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San Diego’s Christi an Hoff

Local Boy Makes Good

Christian Hoff (second (second from from right) right) is is aa member member of of Midtown Midtown Men, Men, which includes Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and and Tony Tony Award Award nominee nominee J. J. Robert Robert Spencer. Spencer.

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Civic Idiots

George Mitrovich is a San Diego civic leader. He may be contacted at: gmitro35@gmail.com.

by George Mitrovich This is the 40th year of The City Club of San Diego, but despite the fact we’ve presented 1,193 programs in the public interest, and despite The City Club’s standing as one of the America’s top public forums (number three by one rating organization, and the only one west of the Mississippi), The City Club remains largely unknown in our town. How do I know? Because of the many, many times I’ve been asked, “What do you do?” and answer, “I’m the president of The City Club of San Diego”; which, invariably is followed by, “What is that?” But “civic idiots” is not a reference to those ignorant of The City Club (however tempting), but rather concerns those whose concept of civic life is seriously limited–a rather substantial number in San Diego. It’s imperative I begin by asserting the one certain measure of any democratic society is the measurement of those who vote and those who don’t. In San Diego County there are 2,135,863 eligible voters. On that number, 1,545,924 are registered to vote. In 2014 only 692,434 voted, which means, 853,490 registered voters did not vote; or, 1,443,429 eligible voters didn’t even bother registering.

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In last year’s mayoral election, 290,192 San Diegans voted; 377,176 did not. In California there are 24,288,154 eligible voters. 17,803,823 are registered. In last year’s general election, 2,966,267 voted; meaning 14,837,565 who could have voted, didn’t; or, 21,321,887 of those eligible to vote. In the presidential elections of 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012, 481,095,000 Americans of eligible voting age, did not vote (source: U.S. Census Bureau). Is there anyone reading these numbers, these appalling numbers, who believes the United States of America is a model of democracy? Anyone? Anyone wishing to defend our fellow citizens’ right not to vote? The words of Pericles to the Athenians, “We do not imitate, but are a model to others,” can no longer be invoked about America, as President Kennedy once did, without shame. To say I find such non-voting statistics stunning would be a vast understatement–an understatement is not my thing (it’s been suggested). So what do we do? I don’t know what you will do, but I know what The City Club is already doing, and has for many years. We involve high school

students in every event we hold. We do this because too many young people today have little experience of civic life or understanding of its meaning. (By the way, every service club in San Diego should have student guests at their luncheons at least once a month.) Recently, Richard Dreyfuss, the Academy Award winning actor (“The Goodbye Girl”), came recently to The City Club on a Saturday morning at La Jolla Country Day School; he came to speak on the consuming passion of his life–the teaching of civics in public schools. Mr. Dreyfuss, greeted by a standing room only audience, spoke and took questions for over an hour, and then stayed for another hour talking to people about his “passion.” Impressive? I would say, but in his campaign to restore the teaching of civics in America’s classrooms, he is not alone. Ira Lechner and his wife, Eileen Haag, prominent San Diegans, have started Inspire U.S., a nonprofit organization committed to: Leadership/Community/Democracy. Their goal: 85 percent of American high school students who will pledge to register and vote! Mr. Lechner and Ms. Haag believe the critical time for this

is now, pointing out that by 2020 17 million Americans will have graduated from high school, and between now and then will have a chance to play a vital role in the 2020 national election. Inspire U.S. has scored some significant breakthroughs. In West Virginia, whose U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph led the fight to get the voting age lowered from 21 to 18, Inspire student teams are working to get 100 percent of their classmates to “pledge to register” and “pledge to vote”– and by the end of last November, three of the state’s high school had achieved 95 percent of their goal. In Arizona, another Inspire target state, Ellie Dries, a high school student leader, on National Voter Registration Day, signed up 54 of her classmates pledging to vote. In Kentucky, Inspire has seen 24 high school supporting 100 percent student registration (does Mitch McConnell know this?). Closer to home, two remarkable Del Norte High School seniors, Justin Shin and Sam Haber, have started Youth Political Awareness (YPA), their own political action committee. Their goal, as with Mr. Lechner, Ms. Haag, and Mr. Dreyfuss–get students involved.

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Bi g Brothers, Big Sisters! Honors

Those Who Make a Difference Many of us who know Dan Thomas are aware of his extensive background as a successful restaurant owner. He recently retired after selling his Mission Hills restaurant, The Gathering, on Washington Street. A couple of weeks ago I got an opportunity to chat with Thomas over a glass of wine to find out what he’s been doing since he left Mission Hills. Thomas shared with me that he is adjusting to being retired from working at the restaurant. Yet, he keeps himself active with his special interests and causes. One of those happens to be his commitment to be a Big Brother, a mentor to a young man, who has known for eight years. The young man’s name is Kyle Zimmerman, who is now 15-years old. Thomas said that when he decided to sign up to be a Big Brother, he wasn’t sure if he would be chosen for the role. He was the oldest interested volunteer who attended an orientation to learn more about the organization and to complete the application process. Thomas was 50; the other men were 25 years of age or slightly older. When Thomas got the call that he’d been selected to be a mentor for a sevenyear old boy, he was somewhat surprised, yet, ready to meet his little brother. According to Thomas, Zimmerman lacked a father or positive male figure that he could look up to, learn from, and, if he desired, confide in. Thomas said he learned immediately that Zimmerman wanted “a place to relax and be alone,” without his four siblings to compete for space, food and attention. Their first meeting was over breakfast. Every Sunday from that first encounter, Thomas and Zimmerman would get together to enjoy quality time together, which might include moral support, words of encouragement, entertainment, sporting events and activities and good food. Thomas has seen Zimmerman mature from a youngster in to a young man. He participates in the ROTC program at his high school and is benefitting from the discipline and guidance that he’s receiving. Thomas said it’s rewarding to know that he’s been there for Zimmerman for the past eight years. Consistency, guidance, support and the opportunity to enjoy quality life experiences with an adult male mentor have been good for Zimmerman. Now that Zimmerman is maturing, Thomas is helping Zimmerman as he selects gifts for his girlfriend and is giving tipping hints for when they go out for meals. Big Brother and mentor, Thomas has definitely fulfilled his commitment to help a youngster becoming a man and hopes that when Zimmerman turns 18 (when he cycles out of Big Brothers) that he will continue to be in his life. Thomas said he hopes other mature, male adults (50 and over) make the same commitment to be a Big Brother. He said there are lots of youngsters in need of quality role models and the consistent support that he’s been able to offer. Dan Thomas recently learned that he is receiving the distinguished honor of “Bigs of the Year” by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of San Diego County. Both Thomas and Zimmerman were excited to learn of the honor and are looking forward to the award ceremony.•

Un ited Way’s Tocqueville Society

Honors Those Who Give Generously Created by the United Way of America in 1984 by the late James F. Mulvaney to recognize its top donors, The Tocqueville Society is designed to deepen support for philanthropic giving. Tocqueville Society membership is granted to individuals who give at least $10,000 annually to United Way. Recently, Malin and Roberta Burnham hosted an event to thank donors and encourage participation

in The Tocqueville Society. The Tocqueville Society is named in honor of Alexis de Tocqueville, a French historian who traveled to America in the 1800’s and observed a spirit of voluntary association and effort for the common good. In 1835, he penned Democracy in America, an enthusiastic account about how Americans reached out to help one another.•

The hosts and speakers of United Way’s Tocqueville Society event on February 5 (L-to-R): StriveTogether Managing Director Jeff Edmondson, event hosts Malin and Roberta Burnham, United Way of San Diego County President and CEO Kevin Crawford, Vista Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Devin Vodicka.

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Kyle Zimmerman and Dan Thomas attend a sporting event at Petco Park.

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Road Closures & Redirecting by Patty Ducey-Brooks

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Vehicular Traffic

The Impact To Mission Hills and Hillcrest Businesses and Residents

Over the last couple of months, I have been fielding phone calls and emails from concerned business owners, residents and organizational leaders regarding road closures and redirecting vehicular traffic to accommodate new bike paths, primarily in Hillcrest and Mission Hills. The individuals who have contacted me have shared their frustration with a bike corridor plan that appears to be moving forward without necessary community input and impact analysis. Some business owners who I reached out to have said they heard of the plan, but “never in their wildest dreams did they think this would happen. It doesn’t make sense.” One of the major bike corridor elements being proposed is to close off a section of University Avenue, and redirecting traffic to Washington Street. Residents south of Washington Street and University Avenue have been meeting to discuss how this came about and what they can do to change this plan. Recently, I attended a meeting that included Janet O’Dea of Powers

Plumbing (Mission Hills resident and business owner), Kimberly Edwards and Carol Wilson (South Mission Hills residents), Uptown Planners board members: Bob Daniel (Mission Hills resident) and Jennifer Pesqueira (Mission Hills business owner). Also present was Andy Pendoley, project manager with MIG, a consulting firm for SANDAG. During the meeting, Andy Pendoley announced that he is a community outreach consultant for the project and was present to explain the bike corridor plan. After showing very detailed renderings and a formal presentation, the individuals identified above asked about modifying the plan based on community input. Pendoley said that the communities impacted had been notified and that organizations representing said communities had offered their input and support. Both Bob Daniel and Jennifer Pesqueira stated that the Uptown Planners had not endorsed the plan and had asked for further studies. The other organizations Pendoley referred to were the Mission Hills BID, Mission Hills Heritage and Mission Hills Town Council. All of us present at this meeting said we were not aware of any endorsement by these organizations.

Previously I spoke to Barry Hager, board chair for Mission Hills Heritage (MHH), regarding the bike corridor. He informed me that the MHH had asked for more studies and had not given their endorsement. In a conversation with Trish Watlington, president of the Mission Hills BID, she said that the board proposed a bike path on Washington Street and to not close University Avenue. They were also interested in a further study. In a conversation with Leo Wilson, administrator for the Metro San Diego Community Development Corporation, they are opposed to numerous elements of the bike corridor proposal and are preparing an alternative plan to be presented to SANDAG, Councilman Todd Gloria, Mayor Faulconer and the City Council. At this time, the only organization to endorse the plan is the Mission Hills Town Council (MHTC). We have learned that only ten people were present at the time the vote took place and they appear to support the “engineering aspect” of the plan. However, on its website, there is a statement in support of the plan: Work with SANDAG/City of San Diego to en-

courage early implementation of the proposed University Avenue Uptown Bike Corridor. What seriously concerns me about the message by the MHTC is that the residents in Mission Hills weren’t polled for their input. And, I ask, why didn’t this occur? Ten votes at a meeting doesn’t represent the “voice of Mission Hills.” When I was a trustee for the MHTC we polled the community about street lights before we moved forward to install them. This is much more impactful and can seriously affect the quality of life in Mission Hills (north and south). With the exception of the Mission Hills Town Council, all of the other organizations have stated, “It’s time to step back and do some very important studies to determine the impact to the communities (business and residential) that the proposed bike corridor plan proposes.” SANDAG is planning a community meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Time and location is still being confirmed. I encourage you to attend this meeting and provide your feedback. To learn more and offer your comments, visit www. presidiosentinel.com.•

Hecho en México

Tuesday, March 10th Five-Courses of Méxican Cuisine with Méxican Wines to Complement Meet winemakers Jorge Maciel & Ray Magnussen $75/person plus tax & tip

Bienvenidos Spritzer 5:30pm - Dinner 6:00pm

Primero

CAMARON VERACRUZANO

heirloom tomato, roasted corn, castelvetrano olive, queso fresco & cilantro, kalamata olive vinaigrette

2012 CHARDONNAY, CAVA MACIEL, “VINO DE LUNA”, VALLE DE GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA an elegantly complex feminine chard. pretty fruit that speaks to the complete lack of oak. si señorita.

Segundo

CONSOMÉ DE MARISCOS SINALOENSE

stir fry vegetables, pimento rojo, hominy & piquillo peppers

2013 CHARDONNAY, LECHUZA, VALLE DE GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA complex crisp yet velvety attack of just ripe peach & almond. balanced with a long ﬁnish.

Tercero

MOLE POBLANO

jidori chicken, rice, radish & onion

2011 MERLOT, CAVA MACIEL, “VIA LÁCTEA”, VALLE DE GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA super bright fruit slaps you in the face on the ﬁrst sip. juicy but not a blown out juice bomb.

Cuarto

COCHINITA PIBIL YUCATECA

pork marinated in achiote, roasted in banana leaves, cilantro & pickled red onion

2011 VINO TINTO, LECHUZA, “AMANTES”, VALLE DE GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA

super dry. kind of a nice combo of juice, tannins & spiciness. elegantly drinkable.

