Category Archives: Community News

Fiesta Caravana De los Padres – Sabado 19 de Mayo

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Fiesta Caravana De los Padres
Oportunidad de conocer a un jugador estralla los Padres

Viernes 18 de Mayo de 4pm-6pm
Sabado 19 de Mayo de 10am-1pm

Food 4 less
312 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114

Como una promoción para Food 4 Less y en colaboración con 2 estaciones de radio
en español (Invasora 99.7 FM y La Poderosa 860 AM) tendremos la oportunidad de conocer a un jugador estralla los Padres en Market Creek Plaza. El evento contará con música, una personalidad de radio, las primas de la pequeña y la oportunidad de ganar un certificado de regalo de $ 50 de Food 4 Less. Este evento se llevará a cabo en el estacionamiento del Market Creek Plaza.

Fiesta Caravana De los Padres
Padres player appearance at Market Creek Plaza

TODAY from 4pm to 6pm
TOMORROW from 11am to 1pm

Food 4 less
312 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114 

As a promo for Food-4-Less and in collaboration with 2 Spanish speaking radio stations (Invasora 99.7 FM & La Poderosa 860 AM) there will be a Padres player appearance at Market Creek Plaza today from 4p to 6p and again tomorrow from 11a to 1p.  The event will feature radio remote playing music, a radio personality, small premiums and a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from F4L.  This event will take place in the MCP parking lot.

SUMMER SCIENCE

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Summer Science 

The Elementary Institute of Science’s (EIS) “Commission on Science that Matters: Green Living Initiative” is an intensive summer program for students ages 14 to 17.
Green Transportation is the focus of this year’s program that will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and include field trips, hands-on experiments, engaging research and presentations from San Diego transportation experts.

For more information, call
Brandon Harrison at: (619) 263-2302. 

Green Jobs Training

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The Center for Employment Training, has Green Jobs Innovation Funds
available for training dislocated workers and low-income adults.
Green Building Construction / Solar Panel Training Certifications is available.

For more information about no-cost training (for those who qualify).
Please call (619) 527-4895 or online: cetweb.org.
The Center for Employment Training
4153 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92114

FREE Homework Help

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Homework help available
for local students

Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Malcolm X Library,
5148 Market Street.

Online assistance
English and Spanish is available from 1 to 10 p.m. daily log on to: sandiegolibrary.org

For more information about these and other community programs,
call the branch at:
(619) 527-3405.

Fitness Classes

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Encanto Recreation Center
is offering spring fitness classes for adults and youth.
The classes meet from
5:00pm to 6:30pm

Classes include: stretching, cardio, strength and weight training. Participants are invited to have fun while losing weight, gaining strength, toning the body and becoming healthier.

For more information, call: Encanto Recreation Center at (619) 527-3411.

Stay Informed – Next Village Center Meeting May 24

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Hear updates on:

  • Chollas Creek Homes – Opportunity for first-time homebuyers
  • Walmart – What’s the latest?
  • More!

Hear presentations from:

  • San Diego Dads Corp – Support services for fathers
  • San Ysidro Health Center – Grand opening and job openings
  • Meals4Hunger – Information about nutrition, health, and food-focused community resources
  • California College San Diego – No cost GED program

Please confirm your attendance with Bevelynn Bravo at (619) 527-6161 ext. 188 or email Bbravo@JacobsCenter.org

Thursday, May 24
6 – 8pm
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
404 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114

FREE Myers-Briggs Community Leaders Trainings: Communities – Personalities – Understanding

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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Interfaith Advisory Board
Presents
Communities, Personalities, Understanding:
Myers-Briggs Trainings for San Diego Community Leaders

Friday, May 25th 10am — 2pm

 The goal of the well-respected Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is to teach individuals about their own personality type and preferences so that they can better understand and appreciate the differences between all people.

MBTI has proven to be an important tool in conflict management and mentorship.
These training sessions will strengthen crucial tools of understanding, collaboration,
and communication for those who touch the lives of others in their communities.

This training is free to the community. Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited. Register by Monday, May 21st
Contact: grace.liu@sdcda.org / (619) 515-8417


Please join us for the first of five regional trainings
Location: The Tubman Chavez Multicultural Center
415 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

The Elementary Institute of Science’s “Commission on Science that Matters: Green Living Initiative”

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The Elementary Institute of Science’s (EIS) “Commission on Science that Matters: Green Living Initiative” is an intensive summer program for students ages 14 to 17. Green Transportation is the focus of this year’s program that will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and include field trips, hands-on experiments, engaging research and presentations from San Diego transportation experts. For information, call Brandon Harrison at: (619) 263-2302.

