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San Diego Museum Council presents Museum Month<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in its 24th year, the San Diego Museum brings half-off admission to 42 San Diego-area museums for February\u2019s Museum Month. The promotion is presented by Macy\u2019s, where participants must pick up a free Museum Month Pass to receive the discounts the entire month. \u201cMuseum Month will serve as an ideal platform for culture-seekers to discover new inspirations in 2013,\u201d Jessica Crawford, council board president, said in a release. Museum Month was created in 1989 to promote awareness of area museums and cultural sites. Last year, over 35,000 visitors used the special passes. Participating museums, which are all listed on the pass, include the Japanese Friendship Garden, Marston House & Gardens, Museum of Photographic Arts, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, Whaley House Museum and Women\u2019s Museum of California.<\/p>\n

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Being Alive social serves as much-needed fundraiser<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being Alive San Diego is hosting a fundraiser called \u201cA Sweet Affair: A Dessert & Wine Social\u201d on Friday, Feb. 8 at the Mezzanine Art Gallery, 2525 University Ave in North Park. Ten bakeries will provide desserts throughout the evening, with opportunities for attendees to vote on \u201cbest dessert of the evening.\u201d Participating restaurants include Babycakes, San Diego Desserts, Opera Desserts, Vons, Heaven Sent Desserts, Swoon Dessert Bar, Triple Cream Bakery, Nunzi\u2019s Caf\u00e9, Nothing Bundt Cakes and City Deli. The Caliph and Starbucks will be providing drinks. Organizers are anticipating more as the event approaches. Being Alive was founded in 1989 by volunteer HIV-positive individuals looking to fill the void in support services for the HIV\/AIDS community. Now one of the longest, continually operating support organizations, the nonprofit serves more than 8,000 San Diegans. The event will be from 7 \u2013 9 p.m., and the cost is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. For presale tickets call 619-291-1400.<\/p>\n

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Britany Statt named Bicycle Coalition Membership Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition announced Britany Statt as the organization\u2019s new membership development coordinator, in an announcement released Jan. 17. The position\u2019s responsibilities include \u201cgrowing and strengthening the Coalition\u2019s fund development\u201d and membership. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to bring Britany on board to help with the growth we saw last year and continued momentum we\u2019ll see in 2013,\u201d said Executive Director Andy Hanshaw in the release. \u201cOpportunities are flourishing to make San Diego a better place for bikes and bicyclists. She\u2019s bringing an extensive background and passion to grab hold of as many as possible.\u201d Statt\u2019s nonprofit experience includes time as a development and marketing coordinator for the United Food Bank in Arizona, and received national certification in nonprofit management and leadership from the Non-Profit Leadership Alliance. The Bicycle Coalition is a nonprofit advocating for and protecting the rights of bicyclists.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Pygmalion\u2019 director new associate artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein announced Nicholas Martin as the newest associate artist of the theater company. Martin, who is directing the Globe\u2019s current production of \u201cPygmalion,\u201d is the 56th artist to receive the honor. \u201cI, along with the entire Globe community, are truly honored to express our gratitude to the multi-talented Nicholas Martin for his contributions to The Old Globe,\u201d Edelstein said in the announcement. \u201cNicky is one of our country\u2019s finest stage directors. \u2026 His generous wit and warmth bring out the best from the artists in his charge, and he is an enthusiastic mentor to the next generation of theater makers. We adore him, and we look forward to welcoming him back to the Globe again and again.\u201d Recipient of the Norton Award for Sustained Achievement, Martin directed\u00a0 \u201cPresent Laughter,\u201d \u201cButley,\u201d \u201cMatch,\u201d \u201cHedda Gabler, \u201cThe Rehearsal\u201d and \u201cYou Never Can Tell\u201d on Broadway, as well as numerous regional and off-Broadway productions. He served as artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival and Huntington Theatre Company.<\/p>\n

