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Major League All Star FanFest Attracts Celebrities

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San Diego Unified School District Sued

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Residential Historical Districts Status

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Nashville Singer & Songwriter Performs in SD

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San Diegans to Clean Up Starlight Bowl

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Special Delivery Celebrates 25 Years of Service

Local Organization Earns Nationwide Grant

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Wil Myers is Ambassador for MLB All-Star Week

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Patrons of the Prado Honor Audrey Geisel

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SuperChef Claudia Sandavol to Meet & Greet Fans

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By George Mitrovich

No man but a blockhead ever wrote, except for money.

–Samuel Johnson One hundred and twenty-seven months ago I wrote my first column for the Sentinel. Not a single farthing has passed from publisher’s coffers to mine.

So, “blockhead” fits.

The exact number of words I’ve written is somewhere over 190,000; which, if published in book form, would result in a sizable volume of 775-pages (read any 775-page books lately?).

I’ve written about politics and society, foreign affairs and religion, media and sports; columns written from the perspective of a Kennedy/ Dukakis Democrat, yet Orthodox Christian. (I note “Orthodox Christian” because too many conservatives believe it’s impossible to be both Christian and Democrat–especially a liberal Democrat. Wrong.)

Every month the Sentinel publishes my email address inviting readers to respond, but few do. That would be discouraging, save for those I meet along the way who tell me they read my column. Thus encouraged, I continue in my blockhead way.

At July’s end I will turn 81. Other than a number, it has no meaning to me. I continue as president of The City Club of San Diego and The Denver Forum, as well as chairing for the Boston Red Sox The Great Fenway Park Writers Series (and also Red Sox sponsored, The Great Washington Writers Series). I still play baseball (Marston Mets of the San Diego Adult Baseball League), mow my own lawn, and worship Sundays at San Diego’s First United Methodist Church (where, October 16, I will be the guest preacher; my sermon title, taken from a Bruce Springsteen, “My City of Ruins”).

Recently, I have been saying (in Denver, Boston, and Washington, DC), that if you take the four public forums I run and add up the total number of programs I’ve presented in the public interest over 86-collective years, you come to 1,876. But, memory being what memory is, I forgot The City Club of Los Angeles, which I started and ran for five years, or The Indiana Forum (for the law firm of Baker & Daniels), the total becomes 1,917. If you then add the private luncheons and dinners I’ve held, which precede many of the public events, the number becomes 2,777. (Is that a precise number? No, but its close.)

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

Mine Eyes Have Seen George Mitrovich

Beyond numbers and blockhead status, I do what I do because I have a need to do this; a need to be read or heard–or something. And, if I didn’t feel what I have to say matters, or enjoy doing it (most of the time), I wouldn’t, because, here’ the deal–I am not stupid.

If you ask how I came to run public forums? I am, ultimately, unable to answer. While I have met individuals who knew early on what they wanted to do with their livers, I am not one of those. I marvel at them, seriously, marvel, but I know that isn’t me.

The theme of the four public forums is the same–The Dialogue of Democracy. The theme embodies our purpose, to get people to think seriously about serious public issues. If you doubt that, then I suggest you scroll down the list of speakers who have graced the platform of The City Club alone (www.CityClubofSanDiego.com). You will doubt no more.

As to my writings, here in the Sentinel, or the 75 I’ve written for the Huffington Post, or God knows how many op-eds for American and Canadian newspapers, and a magazine or two along the way, I do not have the same certainty as to their significance compared to the public forums, whose importance I doubt not.

If I were more disciplined or ordered in my life I would have kept track of everything I’ve written, and, because you can do that, add up all your word, I know with reasonable certainty the number exceeds 500,000 words (which is a seat of the pants calculation, because the number may actually be double that).

But, if you go with the plus 500,000, you have a 2,000-page book (which would be lovely, he said, in a three volume boxed edition).

NOW, GIVEN THE MERCURIAL NATURE OF MY MIND, I NEED TO JUSTIFY THE TITLE ATOP THIS COLUMN, “CHRIST & MACHIAVELLI”: As a confessing Christian of long standing (66-years) and a serious student of my faith; as someone who was at various times active in Youth for Christ, Campus Crusade for Christ, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Navigators, etc., you should assume my knowledge is considerable– because it is. (I’ve added up the number of times I’ve been to church in my life and that number is greater than 10,000.)

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Major League Legends Participating in

Major League All Star FanFest

Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the first round of participants competing in the MLB All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on Sunday, July 10 at Petco Park in San Diego, including stars from movies, television, music, sports, plus Major League legends.

Participants scheduled to appear include: • Nina Agdal, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and first-ever female MLB ambassador for New Era Cap • J.K. Simmons, Academy Award-winning actor • Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Star of this fall’s FOX series “Pitch” • P ete Wentz, bassist of Grammy-nominated rock group Fall Out Boy • Sterling K. Brown, actor from “The People V. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” and NBC’s highly-anticipated fall dramedy “This Is Us” • Tyler Hoechlin, star of Richard Linklater’s critically-acclaimed film “Everybody Wants Some” and the forthcoming third installment of “Fifty Shades of Grey” • Landon Donovan, soccer legend and all-time leading goal scorer for the LA Galaxy, MLS and the U.S. National Team The celebrities will be joined by former MLB All-Stars including: • Trevor Hoffman, seven-time All-Star and 2016 MLB All-Star spokesperson • Ozzie Smith, 15-time All-Star and Hall of Famer • Rollie Fingers, seven-time All-Star and Hall of Famer • Tim Raines, seven-time All-Star

The remaining celebrity and legend participants will be announced at a later date. The Softball Game will be televised by ESPN immediately following the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, July 11.

The All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game is the second game of a doubleheader at Petco Park on All-Star Sunday. Preceding the softball game will be the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game featuring the top Minor League prospects competing in a nine-inning contest, live on MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM at 4 p.m.

Tickets for All-Star Sunday, which are available now, can be purchased at the official All-Star Game website of Major League Baseball (AllStarGame. com). MasterCard®, the preferred card of Major League Baseball and AllStar Week, is an accepted form of payment.

MLB All-Star Week includes the MLB All-Star Game presented by MasterCard at Petco Park (July 12th), Gatorade All-Star Workout Day featuring the T-Mobile Home Run Derby (July 11th), All-Star Sunday featuring the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game (July 10th), MLB All-Star FanFest at the San Diego Convention Center (July 8th12th), plus a lineup of additional events taking place around the region. The 87th Midsummer Classic will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 160 countries. ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information about MLB All-Star Week and to purchase tickets, please visit AllStarGame.com and follow @AllStarGame on social media.•

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S PECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MISSION HILLS

RESIDENTS & BUSINESS OWNERS Please be aware of proposed traffic and circulation measures by the City of San Diego that has long lasting impacts and consequences: Residential affects: • Safety hazards with increased volume and speed • No on-street parking (increased volume of parked cars on side streets above India)

• Devaluation of homes • Closure of lanes to widen India Street (no access to Redwood)

The City of San Diego has implemented traffic measures that has severely impacted our ability to live in a safe environment.

They are proposing additional changes that will impact your ability to get to your home. Join us on July 5 at a special Uptown Community Meeting at the Joyce Beer Center at 6 p.m. to voice your concerns. A petition is online at www.change.org/p/walliedshirzoi-middletown-traffic-and-speed-calming We urge you to attend as City, SANDAG, and Airport Authority decision makers will be present.

For questions, please contact Walid Shirzoi at jshirzoi@gmail.com.

Independence

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Comes With Responsibility

By Patty Ducey-Brooks As Americans, we know this month starts with lots of celebrations. We celebrate our independence and the people who made it possible. We are reminded that there was a resolution of independence that had been proposed declaring the United States independent from Great Britain’s rule. There was also a Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five. Thomas Jefferson was its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams, one of the Committee of Five, had written to his wife Abigail expressing his excitement for what had been accomplished.

He said, “This will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.

I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”

On July 4, 2016, 240 years after Adams message to his wife, we continue to honor those individuals who sacrificed so much for our independence.

While we begin the month of July with celebrations, we are reminded that independence comes with a responsibility and commitment. In order to maintain the freedoms we so genuinely enjoy as citizens of the United States, we may also be required to take on leadership roles. We must “walk the talk.”

I am grateful to say that I see it is happening every day. Neighbors, families and friends are rising to the occasion to protect their rights, privileges and freedoms.

As you read through this issue of the Presidio Sentinel, you will learn of individuals and events that are signs of our fellow Americans actively demonstrating their commitment and respect for our independence. And, you also read of events that commemorate our culture and traditions, like baseball, music, arts, history and food.

To all of you who contribute to making America great, I say thank you.

And, now, let’s celebrate 4th of July!•

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Clean-Up Starlight Bowl

All Ages Invited to Save Starlight to Pull Weeds & Create a Video A new 501(c)3 non-profit community initiative—Save Starlight—kicks off a campaign to preserve, revive, and revitalize the Starlight Bowl, an abandoned open-air amphitheater located in historic Balboa Park.

The mission is to revive the bowl as a viable community venue for performances and gatherings. The first event Save Starlight will host is a community weed-pulling party and volunteer day from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, August 13.

The collective task will be to remove the weeds currently inhabiting the 3,261-seat amphitheater, while producing a video for Save Starlight’s revitalization fund-raising campaign.

Friends from across San Diego will join together for this kick-off event in the campaign to restore the Bowl. Save Starlight will provide a light breakfast and musical accompaniment will enliven the bowl for volunteers. All ages are welcome. To sign up to volunteer and participate in the video goo. gl/forms/hgOphLdl4VhIOlCj2 or to find out more about the campaign, visit savestarlight.org.

The Save Starlight effort is spearheaded by long-time San Diego arts advocate, Steve Stopper.

Stopper runs Ocean West Studios, and heads the School for Creative Careers, a nonprofit providing young people hands-on experience with theatre technology. He is the former Sound Designer and Engineer for Starlight–working in the space for over ten years.

Stopper shared “We have been thrilled at the positive response from the city and a broad coalition of community organizations eager to help collaborate in our efforts to revitalize this historical gem into a viable San Diego performance venue. Our steering committee is structured with experts in the

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Contributing Writers Blake Beckcom Rick Brooks Melody Brown Ian Campbell Richard Cone

Steve Stopper stands in front of the entrance to the Starlight Bowl.

fields of theatre technology, cultural history, non-profit activism, urban revitalization, historic preservation, and business. We look to the community for participation in our upcoming clean-up event and video creation, on-going organization involvement, volunteers, and revitalization funding.”

Originally called the Ford Bowl, the Starlight Theater was commissioned by the Ford Motor Company for the 1935-36 California Pacific International Exposition.

The name was changed to Starlight Bowl in the 1970s. In its early days the Bowl was home to symphony orchestra performances broadcast via radio across the country and other special event programming.

It is best know as the home of San Diego Civic Light Opera (Starlight Musical Theatre), producers of summer musicals from the late 1950s until 2012. That organization folded in 2012 and since then the 3,261-seat venue has languished in disrepair without a vision or viable operating plan.

The Starlight Bowl is located in the palisades area of the park, adjacent to the Air & Space Museum—in the flight path for San Diego’s Lindbergh Field airport. Starlight Musical Theatre developed a creative technique to “freeze” the performance mid-scene or song—a crude but ingenious solution to deal with the noise that turned into a tradition for the audience. As San Diego grew, so did airport traffic, exacerbating issues for the venue’s traditional musical theater programming.

The Save Starlight effort will explore various options to mitigate plane noise—from acoustic engineering, noise cancelling headphones, more resilient programming, and additional strategies to confront— rather than simply accommodate— airplane noise.

