🌱 Grants 4 Literacy + Navy Retrofits Warships + Sr. 'Tech Tank'

Good morning, neighbors! Bettyann Pernice here with the latest issue of the San Diego Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 81, Low: 58.

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

1. It is a shocking statistic. Seventy-two percent of San Diego’s children from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods did not meet language and literacy standards in 2020-2021. Now, the San Diego Foundation and the Dr. Seuss Foundation have joined together to award grants for literacy, intended to focus on children up to five years of age. "We are excited to partner with the Dr. Seuss Foundation on early literacy," said Mark Stuart, president and CEO of The San Diego Foundation. "Their support helps intensify the focus on preparing a child to read in their earliest years — a time when brain development and learning is critical to academic success and lifelong learning." Nonprofits can apply through 2 p.m., May 6. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
2. San Diego-based warships will be retrofitted to launch hypersonic missiles. The Navy expects that the missiles would fly at 17 times the speed of sound. The missiles could attack targets almost 2,000 miles away. San Diego-based General Atomics is one of the defense contractors on the hypersonic program. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
3. Are you an older adult having difficulties with technology? Well, now there is good news! Cox Communications and San Diego Oasis have started “Tech Tank.” This one-of-a-kind center was created to give older adults a chance to increase their tech abilities and decrease their social isolation by bridging the digital divide. ‘Tech Tank’ will offer workshops, technology classes, and more. One-on-one support will also be available, both in-person and online. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Metro)

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Today in San Diego:

• 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.)
• Conversation Cafe — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (Noon)
• Parenting Seminar — Logan Heights Branch Library. (Noon)
• Pre-School & Elementary Kamishibai Storytime with Ms. Veronica — Weingart City Heights Library. (1 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Logan Heights Branch Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: "We'd like to share some happy memories with you from a milestone we never wanted to reach. Kylee has just passed her 1-year anniversary in our care, and while we've enjoyed every moment with this sweet girl, our hearts break as she continues to wait for a home to call her own." (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "World of Orchids returns to our Dickinson Family Education Conservatory from May 7 through June 12! Stop by for plant vendors on select days and new orchid displays each of the five weeks." (Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "Our Stormwater Department and Think Blue San Diego team have been busy improving our stormwater infrastructure! They recently completed some repair work on the stormwater outfalls at the SDSU Campus West construction site next to the San Diego River in Mission Valley." (Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: "We had a great time Saturday at the Mobility, Health + Wellness Fair! Some folks received free bikes to ride home! Thank you to our partners and everyone who came out to support!" (Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "The San Diego Public Library's Concert Series continues on Tuesday, March 29, with a special visit from the Cracow Duo - Kalinowski & Szlezer. Join us for an evening of music by classic and contemporary Polish composers." (Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: "Beginning March 27 through September there will be a Walking Tour at the Serra Museum. This walking tour focuses on the Presidio de San Diego, buried underground below the Serra Museum. Visitors will learn about the historical significance of this site going back to deep time, how the unique river and marine environment attracted people to the site since the beginning of time." (Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice