Education
MADCAPS ‘World Tour’ a Big Success
By Karen Austin MADCAPS Mother of Katie (2020) and Caroline (2024) Teen girls living in Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Ocean Beach and Point Loma recently participated in the annual MADCAPS Benefit Show to raise money for local philanthropies. The musical extravaganza is the signature fundraising event of Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS). In […]
The Bigger Picture: Guaranteed Income for the Future of San Diego
In 2022, Jewish Family Service of San Diego rolled out San Diego for Every Child Guaranteed Income Project – the first of its kind in the region – which provides direct cash assistance to those in need. To share the moving stories of those impacted by this pilot program JFS has created “The Bigger Picture: Guaranteed Income for […]
A National Poetry Recitation Competition for High School Students
The Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, managed in California by the California Arts Council and regionally, by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture in association with Write Out Loud, presents Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. San Diego Regional Finals take place at 5 p.m. […]
The Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument to Close for Restoration work
Constructed in 1855, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse is an icon of local maritime history. It gives visitors a glimpse into the life of a lighthouse keeper as well as the workings of the light. The interior restoration, including painting and other minor repairs, will protect the masonry walls from the damp coastal environment, which is crucial to […]
Old Town San Diego Parade and Re-Enactment Honors the Mormon Battalion
The Annual Mormon Battalion Parade & Community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 27 in Old Town San Diego. This event brings together members of the community to celebrate the history and contributions of the Mormon Battalion, a group of approximately 500 men who served in the United States […]
Arts District Liberty Station Showcases a Creative Community
Arts District Liberty Station is San Diego’s largest Arts & Cultural District located in historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center in the Liberty Station. With 100 park-like acres, the Arts District is home to over 100 museums and galleries, artist studios, dance companies, fine dining, creative retail and other organizations that showcase San […]
Unhoused Students Provided Work and College Readiness Assistance at Monarch School
Monarch School, the only public K-12 school in the U.S. serving exclusively unhoused students, was selected as a Prebys Foundation grant recipient, receiving $250,000 for youth success, financial stability and economic opportunity work. “Last year with Prebys Foundation’s support, we were able to provide assistance to more than 200 students and alumni with life skills […]
Mission Hills Historic Library – What’s Happening
Late this past December, I noticed lights on inside the Mission Hills Historic Library building and saw a blueprint on a desk when I peered into the window. According to my notes, the project is now two months late in being remodeled for use as a bookstore. I originally contacted Logan Braydis, community representative for […]
Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence: St. Vincent de Paul School Marks a Milestone Anniversary
At the corner of Fort Stockton and Ibis Streets sits St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS), this year celebrating 75 years of academic excellence. Since its founding in 1948, the school has been a cornerstone of the Mission Hills community, helping prepare generations of students to make a positive difference in the world. “Fostering a […]
Dedication Ceremony Introduces the New Piazza Costanza
The Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) officially unveiled a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza, on Tuesday, November 28at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community was invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a […]
