Presidio Sentinel, March 2016, Vol. 17, No. 3w by Michal Tuzinkiewicz

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Kenya Sojourn

Women In Blue

Community Plan Update

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Clinton & Trump & America’s Future By George Mitrovich

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

Mine Eyes Have Seen George Mitrovich

HILLARY CLINTON HAS A PROBLEM, AND IT’S NOT GOING AWAY. But if you think I intend here a Hillary screed, read no further. I do not. There are substantive reasons to oppose Mrs. Clinton for president; but they should be principled not personal. But before outlining my concerns about her candidacy, let me pay tribute to her remarkable life, for she is a greatly accomplished woman– First Lady of the United States, United States Senator from New York, Secretary of State, and twice candidate for President. I think I’m well within the mark when I say, no woman in the 240-year history of our republic has accomplished more in public life–none. And, if she were elected president, her qualifications for that office would exceed those of her three immediate predecessors, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. So, what’s not to like? The overriding issue for me is Mrs. Clinton seems tone deaf on the greatest single threat we face as a democracy–the ever widening wealth divide. A face reflected in her ties to Wall Street; ties she cannot untie. In 2013 alone, Mrs. Clinton received $8,900,000 in speaking

fees (source: her campaign disclosure statement). When she was asked by a reporter why she had accepted the money, she answered, “Because it was offered.” On the night of the New Hampshire primary, when Mrs. Clinton lost to Senator Sanders by 22.4 percent the vote, a group of women correspondents for NBCNews sat with Brian Williams for a discussion of the campaign they were covering. I was greatly taken by what Andrea Mitchell said about Secretary Clinton. She spoke of the times she had traveled with the secretary on trips abroad, of the private times she and other reporters had with the secretary on those long flights, that in those moments they experienced Hillary’s authentic self, and that she, Ms. Mitchell, had lovely memories of those times. Andrea Mitchell then said, she could not understand why Mrs. Clinton, knowing she would become a candidate for president, took all that money in speaking fees. I share Ms. Mitchell’s bewilderment. One aspect of Mrs. Clinton’s income from speaking fees that national media has overlooked is the more than $750,000 Mrs. Clinton received from the three public, tax supported public institutions of higher learning–UC

Berkeley, UNLV, and the University of Connecticut. (It has been pointed out by her supporters the commencement fees were funded by private parties. Sorry, I don’t think that changes the equation.) In fairness, since 2007 the Clintons have contributed more than $14,000,000 to charity; consistently giving away more that 10 percent of their income, which is what a good Methodist, Mrs. Clinton, and a good Southern Baptist, President Clinton, would do, honoring the Biblical standard. Finally, for now, in the matter of Hillary Rodman Clinton, I must state my profound disappointment with the candidate over her refusal, if elected president, to reinstate Glass-Steagall; which, as an issue, is not going away, since Senators Elizabeth Warren and John McCain, have now introduced legislation to bring it back. The greatest single failing of Bill Clinton’s presidency was his repeal of Glass-Steagall; from that would ensue the near death of America’s economic system. Bill Clinton won’t apologize for it and Mrs. Clinton won’t bring it back if elected. (Vice President Biden has said the one vote he most regrets having cast in his U.S. Senate career was his vote to repeal Glass-Steagall–Joe Biden was in the Senate 36-years).

I am also troubled by her failure to endorse the call for a $15 minimum wage, which Senator Sanders supports, and The New York Times criticized her for opposing (she subsequently amended her position and now favors it). Yes, I know, Wall Street hates it, but do the math; there are more people working for minimum wages than there are Wall Street millionaires. It is my considered view on GlassSteagall, that unless Mrs. Clinton recants her position, she will not be elected president because she will not be the nominee of the Democratic Party. The campaigns continue. The only certainty ahead, uncertainty. Speaking at Duke Seminary recently, I was asked by a young seminarian what I thought of Donald Trump and Ted Cruz? I answered by saying, “Donald Trump is evil” and, in the history of the U.S. Senate, no senator has ever been more disliked by his colleagues than Senator Cruz.” But I here need to modify what I said about Mr. Trump: Rather than saying he’s “evil” I would say the words he has spoken have evil consequences.

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Kenya Sojourn

By Barb Strona When I wrote about our trip to Kenya, I stressed the luxuriousness of our camps. The camp guides can identify each mammal, bird, reptile and probably insect. In addition, they know all the plants. Each camp guivde leads you to a plethora of animals doing whatever they do normally. I heard the Latin names of each of the plants we saw but remember none of them. The savannah seemed to be strewn with trash; recent rains produced the tissue flower. Despite taking dozens of photos, none show how much these lovely blossoms look like Kleenex scattered everywhere. During our entire time in the bush we saw only one real item of trash: a soda bottle which our guide retrieved while remaining in the vehicle. We passed several bushes covered with berries and learned that lions like to lie under them to keep the flies away. I broke off several branches, but when the flies were out, they seemed undaunted by my waving branches at them. We discovered that there are myriad A water buffalo and zebra share a roll in the sand and mud. varieties of acacia. One variety has lethal splotch of brilliant color which will disappear once the mating thorns. Another acacia has a flat top and can be season ends). He looks elegant until he does his mating dance. seen everywhere against the horizon. What makes these safaris so special is seeing the animals’ behavior. Over Then he springs up from the grass and bounces down and up the course of a day we might return to a location and find the same animals again. He looks as if he is riding a pogo stick. The most salacious there. One morning we saw a herd of elephants with two youngsters (not activity we saw was watching lions mate. When the female is in babies, perhaps pre-adolescents) sparring. We weren’t sure if they were estrous, she and her lover will copulate as often as every twenty fighting or playing as it occasionally looked serious. A baby watched closely. minutes. The act takes about two-to-three minutes (I checked When we returned after lunch and tea (many hours later) the two were still my camera for the timing). The first couple we saw embarrassed me. The noises could have come from a porn film. The second at it while the baby continued watching their actions. We often saw elephants, giraffe, antelope, warthogs, and zebra grazing on couple we saw was more efficient. They also appeared to be the same plain. The giraffe nibbled on trees while the rest of the menagerie older than the first couple we saw. And they were quiet. Another cat species we saw often was the cheetah. For those enjoyed the fresh, tall grass. When the grass dries, the elephants will eat trees. Their frequent killing of trees encourages new trees to grow. Everything has of you who remember “Big Cat Diary,” Jonathan Scott was the a purpose; everything is used; there is no waste when nature is allowed to narrator for the cheetah segments. He filmed a cheetah named Kiki who loved to scan the horizon for prey from atop one of flourish. One day we were entranced by a Cape buffalo and a zebra. They seemed to the vehicles. Unfortunately she taught her children to do this be having a spa day together. The Cape buffalo was already lounging in his mud and they taught their children. This poses a serious problem for bath when one of the zebras decided to have a dust bath. The two enjoyed their respective treatments side by side. Continued on page 11 This was also an X rated safari. We missed seeing the mating of a butterfly pair, but we saw the widow bird in his “foreplay” garb (long black tail and a

Elephants engage in playful combat.

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Election in Our Community

By Patty Ducey-Brooks

As the nation was preparing for election results for Super Tuesday of the Presidential Election, the Uptown Community, which includes Mission Hills, Hillcrest, University Heights and Bankers Hill, also had an important election. This election was for the upcoming board members for the Uptown Planners. This organization is responsible for voting on the Community Plan Update. Fact is, the Uptown Planners’ board has a very important role in deciding and voting on building densities and heights. All of this affects the quality of life for all of us in these connecting communities. It was a full house. Upward of 550 residents and business owners arrived to hear from the hopeful candidates and were able to cast their votes for incoming board members. Having attended other

elections, I was quite shocked and impressed by the turnout. Obviously, this boards’ role is seen as critical to the future of our communities. These are the individuals who were elected to join or retain their position on the board: Roy Dahl (Hillcrest), Bill Ellig (University Heights), Tim Gahagan (Hillcrest), Amie Hayes (Bankers Hill/Park West), Soheil Nakhshab (Bankers Hill/Park West), Maya Rosas (Mission Hills), and Cindy Thorsen (University Heights). As I will constantly remind myself, though I might have voted for the candidates that have been elected to the board; and I may think they best represent the communities’ needs and goals, it’s our responsibility to remind them. We did elect them to the board. However, “we” must stay involved and continue to be a voice of logic and reasoning.•

I just wanted to thank you so much for your article in the Feb. 2016 “Presidio Sentinel.” I always read the Sentinel and am always somewhat disappointed with the one-sided political views of Mr. Mitrovitch. My life growing up was similar to yours, except I grew up in Chicago and although I am Caucasian, went to an all-black high school. I too admired Dr. King for his insight and approach to racism. It was nice to hear another side in your publication. I also grew up as a democrat, became a independent and even during one presidential election chose to be a republican—that is a wonderful choice that we have in America. I have been very disappointed in President Obama and his administration’s handling of almost everything; from healthcare, poverty, helping senior citizens (which seems to be low on the list) and a host of other items, especially foreign affairs. I am also disappointed with Congress (both parties). As far as transparency (which we were promised we were going to get under this administration, as well as hope and change) I certainly don’t see it. But, I am like you in that we cannot idly sit by hoping the government will change on its own and that we must help that change come about. My hope for this country and this election year is that we will have a record turn out of Americans who want to make that change come about.• Again, thank you for another perspective. Sharon Lindner

Women in Blue Honors

Female Police Officers

The San Diego Police Foundation’s 2016 Women in Blue event honors female leaders in law enforcement for the San Diego Police Department.

