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Learn how to make a difference in your community and earn your degree in Criminology and Justice Studies. Unlike a traditional “Criminal Justice” degree, this program focuses on sociology and critical criminology to provide students with the educational foundation to affect social change. Critically evaluate issues of crime and justice and pursue solutions for positive social change Prepare for a career in criminal justice, social ser vice, law, academia, community ser vice, and more Work with community resources and organizers to affect change now, not just when you graduate
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HIGH HOLY DAYS Chabad of Encinitas, 2059 Village Park Way, offers Kamp High Holidays, for youngsters, with babysitting for the little ones. Families are invited for high holiday services, with beginner services so no one will feel lost. Kiddie Kamp has stories, songs and edible art. No membership, affiliation or tickets necessary. RSVP at JewishEncinitas. com or call (760) 943-8891. STAY SAFE If you are in contact with anyone impacted by or still in areas hit by recent hurricanes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers a wealth of resources for homeowners, including action steps, tip sheets and emergency planning information, to use in upcoming hurricane coverage at catalog.nfpa.org/. Local doctors also recommend cdc. gov/disasters/disease/infectious.html for warnings and advice on electrocution, carbon monoxide poisoning and contamination. PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER Vista’s Pregnancy Resource Center will be hosting an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at 1830 Hacienda Drive,
Vista, to share who they are, where they are and what they do. BE A DOCENT Learn about the plants at the San Diego Botanic Garden, help with planning and special events, garden beautification and helping the garden run smoothly. Classes run 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 30 at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $60. Enroll at (760) 436-3036, ext. 213. CHAMBER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Vista Chamber of Commerce is set to begin a big project to help area businesses. It is looking for volunteers to help with the Cares Business Walk from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 28, beginning at Hyatt Place, 2645 S Melrose Drive. The chamber plans to visit and talk to 250 businesses in one day, asking how business is going, what are the challenges and how it can help. Register online at vistachamber.chambermaster.com to volunteer or call Kent at (760) 726-1122 or email kent@vistachamber.org. HARVEST LUNCH The Gloria McClellan Center will hold a “Harvest Buffet” at noon Sept. 22 at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Suggested donation is $4 for those 60 and older, and an $8 charge for those younger than 60. Reserve by 1 p.m. one day prior at (760) 6435288. REPUBLICAN WOM-
EN Reservations are required by Sept. 22 for the Del Mar Seacoast Republican Women Federated luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club Lunch, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach. $25 check payable to Lomas Santa Fe Country Club at sign-in desk. Contact Terry at tminasian@ sbcglobal.net or delmarseacoastrwf.org.
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ARMENIAN FESTIVAL Friends of the Oceanside Public Library celebrate Armenian culture at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at 330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, with traditional music, dance, food and author presentations by screenplay and novel writer Lisa Kirazian and vegan cookbook author, Dikranouhi Kirazian. The event kicks off the One Book, One San Diego community read of “The Sandcastle Girls” by Chris Bohjalian. LOWRIDER AS ART Cal State San Marcos’ Latino Association of faculty and University Police Department have teamed up to host the inaugural Lowrider Experience from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 23 on campus, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. The event will showcase lowriders as an art form and will include a feature film screening, live music, free raffle giveaways and chil-
Five reasons why a CSUSM degree in criminology and justice studies may be the perfect fit for you a space to learn about differences and dignity in a respectful and meaningful way. According to Xuan Santos, an Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator for Sociology & Criminology, “We bring into the scope of understanding in this field the voices that are invisible, 2. CSUSM offers cut- marginal. We try to have ting-edge education from a broader understanding some of the most-respected of criminology than most schools of thought.” faculty in the CSU system. Prepare to become a 4. It will help you leader and advocate for your community with this pro- take your education to the gram. You will be taught by streets. A key component of professors who have a passion for serving the commu- this degree program is field nity, and who will provide a experience where you can unique lens for you to view apply what you are learning in the classroom to the the world. world around you. Santos 3. You will be in a de- explains, “We tell our stupartment that is very re- dents that going out on an spectful of difference and internship and having real life experience is very imembracing of difference. This program provides portant because you will
find what makes you happy, what gives your life meaning. What kind of footprint do you want to leave in the profession, in the world and in the lives of others?”
