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<\/a> The launch coincided with National Library Week, and honors the Week\u2019s theme: Communities Matter @ Your Library. \u201cSDPL is at a pivotal point in its history. We are poised to open a new state-of-the-art Central Library later this summer,\u201d Library Director Deborah Barrow said in the announcement. The Library\u2019s old logo \u2013 in use since the 1980s \u2013 has been retired, and the new logo was created to include an image reflective of the new Central Library\u2019s dome. \u201cThe teal color reflects San Diego\u2019s ocean waves and the orange reflects the area\u2019s vivid sunsets and sun-drenched hills,\u201d representatives said. \u201cThe logo suggests hands joining together, echoing the Library\u2019s connection to the community and the branches and Center Library\u2019s connection to each other.\u201d Design of the new logo began over one year ago as a collaboration between San Diego Public Library and a graphics class at San Diego State University (SDSU). As part of the branding effort, five newly designed library cards are now available to current and new members, each with the new tagline \u201cDiscover Your Next Chapter.\u201d Barrow said the announcement and Central Library represents a \u201crebirth\u201d and \u201cnew mindset\u201d for SDPL. \u201cIt has been exciting to witness the level of energy from staff regarding this creative process,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Filner releases alternative Balboa Park plan<\/b><\/p>\n
Mayor Bob Filner released his proposal for traffic in Balboa Park\u2019s Plaza de Panama at a Balboa Park Committee meeting Wednesday, April 24. The proposal would ban cars from the central plaza, making the area pedestrian only, and halt traffic across the Cabrillo Bridge completely on weekends. During the week, automobile traffic would be allowed across the bridge as a way to pass through the plaza and continue to current parking lots: the Organ Pavilion lot behind the Spreckels Organ Pavilion and the time-limited Alcazar lot. Automobiles would no longer be allowed to park in the central plaza near the entrance to the San Diego Art Museum. The plan is in part to replace the proposed Jacob\u2019s Plan, which a court determined earlier this year had violated historic preservation ordinances established by the City. Major differences in Filner\u2019s plan from the previous proposal include not building a bypass bridge from the Cabrillo Bridge to link automobile traffic through the park, and not constructing an underground parking facility beneath the Organ Pavilion lot. Filner said the cost of his proposal is approximately $500,000, and was seeking input from the Balboa Park Committee and community members to help solidify the plan\u2019s logistics. \u201cWe want your input,\u201d he said, adding that nothing is \u201ccast in stone.\u201d The temporary changes would go into effect Memorial Day weekend, May 25.<\/p>\n
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Uptown youth star in latest Junior Theatre production<\/b><\/p>\n
Several students in Uptown are currently starring in the San Diego Junior Theatre production of \u201cA Little Princess,\u201d playing Friday, April 26 through May 12. Izzie Haberman and Natasha Partnov of Mission Hills; Bianca Alvarado, Gabriela Villafranca and Antonia Villafranca of Hillcrest; Isabelle Pickering of Burlingame; Ruby Ross of South Park; Maia Larom of Golden Hill; and Emery Campen and Lillian Shallow of Talmadge are all a part of the production. \u201c\u2018A Little Princess\u2019 exhibits the talent and dedication of dozens of students, both onstage and behind the curtain. With guidance from adult professionals, the crew members prepare costumes, apply make-up, run the stage lights and sound systems, and carry out most all other fundamental theater responsibilities,\u201d organizers said in a press release. Desha Crownover is directing the play, which is showing at Balboa Park\u2019s Casa del Prado Stage Fridays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 \u2013 $15 and can be purchased online at juniortheatre.com or by calling 619-239-8355.<\/p>\n
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Scripps receives $40,000 grant for breast health services<\/b><\/p>\n
The San Diego affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure awarded a $40,000 grant to San Diego-based Scripps Health to help fund breast health education and services to South County\u2019s underserved communities. The grant will support the Scripps Healthy Women Healthy Families program led by Chula Vista, Calif. resident Raquel Sandoval. In the program, peer educators teach Latina, Asian and Pacific Islander women 40 and older about breast cancer early detection and services. \u201cMammography screening is the single most effective method of early detection for breast cancer, but obstacles prevent some people from taking action,\u201d said Scripps Health Director of Community Benefits Kendra Brandstein in a press release. \u201cOur program educates these hard-to-reach women on their own terms so we can help remove roadblocks to screening and care.\u201d Data supplied by the Komen foundation and Scripps Health show Latina, Asian and Pacific Islander women are less likely to be screened and receive follow-up services, \u201coften due to cultural, language or financial barriers,\u201d the release stated.<\/p>\n
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Special Delivery San Diego honored at gala event<\/b><\/p>\n
Mission Hills-based nonprofit Special Delivery San Diego will be the special guest at The Thursday Club\u2019s gala fundraising event Friday, April 26. The evening of entertainment and dinner along with a live auction will be held at the Club\u2019s Point Loma location, 1224 Santa Barbara St. \u201cThis year we are proud to support Special Delivery San Diego,\u201d organizers said in a press release. \u201cTheir mission is \u2018to alleviate hunger and malnourishment in medially homebound people and people living with AIDS, cancer and other critical illnesses.\u2019\u201d Special Delivery is headed by Ruth Henricks, and the 100 percent volunteer organization provides weekend grocery delivery, including food, paper necessities and personal hygiene items, to their clients. Henricks founded the nonprofit in 1991. It is located at 4021 Goldfinch St., next to Henricks\u2019 restaurant The Huddle. Organizers for the gala said 91 cents of every dollar donated is put directly toward the meals served. Established in 2004, the Thursday Club Foundation is a women\u2019s philanthropic organization that has previously granted awards to Musicians for Education, the San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Rescue Mission and Good Will, among others.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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