Be About It!

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation was founded in 1995 by Dr. Joe and Vi Jacobs, founders ofJacobs Engineering Groupin Pasadena, California. As creative catalyst and incubator, we work to revitalize 60 acres in Southeastern San Diego’s Diamond Neighborhoods and focus on developing the community into a vibrant and economically sustainable destination. Our work is deeply rooted in community engagement and creative placemaking. The vision for the community was created in partnership with residents and local community organizations.The Jacobs Center partners with residents, local leaders and organizations, and regional and national investors to revitalize Southeastern San Diego, a culturally-diverse yet underserved area that is prime for investment and transformation. Our commitment is to the residents, to create a vibrant Diamond District through three areas of focus: Physical Redevelopment, Education to Careers, and Local Economy.Learn more atwww.jacobscenter.organd follow us onFacebookandTwitter.

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BE ABOUT IT
An Afternoon of Song, Dance, Poetry, Rap and Comedy to Celebrate Our Community
On Sunday, August 25 from 3-6 p.m., San Diegans are invited to Jacobs Presents, A Gill Sotu Event: “Be About It,” a performance-filled event celebrating community organizations through local entertainers, hosted by the <A HREF="https://www.jacobscenter.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation</A>.
The entire community is welcome at this FREE event hosted by local poet and artist Gill Sotu for entertainment, food and a showcase of San Diego groups making a difference in the community. Ten entertainers will perform a short set of their own dynamic work plus a custom piece that pays tribute to the focus of each organization. 
Eventgoers can also visit volunteer opportunity booths that will encourage “being about” making a change and multiple food vendors including Churros X Chocolate. 
Singers Mariela Contreras, J. Howard, Cheryl Songbird and Shawn Moore, poets Gill Sotu, Natasha Hooper and Shawn Moore, along with rapper Ric Scales, comedian Kree Rushing and dance group MEL will be performing pieces. 
Local organizations scheduled to attend include Bridge of Love Across the Border, Covenant Living at Mount Miguel, Hugs and Bags, Latina Muslim Foundation, Playwrights Project, San Diego Memoir Writers Association (presenters of the San Diego Writers Festival), Teri, Inc., Traveling Stories and Youme Clothing.
The first 50 kids that arrive will receive a new backpack with a comic book inside provided by sponsor <A HREF="http://travelingstories.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Traveling Stories</A>.
RSVP/Registration requested, but not required.

Arts Park @ Chollas Creek

Thank you for signing up for BE ABOUT IT! See you Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m. at Arts Park @ Chollas Creek at 5010 Market Street. Get ready for a great show.

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