For more information on community involvement contact info@savestarlight.org, or the Save Starlight office: 619.252.1744.•

Renovate 4545 Park Boulevard Center

San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF) has selected Safdie Rabines Architects to transform 4545 Park Blvd. into San Diego’s LGBT Cultural and Performing Arts Center.

Currently home to Diversionary Theatre and Lambda Archives of San Diego, the building at 4545 Park Blvd. has been a center for LGBTQ arts and culture for more than two decades.

The San Diego-based architecture firm will perform a full-suite of programming, planning, design, bid and construction phase services for the renovation of the existing 4545 Park Blvd. building. The proposed project will utilize the existing building as much as possible while searching out solutions to add and reconfigure space within the context of building use, zoning and community identity.•

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Local Organization Earns

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Nationwide Grant

Horses of Tir Na Nog is thrilled to announce that it was one of eleven winners of the third annual ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Help a Horse Day contest. Help a Horse Day is 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. Horses of Tir Na Nog received $5,000 to support their ongoing efforts to protect horses.

“The timing of this grant was fortuitous,” explains Amy Pat Rigney, Horses of Tir Na Nog administrator. “Help a Horse Day is a great opportunity for us to remind San Diegans of the ongoing need to care for horses rescued by Animal Services. This year’s grant will immediately provide $1,000 towards the care of each of the five new horses. These five horses are really the 2016 ASPCA Help a Horse Day winners.”

The County Department of Animal Services removed fifteen horses from a property in Ramona between May 29 and June 2. In addition to being Horses that are in need of care and kindness benefit from Horses of Tir Na Nog. underweight, many of the horses had severe hoof issues. While most of the horses were able to recover and are now available for adoption, local rescues were contacted to take several that were over twenty years old and/or needing specialized care. Five of the horses were placed in the care of Horses of Tir Na Nog. “Our ability to help these five horses is what Help a Horse Day is all about. We cannot thank the ASPCA and San Diegans enough for their ongoing support. It was the support shown by San Diegans for Help a Horse Day that allowed us to win this grant. While we still need to raise additional funds to provide life-long care for these five horses, this grant is a great starting point,” said Rigney.

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 and works in compliance with American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Rescue and Retirement Guidelines. Horses of Tir Na Nog is a community-supported equine sanctuary that offers a safe-haven to horses with few options remaining, thereby ensuring them a better quality of life.•

Emu Escapes after

Attempt to Save His Life Thwarted

Things got hotter than they ever should have at the Border fire in the Campo area when a man got a shotgun and fired shots to keep County employees from rescuing a burned emu.

Sean Michael Shepherd, 32, was arrested and charged with negligent discharge of a firearm and for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition after the incident, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials said. Shepherd remained in jail on $30,000 bail.

An animal control officer with the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services was on patrol in a vehicle in Campo during the fire and responded to a report from a passerby about the injured emu. A County videographer was traveling with the officer.

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Emu escapes during rescue attempt.Photo provided by the County of San Diego.

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Miles is a three-year old, American Staffordshire terrier mix. He would love to have a running buddy and a friendly companion who is always up for an adventure.

This handsome guy is a definite favorite around the San Diego Campus. He is smart and has already mastered a number of tricks including sit, lay and shake.

Miles is currently one of several lucky dogs chosen to participate in the Canine Adventure Program, in which volunteers take shelter dogs on outings away from the shelter environment. He loves going on excursions and is always quick to make a ton of new friends.

If you are interested in meeting a doggie with “miles” of charm and personality, call 619.299.7012 or stop by our San Diego Campus on Gaines Street to arrange an intro. Miles is a graduate of our Behavior Center so his adoption fee has been waived.

Miles is neutered and has current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of worry-free medical insurance from Trupanion Insuance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway.

Gracie is a 25-year old, Thoroughbred, who is described by her foster as the “kindest, most gentle horse I’ve met,” Gracie is truly special.

Transferred to us from another rescue, Gracie previously resided at a retirement center where she helped teach people to ride. Age has caught up with her some, however, and although she’s able to get around just fine on her own (and even buck and play), she’s no longer ride-able.

Still, you’d be hard-pressed to find a sweeter companion horse, and one more deserving of a loving home where she can spend her golden years.

If you are interested in meeting this thoroughly lovely Thoroughbred, please call our Escondido Campus at 760.888.2275 to arrange an introduction.

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Muscle Growth Between Workouts

By Blake Beckcom

Most people think that muscles develop and grow during a training session. Actually, it is during the periods between workouts that stimulate muscle growth. With proper rest between sessions, the muscles cannot repair themselves properly, which will hinder any growth.

In order to gain strength more quickly, pack on lean mass and recover faster, you must follow several guidelines that will give your muscles everything they need to perform (and recover) at optimal levels. Foam rolling helps to increase blood flow and reduce knots in your muscles, try using a foam roller after every workout. After your workout, roll each muscle group five times to help boost power and mobility.

Keep moving, even on rest days. Although you should allow 48 hours between workouts to help boost recovery times, this doesn’t mean you should simply sit around. By performing some sort of light activity, such as walking or casual biking, you force key nutrients to cycle through your muscles, accelerating recovery. Go to bed early. Although you probably have better things to do than go to bed at an early hour, sleep is one of the best ways to speed up recovery between workouts.

Your body produces growth hormones all throughout the day, but the highest levels are produced while you sleep. Staying up late not only makes you feel tired the next day, it also hinders muscle growth. Many scientists also believe that sleeping for less than seven hours per night inhibit protein synthesis and increase the breakdown of muscle tissue. Do some minimal type of workout for your off days. Just because you aren’t hitting the weights doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise in some form. To help stay active and speed recovery, use the following moves, three times each: 1. Walking high knees: To start, stand up straight with your feet shoulderwidth apart. Bend your left knee, and raise it up as high as you can.

Take a large step forward, and then repeat the move with your right knee. Take forward steps like this for a distance of 10 yards, then turn around and walk back to your starting space.

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2. Lateral shuffles: Begin by standing up straight with your feet just slightly wider than shoulderwidth apart. Lower your body while pushing your hips back, and then shuffle to the right for 10 steps, then shuffle back to the left for 10 steps. To prevent injury, do not let your hips drop lower than your knees.

3. Arm circles: Standing straight with your feet shoulder width apart, extend your arms straight out to your sides. Your palms should be facing forward. Start swinging your forward arms in Blake & Gwen Beckcom small circles, gradually building up to larger ones. Once you have performed 10 forward swings, stop and change direction, performing 10 backward swings.

Remember, to keep your muscles in peak condition, you shouldn’t simply “rest” on rest days. Even the simplest of movements can help your muscles recover in record time and help you reach your fitness goals more quickly.

Lastly, nutrition is 70 percent of the battle. Eat as hard as you train. Peak recovery is about rest and nutrition…and continuing to move in between work out sessions.• 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.

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Ease of a Childhood Summer

By Sabine Starr

Yet another brand new summer now at your finger tips.

Maybe you vow yet again to truly slow down and enjoy this season 2016. Chances are that the rush of daily life will sweep you away, well into fall, without you thinking about the season of summer. Therefore, it will take a conscious effort to make this the summer of your dreams.

First, there is a conundrum I want to talk about in order to arm you for what you are up against. Ten years ago, when I started out with my coaching business, I created a logo and the tagline to sum up the results my clients would get: “Reclaim the Ease of a Childhood Summer.” The line was met with comments like, “Oh, I would love to have that feeling in my daily life; I feel like I can´t breathe for I am so busy,” or “That would be amazing.”

Yet, over time I had to learn that the promise of feeling at ease and unencumbered, even while managing the daily grind, was not motivating people to actually make it happen. It was as though people believed ease and navigating daily life were opposites, never to be experienced at the same time. This is actually not a big surprise, since we are all too used to keeping relaxation time for when we are on vacation. But when are we only on vacation anymore, totally void of our e-mails and phones? Those times rarely exist.

A statement from spiritual coach Alan Cohen comes to mind to deeply understand what´s happening: “Pain pushes and vision pulls.” As many mental health workers will have experienced in their line of work, pain is the best motivator to go seek help and to resolve to make a change. It´s a “no brainer.”

Action comes easily; we don´t have to overthink it. We feel pushed to do it and go seek help. But as soon as we are back to “good enough,” we usually stop and are satisfied with the outcome. This is a real pity though.

Life can be so much better, calmer, more fulfilled, and at ease.

That´s where having a vision comes in. If you have ever tried to push or pull something you will have noticed that pushing, by using your body weight, gets things moving easier than just pulling. It takes a conscious effort, a mental and physical commitment, to move something out of place.

Even if we have vision, a sense of what we would like life to look and feel like, it takes strong determination to leave a place that is “not too bad” and go for something, yet, unknown, and hopefully better.

Needless to say, my tagline disappeared into the background. I still hold the intention for my clients, and they often achieve it. But it is rarely the sole motivator for them stepping into my office for the first time.

Here, at the beginning of summer of 2016, I invite you to make it a good one. Go and create those spaces and places in which you can play and

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experiment. Maybe you want to be surrounded by nature, to just stare into the air until your soul catches up with you after a busy first half of the year. Maybe you want to pick up a long forgotten hobby and enjoy getting reacquainted. Maybe you want to make summer a complaint free zone and replace complaints with compliments.

Whatever your decision, I hope you have fun season by creating a feeling of an endless summer with long days outside and unlimited possibilities.• 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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Investing 101:

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Six Things That Really Matter

By Rick Brooks

John Oliver recently did a spot on his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” which highlighted the high fees paid by investors in 401(k) plans. As entertaining as his show was, it got me thinking about the things that are really important for investors to understand.

Never invest money you can’t afford to lose. If you need to tap your savings for immediate needs (like groceries or rent) or are saving up for a big purchase in the near future, then you can’t afford to invest those funds in something with a risk of loss. But if you are able to set aside some money for the long-term (and you can afford to replace it if your plan doesn’t work out), then you are ready to invest.

Start early. In order to accumulate enough savings to support your needs later in life, you need to start saving early, allowing your earnings to compound and grow over time.

What do you have in your portfolio? 30 or so years ago, groundbreaking academic work showed that how your portfolio is allocated (between stocks, bonds and cash) accounts for over 90 percent of the volatility in your portfolio. It also makes a huge difference in how your portfolio performs over time, but the intuition here is that the more stocks you have in your portfolio, the more ups and downs you’ll experience.

Costs matter. Let me put it this way. Many financial advisors use lots of different factors to try to pick the best mutual funds for their clients. Some look at investment style, some look at how long the manager has been with the fund, and countless other metrics. Research has shown that the ONLY factors that is consistently associated with better performance is low fees.

Another aspect of costs that is frequently overlooked is the costs of trading. Every time you buy or sell an investment, you create transaction costs and potentially taxes. These costs are an additional drag on your investment returns. The more of your earnings you spend on fees and taxes, the less money you have growing to support your future.

Few managers consistently beat their benchmarks. This is another one of those awkward truths to investing: few mutual funds (or wrap account managers) beat the indexes they track. Standard & Poor’s (publishers of the S&P 500 Index of large US companies) publishes a quarterly report which looks at fund managers who did well over a given period (for example, from 2009 to 2012). They then look at how those same managers perform in the next period (2012-2015 in this example). What they find (repeatedly) is that just because a manager did well over one period doesn’t mean she will do well in the next period. Being number one for the last three or five years has nothing to do with whether that fund will do well in the next three or five year period. Past performance does not predict future results.

Markets are unpredictable. John Maynard Keynes once wrote that the stock “markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.”

