Sunday, June 17, 2007

What is Juneteenth? Oceanside teaches me something!

Community at the heart of city's Juneteenth celebration - North County Times - Coastal -: " Community at the heart of city's Juneteenth celebration

By: JOEL D. AMOS - For the North County Times
OCEANSIDE ---- The North County chapter of the NAACP held its 21st annual Juneteenth celebration and multicultural street fair Saturday at Oceanside Municipal Pier.
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'We want to let the community know that we are here trying to help in terms of jobs, health and letting people know that we're here to serve,' said event organizer Satia Austin, a participant in Oceanside's Juneteenth for 10 years.
Juneteenth commemorates the day on or about June 19, 1865, that Texas slaves learned of their emancipation, but the event is also about cultural diversity."

Thursday, June 07, 2007

San Diego County Fair Runs June 8-July 4, 2007 - Public Transit Best Choice

Fair visitors encouraged to ride shuttles North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News: " Fair visitors encouraged to ride shuttles

By: ADAM KAYE - Staff Writer
DEL MAR -- Corn dogs, carnival rides, and one heck of a lot of traffic. The 2007 San Diego County Fair opens Friday and officials predict the event will draw more than 1 million visitors to the seaside venue during its 22-day run."