Nearly 155,000 California students failed to graduate from high school in 2007. The lost lifetime earnings for California's class of 2007 dropouts are more than $40.3 billion.

The Campaign for High School Equity
invites you to High School Dropouts: An Education and Economic Crisis for California and the Nation

Thursday, December 4, 2008
San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
Room 17A, Mezzanine Level
 
3:00 p.m. Expert Panel Discussion and Report Release
Jack O'Connell, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ramon Miramontes, Dean of Academic Affairs, Los Angeles Southwest College
Phoumy Sayavong, Ph.D, Senior Researcher, Oakland Unified School District Ray King, President & CEO, Urban League of San Diego County
 
4:30 p.m. Reception

All of our children have the right to a high-quality high school education that prepares them for
graduation, college, work, and life. But in California and across the nation, students of color and youth
from low-income neighborhoods lag behind their white counterparts in academic achievement and
high school graduation rates. Join us for a candid panel discussion of education policy and strategies
for reversing trends in minority student achievement and graduation.
 
RSVP by Friday, November 28
aespinal@highschoolequity.org 

 

 

Saturday, December 6, 2008 (10am-3pm)
Sample creative family classes for free with membership or paid general admission during our Winter Class Open House. Test out your flexibility with a Yoga for Kids demonstration and pick up some acting skills in our Theater Workshop. Parents can learn "What nobody tells you about becoming a parent" in an innovative parenting class. All class participants will be entered into a raffle for fantastic prizes, and a chance to register for winter classes at a special, discounted rate. Classes make great gifts, so don't miss the chance to sign-up in time for the holidays!

A Seussical Sunday: Target Free Sunday
Sunday, December 14, 2008 (10:15am and 11:15am) at the Improv Theater
Actors from The Old Globe's Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! will present a reading and the Grinch himself will be on hand to act out the story.

New Year's Family Dance Jam
Thursday, January 1, 2009 (12-5pm)
$15 public, $10 members
"Break" in the New Year with a family dance party! Learn break-dancing, hip-hop, African drum and dance, and more. It's a DJ dance party for all! Virgin Bloody Mary's provided to first 50 parents. Must be accompanied by a child! Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure availability.

New Teen Studio Project!: The Wonder Parlor
December 5th, 2008-January 16th, 2009
Artists-in-residence Clare Parry and Julia Westerbeke have teamed up to create The Wonder Parlor, a new interactive installation in the Teen Studio. Taking inspiration from 16th and 17th century archaeology and zoology, the artists have designed an imaginative, eclectic space devoted to the art of collage. It's a chance for teens to collaborate on their very own masterpiece.
 
For moe info on the childrens museum visit: http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/

 

  
Times are uncertain and people are anxious, stressed, and scared. The economic crisis is affecting
everyone. Some people need food, housing, clothing, others need support, counseling, advice. In response to the economic crisis, Jewish Family Service is offering several programs, workshops, and services to meet the growing needs of our community. If you or someone you know may benefit from one of our programs, please call the JFS Access Line at (877) 537-1818. All calls are completely confidential.

SUPPORT AND NETWORKING GROUPS
Coping With Loss During this Economic Crisis
Lost Your Job? � Facing Bankruptcy or Foreclosure?
Mondays � 2:00-3:30pm (Begins 11/24/08)

Living with Uncertainty: A Support Group for Coping During These Tough Economic Times
Tuesdays � 6:30-8:00pm (Begins 12/2/08)

For more information and to RSVP, please call (877) 537-1818.

WORKSHOPS AND FORUMS  
Path to Retirement for Pre & Post Retirees
How to Navigate Through Today's Economic Challenges
Thursday, December 4, 2008 � 2:30 - 4:00pm
 
Benefits and Resources in San Diego County
Thursday, December 4, 2008 � 10:30am - 12:00pm
or Monday, December 8, 2008 � 7:00 - 8:30pm

RSVP for workshops is preferred. You can RSVP Online by clicking here or call (858) 637-3380.

 

 

2009 Earth Day Holiday Party

 

Earth Day in 2009 will be the 20th anniversary of the EarthFair in Balboa Park!Join us for an Earth Day holiday party and idea session beginning the discussion of what fun things should we do to observe the 20th anniversary?And how can you or your group help?
 
When:Saturday, December 6, 5pm - 8pm
 
Address:  (in Pacific Beach)
RSVP to cdchase@sdearthtimes.net  for address and directions
 
Other Info:Dress is San Diego casual.It's a Pot Luck, so you are invited to bring something to share.All are welcome - bring your friends and family. If you can't attend, email us with ideas for themes and let us know what you're going to do!
 

 

Not in Our Neighborhoods Workshop

 

N.I.O.N. exists as an advocate for children, to release them from the bondage of prostitution, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible, productive members of society...
 
Wednesday, December 3 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Martin Luther King Community Room
140 East 12th Street National City, CA 91950-4302

For more information contact

Virginia Van Meter, Vmeter@sbcglobal.net

 

Local Hero Calls for One Million Voices to Shout, "Tell Me No, I Dare You."
'Buy and Give Back' campaign seeks to motivate and help unemployed and homeless San Diegans
 
 
Scott Silverman is the Founder and Executive Director of San Diego-based Second Chance, a non-profit human services agency that creates opportunities for self-efficiency by providing job readiness training, employment placement, and affordable housing and life skills for homeless and unemployed men, women and youth. Silverman is a "CNN Hero Award" recipient and the City of San Diego honored him by selecting February 19th as "Scott Silverman Day" for his contributions in the community.      
 
By visiting Amazon.com on Dec 3 (between 7:00am & 3:00pm) and purchasing Silverman's book ($15, Amazon.com), Tell Me No, I Dare You: A Guide to Living a Heroic Life, readers will have the chance to directly improve the lives of numerous out-of-work and homeless persons living in San Diego. A dollar of every book sold will go to Second Chance. Moreover, the reader will be given the knowhow and tools they need to become a hero in their own lives. By presenting how he learned to help himself and countless others, by taking personal challenges and turning them into strengths, Silverman essentially gives the reader a blueprint on how to unearth their inner hero.  With the economy in a tailspin and record high unemployment rates, Silverman's motivational message offers the reader a deeper look into the mechanisms of helping ourselves and highlights the reality of what happens if we allow the no's of others keep us down. 
 
Readers can purchase the book for $15 at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-NoDare%20You/dp/1439202737/

A dollar of every book sold will go to Second Chance, directly impacting the San Diego community by helping individuals to find jobs and affordable housing. Silverman hopes that the campaign will draw awareness to the pressing economic hardships felt by the homeless and economically disadvantaged.  
 

For moe informatrion on Second Chance visit: www.secondchanceprogram.org 

 

 

The San Diego County Democratic PartyInvites You
Celebrate This Historic  Inauguration

At The "Blue Skys Over San Diego"Inauguration Celebration
Saturday , January 10, 2009, 6:30-10:30 PM
          
Mission Tower Ballroom
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Fiesta Buffet Dinner, Dancing, Program, No-Host Bar
Complimentary Parking / Cocktail Attire

$85 Per person Early Bird Rate

$100 Per Person after January 1, 2009 

Click to RSVP Download an Invitation

For Information Contact
RSVP@sddemocrats.org  or 760.632.9080