San Diego, CA Focus

EVENTS:

You can find great calendar of events for San Deigo, California, thanks to the San Diego County Democrats. Check it out and get involved with your local community. That is how change happens from the bottom up.

I would particularly like to highlight the following upcoming events:

78th AD CDP Delegate Meeting and Election
Date(s): Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Bonita-Sunnyside Library - Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita, 91902
Contact: (619) 952-3459
Email: attriv23@gmail.com
Website: www.cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings

76th AD CDP Delegate Meeting and Election
Date(s): Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: SDCDP Headquarters, 8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 105, San Diego, 92111
Contact: (619) 952-3459
Email: attriv23@gmail.com
Website: www.cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings

79th AD CDP Delegate Meeting and Election
Date(s): Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Chula Vista Library, Civic Center Conference Room, 365 F St., Chula Vista, 91910
Contact: (619) 587-8762
Email: fred.rogers@fourthturningstrategies.com
Website: www.cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings

77th AD CDP Delegate Meeting and Election
Date(s): Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: El Cajon Branch Library, 201 E. Douglas, El Cajon, 92020
Contact: (619) 729-2283
Email: phurley40@cox.net
Website: www.cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings

74th AD CDP Delegate Meeting and Election
Date(s): Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: CWA Local Meeting Hall, 1525 Simpson Way, Escondido
Contact: (760) 803-8216
Email: rachelrott21@gmail.com
Website: www.cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings

75th AD CDP Delegate Meeting and Election
Date(s): Sunday, January 9, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Creekside Plaza, 13495 Poway Rd., Poway, 92064
Contact: (858) 486-5359
Email: dlittle@san.rr.com
Website: www.cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings

Marthin Luther King Jr. Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Malcolm X Library, San Diego 92114
Contact: (619) 578-1014
Email: president@mlking.sddem.org
Website: www.mlking.sddem.org

Filipino-American Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Location Varies
Contact: (619) 764-8926
Email: filapinoamerican_club@sddem.org
Website: www.filamdems.com

Chicano Democratic Association Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave, San Diego, 93102 (little yellow house to the right)
Contact: (619) 384-4353
Email: chicanodem_cllub@sddem.org
Website: www.chicanodemocrats.com

Progressive Democrats North Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Sunday, January 16, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Aegis Living, Vista 92081
Contact: (760) 635-3719
Email: progressive_club@sddem.org
Website: www.pdsandiego.org

2011 MLK All People's Breakfast
Date(s): Monday, January 17, 2011
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Description: This year's Breakfast will be exciting and innovative as our presenters and performers draw upon some of the iconic images, words and events that focused public attention and changed public opinion during the Civil Rights Movement and thereafter. You won't want to miss this powerful program! Get your tickets today for the 2011 All People's Breakfast on Martin Luther King Day at the San Diego Convention Center. Tickets to sit at the SDCDP table are $30. RSVP by emailing Meg at info@sddemocrats.org or by calling the office at (858) 277-3367 and making a check payable to "SDCDP."

Price: $30.00 / Person
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: info@sddemocrats.org

San Diego Democratic Women Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: City Heights Library (Community Room), 3795 Fairmount Avenue San Diego 92103
Contact: (619) 582-5383
Email: president@women.sddemorg
Website: www.women.sddem.org

San Diego County Young Democrats Meeting
Date(s): Monday, January 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia St. San Diego 92101
Email: president@sdcyoungdemocrats.com
Website: www.sdcyoungdemocrats.com

Chicano Democratic Association Meeting
Date(s): Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave, San Diego, 93102 (little yellow house to the right)
Contact: (619) 384-4353
Email: chicanodem_cllub@sddem.org
Website: www.chicanodemocrats.com

Filipino-American Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Location Varies
Contact: (619) 764-8926
Email: filapinoamerican_club@sddem.org
Website: www.filamdems.com


CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.

In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189

Check out their program schedule here.


