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Help Farworkers Protect Themselves
Fifteen farm workers have died of heat-related complications since July 2004. We will be conducting vigils on the anniversary of each of their deaths--where we will share the worker's story--and invite you to join in virtually by telling legislators and Gov. Schwarzenegger that enough is enough, farm workers need a tool where they can protect themselves.
The state's failure to protect farm workers from heat illness is just one of the reasons farm workers need a system to protect themselves. It's why SB789 is so vital. SB789, CA Employee Free Choice Act for Farm Workers (Steinberg), will make it easier for farm workers to organize and help enforce the laws that California's government cannot enforce. SB789 passed the California state senate on April 23. It will next be heard in the state assembly and then go to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Please take action today and tell them to pass SB789, a bill that will give farm workers the power to protect themselves.
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LISC AmeriCorps 2009-2010
With the recent passage of the SERVE America Act, LISC San Diego is set to expand our 2009-2010 AmeriCorps program. With your help we can make this a successful year and help build the capacity of organizations to do more in the community. Americorps members help to increase and improve affordable housing, provide safe spaces for children, increase economic opportunities, promote community building, and recruit and coordinate community volunteers. Whether you are an interested organization or know of one, you can aid our efforts by returning a survey of interest or passing it along to your community partners. Members can be placed at a 501c(3) organization, grassroots community organization and certain governmental agencies. We are hoping to have surveys returned on or before May 26, 2009. If you reply immediately, note that I will be out of town next week and can answer any questions upon my return May 18th. Surveys are available at www.lisc.org/san_diego |
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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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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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Conscious Comedy Explosion
Host: Conscious Comedy Explosion! presented by Ashaye Marketing Enterprises Type: Music/Arts - Performance Date: Friday, May 15, 2009 Time: Doors open @ 7pm; Show starts @ 8pm Location: Upaka Center, 6875 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA Phone: 619-564-4425 Email: erthdivine@aol.com The Mooney Twins, Masters of Conscious Comedy is back for our Encore Conscious Comedy Explosion!We will have special guest MC, Mal Hall in the house, local San Diego comedian.Where in San Diego can you find positive, empowering, stress releasing and soul lifting comedy, with some of the most prolific poets, neo soul artists and musicians in San Diego! Tickets are $7 for students/military/seniors, $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. Purchase your tickets online at www.consciouscomedyexplosion.eventbrite.comCall us about Group Specials. Sponsorship, affordable advertisement and vendor opportunities are available upon request. |
 Remember Roberto MArtinez
-Today (Sunday May 10) -Today many of us celebrate Mothers Day in Mexico as well as the U.S. best wishes to all madrecitas. -Today a group of us went to friendship park to celebrate "el dia de las madres" at our park with madres from both sides of "the border" -Today Elvira Arellano joined us on the Mexican side of our park to show solidarity in that love has no borders -Today many other mothers joied us at our park in solidarity; Micaela, Christina, Maria Teresa, Diana and many others... -Today, this morning I visited a mother that could not join us at our park, friendship park , as she sat next to greatest border advocate in history, the leader that has given and taught so much to many of us to fight for justice. -Today, this mother sat and prayed peacefully next to her beloved husband and our "the godfather of human rights" -Today Yolanda, sat and prayed next to her beloved husband, our hero Roberto Martinez as he layed in his hospital bed telling us "i just want to go home" -Today I ask all of you to join me in thoughts, prayers and love as we prepare to have Roberto go home -Today we must remember, Roberto as he lays weakly, yet firm. We must remember all as he has given us, now we must help him. -Today we will set up a special fund to help Roberto and Yolanda Martinez so he can go home and rest peacefully. -God Bless Roberto and Yolanda Martinez we will share more as we hope he will join us in San Diego soon, to hospice, to rest and to "go home" Que Vivan Yolanda y Roberto Martinez ! Enrique Morones www.borderangels.org If you would like to donate to the Roberto Martinez fund please mail checks to BORDER ANGELS PO BOX 86598 San Diego CA 92138 and put Roberto Martinez in check memo so we can forward. (tax id 01 0777 554) |
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American Idol Summer at the San Diego County Fair
American Idol makes its way back to San Diego in a big way. Fairgoers will have the chance to catch many of their Idol favorites during the 2009 San Diego County Fair's Summer Concert Series. Winners Kelly Clarkson and David Cook, as well as last season's runner-up, David Archuleta, will be taking the mic on three separate nights on the Heineken Grandstand Stage.
