Resource Conservation Distrit Scholarship Program
RCD: Scholarship Program: The RCD offers $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who would like to pursue a career in agriculture or the conservation of natural resources. This scholarship is reserved only for students residing in or attending school within the RCD of Greater San Diego County boundaries. Five scholarships of $1000 each will be directly awarded by the RCD Scholarship Committee to students pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation or agriculture. For questions regarding this scholarship program, please contact Ann Baldridge, Education Coordinator at the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, 619-562-0096, or email ann.baldridge@rcdsandiego.org.
New Scholarship To Commemorate 50th Anniversary of March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
The AFL-CIO announced in partnership with the Union Privilege program a new scholarship to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. The scholarship will provide $5,000 each to at least 50 talented high school seniors from families– including union families and those in the community – to help pay for the costs of higher education.
On August 28, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech, which accelerated the nation’s own march toward social and economic justice, including passage of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. People from all over gathered to march for the dream that all of America’s children would have equal access to education, regardless of race, gender, status, or income. The AFL-CIO will honor the legacy of the March on Washington by helping young people across the country turn their dream of attaining higher education into a reality.
An application, including an essay, is required. Students can apply online: www.aflcio.org/scholarship. The application deadline is July 1, 2013.
“April in Paris” Art Festival returns to Chula Vista for a 4th year
South Bayfront Artists and the Chula Vista Marina bring back April in Paris art show for the 4th year. A fine art show, themed “April in Paris,” comes to the Chula Vista waterfront on San Diego Bay this weekend, April 7th. Admission is free.
Local artists, many of whom are nationally known, will display paintings and sculptural works at the Chula Vista Marina from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Chula Vista Marina is located at 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista.
The event features a “sidewalk art promenade,” where art lovers can visit with artists at their booth and even try their hand a painting with “The Art Kids of San Diego County” at a “Paint and Take” session. On display is the work of art students from Sweetwater schools that was juried into the Del Mar Fair. The Sea Scouts and Oceanforce “Art with a Cause” will be on hand with incredible maritime art and information about their Sweetwater March Clean-up Project.
El Cajon Library Hosts Multicultural Family Fiesta
4th Annual Free Event Features Entertainment, Information and Refreshments
The El Cajon Library, 201 E. Douglas Av, will celebrate the cultural diversity of its community and customers with the fourth annual Multicultural Family Fiesta, Saturday, April 13, from 12 Noon – 3 p.m. The event will feature a wide variety of entertainment, international refreshments donated by more than 30 restaurants and markets, and an information fair with community organizations. The Fiesta will also highlight the countywide kickoff of the national El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), a celebration of children’s reading, with a free book for youngsters and a visit by award-winning bilingual children’s author Mara Price. Nowruz, the Persian New Year, will also be commemorated with Middle Eastern entertainment and refreshments. The event is free of charge and the public is invited.
The entertainment line-up includes La Fiesta del Pueblo Ballet Folklorico dancers from Cajon Valley Middle School, led by teacher Juan Lopez; the USA Jump Stars championship youth jump rope team; the multi-award winning Arabina Middle Eastern dancers starring founder “Dilek;” young musicians from the Iranian School of San Diego; and a demonstration by the El Cajon Police Department’s K-9 police dog and officers. The El Cajon Fire Department will also be on hand to hold tours of a fire engine.
Casa de Oro Library Hosts ‘Keeping the Dream Alive’ workshop for homebuyers
Buying a house is an exciting but often stressful endeavor. San Diego County Library is teaming up with the Housing Opportunities Collaborative to offer “Keeping the Dream Alive” homebuyer workshops this year. The next workshop is taking place on Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Casa de Oro Branch, 9805 Campo Rd #180. Walk-ins are welcome but registration is recommended by emailing RSVP@housingcollaborative.org. For more information, call the HOC at (619) 283-2200.
Keeping the Dream Alive will include information on: preparing for homeownership, how to prequalify for a loan, managing finances, understanding credit, identifying a home buying team, down payment and closing cost assistance, and HUD-approved counseling services. This workshop is designed to benefit all homebuyers, whether you’re buying your first home, are a repeat buyer, or are buying a home after experiencing a foreclosure.
For more information, contact the HOC at (619) 283-2200. For the full schedule of Keeping the Dream Alive workshops, visit http://www.sdcl.org/home-workshop.html.
Channel 933 Hosts Blood Drive at United States University, Chula Vista
Prizes awarded to blood donors plus Papa John’s will serve pizza
Channel 933 is sponsoring a blood drive at United States University, 830 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista, 91911, on Monday, April 8, from 2 to 7 pm. The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be parked in the university’s parking lot.
All blood donors will be awarded prizes from Channel 933. Donors will also be treated to Papa John’s pizza and drinks while supplies last.
La Ciudad de National City Celebra su Herencia Hispana con un Festival y Competencia de Mariachi
Habrá premios en efectivo para los grupos de mariachi participantes
¡Inscripciones abiertas!
Durante los últimos 11 años, la ciudad de National City ha destacado la diversidad de su comunidad a través de su tradicional celebración del Cinco de Mayo con un evento libre de alcohol donde las familias pueden disfrutar de los sonidos, colores y sabores de México. Este año, la Cámara de Comercio de National City y HMC Advertising se enorgullecen en presentar la primer Competencia de Mariachi que está siendo organizada en conjunto con el 11avo Festival Anual del Cinco de Mayo para el sábado, 27 de abril de 11 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., en el parque Pepper Park de National City.
Esta es una gran oportunidad para estudiantes de mariachi en Estados Unidos y México de demostrar su talento y pasión por la música de este género. El Festival Cinco de Mayo y Competencia de Mariachi de National City está aceptando solicitudes para los grupos juveniles interesados en participar en una de las dos siguientes categorías: 7 a 15 años de edad y 16 a 23 años de edad. ¡Registrarse es GRATIS!, los grupos interesados solo necesitan visitar www.Mariachifest.com para descargar la solicitud.