, entertainment, and even has drink deals on “Tiki Tuesday.”

Chief’s Da Tiki Bar, Bonita | Opened in early 2023, this bar has a cocktail menu that’s coconuts — and you can grab food from neighboring restaurant JJ’s Island Grindz.

Psst... check out secret tiki bars at speakeasies like The Grass Skirt, False Idol, and Forbidden Cove.
 
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The Wrap
 
Michael Beausoleil

Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Good morning, San Diego. Does anybody else watch “Claim to Fame” on ABC? It’s a fun show where every contestant is related to a celebrity, and viewers can play along by guessing the famous relatives. One person, Gabriel, has a relative who was born in San Diego that apparently looks nothing like him. I’m thinking it could be RuPaul? Or Nick Cannon? Maybe even Kris Jenner — that’d be a real wild card.
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