The Force Is Strong With this ‘Fun-raiser’

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Join and support the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization’s “fun”raiser at Petco Park for a Star Wars-themed game on June 17.

The Padres will take on the Rays. There be themed characters and activities at the game, but if you buy a special ticket, you’ll get an exclusive Obi-Juan Kenobi bobblehead.

County employees, family and friends will get exclusive seating. To buy a ticket for the game, there are two ticket options:

  • $38 for a CECO seat

  • $51 for a CECO/Star Wars-theme ticket that comes with an exclusive Obi-Juan Kenobi bobblehead

Buy your tickets today! Ticket sales close June 12. There are limited quantities for each ticket option in Section 320. You may mix and match your ticket options and still be seated together.

For any questions, please contact sdceco@sdcounty.ca.gov.

A portion of every ticket sold goes directly back to CECO.

See the flyer below.

Connect with Peers in Nature

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Updated on 5/17/23: This event was postponed. It will not take place on May 20.

Get active with the Emerging Workforce Association (EWA) at Lake Poway for a family hike and bring-your-own-lunch on May 20.

The meet-up is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20 at the Lake Poway Concessions Stand, 14644 Lake Poway Road. The 2.5-mile walk will start at 9:15 a.m. with the picnic to follow.

The gathering is free, but Lake Poway charges a $5 entrance fee.

The picnic will be held in Area 8, closest to the trailhead, where you will find three large picnic tables.

Since this is an outdoor event, consider the following recommendations:

  • Apparel: must wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes; sunscreen and sunglasses/hat highly recommended

  • Water and light snacks will be provided but bringing your own coolers, lawn chairs, and personal shades is encouraged

Please register for the event here. Contact yuliana.briceno@sdcounty.ca.gov for additional information.

See the flyer below.

Anti-Asian Violence Film Screening & Discussion

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The Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees and the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association are hosting a free screening and discussion of a documentary film that explores the myth of Asians as a model minority and the intersections with past and present anti-Asian violence.

The film, “Not Your Model Minority,” will be shown at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at the Poway Library, 13147 Poway Road. While there is no cost to attend, seating is limited, and reservations are necessary.

The film by Jon Osaki reveals ways the model minority myth has been used to create a wedge between communities of color, while also examining opportunities to build power toward addressing systemic racism in America.

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.

Join APACE for Some Laughs

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Please join the Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander culture and heritage with laughs!

See some of Southern California's best and brightest Asian and Pacific Islander comedians in Model Majority at Mic Drop Comedy Club on May 21.

Mic Drop Comedy Club is located at 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., CA 92123.

Tickets are $18 general admission. First RSVP and then purchase your ticket.

See the flyer below.

Join CSDFEA for a Padres Game

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Join members of the County and City of San Diego Filipino-American Employees' Associations to watch the Padres take on the Guardians. The ticket includes a limited edition Filipino-themed Padres cap and donation to a local community group.

  • Location: Petco Park, Section 305

  • Date and Time: June 15 at 5:40 p.m.

  • Price: $33 each

Only a few tickets are left - so please RSVP as soon as possible! Once sold out, you may email CSDFEA@sdcounty.ca.gov to be placed on the waiting list.

Details on how to make payment will be emailed to you after you’ve registered.

Join the Fireside Chat on Mental Health and Mentorship

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Hear Behavioral Health Services Director Dr. Luke Bergmann and Sheriff Capt. Nancy Blanco get candid about mental health in an upcoming “fireside chat” for employees.

The virtual event on mentorship and mental health will take place on Teams from noon to 1 p.m., May 19. The two will discuss how prioritizing mental health can help with career progression and personal growth.

Dr. LuKe Bergmann

Capt. Nancy Blanco

The Emerging Workforce Association employee resource group will moderate the chat.

For a sneak peek, we asked Dr. Bergmann how he takes care of his mental health and stress levels. They had lots to say, including:

“With my job, I have huge responsibilities both internally and externally and that makes my schedule challenging. I’m not only managing our team but also engaging with the community. I have three kids including a 2-year-old, a 5-year-old and a 15-year-old and that is a huge amount to juggle, but it’s precisely the thing that keeps me most balanced. It creates a protected space. It’s a structuring element. When I’m a parent, I am just a parent.

Other cognitive techniques that I use are breathing and deliberate daydreaming. I end up daydreaming about my kids. It’s not for long periods of time but, for example, I just take a minute to remember some little exchange with my 2-year-old and that helps.

Exercise is also one of the best ways people can manage stress. My 15-year-old is an obsessive tennis player and we obsessively play tennis together. I also sometimes even do 10 minutes of yoga between meetings and that makes a really big difference. Exercise and getting your heart rate elevated makes an impact on your brain chemistry and it makes you happy, not only in that moment but studies show, it makes people happier in the long haul.”

Hear more from Dr. Bergmann and Erese on May 18. Join in the discussion in one of two ways:

  1. Register to get an automated calendar link. (Open in Edge.)

  2. Save the following information to join on May 19.

    Join on Teams

    Or call in (audio only) 619-343-2539, with Meeting ID 255 744 824.

See the flyer below.