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Family Friendly Sunday Fun-Day at the 22nd Annual Fall Back Festival
It’s a free Sunday fun-day for the entire family at the Fall Back Festival to be held from 11 am. to 4 p.m., Sunday, November 6 at the Davis-Horton House on 4th and Island Avenue in the historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. This free children’s historical street faire is a time-honored tradition that takes place […]
The Old Town Christmas Tree Lighting
Join Old Town residents and businesses for an evening of sparkling lights and melodious harmony from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, December 7 at the historic Whaley House complex, located at 2476 San Diego Avenue in Old Town San Diego. The Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce and Old Town Trolley Tours are […]
Moments of Gratitude
By J Daniel Geddis, president MHBID and realtor at Team D&B at One Mission Realty By all measures it was the best taste of 2023! From the September 11th ticket sales launch to the evening of the 11th Annual Taste of Mission Hills we could see this year’s taste was capturing the attention of those curious […]
Using A Donor Advised Fund for Your Charitable Gifting
A change in the tax code in 2017 made Donor Advised Funds a lot more attractive to the merely affluent Americans, not just the wealthiest. A Donor Advised Fund basically functions like a charitable foundation for the not yet uber-rich. The reason this vehicle became more attractive is that the limits imposed on itemized deductions […]
Fiesta De Reyes Expands Day of the Dead Wonderland to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Following on last year’s success, Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is planning a Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration like no other in San Diego – a free, family-friendly immersive experience designed to bring the spirit of this traditional annual Mexican and South American celebration […]
Academy of Our Lady of Peace to Host Fourth AnnualHackathon
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace will host the 4th annual Hackathon from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 14. The hackathon is open to girls from all San Diego County Schools through sixth to twelfth grade. A hackathon is a meeting of the minds to challenge current notions, problem-solve, create, and collaborate. OLP’s Engineering Projects in Community Service Club (EPICS), the hosts of the annual Hackathon, focus on how STEM can solve […]
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 […]
Mission Hills Summer and Beyond
By J. Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills BID and owner of Team D&B at One Mission Realty This may be odd for a native San Diegan to say, but I’m more of a fall and winter kind of guy. That being said, there are aspects of summer in San Diego, you just can’t find in […]
Comic-Con Museum Debuts New Exhibits and Features
Whether your room has a poster or figure of Stan Lee, Ein, All Might, Gumby, PAC-MAN, or the Comic-Con Toucan, Comic-Con Museum has an exhibit for you this summer. In time for the Museum’s namesake convention Comic-Con, the Museum will debut three new exhibits and features, along with hands-on programming, opening to the public at 10 […]
Restaurant Icon, Diane Powers, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Diane Powers, owner-operator of Bazaar del Mundo Shops and Restaurants was recognized by the California Restaurant Association (CRA) with its Lifetime Achievement award at the San Diego Chapter’s 38th Annual Gold Medallion Awards on June 13, 2023. “This prestigious award not only recognizes Diane’s exceptional restaurateur skills and warm hospitality, but also acknowledges her significant contributions in shaping […]
