Gregorio's 2010 profits benefit
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad announced that Gregorio's restaurant will donate the the profits from their restaurant, Gregorio's, for the entire year of 2010 to the Club. Proprieter Greg Nelson has said he will never be able to repay the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad for all it did for him as a boy attending the then-Carlsbad Boys Club on an almost daily basis. But he keeps trying his best.
“People can't always write checks, but we all need to eat,” Nelson said. “Everyone does restaurant nights for charity; I took that idea and expanded it.”
The hope is to raise as much money as possible during the promotion, which will help complete a new Clubhouse being constructed in Bressi Ranch. The new facility will supplement the original Village Branch on Roosevelt Street, and will replace the small mobile unit that currently serves as the Club's La Costa Branch. It will allow Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad to double the number of children they currently serve.
The goal is to raise $250,000, but the final amount raised will depend on how many meals are served at Gregorio's. One creative way the Boys & Girls Club devised to get more customers in was to establish a weekly celebrity community server night, where a local celebrity, acting as host, is responsible for inviting friends and family to dine and experience the restaurant first hand.
A prize was thrown in as well — a complimentary dinner for two for the host who has the highest cash register receipts for each quarter. Local legends of surf David Barr and Randy Laine won the prize for the first half of the year, joined by Club board member (and recruiter) Chuck Smith. “We had a blast, and the restaurant was packed!” said Barr. “I remember attending the Club as a kid, and my son was a member when he was a kid, and it just feels really good to give back.
Gable PR to help
promote national labor and employment firm
Gable PR has been selected to develop and implement a comprehensive public relations and branding program for Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national labor and employment law firm.
Fisher & Phillips has been representing employers nationally for nearly 70 years in labor and employment law. The firm is known for bringing value to its clients through a business-like approach to workplace legal issues. Clients benefit from the ability of the firm's attorneys to help maneuver through today's increasingly complex labor and employment law environment.
“We believe the time is right to build additional awareness for our firm and the fine work our attorneys do for our clients,” said Christopher C. Hoffman, managing partner of the San Diego office. “Gable PR was selected to support our growth plans because of its experience with the legal profession, strong media relations capabilities and long history in the community.”
Tom Gable, CEO of Gable PR, said Fisher & Phillips has the depth of expertise and wealth of resources that would be valuable to the San Diego business community.
“They have a history of sharing expert insights on timely events, such as writing and blogging recently about changes in trade secret regulations and decisions on non-compete agreements,” said Gable. “With labor laws and court interpretations in constant motion, particularly in California, we envision an active, content-rich program.”
Gable PR, based in San Diego, delivers highly effective public relations and marketing communications programs for clients in a broad range of industries. Clients have included private and public companies, organizations, institutions and government agencies at every stage in their life cycles, from start-up to a Fortune 100 company. Agency programs have earned the highest honors in the PR profession and helped clients of all sizes and needs succeed.
Jazzercise donation helps survivors get Back in the Swing following cancer battle
Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett presented a check for $163,000 to Back in the Swing, an organization that promotes breast cancer survivorship programs and research. Jazzercise President Shanna Missett Nelson joined the founder in donating the sum to Back in the Swing founder Barbara Unell. Barbara is a breast cancer survivor and 28-year Jazzercise enthusiast.
The Back in the Swing? Foundation for Breast Cancer Survivorship is the first and only national nonprofit organization exclusively providing grassroots awareness, education and fundraising on behalf of the millions of breast cancer survivors to empower them to get back in the swing of life physically, emotionally and spiritually.
During National Fitness Month, Jazzercise locations all over the world held special Back in the Swing fundraising classes. All funds collected by instructors were donated to Back in the Swing. Jazzercise will also donate all profits from Jazzercise/Back in the Swing t-shirt sales to Back in the Swing to aid in its growth and promotion of breast cancer survivorship programs.
Last year, Jazzercise was at the forefront of a study at the University of Kansas that strongly indicated the importance of exercise for breast cancer survivors. The study was spearheaded by Back in the Swing and has been gaining national exposure and acclaim throughout the medical field.
