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Studio ACE Hosts Valentine's Day Pop Up Shop1

1/21/2021

Studio ACE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives through Arts, Community, and Education. Studio ACE was founded in 2018 by Executive Director Julia Fister who worked for many years in nonprofit arts organizations. Witnessing firsthand what the power of arts education can do for people of all ages, Julia made it her personal mission to find a way to provide affordable and accessible arts education opportunities for the North San Diego County community, and Studio ACE was born. What began as a dream is now a flourishing reality, with Studio ACE providing an array of arts education offerings through classes in their physical studio space, programs with Oceanside Unified School District, and robust partnerships with other community organizations. Though Studio ACE is not yet able to reopen to the public, that does not stop them from bringing creativity to your home this holiday season.

Frontwave Sponsors Four Local Military Families through ASYMCA Secret Santa Program

1/4/2021

OCEANSIDE, CA – In the spirit of giving, Frontwave Credit Union sponsored four local military families this holiday season through Camp Pendleton’s Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Secret Santa Program. Frontwave shopped for and purchased gifts on the families’ wish lists and delivered them to the Camp Pendleton ASYMCA, where they were distributed just before the holidays, ensuring each family member had something special to celebrate the season with.

Invest In OMA And Build Connections That Help Young People Thrive

12/29/2020

OMA works in partnership with the Oceanside Unified School District to offer two dynamic, arts-integrated educational programs—Literacy Through Art (LTA) to all third-graders and ArtQuest to all fifth-graders in the district, connecting with an astounding 2,500 students on an annual basis.

Wounds of War: The Rise of Veteran Homelessness and How We Can Help

11/23/2020

The veterans of World War II were welcomed home as heroes. The veterans of the Korean War received a warm homecoming. The veterans of the Vietnam War returned to a cold shoulder and a country on the verge of tearing itself apart.

MiraCosta College Student Food Pantry Recognized for its Excellence

10/30/2020

A MiraCosta College food pantry serving more than 1,200 students each month has received the highest level of certification from a leading nonprofit devoted to fighting hunger.

Stater Bros. Charities Kicks off Annual “Harvesting Hope in our Community” Campaign

10/30/2020

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA (October 30, 2020) – Stater Bros. Markets and its philanthropic arm, Stater Bros. Charities are stepping in and raising critical funds to support local food banks and hunger relief programs to address food insecurity in the communities we serve.

How An Early 20th Century Researcher Discovered the Root Causes of Homelessness

10/26/2020

Alice Solenberger saw the sides of city life that few wanted to acknowledge. But all she wanted was to learn more.

Serving our community through TransFarmation

10/22/2020

Serve to Solve Projects are a new and exciting way you can interact with Solutions for Change! Instead of serving just to serve, we select projects that are important to YOU and issues that YOU want solved!

Studio ACE "Buy One Give One" Fall Art Kit Campaign

10/15/2020

Contact Information:
Lauren Paul
Studio and Marketing Manager
Studio ACE
lauren@studioace.org
760-730-5203

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Studio ACE, an Arts Education Nonprofit located in Oceanside, CA is dedicated to enriching lives through Art Community and Education. Though Studio ACE is not yet able to re-open to the public, that does not stop them from bringing creativity to your home.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Oceanside Celebrates 20th Anniversary After Being Suspended During Pandemic

10/7/2020

Oceanside, CA – October 06, 2020 – Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the previously scheduled Relay For Life of Oceanside has now been rescheduled for a Weeklong Anniversary Celebration with the highlight Drive-thru Luminaria event on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 7:00pm-8:30pm at MiraCosta College (entrance at Rancho del Oro & Glaser Road). Relay For Life is all about togetherness, but the safety of our survivors, volunteers and staff is always a top priority.

“Meet the Need” Computer Drive through Oct. 31

10/6/2020

Businesses, public can donate unwanted computers for refurbishment for students in need.

To meet the need of San Diego County students and families without home computers for distance learning during the pandemic, Cox Communications, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego County Office of Education, and San Diego Councilman Chris Cate, District 6 are joining together with Computers 2 Kids to rally businesses and the public countywide for a month-long computer drive to benefit local students.

Out and About San Diego: For Youth and Young Adults Aged Five Through 25

10/2/2020

Ending Dependency -How Solutions Helped Jennifer Find Purpose and Freedom

10/2/2020

Jennifer Pankey sat in her hospital room, reflecting on the nearly 30 years of life that led to this.

scare away hunger peanut butter drive

9/29/2020

Click here to donate to our Virtual Food Drive!

Actors Collective Enrolling Now! / Check out Sample AC Audition Videos / All Camp Sessions Enrolling!

