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Community Events (Posted 07.16.07) |
As our teachers taught us, we will begin our ceremony Friday the 20th there at the Casa Familiar Rec. Center with El Ensayo Real (the Royal rehersal). El Ensayo Real will begin at 7 p.m. In honor of our conchero elders, we will dance with teponaztlis, conchas and gourd rattles.
Then on Saturday the 21st, we will begin the receiving of the palabras, and we will begin to ask for permission that we may begin the sacrifice of the dance, and to carry out the cleansing of the warriors. We will prepare our dinner at 6 p.m. We will begin our vigil at 8 p.m.
Afterwards, on Sunday 22nd, we will begin our danza there at Chicano Park at noon. When we have finished the good danza, we will go to King-Chavez Elementary school so we can eat some good food at 6 p.m.
For more information, call Capit�n Mario or Capitana Beatrice: 619.948.8861 or 619.422.6433. Also write via e-mail: micc2@cox.net. |
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FREE Junior Lifeguard Program!!!
Scholarships Available-Enrollment Ends on July 20, 2007!
The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA will once again participate in the City of San Diego's Junior Lifeguard Program. As part of the program we have received a limited number of scholarships for the program and we are currently looking to fill these FREE slots. For more information or to register for the tryouts please contact Aquatic Coordinator Megan Block at (619) 264-0144 or via e-mail at mhay@ymca.org.
PROGRAM DATES AND TIMES: July 23, 2007 - August 17, 2007
PROGRAM CONTENT:The content of the program will include ocean and beach safety, lifesaving techniques and procedures, first aid and CPR, development of swimming skills, body surfing, body boarding, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, volleyball, other beach games, and competition events with other junior lifeguard programs.
SCHOLARSHIPS:The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA has a limited number of scholarships available. Scholarships are available based on financial need. All scholarship recipients must live within the service area of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. Priority will be given to Jackie Robinson members and program participants.
UNIFORMS: San Diego Junior Lifeguards are required to wear a uniform during class. The uniforms consist of red shorts and suits with yellow silk-screened T-shirts. Swim fins are also required. We recommend the "Duck Feet" type made by Voit. Each participant will receive a free uniform. |
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 MAGIC 92.5 presents Xavier The X-Man's 5th Annual Cruise for the Cause Blood & Bone Marrow Drive Car Show on Saturday, August 11th at Otay Ranch Town Center from 10a to 3p. Stop by to donate blood and get on the National Bone Marrow registry. Together we can save lives and help kids with cancer.
"Hey it's Xavier The X-Man, I personally want to invite each and every one of you to the 5th Annual Cruise for the Cause Blood & Bone Marrow Drive Car Show at Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista. We're taking over the middle of the mall and the huge walk way on the side of the mall. This year makes me more excited than others because not only are we going to have more room for this great event but hopefully more people can participate and donate blood with the easy access of the venue. Remember, you don't need to be into cars to help save a life. We are inviting every one to join us ... Classic cars, Lowriders, Hot Rods, Trucks and this year just added, Motorcycles. Please spread the word about this years The X-Man's Cruise from the Cause Car Show, I really need your help to make this a success.
Part of the proceeds will benefit the "Friends of Scott Foundation - Friends to Children with Cancer" a great organization that provides support and advocacy to Children and families suffering from the effects of cancer.
I hope to see everyone there... including past participants and I would like to encourage other groups to come out as well as more families and companies. Til next time ~ Xavier The X-Man"
If you would like to register your vehicle, please review the following information and then fill out the form below. Each car registration is $10 which includes a Dash Plaque and a T-Shirt. Trophies will be awarded the day of. If you have any questions, please contact Valerie from MAGIC Promotions at (858) 499-1707 or email her at valerie@magic925.com! Space is limited. Sign up now!
CRUISE FOR THE CAUSE IS A PRE REGISTER EVENT ONLY!
Event Information:
* Our Car Show hours are Saturday, August 11th from 10am-3pm
* Load in time begins at 7am and ends at 945am
* Exhibitors must remain until 3pm
* No vehicles are permitted to leave the venue until the end of the car show.
