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Join us at our (virtual) May meeting for a discussion on the importance of a resilient arts community and about ways the creative community expands political dialogue within San Diego.
Wendy Gelernter of Take Action San Diego recently shared 3 actions we can take to “make sure that we wake up smiling on November 4!” Join virtual letter writing parties to voters in the swing states of Michigan (5/28) and Iowa (5/30). It’s a 2 hour commitment, and you get to join in with like-minded people from around the country while writing letters. Sign up here! Sponsored by Swing Left. Letters like these have boosted turnout among Democratic voters by 1.5% – 3.0%. Phone bank in support of Mark Kelly for Senate in Arizona the weekend of 5/30-5/31. Several 2-hour time slots are available on both days. Sign up here! Sponsored by Mission for Arizona (Arizona Democratic Party). Provide input on our electoral strategy. Take this 30 second survey to let us know which state or states you think we should be focusing our activism on in the upcoming months. For some background on this issue, you’ll remember that there are about 12 swing states that are most critical for winning the Senate and the Presidency, and holding onto the House in November. We had originally …
Join us for a (virtual) meeting where we’ll discuss the city’s roll out of an intentional, smart return to public and social gatherings. We’ll hear from local business owners and we’ll have an extended social time beginning at 4:00PM. How do we keep the Point Loma and Ocean Beach businesses we love alive and well during this pandemic? Is it safe to visit local stores, or is it better to order deliveries online? How about ordering takeout, or picking up from restaurants, cafes and breweries? Jim Kase and Marianne Reiner will join us to discuss ideas and recommendations to make sure we keep our community alive through this time of coronavirus. 3:30PM Social Time for Zoom newbies (and pros) 4:00PM Social Time extended for Zoomers 4:30PM Jim Kase, General Manager, OB People’s Organic Food Market 4:45PM Marianne Reiner, Owner, Run for Cover Bookstore 5:00PM Barbara Bry, Council President Pro Tem, San Diego City Council District 1 5:30PM Adjourn If you’re new to Zoom don’t worry, we’ll help get you into the Social Time and the …
Join us for a virtual Town Hall (Zoomhall) with District 2 Councilmember Dr. Jen Campbell! Wednesday April 15, 5:30PM Dr. Campbell will speak on the city’s response to COVID-19 and answer questions from listeners. Link to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jbPRqgh1Sg2XbxpHcp8Usg If you’ve not used Zoom before, no problem. Click the link to register, and then anytime after 5PM click the event link to join the meeting. We’ll help everyone join and get settled before the meeting starts at 5:30PM. If you have any problem joining just email us with your contact details and we’ll help step you through joining the meeting.
Interdependence is a fundamental law of nature. Even tiny insects survive by mutual cooperation based on innate recognition of their interconnectedness. It is because our own human existence is so dependent on the help of others that our need for love lies at the very foundation of our existence. Therefore we need a genuine sense of responsibility and a sincere concern for the welfare of others.
Bob Wilberg was a club member for many years, and also served on the county Central Committee. His wife Nancy Miller pre-deceased him in 2012. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 27. The cemetery service will be at 11:15AM-12:00PM at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122. Ruth Rollins will host a potluck at her house, 1268 Savoy St, San Diego, CA 92107, beginning at 12:30 PM.
