Program: Policy & Innovation Center Alicia L. Jurek, Ph.D. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM New Location: Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary parking provided
Join us each month at the stunning Westgate Hotel for a delicious buffet lunch, great company, and engaging programs featuring local leaders, organizations, and community impact.
Come connect, get inspired, and see Kiwanis in action!
October Program
The Policy & Innovation Center (“PIC”) is a San Diego-based 501c3 launched in 2021 by founding partners including the San Diego Foundation, the County of San Diego, and the Brookings Institute (the world’s leading think tank). The PIC conducts research, convenes stakeholders, recommends policy, and brings resources to communities to solve complex challenges including inequitable economic mobility. Funding from the City of San Diego, as well as the San Diego and Prebys Foundations, was integral to this “Youth Well-Being in SD” analysis, which will be used by the City/County and multiple Foundations in evaluating existing/future policy and funding needs. Youth well-being is essential to any region’s long-term prosperity. Youth’s early education, health, stability, and safety shapes their ability to thrive and reach their full potential for their entire lives. This report tracks these important dimensions of well-being over an 18-year timeframe for SD youth aged 0 to 24.
Alicia L. Jurek, Ph.D. Director of Research: Policy & Innovation Center
She is Director of Research at the PIC, where she leads research that helps regional leaders decide where to invest, what to change, and who benefits. Her data-driven research impacts policy decisions across workforce development, climate planning, youth education, economic equity and public systems. She collaborates closely with governments, foundations, and civic organizations to translate complex analysis into actionable guidance.
Dr Jurek has more than a decade of experience across policy research, government partnerships, and academia, including prior roles at the San Diego Workforce Partnership and on federally funded research teams. Her research examines how institutions and policy design shape equity and outcomes, particularly in public-sector systems. She has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and public reports used by decision-makers throughout the region and was lead author of the comprehensive Youth Well-Being in San Diego report.
Volunteer Opportunity Miracle Mile of Quarters Rady Children's Hospital FUNdraiser
Date: Saturday, October 31 Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Grossmont Center 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Join the Kiwanis Family for the Annual Miracle Mile of Quarters benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital. Funds raised support pediatric trauma care and emergency services—100% of donations go directly toward patient care and technology.
All K-Kids, Builders Clubs, Key Clubs, CKI, Aktion Clubs, and Kiwanis Clubs are invited to participate in the Quarter Art Competition and help make a difference for kids across Southern California. Volunteers needed for setup and check-in.
SLP (KEY CLUB, KIWIN'S, BUILDERS CLUB, ETC.) MEMBERS PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP ON THIS WEBSITE PLEASE USE THIS MMQ SIGN UP
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Meeting Program: TBD Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
November Program
Coming Soon!
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Meeting Program: TBD WEDNESDAY, December 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
December Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD *WEDNESDAY, January 20, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
January Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
February Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
March Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
April Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
May Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, July 13, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
July Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, August 10, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
August Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, September 14, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
September Program
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, October 12, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, November 9, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
Kiwanis Monthly Luncheon Program: TBD Tuesday, December 14, 2027 | 12:00 PM The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valey parking provided
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