SOUTH COUNTY HAPPENINGS

School boards

Chula Vista Elementary School District, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Coronado Unified School District, 4 p.m. Thursday; National School District (National City), 6 p.m. Wednesday,

San Diego Unified School District, 5 p.m. Tuesday; San Ysidro School District, 5 p.m.

Thursday; South Bay Union School District (Imperial Beach), 6 p.m. Thursday

Applications reopen for rent, utilities help

The city of Chula Vista has received new funding that is allowing it to reopen the Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program to new applications through March. The application portal is now open and the city’s partner agency, SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services), is processing applications on a first-come, first-served basis, according to state guidelines. Previously, the program had given $34 million to Chula Vista residents in need who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest round of funding is expected to be about $6 million. For information and to apply, visit https://www.chulavistaerap.com. For details about the program, visit sbcssandiego.org.

Imperial Beach City Hall to reopen to public

Imperial Beach will be reopening its City Hall to the public starting Monday. Hours will be 7:30-9 a.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or by appointment. City Hall is at 825 Imperial Beach Blvd. Call (619) 423-8300.

Boxing event set for Saturday in Paradise Hills

House of Boxing in Paradise Hills will present an afternoon of amateur boxing on Saturday, March 12. “Rumble on Reo” is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the gym at 2304 Reo Drive, in the southern San Diego community.

Tickets will be sold at the door the day of the event starting at noon. Organizers suggest arriving early. House Boxing: houseofboxing@gmail.com; (619) 399-5898.

National City taking survey on budgeting

National City is asking residents to give feedback on $3 million in federal funding for capital improvements to parks and other city facilities. Where should those dollars be allocated? Have your say several ways — at an open house from 5-7 p.m. March 17 at Las Palmas Park, 1810 E. 22nd St.; in an online budget survey available through March 21 at www.nctogetherweplan.com; and by submitting comments and completed surveys at kiosks at the National City library, 1401 National City Blvd., and City Hall, 1243 National City Blvd. Call (619) 336-4241.

Free concert at Imperial Beach park

The city of Imperial Beach invites the community to a free Concert in the Park at 5:30 p.m. March 18 at Veterans Park, 1075 Eighth St. The Colgate Chamber Players, directed by Laura Klugherz, will present “Melodies, Mambos and Mucho Mas,” a program of light classics from Europe and the Americas. Call (619) 423-8300.

Nominate a sustainability champion in Chula Vista

Chula Vista is seeking nominees for its Sustainability Champion Awards. These are people who are helping the city to achieve clean air, clean water and clean land. Any person/group living or working in Chula Vista is eligible to be nominated and potentially recognized for their local sustainability achievements. The Sustainability Champion Awards is an initiative of the city’s Sustainability Commission designed to recognize these individuals. Find nomination forms at www.chulavistaca.gov/clean and submit them by 5 p.m. March 31. Award winners will be recognized at the April 26 City Council meeting. The Sustainability Commission offers the annual awards to help celebrate local champions and inspire others to take sustainable actions that will have a positive effect on the community. Learn more at www.chulavistaca.gov/clean.

Blood drives The San Diego Blood Bank hosts these blood donor opportunities: • 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 13,

Southwest Masonic Lodge #283, 1140 B Ave., National City Those 17 and older, weighing at least 114 pounds and in good health may be eligible to donate blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended before donating. Appointments strongly encouraged. Photo ID required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit Sandiegobloodbank.org.

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