* MAGIC 92.5, Otay Ranch Town Center is not responsible for articles/materials lost or stolen at any time.
* Car Show participants will not be allowed to sell or sample any items. This application is for display purposes only.
* Canopies are not allowed
* No open containers
* No coolers |
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Booth Sales have been extended! BUT, they are going very quickly!
Booth Sales have been extended! BUT, they are going very quickly!
We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Annual Fiesta del Sol -San Diego! The First Annual Fiesta Del Sol brought 35,000 people to the historic barrios of San Diego to celebrate the diversity, culture, and good works of the people of San Diego. This year, we are expecting over 50,000 people to attend.
Fiesta del Sol-San Diego is the only street festival in the heart of San Diego's Latino community that celebrates the history, diverse cultures, and civic engagement of the people of San Diego. With over one hundred booths, two entertainment stages, close to thirty musical and dance performances, and pavilions focusing on art, education, citizenship, healthcare, and other important social issues, Fiesta del Sol-San Diego is a fun, family-friendly event that focuses on creating positive change and empowering our communities.
Fiesta Del Sol-San Diego is the perfect place for you to get the word out to the community/consumer about your product/services. Vendors at the Fiesta do sell their products, give out information, and generate new clients. With over 40,000 people expected to attend this year's event, what are you waiting for?
Final Deadline to turn your booth application in:July 20th, 2007 by 5pm
Dates: Saturday August 18th, 2007 and Sunday, August 19, 2007
Times: 11am-7pm
* There will only be 20 food booths this year so get your's now!
* If you are an artist who would rather be in the art walk area, please contact Jessica Nolan at the e-mail address below.
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TIJUANA MAQUILADORA TOUR
Come to learn about Tijuana maquiladora workers' conditions and struggles!
SATURDAY, JUL 21 and OCT 20, 2007, 9 am to 3:30 pm
SCHEDULE
9:00 am sharp: Meet at the San Ysidro Trolley Station. We will walk together, cross the border gate and travel to our locations in Tijuana using chartered buses for transportation.
9:45-10 am: The crosses at the border: more than 4,000 immigrants have died trying to cross the international border
10:30-10:45 am: Metales y Derivados-Otay Industrial Park
11- 11:30 am: Ejido Chilpancingo-Rio Alamar neighborhood
11:45 am-12:00 pm: Sony
NOTE: We will visit Tijuana industrial area but won't enter any factory.
12:30-1:00 pm Lunch at Cittac's office
1- 3 pm: Cittac's office (Cittac: Centro de Informacion para Trabajadores y Trabajadoras; Workers' Information Center): Struggles and labor conditions in the maquiladoras
3:30 pm: Return to San Ysidro border line
DONATIONS
US: $30 regular, $20 students
Donations cover the bus, lunch, and a donation to Tijuana worker organizations
Reservations for these tours can be made online at http://sdmaquila.org/. Online registration will be disabled when the bus for that day is full, so make your reservations as soon as possible.
Herb Shore:
sdmaquila@cox.net
(619) 287-5535
Sponsored by San Diego Maquiladora Workers' Solidarity Network, Cittac (Workers' Information Center) and the Binational Feminist Collective |
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SAVE THE DATE
Please join SANDAG & the ACTION Network in the release study: "Child Sexual Exploitation in the San Diego Region: A Community Assessment for the ACTION Network"
Tuesday, August 7th 2007
11:00am-12:00pm
707 Broadway, Suite 700 (Family Justice Center)
Come learn about the first comprehensive research study regarding the prostitution of children in San Diego County.
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Scope & nature of the problem
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Most impacted areas in San Diego county
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What are the risk factors
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Five-year community ACTION plan
Please RSVP to Xiomara Romero at 619-533-3519 or via email at xromero@sdycs.org |
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City Charter Review Forums
Dear Community Member,
Please join John Davies, Chair of the City Charter Review Committee, and members of the Charter Review Committee for the second of two public input forums regarding possible changes to the San Diego City Charter. In the City's first year under Charter Article XV: Strong Mayor Trial Form of Governance, it has become apparent that there are a number of areas where clarification of the City Charter will help achieve the original intent of this reform.
