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Honoring the Class of 2012 at the 4th Annual San Diego County High School Filipina/o Graduation

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Honoring the Class of 2012 at the 4th Annual
San Diego County High School Filipina/o Graduation

San Diego, CA – Kuya Ate Mentorship Program (KAMP), Kalusugan Community Services (KCS) and Filipino American Educators Association of San Diego (FILAMEDA)
will be hosting the 4th Annual San Diego County High School Filipina/o Graduation (HS FilGrad). The celebration will take place on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park. With a large Filipina/o American community in San Diego, it is important to celebrate the successes of our graduating youth. FilGrad is a graduation organized by the Filipina/o American community that recognizes
the academic and community achievements of all San Diego High School Filipina/os graduating seniors.

“The reason I wanted to do this was because I promised my mom when I was younger
I would look into the audience and say ‘I did it, I graduated!” – Eddie Bernardo, Westview HS c/o 2011

KAMP, KCS, and FILAMEDA will be partnering with several community organizations to contribute to the success of this event. FILAMEDA will be honoring their 2012 scholarship recipients who have exhibited great dedication to their community and academics.
Also, present will be Kalusugan Community Services who is the proud fiscal sponsor of this event.

“…It [FilGrad] fosters a lot of good things for our community and I think it needs to keep going,” Christian Rodriguez, HS FilGrad Graduate c/o 2010.

If you are interested in participating in the graduation ceremony, schedule a visit to your school, make a donation, or volunteering for FilGrad 2012.

Contact: Lily Prijoles, HS FilGrad Committee 2012
Email: hsfilgradSD@gmail.com

For more information please visit us at www.hsfilgradSD.webs.com

Local Libraries to Display Traveling Exhibits

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Local Libraries to Display Traveling Exhibits

Escondido, CA - The San Diego Archaeological Center is excited to promote five exhibit installations at local branch libraries and San Diego City Hall lobby. The history of San Diego County has been well-documented in books. However, artifacts recovered from archaeological sites can reveal a more personal account of the past. The everyday objects that pass through our hands, used and then discarded, capture significant details not often noted in history books.

These exhibits recount the everyday lives in American history as lived by San Diegans and recorded by the artifacts they left behind. This is a great opportunity to tour City libraries and view the Center’s traveling exhibits. There’s so much to learn about our city’s rich cultural heritage!

February 17-29, 2012- Skyline Hills Branch Library- “The Legendary Life of Nate Harrison”
March 1-31, 2012- Oceanside Public Library- “Celebrate Women’s History Month”
March 1-31, 2012- Oak Park Branch Library- “A Day in the Life”
April 1-May 21, 2012- Tierra Santa Branch Library- “Rose Canyon, a Walk through Time”
May 1-31, 2012- San Diego City Hall Lobby- “Moments in Time”

What will we leave behind for future archaeologists to find that will tell of our experiences today?

Please contact each site for operating hours and directions.
Click here to access the San Diego City website.
The San Diego Archaeological Center was created in 1993 to provide an archaeological curation facility for the San Diego Region. The Center was the first nonprofit organization in the nation dedicated solely to curating and sharing archaeological collections with the public. The Center’s new entryway features native plant landscaping designed to promote conservation, an outdoor exhibit and seating areas.
The Mission of the San Diego Archaeological Center is to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific and cultural use to benefit a diverse public.

Contact: Cindy Stankowski, Executive Director
San Diego Archaeological Center
16666 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027-7001
Phone (760) 291-0370
Fax (760) 291-0371
Email: cstankowski@sandiegoarchaeology.org
Website: www.sandiegoarchaeology.org

The San Diego Archaeological Center is funded in part by the County 
of San Diego and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

The San Diego Archaeological Center is a proud member
of the San Diego Museum Council.

Help make this the place for a unique art and cultual experience!

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What is art to you? Is it music? Is it sculptures? How about murals? Or dance?
Spend a few hours with us in a series of workshops to plan for arts in our community. Help make this the place to be in San Diego for a unique art and cultural experience!

Saturday, February 25
9am – 1pm
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

Let us know you’ll be there! Call Rahmo Abdi
at (619) 527-6161 ext. 181 or email
rabdi@jacobscenter.org

Childcare and lunch provided.

