Warwick’s collaborates with Let’s Go for show Warwick’s and Let’s Go present “Along for the Ride” author Sarah Dessen signing her novel Saturday, June 20 starting at 1 p.m. at La Jolla Historical Society 7846 Eads Ave. The author will showcase the book while treating guests to a fashion show. Warwick’s, Let’s Go and the Historical Society call the show “a teen-friendly afternoon of food, fun, and fashion.” Attendees who purchase a copy of “Along for the Ride” from Warwick’s can snack on food, and Warwick’s will give them a goodie bag and chances to win raffle prizes. Let’s Go Clothing & Footwear is producing the fashion show, which is free to the public. For more information about Dessen, her novel or the fashion show, visit http://warwicks.indiebound.com/event/sarah-dessen. County drops adoption fee for older cats Due to an influx of cats to its animal shelters, San Diego County has made June Adopt-a-Cat month. During the month, Animal Services is waiving adoption fees on cats one year and older. Cats one year and younger can still be adopted at the full price of $58, with a second cat only half price as part of the Better With a Buddy program. For more information on Adopt-a-Cat Month, cat adoptions or to see photos of adoptable animals, visit www.sddac.com/adoptions.asp. Juneja awarded UCSD’s Churchill Scholarship Vikram Juneja, a student at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), was recently named the first recipient of the school’s Churchill Scholarship, which includes an award of $50,000 to pursue a graduate degree at Cambridge University. “It took a long time for the fact that I have been awarded Churchill Scholarship to really settle in, and in fact I am not sure it has yet,” Juneja said. “I have been so busy with school and applying to graduate schools for after Cambridge that I have only been able to take a few brief moments to really consider how special this is for me.” The newly named scholar, who is currently a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, maintains a near 4.0 GPA. At Cambridge, he will work on his master’s thesis on cancer stem cell research. “The reason that I am so attracted to biology and biomedical engineering is that you have the unique ability to improve the lives of so many people,” he said. “My fundamental goal is to take advantage of this opportunity and help those in need, be it cancer research or another worthy field.” For information see www.ucsd.edu. Concerts by-the-Sea seeks sponsors La Jolla Concerts by-the-Sea is getting ready for its summer season of free concerts each Sunday afernoon at Scripps Park. The not-for-profit corporation is asking the community for assistance and contributons to make this year’s series another winner. Sponsorships include the Diamond Level ($1,000 or more), Ruby Level ($500-$999) and Pearl Level ($100-$499). Contributors will have their names listed in a variety of ways. The first concert by The Heroes is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2 to 4 p.m. The series runs for 11 weeks, finishing Sept. 6. For information visit ljconcertsbythesea.org or call (858) 454-1600.
