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Family Reunites with Imperial Beach Firefighters Who Saved His Life It’s not every day our local Imperial Beach Firefighters get to meet someone who’s life they saved. PAGE 3

Story Behind the Stairs IfRELAY you have2016 been out to the beach lately, you will have noticed the COUNTDOWN newly steps PG. 3 Pageexposed 3

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Stephen Stephen and and Lori Lori Mahoney Mahoney reuniting reuniting with with their their heroes heroes in in front front of of the the fire fire truck truck that that saved saved Stephen's Stephen's life. life.

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Announcing the 2016 Unleashed by Petco Imperial Beach’s Pocket Park Receives Large Check from IB Beautiful Double Dog Dare Surf Dog Series

KIDS’ ZONE will be HONU HONU BJJ BJJ Jiu Jiu Jitsu Jitsu holds holds biggercutting and better ribbon ribbon cutting Children, teens, at the SUN & SEAand Children, teens, women women and men men from beginner to advanced from beginner to advanced levels levels FESTIVAL are welcome PG. 11 11 are welcome Page 11 PG.

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held held aa community community open open house house in in March March to to get input and ideas from the community get input and ideas from the community to to IB IB Beautiful Beautiful presented presented aa check check to to the the city city better better utilize utilize the the space space on on the the corner corner of of Date Date of Beach on 5, in and Seacoast Dr. were many creative of Imperial Imperial Beach on April April 5, 2016 2016 in supsupDr. There There were their manyskills creative ook That Event, LLC, and and the Seacoast the chance to show in the water at committed to nurturing the bond between port of the Pocket Park on Seacoast Dr. and ideas written on the boards as community port of theorganizers Pocket Park on Seacoast Dr. and ideas written on the boards as community behind the iconic Surf City two iconic SoCal beaches and accumulate people and pets through fun, outdoor activity Date This to with mismembers and owners stopped by.

Date Ave. Ave. Surf This is isDog® to coincide coincide with their theirare mis-pleased members and business business stopped competition, points towardsowners becoming theby.overall series and our team is excited to celebrate the eleventh sion statement: IB Beautiful is a nonprofit These funds donated by IB Beautiful were sion statement: IB Beautiful is a nonprofit Thesewinner. funds donated

by IB Beautiful to announce the 2016 Unleashed by The winner will enjoywere bragging rights year of Surf Dog." organization dedicated to the beautification raised from the managing of the organization dedicated to the beautification raised from the managing of the weekly weekly Petco Double Dog Dare Surf Dog Series. This and the perpetual trophy, to be awarded at These canine sporting events, which run of public and for Imperial Beach Farmer’s held Fridays of public family-friendly and private private lands lands for Imperial Imperial Imperialthe Beach Farmer’s Market Market heldSurf Fridays exciting, series kicks off with Unleashed

by Petco City Surf Dog from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., not only feature Beach residents.

In to at Pier Beach residents.

In our our commitment commitment to comcom- Beach at Portwood Portwood Pier Plaza.

Plaza. IB IB Beautiful Beautiful is is also also the original Unleashed

by Petco Imperial competition." the world-famous dog surfing competitions munity development, we also host the Impeholding their annual “Meet and Greet” which munity development, we also host the Impeannual “Meet and Greet” which Surf Dog Competition scheduled for Julyholding 30, their Surf dog competitors will have twelve but also family-friendly activities including pet rial Beach Farmer's support public open to 25.

The rial Beach Farmer's Market Market toCA support public is is in openminutes to the the public, public, on April 25.top The 2016 in Imperial Beach, to and concludes to catchon hisApril or her five waves and adoptions, canine play zones, vendor booths, nutrition programs and offer fresh and Farmer’s Market is also looking for additionHuntington Beach, CA September 25, 2016 nutrition programs andonoffer fresh and Farmer’sbeMarket is also for additionjudged by looking local celebrity and surf judges food trucks and local breweries. This series organic healthy foods. al vendors. with the Unleashed by organization Petco Surf was City Surf organic healthy foods. The The organization was on and confidence al farmers farmers and vendors.level, length of ride and overall will benefit charities including the San Diego approached by Mayor Serge Dedina and City If interested, visit IB Beautiful’s Dog® event. surf dogs from all ability to ride wave. website Humane Society, the French Bulldog Rescue approached

by Hundreds Mayor SergeofDedina and City If interested, visit IB the Beautiful’s website at at Manager Andy Hall to support the Pocket http://www.ibbeautiful.org/.

IB Beautiful the over the Andy worldHall willtocompete for Pocket the ultimate "The Unleashed by Petco Double Dog Dare Network, Westie Rescue of Orange County, Manager support the http://www.ibbeautiful.org/. IB Beautiful the Park and other projects in the city.

The orgalocal community group that does more than California Surf Dog Trophy.

Surf Dog series embodies the local surf culture Golden Retriever Rescue and Huntington Park and other projects in the city. The orga- local community group that does more than nization was able to give a check for $10,000 just the Imperial Beach’s Farmer’s Market.

“This is going to be a great year for dog in Southern California and we're thrilled to be Beach Dog Beach. nization was able to give a check for $10,000 just the Imperial Beach’s Farmer’s Market. for the park and additional $8,000 for addiCity officials with residents and business owners attend the open house at surfing," says Lisa Scolman, Double Dog Dare a part of these great events," said Evan Harding, For more information visit for the park and additional $8,000 for addiCity officials with residents and business owners and attendtotheregister, open house at the pocket park JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH tional projects.

The City of Imperial Beach the pocket park JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH Surf Series organizer.

"Canine athletes will have district leader for Unleashed by Petco.

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Stephen’s life just one year ago. It was a beautiful reunion full of tears and joy. The entire team was there and they were able to walk Stephen and Lori through the entire lifesaving process they endured together.

In the early morning at 3:52 am on February 18, 2015, Laurie was awakened by Stephen flailing in bed next to her. She woke up and grabbed him as he fell limp in her arms. She immediately jumped into action and reverted to her CPR training from work, she checked for a pulse or a heartbeat but Stephen was not responding. She ran to her phone and called 911. The 911 dispatch operator Karen, began instructing her to begin “By-Stander” CPR. She calmly counted with her as she began to do chest compressions that would save her husband’s life. Within 7 minutes Imperial Beach Firefighters arrived and took over compressions. Stephen’s heart had stopped and they had to take immediate action. They quickly inserted a bone marrow IV and gave him the proper medications.

