Children's Museum 1st Birthday Celebration
May 10, 10am-4pmOn May 10, we'll celebrate NCM's first birthday with a free community open house, sponsored by Target. Big crowds and long lines are expected! We have a variety of volunteer jobs for the day, both inside the Museum and outdoors in the park. To volunteer, email volunteers@thinkplaycreate.org.
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Citizens Review Board on Police Practices
The Citizens' Review Board on Police Practices (CRB) is searching for individuals residing in the Southeastern and Southernmost communities of San Diego interested in appointment to the CRB. The CRB reviews and evaluates the investigations of serious complaints against sworn San Diego Police Officers, all officer-involved shootings, and in-custody deaths. The CRB also reviews and evaluates the administration of discipline arising from sustained complaints. Subsequent to the review and evaluation process, the CRB may choose to make policy and procedure recommendations to the Chief of Police. You can learn more about the CRB at: http://www.sandiego.gov/citizensreviewboard.
For more information or to request consideration of CRB Membership, please contact Patrick Hunter at (619) 236-6125 or HunterP@sandiego.gov. |
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Nonprofit Innovation
LOOKING FOR THE UPSIDE IN THE DOWNTURN:TIME-TESTED MODELS OF NONPROFIT INNOVATION
U.S. Bank invitesCaster Family Center for Nonprofit Research at the University of San Diego.
The session will present field-tested models of how organizations throughout the nation are functioning more effectively through collaborative inter-organizational relationships or the innovative use of technology. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss these ideas in small groups with the presenters over lunch.
The seminar will feature: The Children's Support Foundation of New York, Pittsburgh Human Resources Collaborative (pending confirmation), Shakespeare Santa Cruz, USD Professor Mary McDonald on the Mechanics of Collaboration
Please join us for this informative event:
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009
Time: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
Place: University of San Diego
Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Warren Auditorium
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
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May LGBT Communtiy Coalition Breakfast
The May LGBT Community Coalition Breakfast will feature a panel on immigration with Attorney Heather M. Boxeth, Estela De Los Rios, Executive Director of the Center for Social Advocacy, Andrea Guerrero, ACLU Field and Policy Director, and Attorney John Richard Smith.
The breakfast will take place on Friday, May 15 from 7:30-9 am at The Center, 3909 Centre St. The Community Coalition Breakfast is held third Friday of each month to bring together fair-minded individuals to network, educate and discuss the diverse issues of concern to LGBT and allied neighbors and citizens of San Diego.
A full breakfast is available for a $10 donation; coffee and tea are complimentary. RSVPs are not required. ASL interpretation will be provided upon request, which must be sent to Caroline Dessert at cdessert@thecentersd.org at least seven working days before the event.
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Deadline for White House InternshipsThe White House today announced that applications for the Fall 2009 White House Internship Program are due by Tuesday, May 26. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects. The 2009 Fall Internship program runs from September 8 to December 18, and the submission deadline is May 26, 2009. More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships |
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Street Smart San Diego
Street Smart San Diego, the area's premiere fueling alternatives expo, will be held on June 7, 2009. Event: Street Smart San Diego Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009 Start: 10:00 a.m. | End: 5:00 p.m. Location: California Center for Sustainable Energy 8690 Balboa Ave.., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: (866) SDENERGY Website: www.streetsmartsandiego.orgDescription: Join the fight for energy independence! Get behind the wheel of the latest alternative fuel vehicles, hybrids, electric cars and much more at the California Center for Sustainable Energy's third annual Street Smart event!Join us for celebrity speakers, free workshops and alternative fuel vehicle displays! |
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Solving Everything - Well Almost Everything
Creating Life-support Sustaining Economies and
Ways of Life in the San Diego/Tijuana Region
A "Jim Bell & Common Sense" Workshop
What is the point of life? What is it all about? Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist? What is our purpose?I believe that our purpose is to further the process of Consciousness becoming. Whether set in motion by God or providence, we are part of an experiment to see if energy and matter coming together through natural attractions can create beings conscious enough to survive their own cleverness.
