We hope you will join us for a gracious and unforgettable evening set against the shimmering waters of San Pedro Harbor, where harbor lights and open skies provide a fitting backdrop for reflection and celebration. Gather with friends and fellow patriots as we honor our shared history, celebrate our accomplishments, and come together in the spirit of America 250.March 14, 6-9 PM 2800 Via Cabrillo-Marina San Pedro, CA https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harbor-chapter-gala https://www.sarsandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/1-1.png https://www.sarsandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2-1.png

We will hold our very popular George Washington Birthday Dinner at the Green Dragon in Carlsbad on February 21st, 2026. Our speaker is professor Richard Blum of SDSU History Department and our Color Guard will preform the traditional 3 round musket volley to open the program. This is a black-tie or period uniform event however we also accept men in suits and ladies in non-casual clothing.

SD SAR has reserved a black powder/muzzle loading training session.The site is the Escondido Fish & Game Association range at 16525 Guejito RdEscondido CA 92027 near the east end of Lake Wolford.The class would run approx. 6 hours including range time.Date: April 25 2026The class will start at 8:00 am and wrap up midafternoon. The gates will open 30mins early.Cost is at $175 cash per person. That covers classroom and range usage fees. Thiscan be paid in full the day of the class.You will need to bring the guns, black powder, shooting and cleaning patches, borecleaner and lube, eye and ear protection, ramrods, lead round balls, and any othersupplies pertinent to the muskets/rifles you bring.There is a small restaurant a few miles away but I recommend bringing a sacklunch.NRA Muzzleloader certificates will be awarded for each participant.The early signup to get a printed certificate is:https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=911160&seats=10&State=n&zip=92025&radius=25.1&id=51&bsa=&youth=&women=You do not need a NRA or BSA id number. These are optional.This is a public class. Anyone can attend.

Placing Flags on servicemen's graves for memorial day.  Welcoming at 0800.

May 25th: 0830 Memorial Day: S.A.R. Wreath laying at Bennington Memorial.

May 25th 1000 Memorial Day: Official Memorial Day commemoration.   

Last year's gathering at this location went over very well so we decided to return. There are no reservations just enter the venue and walk to the back patio where you will find us gathered. The weather should be perfect and we are locate near the runway for Montgomery Airport so there will small planes landing and taking off. There are no speakers and no particular agenda, just setting aside time to spend with our members. The food is very good and you are free to order a dinner while there, there will be plenty of parking and seating. The address is 8885 Balboa Avenue, San Diego 92123

The annual Massing of the Colors where Color Guard units from the area march the colors into the Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park.