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year. It was a proud moment for the entire family as he crossed the finish line.

There are many us whoGROUP are |not MID CITY of NEWSPAPER MAY trained 2016 | in the basics of lifesaving CPR. It’s one class that could save you or your loved ones lives.

The Imperial Beach Fire Department is now offering these lifesaving CPR Classes with open enrollment to the public. Signing up is easy, stop by the Fire department to sign up at 865 Imperial Beach Blvd. Classes are only $60.00 per person and will be held in the community room located behind 825 Imperial Beach Blvd. All classes start at 9 am and will be held once per month through December. The first class will be held on April 23, 2016.

Stephen and Lori Mahoney would like to give a special thank you to the entire team who saved Stephen’s life. Without them this reunion would not be possible. From the bottom of their hearts THANK YOU IB FIRE HOUSE!! Saving one life at a time!

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As an organization, we are here for Veterans and their protect public and private coastal zones and establish the Tijuana River Valley by clearing it of thousands lways been 3 or 4 steps families. The Post consists of those members who marine protected areas in South San Diego County of tires that clog and pollute the watershed, and a B for more than have 9 years served honorably in the Armed forces and are and Baja California. successful campaign to protect the Cabo Pulmo e steps. Where did theytoday on active duty. It is serving during conserving “I have the privilege of representing an area coral reef from development. The organization are there? When were flicts that make organization so worthy to LIFE belong2016…JULY 30 OUNTDOWN to this Imperial Beach RELAY FOR rich in natural resources,” Speaker Emeritus Atkins also is a leader in the San Diego County Marine to.JULY The Auxiliary those women girlswill thatwe! are m there? That’s why we31, thru Canceraredoesn’t sleep soand neither said. “WildCoast helps preserve the area and its Protected Areas Community Collaborative and Wifes, mothers, Do you know about Relay forgrandmothers Life? Do you and knowstep about CANCER? e send in your letters todaughters, daughters eligible be members.

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‘Get It Done’ App Allows City Residents to Easily Report Problems and Request Services You can download the app at sandiego.gov As part of his effort to make city government more efficient and accessible for all San Diego residents, Mayor Kevin Faulconer introduced an innovative pilot project and mobile app called Get It Done San Diego that allows San Diegans to easily report problems and request improvements for their neighborhoods.

“Our city government should be just as innovative as people we serve and it has always been our goal to improve customer service. If we have mobile apps that can check email, check the weather and check in our flights, we should have a mobile app that helps residents check on street repairs,” said Faulconer.

With Get It Done, which is available for iPhone and Android users, people can report nonemergency problems to the city through the new mobile app and web portal at www.sandiego.gov. The Get It Done app also allows San Diego residents to track the progress of a complaint and increase efficiency for both residents and City crews.

To report a problem, people can now take and upload photos related to over 20 non-emergency problems with roads, street lights, traffic signals and more. The Get It Done app uses GPS information embedded within photos to automatically update the address and location of problems. After uploading the photo, the app user simply has to identify a few details about the problem and click submit.

The Get It Done app will help improve three important functions of city government:

1. It makes it easier to report problems.

According to a recent city survey, 83 percent of respondents stated that they did not want to call the city government to report a problem.

The new Get It Done app eliminates the need to call the city for various problems, by allowing residents to address issues online, which was the preferred method of 50 percent of survey respondents. The app also allows residents to report problems with their name or anonymously.

2. Get It Done allows residents to better track progress. The app makes it easier for residents to find out what is happening with a city project in their neighborhood. This system allows residents to check the status of projects in real time and view information on their “favorite” issues throughout the city.

3. Get It Done increases efficiency for residents and city workers. The app allows users to upload a picture which contains location data using GPS. This allows the city to process information much faster because it links the user to City crews. Similar to the way most private businesses run, the app uses a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software system that directly links reports to a work order system. The systems connects all reports about the same problem into one group and creates a single report so that every individual is notified about the progress of an issue.

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San Diego Ranked 7th on List Of Top Cities for Small Business Small Business Trends recently conducted a study of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners to discover the types of business owners drawn to various US cities.

With 33,386 small businesses, San Diego ranked No. 7 on the list of top cities for small business entrepreneurs.

Certain cities in the United States are more popular with small business entrepreneurs than others — and here at Small Business Trends we set out to identify them. And as we identified them we uncovered numerous possible reasons why these are the top cities for small business entrepreneurs.

Some cities offer business friendly

tax structures or other incentives.

Some cities, due to their large population centers, have access to larger pools of customers and employees.

Some cities have greater networking resources leading to greater potential business opportunities. Other cities have significant numbers of incubators and accelerators making them great cities to launch a startup.

Then there are cities that have a plethora of amenities, entertainment, cultural and lifestyle attractions. And still others do a great job meeting the needs of small business entrepreneurs through business support services and infrastructure.

San Diego

With 33,386 small businesses, the eighth most populous city ranks seventh on our list of top cities for small business entrepreneurs. San Diego draws in entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, including aerospace, maritime, cybersecurity and manufacturing.

Some of the city’s small business amenities include research, advocacy and similar support programs. It also offers programs to help small businesses get funding through loans and bonds.

Financing Partners Accion and Pacific Western Bank collaborate to help small business owners get access to financing Accion, a nonprofit microlender with a 21-year history in San Diego, has received a $250,000 investment from Pacific Western Bank. The funds provided by Pacific Western Bank were disbursed to Accion in late 2015 and were approved as a qualified investment by the California Organized Investment Network Tax Credit Program from the California Department of Insurance.

Accion will lend the investment dollars, which were provided at zero percent interest over a fiveyear term, to underserved small business owners in Southern California, increasing these business owners’ access to capital.

“Our mission is to provide businesses with access to capital and the support they need to start or grow their businesses, serving as a true partner in enabling them to create powerful positive social and economic change,” said Accion CEO Elizabeth Schott.

“These funds will be essential in supporting our clients that wouldn’t otherwise be able to get the much-needed funding for their business.”

Pacific Western also provided a $15,000 grant to Accion. The funds will help Accion deploy the investment dollars, directly to underserved business owners across Southern California.

This fund has been used to help borrowers like Lisa Carroll. Lisa began working as an accountant nearly 20 years ago after receiving an accounting degree. She worked

Elizabeth Schott, CEO of Accion.

for some time at a CPA firm, but decided to start her own business in 2001 to allow for a flexible schedule to care for her son. Lisa started Number Crunching Inc., a home-based bookkeeping business providing accounting services other small business. Currently, Lisa has about 50 clients, and demand is continuing to grow.