Additional meeting dates: 3/24, 4/28, 5/19, 6/23, 7/28

Calling All Professional Freelance Videographers

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The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, a nonprofit organization, is seeking professional freelance videographers for documentary-style videotaping of meetings, cultural celebrations and various community events. Shoot and provide raw video footage only. Must have his/her own HD camera and audio capability to record through a 2+ hour meeting. Must be willing to provide samples of raw footage (bring in person or we will review and return to you). Must be available to work evening and weekends. Hourly rate based on experience. Residents living within the 4th district a plus. Please send resume to ckasal@jacobscenter.org.

www.JacobsCenter.org

The Status and Struggle of Black Farmers

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In Southeastern San Diego, a food desert, the People’s Produce Farmers Market will host an African American History Month event featuring displays and discussion on the Status and Struggle of the Black Farmer. Did you know?

  • In 1910, nearly one million Black farmers in the U.S. owned a total of 15 million acres; by 1969 they held only 6 million acres.
  • In 1920, Blacks owned 14% of the nation’s farms; today, there are only 18,000 black farmers, representing less than 1% of all farms.
  • In 2011, a federal judge ruled that tens of thousands of African American and Native American farmers who suffered racial discrimination by the U.S. Agriculture Department in the 1980s and ’90s could start getting compensation from a $1.25 billion settlement.

San Diego County is home to the largest number of small farms in the nation – 6687, yet only 27 of these farm operators are African American according to the 2007 Agriculture Census Report.

The current food system is failing African Americans as evidenced by the high rates of chronic disease/health disparities, the proliferation of food deserts and the growing impetus to develop urban agriculture in communities of color.

Since the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 to today, African-Americans have fought to acquire and maintain land to produce food, and have encountered incredible obstacles along the way.

There is clearly a connection between food access, food production, health, and poverty, which needs to be examined as we engage in building a sustainable food system that is inclusive and responsive to the needs and strengths of all eaters.

Locally, People’s Produce Project is a pioneer in urban agriculture, with a farmers market, food preparation classes, community garden projects created and operated by residents, and involvement in the food justice movement and city-wide advocacy efforts to make San Diego more supportive of food sovereignty for all.

At the leadership of People’s Produce Project are African Americans who are committed to connecting Southeastern San Diego to the global food movement; while creating a community-based food system which builds on the assets and legacies of this geographical defined space.

Come to the People’s Produce Farmers Market, located at 4981 Market Street, on Friday, February 17, 2012 2p – 6p to learn and share more facts and figures on African Americans and Agriculture. The program will include speakers, cultural expressions, good food and more. There will be opportunities to get involved in this effort.

The People’s Produce Farmers Market is a part of Healthy Works, a county-wide initiative funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the County of San Diego; and a part of the County’s “Live Well, San Diego! Building Better Health” initiative, a 10-year vision for healthy communities. Additionally the farmers market is supported by a grant from the Neighborhood Unity Foundation. For more information contact us at 619 262-2022 or info@projectnewvillage.org

“And we can help create a culture- imagine this – where out kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.” - Michelle Obama

 

Happy Birthday Paradise Valley Hospital

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The community is invited to join our physicians and staff as we celebrate our 5th birthday as part of the Prime Healthcare Services family on March 1! Join us for a free reception that includes birthday cake, tours and much more! Find out about the new exciting things taking place at National City’s only hospital!

Thursday, March 1, 2012 • 11 AM to 2 PM
Paradise Valley Hospital, Lobby Conference Rooms

FREE to the Community!
2400 East Fourth Street, National City, CA 91950
ParadiseValleyHospital.org

Only two days left to voice your choice!

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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day – a day to show your love for the things you care about most. Show your love for San Diego by voicing your choice for the future of this beautiful region.
Nearly 25,000 San Diegans have shown their love since we first asked you to share your vision for the region’s future in November. But we’re not done yet…

You still have TODAY and TOMORROW to make your voice heard and encourage EVERYONE you know to participate in this unprecedented initiative. We’re giving you the opportunity to shape the future of our region, and we’re convinced that you can help us spread the word.

Instead of buying flowers and chocolates, make a lasting impact on the ones you love this Valentine’s Day. Show your friends, family and community members that you care about their future, their children’s future, and their grandchildren’s future. To show your love San Diego, click here! To make an even greater impact, click the ‘Forward to a Friend’ button below and send this e-mail to your entire contact list.

To learn more about Our Greater San Diego Vision visit www.ourgreatersandiegovision.org and join the conversation with your fellow San Diegans on Facebook or Twitter.

