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St. Vincent’s Recognizes Sisters of Mercy for Contributions to School
Celebration in Honor of 50 Years of Service St. Vincent de Paul Parish was established in 1910 and in 1950 St. Vincent de Paul School was founded. Initially, The Dominican Sisters provided much needed support for the school but they were transferred in 1969. Monsignor Peter Mimnagh, the pastor at the time, invited a group […]
Foster Youth Students Get Recognition from San Diegans
Promises2Kids hosted its annual Guardian Scholars Award Reception on Wednesday, July 10at the El Cortez Don Room. Over 250 attendees, including Guardian Scholar students, mentors, donors, sponsors and community members attended to honor this year’s Guardian Scholars. Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars encourages foster youth to pursue higher education through community college, trade school or a university […]
16th Annual Harvest for Hope Fundraiser on Sunday, September 22
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit that helps families navigate their child’s journey through cancer, will celebrate its 16th annual Harvest for Hope fundraiser from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, September 22 at Liberty Station’s BRICK. Harvest for Hope aims to raise money for low-income, underprivileged families whose children are battling cancer. The […]
Celebrating San Diego’s History Before and Beyond 250 Years
For those of you who are not aware of it, the year of 2019 represents 250 years when San Diego became the first European settlement in the State of California. Presidio Park, located just above Old Town San Diego, is one of the most significant historical sites on the West Coast. That’s because, in 1769, […]
WHAT NOW
“The Trumpiness of Trump” We definitely have to conjure up new ways of cheering ourselves up. Or expressing our anger. Or fear – you know, in this era of … Trump. Other grumbly societies have been far more creative – and to the point – than have we. In Greece, for instance, one can throw […]
Tatiana DeMaria to Headline at Comic-Con
Poised to take San Diego Comic-Con by storm this year, famed film & television producer/writer Craig Titley returns to his sixth season on ABC’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” as executive producer, and will be appearing with real-life rock ‘n’ roll superhero musician Tatiana DeMaria as she headlines shows throughout the convention weekend. A former punk […]
Free Surgeries Provided for Kids with Physical Deformities
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical deformities through the gift of free reconstructive surgery and other healthcare services, celebrates its 10th year at Rady Children’s Hospital with 600 free-of-cost surgeries provided for kids with physical deformities. Fresh Start was founded in […]
42nd Haute with Heart Fashion Show & Luncheon
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential, will celebrate its 42nd Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon: Dreaming of Style from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 10 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, located at 1 Park Blvd, […]
Summer Special Events in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park celebrates 19th Century life in early San Diego with a series of annual special events that will both educate and enlighten visitors of all ages. These events kick off on July 4th and run five Saturdays during July and August. Each Saturday, visitors can enjoy a different themed […]
Beach House Offers Live Summer Vibes Music Series
Eat, drink and groove on the boardwalk in Mission Beach Beach House, located at Belmont Park in Mission Beach, has launched its Live Summer Vibes music series featuring live DJs and music on Saturdays from 4 to 8pm and Sundays from 2 to 5pm through Labor Day weekend. Beach House’s Live Summer Vibes is open […]