Prop O Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Accepting Applications for Vacancies
The Sweetwater Union High School District’s Board of Trustees is now accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in joining the Prop O Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The CBOC is responsible for providing oversight of the Prop O construction bond program, a $644 million school classroom, safety and repair measure that provides funds necessary to address the needs of 32 schools in the District.
Members of the CBOC are appointed by the governing board of the District from a list of candidates who submit written applications, based on criteria established by the bond measure. Individuals interested in serving on Prop O’s CBOC can visit www.buildingpropo.com or call 619.585.4442 for more information. Applicants can submit their resume and interest letter to info@buildingpropo.com.
Defense Contracting Conference Dedicated to Small Business Success
Economists, economic development professionals and President Obama agree that small business owners & innovators will play the key role in steering our troubled economy out of the doldrums while putting the nations’ best & brightest back to work.
Now in its 23rd year, the NAVY & the National Defense Industrial Association-San Diego Chapter have continued to embrace this theme in bringing the Southwest Region the annual Navy Gold Coast Small Business Opportunity Conference, simply known as the “Gold Coast” conference, to the San Diego Convention Center on Aug. 22-24. With record attendance expected to top 1,600 attendees, more than 250 exhibitors and Lockheed Martin serving as the Platinum Sponsor, the Gold Coast conference is poised to bring small businesses, large businesses and high-level, Department of Defense (DoD) professionals together in the spirit of fostering small business success with global economic impact.
NDIA-SD and SPAWAR have collaborated and created a two-day program instrumental in highlighting effective ways in which to work with government partners & large defense businesses. With more than 250 exhibitors crowding the convention hall showcasing new technologies & new innovations; a matchmaking session pairing a small business and a large business together to share business ideas that can be captured NOW to help the war fighter; and plenty of networking opportunities.
Please visit www.navygoldcoast.org for registration and program specifics.
Back to School Conference and Festival to Distribute FREE Backpacks
San Diego County’s largest back- to-school conference to be held Aug 20
PAZZAZ and New ERAA is hosting its 15th Annual New ERAA (Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement) Back to School Conference, Rally for Education and Festival at Lincoln High School on Saturday, August 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event is open to the public to educate parents, prepare students for school and college and provide needy families with FREE backpacks.
“This year’s theme is Working Together for Academic Achievement,” said Zoneice Jones, president and co-founder of PAZZAZ, Inc. and New ERAA. “With the support of the San Diego Unified School District, Office Depot Foundation and the New ERAA Planning Committee, we have helped more than 10,000 students prepare for school with essential school supplies. We hope this number continues to grow as we prepare families for a successful school year.”
This all-day event will include a Conference, Rally for Education and a Festival for parents and students kindergarten through 12th grade. The conference will begin with a keynote address from Walter & Maisha Kudumu Scholarship awardee Abigail Rosa-Garcia. Conference attendees will participate in educational workshops addressing issues concerning college admission, school preparation, and healthy eating among others, followed by a Rally for Education including a festival with live entertainment, FREE food, career counseling, health screenings and more. Conference registration begins at 7:00 a.m. followed by the festival at 1:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. To pre-register, please call PAZZAZ at (619) 264-6870 or visit www.pazzaz.org
Chula Vista Library Offers Housing Crisis Program
The San Diego Law Library and the Chula Vista Public Library, will partner to present a free program entitled .The U.S. Housing Crisis: Options for California Homeowners. The program is scheduled for Thursday, August 25, from 12 noon to 1 pm at the Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street.
The free program for attorneys, realtors, and the public will cover the options home-owners have when they owe more than their home is worth, and/or when they are in financial distress. Topics include loan modifications, short sales, bankruptcy, and tax ramifications. Also covered will be deeds in lieu, refinancing, litigation, voluntary foreclosure, and more.
Register for the free program by emailing refdesk@sdcpll.org, or by calling the South Bay Branch of the San Diego Public Law Library at (619) 691-4929.
“Light Up San Diego” A Multi-Cultural Lantern Festival and Street Fair
The Little Saigon Foundation, a local non-profit organization, is hosting their second annual San Diego Lantern Festival and Street Fair. A 2,000 year old celebration with a modern twist, the festival is a celebration that seeks to bring together residents, community organizations, local businesses, students and visitors from all over San Diego County to experience the illuminating elegance of thousands of lanterns brightening the night sky.
This year’s theme is “Light Up San Diego” and will feature nearly 6,000 traditional silk lanterns. Other attractions include a street fair (Saturday and Sunday), lantern parades and lion dance every evening, multi-cultural entertainment, a martial arts competition, carnival rides, break dancing competitions, an array of Asian cuisine, San Diego and LA food trucks, a beer garden, and a breath-taking display of lanterns every night of the festival.
The festival hopes to provide a fun and unique experience at an affordable price – admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Event: San Diego Lantern Festival and Street Fair 2011
Location: El Cajon Boulevard and Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego.
Date/Time: Aug 26 (3pm-11pm), Aug 28-29 (12pm-11pm)