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BABY COUNTDOWN
20 Days until our baby girl Dahlia Citlali is born!
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Nightmare on Normal Street
Set for Sat., Oct. 27
Join The Center for our signature Halloween celebration, "Nightmare on Normal Street," on Sat., Oct. 27 from 7-10pm. The event will take place on Normal Street, between University Avenue and Blaine Street. "Nightmare on Normal Street" is an event for those 21 and older, and will include a fabulous costume contest, emceed by the Hillcrest's legendary Nicole, with more than $1,000 in both cash and prizes from The Crypt. DJ Talonya will spin dance tunes from 7-8pm. There will be circus acrobatics and black light artistry by the Technomania Circus from 8-9pm and the costume contest from 9-10pm. Contestants must be registered by 8:30pm to compete.Tickets are $5 at the door, and funds raised will support The Center's Hillcrest Youth Center. Sponsors for the event include Budweiser, Absolute 100, American Airlines, Bourbon Street, The Crypt, HIM/PIX, the Gay & Lesbian Times, The Bottom Line and The Center.For more information about "Nightmare on Normal Street," contact Sarafina Scapicchio at (619) 692-2077, ext. 247 or sscapicchio@thecentersd.org. |
Nonprofit Ethics Survey
Participate in the validation and reliability testing of developing the Nonprofit Ethics Survey. We are very excited to be entering this phase of development and we truly appreciate your time to complete the survey. If you'd like to enter the survey immediately simply click the weblink below. For more information about the Nonprofit Ethics Survey please read on and click the weblink at the bottom of the page to start the survey. Please forward this e-mail to friends or colleagues involved in the nonprofit sector and invite them to complete the survey . We truly appreciate your support and thank you again for your time.
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The San Diego Natural History Museum presents its second year of its popular lecture series on climate change.
Global Climate Change: Species and Places will feature international experts who will report on the effects of climate change on various wildlife species and habitats here in southern California and around the world.
All lectures are held in the Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater. Books are available for purchase in the Museum Store. Don't forget to see our new Webcasts.
Global Climate Change: Species and Places
Please arrive early to go through security and obtain seating.
For a printable (PDF*) copy of the schedule, click here.
Lecture Times: 6:30-8 PM
Wildlife Responses to Climate Change
Terry Root, Ph.D., Stanford University
Over the last 100 years, the average global surface temperature has increased approximately 0.8° C. Even with this amount of warming, which seems small compared to what might occur in the relatively near future, wild animals are already exhibiting discernible changes. Given what is known about physiological requirements of species, these changes are consistent with those expected with increasing ambient temperatures. Learn why the synergistic effect between rapid global warming and habitat modification is probably the most important problem facing species today.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007; 6:30-8 PM
Local Impacts of a Changing Climate
Walter Oechel, Ph.D., San Diego State University
The predicted growth of the San Diego/Tijuana region will cause increased pressure on existing ecosystems-not only their survivability and sustainability, but also their potential to adapt to future climate change. Southern California has implemented a Multi-Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) designed to provide habitat and ecosystems for the region's threatened, endangered, and endemic species. Though it is a step in the right direction, the MSCP may not take into consideration that habitat, ecosystem, and species requirements may have to adapt to future changes in climate. Is the region and its policies ready to adapt as our climate changes and the pressures on existing habitats and species are amplified?
Wednesday, November 14, 2007; 6:30-8 PM
The Future of Biodiversity in a Changing World
Walter Jetz, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
The world is facing a period of rapid environmental change. Dramatic warming is forecasted while direct human modifications to the landscape, especially in the tropics, are bound to continue. Which species are most at risk from these impending changes and why does it matter? Will the current global reserve network provide sufficient safe harbors in the future? Where are the future battlegrounds for conservation, and are we prepared for them? Finally, why are reliable forecasts about the future fate of species so difficult? Learn about scientists' answers to these questions and more.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008; 6:30-8 PM
Climate Change and the World's Oceans
Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., Oregon State University
The oceans are changing as Earth warms: ocean water is warmer and more acidic, sea level is rising, and storms are becoming more intense. Life for millions of people who live on the coast is changing, and so is life beneath the surface. Dr. Lubchenco will summarize some of the better understood changes-corals bleaching and ecosystems being disrupted as some species move to new locations-and will also discuss some unexpected events, such as the emergence of a seasonal dead zone along the Pacific Northwest coast. Learn steps that can help address the underlying changes as well as those likely to be unsuccessful.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008; 6:30-8 PM
Emperor Penguins and Warming Trends in Antarctica
Jerry Kooyman, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
Emperor Penguins may be the marine vertebrate most dependent on sea ice. For at least nine months of the year they are reliant on stable sea ice anchored to the coastline for successful reproduction. In addition, they need, at the least, pack ice conditions suitable for a month-long fast while they molt. The natural history of these birds related to this dependence will be presented and illustrated with computer-generated images and photographs. How resilient are Emperor Penguins to climate changes and to the warming trends that are now occurring?