The Charter Review Committee Public Forum will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the GoldenHillRecreationCenter Gymnasium located at 2600 Golf Course Drive, San Diego, California, 92102.
I have established and empaneled a City Charter Review Committee, comprised of community members nominated by City Council and my appointments, which is charged to review the City Charter and return its recommendations in readiness for the 2008 election cycle.
In addressing these issues, there are four subject areas or questions around which a work plan for the Committee will be created:
- What charter modifications are necessary to implement the Kroll recommendations and other financial reforms?
- What is a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of elected officials and the separation of powers under strong mayor?
- What measures may improve the functionality of strong mayor during this trial period?
- What legislative tightening would be required for effective permanent implementation of Article XV?
Your participation in this forum will provide valuable input to the City Charter Review Committee and will help shape the committee's review of the City Charter.
To RSVP and for more information, please contact my staff member Beryl Rayford at (619) 236-6330 or at brayford@sandiego.gov. You may also click the following link for information regarding to the City Charter Review Committee: http://www.sandiego.gov/charterreview/index.shtml.
Sincerely,
JERRY SANDERS
Mayor of San Diego
Beryl Rayford
Community Outreach
Office of Mayor Jerry Sanders
202 C Street, MS 11A
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-7168 direct line
(619) 236-7228 fax
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House Passes Bill to Honor Cesar E. Chavez
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representative approved H.R. 359, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (D-CA) to honor Cesar E. Chavez. This legislation authorizes the U.S. Department of Interior to study lands important in the life of Cesar Chavez for possible inclusion into the National Park System. Currently there is no single unit of the National Park System dedicated to Latinos.
"I am proud that one day Latino families will have a place in the National Park System where they can appreciate, honor and learn about Cesar Chavez's work and beliefs, just as African American families can visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. historical site and the Selma-Montgomery trail. Chavez's work to protect health, the environment and workers' rights paved the way for me and many others to stand up for greater equality, to be courageous and to bring justice to those who cannot achieve it themselves," said Solis. "I am proud that the House recognized the importance of honoring his work and diversifying our National Park System by passing this legislation. I hope through this effort that future generations better understand the importance of sacrifice and improving the lives of others."
Chavez was born near Yuma, Ariz., and grew up in migrant labor camps where he suffered from the poverty of a migrant worker's life. He tirelessly dedicated his life to championing the rights of farm laborers and all workers. Chavez is best known for his humility and strength in his peaceful fight to help farm workers attain social justice and freedom from exposure to poisonous chemicals, poor housing, discrimination, low wages and limited education opportunities. Along with Dolores Huerta, Chavez founded the United Farm Workers, an organization dedicated to garnering better wages, working conditions and respect for farm workers.
"H.R. 359 is a powerful vehicle to introduce a new generation of Americans to the life of Cesar Chavez and the history of farm labor movement," said United Farm Workers President Arturo S. Rodriguez. "Honoring sites in Arizona, California, and other states associated with his life will keep his vital legacy alive and serve as an example for our future leaders, teaching them that through determination and hard work they can improve their own lives and communities."
In order for this bill to become law, it must also be approved by the U.S. Senate and signed by the president. Companion legislation (S. 327) has been introduced in the Senate by Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Ken Salazar (D-Colo.). Similar legislation introduced by Sen. McCain passed the Senate unanimously in 2003.
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Survey: The American Lung Association  The American Lung Association has asked for you help in getting more people to participate in an on-line survey directed toward parents of children with asthma. The survey is focused on asthma medications in school. Please help by forwarding the following survey link to anyone who has a child with asthma in school.
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Chicanozauruz 101
A Crash Course in Chicano Art by Victor Ochoa
Saturday, July 21 @ 2pm
Centro Cultural de la Raza
Donations to the Centro will be accepted.
Chicano Park and Centro Cultural de la Raza co-founder Victor Orozco Ochoa will present his irreverant take on Chicano art in San Diego. Using a PowerPoint presentation movimiento veterano Ochoa will give his take on progressive community art and it?s need to be continued by the current generation of artists.?
For more information on Victor Ochoa visit his websites:
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