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

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


Forward to Your Friends and Family!

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.

Happy Birthday Paradise Valley Hospital

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

District Four Community News

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.

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.

Seeking Star Power

SEEKING STAR POWER

So you think you can sing, dance, rap, write, build, create, draw, or inspire the world?
Do you have a scientific mind?

If you are young, gifted, creative and passionate come to the ACT-SO Kick Off!

When:
Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:00AM – 12:00pm

Where:
Black Contractor’s Association
6125 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114

San Diego ACT-SO is looking for high school students
in grades 9-12 to participate in our enrichment program

For more information about the program, email: SanDiegoACT-SO@hotmail.com 
or call Rachel Arrington at 619.920.8220 or Kimberly Caldwell at 619.204.3092

KaBoom Playground Build for the San Diego Area

An organization must meet the following criteria to qualify:  We are looking for non-profit child serving organizations. I am currently accepting applications for the San Diego Area for an upcoming playground build. I would like to enlist your help in sending me any organizations/contacts you think might be interested that I could reach out to.
Click here for the selection process, sample playground design, and application.
Also there is additional information below:

  • Serve a low-income/high-need community
  • Have no playground or need to replace an existing playground
  • Fundraise $8,500 USD towards the cost of equipment. We offer online webinars (www.kaboom.org/webinars) to assist with fundraising ideas.
  • Provide at least 2500 sq. feet in available land and complete any needed site preparation,   i.e. removing old equipment, asphalt, grading the land.
  • Provide additional in kind responsibilities such as breakfast and lunch for Build Day, tools, restroom facilities, and a dumpster.
  • Recruit 75-100 volunteers for Build Day and recruit parents who are excited about serving on planning committees for an 8-10 week period leading up to Build Day.
  • Accept ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the playspace upon completion.

In return, your organization will:

  • Receive a new custom designed playground!
  • Establish an ongoing relationship with a Funding Partner throughout the planning process and for years after who is interested in having an impact on your community.
  • Bring community members together as they work toward this common goal.
  • Participate in a planning process that will teach you about fundraising, community building, media relations, etc. that can be used during future community projects.
The approximate 8-10 week planning process kicks off with a Design Day where children literally design their dream playgrounds, and culminates on Build Day where volunteers build the new playground.To be considered, please complete and submit the attached brief application with pictures via email by Friday, January 27th, and contact Kimberly Ali at 202-464-6191 or kali@kaboom.org with interest and questions.
Kimberly Natasha Ali
Associate Client Services Coordinator
KaBOOM!
4455 Connecticut Ave. Suite B100
Washington, DC 20008
Office: (202) 464-6191  Fax: (202) 659-0210

Traditions of Christmas Musical Spectacular

Traditions of Christmas has grown to be the biggest Christmas show in San Diego drawing over 250,000 patrons over the years. It is a musical journey of all the greatest Christmas songs and traditions from around the world. Santa’s Workshop comes alive with dancing elves, Raggedy Ann dolls, toy soldiers and magical toys. The Rockette style tap dancing kickline will have you cheering in the isles. You’ll sing along with your favorite songs like White Christmas and the Dicken’s carolers. It all comes together at the end with a fully staged Living Nativity. It has a cast of 100 people with spectacular sets and costumes and a full 25-piece orchestra. It truly is the perfect show to capture the sights and sounds of Christmas.

We have historically produced the show at the East County Performing Arts Center, but the City of El Cajon closed the theater last year due to budget cuts. This year we are taking the show to the beautiful new Lincoln Performing Arts Center just off the 805 freeway at Imperial.

We would love to have you join us. Visit the Christian Youth Theater website for tickets and more info. http://www.cytsandiego.org/

December 9 – 22, 2011
Lincoln Performing Arts Center

Save the Date – 2012 UNCF SUPER VIEWING PARTY


UNCF San Diego Super Viewing Party of  An Evening of Stars

Save the Date:  Saturday, January 21, 2012

An Evening of Stars® Event  
Taped at the Pasadena Civic Center, this year’s
UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS® was nothing short
of amazing. From the electrifying performances
to the personal testimonies of success by UNCF students, it was a night to remember. The entire theatre, filled with elegance and inspiration, locked eyes on singer Erykah Badu as she took the stage to perform “Kiss Me on My Neck.” Legendary songstress
Patti LaBelle and R&B star Ledisi received a standing ovation as they belted out the classic hit “New Attitude.”

Please join us, and the rest of San Diego’s UNCF supporters, for our An Evening of Stars® (AEOS) Super Viewing Party.  AEOS, formerly the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars®, is credited with helping raise more than $200 million for UNCF scholarship recipients and member institutions.

Please come out and join us at our local celebration here in San Diego.The evening will include dinner, live entertainment, and lots of fun for all!
Tickets go on sale soon.

