Accepting clothing donations NOW. (shirts, pants, dresses, jackets, blazers, ties, purses, shoes, etc.) Please drop off WASHED clothes to the Bonita Museum during normal operating hours. We will also be accepting clothing donations the day of the event. Bring plant clippings the day of the event. Come to the museum and pick out some new clothes,  trade some plants, and then swing by the farmers market. Free and open to the public. This event is taking place during the Wednesday […]

  This traditional ceremony honors the flag of our country. This ceremony is also designed to instill and foster patriotism and love-of-country. Please attend and join the celebration with other patriotic organizations and individuals.   in cooperation with Daughters of the American Revolution and Girl Scouts of San Diego

Salute to the Military  golf tournament Tee Time: 1PM, Dinner Reception: 4:30PM (All golf levels include lunch, dinner and VIP exhibition tour of the "Permission to Come Aboard" exhibition at the Bonita Museum) Register at the link below: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/golf-tournament-registration/

Come by and pick up free clothing and plants! Outside of the Bonita Museum, next to the Wednesday Night Farmers Market. Donations accepted the day of event.  

Summer Community Building Meeting with South and East County Arts Network (SECAN) Next Meeting: Saturday August 7 @ 11am Meeting location: Bonita Museum - 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita CA.  91902 RSVP Schedule: 10: 50 - 11am - Sign-in and refreshments 11am - 11:20 - Introductions 11:20 - SD County, District 1 report on proposed County Arts Commission w Q/A 11:45 - Networking and raffle 12noon - plant and clothing swap event SURVEY Please fill in survey before the meeting to […]

Make your reservations: https://www.saintwinterraines.com/purchase Enjoy and evening with San Diego's fabulous Stacy Dyson who will be reading from her latest book  Sunday October 10 4:30- 6:30PM Stacy Dyson is a poet, a​capella vocalist, playwright who specializes in the life and times of the Black woman. “Someone has to sing for my sisters. Their lives, loves, philosophy...There are centuries of stories begging to be told. I’m lucky enough to be one able to make those voices be heard”. Ms Dyson has […]

The Bonita Valley Garden Club hosts the annual Blooming Art event.  Reception: Friday, Oct. 15 5pm - 7pm.  Free and open to the public. If you would like to design a piece.  Please see the flyer:  https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Scan_0068.pdf

Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 Enjoy outdoor public ofrendas celebrating the Day of the Dead with local artists Maricruz Alvarado. Dia de los Muertos 2021 at the museum with the Maricruz Alvarado family ofrenda Ofrenda crew with Miguel, Maricruz, Rosa, Vallo, Anna y Meza

Submit you small artworks 12 inches by 12 inches or less for the year end exhibition.  Submit works before Dec.8 2021.  forms small works exhibition dec prospectus/label form

Dec. 11 - 31, 2021 From an article in the Star News by Richard Pena:  Dr. Harris Teller, who put this collection together, was a teacher and then a psychologist in the Sweetwater School District.  I knew him first in this capacity and then later when he was a grant writer for the district. We often ask folks about memorable Christmases in their past, some that reminded them of great times, and some that were rather sad.  I never asked […]

https://www.sweetwater.org/211/High-School-Photo-Contest 2022 SWA Photo Contest Flyer Creatively showcase and celebrate through photography the many ways we use water.  Open to high school students who live in or attend school in Sweetwater Authority's service area.  See all rules and awards by clicking the above links.  Deadline to enter: March 18, 2022 by 5pm. Winning photography will be shown in the museum in May and June of 2022.