Do you want to learn how to start or manage a community garden? Healthy Works can help.
As part of the Healthy Works School and Community Gardens Program, five agencies across the County have been selected as Regional Garden Education Centers (RGEC), community-based hubs for garden education and training. These sites offer free public courses in the areas of:
Gardening 101: How to Grow Your Own Food
Gardening 201: How to Start and Manage a Community Garden
Gardening 301: How to Start and Sustain a School Garden
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, the Healthy Works South Regional RGEC site, is currently hosting Gardening 201: How to Start and Manage a Community Garden: http://olivewoodgardens.org/education/gardening-201. This two-session course is scheduled for Saturday, July 16 and Saturday, July 23 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The course offers six lessons on the fundamentals of community garden organizing and management, including: asset-based community development, finding and obtaining land, budgeting and fundraising, garden design and supplies, day to day operations, and how to be a good neighbor. Individuals unable to attend the first session are welcome to register and attend the second session on Saturday, July 23 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
To sign up for Gardening 201, please contact Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center at (858) 204-6949 or michelle@olivewoodgardens.org.
In between the hustle and bustle of family gatherings, holiday parties, and gift giving, make some room if you can for a few of the great arts, culture, and community happenings taking place in and around southeastern San Diego this weekend. This week’s recommendations are for a musical produced by a local theater company and a youth concert.
And don’t forget — the farmers’ marketjust off of Euclid and Guymon takes place every Friday! More information can be found at the People’s Produce Project‘s website.
Friday afternoons
606 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 (G0ogle Maps)
3 – 6pm; free parking
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Love music, dance, and uplifting stories of faith? Common Ground Theatre‘s got you covered in its production of “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” Black Nativity: The Musical, which runs through December 19. It’s a retelling of the birth of Jesus that mixes dance and music styles, from ballet to krunk and spoken word to gospel. Each performance highlights guest ministers from area churches and includes a pre-show performance by local gospel artists.
Call the theater for ticket prices and more info at 619-263-7911, or send an email to cgtheatre@sbcglobal.net.
Friday, December 3 – Sunday, December 19
Educational Cultural Complex
4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113 (Google Maps)
7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays / Sundays at 3pm
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If you aren’t a Gompers Gleek* already, you will be after Monday night. The Glee Class at Gompers Preparatory Academy will be belting out holiday cheer that evening at their concert, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Come out and support the talent of these awesome students and share a little musical joy with your neighbors and friends.
Monday, December 13
The auditorium at Gompers Preparatory Academy
1005 47th Street, San Diego, CA 92102 (Google Maps)
Donations accepted
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 Projectis 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.
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PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company is hosting its 13th Annual Parol Festivalat 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.
We’re really delighted to share that The People’s Produce Project is celebrating the grand opening of its farmers’ market in southeastern San Diego on Friday, December 3rd. You’ll find fresh produce, live music, crafts, prepared foods, and more at the market, located at 606 Euclid Avenue (Google Maps) just between Guymon and Market streets.
Be sure to also mark your calendars for the market’s Community Kick-Off Reception taking place the night before. The festivities will be held in the Union Bank parking lot right next to Project New Village’s headquarters at 5106 Federal Boulevard (Google Maps).
Check out The People’s Produce Project on their website and Facebook page for more information about their work in the community and how you can get involved.
Now that we’ve gotten that bit of rain out of the way, let’s take a look at some of the arts and culture activities taking place in and around southeastern San Diego this weekend:
The San Diego County Ethnic Studies Consortium is presenting Ethnic Studies Conference 2010: Honoring San Diego Communities and Building Our Future at San Diego Mesa College.
Special guests include Auggie Romero, Director of Student Equity, and Sean Arce, Director of Mexican-American Studies, both of the Tucson Unified School District.
There is a suggested donation of $5 and plenty of free parking is available on campus.
For more information or to register, visit the the Mesa College Black Studies page or call Sherehe Hollins (619-388-2753) or Manuel Velez (619-388-2375).
The Friday evening reception and book signing is $75 and includes hors d’oeuvres and a signed copy of Ms. Alexander’s book. Saturday’s town hall meeting is free (please note that no book is provided for town hall attendees).
To RSVP, contact Robert Sanders at (619) 264-1213 or sanders@uaamac.com.
• Friday, October 1 at 6pm – Reception and book signing
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (Google Maps)
• Saturday, October 2 at 10am - Town Hall Meeting St. Stephens Cathedral 5825 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114 (Google Maps)
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The fifth annual San Diego City College International Book Fair closes this weekend. Friday night, the fair spotlights author Luis Rodríguez in collaboration with Grammy nominee Perla Batalla and her band. Saturday afternoon offers a full program of readings and book signings with authors Rae Armantrout (2010 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for Versed), Danzy Senna (Where Did You Sleep Last Night? A Personal History), Forrest Hylton (Vanishing Acts), Kelly Mayhew (editor of City Works Press anthology Mamas and Papas: On the Sublime and Heartbreaking Art of Parenting), and Jim Miller (Flash) in collaboration with musician Gregory Page.
• Friday and Saturday, October 1 – 2
San Diego City College — Saville Theatre
1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 (Google Maps)
7 – 9pm Friday / 1 – 6:30pm Saturday
For more information, visit the book fair’s website.
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Last but not least, the sixth annual FilAmFest takes place in southeastern San Diego this weekend. This celebration of Filipino American culture and pride mixes entertainment, art, health and wellness resources, education and scholarships info, youth crafts and games, senior citizen programs, and cooking demonstrations into an afternoon of cultural learning and fun.
