Community Events

Chamber members can post an event on the Community Calendar by emailing Kelsey at kolea@sdchamber.org. Please provide the name, date, time, and a brief description of the event to be posted.

Interested in Chamber membership? Call us at (619) 544-1337 or email BecomeAMember@sdchamber.org.

Ongoing Events

San Diego Wine Co. - Wine Tasting Events

The San Diego Wine Co. will be hosting various wine tasting events for just $10.00 on Saturdays. Tasting is ongoing from 11am til 4:30pm. Join us at the San Diego Wine Co. 7080 Miramar Rd., Ste. 100, (same retail center as the drive-thru Starbucks). (858) 586-WINE (9463),www.sandiegowineco.com for more information. No reservations required.

Dates:

Staff's Top Picks Tasting - May 25
Wines from Around the World - June 1
Wines from Italy and Spain - June 8
Bordeaux Tasting - June 15
Tasting of Summer Reds and Whites - June 22
Tasting of Zins and Cabs - June 29
Wines from Around the World - July 6

The American Comedy Company presents Live Stand-Up Comedy

The American Comedy Company features live stand-up comedy Tuesday through Sundays featuring local comedians as well as the best nationally touring headlining comedians in the business. Prices vary $5-$29 depending on the show. Join us at The American Comedy Co. 818 B 6^th Ave, San Diego, (in the Gaslamp on 6^th Ave. between E and F Streets). (619)795-3858, www.americancomedyco.com for more information. Reservations required.

Up-Coming Headliners:

Rachel Feinstein: May 23-25
Pablo Francisco: May 30-June 1

USD Ahlers Center for International Business presents Global Business Strategy Seminar Series

Seminars may be attended individually, or attend a series of seminars to earn the professional Certificate in Global Business Strategy awarded by the University of San Diego's ranked business school. Enrollment and information: www.sandiego.edu/gbs or 619-260-6809.

International Trade & Finance
May 23 & 30

La Jolla Playhouse presents His Girl Friday

When: May 28 – June 30
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 pm
Thursday and Friday: 8:00 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Where: La Jolla Playhouse - 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037

Adapted by John Guare from the Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur play The Front Page and the Howard Hawks film His Girl Friday, screenplay by Charles Lederer, produced by Columbia Pictures. Directed by Christopher Ashley.

A major story is brewing in a 1939 Chicago press room when ace reporter Hildy Johnson stops by for one last visit before leaving the newspaper game for good. But when her former editor and ex-husband entices her with the promise of the scoop that could break the story, the lure of fame and rekindled romance prove more than she can resist. Renowned playwright John Guare (Six Degrees of Separation) and Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley (Memphis) team up to deliver a fast-talking comedy that exposes the unsavory politics of tabloid journalism.

Tickets start at $15 and are available at http://lajollaplayhouse.org/his-girl-friday. For more information call (858) 550-1010 or visit LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

San Diego Housing Federation Affordable Housing Roundtable Series

Contact Jennifer Minimo at jennifer@housingsandiego.org to register or for more information on these events.

LEED Certification – Cost Towards Efficiency - July 11, 2013
8am – 10am

Cost Containment – Value Engineering from a Design and Materials Perspective - September 5, 2013
8am – 10am

November - Supportive Housing - November 7, 2013
8am – 10am

2013 San Diego Housing Federation Ruby Awards - June 13, 2013
5 pm – 7:30pm
Market Creek Events & Venues – Celebration Hall, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114
Each spring, SDHF recognizes the “best of the best” in the affordable housing industry. The Annual Ruby Awards Event recognizes individuals and housing developments for their exceptional contributions to serving the community. Ruby Award winners are not announced until the evening of the event.

San Diego Housing Federation 2013 Affordable Housing Institute - October 2, 2013
8am – 5pm
Market Creek Events & Venues – Celebration Hall, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

San Diego Housing Federation Annual Affordable Housing and Community Development Conference - October 3, 2013
8am – 7pm
Market Creek Events & Venues – Celebration Hall, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

Hornblower Cruises & Events presents Full Moon Dinner Cruises

Date: May 25th, June 23rd, and July 22nd
Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm
Where: 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101- Grape St. Pier
Price: $73.00-$110.00
What: Celebrate a full moon over San Diego Bay on our dinner cruise. Whatever you're celebrating, few places are as beautiful as the deck of a Hornblower yacht on a full-moon night. Enjoy champagne, an elegant dinner, and plenty of time to stargaze on the outdoor deck with the person-or people-you love.

WHAT YOU GET:

- 3-hour cruise aboard a luxurious yacht on San Diego Bay
- Boarding glass of champagne or sparkling cider
- A delicious 3-course dinner
- A professional DJ for music requests and dancing
- Views that change with the courses
- On-board opportunity to add hors d'oeuvres, California wines, and premium dessert options

For reservations, please call 1-888-979-6981.

Wednesday - 5/22

Restaurant Employment Law Update

Restaurant Employment Law Update
Date: May 22, 2013
Time: 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Breakfast will be provided.

Register online at www.sdea.com. More details of the event can be found here.

