San Diego, CA Events and Food Co-ops

Below is a list of events in San Diego...followed by a list of Food Co-ops in the San Diego area.

And here is a great calendar of events for San Deigo, California, thanks to the San Diego County Democrats:

Rancho North Coast Democratic Club Meeting. Wednesday, March 4th, 6:30 social, 7:00 pm meeting. At the Clubhouse, Encinitas Terrace Senior Apts., 454 Requeza St., Encinitas, 92024.

2nd Annual San Diego Common Cause Fundraiser. Friday, March 6th, 5:00 -7:00 pm. Learn more about Initiative Reform, Clean Elections, and Media Reform and then have open discussions with our speakers and fellow San Diegans. At Coughlin, Stoia, Geller, Rudman and Robbins , 655 West Broadway, STE 1900. For info click HERE.

"Women's Roles, Realities, and Hopes" ... interviews with six women from Iraq, Somalia, Iran, U.S. A., Philippines, and Venezuela. Sunday, March 8th. 10:30 am. Learn about the lives of six women as we celebrate International Women's Day with coffee and muffins. Free. At the Women's History Museum. RSVP: 805.403.4773 or bettina.hausmann@gmail.com

Mesa Democratic Club meeting. Monday March 9th, 7:00 pm. A union representative will speak about the importance of Unions and legislation before Congress which would strengthens unions. New Location: North Clairemont Recreation Center, Room 2, 4421 Bannock Ave. 92117 (1 Block South of Clairemont Mesa Blvd off Genesee Ave - for a map see www.mesademocrats.org) Info: Carol Changus cchangus@san.rr.com or 858-459-7044.

Former U.S. Senator George McGovern to be honored at the Peacemaker Awards, a benefit for the National Conflict Resolution Center. Thursday, March 12th, 6:00 pm. Former U.S. Senator George McGovern will be honored at the Peacemaker Awards, a benefit for the National Conflict Resolution Center. Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. Info: Gwen Hickmond 619-238-2400

Eastlake - Bonita Democratic Club meeting. Thursday, March 12th, 6:30 social, 7:00 pm meeting. Speaker: Jess Durfee, San Diego County Democratic Party Chair. Meet & chat with: Umberto Peraza, Congressman Bob Filner's Local Chief of Staff. At The Chula Vista Yacht Club (Between The Galley Restaurant and South Bay Fish & Grill on Marina Parkway). Info: www.EBDemocrats.org

Escondido Democratic Club meeting. Saturday, March 14th, 10:30 am. Anthony Saavedra, of the San Diego and Imperial County Labor Council, will discuss “Rebuilding the Middle Class through the Employee Free Choice Act.” At the Escondido Main Library, 239 S. Kalmia Street. Info: Rick Moore, 760-740-8595 or communications@escondidodems.org

Lake San Marcos Democratic Club meeting. Saturday March 14th, social at 12:30, meeting at 1:00 pm. A speaker from “Power of Vision, Carlsbad” will discuss the Carlsbad Power Plant and its affect on the water resources and air quality of San Marcos area. At the Lakeside Pavilion on La Bonita Drive, San Marcos 92078. Info: Betty Ball (760) 752-1035.

San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Tuesday, March 17th, at 7:00 pm. In the Basement Conference Room of the State of California Building, 1350 Front St. (Corner of Ash and Front Streets). Note: Use Union Street entrance. MAP. Our meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend! Info. : 858.277.3367 or info@sddemocrats.org.

East County Democratic Club meeting. Wednesday, March 18th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm (refreshments at 6:30). At the El Cajon Library at 201 E. Douglas Ave, El Cajon 92020. Info: (619) 820-5321 or visit www.ecdcweb.org.

Progressive Democrats of America, Metro San Diego meeting. Thursday, March 19th, 6:30 pm social, 7:00 pm meeting. Topic: The National Health Care Act & Employee Free Choice Act: Economic Recovery needs Organized Labor and Social Justice (speaker to be confirmed). At Giovanni's Restaurant, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego (S.W. Corner of Ruffin Rd - just west of I-15). Info: Mike at 619.665.9415 or California53@gmail.com

Peace march to mark sixth anniversary of Iraq War. Saturday, March 21st, 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Assemble at 1:00 pm at 5th and University in Hillcrest, then at 2, march east on University to Park Blvd, then south on Park to the War Memorial Bldg in Balboa Park for a 2:30 rally and program.

