Presidio Sentinel, July 2015, Vol. 16, No. 07w

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is strutting his attitude and style. Expect to see models & fashion designers of all ages at the Mission Hills Music & Arts Fest, which is presented by the Mission Hills Foundation, serving Mission Hills for over 20 years.

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California Native Brings New Music Home

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Local Organization Wins For Horses

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“Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery”

Religion, Politics & Media

by George Mitrovich Sometime back I wrote about this here in the Sentinel, but it is for me an important issue, so I am revisiting it.

A religion reporter for a major American newspaper wrote a story about an openly gay United Methodist minister who lost her church over her sexual orientation. The reporter wrote the minister was in danger of being “excommunicated.”

The Catholic Church excommunicates; the Methodist Church does not.

However, excommunication is not the issue, but that a reporter, especially one who writes about religion, should not be confused about an important issue separating Catholics from Protestants.

But the reporter’s mistake underscores what is too often media’s dreadful ignorance on matters of religion–especially the Christian religion.

That ignorance becomes concerning when religion permeates a presidential race, as we are now witnessing with so many Republican candidates embracing Christian beliefs; many of whom testify to being “born again.”

Foremost among those is Mike Huckabee’s, theformer governor of Arkansas, but also an ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Convention, having pastored churches in Arkansas and Texas.

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

Mine Eyes Have Seen George Mitrovich

As a Southern Baptist the former governor is a fundamentalist Christian. That means he believes in scripture’s inerrancy, that the Bible is literally true–from Genesis to Revelation; that when the Bible says God created the world in six days, that’s what it means. And, if it says, as it does (Genesis 2:2), that God rested on the seventh day, well, God rested on the seventh day.

National media, however, does not identify Huckabee as a “fundamentalist”, but rather as an “evangelical.”

All fundamentalists may be evangelicals, but not all evangelicals are fundamentalists.

Evangelicals believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, as do fundamentalists, but beyond that creedal covenant there exist vast differences–from Instant Baptism to the Second Coming of Christ.

Many evangelical Christians opposed the war in Iraq from its inception, but few fundamentalists.

Many evangelicals believe issues of social justice are critical to the church’s witness, few fundamentalists share that commitment. There are evangelicals who believe global warming requires immediate preventive measures by government, but many fundamentalists think the danger spurious.

There are evangelicals who are pro-choice and fundamentalists who believe abortion is murder. There are evangelicals who believe sexual identity is DNA determinative, while fundamentalists deem it damnable. There are evangelicals who believe God’s redemptive grace is open to all people, and fundamentalists who believe it’s available only to those predestined

by God for salvation (as John Calvin argued in the “Institutes of the Christian Region”).

To mainstream media evangelicals and fundamentalist are the same, a merging of the two identities into one that began after 9-11; when the word “fundamentalist” took on a new and frightening meaning, and fundamentalist Christians opted for the more inclusive term of “evangelical.”, with media’s willing consent.

In that transition profound historical, cultural, social, political, and theological differences, barely acknowledged before, were lost.

But fairness requires an admission that nothing is simple about the complexity of Christianity, especially in America.

A study by Global Christianity at Massachusetts’ Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, places the number of Christian denominations worldwide at more than 33,000;

but the majority of which exist in one place–the USA. In this myriad of denominations there are churches who believe in baptism by immersion and those who believe immersion unnecessary; churches that feature rock bands and those who believe musical instruments ungodly; churches whose members speak in tongues and those who worship in silence; there are churches who feature liturgy and those who have no formal order of worship; there are clergy who wear colorful vestments and those who deliver sermons in polo shirts, chinos, and flip flops; there are Christians who worship in great cathedrals and those who worship in store fronts adjacent to topless bars.

No one can grasp such varieties in one religion. No one can wholly know their histories or by what means their theological differences arose or by what circumstances such separations came about or how intense such divisions remain– but an acknowledgment of that by media would be helpful, beginning with defining “fundamentalist” and “evangelical.”

While media is often clueless, so too are many Christians. Their

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H ollywood Celebrities Come to

Mission Hills for Food & Conversation

Emmy nominated actress Patrika Darbo (“Days of Our Lives”), recently graced The Front Porch on Fort Stockton Street in Mission Hills for a special meet and greet with friends and guests. Darbo also came to offer her interview skills for a new television show with Gustaf Anders Rooth.

“On The Porch with Gustaf Anders Rooth,” introduced as a “grillin’ and smokin” show, will be hosted by Rooth and will highlight his “fully animated cooking techniques.” Rooth will show how his unique “barrel cooking” is all the rage. The show is targeted for the Food Channel in January, 2016.

A good friend of The Front Porch proprietor, Melissa Scott Clark, Darbo will be in episode one, “Darbo on Bourbon.” Three additional celebrity guests will appear over the next three months of show taping.

During and after the taping, audience guests were invited to enjoy generous samplings and innovative creations by Chef Gustaf Rooth.•

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RENTAL CAR CENTER PUBLIC ART PROJECT INFORMATIONAL MEETING Please join San Diego International Airport’s Art Program for an informational meeting about a planned public art installation for the new Rental Car Center.

Artist team Ueberall International, LLC is developing artwork for the exterior northeast façade of the Rental Car Center, inspired by an experimental camouflage technique used during World War I. The group is known for its experiential and dynamic public art projects, which often feature creative uses of technology.

LOCATION: Mission Hills United Methodist Church 4044 Lark Street San Diego, CA 92103

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A Place to Express Yourself

by Patty Ducey-Brooks

Each month I get to review the amazing variety of events that are occurring around San Diego County. Most of us know that San Diego is hosting the International Comic Con again this year. The dates are July 9 through the 12. Fans will be arriving from around the world to be a part of this wild experience. From Marvel Comics to “Game of Thrones,” guests will dress up and celebrate the comic culture at the San Diego Convention Center and throughout the Gaslamp District.

Don’t miss this incredibly visual event that started here in San Diego (with little fanfare) and is now world renown.

And, in our own backyards there are great events occurring every day. I encourage you to visit page 20 of this issue to “wet your appetite” with lots of fun events to experience during July throughout San Diego County. There is something for every taste, interest, and age.

With regard to events, this coming August, we’re going to revisit and bring back (with a new twist) a great community event that occurred here in Mission Hills back in the ‘90s. It’s called Mission Hills Music & Arts Festival, which will be held on two consecutive Saturdays, August 8 and 15 at Pioneer/Mission Hills Park, located on Washington Street.

We’re excited with all the entertainment, fashion designers, artists and businesses that will be participating. What makes it even more special is that artists who rarely get to show their art forms will be able to share them with guests of this event.

If you’re an artist, established or budding, this is your opportunity to express yourself and be seen among your peers and with your future fan club. To learn more, contact info@presidiosentinel.com. See the ad on page 14.•

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The Panama-California and California Pacific International Expositions are explored through the personal objects that were eagerly sought after and collected. These keepsakes handed down through the generations are tangible historical mementos of the Exposition. One thousand artifacts are on display! It is unlikely a collection of Exposition memorabilia with the breadth of variety and number will ever be assembled again.

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Journey Begins

by Ilene Hubb

It was a rather warm day as I walked with my son to his first born’s graduation. We got to the school a little too late to claim the small piece of shade under the lone tree on campus, but at least we were able to sit close enough to see the graduates as they filed in. I looked around to see all these happy people gathered together to watch as a milestone moment unfolded before them. Balloons spelled out names, congratulatory signs were held high, and everyone was cheering as the students came out of the school to take their seats. It was a sea of mortar boards and gowns all in school colors.

Graduation from high school is a high point in a child’s life and a mixed emotion in a parent.

That diploma marks a new relationship between parent and child. This is the stepping stone to independence. For some that first leg begins with college, for others a technical school and for many a jump into the work world. The air was full of anticipation and a feeling of “what’s next?”

Patty Ducey-Brooks When my children graduated it was assumed they would get a job right out of high school or attend college with the feeling that a degree would guarantee an even better job. Not so today. Statistics show that getting a good job with just a high school education is bleak. Yet students graduating from college no longer have that guarantee in place.

The course of study is also important.

What fields will have job openings?

What majors are inconsequential?

My grandson has loved making films for as long as I can remember. He went to a summer camp for filmmakers.

He requested film making software for all his birthdays. He knew what he wanted to do from a very young age and he would not be deterred.

My son gently brought up the lack of opportunity in that field, noting how few filmmakers really make it. He was met with much resistance as his son believes that he will be one of the few who make it big. The best guidance I could give my son is to let him follow his dream or he will always wonder “what if?” He will always feel he might have made it if his dad had not squelched his dream.

With two children in their teens, my son is feeling like his opinion does not matter anymore. His son

just turned 18 and thinks he knows more than dad now. When he joined us after graduation he was all smiles declaring “I have my own car, I just graduated from high school and I turned 18. I am an adult now.”

I kept quiet knowing that he will find out soon that being an adult is much more complicated than that.

But at 18 you have the bravado to go out into the world fully confident that you will conquer it. He will learn from experience what works for him and what doesn’t. Often it is failures that teach the most.

I think of what I was like at 18, what my sons were like and what my grandson is feeling, and it confirms my belief that some things are universal. That tenuous journey from child to adult will never change. It is a journey that must be experienced to get to that point of really knowing what an adult is. For now, seeing my grandson heady with the joy of graduating, turning 18 and feeling like an adult, is a lovely sight. He is just beginning the journey that everyone takes to becoming an adult. The future is his to explore, his and all the other 18 year olds. I wish them well.•

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Ilene Hubbs Associate Editor

Michal A. Tuzinkiewicz Creative Director

Phyllis E. Zawacki Graphic Designer

Contributing Writers Concetta Antico Blake Beckcom Rick Brooks Melody Brown Ian Campbell Richard Cone Cath DeStefano Barry Hager Ilene Hubbs David Kamatoy Philip C. Lee Alice Lowe Aubree Lynn George Mitrovich

Cartoons and Pop Art Strip Down in North Park Caricatures, Satire and The Funnies runs from July 3 through July 26 at The Studio Door, located at 3750 30th Street in North Park, presenting new, independent voices of the comic strip. The month-long exhibition of original art takes its inspiration from traditional strips, single gag panels and caricatures that have entertained us in newspapers, underground publications and on the Internet.

A diverse collection of artists have been juried by Javier Hernandez.

Hernandez is a cartoonist who is known for his comic book titles “El Muerto,” “Maniac Priest,” “The Coma,” and “Dead Dinosaurio.”

He co-founded the Latino Comics Expo, the nation’s first convention dedicated to spotlighting the work of Latino creative talent working comics and pop art. Highlights of STRIP exhibition include the humorous vignettes of Sallie Whistler Marcucci, the stinging political caricatures of Gary

Aagaard, and lush block prints of Maclovio Cantu IV. This exhibition represents the second time that Javier Hernandez and The Studio Door owner Patric Stillman have joined forces. In 2007, Patric Stillman curated an exhibition of Latino illustrators and animators at the San Diego Art Institute in conjunction with

the first Cine’Mation showcase at the San Diego Latino Film Festival.

The showcase featured Javier’s cult comic book El Muerto, which was adapted for theaters in a feature film starring Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show).

