U~t San Diego Community Spotlight Wsradio.com

Jimmy Saba, Executive Director of the San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT), is joined by the Theatre’s Artistic Director, Desha Crownover, to chat about Season 72 performances; the role SDJT plays in the importance of arts in education; and classes and summer camps offered by SDJT.

James Wright, CEO of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), is joined by the winners of the 2019 CFF Innovation in Education Awards: Dr. Ben Churchill, Superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District -- winner of the Innovative Superintendent of the Year; Dr. Matt Tessier, Assistant Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), and Michael Bruder, Special Projects Resource Teacher for CVESD – winner of the Impact Award.

Debbie Case, President & CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County, and Anna Leyrer, the organization’s Development Manager Events, discuss the City of San Diego’s support of at-risk seniors; the upcoming annual gala – Viva Seniors! – set for Saturday, June 8 at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina; and the importance of advocacy for senior programs.

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses the June 13 SDMAC Achievement Awards and the new date of the June SDMAC Breakfast, featuring RADM Dr. Forrest Faison, the nation’s Navy Surgeon General.  Balmert is joined by RADM (Ret.) Dr. James Johnson, Past President of SDMAC, to chat about future combat medical care in the United States; private medical collaboration in San Diego; and medical breakthroughs that initiated through military medical practices.

Guest is Westview boys Volleyball coach Mike Amonette

Dr. Bill Mohlenbrock, Founder and Medical Director of Medical Value, Inc., chats about the costs of healthcare and how to improve healthcare quality and costs. Dr. Mohlenbrock discusses his “game-changing” book, The Handbook of Healthcare Value: How Self-Insured Employers and Employees Can Contain US Healthcare Costs.

Betty Mohlenbrock, Founder and President of Reading Legacies, discusses her decades of work in the field of reading, with a special emphasis on the benefits of reading aloud to and with children. Mohlenbrock talks about the need to grow her base of volunteers to read aloud to kids.

Alberto Cortes, Executive Director of Mama’s Kitchen, chats about the thousands of San Diego County residents who benefit from the organization’s efforts to deliver meals and nutrition education services. Cortes discusses the annual Mama’s Day fundraiser that was held on Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Cortes talks about Mama’s Kitchen’s new programs that address congestive heart failure and Type II diabetes.

Tomas Herrera-Mishler, President and CEO of the Balboa Park Conservancy, talks about the Conservancy’s mission to address sustainability and accessibility needs in the Park. Herrera-Mishler is joined by Audrey Tamayo, AmeriCorps VIP Fellow, who is leading the organization’s volunteer efforts, such as the Tree Stewards and Park Ambassadors programs.

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses the May 15 SDMAC Breakfast, featuring keynote speaker VADM Richard A. Brown, Commander, Naval Surfaces Forces; the June 13 SDMAC Achievement Awards; the status of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, talk about Spring sports playoff highlights and previews, and the annual Union-Tribune/San Diego Sports Association’s “Prep Athletes Awards Gala,” set for Friday, June 14 at Petco Park.  Kearny and Brand or joined by Torrey Pines swimming coach, Richard Contreras.

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Nathan Loveland, Program Manager of Propel San Diego, to talk about Propel’s accomplishments to date; its recent Stakeholder Forum; and the DIV Grand Prize event on Thursday, May 23.   Balmert discusses the keynote speech of last Friday’s featured SDMAC speaker; the May 15 SDMAC Breakfast; and the June 13 SDMAC Achievement Awards.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Jeff Baumback, Rancho Bernardo High baseball coach.  Kearney and Brand preview spring sports championships; the performance of Madison High sprinter Kenan Christon; and the annual Union-Tribune/San Diego Sports Association “Prep Athletes Awards Gala,” slated for Friday, June 14 at Petco Park.

John Gelastopoulos, owner of The Broken Yolk Brand, is joined by James Roark, Manager of The Broken Yolk in Pacific Beach, chat about the 40th anniversary of the restaurant; The Broken Yolk’s origins; how The Broken Yolk differentiates itself from other restaurants.

JoJo Pope, Director of Aquatics & Environmental Health and Safety for the YMCA of San Diego County, and Nicole McNeil, Supervising Recreation Specialist for the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department, talk about importance of water safety and drowning prevention; swim lessons and free community water safety events as part of the “Summer Safety Splash Tour”; and the need to hire lifeguards for both organizations.

Alzheimer’s San Diego and San Diego Planning PartnershipAmy Abrams, Education Director of Alzheimer’s San Diego, is joined by Yvonne Amrine, Founder of the San Diego Planning Partnership (SDPP), to discuss the collaboration between each of their organizations, along with SDPP’s free educational workshops on estate planning and long-term care.

Lisa Mann-Mattson, Director of Community Wellness for the San Diego American Indian Health Center, chats about the Health Center’s mission; its services; its 40th Anniversary of doing business in our region; and the 31st Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow on May 11 and 12 in Balboa Park.

Sean Mahoney, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and Denice Garcia, a Red Cross Board member, talk about the May 1-8 “Shelter of Hope” awareness and fundraising campaign; the May 4 “Sound the Alarm” event in Chula Vista; and ways to get involved with the Red Cross’ myriad services and events.

04/23/19 Baseball, Softball, Spring Playoffs and Spotlight on Escondido Track and Field

Melinda Forstey, Chief Operating Officer of Serving Seniors, and Ted Lange, Sr., a Serving Seniors Board Member and Chair of the organization’s major fundraiser – “Experience of a Lifetime” Gala – discuss the growing problem of homelessness among seniors. Forstey and Lange talk about the May 2 Gala that will be held at the exclusive Del Mar Country Club, along with the myriad services offered by Serving Seniors.