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The event is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 30 at the The Hilton San Diego Bayfront at 1 Park Boulevard in downtown San Diego. San Diego Chief of Police Shelley Zimmerman, herself an inaugural Women in Blue honoree, will deliver keynote address. Chief Zimmerman is one of a select few female Chiefs of Police in the USA. The 2016 Women in Blue honorees are: Police Detective, Tammy L. Clendenen; Senior Property Evidence Supervisor, Beverly J. Harris; and Police Office II, Susan de la Peña. Susan de la Peña was selected Susan de la Peña has been involved to be a Community Relations with police work in one form or another Officer (CRO) for Central for over 30 years. Division in January 2010. Her current area of responsibility is the Downtown area including the Gaslamp District. She has also worked as a CRO in Logan Heights and for a short time was the CRO for both areas. She did such a fine job as the CRO for Central Division that in 2010 she was honored by the Gaslamp Association with the Lamplighter Award for her dedication and hard work. Along with her normal police duties, de la Peña been asked to help out in numerous units within the Police Department including Narcotics, Vice, ABC and the Criminal Intelligence Unit. Considered trailblazers in nontraditional careers, the honorees will share insights and anecdotes from their paths to success with an anticipated crowd of over 300 at the sixth annual Women in Blue event. Women in Blue is an annual program of the San Diego Police Foundation. Not only does it recognize trail blazing women in law enforcement, but it also raises monies to support the San Diego Police Foundation’s work, to provide unmet needs for equipment, training and outreach for the San Diego Police Department and the award-winning SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® program. For more information on the San Diego Police Foundation please visit, sdpolicefoundation.org.•

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Staying Down Patty Ducey-Brooks

By Ilene Hubbs The handsome and very young doctor at urgent care stood before me and in a serious tone proclaimed that with a dual diagnosis of flu and pneumonia, combined with my age, it was imperative that I stay down, drink plenty of fluids and basically rest for at least a week. After that my regular doctor would see me and check up on how I was doing. I know I heard every word he said, but somehow the phrase “combined with my age” rang louder that the rest of his comments. Combined with my age? Combined with my age? Flu? Barely heard it. Pneumonia? Big deal. But that age word was smarting. Before I went home I filled the prescriptions, stocked up on food and even stopped at the bookstore to purchase the next volume of the four book series I was reading, all the while obsessing on that word. By the time I got home I had calmed down enough to admit he was right. I have reached that point where I have to be more aware of age when

it comes to health. I eat right, I keep active, but I am not always as careful as I need to be. Just the week before, I nonchalantly stood on a chair to reach something high, forgetting I have a bad knee and my balance is not so great, and not so nonchalantly fell off, bruising both my knee and my ego. I have been blessed with good health and it is easy to forget there are some things I just should not be doing “at my age.” With this new found outlook I took my meds, put away my groceries and climbed into bed. I plumped the pillows just right, placed a tall glass of water by the bedside and began the book. I was determined to stay down. My window was open looking out at Balboa Park just across the street. It was one of those picture perfect San Diego days, the kind we all brag about to anyone who doesn’t live here. The temperature was 73, the sun was shining and a soft breeze was gently swaying the palm trees just outside my window. One of the pills prescribed was for pain and when it kicked in I was so happy to be pain free at last and so mellow that I let the book slip

down and turned my attention to the window. Lying there I became almost hypnotized. I know that a pain pill does things to you but I think it was more than that. It wasn’t just the effects of the pill, it was taking the moment to do nothing, to just rest. Doing nothing is not my way. Even after retiring I was driven to find things to do and I know that will not change, that’s just not me. But in that moment I found myself reveling in the joy of just relaxing and feeling blessed that I live in this beautiful place, in this beautiful city, where the breeze was blowing and people were riding their bikes and walking their dogs in the park just across from my bed. My body told me I was sick, but I also knew it was temporary. I kept thinking isn’t it interesting that sometimes when you are confronted with something negative, it gives you the opportunity to find something positive. The ying of illness was being offset by the yang of being allowed to do nothing and in that self allowance I found a beauty that I often overlooked. It was the beauty of staying down.•

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Animal News

Skin & Bones

A horse described as just “skin and bones” is now recovering at the County Animal Services’ facility in Bonita after being rescued from a boarding stable this past February. Animal Control officers went to the Tijuana River Valley stable after getting a phone call about a horse that lacked food and water, was emaciated and appeared in failing health. They found a very underweight sevenyear-old mare with a sore on her withers, shoes on her back feet that should be removed, and only nails remaining from the shoes that were missing on her front hooves. The owner was boarding the horse at the facility but was responsible for providing food and water to the animal. Others at the stable told Animal Services the owner has said he was just going to let the horse die. “If you have an animal, you owe it to that animal to provide nutritious food and veterinary care and not simply say we’re going to let it die,” said County Animal Services Deputy Director Dan DeSousa. Molonko is now under the care of County Animal Services. “This horse was in horrible shape.” The horse, named Molonko, is now under the care of the department’s veterinary and animal care staff and is in guarded condition. This is the third time County Animal Services has been called out to check on the mare. In 2013, the horse was reported to be underweight and the animal control officer educated the owner regarding proper feeding protocols. In 2014, the horse had gained some weight from when it was last seen the previous year. However, this time, the horse’s weight had dropped dramatically so the mare was seized to provide lifesaving care. The owner has ten days to request a hearing to contest the seizure. Meantime, County Animal Services is investigating the case to determine whether misdemeanor or felony animal neglect charges should be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.•

help us find a hom e Mitty is an eight-year old, domestic short hair. He adores his human pals–children and adults alike. This affectionate boy perks right up whenever he gets the chance to interact with people. He loves and leans into pets on his face, neck, back… all the way down to his tail. This sweetheart senior has been known to lovingly roll on his side to optimize cuddle sessions with staff and volunteers.

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Mitty has dental disease, which is common in pets and can include tartar, gingivitis and sometimes other types of tooth lesions (wear, enamel defects, tooth fractures, etc.). Mitty’s new pet parents will need to work with a veterinarian to determine the best treatment for his dental needs. He has also tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), which is a disease that suppresses the immune system. Many cats can live a long and healthy life and show little symptoms of the virus. Mitty is currently located at the San Diego Humane Society, Oceanside Campus for Cats & Small Animals, located at 572 Airport Road in Oceanside. For information, call 760.757.4357. Jim is a two-year old, American Staffordshire terrier mix and is a staff and volunteer favorite. He is a great balance of smart, athletic, sweet, and oh-so handsome. Jim is well-trained and knows basic commands, walks very well on leash, and does great in his doggie playgroups. He simply loves going on any type of excursion (he has lots of energy and would be a perfect hiking & running buddy), and Jim is currently one of several lucky dogs chosen to participate in the Canine Adventure Program, in which volunteers take shelter dogs on outings away from the shelter environment. This magnetic boy simply loves making new friends and experiencing new adventures. Most of all, Jim can’t wait for the day when he gets to embark on his best adventure yet, going home. Jim is neutered and has current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of worry-free medical insurance from Trupanion Insuance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. If you are interested in meeting this most impressive dog, call 619.299.7012 or stop by our San Diego Campus at 5500 Gaines Street.

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What Makes

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Successful People Tick

By Blake Beckcom You look at highly successful people and you want to get a crack inside, to understand the inner workings in order to learn the secret of their success. There’s no magic potion that makes a success story happen. It all comes down to habits that successful people follow in order to get exactly what they want out of life. Take some of the following tips to join the club and realize your goals along the way. Give Yourself a Break Believe it or not, but all work and no play is not a good combination. Push yourself too hard, work too many hours, and you’ll burn out. You may be driven in the pursuit of your passion, but you’re not doing yourself any favors if you are putting in more than 50 hours in a week. When the weekend rolls around, you need to give yourself a breather. This is your opportunity to decompress. Your brain will still be quietly working on solutions and ideas for your job, even when you are not consciously aware of the process. Do yourself a favor and stop bringing your job home at the end of the week. Turn Off the Technology When you are taking your weekend off from work, that means disconnecting from the phone and the computer. In the age of mobile devices, it’s especially challenging to ignore those texts, instant messages, and e-mails that keep popping up. Set the phone down and walk away. Don’t fire up that computer. If you feel you must check in, designate a time during the day, such as a half hour after breakfast to take a peek. Otherwise, move on with your day. If you find yourself getting too sucked in by work drama, cut off the e-mails completely. They’ll keep until Monday. Get Moving You need to embrace exercise in your life. Include it on the weekends and weekdays as well. You’ll leave your stress behind and do your body a favor. Do something that motivates you and gives you pleasure, like going for a swim or taking a hike. You don’t have to be married to the treadmill to reap the rewards of an active lifestyle.

Keep the Chores Under Control If you’re like most people, you load up your weekends with chores. Tying up your Saturday and Sunday with home improvements or odds and ends is only putting you to work again. Prioritize. Break up your jobs into manageable chunks. You need to make sure that you give yourself the gift of time on the weekend. Don’t bog yourself down trying to take care of all of the world’s problems. Take Time to Enjoy Yourself When you have the gift of a weekend, you need to make the most of it. Enjoy it to the fullest by going after your passion, making time for your family, Blake & Gwen Beckcom and going on adventures. You have two days at your disposal at the close of every week. Don’t waste them. You’ll have the opportunity to reflect, rest, and recharge for the coming week, helping you to be more inspired when you are back to work. Your weekend breaks will set you on the path to success.• 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.

Good Coming from Bad By Sabine Starr It was 2.30 am a few days after Valentine´s Day and I was up nursing my fourmonth old daughter. As usual, all was quiet and we were the only ones up. I was pondering the topic for this column when things turned scary. After seeing flashlight beams in our hallway and a loud pounding on the door, it turned out to be the police who had inspected our pick-up truck parked less than five yards from our living room window. It had been shot nine times; the neighbor´s BMW 10 times. It was another neighbor with PTSD gone amok. We were all rattled and grateful that nobody got hurt. The following day was filled with my husband and me talking to neighbors and news reporters, as well as insurance reps, auto body repair personnel and car rental people. I kept replaying that strong sense of being vulnerable with my daughter and ready to do anything to protect her. It was the first time I experienced so strongly that no-doubt readiness feeling. The strength of that sense surprised and filled me with confidence. Obviously, we don´t know what we’re capable of until

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we are put on the spot. Now I know. At daylight we learned that several neighbors had heard the shots and called 911, which gave me a sense of relief. I was not the only one who was rattled and concerned. There is comfort in knowing that others are sharing your life experience. It is like confirmation that this truly is a serious situation. As we all were outside sharing our own thoughts and experiences, we also got the chance to catch up with a neighbor with whom things had not been so good recently. It was a great outcome from a traumatic event. This tells us that things can have their good sides even if they start out being bad. As a neighborhood we ended up feeling stronger. There is a sense of safety in knowing our neighbors. We can look out for each other. We can process dramatic and traumatic events with each other and hopefully diminish the chances of something like this happening again. We can look out for each other. From this experience I could not help but think of reports from family members in Austria who spoke of Syrian refugees walking along the highways, their little children in tow. Many countries don´t supply an automatic sense of safety on a daily basis. In this country, especially in

a neighborhood like ours, we rarely have to doubt our safety. What a privilege that is! Not often do we consciously think about that. This shooter in our neighborhood has certainly reminded me of how valuable sheer physical safety is, especially when you’re extra vulnerable with little children. Fortunately, nobody got hurt. The shooter’s intention was obvious by the fact that he asked his wife to take the gun away from him. It is easier to be just rattled by this experience and to appreciate the safety of our home, our neighborhood and our country. This incidence is a strong reminder of our vulnerability and our safety.

We can’t help but feel sorry for the shooter, a former soldier, having been to Afghanistan. By the looks of it, having returned with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is real. It is serious. Treatments can help, but often those with PTSD feel alone and sometimes have lack control of their actions. This makes me think that reality is not as black and white as movies and the news often want us to think. A “good” guy can become the “bad” guy trying to cope with severe mental challenges. Maybe some increased awareness of this veteran`s infliction will help to change this from occurring again.•

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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Six Rules of

Lending to Family Members

By Rick Brooks The Bank of Mom and Dad is a popular institution these days, generally offering favorable terms and frequently more sympathetic treatment in the event of a late payment. That said, there need to be ground rules when you are considering supporting a family member with a loan or gift, and some of these rules can affect your tax return and get you in trouble with the IRS if broken (see #3 and #6).