Markets are made up of human investors, and we are emotional beings.

Fads can last longer than you expect, and markets can rise or fall more than you predict. Given that the best economic forecasters on Wall Street only get about 40 percent of their predictions right, most of us will do better just being in the market and riding through the ups and downs, rather than trying to time an entry or exit.

To paraphrase Woody Allen, 80 percent of successful investing is just being in the markets.•

Christ & Machiavelli

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Continued from page 3 Two churches, the Church of the Nazarene and the United Methodist Church, have been formative in my thinking and values. The debt owed to both is incalculable.

It was my intent to become a preacher, and in that pursuit I entered the Methodist seminary at Clairemont, but with a wife and three children to support and limited resources, I was forced to drop out and consider other options.

Journalism came first, the San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times (in sales), then as a reporter for the Whittier Daily News and as an occasional religion reporter for KABC-TV in LA, but then politics and government entered my life, as I was hired to serve as the administrative assistant to then California Lt. Governor, Glenn Anderson (in the last year of Governor Pat Brown’s eight years as the state’s chief executive–its greatest governor, ever).

That seminal experience led me to work as a press aide to Bobby Kennedy in the presidential campaign of ’68, and then to Capitol Hill in Washington for five years, where I served four members of Congress, two Democrats and two Republicans, Senator Harold Hughes of Iowa and Congressman Lester Wolff of New York; Senator Charles Goodell and Congressman Seymour Halpern of New York.

Hence the title, “Christ & Machiavelli,” two greatly different figures of history, but both of whom shared a common brilliance into the character of men and women. And both of whom, scorned and ridiculed in some intellectual quarters, remain large in our thinking, no matter how greatly different their times and our realm.

I will end this July musings, by leaving you with a quote from the late, and very great, William Stringfellow, a brilliant Harvard educated lawyer who had entreaties from most of New York’s largest law firms, but chose to open a store front in Harlem, intent upon serving the poor–which he did.

He too was a confessing Christian; an Episcopalian by choice, who also lectured and wrote books, and had a great following, influencing many across our land; of whom, it pleases me to say, I am one.

The quote that follows is from Mr. Stringfellow’s book, “Dissenter in a Great Society: A Christian View of America in Crisis” “In this world there is no such thing as neutrality about any public issue. To be sure, some societies permit greater freedom of involvement in public dialogue to their citizens and their institutions than do others, but in no society, least of all one which professes to be a political democracy, is abstinence from public controversy an alternative, or neutrality in public affairs an option. Every citizen and every institution in involved in one way or another, either by intention or by default.”

Come November, we will vote for a new president. Do not be neutral!•

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.

Continued from page 7 Sheriff’s officials said as the pair approached the bird, which appeared to be in distress, Shepherd accosted them and exchanged words with the employees. The emu does not belong to Shepherd, but to a neighbor.

Shepherd went inside his home, returned with a shotgun and fired shots as the employees retreated. No one was hurt in the incident. The emu ran off and has not been seen by animal control officers since.

County Animal Services Director Dawn Danielson said animal rescues can be dangerous for the animals and the officers involved. She said California law and court decisions allow animal control officers to enter a property without a warrant when an officer has a reasonable belief that prompt action is needed to protect the welfare of an animal.

Danielson said an officer’s objective is to protect and rescue injured animals.

“Generally the public is very supportive of our officers in the field,” Danielson said. “The best thing they can do to help us is to keep their distance and watch quietly. Otherwise an injured animal can get spooked and run off. Then our officer loses an opportunity to help that animal.”•

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By Troy Curnett, Owner and Broker, One Mission Realty and President, Mission Hills BID This month marks the two year anniversary of the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID) column in the Presidio Sentinel.

Thank you Patty Ducey-Brooks for providing space each month for a continuing business voice in our neighborhood.

As I write this column I am reminded the Mission Hills BID is 500 business members strong.

The Mission Hills BID is governed by an elected board of directors and five active committees including 1.) Promotions, 2.)

Economic Development, 3.)

Design, 4.) Parking Advisory, and 5.) Executive. We invite you to attend a meeting of committees the first Wednesday of each month for a robust discussion on matters of importance to our neighborhood.

The third Wednesday of each month we continue the discussion and take action by voting. Business owners’ and residents’ ideas and opinions are important to us. Our

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members’ business license fees and generous offering of volunteer time help support the work of our BID. To find out more about our meeting times and locations, and to get more involved, please visit www.

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Mark your calendars. The Town Council has five concerts in July on July 1 (Dr. Elvis and the Imortals), July 4th (Hullabaloo), July 8th (Help!

Beatles Tribute Band), July 15th (Sue Palmer, Queen of Boogie Woogie), and July 22nd (Liquid Blue). Plus enjoy a parade and barbeque contest on July 4th as part of the Town Council’s Independence Day Celebration. All events are all taking place at Pioneer Park.

Thanks to Mission Hills own Marielle and Pascal Giai, owners of Maison en Provence, local merchants and restaurateurs will be offering a variety of specials in celebration of the beginning of the French Revolution and the unity of the French people on Saturday July 9th. Enjoy being French for a day, or, even a week.

And, please save-the-date for Taste of Mission Hills on Tuesday, October

11, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Beginning in September, tickets will be available online at Brown Paper Tickets, where credit cards are accepted; and at a few locations throughout the neighborhood, on a cash only basis. Last year’s Taste was sold-out. This year we will limit sales to 600 tickets. The advance price for a ticket will be $25, with day-oftickets for sale at $30 per ticket. All tickets include free Old Town Trolley service from area parking spaces to all participating restaurants and businesses. Remember Mission Hills BID includes venues on India Street, West Lewis Street, Goldfinch, Ft. Stockton and West Washington, plus a number of side streets. I encourage you to visit www.MissionHillsBID. com for information updates.

The Mission Hills BID is “dark” during the month of August, with time off from meetings, though our executive director is in the neighborhood on behalf of our businesses. The summer months can be a slow time for our business community. In many cases, a business is a “mom and pop” operation, solely dependent

on its monthly intake. Please consider this as you are making decisions about where to purchase your goods and services or join someone for a meal. Mission Hills’ businesses offer a variety of quality products and services which allow us to really “stay local” as well as invite friends and family from throughout the region to spend time in our neighborhood.

A number of our Mission Hills business owners are “flying atop lamp posts” throughout our community in a partnership with the San Diego County Fair as it presents Mad About the Fair 2016. Look up when you are walking and driving around and, if you remember, let your favorite business owners know where you saw their banner.

Great businesses, great schools and a lovely residential community go hand-in-hand. Please consider Mission Hills, first, before you consider anyplace else.•

MLB All-Star Week

By Patty Ducey-Brooks

Padres first baseman Wil Myers has been named ambassador for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Week events in San Diego. Myers joins a distinguished list of MLB stars who have previously served in this role on behalf of the host city, including Todd Frazier, Torii Hunter, Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer and Justin Upton.

In this role, Myers will help generate awareness for events during All-Star Week, including the 87th MLB All-Star Game presented by MasterCard at Petco Park (July 12th), Gatorade All-Star Workout Day featuring the T-Mobile Home Run Derby (July 11th), All-Star Sunday featuring the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game (July 10th) and MLB All-Star FanFest at the San Diego Convention Center (July 8th-12th). Myers joins San Diego Padres legends Trevor Hoffman and Dave Winfield, who were named official spokespeople of the AllStar Week events in April.

Myers, 25, broke into MLB in 2013, when he won the American League Rookie of the Year award with the Tampa Bay Rays while leading AL rookies in RBI (53), doubles (23), extra-base hits (36), onbase percentage (.354) and slugging percentage (.478) in just 88 games. Now in his second season with the Padres, Myers has hit a career-high 15 home runs. He currently leads the team with 43 runs, and is second on the Padres in hits (74) and RBI (40). He is tied for the team lead in home runs with Matt Kemp.

“I first experienced MLB AllStar Week as a Futures player in 2011 and 2012, and I’m ready for more,” said Myers. “I’m looking forward to representing the Padres and Major League Baseball during an actionpacked week of All-Star Wil Myers will help generate awareness for festivities here in San Diego.”• events during All-Star Week.

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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!

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Carnivorous Plants

By Barb Strona When Mission Hills Nursery announced that there would be a talk on carnivorous plants, my first thought was, a new topic. My next thought was that the grandsons would love it. Both my grandsons are gardeners; Nic is 13 and is totally immersed in it. He has a thriving worm farm, recently installed a drip irrigation system for his raised vegetable beds, and is invited to help tend the school’s garden over holidays. Dan, age 10, is interested in whatever his brother likes. Carnivorous plants appealed to both boys.

We set out early for the nursery on a Saturday morning. We were early enough to hear Ash, a hen, cackling in her coop while the black hen brooded (sulked) on her nest box (All her friends were sold; she misses them.) and the butterscotch-colored fuzzy hen pecked at food and wandered around the coop. Ash was thrilled to be let out and promptly ran over to beg crumbs from the gathering audience indulging in donuts and orange juice. The resident cat

wandered about, ignoring Ash, to the boys’ amazement. We sat with a surprisingly large crowd, mostly teenaged boys. My two and two Palafox grandchildren were the youngest in attendance.

Halia Eastburn and Trevor Adler gave us an overview of carnivorous plants.

They explained that carnivorous plants are “just like other plants.” However, because they grow in areas with high light, in either acidic bogs or rocky outcroppings where the soil is bereft of or poor in nutrients, they are not able to absorb nutrients through their roots. Instead they have special mechanisms allowing them to trap protozoa, insects and other arthropods. The mechanisms vary, depending on the plant.

Some have “pitcher” traps. It traps prey in a rolled leaf full of digestive enzymes or bacteria. The pitcher’s rim is covered with intoxicating nectar. When the prey lands on the rim, he becomes disoriented or dizzy and falls into the opening.

Pitchers may be too slick for escape.

One carnivorous California native, the cobra lily, has a clear spot in the top of its pitcher. As a fly tries to escape, it falls more deeply into the pitcher and is doomed. The larger

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pitcher plants, such as Nepenthes rajah, occasionally catch small mammals and reptiles.

There are other means of catching dinner. One is with a “flypaper” device.

The leaves act like flypaper keeping the repast in place until the nutrients from its innards can be extruded.

Sundew, which is such a plant, propagates easily. Another method is a snap trap. The Venus fly-trap, for example, has hair-like protrusions on the edges of its leaves. If something disturbs two hairs within two seconds, the leaf snaps closed.

The double hairs in two seconds means the plant won’t be trapping raindrops Carnivorous plants have special mechanisms allowing or dust particles them to trap protozoa, insects and other arthropods. whereas prey remains inside until it has been digest- it out,” he cautioned. “It’s not dead; ed. Then the leaf will open again. it’s dormant.” Just before the end Still another method of getting din- of the dormant period is the best ner is by sucking in prey. Bladder- time to transplant them. When they worts’ bladders have trigger hairs come out of dormancy, they may which open when stimulated. This have doubled in size. Many grow creates a partial vacuum in their as much as an inch a day until they bladders which act as roots and a reach their maximum height.

The highlight of the morning site for digesting prey.

Growing carnivorous plants should was when Adler cut a leaf from a be easy, but it sounds complicated Sarracenia and split it lengthwise. to me. In addition to needing critters The boys loved seeing partially and for sustenance, they are unable to completely digested flies and other utilize tap, well, or bottled water. creatures. One newly ingested fly was They need pure rain, distilled water, still alive. My grandson Dan was very or reverse osmosis water as nitrates disappointed that Adler was unable to and other minerals found in our catch it and feed it to another plant.

