School
Once a Viking, Always a Viking
“Once a Viking, always a Viking” is a common expression at St. Vincent de Paul School and, for Britni Coito, it certainly rings true. Having worked there from 2016 to 2021, she is back as principal. “When the position at St. Vincent de Paul School opened, it gave me the needed push to take the […]
Back-to-School Backpack Drive to Benefit Struggling Families in San Diego County
For struggling families, school supplies can be difficult to access. Home Start, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to child abuse prevention and providing evidence-based family-strengthening services, is collecting donations throughout the month of July for its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. The donated supplies will benefit children served by Home Start. The agency will be collecting a variety of supplies, including filled backpacks ready to […]
Designation of Old Mission Hills Branch Library Upheld, Redevelopment Allowed
By Jennifer Machian On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the San Diego City Council voted 5 to 3 to uphold the historic designation of the old Mission Hills Branch Library, ending a long-simmering debate over the fate of the building. The Library’s historical designation originated from a 2019 nomination by Mission Hills Heritage (MHH), a preservation […]
Arts District Liberty Station Offers Vitamin D and Entertainment Galore
Arts District Liberty Station is the perfect place to get your daily dose of Vitamin D all while enjoying some of the best local talent. Embrace the start of summer by perusing art outdoors, participating in various dance workshops and enjoying live music performances from local Apt 4 Music musicians. With something for everyone, San […]
New Innovative Mission Control Mobile Classroom
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is unveiling a new innovative and groundbreaking Mission Control mobile classroom which will dramatically increase the Museum’s STEM outreach and programming and bring education to where the need is most critical in our local communities. “The San Diego Air & Space Museum has provided STEM-focused youth educational programming in the […]
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center to Host 22nd Annual Morning Glory Brunch
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will hold its 22nd Annual Morning Glory Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 29 at the organization’s main campus, located at 2119 E. Madison Avenue in El Cajon. Morning Glory Brunch will feature a fun afternoon of tastings, live music, shopping, and opportunity drawings around […]
Can We Rely on Government Officials to Be Taxpayer Advocates?
For any of us who subscribe to Nextdoor, which was initially a good site to seek information on neighborhood services and make connections, it’s become hot with negative comments about City Hall, primarily with our elected officials who have elected to ignore the concerns of San Diegans. One of the recent comments was about the […]
10th AnnualTea by the Sea Takes Place at the Marine Room
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 10th annual Tea by the Sea event on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the elegant Marine Room in La Jolla (2000 Spindrift Drive). Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite tea-time […]
Academy of Our Lady of Peace Names New Chair of the Board of Directors
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), the oldest all-girls’ high school in San Diego, has named Danitza Villanueva as chair of the board of directors. Born in San Diego, Villanueva spent her youth with family in Tijuana and grew up on both sides of the border. She has transferred her unique insight of […]
Multi-Arts Programs Receive Funding for Summer Camps
This past summer the San Diego Foundation awarded the VAPA Foundation $900,000 to deliver an enriching expanded learning program for San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) students as part of Level Up San Diego Summer 2022. As part of the award, the VAPA Foundation hired local arts organizations to offer summer camps at 12 schools […]
