Parkinson’s group meets for brunch

Center will host its annual fundraiser, Jingle & Mingle, at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Morgan Run Club and Resort in Rancho Santa Fe to raise money to provide food and shelter to neighbors in need. The event includes music, food, beverages, Mingling & Jingling with CRC supporters, staff, and volunteers, and hearing about the impact of the center along with a silent auction and raffle and jewelry pop-up shops, including unique collections from CRC’S Resale Stores. Donate silent auction or raffle items by Friday; buy tickets by Nov. 24. Visit crcncc.org/jingle.

Alternative Christmas Market set for Nov. 19

An Alternative Christmas Market is from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at the Village Church’s patio, 6225 Paseo Delicias, with more than a dozen booths representing various charities. Attendees can find out about the charities and make donations in honor of friends and family for the holidays. The charities programs range from helping farmers out of poverty, providing clothing for homeless families and helping shelter Afghan and Ukrainian refugees in San Diego, along with funding Christian satellite programming in the Middle East. To shop online, visit villagechurch.org/alternative-christmas-market.

SAN DIEGO Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk

The second Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk, hosted by the Ilan-lael Foundation, is set to take place from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Shoreline Park on Shelter Island, celebrating cultural diversity, environmental conservation, and the Pacific Rim Park Project. Highlights include mariachi music, Mexican folklorico dance, food trucks, a pop-up gift shop, and a chance for registered walkers to win prizes. Visit ilanlaelfoundation.org/walk.

Doggie Street Festival at Liberty Station

The 14th annual Doggie Street Festival San Diego is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road. Highlights include a companion animal adopt-a-thon, pet products and services, music, food, vet tips and an auction. Bring your friendly dog. Visit doggiestreetfestival.org.

Japanese Brush Painting Exhibit

Friends of Sumi-e presents the 48th annual Japanese Brush Painting Exhibit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 19 at Casa del Prado, Room 101, in Balboa Park. Admission is free. Visit friendsofsumi-e.com.

Balboa Park Miniature Train marks 75 years

A 75th anniversary celebration of the Balboa Park Miniature Train is from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday with free train rides for all ages. Every 30 minutes, the San Diego Zoo will randomly select one child to be an “honorary engineer” and receive a free train kit, with a whistle and hat. The Balboa Park Miniature Train is operated by the San Diego Zoo, and is located right outside the zoo exit. Visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/activities/miniature-train.

Free toy train meet features Santa

The All Gauge Toy Train Association hosts a Holiday Open House, known as “San Diego’s Largest Toy Train Meet” for all ages, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. Admission and parking are free. Lunch will be available at a small cost. Santa will be stopping by to give children a free stocking filled with goodies and he will host a free Child Train Toys Raffle where each child under age 12 gets a free ticket to win. Visit agtta.com.

E-waste collection event to benefit vets

Pechanga Arena will host an electronic waste collection event from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday with Envirogreen Electronic Recycling Services in the parking lot at Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. The event will be a fundraiser for Veterans Village of San Diego, which helps veterans with housing, health care and mental health counseling, among other services. Most electronic items will be accepted at no cost. A nominal fee will be charged for collection of some items, such as refrigerators. Paper shredding is $5 per “bankers box” and destruction of hard drives is $10 per drive.

The San Diego Point Loma Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Point Loma Café, 4865 N. Harbor Drive, to “meet, greet and eat.” There will be a no-host brunch and discussion group for people with Parkinson’s disease and care partners. Proof of vaccinations/boosters required. Reserve at doloresviolacohenour@gmail.com.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY 800th anniversary celebration of Nativity

A communitywide celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Christmas Nativity scene created by St. Francis of Assisi is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, 2540 San Diego Ave., in Old Town. There will be a prayer ritual, consisting of readings and carols. Bring a figurine from your Christmas crèche to be blessed. A similar event is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Old Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave., in Oceanside. Visit sdcatholic.org/event/bilingualcelebration-of-the-800th-anniversary-of-the-christmasnativity-scene.

Free food and supplies distribution

The Rock Church will host free distributions of groceries along with diapers and supplies for community members in need during November and December. Here are dates and times:

• Noon Thursday at Rock Church San Marcos Campus, 1370 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos.

• 10 a.m. Thursday and Dec. 21 at Rock Church City Heights Campus, 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, and Rock Church Chula Vista Campus, 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista (Otay Ranch Town Center).

• 10 a.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 at Rock Church El Cajon Campus, 808 Jackman St., El Cajon.

The distribution lasts until supplies run out. If you would like to receive groceries and supplies or if you’d like to volunteer, partner or donate to the Provisions Ministry, visit sdrock.com/ministries/ provisions.

SAN MARCOS ‘Three Coins’ author to give talk Wednesday

California State University San Marcos’ Arts And Lectures Program will host Russell Low, author of “Three Coins,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the University Student Union Ballroom. Low will share his decadeslong search to find the stories behind a century-old photograph he found in his greatuncle Kim’s belongings. “Learn how, the ripples of these Chinese American pioneers created scholarships for the CSUSM School of Nursing.” Tickets are free to $5 at bit.ly/3qqdhcm.

SANTEE Cornhole tournament fundraiser Nov. 19

The Lemon Grove Lions Club hosts a Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament at noon Nov. 19 at BNS Brewing & Distilling, 10960 Wheatlands Ave. Entry fee is $60 per team. Bring a partner too. Proceeds will go toward the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. Register at lemongrovelions0.wixsite.com/ website/cornhole.

VISTA Senior center holds Thanksgiving event

The Gloria Mcclellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, is hosting a feast and activities in celebration of Thanksgiving starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 22 at the Park Terrace Café. Highlights include a turkey trot, monthly birthday celebrations and a traditional Thanksgiving meal served at noon. A $4 contribution is suggested for guests 60 and older; $8 fee for guests 59 and younger. Transportation can be provided for Vista residents ages 60 and older with 48-hour advanced notice. RSVP for the Thanksgiving feast by Wednesday at (760) 643-5288.