Tribute. Protest. Concert. Encinitas. October 15, 2011

On Saturday the 15th, Encinitas residents and visitors will find the opportunity to dive deep into the culture of our community and will have the potential to really connect with much deeper thoughts and feelings than one typically finds while hanging out at the beach.Maggie Houlihan - Source - North County Times

The day starts with a very special tribute to Maggie Houlihan at Cottonwood Creek Park at 11am. This event will celebrate her life and accomplishments. There will be an open mic for sharing thoughts and memories of Maggie.

Occupy Sign by Brad Kelly
As the tribute to Maggie nears its end, a protest will be starting just one block away, at the corner of Encinitas Blvd. and Coast Highway 101. The Occupy Wall Street movement has crossed the continent and landed in Encinitas in the form of a group called Occupy North County, that is kicking off what is planned to be the first of many protests in the area. They are looking to bring the Occupy message to North County, and to give the opportunity to everyone who wants to participate but has had a hard time getting down to San Diego. Join in and voice your concerns! October 15th has been declared an International Day of Action.

There's probably other things going on, but I've selected a special benefit concert in Encinitas as the event to round out Live Love Rock Benefit Concert Microloans for Mothersthe evening. It's sponsored by the non-profit Class-ACT, and is supporting their Microloans For Mothers program. The program started just one year ago with small loans to five women in Cambodia, and is now providing loans to 35 women, who have started businesses to support themselves and their families. It's an exciting program, with real results. It's also unique, as it ties together art exchanges between kids in the US and Cambodia, as well as support for schools the children go to (both here and abroad). It should be a fun night with music from local band ROCKET SCIENCE and local microbrews. The event starts at 7PM. More info here.

BTW. Full Disclosure. I will be either attending or involved with all of these events. I hope to see you on Saturday!

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