If we are to survive our cleverness, we have to have to use it to transform our current non-sustainable economies and ways of life into economies and ways of life that protect human and environmental health.
In his talk, Jim will show how the San Diego/Tijuana Region can gracefully transform its current non-sustainable economies and ways of life into economies and ways of life that are life-support sustaining and renewable energy, water and food self-sufficient. He will also show how we can achieve these goals at a lower cost than continuing our dependence on imported energy, water and food. Additionally, becoming renewable energy, water and food self-sufficient will eliminate most air and water pollution and all energy use related greenhouse gas emissions.
Where: NATURES EXPRESS, 2949 5th Ave. at Quince St.
When: May 13, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Contact: Kai Peetoom - 619-843-1664
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Womans Caucus for Art / San Diego Yard Sale Fundraiser
When: May 16, 2009 and May 17, 2009 8:00 AM to 3:00 p.m. both days Where: La Mesa One woman's junk is another woman's treasure! Yard Sale will be in La Mesa. Call Jen Bottoms for exact location (619) 892-3429 or e-mail her at bottomsjennie@yahoo.com household and garden treasures, clothing, custom jewelry and baked goods. All proceeds will be used to defray the costs of WCA San Diego's 12th Annual Retreat. Woman's Caucus for Art/San Diego is a 501(c)(3) organization, receipts will be given for all donations. Contact Jen Bottoms for more information and how you can help! (619) 892-3429 or e-mail her at bottomsjennie@yahoo.comLearn more here: http://www.meetup.com/SDCommunityCoalition/calendar/10329835/ |
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Fern Street Circus
Famiglia del Circo, May 15-24 Tickets: Adults (13+) $14 � Children (2-12) $7 Friday-May 15 & 22 -8pm Saturday-May 16 & 23 - 1, 4 & 8pm Sunday - May 17 & 24 - 1 & 4pm Tickets Available at the door, online, by phone,  or at ARTS TIX in Horton Plaza. Balboa Park � Park Boulevard & Presidents Way 619-235-9756 � www.fernstreetcircus.org
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Spirit of the Barrio
presented by the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians Friday, May 15, 2009 11:45am - 1:00pm 1728 Newton Avenue ● San Diego, CA 92113 (Just � block west of the Logan Heights Family Health Center) GUEST SPEAKER:Comedian Monique Marvez Monique Marvez is on a mission to make people laugh, and her comedy is the perfect balance of "a-ha!" and "ha-ha!" Currently, she anchors "Monique and the Man," a morning drive radio show on 100.7, Jack FM. Monique also hopes to finish her book, "Not Skinny, Not Blonde" by Labor Day. Join us for a few laughs during your Friday lunch hour on May 15. EMCEE:Greg Simms-The Man of "Monique and the Man," co-host Greg Simms joins us as the Spirit of the Barrio Emcee. Individual Tickets: $25 Donation Table for Ten: $200 Donation Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. To register online click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page for Spirit of the Barrio Tickets and Tables. Or Call (619) 515-2562. OurSpirit of the Barrioluncheon is held at Logan Heights Family Health Center where Family Health Centers of San Diego was founded over 38 years ago. 400-500 supporters, including prominent corporate, political, and community leaders, attend each event to enjoy our famous tamale lunch and listen to notable speakers. To learn more, please go to our website at: www.fhcsd.org/news/spirit.cfm. |
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SAVE THE DATE: Safe Start San Diego 2009 Conference
Working Together to Support Children and Families Impacted by Violence
"RISK AND RESILIENCY through a trauma lens"
A free, full-day event featuring leading experts in the fields of:
Family Violence ~ Cultural Competency ~ Trauma-Informed Services - Resiliency Research ~ Substance Abuse ~ Mental Health ~ Parenting- Gender Inclusiveness ~ Consumer/Survivor
When: June 11, 2009
Where: MarinaVillage Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109
Information on how to register coming soon!
Suggested Audience:Domestic violence organizations; Health & social service providers; Law enforcement and
criminal justice professionals; Educators; Family members & caregivers; Community leaders - including religious and ethnic communities; and Regional and service-related collaboratives and coalitions.