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SOHO calls for resource directory recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) is \u201crevising, updating and republishing\u201d their Old House Resource Directory, and is looking to the community for input and recommendations on the listings. The listings have not been updated for six years, and SOHO representatives said they do not plan to update again for another five years. Providers of services for old home owners who wish to be listed are asked to send their business name, phone number, website, contractor license and references of work to sohosandiego@aol.com, with the subject \u201cResource.\u201d Additionally, homeowners, contractors and architects who would like to refer a similar company are asked to contact them as well. Categories include, but are not limited to, archeology, bathrooms and kitchens, contractors and construction, education, landscape and garden, painters, preservation architects, publications, and tile.<\/p>\n

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Hillcrest Doghouse Bar and Grill has full February schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marc Bragg, co-owner of Sally and Henry\u2019s Doghouse Bar and Grill, announced a full offering of pet-friendly events in February, including a Dog TV-sponsored Chihuahua rescue event on Thursday, Feb. 7. \u201cWe embrace Dog TV\u2019s mission in our goal to provide a relaxing and stimulating venue for dog and puppies, as well as to enhance adoption opportunities,\u201d Bragg said in a release. Those interested in adopting a Chihuahua, as well as all dog lovers, can visit the restaurant at 3515 Fifth Ave. on Feb. 7 between 6 and 8 p.m. Other February events planned at the establishment include canine education from 6 \u2013 8 p.m. Mondays, Karma dog training from 2 \u2013 4 p.m. Saturdays, speed dating with your pet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 and dog yoga from 10 \u2013 11 a.m. weekly, beginning Feb. 23. Images by Kara will be hosting a photo shoot for attendees and their pets on Feb. 9 from 2 \u2013 7 p.m. Also in the announcement, Canine Education Founder Fernando Steffey said, \u201cWhat I love about Sally and Henry\u2019s is the private dog park, which promotes enhanced socialization among dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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DA office releases podcast series to increase public safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

The office of San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has started to release a series of short podcast recordings highlighting topics that appear in their Truancy Court, Prisoner Realignment and Domestic Violence High Risk Assessment teams. The purpose of the podcasts is to educate the public on the work the DA\u2019s office does on a daily basis related to public safety and their mission. \u201cOur office is made up of an extremely talented team of some 1,000 employees,\u201d Dumanis said in the announcement. \u201cThe public may not realize the variety of issues we deal with and myriad of initiatives that have been put in place the past several years. With the click of the mouse, the public can hear about some of what we do.\u201d Three, five-minute podcasts were uploaded in January, and listeners can listen to them at sandiegoda.com under the \u201cNewsroom & Videos\u201d tab.<\/p>\n

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Davis re-introduces bill to end absentee ballot restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n

District 53rd District Rep. Susan Davis, representing much of Uptown, reintroduced a federal bill that would end restrictions many states impose on absentee ballot voters. Called the Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act, the bill would prohibit states from limiting absentee voting to only certain voters. California is one of a handful of states that offer \u201cno-excuse absentee voting,\u201d which does not include such restrictions. \u201cThere\u2019s really no excuse for the government to demand the private details of a person\u2019s life just so they can vote,\u201d Davis said in a released statement. \u201cVoters should not have to put their life on display or jump through hoops just to participate in one of the most hallowed acts of a democracy \u2013 voting. And no one should be denied the chance to vote because they don\u2019t have the proper excuse.\u201d Davis called the bill a matter of \u201cprivacy\u201d and \u201cfairness,\u201d calling on Congress to level the voting rights across each state. Previously, the bill has twice passed the House Administration Committee and Davis said she would continue to move it through Congress.<\/p>\n

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Talmadge Junior Theatre student cast in new production<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark Barahura of Talmadge is one of 10 San Diego Junior Theatre students cast in their latest production, \u201cThe Borrowers.\u201d Directed by Michael Schwartz, the production will run Feb. 8 \u2013 17 at Roosevelt Middle School, located at 3366 Park Blvd. Committed to encouraging the creative development of San Diego youth through the arts, the Junior Theatre company serves students of all abilities from 3 to 18 years old. \u201cThe Borrowers\u201d is being presented through a special arrangement with The deFaria Company and Roosevelt Middle School International Baccalaureate Magnet. Tickets for the shows, which run Fridays at 7 p.m. and weekends at 2 p.m., start at $12 and can be purchased by calling 619-239-8355 or visiting juniortheatre.com.<\/p>\n

