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.

The Status and Struggle of Black Farmers

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

 

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.

$50,000 in Scholarships Up for Grabs 2012

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

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

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

Oscar Night® America at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center

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

Writerz Blok’s King of the Cypher B-Boy Jam

King of the Cypher • B-boy Jam
January 28, 5-10pm
$5 at the door, Kids under 14 free

Hosted by DJ Mane One
DJs: Mane One and Kid Riz
Prizes: Cash and gear for those who rep hard all night in the cyphers.

Center for Community & Cultural Arts
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center (2nd Floor)
404 Euclid Ave. Ste. 212
San Diego, CA. 92114
(619) 527-6161 Ext. 191
CommunityAndCulturalArts.com

Check our website for current updates.
www.WriterzBlok.com
(619) 263-4914 


Association of Raza Educators’ Conference

¡Aqui Estamos, Educamos, Transformamos y No Nos Vamos!
Attend the largest and most important annual gathering of progressive Raza Educators in the United States

 6th Annual Association of Raza Educators (ARE) Conference
APRIL 14th, 2011
Lincoln High School
San Diego, CA

 Keynote Speakers:

Sean Arce: Teacher, Mexican American Studies Program, Tucson, AZ. Sean is currently one of the principle organizers in the fight to save the Mexican American Studies in the Tucson City Schools.

• Maria Reyes: Freedom Writers Foundation, Los Angeles, CA. Maria was portrayed as one of the main characters in the movie, Freedom Writers.

Conference Topics Will Include:

  • Critical Pedagogy: Theory and Practice
  • Media and Education
  • Immigration and Its Relationship to Education of Raza Youth
  • Role of Community In Education
  • Art and Culture
  • Educational Empowerment and Self-determination
  • Violence, Drugs, and Imprisonment of Raza Youth
  • The Struggle Against Cutbacks and Teacher Layoffs
  • Corporate Take Over and Privatization of Public Education

ALSO: There will be numerous vendors displaying/selling books, t-shirts, posters, Raza-Indigenous art, and more!

RESERVE YOUR SPACE FOR THIS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT CONFERENCE. REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2012!

For more information, contact: aresandiego@yahoo.com

Financial Institutions Encouraged to Consider Promoting Automatic Savings During America Saves Week

As consumers are encouraged to assess or develop their savings plan during America Saves Week (February 19-26), the FDIC invites financial institutions to consider strategies to encourage consumers, especially low- and moderate-income consumers, to save automatically. Institutions can also provide financial education on the importance of savings and offer free or low-cost savings accounts responsive to the needs of underserved consumers.

Please join us for a webinar on February 1, 2012, 2:00—3:00 p.m. (EST) to learn an overview of approaches for participation in America Saves Week.

To register online for this event, please go to http://www.fdic.gov/news/conferences/community/2012-02-01.html

Please register by Thursday, January 26, 2012.

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

Thom Underwood is awarded and recognized by the Accredited Gemologists Association

Thom Underwood, a graduate gemologist of GIA, has been recognized
with the 2012 Antonio C. Bonanno Award by the Accredited Gemologists Association, which is set to be presented at a ceremony during an AGA
conference Feb. I. Underwood is being recognized for his contributions
to the international gem and jewelry industry. He will receive $2000, which he plans
to donate to the southeast San Diego-based Elementary Institute of Science
for afterschool and summer programs focusing on science for children in the community.

Fruit Tree 101, a program of Stretch Island Fruit, planted a fruit orchard at Smythe Elementary School in San Ysidro and O’Farrell Community School in Encanto with the help of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. The program serves as an effort to educate students about the importance of environmental preservation and healthy eating.

The above material first appeared in the San Diego Business Journal on the above date.
All copyrights are reserved and no further reproduction is allowed without permission of the San Diego Business Journal.

Third Annual Jerry Griffen Toy Drive

The Southeastern Division of the San Diego Police Department and the Jacobs Center
for Neighborhood Innovation partnered for the third annual Jerry Griffen Toy Drive
on Dec. 15. The partywas held at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center in southeastern
San Diego where toys were distributed to underprivileged children in that area.
The Jerry Griffen Toy Drive is in memory of a fallen San Diego Police motor officer
who was killed in the line of duty.

The above material first appeared in the San Diego Business Journal on the above date.
All copyrights are reserved and no further reproduction is allowed without permission of the San Diego Business Journal.

Coalition of Neighborhood Councils Names New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Coalition of Neighborhood Councils
415 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
(619)325-3580

Contact: Salimisha Logan, Board Secretary
Email: sljlogan@gmail.com
Phone: (619)325-3580
Fax: (619)325-3581

Coalition of Neighborhood Councils Names Patricia Lynne Turner New Executive Director

San Diego, CA (1/6/12) - Coalition of Neighborhood Councils (CNC), a community-based nonprofit agency, today announced the appointment of Patricia Lynne Turner, as its new Executive Director. Patricia Turner, a seasoned executive, will have the primary responsibility for the overall management and operation of the organization, while protecting financial assets and ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements of the Coalition of Neighborhood Councils.

