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Mission Hills Branch Library

| March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

March 2012 Events    Mission Hills Book Group 3/1, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “Teacher Man” by Frank McCourt. New members are always welcome to attend and participate! Please read the book beforehand. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. Dr. Seuss’s Birthday […]

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Vons Opens for Business

| March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
Vons Opens for Business

Grand Opening and Special Events Planned Dating back to being in the Mission Hills and Hillcrest community since August 1958, Vons on Washington Street reopens for business on Thursday, March 29 with a grand opening event. Prior to the grand opening, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 28 Vons will host a free […]

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The Jewel of the City Awaits a Decision

| March 1, 2012 | 2 Comments
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 […]

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The Great Architects of Bankers Hill

| March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
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, […]

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Batman Filmmaker Shares His Dream Come True

| February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
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. […]

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Mission Hills Branch Library

| February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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The Point Loma Garden Club

| February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

February 8: 10:00 a.m. Tom, the Horticulturist One Man Band, loves to share entertaining stories about all the fun aspects of backyard gardening. His business is Waterwise Botanicals. The meeting is held at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, SD 92106. For info visit www.plgc.org.

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Community Calender

| February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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Actor Richard Dreyfuss Speaks Up for a Cause

| February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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Spring Fashion Show Benefits Local Historical Association

| January 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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