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African American Business Women of Vision Monthly Networking Breakfast
Friday, May 15 , 2009
Registration @ 6:45; Program @ 7:15; Networking and Vendors 9:15 - 10:30 am African American Business Women of Vision's Month Prayer, Networking and Vendor Breakfast Mission Valley Resort, 875 Hotel Circle South, San Diego's Mission Valley 92108 Info & RSVP's: Dee Sanford, deesanford@cox.net; 619 263-6868 Cost: Breakfast @ $28; Breakfast and Vendor Table @ $48
AABWV is Where Networking Works! Meet Exciting New People, Learn from Terrific Speakers, Get Prayed Up and Inspired, and Purchase Unique Items from Small Business Vendors Every Month! Everyone is Welcome (including Men and Non-African Americans)
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Mother's Day at Friendship Park
The Friends of Friendship Park coalition will be going to Friendship Park this Sunday, May 10, in hopes of delivering flowers to mothers in Tijuana. If you'd like to join us, please meet up at the parking lot to Border Field State Park at 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 10, 1 p.m.
DIRECTIONS: Take Hwy 5 South, exit Dairy Mart Road. Turn right (west) and follow the winding road all the way to the dirt parking lot at the entrance to Border Field State Park.
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Special Election Forum
Please join me for this opportunity to educate ourselves about the Special Election.
Monday, May 11th 5:30 pm @ the
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street
San Diego CA 92103
(619) 497-2920 x103
The Center is joining Pride At Work to host a Special Election Forum on Monday, May 11 at 5:30 pm. Propositions 1A - 1F could alter the future of public service in California, including vital homecare, healthcare, higher education and human services. Listen to experts and service providers, and learn how these propositions would reform the California State budget process. Panelists include Carlos Marquez, Chair of Pride At Work, Camille Zombro, President of San Diego Education Coalition, Donald Cohen, Executive Director of the Center On Policy Initiatives, and Dan McAllister, Treasurer of Mental Health America. The Special Election is slated for Tuesday, May 19, 2009. |
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Governor & First Lady's Medals for Service
Governor and First Lady's Medals for Service CaliforniaVolunteers is pleased to announce the inaugural Governor and First Lady's Medals for Service, sponsored by the Shinnyo-en Foundation. Nominations are open for individuals, businesses and nonprofit leaders whose innovation in the field of volunteerism has had a tangible impact on their community, region and the state of California. Deadline for nominations is May 22 and winners are required to attend the ceremony in San Francisco on June 22 to accept the award (all expense paid). For more information, please click here. |
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All-Stars Among Us
Major League Baseball and PEOPLE Magazine are teaming up on a national campaign, All-Stars Among Us, which will recognize individuals who have served their communities in extraordinary ways. We hope that you will consider nominating a local "All-Star" volunteer/community member and also help spread the word about this terrific campaign. Anyone can nominate an All-Star by logging on to www.PeopleAllStars.com, now through May 22, and filling in the online nomination form. |
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San Diego Water Use Restrictions
On Tuesday May 5th the San Diego City Council unanimously approved restrictions on the water use for San Diego residents.In declaring that San Diego is suffering from a long-term drought and that water coming into San Diego is being reduced by both the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority, the Council approved strong water conservation measures. Effective June 1 2009, residents throughout the city are restricted from irrigating their lawns and landscape except for certain days of the week. If you have an odd numbered address you can only water outside on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 6:00 p.m. in the evening and 10:00 a.m. in the morning. If you have automated sprinklers, they can only be running for a maximum of 10 minutes. If you have an even numbered address you can only water outside on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday between the hours of 6:00 p.m. in the evening and 10:00 a.m. in the morning. If you have automated sprinklers, they can only be running for a maximum of 10 minutes. Lack of water is a major natural resource crisis we will be facing in the foreseeable future. I strongly encourage all San Diegans to not take these actions lightly. Follow the new water use rules, and conserve water in every way you can to help avoid severe drastic actions in the future that will cost us all. The Water Department will be conducting a series of public education sessions regarding the new requirements. Meetings will be held in each Council District on the following dates and beginning at 6 p.m.: DATE LOCATION May 11 - Monday La Jolla/Riford Branch Library 7555 Draper Avenue