Pamela K. Davis  Many San Diegans remember Pamela Davis as the anchor for the number one weekend newscast on KFMB, Channel 8. Reporting local and national stories, she was a featured correspondent on CNN, HBO’s Real Sports and the CBS news magazine “48 Hours.” In addition to the rigorous duty of covering the top stories, she was the original producer of “Adopt 8″ featuring children in the foster care system. As a result, nearly 300 children were placed into permanent homes. Please join Ms. Davis as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the 33rd showing of the UNCF An Evening of Stars Super Viewing Party here in San Diego on January 21, 2012 at the Jacobs Center.

Click HERE to learn more about Ms. Pamela K. Davis.

Save The Date
When:  Saturday, January 21, 2012
Where:  Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114
Time:  6:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Attire:  Semi Formal

Presented by
UNCF SAN DIEGO CAMPAIGN
Vernon Evans, Chair
UNCF San Diego Leadership Council
Reggie Gee, Steering Committee Chair

UNCF San Diego Campaign
Keep Watching Your Email for Alerts and Update

UNCF San Diego Campaign Needs Volunteers
Call: (619) 884-0195
Email: reggie@uncfsandiego.org



Mobile Stories – Teen Citizen Journalists in Action

The Media Arts Center is running a short FREE program at the Malcolm X Library on Friday’s now until August 12. They are looking for students ages 12-19 to participate in a mobile stories class. The program is about citizen journalism in the community through the use of iPhones, blogging, audio & music recording and digital photography.

We are also looking for community members to interview/document (willing to tell their story to the students).

MACSD’s Video Production Services team put together a promo video for Mobile Stories last week.

Visit MobileStories.posterous.com for more info.

Women’s Multicultural Business Showcase

Women Entrepreneur Empowerment (WEE) is hosting a Multicultural Business Showcase to celebrate its First Anniversary and introduce you to San Diego’s Women Entrepreneurs. This special event will be held on Saturday, July 30 at Market Creek Plaza from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Market Creek Plaza is located at 310 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114. For directions, visit www.ShopMCP.com/directions.htm

For more information visit our website at www.weesandiego.com or contact Kimberly Pecox at 619.527.6160 or email weesandiego@jacobscenter.org.

Ho’ike’ike O Na Mea Hana Lima Hawaiian Cultural Fair 2011

The Hui o Hawaii of San Diego & Ahahui Kiwila Hawaii o San Diego present this event. There will be workshops in our Hawaiian Village that include Lei Hulu (feather),lei,lauhala (weaving) and lomi lomi (Hawaiian massage). An Ipu Heke (Gourd)workshop by the Ipu Farm’s Kalim Kuuleialoha Smith, and renowned Kumu Hula Charles Kaupu Jr. will be teaching an Oli and Kahiku workshop. This event will showcase Hawaiian Artisans, Hula Halau,Hawaiian vendors and food.

For more information, visit http://www.huiohawaii.org/

Certified Farmers’ Market Every Friday

Last week we dancing at the market! This Friday at the People’s Produce Certified Farmer’s Market, in addition to locally-grown fresh produce, tasty prepared foods and fashion wear, we will feature a hands-on workshop- “Using COB: Building With Mud”, led by Chad Bliss, Second Chance Community Garden @ 5:00pm.

Baba’s Food has returned to the market with various kinds of Hummus, Salads and Pita chips; Three new vendors are coming to the market selling Skinfold products, jewelry and more jewelry; every fourth Friday,The Black Nurses Association provide a health promotion booth with blood pressure screening. We hope you decide to join us at our neighborhood farmers’ market.

People's Produce Certified Farmers' Market

Every Friday from 2pm to 7pm

This Weekend: Extravaganzas and fundraisers

Check out some of the happenings taking place in and around southeastern San Diego this weekend, including a Christmas Extravaganza and a fundraiser for CHE’LU.

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Christmas Giveaway 2010-12-24Shabach House is hosting its annual Christmas Extravaganza on Friday evening at Market Creek Plaza. Attendees can receive groceries, toys, and other giveaways donated by individuals and organizations throughout San Diego. The event is free and open to the community.

Volunteers are still needed: call (858) 380-4238 to sign up and provide a helping hand at the event.

  • Friday, December 24 from 6-10pm
    Market Creek Plaza
    310 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (Google Maps)
    Free admission and free parking

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CHELU Sakman Fundraiser 2010-12-26

Join CHE’LU, Inc. (Chamorro Hands in Unity-Links-Education) for Sunday’s casino run to Golden Acorn to support their sakman (outrigger canoe) project. A bus filled with jolly folks and holiday cheer will leave the Sons & Daughters of Guam Club at 10am for a day of fun and gaming.

The money raised will support CHE’LU’s efforts to celebrate and revive Chamorro canoe-building and sailing traditions here in San Diego and in the Mariana Islands. The organization is getting ready to launch their recently-completed, hand-crafted, 47-ft sakman and to lead interested people of all cultural backgrounds in re-learning how to sail using traditional navigational methods.

For more information about the casino run or the sakman project, contact Jojo Borja (619-993-1348) or Janice Bouffiou (619-261-4285).

  • Sunday, December 26 from 10am-5pm
    Bus pick up is at the Sons & Daughters of Guam Club
    334 Willie James Jones Ave, San Diego, CA 92102 (Google Maps)
    $20/person (you’ll receive $20 in free play on your player card)

How to Reduce Your Business Energy Costs Workshop

Small- to medium-size business owners are invited to register for a free workshop on how to reduce business energy costs.