Rule # 1

If married, both spouses must agree on the loan and its terms. This means that I can’t go borrowing from my mother without dad’s consent. Divide and conquer is fine for generals and two-year olds, but the division can be fatal to a loving and trusting marriage. Both spouses must agree if money is to be spent supporting a child.

Rule # 2

Only lend money you can afford to lose. William Shakespeare probably said it best: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; for loan oft loses both itself and friend.” If you can’t afford (or tolerate) the loss of the loan, don’t make the loan. Especially if trying to collect a bad loan from a family member will tear apart the family.

Rule # 3

Lending money is a business or investment transaction, no matter who you’re lending the money to. Most consumer loans are secured by collateral like a car or a home. These loans are “safer” than unsecured loans like credit cards and thus often carry lower interest rates. You MUST charge interest on a loan, or it isn’t a loan and becomes a gift. Interest on debt tends to sharpen the focus on the debt’s repayment, and is important in make sure everyone understands this is a business arrangement.

Rule # 4

Never cosign a loan unless you are an active participant in the business in which you’re investing. While cosigning a loan is one way to help a loved one build their own credit record, it also leaves you on the hook in the event of a default. Can you afford to take on the loan payments, or can you afford to have your own credit wrecked? For most people, the answer is no.

Rule # 5

Commercial lenders generally perform due diligence on their borrowers and so should you. You don’t need to go to the extreme steps that mortgage lenders take these days, but you should have some idea what your deadbeat brother will be doing with the money. Is it a sound investment, temporary support, or is he buying a chinchilla farm? The wackier the idea, the higher the interest rate should be, if you even make the loan.

Rule # 6

Business transactions require documentation. Always document the terms of your loan with a promissory note and, if possible, an amortization schedule. This includes things like the interest rate, length of the loan, default provisions, collateral, etc. If one of you dies before the loan is paid off, it’s very hard to prove the terms and amounts to other heirs who may not be repaid. And if the loan is part of a real estate transaction (for example, helping with a down-payment), then record the note with the county and file a reconveyance when it’s paid off. All of these things will help to prove that the loan is in fact a loan when it becomes necessary to do so, like in court when you’re trying to get your money back. Next month, I’ll discuss some of the tax considerations in helping your family members, like declaring that interest payment as income, even if you decide to forgive the interest (a gift).• This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Brooks is director and chief investment officer with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Brooks can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisors.com. Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.

America’s Future Continued from page 3 When you call for the banning of all Muslims from the USA; when you have denigrated, demeaned and dehumanized 1.6 billion people; when you pledge to build a wall to keep Mexicans out, people you describe as rapists and drug dealers, you have insulted 122.3 million of our brown brothers and sisters; men and women who live, by the way, just steps away along our shared

border, not 5,883 miles distant in the Middle East. No candidate for president of the United States, while perusing the world’s highest elective office, has repeatedly insulted more people more times in one campaign than Mr. Trump–no one. Not just Muslims. Not just Mexicans. Not just His Holiness, Pope Francis. Not just his opponents

for the Republican presidential nomination, as in all of his opponents. Not just Senator John McCain, a true American war hero. Now just women. Not just media (of course, he wins on that). But anyone and everyone who dares suggest that Mr. Trump is anything other than the nice guy he consistently and repeatedly references himself as being. That said, has Mr. Trump said anything I approve of? Yes. In order: He was against the Vietnam War (as I was). He opposed the war in Iraq, saying it would “destabilize” the Middle East (care to disagree?). He said the Bush Administration lied about “weapons of mass destruction (they did). He has said, often, America must “take care of its own (indeed).” He has said we must save the Middle Class (yes). He has said America must rebuild its infrastructure (which no sane person doubts). And, he gave the best answer I have ever heard

from any candidate for any public office on “eminent domain”; because we have a whole lot of people who believe “property rights” more sacred than human rights (they’re not). If he, Donald Trump, had not scandalized the world with his antiMuslim and anti-Mexican hysteria; if he were not guilty of an ever growing litany of insults, he might otherwise be a candidate acceptable to vastly greater numbers of people than already support his campaign for president. But weighing the positions he supports vs. those he opposes, is like saying if only Hitler had not invaded Poland. But, the man has said what he has said and said and said, and absent a Saul like road to Damascus conversion, he will go on saying what he has said, and while that may get him the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, it will not gain him the presidency of the United States of America. So help me God!•

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By Troy Curnett, MHBID President With spring upon us we look forward to nature’s renewal with the vernal equinox and the anticipation of increasing daylight hours. So where should we get started? Hiking and biking is a great way to relax, solo or with friends and family, after a long day’s work and on weekends. And speaking of biking, the Mission Hills BID just received approval on a bicycle grant application to celebrate National Bike Month in May promoting bicycling as a transportation modality. Please visit our website www.missionhillsbid.com for the most up-to-date information on this “Mission Hills Community Bike to Business Ride and Symposium” taking place during the month of May.

There are many places in Mission Hills to partake of the frenzied basketball play-offs known as March Madness and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day too! They tend to overlap; the venues and the events. The\y are plentiful and top notch right here in the neighborhood! Ah, and if you plan to enjoy these events in the comfort of your own home, think “local” when you stock up or order take-out for these special days. The Mission Hills BID has set its Taste of Mission Hills event date for Tuesday, October 11, 2016 and will support Mission Hills businesses with added promotional efforts on Saturday, November 26, 2016 also known as Small Business Saturday. We normally don’t mention our events until a month or two out, though with the increasingly busy lives we lead, many have asked us to give plenty of advance notice so that planning considerations may

be taken to include special events occurring in our community onto personal calendars. We are looking forward to the much needed pipeline replacement project’s conclusion in Mission Hills and continue to thank those businesses most impacted by the loss of parking spaces, road closures, detours, low flowing water supply, and dust, dirt, and grime. The BID raised its voice when the pipeline replacement project managers sent a head’s up they intended to continue digging and drilling with heavy machinery during the three-day Valentine’s /President’s Day weekend. With help from our councilmember we were able to secure an exit by early afternoon on Saturday February 13 with work resuming on February 18. And in true Mission Hills fashion, on the morning of the 13th our restaurant owners were delivering food to

the workers and a team of florists were handing them flowers. God bless our business owners. Only in Mission Hills! As I am out and about in Mission Hills, it is hard to imagine the everpresent threat to our personal safety and to our possessions. The recent occurrences of graffiti on the BID’s monuments and elsewhere, of trespassers sleeping in our crawl spaces and backyards, and packages being stolen from our front door steps are a reminder that we live and work in an urban environment and must remain vigilant. I always look forward to springtime, how about you?•

Weeds, Weeds Everywhere By Violet Green

Have you been seeing dandelions and clovers popping up in your lawn or along the side of the street? Spring comes early here in San Diego and the tender green plants are everywhere you look. You might not know it, but these plants are good for you and delicious too. Now, you might be thinking, “Eat the weeds? What?” Until a few years ago, I would have said the exact same thing, but I’ve been fortunate enough to have had some local teachers share them with me and teach me a thing or two about eating these nutritious plants. You can stroll through your yard munching on leaves from dandelions. While you’re there, take a minute to stop and blow the seed heads to scatter those little bundles of plant goodness so they continue to grow and bloom to help support our bee population. Maybe you’ve also got some sour grass (oxalis). Just look for the three heart-shaped “clover” leaves with yellow flowers. Grab some of that too and bring it inside to add a light lemony, sour kick to your salad. Another “weed” to seek out is nettle, also known as “stinging nettle” or urtica dioica. It grows all over San Diego at this time of year. Its nutritional constituents include protein, calcium, magnesium, vitamins B, C, E, and K and others. You can add fresh nettle leaves to soup or an omelet, as you would spinach, or dry it and make a delicious, nutritious tea. I recommend wearing gloves with long sleeves and pants while harvesting to keep the stinging to a minimum and using gloves even when pulling leaves off of the dried plant. The stinging is usually a mild irritant, although some people are more sensitive than others. There’s even a therapy called “urtication” where you intentionally sting yourself to increase blood flow to an inflamed area which actually reduces the inflammation. Some people have reported arthritis relief using this method.

To be sure you’ve correctly identified that plant you’re about to pick, use one of the many plant finder apps on your smartphone that can quickly confirm a plant’s identity from a photo. When harvesting “weeds” from private property remember to do so only with permission and be sure to ask about pesticide use. You’ll only want to pick leaves from plants that are protected from chemical exposure, including road side exhaust. Enjoy your nibbles! •

Rain water Capture—

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Rainwater capture and storage during the rainy season is a smart, forward-thinking way to deal with drier times. Read on to discover more reasons to store your rainwater now. 1. Storage is easy. With the help of gravity, a well-placed rain barrel collects roof runoff without any bells or whistles. Purchase a pre-made barrel with all the components included, or create one yourself. Connect a downspout to the container, or use a rain chain to move water from the roof gutter to your barrel. If you’re buying or building your rain barrel, make sure it: • Has a screen for filtering out debris • Is made of opaque material to keep the water in darkness (light allows bacteria and algae to grow) • Has a spigot for easy access • Has an overflow mechanism for when the container gets full

2. It’s easy on you and your budget. Start-up costs for a rain barrel can be pretty minimal, depending on the size and material. A standard 50-gallon plastic barrel runs about $100 at the hardware store, and some local governments subsidize the barrels, allowing you to purchase them for a nominal fee or even snag one free. It’s easy to start out small. The most basic rain barrel might be your entry point into water storage. You can try it out and work out any kinks, and then chain together several barrels or upgrade to a larger tank if you decide to expand. It’s a low-commitment project to start small and learn as you go. 3. Rainwater is better for soil and plants. Rainwater is the preferred water for plants and soil because it’s cleaner and softer than most city water. Municipal water has trace amounts of salts and minerals that can build up in soil, especially in areas with infrequent rain. Avoid collecting pollutants from car exhaust, roofing materials and other environmental sources by using a “first flush” diverter for your barrel. This device diverts the first batch of roof runoff, which is the dirtiest.

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Lifestyle

Kenya Continued from page 4 both humans and cheetahs. The vehicles are open. The canvas roof rolls back for easier viewing. However, the vehicle is not a safe perch for a cheetah! It is easy to slip, sustaining a serious injury leaving the cheetah unable to hunt. The cheetah could also fall into the vehicle and, becoming frightened , seriously injuring a passenger. Guides are warned to discourage this. We, however, were caught unaware. Our attention was focused on something in front of us. The guide was in the driver’s seat, Carl was in the middle seat, and I had the rear seat. Suddenly there was a noise and the car rocked. I looked up to see Kiki’s granddaughter, Malaika. Her foot with its non-retractable claws hung in my face. Next came her tail. Finally after a scramble she balanced on top of the car. We couldn’t move forward or she would fall. If revving the engine didn’t persuade her to leave of her own accord, we would have had to wait until SHE chose to leave.

A cheetah captures a meal for her family.

Flowers are vibrant on the terrain.