Postre

JERICALLA DE JALISCO

a cross between ﬂan & crème brûlée, warm buñuelo

the patio on goldfinch st. - 4020 goldfinch st. san diego, ca 92103 (619) 501. 5090 - www.thepatiorestaurants.com Tickets may be purchased in the restaurant or online at www.brownpapertickets.com

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Artfully & Calmly

Patty Ducey-Brooks

by Concetta Antico The now famous English wartime graphic “Keep Calm and Carry On” has become a ubiquitous mental reminder to slow down and relax in tense times. Sadly these days some folks would say, “How do you do that?” Universally, there are many such mantras which when stated will trigger immediate stress reduction and offer reminders to summon emotional calm as we go about our busy lives. I like to think of them as “artful calmers” and I believe they all have their roots in creativity and life immersion. It is now well documented and we have all come to know that living artfully, and with purpose, is intrinsically therapeutic. It creates calm. So what things specifically offer feelings of calm? How can we conjure it? What can we add to our daily teacup storms to sweeten them? Oddly enough there are so many easy and honest ways. Just try think of a cat. I personally have 10 felines so I should in fact embody total and complete calm. (Not!) But truly, there is a great deal of truth in this suggestion. Jules Renard once stated in support, “The ideal of calm exists in a sitting cat.” (Okay canine lovers, or sitting dog.) Just the thought of a sitting cat is calming. Just imagine yourself bathing at will, sleeping in your favorite sunlit places, stretched out and relaxing with all meals served and not a care in the world. Fact is, I have stated more than once that I wish I had my cat’s life. Yes – that’s a very calm life indeed. Visualization of every kind can also

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be extremely calming. Mental escapes by reminding ourselves of things loved, or looked forward to, can result in mini mind spa moments. I refer to this as veritable nerve nirvanas. When I want to relieve pressure I think of some of my favorite places and I can be transported there with a feeling of joy. Think of “The Sound of Music” and sing aloud “I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad.” Yup–there’s that “cat thing” again when we come to the “whiskers on kittens” line. Seriously, if Maria, aka Julie Andrew, sang it, well then it must be true! This cerebral remedy works too on a long or bad work day. Remind yourself that the long awaited holiday or the weekend activities will soon arrive and mentally look forward to it. You can call it visual euphoria. Artful calm can also be found in highly meditative processes such as knitting, painting, reading or writing. Playing music, either instrumentally, or alternatively listening to music is also a sedative. It calms the savage beast that wishes to roam inside us on a terrible, horrible, not good, very bad day. Consider that kind and calm are a synonymous and steadfast duo. Just the mere act of being compassionate can soften the hardest of hearts and bring relaxation. Find inner calm when you live to give with a kind and thankful heart. The other day I was at one of my new favorite haunts: Grant’s Marketplace on Beech Street in South Park. Believe me just walking onto that oasis of good eating is soporific. The owner was wearing a t-shirt which immediately turned me into a pleasant customer at 8 a.m. It said “Do the Kind Thing,” (an obvious twist

on the old line encouraging good trash disposal). I loved it! Smiles and bliss zinged from me as I inquired where I too might get such a garment that is a walking billboard of joy. He explained it was a promotional item from the vendor of KIND food bars. Okay, I liked them before, now I love them. Bravo! Ahhh – the little things that bring immediate calm…Let’s think of more artfully calm activities, shall we? Walking or petting a dog, sipping tea or coffee (preferably with cake or cookies), beachcombing in wet sand or sinking into fresh mown grass (no shoes please), yoga, a hug, tinkering with anything, cleaning out cupboards (okay, maybe NOT you but I find throwing out junk immensely calming), arranging flowers, daydreaming, planting flowers, puzzles, crosswords, a great book, a great conversation, gardening, drawing, cooking, sewing, cloud watching, card playing, chess, bicycling, writing poetry or prose or doodling, boating, scrabble, sunning in the park, painting (anything not just pictures), fishing, flying a kite, blowing bubbles, wrapping gifts or wrapped in a rug. (Note to self: watching TV and reading the daily news rag are not included here for anti-calm good reasons. Consider side-stepping them to find calm, a new twist on no news is good news). Here’s the deal. If you have recently enjoyed three or more of these activities, give your good and calm self 10 points. If you are calm now after reading this, plus one. If you cannot remember enjoying at least three, then start today on your pilgrimage to calm central and make concerted efforts to change your ways. You truly can carry on keeping calm and thereby living an artfully happy life right now. It’s a choice.•

Concetta Antico is mother, wife, Tetrachromat, fine artist, instructor, writer and creative muse. Her stunning Tetrachromatic oil on canvas masterpieces reveal her brilliance and super vision and may be viewed at www. ConcettaAntico.com. “Live Artfully” is a trademark of Concetta Antico and Zenava Inc. Her Salon & Gallery are located at 1920 Fort Stockton Drive, Suite A, Mission Hills, San Diego and are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and by appointment. Concetta welcomes your creative thoughts, comments and ideas at Muse@ConcettaAntico.com.

“Hearts, Minds, and Coffee” A Vietnam Peace Odyssey At 6 p.m., Friday, March 20, Kent Hinckley will hold a book signing at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles, located at 4054 Goldfinch Street in Mission Hills, to discuss his new book. Hearts, Minds, & Coffee,” a war story about Viet Nam. “Hearts, Minds, and Coffee” is not your typical war story. Hinckley likens his book to “Dances With Wolves meets Platoon.” The book is about four anti-war soldiers who were assigned as a reconnaissance patrol in Viet Cong territory to support a nearby American regiment. The higher-ups expected them to be killed because that’s what happened to the previous unit. To survive, these misfits had to assume a different mindset from

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Army training and deal with a local village whose loyalties rested with the Viet Cong demonstrating that there is the possibility of enemies learning to work together. The time coincided with Hinckley’s tour of duty in Vietnam. The story is fictional but many of the peripheral events are true. Born and raised in Palo Alto, California, Hinckley received a BA degree in Political Science from Stanford and an MBA from San Jose State. After a two year stint in the Army (one year in Vietnam), he spent 16 years working for Bank of America in California locations and five years in Asia — Taiwan and Japan— ending in San Diego. For the past 25 years, he has worked in the real estate industry. He lives in

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Beau is a four-year old American pit bull terrier. He is a favorite with the staff and volunteers alike. Beau is a happy and incredibly affectionate boy. He is the perfect balance of mellow and playful–making him an outstanding snuggle buddy as well as a great running or walking partner. Beau is excellent on leash and doesn’t pull, he also knows sit, down, and a number of other commands. This engaging and lovable boy also loves to give kisses and will never pass up a tummy rub. His adoption fee includes his neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. Beau is available for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society’s Oceanside Campus at 2905 San Luis Rey Road. To learn more about making him part of your family, please call 760.757.4357. Bobby is as handsome, nine-year old, domestic short hair mix and is as sweet as can be. This adorably chatty cat was brought in by his previous owner weighing nearly 20 lbs. He and another cat were relinquished together when their owners had to move and could not bring them. Bobby can be a little shy at first, but once he’s comfortable he is a great combination of both independent and friendly. He’s been on a special diet and is already down to 17 lbs. Bobby’s new owner should know that he is diabetic and that this will need to be managed. However, he is a sweetheart with the medical staff during his exams and treatments. His adoption fee includes his neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance and a certificate for a free veterinary exam. Bobby is available for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus 5500 Gaines Street. To learn more about making him part of your family, please call 619.299.7012.

For more information on Beau, call 760.757.4357 For more information on Bobby, call 619.299.7012

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“How to Speak Cat” Book Offers Coveted Feline Translations San Diego Humane Society president and CEO, Dr. Gary Weitzman, has released a new book, “How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language,” which educates pet owners on how to decipher feline body language and behavior. The book, published by National Geographic, contains informational diagrams and pertinent facts that illustrate the specific communication style, needs and nature of domesticated cats. “It’s important to give people the tools they need to be the best pet parents possible,“ says Dr. Gary Weitzman president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “This book does just that by providing translations for common, often times ambiguous cat behaviors that people experience every day in their homes. This deeper understanding positions people for long-term success with their pets and strengthens that relationship, which is the whole mission of the San Diego Humane Society.” “How to Speak Cat” can be purchased in San Diego Humane Society’s onsite retail store, Muttique (in San Diego and Oceanside) or through the National Geographic online store, as well as Amazon and most commercial bookstores. This is Dr. Weitzman’s third book with National Geographic, joining “How to Speak Dog” and “Everything Dogs.” For more information about Dr. Weitzman and the San Diego Humane Society, please visit www.sdhumane.org.•

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Roll Out Mobile Emergency Trailers

Home Base for Pets After Disaster

Members of California-based American Kennel Club dog clubs and AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service, presented three AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers to officials from the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services this past month. The trailers are the first AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers in the state of California. With AKC Pet Disaster Relief San Diego communities will be prepared to roll out help to pets and their owners in need when a disaster is declared, covering everything from a wildfire evacuation to an earthquake response. An AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer provides the supplies that help create a safe, temporary home-base for at least 65 pets immediately after a disaster is declared. The trailer will provide materials to help the County of San Diego prepare for disaster without using taxpayer dollars. The purchase of the trailers was made possible by more than $65,000 in donations and grants from local California clubs, national breed parent clubs and AKC Reunite. The California AKC clubs that made these trailers possible include the Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego, Del Sur Kennel Club, Bahia Sur Kennel Club of Chula Vista, Cabrillo Kennel Club, Hidden Valley Obedience Club and The Obedience Club of San Diego County, Inc.•

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The trailer will provide materials to help the County of San Diego prepare for disaster without using taxpayer dollars.

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by Sean Ryback As the sun sets earlier and earlier each day, the seasons are rapidly changing as we get closer to the fall holiday season. That means cooler weather, less activity, and more ways to fall off the wagon in terms of your wellness. An effective way to prevent these challenges from taking over as we head our way into the Holiday weight gain threats and the end of another year, is to set effective goals. How do we do that? As a Fitness Professional, I work with clients every day to not only set goals, but to set them in way that will allow for success. A technique we utilize in the Health and Wellness field is SMART Goals. The term SMART is an acronym that stands for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timebound. To breakdown each term as it relates to a common health goal such as weight loss, let’s use the example that I encountered earlier this month with a client. They had a long-term goal and wanted to lose ten pounds through exercise and proper eating before going on a holiday vacation later this year. I talked with them and recommended that we needed to SMART-IT-UP! The first step to complete was to make the goal Specific. Keeping it

detailed to answering the following questions of who, what, where, and why brings to light the base of the goal. The “who” in this situation was my client. Next, the “what” was the weight loss…But “what” does that mean? When I talked with my client we discussed successful weight loss and two key variables. Lean body mass versus fat mass. Lean body mass is a component of body composition that encompasses all of your skeletal, muscle, organs, and connective tissues. Fat mass consists of adipose tissue “fat” between the organs also known as visceral fat or subcutaneous fat located beneath the skin. My client needed to define it more specifically so that we could keep it on the SMART track. We set a goal “to lose ten pounds with the vast majority being body fat.” With this client, the “where” was a combination of our personal training studio in Mission Hills so they receive support and at home where they also have exercise equipment. I asked my client “why this goal was important to them personally?” This is very critical in the goal setting process. Finding that deep intrinsic motivation and inspiration will drive the success over the long-term goal. They stated that accomplishing this goal would make them “feel happy” and “be confident” when they were on vacation. A strong foundation, especially the “why” component, is the effective way to set the framework of a successful goal.

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How did we plan to measure this goal? In the fitness world, we have multiple tools that we use to set baseline assessments in body composition and overall fitness/ health levels. The traditional weight scale never lies and is easy way to set a baseline and track weight loss along the way. Assessing body fat percentages is completed by a variety of modalities such as; hydrostatic testing (underwater weighing), skin fold caliper testing, or bioelectrical impedance assessment (BIA). In this case, we decided to use the traditional weight scale and the BIA to measure the long-term goal. This ability to set baselines and demonstrate, then evaluate the extent this goal’s achievement is imperative in this process. The safe, effective, and long lasting weight loss goal recommended is one-to-two pounds per week. Many individuals make a critical mistake with setting unrealistic weight loss goals initially, which set them up for failure. Make the goal achievable! With this particular client, a challenging and true-to-life goal of ten pounds of weight loss before their vacation would be realistic and hence attainable, therefore SMART. This step puts our action into place. The way my client and I planned on losing the excess weight was through proper nutrition and exercise. We kick started their program by writing down what they were eating for

a week and then discussed and modified their food intake to the proper quantities based on the science of weight loss relative to their calorie needs and their calorie burn rates, which we established in our baseline protocols. With nutrition, the timing of meals, portions of macronutrients, and serving sizes, along with the relative calorie counts of those meals, will be important for success. Our main component for exercise was set to complete circuit style resistance training at the studio three times per week and to complete cardio twp other days at their home. The nutrition and exercise guidelines were within their ability, and their desires, thus enabling accomplishment of these tasks successfully for their weight loss goals in the timeline to beat the vacation deadline. The last two steps in the SMART goal setting process is to make sure the objectives are relevant to the overall goal and to make sure they are time-bound. Checking the relevance of training modality, frequency, intensity and nutrition to that of your goal will allow the key responsibilities and components to produce overall success. Is what you are doing consistently “relevant” to goal attainment. With this client we used this checksand-balance process to make sure

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How to Change a Life

by Mrs. Freud “Airport books,” also known as the self-help book industry, is one of the largest and most successful categories in this market. We probably all have one or several self-help books at home. We’ve purchased them with the intent to better our lives. A few years ago I was at the “I Can Do It” Conference, the mecca for all “self-helpers” with lots of inspirational speakers. While I was standing and staring in awe at the big hall filled with books for sale, a volunteer next to me told me that she came to each one of these conferences and bought a bag full of books. When I asked if she had read them all, she answered, puzzled: “Not one! I guess I just love buying them.” That illustrated the dilemma. We want to better our lives; we hear our inner desires; but we don´t want to read the book to accomplish our mission, let alone do the exercises and repeat them so that that they become our new life. What a shame. Therein truly lays the secret. It is not difficult or complicated. All it takes is a little awareness: making a decision, some planning and then actually following through by implementing the steps to improve our lives. I am extremely fascinated with anything that has to do with habit changes and conscious life designs. It is true that often we have a “story” that is keeping us from living our dreams. If you wonder what the story is that you identify with, pay attention to what you tell a stranger about yourself within the first 15 minutes after introduction. What you share is what you perceive about yourself. Often I hear a victim story. I remember being at a casual gathering. After an introduction, a young man in a wheel chair told me that his parents only fed him junk food and thus ruined his whole life, and he could not hold down a job. Ironically, he was eating a pizza while telling his story. I would have thought that being in a wheel chair might be his story, but that shows how individual our stories are, and how they become reality. Then I remember meeting a fellow psychology student in college (also in a wheel chair). He talked to me enthusiastically about how fascinating the theories of psychology were to him. Today he is somewhat of a celebrity psychologist, with a fantastic office in Vienna, a sweet wife and several children. His story explains the person that he intended to be.

