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List of Summer Events for Local Journalists (details below)
Thurs., July 15: SD/PEN hosts best-selling author Stacey O’Brien
Fri., July 30: SDABJ’s “Hot Chocolate Soul” fundraiser
Tues., August 4: SPJ Summer Fiesta
SD/PEN hosts best-selling author Stacey O’Brien — July 15
Learn how a New York Times best-selling author got her story written, edited, and published when Stacey O’Brien, author of “Wesley the Owl,” speaks at the next meeting of San Diego Professional Editors Network (SD/PEN) on Thursday, July 15.
In 1985, long before Molly and McGee became webcam wonders, Stacey O’Brien, a biologist working at Caltech, took in a four-day-old barn owl that had no hope of surviving on his own. Over the ensuing two decades, O’Brien developed a remarkable relationship with Wesley the owl and made important discoveries regarding owl behavior, communication, intelligence, and “the Way of the Owl” - which she recounts in her best-selling book.
O’Brien, who is trained as a biologist specializing in wild-animal behavior and works as a wildlife rescuer and rehabilitation expert in Southern California, will explain how she enlisted a team of editors, an agent and a publisher to turn her story into a successful book.
For more information, call (619) 281-6951 or visit www.sdpen.com.
When: Thursday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Joyce Beers Community Center, Uptown Shopping Center, Hillcrest
Cost: Free for SD/PEN members; $5 for non-members
“Hot Chocolate Soul” fundraiser to benefit SDABJ — July 30
The San Diego Association of Black Journalists hosts “Hot Chocolate Soul,” a musical production showcasing R&B, comedy and poetry set for Friday, July 30 at the Anthology jazz club in Little Italy.
The event, which will feature a live taping of a pilot episode of “Hot Chocolate Soul” coming out this fall, will raise funds for SDABJ, which plays hosts to this year’s annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists July 28 to August 1. The ticket price includes access to an after party with a special guest DJ.
For more information about the NABJ convention, click here.
When: Friday, July 30, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anthology, 1337 India St., Little Italy
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Info and tickets available at: www.sdabj.org
Flyer below:
SPJ Summer Fiesta - join us for margarita madness — Aug. 24
Start your summer with mai tais at the Bali Hai, and end it with margaritas at the Alamo. SPJ invites all local journalists and San Diego’s journalism groups to a relaxing and fun Summer Fiesta set for Tuesday, August 24.
Join us on the patio at the Alamo - you know, the fun little place in the center of Old Town - for great conversation, a make-your-own taco buffet, and an extended happy hour with terrific drink specials. The Alamo will be serving up $3 margaritas, $2.50 well drinks, $2.50 wine, $2.25 domestic draft beers, $3 imported drafts, and $3.75 smoothies.
The party is free, so come make new friends and catch up with old ones.
When: Tuesday, August 24, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Alamo, 2502 San Diego Ave., Old Town
Cost: FREE
RSVP: spjsandiego@gmail.com
