Community Corner
Operation for HOPE Sets the Date for 3rd Annual Softball Game
Save the date for the annual baseball game that raises money for domestic violence victims and their children.
3rd ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GAME SET
The city of Poway is set to take on the San Diego City Attorney's Office in the 3rd annual Strike Out Domestic Violence charity softball game! Save the date. It's Saturday, Sept. 15, with opening ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. Nine innings of coed, slow pitch softball to benefit the Operation for HOPE Foundation and its mission to remove economic barriers for domestic violence victims and their children.
The event co-chairs are San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith and Poway Mayor Don Higginson. The celebrity coaches are Merv Rettenmund and Randy Jones. David Justice will be master of ceremonies. The event includes raffle drawings while sponsorships are available and in-kind donations are needed. Tickets are available now online at Operationforhope.org. They're $20 for adults and $10 for 16 and under and are limited so get 'em now.
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FURRY FRIENDZY
That's what the Escondido Humane Society is calling it's Wednesday, Aug. 1, 12-hour adopt-a-thon event. Doors open at 8 a.m. with free Starbucks coffee and will stay open until 8 p.m. The goal is to find as many homes for their animals as possible while having fun. It also marks the kickoff of EHS' entry in the national ASPCA $100K Challenge, with partner, spokesperson and Food Network Chef Rachael Ray. Seminars, food and beverage and live music are on the agendafor the event. Escondido Humane is located at 3450 East Valley Parkway in Escondido. They're on the web at Escondidohumanesociety.org and you can get updates by “liking” them on Facebook. Find your new BFF Aug. 1.
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SOLES4SOULS
We mentioned it a couple of weeks ago but a reminder that and the non-profit Soles4Souls, in conjunction with Keep California Beautiful and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? arestill collecting your unwanted and gently worn shoes all day today (July 23) for millions ofchildren and adults around the world who have never owned a pair. Drop off your shoes at , which is located at 14005 Midland Road in Poway. Call them at 858-486-5563.
BARGAINS AT THE LIBRARY
You never know what treasures you'll find at a library book sale. The Friends of are having one on Saturday in the library book store which is located at 13137 Poway Road. For details call 858-513-2862 or visit Powayfriends.org. Happy hunting!
