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Invites You To A Silent Art Auction & Wine Tasting by Barrio Logan Winery: September 10, 2009, 6-9pm, Cable Building Lofts, 3940 7th Avenue, San Diego, 92101 Loft #115 (across from Whole Foods in Hillcrest - please use street parking or Bank of America lot off of University)
Please join us to experience fantastic local art talent and sip on amazing local wine. Featuring the following Latina/o artists: Andy Gonzales, Liz Jardine, Jensen, Carla Naden, Yolanda Romero, Laura Lopez Cano. Tasting and snacks provided. Free to MANA Members, $10 Non-Members. Please RSVP: manasd@manasd.org Latina Success Conference - October 14, 2009: Registration is now open! Space is limited and there is an early registration discount. Topics include Leadership and Career Development, Finances, Housing and Health & Wellness. Special guest speaker is Josefina Lopez, author and screenwriter best known for the play and film "Real Women Have Curves." For complete conference information and to register, click here. Contact Sofia Salgado at the MANA office with any questions. Become a Mentor, Touch a Life with the Hermanitas Program:
Mentors are still needed for MANA de San Diego's Hermanitas program. Dropout rates for Latinas are at an all time high. Please help our young Latinas stay in school and pursue a higher education by volunteering or recruiting a mentor today. For more information or contact Marissa L. Dragoo at (619) 850-2996 or mdragoo@manasd.org. |
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Logan Heights Family Health Center
Grand Opening Celebration
A special Spirit of the Barrio event Friday, September 25, 2009 11:30am - 1:30pm 1809 National Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 After nearly a decade of fundraising, demolition and construction, the newly expanded Logan Heights Family Health Center is open and serving the community. Event Tickets Individuals - $25 | Tables of 10 - $200 Table Underwriting - $200 - Show your support and help us host others. RSVP to: (619) 515-2562 www.FHCSD.org Family Health Centers of San Diego - providing compassionate, affordable healthcare to uninsured families since 1970. *Donations tax deductible as allowed by law. Family Health Centers of San Diego is a 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID #95-2833205).
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National Philanthropy Day is November 3rd
Register today for our San Diego National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Tuesday, November 3 honoring eight individuals and organizations. Click here to register as an individual or reserve a table. National Philanthropy Day Committee is calling all volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, please contact KJ Kolijonen at kj@chworks.org or 619-282-6647 x 5692 by September 10. |
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7PM: Matters of Controversy presents HONDURAS AND LATIN AMERICA What's Really happening? Does it matter? The military coup in Honduras is an attack on one of the newest and weakest members of ALBA, The Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas. The Military responsible for coup are graduates of the Fort Benning Georgia School of the Americas, also known as School of the Assassins. Unfortunately, military driven Plan Colombia becomes a US supported model for Mexico and Afghanistan. Special Guest Blase Bonpane. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego 4190 Front Street, Hillcrest, San Diego. - donation requested - More Info
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 6PM: Support the Peace Resource Center by joining us for a SPAGHETTI DINNER at the Big Kitchen! Music by whoever brings an instrument: This could be your big chance! Please buy tickets in advance or RSVP so we will know how much food to prepare. Price: Suggested minimum donation $10--? sliding scale. Location: The Big Kitchen 3003 Grape Street San Diego. More Info
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 9AM-NOON: 25th Aniversary California Coastal Cleanup Day. Mark your calendar for the biggest volunteer cleanup event in San Diego County and join together with your community in keeping our ocean, coastlines and waterways clean and free of debris. Location: Over 70 sites throughout the county. More Info
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 6:30PM: Malashock Dance School Presents! UCSD AIDS Research Institute Benefit. Investigating Motion. Investigating Motion, a dance performance benefiting the UCSD AIDS Research Institute, featuring the Butterworth and Malashock Dance Companies, and UCSD faculty member, Eric Geiger. Your donation of $25 or more includes all performances; plus, a reception with gourmet appetizers, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Where: The Abbey 2825 Fifth Avenue, San Diego. More InfoSUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 11AM: Ecolife Foundation: Walking 4 Water Event. Funds raised will help to enhance and expand ECOLIFE Foundation's current water related projects in Kenya, Uganda, Mexico and San Diego and to both create awareness about the growing global and local water crisis and to promote water conservation. Walking4Water is a 5 km Walk that will include H20 Zone Interactive Water Challenges, a Water Education EXPO, live entertainment and eco-friendly food and drinks! Those over 21 can enjoy the Beer Garden! WHERE: Mission Bay, De Anza Cove. The Walk is scheduled to begin at 11:00 with Check-in and registration beginning at 9:30. More Info
Activist San Diego contacts: Martin (619-226-1116), Tanja (858-459-4650), Activist Update: ASDUpdate@activistsandiego.org
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Activist San Diego Monthly Meeting Third Monday each month, 7pm - Joyce Beers Community Center, 1090 Vermont, one 1/2 blocks north of University, just east of Trader Joe's in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. Call ASD early on at 619-528-8383 or cell 619-871-9354 if no answer. Everyone welcome Please join us
