• November is the National Diabetes Month
 This November during National Diabetes Month, ask yourself if you're at risk of type 2 diabetes and take steps to prevent it. Diabetes affects 26 million Americans, with 19 million people diagnosed and 7 million undiagnosed. And an estimated 79 million American adults aged 20 years or older have prediabetes, which puts them at high risk for developing the disease.
Research shows that type 2 diabetes and much of the illness and premature death caused by diabetes can be prevented or delayed. Learn about diabetes and how it relates to your family history. You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by learning your risk factors and making lifestyle changes with a group there in your community.
Learn more about Diabetes Prevention
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Union Bank
Fall Back Festival Children's Historical Street Faire 
presented by Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation
Come one, come all to join the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) as it hosts its 14th Annual Fallback Festival: Children's Historical Street Faire Sunday, Nov. 9, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Fourth between Market and J Streets.
Hundreds of kids and their families will enjoy this adventure back to the 1880s as three blocks of the Gaslamp Quarter is transformed into a western town of the past, with traditional western storefronts, a Sarsaparilla (root beer) Saloon, a town jail, entertainment, cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs.
Join in the fun that includes panning for gold, blacksmithing, pony rides, butter churning, candle dipping, ol' fashioned carnival rides*, pie-eating and pumpkin-spitting contests, and much more!
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Daylight Savings Time also a reminder to test the smoke detectors. 
Daylight Savings Time will end at 2 a.m., Sunday, November 2ND, 2014. When setting your Daylight savings time also a time to test the smoke detectorsclocks back, take a moment to change the batteries in your home’s smoke alarms.
Did you know that having a working smoke alarm reduces a person’s chance of dying in a fire by half? More than half of all fatal home fires happen at night. Inexpensive household smoke detectors can mean the difference between life and death. For the best protection, install smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. Smoke detectors have a test button. Press the button, and the detector should make a sound. If it doesn't, the batteries need to be changed. It could save your life!
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Shall We Dance? Bailamos?
Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get and stay in shape. Besides being fun, dancing has many positive health benefits.
Shall We Dance? Bailamos? is a free dance for seniors!
Come and feel the rhythm of Harana Band dancking Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Rumba and more!
Come make new friends! There will be Dancing hosts/hostesses available to get you moving!
When:Saturday, November 30, 2014- Time:3 P.M to 8 P.M- Where:Loma Verde Recreation Center, 1420 Loma Lane, Chula Vista, 91911- Info: Call the Loma Verde Recreation Center for more information (619) 691-5082
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Food Safety Month
 “Food safety is a priority year-round for the nation’s nearly one million restaurant and foodservice outlets and we celebrate that commitment with September’s National Food Safety Month,” said Paul Hineman, executive vice president of the National Restaurant Association.
National Food Safety Month was created in 1994 to heighten the awareness about the importance of food safety education. Each year, a new theme with training resources is created to help reinforce proper food safety practices and procedures. For more information and resources, visit the NFSM website, or join the conversation on Twitter using #foodsafetymonth.
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Google has celebrated the 100th birthday of Dr Jonas Salk
When Dr. Jonas Salk envisioned the idea of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, it was with the idea of creating a vibrant, intellectual community, dedicated to pursuing the kinds of scientific achievements that had made him an international figure only five years before.
Salk came to La Jolla following a career in clinical medicine and virology research. After obtaining his M.D. degree at the New York University School of Medicine in 1939, he was a staff physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
He then joined his mentor, Dr. Thomas Francis, as a research fellow at the University of Michigan. There, he worked to develop an influenza vaccine at the behest of the U.S. Army. In 1947, he was appointed director of the Virus Research Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
It was in Pittsburgh that Salk began to put together the techniques that would lead to his polio vaccine.
Continued at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies site
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DA’s Office to Hold ‘Scam Stopper’ Event at Liberty Station
San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced a Senior Scam Stopper event will be held in conjunction with the Contractors State Licensing Board next
week in an effort to protect seniors in San Diego County from falling prey to online and
phone scams. The free event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Monday, October
27th at the McMillan Center in Liberty Station located at 2875 Dewey Road, San Diego,
CA 92106.