LEAGUE LOOKS AT VOTING Michael Vu, San Diego County Registrar of Voters, will be the featured speaker at the League of Women Voters meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Carlsbad Women’s Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad. For more information, contact Elizabeth Brady at ate.b.brady@gmail.com or visit http://lwvncsd.org. MARINE RETIREMENT EXPO The 24th annual Retiree Expo will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 at the Pacific Views Event Center, 202850 San Jacinto Road, MCB Camp Pendleton. For more information, go to mccscp.com/ retireeexpo. WATER DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE Come join the Leucadia Wastewater District 2017 Open House and Environmental Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at 1960 La Costa Ave., Carlsbad, with organizations that work to protect our watershed and local environment. Visit eventbrite.com/e/environmental- open-house -tickets-35186733467 for free tickets. Tour the water recycling plant, check out the Vactor truck, watch the TV inspection system at work, enter a raffle for prizes from local shops and enjoy food and drink. PATH GALA Make reservations now for the PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing)
13th annual “Strut for Sobriety!” luncheon, boutique and fashion show at 10 a.m. Sept. 23. Tickets are $85 at anewpathsite.org. KIWANIS CHARITY GOLF The Sunrise Kiwanis Foundation and the Vista Education Foundation are hosting the Mike Cavataio Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 23 at Twin Oaks Golf Course 1425 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos. All proceeds benefit students in Vista. For information on playing or sponsoring, contact (760) 945-1473 or eyesite@pacbell.net. VIKINGS ARE LANDING The Sons of Norway present the 15th annual Vista Viking Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24, at Norway Hall, 2006 E. Vista Way, Vista. For more event details, visit vikingfestivalvis- ta.com. REGISTER TO VOTE The League of Women Voters of North County will register voters during the public Leucadia Wastewater Management Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 23, at 1960 La Costa Ave., Carlsbad and from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 on California State University at San Marcos campus in Kellogg Plaza, at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. Voters may also register online at sos.ca.gov/elections/ voter-registration. For more
1. Convenient Temecula location Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies in Temecula. This is a face-to-face program with classes held exclusively at the CSUSM at Temecula campus.
dren’s activities. The event is free and open to the public. BE MY SALTY DOG Join the SaltDog Classic Beach Fest held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 23, at Seaside State Beach, 2526 S. Coast Hwy with a Tiki bar, live entertainment from local artists, art exhibitions, and outdoor adventures such as kayaking. Tickets available for $10 at saltdogclassic.com. WORLD OF WOODIES San Diego Woodies Hosts Wavecrest 2017 will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23. Cruise down to Moonlight Beach to experience more than 300 woodies of every size, shape and description. Live Hawaiian and surf music throughout the day, along with raffle prizes and awards. GARDENERS OF DEL MAR The Friendship Gardeners of Del Mar will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 23. Call (858) 481-0197 for meeting location in Del Mar. If you have a love of gardening and are interested in meeting new people join them to learn about their upcoming programs. Newcomers are always welcome. DEL MAR MARKET ORGANIC Del Mar Farmers Market is a certified organic and nonprofit Farmers Market that operates yearround on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Upper Shores Park at 225 9th St., Del Mar.
5. You will see your own personal growth by understanding yourself within the context of your community and the ongoing historical trajectory that you are a part of. “We try to instill the idea of humanity, hope, transformation, social justice and most important, the idea that we don’t have to work as individuals but we can work as a large community reinventing or improving the human condition,” says Santos. To learn more about this program, visit csusm.edu/el/ crim, call (760) 750-4004 or email el.inquiry@csusm.edu.
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