REI CONTINUES THE BILINGUAL NATURE WALK SERIES THROUGH JULY
Series is designed to introduce families and groups to neighborhood open spaces
 
REI Outdoor School will a series of 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:
 
Golden Hill Park
Tuesday, July 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: 25th St and Russ Blvd.
Take the I-94 to 25th St Exit. Head north on 25th St. until you reach the park.
 
Torrey Pines State Park
Tuesday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
From Hwy 5, exit on Carmel Valley Road and drive west for about 1.5 miles till you reach the Coast Highway 101. Turn left and proceed along the beach for about a mile. The park entrance is on your right hand side. Meeting location: Once you pass the kiosk, continue straight up the rode to the Visitor's Center. First 20 pre-registered vehicles to arrive will receive a free parking pass to the park. Parking fee: $10 cash per vehicle. 

Mission Trails Regional Park
Tuesday, July 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, SD, CA 92119
Take Interstate 8 to the Mission Gorge Road/Fairmount Avenue exit. Turn north onto Mission Gorge Road and proceed for 4.2 miles. Look for the large wooden Mission Trails Regional Park sign on the left side of the road, and turn left onto Father Junipero Serra Trail.
 
REI will have fun games and giveaways. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by calling 619.591.4924 or visiting www.REI.com/stores/111 . Space is limited.

 
The Mexi'cayotl Indio Cultural Center (MICC) brings together over 200 dancers from throughout the United States and Mexico to participate in dance in the San Diego Community. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the founding of Danza Mexi'cayotl, MICC is sponsoring its Seventh International Danza Azteca Symposium, July 22- 25th, 2010 in conjunction with its Thirtieth Annual Aztec Dance Celebration in San Ysidro and Chicano Park. Two hundred dancers and their families will convene in the historic neighborhoods of Barrio Logan and San Ysidro to celebrate this tradition and the success of MICC's programming. 

 

"Mary McLeod Bethune-Dream Maker"
Fri., July 9 & Sat., July 10, 2010 at 7:00pm
Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 3:00pm
$6.00 per person - (under age 6, free)

 

-Community Actors Theatre ALSO Proudly Presents-
Two wonderful plays running back to back as one show (2 for 1)
~ July 30 - August 29, 2010 ~
~ Fri. & Sat. at 8:00pm. Sunday, Matinee at 3:00pm
$12.00 for Seniors, Students, Military, Disabled, $14.00 General

 

"Here I am" By Floyd Alexander
Seven remarkable women from classic literature and history, on stage together, for an evening of revealing conversation, revelation and confirmation of their contribution to the eras in which they lived.  In this compelling one-act drama play, these women exhibit wisdom, understanding and just plain grit as they dramatically present how they overcame crippling social restraints to achieve their independence.  Mr. Floyd Alexander is the author of several plays.

 

"The Pact"By Livia Krancberg
In the Jewish tradition of the importance of education through each generation, this stage presentation potently displays the struggle and final achievement of two friends who make a pact to succeed despite all the odds against them.  Mrs. Livia Krancberg is a  Holocaust survivor, who has written several plays.

To Reserve: (619) 264-3391  www.communityactorstheatre.com Community Actors Theatre - 2957 54th Street - San Diego, CA 92105
Additional parking across the street at Calvary Lutheran Faith on 54th Church (south side lot).

 

Dear friends, on Saturday, July 10, at 2 p.m. my summer students and I will be going to the Mixtec school in Tijuana to take supplies.  We will also have a very special cargo:  15-20 computers!  In order to give the impoverished kids there the type of access to technology that we in the U.S. take for granted,  we previously donated about $1,000 for the building of a computer lab area.  It is now constructed and the school is very excited about receiving the computers that will be placed in it.

A major challenge that we face is lining up the vehicles necessary to transport them.  PLEASE help us to locate drivers for this very worthwhile purpose.  This act of assistance will provide the Mixtec kids a VERY great boost in their education.  A look into the eyes of the children there makes any inconvenience pale and everyone who has ever gone there with us has been very, very glad that they went.  The school even provides us with delicious Oaxaca-style pozole.

Please let me know if you can drive of if you know of anyone who can.  Thanks so much for considering this heartfelt request.

With great respect and gratitude
Jes�s Nieto, Associate Professor
School of Teacher Education, San Diego State University
Office phone number: (619) 594-6125
Email address: nieto@mail.sdsu.edu

 

SANDAG (The San Diego Association of Governments) is updating the Regional Transportation Plan and has a survey online to collect public input on regional transportation options. I only takes a few minutes. Express your preferences! Our Region. Our Future. Get Involved.
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY 

Please, help us learn what you think about fighting CANCER among Latinos!  
 
Research Study on Fighting Cancer for the Latino Community
 
What: Come to one meeting with 6 to 8 people to talk about your ideas on ways we fight cancer in the Latino Community. These groups will be held in English.
 
When: In Spring 2010 for an evening or weekend meeting,  for about 2 hours. 
 
Where:  We'll schedule several dates and places that work best for people who are interested.
 
Participants must be:
-Over 18 years old
-Able to speak English or are bilingual
-Able to read in English
-Identify as Latino or Latina
 
In appreciation, a gift card and travel costs will be provided
 
For more information, please call (619) 682-7475 OR email  us at lynda.barbour@gmail.com
 
Lynda Barbour, faculty member, and Kate Murray, research staff, both at San Diego State University invite you to participate in this research study. Joining the study is completely voluntary and will not affect your treatment with any advocacy or health organizations.
We hope to hear from you!

Ease Carpal Tunnel Pain
Thursday, August 19
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Nellie Barrington Room (hospital first floor)
751 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
 
An estimated 8 million people currently suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, which can include unpleasant symptoms like loss of hand and wrist strength, numbness and tingling. Join Sharp Chula Vista-affiliated neurosurgeon Dr. Lance Altenau at this free seminar to learn more about carpal tunnel syndrome risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. For more information or to register, please visit www.sharp.com/chulavista  or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

 

The Largest Latino Family Music and Cultural Festival in San Diego will celebrate 5th Anniversary this August! The 5th Annual Fiesta del Sol will take place on Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th in Historic Downtown Logan from 11am-7pm on Logan Ave. Fiesta del Sol recognizes the richness in the diversity of the region and highlights the ways the Latino community makes San Diego strong.

The Fiesta includes three entertainment stages, multi-cultural food court, seven interactive pavilions and over one hundred booths sponsored by small businesses, non-profits and corporate partners. This year, over 75,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event in the heart of San Diego's Latino community!   

 July 9, 2010

 

Topic: Local Authors Book Review. Hear various San Diegans who have penned
their opinions, poems, and experiencesPlease RSVP by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday for Friday attendance:

call:  619-266-7278

email: rsvp@CatfishClub.net

 

Meeting Time:  Noon - 1:30 pm
Date:  2nd and 4th Friday's, unless otherwise noticed