SPAWAR Preps For 2012 Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) is co-hosting the third annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference here for government, military and industry leaders, hiring managers, recruiters, wounded warriors and veterans October 29-30.
The forum promotes career development and long-term employment, emphasizing the importance of education and training. The event includes a speakers, exhibit area, career and employer workshops, networking opportunities, and awards ceremony.
The first day of the conference opens at 8 a.m. with Sergeant Major Michael P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps. A “Meeting of the Minds” roundtable follows with commanders and executives from Navy and Marine Corps commands as well as corporate entities.
The remainder of the day includes a career fair and exhibit area. Some workshops include: Understanding Military Wounded Warrior Programs; Apprenticeships, Internships & Training, Federal Hiring Process, Understanding PTSD/TBI for Hiring Managers, and Licensing, Credentials and Certification.
There is no charge to attend the conference but registration is required. For furter information visit: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/WoundedWarrior.as px and click on the LARGE conference banner logo at the top of the page.
North San Diego County Housing Resource Fair Set for October 27
Potential new homebuyers and existing homeowners who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments will have access to FREE legal and housing counseling services at a Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Marcos Community Center at 3 Civic Center Drive. The Housing Opportunities Collaborative, the City of San Marcos and the California Housing Recovery Initiative will host the free one-day event. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Call (619) 283-2200 or email Homeclinic@housingcollaborative.org to register.
Distressed homeowners, who are behind or underwater on their mortgage, will have access to advice from HUD-approved housing counselors, pro bono attorneys and participating bank representatives between 9:00 a.m. and Noon. An educational workshop that offers first-time or repeat homebuyers information about how to prepare for homeownership, down payment assistance programs and home-buyer certification programs will be held in the afternoon from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Vendors, including realtors, mortgage professionals and contractors will be on hand in the afternoon for an interactive expo. Halloween games for kids and raffle prizes will be offered as well. For more information, go to www.housingcollaborative.org.
The Arc of San Diego’s Starlight Hosts Annual Holiday Bazaar
The Arc of San Diego’s Starlight Auxiliary is hosting its Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norman Senior Center located at 270 F Street in Chula Vista. Proceeds support over 300 children and adults with disabilities at The Arc of San Diego’s Starlight Center in Chula Vista.
VFW offering scholarships
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary sponsors two youth programs with both deadlines being November 1, 2012. The first is the “Voice of Democracy” with the theme “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant.” This is a national patriotic speech competition open to 9-12th grade students. To enter a student records a 3-5 minute speech based on the theme. The Grand Prize is a $30,000 scholarship with other prizes along the way.
The second is “Patriots Pen” with the theme “What I Would Tell America’s Founding Fathers.” This is a 300-400 word patriotic essay open to 6-8th grade students. The Grand Prize is a $10,000 Savings Bond, also with other prizes along the way.
For more information contact Auxiliary Chairman Alicia at allycat47@cox.net or Don Diego VFW Post #7420 2100 Logan Avenue, San Diego, Ca. or www.vfw.org.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Nov. 10th
Readers of La Prensa San Diego are cordially invited to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 237th Birthday with an elegant Ball Saturday, November 10th at the Chula Vista Elks Lodge, 901 Elks Lane, Chula Vista, CA, that has spacious free parking. The Ball is sponsored by retired Marines of the Scuttlebutt Detachment #886 of the Marine Corps League.
This elegant event features a delicious gourmet dinner including appetizers, crispy salad, FIVE entrees with trimmings and a delicious traditional Marine Corps birthday cake. You will have a choice of one of these entrees: #1 Grilled New York Strip Steak; #2 Chicken Chasseur; #3 Vegetarian Lasagna; #4 Alaskan Baked Salmon; and #5 Jumbo Shrimp. The entrees are accompanied with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, hot rolls and butter. You’ll enjoy dancing to the popular Super Trax Band that specializes in a wide range of music including Oldies, Classic Rock, Salsa, Country Line Dancing, Latin Sounds, Blues, Ballads and Boleros. Free door prizes will be drawn during intermissions.
The price is very right! Tickets cost $40. per person (donation) and are on sale now.
Tickets sell fast so contact: Eddie Cervantes 619-623-4766/271-2645, e-mail: ed.delia@cox.net or Jose Cadava, 619-462-2518, e-mail: dottiefieger@yahoo.com.
Proceeds are used to buy holiday baskets for needy families at MCRD San Diego, and the annual Barrio Youth Center Toy Drive in Logan Heights.
Vista Library Launches Plazas Comunitarias Program
Program Prepares Spanish Speakers to Earn Elementary and Middle School Diplomas
San Diego County Library is launching a new program at the Vista Branch, 700 Eucalyptus Ave, which gives Spanish speakers an opportunity to take classes and work towards earning their elementary and middle school diplomas. Plazas Comunitarias is a partnership between the library, the Mexican Consulate, and Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos (INEA). Free classes will take place on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Vista Library.
“No one is more devoted to promoting education among diverse communities than SDCL is,” said Library Director José Aponte. “We were recently named the 2012 Library of the Year and we work tirelessly to improve our services, seeking out innovative ways to meet the needs of our communities. Plazas Comu-nitarias is one new way we’re meeting those needs, and we won’t be stopping here. We’re already looking for a way to expand this program to other branches, recognizing that free education is a need across the county.”
For more information on Plaza Comunitarias at the Vista Library, contact Hector Ortega at (760) 643-5144.