How Do You See Chula Vista?
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"Chula Vista: The Good, the Bad and the Just Plain Wrong!" will be the topic of an interactive workshop c0-sponsored by the library and the Friends on Friday, May 30. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at the Civic Center library from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Political science professor Carl Luna, who is director of the newly organized San Diego Institute for Civil Civic Engagement, will lead a discussion on how people perceive the city and will guide attendees along their own "paths" toward civic engagement. Library director Betty Waznis says the event will be an example of civic engagement at its best. "We want to talk about what we can do to promote all of the positive aspects of our city and brainstorm ideas for improving its image," she said. "We will give people an opportunity to tell us what Chula Vista needs, and then we'll give them the opportunity to put those ideas into action." |
The workshop is part of a three-part effort to promote civic engagement, funded by a $14,737 grant to the library from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation. The "Paths to Civic Engagement" grant is also funding a series of citizenship classes at the South Chula Vista and Civic Center libraries and the purchase of library books and materials on social issues and civic affairs. Click here for a flier describing the event; click here for the news release. (5/14/14)
Citizenship Classes at the Library
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The Civic Center and South Chula Vista library branches are hosting free citizenship classes as part of a "Paths to Civic Engagement" grant from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation. Kelly Martinez (at right) is instructor for the sessions, which are held at the Civic Center library at 1 p.m. each Saturday and at the South Chula Vista library at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Participants receive help in completing the citizenship application, as well as preparation for the test and interview. Registration is not required. For more information, call 619 585-5870.
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Grant Will Promote Civic Engagement
The Chula Vista Public Library has received a $14,737 grant from The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation to promote civic engagement among local residents.
Titled “Paths to Civic Engagement,” the library’s efforts will include three distinct programs: a series of citizenship classes at the Civic Center and South Chula Vista branch libraries; the purchase of books on current affairs and civic issues; and a public event that will encourage children, teens and adults to become more involved in the community. The Friends will plan and host that event in Spring 2014.
The free classes will help prospective citizens complete the citizenship application and prepare for the test and interview. The first eight-week series began in September, with sessions held at the Civic Center library on Saturdays at 1 p.m. and at the South Chula Vista library on Wednesdays at 3. More information is available through the library’s website or by calling 619 585-5760.
Titled “Paths to Civic Engagement,” the library’s efforts will include three distinct programs: a series of citizenship classes at the Civic Center and South Chula Vista branch libraries; the purchase of books on current affairs and civic issues; and a public event that will encourage children, teens and adults to become more involved in the community. The Friends will plan and host that event in Spring 2014.
The free classes will help prospective citizens complete the citizenship application and prepare for the test and interview. The first eight-week series began in September, with sessions held at the Civic Center library on Saturdays at 1 p.m. and at the South Chula Vista library on Wednesdays at 3. More information is available through the library’s website or by calling 619 585-5760.
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The library was one of three recipients of the 2013-14 Foundation grants, with awards also going to Salt Creek School and I Love a Clean San Diego. An affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in Chula Vista by meeting emerging needs through encouraging and increasing responsible and effective philanthropy; building a Chula Vista community endowment that provides funds to Chula Vista causes and organizations; and providing a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts to benefit Chula Vista now and in the future.
At right, library director Betty Waznis accepts the check during a presentation at Chula Vista's HarborFest in September. (Photo courtesy of Steve Wood.) |
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