San Diego, CA Focus
This is one of my favorite parks anywhere: California State Parks You Should Know - Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve...and once when playing host to David Brower former head of the Sierra Club and founder of Friends of the Earth, we visited this park and he also expressed amazement at how great it was.
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:
La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club Meeting & East County Town Hall Forum
Date(s): Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: Building on the Club's monthly meeting, the San Diego County Democratic Party is hosting a community forum to engage East County Democrats in developing our long-term strategic plan. The meetings are open to anyone interested in making our County Party more effective in the 2012 election cycle and beyond! You're invited to come to brainstorm, share your experiences, and offer your vision for a "blue county."
Location: La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Contact: (619) 741-1994
Email: president@lmfdc.sddem.org
Website: my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpzrg3
Chicano Democratic Association Meeting
Date(s): Wednesday, March 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
Fallbrook Democratic Club Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Description: Jess Durfee, now serving an unprecedented fourth term as County Chair, will be our March speaker.Everyone is welcome.
Location: Fallbrook Public Utility Dist (Conf room, 990 E. Mission Rd. Fallbrook 92028
Contact: (760) 806-3609
Email: rjhamilton2004@yahoo.com
Website: www.fallbrookdemocraticclub.com
In Celebration of Equality!
Date(s): Saturday, March 5, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM:
Please join distinguished guest Former Congressman Patrick Murphy, lead sponsor of legislation to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," in honoring Congresswoman Susan Davis and to commemorate her work to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Location: A Private Home
Price: $150.00 / Person
Contact: (619) 237-6020
Email: hernandez@finkhernandez.com
Website: www.susandavisforcongress.com
Filipino-American Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Location Varies (call or email for details)
Contact: (619) 764-8926
Email: filapinoamerican_club@sddem.org
Website: www.filamdems.com
South County Town Hall Forum
Date(s): Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description: The San Diego County Democratic Party is hosting a community forum to engage South County Democrats in developing our long-term strategic plan. The meetings are open to anyone interested in making our County Party more effective in the 2012 election cycle and beyond! You're invited to come to brainstorm, share your experiences, and offer your vision for a "blue county." You can RSVP by calling the office at the number below or on my.barackobama.com or on our Facebook page (facebook.com/sdcdp).
Location: Mangia Itialiano (248 Third Avenue, Chula Vista)
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: info@sddemocrats.org
Escondido Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Escondido Mayor Sam Abed is the featured speaker at the March meeting of the Escondido Democratic Club. Abed will discuss his vision for the city's future and will respond to questions. Admission is free and open to everyone. On-site parking is free. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido
Contact: (760) 740-8595.
Email: communications@escondidodems.org
Website: www.escondidodems.org
Coronado Democratic Club Annual Luncheon & General Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Our annual luncheon meeting will feature Professor Sandy Lakoff, a distinguished scholar in political philosophy and public policy. Professor Lakoff will address national and international issues and how our government is responding. In addition to having published numberous books and essays, he is a dynamic, informative and interesting speaker. You will not want to miss this event. For more information and reservation pleaseprint e-newsletter posted on our club website.
Location: Clubhouse Bar & Grill, Coronado Golf Course
Price: $25.00 / Person
Contact: (619) 437-6163
Email: coronado_club@sddem.org
Website: www.coronadodemocrats.com
Marthin Luther King Jr. Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 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
North County Town Hall Forum
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Description: The San Diego County Democratic Party is hosting a community forum to engage North County Democrats in developing our long-term strategic plan. The meetings are open to anyone interested in making our County Party more effective in the 2012 election cycle and beyond! You're invited to come to brainstorm, share your experiences, and offer your vision for a "blue county."
Location: Lake San Marcos Club Room, 1005 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos 92078
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: rsvp@sddemocrats.org
Website: www.my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpzrlc/?override_wrapper_id=Cw3hs
Black Mountain Dem Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, March 17, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:03 PM
Description: Guest Speaker: The Honorable Lori Salda who served in the California State Assembly 2004 to 2010 and Speaker Pro Tempore 2008 to 2010 she knows the process of establishing, negotiating, and passing a state budget. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the financial crises the State of California is in. Please join us in an informative discussion about California's financial situation. All are invited.
