Historical
San Diego History Center to Complete Serra Museum Restoration
The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the local philanthropic organization well known for providing vital funds in support of the visual and performing arts, higher education, youth development, healthcare, and medical research, has granted $330,000 to the San Diego History Center for the restoration of the north tower and east façade of the Junípero Serra Museum in […]
A New Historic Park Opens in Old Town San Diego
This past October, the Grand Opening of Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok -Land of the First People took place in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Located at the corner of Taylor Street and Juan Street, the 2.5 acre historic site is dedicated to the First People, the Kumeyaay. It celebrates twenty years […]
Inspiration Heights Historic District Progresses
By Barry Hager Last year Mission Hills Heritage began an ambitious project to nominate Inspiration Heights—one of the earliest subdivisions in Mission Hills—as an historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic district status will highlight the history of Inspiration Heights and its importance to Mission Hills and San Diego, and […]
Cygnet Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol”
“A Christmas Carol” returns to Cygnet Theatre for its seventh season of cheer. It has become a true holiday favorite, with San Diegans making Scrooge, the Spirits, and the Cratchit family part of their holiday tradition. This year the show features the same warm story of hope and redemption, along with new cast members. The family-friendly […]
La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village
The 6th annual La Mesa Holiday in the Village will once again be ringing in holiday cheer for everyone from noon to 9 p.m. at La Mesa Boulevard, between Spring Street and 4th Street in La Mesa. Guests will have the chance to take part in free festive fun with live music, cozy fires, craft vendors, food, holiday […]
Mission Hills – All About the Holidays
By Dixie Hall, MHBID President and Owner of DixiePops This holiday season, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or the Winter Solstice, please join me in shopping local as you comb through your gift list. Explore locations along West Lewis, Goldfinch and Fort Stockton, onto West Washington and West University and Reynard Way, and remember […]
Trees Are Nature’s Pharmacopeia
Last fall the Mission Hills Garden Club enjoyed a visit to a magnificent garden and a buffet supper at the home of arborist Gary Walker, known as “the Tree Whisperer.” Walker, a man of many talents, has been “involved with nature all my life.” Son of a French mother and a United States citizen father, […]
Newest Destination at the San Diego Zoo Entering Final Phases
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is expanding its mission to help all life thrive by cultivating some of its most important allies—the next generation. Opening in February 2022, the 3.2-acre Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo will be a place where guests and their families can enjoy an exciting experience […]
Parker Foundation Reaches 50th Anniversary of Serving San Diego Nonprofit Organizations
Started by Gerald T. and Inez Grant Parker in 1971, The Parker Foundation is celebrating 50 years of contributing to an expansive list of non-profit organizations with the goal of bettering the lives for all people in San Diego County. The foundation has given more than $58 million in grants to over 750 organizations throughout San […]
Rady Children’s Ice Rink Returns for the Holiday Season
Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Sentre and NTC Foundation welcome the community to celebrate the holiday season with the return of their outdoor ice skating beginning Thursday, November 18, and closing Sunday, January 9, 2022. Located in the Central Promenade at Arts District Liberty Station, all net proceeds from the ice rink will benefit the Thriving […]