Youth Town Hall Meeting: “Silence is Worse than Violence”

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For more information please contact the Jacobs Center’s Youth Movement Program Manager, Sherehe Hollins, (619) 527-6161 ext: 262 or shollins@jacobscenter.org

The Youth Town Hall Meeting is a collaboration between the Jacobs Center’s Youth Movement, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego (Encanto Branch), the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, Council President Tony Young’s office, the Elementary Institute of Science, and CHOICES Inc.

Honoring the Class of 2012 at the 4th Annual San Diego County High School Filipina/o Graduation

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Honoring the Class of 2012 at the 4th Annual San Diego County High School
Filipina/o Graduation

San Diego, CA – Kuya Ate Mentorship Program (KAMP), Kalusugan Community Services (KCS) and Filipino American Educators Association of San Diego (FILAMEDA) will be hosting the 4th Annual San Diego County High School Filipina/o Graduation (HS FilGrad). The celebration will take place on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park.

With a large Filipina/o American community in San Diego, it is important to celebrate the successes of our graduating youth. FilGrad is a graduation organized by the Filipina/o American community that recognizes the academic and community achievements of all San Diego High School Filipina/os graduating seniors.

“The reason I wanted to do this was because I promised my mom when I was younger I would look into the audience and say ‘I did it, I graduated!” – Eddie Bernardo, Westview HS c/o 2011

KAMP, KCS, and FILAMEDA will be partnering with several community organizations to contribute to the success of this event. FILAMEDA will be honoring their 2012 scholarship recipients who have exhibited great dedication to their community and academics. Also, present will be Kalusugan Community Services who is the proud fiscal sponsor of this event.

“…It [FilGrad] fosters a lot of good things for our community and I think it needs to keep going,” Christian Rodriguez, HS FilGrad Graduate c/o 2010.

If you are interested in participating in the graduation ceremony, schedule a visit to your school, make a donation, or volunteering for FilGrad 2012 please contact us at hsfilgradSD@gmail.com

For more information please visit us at www.hsfilgradSD.webs.com.

District Four Community News

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College hosts high school students

UCSD Black Student Union will host its annual high school conference on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The free on-campus event for area high school students will feature guest speakers and workshops. Food and transportation will be provided.
For information or to register online for the “Til Victory is Won: Empowering our Community through Education” conference, contact: ucsdblackstudentunion@gmail.com.

Celebrate Black history month

The 20th Annual San Diego Kuumba Fest will be held Feb. 24-27 at the San Diego
Repertory Theatre at Horton Plaza in downtown. For more information about the many events and activities being held during the three-day festival honoring Black History Month, visit the website at: sdkuumbafest.com.

Book sale benefits library

Don’t miss the Malcolm X Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the branch site, 5148 Market Street. Book sale proceeds will be used to purchase new materials and sponsor events at the Malcolm X Library. For more information about the book sale and other library programs, call: (619) 527-3405.

Open house at Homework center

The Neighborhood House Association Homework Center will host an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 841 S. 41st Street. Parents, students, teachers and community members are invited to attend this event to learn more about the free Home-work Center and its many programs and services that help area youth improve test scores and earn better grades. For information or to RSVP for the event, please call: (858) 244-8210 or online: neighborhoodhouse.org.

On Center stage

Local thespian Ihmahni King-Murillo joins the cast of San Diego Junior Theatre’s
production of “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.,” opening Friday, March 2 in Balboa Park. For ticket purchases and more information about this family show, call the box office at: (619) 239-8355 or visit online: juniortheatre.com.

Family Fun Run

The 1st Urban 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 3 in Southeastern
San Diego. This family-oriented event will be used to support the American Cancer Society, Mama’s kitchen, ARC of San Diego, Meals for Hunger. In addition to helping these nonprofit organizations, this family 5K run/walk event is designed to positively affect the awareness of health and well-being of all our communities by educating and heightening healthy eating and healthy lifestyles of ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors. The 5K starts at Chollas Lake and finishes at the Jacobs Center, 415 Euclid Ave. For more information, go online at: sd5kurbanwalk-run.org, or please contact the race administrator: (619) 392-0203 or email: bpollard@peoplesolutions-sd.com

MLK Blasters on the Run

The MLK Blasters, a nonprofit youth track and field team based at Morse High School, is gearing up to compete at the 2012 USA Track & Field National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships March 10-12 at Illinois State University. The 24-year-old program offers healthy, positive alternatives for local student-athletes, who must maintain good academic and citizenship grades to participate. The MLK Blasters are seeking donations to sponsor youth participation and underwrite costs of competing at the national event. For more information about the track and field club, and ways to help, please call Coach Mark Blackshear: (619) 206-2438 or visit the group’s website: mlkblasters.org.