Location: Mesa Village, Rec. Hall 1, 10550 Caminito Flores, San Diego CA 92126
Contact: (858) 689-9185
Email: JerryOllinger@hotmail.com
Website: www.blackmountaindemocrats.org
Register New Citizens to Vote! (Golden Hall)
Date(s): Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: Volunteers are needed to register voters at naturalization ceremonies. Training and supplies will be provided. All you need to do is RSVP and then show up. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!
Location: Golden Hall (3rd Ave and B Street, In the Plaza near the Civic Theatre)
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: sdvoter@gmail.com
Register New Citizens to Vote! (Chula Vista)
Date(s): Friday, March 25, 2011
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: Volunteers are needed to register voters at the naturalization ceremonies. Training and supplies will be provided, so all you need to do is RSVP and show up. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!
Location: Homeland Security/Immigration and Naturalization Building (1261 Third Ave., Chula Vista)
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: sdvoter@gmail.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.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
PristinePlanet.com
www.pristineplanet.com
PristinePlanet.com is an eco-friendly shopping mall that connects online shoppers to socially responsible merchants. Browse thousands of products offered by the top socially responsible retailers.
Phone: (619)316-1314
800 Mark Lane
#305
San Diego, CA 92101
Ecoclean Services
www.ecocleanservices.com
Always striving to create clean, safe, natural environments for you. To start living the natural way call today! Be Green. Choose Ecoclean.
Phone: (619)224-7847
1889 Bacon St.
Ste. 10
San Diego, CA 92107
GreenEdge Kids
greenedgekids.com
An eco-friendly online children's clothing store, offering the best of organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, Tencel. Made in USA, Fair Trade, and otherwise sustainable children's clothes.
Phone: (858)481-6733
Fax: (858)509-1480
249 S. Hwy. 101
No. 422
Solana Beach, CA 92075-1807
Green Field Paper Company
www.greenfieldpaper.com
"Finest in tree-free paper." 100% recycled Grow-a-Note® seed embedded paper. Hemp Heritage paper that is 25% hemp, 75% postconsumer, acid and chlorine bleach free, archival and 100% bio-based, and 100% recycled, and PaperEvolution. Paper, envelopes, invitations, journals, greeting cards, packaging, and promotional items.
Phone: (858)565-2585
Fax: (858)565-2581
7196 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111
Recycled Products Cooperative
www.recycledproducts.org
National nonprofit environmental program. Online retailer of recycled, environmentally friendly office products. Wholesaler; bulk post-consumer recycled paper. Providing solutions for closing the loop.
Phone: (800)694-8355
Fax: (800)694-8344
137 N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
Michael Leeman, Managing Director, Miombo Capital
www.miombo.co.za
Consultant on socially responsible investments and black economic empowerment in the South African context.
Phone: (858)997-6732
3771 Ruette San Raphael
San Diego, CA 92130
Judith Seid, CFP, Blue Summit Financial Group, Inc.
www.bluesummitinvest.com
Integrating full-service financial and life planning with SRI individualized portfolio management since 1992. Retirement planning; fee-based asset management; real estate 1031 exchanges; 401(k)s; IRAs; and life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (888)698-4330
Fax: (619)698-0430
9001 Grossmont Blvd.
Ste. 718
San Diego, CA 91941-4031
Honest Kitchen, Inc.
www.thehonestkitchen.com
Our healthy, dehydrated raw pet foods offer a way to create fresh, natural meals for your pet in the comfort of your home. We use 100% organic grains, hormone/antibiotic-free meats and non-GMO produce. All ingredients are guaranteed 100% Human Food Grade.
Phone: (866)4-DRY-RAW
Fax: (619)544-0370
145 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
Onesta Organics, Inc.
www.onestaorganics.com
Manufacturer of delicious, certified organic, human-grade, whole food-based pet food products. No artificial chemicals or GMO ingredients. Made with care in the USA.
