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Community Events Newsletter
September 15. 2008
In This Issue
Altares Para Los Muertos
Voices of Women Sex Trafficking Summit
Healing Arts Festival
Save The Date: MANA Brindis
Walk for Peace & Friendship Festival
Unidas Luchando por Vivir
Nonprofit Ethics and The Law
Education Consortium General Meeting
Cancer Awareness Month
A.S. Alumni Chapter Kick-Off Mixer
A Training Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders
14th Annual San Diego Black Business Weekend
Wounded Warrior Appreciation Luncheon
13th Annual Guelaguetza
An Evening with the Board of Education
September Networking Mixer
60th Anniversary of ACLU Landmark
Signatures in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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Voices of Women Sex Trafficking Summit
 
In collaboration with The Thomas Jefferson School of Law's  Center for Global Legal Studies and the International Law Society/Amnesty International Student Group Presents:
Sex Trafficking Summit: Modern-day slavery in the form of sex trafficking which forces women and children from around the world into lives of despair, will be the subject of an upcoming Sex Trafficking Summit of leaders in law enforcement and child advocacy.
 
The FREE event is slated for Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 1:00-4:15 PM at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2121 San Diego Avenue in Old Town.
At the conclusion of the Summit, the school's Center for Global Legal Studies and the International Law Society/Amnesty International Student Group will sponsor a welcoming reception. Panelists will be available to respond to additional questions from attendees.
 
Space is limited; please RSVP to info@voicesofwomen.org
 
Donations will be gratefully accepted for the BSCC's Trafficking Victims Fund. To learn more please visit www.voicesofwomen.org.

Healing Arts Festival

 
Saturday, October 4th  11 AM - 5 PM

FREE at the Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater
Euclid Ave & Market St.  (Behind Magnolia's)
Take the trolley or busses to the "Euclid" station

Featuring: Acupuncture, Music, Massage, Yoga, Dance, Healthy Food, Kid's Activities and more!

We're bringing our popular Balboa Park event directly to the residents of Southeast San Diego!  For over a year, the Alternative Healing Network has produced a series of "Integrative Health Nights" in City Heights and Southeast San Diego offering free acupuncture, massage, chiro, yoga, and more.  Now we're excited to be able to bring the festival to our supporters in Southeast as well! 

Come join us for a day of health, music and fun!

Limited exhibitor space available! - Download the application here!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! - Please contact NICOLE at volunteer@althealnet.org for more information. 
Save The Date: MANA Brindis
 
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Location: The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Time: Reception from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Entertainment and dancing until 11:00 p.m. We promise an interesting, exciting, and fun evening. Please help to continue the path to bright futures and  to grow our Hermanitas�, Scholarship, and Health programs!

Thank you for your past support, and we hope you will
continue to help us achieve new milestones! Sponsorship Opportunities: 619/225-9594 or mbwalsh@ucsd.edu
 
For updated information visit the MANA website: http://sdmana.org
 
Walk for Peace & Friendship Festival
Connecting Communities, Uplifting Humanity, Celebrating Peace
 
Sunday, September 21, 2008
UN International Day of Peace
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Redwood Circle ~ Balboa Park

3K Inspirational Walk through El Prado Multicultural Youth Entertainment 2008 Peace Hero Award to Rob Machado Peace-related booths & kid-friendly activities, including Mile of Murals Volunteer students can earn Community Service credit & see citizenship in action Great FUN & learning experience for ALL!
To register for the 2008 Walk for Peace & Friendship Festival please visit www.WalkforPeace2008.Kintera.org

Educators:  For school projects for students, please contact Tony Ricchiuti at 951.541.4347 or tricchiuti@eusd4kids.org 
 
Unidas Luchando por Vivir
 
Did you know that cancer strikes one out of every three women today?  If you are one of these women who is a breast cancer survivor, A Women's Wellness Center (AWWC) is invites you to participate as a volunteer facilitator of an education program and support groups for newly diagnosed Spanish speaking women.  Come and help your sisters in healing.  Call today for more information Erendira Abel at (619) 425-5927 or go to www.awomenswellnesscenter.org

 AWWC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization; donations and volunteers are welcomed and appreciated. This program is possible by a grant of the San Diego Affiliate for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
 
Nonprofit Ethics and The Law
 
A FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP FOR NONPROFIT GROUPS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR LAWYERS, ACCOUNTANTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND BOARD MEMBERS
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
10:00 a.m. to Noon
CHRIST CHURCH UNITY
3770 Altadena Ave
San Diego, CA 92105

SPEAKERS ARE FROM THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
SPONSORED BY CHRIST CHURCH UNITY and
THE TEAM AT GRANTWRITINGSPECIALISTS.COM
HANDOUTS INCLUDETHE GUIDE FOR CHARITIES
THE NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT OF 2004
THE CAG OVERSIGHT OF NONPROFIT CHARITIES STATEMENT OF VALUES AND CODE OF ETHICS FOR NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPIC GROUPS
 
TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Send an e-mail to BeDemystified@aol.com
Or Call 619.460.2738
 
Education Consortium General Meeting 
 
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
5:00-6:30 PM
SANDIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP
3910 University Ave.
San Diego 92105
Community Room 3rd floor  
 
ITEMS TO COVER:   1) UPDATES ON A-G CAMPAIGN   2) REPORTS FROM REGIONAL MEETINGS   THERE ARE MANY GREAT THINGS HAPPENING, SO DON'T MISS OUT.  
 
