🌱 SD Food Bank Visits Up! + Kids Camps Under $250+ Colleges By Value

Hi there, San Diego. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 69, Low: 61.

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

1. Many San Diegans are hurting. The high cost of gas and groceries has resulted in many more residents experiencing food insecurity. According to 'Feeding San Diego,' there has been a 20% increase in participation at drive through distribution events. Volunteers make up the majority of staff at the events. Feeding San Diego purchases food with donations but mainly rescues food that would otherwise go to waste at grocery stores, farms, Amazon, and distributors. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. At this time of year, San Diego moms are researching summer camps for their kids. Now moms can check out these camps that cost $250 or less. There are singing camps, dance camps, art camps, rowing camps, and fencing camps to consider. Take a look! One of these camps may be a perfect fit for your child. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
3. Searching for a college? There are many great California colleges to consider in your search. Some are right here in San Diego. Whether you want a local college or one that is out of state, there are great colleges on Money's Best Colleges By Value Ranking. Check it out! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Baby Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (12:00 PM)
• Beginning Genealogy — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (1:30 PM)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (3:00 PM)
• Kids Craft Time — San Carlos Branch Library. (3:30 PM)
• Crafternoons: Personal Piñatas — Weingart City Heights Library. (4:00 PM)
• Tinker Club — San Diego Public Library, Central Library. (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: "As we continue to celebrate #AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth, we would like to introduce you to Officer Peterson. She currently patrols the Mission Valley East area in Eastern Division. Officer Peterson became a police officer because she believes it’s important to see a police department representative of the community it serves. She believes a diverse police force positively influences the public’s perception of law enforcement." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "When you adopt a shelter pet, you'll give a deserving animal a second chance at life, and, in return, they'll give you their unconditional love and companionship!" (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "With 3 weeks left of the exhibition, we cannot wait to see what new blooms are to come. Every week we receive new orchids loaned to us by private owners and our highly awarded Artist-in-Residence, René van Rems creates new unique displays allowing visitors to experience changing flowers and arrangements across multiple visits. With weekend marketplaces with vendors selling unique and rare orchids and aroids, there's always a reason to come back and enjoy the show!" (Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "Looking for something to do? The 2022 How-To Festival videos are now up on our YouTube channel! Meet artists, makers and community builders throughout San Diego that shared some tips on how to do a wide variety of things." (Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: "You can now access all the latest news from San Diego Union Tribune on your mobile device with your library card. Visit sdcl.or/elibrary for this and other resources. #SDCL #news #libraries" (Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "Want to help keep Downtown neighborhoods clean and safe? The Downtown Partnership Clean & Safe team is hosting a hiring event on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a variety of positions." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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