Thursday - 5/30

The Art Institute presents San Diego's 5th Annual "It" Fashion Show

The Art Institute of California - San Diego presents the 5th Annual "It" Fashion Show on Thursday, May 30th at the USS Midway Museum - 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92132. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. General Admission is $25; students, members of the U.S. Military, and Chamber members pay just $10.

To purchase tickets for the show, visit http://theitfashionshow.com, or visit the school's accounting office at 7650 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108. Chamber members will need to purchase tickets from the accounting office in order to receive the discount.

Saturday - 6/1

4th Annual North County Senior Games

The 4th Annual North County Senior Games will take place on Saturday, June 1st at Emerald Isle Golf Course - 660 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, California, 92057. An optional clinic will begin at 7:30 am (for an additional $10), and the tournament will begin at 9:00 am. Those who register before May 20th will receive a free event t-shirt and lunch from Capriottis. Day-of signups welcome for an additional $10.00!

For more information & to register online, go to: www.sdseniorgames.org. Contact Commissioner Tito Hualde at (602)505-5398 or thualde2000@yahoo.com OR Simon Henderson at coachhenderson2@gmail.com OR Info@sdseniorgames.org and 619.226.1324.

Sunday - 6/2

Kids Korps USA Gets Ready to Rock n' Roll

Kids Korps USA, the nonprofit youth organization based out of San Diego, has been officially approved as a Charity Fundraising Group for the San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event, part of the Rock N Roll Marathon Series, will take place on June 2, 2013.

Our Team is currently looking for individual runners, corporate teams and sponsors to get involved in this year’s event on behalf of Kids Korps USA. If you want to learn more about the program, come to the F.I.T. Club Launch Party on March 14th at 6:30pm at Competitor Group and while you are there, meet Rod Dixon, 5 time Olympian and winner of the 1983 NYC Marathon. Information packets will be available. If you are interested, please contact Teresa@ismsports.net or 858-518-4202.

National Cat Protection Society presents the 45th Annual Open House & Fundraiser

National Cat Protection Society is a private, non-profit organization that finds loving homes for owner-relinquished cats and kittens. NatCat also provides a unique Retirement Center where people can place their older cats to live out the rest of their lives. NatCat operates solely on the donations it receives. Therefore, our annual Open House & Fundraiser is vital in helping us to continue our mission.

This year we are proud to be celebrating our 45th Anniversary on Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 - 4:30 pm at 9031 Birch Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977.

We invite the public to attend our event where they will find lots of beautiful baskets, items and gift certificates on our silent auction tables. There will also be raffle and door prizes! The public will get to tour our shelter and see all of the adorable kittens and cats that are waiting for their forever homes.

For more information, please contact our shelter at (619) 469-8771.

6/3 - 6/7

Women & Men's Suit Drive

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz is honored to collaborate with following organizations, San Diego Paralegal Association, SAIC, and the Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD) to host a Women and Men’s Suit Drive. Beginning June 3 through 7, we will be collecting gently used and/or new women’s and men’s business suits and accessories to benefit Dress for Success – San Diego and San Diego Rescue Mission.

Acceptable items to donate for women are: Interview appropriate women’s attire, current style, clean, ready-to-wear skirt suits, pant suits, separate slacks, skirts, neutral blouses, gently used purses, and costume jewelry. Also, unopened and/or original packaging items: hosiery (large sizes), cosmetics, hair brushes, skin care products, nail polish, and perfume. The majority of their clients are ages 23-30. Cash donations are gratefully accepted for the purchase of special size clothing. Checks payable to: Dress for Success San Diego. Click here for the Women’s Suit Drive flyer.

Acceptable items to donate for men are: Current style, clean and ready-to-wear suits, dress shirts, jackets, slacks, ties, gently used dress shoes, cuff links, and watches. Also needed, are boxers or boxer briefs (new) in all sizes S-L, dress socks (new), and undershirts (new, sizes M & L). Cash donations are gratefully accepted and should be made payable to: San Diego Rescue Mission. Please write “Suits” in the memo line. Click here for the Men’s Suit Drive flyer.

Drop off locations Monday – Friday:

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz – (858) 755-8500
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130

Law Office of Chris Macaraeg – (619) 235-2525
424 F Street, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92101

Any questions about this event, please contact Cathy or Lana at (858) 755-8500 or pettitkohn@pettitkohn.com.

6/10 - 6/13

2013 Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium

The Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium (VETS) is returning to the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada from June 10-13, 2013 for a third time. Bringing together Federal agencies, prime contractors, and Veteran business owners, VETS helps companies understand and utilize Veteran-owned small business contracting opportunities provided by the Federal government. At VETS2013, attendees will gain the knowledge and relationships necessary to take advantage of the Federally mandated contract opportunities set aside specifically for Veteran-owned small businesses. The event will assemble over 500 attendees in classroom discussions, a lively exhibit hall, networking events, and one-on-one business development sessions.

For additional information on the 2013 Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium, go to www.veterantrainingsymposium.com, email infovets@aetherquest.com, or call 571-297-4039.