Wednesday, March 19, 2008; 6:30-8 PM
Polar Bears, Seals, and Climate in Hudson Bay and the High Arctic
Ian Stirling, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Canadian Wildlife Service; and Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton
Long-term climate warming in western Hudson Bay is causing the sea ice to break up earlier, with negative effects on polar bears. From 1981 through 2007, the condition of polar bears declined significantly-a trend that is correlated with steadily warming spring air temperatures over the last 50 years. Learn about the significant relationship between the time of breakup and the condition of adult males and females (i.e., the earlier the breakup, the poorer the condition of the bears). Potential future problems for polar bears and seals will be discussed.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008; 6:30-8 PM |
 Peter Zschiesche asked that we send to you a special invitation to the Fourth Annual Voices for Justice Benefit Breakfast of the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice.
Since 1998, the advocacy and activism of ICWJ members has resulted in unprecedented advances in the lives of working families. This year we will particularly honor Peter for his years of leadership and service, and as a Voice for Justice in San Diego! We will also give special recognition to the participants of the New Sanctuary Movement for their dedication to justice for immigrants.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30 a.m. to honor Peter Zschiesche and others, and celebrate the achievements of the past year. We also hope that you or your affiliated organization will consider a Sponsorship Contribution, putting an advertisement or greeting in the Event Program Book, and/or making a special donation for this year's Voices for Justice Breakfast*. We hope you will join us!
· CLICK HERE for printable version of 2007 Invitation
· CLICK HERE for Donor & Ticket Information*
· CLICK HERE for Directions
Details below! Information about the Voices for Justice Breakfast and how you can make a reservation and contribution are below. For any questions contact Bet Lawrence, Event Coordinator at (619) 584-5744, ext. 60. |
Centro Cultural De La Raza New executive Director
Stephanie de la Torre
has joined our organization as
Executive Director
Please join the Board of Trustees, staff, and community
at an informal reception and Bienvenida
Saturday, November 3, 2007, at 2:00 p.m.
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2125 Park Boulevard
Balboa Park
San Diego, California 92101
Please respond by November 1st to Lucy Jasso at
lucy@centroraza.com or 619-235-6135 or fax 619-595-0034
Maria Cervantez, President Board of Trustees |
the Redz 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Commemoration
Presented by: The Red CalacArts Collective presents and the
Centro Cultural de la Raza hosts
An evening of poetry and prose honoring the dead
Friday, November 2, 2007
8:00pm
Only $7 ($5 students/seniors/patrons)
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2125 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos with some of San Diego's finest literary talents including:
Irene Castruita, Pablo Jaime Sainz, Jim Ruland, Jim Moreno, Manuel J. Vélez, Michael Cheno Wickert, Sara R. Eslava, Estela Flores, Mike Medrano, Olga A. Garcia, tatiana de la tierra, Poezia, Amalia Ortiz,Mark Christopher Lawrence and others tba!
Organized by the Red CalacArts Collective and hosted by the Centro Cultural de la Raza.
The Red CalacArts Collective, a project of Calaca Press, is a not for profit multidisciplinary arts and activist organization that focuses on creating, publishing, producing, and presenting Chicano, Latin American and indigenous related art focusing on issues dealing with human rights and social justice.
