Category Archives: Families

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. 

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.

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 

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

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.

Healthy Communities Central Region Live Well, San Diego! Quarterly Forum

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“Working together to ensure that all families in Central Region San Diego live safe, healthy and self-sufficient lives”

Join Parents, Educators, Service Providers and Community Leaders as they address priorities, needs, and resources for the Central Region! Join the discussion! Quality of Health Services – Ensure the right care for the right people for the right results.

Built Environment and Safety – Help create a safe and healthy community for our children and families (Crime free multi-housing and access to healthy food).

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Tubman Chavez Multicultural Center
415 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

Please RSVP to Curley.Palmer@sdcounty.ca.gov or Call (619) 409-3252

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

FREE – Pop Art Screen Printing Classes

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Join us for an exciting series of screen
printing classes with artist Jason Johnson
and the San Diego Museum of Art. Learn
how to make stencils and build your own
printing screens to create posters, printed
t-shirts, skateboard decks, and more.
The series includes a visit to the museum
in Balboa Park for even more inspiration,
and the classes end with an art show
of everyone’s work.

  • Learn fun and useful art techniques
  • Develop your artistic vision
  • No previous art experience needed
  • Supplies are provided

* Field trip and guided tour of SDMA.
Admission and transportation provided.

Class size is limited.
For more information or to reserve your seat, call
Rahmo Abdi at (619) 527-6161 ext. 181.

 

Festival Park General Development Plan

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The City of San Diego, in conjunction with the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, invites you to participate in a Public Workshop for a pocket park in
The Village at Market Creek. The park is envisioned to provide passive recreation
for all ages.

Community involvement is crucial to ensuring a successful plan that meets the
needs of our community.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP
March 8, 2012 • 6 – 8 pm

Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
Chollas View Room, 2nd Floor
404 Euclid Avenue • San Diego, CA 92114

Childcare provided. Translation services available.

For more information, contact:
Lefaua Leilua at (619) 527-6161 ext. 183 or Lleilua@jacobscenter.org

Mark your calendar for these additional meeting dates: March 22, April 19

Come Celebrate the Life of Meg Jacobs

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Meg Jacobs Celebration of Life
March 11, 2012 at 3pm   

The Jacobs Family is sad to announce the passing of Meg Jacobs, Joe and Vi’s eldest daughter. As the Foundation’s first Executive Director, Meg was deeply rooted in the work of the Diamond Neighborhoods from the very beginning.

Join us and the Jacobs Family as we celebrate her life
with love and laughter, song and dance, food and fellowship.

Location:
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
Celebration Hall
404 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be sent to
Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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 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.

KaBoom Playground Build for the San Diego Area

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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

Third Annual Jerry Griffen Toy Drive

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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.
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