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Farewell Summer
By Jamaal Jackson, President MHBID and Branch Manger US BANK Mission Hills Let the learning begin, the new school year is upon us. Here in Mission Hills, Grant K8 began its new academic year on August 12 and St Vincent School’s first day of classes was on August 20, while Francis Parker School started on […]
Taronga Collaborates with International Partner to Conserve the Iconic Platypus
A world-first research program aiming to conserve the iconic Platypus is now underway on Dundullimal Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri Country at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia. The multi-year project is a collaboration between Taronga Conservation Society Australia, which operates Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo and Taronga Zoo Sydney, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and the […]
Taste of Old Town + Tequila Tour 2024 Takes Place Thursday, September 12
Mark your calendars for a night of culinary delights and spirited adventures at the 2024 Taste of Old Town + Tequila Tour! This highly anticipated event returns from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, September 12, promising an unforgettable evening in the heart of Old Town San Diego. Stroll through the charming streets of Old […]
Mission Hills Heritage Presents the 17th Annual Historic Home Tour: “Master Builders of Mission Hills”
Join Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) on Saturday, September 28, 2025, for our 17th Annual Historic Home Tour. This year’s theme is “Master Builders of Mission Hills,” and the home tour will feature up to six homes in various architectural styles built by early twentieth century Master Builders. Many of the homes you see today in […]
Sip & Sample Culinary Delights at the 2nd Annual Taste of East Village
Prepare your taste buds for East Village’s largest taste event of the Summer! The Taste of East Village is back from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29. Culinary enthusiasts will enjoy tasty bites and sips from more than 30 of East Village’s top culinary gems showcasing the culinary diversity of […]
North Park Pub Crawl Brings Out Lot of Supporters for a Cause
Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit organization that provides quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting an Olympics-themed pub crawl in North Park on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The pub crawl invites the community to raise a glass, raise awareness, and raise funds to improve the lives of all who are […]
Write Out Loud Receives Big Read Grant
Write Out Loud has announced receiving a grant of $20,000 to host the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in San Diego. Write Out Loud is one of 62 nonprofit organizations in the US selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. Programming for the 2024-2025 grant cycle […]
Old Globe Theatre
The world premiere adaptation of “Henry 6” by William Shakespeare runs through Saturday, September 14 at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park. It is adapted and directed by Barry Edelstein. In “Henry 6,” two ruling families of England, the Yorks and the Lancasters, fight each other in a high-stakes civil war for power known as the […]
Hot Summer Nights
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID As I am writing this, the weather is hot and humid, and yet, I think we will agree that an August spent in San Diego is the best August on earth. With hot on our minds, following are some “hot” and worthy mentions. Hot Event Save-the-Date: Each August […]
Dive into the Citrus Celebration at the 27th Annual Lemon Festival in Downtown Chula Vista
Once known as the lemon capital of the world, Downtown Chula Vista will celebrate its zesty roots with livemusic, delectable bites and sips, and more at this family and dog-friendly, lemon-filled fest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 17. Lemon lovers of San Diego are eagerly anticipating the return of this year’s 27th Annual Lemon […]
