John Kitchin:  Engineer, Author, Minister

NZ9F.com     Published by www.NZ9F.com.   Updated March 4, 2010.  Some listings deleted for valid reasons.  All places appropriate for children.  ☺=Favorites.  Also try the resource hotline:  Dial "211"or  www.211SanDiego.org.  Free internet, any library.  This web page was formed because of difficulties using that website.  Affiliated with Freedom Reigns.

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WARNING:  Cults often take advantage of the poor and homeless, and here's what to look for:  They have a long and/or powerful liturgy (church service).  They claim to be either Christian or Islamic.  They use principles of religion and socialization (brainwashing) to intimidate and indoctrinate.  They tell you what to believe.  They claim that only by belonging to their particular religion, Christianity or Islam, can you be saved or go to heaven.  Their leaders usually do not eat the food they serve, which is blessed to brainwash people.  They want to take you to their home, office, or headquarters, or you might already be there.  That sounds good if you have noplace to live.  They want to help you, and want you to obey them.  They tell you what the word of God is and what it means, rather than having you decide that for yourself.  If they called themselves the "Church of Satan", nobody would join them.  But if they secretly worship Satan, yet call themselves the "Good Gospel Church of Jesus", they can easily find victims that don't know any better.  There is no law against cults.  Religious Freedom even allows the worship of Satan!  So be careful.  Getting de-programmed takes years.

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8:00 AM  Downtown San Diego, 825 Seventh Ave.  Brief liturgy (few minutes).  Breakfast, with eggs, meat, and sweetroll.  Coffee.  Free Downtown map on any trolley schedule.  Salvation Army.

☺9:30 AM to 11 AM, Downtown San Diego, 15th and Imperial Ave.  Advanced Registration Required.  Brunch.  No liturgy.  3 blocks east of the Trolley.  Chabad Beth Israel.

1:00 PM, Beaches, Ocean Beach, Saratoga at the ocean.  2 blocks north of Newport.  May serve as late as 2 pm, depending upon charcoal.  Barbecue.  Route 35 from Old Town.

2:00 PM   Downtown San Diego, 3rd and Date.  Soup, coffee, sweetrolls, bread, sometimes salad.  Usually distributes bread, and  personal items, such as socks and soap.  Contemporary liturgy.  Second helpings of food.  Free Downtown map on any Trolley schedule.  6 blocks north of Civic Center Trolley.  Ladle.

☺4:15 PM  Downtown San Diego, 6th and Fir.  See 5 PM Thursdays.  Get ticket early.

☺5:00 PM (A) Beaches, Pacific Beach, Garnet and Jewell, a block east of Ingraham.  Lots of food, coffee, and the liturgy is optional.  Can help with housing.  Route 8/9.

5:00 PM (B)  South Bay, Chula Vista, 1236 Third Avenue.  International Christian Center, just north of Palomar Ave., a block north of Burger King and two blocks south of McDonalds.  40 minutes traditional sermon and song.  Bus route 929. 

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8-10:30 AM, Beaches, La Jolla, 7669 Girard Ave., bag lunch, socks, coffee.  Bus route 30 to Kline St.

8:45 AM  Downtown San Diego, Seniors over age 55 only, 825 Seventh Ave.  Coffee, sweetroll, cereal.

9:00 AM, South Bay, Chula Vista, 580 Hilltop at I St., groceries, 701 bus (H or Palomar trolley).

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM,   Downtown San Diego, see 11 AM Tuesdays.

11:15 AM, Beaches, Mission Beach, see 11:15 AM Fridays.

Noon, East County, El Cajon City, bag lunch, Wells Park, First and Madison.  Bus route 864.

☺4:00 PM  Downtown San Diego, 3rd and Ash.  See 9 am Friday listing.  Medical care after the meal.

5:00 PM, Beaches, Ocean Beach, Saratoga St. at the ocean (picnic area).  2 blocks north of Newport = 3 blocks north of the pier.  Brief bible reading, fruit and bread to go.  Lupe.  Bus route 35 or 923.

5:45 PM  Downtown San Diego, 8th and F.  First 110 people only, so get in line by 5:30 PM.  15 minute semi-traditional liturgy, with food at 6 PM.  Lots of good food.

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8-10:30 AM, Beaches, La Jolla, 7669 Girard Ave., bag lunch, socks, coffee.  Bus route 30 to Kline St.