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What is your story? How does one decide which self-help guru or book or theory will have the power to bring about desired changes in his/her life? I found that with the abundance of options it is important to notice what we feel drawn towards. What fascinates and beckons us? Next, we need to make a commitment and give it time to do “its magic.” Stick with it for a while. Also, implement only one or two little routines, changes or exercises over a period of time. We can be much more successful by implementing little life additions, as opposed to the big make-overs. You are doomed to fail if you seek to abandon who you are today, and to completely exchange this for a totally new you. We can´t just leap away from an unhappy lifestyle. It takes a calm jumping off point, sort of like paragliding. It is life threatening to take off in heavy winds without good footing. Well, nothing excites me more than mindfully implementing a new routine and then, after a while, realizing how much my life benefitted from the change. I feel a sense of accomplishment, peace and calm, as well as lots of endorphins and optimism for the future.• Author Sabine Starr is a psychologist licensed in Vienna, Austria, currently living and working in Mission Hills. She has written numerous articles for professional psychology journals. For further information, visit www.starrcoaching.com and follow her blog at www.HealthwithTaste.blogspot.com; and a new social media offering is www.facebook.com/StarrCoaching.

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Protecting Your Identity in a by Rick Brooks

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“Mega-Breach” World

The following article was written by my business partner, Jon Beyrer, CFP, EA. With the announcement a few weeks ago by Anthem Blue Cross, and a disclosure recently that Lenovo has been pre-installing malware on computers they sold, it seems we are going to have to become much more vigilant about our personal information. Anthem Blue Cross announced recently that it had been hacked, and that 80 million of its customers’ private information was stolen by hackers. This has a lot of people worried about protecting their identity, and rightfully so. The latest in a string of high profile “mega-breaches” (The Home Depot and Target breaches are other recent examples), this one is particularly important because of the type of information that was stolen: Social Security numbers, identification numbers, employment and income data, etc. Armed with this information, a thief can readily take over a person’s identity and do really bad things, such as filing false tax returns (in order to steal tax refunds), applying for credit cards, withdrawing from bank accounts or committing medical fraud. So how can you protect your identity when your private information is no longer private? While there’s no perfect single solution, here are some tips for protecting yourself to the best degree possible. Put a “Freeze” on Your Credit Placing a “Freeze” on your credit effectively restricts anyone’s access

to your credit information. For example, it makes it much more difficult for a thief to open a new credit card in your name. Of course, this works both ways; it’s also more difficult for you to open a new charge account or obtain a loan. This is a great protection measure to take. It’s easy and inexpensive to do, and you can have it lifted if you want to open the access up for, say a mortgage refinance. For more information about placing a freeze on your credit, see the Federal Trade Commission’s website: www. consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497credit-freeze-faqs Monitor Your Credit, Statements and Accounts Monitoring your credit, benefit statements and accounts for suspicious activity is more important than ever. Inspect your credit report regularly for items that shouldn’t be there. They could have been opened by an identity thief. This will include credit cards or loans that you don’t recognize. Placing a freeze on your credit should make this far less likely, but it’s still possible. You can access your credit reports for free once per year, per repository by visiting www. annualcreditreport.com. Credit monitoring services are available as well, and there are different levels of monitoring, alerts and notification, with varying costs. (Anthem is providing its customers with two years of identity theft repair and credit monitoring services free of charge). You should also inspect your account activity for suspicious withdrawals, and watch out for notifications from your bank, brokerage, creditors and the IRS.

(Note: Notifications by anything other than the postal service should be viewed with suspicion. Criminals often use e-mail and phone to try to trick you into revealing personal information.) Protect Your Information Protecting your information is one of the best things you can do to prevent identity theft. This covers a number of areas: • Protecting your computer & devices (See our article, Financial Fraud Is On the Rise) • Protecting your passwords and communications (See our article, Internet and Password Security) • Protecting paper records – This includes shredding documents with private information. Be Prepared for a Theft There’s only so much you can do to prevent identity theft, but you can be prepared if an incident does happen. Federal laws give you rights that allow you to dispute fraudulent items, which should help mitigate things like fraudulent credit or purchases. Bank and brokerage accounts have protections in the event of fraud as well. Insurance can be an important tool for reimbursing you for financial losses, and Identity Theft Insurance is available. However, it may not be necessary if it only covers you for things are already covered by your financial institutions, property/ casualty insurance, or credit remediation coverage provided in credit monitoring services. If your identity is stolen, acting quickly is the key to limiting the damage. The Federal Trade Commission’s Theft

website www.consumer.ftc.gov/ topics/privacy-identity recommends these immediate steps: • File a fraud alert on your credit report. • Notify your bank, investment custodian, credit card companies and insurance companies • Create an Identity Theft Report and file a police report Beware of Scams! Fraudsters use tricks and scams to separate victims from their money. The best defense is to be vigilant, and treat with suspicion any e-mail, phone, mail or in person solicitation that asks for your information. Anything that requires you to pay money in order to receive some benefit, like Irish or Canadian Sweepstakes winnings, or avoid something negative (get your distant relative out of Lebanese prison) is almost certainly a scam. For more, read our blog article, “Avoid these common Financial Scams.” For more information about how you can protect your identity, or if you think you have been the victim of identity theft, please contact us.• This column is prepared by Jon Beyrer, CFP®, EA, and Rick Brooks, CFA, CFP®. Jon is Vice President, Wealth Management and Rick is Vice President for Investment Management with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Rick can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisers. com. Rick and his family live in Mission Hills.

Idiots Continued from page 3 Jonathan Shulman, who teaches history at La Jolla Country Day School, and is the reason for The City Club/Country Day partnership, introduced me to Justin and Sam over dinner recently at The Heaven in Kensington. Oh my, how terrific are these young men, and how admirable their goal, which is nothing less than involving students in saving America and insuring our future, as noted above, by the only plausible certainty in a democracy–voting. It’s a little footnote, but the last Get Out The Vote luncheon held in San Diego, a large affair at the old Royal Inn across from the harbor, I was one of two speakers. The other: Pete Wilson, mayor of San Diego. Pete Wilson left the mayor’s office in 1983. In the ensuing 32-years, I am not aware of any similar event in this town, this county, this state. There are two basic reasons for this: Politicians and political consultants.

Nothing terrifies consultants more than having thousands of previously unregistered voters registering. Consultants know their voters, they know their names, and they know their voting habits. A sudden surge in voter registration plays havoc with their research. It takes consultants out of their comfort zone–and it might threaten their livelihoods. If it were within my powers to mandate by law that every citizen 18 and over register and vote, as in Australia and Switzerland, I would not hesitate to invoke that power. I would do so knowing when you reach a critical mass where people neither register nor vote, you lose your democracy. We are near that critical mass.•

George Mitrovich is a San Diego civic leader. He may be contacted at: gmitro35@gmail.com.

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by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills BID As we launch into spring I find myself embroiled in the re-writing of The Red Door’s mission statement. Six years into our launch as a small business we’ve seen many changes in our philosophy and vision. We realize that our purpose as both a neighborhood gathering place and champion for sustainable food systems is to foster connections. After all, true local cuisine is the way a region’s unique ecological relationships become manifested through delicious food. At the same time the Mission Hills Business Improvement District is also going through some big changes. With more involvement from our local owners we are aware of the endless possibilities for neighborhood enhancement and engagement and are aligning ourselves to use our very limited budget in ways that can best help our businesses and improve our community.

I appreciate the many business owners and residents who have shared with me their thoughtful ideas, hopes and dreams for tackling neighborhood issues and promoting neighborhood involvement. An often mentioned priority continues to be beautification and traffic safety on West Washington and on Reynard Way. The Mission Hills BID will explore ways to collaborate on these projects with all of the representative groups in Mission Hills. I’ve become much more mindful that when we try to work on one project, accomplish one task or pick out anything by itself we find that it, and we, are joined with everything else in the universe. And that realization has led me to focus on collaboration and connectedness as I move forward in both the business and the BID. Mission Hills is a neighborhood resplendent with residents and business owners with talent, energy and drive. A flourishing community is the result of unique personal resources, talents and compassion becoming manifested through interpersonal relationships.

Thanks to those of you who attended the Joint Meeting on Crime Prevention and Homelessness on February 25. San Diego City Councilmember Todd Gloria and San Diego Police Department’s Officer David Surwilo were there to hear our concerns and share what they plan to do to improve safety in Mission Hills. We especially thank Reverend Karen and the Mission Hills United Methodist Church membership for offering their sanctuary for this meeting. We’re excited by the increased turnout at the BID’S committee meetings. New attendees bring new energy! We look forward to an improved BID online business directory and website, new projects and activities. To learn more about what is happening in our Business Improvement District please join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles. At the upcoming Wednesday, March 18 Mission Hills BID board of director’s meeting a portion of time will be devoted to seeking input

from Mission Hills business owners and residents about future parking district funded projects for Mission Hills. Please plan to attend and have your voice heard. Finally, mark your calendars for Sunday, April 26th for the Mission Hills Free Bike-In Movie Night & Neighborhood Ride. Please check our website www. missionhillsbid.com for the most up-to-date information on these meetings, events and more. “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find that it is hitched to everything else in the Universe”— John Muir.•

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Smart Goal? Continued from page 8 our exercise and nutrition protocol remained within the framework of the goals achievement. Lastly, make your goals time-bound! Giving a specific duration to complete a goal allows the ability to monitor the general success of the progress toward the goal and set an end point to its realization. In this case, we gave the ten pounds weight loss goal a ten-week span, that keeps us guided towards success and completion in a timely fashion. Utilizing the SMART goals technique gives a framework to follow to set up any health and wellness goal for success. It allows for a detailed and step-bystep process to breakdown each component of the goal, offering guidance, reinforcement, and overall multi-level support. When you are thinking about what you

want to accomplish coming this fall for your health goals, try to SMARTIT-UP! Think deep about your base motivation and what is driving you accomplish this goal. Use the acronym to setup a very solid frame work, write out the details, and take charge of your goals for the near future. Work SMARTer, not harder!• Fitness Together Mission Hills offers personal training with qualified professionals by regular appointment in private suites. Exercise and nutritional programs are custom designed to fit your needs and abilities. Call 619.794.0014 for more information or to schedule a free fitness diagnostic and private training session. See what others are saying about us on Yelp and San Diego City Search.

Spring Calendar of Events March 22nd • 12:30pm Book launch, book signing and lecture: Images of America—Mission Hills. Resident authors Allen Hazard and Janet O’Dea have compiled never seen before photos and stories that help to tell the story of the community that we love. Francis Parker Lower School Campus, 4201 Randolph St. Visit www.sohosandiego.org for more information. April 11th SD Floral Association and SD Horticultural Society present their Spring Garden Tour, 9:00am4:00pm. The tour is designed to commemorate the Centennial of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park, and features 12 private gardens in several lovely historical neighborhoods surrounding the Park. Purchase advanced tickets at www.sdfloral.org or on the day of the event at Francis Parker Lower School Campus, 4201 Randolph St. April 18th Mission Hills Heritage Annual Walking Tour—The good folks at Mission Hills Heritage always put on a terrific event with beautiful, often historic homes on the tour coupled with fascinating information on the history of these distinctive homes and the neighborhood. Check in at www. MissionHillsHeritage.org for details. April 25th • 8:00am—Noon Annual Mission Hills Community Garage Sale sponsored by Coldwell Banker—There is something for everyone on this day, and we welcome Garage Sale Enthusiasts of all kinds! Be a resident seller and do some spring cleaning, or be a buyer and find the treasure you have been looking for. Maps of participating homes will be handed out starting at 7:30 am on the day of the event at the Coldwell Banker office at 1621 W. Lewis St. For questions please call 619-800-1103 or visit www.MissionHillsColdwellBanker.com May 9th Mission Hills Garden Club’s Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk—10:00am-4:00pm—Tour 12 lovely local gardens, big and small. The theme this year is “Inspiration and Influence: Celebrating the Horticultural Heritage of Mission Hills”, in harmony with the Centennial Celebration in Balboa Park. Buy tickets in advance and the day of the event at Mission Hills Nursery—1525 Fort Stockton, or at www.MissionHillsGardenClub.org . Come early/stay late and enjoy the festivities and shopping opportunities at The Mercado area on the nursery grounds.