For more information, visit www.TheStudioDoro.com or call 619.255.4920.•

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Local Organization Carlton is a one-year old, Karelian bear dog mix. He is a wonderful guy who will need a special home, one that can give him the exercise and training that he needs to thrive.

According to Carlton’s trainer, “He is stellar with training, very curious and loves to explore the world around him.” And while this guy wouldn’t be an ideal fit for someone looking for a mellow dog who will cuddle with them endlessly, Carlton would make an outstanding running buddy (and cuddling might not be out of the question until he’s nice and worn out).

Carlton is a hidden gem – meaning, he’s not in public view, so please call us to arrange an intro or come on by the San Diego Campus. Carlton’s adoption fee includes his neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway.

Carlton is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus located at 5500 Gaines Street. To learn more about making him part of your family, please call 619.299.7012.

Darla is a six-year old, Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier Mix and has far too many wonderful qualities to list, so to put it simply: she’s just all kinds of awesome. Whether it’s those caddywhompus ears of hers, her endlessly wagging tail, the plethora of tricks she’s learned (including shake, crawl, and rollover), or her adorably sweet personality, this doggie has it all. Need a running partner? Darla’s your gal. Want a snuggle buddy?

She’s gotcha covered. This well-mannered, water-loving girl is ready for a loving home.

Darla’s adoption fee includes her spay, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway.

Darla is available for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society’s Oceanside Campus located at: 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058. To learn more about making her part of your family, please call 760.757.4357.

Boss and Champ are available for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society’s Oceanside Campus for Cats & Small Animals, located at: 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058.

To learn more about making them part of your family, please call 760.757.4357.

Wins Help a Horse Day Contest

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) revealed the seven winners of the 2015 ASPCA Help a Horse Day contest, a nationwide grant competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the year-round work they do to save and care for at-risk horses. As one of the three grand prize winners, Horses of Tir Na Nog will receive $10,000.

More than 100 equine rescue groups held events across 33 states during the weekend of April 24-26, and the winners were selected based on the creativity of their events, as well as their success engaging their local communities.

“This award acknowledges the tremendous support we received from the community to support 2015 ASPCA Help a Horse Day. We invited San Diegans to join a posse to support eighteen individual horses in our care,” explains Amy Pat Rigney, president. “Through the support of the community, thirteen of our eighteen highlighted horses were sponsored. We cannot thank San Diegans enough for joining a posse, taking a stand against equine abuse and neglect, and helping us win this $10,000 ‘Reward.’”

Horses of Tir Na Nog is the longest-operating equine sanctuary in San Diego County and is currently caring for over fifty equines. Horses of Tir Na Nog is an adoption partner with County of San Diego Department of Animal Services. To learn more and to support Horse of Tir Na Nog, visit www.horsesoftirnanog.org.•

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The Ins and Outs of Fueling for Activity

by Blake Beckcom “You are what you eat,” is a common saying in the fitness industry.

But, when it comes to optimizing the nutrients you put into your body, when you eat can be a significant factor to your body’s performance and energy levels. By using a concept known as Nutrient Timing, you can fine tune your body’s performance, recovery and metabolism by being deliberate with when and what you eat as it relates to your daily activity.

Nutrient timing requires a slightly different mindset than just following a typical diet or striving to eat healthy. The best way to describe it is fueling up properly for your day and adopting the concept that food is your fuel. Essentially, you’re going to eat to recover, increase metabolism and energize your body so it’s prepared to perform an activity.

Rise, Shine, Fuel for the Day It can be easy to skip breakfast as you’re running around the house getting yourself and your family ready for the day. But, if you don’t take time to fuel your tank with a healthy, well-balanced meal before you head out the door, your body will soon crash and burn before you’re halfway through your day.

After sleeping for seven or eight hours during the night, your body wakes up nutritionally deficient, making breakfast the most important meal and part of your day, especially if you’re working out regularly or training for an athletic event.

Start your day out nutritionally strong by eating a mix of complex carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats so you’ll have the energy to perform your best day-in and day-out.

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Oatmeal and eggs are typical breakfast staples, but shift your mindset of what meals are “supposed” to look like and instead focus on consuming the nutrients you need to succeed.

Carbo Load to Fuel Your Workouts When you start looking at the specifics of nutrient timing, you will find that carbohydrates are the most important food group to focus on, especially as it relates to preparing for your workout and fueling during your activity. Carbohydrates are essentially the easiest form of energy for your body. When you’re getting ready to do a strenuous workout or activity, you need to fuel to increase your energy levels and carbs are typically your best bet for energizing your body.

All carbs, however, aren’t treated equally. This food group is broken down into two categories – simple and complex. Simple carbs are quickly absorbed and are used for a quick spike in energy. These carbs, such as fruit, gels and endurance jelly beans, should be eaten during your activity or workout to keep you going and to ensure that you don’t hit a wall before the end of your activity. Complex carbs should be used for maintaining energy levels for a longer period of time. When you hear about athletes “carbo loading” before a marathon, it means that they are eating complex carbs the night before and for breakfast on the day of their event.

Recover with Appropriate Amounts of Protein Protein plays an important role in nutrient timing too, especially as it relates to recovering after vigorous activity. You need to eat an adequate

amount of protein throughout the day, but you need to eat more protein postworkout and within a short timeframe of finishing your activity. It’s important to note, though, that your body is only able to absorb so much protein at once. So, you shouldn’t fuel up with a 50-gram protein meal or shake after a workout because your body won’t be able to absorb all of that protein. Almost half of that much protein will end up turning into fat and waste, making it imperative for the consumption of protein to happen over the course of more frequent, smaller portion meals.

Protein is extremely important for building muscle or leaning out.

Someone who is looking at building lean mass will need to eat more protein post-workout versus someone who is doing an intense endurance workout will need to eat more food (well-balanced mix of protein and complex carbs) prior to their workout.

Smaller Meals More Often is Better When It Comes to Daily Meal Planning Breaking out your meals into smaller portions, but with higher frequency, can help you get the most out of the food you eat. The more times you eat throughout the day, the more energy and longevity you’re going to have from sun up to sun down. If you prime your engine early and feed it regularly, your body will be in the best shape to perform at the level you need.

Also, a vegetarian is going to have different dietary needs than a person who follows a more omnivore/ carnivore diet. If you eat a huge salad for lunch, that’s great for filling

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you up, but you’re going to have to eat sooner – within 60-90 minutes – than someone who eats steak for lunch, which should fill you up for a longer period of time.

The exact timing of your meals throughout your day is different for everyone as each person has different goals, body composition and activity levels. When you make the mental shift, though, of seeing food as fuel and understanding the importance of fueling up your body for proper performance, recovery and metabolism levels, you can begin taking a dynamic approach to nutrition and exercise.• Fitness Together Mission Hills offers personal training with qualified professionals by regular appointment in private suites. Exercise and nutritional programs are custom designed to fit your needs and abilities.

Call 619.794.0014 for more information or to schedule a free fitness diagnostic and private training session. See what others are saying about us on Yelp and San Diego City Search.

Additional Take on Independence

The Fourth of July is one of our nation´s proudest days. We celebrate the freedom andindependence that this country allows us to experience. It is a precious human value, denied to many in this world. While you are celebrating this grand reality, I invite you to make it even more powerful by adding the following approach to your independence.

“Be independent of the good opinion of other people and be free from the need of approval,” states Dr. Wayne W. Dyer.

This seemingly cute phrase can hold the secret to your own peace of mind, fulfillment and personal success. Let´s illuminate its meaning: being independent of other people´s opinion is a concept that I see many people waving off while confirming that they don´t care what other´s think of them. The rare person actually does live it, though.

Too often we obsess over what others think of us. How could they think this or that, when we are truly different and feel completely misunderstood by others. This is a perfect time to embrace the quote above. Other people´s thoughts and opinions of us is none of our own business. This is a declaration of freedom for ourselves, since, no matter how hard we try, we will never be able to manipulate other people´s thoughts in a controllable manner. Yet, we have a tendency to keep trying and lose good time, energy and resources that would be much better spent working on our own goals and dreams.

The other sign that we are not truly independent of other people´s opinion is the typical “keeping up with the Joneses.” Advertising wants to persuade us to care about what others´ think of us. We end up spending more and more time at work so we can own all the things and exhibit all the behaviors that show a certain lifestyle. But is that congruent with our true longing? If yes, fine. But if it has been unexamined and simply copied, please reconsider and get to know your own desires better. There is nothing more exhilarating for yourself

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and magnetic to others than a person who knows themselves and is comfortable in their own skin.

Now, let´s address the “good” opinion of other people. Not only do we want to be seen and noticed by others, it needs to be in a good light. From my own experience of growing up and living in Europe and then moving to California, I can say that it is very different, what is considered “good” in various cultures and even societies and subcultures. Changing who we are and adapting our own values and behaviors to the subculture around us is not advisable. We may end up losing ourselves in the process and happiness and fulfillment in life starts to escape us. On top of that, the people around us sense that we are not authentic and void of our own convictions and needy for approval from the outside. Of course we will seek to fit in to where we live, but that is different from seeking approval and wanting the good opinion of others.

It is a step closer to true authenticity when we decide to free ourselves from the need for the good opinion of others and their approval and go forward being independent and confident with our individual personalities.

That’s when we will be able to truly enjoy the company of others, getting to know them and expressing to them who we truly are. Some regulars in your social circle might fall by the way side, but they would anyway.

So, on this year´s Independence Day also celebrate your own independence and your freedom to choose how you express yourself and what to value in this life. The best way to celebrate is to become aware of it and live it. You will be astounded beyond the sparkling lights of the Fourth of July fireworks.

That´s a promise!• 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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“Liquid Alternative”?

by Rick Brooks Scarcely a day goes by that I don’t receive a call or at least two emails from somebody trying to sell me a “Liquid Alternative” mutual fund. Thankfully, only one of my clients has come to me saying “I’ve got to have some of these.” So what are these things and why might you want to own them?

Sometimes called “hedge funds for the masses,” a liquid alternative fund is basically a mutual fund that uses a hedge fund-like strategy to select its investments. These might include strategies like: • Market neutral or long-short (buying some stocks while selling short or betting against others at the same time); • Managed futures strategies, in which the fund manager bets on the future prices of commodities; • Unconstrained bond funds, where managers can buy any kind of bond of almost any maturity, or even short (bet against) bonds.

The basic goal is to diversify your portfolio. In a market where both

stocks and bonds seem unlikely to perform well in the future, then other types of investments or strategies can be appealing.

These funds can have exotic sounding names like “Event Driven Arbitrage” or “Smart Beta” and often come with a compelling sales pitch.

But there are some important factors to remember when considering these kinds of strategies.

These things are expensive.

According to Morningstar, the average Multialternative mutual fund carries a cost of 2.03 percent per year. With an average 10 year return (through 5/31/2015) of 3.7 percent, you’re paying a lot for that diversification, and there are huge differences from one fund to the next. When you consider the S&P 500 Index of large company stocks earned 8.1 percent per year over the same period, and the Barclay’s US Aggregate Bond Index (representing the total bond market) averaged 4.6 percent, a plain old 60/40 stock bond mix looks pretty good.

Most of these funds are new. Which brings up my second point: There are only 22 funds in that 10 year history, compared to 506 with a three month track record. The vast majority of these

funds are brand new and haven’t really been tested through thick and thin.

