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Mission Hills BID March 2019 – March Happenings and More
J. Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District Team D&B at One Mission Realty As I am writing, I am reflecting on my eight-year anniversary of being a realtor in Mission Hills at One Mission Realty. When I began working as a realtor, “for sale” listings were online but photo-sharing on Instagram was just […]
Fresh Sound Presents Jennifer Curtis, Solo Violinist
At 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 31, Jennifer Curtis, solo violinist, will performs at White Box Live Arts/Liberty Station, located at 2590 Truxton Road #205, San Diego, CA 92106. The New York Times described violinist Jennifer Curtis’s second solo concert in Carnegie Hall as “one of the gutsiest and most individual recital programs.” She was celebrated […]
A Reading Addict
I have an addictive psyche. I am addicted to overeating and buying shoes, but I am not addicted to alcohol or coffee or sodas. At times I have mastered food and shoes, but not my earliest addiction: reading. Long before I could read, I took a book with me wherever I went. Our bathroom had […]
Should I Retire in A Lower Tax State?
When considering how to plan for a comfortable retirement, taxes are a significant consideration. Taxes of all types are among the largest contributors to your cost of living during retirement, and cost of living can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and a meager one. What’s more, high state and local taxes have been […]
Quick and Effective Leg and Butt Workout
If you have just 20 minutes, a bench, and a set of 10 to 20 pound dumbbells, you can do a total-body toning workout. For the sequence described in this article, you can begin with the first move, doing as many reps as you can for 50 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds and prepare […]
George Mitrovich Makes Huge Contribution to San Diego’s Central Library
This past month, George Mitrovich and his son Mark Mitrovich met with librarian Misty Jones for the purpose of selecting space where his library, approximately 4,000 books, will be publicly available for reading and reflection. When the library staff has finished cataloguing the books and space is readied, there will be a ceremony marking the […]
“Eat. Drink. Read. A Culinary Event for Literacy”
For the tenth year, the San Diego Council on Literacy (SDCOL) is challenging San Diego’s finest chefs to prepare gourmet dishes inspired by their favorite book or literary character for its annual “Eat. Drink. Read. A Culinary Event for Literacy.” To be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2 at the San […]
National Conflict Resolution Center Presents the 31st Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner
National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) presents the 31st Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront at 1 Park Boulevard. The theme of this year’s event is “Celebrating Human Dignity” honoring individuals and organizations dedicated to peacemaking in their own neighborhoods and around the world. […]
Jewish Family Services’ 2019 Heart & Soul Gala
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) will host its annual Heart & Soul Gala at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 6 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. At its signature benefit gala, JFS will share stories and successes from throughout the year, highlighting the nonprofit’s work to provide resources and support to more […]
Mission Hill-Hillcrest Branch Library
Friends Bookstore For more than 35 years, the Friends of the Mission Hills Library have raised funds to provide needed materials to the Library and support Library programs for the community. Book carts placed outside of the now-closed former branch, monthly Saturday book sales, and sales of books on Amazon generated most of the Friends’ […]
