Juneteenth and Friends, La Mesa

23/06/2022

Thank you Frances Eiland of Mimi's Hands for your beautiful post and your beautiful ornaments...having you and your husband join us was wonderful.

I want to thank the Juneteeth and Friends Committee of La Mesa, CA, for the opportunity to launch my business at the inaugural Juneteeth celebration. It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of such an uplifting and positive experience. I hope to get an invitation to participate in next year’s event.

21/06/2022

Photo: SD Union Tribune

21/06/2022

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2022/jun/10/juneteenth-la-mesa/?et=294203

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day, is a day to honor and celebrate liberation. It was 156 years ago, on June 19, 1865 that all Americans became free from slavery, an event finally taking place two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued by Presi...

21/06/2022

Press on all Juneteenth celebrations in San Diego, including La Mesa's new Juneteenth. A list to know, here:

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebrations-across-san-diego-county/2974970/?amp

San Diegans are gathering and hosting events in celebration of Juneteenth. The holiday marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

21/06/2022

Juneteenth selfie: Left to right, Mejgan Afshan, Ursula Koenig, Andy Trimlet

21/06/2022

https://ourcommunitynow.com/news/hundreds-celebrate-juneteenth-in-la-mesa-two-years-after-violent-protests-caused-a-racial-reckoning

A brief history of race relations in the United States can be told from La Mesas MacArthur Park. More than a thousand miles to the east is Galveston, Texas, where the last group of enslaved Black Americans were told they were free exactly 157 years ago this weekend.

21/06/2022

https://coolsandiegosights.com/2022/06/19/la-mesa-celebrates-freedom-at-inaugural-juneteenth-event/amp/

Today was the start of something big in La Mesa. This afternoon the inaugural La Mesa Juneteenth celebration kicked off in MacArthur Park! I arrived shortly after the free public event opened at no…

21/06/2022

https://youtu.be/5zN42cyrWGM

21/06/2022

https://youtu.be/DPYhhn3g2uA

La Mesa Juneteenth celebration

21/06/2022

Thank you to all who joined us to make this day so special in La Mesa! We are all so happy for the phenomenal turn out. The audience was content and happy and relaxed making the event memorable with the best vibe! All attendees would stop in their tracks to hear the gospel singers & performers. All vendors brought their lovely wares and messages to the park. All of us loved the new holiday!

Thank you, to all involved in our community endeavor! Happy Juneteenth and Friends, La Mesa, 2022.

Our page will be filled with photos and after press. Message us here for the 2023 list!

19/06/2022

Happy Juneteenth! Happy Father's Day! Come enjoy this beautiful Sunday afternoon at MacArthur Park to celebrate the first annual La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends event. See you there!

19/06/2022

Today!

Vendor Super Highlight:

M U S I C !

Music and our program will be delivered by DC Entertainment! Cynthia Fletes is a wonderful organizer for your events! Our DJ has a very special line up, ready to go.

Come and enjoy today! 12-4

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19/06/2022

Tomorrow:

Juneteenth and Friends, La Mesa. This is the very first eve of this very first event. Special thank you to the Juneteenth and Friends Committee Chairs, Patricia Dillard, Allan Durdan and Janet Castaños!

We hope you can come and enjoy the day. It took a ton of work to get here. Everyone is excited. Several news media outlets will be there. Great food, non profits, artists, doggie adoption, a photo booth, Sharp health screenings and more.

See you at 12noon 🙂

And remember, we, in La Mesa, came together, to make this happen! All volunteers, all shapes, ages, sizes and colors.

We are stronger, together.

Art: Charly Palmer.

19/06/2022

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19/06/2022

19/06/2022

Local Artist Vendor Spotlight:

The paintings on boards, canvases, still life compositions and color that evoke precious dreamy textiles, Ana Nita, will have a fantastic display of work... all unique and memorable.

The committee is so happy to have her show tomorrow! Ways to find her art to brighten our homes, will be at her tent.

As an interior designer myself, I know how important botanical paintings can add to your home as a "sanctuary". Wellness is key in our spaces.

Ana Nita, Seraphim Art

19/06/2022

Non Profit Vendor Spotlight:

We welcome a dynamic volunteer group: "La Mesa Conversations".

All kinds of incredible topics and projects and community outreach, come together with this group, and the great local connector and organizer: Dr. Janet Castaños.

They have a group page on Facebook and I urge you to follow along, find the exhibit tent tomorrow and check out the many plans. Can you imagine a community of volunteers improving and beautifying where we live with projects big and small - speaking up for you? Imagine many groups across the county just like this, as your advocate?

A "Secret Creek Walk" is proposed now. Consults and help to other community groups as needed. Presentations to the City. Arranging volunteers and community service for High School Students. Murals to beautify our walks.

Follow this great group if you can. Volunteer projects posted and even the smallest gift of your time, can help so much.

19/06/2022

Local Vendor Highlight:

"Twylla's Spices and Essentials"

Look for her tent! Twylla has the goods for your cookouts, snacks and all of it is of the highest quality. Local Black Owned business, Twylla can be found on line here: https://twyllasspices.com

And within the multi vendor boutique called "Thoughtful Creations" on 8270 La Mesa Blvd.

We are so glad she is a part of Juneteenth and Friends, La Mesa!

19/06/2022

Local Community Group Spotlight: "Envision La Mesa". Another exhibit from me, yours truly, Ursula Koenig. I co-founded this group to organize the voice from West La Mesa. The term has stuck and whenever we hear it, I think of our organized voice, and our mission statement. We are formed to improve where we live, one step at a time. And we have. Many "wins" in our volunteerism column, ranging from Microgrants to small businesses on the West Side, clean ups, Environmental Scan Studies customized by us to provide data to the City of La Mesa, Hidden Gems Program, and so much more.