The strategies are opaque. A lot of the strategies will sound attractive, but at the end of the day, many of these funds end up acting like the stocks or bonds they’re meant to be avoiding, but with much higher fees.

The tax treatment can be different, too. One thing that you have to be careful about with alternative strategies is that they often involve a lot of options or futures contracts.

Or frequent trading. This isn’t inherently bad, but these have the potential to create large tax bills that don’t show up in the fund’s performance numbers.

Hedge fund strategies may not work in a mutual fund. Hedge funds have been around for a long time. They have been used by the wealthiest investors to make long-term investments that might be illiquid (hard to get out of quickly) or very complicated.

They often involve million dollar minimums, can use massive amounts of leverage and often lock up investments for several years. Mutual funds are much more limited in how much leverage they can use or what

they can buy, so these strategies won’t translate smoothly.

Perhaps the most important issue is behavioral. Investors want diversification when things are falling apart, but when the stock market is going straight up, watching a fund tick away with a steady four percent return can get really painful.

If you can find a low cost liquid alternative that truly diversifies the risks in your portfolio, and you can maintain a disciplined allocation to it for the long-term, then some of these things might be worth looking into. A Certified Financial Planner ® practitioner can help you decide if these are right for you.

Personally, I haven’t seen many that interest me.• 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.

& Media Continued from page 3 knowledge of the history of the Christian Church is remembrance of things past–as in Sunday school past (it has been said many Christian lay people think the Epistles are the wives of the Apostles.)

And, yes, people say a candidate’s religion shouldn’t matter, but if it matters to them, shouldn’t it matter to us–and shouldn’t it also matter to media?

It strikes me as absurd that media believes everything else about a candidate is fair game to report on, to examine in-depth, to write reams of copy about, but not a candidate’s faith, when that faith informs everything they do, as the candidates themselves claim.

Such an attitude is unworthy of those we otherwise trust to tell us, as the late Paul Harvey might say, “The rest of the story.”

I end with this: William Melbourne, who was briefly Britain’s prime minister 1734, once stalked out of church on a Sunday morning because, as he said, “The minister dared to suggest that religion has something to do with politics.”

Well, media, it does!• George Mitrovich is president of two American public forums, The City Club of San Diego and The Denver Forum, and chairs for the Boston Red Sox, The Great Fenway Park Writers Series.

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by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District One year ago I wrote my first column for the Presidio Sentinel as president of the Mission Hills Business Improvement District. Thank you for letting me know you read it, I look forward to contributing each month. Thank you Patty Ducey-Brooks for offering our neighborhood business association a continuing voice in a paper you freely deliver to Mission Hills’ homes and businesses.

As I move into my seventh year as a Mission Hills business owner, I’m thrilled that our BID is now 519 members strong. From homebased businesses to nationwide banks, our members’ very modest business fees support the work of the BID and the BID supports the businesses and the community. The BID is governed by an elected board of directors and active committees including Promotions, Economic Development, Design and Parking Advisory. We’d love for you to

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attend a meeting of committees the first Wednesday of each month for a robust discussion on matters important to our community. The third Wednesday of each month we continue the discussion and take action by voting. Both meetings start at 3:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles. We’ll be taking the month of August off from meetings, though our executive director will still be in the neighborhood on behalf of the BID. With so many folks on vacation, summer months can be slow for our Mission Hills business community.

Many of our businesses are small “mom and pop” shops. So when you’re thinking about where to purchase dog food, get a haircut, buy groceries, get a gift, coffee or a meal, think close to home. Mission Hills’ businesses offer such a variety of products and services that we really can shop small and local and get just about everything we need.

In support of your neighborhood, spend in Mission Hills FIRST! Don’t miss your chance to play Mission Hills’ WHO DAT? Contest.

An assortment of our business owners are “flying on banner poles” throughout the neighborhood at the invitation of the San Diego County Fair. WHO DAT?, with a grand prize valued at $500, is really a scavenger hunt using the banners.

To learn more about this month-long contest, June 16-July 16, please visit MissionHillsBID.com.

Mission Hills United Methodist Church is celebrating its Centennial Year. The church has graciously offered to let us host larger meetings in its sanctuary and we’re extremely grateful for such a perfect space to bring residents and business owners together. With the Mission Hills Town council we’re planning a meeting on the San Diego Regional Airport Authority RENTAL CAR CENTER PUBLIC ART PROJECT on Tuesday , July 21st at 6:00pm.

MissionHillsBID.com will have the most current information.

The summer also brings us loads of fun neighborhood events, including the Town Council’s Annual Fourth of July celebration and Barbecue Contest and then Bastille Day the

very next weekend. Thanks to the enthusiasm and coordination of Mission Hills’ own Marielle Giai, owner of Maison en Provence, on Saturday July 11th local merchants and restaurants will be offering French specials and French decor to celebrate the beginning of the French Revolution.

Finally, save the date for The Taste of Mission Hills from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2015.

Tickets go on sale in August, online and at The Front Porch. Advanced price tickets are $25, $30 day of, if they aren’t sold out. Look for updates here or on our website at MissionHillsBID.com.

“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.”—Anna Lappé • Trish Watlington Owner The Red Door Restaurant The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge

Rental Car Center Update

This past month, San Diego International Airport celebrated a major milestone in the $316 million Rental Car Center’s construction: completion of the 2,000,000-square-foot facility’s innovative concrete facade. It’s scheduled to open in January 2016, and will house most of the rental car companies serving the airport, including national brands, as well as local, independent and small business rental car companies, in one central location off Pacific Highway.

On Thursday, June 11, Keith Wilschetz, director of Airport Planning & Noise Mitigation for San Diego International Airport spoke before an audience of Mission Hills residents and business owners who were present to learn more about the rental car center.

According to Wilschetz, the new rental car center is the latest in a series of major improvements being made to the north side of the airfield. The plan is to streamline airport operations and improve the customer experience for the traveling public who rent cars at San Diego International Airport.

Due to the consolidation, there will also be a reduction of the total number of rental car shuttles from 81 down to 16–with all of them operating on a newly built interior airport roadway.

During the presentation, Wilschetz also shared that an upscale restaurant operated by a private business is included in the rental car facility. The purpose of the restaurant is to provide an airport runway and city scape setting for residents and guests who are looking for a unique dining experience. The restaurant will face downtown’s skyline.

In addition to discussing the rental car center, residents asked questions about other elements of the airport, including traffic on and off Washington Street. Wilschetz said that the plan is to direct rental car guests toward

Sassafras Street, and away from Washington Street. He offered that Washington Street will be used for cargo and service only.

More information is available at www.san.org/ADP.•

The Stars & Stripes Forever What is a flag? What is the love of country for which it stands?

Every country in the world flies flags on ceremonial occasions, such as the arrival of dignitaries on official trips.

But something sets Americans apart. We don’t just put out the flag for important visitors, or on solemn occasions, and then put it away.

Ordinary Americans, by the millions, revere our flag and display it every day.

We fly it from tall poles in front of our businesses, from short poles in our front yards, from balcony railings in our condominium complexes. We pin the flag on our jacket lapels and paste it to the windows of our cars and trucks. As soon as our toddlers can hold a little stick in their tiny fists, we give them Old Glory to wave at the Fourth of July parade, and at life’s end, we drape the caskets of our fallen patriots with the Stars and Stripes.

This proud display of, and devotion to, the symbol of our nation is uniquely American. It is how we reaffirm the fact that we are indeed “one nation” and that whatever our other differences, there are core values Americans hold in common: a belief in the dignity of the individual, a love of liberty, and a commitment to government of, for, and by the people.

By displaying the flag, we express our gratitude to the generations past who fought and died for this country, and we remind ourselves of our obligation to preserve for generations to come the freedoms that have been won for us.

Happy Independence Day, San Diego!

We are orchestrating the Games and Prizes for Children at Pioneer Park following the 4th of July parade. Kids—get ready for the Hula Hoop Contest and Ring Toss! Lots of great prizes! Hope to see you there!!

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by Barb Stron Once upon a time Californians loved eucalyptus, or as Matt Ritter calls them, eucalypts.

From Kate Sessions to my husband and me, eucalypts were welcomed with open arms. They are no longer favored; shunned because of their shallow and invasive roots, the oil and branches they drop copiously with no regard for whatever is beneath them, and because they burn ferociously in wildfires.

Ritter, from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, spoke to the Mission Hills Garden Club about these trees.

Thirty-three per cent of all the trees in our state’s urban forests are native to Australia. A quarter of our urban trees come from Eastern Asia, China and Japan; and only thirteen per cent come from Europe and the Mediterranean. Some of the Australian trees we see in Mission Hills besides the eucalyptus are Acacias, Bottle Brushes, Melaleucas and Pittosporums.

Eucalypts come in many sizes and shapes with a multitude of leaf types and flowers. They are the second most important solid timber and paper pulp trees in the world.

(Pine is number one in importance.)

In addition to its use as timber, the wood is also used for plywood, fiberboard, pulp, poles, firewood, charcoal, essential oils, honey, shelter, and decoration.

There are over 75,000 square miles of eucalypts planted worldwide.

While there are over seventy naturalized species (“reproducing and maintaining populations outside native ranges,”), the three most common species are Blue gum, Red gum, and Flooded gum. In California of the 374 species introduced, 202 were still alive as of 2010. 38 species are most prevalent and 18 have naturalized in the state These trees gained Eucalypts come in many sizes and shapes with a multitude of leaf types and flowers. popularity due to greed.

The California Eucalyptus Timber California’s College of Agriculture and heritage trees.” On the other Company fed on human gullibility. wrote, “The eucalyptus is now one hand, they are “America’s largest, They maintained that owning of the outstanding trees on almost most fire prone, most dangerous, productive land would keep the any California landscape where trees bird killing, weeds,” claim their wolf from the door, and people have been planted. Many people fail detractors. For more information were making a great deal of money to realize that this tree is not a native. on this issue, go to milliontrees. selling timber. Californians began At this late date (1935) we can pay me/2013/11/05/eucalyptus-treesinvesting in Eucalyptus timber. Ads our respects to the early pioneers, do-not-kill-birds/. promised huge profits and little to such as William C. Walker and Before you plant a eucalypts, do no work. In 1935, University of Stephen Nolan, and hope that some a bit of research. There are several of our present generation also will be species including blue gum and inspired to become pioneers in the red gum which should no longer introduction of worthy exotic trees to be planted in California. However, supplement our rich native flora” not all eucalypts are messy, not The Eucalypts have lost much all are huge, and many are quite of their popularity. The Audubon beautiful. Diversity is important, Observer called it “America’s especially with climate change. The Largest Weed.” It has been blamed trees coming from Southwestern for myriad wildfires. According to Australia are more appropriate to Rich Stallcup, overwintering birds our climate. They are smaller, not Happy and Safe Independence Day are having serious problems “caused fire prone, their bark stays put, and by the non-native blue gum tree.” they are drought tolerant. If you Happy and Safe Independence Day Ritter disagrees. He says, Eucalypts would like to learn more about July 4, 2015 have been shown not to cause any Australian trees in California, email July 4, 2015 problems with birds. The Audubon Matt at mritter@calpoly.edu.

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St. Vincent’s Athletics!

