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- South Park T-shirtsPosted on: 2009-12-08South Park logo T-shirts make great gifts for any occasion! There is an abundant supply of men's and womens short sleeve, long sleeve and zip-up hoodies available in all sizes (including a couple of XXL) in both gray and white currently available. Proceeds from the t-shirt sales are used by the South Park Action Council to fund neighborhood beautification projects. Please contact me (Samantha Keenan) through this web site to place your order and arrange for pick-up or delivery. You can also purchase them at the information booth in front of the Grove at the next Walkabout.Website:www.samanthakeenan.comEmail:samkeenan@cox.net
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South Park Resident Helps Kids Through ARTSPosted on: 2010-06-09Jill Hammons, who moved to way-cool South Park from University City last September, is a founding member and co-chair of an amazing organization: ARTS, A Reason to Survive. ARTS is dedicated to healing, inspiring and empowering children facing life challenges by providing innovative arts-based programs, education and employment opportunities.
Founded in 2001 and now in Liberty Station in Point Loma, ARTS has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of children.
ARTS believes:
Through art expression kids are able to process their feelings, accept and heal
The artistic and creative process is therapeutic in itself
Arts allow kids to express themselves in positive ways
Arts allow kids the opportunity to build a positive relationship and trust with an adult
Experience a supportive and nurturing environment
The arts enhance self-confidence and self-esteem...kids learn to trust themselves
The arts increase the ability to control behavior and emotions
The arts teach important life skills such as sharing, teamwork and problem solving
There is not 'right' or 'wrong' in the creative process
The arts help kids find validation
Kids need to be kids. Kids deserve to be kids.
Please come for a visit! Come to the Pat D'Arrigo ARTS Center at 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106
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Express Postal Business Center Coming Soon!Posted on: 2010-08-10Express Postal Business Center, soon to be located in the Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego, Ca. will offer gifts and personal computing accessories, as well as everything the home based business or mobile professional needs: copy service, notary, post office boxes, packaging, etc. Located in the Caroline Building at the corner of 28th and B. Go to their web site for updated information on the Grand Opening!Website:www.expresspbc.comEmail:brady@expresspbc.com -
South Park Resident Opens New Art SchoolPosted on: 2009-11-11Lauren Becker Downey opened Bravo School of Art in August 2009. Located in the heart of the newly restored Barracks 19 Art & Design Center at NTC Promenade in Liberty Station, BRAVO SCHOOL of ART provides the finest in hands-on art education in a creative, supportive and safe environment for children and adults.
Bravo’s 1-day workshops are the perfect venue for busy people to get creative without the long-term commitment of time and money. Taught by experienced and highly qualified, working artists who are eager to share their skills, these workshops provide students with the creative outlet they've been seeking. No previous art experience is necessary.Website:bravoschoolofart.com -
Baby Garten Studio to Open in September!Posted on: 2009-02-11Opens right after Labor Day September 2010!
Beginning in September, Baby Garten will offer a wide range of innovative and original parenting and children's classes at our centrally located studio in the beautiful, historic neighborhood of South Park.
Registration is now open for the wonderful classes listed below!
* Baby Sign Language classes with best-selling author, Monta Z Briant
*Spanish & German Language for toddlers, preschoolers & kids by Lingua Natal
* Music classes for toddlers and preschoolers by Recreational Music
* Breast feeding classes/ support by Robin Kaplan M.Ed., IBCLC, SD Breastfeeding Ctr.
* Understanding Infant Behavior class with Robin Kaplan M. Ed. IBCLC
These classes by San Diego's best specialty class providers are already established at other locations and are expected to fill up quickly here, so please don't wait until the last minute to register!
Baby Garten Studio is located in South Park near the corner of Fern and Juniper, inside the Historic Burlingame Garage.
Baby Garten Studio
2226 Fern Street,
San Diego, CA, 92104
Call:619-987-4834 Email: info@baby-garten.com
Website:www.baby-garten.comEmail:info@baby-garten.com - Singing Lessons and Beginning Piano Lessons for ChildrenPosted on: 2009-12-30Singing lessons for adults and children now happening at 2971 Beech Street on Saturdays. Beginning piano lessons for children also available. Teacher has over 7 years of experience and a B.A. in Music.
