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

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

11th Annual Heart of a Child Benefit Concert

Now in its 11th year, “Heart of a Child” has become the premier showcase of young musical talent in San Diego. This benefit concert features a diverse array of talented vocalists and instrumentalists performing a variety of musical genres with acts both large and small. Performers have appeared on network television, played Carnegie Hall and won national competitions. You won’t want to miss this once a year musical celebration!

All proceeds of the concert go to support Resounding Joy’s Ariana Miller Healing Notes Program providing no-cost music therapy to patients at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego.

 

Hannah’s Family Center Peace in the Family 5K Fun Run & Walk

Hannah’s Family Center will be holding its Peace in the Family 5K Run & Walk on February 5, 2022, at NTC Park in Liberty Station. The event, which starts at 9 a.m., will benefit mental health counseling and critical services for families including child and teen witnesses of parental domestic violence/conflict.

The Peace in the Family 5K Run & Walk is a family-friendly racecourse through San Diego’s lovely Liberty Station NTC Park and open to parents, kids, friends, and colleagues for a fun morning that will help bring peaceful resolutions to families in need. 

Registrants can sign up as an individual or part of a team. All registrants for the race will receive a t-shirt and race bib before the race Start and a participant medal at the Finish line. Family and Company Teams and individuals can compete for prizes including: Best Corporate Team Costumes; Best Family Team Costumes; Oldest (most mature) grandma/grandpa; Best Sibling Team Costumes; and Largest Family Team!

The Gift of the Magi at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the holiday play, The Gift of the Magi. Exciting and heartwarming, this new theatrical adaptation by director Phillip Korth brings to life Della and Jim’s fateful Christmas together in New York City at the turn of the 20th century.

With only $1.87 to spare, Della cannot imagine a holiday without being able to afford a present for her darling Jim. She scrimps and saves every penny she can for months with this meager result and finally resolves to sacrifice her most prized possession in order to purchase the perfect gift. Meanwhile, Jim is facing the same predicament, and in a perfectly heartbreaking twist of fate they both lose the things dearest to them but in doing so discover what it truly means to give and receive gifts. Full of colorful characters, humor, joy, tears, and holiday spirit, this new adaptation illuminates O. Henry’s classic short story for a whole new generation.

The production’s playwright and director, Phillip Korth, is thrilled by the opportunity to bring one of his favorite short stories to life with such a dedicated and talented group of student actors. “The cast is doing a tremendous amount of very detailed and dynamic work throughout the play,” he says, “and I can’t wait to share their incredible performances with an audience.” The play runs 30 minutes and will be entertaining and meaningful for audiences of all ages.

In addition to being The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep’s Education Associate, Korth is an award-winning playwright and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, who says he “loves nothing more than hearing and telling stories”. “I really look at this production as an intersection of literature and theatre, and the original story by O. Henry is one of the best of its kind in American fiction,” he says. “The fact that we have the opportunity to bring his words and characters to life onstage is very exciting.”

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; Tommy Chambers, San Diego; Iridae Cordeau, North Park; Maggie Currier, Cardiff; Lorelei Krone, Vista; Loretta Pfaff-Carano, Clairemont; Nadiia Sas, Carmel Valley; and Lucy Zavattero, Carlsbad). Students featured on the production staff are (Neta Sanchez, Del Mar; Nadiia Sas, Carmel Valley; and Isabel White, Encinitas).

Performances are November 18th-21st with show times at 5:30pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday and 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices are regularly $20.00 for adults and $16.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 17, and active military.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society: Cardiff Dog Days of Summer

The Pupologie Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas. This free event features numerous dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, and an agility course by Kamp Kanine.  Activities include dog contests, live music, libation lounge hosted by The Lost Abbey, food trucks, and more!

This event is free event, but there is a $10 deposit if a pet owner enters their dog in the dog contest on the day of the event.

Rescue Row 11am-3pm

The event’s special features are the “Rescue Row” presented by Rancho Coastal Humane Society. All Rescue Row event proceeds are donated to Rancho Coastal Humane Society whose focus is to rescue, shelter, and find homes for companion animals while promoting humane ideals through education and community outreach.

The City of Encinitas “Pet Health Expo” will be on-site providing pet micro-chipping thanks to San Diego Humane Society.  Last year’s event drew over 5,000 attendees throughout the day.

Dog Contests- Sign-up Day of Event at 9:00am

Does your dog like to strut its stuff? Our popular dog contest is back and its better than ever! Compete in a contest and you could take home a ribbon for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. First place winners will receive a goodie basket filled dog food, treats, toys and more! Registration is the day of the event starting at 9:00am with a $10 cash or credit/debit.

