Archive for May, 2012
Beautiful Botanica
Even though I have been writing this column for 13 years, I always learn new things at every meeting of the Mission Hills Garden Club. The April meeting was no exception. Scott Northcote was host to 51 Garden Club members at Little Italy’s Botanica. (They used to be on the southeast corner of West Lewis […]
Between the Lines: Meet Max and His Maker
Max is almost thirteen. He’s in the eighth grade, smart, a good kid, but he thinks he’s pretty boring and wants to re-invent himself as someone more exciting, more adventurous, more dangerous. And that’s what he sets out to do at summer camp. Max’s exploits, his friends and family, make up the world that Arthur […]
San Diego Floral Association Meeting June 19, 2012
On Tuesday, June 19, the San Diego Floral Association will hold its annual dinner meeting and program in Room 101 of Casa del Prado. The catered dinner will be at tables outside in the courtyard at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting and program at 7:00. Officers are elected at this annual meeting. We will […]
Green Home Showcase Tour Saturday, June 9
Nakhshab Development & Design (NDD), San Diego’s leader in affordable sustainable design and construction, will open up their home and latest project, the Shayan House, to the public on Saturday, June 9th. The Shayan House is a stunning newly constructed 5,000 square foot residence that demonstrates how going green can be affordable and luxurious. The […]
Mark Christopher Lawrence Hosts A Night Of Red Carpet Comedy 5.30.2012
San Diego, Ca- Mark Christopher Lawrence produces a night of comedy on Wed. May 30, 2012. Comedians Buddy Lewis, Karith Foster, Erik Cram and musical guest Josh Damigo take the stage at the House of Blues in San Diego. Due to popular demand the show is now an all ages event, keep in mind that […]
Eclipse
Andrew Bradshaw is a photographer who captured the eclipse that recently occurred. Bradshaw, who has a Bachelors in physics and is currently at UC Davis working towards a PhD in physics, says that he used a “point and shoot” camera to capture the images and utilized filter paper that reduced the sun factor by 100,000 […]
Anthem Blue Cross Donates 350 iPads to Wounded Active Duty Military Devices to Assist in Rehab, Help Keep In Touch with Loved Ones
In order to assist in the often arduous recovery process, Anthem Blue Cross and military veterans and their families who work for its parent company donated 350 Apple iPads to be used by members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries suffered in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere. “These selfless men and women put their lives […]
I LOVE POKE FESTIVAL REVEALS LINEUP OF COMPETING CHEFS AND PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
The I Love Poke Festival has announced an impressive lineup of competing chefs who, along with participating restaurants and food vendors, will be present at this large-scale Hawaiian food and culture-fest, taking place May 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island. The event’s main focus will be a […]
Live Auction, Dinner and Dance Raises Funds for Local Elementary School
Silver Gate Elementary School’s 17th annual Hot Rods and Hogs fundraiser raised more funds than ever and set a new milestone in the school’s history of fundraising. The school is located at 1499 Venice Street in Point Loma. The hot rod and motorcycle-themed silent auction, dinner and dance took place Friday, April 20 at the […]
Rosecroft Revisited: Historic Gardens of Point Loma
DATE: Saturday, May 19, 2012 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Point Loma, San Diego DAY of EVENT: Ticket sales; maps; inquiries – 3595 Talbot Street (near Canon Street) Westminster Presbyterian Church (parking lot) Before Event: SD Floral Assoc. 619-232-5762 or sdfloral.org (paypal) COST: $20 / $25 Day of Events ADVANCE On sale from […]
