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 familiesâ including union families and those in the community â to help pay for the costs of higher education.
On August 28, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic âI Have a Dreamâ speech, which accelerated the nationâs 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 Americaâs 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.
âApril in Parisâ 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 âApril in Paris,â 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 âsidewalk art promenade,â where art lovers can visit with artists at their booth and even try their hand a painting with âThe Art Kids of San Diego Countyâ at a âPaint and Takeâ 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 âArt with a Causeâ 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 â 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 dĂa de los niños/El dĂa de los libros (Childrenâs Day/Book Day), a celebration of childrenâs reading, with a free book for youngsters and a visit by award-winning bilingual childrenâs 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 âDilek;â young musicians from the Iranian School of San Diego; and a demonstration by the El Cajon Police Departmentâs 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 âKeeping the Dream Aliveâ 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 âKeeping the Dream Aliveâ 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 youâre 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 Johnâs 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 universityâs parking lot.
All blood donors will be awarded prizes from Channel 933. Donors will also be treated to Papa Johnâs pizza and drinks while supplies last.
La Ciudad de National City Celebra su Herencia Hispana con un Festival y Competencia de Mariachi
HabrĂĄ premios en efectivo para los grupos de mariachi participantes
ÂĄInscripciones abiertas!
Durante los Ășltimos 11 años, la ciudad de National City ha destacado la diversidad de su comunidad a travĂ©s de su tradicional celebraciĂłn del Cinco de Mayo con un evento libre de alcohol donde las familias pueden disfrutar de los sonidos, colores y sabores de MĂ©xico. Este año, la CĂĄmara de Comercio de National City y HMC Advertising se enorgullecen en presentar la primer Competencia de Mariachi que estĂĄ siendo organizada en conjunto con el 11avo Festival Anual del Cinco de Mayo para el sĂĄbado, 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 MĂ©xico de demostrar su talento y pasiĂłn por la mĂșsica de este gĂ©nero. El Festival Cinco de Mayo y Competencia de Mariachi de National City estĂĄ aceptando solicitudes para los grupos juveniles interesados en participar en una de las dos siguientes categorĂas: 7 a 15 años de edad y 16 a 23 años de edad. ÂĄRegistrarse es GRATIS!, los grupos interesados solo necesitan visitar www.Mariachifest.com para descargar la solicitud.