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by Barb Stron Jeff Moore, author and succulent nurseryman who spoke to the San Diego Horticultural Society in January, gave a fascinating lecture and slide show about succulents. They are plants which retain moisture for long periods of time (as a good thing). Cacti and succulents fall into this category. Tillandsias (air plants), bromeliads, and even some orchids are similar to succulents in their requirements. Aloes, derived from the lily family, have “learned how to hold their water,” says Jeff Moore. Some succulents can be eaten, others are used for medicinal purposes, and some even have hallucinogenic properties. Not all desert plants are succulents. Despite having fat, juicy bodies, some desert trees are still somewhat woody and are not succulents. Succulents are becoming more and more popular for several reasons: They tolerate some neglect. They need very little water, which is nice when water usage is rationed. They do, however, need some water. In the wild they live shriveled, hoarding their moisture until there is a rainfall. Moore waters his

succulents weekly or more often in extremely hot weather. Rain water is the preferred drink, but tap water can be amended with a teaspoon of distilled white vinegar in every five gallons of tap water. Experts may experiment with a drop of food or some chemicals; it is not necessary. Succulents must be planted in a fast draining soil if they are to live in pots. Sand holds too much moisture, but a mixture of half gravel and perlite or pumice, half organic planter mix and five or ten percent of the mix and pumice combination can be sand. This should keep succulents happy. Moore says that perlite is not good to use in the ground; use pumice as perlite floats to the surface and “looks messy,” says Moore. Creating mounds of good “cactus” soil in the garden is a way of planting your succulents directly into the ground. The manmade mounds facilitate drainage and add interest to the landscape. Succulents can be acclimated to strong sun, but if you have purchased yours from a store where it may have lived in shadier areas, gradually introduce it to longer and longer periods of bright sunlight. Christmas cactus can live and bloom for years without direct sun, but most succulents prefer at least bright

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or indirect light. String of pearls will burn with too much sun; mine (not thriving because they have been learning to conserve water; i.e. I forget to water them) do get a little early morning sun even though they are on a covered balcony. When they have water, they thrive. Moore suggests any indoor succulents be rotated on a weekly basis: one week indoors, one week out. Direct sunlight produces the most vibrant colors. Show plants may be more protected, but in my opinion if you want to baby your plants, grow roses. Moore believes in exposing his plants to the elements, whatever they may be. When you bring a succulent home, try to bring those which grow best in your microclimate. Ask where the plant thrives: extremes of temperature? Ocean breezes? Dessert sun? Snow? Years ago Fausto Palafox told the Mission Hills Garden Club that using Miracle Gro was like putting your plants on steroids, not a good thing. Like Palafox, Moore advises against over-fertilizing. The plants may look great but eventually too much fertilizer will weaken them. Moore confessed that at his own home, he sticks new plants wherever he sees a blank space. However, when he is designing a garden he follows what he calls “The three R’s of succulent garden design” or rocks, restraint, and repetition. He starts with rocks. Once they are arranged in a pleasing composition, he begins adding plants, grouping like-colors so they make a statement and stand out against other groupings. He repeats textures as well and sizes and shapes. He advises against covering every surface. Leave at least 20 percent bare, he recommends. This allows plants to grow and propagate and gives you places to add new plants.

The variety of colors, shapes, textures and sizes or succulents is so diversified that even those who loathe them should be able to find something to like. The slides Moore brought showed the varying shapes, colors, sizes, and configurations of succulents. Some look grotesque, like brains or organisms in a cadaver. Others look as if they are covered with lace. Some, lithops, for example, resemble rocks. Lithops do not fare well with too much or too little water. With too much water during their growing season, they explode. Too much during the dry season, they implode. They are cool looking if you can avoid killing them. Aloes are a common succulent with myriad varieties. Some are extremely rare. Flowers start with little spikes poking out of the plant. Eventually a spike or spikes of color or flower appears. Some aloe plants grow to 30 feet. Moore says many aloe leaves look as if they would hurt you, but in reality they are not sharp. However, agave, which resembles some aloes, can be treacherous. I carry clippers and snip the ends to walk past them. I often come out of my backyard bleeding profusely from my wounds. As someone who disliked succulents, I have to admit, I’m becoming fond of them. With our drought, I really have no choice. In Moore’s book, “Under the Spell of Succulents,” he discusses various types of succulents, planting them, creating a garden, and even some information on bonsai. Having read the entire book and having been enticed by the photographs, I am now anxious to purchase more to augment those I have. The March 28 meeting of the Mission Hills Garden Walk will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at 4070 Jackdaw.•

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St. Vincent de Paul School

Annual Open House St. Vincent de Paul School invites prospective families to its annual Open House from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015. St. Vincent’s is located at 4077 Ibis Street, San Diego, CA 92103. Please join the school faculty for small group tours during the Open House, an opportunity to meet the faculty, visit the classrooms, and learn more about St. Vincent’s from students and parents. St. Vincent de Paul School is a Catholic, co-educational elementary school, founded in 1948 in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. For the past 65 years, St.

Vincent’s has been providing students with a high quality education while building good character and instilling Catholic values. If you are unable to attend the open house, but would still like to visit the school, please call Margaret Terzoli at 619.296.2222 to schedule a tour. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, St. Vincent’s services children from Preschool through Eighth Grade. For more information about the school or to download an admissions application visit www.svscatholic.org.•

San Diego Kids Expo & Fair Returns for Pre-Summer Fun

Fun-themed, interactive features for everyone in the family! The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair showcases fun themed interactive features that everyone in the family can enjoy, including products and services on display for both parents and kids. Babies “R” Us, The Home Depot Kids Workshop, Michaels Arts & Crafts, Cooking 4 Life, and many others, join in the festivities to make this a fun-filled weekend for all ages. The Expo will begin 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. All throughout the San Diego Kids Expo & Fair are things to do like a 200’ long Zip Line and a Euro Bungee where 4 kids can jump on trampolines. Kids can climb the coconut tree and play laser tag. Face painting, remote control cars, and 2 electric trains have the kids busy doing fun interactive activities all weekend.

From live music to dance, karate, cheerleading, modeling and gymnastics performances all by students, The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair has music and entertainment for all ages. Parents aren’t forgotten in this event either, the Expo will also showcase nearly 200 exhibit booths, featuring toys and games, sports and fitness, learning devices, safety products, health and nutrition, horticulture and natural products, activity equipment, camps and more, for every age and child, making it an incredible weekend outing for families. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults and children 12 and under get in for free. For more information on the event, visit the website www.sandiegokidsexpo.com or call 619.269.9441.•

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Young orchestras and wind ensembles from the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) perform an exciting range of repertoire in the second Inspiration Series Concert of the season at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 15 at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, located at 6845 University Avenue in La Mesa. The Inspiration Series features both winds and strings ensembles: Overture Strings, Overture Winds and Concert Strings. These student musicians are from SDYS’ foundation and intermediate level Balboa Park Programs. The concert will feature works such as Bizet’s “Habanera from Carmen,” Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 8 in g minor” and Mozart’s “Overture to Lucio Silla.” Each season, SDYS provides the opportunity for its student musicians of all levels to perform as part of a large ensemble in the formal setting of a concert venue, which for some students will be one of their first concert hall performances.

This performance is a key element to the young musicians’ experience and development in SDYS’ Balboa Park Programs. Young musicians interested in joining their ensembles this year should take this opportunity to see the introductory level musicians in action. Families can also visit SDYS’ rehearsals on weekends in Balboa Park which includes all ten of the youth symphony’s ensembles. Join the youth symphony’s rehearsals on April 25 and 26 for the Open Days and you can sit in one of the orchestras to see how it feels to be a part of SDYS. All levels of musicians are accepted from ages 8 to 25 years with the most advanced students going on to attend some of the nations’ top music schools. To find out more about the Open Days, Auditions and the Balboa Park Programs join our Interest List at www.sdys.org/interestlist or call 619.233.3232.•

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The Iris Auxiliary, whose mission over the past 35 years has been to help kids at the San Diego Center for Children, held a fundraiser to support this cause. The event was emceed by KUSI news anchor Sandra Maas. Maas has been a supporter of the Center for Children and was given the honor to be the mistress of ceremonies. The show featured creations of the inspiring Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) survivor and celebrity designer Lizz Russell. Also contributing to the event with her fashions was New York designer Michelle Walden, who was featured in San Diego Fashion Week; and Kim Covert–Miss Philippines Earth Water 2014–who modeled Lizz Russell’s collections. The luncheon and fashion show was held this past January at the University Club at Symphony Towers in downtown San Diego. The event included book signing by Lizz Russell. Her inspiring book, “Smiling on the Inside,” is Russell’s compelling

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story on her survival from Guillain Barre Syndrome, defying all limits, following her dream and sharing her success to help and inspire others. The Iris Auxiliary thanks all of their contributors as they have raised over a million dollars through various fundraisers and have officially titled Lizz Russell as San Diego’s Diva of Haute Couture. “I was delighted to be part of this fundraiser for the Center for Children. After all the children are our futures and we must invest in them. It was an honor to participate,” shared Lizz Russell. To learn more about San Diego Center for Children, visit www.centerforchildren.org. For information on Lizz Russell, her life story and collection, visit www. lizzrussell.com. To learn more about Aubree Lynn, stylist, producer and writer, visit www.stylishlyaubreelynn.com.•

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Blankinship & Foster, a nationally recognized wealth advisory firm in Solana Beach, California, announced that its Chief Investment Officer, Rick Brooks, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Girl Scouts San Diego. Brooks’ tenure officially began January 5, just in time for the start of the annual Girl Scouts Cookie Program on Sunday, January 23. “As a member of our investment, property and executive committees, Rick Brooks has provided invaluable financial expertise,” said Girl Scouts San Diego CEO Jo Dee C. Jacob.” “And—as the first male to chair the board of our 98-year-old organization—he’s making history.” “It’s an honor and privilege to be leading such a great organization,” said Brooks. “As a father of two former Girl Scouts, I know firsthand how Girl Scout programs develop girls as future community leaders. I see those leadership skills in my own daughters every day.”

Despite his demanding schedule as chief investment officer of one of San Diego’s premier wealth advisory firms, Brooks is no stranger to service. He has served on the board of Girl Scouts San Diego for four years, and also participates in a number of other local organizations, including the San Diego Foundation and Presidio Little League. He is a past president of the Chartered Financial Analysts Society of San Diego. Brooks’ appointment to lead Girl Scouts San Diego reflects the philanthropic and community support embodied by Blankinship & Foster. “Rick taking on this important role is a testament to his dedication and contribution to the community,” said Stefan Prvanov, CFP®, Blankinship & Foster’s president and CEO. “Rick exemplifies one of Blankinship & Foster core values and guiding principles: to promote a culture of community involvement.•

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by Stephen Prendergast Tony Award winning actor and singer Christian Hoff will return to his roots on March 6 and 7 when he and his group Midtown Men appear at Copley Symphony Hall with the San Diego Symphony. The quartet, made up of members of the original Broadway company of the hit musical “Jersey Boys,” will fill the hall with the timeless music of the 1960s. The shows will be a homecoming for Hoff, who began his acting career on the local stages. Growing up in the fertile youth theater fields of San Diego, Hoff knew early on that the stage would be his future. Beginning at the age of 8 with training at the renowned San Diego Junior Theater and continuing at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, Hoff honed his natural talents to the point that the rest of the world had to take notice. “The most important lesson I learned in those early days was the belief that I could do it: the role, the dance step, memorizing lines,” Hoff explained. “When all those coaches and directors said, ‘You can do this...again!’ that ultimately instilled the confidence that I have today.” Hoff’s first Actors’ Equity role came in a West Coast production of “Evita” at the Schubert Theater, and he was also cast early in his career as the voice of Richie Rich in the “Hannah-Barbera” cartoon series. The latter helped launch a voice-over career that eventually saw him named “The Master of Mimicry” by Entertainment Weekly for his work voicing a world-record 241 separate voices for the audio book “Tell Me How You Love the Picture.” Christian Hoff is a San Diego boy Hoff’s first big break came in 1992 when he attended an open call for the La Jolla Playhouse production who started his career in youth theater. of “The Who’s Tommy,” co-written and directed by Des McAnuff. The show eventually transitioned to Broadway in 1993, with Hoff continuing as a member of the original cast. “Tommy” eventually went on to win five Tony Awards. Lightning would strike a second time for Hoff when he again teamed with McAnuff and the La Jolla Playhouse to debut “Jersey Boys,” a musical based on the experiences of the famed 60s group The Four Seasons. As with “The Who’s Tommy,” a successful run at the Playhouse led eventually to Broadway and Tony Award nominations. This time Hoff received the award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor for his role as Tommy DeVito. Currently Hoff is touring the country with his group the Midtown Men, which includes three other members of the original cast of ‘Jersey Boys’: Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer. The show, which celebrates the music of the 60s, has been called a “musical tour de force” and “a joyous and nostalgic trip through the music of the 1960s.” Looking back on his career, Hoff acknowledges the start he had in youth theater as a key to his later success. In recognition of this, he recently began developing a special Audition Workshop program that will provide aspiring young actors with additional guidance on the all-important show audition. “I want to inspire,” said Hoff of his motivation for creating the program. “Shows like ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’ are great examples of performers being forced to take it to the next level. Once you cross that threshold, it’s hard to go back. In this workshop I want to give them real supportive feedback from an entertainer that has been on the front lines of the theatrical war, PTSD MAN.” Midtown Men will be performing at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 6 and at Copley Symphony Hall. Two tickets will be given away based on a drawing from Presidio Sentinel’s email list, which you can join at PresidioSentinel.com. Christian Hoff will be teaching his Audition Master Class on Sunday, March 8, at San Diego Creative Arts Project in North Park.•

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Celebrates the Architecture of Mission Hills “Mission Hills” is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series and is set to release on Monday, March 2, 2015. By local authors Janet O’Dea and Allen Hazard, this pictorial book immortalizes the stunning architecture that is so unique to Mission Hills. Please join Janet and Allen for their Book Launch! The event will be held by the Save Our Heritage Foundation at Francis Parker School (4201 Randolph Street San Diego) on March 22nd from 1-3 pm. “With this book, we hope to preserve and promote Mission Hills’ architecture and way of life,” said the authors. In 1905, George Marston, a San Diego civic leader, commissioned landscape architect and urban planner John Nolan to implement a development plan for the city. Nolan’s plan, however, was never adopted. In 1908, as if to prove what was possible, Marston’s syndicate formed the restricted subdivision of Mission Hills. Then, in 1909, the city announced plans to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal. The fuse was lit, and the boom that followed brought builders and skilled artisans to San Diego. As a result, Mission Hills became architecturally magnificent. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at 888.313.2665 or online at www.arcadiapublishing.com. Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Its mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Discover more than 8,500 small towns and downtowns.•

