Archive for March, 2024
Villa Musica Summer Camp Offers Musical Growth
Villa Musica, San Diego’s Community Music Center serving San Diegans of all ages announces their 2024 Summer Camps, which run from Monday, June 10 through Friday, August 2 and serve students from ages 5 to 16. Villa Musica Summer Camps for young and aspiring musicians provide a nurturing and exploratory environment for musical growth. Camps are […]
Mark your Calendars!
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID and Assistant Vice President |Branch Manager US Bank Mission Hills Thanks to the greeting card industry and our overall joy for celebrating, this month is filled with days of observances starting with April Fools’ Day on the first. Do you have a memory of a prank you pulled […]
Padres, Manny Machado Team Up with San Diego Unified on School Attendance
The San Diego Padres have stepped up to the plate to help the San Diego Unified School District raise awareness about the importance of regular school attendance amid a nationwide increase in absenteeism following the pandemic. To help promote strong attendance, with an emphasis on elementary schools most impacted by absenteeism, the Padres have collaborated […]
Funani and Amahle Are Enjoying Their Renovated Habitat
It’s with joyful glee that the San Diego Zoo reminds residents to see the adorable faces of their two resident hippos: the 39-year-old Funani (pronounced “foo-nah-nee”) and her four-year-old daughter, Amahle (pronounced “ah-mah-shlay”). After a months-long renovation, the duo has recently returned to their Hippo Trail habitat. The aquatic ecosystem habitat boasts 110 feet of crystal-clear glass for […]
Your Car is Watching You
By Rick Brooks Have you read the terms and conditions of the applications installed on your car? Or your phone, for that matter, but let’s focus on your car for now. A couple of weeks ago, Kashmir Hill at the “New York Times” reported that users of General Motors OnStar services (including myBuick, myGMC, myChevrolet […]
“Spring Pop-up, Curated by Bazaar Del Mundo” Hits Saturday, April 20
Spring Show Features Celebration of Beloved Artist, Laurel Burch; Other Jewelry and Décor Artisans A day of spring will be celebrated at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town with a tribute to beloved artist, Laurel Burch, and a curated selection of jewelry, fashion and décor at the free “Spring Pop-up, Curated by […]
Dammed If You Do for Serving the Public at Large
During my entire career, starting as young as 16, I have served on various non-profit organizations. That’s because my parents made it known that we needed to donate our time and energies to doing good in our communities. When I look back, I realize I have served on upwards of 25 different non-profit organizations, including […]
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Offers Safe Viewing and Hands-on Activities
On Monday, April 8, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in San Diego. The Fleet Science Center is hosting a viewing party outside the Fleet in front of the iconic Bea Evenson Fountain. The event is free and begins at 9 a.m. The partial solar eclipse will begin at 10:03 a.m. when the Moon appears to […]
Performing Arts Organizations Unite for San Diego Theatre Month
“San Diego has sent more shows to Broadway than any other city in America, and we want audiences to experience what makes our region’s performing arts scene so unique. The goal of Theatre Month is to get you to a seat and enjoy what San Diego has to offer,” says Jay Henslee, president of the […]
Celebrate the Return of the Padres at the 12th Annual East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend
Though the East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend is often recognized as solely a celebration of the Padres and the return of baseball – this year it is much more. Aiming to shed light on the growing and devoted East Village business district, this year’s block party has home field advantage. With local business […]