Phone: (619)295-1136
1425 Russ Blvd.
T107F
San Diego, CA 92101
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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:
La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club Meeting & East County Town Hall Forum
Date(s): Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: Building on the Club's monthly meeting, the San Diego County Democratic Party is hosting a community forum to engage East County Democrats in developing our long-term strategic plan. The meetings are open to anyone interested in making our County Party more effective in the 2012 election cycle and beyond! You're invited to come to brainstorm, share your experiences, and offer your vision for a "blue county."
Location: La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Contact: (619) 741-1994
Email: president@lmfdc.sddem.org
Website: my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpzrg3
Chicano Democratic Association Meeting
Date(s): Wednesday, March 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
Fallbrook Democratic Club Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Description: Jess Durfee, now serving an unprecedented fourth term as County Chair, will be our March speaker.Everyone is welcome.
Location: Fallbrook Public Utility Dist (Conf room, 990 E. Mission Rd. Fallbrook 92028
Contact: (760) 806-3609
Email: rjhamilton2004@yahoo.com
Website: www.fallbrookdemocraticclub.com
In Celebration of Equality!
Date(s): Saturday, March 5, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM:
Please join distinguished guest Former Congressman Patrick Murphy, lead sponsor of legislation to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," in honoring Congresswoman Susan Davis and to commemorate her work to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Location: A Private Home
Price: $150.00 / Person
Contact: (619) 237-6020
Email: hernandez@finkhernandez.com
Website: www.susandavisforcongress.com
Filipino-American Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Location Varies (call or email for details)
Contact: (619) 764-8926
Email: filapinoamerican_club@sddem.org
Website: www.filamdems.com
South County Town Hall Forum
Date(s): Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description: The San Diego County Democratic Party is hosting a community forum to engage South County Democrats in developing our long-term strategic plan. The meetings are open to anyone interested in making our County Party more effective in the 2012 election cycle and beyond! You're invited to come to brainstorm, share your experiences, and offer your vision for a "blue county." You can RSVP by calling the office at the number below or on my.barackobama.com or on our Facebook page (facebook.com/sdcdp).
Location: Mangia Itialiano (248 Third Avenue, Chula Vista)
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: info@sddemocrats.org
Escondido Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Escondido Mayor Sam Abed is the featured speaker at the March meeting of the Escondido Democratic Club. Abed will discuss his vision for the city's future and will respond to questions. Admission is free and open to everyone. On-site parking is free. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido
Contact: (760) 740-8595.
Email: communications@escondidodems.org
Website: www.escondidodems.org
Coronado Democratic Club Annual Luncheon & General Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: Our annual luncheon meeting will feature Professor Sandy Lakoff, a distinguished scholar in political philosophy and public policy. Professor Lakoff will address national and international issues and how our government is responding. In addition to having published numberous books and essays, he is a dynamic, informative and interesting speaker. You will not want to miss this event. For more information and reservation pleaseprint e-newsletter posted on our club website.
Location: Clubhouse Bar & Grill, Coronado Golf Course
Price: $25.00 / Person
Contact: (619) 437-6163
Email: coronado_club@sddem.org
Website: www.coronadodemocrats.com
Marthin Luther King Jr. Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 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
North County Town Hall Forum
Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Description: The San Diego County Democratic Party is hosting a community forum to engage North County Democrats in developing our long-term strategic plan. The meetings are open to anyone interested in making our County Party more effective in the 2012 election cycle and beyond! You're invited to come to brainstorm, share your experiences, and offer your vision for a "blue county."
Location: Lake San Marcos Club Room, 1005 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos 92078
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: rsvp@sddemocrats.org
Website: www.my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpzrlc/?override_wrapper_id=Cw3hs
Black Mountain Dem Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, March 17, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:03 PM
Description: Guest Speaker: The Honorable Lori Salda who served in the California State Assembly 2004 to 2010 and Speaker Pro Tempore 2008 to 2010 she knows the process of establishing, negotiating, and passing a state budget. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the financial crises the State of California is in. Please join us in an informative discussion about California's financial situation. All are invited.
