EAST COUNTY HAPPENINGS

City councils

Lemon Grove, 6 p.m. Tuesday School boards

Jamul-dulzura Union School District, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; Lakeside Union Elementary School District, 6 p.m. Thursday; La Mesa-spring Valley School District, 6 p.m. Tuesday; Santee School District, 6 p.m. Tuesday

Summer reading program at libraries

The San Diego County Library System is offering the summer reading program for all ages, “Summer at Your Library: Read, Learn, Create!” Complete 10 books, 10 reading hours or 10 learning activities to receive a prize at one of the county’s 33 library branch locations, including El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Julian, Lakeside, Ramona, Santee, Spring Valley, Descanso, Alpine and Jacumba. Print a learning log, register online, or visit your local branch now through Aug. 31 to participate. Sign up for the reading program at sdcl.readsquared.com.

$2 movies at Rancho San Diego center

Rancho San Diego Towne Center and Regal Edwards present a summer of $2 movies at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 16. The Regal Summer Movie Express program will offer G-rated or Pg-rated movies for the whole family, and Regal Crown Club members will receive 50 percent off popcorn purchases on Tuesdays. For details and to buy tickets in advance, visit bit.ly/42qtvef.

La Mesa celebrates Juneteenth today

The La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation and San Diego

Black Chamber of Commerce present a Juneteenth Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. today at Macarthur Park, 4900 Memorial Drive. Enjoy food, art, music, dance, crafts, children’s activities and a community marketplace featuring local vendors. The La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation examines the cultural heritage of enslaved African Americans and their descendants through art, entertainment, education, research and celebration. To be a sponsor, volunteer, or be a vendor, visit lamesajuneteenth.org.

Off-roaders host jamboree fundraiser

The San Diego Off-road Coalition kicks off its inaugural Jamboree from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds to raise money to keep public lands open for off-road vehicles. Food, 50-plus vendors, raffle prizes, microbreweries and RC car racetrack. Presented by El Cajon Hobbies. Admission fee $20. The rodeo grounds are at 12584 Mapleview St., Lakeside. Visit sdorc.org/jamboree.

Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank hosts these blood drives:

• Chick-fil-a, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 9418 Mission Gorge Road, Santee. Donors will receive a free Chick-fil-a sandwich that day.

• Grossmont Center, 1to 7 p.m. Thursday, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, near movie theater

• Skyline Church — Rancho San Diego, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25, 11330 Campo Road, La Mesa.

Appointments are honored first, and walk-ins are welcome. Photo ID required. Call (800) 400-8251 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

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