“Madras Maiden” flights and ground tours
Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23
Take flight on a WWII B-17 “flying fortress” bomber! The “Madras Maiden” aircraft will be open to the public and available for flights. The flight is 45 minutes with 30 minutes in air. Tickets are $419 for Liberty Foundation members and $450 for nonmembers.
Proceeds benefit the Liberty Foundation. Gillespie Field Airport, Main Terminal, 1960 Joe Crosson Drive. Call 918-340-1243 to schedule a flight, or visit libertyfoundation.org for information.
Cuyamaca College Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival
Saturday, April 29
One festival, all the fun! The Spring Garden and Butterfly Festivals will merge this year for a joint event. Family-friendly event with face painting, butterfly releases and more for kids. Wine tasting offered for adults. Free admission and parking. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cuyamaca College, Visit bit.ly/2pQb83S.
Yom Ha’azmaut: Israel Updates and Insights
Tuesday, May 2
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with Jewish Family Service. Elliot Nahmias of The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will speak about the current happenings in Israel. 12:45 p.m. at The College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit bit.ly/2pPTBZx.
AmpUp! Walk to End Bladder Cancer
Saturday, May 6
Walk for BCAN! Help Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network fundraise for and increase awareness of bladder cancer. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments provided. Lake Murray, 5540 Kiowa Drive. Visit bit.ly/2pQbdEQ.
Brain Heath with Pat Mosteller
Monday, May 8
Pat Mosteller will speak on brain health and how to improve it. Mosteller is a brain fitness instructor at the College of the Emeriti, SDCCD. 12:45 p.m. at The College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit bit.ly/2pPTBZx.
Mother’s Day Celebration with Classic Divas Variety Show
Friday, May 12
Music, dancing and mothers! Celebrate Mother’s Day with lunch and entertainment by Classic Divas. Lunch will begin at 12 p.m. and the variety show starts at 12:30 p.m. The College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit bit.ly/2pPTBZx.
Uses of Marijuana for End-of-Life Care
Sunday, May 21
Join Hemlock Society of San Diego for a discussion to learn how and why Cannabis works in the treatment of pain. Free. 1:30–3:30 p.m. at Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio South. Visit bit.ly/2kIUipF.