10 • February 12-18, 2011
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Community&BusinessNews Self-defense class for seniors abuse, false imprisonment and victim of both physical and fitheft. nancial abuse. “Seniors are increasingly Mary Davis, a 72-year-old, the targets of criminals who third-degree black belt in Kaprey on people they feel are rate, talks about ways to avoid less likely to defend them- physical attacks and demonSAN DIEGO — Sadly, old- selves,” said Chairman Bill strates techniques to use when er adults continue to be in the Horn, District 5, San Diego an assault occurs. Speakers news as victims of physical at- County Board of Supervisors. from Adult Protective Sertacks, neglect and financial “With these tough economic vices and the district attorabuse. The assaults can come times, physical and financial ney’s office address ways to from strangers as well as peo- attacks may happen more fre- avoid scams, fraud and other ple the seniors might think quently and it’s important to financial abuse. Participants they could trust, such as fam- give people the tools necessary receive helpful materials to ily members and hired care- to protect themselves.” take home, and a free lunch is givers, as exemplified by the Self-defense classes, called served. case of 93-year-old Arnold V. “Senior Expo: Protect Yourself The Senior Expo is coor“Max” Bauer, whose caregiv- & Your Wallet,” provide valu- dinated by Aging & IndepenCOV 28897 2 on 6/10/10 12:02 PM aPagedence 1 Services, a division of er has beenFilipino chargedPress_SD_MECH:Layout with elder able tips avoiding being
County to host free Senior Expos at three locations
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the county’s Health and Human Services Agency, in partnership with the San Diego District Attorney’s office and the County Library. Funding for the sessions is provided by the Barona and Sycuan tribal governments. Events are held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please register early as space is limited: • March 18 (Friday) – The Alpine Woman’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd. in Alpine. • April 14 (Thursday) – Logan Heights Library, 567 S. 28th St. in San Diego. • May 20 (Friday) – Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. in Escondido. Reservations required. Call (800) 510-2020 and press “4” twice when you hear the menu. Leave your name, number and the date or location of the event you wish to attend.
COPAO offers free tax-prep, filing help NATIONAL CITY — The Council of Philippine American Organizations is again offering the free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Earned Income Tax Credit programs to help low-income families with their 2010 income tax preparation and filing. The free income tax preparation and electronic filing services is open by appointment to families with a gross income of $40,000 and below, now through April 16, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the COPAO Center, 832 E Ave. Special arrangements for preparation and filing on Mondays through Fridays may sometimes be arranged on a case-to-case basis by appointment only, depending on the availability of the volunteers. Call Normita Atangan at (619)507-5863. COPAO, a collaborative of 60 member organizations based in National City, has been conducting its annual VITA / EITC program for the past seven years. The program is accredited and supported by the Internal Revenue Service, which oversees the training of volunteer income tax preparers and supplies the much needed technology support, such as notebook computers and printers for electronic filing as well as tax preparation manuals and information materials.
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12/13 • san diego chinese new year food and cultural fair
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the free Chinese New Year Food and Culture Fair in the heart of San Diego’s Asian Pacific Historic District. On Feb. 12 and 13, lion and dragon dancers, martial artists, acrobats and musicians will perform and food and craft vendors will fill the streets of the Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District at the intersection of Third Avenue and J Street. Inside the museum, we’ll have a delightful array of tea cozies and traditional New Year prints on display as well as a variety of Asian goods for sale. For more information, contact the museum at (619) 338-9888, visit its website at www.sdchm.org, or visit the fair website http://sdcny.weebly.com.
16 • northwest civic association town hall meeting
Northwest Civic Association Town Hall meeting in the auditorium of the Chula Vista Civic Center Library (at 4th & F), Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. Speakers include City Attorney Glen Googins and Assistant City Manager Scott Tulloch. Googins will speak about ethics issues, frivolous complaints filed during election seasons and potential medicinal marijuana operations within the city. Scott Tullock will speak about the city's budget, the newly negotiated contracts with city unions and operational hours of parks, libraries, recreation centers and the Norman Park Senior Center. The event is free. Everyone is welcome. For further information, call (619-307-3460).
17 • 17th annual lunar new year celebration 2011 | Year of the rabbit
The Asian Business Association of San Diego presents this annual event with the support of title sponsor Viejas, along with supporting sponsors SDG&E and Cox Communications, held this year from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the NTC Promenade at the McMillin Event Center, 287 Dewey Road in San Diego. ABA and partner members: $25; non-members: $30; at the door: $35.. Free parking. For more information, contact the ABA San Diego at erica@abasd.org. The ABA San Diego is headquartered at 5675 Ruffin Road, Ste. 305, San Diego, CA 92123.
19 • post-valentine dinner dance
The Baguio City Association of San Diego will sponsor a PostValentine Dinner Dance from 6 to 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Holiday Inn On The Bay, 1355 N. Harbor Dr. in San Diego. $50 per person. Besides induction of association officers, this dinner dance is also a fundraiser for association projects. DJ. Contacts and tickets: Edith Donaldson, (619) 224-3095; Lalaine Uvero, (858) 568-8498; Rudy Liporada, (858) 722-1465; Julius Sinlao, (858) 863-7237.
19 • silliman university alumni association installation of officers
The Silliman University Alumni Association and friends in San Diego will celebrate its 11th installation of officers from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station's Officer's Club. Dinner, dance and raffle. Tickets: $35 per person, prepaid. Semi-formal attire. For tickets and information, call Amy at (619) 710-8875 or Laarni at (858) 384-2610.