Thursday - 6/13

San Diego Housing Federation presents the 2013 Ruby Awards

Each spring, San Diego Housing Federation recognizes the “best of the best” in the affordable housing industry. The Annual Ruby Awards Event recognizes individuals and housing developments for their exceptional contributions to serving the community. Ruby Award winners are not announced until the evening of the event. The event will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Market Creek Events & Venues - 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114. Special Guest MC: Barbarella Fokos; San Diego Reader, NBC, Art Pulse TV.

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Join us early for the Cocktail Reception with Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Hosted Bar the first hour, and Silent Auction.
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony

Special Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors:
SDG&E Multifamily Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programs
U.S. Bank
Sun Country Builders
Affirmed Housing Group
Allgire General Contractors
Merritt Community Capital
San Diego Interfaith Housing Federation

For complete event information and details, please visit the Ruby Awards page. Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Sunday - 6/16

Hornblower Cruises & Events presents Father's Day Beer Brunch Cruise

Start off Sunday, June 16 the right way on a Hornblower yacht. Our Father's Day Beer Brunch Cruise includes all of his favorite dishes, as well as bottomless beer, mimosas and champagne. And if the enticing menu, scenery and family time aren't enough, don't forget that all dads take home a complimentary pint glass!

CRUISE INCLUDES:

2-Hour Yacht Cruise on the San Diego Bay
Free-Flowing Beer, Mimosas and Champagne
Gourmet Brunch Buffet
Decadent Dessert Buffet
Your Own Private Reserved Table
Enjoy Great Views and a Narrated Tour of Scenic San Diego on the Sun Deck
FREE Souvenir Pint Glass for Dad
2 Cruise times to choose from (Boarding at 10:30 and cruising from 11-1 OR boarding at 12:30 and cruising from 1-3
Read more: http://www.hornblower.com/port/overview/sd+Fatherdaybeerbrunch1#ixzz2McDdtB5q

Father's Day at Marina Kitchen

Send your father to “Flight School” this Father’s Day at Marina Kitchen, where dads can enjoy flights of craft beer, select wine or small batch bourbon. The flights are offered as part of the restaurant’s Father’s Day celebration, which includes a three-course prix fixe menu designed with dads in mind. Marina Kitchen’s Father’s Day menu is a salute to dad’s everywhere with comfort food favorites such as A Tasting of Ribs, Wild Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Cold Smoked 12 Hour Roasted Brandt Beef, Truffle Burger, and Marina Kitchen’s award-winning Maker’s Mark Milkshake for dessert to wash it all down.

Flights of craft beer, select wine or small batch bourbon are available at $16 per flight, and includes a flight pack with information on the flights, tasting notes, as well as details on where to find and purchase each product.

The menu is priced at $38+ per person. Military receive a 10% discount and special take away gift.

To book your Father’s Day reservation, call 619-699-8222 or book online at www.opentable.com. Follow Marina Kitchen on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MarinaKitchenSD for the latest news and updates.

Thursday - 7/4

Hornblower Cruises & Events presents Fireworks Dinner Cruise Celebration

Date: July 4, 2013
Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm
Where:1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101- Grape St. Pier
Price: $119.00 per person
What: It's Independence Day excitement for everyone on Hornblower's Fireworks Dinner Cruise Celebration. Watch the Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show from the deck of a Hornblower yacht, after enjoying a delicious buffet dinner. And, savor a boarding cocktail served in a take-home souvenir glass!

WHAT YOU GET:

3-hour cruise aboard a comfortable yacht on San Diego Bay
JULY 4th EXCLUSIVE: Boarding cocktail in a souvenir glass!
Wine and cocktails available for purchase
Gourmet buffet dinner
Dj entertainer for music requests and dancing
Views that change with the courses
Incredible view of the BIG BAY BOOM Fireworks Show over the bay, sponsored by Port of San Diego

For reservations, please call 1-888-979-6981.

Saturday - 8/3

Heartland Coalition 1st Annual STOP2011 5K Walk

Walk beautiful NTC Park along the San Diego Bay and help us provide scholarships to San Diego County high school students. Our goal is to increase public awareness of the disastrous effects of the national debt on youth.

Date: August 3, 2013
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: NTC Park - Liberty Station (2455 Cushing Road)

Register at STOP2011-5K.ORG today!

Thursday- 8/8-8/11

Build to Amaze

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is proud to present Built To Amaze! Drama, surprise and wonder combine to create excitement so BIG that it could only be The Greatest Show On Earth®.

Elephants, tigers, acrobats and aerialists join together from across the globe, each a spectacular piece of the puzzle, forming one exquisite design of magnificence and precision. From the blueprints to the band, from the crates to the clowns, from the hammer to the high wire comes one breathtaking performance of non-stop thrills so astonishing you have to see it to believe it.

Join us as we measure out the perfect mix of mirth, marvel and majesty in an imagination equation where the impossible comes to life. Be a part of the brand-new spectacles from around the world immersed in the circus tradition you have come to know and love. Experience it live and feel the amazement! Children Of All Ages will be inspired for years to come at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze!

Built to Amaze will be appearing at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, CA from August 8th through August 11th, 2013!! Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets today!