🌱 Mobile Showers For Homeless People + SD Needs Help With Migrants

Hello everyone — Friday at last! Sip that coffee/tea, crunch that biscotti, and read on to find out what's happening here in San Diego today:

• Rescue Mission provides mobile showers for homeless people.
• SD needs help with migrants
• Bike Anywhere day is May 18.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun.⛅ High: 66, Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. The San Diego Rescue Mission has provided a second mobile shower trailer, offering a hot shower, along with other services, to help get people off the streets and on the road to independence. The Rescue Mission believes that homelessness is everyone’s problem and that those who are less fortunate deserve our respect. (NBC San Diego)
2. With the end of COVID-19 era restrictions, San Diego needs additional resources to handle the coming migrant crisis. Now, the Biden administration has made an agreement with Mexico to send Nicaraguan, Cuban, Venezuelan, and Haitian nationals back to Mexico on humanitarian grounds. In addition, 1500 troops will be sent to the border to free up law enforcement to control the situation. (Voice of San Diego)
3. It was called Bike to Work Day, but it has now been replaced by Bike Anywhere Day, taking place on May 18. Acknowledging those who work from home and others, the annual event is open to all. San Diego Association of Governments will sponsor the event. 100 “pit stops” will open from 6 – 9 a.m. and free T-shirts and refreshments will be available. (Rancho Santa Fe Review)

Today in San Diego:

• Aging Successfully Lectures - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (10:00 AM)
• Signing Storytime - College Rolando Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime and Craft - Clairemont Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Healthy and Fit Adults - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• San Diego Police Department's Senior Volunteer Program - OASIS San Diego (1:00 PM)
• Anime Club - San Diego Public Library - Central Library (3:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Older American month: "May is #OlderAmericanMonth! Join us in celebrating by checking out books by, for, or about older people for all ages to enjoy. Aging is a part of life, and we want to acknowledge those older Americans who have contributed their time and experiences to enrich their communities." (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Local hero needs help: "The family of a local hero could use your support! Rich Valenzuela is a father, husband, SDPD Officer, and US Air Force Veteran. Rich, 42 years old, has been battling stage four colon cancer for over 7 years. Rich is a fighter and has beat the odds to survive this long. Sadly, Rich has recently entered hospice. Rich is married to Erica, another police officer, and has a 2-year-old son. All donations from this fund will go directly to Erica to support her in this time of need. Click the link below: https://porac.org/fundraiser/sdpd-officervalenzuela/" (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Helping the homeless: "What does it take to change the life of someone experiencing homelessness? It’s more than providing immediate needs like food and shelter. It’s about helping each person find their path to healing and self-sufficiency." (San Diego Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Our inbox is open!: "A love letter to the library? 💌 Our inbox is always open! 😁💛 California Governor GavinNewsom penned a tribute to the work and struggles libraries throughout the state (and country) have been dealing with. In it, he shared his own story about his struggle with reading. Do you have an SDPL library story you would like to share with us? We'd love to hear from you: mysdpl.org/share"
• Can your dog pass the Leash Challenge?: "🐕 LEASH CHALLENGE 🐕 If your dog can walk without barking, whining, growling, pulling, or forgetting about you when they encounter other people or dogs, they pass the leash challenge with flying colors! However, if your furry friend struggles with any of these behaviors, we have a class that can help! Reactive Rover: Heel Work, our specialized six-week online course, is designed to help pups develop calmer responses towards their stressors and increase their focus on their handler. The next course starts on Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. Register now at sdhumane.org/trainingclasses "

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