GET YOUR SWAG BAG!

The first 20 people to buy 3 drink tickets at the Libation Lounge will receive a Swag Bag filled with awesome gifts from some of our vendors.

Enjoy refreshing brews from The Lost Abbey, hard kombucha from June Shine, and Ashland Hard Seltzer at the Libation Lounge situated next to the food vendors. Here you can drink, eat and enjoy live music as you chill in the shade. Drink for a good cause! A portion of the proceeds from drink sales will benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society that rescues, shelters and adopts more than a thousand companion animals annually (how amazing is that)! The food area will have tasty bites by local food truck purveyors.  There will be hydration stations by Mizu so make sure to bring your reusable bottle to stay cool and hydrated!

OPPORTUNITY DRAWING

Enter for your chance to win amazing prizes including a 2 night stay at Cardiff Vacations, gift cards to restaurants in Cardiff and surrounding areas, beach gear from Neso tents, Callaway Golf putter, jewlery pieces from local artists, lots of cool Cardiff and beach swag and much more!

AT CARDIFF 101 BOOTH!

Be sure to stop by the Cardiff 101 Booth to check out Opportunity Drawing items and to purchase tickets for a chance to win awesome prizes like a Neso tent or a gift basket filled with dog food treats and more from some of your favorite brands!

All four legged friends are welcome at this dog friendly event but be aware that all dogs must be on leash (6 feet) at all times at the park, except within the Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park area. Be aware that the event is located next to a skatepark. If you know that your dogs do not like skateboards please keep clear of the skatepark. We also ask that you be respectful of the park and clean up after pets.

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.

12th Annual Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K and Scavenger Hunt Goes Virtual

The 12th Annual Mitchell Thorp Foundation (MTF) Warrior Spirit 5K and Scavenger Hunt Goes Virtual, benefiting families whose children are battling life-threatening medical conditions & disorders. Participants can register and choose their own course in their own cities and neighborhoods and complete between February 6th– 21st, 2021.

This annual event is MTF’s largest fundraiser of the year, allowing them to help more families with children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. The funds raised go to MTF’s programs to help children like Jocelyn, age 7, who has been diagnosed with Leukemia. Jocelyn’s mom like many, had to leave her job to stay by her side at the hospital while undergoing chemotherapy, Reagan age 10 diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Jordan age 15 diagnosed with brain cancer. MTF helps families keep a roof overhead, food on the table, and helps cover medical costs not covered under most insurance programs,

It is never too late to be a corporate sponsor, and or create a company team to participate to help a child fighting for their tomorrow. To register, go to:www.warriorspirit5K.org  start a team, grab your family, or donate to help a child. MTF is a public 501 (c)(3) www.mitchellthorp.org

 

Boys & Girls Club of Vista’s 2020 Diamond Gala: James Bond, A License to Give

The Diamond Gala is the Boys & Girls Club of Vista’s signature event. Celebrating our 10th year in classic style the event offers something for everyone with our live and silent auctions, wine wall, casino games, and live entertainment.

All participation in this event directly benefits over 1,200 youth in our community who come to the Boys & Girls Club of Vista for safe and impactful experiences. Taking place each spring, the Diamond Gala is attended by over 200 guests that include philanthropists, civic organizations, and people invested in making a difference in our community.

This exciting fundraising event helps us raise over $150,000 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.

Jason Mraz’s new musical Shine

transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project was selected by the Jason Mraz Foundation to join Jason on stage for the premier of his first musical, SHINE at Spreckels Theatre on Feb 15 & 16 2020. Our students will be taking the stage alongside this Grammy award-winning singer, and we couldn’t be more excited! The two shows sold out in less than two hours, but transcenDANCE was able to secure a limited number of tickets for donors and sponsors. We have great seats in the orchestra for both shows – Saturday, February 15 at 7 PM or Sunday, February 16 at 3 PM.

Twenty-four of our students will be featured in 5 of the numbers with them performing original choreography by transcenDANCE choreographers. Plus transcenDANCE will be in the opening and closing numbers. Malashock, Banding Together, ARTS, Queer Youth Choir, and a steel drum youth group based in Oceanside will also join us with Jason Mraz.
#shinejmf #creativeyouthdevelopment #CYDSD #tdarts

5k Paw Walk in the Garden

Until seven years ago there had NEVER been a dog allowed in the San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) in Encinitas. Then came the first-ever 5K Paw Walk in the Garden benefiting your Rancho Coastal Humane Society and SDBG. More than 350 people with dogs put their best paws forward to support these two landmark organizations. We hope you will join us for the 8th Annual on Saturday, February 15, 2020!