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Totally Teens: February 2012
Contests/Scholarships
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Merit Scholarships for Female Students San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic, an organization of alumnae from various sororities, is offering scholarships to young women who demonstrate academic excellence as well as community and school involvement. Open to local high school seniors who will be attending a four-year college or university that has National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities on campus, as well as undergraduate students who are active members of an NPC sorority/women’s fraternity at CSUSM, USD, UCSD or SDSU. To apply, go to www.sdaph.org or email info@sdaph.org. Deadline: April 1. |
Poster Design Competition. The Art Institute of California-San Diego and Americans for the Arts invite high school seniors and high school graduates to express their creativity as they design a poster with the theme, “You Can Create Tomorrow.” Winners will receive scholarships to The Art Institute of California-San Diego. First place winners will go on to compete in the national competition where the winner in the high school senior category will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship to an Art Institutes school and the winner in the high school graduate category will earn a $10,000 tuition scholarship. For entry requirements, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/postercompetition. Deadline: Feb. 3.
Activities/Classes
Sweet surprises await chocolate lovers! Join contests and BINGO, and make your own chocolate banana split. Feb. 22, 4-5 pm. Free. Encinitas Branch Library, 540 Cornish Dr. 760-753-7376. |
Teen Art Café: Modern Mexico. Meet other teens interested in art and discover the ideas behind the exhibit, Mexican Modern Painting from the Andrés Blaisten Collection. Engage in art projects, get the chance to win art materials and take part in an after-hours visit to the galleries. Feb. 8, 6 pm. Free. For details, call or email teencafe@sdmart.org. James S. Copley Auditorium, The San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park. www.sdmart.org.
“Brigham Young University’s Living Legends.” Experience the cultural heritage of North America, South America and the South Pacific through costumed performers, music and dance. Feb. 4, 7 pm. $12-$18. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.
www.artcenter.org; 800-988-4253.
Duct Tape Roses. Make roses that will last forever! Feb. 9, 4-5:30 pm. Free. For grades 6-12. La Mesa Branch Library, 8074 Allison Ave. 619-469-2151.
Ghost Hunting Tour. Dying to encounter ghosts? Be part of this paranormal investigation of San Diego’s most famous haunted site where you can learn about the spirits that haunt the Whaley House, as well as tools and techniques in hunting for ghosts. Feb. 25, 10:30 pm-midnight. $50. For tickets, call or visit website. For ages 12 & up. 2476 San Diego Ave., Old Town.
www.whaleyhouse.org; 619-297-7511.
“Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity.” Check out the Fleet’s new planetarium show that guides you through fascinating wormholes to experience the creation of the Milky Way, the death of a star and the subsequent birth of a black hole. Opens Feb. 4; visit website for schedule and tickets. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.rhfleet.org; 619-238-1233, ext. 808.
Fit & Fun: Healthy Cooking. Learn to whip up nutritious, great-tasting meals with Healthy Adventures Foundation. Feb. 2, 4-5 pm. Free. Casa de Oro Branch Library, 9805 Campo Rd. #180, Spring Valley. 619-463-3236.
ACT - San Diego Presents “Once Upon A Mattress.” This enchanting production brings to life a hilarious musical tale of romance in a fantasy kingdom. Feb. 1 & 2, 7 pm; Feb. 3, 7:30 pm; Feb. 4, 2 & 7 pm. General admission: $12-$18. Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave., San Diego. www.actsandiego.com; 858-777-9899.
Dance Class with Mr. Looney. Explore cool dance moves like hip-hop, shuffle, dubstep and jerkin. Feb. 7 & 14, 4-5 pm. Free. Fallbrook Branch Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. www.sdcl.org; 760-731-4650.
Support Groups!
Teen Empowerment Group. Join this group by Alliance for Community Empowerment that provides education, awareness and strategies to help teens overcome or prevent delinquent behavior. Topics range from drug awareness to resisting peer pressure. Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm. Free. Call for details. UPAC office, 5348 University Ave., Ste. 202, San Diego. 800-ACE-9458.
Help Spread the Word! If you have an event, activity or website other teens might want to know about, email Jennifer A. Burman, Totally Teens Editor, at Jenny@SanDiegoFamily.com. A submission does not guarantee publication. The submission deadline for the March issue is February 1.
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