Group seeking help to count sea lions, visitors

The Sierra Club Seal Society is looking for help in monitoring the sea lions at Point La Jolla during the area's closure for sea lion pupping season through Oct. 31.

The information collected at various times daily includes counts of sea lions and their pups, counts of visitors, weather conditions and reports of any disturbances or unusual incidents. The data will be given to the city of San Diego and the California Coastal Commission to help assess the effectiveness of the closure and other protective measures.

For more information and to schedule a training session, email scsealsociety@gmail.com or call(619) 479-3412.

Donor tribute paddleout set for Sunday

The Boys to Men Mentoring Network, which provides support and guidance to fatherless boys, will co-sponsor a donor tribute paddleout honoring the Transplant Games of America at 8 a.m. Sunday at Kellogg Park in La Jolla Shores.

Surfers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the paddleout for a f loating memorial tribute in honor of organ donors and their loved ones.

The Transplant Games of America is being held through Wednesday at several locations in San Diego.

‘Lion King’-themed scavenger hunt under way

A “Lion King”-themed photo scavenger hunt is under way through Aug. 7 with Africa-themed artwork, “The Lion King” show masks and plush animals scattered throughout La Jolla Village.

The La Jolla Village Merchants Association is presenting the hunt in partnership with Broadway San Diego. Those who register at bit.ly/3uk2bTV will get a free parking pass and map of clues to find the sites where the items are hidden.

Those who take pictures of all the items will be entered to win a prize package worth more than $1,100. It includes an overnight stay at the La Valencia Hotel, dinner at Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, brunch at Cove House and tickets to see “The Lion King” at the San Diego Civic Theatre. For more information, email jodi@lajollabythesea.com.