May 12 - Tuesday War Memorial BuildingBalboa Park
May 13 - Wednesday Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library
5148 Market Street
May 14 - Thursday Serra Mesa Branch Library
9005 Aero Drive
May 18 - Monday Lewis Middle School 5170 Greenbrier
May 20 - Wednesday Otay Mesa/Nestor Branch Library
3003 Coronado
May 27 - Wednesday Pt. Loma/Hervey Branch Library
3701 Voltaire St.
May 27 - Wednesday Carmel Mountain Branch Library
12095 World Trade Drive
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Daddy Diaries
A workshop performance by writer
and native San Diegan, Rick Najera
Local favorite Rick Najera brings his uniquely eccentric brand of comedy to San Diego REP May 15-24 with his one man show, Daddy Diaries. Written by Najera and directed by Gary Blumsack, Daddy Diaries is Najera's hilarious take on life as the father of three young children. "A new play from Rick Najera is always of immediate interest to San Diego REP," says artistic director and co-founder, Sam Woodhouse. "We are thrilled to once again present this singular comic talent on our stage."
San Diego REP has previously hosted four original productions by Najera: A Quiet Love, Latins Anonymous, Sweet 15 Quincea�era, and Latinologues, which also ran on Broadway for 137 performances, a historical achievement for a Latino-oriented show. Najera has been honored twice by Hispanic Business Magazine as "100 Most Influential Latinos in America" and is currently Executive Vice President of Development for Mio.TV and co-creator of KartoonTV.com. Other writing credits include comedies such as "MAD TV" and "In Living Color." Najera is co-writer of the feature film "Nothing Like the Holidays" starring John Leguizamo, Debra Messing and Freddy Rodriguez.
Performances: Friday, May 15 @ 8pm Saturday, May 16 @ 2pm & 8pm Sunday, May 17 @ 2pm Friday, May 22 @ 8pm Saturday, May 23 @ 2pm & 8pm Sunday, May 24 @ 2pm Lyceum Space Theatre Tickets $20 Adults $15 Senior/Military/Students CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS |
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San Diego Healthy Homes Legislative Summit & Community Forum
May 28, 2009 Legislative Summit, 1-3:30 pm "Green Building" Auditorium 9601 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, CA Community Forum, 5-7:30 pm Price Charities Building, 6th floor 4305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 Space is limited, please register early: www.healthyhomescollaborative.org
Organizers include the National Center for Healthy Housing, Environmental Health Coalition, City of San Diego Environmental Services Dept/Energy, Sustainability & Environmental Protection Division, San Diego Regional Asthma Coalition, San Diego Healthy Homes Coalition, and the National Latino Research Center at California State University, San Marcos. The meeting is made possible through a grant from The California Endowment. For additional information, please contact Arcela Nu�ez-Alvarez at anunez@csusm.edu. |
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UAAMAC Clergy/Community Leaders Educational Breakfast Series
"ADDRESSING ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH: AM I CRAZY TOO?"
DID YOU KNOW?
That exposure to violence can lead to post traumatic stress disorder?
That Black and Brown children are at greater risk for mental illness than other ethnic groups
It is difficult to discern the Onset of Serious Psychiatric Illness
That undue stress associated with chronic unemployment and racism creates
anxiety? Given the current economic crisis and social dislocation facing the Black and Latino communities, it is quite apparent that our collective mental health is at risk. We must be proactive in increasing prevention efforts and response to early signs of trauma and emotional and behavioral health problems. Please join us for breakfast as we discuss issues in mental health with a local mental health specialist. WHO: LAURA ANDREWS, Outreach Services Coordinator MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA of San Diego County WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:00 am WHERE: UAAMAC OFFICES 4981 MARKET STREET SAN DIEGO, CA This Breakfast is free of charge. Please RSVP so that we can comfortably accommodate our guests. Contact Robert Tambuzi (619) 264-1213 email: tambuzi@uaamac.com | |
