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Gather & Connect at NOVA’s Spring Conference Social Events – Reserve Your Spot Today!

Gather & Connect at NOVA’s Spring Conference Social Events – Reserve Your Spot Today!

Register For A City Lights Night Trolley Tour of San Diego!

The social committee is pleased to announce they are hosting a City Lights Night Trolley Tour on Thursday, April 16, beginning at 7:30pm.  This event is after the NOVA reception.

See San Diego’s famous sights illuminated at night as you hop aboard a trolley for the City Lights Night Tour for a picturesque evening you won’t forget. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and cruise past notable landmarks with your expert guides. Highlights include:

  • Explore the Gaslamp Quarter, full of vibrant nightlife, bright lights, and Victorian architecture
  • Drive through Balboa Park transformed at night with beautiful lighting effects on the buildings, fountains, and statues
  • Cross the Coronado Bridge for more spectacular sights, including the lights coming in from Tijuana, the San Diego Bay, and Downtown San Diego
  • Capture a perfect photo opportunity at Coronado’s Ferry Landing for a 20-minute stop to take in the stunning beauty of the San Diego city skyline
  • Enjoy a wonderful mix of music and narration, while San Diego glitters at night

Price: $46 per person. The tickets are non-refundable.

Click here to register: https://www.vetadvocates.org/cpages/nova-conference-social

Please note, the tour begins and ends Seaport Village, a very short walk from the Manchester Grand Hyatt, at 7:30pm. Space is limited and is first-come, first-served.  Please register by Tuesday, March 17th!

Questions: Please email
Stacie Lemick at the NOVA office. 


Gather With Attendees For Dinner At Our "Dine-Arounds" On Friday, 4/17!

Members of NOVA's Social Committee will make reservations at various restaurants for new and established NOVA members to get to know one another.  More information will be available in your conference welcome emails in April!


Wednesday Welcome Social Hour and Thursday NOVA Reception!

Our popular Wednesday Welcome Social Hour returns this Spring! It will be held Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30-7:30pm and will provide an added opportunity for networking before the conference begins. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a conference regular, you are invited to socialize with fellow attendees thanks to our sponsors Werner Hoffman Greig & Garcia and Mednick Associates.

Join us Thursday, April 16, at 5pm, immediately following the first day of the conference, for our Opening Night Reception. The reception will feature light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting. It’s the perfect way to conclude day one and prepare for the exciting days ahead! 


 February 19, 2026