My grandsons and I bought a Venus water will kill them. They may also get fungus from overhead watering. flytrap and a Sarracenia for each Giving them fertilizer, impure water, household. Nic saw his Sarracenia or watering them from above may eat a fly its first day home. I put the cause sudden death. The best way Venus into the bottom of a butter to give them water is to set their pot dish of distilled water in the kitchen in a shallow container of distilled window since I saw a fruit fly there. or pure water. Let it dry a little, and She may have eaten it as one set of leaves is closed. My Sarracenia then replenish the water, They also need lots of light, is out on the balcony dining table several hours a day. However, their in an open orchid pot. Since the roots must stay cool. To facilitate water is gone within hours, I set the this, white ceramic pots are ideal as entire contraption into a shallow pet dish. I suspect I am going to white reflects light, therefore heat.

Since these flesh-eaters grow in kill them both from too much care. poor soil in the wild, they will need Sadly I have become a serial killer a mixture of 70 percent peat moss of plants. I “off” one a week lately. and 30 percent nursery sand, or 80 Because my new plants eat flesh, I per vent peat moss with 20 percent feel a sense of responsibility toward Perlite. In addition, these plants are them. I might be better off without prone to fungi. Most fungicides will them! However, I have bonded with them... sort of. kill your plant.

There are no Garden Club meetings Adler continued saying that between October and late February until September when it will be time these plants go dormant. They look to renew your membership. Happy as if they have died. “Don’t throw gardening. And wish me luck.•

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Neighbors of Point Loma High School have filed suit in Superior Court to stop the San Diego Unified School District from illegally lighting and commercializing the football field, invading their homes with light and noise pollution and clogging their residential streets with hundreds of cars seeking parking spaces that the School District declines to provide.

The 17 plaintiffs, led by the football field’s nextdoor neighbor Carol Simpson, widow of the beloved Point Loma Coach Hugh Simpson, advised the Court that the School District intends to flood the Loma Portal neighborhood with heavy traffic any weekday or weekend until 11 p.m. as hundreds of vehicles vie for limited parking. While adding aluminum bleachers to increase seating capacity by 25 percent to 2,500 people–well beyond the attendance of any recent school event–the District is adding almost no new parking beyond the existing, small parking lot five blocks from the main football field entrance. The District intends to provide only one parking space for every 14 attendees, the lawsuit states, violating the city’s zoning laws without a Conditional Use Permit.

Homeowners located next to the school are now forced to deal with special events Beyond disappointing the neighbors’ expectation that that impact their quality of life.

Point Loma High School should be a good neighbor– Said Mrs. Simpson: “We’ve always supported the students and the school. like it’s been without permanent lights for all of its 91-year existence– In return, we don’t deserve stadium lights and loudspeakers anytime until San Diego attorney Bob Ottilie, who filed the lawsuit late Thursday in the plaintiffs’ behalf, said the School Board is violating the California late at night. We have to be good neighbors.”

Said Ottilie: “Carol Simpson and many neighbors, including alumni, have Environmental Quality Act, California Government Code, local zoning and given generously to Point Loma High School for many years. The District land-use ordinances and related traffic and quality of life regulations.

The lead plaintiff, Carol Simpson, has been a loyal supporter and booster has a moral and legal obligation to them to operate the field in a civilized manner and not light it up into a rental business until 11 p.m. any night of of Point Loma High School, before and after the death of her husband, Coach Hugh Simpson, the year, disturbing all their next-door neighbors and the neighbors beyond.

The lawsuit details three causes of action, but many more instances of and their children, Kent, Shelley and Burke, in an airplane crash on legal violations: Christmas Day 1982.

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Vincent’s Students

Participate in SeaPerch Competition Students at St. Vincent de Paul School recently built and tested their Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) called SeaPerch. Established by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI), SeaPerch offers kids hands-on robotics experiences that are designed to fuel and sustain their interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Upon completion of their robots, students launched their SeaPerch in the shark tank at the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista. ROVs documented the local marine life in the tank using cameras mounted to the frame of the SeaPerch. Later the in same week, St.Vincents’ students joined over 50 other local teams to compete at the 2016 Regional SeaPerch Qualifiers at Grossmont College.

The St. Vincent’s School science programs are guided by a commitment to hands-on, multidisciplinary learning that links students to real world challenges in an environment of high expectations and discovery. Projects are an infusion of traditional and maker-style projects that encourage tinkering, problem solving and artistic expression. Students learn tool safety, push the engineering limits of materials as they build confidence, develop new skills and celebrate science.

For more information about the school visit www.svscatholic.org or call 619.296.2222.•

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The San Diego Unified School District is violating the California Environmental Quality Act and Code of Civil Procedure by failing to consider reasonable alternatives to the project and failing to consider the merits of mitigation measures that could lessen the impact of noise, light pollution, traffic, parking and other deteriorations to the neighborhood caused by the project.

2. The School District conducted a sham hearing on May 24 for a decision that already had been made. The lawsuit asserts the project itself was never even voted upon, and the Board of Trustees even neglected to make a motion or a second to approve the EIR. On May 24, the Board of Trustees voted 5-0 in favor of nothing.

3. The School District is misusing and violating California Government Code Section 53094 that may exempt the school from local land-use and zoning ordinances, but only if used for academic or classroom purposes. School Districts cannot exempt themselves from local landuse or zoning ordinances under any other circumstances, particularly the commercial uses planned here. By School District admission, the majority of the uses of this facility are intended not for classroom or academic purposes, the lawsuit states.•

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By Barry Hager, Deborah Pettry & Jim Reily A recent anonymous postcard received by many Mission Hills and other Uptown residents falsely announces “You Cannot Remodel Your Home” and “NO exterior remodeling may occur on properties” within potential historic districts. These cards are among efforts by opponents of historic districts who hope to mislead people into opposing the City’s proposal to identify and protect potential historic districts as part of the Uptown Community Plan.

This article clarifies the issues and corrects the misinformation distributed by these anonymous opponents. If you do not wish to read the full article in all of its detail, here is the bottom line: • the proposed regulations affect only the homes identified as potential contributors to proposed districts–and the City is relatively strict in accepting properties as potential contributors • the regulations would affect only a portion of the exterior of such a property–generally a portion of what is visible from the street; interiors and areas less visible from the street are generally exempt • the regulations include numerous exceptions

Here’s the context and detail behind those statements: Mission Hills and Historic Districts Mission Hills is one of the oldest and most intact early 20th Century neighborhoods in the City of San Diego, filled with irreplaceable homes built in vintage 4230 Arista Street. An historically designated Colonial Revival home built in 1948, a large remodel to the architectural styles. Recognizing the importance of rear greatly increased the living area of this home to 11,300 square feet (per current real estate listing), preserving the historic character and quality of their while maintaining the historical designation of the Leo R. Hoffman Residence. The addition is hardly visible neighborhood, residents of Mission Hills worked over from the public right of way. This house is currently on the market for $6,900,000. several years to establish the Mission Hills and Fort Stockton Line historic districts and a recent extension of the Mission Hills increases in property values, property tax relief for contributors and pride of ownership within historic districts have incentivized the rehabilitation historic district. Over 275 homes are now located within these districts.

In addition to the existing historic districts, the City recently completed of homes within the districts that suffer from deferred maintenance or a detailed reconnaissance survey that identified eight potential historic inappropriate modifications. The established historic districts in Mission districts in Mission Hills and a total of nineteen throughout Uptown. Hills have benefitted from these factors and it is our desire to see that areas Residents of the Inspiration Heights area have already begun work to identified as potential historic districts have the same opportunities.

Contrary to recent negative publicity, the regulations affecting nominate that area as a historic district. However, it will take years of effort by community members working in conjunction with City staff to complete historically designated houses and contributors to historic districts (and the steps needed to establish these additional historic districts. Meanwhile, the proposed regulations for contributors to potential historic districts) modifications and demolitions of homes that are potential “contributors” include significant latitude for remodeling and additions. There are many examples of historically designated houses and contributors to the historic in these area could erode the eligibility of these potential historic districts. districts in Mission Hills that have been permitted to add second stories The City’s Proposed Regulations As part of the community plan update process, the City has proposed a set and large additions—some have essentially doubled the square footage of supplemental regulations to protect structures identified in the survey as of their historically designated homes. And, of course, external historic potential contributors, which are structures that exhibit the characteristics designation in no way limits modernization and internal remodeling. of the historic district. The proposed regulations involve protections to To reinforce this point, there follow some photos of a few of the many the front 2/3 of the original building footprint, with several exceptions for Mission Hills homes with impressive remodels that still fit within their certain types of modifications and a discretionary review process that could historic designations.

The proposed regulations will be considered by the City Council along bypass the limitation altogether in certain circumstances. Only those homes identified as potential contributors will be affected by the regulations. A with the community plan update, hopefully later this year. We urge Mission map of the potential historic districts and a fact sheet published by the Hills to support the proposed regulations protecting contributors to potential City can be viewed on the City’s website at: www.sandiego.gov/planning/ historic districts so that the benefits of historic districts can continue to improve our vintage Uptown neighborhoods. community/profiles/uptown.

Barry Hager, Jim Reily and Deborah Pettry are Mission Hills residents and Why the Proposed Regulations Benefit Mission Hills The proposed regulations are a huge step in the right direction to help members of Mission Hills Heritage.• preserve the historic character of our community, giving us the opportunity to complete the work to establish these districts. But certain opponents of historic districts have recently circulated materials advocating against establishing historic districts and against protections for potential historic districts. A recent anonymous postcard received by many Mission Hills residents falsely announces “You Cannot Remodel Your Home” and “NO exterior remodeling may occur on properties” within the potential historic districts. As noted above, the proposed regulations affect only the potential contributors to proposed districts, affect only a portion of the exterior of the property, and the regulations include numerous exceptions.

Homes that are identified as contributors to a potential district should be protected from demolition—because they will contribute to establishing the historic district. Numerous 1866 Fort Stockton Drive. This historically designated Prairie style home was originally one story and only 1265 square benefits flow from historic districts in feet. A second story addition stepped back from the front plane of the house blends well with the Prairie style and Mission Hills and other parts of San Diego: increased the size to 1744 square feet (per Trulia).

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Commemorates 25th Anniversary with Open House

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Special Delivery hosted an Open House for staff, volunteers and interested community members. Special Delivery San Diego, the Mission Hillsbased nonprofit organization serving the nutritional needs of San Diegans, commemorated its 25th anniversary on Friday, June 17, 2016 with an Open House at its headquarters at 4021 Goldfinch Street. The theme of special occasion was “25 Years. 25 Milestones. One Mission.”

The Open House, attended by over 100 interested community members as well as staff, board members and volunteers of the agency, included complimentary food and beverages for guests (see attached sheet for list of 25 milestones.) A number of longtime volunteers, many with over 20 years of service, were in attendance during this memorable celebration.

Special Delivery’s mission is to alleviate hunger and malnourishment in San Diego by providing fresh, wholesome food infused with love and designed to feed both the body and the soul. Since its founding in 1991, Special Delivery has served over 1.6 million meals to over 5,000 meal clients with life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, AIDS and heart disease.

Meal clients receive two cold meals and one hot meal daily, groceries for the weekend as well as access to the organization’s onsite food pantry. This free-choice food pantry, open Monday through Thursday from 11a.m. to 1:45 p.m. by appointment, serves over 5,500 shoppers annually. The organization’s diabetes nutrition program includes a no-cost mobile diabetic food pantry (the first pantry of its kind in Southern California) and free weekly diabetes education classes on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Special Delivery San Diego at 619.297.7373.•

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Left to right are Ron Aldous, 23-year volunteer; Special Delivery Executive Director Ruth Henricks; and Tom Abbas, 23-year volunteer and board president.

