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Mission Hills Garden Club Awards Merit Scholarships
The Mission Hills Garden Club has been awarding merit-based scholarships to community college students for over 20 years. This year the Mission Hills Garden Club invited the winning students to Mission Hills for their award. The award ceremony took place at the San Diego Art Institute on Falcon Street. Owner Alexander Salazar generously offered his gallery for this event. […]
Mayoral Poll Results Show Change May Be Inevitable
A recent poll by Competitive Edge Research reveals a tightening race for San Diego Mayor. The incumbent Todd Gloria has captured only 40.4 percent of the vote, compared to 31.6 percent for challenger Larry Turner, until recently, an unknown who is gaining notoriety. Additionally, 27.9 percent of respondents remain undecided, suggesting significant potential for Turner’s […]
The Little Mermaid Ballet
BalletCenter Studios presents a new ballet, “The Little Mermaid Ballet.” The two-act ballet takes inspiration from the classic tale of “The Little Mermaid,” featuring music and choreography creatively adapted from the ballet, “Le Corsaire.” The performances take place on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at Joan B. Kroc Theatre, located at 6611 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115. […]
Olympic-Style US Police & Fire Championships Return to San Diego
The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), a non-profit organization committed to promoting sport and physical fitness among first responders, is thrilled to announce the 57th Annual US Police & Fire Championships taking place Saturday, June 8 to Saturday, June 15, 2024. Happening at more than 25 venues across San Diego County, the games will feature more than […]
A New Pirate Adventure Experience Presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures
Maritime Museum of San Diego has announced six new partnership performance dates for the popular Boarded. A New Pirate Adventure experience presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures. These popular 90-minute on-the-water shows featuring a widely creative and talented pirate theatric troupe and seasoned sail crew are staged aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s 16th – century Spanish galleon San […]
Uptown Planners Under Attack
The Uptown Planners board is a recognized Community Planning Group that has been serving six neighborhoods for the past 20 years in an advisory role to the City of San Diego on topics related to land-use, development, and discretionary projects in the six neighborhoods of Uptown. Uptown Planners is currently being challenged as not reflecting […]
The Arc of San Diego’s Casino Royale Gala Was a Smashing Success
The Arc of San Diego held its annual Spring Casino Royale Gala on April 20, 2024 at The US Grant Hotel. The event brought together some of San Diego’s most notable philanthropists for an unforgettable evening of glamour, mystery, and excitement for a great cause. All funds raised benefit The Arc of San Diego and […]
Voices for Children Observes National Foster Care Awareness Month
May is National Foster Care Month, and Voices for Children is recognizing the important role Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) and all members of the foster care system play in supporting children, youth, and families. CASA volunteers are advocates who bring stability to thousands of children in foster care in San Diego and Riverside Counties. According to […]
4th Annual “World of Orchids” Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) has announced the return of its fourth annual spring showcase, World of Orchids, running Saturday, May 4 through Monday, May 27. The exhibition will be staged in the Garden’s state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed facility, the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. World of Orchids is curated by SDBG’s highly awarded Artist-in-Residence, René van Rems, […]