Archive for September, 2014
County Animal Services Rescue More than 40 Animals
Animal Control Officers removed 31 horses, three llamas, four Dexter (miniature) cattle, five geese, and one dog from a property located in the 28300 block of Hell Creek Road in Valley Center. County Animal Services had been trying to get the owner to provide the necessary care for the animals without success. A notice posted […]
“It’s a Beautiful Day in this Neighborhood, a Beautiful Day for a Neighbor”
by Trish Watlington, president, Mission Hills BID But… would you know that The Washington Street Maintenance Assessment District (WSMAD), established in 1998, was a big part of the beauty in Mission Hills? The purpose of the WSMAD is to install and maintain the landscaped medians, trees, and other aesthetic improvements on Washington Street that replaced […]
Jazz 88.3 FM Named 2014 “Station of the Year”
Local nonprofit radio station KSDS-FM (Jazz 88.3) has been named the 2014 “Station of the Year” (markets 1-25) by JazzWeek Magazine. The station was awarded the same distinction in 2012. “It’s an honor to be recognized for a second time by our loyal listeners and jazz industry leaders with this prestigious award,” said Jazz 88.3 […]
Green Jazz at Dizzy’s
At 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 three notable San Diego musicians will present A Night of Green Jazz, with Chris Vitas and Keltik Kharma, featuring Chris, violin(s); Fred Benedetti, guitar; Jeff Pekarek, bass; and Duncan Moore, drums. Green Jazz is a lost art form that infuses traditional Irish fiddle tunes with intricate jazz harmonies (by […]
Santa Fe Market at Bazaar del Mundo
Pawn Trader Art Quintana Will Appraise Guests’ Fine Indian Jewelry Collectors of fine Native American jewelry, art, hand woven rugs and Pendleton blankets will enjoy an unforgettable weekend among some of the Southwest’s finest artists at Bazaar del Mundo’s Santa Fe Market, September 19 to 21 in Old Town. The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 […]
Library Shop to Host “Booked for the Evening”
The Central Library at Joan & Irwin Jacobs Common will host “Booked for the Evening,” a rooftop soiree fundraiser hosted by the Library Shop on Sept. 11, 2014 from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests will be whisked to the ninth floor rooftop patio and enter a “literary-chic” themed party featuring a selection of fresh, locally […]
The Funny Side of the Law
Mission Hills Books & Collectibles, 4054 Goldfinch Street, San Diego, CA 92103 (entry on Ft. Stockton Street) is having a book-signing at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, September 27 with For more than 30 years, Sevilla, a widely respected San Diego defense attorney, has been collecting funny stories from the halls of justice — slips of the […]
The 13th Annual San Diego Film Festival Returns September 24-28, 2014
The 2014 San Diego Film Festival will launch on September 24-28, with award-winning independent films, filmmakers, actors, panels and parties. The Festival, now in its 13th year and featuring more than 100 film screenings, will be held at the Reading Theater in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter (701 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, 92101) and ArcLight […]
10TH Annual Mission Hills Heritage Home Tour Explores the Romance of Spanish Style Architecture and Design
The tall, slender palms gracing the sidewalks of many streets in Mission Hills today set the scene for the multitude of homes with a Spanish flair in the neighborhood, outside and in. Hosted by Mission Hills Heritage, “The Romance of the Spanish Style” is the theme of the organization’s Tenth Annual Home Tour slated for […]
The Australian Pink Floyd Performs in San Diego
Get ready for an audiovisual extravaganza courtesy of The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS). The show features a multi-million dollar light show, multiple inflatables and stunning laser effects, all coupled with note perfect renditions of Pink Floyd’s biggest hits. This show, already seen by four -million people, is described as “The best tribute band in […]