School Auditorium Dedicated to Local Musician
School community recognizes impact of legendary musician Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez
On Wednesday June 12, 2013 the community will gather at King-Chavez Academies to present and dedicate their newly renovated auditorium to Chunky Sanchez. The auditorium renovation also included new murals by Chicano artist Sal Barajas. The renovation was part of a school improvement grant for King-Chavez Arts Academy where Mr. Sanchez was hired as an artist in resident. King-Chavez Arts Academy is a charter school in the San Diego Historic Barrio District of Stockton, a community in Greater Logan Heights.
Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez was born to Mexican immigrant parents in Blythe, California. As a teen, he joined the farm worker’s struggle for civil rights and the United Farm Workers Union. Chunky picketed and walked with Cesar Chavez and the struggle. While at San Diego State University, he developed his talents as a musician and activist. Chunky’s music became the anthem for the Chicano community in San Diego for the next 40 years, “we gotta educate not incarcerate.”
Sanchez has written songs about social struggles and Chicano culture. Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez is considered an elder in his community as well as a community organizer and a leading advocate on gang awareness and prevention.
“This is an opportunity to really recognize a local hero that has dedicated his life not only as a musical historian, or barriologist, but has also made an incredible impact on the youth and the entire community,” stated parent and King-Chavez board member, Silvia Leon.
The auditorium dedication ceremony will take place on Wednesday June 12, 2013 5:00 pm at King-Chavez Academies, 415 31st Street San Diego, CA 92102. The San Diego Low-Rider Council, musicians and Teatro Izacalli will pay tribute; as well as children from the school and Mr. Sanchez’s family. The event will also host food sales, tacos and beverages as a fundraiser for the school groups.
3rd Annual Family Festival at Casa de Oro Library
Casa de Oro Library will be holding its third annual Family Festival on June 15, 2013 from 12pm-3pm at 9805 Campo Road #180, Spring Valley. This event will include refreshments, activities for all ages, and live music and entertainment.
Starting at noon, come watch the Monte Vista High School Choir Club perform inside the library. Following the choir will be “Circus Maximus”, a show for the whole family performed by the San Diego Guild of Puppetry. There will be informational booths on family related services from the following agencies: Child Development Associates, Neighborhood Health Care, San Diego Youth Services, Family Health Centers of San Diego, and the Friends of the Library. Teens can enjoy playing Wii games and there will be coloring pages for the younger kids. Refreshments will also be served.
Informational Meetings for Chula Vista Residents To Address Cell Phone Tax Settlement
Following the recent $8 million settlement of a class action lawsuit between wireless phone users and the City of Chula Vista, informational meetings will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Mondays, June 17 and July 15, to discuss how eligible taxpayers can make phone tax rebate claims for settlement payments being made available for Chula Vista residents under the settlement terms.
To be held at the Chula Vista Civic Library, Civic Center Branch Auditorium, 365 F Street in Chula Vista, the meetings will explain specifically how citizens can apply for and receive the cash refunds. Counsel and representatives – English and Spanish speaking – will be on hand to assist in answering questions and filling out claim forms. The refunds are available to Chula Vista wireless phone users who paid the City’s Telephone/Utility Users Taxes (TUT/UUT) on their wireless phone bills from April 2010 through April 2013. A valid claim must be filed to get payment. Claims must be filed no later than July 31, 2013.
Additional information about who is qualified to receive refunds and the claims process is available online at www.ChulaVistaCellPhoneTaxSettlement.com or via phone at 1-888-270-0735.
United States University Open House
If you’ve ever thought about going back to school, now is the right time to explore your options at US University. At this open house, you can meet with admissions advisors, school deans, and other people just like you who are interested in going to college. In addition to learning about degree programs, you can also learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Food and beverages and the opportunity to win some cool prizes – just for attending!
The event will take place June 8, 12 noon – 3 pm. US University, Chula Vista campus, 830 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista, CA 91911. Call 1-888-422-3381 or email rsvp@usuniversity.edu
Anuncian ‘3er Tijuana Bike Fest’ en Playas de Tijuana
Se realizará el ‘3er Tijuana Bike Fest’ del 14 al 16 de junio en Playas de Tijuana, evento que tiene como finalidad la convivencia entre motociclistas, personas que compartan este gusto y público en general en un ambiente completamente familiar.
Se llevó a cabo la rueda de prensa en las instalaciones del Comité de Turismo y Convenciones de Tijuana (Cotuco), en la que estuvieron presentes su presidente Mariano Escobedo Lavín junto a los directivos de los clubs motociclistas organizadores “Sólo Ángeles” y “Caballeros de Tiajuana”, en donde informaron que en esta ocasión el festival se desarrollará en el estacionamiento de la Plaza Monumental.
Dará inicio el viernes 14 de junio a partir de las 14:00 horas, el sábado de las 14:00 a las 2:00 horas, el domingo de las 12:00 a las 21:00 horas. Detallaron que será habrá dos escenarios y 12 grupos que tocarán música en vivo, entre ellos Pucha Lucha, Los Cuerdos, Los Moonlights, por mencionar algunos. Habrá también comida, bebidas, show de autos clásicos, acrobacias con las motos, concursos de bikinis, camisetas mojadas, entre muchas actividades más. La atracción principal es la rifa de una moto Harley Davidson, cuyo valor es de 15 mil dólares y será el sábado 15 de junio. El costo del boleto para concursar es de $10 dólares.
Indicó que además de clubes de la ciudad, asistirán también otros de lugares aledaños por lo que este año se agregó un área para los visitantes que deseen acampar, se esperan alrededor de 40 grupos, entre ellos Caballeros de Tiajuana, Ángeles Avisoma, Solo Án-geles, Ángeles del Camino, Correcaminos, Ángeles del Desierto, Guerreros, Tijuaneros y muchos más.
Para más información: http://www.tijuanabikefest.com/
Llega la gozadera con los Amigos Invisibles
Escrito por Fernanda Morán
La agrupación venezolana que mezcla elementos del jazz y el funk se encuentra de gira por los Estados Unidos y la República Mexicana. El próximo (jueves 13 de junio de 2013 es el turno de la ciudad de Tijuana.
Los Amigos Invisibles que cuentan con 20 años de trayectoria, 7 discos de estudio y una casa disquera propia, nos deleitarán con hits de toda su discografía. No pueden dejar de interpretar algunos de los tracks recién salidos del horno incluidos en su más reciente álbum Repeat After Me (2013) del que cuatro de ellos son en inglés y del cual se deriva su primer sencillo La Que Me Gusta, acompañado también de canciones como Corazón Tatú, Río Porque No Fue Un Sueño y Stay.
Los boletos están en $320 pesos Preventa Exclusiva Tijuana Eventos (preguntar aquí), $380 pesos General, $550 pesos VIP y los puedes adquirir en: la Taquilla Onixeus y en Ticketsmx.
Bandit Blodd Drive Set for June 8
The 5th Annual “Bandit Blood Drive” benefiting the San Diego Blood Bank will be held Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at San Diego Harley Davidson, 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd., 92111. “Chopper, The Biker Dog,” Bandit’s successor, will be on hand to carry on his legacy of supporting this special event.
There will be free barbeque, live bands, Second Chance Rescue (finding homes for homeless pets) and entertainment for the whole family. Guests will include Actor/Musician Mickey Jones who worked with Bandit on several occasions; Marine Dave Smith, whose life depended on blood donations after he suffered a life-threatening trauma; Magic 92.5’s Jagger and Kristie and more.