211 San Diego

Need help? Reach out to 211 San Diego to connect with more than 2,000 community agencies providing 5,000 health and human services programs. Simply call 211 from your phone (or online visit www.211sandiego.org), and you’ll be connected to a real person who can help you navigate your way to the resources needed to better help yourself and your family.

Landscape Contest

Don’t miss the April 6 deadline to enter the California-Friendly Landscape Contest sponsored by The City of San Diego Water Conservation Program along with other local water agencies. The contest is designed to recognize homeowners who have land-scaped with water conserving plants and technologies, and raise general public awareness of the need to save water. For more information, including eligibility requirements and application
procedures, visit the website: landscapecontest.com.

Build Wealth Not Debt – America Saves Week

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American Saves Week
February 19 – 26, 2012
AmericaSavesWeek.org

America Saves Week is coordinated by America Saves and the America Savings Education Council. Started in 2007, the Week is an annual opportunity for organizations to promote good savings behavior and a chance for individuals to assess their own saving status. Typically, over 2,000 organizations participate in the Week reaching millions of people.

Most Americans are not saving adequately for retirement, and most lower-income households do not have adequate emergency savings for unexpected expenditures like a car repair. But with more societal encouragement and support, more Americans will be persuaded to build wealth, not debt.

About America Saves

America Saves is a national campaign involving more than 1,000 non-profit, government, and corporate groups that encourages individuals and families to save money and build personal wealth. Overall management for the campaign is provided by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America (CFA). CFA is comprised of over 270 consumer education, advocacy, and cooperative organizations dedicated to advancing the consumer interest.

Resource Kit

The  online resource kits include all the information you will need to participate in the week including sample activities, timeline for planning, sample press release, sample newsletter content, social media strategy, a tracking document, and more.

Download the free resource kit with step by step instructions.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren : Live Well, San Diego!

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Some 24,000 grandparents in San Diego County have primary responsibility for their grandchildren. Being a grandparent who’s also parenting later in life has its unique challenges and rewards. Fortunately, San Diego County has many resources for these special families.

Come learn more. Meet others who share your same needs. Find support.

This is a free conference (with free lunch) for grandparents raising grand children or professionals working with grandparents raising grand children.

Saturday, April 21, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego 92114

For registration, call (toll-free): 855-238-5978

Visit this site for more information about the event, plus updates:
www.211sandiego.org/grandparents

Network for Social Work Managers’ 23rd Annual Management Institute

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Network for Social Work Managers’ 23rd Annual Management Institute
Thursday April 26th  and Friday April 27th

This year’s conference is designed for an interdisciplinary audience interested in learning about the most current issues, practices and theories associated with agency
management. Participants are encouraged to Network with colleagues and discuss cuting edge practices in the field. The Network for Social Work Managers (NSWM) includes decision-makers, academics, practitioners and policy analysts from a wide variety of private organizations & public agencies across the entire spectrum of the human services field.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • A panel of the deans of three schools of social work addressing essential knowledge in management today, new models for learning, and the future of social work leadership.
  • Sessions on subjects including collaborative partnerships, social entrepreneurship, outcomes measurement, succession planning, coaching, leadership development, the balanced scorecard, diversity and inclusion in the workforce, strategic planning, marketing and PR, budgeting, field placements, and standards of care for ethnic minorities
  • A new feature: a poster session including three posters on social media, program innovations

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Rick Wartzman is executive director of the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University. He spent the first 20 years of his career as a reporter, editor, and columnist for
The Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times. Rick will be speaking about “Managing
in Turbulent Times” at the Institute.

INVITATIONAL SESSIONS
Mike Austin, “Transitioning into Management”
John Tropman, “Challenges Facing CEOs”
Bob Harrington, “Strategic Partnerships”
NASW leaders, “Workforce Issues”
Harold Briggs, “Evidence-Based Management”

Network for Social Work Managers
605 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-553-1870, info@socialworkmanager.org, socialworkmanager.org

$50,000 in Scholarships Up for Grabs 2012

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Cox Cares Scholarships are specific to California residents who live in a Cox service area and will attend a higher educational institution in California. Recipients will be chosen based on their commitment to scholastic achievement and community involvement while demonstrating the ability to overcome life’s challenges.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board. The Cox Cares Fund is supported by contributions from Cox Communications and its employees.  The deadline to apply is February 29, 2012.