“We continue to see too many cases of financial elder abuse in our office where aggressive
and heartless criminals take advantage of some of our most vulnerable citizens,” said DA
Dumanis. “It’s our hope that this event will give seniors the tools they need to recognize a
scam and protect themselves.” Members of the public interested in attending the Senior Scam Stopper event may RSVP to: susan.paul@sdcda.org or call 619-531-3439.
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Lemon Grove Kids to Whip Up Fresh Food
About 25 students from Lemon Grove Academy Elementary will  whip up some fresh, seasonal recipes together with Chef Jeff Rossman, owner and executive chef of Terra American Bistro, an award-winning, farm-to-table restaurant.
Terra American Bistro’s Chef Jeff and Farm2School Club Members to Prepare Seasonal Dishes.
Chef Jeff has been and will continue to participate in the Healthy Eating Active Living Zone in Lemon Grove, which is designed to help combat obesity by making healthy choices accessible to more people in underserved communities across Southern California and to expand garden-to-cafeteria options for school meals.
The third grade through sixth grade students, all members of their school’s Farm2School Club, will prepare roasted butternut squash, Mary’s chicken wrap, apple cobbler, quinoa and persimmon chutney. When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 in Lemon Grove Academy Elementary (Auditorium)
7885 Golden Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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We continue to work to make sure faith-based and community partners are aware of the ongoing efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. In case you missed the call this past weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host a second conference call on the West Africa Ebola Outbreak with this Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT.
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Do you have questions about your medications? Bring them to the SoCAN Fall event:
Meet the Pharmacist &Senior Health Fair
Local pharmacists will be available to review your prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements.
South County Action Network (SoCAN) is pleased to announce the upcoming Fall event taking place next month, Tuesday, October 21st from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Kimball Senior Center in National City (1221 D Ave., National City 91950).
This is a FREE event and we are encouraging folks to call 619-336-6761 to register and reserve your spot at this event. We are offering a lot of free health screenings as well as providing Flu Shots. A light lunch will be provided so we need interested individuals to call the number and RSVP so we have an idea on the attendance and amount of food to order. We are grateful to all of our generous sponsors in making this event possible.
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Partner Expo
 Please join us for our Live Well San Diego in Action! Partner Expo on October 21st! The Expo will take place from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm at the beautiful new Waterfront Park at the County Administration Center along Pacific Highway.
This exciting event will mark the 4th year of the Live Well San Diego initiative, and the annual report and the roll out of the Thriving component will be released that day. The Partner Expo is a special event to highlight our formal Live Well San Diego partners and will include food, demonstrations, and fun activities for visitors to enjoy!
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Scam & Fraud Prevention
Local Scammers beware! Your victims have a chance to attend our next fraud prevention program.
The Scam & Fraud Prevention program is scheduled to take place this Monday, October 20th from 10 AM – Noon at the SD County Library, Bonita Branch-Community room (4375 Bonita Rd., Bonita 91902). Please feel free to share this information. They will be providing a lot of materials and handouts regarding this topic so we want the community to get as much information to protect you from being a victim of Scams and Fraud.
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West Africa Ebola Outbreak: .................................................Update!
Faith and Community Based Partners Call
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a conference call on Oct. 18, 2014, from 11 am -12 noon EDT (Note the eastern time zone) to discuss CDC's ongoing efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
The link below provides all the necessary information. You can copy the link and paste it in your email. Please pass the info along to others. Thank you.
> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conference call on Oct. 18, 2014
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Pathways to Play Kickoff Event at South County Park
In a first for any park in San Diego County, play pockets designed with natural elements will be added to paths at the Tijuana River Valley Sports Park. Play pockets are little areas sprinkled alongside paths where tykes can balance on a log or climb a wall or go down a slide. As they walk along, they’ll discover yet another play pocket and then another motivating them to see what lies ahead. The idea is to inspire young children up to age 5 to break into spontaneous play as they explore the facility to keep them more active. The community is invited to the sports park Saturday to learn more about nature-based play features and give input on the project.
County Parks and First 5 San Diego are working together to bring play pockets to Tijuana River Valley Sports Park to encourage children to enjoy the outdoors. First 5 promotes the health and well-being of children from ages 0 through 5 and that mission ties in with the County’s vision for a County that is healthy, safe and thriving. When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where:Tijuana River Valley Sports Park- 2687 Sunset Ave. San Diego, CA 92154
Find out what happens at the event > Play pockets will soon be cropping up in the South County!
