Community Notes:

Celebrating Achievements – Continuing the Journey
Asociación de Liderazgo Comunitario (Community Leadership Association) Celebrates its official Start-up as a Non-Profit Organization

MAY 24, 2013
Laborers’ Local 89 Hall
4161 Home Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105

Asociacion de Liderazgo Comunitario is celebrating its official start-up as a Non-Profit organization, having Mayor Bob Filner, 9th District Councilmember Marti Emerald and 8th District Councilmember David Alvarez as special guests.
The Key speakers for this memorable occasion will be Lorena Gonzalez from the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and Richard Barrera, Board Member of the San Diego Unified School District.

”Through a resident driven process, a community organization that speaks with the residents’ voice was created. We have had great success, but we face new and bigger challenges, we will continue working with the community and for the community”.

Celebrando Logros – Abriendo Caminos
Asociación de Liderazgo Comunitario celebra su arranque oficial como organización no lucrativa
24 de mayo de 2013

Laborers’ Local 89 Hall
4161 Home Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105

Asociación de Liderazgo Comunitario celebra su arranque oficial como organización no lucrativa, y como invitados especiales están el Alcalde Bob Filner, la Concejal por el 9º Distrito Marti Emerald y el Concejal por el 8º Distrito David Álvarez.

Los oradores invitados para esta memorable ocasión serán Lorena González del San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, y Richard Barrera, Miembro del Consejo del San Diego Unified School District.

“Con un proceso de trabajo de residentes, se estableció un compromiso de organización comunitaria con voz propia. Hemos alcanzado grandes logros, pero los retos continúan y seguiremos trabajando con la comunidad y para la comunidad”.

WiLDCOAST Announces 2nd Annual Baja Bash June 15
By Susie Albin-Najera

WiLDCOAST, an international conservation team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and wildlife, has announced it’s second annual Baja Bash to take place June 15, 2013 at Port Pavilion at the Broadway Pier in San Diego. The special fundraising event celebrating the Best of Baja will feature celebrity honorees, El Hijo del Santo and Award-winning Chef Javier Plascencia.

El Hijo del Santo (“The Son of the Saint”), is a Mexican professional wrestler, political activist and one of the most successful stars in Lucha Libre. He is the youngest son of the legendary professional wrestler, film actor and Mexican folk hero El Santo.

El Hijo del Santo has been the spokesperson for WiLDCOAST since 2007 and has been building grassroot support that spans across the Californias and Latin America. One of the projects he is most passionate about is the clean-up of the Tijuana River Valley, between Mexico and the U.S. He also has become a champion in the fight against turtle extinction and the survival of the gray whales.

Javiera Plascencia is an award-winning, world renown chef and owner of Mision 19 restaurant in Tijuana. He was the featured celebrity chef at last years’ Baja Bash. His restaurant and works have been written up in the New York Times, Union Tribune and more.

Music will be provided by B-Side Players.

Baja Bash is a celebration to benefit WiLDCOAST’S work to preserve Baja’s coast and ocean.

Saturday, June 15, 2013
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Port Pavilion at the Broadway Pier, San Diego, CA 92101

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