SOUTH COUNTY HAPPENINGS

City councils Chula Vista, 5 p.m. Tuesday

School boards

Chula Vista Elementary School District, 6 p.m. Wednesday; San Diego Unified School District, 5 p.m. Tuesday;

San Ysidro School District, 5

p.m. Thursday; Sweetwater Union High School District, 6 p.m. Monday

Bonita Optimists readying for bike rodeo

The Bonita Optimists Club invite the community to a Kids Bike Safety Rodeo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30 at Bonita Valley Community Church, 4744 Bonita Road. Local law enforcement representatives and first responders have been invited to teach children in grades K-6 about the rules of the road and other safety measures. Bring your bicycle and helmet; free bike and helmet inspections. Fun activities for non-riders too. Food for sale from El Tigre Catering Services. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children must already know how to ride a bike, or the bike must have training wheels. A release of liability must be signed before participating. Contact dinopolselli@yahoo.com.

Coronado gearing up for 100th flower show The 100th annual Coronado Flower Show, produced by the Coronado Floral Association and the city of

Coronado, and supported by the County of San Diego, returns April 23-24 after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show offers landscape displays and a variety of floral competitions while also educating the public. Visitors can also enjoy live bandstand entertainment, food, a beer and wine garden, as well as shopping featuring local artists and small businesses. Sponsorships are still available; contact info@coronadoflowershow.com. Show hours are 1-5 p.m. April 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 24 at Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave., Coronado. Tickets are $5 per day and available only at entry gate. Free for children under 12 and for floral association members. Visit coronadoflowershow.com.

National City invites cleanup sessions

National City residents are invited to register their households at www.joinnatcity.com, using Activity 5302, for Community Service Month 2022. Registration closes April 24. Log your cleanup activities (virtual and in-person) and submit your photos through April 29 at www.nationalcityca.gov/ Csmonth. The cleanups will culminate in an Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30 at Kimball Park with a park cleanup, children’s activities and a free lunch. Volunteers are needed. Call (619) 336-4290 or email communityservices@nationalcityca.gov.

Food distributions coming up this month Feeding San Diego is hosting these drive-through food distributions:

• 10 a.m.-noon Friday, North Island Credit Union Amphitheater, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista • 10 a.m.-noon April 19, Pechanga Arena, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego

Every registered attendee will receive about 50 pounds of dry goods, fresh produce, and a frozen meat protein. Register for the Chula Vista event at https://feedingsandiego-april15.rsvpify.com. Register for the San Diego event at https://feedingsandiegoapril19.rsvpify.com.

People can also receive information on how to access other food distributions, and information about Calfresh (SNAP) benefits, including how to apply. Visit feedingsandiego.org/together-tour .

Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank hosts these blood donor opportunities. Donors will receive a limited-edition T-shirt while supplies last:

• 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, County of San Diego HHSA South Region, 401 Mile of Cars Way, National City • 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday,

Probation Department, South Bay Region, 1095 Bay

Blvd., Chula Vista

Those 17 and older, weighing at least 114 pounds and in good health may be eligible to donate blood. Appointments strongly encouraged. Photo ID required. Call (800) 4697322 or visit Sandiegobloodbank.org.