Self Defense & Awareness Demonstration
Mar 11th
In response to community safety concerns felt throughout San Diego County, The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a FREE Self Defense workshop for local women (ages 13 and up).
The 90 minute workshop is presented by Play It Safe Defense, whose instructors regularly visit schools, churches, scouting programs and community centers to teach valuable self defense and safety skills to women and children throughout San Diego County.
The content of this presentation – addressing safety concerns raised in light of recent tragedies – is intended for women ages 13 and above. This event is free and open to the public; no registration required. Wednesday, March 31, 2010; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.; Kroc Center Gym.
Click here to download a printable copy of this flyer [PDF; 117k]
School Field Trip
Mar 10th
Dear Friends,
This past Saturday we took the kids from my school on an outing. We went to visit another primary school and there the boys played soccer and the girls played a game called Nzango. Our school won both games. Nzango is a very popular game here among the girls. Two girls compete at a time and they jump and then kick out one of their legs. If both the girls kick the same leg then one side wins but if they both kick different legs then its the other side that wins. While we were out we also took our students to see where Congo’s first President is buried. That was very special to see. Overall it was a really fun day, and it was really nice to get away from the school and visit another part of the Congo along with my students.
Saturday was a very long day because right after I got home from the field trip there was a concert at church and I had to be there to sing. I have started singing with a group called the Pop Junior. I tried to talk them out of it but they even gave me a solo. Saturday we sang the song Power of Your Love in Lingala. Except the second verse when we sang in three languages; I sang in English, my roommate Josephine sang in Danish, and another girl in the group sang in Lingala.
At school things are going very well. We are almost at the end of the second trimester.
I am enjoying my life and experience here so much, I can’t believe the days are going by so fast and I often wish they would just slow down. Sometimes people start to remind me that I only have 3 months left here, but I just tell them that I don’t like to talk about that.
Thank you again for your continued prayers and support.
Tracy Pilewski
Kroc Hop Bunny Drop 2010
Mar 10th
One fantastic Kroc Center tradition is that we throw open the doors, gates and entryways every Easter weekend for all the community to gather together in celebration, games and good, safe family activities
Click below to see few pictures from last year’s event (with WAY more people than we’re expecting this year!):
This year’s Kroc Hop Bunny Drop will feature games and prizes, the rock wall and bounce houses will be open to the public, and $5 gets you an all-access pass to the entire Kroc Center.
10% Off Day Camp Enrollment This Weekend
Mar 9th
Captain John Van Cleef and Day Camp Manager Andrea Sanford both appeared on television to speak about the Kroc Center’s ACA-accredited Day Camp program and the big sign-up discounts happening this weekend.
Parents who enroll their children in Day Camp – completing the entire process during business hours Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14, 2010 – will receive a 10% discount on camp enrollment!
Note: Enrollment must be paid in full to receive discount; discount does not apply to field trips or extended care. We suggest calling ahead if you need more details about this promotion; the best number to call is 619-269-1460.
Find additional information on the Kroc Center Day Camps web page.