The athletic program is alive and well and thriving at St. Vincent School.

The school’s athletic program provides opportunities for students in all grade levels, K-8, to participate. During this past school year there were 19 teams including volleyball, flag football, basketball, cross country, soccer and track.

The teams and athletes experienced much success this past year due to hard work, preparation and training. Students experienced the lessons learned from sports participation: teamwork, mental toughness, sacrifice, sportsmanship and physical training. They also realized the fruits of their efforts – winning – and that served well their sense of esteem and confidence.

Congratulations to Marcus Terzoli for being selected for the All-County JV Basketball Team and Miles McCormick for being selected for the All-County Varsity Basketball Team. Additionally, 15 runners on the cross country team placed in the county meet and on the K-8 track team there were more than 200 first, second and third place finishes from their meets.

Thanks to the dedicated coaches, parents and volunteers whose support makes the athletics program possible.

St. Vincent de Paul School is a Catholic, co-educational elementary school, founded in 1948 in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego.

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, St. Vincent’s serves children from preschool through eighth grade. For more information about the school, visit www.svscatholic.org or call 619.296.2222.•

High Tech High

Students Donate 24 Skateboards Councilmember Scott Sherman joined teachers and students from The Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High to donate 24 skateboards to local Linda Vista youth skateboarders.

The Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High students decided to make new skateboards for their physics class when they heard about the future Linda Vista Skatepark and wanted to provide skateboards to kids who could not afford to buy them.

The new skateboards will provide Linda Vista youth with an opportunity to get involved in physical activity that keeps them on a positive life path.

Councilmember Sherman hopes the youth who use these skateboards at the future Linda Vista Skatepark, will enjoy and appreciate a safe environment to spend their free time.

Present for the special skateboard hand off were Councilmember Scott Sherman; Herman Parker, director, Parks and Recreation Department; Rev. Ricky Laster, executive director, Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention; Chris Limon, Linda Vista skateboard activist; Darrell McClendon, 9th Grade Physics & Engineering teacher at The Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High; and Robin Layton, president and CEO, Educational Enrichment Systems, Inc. The Linda Vista Recreation Center (\future sight of Linda Vista Skatepark) is located at 7064 Levant Street in San Diego.•

Girls 3rd through 4th grade relay team, include (left to right) Siena Navarra, Ally Medeiros, Scarlett Ratonel and Annie Hamme.

Students from High Tech High presented skateboards to local kids who will immediately test them out at the recreation center. Councilman Scott Sherman stands in the center of the students and guests.

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Boys 7th through 8th grade relay team, include (left to right) Coach John Stone, Matt DeFrates, Leonardo Torres, Joshua Samonte and Gabriel Mouritzen.

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For decades now, the average American woman has considered bras and panties as just underwear–functional and utilitarian garments that are hidden and forgotten as soon as something goes on over them. In 2015 a growing number of women are quickly discovering the magic and excitement of high-quality lingerie, adding enhanced comfort and style.

Kapreeza Lingerie & Swimwear Specialty Shop, a beautifully quaint and quite amazing lingerie salon on Kettner Boulevard located in Little Italy, embraces the opportunity for women to transform their traditional underwear into a perfect harmony of both day and night lingerie; providing garments to inspire work or leisure time, while also selecting magnificent and dramatic lingerie for evening wear or a very special occasion or major dress up event.

“Having grown up in Europe I was accustomed to having beautiful and well-made products available to women of all ages, sizes, and incomes, and was so deeply dissatisfied and disappointed with the overall quality, fit, selection and imagination of lingerie available for women in San Diego,” states Renata Carlseen, owner.

Allowing her frustration to spawn her entrepreneurial spirit, Renata opened Kapreeza just five years ago, establishing a following based on her “hi-touch” commitment to comfort, proper fit and superior quality; supported by her unparalleled personalized customer service.

“We allow women a way to adorn Lingerie; both beautifully and expressively at all times. Lingerie is a reflection of a woman’s sense of style and sensuality, even when other demands prevent them from showing it underneath their outer garments,” stated Renata.

Only Kapreeza provides selections entirely from Europe, many one of a kind, created by designers who have been crafting these for many generations. Renata is from European dissent, spending quality time as a designer of women’s Lingerie.

The majority of bras sold in the U.S. are made using stamped or molded cups and other cheap mass-producing processes that create poorly-fitting products that don’t provide lift and fall apart quickly. Each piece of lingerie that we carry is 100 percent hand-sewn from European fabric, which ensures the best possible fit and durability.

Due to the nature of her lingerie, each piece is distinctly unique, offering specialized exclusive choices, as fewer items at most are available. Renata’s philosophy is one that fuses beauty and expressiveness with comfort and daily lifestyles. She totally understands every woman is different; therefore Renata emphasizes her in-store private personal changing areas, assisting her customers with finding a perfect fit, while enjoying a complete sense of comfort and relaxation to make the entire experience even more enjoyable. Renata wants her customers to leave amazingly surprised with a newfound sense of confidence, beauty and self-esteem, regarding how truly elegant they feel.

If you wish to begin adorning yourself with beautiful and striking day and nighttime lingerie, or are searching for a special gift, visit Kapreeza in Little Italy at 1772 Kettner Boulevard. To seek more information or schedule a personal appointment with Renata, call Kapreeza at 619.702.6355 or visit online at Kapreeza.com.•

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Stagecoach Days Celebrating the Wild West in Old Town Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is celebrating travel and transportation in the era of real horsepower during Stagecoach Days, kicking off on July 11. Come join in the old-fashioned fun from the mid-1800s from noon to 4 p.m. on seven Saturdays in July and August.

Sponsored by Fiesta de Reyes and Boosters of Old Town, the free event features a different theme each Saturday such as Days of the Vaqueros, Women of the West, Soldiers and Citizens, TwainFest and Taste of the Past.

Attendees will enjoy afternoons filled with activities that reflect life in early San Diego and celebrate the West on the move. Through living history activities and demonstrations, stories and songs, visitors will gain an appreciation for early modes of transportation and daily life. All activities are geared toward children and adults of all ages.

July 11— Taste of the Past This day will explore what was part of the dining experiences for people in early San Diego. There is a small fee to partake in the food tastings throughout the park this day.

July 18— Women of the West Guests of Old Town will be invited to participate in various activities during Stagecoach Days.

One of the highlights of the day will be a quilt walk that features quilts celebrating the 150th anniversary of California State Parks.

July 25— Days of the Vaquero The day will celebrate their natural horsemanship techniques and other aspects of Californio culture.

The park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego, and is conveniently located next to the Old Town Transit Center, with Coaster, Trolley, and MTS bus service. Free parking is available at the CalTrans headquarters, at 4050 Taylor Street. For information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego.•

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Crowns Most Stylish Man

by Aubree Lynn, Stylist, Writer & Producer

Complementing a gentleman’s attire is something I love to do. A confident man in a great ensemble is nothing short of what a proper man should master. With that in mind, I had the opportunity to be around a group of nominees for an annual event titled San Diego’s Most Stylish Man. With my own eye for style, I met one of the nominees that night just by complimenting his exquisite look. He wore a deep burgundy felt jacket, a patterned pocket square, a bow tie and a flower clip on his jacket’s lapel. The ensemble made him stand out and be on-point, more than any other guy that I had seen at the event. I asked kindly if I could get my picture taken with him and he obliged.

He appeared to be a very nice man. We carried on a brief conversation before my girlfriend and I headed back to our seats and waited for the show to begin.

It was a wonderful show hosted by Vixen Productions and choreographed by Venessa Johnson. The highlight of the night was watching the nominees walk the runway in their attire and be voted by us as San Diego’s Most Stylish Man. Sure enough there he was, Ceroromo (Dante) Bragg, genuine and crowd pleasing on the microphone and he walked the runway like a sincere gentlemen. It was no shock to the crowd, after multiple screams and applauds, that Bragg would be crowned San Diego’s Most Stylish Man. As days followed, I was able to speak to Bragg about his life and interests. I was not surprised to learn that he has a San Diego based clothing brand called Fearless Living and Victorious Ambitions (F.L.A.V.A.). He established this brand while in Afghanistan and selected a graphic designer to start the process. Though there was some negative reaction to Bragg’s concept, it gave him more motivation to make his brand and label known.

FLAVA is geared for everyone, young and mature. The brand is for those with a story and who want to be themselves. He mentioned in an interview, “You are a testimony… when you put FLAVA on your chest you feel good about rocking a brand that also means and represents something more than just the letters on the shirt.”

Please learn more about my new friend and San Diego’s Stylish Man of the year’s clothing line at www.flavaapparel.com, and please watch his entire interview at Flava Interview on YouTube. To see some highlights of the Fashion Show and Bragg rockin’ the runway, visit youtube StylishlyAubreeLynn titled, “San Diego’s Most Stylish Man.”•

Aubree Lynn and Ceroromo (Dante) Bragg met at San Diego’s Most Stylish Man event.

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Landmark Theatres Based on a true story, “Infinitely Polar Bear” is a funny and heartbreaking portrait of the many unexpected ways in which parents and children save each other. Cam Stuart (Mark Ruffalo), who struggles with manic depression, spends his days mushroom-hunting, cooking elaborate meals or working on one of his many half-completed projects. When Cam has a manic breakdown that lands him in a mental hospital, his wife Maggie (Zoe Saldana) and their two young daughters are forced to leave their house in the country and move into a cramped apartment in Cambridge.

Broke, stressed and overwhelmed, Maggie applies to business school and is accepted to Columbia

University’s MBA program—leaving Cam the primary caregiver for the girls while she completes her degree.

But the two spirited girls are not interested in making things easy for him. With Maggie away in New York, Cam quickly realizes that he’s in over his head. Over the course of the next 18 months, as Maggie rushes to complete her degree, he learns, through trial and a lot of error, how to take care of his precocious daughters as well as himself.

The film is 90 minutes long, Rated R and opens Friday, June 26 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinema.

For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www. landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.•

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Old Globe The West Coast Premiere of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” a new work by one of America’s great comic playwrights, familiar to millions for “Lend Me a Tenor” and” Crazy for You.” “Baskerville” is directed by Josh Rhodes, who previously choreographed the Globe’s productions of “Bright Star” and “Working.”

The Old Globe engagement runs through August 30, 2015 at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

Five fearless actors conjure the world of Victorian England as Holmes and Watson take on one of the most diabolical cases of their careers. This witty and clever romp delivers chills, laughter, and a great evening of theatre.

Tony Award nominee Euan Morton plays the intrepid Sherlock Holmes.

He was last at the Globe as Michelangelo Buonarroti in 2012’s “Divine Rivalry.”

Usman Ally is his trusted colleague Doctor Watson.

He received a 2015 Obie Euan Morton appears as Sherlock Award for Off Broadway’s” at The Old Globe. Photo courtesy of The Invisible Hand.” The 45 Peter Randolph Photography. other people in the play are portrayed by Blake Segal as Man One (“Mary Poppins” national tour), Andrew Kober as Man Two (Broadway’s “Les Misérables”) and Liz Wisan as Woman One (“Other Desert Cities” on Broadway).

The creative team also includes Wilson Chin (scenic design), Shirley Pierson (costume design), Austin R. Smith (lighting design), Bart Fasbender (original music and sound design), David Huber (vocal coach), Caparelliotis Casting (casting), and Annette Yé (production stage manager).

