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See Star Wars—Help Families with Special Needs
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San Diego Babies and Toddlers November 1, 2019 12:43 p.m.
Proud Parents San Diego Family Magazine Staff Please help us welcome our new “baby”, San Diego Babies and Toddlers, a digital guide for new, second-time and expecting parents. Our bundle of joy includes advice from local, experienced moms regarding breastfeeding, sleep strategies, potty training, how to prepare for preschool and more. Find it at www.sandiegofamily.com/baby/san-diego-babies-and-toddlers.
Join the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego for the movie fundraiser event of the year: the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley. Guests receive an exclusive souvenir badge, photo opps with the San Diego Star Wars Society, movie snacks and an opportunity to win awesome prizes. Come early to participate in Star Warsthemed projects before the movie. Buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4426050. Don’t wait—this event will sell out!
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Spread Some Ho-HoHoliday Cheer Lazy Dog Restaurant is partnering with nonprofit Habitat for Humanity to help fight homelessness, and you can help! Now through Dec. 31, Lazy Dog guests can order a gingerbread house kit ($5.95) to build while waiting for their meal. Habitat for Humanity receives 100 percent of the proceeds from every gingerbread house purchased, which helps build a home for someone in the community.
Clarence Claus is Coming to Town Editorial award recipients (l– r) Lisa Salz, Anne Malinoski, Emily Dolton, Sharon Bay, Jody Lee Cates, Lisa Gipson, Kristen Castillo
Design award recipients Michele Hancock, Rik Thiesfeld
Not to Brag, but We’re Kind of a Big Deal We are excited to announce that we recently received 11 awards at the 2019 San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards—seven for San Diego Family Magazine and four for our annual publication for families with special needs, Flourishing Families. See the full list of award recipients and winning articles at www.sandiegofamily.com/company-overview/ journalism-awards-won-by-san-diego-family-magazine.
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When Jackie Rodgers couldn’t find wrapping paper featuring a black Santa Claus to wrap gifts for her son, she and her husband founded Greentop Gifts and created “Clarence Claus” giftwrap. Believing that children should see themselves represented in a variety of characters, Rodgers brings diversity to holiday décor for families across the globe to enjoy. Learn more: www.greentopgifts.com.