Community Corner
Poway Patriotic Parade Committee Seeks Donations
The annual parade is just around the corner and committee members are hoping to raise $35,000.
I LOVE A PARADE
The 47th annual Poway Days celebration is just around the corner, and the Poway Patriotic Parade Committee is asking for your financial support in order to finance the volunteer-run event. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people are expected to line the parade route on Sept. 10, which begins at Poway and Pomerado roads, and proceeds east to the Poway Library. This years theme is "honoring those who serve...yesterday, today, tomorrow." It serves as a tribute to the armed forces, law enforcement, fire fighters and medical support personnel. The organizers are planning a pre-parade breakfast, "pet" parade and a performance by elementary school students on parade day. They are hoping to raise $35,000 through donations. Get more information at powayca.org and sponsorship details from committee members Sue Herndon at 858-344-9000 and Sharon Cafagna at 858-518-7180.
CALLING WIZARDS, WITCHES AND MUGGLES
The Seany Foundation, which raises funds to support research to find cures for pediatric cancers, especially sarcomas, and to improve the quality of life for children and teens battling cancer, is having a fundraiser at Ultra Star Cinemas this Thursday, July 14. The foundation is hosting a special early screening of Part 2 of this summer's most highly anticipated blockbuster. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. Dress as your favorite character and be eligible to win a prize. Your general admission ticket includes admission, complimentary popcorn, soda, candy and sliders. Get them on line at theseanyfoundation.org or call 858-551-5885. You can also buy general admission tickets and donate them to Seany's "Sponsor-a-kid" program.
T.A.K.E.
The above stands for "Transport All Kids Everyday" and it is a project of the PUSD Foundation. To raise money for this ambitious plan to provide school transportation and make a better and safer community for our children, the foundation is holding a rummage sale on Saturday, July 23rd, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the PUSD transportation parking lot at 13626 Twin Peaks Rd. Donate your unneeded items. Financial donations also greatly appreciated. Call 858-484-2171 or 858-245-6913 for information.
FOUR!!!
The annual Poway Basketball Team golf tournament is this Friday, July 15, at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club. The cost is $100 per player. Local businesses are encouraged to show support by sponsoring a hole for $100, $75 or $50. Proceeds are tax deductible and go to support one of our local teams.
POWAY ROTARY STARTS A NEW YEAR
Congratulations to our new Rotary Club of Poway president for 2011-12. He is long-time member Alan Noblit, who's year began on July 1st. Alan has been an active participant in all of our club activities from serving dinners at Ronald McDonald House and to seniors on Thanksgiving at Royal Coach Estates to staining benches at Old Poway Park, cleanups at Lake Poway and organizing our fundraising efforts. He is also President of Seascape Capital, a buyer of mortgage notes, which he launched in 2002 and serves on the board of the local YMCA and Boy Scouts of America. We look forward to another successful year as the premiere service organization for our community.
