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Gorgeous Gardens, Magnificent Moms, Audacious Young Artists
By Dixie Hall, President, Mission Hills BID and Owner of DixiePops The month of May has many unusual things to celebrate – from Date Your Mate Month to National Bike Month to National Blood Pressure Month. A special Mission Hills celebration in May is the return of the Mission Hills Garden Walk. This annual garden […]
Cinco de Mayo Returns to Old Town San Diego With a Vibrant Mercado and Food Experience
Grab your family and head to historic Old Town San Diego to spice up your weekend for the Free Fiesta Old Town Mercado – a Cinco de Mayo artisan market and dining extravaganza! After 37 years of fiery fun plus one dynamic virtual party in 2020, Fiesta Old Town will bring back the fuego as […]
It Must Be Spring!
By Dixie Hall, Mission Hills BID president and DixiePops owner The weather gods heard our plea and responded with sunny skies and starry nights. Warmer days are with us and flowers are in bloom. Yes, it must be spring! With hopes of moving into the next Tier of these pandemic times and the re-opening of […]
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 […]
Little Italy Rings in the Holidays with Activities All Month Long
Our favorite time of year is finally here and Little Italy has outdone themselves this year to help keep the spirit of the holidays alive! While we might be celebrating the holidays a little differently this year, there is definitely not a shortage of ways to get in the festive spirit. From letters to Santa […]
Keeping The Holiday Spirit Alive
‘Tis the season to get creative, and Arts District Liberty Station is spreading holiday cheer all month long with new activities to keep everyone connected this holiday season. From festive art installations to creative holiday gifts, there is something for everyone and so much more to make this holiday season one to remember. Immerse yourself in […]
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Fun at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops & Restaurants
For nearly 50 years, local business icon Diane Powers has been helping locals and visitors alike celebrate the holidays with her unique brand of festive flair. A lively and colorful entry to San Diego’s Old Town community, Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops, located at 4133 Taylor Street in Old Town San Diego, have been one […]
Shop Small. Keep Mission Hills Businesses Open
By J. Daniel Geddis, President Mission Hills BID and Realtor Team D&B at One Mission Realty It has been a pleasure serving as the elected president of the Mission Hills BID over the past two years, representing some 500 small businesses. Together, with a dedicated board of seven and our executive director and supportive business […]
Ingenious and Resilient and Reopening
By Daniel Geddis, President Mission Hills BID and partner Team D&B at One Mission Realty Baseball season is in full swing and at The Regal Beagle a loyal following knows the drill for tailgating in the India and Chalmers Streets parking lot: “Bring your own chair or tailgate, respect social distancing, and never apologize for […]
Thank You For Choosing Mission Hills
By J. Daniel Geddis, Mission Hills BID President and Owner Team D&B at One Mission Realty As I am writing this month’s column many of our businesses are again shut down under state and local mandates due to spikes in COVID-19 test results. Lax social distancing and lack of mask wearing have been mentioned as […]