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December 17, 2008
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In Honor of Dr. King
Submit your event/activity today
Will your organization be hosting an event/activity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? If so please submit your event by December 29th to be included in our MLK edition scheduled to be released on Friday January 2, 2009. Along with all the who, what, when, and where; please include all art work as JPEGS and any available online links. All submissions can be e-mailed directly to panayajr@cox.net
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I am looking for a Neighbor!
House Available for Rent
Location:
Azalea Park/City Heights
2-bedroom, 1 bath house with small garage. Wood floors and one off-street parking. Part of a 2-on-1 undetached duplex. House is in front with a small landscaped area.
AVAILABLE NOW. Close to schools and park in quiet neighborhood, 10 minutes away from downtown, close to freeways and schools. Small pets okay, though there is no yard.
Mention Craig's list and get $300.00 off the first month's rent!! Sorry, no Section 8. To make an appointment to view, please call (619) 795-9042.
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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 |
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Wehave officially changed our name from the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial to the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Our new name better reflects our mission, our work, and our commitment to Robert Kennedy's dream of a more fair and just world. The other piece of news is the launch of our new website at www.RFKCenter.org. The newly designed, full-featured site will allow you to become directly involved in our work promoting justice and human rights all over the world. We'll keep you regularly updated on our human rights work, our awards programs, upcoming events, and how you can help. Now for the favor. Would you please take a moment to forward this email to a few of your family and friends and ask them to sign up on the new RFKCenter.org website? Just ask them to click the link below. Click here to sign up at www.RFKCenter.org.
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La Pastorela
Presented by EATRO M�SCARA M�GICA
December 18-21, 2008
The Pastorela, the real Christmas tradition, is back. "La Pastorela de la Nueva Era" is TMM's newest twist on the traditional story of the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to witness the first Christmas. Called to action by Archangels Michael and Gabriel, the shepherds face temptation and danger from evil Lucifer and his nasty minions. The bilingual script is primarily in English with beautiful Christmas carols sung in Spanish.
Dates: December 18, 19, 20, 21
Time: All nights 7:30pm with 2pm matinees on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday December 21.
Tickets: $15 General Admission, $10 Student, Seniors, Military, $7 Groups of 10 or more.
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Urban League Monthly Community Breakfast
Dear Community/Business Leader, we invite you to join us for the Monthly Community Business Breakfast to be held at Magnolias Restaurant.
When: Friday, December 19, 2008 from 7:30am to 9:30am
Where: Magnolias Restaurant - 342 Euclid Avenue Suite 403, San Diego, CA 92114
Cost: $15 per person (pay at the door)
Goals:
To learn more about the resources available in our own backyard.
Promote B2B relationships. Strengthen the economic business base in the 4th district. Promote small business growth. Enhance the viability of the community and make it an attractive place to live/invest Harness the collective resources of the local businesses To cultivate/inspire the next generation Change the perception of the community through business excellence Build relationships
Agenda: Networking/Breakfast - 7:30 - 8:30 am
Featured speaker: Capt. Tony McElroy, Commanding Officer, Southeastern Division, SDPD
Adjourn: 9:30 am
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Social Justice Summit: Inspiring Positive Change
Social Justice Summit, a collaborative initiative to train students in a social justice framework for campus leadership, community engagement, and change activism is here! The Social Justice Summit is a retreat for California State University San Marcos students during Winter Break, January 16-19. In a retreat setting, students will be able to explore social justice in depth and also challenge their personal perceptions through experiential activities, reflections, and group dialogues. If you know students who might be interested in or benefit from an opportunity like this one, we want to know!
