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Hunt For Art

Hunt For Art

There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online. Then the next one is at the next location.

Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team.

You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue’s location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures.

You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online, where you will be given your first clue for the night.

A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun!

Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine (if you are 21 years old.)  You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4:00 PM.

Coastal Cleanup Day

Site Captain Volunteers Needed! 

I Love A Clean San Diego presents the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Join the largest single-day environmental cleanup effort in the San Diego County. You will be joining hundreds of thousands of volunteers all over the world by removing pollution from sites across the county!  Site captains are needed to lead cleanup sites in Oceanside and San Marcos. If interested in becoming a site captain please contact kbanks@cleansd.org.

Volunteers of all ages and across the county are invited to register beginning on September 1. Protecting the coast starts at your front door! For more information visit, cleanupday.org.

The Sustenance of Leadership: What it Takes to Nourish a Community

From Sacramento to Encinitas to the Ipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, food access is a widespread issue. Hear from three leaders working to change the system for the long term while also making sure community members have enough to eat today.

We will also have the opportunity to honor Coastal Roots Farm’s President and CEO Javier Guerrero for being named the 2021 Fran Aleshire Leadership Award winner by CSU San Marcos.

Join us for a virtual conversation with:

  • State Assembymember Tasha Boerner Horvath
  • Javier Guerrero, President and CEO, Coastal Roots Farm
  • Bernice Paipa, Tribal Chairwoman, Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel

TEAM PRAVA November Contractor Beer Social Sponsored by Rowan Electric

Join TEAM PRAVA for our next beer social, to be held on Thursday, November 14th, from 5pm-7pm at Urge Gastropub & Common House. This event will support our Giving Month Charity for November: The Rock Church/Toys for Joy- we are hosting a toy drive all month. This is a casual event based on creating relationships with our peers.

About our Sponsor:

Rowan Electric is a San Diego based, family-owned electrical contractor for over 30 years. We continually strive to raise standards of professionalism, quality, and rock-solid leadership.

North San Diego NAACP: Blue & Gold Freedom Fundraiser

Greetings from the North San Diego County NAACP!

This annual event brings together a collaborative of community and spiritual leaders, elected officials, and citizens who
collectively come to pay homage to those individuals who selflessly contribute efforts for the betterment of this community.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa located at
in Carlsbad. This year’s theme is, “We Win, When We Fight Together”.

Ticket Prices: Advance $90.00 | Door $100 | Tables $1,000

*Contact us for table purchases

MiraCosta College Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region

Yearly, MiraCosta College hosts more than 200 business leaders, influential citizens, elected officials, and MiraCosta College faculty and staff at the Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region, where attendees get to hear from the college’s president about our accomplishments and vision for the future. This years theme, Breaking [New] Ground, will highlight the innovative ways MiraCosta continues to serve the local community and contribute to economic growth.

Hands of Peace Farewell Celebration

Come hear Israeli, Palestinian and American youth share how they have learned to raise their voices as leaders of change through a three-week dialogue process with each other.  They will share their experiences at the culmination of the Hands of Peace Summer Program, where teens from the Middle East are hosted by North County families as they take part in facilitated dialogue sessions, leadership training and arts workshops. Murals and videos produced by small inter-delegation teams will also be featured.

The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit by Beth Kanter

Join this rare opportunity to meet Beth Kanter!

Nonprofit professionals work hard every day with limited resources which can result in burnout if they do not embrace self-care and the organization does not nurture a culture of well-being in the nonprofit workplace.

This session is about how and why it is important to treat self-care and well-being as an organizational strategy and cultural norm.

  • Understand the basics of burnout symptoms and self-care practices that many nonprofit professionals are embracing to ensure their resilience in the face of significant challenges
  • Get some practical tips for changing a toxic workplace culture into happy, healthy one and simple and low-cost ways to introduce well-being programs into your workplace
  • Learn about the big return on investment that happens when a nonprofit prioritizes well-being in the workplace so you can make the case at your nonprofit

Use code SIP10 for a discount! This code expires on Thursday, April 11.

Event Details:

Workshop: 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Reception and Book Signing: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Pricing: $45 – $60 ($35-$50 with SIP10 Discount Code!)

When registering, attendees have the option to either pre-purchase the book at a significantly discounted rate or just attend the workshop. Books will also be available for sale at the event at retail price.

Ticket options available:

  • Workshop + Pre-order Book: $60 ($50 with discount code SIP10)
  • Workshop (no book pre-order): $45 ($35 with discount code SIP10)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego: North County Volunteer Info Session

Learn more about how you can make a BIG difference in the life of a child. Men and Spanish Speakers needed!

Join us on Tuesday, April 9th from 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM. It will be a brief, yet informative look at Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County’s organization, programs, and volunteer opportunities. Attending a Volunteer Information Session is the first required step in becoming a Big.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable things you’ll ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun! So why not apply to be a Big today? There are kids out there ready to get started. Are you?

POP Seminar: Communication for Community-Building

How do you share your ideas and inspire others?  During this session, we will be exploring practical spoken and written communication methods to effectively communicate about local issues, build shared understanding among diverse people, and strengthen community connections.  This session features guest speaker, Nathan Young, renowned communications coach, storytelling mentor and founder of Greater Good Storytelling.  Nathan will be teaching us how to harness the power of storytelling for communication that makes an impact.

Session includes all materials.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communication-for-community-building-pop-seminar-series-session-tickets-56948087262

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About the People, Opportunities & Participation (POP) Seminar Series

The People, Opportunities & Participation (POP) Seminar Series is designed to teach essential civic knowledge, valuable skills and cultivate relationships to build engaged community members and impactful civic leaders. Civic-minded folks, active community citizens, community leaders, high school and college students, aspiring candidates, public and nonprofit leaders, businesspeople, and more—this seminar series is for YOU!

Each session covers a different aspect of intergenerational community-building, participation, and civic leadership. Sessions features a guest speaker and includes practical educational content, “hands on” practice, and all materials.

The People, Opportunities & Participation (POP) Seminar Series is being offered to the community FREE of charge through a generous donation from the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation.

Series Schedule:
Sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month through May from 6-8:30pm at the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults.

Upcoming Session Dates & Topics:
February 26: Say What? Communication for Community-Building
March 12: Decoding the Policymaking Process
March 26: Applied Policy: Basic Needs & Food Insecurity
April 9: Applied Policy: Employment & Education
April 23: Applied Policy: Transportation
May 14: Applied Policy: Affordable Housing