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New book celebrates the architecture of Mission Hills

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
New book celebrates the architecture of Mission Hills

“Mission Hills” is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series and is set to release on Monday, March 2, 2015. By local authors Janet O’Dea and Allen Hazard, this pictorial book immortalizes the stunning architecture that is so unique to Mission Hills. Please join Janet and Allen for their Book Launch! […]

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Blankinship & Foster CIO Leads Girl Scouts Board

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
Blankinship & Foster CIO Leads Girl Scouts Board

Blankinship & Foster, a nationally recognized wealth advisory firm in Solana Beach, California, announced that its Chief Investment Officer, Rick Brooks, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Girl Scouts San Diego. Brooks’ tenure officially began January 5, just in time for the start of the annual Girl Scouts Cookie Program on […]

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Protecting Your Identity in a “Mega-Breach” World

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments

The following article was written by my business partner, Jon Beyrer, CFP, EA. With the announcement a few weeks ago by Anthem Blue Cross, and a disclosure recently that Lenovo has been pre-installing malware on computers they sold, it seems we are going to have to become much more vigilant about our personal information. Anthem […]

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Horticultural Heritage

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
Horticultural Heritage

You can tell that spring is happening this month by the sheer number of garden events around town. It is hard for a plant enthusiast to choose what goes on the calendar when there is so much going on. This phenomenon is due in large part to Kate Sessions and her setting the tone for […]

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On Behalf of Succulents

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
On Behalf of Succulents

Jeff Moore, author and succulent nurseryman who spoke to the San Diego Horticultural Society in January, gave a fascinating lecture and slide show about succulents. They are plants which retain moisture for long periods of time (as a good thing). Cacti and succulents fall into this category. Tillandsias (air plants), bromeliads, and even some orchids […]

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San Diego Center for Children Celebrates 35th Anniversary

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
San Diego Center for Children Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Fundraiser is Hosted by the Iris Auxiliary by Aubree Lynn, Stylist/Producer/Writer www.stylishlyaubreelynn.com The Iris Auxiliary, whose mission over the past 35 years has been to help kids at the San Diego Center for Children, held a fundraiser to support this cause. The event was emceed by KUSI news anchor Sandra Maas. Maas has been a […]

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Civic Idiots

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments

This is the 40th year of The City Club of San Diego, but despite the fact we’ve presented 1,193 programs in the public interest, and despite The City Club’s standing as one of the America’s top public forums (number three by one rating organization, and the only one west of the Mississippi), The City Club […]

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters! Honors Those Who Make a Difference

| March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments

Many of us who know Dan Thomas are aware of his extensive background as a successful restaurant owner. He recently retired after selling his Mission Hills restaurant, The Gathering, on Washington Street. A couple of weeks ago I got an opportunity to chat with Thomas over a glass of wine to find out what he’s […]

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Road Closures and Redirecting Vehicular Traffic

| March 1, 2015 | 10 Comments
Road Closures and Redirecting Vehicular Traffic

The Impact To Mission Hills and Hillcrest Businesses and Residents Over the last couple of months, I have been fielding phone calls and emails from concerned business owners, residents and organizational leaders regarding road closures and redirecting vehicular traffic to accommodate new bike paths, primarily in Hillcrest and Mission Hills. The individuals who have contacted […]

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Creative Catalyst Fund Selects 10 Local Artists for Fellowships

| February 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
Creative Catalyst Fund Selects 10 Local Artists for Fellowships

The San Diego Foundation Creative Catalyst Fund has announced its 2015 Individual Artist Fellowship Program recipients, giving 10 local artists the opportunity to advance their careers while encouraging civic engagement in San Diego. Artist fellows each receive a 12-month, $20,000 grant with the impact of that investment reaching beyond the individual. The Creative Catalyst program […]

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