Kiwanis San Diego upcoming events

Tuesday, May 12 ~ SDSU Baseball Coach Kevin Vance + SDSU Alum & World Series 2019 MVP Pitcher Stephen Strasburg ~ Westgate Hotel Free Valet Parking (12 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

SDSU Baseball Coach Kevin Vance +
SDSU Alum & World Series 2019 MVP Pitcher
Stephen Strasburg

Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 12 PM
Location: Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Complimentary valet parking provided

Tuesday, June 9 ~ Rady Children's Hospital ~ Westgate Hotel Free Parking (9 Jun 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Special Guest
Rady Children's Hospital

Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, June 9 | 12 PM
Location: Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Complimentary valet parking provided

Tuesday, June 16 ~ Serve Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House + Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
Serve Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House!

Date: Tuesday, June 16th
Time: 3:30-7:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony TBD

Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego
2929 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123

The Kiwanis Club of San Diego is proud to serve dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive critical medical care. This hands-on service project is an opportunity to provide comfort, nourishment, and community to families during a difficult time.

Event Details

We will help prepare and serve a delicious dinner to families.
Volunteers will also receive a tour of the Ronald McDonald House to learn more about their impact.
After serving, our group will enjoy the meal together with the families.

Volunteer Info

Up to 12 volunteers may participate in the kitchen (due to safety guidelines).
Volunteers should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, and either a hat or hairnet (provided).
Branded Kiwanis apparel is encouraged.
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell or have been exposed to COVID within the past 10 days.

Tentative Timeline (4-hour commitment)

3:30 PM: Arrival at Parking Structure – 3654 Aero Court, San Diego
3:45 PM: Shuttle to Ronald McDonald House (15 min)
4:05 PM: Check-in at Reception
4:10 PM: House Tour
4:45 PM: Meal Preparation
6:00 PM: Serve Dinner to Families (volunteers may dine too)
7:30 PM: Depart via Shuttle, return to parking lot

This project is a meaningful way to live out Kiwanis’ mission of service by bringing warmth and care to families when they need it most.

Saturday, July 11 ~ Volunteer with Just In Time for Foster Youth ~ My First Home Shopping Days (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
My First Home Shopping Days with
Just in Time for Foster Youth

Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: TBD

Location: Details to be provided

Join Kiwanis volunteers in supporting an incredibly meaningful experience with Just in Time for Foster Youth’s “My First Home” program. These special Shopping Days help young adults transitioning out of foster care furnish and personalize their very first homes—creating a space that is truly their own.

Volunteers will assist participants as they shop for essential household items, offer encouragement, and help create a welcoming and positive experience during this exciting milestone moment.

This is a hands-on, heart-forward opportunity to directly impact a young person’s transition to independence. Whether you’re helping carry items, offering guidance, or simply celebrating alongside participants, your presence makes a lasting difference.

A volunteer sign-up link will be available soon—stay tuned!

Tuesday, July 14 ~ National University CEO Mark Milliron ~ Westgate Hotel Free Parking (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Special Guest
Mark Milliron
National University CEO

Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 14 | 12 PM
Location: Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Complimentary valet parking provided

Dr. Mark David Milliron is an internationally recognized leader in education innovation with more than 30 years of experience driving transformation across universities, organizations, and communities worldwide. He is an award-winning author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions at every level.

Dr. Milliron currently serves as President and CEO of National University, where he champions access, student success, and next-generation learning. Previously, he held leadership roles at Western Governors University, co-founded Civitas Learning, and worked with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the League for Innovation in the Community College.

He has been widely recognized for his impact, including honors from the University of Texas at Austin, the United States Distance Learning Association Hall of Fame, and the San Diego Business Journal’s CEO of the Year.

Above all, he values his role as a husband and father to four children.

Saturday, September 12 ~ Volunteer with Just In Time for Foster Youth ~ My First Home Shopping Days (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
My First Home Shopping Days with
Just in Time for Foster Youth

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: TBD

Location: Details to be provided

Volunteers will assist participants as they shop for essential household items, offer encouragement, and help create a welcoming and positive experience during this exciting milestone moment.

A volunteer sign-up link will be available soon—stay tuned!