In accordance with World Water Day
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Tecolote Shores, Mission Bay
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sophie@103.7 and Project Concern International have been working closely with a committee of high school students to plan and execute San Diego Walk for Water. San Diegans are encouraged to participate in this 5K journey along Mission Bay Park to commemorate World Water Day, March 21, 2010 beginning at 10:00am. There will be activities for people of all ages to offer tips and conservation methods, so we can help conserve on a local level. For more information and to donate go to projectconcern.org All proceeds will go to help a village’s water system in Tanzania.
Lace up your shoes to support a great cause! Every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with autism. And every step in the 5K San Diego Race for Autism represents the more 7,000+ children in San Diego with autism that need our help now. Be the missing piece, sign up to make a difference. All Race proceeds stay right here, funding local programs, resources and 100s of local classrooms. Join Sophie on March 27 for a morning of great exercise, great prizes and great fun for a truly great cause. walk, run, stroll. build a team. just show up. race for their future. Visit www.RaceforAutism.org for full details.
The Escondido Humane Society’s Paws in the Park dog walk is sure to be a howling good time for people and their canine companions. The annual dog walk, which will raise money and awareness for homeless and abandoned animals, is from 8 a.m. to noon March 28 at Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway in Escondido. Post-walk festivities include a Paw vendor expo, games, contests, entertainment and more. Walkers can register online at www.firstgiving.com/ehs. Registration is free, and all walkers will receive incentive prizes based on dollars raised. For more information, call (760) 888-2235 or go to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.
Walk MS 2010
Walk MS is the rallying point of the MS movement, a community coming together to raise funds and celebrate hope for the future. Join Sophie and thousands of San Diegans as we walk to create a world free of Multiple Sclerosis on April 24th at NTC Park in Point Loma or April 25th at LEGOLAND® California. Register today for the San Diego County Credit Union Walk MS at www.MSwalk.com or call 1-800-486-6762.
4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Trail Run
The 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Trail Run, will be held on May 8 at Lake Poway. Registration starts at 6:30am. The event, organized by the Valley Elementary Educational Foundation, will feature a 10K, multiple 5K heats, and a 1/3-mile Kids' Race for runners ages 7 and under. Other highlights include professional chip timing, more than $1,500 in cash awards and an exhibit row. All participants will receive a T-shirt and event swag bag. To register for the run, or for additional information, go to http://CincodeMayo5K.org.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon!
Calling all Rock Stars! Lace up those running shoes and get ready to rock San Diego! There is still time to train for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon on June 6th. Plus The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is pleased to announce a new addition in 2010 - a Half Marathon! Whether you run, walk, volunteer or rock - the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and half Marathon has something for everyone. You don't want to miss this 26.2 mile block party. Check it out, and register today at www.RunRocknRoll.com.
Foster Kids Shoe Drive
Keeping kids in shoes is never easy, and for nearly 80,000 California kids in foster care, it's an even tougher fit. So Sleep Train is collecting new shoes for foster boys and girls, but they need your help. The gift of new shoes of any size, from infant to teen, can be donated at any Sleep Train and they'll be matched with a local foster child in need.
Donate Today!
Sophie@103.7 encourages all San Diegans to do their part to help The Salvation Army and our community. Visit any local Westfield Shopping Center and drop off your donations of gently used clothing and household items that will directly help the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center in San Diego. For more information go to satruck.org .
Bridgepoint Education is a proud sponsor of the 60 Years of Junior Achievement program. Bridgepoint Education is committed to expanding educational opportunities and reaching young people in the community. Communities thrive when children are nurtured and given opportunities to learn. For more information on our philanthropic focus areas, visit us at www.bridgepointeducation.com/community. Bridgepoint salutes 60 Years of Junior Achievement!
The Flu and You
Flu season often lasts through March and April, so if you get vaccinated now you will have protection for the rest of the season. Flu is unpredictable! Also, the H1N1 influenza, like the seasonal flu, can make you very sick and could put you in the hospital. There are everyday actions that you can take to stay healthy. You should do these things all year long, not just during flu season:
Cover your nose and mouth with your arm or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Wash your hands often with plenty of soap and hot water.
Avoid sick people if possible, and stay home when you are sick.
Be sure to get enough sleep, exercise, eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water.
You can get more information about H1N1 influenza at www.facebook.com/sdcountyhhsa or by calling 2-1-1. You can also get the latest information on vaccination clinics and other H1N1-related topics by following the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sdcountyhhsa. URLs:
Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
Clean out your closet. Summer is coming! Goodwill stores and Donation centers are open every day. For help with fair market value for taxes, Click Here . If your looking for a job... Goodwill Employment Centers provide FREE help posting resumes and finding jobs online. Goodwill also hires people with diverse skill, so they may have a job for you. Click Here for Job Openings. FREE computer & TV recycling year 'round and they can even shred your confidential documents for a small fee. Click Here for shredding information. Check out everything San Diego Goodwill stores have to offer today!
May 15th at NTC Promenade at Liberty Station for the San Diego Inaugural Kidney Walk - a fun, inspiring, community fundraiser which calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. It's also an opportunity for patients, family, friends and businesses to come together to support the millions of Americans with chronic kidney disease. Visit the National Kidney Foundation website for more information.
