Our Forum for Chula Vista’s 1st Ever Elected City Attorney Candidates
When: March 8th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Civic Center Library Auditorium,
370 ‘F’ Street, corner of 4th and ‘F’ Street
Northwest Civic Association will present a Chula Vista City Attorney Candidate Forum on Monday March 8th at 6 p.m. at the Chula Vista Civic Center Library Auditorium (4th Ave. & F St.). Candidates committed to attend are Joseph Casas and Glen Googins. In June 2010 Chula Vista voters will have the opportunity to vote for the city’s first elected City Attorney. The event is free & everyone is welcome. For information: (619) 307-3460 or www.northwestchulavista.org.
Chicano Park to Celebrate 40TH Anniversary on Saturday, April 24
The 40th annual Chicano Park Day will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, in historic Chicano Park, located in the Barrio Logan community, south of downtown San Diego.
Established by Chicano activists on April 22, 1970, Chicano Park has received international recognition as a major public art site for its commanding mural paintings of the past and present struggle of Mexican and Chicano history.
For further information, call (619) 563-4661, or visit us on the web at: www.chicano-park.org
The RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo will take place on Thursday, March 11, 2010
Qualcomm Stadium (Home of the San Diego Chargers)
9449 Friars Rd – San Diego, CA 92108
11AM to 3PM
The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 has been instituted, and veterans are actively seeking educational opportunities with which to leverage these enhanced GI Bill benefits. The upcoming RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo in San Diego, sponsored by Virginia College and the Golf Academy of America will be a great chance for veterans to connect with representatives from institutions that specialize in a wide range of career interests: The Golf Academy of America, Virginia College, DeVry University, ITT Technical Institute, New York Film Academy, Grand Canyon University, The Art Institutes, and more.
In addition, veterans looking for employment will be able to interview with an all-star team of National, Regional, & Local employers such as General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Home Depot, Northrop Grumman, Schlumberger, Southern California Edison Co., Arizona Public Service Company, Military Sealift Command, TSA Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Secret Service, Walgreens, and more!
National City Council Working Meeting- General Plan Update
City Council Chambers
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
March 9 – This will be an introduction and overview of the General Plan Update, consultants and their roles, the vision and guiding principles, and results of public input received so far.
March 30th – This will be an overview of the following elements: Land Use/Community Character, Circulation, and Housing. This meeting will also include an introduction to the approach to the Land Use Code.
April 27th – This will be a joint meeting with the school board. Topics to cover include Open Space/Agriculture, Conservation/Sustainability, and Education. This meeting will also include an introduction to the Climate Action Plan.
May 25th – Topics to cover during this meeting include Safety, Noise and Nuisance, and Health and Environmental Justice. (Budget and CIP will be discussed during the first hour – the GPU topics during the 2nd hour.)
June 22nd – This meeting will include a discussion about implementation and monitoring. We will talk about Neighborhood Action Plans, the Land Use Code, Climate Action Plan, and indicators. It is also anticipated that the next group of fellows will be introduced at this meeting. They will be in charge of organizing the neighborhood action committees and reviewing/revising the Neighborhood Action Plans based on the community’s implementation priorities.
Learn Why Your Life Story Is An Important Part of History
You might not think your life story has the makings of a bestseller, but sharing it provides an important link to the history of your family and community. The County of San Diego Library is hosting a conference offering tips and hands-on demonstrations to teach people how to document their lives.
The Oral History Conference is Saturday, March 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Marcos Senior Center at 111 West Richmar Avenue. The event is hosted in partnership with California State University San Marcos National Latino Research Center. Highlights include:
• Keynote speaker Victor Villaseñor, author of the best-seller “Rain of Gold,” which shared his family’s story from war-torn Mexico during the Revolution through present day
• Writing workshop by Los Bilingual Writers, a local non-profit literary organization that mentors young creative writers and encourages seniors to tell their stories.
• Photography workshop
• Digital story stations, showing how to incorporate various types of media
The event is free and includes lunch. Free child care is also available. It is part of the County Library’s Big Read, encouraging people to read and attend programs related to “Grapes of Wrath.”
To register, contact Ana Ardón at (760) 750-3505 or aardon@csusm.edu.
SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL 5th ANNUAL MARIACHI SHOWCASE
featuring Special Guest JAVIER RODRIGUEZ
March 12, 2010 at Balboa Theatre
San Diego High School’s 5th Annual Mariachi Conference founded by Serafin Paredes, Music Director of San Diego High School and Mariachi Juvenil de San Diego.
The conference’s mission is to expand students’ skills and knowledge specific to mariachi music by providing them the opportunity to perform in a formal concert.
Special guest Javier Rodriguez began his musical studies at age 8 and a few years later started developing his talents as a trumpet player. During his studies at university, he was a member of the Mariachi Los Toritos de Ramon Ibarra as well as other orchestras. Mr. Rodriguez is currently a member of the Mariachis Los Camperos de Nati Cano.
$20.00 General Admission. Call 619-570-1100 for more information.