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Students Promote Smart Nutrition
San Diego Theatre Week 2020 San Diego Theatre Week, a program presented by the San Diego Performing Arts League (SDPAL), returns for a week of special promotions to live theatrical, musical, dance, and comedy performances across the county from Feb. 13 to 23. The annual event highlights the variety and enhances awareness of San Diego’s diverse performing arts community, with tickets available at $15, $30, and $45 levels. Participating performing arts groups include: Diversionary Theatre, OB Playhouse, Star Theatre, National Comedy Theatre, PowPAC, Oracle Performing Arts, Lamb’s Players Theatre, New Village Arts, Cygnet Theatre, The Old Globe, Lyceum Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Repertory, Oceanside Theatre Company, Patio Playhouse, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Mandeville Auditorium, San Diego Civic Theatre, and Point Loma Playhouse, among others. For more information and tickets go to www.sandiegotheatreweek.com.
6th Annual Donation Drive A group of students from Pacific Ridge School, including Rancho Santa Fe resident Sophia Mickelson, recently visited 75 fourth graders at Poinsettia Elementary School to present about nutrition and making healthy choices. The service learning group, called Health Nut, is dedicated to addressing nutrition shortfalls and food waste in the San Diego region. “Our presentation focuses on differentiating between natural and processed foods and maintaining balance,” explained Kimberly Cheung, a senior in the group. “An exposure to these simple concepts creates a consciousness towards food that can positively influence all aspects of a student’s life. The food we eat directly affects our health and happiness, and we are so excited to have the opportunity to share this message with our community!” Other service learning groups at Pacific Ridge School include Alternative Energy Sources, Kids for Peace, and Sea Safe Surf.
Miracle League Honors Service Award Recipients The Miracle League of San Diego recently honored its 2019 Outstanding Service Award recipients: Georgia Sims, Grace Laliotis, Ryan Grozen, Naomi Ryder, Caroline Berg, Brendan Chapko, Jack Kuffner, Michelle Coad, Trenton Wilson, Trevor Hagen, and Jacob McKanry. The honorees are high school seniors who have volunteered their time for at least three years, staying actively engaged with the Miracle League community, the players, and their families, and making a positive impact on all involved. Founded in 2006, The Miracle League of San Diego is a nonprofit organized baseball league for people with special needs. Every player is matched with a buddy for the entire season and each buddy is paired with the player based on his or her unique needs. Games are played at two locations: Engel Family Field in Del Mar and Bell Middle School in the South Bay. For more information visit www.miracleleagueofsandiego.org.
Assemblymember Brian Maienschein and the ASPCA held their 6th Annual Pet Adoption and Donation Drive at the Poway Kahoots Pet Store in December, supporting homeless animals in San Diego County. Twelve dogs were adopted at the kick-off event, and over 1,400 pounds of pet food and supplies were collected throughout the week-long drive. This year’s donations benefited nonprofit organizations Lionel’s Legacy and Second Chance Dog Rescue. Lionel’s Legacy is a senior dog rescue and humane education program for elementary school children. Second Chance is an organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs from local shelters and from Baja California, Mexico. Learn more at www.lionelslegacy.org and www.secondchancedogrescue.org. Assemblymember Maienschein represents the 77th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Scripps Ranch, Poway, Rancho Peñasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Mira Mesa, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Miramar, San Pasqual Valley, and Tierrasanta.
Casa de Amistad Spring Fundraiser Solana Beach-based nonprofit Casa de Amistad will host its annual Sowing Seeds of Success luncheon and fundraiser on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The event will feature drinks, lunch, a silent auction, raffle, wine pull, student speakers, and more, benefiting Casa de Amistad programs. Created in 1997, Casa de Amistad provides underserved children in pre-K through 12th grade and their families with tutoring, educational support, and character development. Through its Study Companions Program, DREAMS + Tech Initiative, Pre-K Enrichment Program, Casa Consortium of College Counselors, Future Leaders Scholarship, Career Pathways Workshops, and Parents in Action Program, Casa de Amistad helps underserved students overcome barriers to education and empowers parents to become partners in their children’s learning and academic success. Casa de Amistad students are from school districts throughout coastal North County San Diego, including Solana Beach, Del Mar Union, Encinitas Union, Cardiff, Carlsbad Unified, and San Dieguito Union High School Districts. For more information visit www.casadeamistad.org.
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