Knitting For Charity In Fallbrook
Written by admin on March 5, 2010
There’s a whole lot of knitting going on at Fallbrook Library this month.
Since the beginning of the month, the library’s customers, librarians and volunteers have been knitting and crocheting squares to make blankets for charities that benefit needy Americans and displaced Haitian earthquake survivors.
Fallbrook librarians were inspired to organize the charitable program by John Steinbeck’s “Grapes of Wrath,” the classic Depression-era novel being promoted by the county’s Big Read collective reading program.
The knitting program will end March 13, along with the Big Read.
Oceanside Youth Golf Program
Written by admin on March 3, 2010
Golf might seem like an odd way to help kids do better in school and improve their manners, but a program based on that idea has worked magic in San Diego, organizers say, and may soon come to Oceanside.
The nonprofit Pro Kids Golf Academy wants to replicate in North County a program it started in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood in 1994. The group has tentatively identified property next to the Oceanside Municipal Golf Course as a good site.
So far, Callaway Golf Foundation has pledged $2 million toward the idea. Pro Kids hopes to raise an additional $2 million.
I’ll have more information on this awesome event when I get it.
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Donate Shoes For Haiti Victims
Written by admin on January 18, 2010
San Diego-area residents can help Haitian earthquake victims by donating shoes.
Sport Chalet has joined forces with Soles for Souls, committing to donating more than 250,000 pairs of shoes to affected areas.
Customers can drop off new or gently worn shoes at any Sport Chalet location through Jan. 31.
As of Sunday afternoon, the Midway location had already collected more than 300 pairs.
Just a GREAT thing from Sports Chalet…really impressed with them. Donate if you can!!
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Annual Ocean Dip To Take Part In La Jolla
Written by admin on December 29, 2009
Looking for a way to clear that fog from the New Year’s Eve party hangover? Join a couple hundred of your fellow San Diegans as they jump into the frigid Pacific Ocean on New Year’s Day.
The La Jolla Cove Swim Club is sponsoring the 33rd Annual Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday.
Organizers anticipate about 200 swimmers, wearing little more than their summer swimwear, will run across the sand and jump into the cold ocean.
San Diego Lifeguards and volunteers will be patrolling the water in kayaks and personal watercraft to make sure all the budding polar bears return to shore.
How cold will it be? The average water temperature for this time of year is 58 degrees, according to the National Oceanic Data Center.
For more information, call the San Diego Parks & Recreation Department at (619) 235-5929.
5K Walk / Holiday Bowl Info
Written by admin on December 29, 2009
Before the big balloons go floating down the Embarcadero, runners will be sprinting down the San Diego Bay waterfront.
The Bumble Bee Seafoods 5K Run/Walk will precede the Big Bay Balloon Parade. Both are part of the festivities surrounding the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl game tomorrow night, which pits the University of Arizona against Nebraska at 5 p.m. at Qualcomm Stadium.
About 1,000 runners are expected to participate in the race. It starts at 9:45 a.m., just before the parade, and thousands of parade spectators are expected to line the route.
It is $27 to register online and $30 the day of the race.
Go to kozenterprises.com to register and for more information.
Brother Beno’s Holiday Event
Written by admin on December 23, 2009
Several hundred families descended on Brother Benno’s small warehouse in Oceanside on the first of a two-day holiday toy giveaway Tuesday morning, and by all accounts things went off without a hitch.
Festive decorations, hot cocoa, yummy donuts and cookies, Christmas carols and the ever-present smiles of eager volunteers greeted participants.
After presenting a voucher they received a few weeks ago, each family received a sack for each registered child, then sent to a table where age and gender-appropriate gifts awaited.
Volunteers had placed a large toy, small toy, game, puzzle, blanket, stuffed animal and candy canes into each sack. In all, more than 800 families registered back in October, and more than 2,000 children will receive gifts this holiday season, which is just AWESOME in my humble opinion.
They’re still taking Christmas donations if anybody is interested.
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Local Event For Autisim
Written by admin on October 24, 2009
The third annual “Rummage Sale for Autism” is set for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at New Vision Autism Center in Temecula.
Volunteers at the nonprofit organization said Friday that donated items for sale include electronics, collectables, antiques, toys, children’s books, clothing, shoes, purses, surfboards, skies, ice skates, furniture, jewelry and makeup.
In years past, the fundraiser has been held at a home to help raise money to launch the center. But New Vision, at 42075 Remington Ave., Suite. 109, opened in July, and the sale will be inside its large warehouse.
Dog Wash This Weekend
Written by admin on June 27, 2009
In a time that many consider the dog days of summer, Saturday in Temecula was certainly a day for dogs.
Sixty-four of them, in fact —- pure breeds and mutts —- ended up looking good, smelling better and feeling refreshed despite the 100-degree temperatures.
Dogtopia, a relatively new business on Commerce Center Drive, sponsored a four-hour dog wash that surpassed even their expectations by far. In all, they raised $1,216, which will be donated to the Murrieta Police K-9 Unit.
The wash is still going on today, so, if you need a lil puppy washed (or a big one..haha) drop by. All the money collected will benefit a great cause!
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