In order to serve more clients, Lisa was in need of equipment upgrades for increased storage capacity and online security to handle sensitive client information. Accion was able to approve Lisa for a $10,000 loan for equipment upgrades to grow her clientele base.

“I was able to receive the capital I needed to take my business to the next level,” said Lisa. “Thanks to Accion I was able to hire two subcontractors, so that I can service more clients and grow the revenue for my business.”

The tax credit program provides tax credits to investors and helps CDFIs raise funds for projects that create social and environmental benefit in California.

Without the program, many of these community development projects would not be funded.

Each year the Department of Insurance may award up to $10 million in tax credits to support $50 million in capital from insurance companies and other investors for community development. Investors earn a tax credit worth 20 percent of their investment.

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INTRODUCING THE CLEA HOUSE STUNNING ARCHITECTURE IN MISSION HILLS While Mission Hills is home to an abundance of historic homes in a variety of styles like Craftsman and Mission Revival, the neighborhood can also boast of homes like the Clea House.

Designed, engineered and built by boutique San Diego firm Nakhshab Development & Design, the new LEED Gold-certified Clea House, although just minutes from Downtown San Diego, is set on a serene Mission Hills canyon slope. This mid-century modern-inspired single-family home complements its surroundings and preserves the property’s existing terrain with a seamless cantilever design. Elegantly perched on a three-story access column that encases an elevator, a stairway and one “bonus” room per floor, the nearly 4,000 square-foot Clea House functions primarily as a singlelevel residence with large, open spaces that beautifully blend the indoors with the outdoors.

Architect and NDD principal Soheil Nakhshab defied the challenge of the property’s steep lot by rising above it with the use of innovative engineering and architecture that he says enable the house to appear to “float over the slope.” The home’s unique concrete structure, simple lines and minimalist approach all lend to its distinctive modern aesthetic.

Upon entering the home, residents have the choice of ascending the stairway, taking the elevator to the main floor or stopping at any of three multiple-use “bonus rooms,” each complete with full bath and shower. This stack of rooms adds to the versatile appeal of Clea House while underscoring its ability to serve a multi-generational family and provide residents the ability to age-in-place. The bonus rooms can function as a variety of auxiliary spaces such as a home office accessible to clients without having to enter the main living area, yoga studio, home theater, music room or extra bedrooms.

An elevator allows direct-access to the home’s primary living areas, creating greater accessibility to its elderly residents. The main floor offers an abundance of light and space and includes a large entertaining room for both family and guests, and is a focal point for panoramic views out a front wall of windows that spans almost the entire length of the home. Sleek teak cabinetry surrounds a seven-foot long custom metal crafted fireplace providing generous storage and added warmth to the living room. The same cabinetry is employed in the adjoining kitchen and cleverly implemented to conceal most of the appliances, creating continuity between the two spaces and adding to the home's minimalist aesthetic. A massive Carrara marble island provides a large workspace and an elegant and inviting bridge between the SEE CLEA, Page 8

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kitchen, living room and dining room.

The backside of Clea House spills out onto a large patio nestled into the hillside through another glass wall, this time a 20-foot wide Fleetwood sliding glass door that tucks away into the walls when open. Stairs from the patio lead up to a large rooftop deck on which residents enjoy the beautiful San Diego climate and peaceful canyon setting. An array of 25 discreet solar panels are cleverly integrated into the rooftop design to provide an annual 11,200 kWh of power. “We receive more solar credits than we use so our electric bill is non-existent,� says Soheil.

Below, a rooftop garden on the garage provides added visual interest and continues the natural landscape of the canyon through the property.

The second half of the main floor is composed of three one-bedroom suites situated around a separate and more intimate gathering room. As elsewhere in Clea House, the details impress: flush doors with hidden frames, elegant fixtures and finishes, and bathrooms with motion sensors to light middle-night visits. Instead of bathtubs, Nakhshab decided to build oversized showers, and the one in the master bath features an impressive 10-foot wide enclosure that includes his and her dual showers on both sides.

In line with the NDD's green design philosophy, sustainable measures are used throughout the home to the standard of LEED Gold including drought tolerant landscaping, nontoxic pest control, water efficient fixtures and fittings, high efficiency LED lighting, Energy Star appliances, solar PV, and environmentally preferable products.

This NDD signature home offers the minimalist but luxurious and sustainable design for which the firm's team is famous.

The Clea House is at 540 Otsego Drive.

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By Bart Mendoza July — August Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos on Tap The Wednesday Jazz Jams at Panama 66 have been moved indoors for the summer. The Young Lions Jazz Series, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will continue on the patio, but the jam, hosted by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, will now instead take place in the 300-capacity San Diego Museum of Art’s Copley Auditorium, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available, with the performances a must for any fan of jazz. A rotating cast of world- class musicians takes part each week, but Castellanos alone would be worth the trip to Balboa Park. www.panama66.blogspot.com Ratt Juan Croucier on the left

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August 13 It’s Bassist Juan Croucier’s Turn

July 20 Help Celebrate Jeff Bloom’s 50th

Jeff Bloom

On July 20, guitarist Jeff Bloom celebrates his 50th birthday with a special free, all ages performance at the Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market.

Bloom has been a mainstay of the area’s clubs since the early 1980s, playing with a succession of popular band’s including Army of Love, The Spider Monkeys and most recently, Stone Horse. For this show Bloom will call upon his many musical friends to sit in, with awardwinning guitarist/sitar player Greg Vaughn among those confirmed at press time. Mixing a set of originals with rock and reggae classics, Bloom’s birthday celebration offers up something for just about every musical taste in the terrific beachside setting of OB. www.oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events/farmers-market-wednesdays

Only one San Diego band was ever featured on TV’s legendary tell-all show “Behind The Music” — Ratt. Various members have toured with their versions of the band since its initial split in the early ’90s, and on Aug. 13 at Brick by Brick, it’s bassist Juan Croucier’s turn. Though Croucier was only a backup singer during the band’s 1981-1991 arena-filling heyday, here he sings lead, turning in credible versions of all the hits, including “Round and Round” and “Lay It Down.” While there won’t be much new in the set, die-hard fans will enjoy a chance to hear these songs one more time from an original source. www.brickbybrick.com

July 29 Popular Kneehighs Keep the Albums Coming Rock influenced hip hoppers The Kneehighs host a CD release show for their latest album, “We Put The Fun In Dysfunction,” at the Casbah on July 29. The bar was set high by their previous effort, “Rise and Shine,” which took home the 2007 San Diego Music Award for “Best Hip Hop Album.” But “WPTFID” is another winner, full of great hard groove-edged tracks such as “I Swear I’m Never Drinking Again” and soul tinged “Future Speak.” Both are standouts amid the dozen tracks here —clear indicators of why, after more than a decade performing in the area, the Kneehighs remain one of San Diego’s most popular bands. www.casbahmusic.com The Kneehighs.