On our last game drive we had another exciting adventure. One of the cheetahs we had watched trying to obtain a meal for her three young cubs finally made a kill. She may have made ten or more attempts before. Despite her terrific speed, she uses all her energy in one fell swoop. Even if she brings the animal down, she will not be able to eat for as much as thirty minutes until her body returns to its normal state. Our last day, she was successful. She caught an adult male Grant’s gazelle. She strangled it before struggling to deliver it to her cubs. Meanwhile vultures waited to clean the remains. The cubs tucked in to lunch while mom caught her breath and waited for her body to return to normal. Finally all four ate their fill leaving the rest for the carrion eaters to clear and clean the table. The cheetah family had eaten enough to last them at least two days. Visiting Kenya’s conservancies is like returning to the beginning of life. It is a spiritual, mystical experience. Learn how to create an outdoor living space at the March 23 Garden Club meeting at 4070 Jackdaw from 6 to 8 p.m.•

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2016 Black & White Ball with Old Hollywood Glamour

Francis Parker School is holding a Black and White Ball, the gala to raise funds for student scholarships and faculty professional development. The event will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2016 on the Linda Vista Campus. This year’s Black and White Ball theme will evoke Hollywood’s Golden Age glamour with a formal supper club ambience. The artfully imagined evening will welcome guests through a red carpet path to the reception areas where they will enjoy dishes prepared by top-tier chefs.

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“The entire evening is planned to exceed expectations for a celebration of sophistication and style,” said co-chair Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade. The online culinary network, Chef’s Roll, co-founded by Parker parent Frans van der Lee, is bringing in such culinary talent as James Montejano from La Valencia Hotel; Javier Plascencia from Bracero; Michelin-starred Drew Deckman of El Mogor in the Valle de Guadalupe; David Warmer from Bottega Americano and Guiseppe Ciuffa from Giuseppe’s Catering. Dazzling entertainment will include aerial artists, a swing band and a PRIVATE TUTORING • GRADES 1 – 12 red carpet photo booth. VIP ticketholders will relax in the posh Riviera Provided in the Security and Convenience of Your Own Home Magazine lounge during the reception portion of the evening. Guests • MATH • SCIENCE • STUDY SKILLS will also enjoy the craft mixology of the Snake Oil Cocktail Company as • READING SKILLS • TEST PREP they browse through the stunning selections available at the silent auction Experienced Tutors • Recent College Grads including amazing culinary experiences and elegant adventures. The gala experience takes on added sparkle during the elegant sit-down 619-988-0774 dinner. “Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the live auction Joan Hiser, Manager to Fund-a-Scholarship and Fund-a-Fellowship, before swing dancing to live Missionhillsacademics.com • missionhillsacademics@gmail.com music,” said Michele Arthur, event co-chair. This year, the gala committee is inviting not only current Parker parents, but alumni and grandparents as well,” said Ms. Walther-Meade. “We anticipate breaking School records for gala attendance and fundraising with the Black and White Ball.” “Making Life’s Established in 1912, Francis Parker School offers a rigorous, collegepreparatory education for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Little Problems The Lower School is housed on the historic Mission Hills Campus with the Disappear” Middle and Upper Schools on the state-of-the-art Linda Vista Campus.•

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Community Plan Update— By Barry E. Hager

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Changes to Proposed Land Use & Densities

The Uptown Community Plan update has been slowly grinding forward since 2009. The Uptown community plan serves as a blueprint for development in our community. Community plans establish long-range land use policy, including specifying densities–how many dwelling units can be built on a specific parcel–and many other important guidelines to development. The current community plan and related zoning are almost 28 years old and long overdue for update. A complete draft of the plan was first released by the City in June 2015; Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) studied it very closely and submitted various comments. For the last few months we have been waiting for the next complete draft. The City finally released the revised draft, and it includes a “bombshell” for many areas of Uptown. The revised draft—dated January 2016—is a long document and parts are still missing. Uptown Planners is holding a series of special meetings focused on the revised draft. And MHH is again digging in and analyzing the document. Below is a short list of some notable items included in the January 2016 draft. It should be emphasized that this is still a “draft” document, and has not yet been adopted by the City Council. Land Use MHH, in coordination with the Mission Hills Town Council, submitted land use and density recommendations for Mission Hills back in 2013. The City has mostly respected that compromise in the new land use maps. The West Lewis commercial district and the commercial core area around Goldfinch and Washington are shown with the land uses and densities we requested. It should be noted that these designations—while lower than the 1988 community plan—still allow for plenty of new development. This is not a “no growth” plan. The mostly single-family residential area just south of University Avenue also kept the “low residential” designation consistent with a single-family neighborhood. This should be a

Mission Hills Heritage is working to save the lower-scale character of Mission Hills.

relief for residents in that area. However, all of Reynard Way was revised back to the higher density of 44 dwelling units per acre from the old 1988 community plan—contrary to our recommendation. We feel this narrow boxed-in area cannot support such higher density and have objected to this change. Many other Uptown neighborhoods, such as Five Points/Middletown and Hillcrest have not fared as well in the January 2016 draft. Proposed densities for Washington Street east of Dove and the 4th, 5th and 6th Avenue corridors in the “heart” of Hillcrest were all revised upward to essentially the same as the 1988 plan. In some areas (such as the heart of Hillcrest) the newly proposed density levels are even higher than the levels that would have been permitted under a proposed “incentive zoning program” that the City withdrew a few months ago. UnA DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS: der these proposed Not a team where you are land use designations, delegated out, but a partnership where our neighboring Hillboth players bring their heads, hands crest could indeed and full-time effort to the table. become very dense, crowded and tall. This could have a profound Carlson and Ollis abbreviates to CandO… effect on Mission Hills, Which equates to Can do! by increasing traffic Let us bring you solutions, and a real estate agency congestion on Washington and University that focuses on what will bring YOU the best results, Avenues, increasing not just adding another statistic to their list. air pollution and parkOur clients will tell you we don’t just take the easy ing problems. These road. We look for what will produce your best $ and changes ignore and are minimize your stress. We look for the best solution to contrary to communiyour whole equation. Call us. We’re happy to prove it! ty input over the last six years. *SUBSCRIBE to our bi-weekly Hot One probable reason Topics by email or view at for the change is that a www.CarlsonandOllis.com. group of commercial property owners and CARLSON AND OLLIS 619 -786-0210 developers in Hillcrest Steve Carlson and Ginny Ollis recently banded together with a “development BRE Lic# 01412706 619-823-6892 619-517-4983 Steve@CarlsonandOllis.com, Ginny@CarlsonandOllis.com team” of real estate adCalBRE License #01455190 and

visors to form a group calling itself The Uptown Gateway Council, to lobby for much higher density and building heights in Hillcrest. They appear to have gotten some traction, against the wishes of many Hillcrest and Uptown residents. Urban Design Element The January 2016 draft includes the new concept of “Development Transition”, an attempt to create compatible transitions for areas with lower density and building heights to denser and taller areas. (There will be a lot of these areas in Uptown!) One component of Development Transition would be to step back upper stories of multi-story buildings that border lower scale areas by using a 60 degree transition plane, essentially pushing the height away from the lower scale area. However, this will provide only minimal relief from the effects of taller buildings next to lower scale areas. Historic Preservation Element The revised draft still includes the concept of “interim protection” for potential historic districts identified by the City as part of the Uptown Historic Resources Survey. The idea of interim protection is to have project review measures that would help preserve the overall integrity of proposed historic districts so that demolitions and remodels do not erode the integrity before the districts can be intensely studied and brought forward for designation. Unfortunately, the details are part of the missing pieces of this draft! After waiting many months, we still have nothing to review. At this time we still do not know when the update will move into the adoption phase with City Council. A draft environmental impact report (EIR) has yet to be released. Also, the City recently un-coupled the processing of the Uptown plan from North Park and Golden Hill, an indication that the Uptown plan will move forward at a slower pace. It looks less and less likely that a new Uptown community plan will be adopted this year. As always, stay tuned for developments!• Barry Hager is a member of Mission Hills Heritage’s board of directors and has been a Mission Hills resident for over 18 years.

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Soiree by the Bay

Cygnet Theatre’s Fundraising Gala

Cygnet Theatre donors and supporters are set to experience something new this year during the 2016 fundraising gala to be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 17 at Coasterra Restaurant, located at 880 Harbor Island Drives, San Diego. The event will celebrate great theatre while supporting the theatre’s mission and belief in“the power of theatre to startle the soul, ignite debate and embrace the diversity of the community in which we serve.” Held for the first time at the spectacular and innovative bayside Coasterra on Harbor Island, organizers are planning an evening featuring the culinary mastery and incomparable view of downtown San Diego that will be a tradition for decades to come at Lesley and David Cohn’s newest restaurant. Coasterra is already renowned for unique location, where the view from the dramatic bay and harbor can be seen from every table. Executive Chef Deborah Scott will craft a rare mix of unique, Latin flavors that pair perfectly with the restaurant’s iconic bayside panorama exclusively for this event. Scheduled for sunset, the soiree will feature specialty cocktails including a coconut Cygneture cocktail, silent and live auctions, and outstanding cabaret style entertainment by popular Cygnet performers. According to event chair Lynne Thrope, a long- time volunteer and supporter, “Cygnet’s Soiree by the Baywill bring elegance and fine cuisine once again to its patrons. It’s well known that Cygnet provides high-quality, award-winning theatre and this event will match that level of excellence.” Auction items include: exclusive dinners, unique experiences and exciting getaways. $250 ticket includes reception and exclusive modern Latin fusion dinner by celebrity Chef Deborah Scott. To purchase tickets, visit www.cygnettheatre.com/support/gala.php619.337.1525.• Event Chair for the gala is Lynne Thrope, Ph.D.

