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Founder of Voices for Children Receives Lead Award
Kathryn Ashworth, Esq., co-founder of Voices for Children, received the 2012 Community Spotlight Award at LEAD’s annual Visionary Awards ceremony at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Ashworth was one of eleven finalists from throughout the San Diego nonprofit community, and her award was announced at the event. Voices for Children was launched in 1980 when […]
San Diego Hardware Celebrates 120 Years
Oldest Family Owned Business in San Diego Going Strong in Kearny Mesa San Diego Hardware, offering the largest selection of decorative hardware in San Diego, is celebrating 120 years in business. Founded in 1892 in San Diego, the company is still owned by one of the original founding families and has evolved over the decades […]
J. Walcher Communications Names Account Coordinator
J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a San Diego-based public relations agency, has announced the addition of Ashley Shafer as account coordinator. Shafer will assist with the management and coordination of public and community relations and social media strategies for a variety of local, regional and national accounts. Shafer has a background in writing and journalism, as […]
Vons Grocery Stores Raise $1.4 Million
Annual Charity Campaign Benefits Easter Seals and Special Olympics Safeway Inc., operator of Vons grocery stores, held a month-long charitable fundraising campaign in support of people with disabilities in April. At 277 grocery stores throughout Southern California customers had the option at every check-out counter of making a contribution to Easter Seals and Special Olympics. […]
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR MARJORIE HANSEN SHAEVITZ SHARES EXPERT ADVICE TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Find answers to all of your questions about college admissions when Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz and her panel of graduating high school seniors share their tips and experiences on Tuesday, June 26th at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library and Wednesday, June 27th at Logan Heights Branch Library. Take the stress out of college admissions with guidance […]
Local Organization Supporting Kids with Cancer is a Finalist to Receive a New Van from Toyota
Toyota is giving away 100 cars to charities nationwide and San Diego’s very own, Emilio Nares Foundation, is a finalist! All you have to do is vote for the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) to receive a new van in the 100 Cars For Good program on Wednesday, June 27th, at www.100CarsForGood.com ENF’s flagship program, Ride […]
RED SHOE DAY FUNDRAISER BENEFITING RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES TO TAKE PLACE IN HILLCREST JUNE 28
Volunteers are Needed to Help Raise Funds to Support Families of Hospitalized Children More than 1,000 volunteers will be stationed at intersections throughout San Diego County – including the intersections of Laurel Street and Pacific Hwy; West Grape Street and Pacific Hwy; West Hawthorn Street and Pacific Hwy; Normal Street and El Cajon blvd;; Normal Street […]
The Smart Choice for Mayor
OPINION By Judith Copeland Four people are running for mayor. Each has unique skills, experiences, qualifications and disqualifications. I hear friends and neighbors espouse support for one or the other for odd reasons which have nothing to do with the job of being the mayor. Let’s be clear. Being the mayor is a job. It is primarily […]
19th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival
San Diego REPertory Theater (San Diego REP) hosts the 19th annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival. The festival, rich in culture, talent, and Jewish soul, is organized and directed by Todd Salovey, associate artistic director, San Diego REP. Festival performances are staged on various venues throughout San Diego County through June 7, 2012. […]
EPA, Southern California Edison Mark Recycling of 1 Million Refrigerators
$1 Billion in Energy Costs, 3.9 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Offset So Far Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the founding partners of U.S. EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program and a 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award winner, today reached a national conservation milestone by crushing its 1 millinth refrigerator. SCE is […]