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August 14

Benefit Concert for Guitarist Michael Fortuna

A Rare Appearance by Rhett Miller

San Diego’s musicians are always among the first to pitch in whenever needed, so it’s only natural that when one of their own is in need, a multitude of the area’s best will gather for a benefit concert. Such will be the case on Aug. 10 at the Music Box when many of the country’s top tribute bands gather to raise money for guitarist Michael Fortuna, who was injured in a traffic accident last month. Fortuna, best known as frontman for the Radiohead tribute act Karma Police and guitarist in Oasis tribute Foasis, has racked up extensive medical bills in his recovery, but hopefully this concert, featuring Strange Love (Depeche Mode), The Cured (The Cure), Light My Fire (The Doors) and more will help defray expenses. This is a wonderful opportunity to do a good deed and take in a great night of music at the same time. www.musicboxsd.com

Former Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller performs at the Soda Bar on Aug. 14. One of the most respected singer-songwriters of the past 20 years, Miller normally plays much bigger venues than this, making it a mandatory show for any of his legion of fans. His most recent album, “The Traveler,” continues Miller’s fine tradition of Americana, but whatever he ends up playing at this intimate concert will thrill anyone lucky enough to be in attendance. www.sodabarmusic.com

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Anderson as young Rachel is so adorable I can't stand it. She takes to Michelle when most people would run the other way. She is accepting of the craziness and wants the best for not only her Mom but the lady who is making things difficult. Mumolo as Dandelion Mom

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Once she realizes the life BFG living go since her assets had been seized; Claire agrees and how special he truly is, it becomes her to let her stayto until a while. hearts desire helpfor her friend.

Asking Michelle to take Rachel to herHaving DanRylance as the BFG is just brilliant. delion meeting, Michelle comes up with a experienced his performance, there iswild no idea and a way to make money again. Using Claire's brownie recipe she creates her own troop of girls and sells the brownies!

The problem is Michelle still has to deal with Renault who wants to steal what's hers, dealing with feelings of family and keeping crazy Dandelion Mom Helen (Annie Mumolo) - what's a bossy ginger to do?

McCarthy as Michelle is a sharply dressed rich lady with a bad attitude about life and family. Thinking only of herself it is inevitable that looking down (sorry Peter) on someone will catch up. McCarthy is just brilliant in this role giving straight forward comedy that truly did have everyone in the theatre laughing hysterically and shooting an asner or two. Never eat or drink during a McCarthy movie is what I'm beginning to think. That being said there isn't anything about this film and her role that I didn't like.

Bell as Claire is a little less flamboyant but instead doing the 'television-sweater-loose-bra-

wearing' single Mom who doesn't really put out an effort to better her situation - financially or romantically. It takes a crazy lady like Michelle to point out her flaws. Bell gets a chance to be a little more dowdy and down to earth as a brownie baking Mom. Dinklage as Renault is a man on a mission of revenge. Feeling he is owed more than a silly apology, the Samurai wanna-be is in destruct J mode. I love when Dinklage gets a chance to put in a little comedic time and I have seen him do it well (check out KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM if you don't believe me!). Spending the last few years in serious Tyrion Lannister mode - this had to have been fun for him.

Anderson as young Rachel is so adorable I can't stand it. She takes to Michelle when most people would run the other way. She is accepting of the craziness and wants the best for not only her Mom but the lady who is making things difficult. Mumolo as Dandelion Mom Helen is completely insane and the showdown with Michelle is nothing short of Matrix action.

Labine as Mike is what most would consider the average nice guy who really does have a crush on Claire. His "hitting" skills could use a little work but then again the fact that he doesn't have those skills would make me take notice.

There is a scene that Labine had me falling out of my chair and I want to thank him for being such a good sport about it. Yes, you'll know it when you see it.

Other cast include: Cecily Strong as Dana Dandridge, Mary Sohn as Jan Keller, Eva Peterson as Chrystal, Timothy Simons as Stephan, Aleandra Newcomb as Mariana, Presley Coley as Hannah, Kathy Bates as Ida Marquette and Ben Falcone as Marty. is completely amazing, creative and I have a feeling people be repeating a few them TUBS OF will POPCORN: I give THEofBOSS after the four the and film. a halfThe tubsrelationship of popcornbetween out of five.

Thismain mustcharacters be the year of jaw dropping and two is beautiful and so well thoroughly hilarious inappropriate done that I actually would like to see comedy the film because I came home with my sides hurting. I again. love that McCarthy delivers linesand withvoice disSpielberg has truly givenher visual tain, snap, straight a starenow thanwith can to a character thatfaced my and children, kill. children of their own, a thrill to see on the big The Itaudience couldn't contain screen. is everything a family filmthemselves should be. and the laughter got very, very loud!

Okay, I I awwwww’d, applauded, got a tad emotional was part of that which makes it even more and laughed myself silly all in the span offun. the From the start of the film to the very end I story. almost wanted turn up the than volIn the end –the thetheatre world to is more giant ume of the film because there were very few you can imagine! moments where people weren't laughing and I didn't want to miss anything!

I also loved that Falcone, McCarthy and Mallory had no problem bringing the male jokes in for the ladies to enjoy. Of course it made jaws completely drop (pun intended) and I knew that that alone was cause for me to tell everyone to see it. Hey, it's time the guys got in on the jokes.

As much as I enjoy Bell as well, it is McCarthy who steals the entire show and I personally don't have a problem with that in the slightest.

She looks great too! I want to throw a shoutout to Kathy Bates who has a small role in the film. Yes Ms. Bates I think everything you have done and continue to do is just frakken fantastic so thanks and it is great to see you outside of a horror story.

So if you’re looking for a whammy of a good laugh then head out this weekend for THE BOSS...take lots of friends.

In the end - watch your assets!

