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How “Old” Did You Say You Are?
Every day in my career, I help individuals set health and wellness goals that will help them as they age not only for the short-term but also for the long-term. Individuals that are transitioning into different stages of life; starting their careers in their 20s, parents raising their kid’s through elementary and high school, to […]
In 2021, Consider a Virtual Training Class for Your Dog (or Cat!)
By Juliette Nash, Community Training Coordinator, San Diego Humane Society Whether you’ve just adopted a puppy during the pandemic or you’re a longtime pet owner, positive reinforcement-based behavioral training is key to a happy, healthy human-animal relationship, especially while everyone is spending more time at home. But with most traditional in-person training classes on hold in […]
Mission Hills Heritage to Nominate Inspiration Heights to National Register
Mission Hills Heritage has begun a project to nominate Inspiration Heights—one of the earliest subdivisions in Mission Hills—as a historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The long-anticipated step of bestowing historic district status on Inspiration Heights will help protect the irreplaceable architectural gems that line the streets of Inspiration Heights. […]
Maison en Provence in Mission Hills for 25 Years
This past month I received an email from Marielle Giai, one of the proprietors of Maison en Provence, located at 820 Fort Stockton Drive in Mission Hills. Marielle was sharing with me that 2021 marks the 25th year that she and her husband, Pascal, arrived in Mission Hills. And, though I have known them since […]
The Hidden Story
Sometimes life takes you on a journey that you never expected. That’s exactly what recently happened to me. This past month I received a press release on DJ Lance and Tuxedo, a special canine, whose story is on page 2 of this issue. However, the real story is with Tuxedo’s human companion, Barry Soper. I […]
San Diego Pup Makes Hollywood Debut
Tuxedo, a five-year old, Standard Royal Party Poodle, who resides in Point Loma, recently made his Hollywood debut during the Christmas season being featured in “DJ Lance Rocky Harmony Hills Happy Holiday Special.” DJ Lance Rock of the famed kids TV show “Yo Gabba Gabba” on Nick, Jr. had produced a holiday special to Live stream some holiday […]
“The Nutcracker Project 2020”
Join the historic San Diego Civic Youth Ballet for its beloved holiday tradition, which is kept alive with “The Nutcracker Project 2020.” SDCYB’s most advanced dancers have already been rehearsing for weeks via Zoom in preparation to perform excerpts from “The Nutcracker” outside in Balboa Park in mid-December. While not open to a public audience, the 30-minute performance (featuring the […]
The Old Globe’s Online Marketplace for Holiday Shopping
The Old Globe launched The Old Globe Marketplace, an online space for the Globe’s talented artisans and staff to offer their goods and services to the public and express their creativity during the prolonged closure of The Old Globe’s performance venues. There are a dozen Globe staff members taking part, with more to be added in the coming weeks […]
A Commitment to Supporting Father Joe’s 5K
For over 30 years, Allen Matkins has established itself as a prominent law firm in San Diego County specializing in real estate, land use, environmental, finance, litigation, as well as other practices. The firm continues to support community efforts in providing more affordable housing and regularly contributing to community service activities. Allen Matkins’ staff first […]
36th Annual Mission Fed ArtWalk Moves to a Virtual Experience
Mission Fed ArtWalkannounced its return this year with a virtual experience beginning Saturday, December 5 running through Thursday, December 31. This year marks 36 years of the premier fine arts festival, which brings visual and performing arts to the historic San Diego community. With live art shows canceled for most of 2020, Mission Fed ArtWalk Virtual […]
