🌱 Cross Border Pact + Teen Film Festival + Adams Avenue Street Fair

Hello, neighbors! It's Saturday and I'm back in your inbox📥 to get you caught up on today's happenings. Keep reading for the latest:

• Both Mexico and the U.S. have agreed to clean up🧹 sewage spills.
• The San Diego International Children's Film Festival 🎥 will feature short films from around the world during its Teen Program.
• Mark your calendars🗓️for the 40th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair!

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First, today's weather:

Some low ☁️ clouds, then 🌞 sun. High: 79, Low: 69.

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Here are three of the top stories 📰 today in San Diego:

1. Sewage spills from Mexico have fouled the ocean🌊. The spills have also fouled beaches🏖️in parts of San Diego. On Thursday, the U.S and Mexico agreed to spend $470 million to prevent the spills. “We first wanted to identify all the projects on both sides of the border that were the highest priorities, and that each country would fund their respective sides where possible,” said Tomás Torres, director of EPA’s southwestern water division. Mexico will contribute $140 million to the project. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Voice of San Diego)
2. The San Diego International Children's Film Festival🎥will show short films from around the world🌍during its Teen Program. The event will include filmmaker appearances and discussion. The festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, 1-3 p.m. Reserve your attendance through the ticketing website link. Admission is free. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (KPBS)
3. Mark your calendars🗓️! The 40th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the community of Normal Heights. This adult only event features festival foods, beer gardens and beer tastings🍺, as well as 300 arts/crafts booths. The fair will feature 50 musical acts🎶on five stages. The Adams Avenue Street Fair is underwritten by a grant from the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Reader)

Today in San Diego:

• Sign Up For: Tech Tank One-On-One Sessions📲— San Diego Oasis. (All Day)
• Gardening Exchange🧑‍🌾— Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (10 a.m.)
• Music in the Park with Hullabaloo🎵— Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Signing Storytime🧚— North Park Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Art Reception🎨— San Carlos Branch Library. (Noon)
• Admit One: SAT Test Prep ✍🏽— Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: "A man is in custody, and his vehicle was impounded after he took part in an intersection takeover event on Saturday night. On Aug. 13, at approximately 10 p.m., the San Diego Police👮Department’s Traffic Division, in coordination with @chpelcajon Office, became aware of a sideshow 'takeover' being planned within the county. Officers from both agencies monitored these activities and identified six locations." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "Do you and your pet🐾love to get out and make new friends? We'd like to invite you to join our Animal Ambassador team! These volunteers represent San Diego Humane Society at special events and programs, while bringing joy to everyone they meet." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "Three days and approximately 100 meaningful contacts🗣️made in North Park and Hillcrest this week to individuals experiencing homelessness. More than a dozen agencies participated in this week’s Coordinated Outreach event. These events are occurring in areas throughout the city twice a month, in addition to outreach teams working daily to connect with individuals. They provide a concentrated approach to getting folks the services they need to get help." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Amidst the backdrop of incredible plant diversity within the conservatory, guests can learn to identify and care for their houseplants🪴. Whether you’re a seasoned plant aficionado or you struggle to keep any plant alive, you will take home increased plant knowledge and a greener thumb." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: "Join the County Team! We're hiring. 👍Here's this week's new job openings, including electrician, residential care worker, appraiser, recreation therapy and more. Visit https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/.../jobs/COSD_Weekly_Jobs.pdf and click on the individual job to apply or for more info." (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: "Join us this Sunday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Gaslamp Artisan Market for a bicycle🚲rodeo! All are welcome! Looking to improve your bike handling skills? Want a helmet fitting? Bring your bike and a helmet and we’ll get you set up!" (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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