This Friday, Project New Village is hosting the first of its monthly series of fundraisers and educational campaigns around food and healthy eating in our community.
For $7.00, you can get a “Southeastern San Diego Lunch” featuring homegrown fruit and vegetables, chicken, and more. Meals can be enjoyed at Project New Village’s offices or may be picked up to eat elsewhere.
The fundraiser takes place on Friday, August 27 from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Project New Village is located at 5106 Federal Boulevard, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92105. Click here for a map and directions.
The organization is also seeking backyard growers in or near southeastern San Diego. If you would like to contribute fruits and vegetables to the next monthly fundraiser, please call Diane Moss at 619-262-2022.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
Build community pride
Participate in a positive, uplifting experience with family, neighbors, friends and co-workers.
Peer2Peer Monthly Newsletter July 2010The Peer2Peer Program is delighted to present our July monthly newsletter. Our topic this month is Healthy Eating and Living. The newsletter highlights easy tips for eating well on a limited budget, information about food assistance programs and use of EBT cards at farmers’ markets, food resources in the community, and free or low cost family activities throughout the County.
Each month, the newsletter will highlight a topic related to children, adolescents, and parenting, to provide education and support to youth, parents, and families in San Diego County.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
5106 Federal Blvd.,
Suite 103
San Diego, Ca 92105 6:00pm—7:30pm Thursday, May 27th
Relay in Southeastern San Diego will be July 31—August 1, 2010 at Lincoln High School. This is an opportunity to:
Build community pride
Participate in a positive, uplifting experience with family, neighbors, friends and co-workers.
Become more informed about Cancer
And much more…
Come see how you can get involved
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life
Southeastern San Diego
For more info Call N. Diane Moss (619) 262-2022 Eddie Samaniego (619) 682-7423
Visit www.relayforlife.org/southeasternsandiegoca
Do you have questions about your medications? Are you concerned about negative drug reactions? Attend this free event and talk to a pharmacist!
Bring all your medications. Include vitamins, prescriptions, over the counter drugs, and herbal remedies. Receive valuable information on how to properly dispose of medications. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday April 13 2010
9:00am – 2:00pm
George Stevens Senior Center
570 South 65th St, San Diego
(619) 266-2066
Presentations include:
Low income subsidy and Medicare savings program
Seasoned Lime Dancers: Feeling Fit Club and Chair Yoga
Your health is very important. Please take the time and join us to learn from professional health providers.
Men & Cancer: Bring your son, your father, and friends!
Tuesday, March 16th
5:30 – 7:00 pm Project New Village (5106 Federal Blvd at Euclid Ave)
Prevention workshop. Learn what you need to know-come hear very important information that could save lives. For more info please, contact Diane Moss at 619.262.2022
Health Seminar for East African Women Friday, March 19th
6:00 – 8:00 pm The Joe & Vi Jacobs Center (404 Euclid Ave at Market Street)
For more information, please contact Rahmo 619. 527.6161 ext. 181.
Your health is very important. Please take the time and join us to learn from professional health providers.
Women & Cancer: Bring your teenage daughter, your mom, and friends!
Tuesday, March 9th
5:30 – 7:00pm
Project New Village
Project New Village (5106 Federal Blvd, cross street is Euclid Ave)
Get all your questions answered. Learn what you need to know, how to eat healthy and do self exams.
For more info please call Bevelynn at 619.527.6161 ext. 188
Health Seminar for East African Women
Friday, March 19th
Time TBA
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center (404 Euclid Ave)
For more information please contact Rahmo 619.527.6161 ext. 181
Men & Cancer: Bring your son, your father, and friends!
Tuesday, March 16th
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Project New Village (5106 Federal Blvd, cross street is Euclid Ave)
Prevention workshop. Learn what you need to know-come hear very important information that could save lives.
For more info please contact Diane Moss at 619.262.2022
“Youth Getting Together To Do Something Positive For Our Future”
About Us
We are the Youth Voice Movement, a movement designed to combat the issues facing youth in the 21st century. “The Movement” is made up of youth from southeastern San Diego and beyond. We were established in 2008 with the goal of creating a positive culture to rival what was taking place in our local community.
Understanding the social landscape that exists in our community, we have taken a non-traditional approach to organizing that consists of not just advocating for long-term systematic change, but also providing tangible social change that youth can relate to. Our movement consists of two main planning groups: The Political and Community Organizing Planning Committee, and The Youth Marketing and Outreach Committee.
Where We Are Now
We are currently advocating for health and nutrition. Movement interns developed a menu of activities to host in August 2009. They formed teams to research how to demonstrate creating healthy and inexpensive meals, a fitness activity, and a movie screening/topic conversation. For the healthy meal, they made a roasted chicken salad with fruit. Staff provided the ingredients and interns were responsible for outreaching to their peers and filming the demo. Clips from the demo will be edited and posted on the Movement’s website. We have hosted weekly flag football games at Guymon Park. And our interns recruited youth to attend a screening of Super Size Me that was followed by a discussion on unhealthy eating habits and the long-term effects of eating fast food on a regular basis.
In addition, we continue to organize around quality education in our community’s high schools. Staff and youth are currently formulating working teams of high school students within all of the high schools within southeastern San Diego.
The Future
We plan to address issues that are currently affecting our community, such as: youth violence, health, STD prevention, transportation, and positive relationship building.
If you aren’t a Gompers Gleek* already, you will be after Monday night. The 
