Kick off with Woofapalooza, hitting Wells Park on Saturday, April 27th. Picture this: a complimentary canine carnival where your four-legged pals can strut their stuff across three dog parks. Score a swag bag that’s not your average freebie, and let the pros at the San Diego Humane Society hook up your pooch with microchipping and wellness checks at a steal. And, with dog artiste Crossby Vargas sketching onsite, your pet’s charisma gets immortalized, free of charge. It’s an off-leash adventure that’s totally fetch. The Citizen’s Academy is not your typical civics class; it’s a five-week masterclass in law enforcement swagger, happening every Wednesday evening. It’s a deep dive into the pulse-pounding world of policing, wrapped up in a once-a-week evening session that culminates in an all-encompassing Saturday seminar. Think you know what it takes to hold the thin blue line? Email astills@ elcajon.gov to enroll and step into a world of strategy, skill, and service. As the calendar flips to May, TEDxKids steps into the spotlight at The Magnolia on the 11th. This isn’t just a gathering; it’s an intellectual salon where the City’s young minds ascend the stage to drop
knowledge and spark dialogues that ripple through the zeitgeist. The event’s a decade- strong tradition of amplifying the voices that will shape tomorrow. Slide over to tedxkidselcajon.com to join the conversation that’s defining the ‘TEDx era’. As the mercury climbs, the Dog Days of Summer beckon on July 13, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the El Cajon Fire Station. This event is a love letter to our furry friends and the families that adore them. Pack up the leash because this isn’t just an invitation—it’s a canine mandate. Bring your pup down to the fire station for a day of suds and selfies. With free dog washes on deck from our friends at Camp Run a Mutt and fire safety demos to boot, Fire Chief Bent Koch is ensuring this is a mix of delight and education. It’s not just about the dogs; it’s about the people who love them, too. When the summer sun starts to set, El Cajon’s finest are cranking up the volume and throwing the block party of the year. National Night Out isn’t just a gathering; it’s a full-blown festival thrown by the cops, where every law enforcement agency with a stake in our streets will be out, doing what they do best. Live demos that’ll dazzle, a
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