Community Corner
Williams Syndrome Walkers Will Take Over Old Poway Park
The benefit is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, beginning at 9 a.m.
WALK FOR WILLIAMS SYNDROME
The San Diego Walk for Williams Syndrome is Saturday, May 12, and this year it’s coming to . Williams Syndrome is a genetic condition, present at birth, that effects 1 in 10,000 people worldwide. It is characterized by medical problems including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays and learning disabilities. Costly medical care is not always covered by insurance and state funding.
Local high school student Barry Cunningham was diagnosed at age 1. Now at 18, he is an outspoken advocate that WS is about what “can be” and not what will “never be.” Join Barry and others on May 12. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10. Click here to register, and click here to donate in advance.
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SHOP AND ADOPT
Help Escondido Humane Society pets and save money on your next pet adoption. When you purchase items from the Humane Society’s “wish list” and bring in your receipt, you'll receive a discount on your next adoption worth twice the amount of your gift. You can also donate through the Humane Society’s Amazon Wish List, and Amazon will deliver right to the Society. Get all the details here.
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FACE OFF AND GIVE BACK
The Poway Lacrosse team is raising money for their season. Dine at in Poway tonight after 5 p.m. and 20 percent of your bill will go to the Poway Lacrosse Foundation. Just print out the attached flier and present it when you pay your bill. Blue Frog’s is on Community in the parking lot with the Poway DMV.
NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY CORPS
The next meeting of the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corp is this Thursday, 7 p.m. at the , 14211 Twin Peaks Rd. (Twin Peaks and Espola). Learn what to do when disaster strikes in your neighborhood. Hear a presentation by the American Red Cross. More on the website: www.powayNEC.com.
POWAY SPIRIT DAY
Poway Spirit Day is two weeks away, April 14. Check in before 8 a.m. at the and we'll head off to work sites at 8. There’s plenty to do and we need more volunteers! Contact me at transamericabill@gmail.com and help us keep Poway looking great. See pictures from last year on the Rotary Club of Poway’s Facebook page.