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Visualbigger and Perfuming Artsand Program KIDS’ will SBUSD be HONU BJJ Jiu ZONE Jitsu holds ribbon (VPA) Accepting Applications cutting ceremony better at the SUN & SEA FESTIVAL New Kid-Specific Entertainment and Rides will be featured from Dunes Park to Palm Ave

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BY JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH

HONU BJJ Jiu Jitsu held their ribbon cutting ceremony and joined the Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, March 13th. Honu BJJ Jiu Jitsu specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for kids ages 3 and up. Children, teens, women and men from beginner to advanced levels are welcome and in a safe, clean, professional and family fun environment.

HONU BJJ was created in December of 2012, when two longtime friends and training partners tossed a series of ideas around ultimately forming HONU BJJ. Coming from two differ-

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ent BJJ lineage umbrellas, they fused together a brand that would not only incorporate where they live, their commitment to family, their lifestyle, but also the vision they want others to see. HONU BJJ is located at 631 9th Street and they are open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Stop by and try a free class. If you are interested or would like more information, you can visit their website at www.honubjj.com or call at 619-365HONU (4668).

The SBUSD has many wonderful programs to offer and one of them is the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program housed at Mendoza Elementary School. It is made up of approximately 96students and consists of one 4th grade, one 5th grade and one 6th grade class composed of students from all over the South Bay Union School District. These classes are selectively assembled with a specific rubric and all students enrolled must submit an application, of intentPark and a letter of recommenKids Zoneessay Dunes dation from their current teacher. Students Performance receiveSchedule rigorous Common Core Academic instruction as well as concentrated lessons Choral Music, Basic Musicianship, Dance 10:30 am - RockinStar Gymnastics Combinations, Fine Art, Set Design and Academy Presentation Dramatic Performance and artistic disci11:30 am - Coral Bells perform plines are integrated within each and every Noon - Rap-A-Tap (Performing Arts school day. At the beginning of the year Studio) the VPA teachers Mrs. Wahamaki, Mrs. and Ms. King, select a produc1 pm - DJ MusicCappadona (to be announced) tion and they 1:30 - Coral Bells Perform begin the laborious process of creating a professional quality set, full of JEANNETTE 2 pmSHAMBAUGH - Optimist Club Kid’s n drama, music, creativity and art. All of the Kastles Awards stages, Presentation props and the sets are created from

the students, teachers, parentvolunteers and VPA Assistant Mrs. McCoy.Each year the students put on a variety of performances leading up to their feature show. This year’s VPA feature “Once Upon a Mattress” was breathtaking, funny and full of talent and surprises! Students created a magical world and put on a show where they invitedthe audience to join them in a magical kingdom fit for a queen. The VPA students performed the play for each and every student in our entire district.One by one each and every school in the South Bay came and watched students as they performed. By the final show students performed the play over 28 times in just 2 weeks. They do all of this during the school day while stillkeeping up with the district’srigorouscurriculum. It is truly is a remarkable program that inspires the Arts into the school day. If you are interested in enrolling your student or would like more information you can visit their website at www.mendoza.sbusd.org or call 424-0100 and ask for Mrs. McCoy in the VPA Department.

he expansion of the Kids’ per ride.

Zone is one of the biggest Featured attractions: highlights at this year’s Kids n’ Kastles – sand building Sun & Sea Festival with competition for kids ages 12-years kid-specific entertainment and and under, in teams of five. On rides starting at Dunes Park and the day of the event, teams checkalong Seacoast Drive to Palm Ave. in at the Kids N’ Kastles booth Topping the list are the traditional by the Dolphin Statue. They will favorites of Kids n’ Kastles be assigned a building plot and (sponsored by the IB Optimist pay $10 donation per team ($2 Club), Zoo Pals ride, face painting donation per child) to the Optimist and a balloon artist. New to Dunes Club of Imperial Beach. Each child Park is the Curious World Tour, receives a free gift bag filled with Imperial Beach and Chamber Commerce welcoming HONU BJJ to our community.

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Contest is held from (sponsored by IB Boys & Girls Noon – 1:30 pm. Check-in starts Club) and an Obstacle Course. at 11 a.m.

3 pm - Boys and Girls Club Free entertainment will also be The Curious World Tour presentation provided at Dunes Park and at unfolds from a colorful vehicle 3:30pm - Jujitsu demonstrations by Seacoast and Palm. into becoming a playful learning Odin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu “We are thrilled to offer kids a environment for children and fun-filled-fantastic day as Dunes families.

Explorers are invited on 4 pm - World Gym Eastlake – Kids

BY JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH Park will be packed with options a personal journey with beloved Academy Presentation and the big prizes were given out. This year forFamilies kids,” said Athena Hohenberg, characters like Curious George – to the event, from all over Imperial Beach there were two new additions owner of Beachside and who his and 75ththe birthday joined together for theFro-Yo yearly Easter Egg celebrates the Tot-Lot adult raffle prizes.

IB Zone North Palm Ave & Kids chair of this year Kids Zone this year – that will inspire them Hunt at the Portwood Pier Plaza on March Posse came out and built a beautiful Easter programming.

“I am super excited spent to ask questions, theirfor minds, 26th. The IB Egg Hunt committee egg sand open sculpture families to enjoy. ItSeacoast Schedule about the carnival rides along and takewas a hands-on approach countless hours filling up hundreds of eggs truly a beautiful way totokick off Easter. I Seacoast, the Before Ragingthe Inferno the world around them through 10ofam for kids toand collect. hunt began, caught up with Sha-Ron Cobb, chair the to 1pm - DJ (to be monster that will beonoffering interactive, multi-disciplinary the Eastertruck Bunny arrived the fire truck IB Egg Hunt Committee and she said We announced) rides up and down Ave." escorting educational Open with Imperial BeachPalm Firefighters owe aactivities. very big thank you10 to our wonderful 1 to 5 pm - Six Gun South Band– Dunes Park, the Kid’s a.m.to 5and pm.very Freegiving for allcommunity. ages. him Beyond safely to the beach.

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Everyrides child also all of theFire hardTruck working committee along a raffle Jumpy, BullforRiding, – A wild machine which a de la Cerna, receivedwith a free ticket the big raffle members Aaron Ruiz, isJames at the end. at 10:30am Mayor Dedina and the Exactly IB Fire Department’s Shawna converted fire Rauch, truck Josie withHamada, both Evie Ramisier For more information on this year’s and the car Easter Bunnyamong said GO!others.