Visit us on the web:
The Centro is supported by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. |
TAKE ACTION: Dream Act is headed for a vote as soon as tomorrow
Last week, Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) re-introduced the DREAM Act as a new stand-alone bill, S. 2205. There could be a "cloture" vote on whether the DREAM Act can be debated and ultimately voted on as early as tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 24.
DREAM Act would provide a 6-year path to permanent residence and eventual citizenship for youth brought to the U.S. years ago as undocumented children--if they graduate from high school and continue on to college or the military. Tomorrow's possible "cloture" vote will mark the first time that the DREAM Act has ever come to a clean vote on the Senate floor.
The cloture motion will require 60 votes to pass. If it passes, there will be more votes on the DREAM Act as well as on possible amendments. If it fails, DREAM Act will be pulled from the floor.
It is imperative for all DREAM Act supporters to send an e-mail message to your senators immediately. Word is already getting out about the vote on anti-immigrant websites, talk shows, and cable TV who are spreading their usual falsehoods, and there is little doubt that their angry and fearful base will respond. We need you to respond too in order to help these immigrant students, who have lived in the United States since they were children, realize their potential.
Please send your senators an immediate e-mail TODAY!
http://www.ufwaction.org/campaign/dreamact1007 |
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On Thursday, October 25th, the Nursing Practice Committee of the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is holding a meeting that could endanger school children with diabetes in our state. You can help stop this by sending a letter telling the California Board of Registered Nursing that prohibiting non-nurses from administering insulin would be harmful to students with diabetes.
As you know, this summer the American Diabetes Association entered into a terrific settlement agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) to resolve a lawsuit concerning the safety and equal opportunity of California public school students with diabetes. This agreement has many important protections but one key part provides for trained non-medical school personnel to administer insulin when a school nurse is not available. This is essential because there is only one nurse for every 2,700 California students. Diabetes health care professionals and families agree that non-medical personnel can and should be safely trained to administer insulin when a school nurse isn't present.
Last month, the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), prompted by opposition from several nurse organizations, developed a draft statement saying it disagreed with CDE's position that non-nurses could legally administer insulin and, in essence, advising nurses not to train or supervise other school personnel in performing this task. The Nurse Practice Committee meeting on Thursday is our best chance to tell the BRN what we all know children with diabetes need to be safe at school, and your voice needs to be heard.
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Art Fundraiser for Eunime por Tijuana
Eunime-Por Tijuana, A.C. is the only organization in B.C. dedicated to serving women, children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The members of the organization are volunteers affected directly with HIV/AIDS and at one time in their lives have experienced the discrimination of living with the disease. Eunime-Por Tijuana, A.C. is dedicated to the memory of Eunice Quezada (1995-1999) , who passed away from AIDS complications and to the courage of Noemi and Juana, her sisters and their tireless advocate for the needs of women, children and families living with HIV/AIDS and to all of the children who have died if AIDS in Tijuana. For more information about Eunime Por Tijuana, A.C. please go to www.eunime.org.
On Saturday October 27th from 5:00-9:00 PM La 0nda Arte Latino in association with the San Diego Latino Film Festival will be having a Reception/Silent Auction to benefit Eunime Por Tijuana. There will be beautiful art for sale at great prices and a chance to get art at a greater price with a silent auction and opportunity drawing. Please come out and support this great cause and possibly go home with some great art. Reception to take place at the 24K Gallery at 1616 National Ave. San Diego in Barrio Logan. Please pass this on to your family and friends. For more information or if you have any question please contact Andy Gonzalez at agonzalez@mediaartscenter.org or call 619-656-6150.
Andy Gonzalez
Art Director, San Diego Latino Film Festival
Curator, 24K Gallery
Owner, La Onda Arte Latino
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EDUCATION CONSORTIUM MEETING
Monday, November 1, from 4 to 6 pm
San Diego Workforce Partnership
3910 University Avenue, Metro Community Room
San Diego, CA 92105
Located in City Heights. Meeting room is on the first floor, behind Citi Bank. Parking in rear of building.
Thank you to Workforce Partnership for providing a meeting space.
Andrea Guerrero | Field & Policy Director
ACLU San Diego & Imperial Counties
P.O. Box 87131 | San Diego, CA 92138-7131
T 619.232.2121 x 28 | C 619.405.0620
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