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Fighting Parkinson’s

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Step-By-Step 5K to Be Held at Liberty Station

The annual fundraiser for the Parkinson’s Association (PA) will take place on April 16 at NTC Park at Liberty Station in Pt. Loma. This will be the 14th year for this exciting annual event. Last year it drew more than 2,500 participants. The Step-by-Step 5K is a USATF-Certified and Chip-timed 5K course. For the fifth year, the event will feature the largest Parkinson’s Medical Expo in Southern California. The Medical Expo will include speakers presenting information on the latest breakthroughs in treatments and research. This unique environment will enable faceto-face conversation with noted neurologists, researchers, and more. Walk attendees can also visit the Health and Fitness Pavilion to learn evidence-based ways to better manage symptoms and optimize quality of life for people with Parkinson’s. And participants and race onlookers are invited to enjoy the Beer Garden, a children’s activity area, and gourmet food trucks. Fighting Parkinson’s Step-by-Step welcomes leashed dogs at the event, and invites them to register to walk or run the 5K with their human companion. At the Paws for Parkinson’s Pet Festival you can adopt a dog, learn about service dogs, meet with professional dog trainers, and shop for your canine friend. Just a few months ago, PA’s introduced its new Parkinson’s Pooches training class (covered by CBS News), where the household dog can be trained to help his/her owner navigate Parkinson’s symptoms. Be sure to come by and speak with our Parkinson’s trainer. “We’re very excited about this year’s event. It reflects our commitment to offering programs and services that address the three ‘pillars of

Step by Step is San Diego’s most dog friendly race. Your canine companion can register and be part of your team.

wellness’ for people affected by Parkinson’s–Mind, Movement and Morale”, said PA Executive Director Lisa Fine. “In addition to raising funds to support our educational programs, Parkinson’s-specific mental health services, evidence-based exercise options, therapeutic singing, dancing, community social events, and support group activities, we will raise awareness about the challenges facing people

with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, family members and concerned friends.” For more information on how to register or become a sponsor for the 2016 Step-by-Step 5K Walk/Run and Expo, please visit parkinsonsassociation.org or call 858.273.6763. For more information, visit www.ParkinsonsAssociation.org.•

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Theatre News

Lyceum

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Lamb’s Players Theatre’s Production of

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After a successful run in Arizona, Alan Jacobson’s “WaistWatchers The Musical!” pulls into the Lyceum Theatre through March 27, 2016, with its cast of four San Diego Actors–Yvonne Brown, Brandi Lacy, Danielle Levin, and Kathy Sanders–to the home theatre of production director, John Anderson. In the same energetic and fun spirit as “Menopause The Musical®,” “WaistWatchers The Musical!” takes a hilarious and lighthearted look at four women dealing with food, friendship, love, life and sex. Anderson shared, “Working with these wonderful San Diego actresses and getting a chance to present the show fifty six times in Phoenix before we bring it back to our home has been a dream come true. The ladies of this cast also represent our region perfectly; we have a Navy wife, two young women who attended the San Diego School for the Performing Arts (and then went on to SDSU and PCPA respectively), and a North County Actress who attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and then returned to share her gifts with us back in San Diego.” Set in Cook’s Women’s Gym, “WaistWatchers The Musical!” takes a lighthearted and hilarious look at four women “of a certain age” dealing with assorted body image issues through active staging and 24 songs with parody lyrics, in the same vein as “Menopause the Musical®.” With constant workouts, choreography, and infectious songs, “WaistWatchers The Musical!” tackles issues like dieting, exercise, plastic surgery, sex over the age of forty, and the relentless search for a positive self-image with humor and sensitivity. With clever parody lyrics in the style of popular songs, such as “Botox Queen,” “I Hope I Lose It,” “The World’s Greatest Ice Cream,” “I Went To The Buffet Line,” and “Viagra,” “WaistWatchers The Musical!” is sure to have you roaring with laughter and wanting to get on your feet and join in the fun. Tickets are available at PlayHouseInfo.com or the Lyceum Theater Box Office at 619.544.1000.•

“The Miracle Worker”

Lucia Vecchio, local Encinitas teen, active San Diego actress and Lamb’s associate artist will be performing the role of Helen Keller in Lamb’s production of “The Miracle Worker,” March 4 through April 10 in Coronado at 1142 Orange Avenue. Vecchio, currently in her final year of high school, has been seen on stages across the county including the Old Globe Theatre, Moonlight, Patio Playhouse and OnStage Playhouse where she received the SD Critic’s Circle award for Outstanding Young Artist for her portrayal of Anne in “The Diary of Anne Frank.” She regularly works in television, film and voice-over and performs as an improviser in Comedy Sportz High School League. Lamb’s Producing Artistic Director and Director of the production Robert Smyth said “we are thrilled to have Lucia as our Helen in this incredibly moving production of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan. Lucia has worked with us many times and I am always impressed with the multitude of skills

that she brings to the table. This role requires a very raw performance– communicating in ways that are not necessarily intuitive. Lucia’s work is honest and committed, and a joy to watch. She is joined by Lamb’s favorites Kelsey Venter, Cynthia Gerber, Jason Heil, Charles Evans and Yolanda Franklin to create a powerhouse cast.” Vecchio shared ““I am so grateful for this opportunity to be back at Lamb’s Players performing in “The Miracle Worker.” Helen has been one of the most interesting and challenging roles I have ever taken on and every day I am so glad to be on this journey. Throughout the rehearsal process I have been discovering what it is like to live without your senses, and I’ve learned so much about language and connection. Outside of rehearsal, I am finishing up my senior year in high school and looking forward to majoring in theatre at college in the fall.” Tickets can be purchased at the Lamb’s Box Office at 619.437.6000 or online at lambsplayers.org.•

Members of the cast of “Waist Watchers The Musical!” bring humor to the women’s issues. Photo courtesy of Steve Carr.

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Old Globe Theatre The World Premiere Musical, “Rain,” with book by Sybille Pearson, music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, is based on the short story “Rain” by Somerset Maugham. “Rain” is directed by Barry Edelstein and runs from March 24 through May 1, 2016 at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Somerset Maugham’s classic story “Rain” was adapted as a movie three times, his iconic character Sadie Thompson played successively by Gloria Swanson, Joan Crawford, and Rita Hayworth. Now a brandnew musical comes to the Globe from Tony Award nominees Michael John LaChiusa and Sybille Pearson. The year is 1924, the setting a boarding hotel on the island of Western Samoa, where a missionary, a doctor, and their wives are scandalized by Sadie’s arrival, particularly when they learn what she does for a living. But the missionary has secrets of his own, and when he tries to shut down Sadie’s business and save her soul, more heats up than the South Pacific sun. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein makes his musical theatre debut with this gorgeous and powerful new work that reveals the explosive nature of repressed desire. The cast includes MaEden Espinosa appears as Sadie Thompson rie-France Arcilla (Noi Noi), and Jared Zirilli as Alfred Davidson in the Elizabeth A. Davis (Anna Daworld premiere musical “ Rain.” vidson), Jeremy Davis (Jo), Photo by Jim Cox. Eden Espinosa (Sadie Thompson), Betsy Morgan (Louisa MacPhail), Rusty Ross (Kiwi), Mike Sears (Quartermaster, Hopper), Tally Sessions (Alec MacPhail), Jared Zirilli (Alfred Davidson). The Old Globe is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Free parking is available throughout the park. For tickets and information, call 619.23.GLOBE [234.5623].•

It’s 1921, the beginning of the Golden Twenties, not far from Paris. It is party day at Marguerite Dumont’s castle. Like every year, an array of music lovers gathers around a great cause at the owner’s place. Nobody knows much about this woman except that she is rich and that her whole life is devoted to her passion: music. Marguerite sings. She sings wholeheartedly, but she sings terribly out of tune. In ways quite similar to the Castafiore, Marguerite has been living her passion in her own bubble, and the hypocrite audience, always coming in for a good laugh, acts as if she was the diva she believes she is. When a young, provocative journalist decides to write a rave article on her latest performance, Marguerite starts to believe even further in her talent. This gives her

the courage she needs to follow her dream. Despite her husband’s reluctance, and with the help of a has-been divo, both funny and mean, she decides to train for her first recital in front of a crowd of complete strangers. “Marguerite,” written and directed by Xavier Giannoli, has an exclusive engagement and opens Friday, April 8 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas, located at 3965 Fifth Avenue, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103. It stars Catherine Frot, André Marcon, Aubert Fenoy, Christa Théret, Denis Mpunga, Michel Fau and Sylvain Dieuaide. It is Rated R and is 127 minutes long and is French with English subtitles. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www. landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.•

Catherine Frot stars as Marguerite.

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Lifestyle

A Publication of Presidio Communications • March 2016

The Euphorbia, Trust Me!

By Laura Walcher Now and then in my now-long life, I am keenly reminded that I’m … from the Bronx. I mean, who in the Bronx ever heard of “The Euphorbia?” It sounds like a Greek play. These days, they might ship these evil little growths from the southwest, just to pique curiosity, and maybe you’re ‘way ahead of me already. But, I doubt it. Walking young Fen around the ‘hood, musing and mulling over how to fashion this column around, heaven help us, Donald Trump, I stooped to pick one of my favorite cacti: simple, strong, three-pronged, deep orange, fabulous décor, long-lasting, ahh, yes. Normal walking-the-dogwhile-mulling behavior. I haven’t been able to fashion any sensible reason for what I did next: idly touching–for no more than a second–the tiny end of the broken stem to my tongue. Test the taste? See if it dripped? Who knows! A block later, I felt an odd tingling in my tongue. Ignored that. Nothing resonated. Got home. The odd tingling traveled to the back of my throat. Several minutes more. “Odd tingling” was no tingling any longer. Supreme, fiery mouth, throat on fire. Odd? What’s happenin’ here, man? Dizzy. Fire careening to my lungs. So, how many words does publisher Patty give me for this column? Obviously, I lived to tell it, but it took a night and a day. And it took that, too, to connect the experience to “The Euphorbia”–- or, familiarly, the “Pencil Plant,” by then, serenely, innocently

The Pencil Plant is toxic and can cause blindness.

occupying a choice vase atop the shelf, never once letting us in on its evil character, and surely, no apology. Here’s a bit of the Google search, and its warning: Beware of the Pencil Cactus–forums. gardenweb.com › Garden Forums › Cacti & Succulents. Anyone who has or may want to buy a so called pencil cactus (really a Euphorbia).

This plant is toxic and you can go blind if, for instance, you get the sap in your eyes...etc. Doesn’t say anything about one’s tongue, but still: see if I ever taste a stem, again. I guess the Pencil Plant’s “toxicity” and bright orange hue do remind me of The Donald, but that’s a subject for another column.•

Meals-on-W heels Greater San Diego, Inc. Presents

Month-Long Celebration

Support to Prevent Senior Isolation & Hunger

Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. is participating in the 14th annual March for Meals–a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and the homebound and vulnerable seniors who rely on its vital safety net. ”The services that we provide the seniors of San Diego County are critical and the need is rapidly increasing,” said Debbie Case, President & C.E.O of Meals-onWheels Greater San Diego, Inc. “Together, we can keep seniors living independently, healthier at home and feeling more connected to their community as they age.” This March, hundreds of local Meals on Wheels programs, like Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc., will reach out to their communities to build the support that will enable them to deliver nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks to America’s seniors all year long. “The Meals on Wheels ‘more than just a meal’ model addresses three of the biggest threats of aging: isolation, hunger and loss of independence,” said Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander. “More than ever, we must join forces to meet the needs of the fastest growing population in America who want to be able to live at home for as long as they can. It not only makes economic sense to enable seniors to stay healthy and Wiggin’ Out For San Diego Seniors is a 5K or1M run/walk for people of all ages. safe at home, but it improves the health and vibrancy of our communities and our nation at large.” Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.’s March for Meals celebration will include: Ma rch 2016–Local San Diego restaurants will participate in the “MOW”jito’s & More challenge. Local eateries & bars will have a delicious specialty cocktail featured at their restaurant of which $1 of each specialty cocktail served will benefit Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. Participating establishments are: The Prado, OB Warehouse, 100 Wines, Indigo Grill, Urban Solace, Solace & The Moonlight Lounge, Brooklyn Girl, Barra Barra Saloon, The Cosmopolitan, Casa de Reyes, and many more. For a complete list visit www.meals-on-wheels.org. Ma rch 26, 2016–Wiggin’ Out for San Diego Seniors: This 3rd annual event is perfect for anyone interested in a 5K or 1M Run/Walk that will help combat senior hunger. Takes place at Crown Point Park on Mission Bay at 7:30a.m. Registration–La Cima Dr. and Crown Point Drive in Pacific Beach. For information, visit excelarace.com/wiggin-out-5k-html.html.•

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Woodland Style

Lifestyle

Baby Shower

By Stylishly Aubree Lynn, Stylist, Producer & Writer I have never been a huge fan of baby showers and I’ve never really liked any of the games played. I really never understood for myself how I would feel being pregnant and opening up gifts for my child who had not yet arrived into the world. However, this baby shower was definitely a new experience for me. My husband wanted to be involved as this is both our first kid and the first grandchild on both sides. Due to this change in shower planning and modernization, I became more at ease and thrilled to think that this would be a couples’ shower involving friends and family to celebrate the arrival of Emery James. One of the planning elements that got me excited was determining the theme of the party, which ended up being woodland with a twist. Originally there was some uncertainty about where the party would be held. Fortunately, my grandparents’ community hall was chosen for the venue. The setting provided a wood cabin feeling which included a fireplace and huge ceiling to floor windows that opened a view to mountains. It was truly the perfect venue for our shower. While we were deciding the theme, my friend and designer, Oseas Villatoro, designed my dress. It started out one way and ended up a completely different look and fit the theme beautifully. He truly is a master at his craft. With absolutely no fittings, and going back-and-forth through text messages, he finished the garment in less than a week and had it delivered to me for the day of my shower. We ended up going with a suede material with one very long sleeve that wrapped around as a back cape with lace adorning the trim and my collar.