The workshop — part of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership‘s Sustainability Workshop Series — takes place on Thursday, January 27 in Balboa Park. The session will focus on:

  • how to conduct an energy-use survey
  • information on lighting and air-conditioning systems
  • conservation info on utility bills and rate schedules, and
  • using a work plan to implement survey recommendations.

The program for the day also includes a progress report on Balboa Park’s sustainability programs and an interesting lunchtime presentation on the San Diego Zoo’s biomimicry program. A continental breakfast and lunch are provided to registered participants.

To register, visit seminars.sdge.com or call (800) 613-8970. To learn more about this and other workshops in the series, call (619) 232-7502 ext 207 or visit the BPCP’s website.

BPCP Sustainability Workshop Series 2011-01


This Weekend: Gatherings, butterflies, and gingerbread

Don’t let a little rain stop you from checking out these events happening in and around southeastern San Diego this weekend. This week’s recommendations include a holiday get-together with SEDC, a dance theater production, and a benefit for a local nonprofit.

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Celebrate the holidays with SEDC this evening! The organization is hosting a holiday get-together with the community at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center. The festivities begin at 4pm.

  • Joe & Vi Jacobs Center in the Chollas View Room (2nd floor)
    404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (Google Maps)
    4:00 – 6:00pm / Admission is free

For more info or to RSVP, call  619-527-7345 ext 112.

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Las Mariposas at Eveoke 2010-12 photo copyright Nick Abadilla Photography

Photo credit: Nick Abadilla Photography

It’s the closing weekend for Eveoke Dance Theatre‘s Las Mariposas. Inspired by author Julia Alvarez‘s novel, In the Time of the Butterflies, it’s the story of four sisters living under the dictatorship of General Trujillo in 1960s Dominican Republic. Three were murdered for their participation in the resistance movement; their story is told by the surviving sister.

Tickets and more info can be found on Eveoke’s website. The dance company can also be found on Facebook and you can follow them on Twitter.

  • Through Sunday, December 19
    Performances held at the Tenth Avenue Theatre
    930 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (Google Maps)
    Friday and Saturday at 8pm / Sunday at 2pm
    $20 general admission / $15 students and seniors
    Walk-up tickets are pay-as-you-can within 1-hour prior to performance times

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This Saturday, Arclinea San Diego is hosting The Gingerbread Collective, an open house to benefit Second Chance.

Second Chance provides life skills training, job readiness, and job placement assistance for people who are unemployed or homeless. All proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s food pantry and holiday meals program.

This year’s open house features San Diego chefs and culinary professionals developing drinks and dishes using gingerbread as their inspiration. Attendees will get to ‘vote’ for their favorites and can participate in a silent auction to win gingerbread houses designed by the chefs. Festivities include a canned food drive and an opportunity drawing.

A $20 donation at the door gets you five tasting tickets and two tickets for the opportunity drawing. Attendees are asked to consider bringing non-perishable food items for Second Chance’s food pantry program.

For more info on the open house, visit Arclinea’s Facebook event page. To learn more about Second Chance, be sure to check out their website.

  • Saturday, December 18 from 12-4pm
    Arclinea San Diego
    2515 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (Google Maps)
    Minimum $20 donation at the door

This Weekend: It’s produce and parols!

This week’s suggestions for arts, culture, and community happenings taking place in and around southeastern San Diego features the grand opening of a new farmers’ market in the community and an annual festival celebrating the holidays, Filipino-style:

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As shared previously, the People’s Produce Project is opening its farmers’ market here in southeastern San Diego this week. Last night, they hosted a community kick-off reception at Project New Village‘s office in Oak Park; the market itself will have its grand opening this afternoon from 3-6pm. Come out and support your local growers, meet your neighbors, and buy some fresh, tasty food for your family to enjoy.

  • Weekly starting Friday, December 3
    606 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 (G0ogle Maps)
    3 – 6pm; free parking

You can find the People’s Produce Project online at their website and on Facebook.

SESD Farmers Market Grand Opening 2010-12-03

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PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company is hosting its 13th Annual Parol Festival at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center on Saturday. The parol is a festive, star-shaped lantern that adorns homes and shops throughout the Philippines during the holiday season. Bring the kids and spend the afternoon learning how to make a parol of your own, and check out the entries in the festival’s parol-making competition. You can also enjoy the company’s traditional dance and music performances, take in a cultural exhibit of costumes, props, and instruments, and sample a light meal (merienda) of lumpia, pancit, and pandesal.

General admission tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door; discounts and preferred seating prices are also available. Parking is plentiful and free.

  • Saturday, December 4
    Celebration Hall at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
    404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (Google Maps)
    $12 general admission / $10 for seniors, students, children 4-12, and active duty military with ID / Limited $20 preferred seating (first two rows) at $20/person

Call (619) 477-3383 or email admin@pasacat.org for more information. You can also check out PASACAT online at their website or Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.