The Old Globe is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. For information, call 619.234.5623.•

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Featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (called “heirs to Rodgers and Hammerstein” by Variety), and a book by Peter Duchan, “Dogfight” wowed the critics when it premiered at New York’s Second Stage in 2012. Cygnet Theatre’s San Diego premiere features Patrick Osteen (“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”) whose credits include the North American Tour of “War Horse.” “Dogfight” marks the Cygnet debut of Caitie Grady in the pivotal role of Rose. Grady is a familiar face in San Diego and is well known as a company member at Lamb’s Players Theatre (“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Mixtape”).

The story begins on November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying, and maybe a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress who he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of compassion.

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By Laura Walcher It’s hard enough to communicate with Millennials, even when we speak the same language. Wait: even when we think we speak the same language.

But, you’re in luck: one of us has been paying attention. In my determined effort to maintain communication in life, this column is here to help.

Try these: “Shade.” This is the new art of the insult.

“Shade” has become the non-fatal “weapon” of choice. It could be a direct insult: giving someone some “shade,” or at its mildest, a left-handed compliment. There’s also “throwing shade, “which one uses to publicly denounce and/or disrespect a person. In any case, you don’t want to be in the receiving end of shade.

If some kid with a really bad sense of humor initiates an emergency distress phone call that results in the law’s visit to some innocent “victim’s” home, the game is called “swatting.”

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“The Derp.” In the N. Y. Times, Paul Krugman says, “…we live in an age of derp and cheap cynicism…”

“Derp” from “South Park” is, he said, “…is useful shorthand for people who keep saying the same thing no matter how much evidence accumulates that it’s completely wrong.”

Mr. Krugman’s need to explain the word not only made me feel better, but provided me a weapon for political debates with Derps, in which I am always right.

“Lit.” This word is an adjective used to describe a certain situation, person, place or thing as awesome/crazy. Like what “rad” might (still) mean to those of a certain age.

You could show up unexpectedly, and you’d be a “rando” guest.

“On cleek.” This simply means, “on point.”

Why, I can’t begin to guess, since “on point” is… well, to the point.

Luc Sante wrote a multi-page essay on the word “random”… now used, he says, as “…a way of saying who – or what–is in or out.” Simple enough?

So how does “random” merit those thousands of words? Because no matter how you understand it, it has changed its meaning many, many times since it is believed to have shown up, sometime in the 1600s. (That date is not a typo.) Suffice to say that “random” does kind’ve, sort’ve still might mean, “haphazard.” Or not.

“Gotta Give You Some Snaps, Man.” This one is how Millennials offer a compliment.

Millenniels: those strangers in their 20s may pretend that they’re in deep relationship with us, but in fact, they’ve been described as having “quirks and traits that separate them from past generations.”

Like every generation, do we still call some pathetic “shlep” a “dweeb?” Is he/she also just “square?” Does anyone understand us?

This is serious stuff. Even Taco Bell offers a “Millennial Word of the Week,” just to make sure they understand their customers, and their staff.

(If I were not so pathetically un-hip, I would’ve used “blog” instead of “column.”)•

Living Artfully Without Television

by Concetta Antico

As we embrace the huggable warm months of summer time with all of its outdoor fun and adventure under the stars, you may wish to ask yourself, does television play the staring role in my life?

If the answer is yes (if you can’t compute how to answer this, just factor “yes” if it is more than two, three or four hours of your waking day), then you are living in the shadow of the big screen and not the sunlight of the big world.

In the charming neighborhood of Mission Hills, California where I live, I often take late night walks to take in the night sky and sounds and reflect on the end of the day. That’s when to my dismay I find the televisions are active at dangerous levels in so many homes.

Formidably apparent, you can’t help but feel their dronish presence and they protrude from living room windows with a ghostly grey light and a monotone of sound that moans. There’s not a human voice, chat, or laugh to be heard.

I exhale a huge sigh.

Is this how the majority of us pass our one time on this glorious planet? Sadly the answer is yes. I took a brief survey of people I know and found that it is not uncommon for folks to tune in upon waking even while eating breakfast and don’t tune out until sleeping, TVs in every room. Sometimes they are tuned in all day. Others just break to go to work, (and many watch it there too) and then are switching it right back on immediately after arriving home until bedtime.

Even in light of this all-consuming daily flat screen regime, it is becoming beyond commonplace for every café, bar, service retail space, airport, restaurant, government office, medical office, dentist and so many more to have a television on non-stop. Are we living in a TV addicted world?

Ehh, yeah!

Recently in a government office I couldn’t escape the negativity, sensationalism and

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violence of television. There they were in three different corners of the room–I was surrounded for over an hour–no escape. Then next at the café, there it was. At Scripps Hospital, there it was. At the nail salon, yet again, another TV. What next? Church TV–excuse the pun– heaven forbid!

To help anyone consider removing television from your everyday life, my elimination story goes like this. It was about eight years ago.

With two small children in the house and an active and artful lifestyle that I presented my TV sports’ loving husband with an idea: “Let’s get rid of the television?” Of course, as you would expect, the horror at the idea of “NO TV in the house” was all over his shocked face. Finally, mom ruled and away it went, cable bill and all.

The story continued like this. About one month later there we all were, mom reading her gardening magazine, children playing memory game, and dad reading his surfing journal. All were peacefully and happily together. Dogs, cats too with us all in the living room–fire blazing. Peeking up from his page, he looked over at me and said quietly, “You know, I don’t miss it.” Smiles filled the room and we quietly continued our no TV bliss.

The fact was, the space was being lovingly filled with our own real life, not TV life, and we were all content over it.

The other reasons for pitching your cable TV obsession are more obvious and can be Googled to your heart’s content. Television creates serious depression (especially at night), it breeds isolation, causes anxiety, a vacuous lifestyle, it is violent, it creates fear, it influences and consumes your thoughts, it prevents you from doing other more important things, it is based on consumerism: ads, ads and more ads, and ads that make you think they are not ads but altruistic, but they are still ads. And most importantly my friends, it sucks your life away.

So my suggestions for a better quality of nonTV dominated lifestyle are as follows: if you

need to know the news read a paper in the garden and read it just once. You do not need to read bad news over and over again–mental and visual assault. If you want to watch a great movie, you can rent it for cheaper than the monthly cable cost, stream it on Netflix or other services, or better still go out to the movies and make a night of it.

If you must see the sporting event–go to a friend’s house and share the experience, or better still go to the game if you can, or go to a place where you can cheer with the crowd.

If you have children, protect them from it and the bad programming that is inherent in everything on television and remove it from your home. Out with reality TV junk and in with your own reality.

I hope I have inspired you to take action against a passive TV loving life and for living an active life back in the real world, or minimally balanced between the two.

To desire a lifestyle that embraces so much more real adventure and entertainment than any box could ever provide, no matter the definition or color resolution.

Remember, the only true high definition experience is the one you will live and write yourself. The only real Blu-Ray is the one bouncing off the ocean, or around the moon.

Watch these and you and your family will have true “Sensurround” life experiences.• Concetta Antico is mother, wife, Tetrachromat, fine artist, instructor, writer and creative muse.

Her stunning Tetrachromatic oil on canvas masterpieces reveal her brilliance and super vision and may be viewed at www.ConcettaAntico.com.

“Live Artfully” is a trademark of Concetta Antico and Zenava Inc. Her Salon & Gallery are located at 1920 Fort Stockton Drive, Suite A, Mission Hills, San Diego and are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and by appointment. Concetta welcomes your creative thoughts, comments and ideas at Muse@ConcettaAntico.com.

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Trail & Canyon Clean-up

By John Sandmeyer

Allen Road Trail is one of the finest canyon trails in Mission Hills. It’s a short length with a sweet aroma and has always offered natural relief and a valuable link to Mission Valley from Mission Hills.

It starts at the top at the intersection of Allen Road and Fort Stockton Drive next to Espresso Mio Café in Mission Hills.

As you traverse down from Mission Hills, you will realize that the Ramada Inn has recently been replaced by the Hampton Inn. A trail now ends where a new retaining wall was constructed at the top of the Hampton Inn parking lot. It’s a clunky connection to the historic trail, not the continuation of the trail that should have been maintained to Hotel Circle South. The bottom quarter of the trail is now an asphalt hotel parking lot. Blacktop is not something Mission Hills’ canyons and Mission Valley needed more of and it appears to be contrary to the vision of the Mission Valley Planning Committee.

Regardless, some campers recently trekked their way up the long driveway, onto the trail and settled up next to some fine trees and dark brush.

A complication quickly arose to hikers using the trail since the new campground was plotted firmly in the middle of the path.

A few weeks passed and the campsite grew continuous until it was donned with trash in a 50 meter radius. There were clearly some

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dedicated hours that the campers spent walking 20 feet from their tents to jettison ugly debris throughout all the bushes in the vicinity. Perhaps this was some sort of defense mechanism that was developed to ward off scary nature hikers.

Recently, San Diego Police officers issued a 24-hour warning to the settlers that they needed to pack up and move off the trail. The next day, a hearty group of San Diegans got to work and cleaned up the untidy mess that they left behind.

Special thanks to SDPD Sgt. Flores and his partners at Western Division for staging their presence at the clean-up.

And thanks to local Judge and Presidio Little League coach, Peter Gallagher, who dedicated his ‘Central’ Community Service Taskforce to the cause. One camper, a woman in her late 30s, was having health issues from a medical condition. Fortunately an EMT was on hand with the clean-up crew to evaluate her, call for medics and get her transported to the hospital.

The clean-up was a difficult task as the camp was built in several locations along the pathway and because of the way the campers tossed their trash away from their tents. It took lots of work to collect all of the debris and three truckloads to dump all of the trash.

A resource that was offered to some of the campers that trickled in to collect their gear were calling cards to San Diego 211, which is a nonprofit resource center that can help people sign up for EBT, get shelter information and counseling for

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After all was completed there was a startling difference. Thanks to some dedicated Mission Hills’ residents and passionate workers from the community service crew. Today, there is some new trash in the area, but no evidence of a permanent camp looking to return.

Friends of the canyon want to keep this trail alive and healthy. If you are interested in helping with this cause, meet at 8 a.m. at Espresso Mio on the first Saturday of the month for a short hike and a trail check up. One of the “splendidest” pepper trees in Mission Hills is counting on us.•

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Natalie Cressman to Perform at Dizzy’s

Singer, songwriter, and trombonist Natalie Cressman will bring her Brooklyn-based band back home to California for a six-show run in July. Cressman will be joined by trumpeter Ivan Jackson, guitarist Mike Bono, bassist Jonathan Stein, and drummer Michael Mitchell. The San Francisco-raised instrumentalist and chanteuse returns to her old stomping grounds having assimilated the full range of her sonic influences into a startlingly mature, strikingly original voice that melds the svophistication of modern jazz with captivating storytelling and intoxicating melodies reminiscent of indie rock’s most distinctive songwriters. Her ensemble will bring their music to San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, Truckee, San Diego, and Los Angeles on their upcoming West Coast tour.

A Bay Area native, Cressman was practically weaned on jazz and Brazilian music. Her mother is the esteemed American-born Brazilian jazz vocalist Sandy Cressman and her father, Jeff Cressman, is a recording engineer, trombonist, and longtime member of Santana.

