Local News
Local Organization Featured In Inaugural Parade
Canine Companions for Independence, which has its Southwest Regional Training Center in Oceanside, participated in the 57th Inaugural Parade on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. “Canine Companions is honored to participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade,” says Corey Hudson, CEO of Canine Companions. “We’re grateful to be able to share in this historic day […]
Play Ball!
Presidio Little League is is gearing up for another fun baseball season and is eager to get some new players. All Mission Hills and Bay Park children ages 4 to 14 are encouraged to participate in America’s favorite pastime. Assessments for older children will be held on February 2. Presidio Little League has players as […]
Warren-Walker 1st grader Receives Girl Scout Medal of Honor
First grade Warren Walker School student, Briella Barry, has been awarded the Girl Scout Medal of Honor. On the morning of June 27th, Barry and other children were playing near the water in San Ignacio, Baja California. One of the boys (age 3) wandered into the water, reaching for a stick, and fell in. As […]
Parker’s Year-Long Centennial Celebration Continues
Community Service Events Are Planned Francis Parker will continue its Centennial celebration during the 2012-13 school year with a community service event on Saturday, February 2nd. The third of four events this year celebrating the Centennial will be held at four different locations with Parker students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni and alumni parents taking […]
Grant K-8 Fundraises to Save Key Programs
Parents, students, teachers and friends of Grant K-8, located at 1425 Washington Place in Mission Hills are raising funds to save valuable school programs, including the science lab coordinator, music instruction, the Gecko Garden, the library program, and the art program. To date the school has raised $30,000 as part of its Imagine Annual Giving […]
MADCAPS’ Present 53rd Annual Benefit Show
The annual dance extravaganza of Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS), which raises funds for several different non-profit organizations, will also present the incoming class of 2019, which is the largest class in 53 years. Preview Show is at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7. The other shows are at 8 p.m., Friday, March 8; […]
Raptors in the Environment
The February meeting of San Diego Floral Association will feature Nancy Conney of Sky Hunters Raptor Education and Rehabilitation. She will speak on the importance of raptors in the environment and will bring along several of these magnificent creatures that the organization has rehabilitated but cannot release. Birds like red-tailed hawks, barn owls, kestrels and […]
Museum Month
In its 24th year, the San Diego Museum Council is proud to host its annual Museum Month, bringing half-off admissions at 42 San Diego area museums. This February, Museum Month presented by Macy’s provides ample opportunities to explore San Diego County’s latest exhibits at museums with a wide range of interests including art, science, sports, […]
Blogging for the Arts
Did we just call out her name? Is she turning to us to whisper a secret? We lose ourselves in her gaze, and all of a sudden we feel a quickening of the heart…a charge of energy. We are in the presence of a masterpiece, “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Visit Kirby Kendrick’s Blog: http://www.kirbykendrick.com/blog/girl-with-a-pearl-earring/ […]
Camarada ~ Tango Nuevo
Mingei International Museum Performances Newly named as Mingei Artists-in-Residence, Camarada begins this new venture at 6 p.m., Sunday, February 17th with Tango Nuevo (best of Piazzolla) in the beautiful and culturally rich setting of the Mingei International Museum. Mingei Museum will open its doors at 5:00 p.m. for docent tours and a special viewing of […]