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BARKTOBERFEST
Don’t miss BARKTOBERFEST on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18. Any dog (4 months or older) that has no black fur on it will be available for $44--that is $25 off the regular fee! Plus, for the entire month any dog or cat with any black fur is $10.31.
Note: The BARKTOBERFEST adoption event is both Friday and Saturday at all three County shelters.
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National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week is October19-25, 2014.
Colleges and universities across the country sponsor programming, educational events, and social activities aimed at raising awareness of alcohol related issues on collegiate campuses. This year’s focus is on helping students better understand alcohol abuse, impaired driving, and making healthier decisions surrounding alcohol.
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5to Congreso Binacional De Autismo 2014 
Los invitamos a nuestro V Aniversario del Congreso Binacional de Autismo, el día 18 de Octubre 2014, en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de California en San Diego. Este evento se celebrará como parte de la semana BINACIONAL DE SALUD USA-MEXICO, y por esta ocasión nuestro objetivo es cubrir las dificultades que presentan los niños dentro del espectro autista en la época más conflictiva del crecimiento como es la adolescencia. También contaremos con mesas de recursos de las más renombradas Orfanizaciones de SAN DIEGO-TIJUANA, y de las cuales podrán abastecerse de información sobre el tema del Autismo además de otros temas de interes.
Attn. Comité Binacional de Salud.
Contact: Call (619)964 0368 or visit: Website
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Protect Yourself, and Spread the Word. Official rescue teams who have been dispatched to the scene of earthquakes and other disasters around the world continue to advocate use of the internationally recognized "Drop, Cover and Hold On" protocol to protect lives during earthquakes:
DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!),
Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.
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Depression Screening Week
Each year more than 40 million Americans will suffer with an anxiety disorder and over 20 million will suffer from some type of depressive disorders. The cost to the economy of these terrible diseases is billions of dollars each year; the cost in human suffering is immeasurable.
Depression steals the every joy out of the life. People usually feel tired and not able to deal with their life, sometimes they don't care or feel to do something about, they feel restlessness, and without energy or motivation to perform everyday activities.Treatment for depression helps to feel better and improves quality of life.
Depression screenings should be a routine part of healthcare, similar to routine checkups for heart disease or diabetes. A depression-screening test is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine the severity of the disease. Screenings are free and completely confidential. Please click here for a list of screenings: CHECK YOUR MOOD Screening List . County of San Diego mental health services and resources available all-year-around, please call the County’s 24-hour Access and Crisis Line at (800) 724-7240 or 2-1-1 for more information.
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National Preparedness Month is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.
Whether it's September or any other month of the year, disaster can strike at any time without warning. Cal OES encourages all Californians to be prepared for when - not if - the next emergency will occur.
How prepared are you? Join us for events highlighting preparedness and check out the tips and resources listed below for important information you can use to protect yourself, your family, and your property. Preparedness is a responsibility we all share. Let's do our part.
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Eating more fruits and veggies can be fun – and it’s worth it!
 Eating fruits and vegetables provides many health benefits. People who eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables can help lower their risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Eating healthy can also help prevent obesity and high blood pressure.
Most people know that eating fruits and vegetables is important for good health, but most of us still aren’t getting enough. This September, SALUD+HEALTH INFO is proud to participate in Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month
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Fall Prevention:Strong Today: No Falls Tomorrow
 Each year, more than 12,000 older adults in San Diego County arrive at the hospital after a fall. You are more likely to fall if you take multiple medications, have low Vitamin D, get dizzy, have problems seeing, or have trouble walking and getting around. However, there are many things you can do to stay active, independent, and fall-free. That is why the California State Legislature has designated the first week of autumn each year to be Fall Prevention Awareness Week. The San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force has been leading the way locally in education and resources to keep older adults from this type of harm. We have planned 3 events in locations around the County for Fall Prevention Awareness Week to educate older adults and caregivers on how to prevent falls. Each event will feature dynamic speakers, fall risk screenings, and exhibitors with local resources. All events are free – Participants should register by calling 1-800-827-1008
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