Don’t Miss Film Screening with MEERG

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Join the Middle Eastern Employee Resource Group for a film screening of “Peace by Chocolate” at Poway Library on Sunday, Nov. 6.

Movie description: After the bombing of his father's chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new small-town life, caught between following his dream and preserving his family's legacy.

RSVP to the 3 p.m. showing now.

See the flyer below.

Season of Giving Starts with Supporting CECO

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The season of giving is upon us! Consider donating to the County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) to support local nonprofits and employees in crisis.

Your generosity can have a big impact. Through County employee and retirees’ donations, CECO has distributed more than $7 million to local nonprofit organizations and employees in crisis since its founding in 1956.

CECO stands apart from other charitable organizations because it is run by County employees and 100% of money donated benefits the people and organizations in our area.

Consider joining your co-workers in supporting CECO this giving season in one or more of the following ways.

Spread the Word

CECO is accepting applications for its 2023 Community Grants through Friday, Nov. 4 so please encourage your favorite local charitable organizations to apply.

In 2022, CECO distributed $120,130 amongst 82 local non-profit programs, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, Coastal Roots Farm, and Voices for Children. Grant instructions and applications can be found at sdceco.org.

Staycation Drawing

Dreaming of a staycation? Try your luck at winning a one-night stay at the Grand Hyatt San Diego. CECO is selling raffle tickets for $10 for one, $25 for three or $45 for five. Be sure to complete both steps: make payment and complete the entry form. The deadline to purchase raffle tickets is 10 a.m., Nov. 8. One winner will be contacted by CECO on Nov. 8.

Birthday Bash

Celebrate CECO’s 66th birthday at Corvette Diner in Liberty Station on Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit CECO. Adult tickets are $35 and kids 12 and under are $15. There will be raffles for CECO swag and arcade gift cards. Space is limited as the event will be held in a private room. Purchase birthday tickets now through 5 p.m., Nov. 10.

Fall Fundraiser

Membership has benefits. Become a CECO contributor or increase your payroll contributions and get a CECO canvas bag as a thank you. Please see CECO pledge instructions.

To learn more about CECO, visit sdceco.org.

Costume Contest Winner Crowned

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Drum roll, please.

The winner of the 2022 County Costume Contest is a group submission from the Self-Sufficiency-Eligibility Training Center. The unit’s costume was a fun take on the work from home culture.

The group includes Alexander Elling, Anthony Diaz, Eugene Mikituk, Martha Llamas, Anna Yvette Velasquez, Rosalinda Ramirez, Viridiana Elizarraras-Galvan, Mimi Hernandez, Stephanie Gunning, Daniel Izaguirre, Thounthanika Leng, Paul Gable, Rubi Lopez and Sebrina Jackman.

Note: There was a display error in the early stages of polling, which was fixed as soon as it was identified, but did not impact the identification of a winner.

Grow Your Gardening Knowledge

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watering can pouring water onto a small plant

Prepare for fall planting and gardening. Attend a lunch and learn at the County Operations Center Demonstration Garden on Wednesday to hear experts from the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County. The event will be from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Master gardeners will cover soil amendments, seed starting, how to determine seed viability, what veggies you should be planting now and how to protect your fall crop from pests. Plus, they will have free seeds for participants to take home.

The Demonstration Garden is located in the plaza outside the Commons, 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego.

County’s New Chief Geriatric Officer to Help Advance Elderhood in Region

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For the first time, a chief geriatric officer will help lead the County’s efforts surrounding the health and wellbeing of San Diego’s growing older adult population. Lindsey Yourman, MD will fill the role of Chief Geriatric Officer, joining the County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Medical Care Services department.

Learn more about this position.