Leo Carrillo Equality Alliance equalitysandiego@gmail.com
619.756.4303 
 
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Bite Bistro in Hillcrest has invited Friends of Scott Foundation - Friends to Children with Cancer to participate in their Lemon Aid Stand Fundraiser. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy amazing refreshments while supporting the Friends of Scott mission - to help meet the emotional, educational and financial needs of children with cancer and their families. So please come and show your support at this unique event in the fabulous Hillcrest area:
Sunday, September 14th
1:00-4:00 PM
BiteModern California Bistro and Wine Bar
1417 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
www.bitesd.com
 
SDSU Alumni
A.S. Alumni Chapter Kick-Off Mixer

Wednesday, September 17th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Aztec Center Bowling & Games, Lower Courtyard
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7804

Please join the Associated Students Alumni as we return to campus to re-connect with some A.S. alums at the Aztec Center Bowling & Games Center! Current AS executive officers and graduating seniors will be in attendance.

There is no cost for this kick-off event. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres as you mingle with past and present AS members.

Parking is available in Parking Structure 6 on the east side of the university, located off Montezuma Road and East Campus Drive. The cost to park is $1 per hour and permit dispenser machines on levels 1, 2, and 3.

RSVP at www.chapters.sdsu.edu/as/ by September 15th.

For questions contact Michelle Adams at michelleadams_sdsu@yahoo.com

The Associated Students Alumni Chapter is an official chapter of the SDSU Alumni Association. 
USD NP
A Training Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders
What you need to know about the Redesigned IRS Form 990: 
 
The University of San Diego's Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research, in partnership with AKT LLP, Moss Adams LLP, and CBIZ MHM LLC, invites all executive directors, senior staff, CFOs, controllers, board members and other nonprofit professionals, to an in-depth seminar on the RedesignedIRS Form 990.
In this seminar you will learn:
IRS government requirements and revisions to the core form New Form 990 schedules Rules for record keeping and officer compensation All about required policy documents The answers to any and all of your questions!  
Join us for one of these training sessions:
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
All sessions will take place from 7:30-3:30 PM at the:
University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Room 102
5998 Alcala Park                    
San Diego, CA  92110
 
Space is limited. Register online at www.sandiego.edu/nonprofit/events
Please direct questions to Laura B. Stein at lbstein@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-7442.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
 
Fee: $200 per person for first attendee, $150 per person for each additional attendee

 
14th Annual San Diego Black Business Weekend
 
San Diego, California - September 19 & 20 - The goal of the 14th annual San Diego Black Business Weekend is to create, enhance, and preserve successful interactions with, economic, legislative, and social systems, as well as the environment. A view of business and community that takes into account the links between the economy, the environment and the society will insure YOUR success and the success of future generations.  The San Diego Black Business Weekend is hosted by the San Diego Urban Economic Corporation.
Jacobs Community Center
345 Euclid Ave, San Diego CA

September 19th 2008
9am - 11:00am           Business Development Sessions  FREE !
12:00 pm - 2:00pm     Keynote Luncheon - $50
2:pm30 - 4:30pm        AB 32 and Urban Businesses & Communities
5:00 - 8:00pm             Legislative Business Mixer

September 20th, 2008
7:30am - 9:30am        Diamond Community Breakfast  $20
12:00pm - 5:00pm      JaZz in P!NK ( International Market Place, Beer and Wine Garden, more  ) FREE
   
For More information call 619-262-4922  or visit www.SDUEC.org
Wounded Warrior
 
13th Annual Guelaguetza
The Oaxaca Student Organization (OSO) and the Coalition of Indigenous Oaxacan Communities (COCIO) present San Diego's original and largest Guelaguetza, celebrating the traditions and contributions of the local Oaxacan community in North San Diego County. Cost $5 for general public and FREE for children under 10 years of age. For more information, visit: www.cocio.org.

Sunday September 28, 2008
11 AM- 4 PM
CSUSM Soccer Field

 

Hispanic Chamber
September Networking Mixer
 
The San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
invites you to ourSEPTEMBER NETWORKING MIXER AT:

Don't miss out on this exciting experience, mingling, networking, raffle prizes and giveaways, not to mention increasing your business contacts!!   
MIXER DATE: Thursday, September 18th 2008 
TIME: 6:00pm -8:30pm Registration starts at 5:30pm
LOCATION: FRIDA Mexican Cuisine
Chula Vista - Otay Ranch Town Center
2015 Birch Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91912
 
COST:     $10 Members with RSVP, $15  Non Members with RSVP, $20 at the door
PARKING: Free Parking
Please RSVP by Wednesday Sep 17th, 2008 2:00pm at crystala@sdchcc.com 
or by calling 619-702-0790

ACLU
Oyama V. Califronia Victory Commemoration
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of ACLU Landmark Supreme Court Victory

In honor of Kajiro Oyama
in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Oyama v. California
Landmark Supreme Court Victory
Join The Honorable H. Lee Sarokin, RetiredU.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
andACLU client Kajiro Oyama's children, Fred Oyama and Alice Yano
for an  Anniversary celebration of our landmark case Oyama v. California
Wine, Authentic Japanese Appetizers & Sushi by Pacific Island Catering. Live Koto Guitar
Wednesday, September 24, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Balboa Park
Japanese Friendship Garden
(Just north of the Organ Pavilion)
 
Tickets are $50.
RSVP by September 15
 
Signatures in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
 

The Equality Alliance of San Diego requests your support to collect 10,000 signatures in support of a Humane and Comprehensive Immigration Reform for 2009 to be delivered to the newly elected president and members of Congress on December 1, 2008. The petition can be found electronically at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/reform2009.
 
For more information, contact Leo Carrillo at 619.756.4303 or visit or www.immigrantsandiego.org

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