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Steampunk-style Gala to honor Audrey Geisel

11 Balboa Park arts & culture organizations to benefit

Patrons of the Prado are coming off their hugely successful “2015 party of the century” and record fundraising, and are full throttle once again with another blockbuster for their 19th annual Masterpiece Gala: Full Steam Ahead. The celebration will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

Patrons of the Prado is an energetic, tight-knit all-volunteer group devoted to the arts and cultural institutions on the Prado in Balboa Park that raises unrestricted funds, and as well provides grants for “Bucks for Buses,” their signature program that provides transportation funding to underserved San Diego school children so they may enjoy the rich educational experiences of Balboa Park. Last year, Patrons granted a total of $650,000 to their 11 beneficiaries.

Once again, Patrons of the Prado will transform the Organ Pavilion into an elaborate stage under the stars. Captivating decor and the iconic setting will depict the Steampunk theme, portraying what San Diegan’s in 1916 might have anticipated the future–2016–to look like. The gala begins at 6 p.m. and will take guests on a time-bending journey to a Steampunk-style wonderland, a masterpiece of art, science, entertainment, food, fashion, fun, and philanthropy. The evening includes a VIP cocktail reception, live music performances by NRG, gourmet dinner from The Prado restaurant, auction and dancing. The 2016 Masterpiece Gala Chair is Arlene Esgate with Co-chair Kristi Pieper.

Patrons of the Prado is committed to raising funds to benefit eleven arts and science institutions on the Prado in Balboa Park, and for programs that provide educational access for San Diego school children to the world-class treasures of Balboa Park, inspiring cultural fluency for future generations. To date, Patrons has raised over $3 million to benefit these world-class institutions.

“We are thrilled to announce that the David C. Copley Foundation is providing a leadership matching grant of $50,000 to encourage others to support our Bucks for Buses program, which has been invaluable to our beneficiaries in their educational missions,” said Micki Olin, President of Patrons of the Prado. “We are proud to have the support of committed partners who have provided their time and resources, including Richard & Arlene Esgate, Michael & Jacquie Casey, Jack McGrory, Becky Moores, Dan & Barbie Spinazzola,California Bank & Trust, The Fish Market and Sharp Healthcare– each help to shine a bright light on our city’s cultural treasure, and inspire an appreciation of the arts for future generations. We are especially honored to recognize Audrey Geisel for the inspiration and countless contributions she has made to the arts which enrich our community.”

Funds raised this year will benefit six of 11 cultural institution beneficiaries along the Prado in Balboa Park.

Tickets for Masterpiece Gala are available online at PatronsofthePrado.org. Tickets are $1,000 and $500. A VIP Table for 10 is $10,000; a general table for 10 is $5,000. Additional sponsorship and underwriter opportunities are available to view atwww.PatronsofthePrado.org. For more information on the 2016 Gala contact pradopatrons@gmail.com or call 858.256.6140.•

2015 Masterpiece Gala Chairs Arlene and Richard Esgate.

2015 Patrons of the Prado President Judy Burer, 2016 President Micki Olin, 2015-2016 Gala Chair Arlene Esgate and Board Member Patti Judd.

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Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit “Beautiful—The Carole King Musical,” about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its San Diego premiere at The Civic Theatre for 1 week, August 2-7. To purchase tickets, visit broadwaysd.com or call 619.570.1100.

With a book by Tony® and Academy® Award-nominee Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince, ‘Beautiful’ features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil.

Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. A”Beautiful” tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. “Beautiful” features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song.

The creative team of Beautiful also includes Derek McLane (Set Design), Alejo Vietti (Costume Design), Peter Kaczorowski (Lighting Design), Brian Ronan (Sound Design), Charles G. LaPointe (Wig and Hair Design), Steve Sidwell (Orchestrations and Music Arrangements), Jason Howland (Music Supervision) and John Miller (Music Coordination).

For tickets and information, visit www.broadwaysd.com or call 619.570.1100.•

The Matt Ross-directed feature, “Captain Fantastic” was first premiered at Sundance and will soon be headed to the Cannes Film Festival. The story follows a father who’s raised six children in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.

When his wife dies, the family leaves the woods to attend the funeral and must learn how to assimilate into society. While they are well-versed in literature and political theory, they soon discover that they are outcasts who have much to learn about the modern world.

Things take an additional turn when his family fights for full custody of the children, threatening to take them away and put a stop to the out-of-the-norm life he has planned for them.

The dramedy stars Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks, Charlie Shotwell, Ann Dowd, Erin Moriarty, Missi Pyle, Kathryn Hahn and Steve Zahn. It is produced by Lynette Howell, Monica Levinson, Jamie Patricof and Shivani Rawat.

“Captain Fantastic” has a running time of one hour and 59 minutes and is Rated R. It officially opens on Friday, July 15 at Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres. com. Film times and dates are subject to change.•

The Cast of “Captain Fantastic” during the funeral scene.

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Abby Mueller (Carole King) and Liam Tobin (Geoffrey Goffin) star in “Beautiful.” Photo by Joan Marcus.

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Magic & More at Red Spade Theater

By Patty Ducey-Brooks

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By Patty Ducey-Brooks

I was informed by a good friend of mine, Dan Thomas, who was the proprietor of the Gathering in Mission Hills, that a fellow magician friend of his has a theater in Old Town. According to Thomas, this magician is quite impressive and very entertaining. I scratched my head and said, “Where in Old Town?” I wasn’t aware of a magic show in the area that I frequent often.

Thomas directed me to the location and invited me to attend as a guest.

How could I pass up this opportunity, especially since Dan Thomas was also involved in the production.

What I learned and experienced is that the Red Spade Theater is situated in a courtyard and isn’t visible from the street. However, the venue, though intimate, is perfect for a magic show. That’s because you get to be near the action and see magic close up and personal. What’s really impressive is the magician who is responsible for Red Spade Theater. His name is Sebastian and his show is referred to as “Intimate Miracles,” which makes total sense after you’ve seen the show. It’s a magical evening that includes sleight-of-hand, close up magic and comedic storytelling by Sebastian. I concluded after seeing the show, “It’s as if he has the power to make impossible things happen.

According to Sebastian, “Generations of magicians have chosen parlor magic as the best way to demonstrate their close-up skills and sleight-ofhand prowess.” Intimate Miracles is his showcase and opportunity to share his skills, talents and love for magic.

Expect an exceptional evening with surprising illusions, entertainment and a witty performer who will earn your appreciation and his passion for magic. Here’s the July 2016 schedule: • Intimate Miracles at 8 p.m. starring Sebastian (July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 30)

For over 15 years, Espresso Mio has been located on Lewis Street in Mission Hills. Now, Espresso Mio will be located at 1525 Fort Stockton Drive, at Mission Hills Nursery.

Kim Huffman, proprietor, shared her role as owner and operator, “Fifteen years ago, Rex and I were sitting with our nine-month old Savanah, at Espresso Mio. Ron Penney had been the proprietor and I patronized the establishment three times a day. I wasn’t working and what else was I supposed to do with this kid?”

Unbeknownst to her, Rex (Kim’s husband) had called Ron to schedule a meeting. Rex said, “Hey Ron, if you are willing, we are interested in buying your shop.”

Kim exclaimed, “Wait, what?! I have a nine-month old and you want to buy a restaurant?”

Two weeks later, Kim Huffman owns Espresso Mio. She says that every morning she wakes up with butterflies in her tummy excited to get to the shop. Fifteen years later, Kim is still excited to open the doors in the morning.

Four years ago, the landlord informed Kim that she wasn’t renewing the lease.

Panic stricken and sad, Kim said she needed to find a new place to call home.

According to Kim, the stars aligned and Tony and Fausto Palafax proposed a new home for Espresso Mio. Kim offered, “The relationships I have established have flourished through these years and I am grateful to all the support. And I can’t wait for this next chapter in my life.”

And, she Kim says she wants to thank her husband Rex for giving her that little push 15 years ago.•

• Saturday Night Magic at 8 p.m., July 16 starring Jeff and Kimberly Bornstein • Family Magic Show at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 31 starring the Amazing Derek Red Spade Theater is located in Old Town at 2539 Congress Street, Suite B. For information and tickets, call 619.865.2973 or www.redspadetheater.com.•

Kim Huffman stands next to the new coffee and pastry staging area for Espresso Mio at Mission Hills Nursery.

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Adjectivity, Vocabularity, of our Time

By Laura Walcher

We really like Thomas Jefferson.

He was a smart guy. If you can’t remember anything about him, make sure you see “Hamilton,” once you can afford it. One piece of Jeffersonian wisdom …” the most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do,” is a directive I treasure. But in this stage of Trump, I can’t help … sharing ‘way more than two words: Yet, it’s still a short list. Here they are, the adjectives endlessly voiced, published, repeated, describing the Trumpster: Graceless; divisive; complete idiot (Rove); misogynist pig (Mallard Fillmore); dangerously incoherent; maintains personal feuds; temperamentally unfit; reprehensible; inflammatory; insulting, belligerent; casually cruel; incoherent; great excommunicator; Humpty Trumpty (David Horsey, LA Times); whiny; thin-skinned bully (Kareen Ab-

dul Jabbar); petty; childish; erratic narcissist; conman; demigod; abuser; fraud; scam-artist; unfit; hypocrite; unfiltered; whiner; nasty tantrums; and serial non-apologizer.

Etc. Bill Maher asked, “…was it something he said?”

It’s not that one can’t find any positives; it’s just that they’re few, far-between. And most issued by those to whom he owes money.

From Germany, a friend writes of Trump’s campaign: “…before now, it had just been funny in a painful way. But now we see it, it’d be like voting for Hitler! This is when the chill hits! We’ve had the experience of a government going totally crazy–the darkest part of our history. Back then, nobody took Hitler seriously!”

Well, I have my own problems. It was Father’s Day, and in the spirit of the family, dads, plus fear of Trump, I looked high and low for T-shirts for the guys that either said, or on which I could write “Dump Trump!” Good ring to it, right? That didn’t

work; with a little explanation, I “had” to settle for Nike tees with (at least) the logo in the right spirit: “Just Do It!” I’m beginning to feel a little cheerier per the latest research–post Orlando–that shows his numbers falling–at last! But let’s not go celebrating; writer Robert Draper says that Mr. T. is “compulsively superstitious.” He’s been seen, said Draper, tossing a few granules of salt over his left shoulder after eating. This is in the “what the h— do we know?” category of life. The salt trick may be entirely responsible for his luck thus far.

Just think! If Trump becomes our president, every writer in the world will come up with his/ her own list or researched–or original–adjectives.

Foreigners might not quite understand the descriptions issued by Barry Goldwater’s wife, appalled by the notion that her husband would have approved of the candidate likening himself to the Senator. She seriously, if colorfully, rejected Mr. T with an ardent, “Ugh! Yech!”•

Edoardo Müller

Trieste, June 16, 1938–Milan, June 24, 2016 Edoardo Müller, one of the most respected and admired Italian opera conductors of our time, died today in Milan at the age of 78.

An “old school” conductor in the best sense of that phrase, Müller was also a conductor to whom two generations of major operatic artists of our time. A true scholar of singing, he understood vocal technique and style in extraordinary depth.

In rehearsing an opera, it helped enormously that he was able to demonstrate exactly what he wanted by singing himself. On at least one occasion—at a San Diego Opera dress rehearsal he sang through an entire leading role (in this case, Alfredo in “La traviata” during a dress rehearsal) with exquisite elegance while conducting at the same time.

