February is the shortest month of the year for everyone in the world, but for us it has become the longest. And it did not start on February 1, but on the 24th, which was the first day for us. The first day of the full-scale invasion. And then there was the second, third, fourth, fortieth, one hundred and first, 353… every day is a date for someone, and for us it is another day of struggle. Soon it will be 365 days plus 8 years.

For each of us there is a day that was memorable, a day that hurt, pinched and sometimes even made us happy. All the days in conjunction and every day individually was in the fight for the most important thing – for freedom. Every such free day was very precious to us and this struggle continues to this day.

Please join us in honoring the one-year anniversary of Ukrainian resistance against Russia’s full-scale invasion. The commemoration event will take place at 6:30 PM on February 24th, at the Majorca Room (Room 101), Casa del Prado. This is an opportunity for us to stand together and show our support for the bravery and determination of the Ukrainian people. Come and witness the ringing of bells to mark the occasion, as well as a special program featuring speeches and performances that will pay tribute to Ukraine’s resilience. This is a historic moment, and we invite everyone to join us in recognizing and celebrating the courage of the Ukrainian people.

The Mission Bay Preservationists go to Japan!

We are fundraising to give some of Southern California’s most talented young musicians the opportunity to travel and perform in JAPAN. This adventure started in 2017 when the Preservationists were selected to perform and represent San Diego in its sister city Yokohama, Japan to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of sister city relations. We will be returning in April of 2023 to collaborate with local musicians, perform for community events and enhance the bonds between our two cities.