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Board of the New Children’s Museum Announces New Leadership

| December 28, 2011 | 0 Comments
Board of the New Children’s Museum Announces New Leadership

After a five-month national search, the board of directors of The New Children’s Museum announced the appointment of Julianne Markow as executive director and chief executive officer. Markow has twenty years of experience in the non-profit sector, an entrepreneurial environment, and at Fortune 500 companies. Formerly the chief operating officer at The Fine Arts Museums […]

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Planting of Edible Fruit Trees

| December 28, 2011 | 0 Comments
Planting of Edible Fruit Trees

Stretch Island Fruit Co., makers of all-natural fruit snacks, and The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to planting edible fruit trees and plants to benefit communities, introduced their joint program Fruit Tree 101 at Smythe Elementary School and O’Farrell Community School in San Diego this past December. During the official […]

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Jimmy Johnson Foundation and Lowe’s Program Contributes to School District

| December 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

Clairemont High, Pt. Loma High and SciTech at San Diego High are recipients of nearly $100,000 in total grants from the Jimmy Johnson Foundation/Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Champions Grants programs. Clairemont received $30,680.41 to replace half-century old woodshop equipment. Pt. Loma’s $25,342 will purchase a fuel-injected engine trainer and other equipment for their automotive technology […]

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A Point Loma Tradition – All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour

| December 6, 2011 | 0 Comments
A Point Loma Tradition – All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour

The longest running holiday home tour west of the Mississippi celebrates its 60th Diamond Jubilee with this year’s offering of six Point Loma homes.  A Saint Nicholas Marketplace, Afternoon Tea, and featured musicians at All Souls’ Episcopal Church are also included in the day’s festivities.  The Diamond Jubilee event takes place from 10 a.m. to […]

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Mid-Week Shopping

| November 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
Mid-Week Shopping

Change is in the works for the Mission Hills’ Farmers’ Market Starting in December, there will be a new manager to the weekly Mission Hills’ Farmers’ Market.  His name is Brian Beevers.  He is excited about his role and building a relationship with Mission Hills’ residents and guests who shop at the Farmers’ Market. Beevers […]

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Santa Photos in Mission Hills

| November 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
Santa Photos in Mission Hills

Santa arrives for photos, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, December 4 at Coldwell Banker at 1621 West Lewis.  One sitting and one free 4×6 print to each family..  Photography provided by Meredith French, reprints available. Participants are asked to bring donations for Toys for Tots. Refreshments are provided.  No RSVP necessary. Come by to […]

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Balboa park’s 34th Annual December Nights

| November 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
Balboa park’s 34th Annual December Nights

Balboa Park December Nights will take place for the 34th consecutive year from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, and noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. The event brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the “most wonderful time of […]

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Holiday Art Show and Sale

| November 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
Holiday Art Show and Sale

The Point Loma Artists invite you to their annual Holiday Art Show and Sale Dec 3, 2011 from 10 AM to 3 PM at 3636 Curtis Street, between Chatsworth and Poinsettia. You will find original oil and watercolor paintings, photography, woodwork, glass, weavings, mixed media and ceramics. For information on the free event, visit www.pointlomaartists.com […]

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San Diego Women’s Chorus Dazzles at Winter Concert

| November 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
San Diego Women’s Chorus Dazzles at Winter Concert

The San Diego Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Christopher Allen, presents its 24th Annual Winter concert, Heaven & Earth, 7 p.m., Friday, December 10 at and 3 p.m., Sunday, December 11 at the Mission Hills United Church of Christ, located at 4070 Jackdaw Street in Mission Hills. Heaven & Earth will treat the audience […]

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County and Marines Team Up to Collect Toys

| November 22, 2011 | 0 Comments
County and Marines Team Up to Collect Toys

You can help the U.S. Marine Corps and San Diego County put smiles on the faces of less fortunate children this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped toys at County airports in Fallbrook, Ramona, Carlsbad, El Cajon and Borrego Springs during the Marine Corps annual Toys for Tots campaign. County residents can drop off their […]

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