Board of Directors Chairman Bruce Jackson said, “Mrs. Turner brings CNC essential expertise in programmatic and managerial experience to efficiently strengthen the agency’s presence within the community. We look forward to her professional acumen in continuing our growth in the nonprofit sector.”

Turner was previously with Jacobs Technology, Inc. as a Program Analyst, and prior served as the Protocol Officer and Intelligence Specialist for United States Navy. She also has extensive nonprofit work with children, youth, and family social services.

Turner holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, and has earned numerous executive leadership and technical certifications. She is a board member of the Evangeline Roberts Institute of Learning Charter School and Athletic Advisory Board for Lincoln High School.

Coalition of Neighborhood Councils of San Diego, California, provides culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach programs and services to the neighborhood councils located within the City of San Diego’s Fourth District, and services to youth and young adults through contracts with San Diego Workforce Partnership.

Free Friday Movie Nights for Youth

Join us for FREE FRIDAY Movie Nights! 5-8pm
All High School and College age youth welcome to attend.

The Jacobs Center’s Youth Movement is proud to present a series of movies to connect youth and promote dialogue around issues and life experiences that youth share. Be assured that we will use proper discretion when showing each film.

Friday Movie Nights
Join The Youth Movement
every 3rd friday of the month
January – May 2012 from 5 to 8pm
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center Community Room
404 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, 92114

Fridays Film Schedule

January 20 • Pay it Forward (PG-13)
In this drama young Trevor McKinney (Haley Joel Osment) responds to a school assignment with a plan to help three people who will, in turn, help three more, and so on, in an ever-widening circle. But Trevor touches more people than he expected.

February 17 • Motorcycle Diaries (R)
This tells the incredible true story of a 23-year-old medical student from Argentina who motorcycled across South America with his friend on a personal odyssey that ultimately crystallized the young man’s budding political beliefs.

March 16 • Battle in Seattle (R)
With the World Trade Organization about to convene in his city, Seattle’s Mayor Jim Tobin (Ray Liotta) tries to make sure all events go smoothly. As tensions between protestors and authorities rise out of control.

April 20 • Life in a Day (PG-13)
After thousands of people around the world joined together to record banal and remarkable everyday events on July 24, 2010, director Kevin MacDonald led a team of editors to condense more than 4,500 hours of video into this picture of life on Earth

May 18 • La Mission (R)
Ultra-macho ex-con Che Rivera learns the true meaning of being a father when he discovers his son is gay. Rivera turns violent at first, but when a beautiful neighbor helps him see through his anger, he begins to reconcile his long-held beliefs.

All shows begin at 5pm at the Jacob’s Center Community Room
404 Euclid Ave. San Diego, 92114

Teen Motivational Workshop at the Malcolm X Library

Learn how to:

BE DELIBERATE Get started in life by being deliberate and making good choices about jobs, school, majors, friends, volunteer work, experiences, life choices, etc.

IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS & GOALS Discover your interests and how to apply them towards your success.

CHOOSE A MAJOR AND COLLEGE How to choose a major and a college based on your interests, priorities, strengths, and weaknesses.

MAKE HIGH SCHOOL COUNT Strategies for parents and students about how to make the most out of high school to prepare for college, explore careers, and discovering the “I AM” in order to make high school a fun, engaging, and a educational experience.

WRITE A RESUME A brief overview of how to start a resume in high school that grows with you as you enter college and prepare for the workforce.

Saturday, January 28
10am – 2pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library
5148 Market St, San Diego 92114

~ FREE event with giveaways & prizes~
Please call (619) 527-3405 to register

Light refreshments will be served

A Forum Between the African and the African American Communities

Bring your thoughts and comments to this ground breaking discussion on relations between those in the African and African American communities.  This is one of many forums that will be held by The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint in an effort to establish great unity amongst the communities.

January 26, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm
The Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
404 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
townhall@sdvoice.info

Be sure to RSVP for this event and email your questions or concerns to townhall@sdvoice.info, subject “TOWNHALL 1-26-12″ or call us at 619-266-2233. RSVP now at the event page on facebook.

We Love Our Radio Canyon! Planting Day

Residents of Southeastern San Diego: Get tuned into your community! Radio Canyon needs your help! Please join Groundwork San Diego, the children of Encanto & Emerald Hills, and local organizations at this community service event. Help us make Radio Canyon a beautiful place to walk and play by planting and watering new native plants!

When: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Where: Radio Canyon, Encanto
Time: 9am-12pm
Entry Points: 1) Market & Radio; 2) Kenwood & Merlin; 3)Radio & 60th; 4) 60th & Weaver; 5) Gravity Way

(619)543-0430
Individual or group registration at: http://radiocanyon.eventbrite.com