Archive for March, 2013
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Brings Beauty and the Beast to Balboa Park
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, is presenting the full-length, original production of “Beauty and The Beast” from Saturday, March 23 through Saturday, March 30 at Casa del Prado Theatre located in the cultural heart of Balboa Park at 1800 Village Place. Enjoy the timeless themes […]
Local School Ranks 12th in the Nation
Warren-Walker Students Jump for a Fundraiser Warren-Walker School in the past has been ranked 6th in the region of Western States, and 12th in the nation amongst schools earning funds for the American Heart Association through their Jump Rope for Heart fund raiser. On February 15, at 2:15 p.m., Warren-Walker School, located at 4605 […]
Outdoor Venue for Wine Tasting and Culinary Fundraiser
Old Town Academy Foundation is holding its 2nd Annual Wine & Dine© to support the Old Town Academy – a K-8 Charter School in San Diego. The OTA Wine and Dine© will offer some of the most exclusive wines in North America for taste and sale. Beer from two top southern California breweries, food from […]
Jog for Education
Grant School Students Participate in 30th Annual Event The Grant Jog-a-thon is in its 30th year. This fitness and fundraising event will be happening on Thursday March 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Every child from Grant K-8 will be running as many laps around the park as they can in […]
LOWE’S Teams with Customers to Support MDA
March Shamrock Promotion Lowe’s is selling Shamrocks in March at its regional distribution centers, offices and more than 1,700 stores throughout the United States; the campaign will continue through the end of the month. The home improvement retailer — with help from its employees and loyal customers — is attempting to raise millions to assist […]
Weingart Foundation Contributes to Special Delivery
Special Delivery, a free nutrition services nonprofit organization serving people with AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and kidney disease in San Diego, has received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from Weingart Foundation, announced Ruth Henricks, executive director. “We are thrilled to receive this very generous award from such […]
Mermaid Cove
When you enter Mermaid Cove, located at 2415 San Diego Avenue, you feel as if you’ve entered a water world. It is filled with color and energy from the ocean and sea. The emphasis is on mermaids, yet, there is also a commitment to creating a “happy place” that comes with being close to items […]
Wandering Sage
With warmer weather comes the desire for comfortable and attractive attire and accessories. Wandering Sage, located at 2415 San Diego Avenue, Suite 104 is offering an array of items for gifts and to dress for the season. Wandering Sage began as an adventure into the Peruvian Andes with the proprietors’ family. The glacial valleys, […]
Old Town Offers Shopping and Dining for Easter and Spring
Now that March has arrived, we realize we’re just weeks away spring and the Easter season. With the weather getting warmer and the days longer, there seems to be more time to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer. Why not play tourist and head to Old Town for some fun shopping and […]
Grooming Dogs and Making Friends
It’s always a pleasure to meet someone who is passionate about his job and enjoys going to work every day. That’s the case with Salvador Gomez, the head groomer at VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital, located at 246 West Washington Street. I recently got the opportunity to visit with him and meet some of his canine […]
