SIO to begin water separation projectScripps Institution of Oceanography will address the quality of the seawater and storm water that it discharges into biologically sensitive areas of the ocean. The institution will begin a massive project to separate the seawater and storm water discharges into separate pipes, and then filter pollutants from the discharges. New pipes will have to be constructed, and modifications will be made to several buildings, as well as to the storage and supply tanks. The project can be viewed at http://physicalplanning.ucsd.edu/pub_notice.html. The state review for the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will extend from April 21 to May 22, 2006.Comments can be mailed to Catherine Presmyk at UCSD Physical Planning, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0965, La Jolla, CA 92093-0965. For more information call (858) 534 3860. Experts to talk on cyber crime, identity theftThe San Diego Macintosh User Group (SDMUG) will host a dual presentation on computer crime and identity theft this Saturday, May 13, at Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North.From 10 to 11:30 a.m., FBI computer scientist Ted Lindsey will talk about ways to secure a home computer system and offer tips on computer and Web surfing. “State of the Hack” will also include a demonstration, as Lindsey “launches an exploit” and hacks into a remote control system.Jay Foley, co-founder and executive director of the Identity Theft Resource Center, will present “Identity Theft ” What You Need to Know” from noon to 1:30 p.m.Both programs are free. Refreshments will be available.For more information, visit www.sdmug.org or e-mail [email protected] carriers will make deliveries and pick-upsOn Saturday, May 13, postal carriers are joining the fight against hunger in San Diego through an effort dubbed “Stamp Out Hunger!” Residents throughout San Diego can leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable food such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery.This event stands as the nation’s largest single-day food drive and is sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers, United States Postal Service, AFL-CIO, United Way, Campbell Soup and the San Diego Food Bank. Letter carriers will collect donations that day and deliver them to the Food Bank for distribution to county’s hungry. For those who would prefer not to leave the food out, or who have post office boxes, food donations may be taken to your local post office.Summer months are often critical for food banks, as children are out of school and no longer receiving a free breakfast and lunch.For more information about Stamp Out Hunger!, ask your local letter carrier, contact the post office, call the San Diego Food Bank toll free, (866) 350-FOOD, or visit www.nalc.org or www.sandiegofoodbank.org.Relay for Life calls for participantsThe American Cancer Society (ACS) is seeking participants for the 2006 Relay for Life, a 24-hour celebration for cancer survivors to be held June 24-25 at the University of California, San Diego’s (UCSD) North Track. The relay involves team members switching off for continuous walking or jogging around the track, with donations to the ACS pledged for each lap or the entire event.Participants are asked to either join an existing team or register a new team by May 15 by calling (619) 682-7452. Campsites will be available for teams.In addition, organizers are looking for 100 cancer survivors to join the celebration, which includes a survivor “victory lap,” bands, games, food and a kids’ zone. There will also be a luminaria ceremony to honor those affected by the disease. Survivors who pre-register will be given T-shirts. To pre-register, e-mail [email protected] or call (619) 682-7452.For more information, visit www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/lajolla.Surfrider gala gets ready to hang 10San Diegans have the chance to celebrate surfing and the art it inspires while benefiting the environment at the sixth annual Surfrider Foundation Art Gala, happening Thursday, May 18 at the Del Mar Powerhouse, 1658 Coast Blvd. in Del Mar. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m.Combined with the fine food and drink will be environmentally inspired surf and ocean art of renowned artists Aaron Chang, Bruce Brown, Leroy Grannis, Michael Cassidy, Wade Koniakowski, Drew Brophy, Lincoln Jay, Jeff Yeomans, Susie Ferry, Tony Spineto, Melissa Smedley, John Sterling, Don Doerfler, Jorge Macfarland, Stephen King and Shag.Attendees can watch a painting being created during the event. Silent and live auctions will include bidding on airline tickets, hotels and resort stays, spa treatments, dinners for two, surfboards and other items. Food will be on hand from local restaurants, as well as wine and beer from select local brewers and vintners.Finally, the evening’s program will include an awards ceremony recognizing San Diego County individuals’ and businesses’ contributions to protecting the coastal environment, speeches by local environmental leaders, a slide show, music and dancing.Proceeds will benefit the San Diego County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, helping fund such programs as water-quality testing, education outreach, beach cleanups, pollution monitoring and advocacy efforts. Last year’s event raised $26,000.
Tickets are $75 each, or $140 for a pair, but are limited to the first 150 people who purchase them. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.surfridersd.org or by calling (858) 792-9940.