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Sharing Passwords Among Family Members
When my father passed away a few years ago, my brother and I began to take a more active role in helping my mother. This included everything from helping her manage her cable and WiFi to banking to going with her to doctor appointments. At some point, every single one of these activities requires a […]
Annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration Lights Up Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego presents its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration, a vibrant and culturally rich event that draws thousands of visitors each year. This year’s festivities promise to be more enchanting than ever before, with a lineup of exciting activities and traditions that will captivate visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the […]
Once a Viking, Always a Viking
“Once a Viking, always a Viking” is a common expression at St. Vincent de Paul School and, for Britni Coito, it certainly rings true. Having worked there from 2016 to 2021, she is back as principal. “When the position at St. Vincent de Paul School opened, it gave me the needed push to take the […]
A Candidate for Mayor Who Clearly States, He is not a Politician
This past month I learned from someone I have worked with this past year on rallies, civic events, and homeless concerns that he has decided to run for mayor of San Diego. I was both surprised and impressed. We all know the seriousness of this position, and the fact that the current mayor had been […]
100-Plus Years of the Mission Hills Library and 40 Years of the Friends of the Library
It’s hard to miss the beautiful building at the corner of Washington and Front Streets that houses the Mission Hills – Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library. But the origin of a Mission Hills community library started in one room of the Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School in 1921. Later moves relocated the branch library, eventually to the […]
National Thrift Shop Day Comes to the Gaslamp District
Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists including Chicana fashion designer, Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski (Sew Loka) during their WNDR After Dark: Secondhand Style event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, August 17 on National Thrift Shop Day at WNDR Museum, located at 422 Market Street in the Gaslamp District. Guests will be able to shop from a selection of one-of-a-kind […]
14th Annual TwainFest at Heritage County Park
Twainfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 19 in Heritage County Park, 2455 Heritage Park Row in Old Town. There is a limited capacity. Reservations are required for your free entry. Learn more and Register for Attendance at https://writeoutloudsd.com/twainfest/ Twainfest, now a tradition for many San Diego families, is an all-day free festival […]
Seedling Grown from Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree Planted at San Diego Botanic Garden
This August, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) joins in partnership and unity with Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) Initiative to dedicate a newly planted ginkgo tree descended from a mother tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan more than 70 years ago. The Survivor Tee Commemoration will take place at the Garden at 4:15 p.m., […]
Balboa Park Carousel Reopened on National Carousel Day
Families and carousel aficionados were invited to celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Tuesday, July 25. National Carousel Day is a free community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, and offered free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Entertainment and activities included a family-friendly DJ, circus performers […]
Delight Your Taste Buds While Saving Wildlife
San Diego’s wildest tasting event returns to the San Diego Zoo on Saturday, September 23, when more than 3,000 attendees will enjoy sampling a multitude of mouthwatering menu items and refreshing beverages from more than 100 restaurants, dessert shops, brewers, wineries and other vendors. The San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration is a yearly […]