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FREE Smoke Alarms for SeniorsBurn Institute Countywide Installation Program WHAT: The Burn Institute, community volunteers and members of the Fire Service continue to take part in a collaborative effort to install lifesaving smoke alarms for qualified seniors living within San Diego County. WHEN: September through December 2009 WHERE Throughout San Diego County WHY: Did you know that having a working smoke alarm in your residence decreases your chances of dying in a house fire by 50% percent? Yet, thousands of seniors throughout San Diego County live in homes without a working smoke alarm. National safety statistics confirm that adults 65 and older are two times more likely to die in a house fire than any other segment of the population -- and for those older than 75, the risk nearly quadruples. One way that seniors can improve their chances of escaping a home fire is to make sure they have a working smoke alarm. For the new several months, Burn Institute staff will join with a dedicated team of community volunteers to install free smoke alarms in the homes of local seniors. This effort is part of the Burn Institute's Senior Smoke Alarm Program. Seniors residing within San Diego County who are 55 years or older, own their own home and do not have a working smoke alarm qualify for this FREE life-saving program! This popular program is available to seniors year-round. Installations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Call now to make an appointment: Gwen Lammers at the Burn Institute 858-541-2277 (Ext. 15) ; or e-mail glammers@burninstitute.org. For more information visit the Burn Institute website: www.burninstitute.org. |
 Friendship Park Negotiations
GREETINGS. Our Friends of Friendship Park coalition is now ready to enter into formal negotiations with San Diego Border Patrol about restoring public access to Friendship Park. Members of Congress Bob Filner and Susan Davis have agreed to take the lead in these negotiations. YOU CAN HELP by contacting Representatives Filner and Davis with this message or one like it in your own words: "Thank you for standing up for Friendship Park! Don't back down in your negotiations with Border Patrol! We want ordinary people to be able to go to the park to meet with their friends at the border!" CONTACT THEIR OFFICES NOW: Rep. Susan Davis 4305 University Avenue Suite 515 San Diego, CA 92105 Phone: (619) 280-5353 Fax: (619) 280-5311 Rep. Bob Filner 333 F Street, Suite A Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 619-422-5963 Fax: 619-422-7290 TO LEARN MORE about the extraordinary efforts of the Border Encuentro group to keep the spirit of Friendship Park alive, see this article in the Voice of San Diego: http://voiceofsandiego.org/articles/2009/08/26/this_just_in/678lens082509.txt. Friends of Friendship Park http://www.friendshippark.org |
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Save The DateBright Green Future: Global Challenges, San Diego Solutions Friday October 23: Government & Business Sessions Saturday October 24: Public & Community Sessions At the Price Center, UC San Diego Bright Green Future is a two-day conference bringing together experts on San Diego's regional energy, natural resources, transportation, green business, job training, sustainable living and building, and much more. Bright Green Future provides useful, real-life information on how individuals, businesses and governments agencies can start to address the economic and environmental challenges required to create a "Bright Green Future" for the San Diego region. Presented by: San Diego EarthWorks, SDG&E, UCSD Rady School of Management, USGBC - San Diego Chapter With information on Energy & Resources; Climate Change; Green Business and Jobs; Green Building from (partial list): California Center for Sustainable Energy, CleanTech San Diego, Move San Diego San Diego Canyonlands, San Diego Foundation, San Diego Workforce Partnership, Sierra Club - San Diego Chapter, Walk San Diego, Zero Waste San Diego For more information visit: http://www.brightgreenfuture.net |
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REI Offers Free Bilingual Nature Walk Series
Series is designed to introduce families and groups to neighborhood open spaces SAN DIEGO, Calif. - REI Outdoor School will host free bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) neighborhood nature walks. The series are designed to introduce and inspire community members to connect with our natural resources. Participants will have the opportunity to discover and enjoy the natural areas in their community, learn about native plants, animals and invasive plants. These trips are easy with no special equipment is required, they are moderate in their distance - perfect for families or groups. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water, sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes. The nature walks will take place: Elfin Forest Tuesday, September 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. 8833 Harmony Grove Rd. Directions: East on Leucadia Blvd. which turns into Olivenhain Rd and then turns into Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Turn right on San Elijo Rd. Turn Right on Elfin Forest Rd which turns into Harmony Grove Rd. Lake CalaveraTuesday, September 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. Directions: Exit I-5 on Carlsbad Village Dr. Go east, cross El Camino Real to College Blvd. Left on College Blvd. Right on Tamarack to Strata Dr. Parking is available on Strata Dr. Don't park in the drive or you may get ticketed. Daley Ranch Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30-7 p.m. 3024 La Honda Drive Directions: I-15 to El Norte Parkway. Go East (about 4 miles). Make a Left to La Honda Drive. REI will have fun games and giveaways. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by calling 619.591.4924 or emailing msolisc@rei.com. Space is limited.
