Kensington-Talmadge Community Association

06/10/2026

Dump-a-Thon Nets Nearly 25 Tons of Organic Waste

Nearly 25 tons of brush, trees and other organic waste were removed by residents in the Kensington and Talmadge communities during the Kensington Fire Safe Council’s semi-annual dump-a-thon. The event has been running for 13 years, but this was the first collaboration with San Diego Fire-Rescue an...

05/19/2026

Awesome program last night with historian and neighbor, Jim Newland!
"One Hundred Years Ago in Kensington"
Thank you, JIM!!!

04/24/2026

When Kensington Park Became Kensington-Talmadge

Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m.
James Newland, a professional historian for 35 years, has studied the suburban history of eastern San Diego, including Kensington and Talmadge. James is a resident of Kensington Manor and currently serves as Planning Division Chief for the California State Parks Department.

Join us for an evening of exploring our history as a community and the issues faced during the early development of the region we call home.

Where: Kensington Community Church

RSVP: Call or text (619) 876-1878 or (619) 252-5267
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04/23/2026

Volunteers Needed for Adams Avenue Flags
The Kensington Talmadge Community Association takes great pride in providing, maintaining and displaying the American flags along Adams Avenue during national holidays. It is a community tradition that dates back more than 60 years.

Our wonderful team of volunteers needs help in setting up, taking down and storing the flags. Please join our flag team to keep this tradition alive. Volunteers with pickup trucks are a plus.

For more information and to volunteer, please send an email to KTCA President Lisa Prats at [email protected]

Thank you for helping us keep up the tradition and promoting civic pride in our community.

04/10/2026

Franklin Fest is coming up and they'd love the community's support!

The Friends of Franklin Foundation is hosting a hybrid auction to benefit STEAM education at Franklin Elementary — and there are two easy ways to participate:

🏠 In person at Ponce's Mexican Restaurant
Sunday, May 3 | 2–5 PM | Adults 21+ only

💻 Online auction
April 26 – May 3 via Auctria

You can also donate an item, volunteer, or purchase $20 tickets at the link below. Every dollar goes directly to STEAM programs for our kids. 👉

👉FriendsofFranklinFoundation.org/news/franklin-fest-sunday-may-3-2026/

03/18/2026

Celebrate the 5th Annual Kensington–Talmadge Earth Day, a fun, family-friendly day of environmental activities on Saturday, April 11 from 11 am–2 pm at Kensington–Normal Heights Library Park. Kick off the festivities at 10:30 with the library’s Earth Day–themed story time for young children. This year we’re focusing on “Protecting Our Oceans and Watershed,” highlighting how safeguarding streams, rivers, and oceans begins right in our own community. Enjoy hands-on activities, live music, free ice cream, and a chance to win free trees. Learn about animals, gardening, and sustainable practices from local organizations working to protect our water and our planet.

03/10/2026

Inside Our City’s Jewel: Balboa Park

Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
Join us to hear from Katy McDonald, President and CEO of Forever Balboa Park. Katy oversees Forever Balboa Park, the conservancy which manages restoration projects, maintains the urban forest and gardens, as well as organizing volunteer programs. Join us to find out more about the inner workings of our city’s jewel.

Katy brings more than 30 years of expertise in nonprofit leadership to her role as president and CEO of Forever Balboa Park. She has worked with the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Where: Kensington Community Church, Lander Hall

RSVP: Call or text (619) 252-5267 or (619) 876-1878

01/17/2026

Please join us!!!

11/29/2025

Another totally lit tree lighting!!! Thanks a million to Ponce’s and Kensington Cafe for the hot cocoa and cookies!

11/23/2025