Local News
November Notes: Bob Filner & Baseball
When the news hit that former mayor Bob Filner had pleaded guilty to a series of false imprisonment and battery charges involving three women, it was a stunner. Of course the plea led the U-T San Diego, but also the Los Angeles Times, and earned a double byline story in The New York Times. When […]
Raptors with Nancy Conney
As I have said many times, the Mission Hills Garden Club continues to broaden my interests. When the San Diego Floral Association informed Garden Club members that Nancy Conney, founder and operator of Sky Hunters, a non-profit organization that rescues harmed raptors, would be speaking about her rescues at the Prado in February, I […]
Fashion Week San Diego 2013
by Aubree Lynn, stylist/producer/writer As the sun was setting, the Broadway Pier was illuminated on the water. There was a new energy that was the result of eight to 10 designers bringing their work on stage, pulsating music that helped to create energy and guests from all over the country coming to San Diego to […]
Between the Lines: Write Out Loud
“All of us were read to as children—why did it stop?” asks Veronica Murphy, artistic director and co-founder of Write Out Loud. Murphy and co-founder/ Executive Director Walter Ritter have guided San Diego’s unique reading theatre in presenting a diverse mix of programs for adults and children since its formation in 2007. Highlights of […]
A New Bike Corridor Motto
Build It and They Will Ride? Over the last several months, I have attended numerous meetings and spoke to local residents and business owners about the proposed bike corridor project that is meant to encourage more people to bicycle. This past week, I attended another meeting hosted by the Mission Hills Business Improvement District […]
San Diegans Can Help a Local Hero Get National Attention
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a San Diego non-profit that offers resources to families with children battling cancer, is pleased to announce its co-founder and executive director, Richard Nares, is among CNN’s “Top 10 Heroes of 2013.” The annual campaign recognizes everyday people who are changing the world during the “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” […]
Mo`olelo’s Executive Director Named Associate Artistic Director
Seema Sueka Accepts Pasadena Playhouse Position The Board of Trustees of Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company recently announced that Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director Seema Sueko has accepted the position of associate artistic director of The Pasadena Playhouse. Sueko will assume her new role as of Monday, January 6, 2014. According to Board President Ilene […]
Rhythm Renewal – Drum Circle for Women
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, October 20 Expressive Arts, located at 3201 Thorn Street, invited you to Treat your Body, Mind & Spirit in this uplifting rhythm journey. Discover peace in your inner rhythms, unleash your creative expression, and rock out in celebration with other women. This intimate circle is a place to […]
2013 Great Grant Halloween Carnival
From 12/noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 19, Grant K-8 School, located at 1425 Washington Place in Mission Hills, is holding a Halloween Carnival with great food, including brazen BBQ, pizza, hot dogs, caramel apples and more delicious treats. There will also be lots of fun entertainment, including a silly string zone, giant slide, carnival […]
Chocolate Unwrapped
As a special vote of thanks to all their Science Rock Stars who helped make the first year of The Fleet’s after-hours parties for adults 21 and older a rollicking success, a special party is planned: Chocolate! The Science of Flavor will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, October 17. Don’t miss out; a […]
