SOUTH COUNTY HAPPENINGS

School board

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

Southwestern College hosts Small Business Expo Southwestern College is hosting a free Small Business Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to explore area resources so you can start and grow your small business. Network and learn about everything from new opportunities to funding options and government contracting opportunities. Reserve at https://bit.ly/3qel5we.

Southwestern College is at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista. Call (619) 421-6700.

Free flu testing at several county sites

San Diegans can now be tested for influenza at several South County sites that formerly only provided COVID-19 testing and certain treatment options. The no-cost testing appointments are being made available at COVID-19 testing locations statewide that are funded through a California Department of Public Health contract. Appointments are recommended for the locations, although drop-ins will be accommodated if scheduling permits. The locations are open various hours: former Boys and Girls Club, 1301 Oleander Ave., Chula Vista; former USD Electronics Recycling Center, 5330 Linda Vista Road, San Diego; Heart Revolution Church, 1920 Sweetwater Road, National City; Imperial Beach Sports Park Recreation Center, 425 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach. For hours of operation or to make an appointment, visit bit.ly/3wvdw4k.

Chula Vista Senior Volunteer Patrol seeking volunteers

The Chula Vista Police Department is looking for volunteers for its Senior Volunteer Patrol program. Duties include non-critical/non-hazardous tasks such as vacation checks, traffic control, abatement notices and minor parking citations. No law enforcement experience is needed. Those age 50-plus who have good moral character are encouraged to apply. The next training academy will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27-31. Enrollment deadline is Feb. 1, and applicants must also schedule a ride-along and complete background investigation forms. Call (619) 476-2417 or visit bit.ly/3jouovd.

Credit union provides $5K in teacher grants

North Island Credit Union recently announced the recipients of its Fall 2022 Teacher Grant program. Ten grants of $500 each were awarded to educators in order to underwrite class projects countywide; nine of the grantees were from south or central San Diego County. Among the projects awarded were launching a class-based business, starting a forensic science program, and creating a kindergarten vegetable garden. Grantees are: Marcus Artates, High Tech High School, Chula Vista; Keying Deng, University City High School, San Diego; Taylor Gonzalez, Rowan Elementary School, San Diego; Tan Huynh, Elevate School, San Diego; Brenna Kelly, Casillas Elementary School, Chula Vista; Karen Koehler, Silver Gate Elementary School, San Diego; Silvia Miranda, Nicoloff Elementary School, San Ysidro; Joseph Szakovits, Bonita Vista High School, Chula Vista; and Kristine Weiner, Sandburg Elementary School, San Diego. Since the program began in 2012, the credit union has awarded $165,000 in teacher grants to support classroom programs. Any full-time classroom teacher in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange or Riverside county can apply for a grant. Visit northisland.ccu.com.

Olivewood Gardens hosts lunchtime class Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center hosts a free in-person walking tour and a sit-down Q&A from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday for an opportunity to learn more about the nonprofit’s programs. Bring your lunch and visit in the garden to get an inside perspective on what’s coming up, learn how to get involved, and connect with the staff. Register at bit.ly/3wxgbap. Olivewood Gardens is at 2525 N Ave., National City.

Red Cross blood drive scheduled in National City

The National City Fire Department and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the National City Public Library, 1401 National City Blvd. For information or to register, visit redcrossblood.org.

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