While Natalie evidenced a real gift for trombone early on (she started subbing for her father in on gigs in the Bay Area’s vibrant music scene by age 14), Natalie actually set out to be a ballet dancer rather than a musician. When an injury kept her off the barre for three months in her junior year of high school, Natalie turned her focus to music.

“Seeing how inspired and passionate my parents were about what they were doing lit a fire in me once I decided to go for music,” Cressman recalls. Once she set her sights on a career in the family business, her parents provided not only role models but active assistance, helping to provide Natalie with some of her earliest opportunities.

Although her parents provided entrée to a number of enviable Natalie Cressman will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 11 at Dizzy’s. opportunities, Natalie’s own prodigious gifts continued to merit her presence in any number of high-profile settings. Natalie quickly started working at a professional level, playing salsa with Uruguayan percussionist Edgardo Cambon y Orquestra Candela, Latin Jazz with Pete Escovedo’s Latin Jazz Orchestra, spiritually charged world music with Jai Uttal and the Pagan Love Orchestra, Brazilian jazz with mother Sandy Cressman’s Homenagem Brasileira, and global avant-garde jazz with Peter Apfelbaum and the New York Hieroglyphics. A close family friend, Apfelbaum stepped in as a key mentor for Cressman, and the two continue to work together to this day. Natalie will reunite with Peter on July 6th in Berkeley, performing with his ensemble S P A R K L E R, a show that is sure to be a stand-out on the tour.

The tour will also provide Californians the rare opportunity to hear Cressman’s duo project with her guitarist Mike Bono. Cressman and Bono began collaborating in 2014, and have since developed a repertoire of vibrant, intricate, and genre-defying originals. Listeners can expect a few re-workings of the two composers’ originals, along with brand new material formed by the melding of Bono’s harmonic stylings with Cressman’s soulful storytelling. The meeting of these two musical minds results in a transcendent, emotionally stirring journey for listeners.

Although Cressman is widely known for touring with Phish’s Trey Anastasio, the San Francisco native leaves no doubt that she’s one of the most exciting players on the New York City music scene today in her own right. With two successful CDs and another on the way, Cressman has been touring with her own band, playing at some of the most prestigious jazz venues in New York and beyond. Her work as a bandleader reveals her to be an utterly contemporary artist steeped in several traditions, an artist who sees no barriers between the accomplishments and influences of the past and the urgent demands of the present.

Cressman describes herself as a late bloomer when it comes to music, and credits her spectacularly rich cultural upbringing for providing the creative fuel behind her rapid ascent. “I have so much gratitude for the Bay Area and the amazing musicians and human beings there... [including] my parents, who have been great role models.

My parents are incredibly hard working. They set a very high bar as people and musicians, and I’m trying to emulate them.” With unending gratitude, Cressman returns home to California, back to the people and to the places that have influenced and inspired her; back to where it all began.

Natalie will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 11 at Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego. According to her fans, she’s an impressive performer who leaves you wanting more.•

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The Mark of A Winner

By David Rottenberg My email inbox overflows every day with offers of self-help and how-to books. Some of them describe at great length the characteristics of successful businesspeople. But in my mind, the most obvious predictor of success is a tenacious attitude to keep going in the face of obstacles until success is achieved.

Diane Powers has that quality and is successful. She held the lease to much of Old Town in San Diego for thirty years, filling it with restaurants, shops and attractions, creating one of the top tourist spots in California. The area of Old Town she ran was called Bazaar Del Mundo.

Old Town, on the fringes of downtown, is where the city of San Diego began to develop. Eventually, when California became part of the United States, it became the county seat. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park preserves and recreates Old Town as it existed during the Mexican and early American periods, from its settlement in 1821 through 1872.

One of the buildings preserved in Old Town was Casa de Bandini or “house of Bandini.” Juan Bandini was one of the eminent early settlers of San Diego and he built a large single story home there.

The home was later expanded, with a second story added—even though Bandini no longer owned it.

Diane Powers created a beautiful restaurant in the old building, which was decorated in an old Spanish style. It had a beautiful interior and gorgeous gardens with fountains for outdoor dining. To retain its sense of history, she appropriately named it Casa de Bandini. For years, it served great Mexican cuisine to its loyal diners.

In 2005, things changed drastically. The California agency did not renew its contract with Diane Powers but, instead, awarded the contract to Delaware North Corporation. She lost all she had built over 30 years.

Many people would have simply retired, gone on to the simple life.

Not so with Powers. She picked herself up and began developing new locations but continued with some of the brands, menus and concepts of her operations in Old Town. Now, she operates Casa Guadalajara on the edge of Old Town, Casa de Pico in Grossmont Center, a new restaurant opening soon in Del Mar and, of course, Casa de Bandini in Carlsbad.

Those locations may not have historical significance but they’re where the people are.

The full menu is very extensive—something for everybody—and offers traditional Mexican dishes.

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The building is large, with spaces for private parties, and has outdoor patios on several sides.

Powers overcame losses, disappointments and difficulties to relocate. But she did it. And that’s why she’s a success.

Casa de Bandini was established in Carlsbad, in a shopping center called The Forum. It is a mile or so east of Highway 5 and is home to a good selection of upscale stores. The building is large, with spaces for private parties, and has outdoor patios on several sides. Flooring is made of large tile pavers. Chair cushions are embroidered with exciting patterns. Decorative art is featured on the walls and doorways. Ornamental plates, jars, pots and fabrics blaze with color. Beamed ceilings enhance the “south of the border” feel. A large, carved bar with twinkling bottles and glassware lies against a far wall. Powers has a legendary eye for detail and all her restaurants are filled with items that create interest and ambiance to each setting.

Powers is as meticulous with her cuisine as she is with her decor. She and her chefs use and modify old classic recipes. They do extensive taste testing until each dish is just right. The menu features the best and freshest ingredients. It reflects what is available seasonally. In fact, a new seasonal menu for the summer will be introduced shortly.

The full menu is very extensive—something for everybody—and offers traditional Mexican dishes, “healthy dining” selections, a gluten free menu, seafood specialty dishes and even breakfast until 2 p.m.

Nachos supremo, crisp tortilla chips and tasty fresh guacamole, are terrific as appetizers while enjoying a relaxing drink before dinner. Salads, ensaladas, can be either starters or whole meals. The Bandini Chicken and Avocado Salad, in particular, is a large portion of greens, avocado, egg and chicken in a large flour tortilla shell.

There is a whole menu of steak (carne asada), served in a variety of ways, in tacos, burritos and combination dishes. There is a similar menu of enchiladas, served with a variety of fillings and combinations. Try Enchiladas Huastecas to sample both meat and chicken and two types of salsa, verde and roja, topped with sour cream.

The “healthy free” dishes are lighter while still wonderfully tasty. A calorie count is printed on the menu to help planning. Whichever menu is looked at, portions are large and filling.

Prices are extremely moderate, given the ambiance, entertainment, quality of food and portion size. It is a great location for summer family dining.

Is Diane Powers successful? Well, she’s about to celebrate her fifth anniversary at this location. So you be the judge.

Casa de Bandini is located at The Forum Shopping Center, 1901 Calle Barcelona in Carlsbad. Call 760.634.3443 for information and directions.•

Fresh tortillas, a signature item of Casa de Bandini, are made on site every day.

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July 2015 Thru August 30

n The San Diego Public Library at 330 Park Blvd, in the Art

Gallery on the 9th Floor @ Joan A Irwin Jacobs Common is pleased to partner with Comic-Con International, in the presentation of the Art of Comic-Con. Since the first convention held in San Diego 45 years age, Comic-Con has been bringing together comics, movie, and science fiction fans, and creating a lot of great art along the way. A reception is planned on opening day from noon to 2 p.m. The exhibition and reception are open to the public and admission is free.

Thru Summer

n San Diego Museum of Man, located at 1350 El Prado in

Balboa Park, presents BEERology-Fascination stories and phenomenal artifacts that reveal the links between beer and culture from various civilizations around the world, ancient to modern. For information, visit www.museumofman.org or call 619.239.2001.

Thru September 7

n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Circus–Science Under the Big Top. Discover the science behind the spectacle while performing acrobatics in mid-air, learning the art of contortion and performing spectacular feats of strength. A family-friendly exhibition that features twenty multi-station interactive exhibits that delve into everything from clown makeup to animal communication. Call 619.238.1233 or visit www.rhfleet.org for information.

Thru September 21

n Save Our Heritage Organization welcomes spring with a series of Plein air art shows outdoors at the Marston House Museum & Gardens located at 3525 7th Ave., San Diego. The opening of Art of the Park: 100 years of Art in the Park (19152015), one of SOHO’s 1915 Panama-California Exposition Centennial exhibitions on view. The major exhibition traces portraits of the park in seldom-seen plein air paintings by well-known and nearly “lost” San Diego artists over many decades. For information visit www.sohosandigo.org or call 619.297.9327.

Thru September 26

n Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation at the William Heath

Davis House at 410 Island Avenue invites you to join them as it recognizes the Centennial Anniversary of the PanamaCalifornia Exposition with this new exhibit. Exploring the effort concerned citizens of San Diego made to impress the visiting world community 100 years ago, this exhibit examines the circumstances a once-fledgling city on the edge of unprecedented notoriety faced before the historic exposition.

For information, visit www.gaslampfoundation.org.

Thru July 5

n The 2015 San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

presented by Albertsons/Vons, is the largest annual event in San Diego County and one of the top 10 Fairs in the United States and Canada. Admission is $15 for adults; $8 for ages 6-12, and 62 and older; free for ages 5 and younger. For information, visit www.sdfair.com.

Thru July 7

n The San Diego Public Library on the ninth floor of the Central

Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common at 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, has invited Christopher Puzio to be the second artist to be featured in the Valeiras Sculpture Garden, with his exhibition Pattern & Sculpture. In his recent work, Puzio explores themes of biological grown and organization, inspired by many visits to Joshua Tree and the Sierra Nevada.

For information, visit www.sandiegolibrary.org.

Thru July 26

n Art Produce at 3139 University Avenue, San Diego is proud to have Phase 1 Roberto Salas + Camarada: Creative Catalyst Grant Raising Awareness about the Honeybee. The first phase of this Creative Catalyst Project begins with this exhibit, which presents Salas’ studies and sketches of honeybees. For information, visit www.artproduce.org.

Thru July 31

n The Hillcrest community continues to reinvest its share

of parking meter funds with another new service, The Park Hillcrest Lunch Loop. A free trolley will loop through Hillcrest connecting major employment hubs and residents with the Hillcrest business core from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

July 1

n The Timken Museum of Art, the only “free museum in Balboa

Park,” will be having an Art in the Afternoon Gallery Talk “Discordant Serenity and the Painting of Vermeer” at 12:30 p.m. Speaker: Claudine Dixon, curatorial administration, prints and drawing, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the speaker. The museum opened an exhibit by “Johannes Vermeer,” featuring “Woman in Blue Reading a Letter.” n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway in San Diego, will hold a FREE Legal Clinic at 6 p.m.

Ask the Lawyer with attorney Mark Miller the first Tuesday of every month to talk about your legal issues, and learn your options. Call 858.573.5007 for information.