Childrenfront ran andand Elizabeth all of Derby display, rear steeringMcKay. so thatAlso kidsIB Possee, festival please visit our website: with excitement and filled their full experience the countless volunteers and all of the sponMany of the activities will be baskets free can the fun of a “Real http://sunandseafestival.com/ It was a magical and exciting Thank You IB without of eggs. charge but truly others may require Monstersors.

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Families in IB celebrate Easter at the Beach

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Residents Upset over Historic Tree Removal

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By Jordan Jacobo

a series of new trees as part of the Breakwater

in honor of the holidays.

he iconic pine tree that once

The tree sat on a plot of land that is currently

adorned the corner of 7th Street and

being developed into the Breakwater Town

Town Center development.

Despite the

“I’m happy about progress, I just wish the

Palm Avenue is no more. Imperial

Center, a commercial development that is slated

assurance of more trees to come, residents still

three could have been integrated into the new

to feature a mix of retail shops and restaurants.

seem upset over the loss of such a long-standing

project itself,” said Avalos. Other residents,

It’s believed that the properties’ developers had

tree.

such as I.B. local Bradley Tyce,have taken

Beach residents first began noticing

the absence of the tree toward the end of May, and many locals are downright furious. “It isn’t

the tree removed sometime late on the night of

just the fact that it was taken down, but the

Friday, May 20th.

way it was done that’s so upsetting,” says Leslie Avalos, a long time Imperial Beach resident.

According to Imperial Beach City officials, the developer has already been required to plant

You are invited to sample and vote for you favorite chili prepared by local Public Safety Departments at the Imperial Beach Library.

Planted by a troupe of Girl Scouts in the early

a more optimistic view of the cities’ newest

1950’s, the tree has long stood as an Imperial

development. “If it means more trees around

Beach icon.

I.B., I say it’s a small sacrifice. I’m sure the city

For six decades the tree was

adorned with Christmas lights and illuminated

knows what it’s doing.”

And please join us for a presentation on Public Safety by the Imperial Beach Sheriff’s Department Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM

Imperial Beach Branch ▪ 847 Encina Ave., Imperial Beach, CA. 91932 ▪ (619) 424-6981

www.sdcl.org

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IB Sprouts Community Lending Libraries

Photo by Jordan Jacobo ver since the Imperial Beach Public Library temporarily closed its doors in order to undergo a complete renovation, something interesting has begun happening throughout the city.

Community members have begun setting up small lending

libraries in order to freely exchange books and other media amongst themselves.

These crowd-sourced libraries, which have sprung up all over town, typically consist of a cabinet placed in the yard of a participating resident. Inside can be found all manner of books, magazines and sometimes movies.

The philosophy behind the libraries is simple; readers often enjoy sharing a good book with others. “I have always been a veracious reader and loved to share that passion,” says CozetteMorstein, who has operated a book exchange out of her front yard for almost a year.

Cozette first heard of the concept from an organization called “Little Free Libraries,” a website dedicated to teaching individuals how to set-up local book exchanges in their communities.

After a friend’s husband offered to build her a book cabinet, Cozette installed it in front of her house. “I named it for my dog who loves to greet neighbors when in the

front yard. So ‘91932 Sterling’s Little Free Library’ on Connecticut St was born.”

Cozette started with books she found at library shops and garage sales. Eventually, the library became so popular among members of the community that people began bringing in books on their own.

“I often have book events such as Dr. Seuss’s week, a week of all animal books, a craft books week, and of course most major holidays. Halloween was a big hit last year. I am planning a birthday blast sometime during the week of July 25.”

Cozette certainly isn’t the only Imperial Beach resident with a lending library. People from all over town have begun setting up libraries in their own yards, often with friendly signs encouraging visitors to “take a book, leave a book.”

For more information on lending libraries within Imperial Beach, visit: littlefreelibrary.org.

Tin Fish to Stay in Town

By Jordan Jacobo

Photo by Jordan Jacobo

Surfhenge Vandalized Again T

By Jordan Jacobo

he iconic “Imperial Beach” sign, also known as “Surfhenge,” which stands at the mouth of Pier Plaza welcoming visitors and locals alike, has been boldly vandalized. The “C” was found to have been stolen late in the month of May, and both the City of Imperial Beach and the San Diego Sheriff ’s Department are taking the incident very seriously.

According to city officials, this isn’t the first instance of vandalism associated with the sign. “This is the second time they’ve taken the ‘C’,” says Ed Vera, IB City Management Analyst. “We can’t figure out if it’s someone’s initial or if it’s just easier to get to.” Regardless, Mr. Vera insisted that the city is considering a variety of options to prevent any future incidents, including the permanent placement of high-resolution surveillance cameras to constantly monitor the area.

Designed by local artist Malcolm Jones, the “Surfhenge” monument was dedicated in 1999 as the centerpiece of the newly redesigned I.B. Pier Plaza. The design included a series of two-story high surfboard-shaped acrylic arches thought to be the largest of their kind ever molded.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the San Diego Sheriff ’s Department at: (619) 498-2400.

Photo by Jordan Jacobo

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fter a long period of uncertainty, it appears the Tin Fish Restaurant has signed an agreement to stay in it’s current location at the very end of the Imperial Beach pier for the time being. The restaurant, which has occupied the iconic spot for the last 10 years, recently reached an agreement that will ensure its spot

as the most southwesterly restaurant in Imperial Beach.

During the reorganization process, many major San Diego businesses were rumored to

have been looking into the property. Among those thought to have been considering the lease include the Coronado Brewing Company, Brigantine Inc. and the Cohen Restaurant Group. Many local residents also appear to have been considering the property in order to set up independent restaurants and businesses.

“I’m just glad the Tin Fish decided to stick around,” says Corina Duran, an Imperial Beach resident and Tin Fish regular. “The food is good and my kids love the walk down there.”

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IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 1

Farmers Market

JULY 17

Advertise with IB Connection!!

Contact us @ (619) 779-7846

JULY 2

The Sea Hawk Movie @ 10am IB Library

JULY 18

Free Demo Classes Little Light Music Together Seabreeze Community Church Mixed Age Family Classes @ 9:30am

JULY 3

Promote your Events here with IB Connection

JULY 19

Optimist Club Mtg @4:30pm Fleet Reserve Association

JULY 4

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!