8:45 AM, Downtown San Diego, Seniors over age 55 only, 825 Seventh Ave.  Coffee, sweetroll, cereal.

9:00 AM, South Bay, Chula Vista, 580 Hilltop at I St., groceries, 701 bus (H or Palomar trolley).

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM,  Downtown San Diego, 15 & Imperial.  No liturgy.  Advanced Registration Required.  Can help with homeless tickets (legal), bus, housing, medical, showers.  Father Joe.

11:15 AM, Beaches, Mission Beach,  see 11:15 AM Fridays.

11:30 AM, South Bay, Chula Vista, 1245 Fourth Ave., just north of Palomar, bag lunch.  Back lot.

5:45 PM  Downtown San Diego, see 5:45 PM Mondays for full information.

☺6:00 PM (A) Beaches, Ocean Beach, Sacred Heart Church, Saratoga at Sunset Cliffs, (2 blocks north of Newport).  EVERY OTHER WEEK.  Meets Mar. 16, 30, Apr. 13, 27.  Grilled food, fruit salad, desserts, package to-go, help resources literature.  Bus route 35 out of Old Town or 923 from Downtown.  Freedom Reigns.

☺6:00 PM (B) Beaches, La Jolla, Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 7725 Girard Ave.  EVERY OTHER WEEK.  Enter from alley.  Same group as above.  Meets Mar. 9, 23, Apr. 6, 20.  Free map on the Route 30 bus schedule.  Get off the bus at Kline St. (Bank of America and Wells Fargo.)  No liturgy, excellent quantity and quality of food, dessert buffet, and food to go.  Freedom Reigns.

6:00 PM (C) Beaches, Pacific Beach, 1050 Thomas, a block south of Grand Ave., a few blocks from the ocean.  Good food, no liturgy.  Bus routes 8/9 or 30.

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8-10:30 AM, Beaches, La Jolla, 7669 Girard Ave., bag lunch, socks, coffee.  Bus route 30 to Kline St.

8:45 AM  Downtown San Diego, Seniors over age 55 only, 825 Seventh Ave.  Coffee, sweetroll, cereal.

9:00 AM, South Bay, Chula Vista, 580 Hilltop at I St., groceries, 701 bus (H or Palomar trolley).

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM,   Downtown San Diego, 15 & Imperial.  See 11 AM Tuesdays.

11:15 AM, Beaches, Mission Beach, see 11:15 AM Fridays.

11:30 AM, South Bay, Chula Vista, 1245 Fourth Ave., just north of Palomar.  Bag lunch.  Back lot.

5:00 PM  South Bay, Chula Vista, 1124 Bay Blvd. #D (South Bay Community Services).  Blue Line Trolley to Palomar, walk 4 blocks west to the end of Palomar.  Grainger is across the street, and this meal is next door to Grainger, north, rear building.

☺5:30 PM, Beaches, Pacific Beach, Ingraham & Thomas, a block south of Grand Ave.  Medical, dental, massage, acupuncture, social workers, haircuts, Oriental Medicine.

5:45 PM  Downtown San Diego, see 5:45 PM Mondays for full information.

☺6:00 PM, Beaches, Ocean Beach, Trinity or Bethany Church,  which are next to each other on Sunset Cliffs Blvd., 3.5 blocks north of Newport.  Entree, salad, bread, coffee, dessert.  No liturgy..

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8-10:30 AM, Beaches, La Jolla, 7669 Girard Ave., bag lunch, socks, coffee.  Bus route 30 to Kline St.

8:45 AM, Downtown San Diego, Seniors over age 55 only, 825 Seventh Ave.  Coffee, sweetroll, cereal.

9:00 AM, South Bay, Chula Vista, 580 Hilltop at I St., groceries, 701 bus (H or Palomar trolley.)

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM,   Downtown San Diego, See 11 AM Tues. 

11:15 AM, Beaches, Mission Beach,  See 11:15 AM Fridays. 

11:30 AM, South Bay, Chula Vista, 1245 Fourth Ave., bag lunch, rear parking lot.

Noon, East County, El Cajon City, bag lunch, Wells Park, First and Madison.  Bus route 864.

☺5:00 PM  Downtown San Diego, 6th and Fir, across the street from Balboa Park.  Contemporary liturgy.  Obtain ticket a half-hour in advance.  First 100 people.

