Community Corner
Soroptimists to Recognize 4 Outstanding Women
Soroptimist International of Poway will hosts its annual awards breakfast on May 18.
OUTSTANDING WOMEN
Every year Soroptimist International of Poway recognizes four outstanding women in the community who have excelled in making the world a better place for women. This years annual awards breakfast is Wednesday, May 18, 7:15 a.m. at Stone Ridge Country Club. Cash prizes are awarded at the local, district and federation levels for the Women's Opportunity Award and Violet Richardson award. The Women of Distinction and Women Helping Women awards are a way of recognizing local members of the community whose efforts have helped to improve the lives of women and girls. Details at sipoway.org.
RACING FOR HOPE
Selected Poway youth will get a special treat Friday, May 20 when Operation for Hope partners with Racelegal for "Racing 4 Hope" at Qualcomm Stadium. The Rancho Bernardo-based Operation for Hope raises awareness about domestic violence and helping victims. This event educates kids in challenging situations about problems caused by the current epidemic of illegal street racing. Music, food and, of course, cars. There will be trophies for race winners. Details at operationforhope.org.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Join other local family caregivers at a special conference, designed to provide topics supporting your efforts put on by the Caregiver Coalition of San Diego, this Saturday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poway Adult Day Healthcare Center. A continental breakfast, complementary lunch, giveaways as well as resource booths will be provided. The event is free but registration is required at sharp.com.
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS
Friends of Poway Foundation, a volunteer board of parents and educators whose purpose is to bridge the gap between funding provided by the State of California and what is necessary to maintain the level of excellence we have come to expect, is asking for donations to help purchase 35 document cameras for Poway High. These are used by teachers in the classroom to model writing, display images, show student work and a variety of other purposes. Donate on line at friendsofpoway.org.
GRANNY'S ATTIC SALE
The Poway Historical and Memorial Society is having an attic sale, at the Heritage Museum in Old Poway Park, this Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. to raise money for their operations. Find a treasure among the vintage items and antique electronics and help support the museum.
