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December 9, 2008
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In This Issue
Spirit of UNtiy Clebration
Nonprofit Leadership & Management 2009 Open House
FREE Electronic Resources for Student Success Campaign
The San Diego County Community Coalition December Meetup
2nd Annual Girls to Women Conference
Community Isues Public Acess TV Training & Recording
Catfish CLub Luncheon
Next Education Consortium Meeting
"One Dollar" Scholarship Program Donation

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Nonprofit Leadership & Management 2009 Open House
 
Think about all that you do in 90 minutes... So, why not take 90 minutes out of your day and join us for the 2009 Open House for the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program?
 
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Location: USD's Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
A continental breakfast will be served
 
NEW AND IMPROVED: Open House Highlights
This year's event will include highlights like the new online library of portfolio and projects done by... US! We will also be including tours of  beautiful Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (School of Leadership and Education Sciences Building).

Please register for the Open House by clicking on this link:
Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program Open House 
 
FREE Electronic Resources for Student Success Campaign 
 
The San Diego Public Library and the San Diego Unified School District have partnered to leverage their limited resources and provide FREE online access to the Library's electronic resources, from school and from home. These resources include:
Live Homework Help® - One-on-one Tutoring in Math, English, Social Studies and Science daily from 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 pm. PST. 
SchoolRooms® - An interactive learning environment, which is based on the California curriculum and built by teachers and librarians. It is designed to make studying stimulating and fun.
Ask Now - 24/7 Reference Assistance - Quick help for tough questions, staffed by real librarians across the country.
Electronic Databases - Over 80 electronic databases in addition to the online card catalog, including encyclopedias, photos, biographies, maps, science experiments and more.
 
Parents and their children can access these online resources with a San Diego Public Library Card. In addition to accessing online resources, this is a full access library card that allows parents and children to check out materials including books, CD's, DVD's etc.  To access the online resources, simply enter the library barcode and PIN number (usually the last four digits of their phone number). 
 
To access the San Diego Public Library's online resources, please go to the San Diego Public Library's website at: www.sandiegolibrary.org. Click on the "Got Homework? We've Got Help" icon on the right and it will take you to an entry page with access to all the electronic resources mentioned. This page also has resources for educators and parents. 
 
The San Diego County Community Coalition December Meetup 
The San Diego County Community Coalition December Meetup
Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:00 PM
Joyce Beers Community Center
1220 Vermont Street , San Diego CA 92101

Ecological Designer Jim Bell will lead us in a discussion about the environment and green energy! See www.JimBell.com
This coalition of activists will continue to explore pertainent issues surrounding the environment, social justice, human rights, clean elections.
Join us as Activist San Diego, San Diego Non-Violent Peaceforce, North County Coaliton for Peace and Justice, Veterans for Peace, the Caring Council, Women's Caucus for Art, All Of Us Or None, A New PATH, Progressive San Diego, San Diegans for 911 Truth and others join to create strategy to protect our freedom.
 
Girls to Women
2nd Annual Girls to Women Conference
 

Annual Event Celebrates Diversity, Inspiration, and Empowerment Conference to Take Place on Saturday, December 13th from 9a.m.-5p.m.
 
Girls 12 to 19 will be inspired and empowered during the 2nd Annual "Girls To Women" Conference, a celebration of diversity and inner beauty. This event will include influential women throughout San Diego County making a difference in their community.
 
There will also be powerful workshops including:  "Drama Queen" - teaching conflict resolution skills through the arts; "What a Girl Wants" - identifying what it takes to live a successful life; "Mamma Mia" - developing a positive relationship with a female role model; "Super Woman" - health, wellness, and fitness; "Zumba!" - a Latin, Cardio-Kick Boxing class, "Beauty Shop" - hair and make-up makeovers; and "My Cup of Tea" - an etiquette workshop.
 
WHEN:          SATURDAY, December 13, 2008
TIME:            9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Registration starts at 8:30am)
WHERE:        Cornerstone Church of San Diego
                    1920 Sweetwater Rd,  National City, CA.  91950
 
COST:           $15 per person (Lunch, prizes, and fashion show will be provided)
                       Register at (619) 691-9643 or email thcgirlstowomen@gmail.com
 
INFO:             "Girls To Women" conference is hosted by Turning the Hearts Center, a youth and family development empowerment center in Chula Vista.
 
The event is also sponsored in part by: San Diego Workforce Partnership, Cornerstone Church of San Diego, Rico's Downtown Salon, My Cup of Tea, Mr. Ed-La Children's Clothing, Dougluff.com and Jobing.com  
 
CONTACT:    Alejandra Aceves, Conference Director,  (619) 691-9643, x 102, aaceves@thcsd.org
Community Isues Public Acess TV Training & Recording
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:00 PM

Alyce Smity Cooper's Community Issues: A Tapestry of Concerns will be recorded.
Attorney Bea Kemp who will talk about her experience in Ohio as a voter monitor/advisor on election day.We also expect Assembly Member Lori Saldana and her staff to come to be interviewed. Come and be a part of our citizen run television show and learn how to get your own! Call Walter for reservations, information and location.This was announced to be on the 5th of December in error.760-917-1251 
 
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Catfish CLub Luncheon
 
December 12, 2008
"On Being Black in San Diego - Part II
A community discussion on our City's racial maturity,
moderated by the National Conflict Resolution Center 
Guest SPeakers: Ramona Ripson, Randy K. Jones, Cecil Steppe
 
For more ingformation or to RSVP
call:  619-266-7278
 
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Meeting Time:  Noon - 1:30 pm
Cost:  $10 Students, $20 Non-Members
Location: San Diego Hall of Champions - Balboa Park
2131 Pan America Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101

Next Education Consortium Meeting
Wednesday, December 10th, 6-7:30 pm
 
This has been an exciting year and we have made significant progress in raising awareness about the importance of the A-G curriculum for all students.  School districts in the four corners of the county are poised to take significant steps towards A-G for all students.  Now more than ever we need to build support among community stakeholders for this important effort. We need everyone's help and ideas.
 
Join us at the next meeting of the Education Consortium:
 
Wednesday, December 10th, 6 - 7:30 pm
SANDIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP
3910 University Ave.
San Diego 92105
Community Room 3rd floor
 
If you haven't already, check out our updated website, which includes a "Take Action" page from which you can download our petitions/endorsements for signature in English and Spanish: www.educatesandiego.org  
 
For moe information contact Andrea Guerrero, aguerrero@aclusandiego.org
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