COMMUNITY RADIO NORTH SAN DIEGO:
KPFK Pacific Radio 93.7 FM

Check out their program schedule here.


Chicano Democratic Association:
721 9th Ave, Unit 8
San Diego, CA 92101
http://chicanodemocrats.com/home

Our organization is a Chartered Club of the San Diego County Democratic Party. CDA is focused on empowering Chicano/Latino Democrats in the city of San Diego and South County region through advocacy of candidates who share our values.

Our meetings are held every 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm atthe
Sherman Heights Community Center
In the little yellow house to the right of the center.
2258 Island Ave.
San Diego, CA 92102

Check out their calendar of local events

Show your cultural and Democratic pride with a Chicano Democratic Association T-Shirt


San Diego LGBT Pride:

The specific purpose of this corporation is to produce civic, cultural and educational programs, which support and encourage pride within San Diego's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

Formed in 1974, as a sponsored program of The Center for Social Services, we produced the first Lesbian and Gay Parade in San Diego to celebrate the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion on New York's Christopher Street. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 1994 and today San Diego Pride continues to bring together the skills, talents and vision of our diverse community through numerous programs including the Equality Torch Relay, Walk For Equality and the annual LGBT Pride Celebration which attracts 250,000 participants to Hillcrest for America's Finest Pride Parade and Festival.

To find local LGBT events in San Diego, click here.

To volunteer to help the LGBT community, click here.


Filipino American Democratic Club of San Diego County:
http://www.filamdems.com/

We are actively recruiting individuals in the community that are interested in getting involved as well as individuals that have demonstrated their involvement and commitment to our community values and positions on issues in San Diego. Check out our "Contact Us/Membership" page for more information or visit us at our next meeting.

For more info, contact: filamdemsd@gmail.com


NAACP SAN DIEGO:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.

Here are some local NAACP branches:

San Diego NAACP
PO BOX 152086
San Diego, CA 92195
760-754-9686

North County NAACP
PO BOX 5786
Oceanside, CA 92052
760-754-9686

N San Diego NAACP Youth Council
PO BOX 5786
Oceanside, CA 92052


Americans United for Separation of Church and State
San Diego Chapter

We come from all 50 states and a wide variety of religious, political and philosophical backgrounds. We are dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans.

P.O. Box 80071 San Diego, California 92138


SAN DIEGO IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS CONSORTIUM:

Beginning in 2007, community, faith, labor, and legal organizations have come together as the Immigrant Rights Consortium. Through the Consortium, these organizations are pursuing four common goals:

Support comprehensive immigration reform.
Stop the spread of local policies and practices that target and violate the civil and human rights of immigrants.
Educate immigrants about their rights and the legal and other resources available to them.
Educate the public about the important contributions of immigrants and counter the myths and misstatements made about immigrants.

The Consortium includes, among other groups:

American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLU)
Catholic Charities
Catholic Relief Services
Employee Rights Center
San Diego LGBT Center
Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice of San Diego County

For questions regarding the San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium or to schedule interviews, presentations, trainings or speaking engagements please contact Ricardo, Strategic Communications Coordinator.

Ricardo can be reached by phone at (760) 468-4519 or by email at communicate@immigrantsandiego.org.


BIODIESEL IN SAN DIEGO:

Biodiesel is one of the alternatives I have been pushing for some time. It can be used in any diesel engine, is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel.

Here are some gas stations that offer biodiesel in the San Diego area:

Carr's Car Center: 3940 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054, 760-433-2166. Offers B5 (5% biodiesel, good for any diesel engine). Open M-SAT 6AM-6PM.

Soco Group: 145 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020, 858-627-0440. Offers B20 (20% biodiesel, good for any diesel engine). Open 7 AM - 5PM M-F.

Pearson Ford/RTC Fuels: 4067 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105, 619-243-0456. Offers B99 (99% biodiesel, good for new engines, some old engines not ok). Open 7AM-10PM.


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.


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