Education
Bell Middle School Celebrates Ball Field for Children with Disabilities
This past March, the opening day of games for the Miracle League of San Diego kicked off the event by announcing a unique ball field recently built at Bell Middle School. Made of rubberized material, the new playfield is a safe and accessible surface ideal for students with special needs. “All students [and children] are worthy […]
Social Isolation: Spotting the Signs and Opening Minds of Your Senior Loved Ones
By Simona Valanciute, San Diego Oasis If you’re the caretaker of a parent or other elderly relative, it can be challenging to convince your loved one to try something new. However, what you may perceive as stubbornness could be a sign they are experiencing social isolation, which poses serious risks to their health and wellbeing. Social distancing, […]
Disciplined Investing in Volatile Markets
The past few weeks have been a wild ride, to be sure. With financial markets selling off and government efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak starting to crimp both economic and personal activity, it’s very reasonable to be concerned about what will happen in the coming months. Frankly, there are about as many theories as […]
San Diego Unified Honors Teachers of the Year
Coinciding with Day of the Teacher and National Teacher Appreciation Week, the San Diego Unified School District honored its 2020 Teachers of the Year while celebrating its some 6,000 teachers throughout the first week of May. The announcement of the Teachers of the Year is made in conjunction with the National Day of the Teacher […]
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace to Host Architects of Change
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), the oldest all-girls’ high school in San Diego, will host its 8th Annual Architects of Change (AOC) live speaking engagement. The event, which takes place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 3 at OLP, will feature child entrepreneur, Alina Morse. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in […]
Mission Hills 5k Run/Walk Takes Participants Through Historic Neighborhood
The annual Mission Hills 5k takes place at 8 a.m., Saturday, March 21. Promising fun for the whole family, this run/walk will wind through the scenic, historic neighborhood of Mission Hills, beginning and ending at Grant K-8 (1425 Washington Place). Runners of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to register at www.missionhills5k.com. All proceeds […]
Mission Hills Heritage 2020 Walking Tour
“Mission Hills – Heart and Soul,” Mission Hills Heritage’s 2020 annual walking tour, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14 in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. The guided walking tour will focus on the original subdivision known as “Mission Hills” mapped out by local businessman and developer George […]
WHAT NOW?
Peacemaker Awards 2020 by Laura Walcher Are this year’s ‘Peacemaker Awards” more important than ever? Inarguable, I declare, as each day’s news delivers less and less peace in our country, and in our world. All the more challenging for our National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), dedicated to crafting, implementing, managing peaceful solutions to our society’s, […]
Paying for College
A college education gives your child a significant advantage in today’s job market, generally delivering higher earnings throughout their entire working life. Over the years, Congress has introduced many different incentives to help families afford the cost. Here are several of the key incentives and how they can help with you with the rising cost […]
I Love More When I Love Me More
If you’re familiar with the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” then you understand the reasoning behind caring for yourself first — you have to be whole to be helpful. These days, people are busier than ever, and when you have a spouse, relatives, coworkers, friends and children in the mix, your responsibilities […]