Scripps Health sponsors prescription disposal event
Scripps Health is partnering with local law enforcement to support a national one-day event to collect unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs. September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Scripps Encinitas will host a drop-off location in the hospital parking lot at 354 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas, attended by local law enforcement.
Patients and families are often confused about how to dispose of medications. Expired medications can cause harm to children, pets and others if they are ingested. Proper disposal also protects against prescription drug abuse, and can help prevent drugs from entering the water supply.
The San Diego Sheriff's Department offers multiple locations in the community for drug disposal. Contact (858) 794-2222 to find a location.
SEA LIFE Aquarium Carlsbad welcomes new eagle rays
The newest residents in the giant ocean tank at SEA LIFE? Aquarium Carlsbad are two male spotted eagle rays. The new creatures are easy to find in the 250,000 gallon tank, their inky black bodies with bright white spots, long tails and uniquely shaped snouts make them true standouts among the 26 rays, 15 sharks and countless tropical fish who call the display home.
“We are thrilled to be the only Aquarium on the West Coast with spotted eagle rays on display,” said Bob Burhans, Curator for SEA LIFE Carlsbad. “Not only are they gorgeous creatures that appear to be flying through the water, they are extremely smart. We are looking forward to training them as part of our enrichment program.”
The eagle rays are just one of the species trained as part of SEA LIFE Carlsbad's enrichment program where SEA LIFE Aquarists create an exciting environment so animals begin to show natural behaviors and improve their well-being. Animals are given toys to play with, similar to encountering a new object or obstacle in the wild and are target trained to allow staff to record and monitor each creature's food intake and overall health. The program has been so successful that other SEA LIFE centers world-wide (there are 30 in all) are duplicating it.
Other creatures in the enrichment program include the giant pacific octopus, which interacts with toys and puzzles to simulate the hunting skills he would use in his natural environment; and two female zebra sharks that have been target trained to a point that they actually eat out of the aquarist's hands. Though creatures would not be handled out in the wild, it is important for aquarists to be able to handle them in an aquarium environment for veterinary procedures and overall health maintenance.
SEA LIFE Carlsbad is located next to LEGOLAND? California. For more information visit www.sealifeus.com
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad announced that Gregorio's restaurant will donate the the profits from their restaurant, Gregorio's, for the entire year of 2010 to the Club. Proprieter Greg Nelson has said he will never be able to repay the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad for all it did for him as a boy attending the then-Carlsbad Boys Club on an almost daily basis. But he keeps trying his best.
“People can't always write checks, but we all need to eat,” Nelson said. “Everyone does restaurant nights for charity; I took that idea and expanded it.”
The hope is to raise as much money as possible during the promotion, which will help complete a new Clubhouse being constructed in Bressi Ranch. The new facility will supplement the original Village Branch on Roosevelt Street, and will replace the small mobile unit that currently serves as the Club's La Costa Branch. It will allow Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad to double the number of children they currently serve.
The goal is to raise $250,000, but the final amount raised will depend on how many meals are served at Gregorio's. One creative way the Boys & Girls Club devised to get more customers in was to establish a weekly celebrity community server night, where a local celebrity, acting as host, is responsible for inviting friends and family to dine and experience the restaurant first hand.
A prize was thrown in as well — a complimentary dinner for two for the host who has the highest cash register receipts for each quarter. Local legends of surf David Barr and Randy Laine won the prize for the first half of the year, joined by Club board member (and recruiter) Chuck Smith. “We had a blast, and the restaurant was packed!” said Barr. “I remember attending the Club as a kid, and my son was a member when he was a kid, and it just feels really good to give back.
Gable PR to help
promote national labor and employment firm
Gable PR has been selected to develop and implement a comprehensive public relations and branding program for Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national labor and employment law firm.
Fisher & Phillips has been representing employers nationally for nearly 70 years in labor and employment law. The firm is known for bringing value to its clients through a business-like approach to workplace legal issues. Clients benefit from the ability of the firm's attorneys to help maneuver through today's increasingly complex labor and employment law environment.
“We believe the time is right to build additional awareness for our firm and the fine work our attorneys do for our clients,” said Christopher C. Hoffman, managing partner of the San Diego office. “Gable PR was selected to support our growth plans because of its experience with the legal profession, strong media relations capabilities and long history in the community.”