City Budget Briefings

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San Diegans are encouraged to participate in upcoming hearings on the proposed FY2013 budgets of all City Departments. These public hearings are being held May 2 to 11 (from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.) in City Council Chambers, 202 C Street. For more information about the budget process and a complete schedule of public hearings, visit the City’s website: sandiego.gov

Mt. Hope Community Garden In Danger: We need Your Voice!

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As you may already know, the Southeastern Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), the agency with which Project New Village has a signed lease agreement to develop the Mt. Hope Community Garden no longer exists. It has been replaced by what is being called City of San Diego Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board.

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, the Oversight Board will make a decision to approve an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule which includes the lease agreement we currently have with the old SEDC Redevelopment Agency, as well as other low to moderate income housing development projects and the Valencia Park Business Improvement District. In total, there are nine sites which are in jeopardy of being sold!   This would be a travesty of the highest order.

We need all “hands on deck” at the Wednesday afternoon meeting to voice our concerns: (1) the Oversight Board should vote to honor the already existing contracts, (2) enforceable agreements and the intent of the bond and grant funds – the provision of affordable housing (low to moderate income); economic development,and (3) the generation of property tax revenue and the removal of blight.

We want the Mt. Hope Community Garden to go forward!! As Mayor Sanders has stated, it was the work around the Mt. Hope Community Garden that jump started the Urban Agriculture Movement.

We are asking that those of you who can attend focus your comments on the following:

  • the economic benefits of residents growing,harvesting distributing and selling produce;
  • the health benefits of eating, and cooking fresh, locally grown produce;
  • the social cohesion develop when neighbors work and engage other neighbors as they change the physical and social environment; as well as the inter-generational exposure to cultural traditions and cultural exchange with one another

Some arguments that can also be made are the savings to the City because garden space is less costly than parkland area and composting, a key feature of urban agriculture,saves on land fill space.

The meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
2:00 p.m.
202 C Street
Council Chambers, 12th Floor

For those who are able attend we will be meeting at our office at 1:00 pm on Wednesday to caravan to City Hall. For those persons who are unable to attend but would like your concerns heard please email your comments to ndm@projectnewvillage.org, by the end of the day on Tuesday. Please share with your students, family and other food justice advocates.

MALCOLM X LIBRARY “FREE EVENTS” Calendar

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MALCOLM X LIBRARY 
5148 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92114 
(619) 527-3405 

“FREE” • MAY EVENTS CALENDAR • “FREE”

Lets Draw Together! • Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 pm
A fun program where we practice anything we can think of! All ages and skill levels welcome. You don’t have to be a “great artist”– You just have to love to draw!

Join Us! Family Bingo Night • Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 pm

After School Book Club & Craft for Grades 1 – 3 • Thursday, May 10, 4:00 pm
Come discuss Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again and make a fun craft based on the book.
Please read the book before the meeting. Check out a copy from the library.

Special Musical Storytime – Tunes & Tales • Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 pm
Children and their families are invited to attend this very special event filled with music and stories. “DON’T MISS IT!”

After School Book Club & Craft for Grades 4 – 6 • Thursday, May 17, 4:00 pm
Come discuss The Invention of Hugo Cabrer and make a fun craft based on the book.
Please read the book before the meeting. Check out a copy from the library.

Author Alan Brennert visits the Malcolm X Library • Friday, May 18, 4:00 pm
Alan Brennert is the author of the best-seling historical novels Moloka’i and Honolulu, as well as the contemporary novels Time and Chance and Kindred Spirits.
Light Refreshments Will Be Served! 

Free Hula Performance • Saturday, May 19, 1:00 pm
Come enjoy a free hula performance by Ka Lei Aloha O Hula.

Social Justice BOOK CLUB • Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 pm
Come discuss Tim O’Brien’s - THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
Check out a copy from the library’s front counter. Refreshments Provided!
Bring selection ideas for future book club meetings.

eReaders Clinic • Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 pm
Do you have an eReader? Would you like to learn how to access the library’s eBook collection? You’re in luck! Come to this free eReader Clinic and you’ll be enjoying eBooks in no time!

Pajama Circle Time • Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 pm
Children and their families are invited to join us for stories and songs. Stick around for family “stay & play” time,too!

Face Painting with Ms. Remiliz • Wednesday, May 23, 3-5 pm
Provided on a first-come. first-served basis.

Young Adult “Wat’cha Been Reading?” BOOK CLUB • Thursday, May 24, 4:00 pm
Read anything good lately? Come share with others at this fun, laid-back event!
Learn about cool new books, enjoy refreshments, and make friends!