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“Oedipus El Rey” by Luis Alfaro and directed by Sam Woodhouse, opening night is Saturday, March 14, 2015 and runs through Sunday, March 29, 2015 in the Lyceum Stage, located at the San Diego REPertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego. In 430 B.C., the Greek playwright Sophocles wrote one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the Western world: “Oedipus Rex,” the tale of a king who from birth was destined to murder his father and marry his mother. Alfaro, acclaimed playwright and MacArthur Genius Grant winner, has now created a contemporary adaptation that trades the temples of classical Thebes for the urban barrios of Southern California. With a sly sense Lakin Valdez plays Oedipus/Coro. of humor and a fiery imagination, he Photo courtesy of Daren Scott. melds the ancient with the modern, creating a fusion of Greek mysticism, Mexican ritual and So Cal urban culture. In this contemporary adaptation, Oedipus is an ex -con ready to burst free of his confinement and make a name for himself on the streets of LA. Still, the 2,500 year old question, asked here by a prescient and opinionated Greek chorus of Chicano prison inmates, is the same: “Is our young homeboy doomed to live out his destiny as described in a tragic prophecy, or does he have the power to transcend his fate and define his own future?” While Oedipus challenges the power of the Gods, Alfaro places the passionate love between him and his mother Jocasta squarely at the play’s center, creating a spellbinding dance of desire and eroticism. Lakin Valdez (“Zoot Suit,” “El Henry”) plays Oedipus/Coro #6. Jocasta is played by Monica Sanchez. Cast also includes Leandro Cano as Laius/Coro #4/Esfinge #3 (as of Feb. 8, 2015); Jorge Rodriguez as Creon/Coro #3; Matt Orduña (“Clybourne Park”) as Tiresias/Coro #5; Spencer Smith (“Zoot Suit,” “In The Heights”) as Coro #2; and Dave Rivas (“El Henry”) as Coro #1. NOTE: “ Oedipus El Rey,” contains adult themes, violence, language and nudity. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.sdrep.org. For more information, call 619.544.1000.•

San Diego Opera San Diego Opera’s mainstage season comes to a close with John Adams’ modern masterpiece, “Nixon in China,” which tells of President Nixon’s historic trip to China in 1972 which began the normalization of relations between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China. President Nixon referred to the trip as “the week that changed the world.” “Nixon in China” opens on March 14, 2015 for four performances (March 14, 17, 20 and 22, 2015). The Company is pleased to welcome American baritone Franco Pomponi as President Nixon in his house debut. Also making house debuts are American soprano Maria Kanyova as Pat Nixon, American tenor Chad Shelton as Chairman Mao Tse-Tsung, Chinese baritone Chen-Ye Yuan as the Chinese Premiere Chou En-Lai and American bass baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Henry Kissinger. Korean soprano Kathleen Kim, last heard as Oscar in last season’s “A Masked Ball,” returns to sing Madame Mao Tse-Tung. New Zealand soprano Sarah Castle, last seen as Siébel in 2011’s “Faust,” returns as the First Secretary to Mao. She is joined by American mezzo soprano Buffy Baggot as the Second Secretary to Mao and American mezzo soprano Jennifer DeDominici as the Third Secretary to Mao, both in Company debuts. Conductor Joseph Mechavich, last heard on the podium for 2012’s “MobyDick,” returns to lead the orchestra. Stage Director James Robinson makes his Company debut staging the action. Choreographer Séan Curran, who last directed “Salome” in 2013 for the Company, stages the dancing. Ticket prices start at $45 and can be purchased by calling 619.533.7000 or online at www.sdopera.com.•

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The mighty Mads Mikkelsen (“Casino Royale,” The Hunt,” “Hannibal”) unleashes a maelstrom of bloodshed in 1870s Wild West America in this white-knuckle tale of revenge. When he lays waste to the scoundrels who killed his wife and son, a Danish ex-soldier (Mikkelsen) incurs the wrath of a sadistic gang leader hell-bent on hunting him down. Exploding with eye-popping action, dazzlingly dramatic frontier landscapes and a smoldering performance by Eva Green (“Casino Royale,”

“300: Rise of an Empire,” “Penny Dreadful”), “The Salvation” is a rip-roaring, blood-spattered saga of sin and redemption. It also stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Eric Cantona, Douglas Henshall and Jonathan Pryce. Written and directed by Kristian Levring (“The Intended,” “The King Is Alive”) is 88 minutes, Not Rated and opens March 6 at Landmark’s Ken Cinema. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www. landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.•

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J* Company Youth Theatre J* Company Youth Theatre launches their third show of Season 2015 with a rollicking classic, “Annie.” All performances take place at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The show runs from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 22, 2015. Directed by Joey Landwehr, this delightful musical tells the rags-toriches Depression-era story of a spunky orphan who, unlike the other children at Miss Hannigan’s miserable orphanage, believes that her parents are alive and will return to claim her. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks him to help find her real parents instead. Warbucks’ whopping reward for Annie’s parents attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily, and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take the $50,000 reward. But don’t fret: this classic family musical has a happy ending for Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the whole gang. What makes this production different from all the other productions of “Annie” is the double cast process– Featured in the cast of “Annie” are “A Reflection on Willingness” and Lindsay Van Winkle “Example.” Landwehr, the director (“Annie – Willingness” cast); states “there was such incredible and Ella Shreiner talent seen at auditions, I felt we (Annie – “Example” cast). needed to present two casts for our production of “Annie”: “Our Willingness” cast (Ages 7-12) and our “Example” cast (Ages 11-18).” These casts are mirror images of each other in amazing talent and ability and we are so excited to be working with all these terrific young artists, together, on this great production of ‘Annie.’” Featured in the cast are Lindsay Van Winkle (“Annie–Willingness” cast); Ella Shreiner (Annie–“Example” cast); Collin The Midtown Men bring theirSeaman magic(Warbucks–“Example” to the San cast) and Mikel Lemoine (Warbucks “Willingness” cast). The production Diego Symphony’s City Lights series, singing their includes 92 youth cast members. 1960s from The or Beatles, The Rascals, Call favorite the JCC Box Office hits at 858.362.1348 visit www.sdcjc.org/jcompany to purchase tickets.• The Turtles, Motown and, of course, The Four Seasons.

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Cygnet Theatre “My Fair Lady” has been called “One of the Best Musicals of the Century” by “The New York Times.” San Diego theatregoers will have a chance to enjoy this beloved classic musical when “My Fair Lady” returns to Cygnet Theatre from March 5–April 26. When Professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform a Cockney flower girl into an aristocratic lady, he never guesses that Eliza Doolittle will in turn transform him. The Lerner and Loewe award-winning classic features such enduring favorites as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.” Lyricist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe were responsible for creating some of Broadway’s most successful musical shows. Cygnet Theatre Artistic Sean Murray and Allison Spratt Pearce star in Director Sean Murray “My Fair Lady.” Photo by Daren Scott. will reprise his dual roles as director and actor, playing the role of Henry Higgins. Making her Cygnet Theatre debut is multi-talented Allison Spratt Pearce. Recognized for her “luminous” portrayal of Doolittle in a previous production on the East Coast, reviewers noted, “Her progression from submissive flower girl to self-aware woman is genuine and endearing. She also has the most beautiful songs in the show and sings them as they are meant to be sung.” Music Direction will be provided by Patrick Marion while David Brannen will serve as Choreographer. The production team also features costume design by Jeanne Reith, set design by Andrew Hull, lighting design by Chris Rynne, wig and makeup design by Peter Herman, sound design by Matt Lescault-Wood, and properties design by Syd Stevens. Jennifer Kozumplik will stage manage. For ticket information, call the box office at 619.337.1525 or visit www. cygnettheatre.com. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street.•

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Have you read “The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up”? I could’ve written that book. I should’ve. But Marie Kondo beat me to it. Unbelievable, since I, closely related to the Empress of Clutter and the Emperor of Neatness, am about as close to an expert as one could get. It’s hard to imagine how my sister, the Empress, knows where anything is and/ or gets anything done. In my last visit, I actually found the invitation to my nephew’s bar-mitzvah–he’s now 54–in the four-foot stack that lives on one kitchen chair. I also found an ad for a “Peter, Paul and Mary” concert. “But,” she protests, ‘I loved ‘Peter, Paul & Mary.’” Oh. Then, there are the charitable solicitations. Yes, yes, we would all like to donate to all who need the help. We have our favorites, we choose. We send a check. We wish we could do more, but in

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any case, with a possible pang of regret, we toss the rest. Okay, at least I do. But the Empress suffers from excruciating humanistic responsibility: someday, she imagines, she will donate–and the good news is when that day comes, she will conveniently have in hand all their mail of the past decade–which, not having been discarded, assuages her guilt. Author Marie Kondo makes the case that if you’re not living up to your potential, clutter is probably the problem. I might argue that. The Empress is also a nationally-renowned early childhood educator; she’s written many books and penned dozens of inspiring articles, poems, letters, presentations and more. So what if all the drafts are on the chair? Somehow, I don’t think she’ll inspire the Emperor of Neatness. I can’t reveal the Emperor’s relationship to me, lest he lose his job, which requires keeping superb records of all transactions. How does he manage that, given his obsession for a stack-less existence? It’s common for his

family to scramble maniacally to hide the items – paper, socks, jewelry, homework, mitts, whatever – that they actually need, lest–via his anxious hand and eagle eye–they wind up in the garbage. He often wins; sad. Yet, even he does not conform to Ms. Kondo’s case. As a successful and satisfied professional, I’m pretty sure he’s living up to his potential. At least he never asks me for money. I don’t know what the Empress and the Emperor are doing about the technological clutter with which we’re newly beset. Unsolicited emails, exhortations the minute the screen lights up, the proliferation of competing websites we (really) don’t need, the dozens of Facebook photos of the minute-to-minute developments of new babies. I, of course, share no Empress nor Emperor genes. I do not have clutter problems, and that’s why I should have written that book. All it takes around here is surreptitiously moving stuff from one very shallow stack… to another. That way, nobody will ever know the difference.•

Celebrates 100th Birthday

Evelyn Bowers of Mission Hills is the middle child of seven, born to a C.P.A. father and busy mother (who kept the household running). Both parents left teaching jobs in New York to chase their dreams in California so that Evelyn could became a toes-inthe-sand Ocean Beach San Diegan when she was two-years old. She remembers happy days with picnics on the beach and brothers and sisters building sand castles, a dinner table with everyone gathered and sharing conversation, and a home with a big upstairs where all the kids were “dormitoried” together. When Evelyn was 15 her mother passed away, older siblings formed new households, but they always remained a family. School boundaries were open then, and Evelyn, out of curiosity, went to five or six different high schools. After graduation she became a cashier at the Orpheum Theatre. One of her patrons, a young Navy man named Jim Bowers, became so enamored that after a year and a half, instead of presenting a ticket one evening, he pushed a ring through the ticket window. This was the big bands era. Young married couples became regulars at the Mission Beach ballroom and the

Silverado ballroom on University Avenue. Evelyn and Jim loved music and dancing to live music. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, Evelyn’s husband determinedly left his refrigeration business and re-enlisted. Their daughter Barbara was born right after he was stationed in Pearl Harbor and did not meet her father until she was two. But once he returned home, they were seldom separated and developed a remarkable father-daughter relationship. Their second child, Jim, also had a great father-son relationship. Family was always the heart of their life and every summer Evelyn, Jim and the kids drove cross country. Along the route to visit his family in Georgia, dad would talk about all the historic places they might see or was a part of the journey. The Bowers were lifetime learners, and Jim was an excellent teacher, instilling the same for both of their children. When the kids reached high school, Evelyn studied modeling and worked at Marston’s Department store in downtown San Diego, as well as for designers around the city. After the kids were grown, Evelyn and Jim returned to dancing and

made it another means to explore the country and create more journeys and friends. They made dozens and dozens of dancing friends. Jim would buy motor homes, and he and Evelyn would fix them up and drive them around the country. They would stop along the way to go to the dances at the Elks Clubs and other dance halls. They would sell the motor homes and buy new ones. They bought and sold a total of 18 different homes on wheels. This was their “galavanting” stage. Eventually, they came back to San Diego and settled into the Jackdaw home in Mission Hills that they had bought in 1960. That’s where Evelyn and Jim Bowers are elegantly dressed Evelyn lives today. for a classic dance performance. Jim and Evelyn were married for 68 years. According loving and appreciating!” What to Evelyn, “Jim always said that a lovely journey they have lived. marriage wasn’t work, it was just Happy Birthday, Evelyn!•

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Horticultural Heritage

By Charlotte Tenney, MA Integrative Health

You can tell that spring is happening this month by the sheer number of garden events around town. It is hard for a plant enthusiast to choose what goes on the calendar when there is so much going on. This phenomenon is due in large part to Kate Sessions and her setting the tone for our horticultural mission in San Diego. Growing up here, I was infected early with admiration for her leadership and accomplishments. So, it is no mistake that I ended up volunteering for the last 20 years to add a collection of plants to the park. Since I have “lived and breathed” the installation and maintenance of the “Trees for Health Arboretum” for so long, I often forget that others only see a mass of greenery and some nice walking trails. Despite the trail guide that is usually available at the kiosk, most visitors have no entry point to understand why this collection of healing plants is included in the Kate Sessions walk along the west mesa sidewalk. Certainly, the “Trees for Health Arboretum” is consistent with the Kate Sessions inspiration to show the diversity of international plants that can be grown in the San Diego area. And it lies close to the area of her early nursery, near the historic home of her friends and mentors, the Marston family. From 11 a.m. to late afternoon on Saturday, April 25 as part of the Centennial celebration, we will provide free informational tours. Each tour will be 20-30 minutes long. Brochures and project volunteers will be available to explain our project. Being part of the Balboa Park community, we “play well with others” and have planned the start

of our event late enough to allow the early morning “Walk for Babies” to finish up their event. This means it will be 11a.m. before we can gain access to Balboa Drive for our visitors to arrive. If the road is still closed when you get there, park on Sixth Avenue and walk in following the sidewalk south on Balboa Drive almost to Quince Street. You will find information tables with organizations that offer education and workshops about healing plants, their traditions and uses. Join one of the tours. We will showcase our new interpretative sign series that introduces people to a perspective on learning about the healing functions of plants by noting the flavor or taste. Our guides will explain the concept and show you examples of plants with the flavors. Later, you can return A new interpretative sign series introduces people to a perspective and review the signs at your leisure. on learning about the healing functions of plants. This is the first of several series that The eventual transition will be to plant coastal live will offer insight into our human connection and oaks in each sector of the compass so that future interrelationship with the plants and trees. One of the future sign series will explain how generations to come can enjoy a stroll in a shady the seasons affect the rhythm of plant growth. grove. Coastal oaks take fifty to a hundred years to This will be in the north meadow, so take a reach any appreciable size, so this is a very long peek at the development of our latest addition, range plan; don’t look for shade there any time soon. You are invited to join us in continuing the a compass that you can walk in and where you legacy of Kate Sessions, and finding meaning for will be able to notice the changing angle of the sun as it moves through the seasons. For now, yourself in knowing something about the plants. it will be planted to native plants and butterfly Get us on your calendar before something else weed (Asclepia tuberosa) to offer a home to distracts you: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, depending upon demand for the tours.• Monarch butterflies.

