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This email contains updates on the Live Well San Diego Youth Sector and new opportunities for youth and young adults in San Diego County.
Please share the opportunities in this email with youth and families!
YOUTH SECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Distinguished Young Women of San Diego County
Distinguished Young Women of San Diego County empowers young women to reach their full potential by providing scholarships, life skills workshops, and a positive peer network. The program takes place on March 8, 2025, and the registration deadline is January 26, 2025.
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Young Legislators Program
The Young Legislators Program is an educational program that equips youth with the skills to consider a career in government or public service. Youth will learn about the state legislative process, current events, financial literacy, and more. The program will meet for six monthly sessions from April through September. Applications are due March 1, 2025.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Join Project New Village in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s wisdom and teachings. Participants will gather together for cultural exchange, garden activity workstations, refreshments, and connecting with community members. Visit the event page for more details.
WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9AM-12PM
WHERE: Mt Hope Community Garden | 4269 Market St, San Diego, CA 92012
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Padres Winter Blood Drive
January is National Blood Donor Month! The San Diego Blood Bank is partnering with the San Diego Padres to host a Winter Blood Drive. Blood donors will receive a Padres Winter Blood Drive t-shirt will supplies last.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 9AM-6PM
WHERE: Gallagher Square at Petco Park | 840 K St, San Diego, CA 92101
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Sustainable Fashion
Learn how to create a conscious closet and reduce your clothing waste! I Love a Clean San Diego is hosting a free webinar covering textile recycling and upcycling, low waste laundry routines, thrift shopping tips, and the environmental impact of fast fashion. Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 Visa e-gift card at the end of the webinar. Register at the event page.
WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 11AM-12PM
WHERE: Virtual
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San Diego Lunar New Year Festival
The San Diego Lunar New Year Festival is a free 3-day celebration featuring folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances and firecrackers, and family-friendly activities.
WHEN: Friday, January 24 – Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 11AM-10PM
WHERE: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park | 4455 Wightman Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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Cash 4 College Events
Get ready for college at this San Diego County-wide event! 12th-grade students and their families are invited to get help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications.
WHEN: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9AM-12PM
WHERE: Schools across San Diego County. See the registration form for details
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Free E-Bike Safety Course for Teens
E-bikes are a great new mode of transportation, but they require specialized knowledge to navigate roads and bike paths safely. Check out this e-bike training for teens to learn about bike safety, road and bikeway navigation, crash prevention techniques, and more. The course is available for FREE for all San Diego County teens and their families.
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National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every January, we raise awareness and inform the public how to identify and prevent this crime. Visit the San Diego County District Attorney website for human trafficking prevention resources and warning signs.
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Community Events Calendar
Visit the Community Events Calendar for upcoming events in San Diego County. You can also submit events to be added to this calendar online.
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