You can find out more about us in our "Community Tent" we are sharing with other groups, teachers, churches and more, sharing tables and information on volunteerism, projects and very cool classes, people to follow and meet, as well as goals we have all proposed - to improve where we live!

Be sure to visit the Community Booth and check out
Envision La Mesa, and much more!

19/06/2022

Local Vendor Spotlight: "Casa Blah Blah", a small handmade jewelry and gift line, inspired by all of the ranches and coasts of Baja California. This is all hand made by me, yours truly, Ursula Koenig, of La Mesa. I use up cycled materials, natural semi precious stones and items found in our region.

Every piece has a story, including special ones I will display tomorrow, designed just for Juneteenth - inspired by artists from Africa.

19/06/2022

More Delicious Food Alert: We are pleased to announce BBQ from Laine's Bar-B-Que! We will have a special menu for tomorrow and all of us are excited to try! She will serve from 12-4.

You will find our food vendors easily at our entrance to the park tomorrow. Getting excited for the event and we hope to see you there!

19/06/2022

Food Alert: We need to share the food that will be available tomorrow!

Chef Silvano and his crew created:
https://eatfunkyfrenchie.com

There is a wonderful Brunch Offering tomorrow from 12-4! Tiramasu French Toast, An Apple Tartin French Toast, Egg sandwiches on croissants and then some carne asada tacos land on the offerings starting at 2pm!

He is incredibly seasoned and talented coming from delicious cafe's in our county, finally striking out on his own as our featured Food Vendor for Juneteenth and Friends, La Mesa, 2022.

18/06/2022

The La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends celebration is TOMORROW! Bring your family and friends to this free event at the beautiful MacArthur Park. Enjoy delicious food and shop around with our vendors, listen to great music, and learn the fascinating history of Juneteenth! Black San Diego, Empowering our Community

17/06/2022

Volunteers Wanted! Please sign up or send to interested folks. Go to the website OR here are the direct volunteer links.

Website: https://lamesajuneteenthandfriends.com/

Adult volunteers: https://forms.gle/p9YEdsgg5zUJromN9

High school student volunteers: https://forms.gle/AGoKmYX9jzwHMtjM8

Hope to see you there! We will be adding the confirmed entertainment to our website soon.

17/06/2022

Remember, EVERYONE is invited!

We hope you all join us for a jubilee celebration on our new holiday: Juneteenth!

17/06/2022

Announcement: On our program, we will have dancers, music and spoken word on the history of Juneteenth. We are pleased to announce Professor Avery Caldwell to our line up. We had the pleasure of working with his guidance on our new Juneteenth Committee of volunteers. We also look forward to his presentation on our jubilee, showing our commitment to both education and entertainment!

17/06/2022

Juneteenth and Friends in La Mesa 2022 is coming together.
It is a federally paid holiday, thanks to this woman, Ms. Opal Lee!
"At 94, to have Juneteenth made a National holiday in my lifetime is unbelievable...I could do a holy dance" - Opal Lee, 2021

17/06/2022

What better way to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon in sunny La Mesa than a celebration of life, liberty and community! Mark June 19th 12-4 pm on your calendar! Bring your family and friends to MacArthur Park to celebrate the first annual La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends celebration. Vendors will be serving all kinds of delicious food! There will be entertainment and fun galore! Relax on your lawn chairs or beach towels with your friends while your kids enjoy the bounce house with slide, games, and crafts. There will also be cool items being sold by local vendors from your community! Sounds like a great day right? Join us!

16/06/2022

Join us for the La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends 2022 celebration, located at MacArthur park, La Mesa, California, on Sunday, June 19th, 2022! Enjoy this celebration of life, liberty and community! This is a free family friendly event. Buy Black San Diego

15/06/2022

A GIANT thank you to our proud supporters at Swami"s La Mesa. We couldn’t do it without community-focused businesses like yours!
https://www.swamiscafe.com/la-mesa

15/06/2022

We are very pleased to announce that local crafter/artist, Becky Hostetter, who creates beautiful decoupage bottles with light kits in them, will be at the La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends event to reach her for custom orders, etc. Be sure to check out her stall!

15/06/2022

La Mesa Juneteeth & Friends is coming up soon! Our purpose for holding the La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends 2022 celebration is to bring our community together. To help strengthen our community by raising awareness of the Juneteenth jubilee and sharing the important historical significance. We want to provide a family orientated celebration with participation from our local businesses, educators, writers, churches, city leaders, and performers in the La Mesa and surrounding areas. All are welcome to join us! Buy Black San Diego

15/06/2022

We are very pleased to announce that Laine’s BBQ will be at the La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends celebration! Delish! If you have any questions reach out to them at [email protected]

Laine's Bar-B-Que is a full service barbeque catering company serving San Diego county.

14/06/2022

A GIANT thank you to our proud supporters at Sheldon's Service Station . We couldn’t do it without community-focused businesses like yours!
https://sheldonslamesa.com/

14/06/2022

14/06/2022

Join us on June 19th to hear the fabulous Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir San Diego LIVE!

14/06/2022

Mark June 19th 12-4 pm on your calendar! Bring your family and friends to MacArthur Park to celebrate the first annual La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends celebration. This event will include food, vendors, music, history, entertainment including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir San Diego , step show dance groups, bounce house with slide, crafts, and family fun. See you soon! Black San Diego, Empowering our Community

13/06/2022

A GIANT thank you to our proud supporters at Royal Kutz. We couldn’t do it without community-focused businesses like yours!
https://www.instagram.com/royalkutzsd/