San Diego Democratic Women’s Club Meeting. Saturday, March 28th, 10:00 am-Noon. Special Program Celebrating Women’s History Month. Featured Speaker: Honorable Betty Yee, Chair, California State Board of Equalization. At the City Heights Library, 3795 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego (Corner of Fairmount and University Avenues in the City Heights Village behind Denny’s). Info: sddemwomen@aol.com or (619) 582-5383

Progressive Grandmothers for Political Action meeting. Tuesday, March 31st, 1:00 pm. Drew Reiff, producer of the "Save KLSD /Media Consolidation" movie will discuss the movie and national pattern it represents. At the Remington Club, 16916 Hierba, Rancho Bernardo. All are welcome regardless of age or gender. Info: Vi Mooberry 760 233-7833

The Labor Council's Annual Cesar Chavez Day March. Tuesday, March 31st, 12:00 pm. Rally at the Convention Center followed by a walk through downtown, with a stop at Sen. Feinstein’s office on B Street to ask her to support the Employee Free Choice Act. Info: info@unionyes.org

East County Democratic Club meeting. Wednesday, April 15th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm (refreshments at 6:30). At the El Cajon Library at 201 E. Douglas Ave, El Cajon 92020. Info: (619) 820-5321 or visit www.ecdcweb.org.

EarthFair 2009. April 19th. Balboa Park, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Details HERE.


SAN DIEGO FOOD CO-OPS:

Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Co-op
4765 Voltaire St.
San Diego, California 92107
Phone: (619) 224-1387
FAX: (619) 224-5089
editor@oceanbeachpeoples.com
http://www.obpeoplesfood.coop

Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market is a member-owned vegetarian consumer co-op that has been serving the community since 1971. Originally a worker's collective, the cooperative has grown to include 6000 feet of retail space and more than 8000 member/owners. The Co-op offers an extensive selection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, and bulk foods and herbs, as well as vitamins and homeopathics, cruelty-free bodycare, and aromatherapy products. Enjoy a full service sit-down deli featuring a delicious selection of home-style vegetarian and vegan entrees, salads, sandwiches, freshly prepared baked goods, desserts, and more! At People's, San Diego's only community owned grocery store, we specialize in products that are organic, wholesome, minimally processed, cruelty-free, and environmentally safe.

They also have a good community events calendar.

The UCSD Food Coop
0323F Student Cooperative Center,
San Diego, California 92093
Phone: (619) 546-8339
foodcoop@burn.ucsd.edu

I used to shop at this one way, way back when I went to UCSD. It was great then!

Since its introduction to the campus in 1978, the Food Co-op has committed itself to providing the UCSD community with a natural food alternative, as well as a resource for environmentally conscious products and information.

The Food Co-op carries a variety of food and non-food products ranging from baked goods, juices, sandwiches, fresh organic produce, macro-biotic and ethnic foods to cruelty-free cosmetics and environmentally safe cleaning agents. Many foods are stocked in bulk to reduce the price to the customer and the waste of packaging (please bring bags when buying!). Special orders can be made at discount prices (good for items not necessarily carried in the store, as well!).

Come in to shop, get informed, and/or volunteer as a general member of our store. For more information, call (858) 546-8339.

I will also point out some other UCSD co-ops that I liked when I was a student there.

The Ché Café

The Ché Café Collective is dedicated to providing cheap, healthy vegetarian food, all-ages entertainment, and alternative education. We have All-We-Can-Eat dinners every Thursday from 5 pm to 7 pm. Entertainment at the Ché ranges from poetry readings and plays to forums, or shows of local bands.

The Ché Café is surrounded by a grove of old eucalyptus trees and is next to the beautiful garden of the Farm Co-op. Tables and chairs inside and outside of the Ché and its close proximity to the Farm Co-op make it an inviting place to eat, study, or just hang out.

The Ché Café is open to having people come by and help out. The Café provides a great opportunity for people to get involved in the process of cooking, running a restaurant and/or putting on events at any level they feel comfortable at. Stop by or call us at (858) 534-2311.

(The Ché Café is located on the Revelle campus behind the Undergraduate library and down the hill from Stonehenge. We're the building with all the murals on it.) Read more about the Che Cafe Collective at its very own website: http://checafe.ucsd.edu/.

General Store

The General Store Co-op is a student-run store which was founded in 1980 to offer students a less expensive alternative to the high Price Center. [EDITOR'S NOTE: This is not quite right...the Price Center didn't even exist when the General Store was founded and greatly appreciated by students like myself.] As a student cooperative, we try to provide the University community with the best quality merchandise at the lowest prices. And we succeed! The General Store Co-op carries items such as selected essential school and office supplies, household and personal items, stationery and gift wrap, clothing (including UCSD logos), craft-center jewelry, and some food and snack items -- all of which range from 5-25% less than anywhere else on campus.

Students are generally most interested in the fact that we sell textbooks, which are guaranteed to cost less than at the UCSD bookstore. We also try to carry as many used texts as possible. Also, we buy back current editions year round. Stop by to check which classes' books we're carrying.

We encourage everyone to visit the General Store Co-op for our low prices and friendly service. Additionally, anyone is invited to come in and volunteer anytime as volunteers are the backbone of our organization. For further information or friendly help please feel free to call us at (858) 534-3932.