July 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30

n Twilight in the Park–35 Years of Free Summer Music in Balboa

Park take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Bring a picnic and enjoy the night.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

n Mission Valley Branch Library at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San

Diego 2:30–5 p.m. will have a Sumi-e Art Class. Learn the classical Japanese style of ink and brush. This course is for Adults and Seniors; please call 858.573.5007 for information.

July 1 thru August 31

n The Point Loma Artists Association invites you to a Summer Breeze Art at the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library Community Room Gallery at 3701 Voltaire Street, as they feature their work including fused glass, paintings, paper mache’, photography, pottery and stoneware. A reception on July the 11, from 3 to 5 p.m., will be held so come for a fun time with appetizers and live music. For information, visit www.pointlomaartist.com.

July 2

n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive, will

host Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690. n Tabletop Commons, located at 1263 University Avenue in Hillcrest, and Live a Great Story team up for “Live the Journey” from 7 to 9 p.m. San Diego-based social movement joins board game-infused bar for an evening of gaming, raffles, drinks and bites to benefit the Hillcrest Youth Center.

Visit www.tabletopcommons.com for information.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton

Parkway, will host a Summer Reading Program Event at 10:30 a.m., which will include music, magic, wacky science and animal performances appropriate

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Call 858.573.5007 for information.

July 3

n Reuben H Fleet Science Center will be premiering in the

Heikoff Giant Dome Theater the Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean. Dive into the IMAX® underwater adventure, narrated by acclaimed oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle.

Filmed over three years in vibrant marine environments from the Bahamas to Fiji, this will engage audiences of all ages to experience the ocean as never before. For a complete film schedule, visit www.rhfleet.org/shows/jean-michelcousteaus-secret-ocean.

July 3 thru 26

n The Studio Door, located at 3750 30th Street in North

Park, is proud to present STRIP: Caricatures, Satire and The Funnies, which is an independent voice of the comic stop. The month-long exhibition of original art takes its inspiration from traditional strips, single gag panels and caricatures that have entertained us in newspapers, underground publication and on the Internet. The opening reception on the 3rd will be from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, visit www.thestudiodoor.com.

July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, will hold a Toddler Story Time at 10:30 a.m. which is designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Call 858.573.5007 for information.

July 6

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

330 Park Blvd., and Point of View (POV), at 6:30 p.m. will present a FREE film screening: The Overnighters. Desperate, broken men chase their dreams and run from their demons in the North Dakota oil fields. A local pastor’s well-meaning project to help them puts him on a collision course with his congregation, his neighbors and his own family. There will be a panel discussion after the film lead by Professor Coker.

Jason Coker teaches nonprofit leadership and management at California State University San Marcos and served as a pastor for 15 years in large and small churches on Utah, Ohio, and California.

July 6, 13, 20 & 27

n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, wants you to join the Zumba craze from 4 to 5 p.m.

A towel and bottled water are recommended for the Zumba sessions. Call 858.573.5007 for information.

July 7

n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents the first Tuesday of each month as residents’ free Tuesdays. Free gallery admission applies to San Diego City and County residents and active-duty military.

ID is required.

July 8 Thru 26

n Mona Golabek in “The Pianist of Willesden Lane,” adapted

and directed by Hershey Felder, is held at the Lyceum Stage at the San Diego REP. This is a San Diego Favorite. Set in Vienna in 1938 and in London during the Blitzkrieg. This tells the true story of Lisa Jura a young Jewish musician whose dreams are interrupted by the Nazi regime. For information, visit www.sdrep.org or call 619.544.1000.

July 9

n Junipero Serra Museum in Presidio Park, at 6 p.m. historians

and authors Rose Marie Beebe and Robert M. Senkewicz of Santa Clara University will address a sold-out crowd on the subject of Father Junipero Serra who will be canonized by the Catholic Church in September. The site sits just yards away from the location of the first permanent European settlement in what would become the Sate of California. Their book will give attendees a fresh perspective on the man at the center of the controversy chronicled: Junipero Serra, California, Indians and the Transformation of a Missionary. n Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion at 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park will have a Free Outdoor International Film Series at 8 p.m.

Presented by SDG&E and Pacific Arts Movement and curated by the San Diego Asian, Latino, and Italian Film Festivals. The first film is “Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told,” curated by the San Diego Asian Film Festival. n Gallery 21 at Spanish Village, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, San Diego, is presenting an exhibition, called “Common Ground” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit features works of 21 exceptional Allied Craftsmen artists, they work in a wide range of media, including pottery, ceramic sculpture, glass, fiber, jewelry, and mixed media. A reception will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 12. Visit www.alliedcraftsmen.org for information. n San Diego Human Dignity Foundation presents a Free Luncheon and Workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2508 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego. RSVP for You and Your Guest to reserve you space. Presented by members of the Professional Advisor Network, they will discuss topics important to those who both work in the non-profit industry and those who give to charitable organizations. One of the topics discussed will be Give to Charity and Save on Estate Taxes. Call 619.291.3383 or visit www.sdhdf.org for information.

July 10

n Point Loma Summer Concerts Celebrates 15 Years with

Jr. Stage bands performing at 5:30 p.m. and Main Stage acts starting at 6:30 p.m. This first act will be Detroit Underground–“Smoking” horns, Motown, and tunes from artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire; Chaka Kahn; and Stevie Wonder. Point Loma Park is located at 1049 Catalina Boulevard. For information visit www.plconcerts.org.

July 11

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 Sunny Science–learn about the Renewable energy being the way of the future. Learn how sunshine can be used to make energy and delicious snacks. Prices are members $12, non-members $14 per person. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806.

July 11, 18 & 25

n Stagecoach Days: Celebrating the Wild West in San Diego.

The free event is on Saturdays in July and August in Old Town. Join in on old-fashioned fun from noon to 4 p.m., sponsored by Fiesta de Reyes and Boosters of Old Town, there will be a different theme each week. For information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego.

July 11

n Bastille Day Celebration” Be French For A Day at Maison en

Provence at 820 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year the whole block will celebrate and offer specials on French items. French manicure, French haircut, French toasts and French cheeses. Mission Hills Artists will show and sell their artwork. Watch for the Red, White and Blue umbrellas lining the street. Come for brunch, lunch or dinner in on of the fabulous neighborhood restaurants who will offer some French fare that week.

n Union Kitchen & Tap, located at 333 5th Ave, San Diego,

will host Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For information, call 619.795.9463. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, is proud to present a Bay Area Native Natalie Cressman as she brings new music home to California. She performs at 8 p.m.

Natalie is known largely for her work with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, but her own music is a blend of jazz, indie rock, and world music and her most recent release “Turn the Sea.” Natalie returns home to California, back to the people and the places that have influenced and inspired her. Cover fee is $20; $10 for students.

July 12

n Silent Sundays, a film experience, takes place at the Adobe

Chapel Museum, located at 3963 Conde Street in Old Town San Diego. Come and experience one of those films that should be seen by film buffs and those interested in films as history. See Sherlock Holmes (1922), when a young prince is accused of a crime that could embroil him in international scandal, debonair supersleuth Sherlock Holmes comes to his aid. Light refreshments at 7 p.m., Film begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per person.

July 13

n The Timken Museum of Art, the only free museum in Balboa

Park, is having an Art in the Gallery Talk, “The Interior Life of Vermeer,” at 10 a.m. Speaker: Amy Walsh, curator of European Paintings, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the speaker. The museum opened an exhibit by “Johannes Vermeer,” featuring “Woman in Blue Reading a Letter.” The museum is happy to have different speakers discuss in the context of some of the historical and contemporary events surrounding the painting of Vermeer’s most captivation portrayals of a young woman’s private world. n San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common at 330 Park Blvd., and guest speaker Teresa Whitney, program manager of the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center, with Point of View (POV), at 6:30 p.m. will present a free film screening: “Web Junkie,” a chilling glimpse into the Chinese government’s attempt to reprogram it’s “internet-addicted” youth.

July 14

n The Airport Authority is hosting a community open house

at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to provide an overview of the Airport Development Plan (ADP) and the four existing alternatives and to share a new fifth concept. The same presentation will be repeated twice that evening. The public can attend whichever time is most convenient for them. The open house is at the San Diego International Airport, Former Commuter Terminal, Second Floor Orville and Wilbur Wright Conference Rooms at 3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Parking available in Commuter Terminal lot; parking will be validated.

July 15

n Java Joe’s, loctaed at 3536 Adams Avenue, will host the Robin

Henkel Band at 8 p.m. $5 donation, all ages. For information, call 619.238.1151.

July 16

n Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion, located at 1549 El Prado

in Balboa Park, will have a Free Outdoor International Film Series at 8 p.m. Presented by SDG&E and Pacific Arts Movement and curated by the San Diego Asian, Latino, and Italian Film Festivals. This second film is “Mess!”, curated by the San Diego Latino Festival. n Tio Leo’s Blues Summer Camp Benefit will take place from 7 to 10 p.m., at the restaurant, located at 5302 Napa Street, and will host Robin Henkel, Whitney Shay, the Bayou Bros, Michelle Lundeen, Sue Palmer, Bill Magee, Mercedes Moore, Deejah Marie Pope and Sharifah Muhammad. For information, call 619.542.1462.

July 16, 17 & 19

n Visionary Youth Theater at the Visionary Performance Space,

located at 7303 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, presents another installment of “Pop Rock,” a musical revue featuring pop and rock music from Madonna, Michael Jackson, Devo, John Cougar Mellencamp, Tiffany, The Go Go’s and many more.

Shows are 7 p.m. on July 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. on July 19.

Visit VisionaryDanceTheatre.org or call 619.758.8112 for information and tickets.

July 17

n Brides Against Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit that

tours the country creating exciting bridal events that serve a very “Pink Purpose”. Event proceeds fund free programs and services for people who are impacted by cancer nationwide through www.healthsuportnetwork.org. Hilton Garden Inn at 3939 Ocean Bluff Avenue, San Diego will host this event at 5 to 7 p.m. for a VIP event. Cost: $20 each; enjoy lite bites, signature beverages and giveaways. Tickets are limited. The General Admission from 7 to 10 p.m. is free. There will be vendors, gowns from $75 to $1,800; Average price of gown is $600. Swag bags for the first 75 Brides-to-Be. Register at www.Bridesabc.org or at 877.721.4673 n Leftover Cuties will be headlining the AMSDconcerts this evening. They have sparked a fire with music lovers with a timeless jazz-tinged sound, combining sultry vocals, popperfect songwriting and seasoned musicianship. They will perform at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. n Point Loma Summer Concerts starts with Jr. Stage bands performing at 5:30 p.m. and Main Stage acts starting at 6:30 p.m. This first lineup is Desperado, The Premier Eagles Tribute band. Concert goers bring their own seating and/or blankets– and can order dinner from one of the concert’s catering sponsors. Point Loma Park is located at 1049 Catalina Boulevard. For information, visit www.plconcerts.org.

July 18

n Warwicks Book Store, located at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla,

is proud to have local San Diego author, Robert Gilberg for a book signing and a moment to meet the author, from noon to 2 p.m. Gilberg’s memoir, “The Last Road Rebeland Other Lost Stories,” describes his transition from a teenager with little motivation to a passionate professional engineer. This is a book that you will not want to put down.

