The SK Institute is a not-for-profit organization that aims to raise cancer awareness. It educates the public to increase awareness about cancer prevention, specifically of skin cancers and melanoma. The organization also organizes events for cancer survivors and patients.
Formed in 1950, the La Jolla Town Council is an organization that provides a forum for discussion, debate, and action on local issues and concerns. It then advises different levels of government on such issues.
The Town Council hosts regularly scheduled meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 5pm at the La Jolla Rec Center. It also hosts a variety of other activities including SunSetters, an opportunity for business owners and other community leaders to meet in a social setting.
Membership to the Town Council can be purchased on the website.
The Institute of the Americas is a not-for-profit organization established 27 years ago on the UCSD campus. The Institute maintains a frank and open dialogue among countries in the Americas in order to improve people's political, economic and social wellbeing.
La Jolla Historical Society is located on Eads Avenue and Prospect Street, one block from the ocean. It is situated within a historic cottage that was built in 1909. The organization maintains books, magazines, newspapers and over 10,000 photographic prints.
The American Heart Association is dedicated to raising heart health awareness throughout the country. It has a location in La Jolla where it works year-round to raise funds and disseminate information about conditions such as stroke, cardiovascular disease and more.
This independent non-profit organization takes on initiatives and offers programs to facilitate growth in the local innovation economy. Although the office is located in La Jolla, CONNECT serves the entire San Diego area. Founders and members of the organization are well-respected individuals of the community including entrepreneurs and early-stage companies.
Services offered include business coaching, policy and advocacy and CEO strategy forums. For information on the organization and how you can become a member, visit the website or contact the office directly.
Friends of La Jolla Library is an organization that seeks to raise monetary support for the San Diego Public Library in La Jolla. It also donates books, magazines and other items, usually received from benefactors of the community. The organization consists of at least 50 members, who together collect thousands of dollars each year to support the library. Members have been known to donate books to several worthy causes in the community, as well, including a local juvenile center.
There are more than two million Masons in North America. Their fraternity is the oldest known to man. If you think you might be interested in becoming a member, you can begin by contacting our Lodge and speaking with a Mason. The La Jolla Masonic Lodge was founded in La Jolla in 1922. This lodge is one of 30 located in the San Diego area. This location is easy to find, with accessible parking in front, which is free to its members or guests that are visiting this lodge.