Local News
The Jewel of the City Awaits a Decision
Friends of Balboa Park reviewing options by Patty Ducey-Brooks Back in the July issue of the Presidio Sentinel, we introduced the proposed restoration of Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park with a pedestrian friendly environment. The initial plan was to “polish” the jewel of San Diego for the 2015 Centennial of the Pacific-Panama Exposition. In […]
The Great Architects of Bankers Hill
Annual Historic Home Tour Weekend 2012 On March 17 and 18, Save Our Heritage Organisation presents its Annual Historic Home Tour Weekend. This year features the early 20th-century homes of Bankers Hill. On Saturday, March 17, attendees can select from their choice of walking tours and new lectures. The main feature, the annual Home Tour, […]
Batman Filmmaker Shares His Dream Come True
By Michael Uslan Dreams are a hard thing to have these days. We can chalk that up to the economy, the stock market and unemployment rates, but the truth is that no matter where you come from or where you grew up, times have always been a little tough. It was no different for me. […]
Mission Hills Branch Library
February 2012 Events LEGO Playtime 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29 (Every Wednesday) 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs. Mission Hills Book Group 2/2, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov. New members are always […]
Community Calender
Tuesday’s in Feb. Pajama Storytime – Children are invited to an evening story time with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! 6:30 – 7:00 pm, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., San Diego. For information, call 619-692-4910. Wednesday’s in Feb. LEGO Playtime – Kids can […]
Actor Richard Dreyfuss Speaks Up for a Cause
Academy award-winning actor and Encinitas resident Richard Dreyfuss has generously offered his voice to the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego (PASD). His perfection, passion, and talent were on display recently as he recorded three sets of public service announcements (PSA) at Studio West in San Diego. With the dedicated help of Wind River Media, the […]
Spring Fashion Show Benefits Local Historical Association
At 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, at the Morgan Run Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, FINE Magazine will hold its annual fashion fundraiser to benefit The San Diego Police Historical Association. The fundraiser will present ten haute couture designers and boutiques in San Diego, including Mia Bella Couture, TRE Boutique, Belloccio and designer […]
MADCAPS’ Annual Charity Show is Fast Approaching
Preparations are underway for MADCAPS’ annual charity show. 150 girls from the Mission Hills and Point Loma areas, ranging from grades seven through twelve, will sing and dance their way into everyone’s hearts all to raise money for various philanthropies; once again proving that a small group of motivated and committed young girls working together […]
Dr. Phil Supports CASA San Diego
Members of Makua, Friends of Voices for Children and local advocates for foster youth were featured on CBS nationwide this past January on the Dr. Phil Show. Makua organized a group of 50 of its members and CASA volunteers to attend a taping of the show at the Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. Dr. Phil […]