For more information, application and guidelines, please visit: www.cox-cares.org

Teen Art Cafe @ The Museum

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Meeting Other Teen Artists, Art Making, Performances, Refreshments, Prize, Giveaways
Questions? Email:teencafe@sdmart.org

Who: Any teenager interested in art
What: A free evening of art projects, performances, demos, food, and meeting other teens
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012; 6-8 p.m.
Where: James S. Copley Auditorium
Why: Visit the Museum when it is open just for teens!

A shuttle bus for the youth (ages 13-18) will pick up at the Jacobs Center (leaving at 5:30pm) and return around 8:15pm from the event. Writerz Blok will be at the event and a tour of their fabulous mural will be given by some of the artists that helped create it.

Festival Park General Development Plan

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The City of San Diego, in conjunction with the Jacob’s Center for Neighborhood Innovation, would like to invite you to participate in a Public Workshop for a pocket park at the Village at Market Creek. This pocket park is envisioned to provide passive recreation for all ages. Community involvement in this project is crucial to ensuring a successful plan that meets the needs of your community. Input from the workshop will help design the General Development Plan for this future pocket park.

February 16, 2012
12:00pm (noon)
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center,
6401 Skyline Drive

For more information, please contact, Jeff Harkness at (619)533-6595,
or e-mail jharkness@sandiego.gov

Celebrating the People of the Mariana Islands: Chamorro Cultural Fest

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Celebrating the People of the Mariana Islands
Hafa Adai! Tungo Chamorro!

  • Chamorro Food, Island Crafts & Info Booths
  • Cultural Music, Entertainment & Workshops
  • Special Evening Concert, 8pm

Win a trip for two to Guam!

Saturday, March 24
10am – 6pm
Market Creek Plaza
310 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
Just o Euclid Ave. Trolley Station

ShopMCP.com, Cheluinc.org, Facebook

Oscar Night® America at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center

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The only Viewing Party in San Diego to be officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

February 26, 2012
Celebration Hall at Market Creek Events & Venues
404 Euclid Avenue ~ San Diego, CA 92114

Red Carpet Reception: 5:00 pm
Broadcast Begins: 5:30 pm
Plated Dinner: 6:00 pm

Glitzy attire or dress as your favorite film star
Proceeds benefit the Kids to Camp Program of the Community Campership Council. Learn more at www.kidstocamp.org

Opening a Path to Life Changing Experiences
We are pleased to bring Oscar Night® America to Market Creek Events and Venues located in the Diamond Neighborhoods of southeast San Diego. This facility was built by the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, a non‐profit foundation that supports resident ownership of neighborhood change. This initiative is based on the philosophy that residents must own and drive change in their community for it to be meaningful and long lasting. Many of the children we help attend camp come from this community. Events like ours help support economic development and provide training and employment opportunities. Your support helps us transform children’s lives.

To RSVP or for more information, call us at 858‐268‐9888

Help Improve the Health and Wellness of YOUR Community

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Diamond Neighborhoods Community Health and Wellness Survey

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, with the help of community residents, is conducting a neighborhood-specific survey to collect health-related data. With this data we plan to work with other community organizations to help create better policies and programs to improve health, safety, equity, and overall quality of life in the area.

Survey Topics Include:
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Healthy Eating
• Safe and Attractive Neighborhoods
• Quality of Life and Community Participation
• Transportation and Mobility
• Demographics

Who Can Participate?
Residents, 14 years old or older, who live in one of the Diamond neighborhoods:
Mount Hope, Valencia Park, Mountain View, Emerald Hills, Webster Oak Park, Chollas View, North Encanto, Lincoln Park, South Encanto.

To take the survey online in English or Spanish go to: www.JacobsCenter.org/healthsurvey
All information is anonymous and confidential

If you would like a Spanish or paper version of the flyer sent to you, or if you would like to have a surveyor come to your home, classroom, or group, please contact: Sandra Candler at the Jacobs Center: scandler@jacobscenter.org or 619.450.4083.