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 Letter from the President
Happy August, SDPCA members!
I hope you are continuing to have some fun in the sun this summer. It's so wonderful to know that no matter what else is going on in the world, we can always count on each other to show up and promote peace.
We have some exciting events planned for the next year—service projects, social events, and opportunities for advocacy. Our 2018/2019 calendar of events can now be found on our website, and this very month we have a bike ride and a Mexican wine tasting event coming up. Can’t wait to see you soon!
In Peace,
Celeste Peacock-Coleman, President
Ukraine, 05-07
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 Bike around Mission Bay
Saturday, August 4 at 10am
Meet at De Anza Cove Park Parking Lot
Join us for a fun and casual ride around Mission Bay! All fitness levels welcome. There will be stops to enjoy the views. Bring your own bike and helmet for a 1.5 hour long ride around Mission Bay, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach. Meet at De Anza Cove Park parking lot - look for the Peace Corps flag.
RSVP: http://evite.me/vGE5HQFYcc
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 Wine Tasting – Wines from Valle de Guadalupe
Saturday, August 25 from noon to 4pm
Truly Fine Wines – 4060 Morena Blvd, Suite K, San Diego, CA 92117
Please join us to celebrate the local Mexican wine harvest by tasting the rich, complex wines from nearby Guadalupe Valley with wine experts Molly Brooks and Omar Acosta. The venue is planning on having a food truck with Mexican food available for purchase.
Cost: $15 per person. Must be paid by August 18 to reserve your spot.
Please pay in advance through our secure PayPal Check out or RSVP through Evite: http://evite.me/8JhWaceTTp
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 Oceanside Sunset Market
Thursday, September 20 at 5:30pm
316 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Join us for a fun evening at the Oceanside Sunset Market! The market features up to 200 merchants and spans four city blocks. Enjoy hot food from around the world, gourmet goodies and desserts, eclectic shopping and live entertainment. We’ll walk, chat, shop, listen to music, and eat! The Sunset Market is located in the heart of Downtown Oceanside at the corner of Pier View Way and South Tremont Streets.
RSVP: http://evite.me/UXvwpZGDQQ
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 Evening at the Bay: Bonfire!
Saturday, September 29 from 6 to 9:30pm
Fire pits at Shoreline Park (Shelter Island)
Join us for a fun outside gathering with your fellow RPCVs to enjoy the warmth of a bonfire at Shelter Island. You can find us under the Peace Corps flag at the fire pits across from the Silver Gate Yacht Club.
SDPCA will provide wood and light refreshments. Shelter Island hosts fabulous views and this event is family friendly. Bring a chair and some goodies to snack on. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP: http://evite.me/qu4QseBYBx
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Join your fellow SDPCA members for in-person district office meetings with your elected Representative to advocate for Peace Corps.
We are still waiting on confirmations about meeting dates and times, but we will be alerting SDPCA members in each district as soon as we have something in place. If we are unable to meet with our Reps in August, we will try to schedule meetings later in the year when the Reps are back in San Diego.
Contact Danielle at advocacy@sdpca.org if you are interested in attending your district’s meeting so that we can go as a group. We will let you know the meeting time, the office address, and more specific details about the agenda.
We will not be setting up a meeting with Darrel Issa this summer because he is not running for re-election but keep posted on other activities coming up for the 49th District!
Click here to find out who your Representative is!
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle at advocacy@sdpca.org.
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 Recipe of the Month
Red Lentil Soup
Submitted by Sharon Kennedy (originally in the NY Times)
3 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of ground chili powder or cayenne, more to taste
1 quart vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 cup red lentils
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper and chili powder or cayenne, and sauté for 2 minutes longer.
- Add broth, 2 cups water, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover pot and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary.
- Optional: Using an immersion or regular blender or a food processor, purée half the soup then add it back to pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky.
- Reheat soup if necessary, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve soup dusted lightly with chili powder if desired.
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Rachel's House Cook and Serve, July 15 and 16
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