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CLEAN WATER ACTION CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZES TONI ATKINS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assembly Majority Leader Toni Atkins was honored as a Clean Water Champion by Clean Water Action California. \u201cMajority Leader Atkins has shown leadership on issues our members care about,\u201d said Director Miriam Gordon in a press release. \u201cWe commend our Clean Water Champions for recognizing that protecting the environment moves California not only toward a more sustainable environment, but also toward greater economic sustainability.\u201d Atkins was one of 13 legislators to receive an \u201cA\u201d on the organization\u2019s scorecard, which tallied votes on 16 bills during the 2011-12 legislative session related to water, environmental justice and pollution prevention, among others. \u201cI am very proud of having been recognized for my commitment to our environment with this award,\u201d Atkins said in the release. \u201cProtecting the water we drink and swim in, the air we breathe, and the health and diversity of our environment are critical to the outstanding way of life we enjoy here in California.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Empire House celebrating two years in Hillcrest location<\/strong><\/p>\n

Empire House urban palate owners Larry Malone and Susie Baggs are celebrating their restaurant\u2019s two-year anniversary by offering five days of specials on food and drinks. Located at 127 University Ave., the restaurant and bar\u2019s official opening day was Feb. 4, 2001, and Malone and Baggs have created a \u201ccountdown\u201d flier leading up to the big day. On Thursday, Jan. 31, the restaurant offered $5 drink and food specials; on Friday, Feb. 1 they will offer $4 specials, followed by $3 specials on Saturday, Feb. 2 and $2 specials on Sunday, Feb. 3. On their official anniversary, all five days of specials will apply and Malone and Baggs will offer the first drink free to patrons who make a donation to Washington Elementary.<\/p>\n

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Mama\u2019s Kitchen seeking food drive hosts for Pantry service<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an effort to collect over 100 barrels of food for Mama\u2019s Pantry, a service of Mama\u2019s Kitchen, the nonprofit is seeking the public\u2019s help throughout February by asking interested individuals and businesses to host a food drive. Mama\u2019s Kitchen staff and volunteers will drop off an empty barrel to your location with a wish list of the non-perishable food items that are needed for their services. The Pantry provides a nutritional food at no cost to men, women and children in San Diego County affected by HIV or AIDS.\u00a0 \u201cHunger is a year-round issue and especially critical during the winter months,\u201d Executive Director Alberto Cort\u00e9s said in a release. \u201cWe look to the generosity of our community to collect much-needed food for San Diegans in need.\u201d Once a month, Pantry clients can visit the location to select items including cereal, pasta and canned goods to supplement their nutritional intake and maintain health. \u201cWe\u2019d like to involve local businesses, school and places of worship in sponsoring one or more of our barrels,\u201d Cort\u00e9s said. \u201cThese donations will help us ensure that we can continue our mission of providing the basic necessity of life \u2013 nutritious food.\u201d Those interested are asked to contact Bill Patten at bill@mamaskitchen.org.<\/p>\n

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ATKINS INTRODUCES AB 154, EXPANDING SAFE ACCESS TO ABORTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduced Jan. 22 by Assembly Majority Leader Toni Atkins, AB 154 would broaden the types of health professionals permitted to provide abortion services in the first trimester of pregnancy. Responding to a shortage of health care professionals providing this procedure, a press release stated, the bill includes nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physicians\u2019 assistants. \u201cAs a former health care administrator in women\u2019s clinics, I know from first-hand experience that safe and ready access to abortion procedures makes all the difference in the world in women\u2019s lives,\u201d Atkins said in the release. Barriers to safe care in rural areas in particular have been created by a lack of professionals who are able to perform abortions, and expanding this number will reduce the pressure on the health care system, resulting in \u201cimproved heath and well-being for women\u201d and families, the release stated. \u201cI am pleased to introduce legislation that will increase the number of trained professionals who are permitted to perform early abortions and I look forward to discussing the bill with my colleagues as the bill moves through the legislative process.\u201d AB 154 is sponsored by the California Women\u2019s Health Alliance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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