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Discover Grauer Day Open House

Discover Grauer Day Open House

At The Grauer School, developing our students’ courage, creativity and joy is at the core of our curriculum. Our teachers are trained to inspire these qualities. They value connection above all else and they understand that creating those connections for students is our most important work.

Please join us to Discover the Grauer Difference.

We welcome all to visit our beautiful green campus for our annual Discover Grauer Day open house, on Saturday, November 5, between 11:00am and 2:00pm. Come by any time for a student-led tour and a chance to meet some of our amazing families and faculty. This is a perfect opportunity to experience the culture of our connected community.

For more information and to RSVP, visit www.grauerschool.com/admissions/visit-grauer.

Richard Lederer’s Dr. Grammar Guy

https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/events

OTC will present Richard Lederer’s Dr. Grammar Guy. The longtime San Diego Union Tribune language columnist will illuminate essential grammar, usage, and punctuation, including the terminal preposition, split infinitive, they as a third-person singular pronoun, and the utility of the serial comma. Everyone, even grammar phobes, will enjoy Dr. Lederer’s brand of language and learning dressed up to have fun. Come prepared to laugh and learn.

Dr. Lederer will be auctioning himself for Lederer on Language and Poker 101. The entire ticket gate and auction bids will benefit the Oceanside Theatre Company.

TICKETS: $20

*ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT OTC

Interfaith Community Services Presents: Change Your Mind Free Inaugural Mental Health Festival

Interfaith Community Services Presents: Change Your Mind
Free Inaugural Mental Health Festival
Changing the Mental Health Conversation One mind, One life at a time
Mental health is on our mind.
Interfaith Community Services is launching a unique initiative designed to change the conversation
surrounding mental health – one mind and one life at a time. Interfaith will host the inaugural Change Your
Mind festival on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 11 a.m. to -4p.m. at the Viasat campus in Carlsbad.
Attendees will be able to experience a full day of workshops, panels, and breakout sessions. Event topics
include Belonging, Destigmatizing Mental Health; Tools to Survive and Thrive; and Healing through the Arts.
Attendees can also take part in traditional and modern wellness experiences and activities such as live music,
dance performances, Yoga, guided meditation, sound baths, and much more.
This free event is open to the entire community with activities for people of all ages. Event participants will
help build awareness throughout San Diego about the importance of mental health and wellness. Please join
us and help change the conversation around mental health – one mind and one life at a time! If you are
interested in attending, secure your spot today: please visit www.interfaithservices.org/change/
Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities are Available: Contact Shira Jacobs for more information
What: Change Your Mind Mental Health Festival
When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Viasat, Carlsbad, CA
Register/Learn More: Interfaithsservices.org/change/
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About Interfaith Community Services
As North County’s largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services (Interfait

Reality Changers: Over The Edge

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! From the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, you’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. 

This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.

More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and transform lives.

Sign Up: https://give.realitychangers.org/OverTheEdge2022

HART – Helping Advocates Rebound from Trauma In-person Training with The Innocent Justice Foundation

The Innocent Justice Foundation supports the heroes in our community who are doing the brave and hard work of protecting us. These heroes are often profoundly affected by their exposure to trauma and pay an emotional cost for their service. We help them mitigate the vicarious trauma they endure.
This FREE impactful in-person workshop is for individuals exposed to traumatic material and situations or the stories of victims in their professions. Registration in advance is required.
The HART Training will focus on the following topics:

Review vicarious trauma responses
Identify signs and symptoms of trauma
Discuss tools and techniques for building resilience
Examine the application of coping skills
Discuss the importance of support for teams
Explore how to build team resilience
Identify ways to integrate team wellness and support
Incorporate family and community support

James and the Giant Peach at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the colorful musical Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr. as its next student production. Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

 

Director, Benjamin Cole, is thrilled to guide his talented cast of student actors. “You’ll see some outstanding dance choreography, hear some beautiful and eclectic songs, and experience devoted emotional commitment between the actors,” Cole beams. “What I love best about this production is the quirky humor Roald Dahl is famous for mixed with truly heartfelt emotional release with themes of family and support.” The show runs a whizzing adventure of 80 minutes with no intermission and promises to delight audiences throughout. Additional production staff includes Assistant Direction and Puppet design by Nicolas Castillo, Music Direction by Sean Boyd, Dance Choreography by Ciarlene Coleman, Costume Design by Roxas Shepherd, Props design by Phillip Korth, and Lights and Sound Design by Matt FitzGerald.

 

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website: www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org.

 

Featured in the cast are (Tommy Caringella, Carmel Valley; Crosby Charpentier, Encinitas; Ryan Hafner, Encinitas; Connor Overton, Carlsbad; Autumn Perlman, Carlsbad; Loretta Pfaff-Carano, Clairmont; Justin Reed, Carlsbad; Nicole Sample, Carlsbad; and Lucy Zavattero, Carlsbad).

 

Performances are April 7th-10th with show times at 10am and 5:30pm Thursday & Friday, 11:30am and 5:30pm Saturday and 5:30pm Sunday. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $21.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 17, and active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055.

Boys & Girls Club of Vista 3rd Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

Taking place each fall, the Poker Tournament is attended by over 100 guests that include philanthropists, civic organizations, and people invested in making a difference in our community. This exciting fundraising event helps us raise over $40,000 in support of our mission, to empower every Club member, through safe and impactful experiences to: graduate high school with a plan for college or a career, contribute to their community, and live a healthy life.

This Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament will have prizes for the top 10 players valued at $5,000 and re-buys for the first 1.5 hours.

Doors Open at 5:00PM and Tournament will run from 6:00PM-10:00PM

Arrive early to enjoy food, drinks, a tour of the Club, and music performances by the Music Maniacs. This is a 21 and up event.

Youth Leadership Council – Now Accepting Applications

Calling all 8th – 12th grade students! Come join our mission to serve families affected by life-threatening illnesses and disorders. Learn to be a leader by attending our 2 hour training sessions held once a month from September to May. You can serve your community and have fun doing it!

The You Lead Experience:

  • Learn leadership methods
  • Learn leadership mindsets
  • Public Speaking training
  • Effective ways to serve
  • Hands on experience
  • Build community
  • Did we mention it’s FUN!

Applications due by August 13th, 2021. Go to https://mitchellthorp.org/youth-leadership-council to sign up.

Reality Changers – Over The Edge

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! From the side of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, you’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of the San Diego Bay and downtown skyline. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103.

This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth from underrepresented backgrounds achieve their college dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.

More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Safety is always a top priority. Safety measures include: a trained and certified safety staff, adherence to OSHA and SPRAT regulations, comprehensive safety plan, pre-event building and equipment inspection, and day-of participant training.

Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and transform lives.

Sign Up: https://give.realitychangers.org/OverTheEdge2021