JULY 20

IB Collabrative Mtg @ 9am City Council Mtg. @ 6pm

JULY 5

Optimist Club Mtg @4:30pm Fleet Reserve Association

JULY 21

Our Village Playgroup 10:30am @ Dunes Park

JULY 6

Advertise with IB Connection!!

Contact us @ (619) 779-7846

JULY 22

Farmers Market City Hall Closed

JULY 7

Our Village Playgroup 10:30am @ Dunes Park

JULY 23

Advertise with IB Connection!!

Contact us @ (619) 779-7846

JULY 8

Farmers Market City Hall Closed

JULY 24

Zumba Studio near La Posta Market Mixed Age Family Classes 9:30 AM

JULY 9

Community Paint Day B&G Club @ 8:15am

JULY 25

IB Beautiful (Open) Mtg 600 Palm Ave. Ste 200 @ 7pm

JULY 10

Advertise with IB Connection!!

Contact us @ (619) 779-7846

JULY 26

Toddler Storytime @ 10am Boys & Girls Club

JULY 27

Family Movie Night @ 5:30pm IB Library

JULY 28

Chamber Networking Breakfast @ 7:15am

JULY 11 JULY 12 JULY 13

Kiwanis Club @6pm Marcos Pizza B.I.D. Mtg. @ 3pm IBCOC Ex Board Mtg. @ 4:30pm IBCOC Board Mtg. @ 5:00pm

JULY 29

Farmers Market

JULY 14

Our Village Playgroup 10:30am @ Dunes Park

JULY 30

Unleashed by Petco Relay for Life

JULY 15

IB Pier Swim & Paddle Mayor’s Breakfast @ 8am Sandcastle Ball @ 6pm B&G Club

JULY 31

Relay for Life

JULY 16

** SUN & SEA FESTIVAL **

IB Collabrative Mtg @ 9am

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Finding The Right Craft Beer For You A Crash Course in Beer Tasting with Coronado Brewing Company’s BREWMASTER, RYAN BROOKS

CLASSIC SAN DIEGO STYLE FISH TACO A Local Favorite Beer Battered Fish Taco Recipe

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PA, Stout, Pilsner, Lager, hops, and bitter are just a few beer terms you will hear tossed around the local bars of San Diego. With San Diego County becoming such a hot bed for craft beer drinkers, some people may be intimidated by such lingo.

Brewmaster Ryan Brooks from Coronado Brewing Company has some tips on finding the ideal beer style for you.

For many of us, the first style of beer we drink is of the lighter variety including Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Mexican Lagers such as Corona, Pacifico, Tecate. These lighter beers were important to my pallet training. There is nothing wrong with a mass produced lighter beer. This is an important step for new beer drinkers in learning what styles your pallet prefers.

The next step for the new craft beer drinker would be to experiment with all-malt versions of Lagers such as: Kirin, Kona Longboard, and Full Sail Session. All of these beers come from 100% malted barley and skip out on the corn, rice or sugar adjuncts that make a beer lighter in flavor and cheaper. This will help you understand some of the different tastes that beer styles have.

One of the good things about craft beer is that you can buy the beer in single bottles, most likely in a 22-ounce bottle. Start off with a familiar style, lager,

pilsner, maybe even pale ale. Trying all the different styles of beer in a smaller portion will help you understand what your pallet can handle.

One of my favorite things to hear from a novice beer drinker is the brutal honesty of their tasting notes. I distinctly remember quotes of “it tastes like wet crackers” or “it smells like how a clear gummy bear tastes.” These are the best real tasting notes. Too many times beer drinkers get that wine snobbiness about them and use generic tasting words that are overused.

I’m a fan of honest tasting.

You love it or you hate it. There is no right or wrong answer, if you taste it, that flavor is there for you. Over time you will be able to pick up subtleties that in the beginning get over looked due to a flavor overload from more malt than usual or an increased in bitterness, hop aroma. I encourage all beer drinkers to not always write off a style or brand because of a bad experience. Our pallets are always changing and what you hated at one point can become your new favorite.

Take a chance and be open-minded. But most of all enjoy a beer.

There is no reason to be intimidated by craft beer.

One of the great things about craft beer is that there are so many different styles to choose from; it’s almost impossible not to find one that you enjoy.

About Ryan Brooks: Ryan Brooks began home brewing in 2008 and quickly became involved in the local craft beer scene. His first brewing job came a year later when he started to work for Black Market Brewing in Temecula. Brooks’ next opportunity came at a brewery all the way around the world. In 2011, Malt Shovel Brewing in Sydney, Australia offered him a position to brew with them. After his year in Australia, Brooks returned to Black Market and earned the title of Head Brewer. Coronado Brewing came calling in 2012 and named Brooks their new Brewmaster, and he has brewing for them ever since. Recently, Brooks achieved one of the most prestigious awards in the brewing industry, World Beer Cup Champions for mid-sized brewery and Brewmaster for Coronado.

1 12 0z of Easy Up 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon minced capers 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed 1 egg 1 tsp. ground cayenne pep 1 lb. cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 oz portions 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 (12oz) pack corn tortillas 1/2 cup mayo 1/2 cabbage, shredded 1 lime, juiced 1 jalapeno, minced Directions: 1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).

2. To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.

3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.

Check out allrecipes.com for more details

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San Diego Becoming North America’s Bicycling Capital Report by San Diego Sport Innovators San Diego is becoming North America’s bicycling capital, where annual revenues from wholesale and retail sectors of the bicycling industry top $547 million, according to a report by San Diego Sport Innovators.

In the wholesale cycling and related manufacturing, there are currently more than 50 companies with annual revenues of $97.4 million, according to the report. The retail sector — bikes and related cycling gear — total $220 million per year generated by 227 independent bicycle dealers, with those IBDs employing an estimated 1,226 workers.

Other bike-related retail activity totals $230 million with $56 million in retail salaries and wages.

The report also focused on San Diego’s Cycling Consumer. Onethird of San Diego County residents or 1.1 million people currently participate in cycling. That’s a cycling population that exceeds the entire population of top cycling cities like Austin, Texas (885,400), Portland, Ore. (609,500) and Boulder, Colo.

(102,200). Additionally, 37 percent of San Diego cyclists or 470,000 identify themselves as “frequent/avid” cyclists; San Diego cyclists are 29 percent more likely to purchase a new bike in the next year than U.S. cyclists overall; and San Diego has experienced an 84 percent increase in the number of bicycle commuters since 2000.

