September 26: Fashion for a Green Future - Ecologique Fashion Show Fashion for a Green Future is a fantastic high fashion runway show and reception dedicated to the "green couture" movement. Designs will include sustainable, organic, eco-friendly and recycled materials. Proceeds from ticket sales to the fashion show will be donated to the San Diego Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R). To learn more and to purchase tickets, contact Andrea Krystine at andreaecologiquefashion">andreaecologiquefashion

September 27: Knit-in for the Cure at Yarning for You in San Marcos

Come celebrate knitting, friendship, women, survival, generosity and community. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., grab some yarn and needles and whip up something fabulous at this event at the beautiful Yarning for You in San Marcos. Door prizes! Refreshments! And Yarning for You will give all who participates a 15% discount on your next yarn purchase! The store also serves as a collection point for all Knit In items - which will be offered at the November 1 Race for the Cure. Proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego. RSVP by calling 760-744-5648 or www.yarningforyou.

October 17 and 18: Survivor Crop Scrapbooking Marathon

You and your friends will be cast away on an island with only scrapbooking supplies for 24 hours! Sponsored by Vista-based Ever After Scrapbooks, this fun-filled event is held at Oceanside's Quantum Learning Campus. There will be lots of fun and creativity during the 24-hour "marathon" including make and take albums, games, raffles, food and prizes for all. The annual event begins at 9 a.m. on Oct. 17 and concludes at 9 a.m. on Oct. 18.

October 25, 2009: Row for the Cure(R)!

Pattie Pinkerton, head coach for UCSD's Women's Rowing, presents the 8th annual Row for the Cure! Rowers and Kayakers of all levels are welcome - you can even sit on a barge and watch the Row go by! Costs range from $25 - $90 depending on whether you're rowing as an individual or on a team, kayaking or observing on the barge. The competition is 2,000 meters or approximately 1.5 miles.

2009 Komen San Diego Race for the Cure(R)

Join us on Sunday, November 1st in Balboa Park.

Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the Race remain here in San Diego to provide breast health research, diagnostics, screening, treatment, services and education for uninsured or underinsured women. The remaining 25 percent goes to fund national research to discover the causes of breast cancer and, ultimately, its cures.

Why we need your support: Every step counts! Your donation provides women and men in San Diego County with services that have literally saved lives. You help make the following programs possible:

Free mammograms and diagnostics Medical treatment for qualified breast cancer patients who cannot afford care, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation Support services including support groups, assistance with finding financial resources, prescription refills and transportation to medical appointments Education about the warning signs of breast cancer, methods of early detection and the latest treatment options Cutting edge research to find a cure for breast cancer

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