The design had a mountain-themed look that had the right amount of femininity and strength. Everyone loved the dress. From the games to the details, the desserts and the décor, the whole room came so alive with exactly what we had envisioned. There were mason jars with tree branches, and little stubs of wood that looked like confetti on each table. Gifts for our guests included coffee grounded body scrubs for the ladies and succulent potted plants for the men. There was so much attention to detail, including games to keep the men entertained. There was a drawing that invited our guests to decide Emery’s due date. The pot grew to $60. Whoever wins the date of his birth will receive the cash. Surprisingly, the men even participated in the gift registry bingo and a male won one of the rounds. This experience is assurance ladies that there are ways to make the men in your lives want to come to something as “girly” as a baby shower. I am happy to say, everyone had a good time and felt they contributed to something special. Now it’s my turn to recognize the individuals who provided their time and talents to the celebration. I want to give a special thank you to Oseas for designing such a unique and stylish dress for me to wear. My gratitude is extended to Kristen Wisler for coordinating the shower with impeccable attention to detail; to my grandparents for helping set-up, tear-down and providing the perfect venue; to Theresa Brunston for making such a beautiful dessert table, from the cake to the cupcakes, it was absolutely adorable with a taste of perfection. As I continue to beam with appreciation for all who contributed to the celebration, I extend thanks

Aubree Lynn showing her baby bump in a dress by Oseas Villatoro.

to our family, who traveled from out of town, and our parents, for their consistent support and involvement in all events of our life. We love you! If you’re interested in seeing photos from the shower, visit tinalynnstout@weebly.com.•

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Few among us are here to do really big things with our lives. Oh yes, there are presidents of countries and companies and leaders in all varieties of professions; but for most of us, we live and work in a world with 250 people in our sphere and we don’t have much influence beyond100 feet. We have not been asked to save the world. I think this is the 3900 Cleveland Avenue • San Diego, CA 92103 • Phone: (619) 295-4146 good news. An Open and Aﬃrming Congregation, Everyone is Welcome Let those who are so moved to do the really big things in life do so. If you feel you are one of those, go for it! For the rest of us, we can retire our capes (even to the point of not having to fix another person’s life). Who are we after all, to know what is best for that person? (Even though we can see clearly a big mistake is about to be made that will affect the rest of that person’s life… ah, but I digress…) I think more good news is that, without even knowing it, who we JAN. 2016 Display Ad for Presidio Sentinal are does influence others. I remember when my friend Kerry met Tim and they married. At that time, I was still single at 50 and I remember Please send Invoice to University Christian Church saying to myself, “I want that too.” 3900 Cleveland Avenue I am sure they had no idea they helped me see that was an option San Diego, CA 92103 for me too, but now I am married (very happily) also. Pnone: 619-295-44146 I propose that we take it easy, please. Let us simply find a life we like… and live it! If others benefit from what we do and how we are, lovely. Cath DeStefano CEO, Speaker, Author, Fun Workshop Leader Human TuneUps I Cath@HumanTuneUp.com www.HumanTuneUp.com

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Music Scene

A Publication of Presidio Communications • March 2016

Ferruccio Furlanetto Returns in Concert

Famed bass to celebrate 31 years with the Company

San Diego Opera is delighted to welcome back bass Ferruccio Furlanetto for his American concert debut with a full symphony orchestra at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016 at The Jacobs Music Center at Copley Symphony Hall. Ferruccio has a special relationship with San Diego Opera that began with his debut in 1985 in the title role of Oberto. Since then he has appeared with the Company thirteen times in roles as varied as Don Giovanni, Don Quixote, Boris Godunov, Méphistophélès, King Philip and Thomas Becket. This concert will be selection of “greatest hits” from his history at San Diego Opera, pulled from such operas as from “Don Giovanni,” “Don Quixote,” “Boris Godunov,” and “Simon Boccanegra,” among others. He will be joined by maestro Emanuele Andrizzi making his Company debut leading the San Diego Symphony on stage. Ferruccio Furlanetto is one of the most “It will be a joy to be surrounded sought-after singers in the world. by my colleagues again and it will be a wonderful way to celebrate my 31 years with San Diego Opera,” shares Mr. Furlanetto. “I have shared so many unforgettable moments in San Diego. It is, by far, my favorite in the world. I am delighted to come back for this concert and to have, once more, the pleasure of singing in San Diego.” Tickets can be purchased at 619.533.7000, or online anytime at www.sdopera.com.•

James Taylor & His All-Star Band James Taylor and his All-Star Band are coming to Valley View Casino Center, located at 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, on Saturday, June 18 for for one intimate and memorable night. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 4 at 10 am at AXS.com. As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated song-writing and performing career, Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards for classics ranging from “Sweet Baby James” in 1970 to “October Road” in 2002. He has won five Grammy awards and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. His most recent album “Before This World” released last year debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has been nominated for another Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. Come spend an unforgettable night with America’s iconic singersongwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band.•

Ashley Bathgate Solo Cello

Performs both Acoustic & with Electronics

Ashley Bathgate has been described as an “eloquent new music interpreter” (New York Times) and a “rising star of her instrument” (Albany Times Union) who combines “bittersweet lyricism along with ferocious chops” (New York Magazine). Her “impish ferocity,” “rich tone” and imaginative phrasing” (New York Times) have made her one of the most sought after performers of her time. The desire to create a dynamic energy exchange with her audience and build upon the ensuing chemistry is a pillar of Bathgate’s philosophy as a performer. Her affinity to dynamism drives Bathgate to venture into previously uncharted areas of ground-breaking sounds and techniques, breaking the mold of the cello’s traditionally perceived voice. Collaborators and fans alike describe her vitality as nothing short of remarkable and magical for all who are involved. She is a member of the award winning, internationally acclaimed sextet, Bang on a Can All-Stars, as well as two chamber groups of which she is a founding member: TwoSense and Bonjour. Most recently Bathgate premiered a new Cello Concerto by Australian composer, Kate Moore, and has a recording of Moore’s solo cello works

which will be released in 2016 on Cantaloupe Records. This past season also brought the world premiere of “What Moves You.” Bathgate is currently collaborating with the Brooklyn-based composer collective, Sleeping Giant. Originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, Bathgate began her cello studies with the late Rudolf Doblin, principal cellist and assistant music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic in the 1950’s. After his passing, she resumed her tutelage with Ann Alton at Skidmore College. From there she continued on to study at Bard College with Luis Garcia-Renart (B.M.) and then at the Yale University School of Music with renowned cellist, Aldo Parisot (M.M. & A.D). Bathgate resides in New York City.•

Ashley Bathgate’s fans describe her vitality as remarkable and magical.

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Humpreys By The Bay– By David Rottenberg

Food Scene

New Chef At The Helm

Days are getting longer. Weather is getting warmer. Spring is almost here. And, can summer be far behind? And with it, the summer concert series. There’s little better than enjoying wonderful musical entertainment while outdoors during a balmy summer evening. One of the best venues for doing so is at Humphreys, a small place where one can get “up close and personal” with talent even from the back rows of seats. Good acoustics, good seats and good views of the bay. Humphreys, in fact, offers the entire package — concert, hotel room and dinner— in special show packages. I remember evenings watching concerts, envying the people enjoying the shows from the comforts of their hotel balconies. The restaurant experience may certainly add to the pleasure of the evening. Because it is part of the hotel operation (Humphreys Half Moon Inn) , the restaurant (Humphreys By The Bay) is open for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. And, there’s a new chef at the helm. When dining at Humphreys on non-concert days, there Humphreys offers views of the Bay and the plentiful boat landscape. is usually adequate parking in front of and across the street Private meeting rooms for large parties on the other side of the restaurant from the restaurant. The building itself looks Tahitian or Hawaiian, with an A-frame design. After climbing a short flight of stairs, one pushes tall and look out onto the Bay and the glowing lights of downtown. Nicolas Bour is the new executive chef. He’s been there only a few heavy metal doors to enter a small foyer. Several walls are filled with framed months. He is focusing on modern California cuisine, although much of photos of famous acts that appeared at the concert venue and at Backstage, his training and background involved French cuisine. Most recently, he was a separate concert venue that is actually part of the restaurant. Backstage presents local and not-so-local musical groups that play chef at Lowes Resort. Chef Bour’s creations have received many honors. He exciting music of varying genres (depending on the night). The good news has also been honored to cook at the James Beard house. I have never eaten breakfast or lunch at Humphreys but have eaten dinner is that the cover charge is waived for all guests who dine at the restaurant there many times and have hosted several large parties there. So I was and enjoy an entrée. The restaurant dining room is large, comfortably appointed, and looks anxious to meet and enjoy the cuisine of Chef Bour. The dinner menu is pretty much a la carte. Side dishes such as wild out through floor-to-ceiling windows onto the back bay, the water between mushrooms and bacon brussels are all at extra charge. Even bread (delicious Shelter Island and Point Loma, The scene is filled with the spikes of small ships masts rising to the sky, as the lights of buildings in Point Loma twinkle Bread & Cie artisanal bread) is at extra charge. The menu is not large but offers a good variety of dishes. There is an in the background. It is a pretty and interesting view. appetizer (First Flavors) listing. Humphreys crabcake , with coleslaw and creole mustard, is a delightful start to a meal. Butter poached lobster tail, with spaghetti squash, and Hudson Valley foie gras are pricey, but very savory beginnings. These days, good foie gras is hard to find on menus. Entrees include rack of lamb, with charred eggplant, tomato and cauliflower and Jidori chicken, with black garlic polenta. On the pasta side, the menu lists Pappardelle with chanterelle mushrooms and grilled artichoke which was excellent. Scallops, with parsnips and bacon, were tasty but not very firm and had a slight fishy taste. The Niman Ranch cheeseburger, with lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche was delicious. The wine list offers a good selection of reds and whites, many of them familiar and from California, at prices that are moderate to high. The choice of wines by the glass is somewhat limited. Entrees are listed as “Big Plates” on the menu. While the plates are large and while entrees are beautifully presented, portions are not “big” except in price. The range of dinner checks seems to run from moderate-high to expensive. But, if it is all part of a memorable evening featuring good music and good food, does it really matter? Humpreys By The Bay Restaurant is located at 2241 Shelter Island Drive on Shelter Island. Call 619.224.3577 for reservations and information.• Butter poached lobster tail is on the menu.

