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Express Your Thankfulness Locally
by Dixie Hall, President of Mission Hills BID and Owner of DixiePops As president of the Mission Hills BID, I am especially thankful for the generosity of 25 restaurant owners, chefs, caterers, cheese mongers, brewers, baristas, bakers, and ice cream, gelato and popsicle makers who participated in the 9th Annual Taste of Mission Hills on […]
The Pleasures of Age
For the past few years it seems that I devote one annual column to age. Before this goes to press, I will turn 81. I can honestly say that so far, this seems to be the best year of my life. First, I survived the COVID isolation; in fact, I turned it into a huge […]
8th Annual Swing with Santa Golf Tournament
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential, will host its 8th Annual “Swing with Santa” Golf Tournament in memory of Don Parent on Friday, November 5, 2021. Guests are invited to join SMSC at the Singing Hills Golf Resort Pine Glen 3-Par […]
Four Horses Saved from Severe Neglect
This past October, thanks to an amazing team of volunteers, Horses of Tir Na Nog was able to help four horses in need through their Adoption Partnership with two counties, San Diego and San Bernardino. Two mares, Tootsie Roll and Lil’ Girl were both rescued from severe neglect by San Bernardino County Animal Care and […]
Insuring Your New eBike
During the Pandemic, I’ve seen more and more people out riding electric bicycles (“eBikes”) than ever before. In downtown San Diego, they’ve become pretty common, as they do make the hills a lot easier to navigate. So, I was intrigued recently when we were discussing property and casualty insurance market with our resident specialist and […]
Warner-Carrillo Stagecoach Rides Relive an Historic Experience
Save Our Heritage Organisation presents the Warner-Carrillo Ranch House stagecoach rides. The annual fundraiser is back this year from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, November 14 at Warner-Carrillo Ranch House, located at 29181 San Felipe Road, Warner Springs CA 92086, at the S2, a half mile east of the 79 junction. Tickets are $35 for the […]
Mission Hills Heritage 2021 Walking Tour
Saturday, November 13, 2021 “Mission Hills – Heart and Soul,” Mission Hills Heritage’s 2020 annual walking tour that was cancelled because of the pandemic, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 13 in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. The guided walking tour will focus on the original subdivision known as “Mission Hills” mapped out […]
San Diego Ballet Returns for Fall Season with Ritmos Latinos
San Diego Ballet commences its 2021-2022 fall season with a weekend of shows safely outside in the picturesque Ingram Plaza in Arts District Liberty Station. This year’s annual program is titled Ritmos Latinos, a performance merging Latin rhythms and ballet, will feature two of San Diego Ballet’s audience favorites, “Que Bonito Amor” and “Mambomania.” Audiences will be able […]
Reminding Ourselves to be Grateful & Thankful
Due mostly to the pandemic, many of us would say that the circumstances of the last two years have challenged us beyond our expectations. We have had to deal with some extreme blows to our personal and professional lives. Most of us haven’t been able to visit with family, nor meet in person with our business […]
Festival Celebrates the Region’s Distillery Makers with Tastings
The San Diego Distillers Guild Fest returns from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, October 30 at The Lane, located at 900 Bayfront Court. Launched in 2019 to hundreds of enthusiastic attendees, the Guild paused last year’s festival as distillers temporarily pivoted to produce sanitizer. Now returning and ready to show off San Diego’s craft distilling community, this year’s festival […]
