The Escondido Humane Society is having a "Home Sweet Home" celebration and Open House at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. The Humane Society is celebrating the milestone of paying off the facility's mortgage. The event will feature facility tours, games for kids, food, microchip and vaccination clinic and no-cost adoptions for adult dogs and cats. Pets welcome (dogs must be on a 6-foot leash; cats and bunnies must be in carriers). Anyone who has adopted from the Escondido Humane Society is encouraged to bring their pets to help celebrate. For more information, call (760) 888-2240 or (760) 888-2242.

Join the National Brain Tumor Society for an inspirational, all-ages fundraising walk and community day to support the brain tumor cause. Form a team of family, friends and co-workers and help make a difference in the fight against brain tumors! Registration 8-9am; program & activities 9am- noon. $50 for adults $25 for ages 6-17; free for ages 5 & under. Fee includes food, beverages, and full access to event activities. Pre-register to receive an event t-shirt. Optional 5k walk (wheel chair & stroller accessible) with music, prizes and more! For more information and to register online. Visit www.SDWalk.org or call toll-free 1-866-455-3214.

San Diego CityFest with Luis Palau is a massive 5 month Season of Service and Festival taking over San Diego! On September 11 CityFest and Luis Palau are rocking out at Mission Bay Park with you and 100,000 of your closest friends … all for free! The day includes musical performances by your top Christian artists, a Livin Action Zone with BMX, FMX and skate pro athletes, and family fun zone featuring the Veggie Tales! It's Mission Bay Park's Biggest Party of the Summer! Don't Miss It! Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/SanDiegoCityFest

A show dedicated to honor Deora and all the victims lost in Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Bands include Mouthful, Comfort In Rage, Crystal Wyatt, Sunday Girl, The Fooks and my project SD93. All money raised will go to the Flight 93 National Memorial Project. Visit us at www.myspace.com/sd93music

Annual Rummage Sale at the Kimball Senior Center in National City located at the corner of 12th and D Street.

Faith Lutheran Church in Vista is once again observing the fateful day of 9/11/2001, thanking and celebrating our US Armed Forces and all men and women in uniform for their past and present service to our community and country. There's and All American BBQ, activities include face painting, petting zoo, mini carriage rides and more. For the adults, K-9 demonstrations by SDPD, displays by law enforcement organizations from Vista, Oceanside, the California Highway Patrol and Camp Pendleton Marines. Please join us at 700 East Bobier Drive, Vista CA 92084.

Charity raffles, quilts, cloth dolls, special exhibits, vendors, quilting bee, opportunity quilts, quilt exchange, and Quilts of Valor. Guest Sharyn Craig, a long time national teacher and author. This year's event will benefit Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. and will be held at the San Diego Convention Center Hall H, 11 W. harbor Drive. Thursday & Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 5pm. www.sandiegoquiltshow.com.

Participate in the 2nd Annual Get 1 Free Wish Gold Tournament and help grant the wishes of critically ill children through the Make A Wish Foundation.  The event includes golf fees, a banquet dinner, a raffle and silent/live auctions and will take place at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa at 17750 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128.

Charity raffles, quilts, cloth dolls, special exhibits, vendors, quilting bee, opportunity quilts, quilt exchange, and Quilts of Valor. Guest Sharyn Craig, a long time national teacher and author. This year's event will benefit Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. and will be held at the San Diego Convention Center Hall H, 11 W. harbor Drive. Thursday & Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 5pm. www.sandiegoquiltshow.com.

Charity raffles, quilts, cloth dolls, special exhibits, vendors, quilting bee, opportunity quilts, quilt exchange, and Quilts of Valor. Guest Sharyn Craig, a long time national teacher and author. This year's event will benefit Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. and will be held at the San Diego Convention Center Hall H, 11 W. harbor Drive. Thursday & Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 5pm. www.sandiegoquiltshow.com.

Woman's health fair, traditional and alternative medicine, professional speakers, vendors on all aspects of health and beauty, with free health screening. There will be a $5 admission fee and we will be at St. Peter's Cathedral Church Hall, 1627 Jamacha Way, El Cajon CA 92019. Visit us at www.ladiesofhope.org for more information.

Free Event-Open to the public! Free food, drinks, games & entertainment. Family friendly demos, displays and interactive activates. Kids zone Home Depot workshop, jump houses, snow-cones, popcorn, face painting, games and prizes! Join us in the Chua Vista / East Lake Area at 2411 Boswell Rd, Chula Vista CA 91914.

Charity raffles, quilts, cloth dolls, special exhibits, vendors, quilting bee, opportunity quilts, quilt exchange, and Quilts of Valor. Guest Sharyn Craig, a long time national teacher and author. This year's event will benefit Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. and will be held at the San Diego Convention Center Hall H, 11 W. harbor Drive. Thursday & Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 5pm. www.sandiegoquiltshow.com.

Carmel Mountain Church is helping people discover life-changing answers to life's toughest questions, using the time-honered truths of the Bible. Find the help you need for the life you want! Join us at Carmel Mountain Church on Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego CA 92129.

Are you looking for an exciting new place for lunch? Treat your friends and business associates to a great afternoon at the 27th Annual "Fire Fighters and Friends Celebrity Waiters Luncheon" sponsored by the San Diego City Fire Fighters! Join us at the Coronado Island Marriott, 2000 2nd Street Coronado CA 92118, to benefit United Cerebral Palsy. Diners are served a fabulous lunch by a host of local and Hollywood celebrities, plus some San Diego City Fire Fighters! Seating is limited so call (858) 571-5365 for more information.