Local News
Warren-Walker 1st grader Receives Girl Scout Medal of Honor
First grade Warren Walker School student, Briella Barry, has been awarded the Girl Scout Medal of Honor. On the morning of June 27th, Barry and other children were playing near the water in San Ignacio, Baja California. One of the boys (age 3) wandered into the water, reaching for a stick, and fell in. As […]
Parker’s Year-Long Centennial Celebration Continues
Community Service Events Are Planned Francis Parker will continue its Centennial celebration during the 2012-13 school year with a community service event on Saturday, February 2nd. The third of four events this year celebrating the Centennial will be held at four different locations with Parker students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni and alumni parents taking […]
Grant K-8 Fundraises to Save Key Programs
Parents, students, teachers and friends of Grant K-8, located at 1425 Washington Place in Mission Hills are raising funds to save valuable school programs, including the science lab coordinator, music instruction, the Gecko Garden, the library program, and the art program. To date the school has raised $30,000 as part of its Imagine Annual Giving […]
MADCAPS’ Present 53rd Annual Benefit Show
The annual dance extravaganza of Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS), which raises funds for several different non-profit organizations, will also present the incoming class of 2019, which is the largest class in 53 years. Preview Show is at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7. The other shows are at 8 p.m., Friday, March 8; […]
Raptors in the Environment
The February meeting of San Diego Floral Association will feature Nancy Conney of Sky Hunters Raptor Education and Rehabilitation. She will speak on the importance of raptors in the environment and will bring along several of these magnificent creatures that the organization has rehabilitated but cannot release. Birds like red-tailed hawks, barn owls, kestrels and […]
Museum Month
In its 24th year, the San Diego Museum Council is proud to host its annual Museum Month, bringing half-off admissions at 42 San Diego area museums. This February, Museum Month presented by Macy’s provides ample opportunities to explore San Diego County’s latest exhibits at museums with a wide range of interests including art, science, sports, […]
Blogging for the Arts
Did we just call out her name? Is she turning to us to whisper a secret? We lose ourselves in her gaze, and all of a sudden we feel a quickening of the heart…a charge of energy. We are in the presence of a masterpiece, “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Visit Kirby Kendrick’s Blog: https://www.kirbykendrick.com/blog/girl-with-a-pearl-earring/ […]
Camarada ~ Tango Nuevo
Mingei International Museum Performances Newly named as Mingei Artists-in-Residence, Camarada begins this new venture at 6 p.m., Sunday, February 17th with Tango Nuevo (best of Piazzolla) in the beautiful and culturally rich setting of the Mingei International Museum. Mingei Museum will open its doors at 5:00 p.m. for docent tours and a special viewing of […]
Book Signing
Charles E. Davis, M.D., will give a short talk about his book, entitled “The International Traveler’s Guide to Avoiding Infections.” Guest may purchase books for him to sign on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles, located at 4054 Goldfinch Street, at the corner of Goldfinch […]
City Council President Todd Gloria Has New Districts of Coverage
San Diego City Councilmember Todd Gloria, who is a third generation resident of District Three, has some existing and new territory to cover with the recent redistricting that occurred. Included in his coverage of responsibility are Balboa Park, Bankers Hill/ Park West, Downtown, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Little Italy, Mission Hills, Normal Heights, North Park, Old […]