Kelly Clarkson, winner of the first season of American Idol, is scheduled for July 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the concert include fair admission and range from $30 for general admission seats up to $146 for priority seating and dinner packages.
David Cook is scheduled to perform on Thursday, June 18, and David Archuleta will follow on Saturday, June 20. Ticket prices begin at $24.
The Summer Concert Series will bring music of all types to this year's Music Mania theme. The Heineken Grandstand Stage will have everything from country to rock 'n' roll, a little bit of soul and even rising stars! The winning band and soloist from this year's Musicpalooza, the Fair's own talent contest, will not only receive $25,000 each in cash prizes, but also have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of the crowd as they open for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on July 3.
. The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.2 million visitors each year. The Fair will be open June 12 through July 5, 2009, and closed on the first two Mondays (June 15 and 22). Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m. weekdays. Gates close 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 p.m. other nights. Admission is $13 for adults, $7 for ages 6-12 and 62 and older, and free for ages 5 and younger. For information, log onto the Fair Web site, www.sdfair.com/fair.
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NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Luis Valdivia
(858) 755-1161 ext. 2571
lvaldivia@sdfair.com
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MANA Upcoming Events
MANA de San Diego's Member Mixer at An Art Experience
Thursday, June 4, 6-8 pm Noel-Baza Fine Art Gallery, 2165 India St., San Diego 92101 Drinks, nibbles, mingling, art? Please join us to welcome new members, see old friends, and enjoy beautiful art while sipping on wine. Grab a friend, sister, aunt, mother, and treat yourself to a night out. Please rsvp: membership@sdmana.org Free to MANA Members, $10 Non-Members To become a member, please go to www.sdmana.org and click on Membership. Hermanitas Graduation Sunday, June 7 More details to come. Latina Success Conference Wednesday, October 14 University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. We have lots of valuable information in store for you plus some fun surprises you won?t want to miss. Mark your calendars! If you want to join in on the fun of planning this great event, our next committee meeting will be Saturday, May 16. Call Sofia at the MANA office for more info. |
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Funding Outlook & Startegies During Turbulent Times
"Funding Outlook and Strategies During These Turbulent Times"
South County Regional Education Center
800 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950
May 15, 2009
Public sector officials and nonprofit leaders will convene to discuss the status of the economic climate
and the impact on San Diego County's nonprofit sector.
1:30 REGISTRATION
2:00 PROGRAM
Panelists will provide insight for navigating the economic stimulus package, budget and policy changes and the intended impact of these efforts to insure that the sector remains healthy and productive.
3:30 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Attendance Fee:
SANDAN Member: $10
Future Member: $20
Agency Group Rate: $50
If you join or renew your membership on or before May 15, 2009 attendance is free!
Please RSVP to joe@sandan.org to reserve your spot on a first come first serve basis. Payment will be collected at the door only. Please indicate in your email if you require a receipt. Click here for directions: South County Regional Education Center. PARKING INSTRUCTIONS-PLEASE NOTE!!! When you arrive at the parking structure, follow the signs for SDCOE EMPLOYEE AND VISITOR PARKING and proceed to the outside TOP LEVEL. Park anywhere on this level to avoid a municipal ticket. |
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San Diego County/Imperial Valley Regional Consortium
Habitat Restoration Program
A CALIFORNIA GREEN JOBS CORPS INITIATIVE
The San Diego County/Imperial Valley (Region X) Regional Consortium has developed a robust program that is designed to engage young adults who have been traditionally disengaged from the educational system and the workforce. The Region X Habitat Restoration Program will provide at least 100 students with the academic support services that they need, while providing them with exciting opportunities to learn about various career paths in the emerging Green Industry sector. Students will be afforded Green Job shadowing opportunities, while also contributing to a greener San Diego/Imperial Valley through service learning projects. Students will gain educational and occupational skills in an enriching, engaging, and rewarding format. We are looking for partners to help us bring this project to fruition.
San Diego Community College District
3375 Camino del Rio South, Room 245
San Diego, CA 92108
Friday, May 15, 2009 , 9:00-11:00am
Please RSVP to mschlich@sdccd.edu by Thursday, May 14th, 12 noon. For questions, please contact Monique Schlichtman at 619-388-6864.
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