Location: Mesa Village, Rec. Hall 1, 10550 Caminito Flores, San Diego CA 92126
Contact: (858) 689-9185
Email: JerryOllinger@hotmail.com
Website: www.blackmountaindemocrats.org
Register New Citizens to Vote! (Golden Hall)
Date(s): Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: Volunteers are needed to register voters at naturalization ceremonies. Training and supplies will be provided. All you need to do is RSVP and then show up. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!
Location: Golden Hall (3rd Ave and B Street, In the Plaza near the Civic Theatre)
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: sdvoter@gmail.com
Register New Citizens to Vote! (Chula Vista)
Date(s): Friday, March 25, 2011
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: Volunteers are needed to register voters at the naturalization ceremonies. Training and supplies will be provided, so all you need to do is RSVP and show up. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!
Location: Homeland Security/Immigration and Naturalization Building (1261 Third Ave., Chula Vista)
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: sdvoter@gmail.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.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
PristinePlanet.com
www.pristineplanet.com
PristinePlanet.com is an eco-friendly shopping mall that connects online shoppers to socially responsible merchants. Browse thousands of products offered by the top socially responsible retailers.
Phone: (619)316-1314
800 Mark Lane
#305
San Diego, CA 92101
Ecoclean Services
www.ecocleanservices.com
Always striving to create clean, safe, natural environments for you. To start living the natural way call today! Be Green. Choose Ecoclean.
Phone: (619)224-7847
1889 Bacon St.
Ste. 10
San Diego, CA 92107
GreenEdge Kids
greenedgekids.com
An eco-friendly online children's clothing store, offering the best of organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, Tencel. Made in USA, Fair Trade, and otherwise sustainable children's clothes.
Phone: (858)481-6733
Fax: (858)509-1480
249 S. Hwy. 101
No. 422
Solana Beach, CA 92075-1807
Green Field Paper Company
www.greenfieldpaper.com
"Finest in tree-free paper." 100% recycled Grow-a-Note® seed embedded paper. Hemp Heritage paper that is 25% hemp, 75% postconsumer, acid and chlorine bleach free, archival and 100% bio-based, and 100% recycled, and PaperEvolution. Paper, envelopes, invitations, journals, greeting cards, packaging, and promotional items.
Phone: (858)565-2585
Fax: (858)565-2581
7196 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111
Recycled Products Cooperative
www.recycledproducts.org
National nonprofit environmental program. Online retailer of recycled, environmentally friendly office products. Wholesaler; bulk post-consumer recycled paper. Providing solutions for closing the loop.
Phone: (800)694-8355
Fax: (800)694-8344
137 N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
Michael Leeman, Managing Director, Miombo Capital
www.miombo.co.za
Consultant on socially responsible investments and black economic empowerment in the South African context.
Phone: (858)997-6732
3771 Ruette San Raphael
San Diego, CA 92130
Judith Seid, CFP, Blue Summit Financial Group, Inc.
www.bluesummitinvest.com
Integrating full-service financial and life planning with SRI individualized portfolio management since 1992. Retirement planning; fee-based asset management; real estate 1031 exchanges; 401(k)s; IRAs; and life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (888)698-4330
Fax: (619)698-0430
9001 Grossmont Blvd.
Ste. 718
San Diego, CA 91941-4031
Honest Kitchen, Inc.
www.thehonestkitchen.com
Our healthy, dehydrated raw pet foods offer a way to create fresh, natural meals for your pet in the comfort of your home. We use 100% organic grains, hormone/antibiotic-free meats and non-GMO produce. All ingredients are guaranteed 100% Human Food Grade.
Phone: (866)4-DRY-RAW
Fax: (619)544-0370
145 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
Onesta Organics, Inc.
www.onestaorganics.com
Manufacturer of delicious, certified organic, human-grade, whole food-based pet food products. No artificial chemicals or GMO ingredients. Made with care in the USA.
Phone: (619)295-1136
1425 Russ Blvd.
T107F
San Diego, CA 92101
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