March 8, 2012

5:30 Social Hour - 6:30 Dinner

There is a very important campaign going on RIGHT NOW to help choose the direction of San Diego for the next 50-100 years! You may have heard of the Our Greater San Diego Vision.  The San Diego Foundation is supporting an initiative to allow ALL San Diegans to choose what matters to them about our region - education, transportation, housing, etc. Please take 10 minutes now (or schedule a time certain on your calendar) to go through these exercises and answer the SIMPLE questions about what is important to you.  The choosing is only open for another TWO WEEKS. The San Diego Foundation is asking ALL San Diegans to voice their opinions.  (The choosing is available in Spanish, as well as English, and NO identifying information is required to participate!) If you have already heard of this campaign, and 'voted', thank you!  Please share this with everyone you know.  If you haven't heard about this, won't you take a moment now to find out more, and voice your choice?

This inaugural event will recognize individuals, businesses and volunteers in San Diego County and the Border Region. A Latino Community Champion is someone of Latino descent, who has taken an active role in the community, above and beyond paid employment, and has made an impact on the cultural life of the community through his or her involvement. Nominations are due by February 29, 2012.

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"Big Daddy Returns", A Musical Revue...Returning by popular demand!

Community Actors Theatre wants to take you back in time a little...back to the beginning of the "Blues". This "HOT" Musical Revue, to Commemorate Black History Month, is on the Blues, Jazz, and Pop. We will begin with the "Blues", which was said to have been born out of heartaches and disappointments. Shimmering from the 1930's to the present. These songs will bring you from sorrow to happiness, for there is a heartfelt, soul stirring message behind every song. This "HOT" shaking Musical Revue will move you, groove you, and leave you with a message you won't be able to shake! Running every weekend in February 2012. Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday Matineeat 3:00pm. Honor and celebration will be shown to Artists such as, Muddy Waters, (Big Daddy), Nat King Cole, Sammie Davis, Jr., Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Carmen McRae, Etta James, Billy Holiday, and Nina Simone. Written & directed by Jennie Hamilton. Voice Coach, Gail Gipson, Choreography by Patty Faye. Community Actors Theatre 2957 54th Street - San Diego, CA 92105. To reserve, please call: 619 264-3391 or on our web site at:   www.communityactorstheatre.comTickets are also available thru Goldstar and Arts Tix. Too hot to handle!!

January 27 - February 26

Originally produced by Oregon Shakespeare Festival 

As Juan Jos� feverishly studies for his U.S. citizenship exam, he becomes ensnared in a tumultuous, whirlwind journey through pivotal moments in American history. Last seen at the Playhouse in the hit show Zorro in Hell, Culture Clash returns with a provocative, irreverent comedy about our shared past, set against our trans-border landscape.

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 12:00 PM
 Cafe Coyote

2461 San Diego Ave.Old Town (92110)

A gathering of local politicos enjoying an Albondigas Lunch. No speaker - no agenda - just all things political and meatball soup. $15 at the door(includes tip) for Albondigas soup, soft tacos, rice and beans and drink. Please email jhart@swspr.com at Southwest Strategies to let us know if you can 

Imagine the graceful flutter of a Chinese fan juxtaposed against a fiery flamenco stomp, or the fluid shimmy of a hip followed by the rhythmic beat of African drums. Experience the beauty and passion of the world at Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival (Nations) on Friday, February 10, at 8:00 pm, Saturday, February 11, at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sunday, February 12, at 2:00 pm at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado. There is also a special performance for students from throughout the county on Friday, February 10, at 10:30 am. Nations has declared Sunday, February 12 Girl Scout Day. Troops from throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties are welcome to attend and learn more about the artistic diversity that flourishes in our region.

Now in year 18, Nations brings traditional dancers from over 15 cultures together in a state-of-the-art theater for a weekend of magical performances rarely seen together in one setting. Over 150 dancers and musicians from every continent share dance traditions that transport audiences to exotic lands for a taste of authentic art forms. Also be prepared for spontaneous eruptions of dance during intermission and after the show when cross-cultural free styling often takes place.

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Register online for early entry and you a chance to win an invite-only autograph session with Trevor Hoffman! See official rules for details.

for more info on the Centro Cultural click here

This past year Chicano Federation created empowering opportunities for nearly 10,000 San Diegans thanks to the community's support and generosity. Just as in 2011, Chicano Federation will focus on allocating a larger percentage of funds raised to programs and services. These sponsorships will serve as Annual Program Sponsorship opportunities for our critical services.  This means at least 94% of your donation will go directly to programs AND your company will receive event sponsorship and recognition as well. The event sponsorship recognition will be extended for all of our 2012 events, including, the annual Unity Luncheon in May, a San Diego Symphony Summer Pops reception and concert, and The Magic of Children in September 2012. This year's Unity Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Holiday Inn on the Bay at 11:30am. If you have any questions please contact Adrianna Alcaraz at aalcaraz@chicanofederation.org or at 619-285-5600 ext 386, or visit our website at

www.chicanofederation.org 

 Chciano Federation Sponsorship Opportunties

The mission of the LISC AmeriCorps program is to transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy communities by placing AmeriCorps Members with Community Development Corporations (CDCs) or non-profit organizations.  LISC (or Local Initiatives Support Corporation) assists in the revitalization of underserved neighborhoods across America by providing financing and technical know-how to expand development and services that improve the quality of life in low-income communities.  AmeriCorps is one component of LISC's services to non-profits.  We seek to attract talented individuals to serve and help build the capacity of local organizations.

LISC AmeriCorps 2011 National Conference Video

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The largest Latino family festival in the region. Fiesta del Sol takes places in the Historic Barrio Logan neighborhood just south of downtown on the edge of San Diego Bay. The Fiesta includes two entertainment stages, multi-cultural food court, seven interactive pavilions, and over one hundred booths sponsored by local small businesses, non-profits and corporate partners. This year over 75,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event in the heart of San Diego's Latino community!

Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to offer companies, non profits and small businesses the unique opportunity to promote your product and service at one of San Diego - Baja California Border Region's most prestigious events. BE A PART OF THE TRADITION! Connect your brand/product/service to over 20,000 attendees & the hottest Latino stars & filmmakers! Opportunities for the 19th eddition of SDLFF include: ON-SCREEN COMMERCIALS, DIGITAL ON SCREEN ADS, ON-SITE BOOTH & PRODUCT DISPLAYS, WEBSITE ADVERTISING, PRINT ADS in SOUVENIR PROGRAM, y mas! Visit this link to sign-up today! www.mediaartscenter.org/advertise 

Saturday, February 11, 2012

9:00am - 12:00noon

Montgomery High School
3250 Palm Ave San Diego, CA 92154

Please come with a parent/guardian and plan to bring:

• Student's Social Security card and driver's license
• Parent's Social Security card
• Parent's Federal Income Tax return from 2011 (or 2010)
• Student's W-2 forms, pay records or records of 2011 (or 2010) earned income
• Bank account records, investments and business records
• If not a US citizen, bring alien registration card(s)
• List of colleges of interest
• Your PIN number(s) for FAFSA-Personal Identification Number for electronic signatures: Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov

Plan to stay about an hour from the time you arrive! **Bilingual assistance will be available.**