Enjoy St.Patrick’s & Easter At The Brigantine

Executive Chef Nicolas Bour is focusing on modern California cuisine.

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Calendar

A Publication of Presidio Communications • March 2016

March 2016 Thru May 1

n The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa

Park presents Super Cells: The Power of Stem Cells. A fascinating new exhibition explores how stem cells function in the human body For information, visit www.rhfleet.org/exhibitions/super-cells. n Foundations of Jewish Family Living, led by Jennifer Meltzer, is an eight-session class for parents that will provide a thought-provoking encounter with the core values and ideas of Judaism. Parents will gain the knowledge, language and confidence to be a teacher to their own children and support Jewish learning a home. Sessions are Sunday mornings at Temple Solel, located at 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Call Ilene Tatro at 858.362.1154 for information and to register.

Thru May 31

n The San Diego Automotive Museum, located at 2080 Pan American

Plaza in Balboa Park, announces the opening of its new exhibit The British Invasion. This exhibit highlights British automotive manufacturing since the 1930’s. This exhibit has the London taxi which was owned by Frank Sinatra. The Rolls Royce Phantom which was used by Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace of Monaco and several American astronauts. These are but a few of the cars that are part of the exhibit. For information, visit www.sdautomuseum.org.

March 1

n Let’s support Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc March for

Meals celebration. Local San Diego restaurants will participate in the “MOW” jito’s and more challenge. Local eateries and bars will have a delicious specialty cocktail featured at their restaurant of which $1 of each specialty cocktail served will benefit Meal-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. Participating establishments can be found at www.meals-on-wheels.org.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common,

located at 330 Park Blvd, at Sanford Children’s Library (1st Floor) San Diego, presents Ready Reader Story time from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers ages 3-5 will enjoy stories read aloud or acted out, singing songs and completing crafts, giving them opportunities to acquire the skills necessary for kindergarten. For information, call 619.238.5800. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents Crafts for Kids from 4 to 5 p.m. Stretch your imagination and create fabulous crafts. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents Hopscotch Tiny Tots from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. for babies and toddlers. Join Miss Kim for a fantastically fun program containing crafts, music, and stories. For information, call 858.543.1399.

March 2

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located

at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, is holding a Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Kick-off Celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come and enjoy a day of celebration with story times, crafts, music and a surprise appearance from the Cat in the Hat himself at the Homework Center (2nd Floor). For information, call 619.238.5800. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents Patio Pix from 6 to 8 p.m. Watch a great family film outside in the comfy patio–weather permitting. Please wear warm clothing. For information, call 858.543.1399.

March 2, 9 & 23

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located

at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents Kid Flix at the Library from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Sanford Children’s Library (1st Floor). Join us for fun family-friendly movies and refreshments on Wednesday evenings. March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat,” March 9 is “Cloudy with the Chance of Meatballs” and March 23 is “Hop.” For information, call 619.238.5800.

March 3

n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents Hatha Yoga for Adults and Seniors from 11 a.m. to noon. Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This alllevel class will include inversions, backbends and sun salutations. Please bring a mat or large towel and hand towel or strap to class. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700. n Father Joe’s Villages hosts the 3rd Annual Taste of the Village from 6 to 8 p.m. atop Father Joe’s 16th and Commercial building. The culinary event showcases inner working of homeless facility and includes a gourmet menu designed by students of Freddie Evarkiou Culinary Arts Program. Tickets are $50 per person and can purchased online or by calling 619.446.2116. For information, visit www.neighbor.org.

March 3 thru 6

n Mission Bay Park will host the San Diego Audubon’s 20th Annual

Bird Festival. The four-day bird festival ends Sunday with hands-on nature discovery, hawks, parrots, owls and reptiles will be there so that children and parents will have a new way to take a larger footprint of interactive activities to engage minds of all ages. For a complete listing, visit www.sandiegoaudubon.org.

March 3, 10, 17 & 24

n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego,

March 4

n Ki’s Restaurant, located at 2951 S Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas,

hosts Robin Henkel & Whitney Shay from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.436.5236. n The Show Ponies will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. For the Show Ponies, The West is still wild. Their songs endeavor to preserve its wonder and our place in it. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com.

March 4 Thru 6

n The 71st Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show returns

to Earl Warren Showgrounds, located in beautiful Santa Barbara at Highway 101 and Las Positas Road, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Orchid lovers, flower fans and admirers of all things wild and wonderful, save the dates as thousands of blooms in every imaginable shape, color, pattern and texture, will be showcased at the show, one of the country’s largest and oldest celebrations of orchids. For tickets, visit www.SBOrchidShow.com.

March 4, 11, 18, & 25

n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents Storytime with Mr. Luan from 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Children and their families are invited to join us for stories, rhymes and songs. For information, call 858.543.1399. n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents Fun and Games for children ages 5 to 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Sanford Children’s Library (1st Floor). Join us for various family fun activities, such as Wii and LEGOs. For information, call 619.238.5800.

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n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents Lego Time for children and teens from 4 to 5 p.m. Build skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more. Learn basic building science while having loads of fun. For information, call 858.543.1399.

March 4 thru 13

n The SDSU School of Theatre, Television and Film at the Don Powell

Theatre, located at 5500 Campanile Drive in San Diego, presents “The Drowsy Chaperone,” directed by new Musical Theatre faculty member Stephen Brotebeck, fresh from New York. In this Tony Award-winning musical, an eccentric musical theatre lover guides you back in time to the 1920s on the uproarious wedding day of a glamorous bride. This musical bubbles over with wit, thrills, and glorious song and dance–served extra dry with a few surprising twist. For ticket and times, visit www.theatre.sdsu.edu.

March 5

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at

330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents Hullabaloo at the Library from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Sanford Children’s Library (1st floor). This popular children’s musical act will perform tunes that get both kids and parents tapping their toes and clapping along. For formation, call 619.238.5800. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We meet for a little over an hour the first Saturday of every month, Meetings take place at the library where attendees can enjoy snacks, coffee, fruit juice and lively discussion. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Ferruccio Furlanetto returns in Concert to celebrate 31 years with the Company at 7 p.m. at The Jacobs Music Center at Copley Symphony Hall. He performs with the San Diego Symphony. Ferruccio has a special relationship with San Diego Opera that began with his debut in 1985 in the title role of Oberto. Since then he has appeared with the Company thirteen times in various roles. Tickets can be purchased at 619.533.7000 or online at www.sdopera.com. n Hawaiian Super Group HAPA will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. For over 30 years, HAPA has brought its unique sound to delighted audiences across Hawaii and around the world. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. n Finest City Improv features San Diego’s Singles in Show at 8 p.m. at 4250 Louisiana Street in San Diego. Where are all of San Diego’s single ladies? They can be found the first Saturday of each month featured in Finest City Improv’s newest show, A Single Lady: Love in Three Acts. San Diego’s single ladies get to share their dating experiences with a crowd of strangers and embrace the role of being the only non-improviser on stage. To purchase tickets, visit www.finestcityimprov.com. n Local LM, located at 7745 University Avenue in La Mesa, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues at 8 p.m.. For information, call 619.469.1840

March 5 & 6

n Seaport Village Welcomes Extraordinary Acts for the Tenth Annual

Spring Busker Festival. You will watch fire breathers, sword swallowers, jugglers and contortionists for a spectacular weekend of live street entertainment. The free festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. each day. On Saturday, from 7 to 10 p.m. the untamed show will feature a DJ, food and drink specials, and busker acts best suited for those over 18. For information, visit www.seaportvillage.com or call 619.235.4014.

March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27

n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El

Prado in Balboa Park, presents Canyoneer Hikes. Free and open to the public, dogs or other pets are not permitted on the walks, as they interfere with observing wildlife. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat. Hiking boots are recommended for desert and mountain hikes. Bring adequate water and food: even the short or easy hikes can demand liquid and energy resources. You may also wish to bring a jacket, binoculars, and field guides. Bring rain gear if rain is a possibility. Get complete hiking information and directions by visiting www.sndhm.org.

March 6, 13, 20 & 27

n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Learn Computer Programming for students ages 8 to 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn code writing and computer programming through our new ThoughtSTEM computer science classes. No coding experience is needed. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org.

March 7

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located

at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents a 3D Printing Club from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center– 4th floor. Join us monthly to learn about all things related to 3d printing, 3d scanning, and 3d modeling. Club is open to all ages. For information, call 619.238.5800.

March 7, 14 & 21

n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic School

Bus©, takes place at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m. at theNAT, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park. Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science. Free with Museum admission. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.

March 7, 14, 21, & 28

n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego,

presents a Tai Chi Class for adults and seniors from 10 to 11 a.m. Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For information, call 858.543.1399. n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents Ready Reader Story time at Sanford Children’s Library (1st Floor). Toddlers ages 2-3 will enjoy stories, read aloud or acted out, singing songs and learning rhymes, acquiring skills necessary for their future reading success. For information, call 619.238.5800. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric Street in San Diego, presents Storytime with Kathie from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children and their families are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. For information, call 858.543.1399.

March 8

n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa

Park, will host a total solar eclipse. Join us in the Helkoff Giant Dome Theater from 5 to 6:15 p.m. to see a live broadcast of a total solar eclipse from the Federated States of Micronesia. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org. n Festa Della Donna (aka Women’s Day) Dinner, to benefit the Center for Community Solutions, takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Cucina enoteca, located at Flower Hill Promenade, 2730 Via de la Valle, Del Mar. Women’s Day began in Italy in 1945, when The Union of Italian Women declared that the date of March 8 should be set aside to celebrate womanhood and the contributions of women to the betterment of our society. There will be a four-course dinner and wind pairing to benefit CCS. For information or to reserve a table, visit www.ccssd.org. n Bread & Salt, located at 1955 Julian Avenue in San Diego, presents Ashley Bathgate Solo Cello who will perform both acoustic and with electronics at 7:30 p.m.. She has been described as an “eloquent new music interpreter.” Her affinity to dynamism drives Bathgate to venture into previous uncharted area of ground-breaking sounds and techniques, breaking the mold of the cello’s traditionally perceived voice.

