Tag: Old Town
My Favorite New Year’s Resolution
by David Rottenberg The New Year is right around the corner. The sound of the falling ball in Times Square is echoed shortly thereafter by the sounds of falling resolutions, promises to oneself made in good faith but which often can’t endure in the glare of real life. There are a couple of resolutions that […]
This Makes No Sense
Pitting Children Against Vets I have been spending a considerable amount of time having phone and coffee conversations with residents and business owners of Mission Hills and Old Town who are totally dismayed about a Veterans Affairs (VA) facility being proposed for property located directly across from Old Town Academy, a SDUSD Charter School, which […]
PEERS Network Annual Gala Benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth
Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Relationships, Social (PEERS) Network hosted its third annual black tie gala event at a private estate in Rancho Santa Fe and raised more than $180,000. Proceeds from the event benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth, based in Old Town San Diego, a nonprofit organization that provides transitioning foster youth with opportunities […]
Beautification Project Showcases the Work of Local Artists
The Redevelopment Agency of the city of San Diego held an event to unveil the Gateway Mural. The Gateway Mural was designed and installed in partnership with Urban Corps of San Diego County to beautify the North Bay Redevelopment Project Area while celebrating the area’s historical influences, prominent features, attractions and the people of the […]
Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo and Casa de Pico Celebrate 40 Years
Forty years ago, Diane Powers had a vision: to create a unique shopping and dining experience in San Diego that would replicate the beautiful bazaars in Mexico that she admired. Powers’ popular Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town and Casa de Pico restaurant (La Mesa’s Grossmont Center) will celebrate the anniversary in festive fashion. […]
Historic Old Town San Diego Celebrates its Storied Past
Old Town San Diego will hold its second annual event honoring this historic and cultural celebration. Officially observed on November 1 and 2, the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) pays homage to the presence of the dead among the living and is a colorful tribute to California’s own Mexican heritage. Altars will […]
