Firefighter Storytime
1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Bonita-Sunnyside Library Branch
4375 Bonita Road
Bonita, CA
619/475-4642
Firefighters from the Bonita Fire Department read children's books to the kids. Come check out the largest collection of firefighter related children's books in the County (donated by the Bonita Firefighters Association).

Give Burns The Boot Countywide Firefighter Boot Drive
May 9
During the morning and evening commute
At intersections throughout San Diego County
Proceeds benefit the Burn Institute

27th Annual MDA Padres Tailgate and Firefighter Chili Cook-Off
May 12
Over 1200 people will be at the Embarcadero Marina Park South

Firefighters Night at the Padres
May 12
6:40 p.m. pre-game ceremonies; 7:00 p.m. Padre game begins
Petco Park
Tickets can be purchased through the Burn Institute
A portion from each ticket sold benefits the Burn Institute
Rick Ochocki
858-541-2277
Join the San Diego Padres as they pay tribute to our local fire service during Firefighters Night at the Padres. Pre game ceremonies include firefighters lining the first and third base paths, video tribute honoring our brave men and women of the fire service, a firefighter singing "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch and young burn survivor will be featured as the "Play Ball" kid.
All fans in attendance will receive a Padres T-Shirt.

San Miguel Firefighters 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic
May 15 -- Cottonwood at Rancho San Diego
supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Sponsored by San Miguel Firefighters Local 1434
SanMiguelFirefighters.org

34th Annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet
May 31
6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. dinner 8 p.m. awards
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive -- Aventine Ballroom
$100 per person Sponsorships Available
This one-of-a-kind event honors local heroes who have risked their life to save another from burn injury or death by fire.
Rosella Aplin
858-541-2277 x17

Carlsbad Firefighters Association
Saturday, June 2
Stop Drop & Reel
Firefighter Charity Halibut Tournament
StopDropandReel.org
Ron Tinney @ 619-446-9292

Children's Miracle Network Broadcast
June 2
6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Watch Cox Communications -- San Diego's Channel 4 and see miracles happening at Children's Miracle Network affiliate hospitals, as well as locally here at Rady Children's in San Diego.

Crest Fire Department Casino Night Fundraiser
June 15
6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Alpine Community Center
1830 Alpine Boulevard
The event benefits the East County Fire Protection District and is sponsored by Friends of Crest & Crest Community Association.
For more information, click on TheCrestSun.com

FlameOut FIRE EXPO 2007
July 14
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108 -- Parking Section J
FREE Admission
Proceeds benefit the Burn Institute
Rick Ochocki
858-541-2277
Admission is FREE to this family-oriented event. The annual Burn Run parade of nearly 100 fire trucks and engines will arrive at 1 p.m. Enjoy live firefighting demonstrations, fire engine rides, a kiddie karnival, food, live entertainment, a fire and burn prevention education pavillion, emergency service vendor booths, and much more.

The 18th annual Kids' NewsDay October 24
Kids' NewsDay, a special edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune, will be sold by volunteers on street corners throughout San Diego. All proceeds benefit Rady Children's.
Call the Kids' NewsDay Hotline at 858-966-4965.

Alpine Fire Department's 50th Anniversary Dinner
Early November -- date to be announced

Second Annual Texas Hold Em'Poker Tournament Supporting the Burn Institute
November 15
Viejas Casino
Reserve your spot today 858-541-2277