Archive for September, 2019
Fresh Start Surgical Receives $12,000 Grant
MAXIMUS Foundation, the charitable arm of MAXIMUS, a leading operator of government health and human services programs throughout the nation and around the globe, awarded Fresh Start Surgical Gifts $12,000 to benefit the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Medical Program. Fresh Start is a local nonprofit that provides free-of-cost reconstructive surgery and healthcare related services for […]
Seeking Mrs. First Lady:
A Light Hearted Talk With La Verle Mitrovich I asked Patty Ducey-Brooks if she would mind republishing this article that ran in the June 2006 issue of the Presidio Sentinel. Patty agreed since it brings to light more memories of George Mitrovich, who passed away this past July 2019. La Verle has played a prominent […]
Register To Transform Hope for Local MDA Families
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is bringing strength to life for kids and adults in the San Diego community with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases at the 2019 MDA Muscle Walk of San Diego on September 7, 2019 at Crown Point Park in Mission Bay. The 23rd annual MDA MuscleWalk is a meaningful way […]
McDonald’s® Donates 600 NASA-Inspired Happy Meal® Books
Continuing its commitment to creating feel good moments and using its scale for good, McDonald’s is donating 600 Happy Meal books featuring Peanuts’ characters Snoopy and Woodstock exploring space to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego and the San Diego Air & Space Museum to inspire children to explore their universe. In partnership with the […]
“Mission Hills Architecture in the Roaring Twenties”
Mission Hills Heritage 15th Annual Historic Home Tour Join Mission Hills Heritage on Saturday, September 21, 2019, for its 15th Annual Historic Home Tour. This year’s theme is “Mission Hills Architecture in the Roaring Twenties” and the tour will include eight homes in various styles built during the 1920s. Guests will explore both the exteriors […]
The Old Globe
The Old Globe presents “Almost Famous,” a world-premiere musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award winner and San Diego native Cameron Crowe (films “Jerry Maguire,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Say Anything…”), based on his iconic film. “Almost Famous” is directed by Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin, and features songs that span the range from classic hits to new songs, with original music and lyrics […]
The 9/11 Heroes Run Reminds Us To Never Forget
Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) will host the San Diego 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race at 8 a.m., Sunday, September 8 at San Diego State University. The annual race will unite the community to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, as well as to honor the veterans, military, and first responders who serve our country […]
Bazaar del Mundo’s Annual Santa Fe Marketplace
Celebrating the colorful cultures of Native Americans and the American Southwest, Bazaar del Mundo’s annual Santa Fe Marketplace returns to Old Town, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 through 22. Transformed into a vibrant outdoor marketplace, Bazaar del Mundo (located at 4133 Taylor […]
Fiesta Patrias in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
It’s time again to head to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. This year the annual festivities commence at 11 am with the ringing of the bell at the historic Casa de Estudillo on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This free event commemorates an important day in early San Diego […]
Lions. Tigers, and Bears, Oh, My!
Jodie Cavenaugh organized one of our best field trips ever for the Mission Hills Garden Club. We visited Lions, Tigers, & Bears, a sanctuary in Alpine for rescued exotic and abused animals. We boarded a very nice bus in front of the nursery. Several of us brought grandchildren who were old enough to behave completely […]