Müller began his career as a pianist, but eventually turned to the operatic repertoire. He developed his musical standards as the assistant of many of the greatest conductors of the mid20th century, among them Karl Böhm, Carlos Kleiber, and Müller’s compatriots Tullio Serafin, Vittorio Gui, Antonino Votto, Claudio Abbado, and Francesco Molinari-Pradelli.

Müller also was for many years a favorite conductor on the podiums of American opera companies. He debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1984 with “Il barbiere di Siviglia.” His final Met performance was “Lucia” on January 5, 2006. He also appeared with great success at Seattle Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the major houses of

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Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington, Dallas, and Houston.

Müller was especially acclaimed at San Diego Opera (SDO), where he conducted extensively over a period of 31 years. He held the post of principal guest conductor from 2005 to 2011. Of the more than 40 works led by Müller at SDO, 16 were by Giuseppe Verdi, beginning with a rarity, “Giovanna d’Arco” (West Coast premiere), which introduced Müller to the company in 1980.

His brilliance at the keyboard brought Müller many engagements as collaborating pianist for recitals by many of the world’s most distinguished singers, among them Montserrat Caballé, Leyla Gencer, Elena Obaztsova, Carlo Bergonzi, José Carreras, Renato Bruson, and above all Renata Tebaldi. Müller recorded for four commercial labels—Philips, BMG, Bongiovanni, and Orfeo. In addition, privately released recordings document a great many of Müller’s performances.

Hugely influential as a coach for young singers, Müller was exceptional as a leader of master classes and as an adjudicator for competitions. He inspired great love among opera professionals as well as audiences, who cherished his effervescent spirit, his joie de vivre, and above

Edoardo Müller had a passion for his art form and he served with great dedication.

all, his passion for the art form he served with such dedication.

The conductor is survived by his wife Giovanna, his children Michele and Laura, and four grandchildren.•

Women’s Foundation Grants $184,000

The San Diego Women’s Foundation’s (SDWF) Annual Grants Celebration was one of the most inspirational nights of the year. Over 220 people came together for the event, which was held at Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall and celebrated the newest Developing Employment Readiness Community Partners, as well as SDWF surpassing $3 million in total granting since SDWF’s inception in 2000. A total of $184,000 was awarded to the grant recipients, who will use the money for programs that provide career-specific education, training or work experiences that increase access to San Diego’s labor market and the prospect of long-term financial self-sufficiency, an area of focus that impacts San Diego communities immediately, as well as for generations to come.

The non-profit organizations were selected through a thorough vetting process and a final vote by all 215 SDWF members. They are:

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· Center for Employment Opportunities: Reentry to Employment: Training & Certification · Kitchens for Good: Project Launch– Culinary Job Training

· MiraCosta College Foundation: Machinist Technology Program · National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR): NFAR Tech · Vista Community Clinic: Training Low-Income Residents to Become Medical Assistantsp.

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Claudia Sandoval to Meet & Greet With Fans

Book Signing and Recipe Samplings at Old Town Landmark

Local MasterChef winner Claudia Sandoval is heading to Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town from noon to 2 p.m., Friday, July 8, to meet and greet with fans, and sign her first cookbook, “Claudia’s Cocina: A Taste of Mexico.” Working with neighboring Casa Guadalajara, Sandoval will also treat guests to tastings of her favorite recipes from the new book as they enjoy the sights and sounds of Bazaar del Mundo’s colorful courtyard.

Sandoval is the most recent winner of FOX’s top summer show MasterChef, a nationwide competition to find the best home cook in the country, judged by some of cooking’s biggest stars.

The prize is $250,000 and the opportunity to publish their very own cookbook. Sandoval quickly became a fan favorite during her rigorous season, both as a fierce competitor and as a passionate, accomplished chef who wasn’t afraid to infuse her dishes with personality.

“Having Claudia visit our Shops is a natural fit,” said Bazaar del Mundo owner and operator Diane Powers. “With a vibrant personality (and hair as bright as our Shops!), she is the embodiment of Bazaar del Mundo’s love of Mexican culture and cuisine. We hope the fans–both hers and ours–will join us to celebrate her new book and much-deserved success.”

Sandoval’s cooking is strongly influenced by her family’s Mexican roots, as well as the seafood restaurant her grandparents owned when she was a child. During her time on the sixth season of MasterChef, she demonstrated a bright, versatile range of flavors and always made family the center of her dishes.

Simple by design, Sandoval’s new book offers 65 mouthwatering Sandoval is the most recent winner of FOX’s top summer show MasterChef. recipes straight from her kitchen. It showcases a mix of her favorite dishes, as well as some of the on-the-spot creations that propelled her to victory on MasterChef.

“This book is about so much more than recipes,” writes Sandoval in the introduction to Claudia’sCocina. “It is a telling of my family’s history, and it shares not just a taste of Mexico but also a taste of the journey that I have lived in my life. From the prickly cactus to the sweet desserts, my life, like many of yours, has been riddled with ups and downs and trials and tribulations.”

Copies of Claudia’s Cocina: A Taste of Mexico will be available for purchase at Bazaar del Mundo for $24.95. For more information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com.•

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When it’s time, it’s time, and when it isn’t, it isn’t. Try to make something happen when its time has not yet arrived? Tricky.

Call this the “let-go-until-it-happens” approach to life–an approach that is ultimately much easier. It’s all part of not trying to control everything, trusting that “the universe” is listening and working on it.

Oh, sure. Do have some clarity about what you want.

Focus. But then, don’t obsess so.

Recently I read an article about a woman and her sister who were experimenting with their ability (which they weren’t sure they had) to draw things into their lives by simply focusing on them.

For some reason they decided to test their ability to do this by focusing on the supermodel Christy Turlington. It was their test.

Bringing Christy Turlington into their lives. They put a lot of University Christian Church energy into it. Signs on their walls. Pictures of her around. Writing 3900 Cleveland Avenueaffirmations. No Christy.

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Celebrating Pride Week in San Diego, Mia Karter and The Hits return to Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage with their exciting show that brings to life the music of the icon, loved and lost too soon. Mia Karter sings the Winehouse classics and a live eight-piece band, featuring choreographed background singers and a horn section, brings it to life. Tickets for the 8 p.m. shows on Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14 are available at www.ma4sd.com/shows.

The Winehouse Experience pays tribute to the late icon Amy Winehouse, an incredible artist, known for her distinctive warm vocals, soulful songwriting and signature styles. This lively show-concert is a tribute to the late, great icon with all of her greatest hits taking center stage. Mia Karter pulls you in, visually stunning, musically moving, Amy’s top hits shine and seasoned musicians rock the classic songs she covered, like Lesley Mia Karter and The Hits make up The Winehouse Experience.

Gore’s “It’s My Party” and Marvin Gaye’s “Cupid.”

Amy Winehouse, who released her debut album in 2003, went on to great critical and audience acclaim in her short career. Her single, “Rehab” was named Best Song of 2007 by Time Magazine and received a Grammy as Song of the Year. Winehouse, who died in 2011, earned numerous honors including Grammys, Brit Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards and World Music Awards.

With breathtaking musicianship and infectious energy, The Winehouse Experience brings Amy’s music to life. Both Winehouse fans and music-lovers from coast to coast are raving about this unique and vibrant show.

The well-known and popular Southern California band Mia Karter and The Hits make up The Winehouse Experience. Karter pulls you in, visually stunning, musically moving. The Hits are veterans of the stage, their passion is tangible.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mia Karter trained classically in her youth, singing arias & ballads. She discovered R & B, Soul and Jazz on her own and fell in love. After writing, recording and performing, Karter made her way out to California in her early twenties. She dove into the arts, writing, singing, acting and doing voiceover work. Karter’s résumé extends from Radio VJ, some TV and screen credits, to executive producer of her current nine-piece top-40 band and The Winehouse Experience, a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse.

Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, San Diego’s premier live music venue and supper club, is located in the heart of Hillcrest at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor. Visit www.ma4sd.com/shows for tickets and more information.•

U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion to Perform in San Diego At 2 p.m., Sunday, July 24, the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval will perform at Museum of Making Music, located at 5790 Armand Drive in Carlsbad, California. Laval is been known to rapt audiences with his passionate performances of traditional Celtic music, showcasing his stunning virtuosity, contemporary flair, and uncanny imitation of Highland bagpipes.

Laval is considered one of North America’s finest practitioners of traditional Scottish music and “The next Alasdair Fraser” (Scotland Press & Post). He has performed for Her Majesty the Queen and presented a TED Talk. Laval’s recent album Murmurs and Drones won the popular vote for “Best World Traditional Album” in the 2012 Independent Music Awards.”

An evening concert experience with Lavel combines toetapping melodies, amusing and informative stories, foot percussion, and an innovative arrangement style to create a beautiful atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands.

Tickets for his performance are available by calling 760.438.5996 or visiting www.museumofmakingmusic.org.•

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Jamie Laval has recorded numerous movie and television sound track recordings, including the solo for Emmy-nominated theme song “Everwood,” which aired for two years on Warner Bros. Television.

Releases New Single

Cody Webb to Perform in San Diego

Emerging country artist, Cody Webb, recently released his new single “More Than A Little.” To help promote the song, the country musician and singer-songwriter , gears up for his summer EP release with his highly anticipated love song; giving fans a sneak peak of his upcoming self-titled six-song release.

Hailing from South Carolina, Webb kick-started his career by taking guitar lessons at the age of eight. As a child and young teenager, Webb toured local festivals and events with his father, Eddie Webb (an accomplished singer/songwriter) and his band.

Cody now resides in Nashville, TN where he writes full time for ECK Publishing, a division of Monument Entertainment, LLC. Cody Webb’s expressive tenor and deft guitar work even attracted management company, RPM who has worked with renowned country artists such as, Tim McGraw and Julianne Hough.

He will perform in San Diego at 10:30 p.m., Friday, July 1 at Moonshine Beach, located at 1165 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109; and at 10 p.m., Saturday, July 2 at Moonshine Flats, located at 344 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.

For Moonshine Beach tickets and information, call 858.999.0158 or visit www.moonshinebeachsd.com/. For Moonshine Flats tickets and information, call 619.255.7625 or visit moonshineflats.com/.•

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Cody Webb will have two performances in San Diego on Friday and Saturday, July 1 & 2.

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Café Bleu

By David Rottenberg

Looking for a venue for an intimate dinner with a significant other, somewhere romantic to take a date?

Or a nice neighborhood eatery where a fine meal can be enjoyed without breaking the bank?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above, try Café Bleu in Mission Hills. It is located on Washington Street, in the center of restaurant activity. The street is busy and parking may be scarce but there is some parking behind the restaurant.

True to its name, the restaurant is blue. The walls are painted a dark shade that absorbs light. It adds to the intimacy. There is a well stocked bar along the back wall and clear glass storefront facing the street. Small tables fill the interior, neatly spaced throughout. The restaurant is small, perhaps 20 tables in all, so service can be attentive and personal.

The cuisine is defined as French and New American.

The chef, Manny Vargas, has been with the restaurant since it moved to Mission Hills from its former location, perhaps longer. I had a discussion with our server, Grady O’Brien Blumenthal, about the apparent popularity of French cuisine south of the border. Perhaps it goes back to when Mexico was ruled by Emperor Maximilian, who was Austrian but who was backed in power by Napoleon III. Blumenthal stated that the concept behind Café Bleu is to provide tasty French cuisine in a casual, comfortable ambiance at affordable prices. True to his word, items on the menu were priced “low to moderate.” And then there’s the wine.