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Acclaimed early music specialist Ruben Valenzuela has been appointed to lead All Souls’ Episcopal Church, Point Loma, music program. As Director of Music, Valenzuela will be All Souls’ organist and choir director. He will provide leadership for music within the parish as well as in “music as mission” outreach to the larger community. He will support and build on All Souls’ strong tradition of worship and music, including special services such as 4th Sunday Evensongs and Saturday evening Celtic services. In addition, he will be the director of All Souls’ widely acclaimed “Music on the Point” concert series. He will also develop an after school music program for young people. “We are thrilled and excited to welcome Ruben Valenzuela as our Director of Music”, said The Rev. Joseph Dirbas, Rector of All Souls’, “And we look forward to the continued growth and development of our music program for the church and for the community.” Valenzuela is a noted conductor, keyboardist, musicologist and church music director, most recently at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar. He is founder and director of the Bach Collegium San Diego which specializes in providing historically informed performances of repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical eras. He regularly collaborates with many of the outstanding musicians working today in early music. As a musicologist his interests include NovoHispanic music (1520-1820) which has led him to undertake musical and liturgical research at Mexico City Cathedral. He is excited to begin his music ministry at All Souls’ Church where he will work to develop a comprehensive liturgical music program, and utilize the gifts offered by the notable Fritts-Richards organ Mr. Valenzuela lives in San Diego with his wife Anne-Marie Dicce and their two children, Clara and David. For more information about All Souls’ Episcopal Church, visit www. allsoulspointloma.org.•

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Valenzuela will be the third All Souls’ organist since the church commissioned its Fritts-Richards organ.

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Rocks

The 2015 edition of The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s popular monthly live concert series features established local musical acts to entertain and engage. Musical genres include rock, country, blues, folk and soul to ensure that the concert series has something for everybody. On Friday, March 27, Earl Thomas will perform. Earl Thomas had never picked up a microphone in his life until he was nearly killed after losing his footing at the edge of a 50-foot ravine. He slid all the way down, landing unconscious on a pile of broken glass and debris. Luckily, the 22-year-old dental student was only bruised, but not knowing the extent of the damage upon regaining consciousness, he reflected on his disappointment at not having pursued his dream of becoming a singer, and resolved to do just that if he survived. Nine years later, he recorded 1991’s “Blue...Not Blues,” a record strongly influenced by his parents’ love of blues and gospel music and his own affinity for ‘60s and ‘70s soul.

Earl Thomas has an affinity for ‘60s and ‘70s soul.

On Friday, April 17, Berkley Hart Selis Twang will perform.

Berkley Hart Selis Twang provides a shot of California country rock and a dash of folk, poured over 70s harmony with a newfound edge. Berkley Hart Selis Twang combines the country-rock of Eve Selis and Marc “Twang” Intravaia (of the Eve Selis Band) with the country-folk of Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart (of Berkley Hart) to create a fresh sound, rich with vocal harmony and powerful lyrics. If you like Crosby Stills Nash & Young, the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, you’ll love Berkley Hart Selis Twang!

Berkley Hart Selis Twang provides a shot of California country rock and a dash of folk.

Each show features two performances: an awesome opening act and a rockin’ headliner. There will also be beer, wine and cocktails available at the no-host bar, food available for purchase. Doors open at 7 p.m. The first performance is at 7:30 p.m. Parking is free in the lot at Space Theater Way off Park Blvd. All performances are in the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. 21+ only. IDs will be checked at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Fleet ticket counter (open daily starting at 10 a.m.), online at sandiego.strangertickets.com or by phone by calling the Fleet’s Client Services Department at 619.238.1233 x806.•

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Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Dining Scene

Location, Location, Location

by David Rottenberg A surge of guilt swept over me with my first bite. No, I wasn’t eating anything that would make my cardiologist unhappy. What I was doing was looking out at the ocean. The scene was magical. Calm blue water framed the scene in a gentle curve as soft waves lapped the shore. People were riding standing paddleboards on the bay while, onshore, bikers and skateboarders competed with pedestrians for space on the narrow sidewalk. This is the perfect location for a restaurant, I thought–gorgeous daytime views and serene evening dining. Location, location, location! And, someone did. I was dining at the newly opened Oceana Coastal Kitchen, located in the Catamaran Resort Hotel on Mission Bay. The property is part of the Evans Hotels group that includes the nearby Bahia Resort and the Lodge At Torrey Pines. Opened in 1959, the property has increased to over 300 rooms of bayside comfort. When living in Los Angeles, my frequent weekends at the Bahia and the Catamaran motivated me to make the move to San Diego. I never made a better decision. So, why did I feel a sense of guilt? I had just gotten off the phone with friends in Cleveland, where snow was practically as high as the top of their front door. Face it; the people of San Diego are blessed with the nation’s best weather. The Catamaran spent several months redoing its former Atoll Restaurant to create the new venue. The interior was remodeled with comfortable booths and pleasant lighting. The important patio, where I was sitting, was enlarged and now had a slat overhang to shield diners from daytime glare. The result: comfort, roominess and views. It is a great place to relax, particularly on sunny Sundays when no important games

An attractive and inviting entrance greet guests of the Catamaran.

are distracting. The patio is “dog friendly,” with water bowls and even food for pets. Two architectural features are striking—a large aquarium that sets a distinct “ocean” tone to the interior, coupled with a long cold bar that presents fruits from the sea—oysters, crab legs, sushi and more. Chef Steven Riemer presides over the kitchen and is creating dishes that focus on freshness, flavor and sustainability. His 25 years of experience includes working at the Ritz Carlton and Lodge At Torrey Pines. He once also worked with the legendary Paul Bocuse and has been a chef at the James Beard House. Chef Riemer’s flavors are bold but not overwhelming, very tasty and satisfying. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unique breakfast dishes include frittata of smoked ruby trout and the mushroom and parmesan omelet. Many diners begin dinner with selections from the cold bar. The seafood tower with two or three tiers could be a meal unto itself, with shrimp, oyster, crab legs and ceviche, all with a dipping sauce. Several types of sushi are offered, including a Baja roll, with shrimp cevice, or a popular California roll, Water-front views are visible throughout the dining room. with crab and avocado.

Entrees include California sea bass with farro and baby kale or Sea of Cortez shrimp pappardelle, with braised broccolini. Heartier eaters may enjoy the cold smoked Niman Ranch pork chop or the Harris Ranch ribeye. The wine list offers many popular selections such as the Mondavi chardonnay and the Morgan “12 Clones” pinot noir. Desserts include a yummy warm chocolate-cream filled donuts and “Trudy’s” black velvet cake. My personal favorite time to dine there is at lunch on warm, sunny days. Flatbreads are featured (also at dinner), including a three mushroom dish with cremini, shitake and oyster mushroom embedded in cheese on a delightful crust. It is like having a great pizza with fewer calories. Plates include a drugstore hamburger made with home ground Harris Ranch beef or a smoked tri-tip plate on toast, with fingerling potato. My favorite–the swordfish torta, a large piece of firm and tasty fish on a delightfully light and unsweetened toasted bun, covered with avocado and a tasty, tangy chipotle mayo. Delicious! Oceana Coastal Kitchen features excellent cuisine, reasonable prices and views to die for. It is a terrific place to experience the joys of living in San Diego. And, valet parking is free. Can one ask for anything more? Oceana Coastal Kitchen is located in the Catamaran Resort at 3999 Mission Boulevard in Pacific Beach. Call 858.539.8635 for information, reservations and directions.•

Enjoy St.Valentine’s Day with Us!

Chef Steven Riemer is creating dishes that focus on freshness, flavor and sustainability.

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March 2015 Thru March 3

A The San Diego Public Library presents Civil War 150, a national traveling exhibit, on display at the San Diego Central Library @Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 330 Park Blvd in downtown San Diego on the 2nd floor. After longsimmering sectional tensions led to seven slaveholding states seceding the ensuing political strife gave way to war in April 1861. Four years of fighting resulted in 1.5 million casualties, making the Civil War the bloodiest conflict in US history. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Thru March 5

A City Gallery, located at San Diego City College, AH 314, 1508 C Street, San Diego will be hosting a Terrestrial, an exhibition consisting of seven artists with similar themes of animals, man and nature. The media includes drawing, painting, sculpture, and video. On the 5th there will be an opening reception from 5–7 p.m. Regular hours are Tuesday thru Thursday, 1–5 p.m. and by appointment.

Thru March 10

A The San Diego Museum of Ar,t located at 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park presents Ron Nagle: Peripheral Visions (thru March 8th). The first major museum exhibition of the internationally acclaimed artist’s work, featuring 19 small-scale sculptures and 11 preparatory drawings filled with postmodern puns and allusion. The second is Out of Egypt: Ramesses II in Context. A spotlight exhibition of an important portrait of Egypt’s most powerful pharaoh, placed within its broader historic and artistic contexts. For information, visit www.sdmart.org or call 619.232.7931.

Thru March 15

A Mingei International Museum, located at the Balboa Park, has two ongoing presentations for your entertainment. This first is In the Realm of Nature-Bob Stocksdale and Kay Sekimachi in an inspiring retrospective exhibition on the careers of two esteemed artists: Kay Sekimachi, a weaver and fiber artist, and Bob Stocksdale, a wood turner. The second is Three on the Edge- a multimedia display highlighting three of San Diego’s most prominent practitioners of organic architecture: Kenkrick Kellogg, James Hubbell, and Wallace Cunningham. For information, visit www.mingei.org or call 619.239.0003. A San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park is proud to present The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” An action-packed play set in a mystical place where the animals talk and a wise and kindly lion named Asian reigns over all; based on the work of C.S. Lewis. Call 619.239.1311 or visit www.juniortheatre.com for times and tickets.

Thru March 21

A The New Americans museum returns to its home at NTC at Liberty Station Arts and Culture District with a renewed commitment to Celebrating America’s Cultural Diversity. Since its inception in 2001 founded by Deborah Szekely, the Museum has established a track record of celebrating the contributions of America’s immigrant communities through educational programming, including an oral histories project, immigrant essays competition, forums, visual arts exhibitions and civic events. In the Exhibition Gallery: Weaving a New Home is featured. Learn more at www.newamericansmuseum.org.

Thru March 27

A The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park is proud to announce the opening of its new exhibit Balboa Park, 1915 & 1935. As part of the Centennial Celebration, this exhibit features a 1909 Tourist, 1910 Cadillac Demi Tonneau, 1913 Pierce Arrow, 1913 Cadillac, 1915 Overland, 1915 Saxon, 1915 Model T Runabout, 1917 Smith Flyer, 19221 Hupmobile, 1930 Lincoln, and a 1932 Plymouth. The museum is located at 2080 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. For information, call 619.231.2886 or visit www.sdautomuserum.org.

Thru March

A theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park holds the first day of Spring Camp registration for the Spring Break which runs March 30 through April 3. Dig into dinosaurs, examine amazing animals, or uncover the mystery of ancient Egypt. Single day experiences for your budding scientist in grades 1-5 are offered. Visit www.sdnat.org for information. A Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park is holdings the 40thAnnual Small Image Show. The juried exhibition in Gallery 21 challenges artists to push the boundaries of visual expression in a small image format. For information, visit www.spanishvillageart.com or call 619.233.9050.

March 6 thru April 12

A San Diego Art Institute, located at 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, will have a Regional Juried Exhibition. A juried show featuring works created by living artists from the Southern California/Baja Norte region, selected by SDAI’s Curator-inResidence also on view, solo exhibitions by Bhavna Mehta and Larissa Gorikh. For information, visit www.sandiegoart.org or call 619.236.0011.

March 21 thru April 12

A Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place, San Diego is presenting Art…It’s Elemental. Fire, Water, Earth and Air; a collaborative exhibition in Gallery 21 in which Spanish Village members and guild members choose one element and create a modular piece of work that will be a part of a larger installation. Visit www.spanishvillageart. com for information.

March 21 thru April 26

A The Old Globe Theatre at the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, located at El Prado, Balboa Park, is proud to present “The White Snake,” an enchanting theatrical spectacle for the whole family set to live music that tells the classic Chinese fable of a gentle serpent that transforms into a beautiful woman. For ticket information, visit www.theoldglobe.org or call 619.231.1941.

March 27 thru April 4

A San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, located at Casa Del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park, # 101, presents “The Sleeping Beauty.” This monumental production of the classic ballet features current SDCYB students, professional guest artists, and SDCYB’s thriving alumni. Visit www.sdcyb.org or call 619.233.3060 for information.

