SPAWAR recognized for energy savings, efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Center San Diego (SSC San Diego), located in Point Loma, for its efforts in achieving significant energy savings while protecting the environment and conserving natural resources.
In addition, two SSC San Diego energy managers were recognized for their work and are featured on the DOE’s commemorative “You Have the Power” posters.
The DOE’s Federal Energy Management Program created the “You Have the Power” campaign in 1997.
For more information, visit www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/services/vhtp/.
Monumento a Cabrillo lanza concurso de fotografía
Officials with Cabrillo National Monument has initiated a photo contest through July 31, allowing residents a chance to have their captured image to appear on thousands of 2009 annual park passes.
The contest, the first of its kind, is designed to attract submissions of everything from the Juan Rodriguez statue and the 19th century Old Point Loma Lighthouse to spectacular images of San Diego Bay, tidepools, the Pacific Ocean and wildlife.
Los funcionarios del parque dieron inicio al concurso el 19 de abril. El concurso de fotografía está patrocinado por la Fundación del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo, que otorgará tres premios que incluyen membresías de la fundación y certificados de regalo canjeables en la librería de la fundación en el centro de visitantes.
Reglas del concurso:
“¢ El sujeto de la fotografía debe ser de o dentro del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo;
“¢ Las participaciones deben enviarse únicamente por correo postal y con matasellos del 31 de julio a más tardar;
“¢ Límite de tres fotografías por hogar;
“¢ No hay tarifa de entrada, pero se aplican tarifas de entrada al monumento;
“¢ Las fotos no serán devueltas y pasarán a ser propiedad del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo y la Fundación Monumento Nacional Cabrillo;
“¢ No son elegibles los empleados del monumento y los empleados y patronos de la fundación.
Las reglas completas del concurso y las pautas para la presentación de fotografías se pueden encontrar en www.cnmf.org. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 557-5450.
Point Loma Hostel slates open house on May 8
Residents are being invited to an open house event at the Point Loma Hostel on May 8 to get a glimpse inside one of Hostelling International USA San Diego Council’s gems.
The event begins at 6 p.m. and a travel poetry reading will take place at 7:30 p.m. with original poetry and classic poetry having a travel theme.
The Point Loma Hostel is located at 3790 Udall St.
The event will feature international cuisine, music and tours of the hostel. Admission for the event is $10, which includes dinner and a chance to win door prizes. Reservations are due May 5.
For more information about the travel poetry reading visit www.sandiegohostels.org;special.shtml, or call (619) 338-9981.
In addition to the Point Loma Hostel, the San Diego Council of HI-USA operates a hostel Downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Point Loma Eastern Star food, item drive planned
Point Loma Eastern Star #490 will be joining with sister chapters in San Diego County to support a May 24 project called “Sensational Saturday.” The event will involve the collection of nonperishable food items to give to local food banks and the collection of clothing and household items for local domestic violence centers, along with care packages to send to military servicemen and women overseas.
Los artículos donados incluyen:
“¢ Artículos del banco de alimentos como atún enlatado/carne enlatada, mantequilla de maní, cereales bajos en azúcar, jugos de frutas individuales en cajas, vegetales enlatados o fruta enlatada.
“¢ Artículos de albergues para mujeres como sábanas, toallas, ropa, artículos para bebés, cepillos de dientes y pasta de dientes, así como otros artículos de aseo.
“¢ Military support items include instant coffee, powdered Gatorade, hot chocolate, tea bags, beef jerky, bubble gum, microwave popcorn and granola bars. Toiletry items include baby wipes, clothing, Chapstick, soap and body wash, towel, sun block and lip balm.
El punto de entrega de artículos será en East San Diego Masonic Hall en 7849 Tommy Drive de 8 am a mediodía. Cualquier donación puede ser traída durante ese tiempo.
El capítulo de Point Loma de Eastern Star también está planeando varios eventos sociales en un futuro próximo. Para obtener información o consultar sobre membresía, llame al (619) 223-0460.