5:45 PM  Downtown San Diego, see 5:45 PM Mondays for full information.  Sponsored by San Diego Chargers.

7:00 PM  Old Town, 5 blocks east of the trolley on Taylor St. in Presidio Park.  One hour and fifteen minutes of contemporary liturgy (optional), followed by food at 8:15 pm.  At the pavilion. 

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8-10:30 AM, Beaches, La Jolla, 7669 Girard Ave., bag lunch, socks, coffee.

8:45 AM  Downtown San Diego, Seniors over age 55 only, 825 Seventh Ave.  Coffee, sweetroll, cereal. 

☺9:00 AM  Downtown San Diego, 3rd and Ash.  Soup, salad, coffee, sweetrolls, fruits, brief prayer, no liturgy.  Has social workers, UCSD medical students, dental, and an Oriental Medicine physician.  Second helpings of food.  Free Downtown map on any Trolley schedule.  Also see service list at 5:30 PM Wednesdays.

11:00 AM (A) to 12:30 PM, Downtown San Diego, 15 & Imperial.  See 11 AM Tuesdays.

11:00 AM (B) South Bay, Chula Vista, 456 Fifth Ave., 2 blocks north of  5th and H.  (Church of God).  Blue Line Trolley to H St., then 701 or 709 bus (or walk 8 blocks east).  Prayer, bread to go.

11:15 AM , Beaches, Mission Beach, Mariner's Point Open-Air Pavilion.  Across the street from the Bahia Hotel.  Continue south 2 blocks, to the water, at the foot of the bridge.  Milk, coffee, sandwiches, bread, bakery, and items to go.  Christian help meeting.  Map available free on the bus route schedule of Route 8/9 out of Old Town.  CLOSED HOLIDAYS.

☺11:30 AM , Beaches, Pacific Beach, 4761 Cass St., 5 blocks north of Garnet Ave.  Bus route 30 from La Jolla or Old Town.  Good atmosphere. 

4:00 PM  South Bay, Chula Vista, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, just north of Palomar on 4th.  1245 Fourth Ave.  712 bus out of Palomar Trolley. 

6:00  PM,  South Bay, Barrio Logan / Memorial 3605 National Ave.  Bus Route 11 from 12th and Imperial Trolley, Hillcrest, Downtown, or SDSU.  More children than adults.

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6:00 AM to 9 AM, Beaches, Imperial Beach, United Methodist, 5th and Palm Ave., in basement.  Breakfast & shower.  Closed until Dec. 26.

☺8:00 AM, Beaches, Ocean Beach, 4764 Santa Monica Ave., a block north of Newport, near Sunset Cliffs Blvd.  This group formerly met in the alley.  Coffee, sweet rolls, bible reading, chili, food to go.

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM,   Downtown San Diego, 15 & Imperial.  See 11 AM Tuesdays.

☺NOON, Beaches, Mission Beach, 4th Sat. of the month only, (Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 22.)  Across the street from the Bahia Hotel, bus route 8/9, go south to the channel.

11:00 AM, East County, El Cajon City, Wells Park, half a block east of First and Madison.  Northeast corner of parking lot.  Ultimate Gift Ministry, barbecue.  864 bus.  Also see next listing.

3:00 PM, East County, El Cajon City, Wells Park, half a block east of First and Madison.  Several different church groups, each with a different Saturday, liturgy, and food. 

4:30 PM,  South Bay, Chula Vista,  3rd and Main, dirt parking lot next to Bobar's Liquor.  Trinity Life Church.   Bus route 701 out of Palomar Trolley (every hour on the hour) or use route 929 from Downtown SD or San Ysidro.  Half hour semi-traditional liturgy, good food, coffee, sweetrolls to go.

6:00 PM, Beaches, Ocean Beach, Rock Church (Rosecrans), Saratoga at the ocean, 2 blocks north of Newport, 3 blocks north of OB pier.

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3 AM?  Party out of booze?  Find a sober driver and some passengers over 21, and head for Mexico.  KENTUCKY DERBY LIQUORS never closes.* Left lane at the San Ysidro crossing, left exit, 3 blocks on your left.  You must be 18 to purchase alcohol in Mexico.  Return trip, use 2nd Street, one block to your right or north.  Each person over age 21 can bring back one quart or liter.

*TEMPORARILY CLOSED MIDNIGHT TO 10 AM TO COMPLY WITH NEW TEMPORARY MEXICAN LAW.