Mark your calendar.

July 19

n Lestat’s, located at 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego, will have

the Robin Henkel Band –blues and jazz concert–at 8 p.m. All ages welcome, $8 cover. For information, call 619.282.0437.

July 19 & 26

n Free UC San Diego Bus Tours Available Year-Around. All

tours meet at the Gilman Entrance Information Center, UC San Diego. Discover the history, and architecture of UC San Diego–from world-famous building to historic eucalyptus groves and renowned public artwork. Tours are free but reservations are required. Please call 858.534.4414 or visit www.uscdnews.ucsd.edu/tours for reservations.

July 21

n A Rental Car Center Public Art Project Informational

Meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mission Hills United Methodist Church, located at 4044 Lark Street. The event is free and will offer information about public art installation for the new Rental Car Center. For information, call 619.400.2887. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, will hold a meeting with Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s staff from 10 a.m. to noon. Connect with the Assemblymember staff here in your community, and get help with any problems you are having with public agencies, ask questions about legislation, and learn about state and local services. No appointment is necessary, just show up with your question. Call 858.573.5007 for information.

July 23

n Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion, located at 1549 El Prado in

Balboa Park, will have a Free Outdoor International Film Series at 8 p.m. Presented by SDG&E and Pacific Arts Movement and curated by the San Diego Asian, Latino, and Italian Film Festivals. This third film is “The Italian Character” (IL Carettere Italiano) Curated by the San Diego Italian Film Festival. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, will hold a FREE Film Forum on: “The Grand Budapest Hotel” at 6 p.m.. The latest cinematic styling from Wes Anderson is a semi-absurdist, twisty tale of conspiracy, theft and murder. 100 minutes, discussion to follow.

Call 858.573.5007 for information.

July 24

n Point Loma Summer Concerts starts with Jr. Stage bands performing at 5:30 p.m. and Main Stage acts starting at 6:30 p.m. This first act will be Pop Vinyl–Southern California Ultimate Party Experience. Concert goers bring their own seating and/or blankets–and can order dinner from one of the concert’s catering sponsors. Point Loma Park is located at 1049 Catalina Boulevard. For information, visit www.plconcerts.org.

July 25

n The Cabrillo Sunset 5K takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cabrillo

National Monument. The Cabrillo Challenge route takes you down 200 feet to the tide pools with a pristine ocean view to enjoy while in route. Runners will compete for entrance spots in the Americas Finest City Half Marathon: first place for Men’s & Woman’s division. Please arrive at park between 5:30-6:30 p.m. Check in begins at 6 p.m. and race begins at 7 p.m. Register at Active.com: www.active.com/san-diego-ca/ running/races/cabrillo-sunset-5k-run-walk-2015.\ n LomaPalooza will take place at the Point Loma Park, located at 1049 Catalina Boulevard. Expect a festival atmosphere with activities for kids, booths from local non-profits, and food from the Peninsula Lions Club. The event will begin in early afternoon; the last band will finish at 8:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to come for fun, listen to their friends perform, and meet new neighbors.

July 25 & 26

n The 58th Annual San Diego Coinarama Coin Show will

be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 25 and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26 at the Mission Valley Scottish Rite Event Center, located at 1895 Camino del Rio South.

Adult admission is $5 or $4 with current membership. Free admission for active duty military with ID card. Age 15 and under are free. For information, visit www.coinarama.org. n The Maritime Museum of San Diego, located at the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, is proud to offer this unique opportunity to spend a night aboard the 1863 bark Star of India. Although you will not technically leave the dock, you will embark on an imaginary voyage to relive the lives and times of the many emigrant passengers in the Great Age of Sail. The adventure starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 9 a.m. on Sunday. For pricing and accommodations. visit www.sdmaritime.org or call 619.234.9153. n The Balboa Theatre, located at 868 Fourth Avenue adjacent to the Horton Plaza shopping center in downtown San Diego, which will have two performances on the 25 at 8 p.m. and the 26 at 3 p.m. as the Gay Men’s Chorus presents IMAGINE The Music of Lennon & McCartney. More than 200 singers and dancers will bring to life the music of the legendary songwriters. Tickets are available at www.sdgmc.org or by calling the Balboa Theatre at 619.570.1100.

July 26

n The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, located

at 4190 Front St., will have a Humanist Discussion at 1 p.m. It will include a video and discussion of the existentialist writer Albert Camus. Everyone is welcome, and one need not be a First Church member to attend. n Omni La Costa Resort & Spa at 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA will host Wine & Wishes from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Valley Promenade & Legends Lawn. Wine & Wishes is a premier wine and food tasting event that benefits Wish Kids in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Each year, more than 400 VIP guests gather in support of the MakeA-Wish mission: To grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening and medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope strength and joy. For information, visit www.bidpal.net/wineandwishessd.

July 29

n Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Avenue, will host the Robin Henkel Band at 8 p.m. $5 donation, all ages are welcome.

For information, call 619.238.1151.

July 30

n Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion, located at 1549 El Prado in

Balboa Park, will have a Free Outdoor International Film Series at 8 p.m. The fourth and final film is a Collection of Short Films.

July 31

n Point Loma Summer Concerts starts with Jr. Stage bands performing at 5:30 p.m. and Main Stage acts starting at 6:30 p.m. This evening’s act will be Wild Night–Southern California’s Premier Rock & Roll Dance Band. Point Loma Park is located at 1049 Catalina Boulevard. For information, visit www.plconcerts.org.

July 31, August 1 & 2

n Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market will

be held at the Bazaar del Mundo at San Diego’s Old Town.

Diane Powers’ annual festival presents one of the nation’s most extensive collections of authentic Mexican folk art, traditional clothing and textiles, colorful collectibles and dazzling jewelry plus entertainment and Mexican cuisine.

For information visit www.bazaardelmundo.com.

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11:30 a.m.

Music-filled gathering

Kadampa Meditation Center 3125 Rosecrans Street, Bldg. B 619.230.5852

Meditation Classes most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday at 4 p.m.

Kids & Families Sundays at 9 a.m.

Prayers for World Peace Sundaysat 10:30 a.m.

Simply Meditate MWF 12 to 12:45; TT 12:15 to 12:45 p.m

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

Summer Reading Program with Mad Science July 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Mad Science will present a fun, interactive science show for kids.

Mystery Book Group July 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss a mystery novel.

New members are always welcome to attend and participate.

Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Summer Reading Program: Pacific Animal Productions July 29 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m Kids can meet and learn about real wild animals in the library

Meet the Author: Rusty Trimble July 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Local author Rusty Trimble will discuss his latest book for young people, “The Fun House Mystery Adventure.”

Trimble’s books are based on stories he created for his autistic son.

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

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Hillcrest

1st Tuesday

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

1st Thursday

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

Thursdays 7–8:30 pm

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

Kensignton-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday

KENSINGTONTALMADGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m.

For information, call 619.284.0551

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

LVCPC Agenda– LINDAVISTACOMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA Linda Vista Library meeting room.

Contact Jeff Perwin at 619.806.9559 for details 6 pm.

3rd Tuesday

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

3rd Wednesday

LV Historical– LINDAVISTAHISTORICALCOMMITTEE Bayside Community Center. This committee is collecting historical photos, documents and memories of Linda Vista’s past. For more information, contact Eleanor Frances Sennet at 858.277.3817. 4 p.m.

LVCollab– LINDAVISTACOLLABORATIVE Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858.278.0771 or mfernandez@ baysidecc.org. For details visit www.facebook. com/LVCollaborative

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3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)

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

3rd Thursday

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

4th Monday

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

4th Wednesday

LVPC– Linda Vista Planning Committee monthly meeting.

Linda Vista Library Meeting Room at 6 pm.

Contact Jeff Perwin 619.806.9559 for details, minutes and agenda at www.LindaVistaSD.com.

Linda Vista View Linda Vista Town Council Community Newsletter Contact Thomas Kaye at 858.278.6973

Various Wednesdays

LVNewsletter– LINDAVISTAVIEW Civic Association Community Newsletter. BaysideCommunity Center. Contact Sarah Granby at 858.405.7135 or email sgranby@lvca-sd.org.

2:00 p.m.

Mission Hills

July 29th, 2015

Mission Hills Garden Club. The meeting is from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the last Wednesday of the month. Members are free; guests pay $10 which becomes part of the membership fee if they join that evening. For more information, visit www. missionhillsgardenclub.org.

Ocean Beach

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

4th Wednesday

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

Point Loma

Summer Break

Point Loma Garden Club is on summer break and will resume again in September. The meetings begin at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal.

More information is available at www.plgc.org.

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4125 Hermosa Way

4436 Ampudia Steet

Gracious and welcoming front porch sets the tone for this classic one-level 1920 Craftsman home:hardwood floors, beautiful leaded glass built-ins, crown moldings, wainscoting, multiple window seats even in the bedrooms, living room fireplace, remodeled kitchen with two farm sink opens to the family room. Surprisingly spacious fenced back yard. 3 large bedrooms and 3 baths in 2,035 square feet on a highly desirable North Mission Hills street.

This home has historical provenance and superb location and is perfect for a thoughtful restoration project. The current family purchased the property in 1952 and it is an outstanding example of period architecture. Once owned by a prominent local developer. There are views from the back bedroom and the spacious backyard is perfect for outdoor entertaining.

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720 W. University, Unit A

Luxury, comfort, and location combined. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in a central spot convenient to the best Mission Hills and Hillcrest has to offer. Unique urban setting accessed through a private path off West University or from your 2 car side-by-side carport from the alley behind the property. Gorgeous travertine floors and gourmet kitchen are both dramatic and functional with an open floor plan flowing through the living room to the gas fireplace featured in the corner.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

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1720 West Lewis

In the Fort Stockton Line Historic District, this home is a good candidate for the Mills Act as a contributing member. Steps to the West Lewis shopping area and walking distance to the Village. This Spanish 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is set back from the street on a large 6200 square foot lot. There is real potential here—hardwood floors, beautifully arched front windows, coved ceilings plus the land to expand the home. Two car garage off of the alley. Perfect property either to rehab as is or add on.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

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3402 Gage Place

Intensely private gated estate, published as “A House for the Ages, Celebrating the Soul of Wood and Stone”*, located on San Diego’s historic Point Loma Peninsula. Maximizing the 180 degree spectacular ocean, bay, island, and downtown San Diego skyline views, Architect Alan Campbell designed a home of breath-taking artistry and exquisite livability. Exotic woods (koa, cedar, teak, redwood, and fir) imported from around the world flow harmoniously throughout this 6 bedroom, 6 plus bathroom, 10,000 square foot custom crafted masterpiece.

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First time offered since 1972, 1835 Altura Place is a 3286 square foot Craftsman home. The location is one of the best in Mission Hills. 4 large bedrooms, including one on the main level. The woodwork is exceptional! Priced at $1,595,000.

1994 Titus is the perfect urban hideaway. This 2000 square foot home is located on a canyon cul-de-sac and has sweeping blue water views.

3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and a two car garage $1,095,000.

4295 Witherby is offered at $895,000. The design is inspired by Cliff May and wraps around an amazing courtyard. This 2 bedroom home is a perfect for a buyer who wants an indoor-outdoor living experience. Private and breezy location.

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

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

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