The report pointed to San Diego demographics that support both cycling participation and industry growth. San Diego’s median household and per capita income is $63,996 and $31,043, respectively, versus the U.S. totals of $53,482 and $28,555. An important statistic to cycling growth is that San Diego’s 18-34 age group totals 27.4 percent of the population or No. 1 in the country.

San Diego continues to be a pioneering leader nationally with an emphasis on high-performance fitness; leading engineering of high performance machines; the birthplace and hotbed of Triathlon training; and a political will to get the population out of cars and onto bicycles, the report states. As of 2015, it said, San Diego County has approximately 1,340 miles of bikeway facilities, with the city of San Diego planning to more than double that number by 2030.

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San Diego Automotive Museum Puts Cars from TV Shows in New Exhibit The San Diego Automotive Museum announces the opening of its new exhibit — “Star Cars....As Seen on TV!” The exhibit features cars from movies and TV and will run through Oct. 2.

The exhibit illustrates the impact cars have had on film and television over the years.

Featured vehicles include: 1958

Plymouth Fury (“Christine”), 1950 Studebaker (“Batman Forever”), 1979 Checker Cab (“Catch Me if You Can”), 1972 Honda 600 (“Almost Famous”), 1975 Grand Torino (“Starsky & Hutch”), 1964 Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, 1947 Ford Police Car (“The Magestic”), 1950 Mark V Jaguar (“New York Heartbeat”), 1970 Volkswagen (“Herbie the Love Bug”), 1991 Pon-

tiac Firebird (“Knight Rider”), 2001 Honda S200 (“2 Fast 2 Furious”), 1966 Ford Thunderbird (“Thelma & Louise”), 1978 Subaru (“The Conjuring”) and a 1966 Crown Imperial (“The Green Hornet”).

The exhibit also features a 1976 Harley Davidson owned and ridden

by Evel Knievel. Memorabilia from the films and TV shows enhance the exhibit offerings.

The museum will hold a film festival to celebrate the cars. “Thelma and Louise” will air on Friday, July 29. “Almost Famous” will air on Friday, Aug. 5, and “Christine” rounds out the series on Aug. 12. Admission is just $5 per film or the entire series is available for just $12. Call (619) 398-0301 for details and tickets.

These films are rated R, so no children.

From ‘Herbie the Love Bug.’

Car from ‘Batman Forever.’

The evil car from ‘Christine.’

Car featured in ‘2 Fast 2 Furious.’

Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices are: $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (65 and over), $5 students with ID, $4 children ages 6 – 15. Children under the age of 6 are admitted free of charge. The museum is free to all San Diego County residents and military with ID on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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MOPA Acquires Local Collection of Australian Photography

‘Untitled #20 by Bill Henson. ( Courtesy MOPA)

The Museum of Photographic Arts has established the Peter and Olivia Farrell Collection of Australian Photography in its permanent collection with the acquisition of 24 photographs and 100 photo books.

The acquisition is part of a larger initiative to expand MOPA’s permanent collection to include Pacific Rim artists and elevate Australian photography to a wider global audience while supporting photographers from that region.

“This is an ambitious endeavor

to better share the wonders of Australian photography with the public,” MOPA Executive Director Deborah Klochko said. “We’re not looking to re-create or redefine it.

We want to showcase it, while learning more about the phenomenal work being done.”

Sydney photography collector and dealer Josef Lebovic donated the photo books and supported Peter and Olivia Farrell in their decision to gift their representative collection of Australian photography to MOPA. In addition, the donation will establish an

acquisition fund for the ongoing purchase of contemporary Australian photography.

“As residents of San Diego, Olivia and I are delighted to be able to provide such excellent examples of both past and contemporary Australian photography,” Peter Farrell said. “We are sure MOPA visitors will delight in this collection.”

A range of artists are represented in the collection from early 20th century icons, such as Max Dupain, David Moore and Olive Cotton, to more recent work of

internationally known photographers like Tracey Moffat and Bill Henson. Henson’s photograph Untitled #20 (LMO SH177 N2A) is the first piece from the new acquisition to be included in an exhibition at MOPA. “Defying Darkness: Photography at Night” is on display through Oct. 2.

The upcoming 2018 exhibition and accompanying photo book will be one of the major projects Merry Foresta will undertake as MOPA’s first curator-at-large.

Foresta said she is interested in what kind of voice this work adds

to a global conversation about contemporary photography.

“Historically, institutions in Australia have energetically created a context for the understanding and appreciation of photography,” Foresta said. “We will have an opportunity to see the broad range of work offered by Australian artists. With its strong emphasis on engagement with new artists and audiences, MOPA offers an opportunity to experience new art and big ideas.”

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A Day of Arts and Leisure in Mexico City Contemporary art showcased in Museo Jumex Take a stroll in the famous Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City and visit Museo Jumex, which houses the largest private contemporary art collection in Latin America.

Opened in 2013 and designed by renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield, the museum presents thought-provoking contemporary art shows as well as acclaimed international traveling exhibitions.

In addition to a rigorous visual arts program, Museo Jumex has become a key figure for the research and reflection of contemporary art in Mexico, hosting public and educational programs including different types of reading workshops, interactive events and other activities.

If you can make it there by September you’ll see Peter Fischli and David Weiss’s renowned exhibition, “How to Work Better,” which opened this June, bringing together more than 200 of their artists’ collaborative sculptures, videos, photographs and installations.

It follows the innovative and aweinspiring exhibition, “The Natural Order of Things,” which incorporated more than 100 works from Colección Jumex and served as a framework to present Chief Curator Julieta Gonzalez’s vision for the museum.

Her curatorial approach identifies culture, the built environment, information and technology, and the relationship between art and life, as key fields of agency in contemporary art. Gonzalez has been

a curator for museums across the world, including New York City, London and other parts of Latin America.

Later this year the highly anticipated exhibition of Canadian collective General Idea will open, presenting mixed medium works from October 2016 through February 2017.

When you’ve gotten your art fix for the day, be sure to stop at the museum’s bookstore housing oneof-a-kind publications and take a break at the café with a fresh cup of espresso.

Then you will find yourself in the beloved district of Polanco, where you can enjoy the cultural diversity and abundance of high-end stores and top-rated restaurants.

Museo Jumex, designed by renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield, opened in 2013.

The museum presents thought-provoking contemporary art shows. (Photo by Moritz Bernoully)

One of the exhibits at Mexico City’s Museo Jumex. (Photo by Moritz Bernoully)

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