🌱 Progress at the Pier + SD's New Water Plant + SD Weekend Fun

Hello all. It's time to start your day with Patch San Diego.

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

1. It stands as an icon at Ocean Beach. The Ocean Beach Pier is now more than six years past its expected life. The Pier has been damaged by king tides and rough weather over the years. The question is: should it be repaired, or should it be replaced? What does the City of San Diego plan to do? To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. It's a $950 million Water Purification Plant in East County, and its construction has already begun. Located in Santee, the plant will purify up to 11.5 million gallons of water per day, providing 30 percent of East County's needed drinking water supply. The project is expected to create 2,500 jobs in the region. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
3. Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, there are lots of things going on in San Diego! There are theater events, rooftop cinema, concerts, events for foodies, an agave festival, and more. San Diego is the place to be this weekend — Check out the full list. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (There San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten — San Diego Public Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Bridge — Ed Brown Center for Active Adults. (1:30 p.m.)
• American Folk Music: From the Colonies to the Beatnik Coffee Houses (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (3 p.m.)
• Hops on the Harbor With Port Brewing Co. — Flagship Cruises. (7 p.m.)
• Cara Connors Straight for Pay Comedy Tour — (@GossipGrill San Diego). (7 p.m.)
• "In Your Dreams" Event with DJ SpydaTek — Side Bar. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: The Eastern and MidCity Divisons of the SDPD hosted a party for their School Safety Patrols. Students watched a demonstration from the SDPD Mobile Odor Detection K9. (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: Join in the annual Summer Reading Program! The library encourages students of all ages to read at the park, the beach, or in a comfy chair. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: Join weekly yoga classes at the Garden. Enjoy the beauty of the Garden every Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: Come see the new exhibition at the Central Library! "Echoes of Africa" will be brought to the Library by WorldBeat Cultural Center this Saturday, June 4. Enjoy the drums and dancing in the Courtyard. Then make your way up to the exhibition on the 9th Floor. (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: Now is the time to vote in the California Primary Election. Learn more about your voting options. (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• The Arc of San Diego: #HappyPrideMonth from The Arc! During #PrideMonth and beyond, let's promote a world of love, acceptance, and inclusion for all. (The Arc of San Diego via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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