Category: Events
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Refugee Art Project Maps Home
In July 2018, a diverse group of refugees and immigrants living in San Diego came together to collaborate in a joint art installment. The project explores symbols and concepts of home and place, bringing together seniors and teen youth from local refugee communities to work with local artists. The immersive art installation in the gallery…
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Traditional Weaving Workshops Explore Karen Refugee Culture and Artisans
Presented by the Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD) on July 13, Karen elders led a weaving workshop making traditional clothing at the refugee community center. A nonprofit community organization, KOSD is committed to community building and educational opportunities for refugees displaced from Myanmar, previously Burma, who now reside in San Diego. Nya Paw is…
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Taco-Centric Fiesta Highlights Diversity In City Heights
Tacos, culture and community — that’s the focus of the monthly Fiesta on the Avenue event in the Mid-City neighborhood.
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Literacy Camp Brings Books And Animals To City Heights Kids
City Heights children met some new furry and scaly friends at the Weingart Library Friday, in a program designed to keep kids interested in reading during summer vacation.