Extreme Rahim • Thursday, May 24, 10:30 am
Countdown to Summer Reading Event. Fan Favorite Extreme Rahim is kicking off our countdown to Summer Reading with his incredible blend of magic and comedy.
Teachers please let us know if your class is attending! Don’t Miss it!

Amazing Magic Performance – ALAKAZAM!  • Tuesday, May 29, 6:30 pm
Join us for an enchanted evening as Jeff Marcus wows the crowd with his magical prowess. All Ages are invited to attend this exciting event!

African Music Performance –  ZIMBEAT • Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 pm

Let’s Make Buttons!  • Thursday, May 31, 4:00 pm

Mad Science • Thursday, May 31, 4:00 pm
Mad Science will be encouraging audience to DREAM BIG with science!
Come witness amazing experiments sure to blow your socks off!
Teachers: Please let us know if your class is attending!

This information will be made available in other formats upon request.


“Child Care Provider Appreciation Day” Hosted by the YMCA

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“Child Care Provider Appreciation Day” Hosted by the YMCA
TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Childcare Resource Service
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

SATURDAY, MAY 19 8:30 AM -12:00 PM
Family Movie & Resource Fair at UltraStar Theater, Mission Valley
Make & Take Craft Activities & Raffle sponsored by Lakeshore
Discount Tickets: $6

SUNDAY, MAY 20 1:05 PM
Padres vs Angels Game at PETCO Park
$9 Upper Reserved | $14 Toyota Terrace Pavilion | $26 Field Box
Log on to: www.padres.com/promo
Enter the promo code: CHILDCARE

Giveaways, meal deals, raffle prizes, community resources…and more!

For more information call
Joangrace Espiritu
619-521-3055 Ext. 2106
Email: jespiritu@ymcacrs.org 

City Budget Briefings

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Mayor Jerry Sanders and city staff will preview the city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Budget at two upcoming community briefings being held: Wednesday, April 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd; and Tuesday, May 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Kearny High School, 7651 Wellington Way. The public also is invited to attend important depart-mental budget hearings being held May 2 – 11 at City Hall, 202 C Street. For more information about the budget process, please visit the City’s website: sandiego.gov

All American Soap Box Derby Rally

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Pazzaz Inc. presents the San Diego All American Soap Box Derby Rally in District 4’s Diamond Neighborhood on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Youth ages 7 to 17 will race down Skyline Drive (between 61st and Omeara) in handcrafted vehicles during this exciting annual event. Come out and watch the fun, or become a part of the Derby Rally that is currently seeking racers, volunteers and sponsors. For more information, please call the event organizer at: (619) 264-6870.

The San Diego Asian Film Foundation Presents: REEL VOICES 2012

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This summer, be a part of a life-changing  experience:
An eight-week filmmaker’s boot camp, exclusively for high school students.
Learn how to tell stories and change lives.
Discover what makes a compelling story,
how to conduct interviews, and use our
equipment to shoot and edit your film.
Earn a $500 scholarship towards your 
future work. Receive mentorship from 
filmmakers. Produce a short film as a group. 

Bask in the glory at a red carpet premiere of your own film
at the San Diego Asian Film Festival in November.

The Reel Voices have been screened in film festivals worldwide. Some of our students are now at film schools such as USC, Loyola Marymount, and Long Beach.

APPLICATIONS DUE
APRIL 30th 5pm
For inquiries: reelvoices@sdaff.org
www.sdaff.org 

San Diego All-American Soap Box Derby in the Diamond Neighborhood and Sherman Heights

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     Presented by Pazzaz Inc and James Automotive

San Diego All-American Soap Box Derby
in the Diamond Neighborhood and Sherman Heights

TWO RACE EVENT:

Saturday, April 21, 2012
Location:
On Skyline Drive in San Diego,
Between 61st and Omeara
(Front of O’Farrell Middle School)

Saturday, May 26, 2012
Location:
Sherman Heights Community San Diego,
On 25th Street
(Between Market St. and Imperial Ave.)

RACE TIME: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Includes Celebrity Racers Competition 

Trip to the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo

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Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc. presents:
Trip to the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo

April 17, 2012

  • Tour the museum
  • Walk through the refurbished Jim Crow Car
  • Take an hour train ride to the International Border
  • Lunch
  • Storytelling by Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc.

Cost: $45.00
A portion of your contribution may be tax deductible. Reservations due by April 10th. A receipt will be mailed. All rides are ADA accessible. Please advise if this service is needed.
Buses leave promptly from Malcolm X Library at 7:45am. 5145 Market St., San Diego, CA.

Send fees to:
BSSD
110 Orange Drive
Chula Vista, CA
91911-5932