The wine list is not long, printed on the back of the food menu. But the selections are interesting, not the run of mill choices often found in other eateries. Most of the choices are from foreign countries, such as Slovenia, Greece and Hungary. The choices are described well, making it easy to select a wine to like. And, the servers are very helpful in choosing. To make wines even more palatable, there are several ways to enjoy and save. Wine flights are offered, as well as half-price bottle nights, and reasonable prix

The Salade Nicoise come with ahi tuna seared rare, mixed baby greens, and other tasty enhancements.

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The interior of Café Bleu is intimate and relaxing.

fixe deals for dinner for two plus wine. There is also a nightly prixe fixe menu–three courses–with a slight upcharge for wine pairings.

To start things off well, the chef sends out an “amuse bouche,” something to tease the palate and set it up for good stuff to come. This is a small piece of beef wrapped in puff pastry, like Beef Wellington, but infused with a Dijon sauce, that is delightfully piquant to wake up the mouth. And, pleasingly, this dish is complimentary.

So, what’s to order in a French themed bistro? Obviously, French onion soup is on the list. The dish is au gratin. The small tureen, full of steamy onions in a hearty broth that tastes like someone poured in a robust dry red wine when the chef wasn’t looking, is topped by melted, light brown, thick gruyere cheese that has bubbled over to coat the sides of the dish. The taste is amazing, well worth the calories The restaurant’s signature dish is Coq Au Vin, wine braised chicken, roasted pork belly, mushrooms and onions over mashed potato. Another French dish, Crevettes Parisian, features jumbo shrimp and gnocchi, with sautéed spinach. There’s a traditional bouillabaisse, a saffron-fennel broth filled with poached fish, jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussel, tomato and whatever else the chef is in the mood to throw in. But the result—delicious.

The bone-in pork loin was a tasty 10 oz portion, pan seared, served with carrots and potato. It was as good as it looked. On the seafood side, the salmon filet was a large portion, enhanced by a smoked tomato sauce, served over an interesting grilled ratatouille polenta cake.

Desserts include crème brulee, dessert cheese selections, and an incredible warm fig and cranberry bread pudding topped with Tahitian vanilla gelato.

Don’t pass these by.

The creativity and quality of the entrees could command higher prices but most of the dishes are priced under $20. The owners want to keep the opportunity to dine at Café Bleu very affordable.

Brunch is also served on both weekend days and offer traditional brunch items.

Café Bleu means fine dining, affordable prices, interesting wine selections and intimate setting. It should be on one’s “to go to” list.

The restaurant is located at 807 W. Washington St. between Highway 5 and Highway 163. Call 619.291.1717 for reservations and information.•

Dishes are prepared with care and attention to taste and presentation.

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July 2016 Thru August 2 n San Diego Museum of Art presents Brueghel to Canaletto: European Masterpiece from the Grasset Collection. This exhibition features some of the finest still life and landscape painting from leading Dutch, Flemish, Italian, Spanish and German artists of the 17th and 18th centuries which have never before been displayed publicity. For information, visit www.SDMArt.com.

Thru August 14 n Enchanting Times Await Guests During summer Safari Asian Celebration at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. Visitors can be amazed by Chinese acrobats, be impressed by lion dancers, practice their moves with Bollywood dancers and groove to the percussive beat of Taiko drummers. Summer Safari is a “wild” part sure to be enjoyed by guests of all ages. Multiple shows scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. each day. For information on these and other shows visit www.sdzsafaripark.org.

Fridays thru September n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, is participating in the newly created Park-wide program Balboa Park After Dark and will be staying open until 8 p.m. most Fridays. On these evenings you’ll have a chance to enjoy five floors of exhibition space, including the limited engagement, Whales: Giants of the Deep and the Best of Nature 2016 photography show. Kick off your weekend in style and get your culture fix by checking out our Museum after hours. You can also enjoy food trucks and entertainment on select dates. Visit www.sdnat.org for more information.

Thru September 4 n San Diego Museum of Art, located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, is proud to present Brush & Ink: Curated by acclaimed contemporary Chinese artist Pan Gongkai.

The works were selected based on his personal history, experiences, and dedication to the medium of ink painting. This showcases the evolution of brush and ink, painting from the 15th century to the present day, with works that include hand scrolls, hanging scrolls, and fans. Ink painting has a centuries-long history in China that endured many cultural shifts, including a period when the art form was suppressed due to political turmoil. For information, visit www.sdmart.org.

Thru September 5 n theNat, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents a Special Exhibition–Whales: Giants of the Deep. At 7,000 square feet, Whales showcases amazing and rare specimens from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa’s whale collection, one of the largest in the world. Visit www.sdnat.org for information on prices and times.

Thru December n San Diego History Center, located at 1649 El Prado in Balboa Park, features The Lore Behind the Roar! 100 Years of the San Diego Zoo. This new, family friendly exhibition tells the story of the San Diego Zoo’s humble beginnings and it evolution as a major tourist attraction and global conservation organization. The exhibition covers 5,500 square feet of gallery space and is filled with rare historic objects, one-of-a-kind photos and multimedia exhibits that tell the colorful stories of the people, events, animals and conservation efforts that have made the San Diego Zoo world famous.

For details, exhibition hours and admission prices, visit www.sandiegohistory.org.

July 1 n Dr. Elvis and the Immortals perform at the Mission Hills Concerts in the Park summer concert series from 6 until 8 p.m. in Pioneer Park located along Washington Place.

n Comickaze presents Family Movie Night with Ghostbusters at Sunset at Liberty Station, located at the former Naval Training Center, near downtown on San Diego Bay. A complete calendar of summer activities can be found at www.libertystation.com/event/.

July 2 n Westfield UTC Palm Plaza, located at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, will host Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel blues and R&B from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call 858.546.8858.

July 3 n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 619.546.7700

July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic School Bus©, located at theNAT, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, will have live performances at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m.. Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science. Free with Museum admission. Upcoming this month’s theme is “Coyotes.”

Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.

Thru July 4 n “Mad About the Fair” is the theme for the 2016 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertson/Vons, which will be open at 4 p.m. on Friday, and run through Monday, July 4. The Fair will be closed Mondays (except July 4) and the First two Tuesdays of the month.

July 4 n Mission Hills 8th Annual July 4th Celebration takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Place. Come and enjoy the day with a parade starting at 10:30 a.m., returning to Pioneer Park at 11 a.m. with awards to the best Child’s costume, Adult’s costume, Group and Bicycle. There will be games and prizes for children, a BBQ contest at 11:30 a.m. Hullabaloo and Rachel Aldous and the Road Home will also perform.

n Maritime Museum of San Diego is the place to celebrate the Fourth of July. The observation deck of the museum’s historic 1898 steam ferry Berkeley provides a spectacular

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view of the fireworks show over San Diego Bay. A delicious BBQ dinner will be provided at two seatings, the first one from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the second from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Prices for dinner purchased in advance online are $35 for adults and $28 for children 12 and under.

Kids 5 & under are free. A special discounted admission of $10 will begin at 8 p.m. for guests only wanting to watch the fireworks. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. There are other sailing ships that will be leaving the dock this evening. For pricing and other information, visit www. sdmaritime.org or call 619.234.9153 ext. 101.

July 4 thru August 26 n Spanish Village Art Center is offering a Children’s Summer Art Camp for students first through eighth grade. The sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon. Each camp begins on Monday and ends on Friday. Morning Art Camp is a two part morning class. At Studio 6, discover clay sculpture and use a potter’s wheel. At Studio 10, walk and explore Balboa Park to collect natural objects for creating walking sticks and more. Please sign up early at Studio 30; cost is $150/per child, per week.

For information, visit www.spanishvillageart.com or call 619.236.8997.

Thru July 5 n Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, presents Nature’s Mosaics at Gallery 21, Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 5 thru August 26 n Spanish Village Art Center is offering a Children’s Summer Art Camp for grades second through eighth grade. The sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. Each camp begins on Monday and ends on Friday. Each afternoon experience art in several different mediums, including Chinese brush painting, polymer clay, altered books, ceramics and more. Sign up early at Studio 30. Cost is $150/per child, per week. For information, visit www. spanishvillageart.com or call 619.236.1182

July 5 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Residents’ Free Tuesdays the first Tuesday of each month. Free gallery admission applies to San Diego City and County residents and active-duty military. ID is required. There is reduced pricing on the Film Admission.

n House of Blues (Salvation Alley Stage), located at 1055 5th Avenue in downtown San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.299.2583.

July 6 n The Office, located at 3936 30th Street in North Park, will host at the Grand Ol Office w/Robin Henkel and others. For information, call 619.450.6632.

July 6 thru 18 n Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, presents Yumi at Gallery 21, Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 6 thru 17 n San Diego Repertory Theatre is proud to have Hershey Felder as Leonard Bernstein perform in “Maestro,” in the Lyceum Space located at 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego. He will combine his personal narrative, and his own music as well as music that inspired him. Tickets start at $70 and can purchased at www.sdrep.org or by calling 619.554.1000.

July 7 n Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, located in Hillcrest hosts Scripps Health and Ed Randall’s Fans for the Cure (ERFFTC) from 6 to 8 p.m. The free educational forum is on prostate cancer. Attendees will hear from Scripps experts about risk factors, screening, diagnosis and treatment options for prostate cancer. For information, visit www.scripps.org.

Thru July 7 n The Old Globe and San Diego Public Library co-host Shakespeare’s First Folio Exhibition in Honor of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death. This will be the only stop in California for First Folio! This is the book that gave us Shakespeare on tour from the Folger Shakespeare Library. The treasured volume will be on display and free-of-charge to the public at the San Diego Central Library @Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 330 Park Boulevard. For information on tickets which are highly recommended for this event, and many more events for Shakespeare please visit FirstFolioSanDiego2016.org or call 619.236.5800.)

July 8 n Jimmy Webb will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. He’s a prodigious performer; a night with Jimmy at the keys is like getting to hear George Gershwin and Cole Porter live. It’s hard to believe one guy could have written all these amazing songs: “Wichita Lineman,” “By The Time I Get to Phoenix,” and more.

He will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, please visit www.AMSDconcerts.com.

n Help! Beatles Tribute Band performs at the Mission Hills Concerts in the Park summer concert series from 6 until 8 p.m. in Pioneer Park located along Washington Place.

July 8 thru 31 n The Studio Door, located at 3750 30th Street, reveals the diversity of work being created by San Diego artists as they showcase a new exhibit. Paintings, sculptures, quilts, and ceramics by local arts organizations will be on exhibition as part of the Studio Door Regional Multimedia Invitational in North Park. The exhibition is free to the public and works are available fore sale. Please visit www. thestudiodoor.com to learn more about the invitational.

July 9 & 10 n San Diego County’s seven coin collector clubs are pleased to announce the 59th Annual San Diego

Coinarama Coin Show, the largest to be held south of Orange County this year. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 9; and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 10. The popular numismatic auction will take place at 5:30 p.m., Saturday July 9 with Jim Hill of “Treasure Trove” as the auctioneer. Cost is $5 for both days and $4 for members. Free admission to active military personnel and children 15 and under. For information, visit www. coinarama.org.