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FREE MEALS IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO: 

SUN.  8:00 AM, 825 Seventh Ave. ♦  9:30 to 11 AM, 15th & Imperial, must register. ♦  2:00 PM, 3rd and Date. ♦  4:15 PM, 6th and Fir.  Be a half hour early, please.

MON.  8:45 AM, 825 Seventh Ave., Seniors over age 55 only. ♦  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 15th and Imperial Ave., must register. ♦  4:00 PM, 3rd and Ash. ♦  5:45 PM, 8th and F.  Be a half hour early, please.

TUES.  8:45 AM, 825 Seventh Ave., Seniors over age 55 only. ♦  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 15th and Imperial Ave., must register. ♦  5:45 PM, 8th and F.  Be a half hour early, please.

WED.  8:45 AM, 825 Seventh Ave., Seniors over age 55 only. ♦  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 15th and Imperial Ave., must register. ♦  5:45 PM, 8th and F.  Be a half hour early, please.

THURS.  8:45 AM, 825 Seventh Ave., Seniors over age 55 only. ♦  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 15th and Imperial Ave., must register. ♦  5:00 PM, 6th and Fir.  Be a half hour early, please. ♦  5:45 PM, 8th and F.  Be a half hour early, please.

FRI.  8:45 AM, 825 Seventh Ave., Seniors over age 55 only. ♦  9:00 AM, 3rd and Ash. ♦  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 15th and Imperial Ave., must register.

SAT.  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 15th and Imperial Ave., must register.

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FREE MEALS:  BEACHES:  Ocean, Mission, Imperial, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Old Town.

SUN.  1 PM, OB, Saratoga at the Ocean. ♦  5 PM, PB, Garnet at Jewell. 

MON.  8:30 AM, LJ, 7669 Girard, bag lunch ♦  11:15 AM, MB, Mariner's Point. ♦  5:00 PM, OB, Saratoga at the Ocean.

TUE.  8:30 AM, LJ, 7669 Girard, bag lunch ♦  11:15 AM, MB, Mariner's Point. ♦  6 PM, PB, 1050 Thomas. ♦ 6 PM, OB, Saratoga at Sunset Cliffs, every other week. ♦  6 PM, LJ, 7725 Girard, every other week.

WED.  8:30 AM, LJ, 7669 Girard, bag lunch ♦  11:15 AM, MB, Mariner's Point. ♦  5:30 PM, PB, Ingraham & Thomas. ♦  6 PM, OB, Sunset Cliffs, 3.5 blocks north of Newport.

THUR.  8:30 AM, LJ, 7669 Girard, bag lunch ♦  11:15 AM, MB, Mariner's Point. ♦  7 PM, OT, Presidio Park on Taylor St.

FRI.  8:30 AM, LJ, 7669 Girard, bag lunch ♦  11:15 AM, MB, Mariner's Point. ♦  11:30 AM, PB, 4761 Cass. ♦  5 PM, OB, Saratoga at the Ocean.

SAT.  6-9 AM, beginning Dec. 26, IB, 5th and Palm ♦  8 AM, OB, 4764 Santa Monica Ave.

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FREE MEALS:  SOUTH BAY:  Chula Vista, National City, Barrio Logan, San Ysidro.

SUN.  5 PM, CV, 1236 Third Ave.

MON.  9 AM, CV,  580 Hilltop, groceries. 

TUE.  9 AM, CV, 580 Hilltop, groceries.  ♦  11:30 AM, CV, 1245 4th Ave., bag lunch.

WED.  9 AM, CV, 580 Hilltop, groceries. ♦  11:30 AM, CV, 1245 4th Ave., bag lunch. ♦  5 PM, CV, 1124 Bay Blvd. #D.

THUR.  9 AM, CV, 580 Hilltop, groceries.  ♦ 11:30 AM, CV, 1245 4th Ave., bag lunch.

FRI.  11 AM, CV, 456 Fifth Ave. ♦  4 PM, CV, 1245 Fourth Ave. ♦ 6 PM, BL, 3605 National Ave. 

SAT.  4:30 PM, CV, 3rd and Main. 

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FREE MEALS:  EAST COUNTY:  El Cajon City:  MON., Noon, bag lunch, THUR., Noon, bag lunch, SAT. 11:00AM, barbecue, & 3 PM, picnic hot meal, all at Wells Park, 1st & Madison.