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/.
Cabrillo Monument launches photo contest
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.
Park officials kicked off the contest April 19. The photo competition is sponsored by the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation, which will award three prizes that include foundation memberships and gift certificates redeemable at the foundation’s bookstore in the visitor center.
Rules of the contest:
“¢ Photo subject must be of or within the Cabrillo National Monument;
“¢ Entries must be submitted by mail only and postmarked no later than July 31;
“¢ Limit of three photo entries per household;
“¢ There is no entry fee, but monument entrance fees apply;
“¢ Photos will not be returned and become the property of the Cabrillo National Monument and Cabrillo National Monument Foundation;
“¢ Employees of the monument and employees and trustees of the foundation are not eligible.
Complete contest rules and photo submission guidelines can be found at www.cnmf.org. For more information, call (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.
Donated items include:
“¢ Food bank items such as canned tuna/canned meat, peanut butter, low-sugar cereals, single-serving fruit juices in boxes, canned vegetables or canned fruit.
“¢ Women’s shelters items such as sheets, towels, clothing, baby supplies, toothbrushes and toothpaste, as well as other toiletry items.
“¢ 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.
The drop-off point for items will be at the East San Diego Masonic Hall at 7849 Tommy Drive from 8 a.m. to noon. Any donations can be brought during that time.
The Point Loma chapter of Eastern Star is also planning various social events in the near future. For information or to inquire about membership, call (619) 223-0460.