September 29th Santee Music Academy is hosting a free Kids Make Music Day!
Santee Music Academy has all sorts of fun times planned!
And you can enter to win a free month of music lessons!
If your kids are interested in attending, RSVP here.
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San Diego Regional Center’s 2nd Annual Family-Vendor Resource Fair!
If your child is a client of San Diego Regional Center this event is a great opportunity for you to learn about how SDRC can assist your child and family.
On 9/28/2024 at the Town and Country Hotel, SDRC is presenting its second annual Family-Vendor Resource Fait.
For more information, or to sign up, Family-Vendor Resource Fair.
5/22/2024 Full Spectrum Soccer Clinic at Santee Sportsplex!
If you have a friend or family member with social, emotional, of physical special needs ages 5-20, this event looks like a great night out!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 6-8pm at the Santee Sportsplex there is a Full Spectrum Soccer Clinic.
The event is free, however, the Sportsplex does have a $3 per 18+ entrance fee.
For more information, check out the graphic on this post. I found this information via email from my kids’ school. Googling the contact name and phone number didn’t give me any additional information or a website, so I’m unsure which organization sponsors this event.
4/13/2024 All-Inclusive Day of Play: Starry Night Cinema & Resource Fair!
We’ve gone to this event in the past, and it’s always a fun time with great resources. This year, the All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair includes a movie under the stars!
Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 5-9 pm at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Field – 6753 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
Activity booths include:
- Light Saber Creation Station
- Underwater Nemo Sensory Tent
- Olaf Snowball Toss,
- Wizarding World Station
Parents can connect with helpful resource services and providers, gaining valuable insights and family support.
And as the sun sets, an outdoor screening of the family favorite film Finding Nemo will be shown on a large outdoor screen! Bring your chairs and blankets!
Dream Dinners La Mesa: Heart Health Workshop & Dinner
Dream Dinners La Mesa has an awesome upcoming Heart Healthy Workshop! Presented in partnership with Wellness Workshop by Sonia’s Healthy Corner and featuring dinner provided by Dream Dinners.
February 27th, 6:00 pm
at La Mesa Dream Dinners
Led by expert nutritionist and Health Coach, Sonia Cervantes from Sonia’s Healthy Corner, this workshop will help you to foster a joyful relationship with food. Learn to love foods that love you back and make your culinary journey a source of pleasure and well-being.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Practical advice on crafting a heart-healthy diet tailored to your lifestyle
- Guidance on incorporating superfoods into your meals for maximum health benefits
- Tips for managing portion sizes and making mindful food choices
- Strategies for enhancing your overall well-being through nutrition
Enjoy a delectable dinner provided by Dream Dinners as you mingle with fellow attendees and soak in all the valuable information shared during the workshop.
Space is limited, so RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there and embark on this journey towards a healthier, happier you!
For more information call/text 619-460-6800 or email lamesaca@dreamdinners.com
La Mesa Dream Dinners: Wellness Workshop!
Our friends at La Mesa Dream Dinners are helping us start 2024 off right! I am excited to share this with you. I love the community at Dream Dinners. Marsi and her team are innovating new ways to eat healthy and save you time!
La Mesa Dream Dinners has teamed up with local nutritionist and Health & Wellness Coach, Sonia Cervantes, CHC to bring you a new Health and Wellness series for 2024. Together, they have curated a series of courses designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your well-being. This series encompasses cooking classes and easy meal prep sessions that you can easily replicate at home. Beyond the kitchen, they aim to provide lifelong lessons on positive thinking, intentional planning, and self-care, emphasizing that your family’s health begins with you.
What to Expect in Each Session:
- Healthy Tips: Receive valuable insights and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Interactive Activities: Engage in activities that promote positive thinking and intentional planning.
- Cooking Activity: Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience featuring healthy meals. Learn, cook, and savor the delicious results during the class.
Join them on this journey to empower yourself through self-care, community, and nutritious food. They believe that by making small, positive changes in your lifestyle, you can pave the way for a healthier and happier life. Take charge of your well-being, and let’s embark on this transformative experience together!
Your journey to a healthier and more fulfilling life starts here.
For more information, contact La Mesa Dream Dinners call/text 619-460-6800 or email lamessaca@dreamdinners.com
Low Cost Laptops and Desktops from C2K (San Diego County) October 2023
Does your school-age kiddo need a laptop or desktop for schoolwork?
Do you live in San Diego County?
If you answered yes to both of these, check out this awesome program from North County Regional Education Center in San Marcos.
Sign up here by October 5, 2023, to take advantage of this event, which takes place on October 7, 2023, from 9:00-11:30 AM.
There is and laptop or desktop to choose from, and the prices start at $100, which is a really great deal.
If you have any questions, please call 858-200-9788 or email programs@c2sdk.org.
San Diego, CA Area Families: Low Cost Computers from C2K 8/5/2023
This just popped into my email and I had to share! C2K is doing their refurbished desktops and laptop program for San Diego, CA area residents again, just in time for back to school!
Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Montgomery High School @ 3250 Palm Avenue, San Diego CA 92154 (Drive Thru Event)
- Computers are available to low-income families with no other criteria.
- Pay at the Event. We accept Cash, Debit & Credit cards.
- Friends & family are welcome to register!
- Walk-Ups are welcome!
You can register by doing any of the following:
- CLICK HERE to fill out an on-line application,
- Visit https://qrco.de/southbay
- Contact C2K at (858) 200-9788 or programs@c2sdk.org
I’ve never purchased one of these computers before, but I know several people who have participated in this program in years past. These are great starter computers for kids!
7/14/2023 An All Inclusive Day of Play for Families!
We’ve gone to this event in the past, and it’s always a fun time with great resources. This year, the All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair on Friday, July 14, from 11 am-2 pm Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Rd., 92126
FREE community event with activities, games, crafts, raffles, shopping, and resource booths for families of all abilities.
Activity Stations for kids including favorites:
- Light Saber Creation Station
- Rubber Duckies Literacy Pond
- Super Mario Wheelchair Awareness Course
- & many more!
Family Resources & Networking – Resource and service providers will be on-site to speak with parents and offer helpful information. Be sure to pick up a copy of Flourishing Families at the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego booth.
Stop by our ShopAble Bazaar to peruse and purchase amazing products and valuable services from business owners with disabilities.
All activities and resources are FREE and open to the public!
*Craft projects and giveaways are available while supplies last.
3/25/2023 KPBS Be My Neighbor Day!
My kids loved Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood when they were tiny. I watched Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood when I was little. I love the lessons of kindness, sharing, and how Daniel and the whole Land of Make Believe gang live and work together to make their world a better place.
So imagine how excited I was when KPBS reached out to share Be My Neighbor Day.
In celebration of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (DTN) and PNC Grow Up Great® (an initiative of The PNC Financial Services Group), Fred Rogers Productions is working with PBS stations across the country to host Be My Neighbor Day community events. Building on the values and themes of DTN, the events are used as an opportunity for member stations to collaborate with new and existing partners while promoting local volunteerism, family engagement, and community development.
KPBS is excited to join forces with local community partners to host San Diego’s first-ever Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the KPBS station on the San Diego State University campus. Young children (ages 0-8) and their families will celebrate kindness and learn how their neighbors are working to improve our region’s natural environment (and preserve the planet!) through interactive displays and meaningful activities. Current exhibitors include America’s Finest Charter School, Climate Science Alliance, Girl Scouts San Diego, Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego, Living Coast Discovery Center, Salk Education Outreach, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, and the SDSU Office of Energy and Sustainability.
If you and your family want to check out Be My Neighbor Day, click here.
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