San Diego's American Marketing Association will host the 12th Annual Cause Conference on Wednesday March 10th at the Joan B Kroc institute for peace & justice at USD. The event showcases critical marketing and fundraising strategies to help nonprofits succeed despite the difficult economy. Keynote speakers include Will Marre, co-founder of the Covey Leadership Center and Jocelyn Daw, author of the book "Cause Marketing for Nonprofits."
Your organization will be inspired to go further, aim higher and finish strong. Registration starts at $109.00, scholarships are available. Register by March 3rd to receive the greatest discount. Register at: SDAMA.ORG or call 619-402-7825.
The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free employment, entrepreneurship, and education event for job seekers who have military backgrounds at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Thursday, March 11th from 11am to 3pm.
As you may know, the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 has been instituted, and veterans are actively seeking educational opportunities with which to leverage these enhanced GI Bill benefits. The upcoming RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo in San Diego, sponsored by Virginia College and the Golf Academy of America will be a great chance for veterans to connect with representatives from institutions that specialize in a wide range of career interests: The Golf Academy of America, Virginia College, DeVry University, ITT Technical Institute, New York Film Academy, Grand Canyon University, The Art Institutes, and more.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside proudly presents the 1st Annual GIVE BACK luncheon on Saturday, March 13, 2010 sponsored by Janice Koehler and the Outback Steakhouse. Join The Boys and Girls Club for lunch with your choice of steak, chicken or salmon and a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Your donation will be 100% tax-deductible and benefits the children at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside. Purchase tickets by calling Amy at 760-433-8920 or online at www.thebgcoceanside.org.
KyXy 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 in Tanzania.
6th Annual San Diego Race for Autism
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 KyXy 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.
New Balance Cardiff, is KyXy's official walk/run sponsor. Print out this feature and bring it to the New Balance Cardiff store at 2009 Newcastle and receive $10 off any purchase of $75 or greater.
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 KyXy 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.
New Balance Cardiff, is KyXy's official walk/run sponsor. Print out this feature and bring it to the New Balance Cardiff store at 2009 Newcastle and receive $10 off any purchase of $75 or greater.
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.
New Balance Cardiff, is KyXy's official walk/run sponsor. Print out this feature and bring it to the New Balance Cardiff store at 2009 Newcastle and receive $10 off any purchase of $75 or greater.
Donate Today!
KyXy 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 .
Cans for the Critters
Help save endangered species one recyclable at a time. If you love animals and want to make a difference in the world, the San Diego Zoo needs you! Cans for the Critters ia a recycling drive organized by the Zoological Society of San Diego. Schools, Scouts, and orginizations from every corner of the nation, participate in the drive. Participants collect recyclables and then donate the proceeds to the San diego Zoo's endangered species conservation efforts.The final day to donate is on April 30, 2010. For more information, click here.
Bridgepoint Education is a proud sponsor of the 60 Years of Junior Achievement program. To commemorate our 60th anniversary, we will honor distinguished JA alumni at a special recognition ceremony in June at the University Club. Junior Achievement is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in San Diego and is looking for alumni of its various programs from over the years to tell their story. KyXy or Sophie and Junior Achievement of San Diego & Imperial Counties are encouraging listeners to share their stories about when they were kids and participated in a company program with JA or attended BizTown or experienced Junior Achievement programs at some point in their K-12 education.
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.
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:
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.sdiz.org and the www.flu.gov or call 211.
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.
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