Thru April 26

A San Diego Public Library, located at 300 Park Blvd., San Diego, is pleased to partner with the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library in the presentation of a new exhibition opening on the 9th Floor: (UN)BOUND @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common.. The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free. A Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park, is proud to have on display Raphael, Madonna of the Pinks. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the Italian Renaissance painter’s masterpieces, on special loan from the National Museum in London. For times, visit www.timkenmuseiumorg or call 619.239.5548.

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Thru April

A theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, with Hornblower Cruises and Events through mid-April provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience whale-watching off the San Diego coast. Tickets are available daily at the Museum’s Admissions Desk by phone at 877.946.7797. A Museum of Photographic Arts, located at 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, presents a groundbreaking, multimedia exhibition: 7 Billion Others, that brings together voices and video portraits from over 6,000 individual interviews filmed in 84 countries by nearly 20 directors, posing many thoughtprovoking questions regarding the human condition. Visit www.mopa.org or call 619.238.7559 for information.

March 1

A Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue, National City will host the AMSDconcerts with the headlining performance of the quintet Goitse at 7:30 p.m. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from Ireland and abroad, which make each set entertaining and unique. Tickets can be purchased at www.AMSDconcerts.com. A The San Diego Model Railroad Museum, located at 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, is proud to open its Centennial Railway Garden. A spectacular model of Balboa Park in 1915 highlights the contributions of John D. Spreckels and the San Diego railways to the success of the Panama-California Expositions in 1915. For information, visit www.sdmrm.org or call 619.696.0199. A Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents Brasil Jazz Festa. The annual celebration of Brazilian Jazz & culture returns to dizzy’s with two sets of music featuring 10 musicians: Peter Sprague, guitar; Leonard Patton, vocals; Mackenzie Leighton, bass; Duncan Moore, drums; Danny Green, piano; Tripp Sprague, sax/ flute; Justin Grinnell, bass; Julien Cantelm, drums; Claudia Lyra, percussion; and Allison Adams Tucker, vocals. Performance is at 7 p.m. Cost is $20.

March 2

A Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, located at 15498 Espola Road, Poway, presents a free youth musical theater workshop as part of the Arts in Education Initiative. Auditions will take place at 4 p.m. for “The Little Mermaid,” which is open for all youth from K-12th grade. Those who are selected will present a full-scale production to the audience on March 7th at 3 and 7 p.m. For information, call 858.668.4797 or visit www.PowayArts.org.

March 3

A theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, will be hosting the world famous Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass at 7 p.m. in a fascinating multimedia NATtalk introducing his new publication Discovering Tutankhamun–From Howard Carter to DNA. Tickets for this exclusive event can be purchased online at www.sdnat.org or by calling 877.946.7797.

March 5

A 7th Annual Sustainable Turf & Landscape Seminar–Healthy Landscapes with Limited Water–will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cuyamaca College Performing Arts Theater, located at 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon. Registration includes the trade show, continental breakfast and lunch. Approved for 6 C.E.U. Hours for PCA, QAL and QAC Licenses, you will meet many qualified people to learn how to make San Diego beautiful and saving water. For information, call Don Schultz, at 619.660.4023 or email at donald.schultz@gcccd.edu.

March 6

A St. James by-the-Sea, located at 743 Prospect St., La Jolla, presents the Musica ad Rhenum with Stefanie True (soprano), Jed Wentz (flute), Job ter Haar (violoncello), and Michael Borgstede (harpsichord) at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature Bach’s solo Cantatas. For information, visit www.stjamesbythesea.org. A Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents Andrew Durkin’s original & maniacal 13 piece jazz ensemble. The Industrial Jazz Group performs in a double bill with the Mesa College Jazz Band under the direction of James Romeo. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20.

March 7

A Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, at 7:30 p.m. will host the AMSDconcerts with the headlining performance of Cheryl Wheeler who is a “Rare artist… strong poetry, complex melodies, clever wit.” She is an anomaly on the acoustic music scene. She has a rare gift for writing songs with lush melodies and lyrics of incredible beauty. You defiantly do not want to miss this program. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. A Spring Forward Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Grape Day Park, located at 321 N. Broadway Avenue, Escondido. Enjoy an upbeat Music Festival, various local artists play something for everyone. There will be creative spring activities on planting, making flower arrangements, and doing home improvements, arts, games, and activities for all ages. Come enjoy the live music, exhibitors, great food, and Duffy’s World Pet Village. There will be a hot dog eating contest presented by Moss Grills. For information, call 866.991.3747 or visit www.SpringForwardFestival.com. A Hawthorne County Store, located at 675 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, will roll out the Red Carpet for their Annual Chick Days Event, The Peep Show, at 9 a.m., which features over 70 breeds of baby poultry. If you want a sneak peek, purchase a ticket to the preview event on March 6 for $20. All proceeds to benefit San Diego Slow Food. For information, visit www.Hawthornecountrystore.com or call 760.855.5666. A Lux Art Institute, located at 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, will welcome visiting artist Vicki Walsh in the Educational Pavilion Reception Gallery from 6 to 8 p.m. She has been a professional artist for over 30 years, working both as a forensic medical illustrator and more recently as a professional oil painter. For information, visit www.luxartinstitute.org. A Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents creative jazz bassist Rob Thorsen perform his original compositions with pianist Kiefer Shackleford and drummer Fernando Gomez. Concert is at 8 p.m.; cost is $15 ($10 students). A Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from noon to 3 p.m. For more information call 619.546.7700

March 7 & 8

A Seaport Village, located downtown at West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway, adjacent to Embarcadero Park North, is pleased to announce for the ninth consecutive year, the

most colorful, entertaining and eccentric street performers to its annual Spring Busker Festival. This festival runs 12 to 6 p.m. each day and brings spectacular energy and unforgettable acts to the cobblestone streets of San Diego’s waterfront. Come nightfall, from 7 to 10 p.m., March 7, the performers will let loose and this untamed show will feature a DJ, food and drink specials, and busker acts best suited for those over 18. While the Spring Busker Festival is free of charge, all buskers will accept tips. For information, visit www.seaportvillage.com or call 619.235.4014.

March 8

A Museum of Making Music, located at 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, presents Learn to Banjo from 2 to 4 p.m. The banjo workshop is back by popular demand. Musician and educator Bob Hamilton leads an introductory workshop for adults, $20 per person (Museum Members receive a 10% discount). For information, visit www. museumofmakingmusic.org or call 760.438.5996. A San Diego Public Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacob Common in the Central Library Auditorium, located at 330 Park Blvd in downtown San Diego, at 2:30 p.m. will present the fourth of the 2015 Winter/Spring Concert Series. This program will have Alexander Wasserman on piano making his Central Library debut, featuring Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B minor. All programs are free and open to the public. For information, call 619.236.5800 or visit www.sandiegolibrary.org. A Fostering Hope Golf Classic Cocktail & Auction Party will take place at The Grand Del Mar, located at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, from 5 to 8 p.m. The 23rd annual golf tournament takes place on Monday, but the night before, golfers, tournament sponsors, and other Voices for Children (VFC) supporters will party to benefit VFC. Enjoy a lively evening of cocktails, hors d ́oeuvres, live entertainment, and an incredible auction. Individual tickets are available: $100 per person. For information, contact Judah Crossland at judahc@speakupnow.org or call 858.598.2222. A Scripps Radiation Therapy Center, located at 10670 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla, invites the public to Explore Cancer Clinical Trial Options at a free public presentation from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Scripps offers access to clinical research trials to its patients when appropriate for their treatment plans. Advance registration is required by calling 858.678.6661 or by email at vansickel.stephanie@scrippshealth.org.

March 10

A The Wine Pub, located at 2907 Shelter Island Dr. #108, San Diego, announces Vinho de Truffle: a Port Wine and Dark Chocolate Truffle pairing to satisfy any sweet tooth. Point Loma’s favorite dog-friendly wine bar teams up with local truffle expert, Chef Andrea Davis, for the least nutritious but most mouthwatering paring in San Diego. For $20 attendees can sample two hand-crafted truffles and three ports. For information, visit www.thewinepubsd.com.

March 11

A Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, will host Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; $5 donation. For information, call 619.882.0902.

March 12

A theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, at 1788 El Prado, San Diego 10:15 a.m. for Nature & Me Storytime. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages 1-5). Free with Museum admission. Upcoming theme is Bugs & Shrubs. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information. A San Diego Public Library, located at 300 Park Blvd., San Diego, is proud to announce that Judy Christensen of the San Diego Book Arts group will be offering a series of free book arts workshops in the Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center. Topics include: One Page Wonders at 5 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required by emailing onview@sandiego.gov.

March 13

A Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, located at 15498 Espola Road, Poway, is pleased to celebrate the Grammy winner’s classic music and hear songs from Colin Hay at 8 p.m. You can purchase tickets at www.powayarts. org or by calling 858.748.0505.

March 14

A Harrah’s Resort Southern California at 33750 Valley Center Road, Valley Center, will host the Second Annual Spring Showcase 6 to 10 p.m. This highly anticipated event will announce new fall runway shows, introduce Fashion Week San Diego designers and offer sneak peak at new collections. Event combines fashion, music, art, food, shopping, raffles, beauty lounge (Bellus Academy). Visit www.fashionweeksd.com for information. A Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8 from 12 to 2 p.m. Exploring Entomology, learn about the complex behavior of ants with local biologist, Noa Pinter-Wollman, and sniff in to the invisible world of pheromones. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806. A Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, is holding an engaging evening of music from Spain and Eastern Europe performed by two gifted guitarists: Fred Benedetti and George Svoboda at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 ($10 students).

March 14 thru 21

A San Diego Festival Science & Engineering is holding an incredible week with businesses, universities and professionals bringing interactive, behind-the-scenes opportunities as they open their doors to showcase the business of science right here is our region. With six days of learning for kids in grades kindergarten through 12th grade (and their families) to ignite the love for all things science. Visit www.lovestemsd.org for a complete listing of Festival Week and where you can go spend quality time learning about science, some of the locations are free. End your week with the EXPO Day FREE at Petco Park, located at 100 Park Blvd., with more than 130 local businesses, corporations, and organizations providing interactive, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math exhibits and activities to budding k-12 science lovers. Visit www.balboapark.org/STEAMday for more information.

March 15

A San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) performs an exciting range of repertoire in the second Inspiration Series Concert of the season at 4 p.m. at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre at 6845 University Ave, San Diego. Tickets are $10; for information, visit www.sdys.org or call 619.233.3232x115.

March 16

A theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, will host Family Days which are free with Museum admission and always run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the fire cycle in the chaparral

and how plants and animals adapt and survive in this changing environment. Make a craft to take home and visit activity stations that will share interesting knowledge on the fire cycle. For information, visit www.sdnat.org.

March 18

A Union Kitchen & Tap, located at 333 5th Ave., San Diego, will host Robin Henkel with Whitney Shay, blues and jazz, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 619.795.9463.

March 19

A Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents new world jazz from Therianthrope, featuring guitarist Dusty Brough, percussionist Miles Shrewsbery, and violinist Fabrice Martinez (from Fishtank Ensemble). Concert is at 8 p.m.; cost is $15.

March 19, 20 & 21

A Kidz Danz Kompany, the first and only Children’s Modern Dance Company in San Diego, will be staging their 2nd concert, “Mixed up Little Boxes and Other Stuff” at 7 p.m. The concert will take place at Visionary Performance Space at 7202A El Cajon Blvd, San Diego. For information, visit www.VisionaryDanceTheatre.org/Education.

March 20

A Mission Hills Books & Collectibles, located at 4054 Goldfinch Street, will hold a book signing with Mr. Kent Hinckley at 6 p.m. He will discuss his new book: “Hearts, Minds, & Coffee.” This is not your typical war story, Kent likens his book to “Dances With Wolves meets Plato.” The story is fictional but many of the peripheral events are true. For information, call 619.550.7749. A Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents Houston-based jazz pianist Pamela York with Christopher Hollyday on alto saxophone, Rob Thorsen on bass, & Richard Sellerson drums at 8 p.m. Cost is $15. A Kona Kai Resort, located at 15581 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. will host Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel, blues and jazz, from 8 to 10 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690.

March 20–22

A The Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, located at 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, is pleased to host: The 2nd Annual Integrated Health Conference from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 40+ experts, doctors, naturopaths, health advocates and cancer survivors come together to share the latest insights, research, and findings for preventing, healing, and reversing cancer and other diseases. Cost/Registration: starts at $25; visit www.theintergatedhealthconverence. com for information.

March 21

A Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, hosts the AMSDconcerts with the headlining performance of the Leftover Cuties at 7:30 p.m. They have sparked a fire with music lovers with a timeless jazz-tinged sound, combining sultry vocals, pop-perfect song writing and seasoned musicianship. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. A South Park’s First Walkabout of 2015 is from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is free, and will introduce you to South Park’s unique and independent boutiques, cafes, and taverns. Visit www.SouthParkSD.com for information. A NTC Liberty Station Command Center at 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, Room 4, San Diego, is proud to present the world’s first tetrachromat artist, Concetta Antico. She will share her talent with the public as she paints a masterpiece deftly in one sitting for you to behold. Visit www.sdmaag. org for tickets and to reserve a seat. A Nate’s Garden Grill at 3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from noon to 3 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

March 22

A San Diego Public Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacob Common in the Central Library Auditorium, located at 330 Park Blvd in downtown San Diego presents the fifth of the 2015 Winter/ Spring Concert Series at 2:30 p.m. This program will present The Neave Trio, featuring Anna Williams (violin), Mikhail Veselov (cello), and Toni James (piano). The program is free and open to the public. For information, call 619.236.5800 or visit www.sandiegolibrary.org. A Francis Parker Lower School Campus, located at 4201 Randolph St., San Diego, will have a book launch, book signing and lecture: Images of America–Mission Hills at 12:30 p.m.. Resident authors Allen Hazard and Janet O’Dea have compiled never seen before photos and stories that help to tell the story of the Mission Hills. Visit www.sohosandiego.org to purchase the book and for information.

