Latest Past Events
Members Only: Deep Sky IMAX Screening
Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San DiegoSDAC Members are invited to visit Balboa Park’s Fleet Science Center for a free screening of their Deep Sky IMAX documentary on the James Webb Telescope and its discoveries. Join us afterwards for a luncheon to meet other members, discuss the telescope incredible images, and wonder at recent advances in the sciences. Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM (Film Screening: 11 AM; Lunch: 12 PM) Location: Fleet Science Center Cost: Free About the Fleet Science Center The Fleet Science Center is on a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected by the power of science to create a better future. They are a community-focused countywide organization that collaborates with educators, scientific organizations, community leaders and champions of a-ha moments.
Members Only: Visit to IVDM
Imperial Valley Desert Museum 11 Frontage Road, OcotilloSDAC Members, join us for an open house, behind-the-scenes tour, and reception at the Imperial Valley Desert Museum. Members are invited to go behind the scenes with IVDM Staff to learn about their exhibits, curation and collection spaces encompassing 10 million years of regional and local history! Following morning tours, SDAC Members are welcome to join IVDM Executive Director Kristin O'Lear and SDAC Executive Director Stephanie Sandoval for wine and hors d'oeurves. Under IVDM's awning overlooking the beautiful Yuha Desert, they will discuss their organizations' mission, current work, and future projects! Please note: This event is open to current SDAC members only. If your membership has lapsed, you will be asked to renew in order to attend the event. Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 Times: Museum Open House - 10 AM to 2 PM Behind-the-Scenes Tour - 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM Reception with Museum Directors - 12:30 PM Location: Imperial Valley Desert Museum 11 Frontage Road, Ocotillo, CA 92259 Cost: Free About the Imperial Valley Desert Museum The Imperial Valley Desert Museum is a new facility in the heart of the Yuha Desert housing Indigenous and historic artifacts found within the Imperial Valley and surrounding region. Opening a new museum in the twenty-first century, we do not want to be seen as an exhibit within four walls, but to engage and interact outside of the limitations of the "box" – both metaphorically and physically.
Agave Roast
Center Members are invited to join Stan Rodriguez (Kumeyaay – Iipay, Santa Ysabel) at the La Posta Indian Reservation for a traditional Agave Roast. Friday, May 6, 10 AM to 1 PM: Watch how the pit oven is prepared and agave hearts are made ready for roasting. Saturday, May 7, 1 to 5 PM: Enjoy Bird Singing and a pit roasting demonstration as well as taste and learn about the many uses of the agave plant. Other native food provided by Grey Wolf Monitoring. Thank you to La Posta Band of Mission Indians, Stan Rodriguez, Ed Mercado (Campo Kumeyaay Nation), Grey Wolf Monitoring, and Brian Williams of ASM Affiliates for making this event possible. This event is open to SDAC members. Not a member or need to renew? Purchase Membership Advance registration is required. You may attend one or both days and will receive directions prior to the event. Date: Friday, May 6, 2022 & Saturday, May 7, 2022 Time: 10 AM to 1 PM (Fri) & 1 PM to 5 PM (Sat) Location: La Posta Indian Reservation Cost: Free