Oct 17th Neighborhood Expo 2009 – Business Fair in San Marcos

Next Saturday, there’s an opportunity to visit with lots of local businesses in the San Elijo Hills area (San Marcos, CA) at Neighborhood Expo 2009. Come to browse, shop, eat, and win some great prizes. It should be a fun event with lots of great products and services (including some cool raffles and givaways). Over 80 businesses will be there, including (guess who?) Budget $ense. Bring the family – all will enjoy it. Check out more details in the local paper, The Fountain.

Where: San Elijo Middle School – 1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

When:  10am – 3pm

Cost:     Free!

RSVP:  Just show up (be prepared for limited parking though)

Speaking Engagement June 3rd on Household Financial Binders

Next Wednesday, come join us for a morning of networking and education. I will be speaking to the WISE (Women in San Elijo) networking group.

Subject: Creating a Household Financial Binder

Date/Time: June 3rd from 9-11am

Location: 1558 Copper Ct, San Marcos, CA 92078

RSVP: email budgetsense@cox.net

Cost: Free

Lecture Sept 22nd on Streching Your Dollars

On Sept. 22nd from 1-3pm, I’m scheduled to give a lecture through the OSHER Lifeling Learning Institute.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides mature learners (50 years and older) with an intellectually challenging program of non-credit courses taught by Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) professors and other experts in their respective fields.

Stretching Your Dollars: Household Budgeting and Money Management
Instructor: Chris Norita
Location: National University, Casa de las Campanas (Rancho Bernardo, CA)
How to enroll: Go to the CSUSM link. Under the Courses section, look for Fall Term Rancho Bernardo. The fall course schedule will be available in June. Questions before then, email budgetsense@cox.net.

Earth Day Seminar: San Diego County’s Water Shortage

If you’re in North SD County tomorrow, there’s a great seminar to attend. I know the host, Liz Dang-Samuel, very well. She offers lots of great lunch and learn seminars.

Subject: Impact of the San Diego Water Supply Shortage on Your Bottom Line, and Measures You Can Take to Conserve

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 22nd.

Time: 12noon – 2pm

Location: Quail Botanical Gardens, Ecke Building, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

Cost: $15 Advance registration or $20 at the door (seminar, lunch, and networking are included)

RSVP: www.mombusinessassociates.com or for questions call (760)MOM-2359

Mom Business Associates (MBA) is hosting this event. The key note speaker is Kelly Mooney, water conservation expert from the San Diego Water Authority. 

Also, here’s a great link to the San Diego County Water Authority that discusses the plans for the near future. http://www.sdcwa.org/news/2009_0414_mwdapprovescutbacks.phtml

Upcoming Classes

April 16th Class: Managing Your Money – Now and in the Future                                                      

Do you know where your money is going? Do you wish you could manage your household finances better? Here’s your opportunity.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this workshop:

-       Why is household financial management so important to everyone

-       Tips to streamline your financial activities

-       The value of money management tools in your household

-       The concept of affordability behind making financial decisions

-       Evaluate cash flow scenarios to solve common financial issues

Bring your budgeting questions and any details you want to discuss.

The class will be held on Thursday, April 16^th at 12noon at 8910 University Center Lane, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92122. Class fee is $29 which includes class materials, lots of helpful financial resources, and an invitation for a free 1-hour initial consultation to assess your household financial situation.

Bonus: If you bring a canned food item to donate to the San Diego Food Bank, all attendees who donate will be entered into a drawing for a 2^nd free hour of budgeting services.

RSVP: Contact Friends With Class http://friendswithclass.com/ to register and sign up or call (760)715-0452.