🌱 Donate to 'Cozy Drive' + Broadway SD Shows + $10 Gift 4 Blood

Hello, neighbors! Bettyann Pernice here with today's edition of the San Diego Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 68, Low: 58.

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Here are three of the top stories today in San Diego:

1. Doing your spring cleaning? Why not donate those clothes to the ‘We See You San Diego Cozy Drive’ to benefit the homeless? ‘We See You San Diego’ is ramping up for its Mobile Walk-in Closet, where they will offer personal shopping for those experiencing homelessness. The group would be grateful for the following: blankets, sleeping bags, beanies, men’s jeans, sweatpants, rain jackets, ponchos, sweatshirts, and warm gloves. Drop off day is Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 5444 Napa St. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (KUSI)
2. “The much anticipated 45th season includes current Broadway hits, shows that are fresh on the road, and returning San Diego favorites. This season has something for everyone, and we are excited to share it with San Diego audiences,” according to Vanessa Davis, general manager of Broadway San Diego. Among other offerings are: “Hamilton,” “Annie," "Ain’t Too Proud," Disney’s “FROZEN,” “Cats," and “Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show.” Get your tickets now. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. Now you can save lives by donating blood, or platelets, through the American Red Cross — and you will receive a $10 e-gift card, thanks to Fanatics. Blood drives are being held throughout San Diego. You will need a blood donor card, or driver's license, or two other forms of I.D. at check in. Help others, donate blood today. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

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Today in San Diego:

• Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ — Water Conservation Garden. (9:30 a.m.)
• Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime *OUTDOORS* — Point Loma Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Technology 101/Tecnologia 101: Mouse & Typing Skills — Logan Heights Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Conversation Cafe — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (Noon)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Weingart City Heights Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• YMCA Raintree Ranch: "It's your turn to have the summer of a lifetime. New friends and memories await you at YMCA Overnight Camps Marston, Raintree Ranch & Camp Surf. Reserve your spot today, spots are filling up fast!" (Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "We're hiring! New openings this week include graphic designers: bit.ly/3vUygU3 pool guards: bit.ly/3HUgbaY engineers: bit.ly/3Mti02l grounds maintenance/ laborers: bit.ly/3HSi1Jp Find more career opportunities at: sandiego.gov/CityJobs" (Facebook)
• San Diego Unified School District: "After months of adversity, more than 300 Afghan refugee children recently attended class in the United States for the first time, as San Diego Unified and a coalition of community partners welcomed the new students and their families." (Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: "We are proud to be a female-founded nonprofit with incredible female leadership across all of our departments and our board. Feeding San Diego's founder, Gwendolyn Sontheim, is still involved and serves as our board chair nearly 15 years after she first founded the organization. On International Women's Day, we celebrate all the women who bring commitment, compassion, and dedicated leadership to our mission." (Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: "Did you know we have history-related Virtual Discussions on our YouTube channel? Check out this video on Recovering and Restor(y)ing Kumeyaay Women's Role, Agency, and Power from the Oral Tradition." (Facebook)
• Burn Institute — Offers free fire alarms for seniors. (Burn Institute)

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• St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage With No Cover Live Music. (March 17)
• Saint Patrick’s Day With The Drunk’n Leprechauns AT Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music. (March 17)
• Mardi Gras Night With Euphoria Brass Band & The Bobby Sanchez Combo. (March 18)
• Robert John & The Wreck Modern Country Rock Plus Filmspeed Alternative Rock. (March 19)
• American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk. (March 22)
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— Bettyann Pernice