Tom Gable, CEO of Gable PR, said Fisher & Phillips has the depth of expertise and wealth of resources that would be valuable to the San Diego business community.
“They have a history of sharing expert insights on timely events, such as writing and blogging recently about changes in trade secret regulations and decisions on non-compete agreements,” said Gable. “With labor laws and court interpretations in constant motion, particularly in California, we envision an active, content-rich program.”
Gable PR, based in San Diego, delivers highly effective public relations and marketing communications programs for clients in a broad range of industries. Clients have included private and public companies, organizations, institutions and government agencies at every stage in their life cycles, from start-up to a Fortune 100 company. Agency programs have earned the highest honors in the PR profession and helped clients of all sizes and needs succeed.
Jazzercise donation helps survivors get Back in the Swing following cancer battle
Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett presented a check for $163,000 to Back in the Swing, an organization that promotes breast cancer survivorship programs and research. Jazzercise President Shanna Missett Nelson joined the founder in donating the sum to Back in the Swing founder Barbara Unell. Barbara is a breast cancer survivor and 28-year Jazzercise enthusiast.
The Back in the Swing? Foundation for Breast Cancer Survivorship is the first and only national nonprofit organization exclusively providing grassroots awareness, education and fundraising on behalf of the millions of breast cancer survivors to empower them to get back in the swing of life physically, emotionally and spiritually.
During National Fitness Month, Jazzercise locations all over the world held special Back in the Swing fundraising classes. All funds collected by instructors were donated to Back in the Swing. Jazzercise will also donate all profits from Jazzercise/Back in the Swing t-shirt sales to Back in the Swing to aid in its growth and promotion of breast cancer survivorship programs.
Last year, Jazzercise was at the forefront of a study at the University of Kansas that strongly indicated the importance of exercise for breast cancer survivors. The study was spearheaded by Back in the Swing and has been gaining national exposure and acclaim throughout the medical field.
Scripps Health sponsors prescription disposal event
Scripps Health is partnering with local law enforcement to support a national one-day event to collect unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs. September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Scripps Encinitas will host a drop-off location in the hospital parking lot at 354 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas, attended by local law enforcement.
Patients and families are often confused about how to dispose of medications. Expired medications can cause harm to children, pets and others if they are ingested. Proper disposal also protects against prescription drug abuse, and can help prevent drugs from entering the water supply.
The San Diego Sheriff's Department offers multiple locations in the community for drug disposal. Contact (858) 794-2222 to find a location.
SEA LIFE Aquarium Carlsbad welcomes new eagle rays
The newest residents in the giant ocean tank at SEA LIFE? Aquarium Carlsbad are two male spotted eagle rays. The new creatures are easy to find in the 250,000 gallon tank, their inky black bodies with bright white spots, long tails and uniquely shaped snouts make them true standouts among the 26 rays, 15 sharks and countless tropical fish who call the display home.
“We are thrilled to be the only Aquarium on the West Coast with spotted eagle rays on display,” said Bob Burhans, Curator for SEA LIFE Carlsbad. “Not only are they gorgeous creatures that appear to be flying through the water, they are extremely smart. We are looking forward to training them as part of our enrichment program.”
The eagle rays are just one of the species trained as part of SEA LIFE Carlsbad's enrichment program where SEA LIFE Aquarists create an exciting environment so animals begin to show natural behaviors and improve their well-being. Animals are given toys to play with, similar to encountering a new object or obstacle in the wild and are target trained to allow staff to record and monitor each creature's food intake and overall health. The program has been so successful that other SEA LIFE centers world-wide (there are 30 in all) are duplicating it.
Other creatures in the enrichment program include the giant pacific octopus, which interacts with toys and puzzles to simulate the hunting skills he would use in his natural environment; and two female zebra sharks that have been target trained to a point that they actually eat out of the aquarist's hands. Though creatures would not be handled out in the wild, it is important for aquarists to be able to handle them in an aquarium environment for veterinary procedures and overall health maintenance.
SEA LIFE Carlsbad is located next to LEGOLAND? California. For more information visit www.sealifeus.com