For more information, contact Sara D. Sheikh at ssheikh@csusm.edu or (760) 750 - 4970. |
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UCSD Chicano/a Winter Retreat
UCSD Chicano/a~Latina/o Concilio invites you to a Winter Retreat for a discussion of current issues facing our community. Dr. Rodolfo Acu�a, Professor of Chicano/a Studies, Cal State Univ. Northridge, will speak at noon! For more information, contact the Chicano/a~Latina/o Concilio at (858) 534-1467. |
Deportation Nation Cultural Series
USD Ethnic Studies, Calaca Press and the Red CalacArts Collective present: Deportation Nation: History Repeats
A cultural series highlighting the issue of deportation in America
Visual Migrations
Opening reception
Saturday, January 31, 20097pm FREE
Centro Cultural de la Raza 2125 Park Blvd, SD, CA 92101
Art exhibit addressing the issue of deportation
Cinematic Migrations
Thursday, February 5, 20096pm FREE
USD Mother Rosalie Hill Hall - Warren Auditorium @ Soles
5998 Alcala Park, SD, CA 92110
Movie and lecture by filmmakerIsaac Artensteinand his work:Break of Dawn.Break of Dawn depicts the story of Los Angeles musician, radio personality and activist Pedro J. Gonzalez and his deportation for speaking out against the mass deportations of Mexicans in the 1930's. Introduction by SD Mesa College Chicano Studies chairMike Ornelas.
Spoken Migrations
Friday, February 6, 20097pm FREE
SD Central Library Auditorium820 E St., SD, CA 92101
Poetry and Spoken Word related to the experience of deportation and migration. A small collection of poetry and prose calledDeportation Nationwill be given away free to the first 150 Deportation Nation: Spoken Migrations attendees.
Musical Migrations
Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 8-10pm FREE USD University Center 5998 Alcala Park, SD, CA 92110 Musical program featuringLos Alacranes, QuinoandSon Sin Fronterasplaying the songs of Pedro J. Gonzalez and others related to deportation, including a jam session with all musicians playing the Woody Guthrie classicPlane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee). MCd by USD Ethnic Studies professorJesse Mills. Organized byUSD Ethnic Studies, Calaca Press and the Red CalacArts Collective. Sponsored by theCentro Cultural de la Raza, SD Central Library, USD AChA and USD MEChA. Financial support provided by the USD Trans-Border Institute. For more info contact Brent E. Beltran: calacapress@cox.netor (619) 920-1713. |
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Diversity Works! Employers Diversity Luncheon
Thursday, December 18, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Please check in & pay with the receptionist in suite A first) Urban League of San Diego County, Manpower boardroom, 720 Gateway Center Dr. San Diego RSVP: Dawnetta Hickerson, 619-266-6247 or e-mail diversityworks@sdul.org
Cost: $10 for Diversity Works!Employer Partners; $15 for all others
Diversity Works! Employer Diversity Networking Luncheon is an interactive forum addresses the many different ways employers can Make Diversity Work in San Diego. Each month we will give an overview of our Diversity Works! initiatives and partnerships and feature a keynote speech by a member of our Diversity Advisory Council or a special invited guest speaker. The goal is to expose attendees to the best diversity experts in the field, create a forum for discussion and growth, and attract new Diversity Works! Employer Partners.
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2nd Enviormental Helath Leadership Summit in Imperial County THE PURPOSE OF THE SUMMIT IS TO BRING TOGETHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTh AND JUSTICE ADVOCATES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN IMPERIAL CouNTY THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASPEN IN THE DESERT 575 WEST MAIN STREET, BRAWLEY, CA 92227 V ORGANIZED BY: COMITE CIVICO DEL VAllE, INC. & NATiONAL LATINO RESEARCH CENTER AT CAL STATE SAN MARc05 FOR MORE INFORMATiON OR TO REGISTER, CONTACT: Comite Civico DEL Valle inc at (760) 35i-8761. | |
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WHAT IS LA VOZ? La Voz is a personal e-mail list that over the last 12 years has worked towards keeping the San Diego non-profit, Latino, and community at large connected . It consists of e-mail contacts that include students, educators, elected officials and their representatives, media, organizers and activist, clergy, non-profit executive directors, and business leaders. La Voz consists of three weekly e-mails consisting of community events, grant and funding opportunities, and job opportunities. Additionally La Voz reserves the right to send out ocassional e-mails on behalf of its community partners and sponors. The majority of the e-mails are San Diego based but are increasingly becoming more diverse in geographic origin and relevance.The e-mails sent out are done as a free service and are not connected to any particular organization. | |
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