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Experience Fashion Night

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
Experience Fashion Night

Being able to wear a designer’s dress while attending a private event to “showcase designers” is definitely a special treat for me. That’s exactly what recently happened. Designer Oseas Villatoro custom designed a dress for me using the most fashionably patterned fabric. Half of the dress was made of faux leather and the other a […]

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Kerri Walsh Jennings Brings Volleyball and Fitness to San Diego

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
Kerri Walsh Jennings Brings Volleyball and Fitness to San Diego

Professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist, Kerri Walsh Jennings’ event series, p1440 has announced Waterfront Park as the location for its p1440 San Diego stop on its inaugural 2018 – 2019 season. p1440 San Diego is taking place Friday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2. The three-day event will feature a professional […]

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Old Globe

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
Old Globe

Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” returns to the Old Globe from Saturday, November 3 through Saturday, December 29 at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. Back for its 21st incredible year, the family favorite […]

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“Day of the Dead” Rises at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
“Day of the Dead” Rises at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town

In honor of one of Mexico’s most vibrant holidays, Old Town icons Bazaar del Mundo and Casa Guadalajara will team up to celebrate Día de los Muertos, Thursday, November 1 through Saturday, November 3. The entrance to Casa Guadalajara will become a marketplace of artisans and merchandise from Bazaar del Mundo, face painting, a life-size […]

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Mezcal Tasting Room and Restaurant Coming to Old Town this Fall 2018 ?

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
Mezcal Tasting Room and Restaurant Coming to Old Town this Fall 2018 ?

San Diego will receive a mezcal infusion with the arrival of Tahona, opening by early fall 2018 next door to the historic Cemetery of El Campo Santo in Old Town, located at 2414 San Diego Avenue. Plans for this new concept include one of the country’s few proper mezcal tasting rooms, a full-service restaurant serving […]

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Gardening Challenges That Have Become Fulfilling

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
Gardening Challenges That Have Become Fulfilling

Most of my column’s readers know I have never been a fan of gardening. This stems from my childhood. I loathed sitting at the dinner table, bored to tears, while my parents discussed crab grass and dichondra or bonsai or orchids, depending on which parent had the floor. I still cannot comprehend how they could […]

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Common IRA Mistakes in Retirement and How to Avoid Them

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments

The most common IRA mistakes made in retirement are easy to avoid. Most come from not understanding the complex rules surrounding Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Others come from trying to game those rules to avoid paying taxes. As tempting as it might be to try to avoid paying taxes on retirement savings distributions, breaking the […]

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Big Baby Girl Gets a Name

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Big Baby Girl Gets a Name

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced that the newest baby elephant born at the Park has been named Mkhaya. The youngest member of the herd—born Sept. 26 to mother Umngani (pronounced OOM-gah-nee)—was named for Mkhaya, a wildlife reserve in the southern African nation of Swaziland. The name follows the Safari Park’s tradition of naming […]

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St. Vincent de Paul School’s Open Houses

| November 5, 2018 | 0 Comments
St. Vincent de Paul School’s Open Houses

In the heart of Mission Hills, St. Vincent de Paul School is a Catholic, co-educational, school with a family based community. Founded in 1949, St. Vincent’s provides a high quality education in a small school environment while building good character and instilling Catholic values. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, St. Vincent’s […]

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Rady Children’s Ice Rink Opens for Skaters of All Ages

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Rady Children’s Ice Rink Opens for Skaters of All Ages

Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary and Liberty Station welcome San Diegans to kick off the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at the Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station beginning Saturday, Nov. 17 and closing Sunday, Jan. 6. Net proceeds benefit psychosocial services in the Rady Children’s Hospital’s Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. […]

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