Totally Teens: February 2012
Contests/Scholarships
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Common Scholarship Application Take advantage of this online application that makes the scholarship process easier for graduating high school seniors as well as current college graduates and adult re-entry students. With only one application, students are considered for hundreds of scholarships held at The San Diego Foundation. Awards are granted to four-year universities, two-year colleges, graduate and trade/vocational schools. To apply, go to www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline: Feb. 13. |
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. |
NEW!Teen Screen at San Diego Jewish Film Festival. On Feb. 14 at 6 pm, a pizza dinner will be followed by the screening of Kaddish for a Friend, the story of an unlikely friendship between Ali, a 14-year-old Palestinian refugee who hates Jews, and an elderly Russian Jew, Alexander, who passionately wants to continue living independently. When Ali's friends trash Alexander's apartment, only Ali is recognized. To avoid criminal charges and deportation, Ali reluctantly agrees to help Alexander renovate his apartment and the two gradually overcome obstacles of hatred and despair. Teen Screen is open to ages 18 & under at no charge. www.lfjcc.org/sdjff.
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.
Twilight Trek at the Zoo. Take a guided, after-hours walk through the Zoo and meet nocturnal critters, and enjoy dessert and hot drinks. Feb. 24, 6:30-8 pm. $19. Call to register. For ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a paid adult. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-557-3963.
“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.
San Diego County High Tech Fair. Take a sneak peek into the future as you view hands-on demonstrations of the latest applications of science and technology. Feb. 7, 5-8 pm. Free. Registration required. For grades 6-12. Del Mar Fairgrounds, Wyland Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Sign up at www.sdsa.org/htf.
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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