Archive for February, 2019
Book Publishing 1-2-3
Grab a pen and join us for this lively, popular class from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 where you’ll check out today’s book business (including the good, the bad and the funky of self-publishing), share ideas for connecting with literary agents and editors, suggest how writers can boost their creativity and improve their […]
On Valentines Day, Give your Spouse the Gift of Security
Valentine’s Day is the third-largest consumer holiday in the U.S., with about 19 billion dollars spent in Cupid’s name each year. It’s big business for florists and chocolatiers, with over four billion dollars spent per year on flowers and candy alone. Flowers and candy are great, don’t get me wrong, but as a gift for […]
Getting Past the Obstacles to Working Out
If you associate gyms with the likes of a prison; no way in, and or believe personal trainers are as scary as an IRS agent, and find running on the treadmill as fun as running from a rabid Coyote, then working out may just be one of your life’s biggest tremblers. Have no fear – […]
Horses of Tir Na Nog Seeks Assistance
Rescued Mustangs Receive Needed Care In November of 2018 fifteen underweight mustangs were seized by County of San Diego Department of Animal Services as part of an on-going animal neglect case. These fifteen are part of the mustang herd residing at Horses of Tir Na Nog. The original members were rescued by Animal Services in […]
San Diego Native Participates in the 2019 World Marathon Challenge
Runner will compete in seven marathons in seven days on seven continents On January 31, 2019 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Ambassador and type 1 diabetes (T1D) Champion Eric Tozer will embark on the ultimate athletic journey by competing in the World Marathon Challenge. Starting in Novo, Antarctica, the challenge takes runners across the seven […]
The Importance of Jackie Robinson
By George Mitrovich Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia one-hundred years ago, January 31, 1919. He would grow up to become the “most important black man in American history.” That was the view of the late Buck O’Neil, founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, who often pointed out that […]
Ladies Who Rock Share Their Love for Music
During the month of February we typically identify with Valentine’s Day as one of the major themes of the month. And, we consider ways that we can do something special for our loved ones. Well, what if we also consider ways to share a little of ourselves with strangers in our community? What if we […]
MADCAPS Presents “Time Travel”
Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) celebrates 59 years of community service with its annual benefit show Thursday, March 7 through Saturday, March 9, in Point Loma Nazarene University’s Brown Chapel Theater. The theme for this year’s show is “Time Travel,” which takes the audience back in time and features a tribute to music from throughout the decades including, 1920s, 1940s, 1960s, 1980s, and 1990s. Tickets for this year’s show go on sale February 1, 2019 with prices ranging from $5 to $25. Tickets can be purchased at www.sdmadcaps.org.MADCAPS is excited to present this year’s theme “Time Travel” where we will step back in time as we take a journey to your favorite musical era. In addition, each night a philanthropic organization that MADCAPS partners with will also be featured.