March 24, 25 & 26

A Presented by San Diego Dance Theater at the White Box Live Arts/NTC @ Liberty Station, located at 2590 Truxtun Road, will feature Happy Hour with Monica Bill Barnes & Anna Bass in A Cocktail Party Dance Show. The Bar opens at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Call 619.225.1803 for information, or visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org.

March 25

A Coronado Public Library, located at 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, in the Winn Room, will have a free lecture on The Battle Over Jews in Medieval Spain, given by Lecturer: Thomas Barton, USD, at 10:30 a.m. Visit www.sdcjc.org or call 858.362.1327 for information. A Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, will host Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost is $5. For information, call 619.882.0902.

March 27

A Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents its second annual live concert series. Each rock in the park show features two performances: an awesome opening act and a rocking headliner. Food is available for purchase from Wild Thyme. Beer, wine and cocktails are available at the no-host bar. You have total access to the Fleet’s 100+ hands-on exhibits throughout the night. Doors open at 7 p.m. for all shows. Rock in the Park is 21+ and IDs will be checked at the door. Please note that all performances take place in the theater lobby. This is an indoor venue and it is standing room only. This month, Earl Thomas & The Rhumboggies will perform. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org. A Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents flugelhorn master Dmitri Matheny at 8 p.m. He returns with his quartet featuring Phoenix pianist Nick Manson and local drum wizard Duncan Moore Cost is $20 cover ($15 students).

March 28

A Dizzy’s at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego. Latin Grammy winner, songwriter/guitar bender Diego Garcia (aka El Twanguero) returns with his trio & unique blend of Latin-twang & American roots music 8 p.m. $15 cover. A

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Mar. 3 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The “Famous Book” Club will discuss “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Pajama Storytime

Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (EveryTuesday) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Children are invited to an evening storytime. Come dressed in your pajamas.

LEGO Playtime Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 (Every Wednesday) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs.

Mission Hills Book Group Mar. 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “Assembling California” by John McPhee. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. This month’s meeting will be at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles at 4054 Goldfinch Street.

Preschool Storytime Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

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Children’s Craft Time Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Walk-In Tablet & Smart Phone Help

A Center for Spiritual Living

Mar. 10 from 5:00 p.m. Need help using and understanding your tablet or smart phone? Drop in for assistance with Android and iOS devices, including eBooks, apps, general settings, and other features of your device. Bring your own tablet or smart phone for hands-on learning.

Rev. Kevin Bucy, Senior Minister858 Front Street

(at University and Front Streets)San Diego, CA 92103 Extra parking across the street at Florence School

www.universalspiritcenter.org.

Book Sale

619.291.4728

Mar. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Stock up on books while supporting your Library.

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS 8:00 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m. Music-filled gathering (with Youth Ministry available)

11:30 a.m. Music-filled gathering

Mystery Book Group Kadampa Meditation Center 3125 Rosecrans Street, Bldg. B 619.230.5852

Meditation Classes most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday at 4 p.m. Kids & Families Sundays at 9 a.m. Prayers for World Peace Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Simply Meditate MWF 12 to 12:45;TT 12:15 to 12:45 p.m

More classes and events listed on our website: www.meditateinsandiego.com

Mar. 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. TThe Mission Hills Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Mission Hills Branch Library 925 West Washington StreetSan Diego, CA 92103 • 619.692.4910 www.facebook.com/mhlibrary

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Hillcrest

1st Tuesday

UPTOWN PLANNERS Joyce Beers Hall in Uptown Mall. 6:30 p.m.

1st Thursday

UPTOWN PARTNERSHIP 3101 Fifth Ave. Call 619.298.2541. 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays 7–8:30 pm

SAN DIEGO UPTOWN ROTARYCLUB The Uptown Rotary Club has moved to their new home at Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Cafe, 3172 Spruce at the corner of 5th. Breakfast meetings are held every Thursday 7 to 8:30 a.m. Guests are welcome to attend a meeting to learn how to become part of this dynamic organization and see why their motto is “Service Above Self.” For information, visit www. sdurotary.org or call 619.894.0140.

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KENSINGTONTALMADGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m. For information, call 619.284.0551

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

LVCPC Agenda– LINDAVISTACOMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA Linda Vista Library meeting room. Contact Jeff Perwin at 619.806.9559 for details 6 pm.

3rd Tuesday

Tech Committee–Technology Committee Bayside Community Center. Contact Xiogh Thao for detail at 858.278.0771 or email xthao@baysidecc. org or Info@lindavistaSD.org or visit our website www.lindavistaSD.org.

3rd Wednesday

LV Historical– LINDAVISTAHISTORICALCOMMITTEE Bayside Community Center. This committee is collecting historical photos, documents and memories of Linda Vista’s past. For more information, contact Eleanor Frances Sennet at 858.277.3817. 4 p.m. LVCollab– LINDAVISTACOLLABORATIVE Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858.278.0771 or mfernandez@ baysidecc.org. For details visit www.facebook. com/LVCollaborative

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3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)

TCCAC– TECOLOTE CANYON CITIZEN’S ADVISORYCOMMITTEE Tecolote Nature Center. Contact Eloise Battle for details. 7 p.m.

3rd Thursday

Linda Vista Town Council Baha’i Faith Center Alcala Knoll Drive Contact Thomas Kaye 858.277.6793 at 6:30 p.m.

4th Monday

LVCPC– LINDAVISTACOMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE Linda Vista Library Meeting Room. Contact Ed Cramer at 619.222.2047 for details. 7:00 p.m.

4th Wednesday

LVPC– Linda Vista Planning Committee monthly meeting. Linda Vista Library Meeting Room at 6 pm. Contact Jeff Perwin 619.806.9559 for details, minutes and agenda at www.LindaVistaSD.com. Linda Vista View Linda Vista Town Council Community Newsletter Contact Thomas Kaye at 858.278.6973

Various Wednesdays

LVNewsletter– LINDAVISTAVIEW Civic Association Community Newsletter. BaysideCommunity Center. Contact Sarah Granby at 858.405.7135 or e-mail sgranby@lvca-sd.org. 2:00 p.m.

Mission Hills

March 25 25th, 2015

Mission Hills Garden Club. Jim Zymcik, local hybridizer, will talk about Geraniums that will be available for sale after the program. All proceeds go to San Diego Floral Society for their community projects. The meeting is from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the last Wednesday of the month. Members are free; guests pay $10 which becomes part of the membership fee if they join that evening. For more information, visit www.missionhillsgardenclub.org.

Ocean Beach

OCEAN BEACH PLANNING BOARD Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. Call 619.523.1700. 7–9:30 p.m.

4th Wednesday

OCEAN BEACH TOWN COUNCIL Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Avenue. Call Jere Battan at 619.515.4400 for information. 7 p.m.

Point Loma

March 11th, 2015

Point Loma Garden Club. Cindy Sparks, retired from the Aerospace industry and joined the Master Gardeners in 2005, will bring her interests in fog belt gardening, natural habitats of our offshore California islands, citrus and herbs. Sparks has her MG certification as a Sustainable Landscape Expert and also as an Edible Landscape Trainer. She will share the secrets of successful edible landscapes during her program. The meetings begin at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. More information is available at www.plgc.org.

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212 Lewis Street

1977 Alameda Terrace

2370 Hickory Street

This classic 3/2 1913 Craftsman home showcases all the attributes we love about homes of this distinctive era—a broad and welcoming front porch, original windows, vintage tile fireplace, claw foot tub, and more. Located in the hip and happening area of Hillcrest. Walk to all the area’s favorite eateries and shops!

This 1922 home offers classic Mission Hills charm and

3 bedroom, 3½ bath, 3035 esf. Ideal entertaining home with generous interior and exterior spaces. Flexible floor plan offers options for extended family living.

Sitting high above the street on this lovely Loma Portal street may be your new home. 3/2 and 1865 esf, this 2 story Spanish is a wonderful blend of Olde World details and modern conveniences.

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character with its mahogany woodwork and Batchelder fireplace, while boasting an updated, stylish kitchen, fabulously tiled bathrooms, and new master suite.

3111 Dumas Street

An entertainer’s delight! Completely turn-key!

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3414 Jackdaw

$1,039,000

100 Harbor Drive #805

$1,100,000

$1,035,000

2166-2170 Thomas Street

1773 Sunset

Mission Hills Mediterranean inspired residence. Built in 2004, this stately home is an opportunity to have the space and conveniences you want right here in the center of San Diego. Homes are rarely available in this tucked away enclave. Large open entry and living space create a open concept floor plan with 24’ ceilings and tumbled travertine flooring.

The Harbor Club—one of San Diego’s most sought after addresses! Welcome to your multimillion dollar view in this rare 2 bed/2 bath 1474 esf. “bubble” unit in the west tower. Enjoy the concierge that greets you at the front door, the newly renovated amenity floor, the resort style pool, Jacuzzi, lounge area, and bbq center—they rival any 5 Star hotel. Providing a relaxing spa environment right out your door.

Great owner-occupant or investor Triplex in Pacific Beach. Well maintained, good location, well priced. Make some money with your money!

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1819 esf. Charming diamond in the rough on a canyon. Lots of light, lots of potential here!

Maureen and Antoinette

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230 West Laurel, Unit 703

Much sought after 7th floor, west-facing, spacious 2 bedroom condo with incredible panoramic views of Sea World tower, Pt Loma peninsula, harbor, ocean, Coronado, SD airport, and city lights. Hardwood floors, upgraded baths, walk-in laundry closet, new kitchen. Loads of storage throughout unit, 2 large closets in master suite & 2 parking spaces (tandem) near elevator.

Call Lisa Mortensen, Agent CalBRE #00583530 at 619.818.5566

530 K Street, Unit 318

$1,350,000

$815,000

1946 Titus Street

Location, location, location! Incredible studio in the heart of Gaslamp! Furniture is included so you can buy a nearly ready-to-go vacation rental. Just minutes to ballpark. Granite in kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Spacious courtyard for entertaining. Washer/Dryer & refrigerator all included in unit. Work out room. Steps away from Petco, boutique & mall shopping, fine dining, bars and San Diego’s finest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment.

Beautifully maintained stately home with view of City, Ocean, Bay, and Point Loma peninsula. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,500 sq.ft. Priced at $1,350,000.

Call Laurie Carrico, Agent CalBRE #001299438 at 619.992.5701

Call Lisa Mortensen, Agent CalBRE #00583530 at 619.818.5566

4311 Goldfinch Street

Charming mid-century home located on a very quiet and secluded North Mission Hills cul-de-sac. Very affordable at $815,000, this sunny 2 bedroom home is perfect for outdoor living. You will love the large enclosed yard and period brick fireplace. There is also a guest studio with a full bathroom.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

Bay Park

South Mission Hills

$269,000

$835,000

3831 Goldfinch St

Craftsman home with an income producing 2 BR unit on a corner lot in Mission Hills. Front home has hardwood floors, large living room with built-in seating, fireplace, spacious dining room with built-in cabinetry, bright & airy sunroom, generous MBR, office/den with built-in bookcases, 2 full baths, & optional bedroom located on the converted front porch. Rear attached unit (currently rented for $1725 monthly) has 2 BR, 1 BA, comfortable living room, yard space, & a laundry closeted in the kitchen.

Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033

$949,000

2843 Eagle Street

Sleek, airy Contemporary home in South Mission Hills with an abundant view. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Large chef’s kitchen with copious cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a Viking range. The backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining with a superbly custom-designed outdoor “living room” includes a kitchen, BBQ, fireplace, and Cabana with a half bath. The deck off the front of the house offers views to the cruise ships by day and downtown skyline and Embarcadero fireworks at night.

Call James Hardy, Agent CalBRE #01076819 at 619.204.9511

$999,000

3193 Mooney Street 5 bedroom/3 bath on 24,000 square foot lot with amazing canyon views, pool/spa, Solar electricity and more! SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,

“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2015

“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”

BRE# 01378508 • 619.279.3333

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A H ouse for the Ages 10,500,000

ntensely private gated estate, published as “A House for the Ages, Celebrating the Soul of Wood and Stone”*, located on San Diego’s historic Point Loma Peninsula. Maximizing the 180 degree spectacular ocean, bay, island, and downtown San Diego skyline views, Architect Alan Campbell designed a home of breath-taking artistry and exquisite livability. Exotic woods (koa, cedar, teak, redwood, and fir) imported from around the world flow harmoniously throughout this 6 bedroom, 6 plus bathroom, 10,000 square foot custom crafted masterpiece. With stone and gleaming wood decks overlooking the views, the expansive lawn, and the organically situated pool accented by a landscape of cascading boulders, this home was created for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining . 3402 Gage Place is constant in its rewards—the uninterrupted panorama of beauty is magical both day and night. www.3402GagePl.com

Call Jim Scott

Call Rocky Rockhill

B r ok er C al B R E # 830 2 2 6

A g e n t C a l B R E # 0 11 9 7 7 3 8

jim@sqre.com

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619.920.9511

619.972.3033

*As noted in San Diego Home and Garden Magazine Sept. 1989.

Scott & Quinn has two offices, in Mission Hills at 1111 Fort Stockton Drive, in South Park at 2973 Beech Street, and has sixteen agents. The company also features Scott & Quinn Property Management. Founded in 1982, Scott & Quinn is the oldest full service real estate firm in Mission Hills and is still locally owned and operated. Jim has been a homeowner in Mission Hills since 1976.

Jim Scott, Broker, CalBRE #830226, 619.920.9511 www.JimScottHomes.com

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