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Join us in celebration of National Public Lands Day!
REI will be hosting a service project at Mission Trails Regional Park. Following the short but impactful service project, we'll provide lunch to all participants to regain our energy for fun outdoor activities. The event is free but you must participate in the service project to enjoy the outdoor activities. Reserve your spot now! Below you can find more details.
�Vive tu Aventura! ▪ Live your Adventure!
Together we'll restore local trails and participate in outdoor activities
Join us for this great community event. We'll have fun family activities, outdoor recreation activities, interactive games and resources on keeping our environment safe and clean.
Outdoor activities include:
Rock climbing
Hiking
Geocaching
* youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, September 26 at 9 a.m. Mission Trails Regional Park Registrations are required. For more information and registration call 619.591.4924 or email msolisc@rei.com |
Support Reality Changers
The Kiwanis Club of San Diego has selected Reality Changers as the beneficiary for this year's Harry D. Frels Memorial Golf Tournament!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Riverwalk Golf Course, Mission Valley
11:30 a.m. Check-in, 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Entry Fee $125 a player
(includes Green Fees, Golf Cart, Driving Range, Gift Package)
Sponsored by the San Diego Kiwanis Club & Foundation
REALITY CHANGERS WISH LIST
With the next school year fast approaching, we are looking for the following items in new or nearly-new condition.
-6 ft. Whiteboard on Wheels
-Supply Cabinet on Wheels
-Speaker System (w/microphone & speakers)
-Time Card Machine (for RC Interns)
-ID Card Machine
-All-In-One Copier (for Solana Beach site)
-Dinner Plates (approx. 4,000 per semester)
-Forks (approx. 4,000 per semester)
-Sponsor a Bus for Community Service (approx. $250/event)
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Media Arts Center Update
Que Viva! Cine Latino 2009:
SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL AND OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER PROUDLY PRESENT THIRD ANNUAL SEPTEMBER OUTDOOR FILM SERIES "QUE VIVA! CINE LATINO" Upcoming Films: 9/9- "La Misma Luna" 9/16- "Rudo y Cursi" staring Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna 9/23- "El Raton Perez 2." 9/30- "Vicky Christina Barcelona" directed by Woody Allen. All screenings are free! See you there! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONThe entry deadline for the 2010 San Diego Latino Film Festival is November 5, 2009. Get your short and feature films in early for consideration!
Documentaries, Dramas & Comedies, Animation, Music Videos & Concert Films, Experimental Works, New Media Projects
The late deadline is December 1, 2009 (a 25$ charge will apply to late entries).
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Help us bring some sanity and resources to our stressed Latino family caregivers in the South Bay!
Thanks to all of our wonderful participants, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers, we are pleased to bring you "El Arte" South Bay Latino Caregiver Forum (en Espanol) scheduled for September 24 at Casa Familiar from 9am to 2:30pm. "El Arte" follows the tradition of annual forums,"The Art of Caregiving", coordinated by AIS' San Diego Caregiver Coalition.
The event is FREE! Caregivers in need of respite care for the day to attend the forum can make those arrangements with us at no charge (just a reservation). Caregivers will enjoy a nice breakfast and lunch, and a day full of excellent speakers covering a number of topics:
Caring for the diabetic elderly, managing Alzheimer's/dementia, home and community based services, reducing caregiver stress and burden, and understanding legal issues. We end with a raffle prize. We will also have several organizations onsite ready to offer their support and information to caregivers.
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