March 9 & 23

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located

at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents Rainbow Loom® Club for children ages 7 to 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Sanford Children’s Library (1st floor). Try out the hottest new crafting craze–rubber band bracelets. Don’t have a loom? No problem–we provide all the supplies. For information, call 619.238.5800.

March 10

n San Diego Opera presents Opera on the Concourse, a free lunchtime

Concert with the Stars of the Season. For the Month of March, the noon performance will feature singers for Opera Exposed and the San Diego Opera Chorus. Performances are 45 minutes long and will feature arias, duets, and ensembles from opera and musicals, picked by each of the performing artists and accompanied by piano. Come and have lunch with music. n Zel’s Del Mar, located at 1247 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 858.755.0076.

March 10, 11 & 12

n MADCAP’s (Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies)

56th Annual Benefit Show will be held at the Brown Chapel on the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University, located at 3900 Lomaland Drive in San Diego. This year’s theme, “MADCAPS, In Harmony with San Diego,” focuses on the local community, where their boots are on the ground making a difference. Performances are 7 p.m., Friday, March 10; 7 p.m., Saturday, March 11; and 5 p.m., Sunday, March 12. For ticket information, visit www.sdmadcaps.org.

March 11

n Farmer and the Seahorse, located at 10996 Torreyana Road in San

Diego, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call 858.260.5400. n Dizzy’s Jazz, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents singer Gillian Margot’s “Black Butterfly” performing with an all-star cast of California Jazz Talent at 8 p.m. Multi-Grammynominated pianist Geoffrey Keezer, Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet, bassist Alex Boneham, and drummer Christian Euman. Gillian has a love for song and the storytelling aspect of musical performance. Cover is $20.

March 12

n Birdrock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 858.551.1707. n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8 from noon to 2 p.m. This month the topic is Pi and Math Treats. Investigate the notorious and infinite decimal known as pi. Celebrate Pi Day and amaze your friends with math tricks that seem like magic. Prices are members $12, nonmembers $14 per person. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806. n The San Diego Automotive Museum, located at 2080 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, announces the opening of its new exhibit, The British Invasion. The museum’s annual fundraiser is centered on this exhibit, which takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. This exhibit highlights British automotive manufacturing since the 1930’s. This exhibit has the London taxi which was owned by Frank Sinatra. The Rolls Royce Phantom which was used by Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace of Monaco and several American astronauts. These are but a few of the cars that are part of the exhibit. For information and tickets. call 619.398.0301 or visit www.sdautomuseum.org. n Pala Mesa Resort, located at 2001 Old Hwy 295 in Fallbrook, hosts Robin Henkel with Billy Watson & Evan Yearsley from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.731.6803. n Téada Re Awakening will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s 1916 Rising, Top Irish band Téada will lead a spectacular cast of performers celebrating 100 years of Irish freedom with a historic US tour in 2016. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com.

March 12 thru April 10

n The Superstars of Butterfly Jungle have arrived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This annual springtime event takes place as the first group of butterfly pupae-from South America-arrive. Many shipments of these soon-to-emerge butterflies will be delivered from around the world during the course of this annual event, which showcases the beauty of these natural wonders and helps ensure butterflies continued survival in their native habitats. For hours and ticket prices, visit www.sandiegozoo.box.com.

March 12 thru April 23

n National Comedy Theatre (NCT) announced enrollment for their

upcoming Level 1 Teen Improvisational Comedy class. Designed specifically for teens, NCT classes create a fun and supportive environment for students to learn the basics for creating improve, story-telling and stagecraft. Must be 13 to 17 years of age; cost is $125. For information and to register, visit www.nationalcomedy. com/teen-improv-classes.

March 12 thru May 15

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located

at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents a special exhibition: Portrait of Pomeroy, on the 9th Floor in the Art Gallery. Organized by guest curator Dave Hampton, Walter Pomeroy has single-handedly assembled the most extensive private collection of painting and drawing by local artist of the 1950s and 1960s. A public reception is planned from noon to 2 p.m. on March 12.

March 16

n Baarons Market’s, San Diego locations, will offer from Irish-inspired

appetizers and local brews to benefit San Diego Food Bank. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. Baarons Market will donate 100 percent of proceeds from its three San Diego locations to the San Diego Food Bank. Space is limited; tickets are $15. For a list of locations, visit www.baronsmarket.com. n Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Avenue in San Diego, hosts the Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay from 8 to 10 p.m. For information, call 619.274.9989.

March 17

n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at

330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sanford Children’s Library (1st Floor). Come and celebrate with music, craft, film “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” and a scavenger hunt to find where the leprechauns hid the prizes. For information, call 619.238.5800. n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, presents Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690

March 18th–20th

n Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Returns to San Diego at the San Diego

Yacht Club & Coronado Yacht Club. The largest national sailboat racing circuit in the United States will make its second stop of the season here in San Diego. The NOOD has almost 700 sailors competing for the event’s top prize—a trip to the British Virgin Islands to compete in the Helly Hansen NOOD Championship Regatta, hosted by Sunsail. The races start times are dependent weather but are scheduled to begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. each day. For more information visit www.hellyhansen.com/sailing

March 18, 19 & 20

n Exclusive Collections Gallery, located at 835 West Harbor Drive in San Diego, presents artist Steven Quartly and his beautiful new original works of art. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet

Steven, have a glass of wine with him, and celebrate new artwork: 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 18; 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 19; and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 20. Eight to 12 new original paintings feature gold leafing for the first time ever. For information, visit www.ECGallery.com.

March 19

n The NAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788

El Prado in Balboa Park, is proud to announce a new exhibit: Whales Giants of the Deep. It will showcase amazing and rare specimens from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa’s whale collection, one of the largest in the world. For information, visit www.sdnat.org. n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents Build Mine Craft Using Legos from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Sanford Children’s Library (1st floor). Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures. Space is limited, please call 619.238.6664 to register. n Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower 13 hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from noon to 3 p.m. For information, call 760.635.1200. n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

March 20

n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El

Prado in Balboa Park, will host Whale of a Time Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every year from December through April, magnificent gray whales pass through San Diego’s coastal waters on their way to and from their breading grounds. The gray whale makes the longest migration of any mammal on earth traveling 10,000 to 12,000 miles each year. Learn about these fascinating mammals and visit our special exhibition Whales: Giants of the Deep. We’ll have whaleinspired activities and will make crafts to take home. For information, visit www.sdnat.org. n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690. n Celebrate Linda Vista’s 75th Anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. at Linda Vista Shopping Center, located at 6900 Linda Vista Road. Featuring County Supervisor Ron Roberts, the event will share the history of Linda Vista like in the 1940s. Enjoy food, music, fun and festivities. n Lend a Hand to Help Deanne Fundraising Event takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper Street. The friends of Deanne Cervantes will get together to celebrate a wonderful member of the public school community who needs our help. Come and help Deanne at an afternoon of music, food and coffee for a cause. Suggested donation at the door is $5 per person. There will be an opportunity drawing and auction items donated by local businesses in support of Deanne’s recovery. She was standing on a cliff that gave way and fell more than 20 feet onto the rocky shore below. Deanne has a broken back as well as many other injuries, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. Donations may be made at www. GoFundMe.conm/deannerecoveryfund. n Willy Porter & Carmen Nickerson will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. He and singing partner, Carmen, bring their brand of righteous indie-folk for a night of high-test tunes and tons of fun. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com.

March 23

n Proud Mary’s Jazz 88.3 Blues Jam takes place at 5550 Kearny Mesa

Road in San Diego. Robin Henkel & Billy Watson perform from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 858.278.0800 ext. 299.

March 24

n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788

El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Joseph Wilson at 7 p.m. at the Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater, as he talks about bees. Bees are arguably one of the most important insect groups on the planet. Despite their importance, they are remarkable misunderstood by most people. The NAT talk is $9 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum, online at www. sdnat.org, or by calling 877.946.7797. n Zel’s Del Mar, located at 1247 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 858.755.0076.

March 26

n Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc March for Meals celebration

continues with Wiggin’ Out for San Diego Seniors. This 3rd annual event is perfect for anyone interested in a 5K or 1M run/walk that will help combat senior hunger. Wear your favorite, fanciful wig, and help homebound and isolated San Diego seniors. Registration is at 7:30 a.m.at beautiful Crown Point Park on Mission Bay. For information, visit www.excelarace.com/wiggin-out 5k-html.html. n Proud Mary’s Jazz 88.3 Blues Jam takes place at 5550 Kearny Mesa Road in San Diego. Robin Henkel, Whitney Shay & Billy Watson perform from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call 858.278.0800 ext. 299.

March 27

n Union Kitchen & Tap, located at 333 5th Avenue in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from noon to 3 p.m. For information, call 619.795.9463. n First Unitarian Church in Hillcrest, located at 4190 Front Street in San Diego, will be showing “The Sorceress,” at 1 p.m. The subject of the movie is folk religion and medicine in the 13th Century France. This is part of the Humanist Discussion group at the Church. They are free and open to the Public. For information, call 619.379.9677. n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 330 Park Boulevard in San Diego, presents a Ukulele Sing-Along from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sanford Children’s Library (1st floor). Local players, Hau’oli Strummers, will lead a family-friendly jam session that includes a variety of favorite songbook tunes. Kids of all ages are invited to sing and dance along. For information, call 619.238.6664 .

March 28 thru April 1

n The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is providing full-day Spring

Science Camps. Grades 1 through 3 can enjoy camp themes based on the Fleet’s latest exhibitions, including Zoo In You, Super Cells, Taping Shape and the Art of Science Learning. Grades 4 to 7 can create new worlds in the Minecraft Computer Programming Spring Camp, brought to the Fleet by ThoughtSTEM. For a complete list of activities and prices, visit www.rhfleet.ort/events/spring-camps.

March 30

n San Diego Police Foundation Presents Women in Blue at the

Hilton Bayfront, located at 1 Park Boulevard in San Diego. Three female leaders will step into the spotlight to share their stories of aspiration, courage, and accomplishment that are sure to inspire you. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Program and Lunch begins at noon. Call 619.232.2130 to reserve your table or tickets or visit www.sdpolicefoundation.org.

April 1

n The Shiley Suite, Central Library, located at 330 Park Boulevard in

San Diego, is the site of Diversionary Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser: Daring Decadence, and First-Annual Fritz Klein Awards. The doors open at 6 p.m. VIP Reception is at 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets range from $99–$250 and are available at www.diversionary.org or by calling 619.220.6830.

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Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs.

Mission Hills Book Group March 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. New members are welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Preschool Storytime March 4, 11, 25 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11a.m.

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

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Pajama Storytime March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Every Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

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Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond with your baby, and lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication. Interactive presentation led by Jennifer Duncan also includes sing-alongs and bubble time ending with Q&A period. Session is for ages birth to four-years old.

Road Scholar Presentation March 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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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

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Children’s Music by Cowboy Bob March 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Cowboy Bob will sing familiar children’s songs while playing the guitar and other instruments.

Book Sale March 19 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.

Mystery Book Group March 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss a mystery book. New members are welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

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