July 9 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 Asteriods Rock! Your mission is to build and launch a device that will land on an asteroid to investigate the chemical composition of these rock-like objects. Your device must to able to withstand significant impacts and also reach the destination. Members are $12, non-members $14 per person. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806.

n Birdrock Coffee Roasters, locted at 5627 La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 858.551.1707.

n Proud Mary’s, located at 5550 Kearny Mesa Road in San Diego, presents Robin Henkel, Whitney Shay & Billy Watson from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 858.278.0800 ext. 299.

n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents young local jazz vocalist/trombonist Lizzi Trumbore (currently a student in the prestigious North Texas State program) who will perform at 8 p.m. with Hugo Suarez on keyboard, Matt Smith on drums, Brandon Broussard on bass, and special guests. Cost is $15 cover ($10 students).

n Finest City Improv’s, located at 4250 Louisiana Street in North Park, presents it’s first-ever Pride Night to celebrate Unity with Laughter. An all-star lineup takes the stage to benefit the local LGBT Center. To purchase tickets, visit www.finestcityimprov.com/upcoming-shows.

July 10 n The Park & Recreation Center, located at 4612 Park Boulevard in San Diego, will host Robin Henkel & Whitney Shay from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, call 619.795.9700.

n Slaid Cleaves will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. He spins stories with a novelist’s eye and a poet’s heart. Twenty years into his career, the celebrated songwriter’s still fighting the war and spotlights an artist in peak form. He will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, please visit www.AMSDconcerts.com.

July 11–15, 25–29 & August 8–12 & 15 -19 n Spanish Village Art Center is offering an Adult Art Camp from 9 a.m. to noon. A Spanish Village artist will be teaching a different medium each day during the week, Five juried artists/teachers will teach five mediums. The artist will supply all materials (unless otherwise noted).

Please sign up early at Studio 30; $175/per student.

For information, visit www.spanishvillageart.com or call 619.236.1182.

July 12 n the Nat presents NATtalk The Gray Whale: 40 Years and Counting at 7 p.m. and will feature three local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) whale scientists: Dave Weller, Aimee Lang, and Wayne Perryman. Each speaker will share their extensive expertise on the gray whale life, status, and science. For information, visit www.sdnat.org.

n House of Blues (Salvation Alley Stage), located at 1055 5th Avenue in San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.299.2583.

July 13 & 14 n Martinis Above Fourth/Table & Stage, located at the Heart of Hillcrest at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor, presents the well-known and popular Southern California band Mia Karter and The Hits as they perform “The Winehouse Experience,” a tribute to the late icon Amy Winehouse. Karter is visually stunning and musically moving as she performs the hits of this veteran entertainer. Tickets are available at www.ma4sd.com/shows.

July 14 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located

vendors. The program takes place at Liberty Station, located in historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center, near Downtown on San Diego Bay. A complete calendar of summer activities can be found at www.libertystation.com/event/.

July 17 n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690

n Firefly Restaurant, locatd at 1710 W Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.222.2125.

July 19 n House of Blues (Salvation Alley Stage), located 1055 5th Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.299.2583.

July 22 n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents some of the region’s veteran jazz musicians as they join forces in a cross-cultural orchestra that will rock your socks off with a Latin big band sound. The BiNational Mambo Orchestra makes a triumphant return, under the direction of trumpeter Bill Caballero. The show begins at 8 p.m. Cost is $20 ($15 students).

n Liquid Blue performs at the Mission Hills Concerts in the Park summer concert series from 6 until 8 p.m. in Pioneer Park located along Washington Place.

July 23 n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents Trio de Janeiro featuring Ron Satterfield on guitar, Tommy Aros on percussion, and Lori Bell on flutes. The performance starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $15.

n A free concert takes place at 6 p.m. with the Manny Cepeda Band. The program takes place at Liberty Station, located at the former Naval Training Center, near downtown on San Diego Bay. A complete calendar of summer activities can be found at www.libertystation.com/event/.

July 24 n Union Kitchen & Tap, located at 333 5th Avenue in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 619.795.9463.

n Lestat’s, located at 3343 Adams Avenue in San Diego, presents the Robin Henkel band with Horns! Blues & Jazz at 7 p.m. For information, call 619.282.0437.

n Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at the Old Globe at 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, will have Shakespeare in America–Macbeth–Directed by renowned Shakespearean Brian Kulick on the Old Globe’s beautiful outdoor stage. Tempted by an evil prophecy, and encouraged by his wife ever deeper into his own dark ambition, Macbeth murders his way to the throne of Scotland. A stellar cast will electrify the San Diego night with a stunning rendition of one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces. Open to the public, tickets required, beginning at $29. Visit www.FirstFolioSanDiego2016.org or call 619.231.1941.

July 26th n House of Blues (Salvation Alley Stage) 1055 5th Ave., San Diego 7–9 p.m. will host Robin Henkel solo blues.

For more information call 619.299.2583.

July 28th n Zel’s Del Mar at 1247 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 7–10 p.m. will host Robin Henkel solo blues. For more information call 858.755.0076.

July 30 n The 36th Annual Padres Tailgate Party & Firefighter Chili Cook-Off to Benefit MDA is sponsored by San Diego City Fire Fighters Local 145. More than 20 local fire departments are expected to converge at Embarcadero Marina Park North to compete for bragging rights for the best chili in all of San Diego. They will also feature all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst and snacks. Admission is $50 which includes a ticket to the Padres VS. Reds game at Petco Park that evening. This event is 21 + and prices increase day of. Event hours are noon to 4:30 p.m. and the game begins at 5:40 p.m. For information or to purchase tickets call 858.492.9792.

n Mike Hess Brewing Company, located at 3812 Grim Avenue in North Park, hosts “Hessfest” with Robin Henkel Band and Bill Watson and Ron Bocian from 1 to 2 p.m.. For information, call 619.255.7136

at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Calling all budding naturalists! Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages one to five year’s old). Free with Museum admission. This Months theme is Tide pools.

Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.

n Comickaze presents: Family Movie Night with “Harry

n Santee Summer Concerts, located at Town Center

Band Southwest. The program takes place at Liberty Station, located at the former Naval Training Center, near downtown on San Diego Bay. A complete calendar of summer activities can be found at www.libertystation.com/event/.

Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive in Santee, is having a Blues & BBQ event at 5:30 p.m. that is free to the public. Whitney Shay & the Robin Henkel Band perform at 7 p.m.

n Zel’s Del Mar, located at 1247 Camino Del Ma in Del Mar, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. For information, call 858.755.0076.

July 15 n Sue Palmer, Queen of Boogie Woogie, performs at the Mission Hills Concerts in the Park summer concert series from 6 until 8 p.m. in Pioneer Park located along Washington Place.

July 16 n L’Auberge, located at 1540 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from 7 to 10 p.m..

For information, call 858.259.1515.

July 16 & 17 n Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features unique and creative local

Potter and the Deathly Hollows” at sunset. The program is at Liberty Station, near downtown on San Diego Bay. A complete calendar of summer activities can be found at www.libertystation.com/event/.

n A free concert takes place at 6 p.m. with the Navy

August 1 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, offers seniors 65+ to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $8. The doors open at 9:30 a.m. to get Senior Monday started early. The lecture this month at 10:30 a.m. is on JUNO Mission to Jupiter: JUNO arrives at Jupiter in July. Visitors are encouraged to stay to enjoy the galleries and special senior discounts in Galileo’s Café and the North Star Science Store.

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July 2016 Events Preschool Storytime July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 (Every Saturday) from10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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Read to Therapy Dogs

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July 2 and 23 (1st & 4th Saturdays) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Pajama Storytime July 5, 12, 19 and 26 (Every Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Children are invited to an evening storytime.

Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas!

Famous Book Club July 6 from 3 to 4 p.m.

The Famous Book Club will discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. New members are always welcome to participate. Please read the book beforehand.

Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

LEGO Playtime July 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Every Wednesday) from 5 to 6 p.m.

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

Mission Hills Book Group July 7 from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “The Italians”

by John Hooper. New members are always welcome to participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Summer Reading Program: Music with Many Instruments

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July 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Craig Newton will sing children’s songs and demonstrate at least 10 different instruments, from piccolo to violin.

Clarinet Concert: The Influence of Benny Goodman

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July 9 at 3 p.m.

Clarinetist Philip Lipton will perform a concert in tribute to Benny Goodman.

UNIVERSAL SPIRIT CENTER

Signing Storytime

A Center for Spiritual Living Rev. Kevin Bucy, Senior Minister 858 Front Street

July 11, 18 and 25 (Every Monday) from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

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

(at University and Front Streets)

San Diego, CA 92103

Extra parking across the street at Florence School

www.universalspiritcenter.org.

619.291.4728

Summer Reading Program: Mad Science

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS 8:00 a.m.

Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m.

Music-filled gathering

July 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Kids will enjoy fun, hands-on science with Mad Science.

Book Sale

(with Youth Ministry available)

11:30 a.m.

Music-filled gathering

July 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kadampa Meditation Center 3125 Rosecrans Street, Bldg.

B619.230.5852

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

Kids & Families Sundays at 9 a.m.

Prayers for World Peace Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Stock up on books while supporting your Library.

Summer Reading Program: Wild Animals July 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Kids can meet real wild animals up close in the library with Pacific Animal Productions.

Mystery Book Group July 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss a mystery book.

New members are always welcome participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Summer Reading Program: Gaston’s Puppet Show July 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy a puppet show with Gaston Morineau.

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

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Hillcrest

1st Tuesday

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

1st Thursday

Uptown Partnership 3101 Fifth Ave. Call 619.298.2541. 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays 7–8:30 pm

San Diego Uptown Rotary Club 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.

Kensington-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday

Kensington-Talmadge Planning Committee Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m.

For information, call 619.284.0551

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

LVCPC Agenda– Linda Vista Community 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– Linda Vista Historical Committee 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– Linda Vista Collaborative Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858.278.0771 or mfernandez@ baysidecc.org. For details visit www.facebook. com/LVCollaborative

Salon Services

Trained in New York & Europe Serving Mission Hills Since 1980

4141 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92130

619.366.0698

3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)

TCCAC– Tecolote Canyon Citizen’s Advisory Committee 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– Linda Vista Community 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– Linda Vista View Civic Association Community Newsletter.

Bayside Community Center. Contact Sarah Granby at 858.405.7135 or email sgranby@lvcasd.org. 2:00 p.m.

Mission Hills July 2016

Mission Hills Garden Club There is no meeting this month. They will resume again in September 2016. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mission Hills Church at 4070 Jackdaw. Members and kids 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

July 2016

Point Loma Garden Club’s There is no meeting this month. The Point Loma Garden Club’s monthly meetings will resume in September 2016. The meeting takes place at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106. More information is available at www.plgc.org.

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3292 Dove Street • $1,095,000

4035 Randolph Street • $795,000 Charming Craftsman cottage with large 2 car garage.

Newer landscaping and the home was just painted. $80,000 complete foundation by Dakini. Large master suite with sunny remodeled bathroom. Private and fenced backyard with pavers, sitting deck and newer plantings. Forced air heat and more.

Secluded cul-de-sac in Bankers Hill. Enter the top floor of this lovely home and you’ll feel like you’re living in the treetops. The entry level contains the living room, dining area, kitchen & den. The middle level contains the master bedroom and retreat, and three additional bedrooms. The lower level could be used as a mother-in-law suite.

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3937-41 9 th Avenue • $1,295,000 Well-located refurbished triplex in the heart of Hillcrest. Charming and remodeled Victorian-era house with a new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms.

There is also a duplex with a three bedroom unit and a one bedroom unit. 9 parking spaces, 7 of them behind a electric gate—perfect for this parking challenged part of town. Only $1.295m, this property is a bargain.

Rare opportunity! Flexible and Finished! Office building with commercial zoning located at the fourway stop at Randolph and West Lewis. Residential and commercial uses permitted. Ready for immediate office occupancy—parking, dual AC systems, kitchen, two bathrooms and ADA compliant. Less than $1.2m.

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