9/28/2020

New Workshop Now Enrolling!
For Actors 18 and older
6 Weeks
Wednesdays 7p - 10p
October 7 - November 11

See Sample Audition Videos

For Ages 18 and Older
The AC - is a 6 week actors workshop for actors 18 and older to collect and work on the craft of acting. You will be taken on a journey of character development - scene work - cold reads - audition preparation - monologues - Master Classes - script analysis - improvisation - and more. Your instructors are the Star Theatre Co Producing Artistic Director - David Schulz along with Al Valletta - Acting Coach / director of stage and screen - Creator of the Valletta Workshop with special guest instructors adding to the collective. Join us and discover tools, tips, and techniques which will hone your skills and help you fly.
NEW-Each Participant will have the opportunity for their prepared monologue to be PROFESSIONALLY FILMED to add to their Actor Reel! (No additional charge!)

Call For Art Submissions at the Oceanside Museum of Art — A Teeny Tiny Way To Make A Big Impact

9/25/2020

Call For Art!

TINY ART WITH A BIG HEART
Art comes in all shapes and sizes—from eye-popping murals to pieces that fit in your pocket—and sometimes the teeniest art can make the biggest impact. Join a growing community of teeny tiny art makers and create your very own miniature masterpiece for a great cause. All donated artwork will be put up for sale at the Teeny Tiny Art Mart with 100% of the proceeds helping to support OMA’s ongoing education initiatives that provide thousands of students annually with transformative arts-based experiences. So, grab your tiny art supplies and start creating. The canvas may be small, but let your imagination soar!

Studio ACE VOTE Contest

9/24/2020

Studio ACE is sponsoring a "VOTE" Art Contest! This is an opportunity to express your creativity while sharing the importance of voting! See the guidelines below

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receives Grant for Emergency Food Program

9/22/2020

Oceanside, CA (September 21, 2020)-The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has received a $6,000 grant from The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank for their Emergency Food Program, which provides curbside pickup of meals every weekday to community youth affected by food insecurity due to the pandemic

Governor Approves Sen. Bates’ Measure to Eliminate Filing Fees for Non-Profits

9/11/2020

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 934 by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) into law that will eliminate filing fees for non-profit organizations applying for a state tax exemption. Senator Bates authored SB 934 in partnership with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB).

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Chosen as a 2020 Nonprofit of the Year Nonprofit Honored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath

9/11/2020

Oceanside, CA (September 9, 2020)- Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has been selected as a 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year by 76th District Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath.

North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards

9/8/2020

On Thursday, October 29th , 2020, the North County Food Bank will host their North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards: A Salute to Our COVID-19 Heroes. Join us as we gather to honor and recognize our partners and North County heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrate the contributions they have made in our community since mid-March. This celebratory evening will include a North County Food Bank update from our CEO Jim Floros, as well as a heartfelt thank you and salute to the amazing individuals, companies, organizations and volunteers that have gone above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Videotaped from our North County facility, we invite you to virtually join and pay tribute to those who have made the biggest impact in feeding and supporting our North County community! This event will help raise funds for the North County Food Bank during these times of need.

Join Wounded Warrior Homes for its 6th Annual Fairways for Veterans Golf Fundraiser, for the first time in a virtual format!

9/4/2020

COST: $100 PER PLAYER

Click Here to Register

Studio ACE Classes: Sign Up Now

9/4/2020

Studio ACE, an Arts Education Nonprofit located in Oceanside, CA is dedicated to enriching lives through Art Community and Education. Though Studio ACE is not yet able to re-open to the public, that does not stop them from bringing creativity to your home. Sign up now for their virtual kid and adult art classes now! Classes begin September 15!

Studio ACE is offering enriching, creative, and affordable classes for all ages and families. Please visit our website to learn more and sign up!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receive Oceanside Charitable Foundation Grant for Culinary Arts Equipment

8/26/2020

Oceanside, CA (August 25, 2020)-Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has received a $5,000 grant from the Oceanside Charitable Foundation to purchase a commercial freezer for their Culinary Arts Teaching Kitchen. The freezer will increase food storage capacity for the Culinary Arts Program, which is especially important as the Club continues to provide an Emergency Food Program for youth.

A Virtual Fundraiser to Support Covid-19 Recovery Fund for Community Health

8/26/2020

Vista, CA – A virtual "Magical Mystery Tour," a take on the Beatles' classic album, will kick off an online, fun-packed fundraiser from 6:30-7 pm on September 26th to benefit Vista Community Clinic (VCC). Established in 1972, VCC has evolved over the years to become a federally-designated Community Healthcare Center serving Southern California.