Nonprofit
Rival Groups Challenge Uptown and La Jolla CPGs
By Mat Wahlstrom This past month, the City Council’s Land Use and Housing Committee voted to recommend which community planning group (CPG) will better represent the planning areas of La Jolla and Uptown: those currently elected, or those vetted for appointment by the mayor. This represents the culmination of a years-long effort to paint elected […]
Nomination for Arnold and Choate’s Addition/North Florence Heights Historic District to be heard by State Commission
By Mission Hills Heritage Mission Hills Heritage has some exciting news to share about our nomination of the Arnold and Choate’s Addition/North Florence Heights Historic District (ACFH) for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. After two years of hard work and great expense researching and documenting this historic district and the more than […]
Philanthropic Evening Supports Children and Adults with Disabilities
The Arc of San Diego is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual Spring Gala. This year’s extravagant event, themed Casino Royale, promises an evening full of glamour, mystery, and exhilaration found on the casino floor. Under the guidance of Event Chair Linda Kurtin, a longtime supporter and local philanthropist, The Arc of San Diego invites […]
Scripps Ranch Theatre Presents “Stew”
Scripps Ranch Theatre continues Season 44 with “Stew” by Zora Howard, a co-production with Common Ground Theatre and directed by Yolanda Franklin. The production runs from Friday, April 5 through Sunday April 21, 2024 on the campus of Alliant International University. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There […]
Padres Pedal the Cause on April 7th at Petco Park
Curebound, a San Diego-based philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding in translational cancer research projects, will host its annual signature event, in partnership with the San Diego Padres, Padres Pedal the Cause, on Sunday, April 7th at Petco Park. The community is invited to come together in the fight against cancer by raising […]
Mark your Calendars!
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID and Assistant Vice President |Branch Manager US Bank Mission Hills Thanks to the greeting card industry and our overall joy for celebrating, this month is filled with days of observances starting with April Fools’ Day on the first. Do you have a memory of a prank you pulled […]
Padres, Manny Machado Team Up with San Diego Unified on School Attendance
The San Diego Padres have stepped up to the plate to help the San Diego Unified School District raise awareness about the importance of regular school attendance amid a nationwide increase in absenteeism following the pandemic. To help promote strong attendance, with an emphasis on elementary schools most impacted by absenteeism, the Padres have collaborated […]
Funani and Amahle Are Enjoying Their Renovated Habitat
It’s with joyful glee that the San Diego Zoo reminds residents to see the adorable faces of their two resident hippos: the 39-year-old Funani (pronounced “foo-nah-nee”) and her four-year-old daughter, Amahle (pronounced “ah-mah-shlay”). After a months-long renovation, the duo has recently returned to their Hippo Trail habitat. The aquatic ecosystem habitat boasts 110 feet of crystal-clear glass for […]
Dammed If You Do for Serving the Public at Large
During my entire career, starting as young as 16, I have served on various non-profit organizations. That’s because my parents made it known that we needed to donate our time and energies to doing good in our communities. When I look back, I realize I have served on upwards of 25 different non-profit organizations, including […]
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Offers Safe Viewing and Hands-on Activities
On Monday, April 8, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in San Diego. The Fleet Science Center is hosting a viewing party outside the Fleet in front of the iconic Bea Evenson Fountain. The event is free and begins at 9 a.m. The partial solar eclipse will begin at 10:03 a.m. when the Moon appears to […]
