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Volunteer Opportunity Salvation Army Backyard BBQ
Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: 11 am - 2 pm (shifts TBD) Location: 825 7th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (In the backyard courtyard)
The Kiwanis Club of San Diego is partnering with the Salvation Army Centre City Corps to support their monthly Family BBQ and Resource Fair, a community-focused event serving individuals and families in downtown San Diego.
This event provides free food, fellowship, music, and access to helpful resources for the community. Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles, including food service, setup and breakdown, welcoming guests, and general support throughout the event. Kiwanis volunteers play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and joyful environment for all attendees.
Exact roles and shifts will be determined as the event gets closer.
Parking Information: For the safety of families attending the event, there is no parking available on campus during the BBQ. There is a paid parking lot adjacent to the site, as well as street parking nearby.
Additional Information: The Centre City Corps regularly serves hundreds of meals at these events and continues to grow thanks to the support of dedicated volunteers, community partners, and local organizations. Each BBQ features food, fellowship, music, and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Special Guest SpeakerDiane Doherty
Executive Director, Your Safe Place
Monthly Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 12 PM Location: Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valet parking provided
Join us for our Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon as we welcome Diane Doherty, a longtime advocate for survivors of abuse and a leader in San Diego’s efforts to address domestic and family violence.
Diane Doherty has been a practicing attorney for more than 30 years and joined the Office of the San Diego City Attorney in 2002. In 2003, she became part of the Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes Unit, where she specialized in domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, and sex crimes. That same year, she helped launch San Diego’s flagship Family Justice Center and went on to try numerous domestic violence cases to verdict, quickly assuming leadership roles within the unit.
In 2021, Diane became the Executive Director of Your Safe Place – the San Diego Family Justice Center, an agency dedicated to providing safety and supportive services to survivors of domestic and family violence, older and dependent adult abuse, sex trafficking, and sexual assault. Under her leadership, Your Safe Place has expanded service delivery methods, reduced barriers to access, and strengthened outreach to marginalized and vulnerable communities throughout San Diego.
Diane has devoted her professional career to supporting survivors of abuse and creating pathways to safety, healing, and justice. We invite you to join us for an informative and inspiring presentation highlighting the critical work being done in our community.
Special Guest SpeakerUnion-Tribune Language Columnist and Internationally Acclaimed Wordsmith, Richard Lederer
Monthly Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Location: Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary parking provided
Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled luncheon as Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language columnist and internationally acclaimed wordsmith, joins Kiwanis San Diego for a playful and insightful program on the joy of language.
In Jest for the Pun of It, Dr. Lederer will explain what a pun is (and why we love — or groan at — them) while performing some of the funniest and most clever puns ever created. Expect sharp wit, literary charm, and plenty of laughs as he celebrates the quirks and creativity of the English language.
Richard Lederer is the author of 65 books on language, history, and humor, including A Feast of Words, American History for Everyone, Anguished English, and Jest for the Pun of It. He is a founding co-host of the nationally broadcast radio program “A Way With Words” on KPBS, has been named International Punster of the Year, and is a recipient of Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel Award.
Dr. Lederer will be signing books at the meeting, offering attendees the opportunity to take home a signed copy of his work.
Don’t miss this entertaining and intellectually playful luncheon — it’s guaranteed to be pun-forgettable.
Volunteer Opportunity I Love A Clean SD: Creek to Bay Cleanup
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: Typically morning (exact site time TBD; many sites run ~9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Location: Cleanup site TBD
Join the Kiwanis Club of San Diego and I Love A Clean San Diego for Creek to Bay, the largest Earth Week cleanup in San Diego County! Volunteers of all ages are invited to help remove litter and debris from local creeks, beaches, parks, and neighborhoods to protect our waterways and wildlife.
This family-friendly, countywide event engages thousands of volunteers at 100+ cleanup sites from inland communities to the coast. All supplies are provided at cleanup sites, and you can volunteer individually or as part of a group — like your Kiwanis team!
Closed-toed shoes
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
Water bottle
(Optional) reusable gloves or personal cleanup tools
Improve local waterways and ecosystems
Support community service and environmental stewardship
Great opportunity to connect with club members and other volunteers
Join our Club and perform extraordinary things in your community!
Kiwanis Club of San Diego is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization.
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