​🌱 "SD Working Waterfront" + Family-Friendly Bistros + Pretzel Day

Port Tenants Group Embraces New Look, Name – San Diego Working Waterfront (Patch)Happy Monday, people of San Diego! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 80, Low: 60.

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

1. It was formerly known as the SD Port Tenants Association. Now it has a new name: San Diego Working Waterfront. The group represents 800 waterfront businesses, employing 44K workers in San Diego, Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, and National City. "This is about redoubling our efforts to advocate for the economic and environmental vitality of the port tidelands," said Sharon Bernie-Cloward, president of the San Diego Working Waterfront. The San Diego Working Waterfront includes businesses in ship building and repair, shipping, cargo and trade, marinas, commercial and sport fishing, energy, cruise ships, hospitality and recreation, tourism and more. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
2. If you are the parent of young children, you may want to take your kids to family friendly restaurants. Well, now you can. There are several restaurants in San Diego that offer a family-friendly menu along with outdoor patios. Check out these eateries that offer food that both parents and children would like to eat. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
3. Mark your calendars! April 26 is National Pretzel Day 2022, and they have something for you. You can visit Wetzel’s Pretzels after 3 p.m. on Tuesday for a free, hand-crafted pretzel. "We're excited to celebrate National Wetzel Day by welcoming fans to enjoy a signature twisted treat on us," said Jennifer Schuler, Wetzel's CEO. Find a Wetzel’s Pretzels near you. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Maker Mondays: Create a Pride Library Card Design! — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (3 p.m.)
• Día de los Niños: Palate Party! — San Diego Public Library, Central Library. (4 p.m.)
• Kensington Book Group — Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library. (6 p.m.)
• San Diego City Council District 4 Candidate Forum — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (6:30 p.m.)
• READ IMAGINE CREATE STUDENT PRESENTATIONS CELEBRATION — San Diego Public Library, Central Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• CAT's "Open Mic" Every 4th Monday — Community Actor's Theatre. (7 p.m.)

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