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2016-12-22 16:27:58
Makeda “Dread” Cheatom believes the world would be a better place if people took the time to learn about and respect other cultures. She believes there would be less prejudice and a greater understanding among people. Learning about different cultures and promoting unity in diversity have been lifelong passions for her. Makeda has a long history in San Diego. She founded the World Beat Cultural Center 30 years ago and serves as the executive director. She has produced programs and...
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2016-01-14 12:34:58
The motto for California Labrador Retrievers and More is “Dogs + Families = Love”. Thanks to all their hard work and dedicated volunteers, this group, also known as Labs and More, has found homes for 3,900 dogs in five years. Just last week, they found homes for 60 dogs, an impressive record to start 2016. They have made a difference in the lives of dogs that had a rough start in life. Take for example, Mollie Ann. She was found tied to a tree and abandoned with a broken leg and...
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2016-01-07 13:28:04
The motto for the La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club seems to be, “How can we help?” There are actually two La Mesa Rotary Clubs, but the Sunrise one is for the early birds as they hold their meetings once a week at 7:30 AM. This service organization, which was started 27 years ago, does a variety of charitable projects, both locally and internationally. The 42 member club is diverse with different ethnicities and ages. When asked why they joined, President, Manuela Murillo, Director...
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2015-09-22 18:12:23
Maggie Espinosa in the Oxnard Strawberry Fields In Spain, there is a famous pilgrimage/walk, called El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, a 450 mile walk. Many people have that walk on their bucket list. Here in San Diego, Maggie Espinosa has completed her own version of that peregrination by walking the 800 mile El Camino Real, up the California coast. Espinosa was inspired by an article in Westway’s magazine about Ron Briery, a retired music teacher from Oregon, and decided to do...
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2015-09-08 09:31:06
Tania Alcala says that to her colors are living beings that call to her. She sets the paints out in front of her and lets each color tell her which one to use next. She feels that her spirit guides her in painting and the energy is portrayed in her creations. One can certainly feel that energy when gazing at her colorful paintings. Right now, two of her paintings are part of a women’s exhibit at the RB Stevenson Gallery in La Jolla. The exhibit runs from September 5th through October...
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2015-08-27 12:15:46
Making a difference in the world seems to be the motto Rebecca Weinrib and Stephanie Nisan live by, especially in the world of homeless dogs. Together, they founded The Animal Pad in 2010, a rescue organization for dogs, with their own unique vision. Weinrib, 30, and Nisan, 31, have started a forward thinking rescue organization that not only focuses on rescuing and fostering dogs, but also one that provides a better connection to the public through training and education to help reduce the...
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2015-08-13 12:03:22
San Diego’s own home grown Doggie Street Festival will take place on Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 to 4:00 at the NTC Park at Liberty Station. This will be a free family and dog friendly celebration of our companion animals and an adopt-a-thon. For children, there will be a Kids Stage with invited guests to “shout out” or encourage pet adoption. The organizers of Doggie Street Festival hope to capture the imagination of young people and involve them as advocates, so they...
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2015-08-06 12:19:19
How about some spicy Cuban salsa and a Night at the Tropicana? On Thursday, August 13th, Sacha’s Supper Club will present an old time 1950’s Cuban salsa show at the Lafayette Hotel. Havana After Dark/A Night at the Tropicana is sponsored by Charco Build and Design. Renowned singer and San Diego native, Sacha Boutros will headline this international event which includes a salsa dancing show highlighted by Luxembourg born dance instructor, Marilyn Klisser. The show will also...
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2015-07-24 13:30:29
Dancing flamenco and giving back to others have been part of Sonya [Sonny] Burton’s life since she was a child. These two passions will come together for one evening at The Abbey restaurant in Hillcrest. Sonny’s school, Flamenco with Roots Performing Arts, with the help of Hornblower Cruises and Events, will host a fundraiser for Doctors without Borders on Friday, July 31st at 6:00 pm. Sonny was born in Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. Her Jewish grandparents arrived in...
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