San Diego Chapter Events Calendar
Memorial Service- Dick Leslie
Village Community Presbyterian Church 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CALillian Leslie, widow of our late Compatriot Dick has provided us with information on a memorial service that will be held on the morning of May 11. She requested us to share this with our members who remember Dick as webmaster and several years as Treasurer. "Our family would like for you to attend Dick’s […]
May Chapter Meeting
Marie Callender's 6950 Alvarado, San Diego, CA, United StatesWe had too many date conflicts in April to schedule a meeting so our next meeting will be on May 18th at Marie Callendar's, just off I-8 near SDSU. We have an amazing program prepared that will feature a reenactment of Bernardo de Galvez by a Southern California actor in period dress. Galvez led the […]
Flag Placements at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, United StatesIn preparation for Memorial Day our Chapter will place 300 flags at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. Anyone that would like to attend and place flags should let our Color Guard Commander know in advance at colorguard@sarsandiego.org. We will publish the exact time soon.
Memorial Day at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, United StatesOur musket team has been invited once again to participate the Memorial Day activities at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. This is always a big event and well worth attending. We are asking all members that have qualified for musket firing to attend as we would like at least seven! We will post the muster time […]
June BBQ (date TBD)
TBD CAThis will be at the home of our Chapter President, Jim McAdory in Vista. Plans are for BBQ to be served and there is no cost to attend this event. We had a similar gathering last year at the Fagen home in Oceanside and it was a big hit with our members. On the same […]
Coronado’s July 4th Parade
City of Coronado 101 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, United StatesThe 4th of July Parade in Coronado is a sight to behold. Coronado has to be one of the most patriotic cities in America and this annual parade is a centerpiece for the communities patriotic displays. Passing along the streets in the housing areas you will find the distinctive homes draped in flags and all […]
July 4th Weekend in Balboa Park
Balboa Park 2294 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United StatesEvery July 4th weekend we host two information displays in Balboa Park during the July 4th weekend. Exact dates are TBD but we will update this post as soon as our plans are firm. Join us at the House of Spain where we educate visitors about the significant role that Spain played in our fight […]
Bennington Memorial
On the morning of July 21, 1905, coal passers were stoking the boilers of the USS Bennington, and at 10:38 a.m. a low, rumbling roar crossed San Diego Bay, followed by two quick blasts as boilers in the engine room exploded. Clouds of black steam rose over the waterfront near where the USS Midway is […]
Clairemont Family Day Booth
South Clairemont Park 3605 Clairemont Dr., San Diego, CA, United StatesClairemont Family Day at South Clairemont Park, 3605 Clairemont Drive in San Diego. Our Color Guard will present the Colors at 10:30am and our Chapter will host an informational booth during the event. We welcome members to attend and lend a hand in the booth. Our focus of our outreach at this event will be […]
September 21, Constitution Day
Hall of Nations-Balboa Park 2191 W Pan American Rd, San Diego, CA, United StatesWe will return to the Hall of Nations for our annual Constitution Day themed meeting. Unlike prior years we have moved our meeting date to avoid the "walk-run" event that has clogged traffic and parking so there will be plenty of close, easy parking for this meeting. We will post the speaker and more details […]
Massing of the Colors
Balboa Park 2294 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United StatesThe annual Massing of the Colors brings together Color Guards from 50 or more local units and is a "don't miss" event. We will return to the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park again this year.
Veterans Day In Balboa Park
Balboa Park 2294 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United StatesEvery year our Chapter hosts an information booth in Balboa Park on Veterans Day. We also participate in a "lawn stage" program in front of the House of USA. Chapter members are encouraged to attend and spend time in our booth as we speak with visitors.
November Meeting
We are working on returning to the Coronado Yacht Club this year as last years meeting at that location drew a lot of interest in returning to this venue. We expect this meeting will be focused on our first responders.
Wreaths Across America
Plan on joining us at the annual "Laying of Wreaths" sponsored by Wreaths Across America.