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Imaginative Specialty Store Opens in Mission Hills See article on page 4 Melissa Melissa Scott Scott Clark Clark (formerly (formerly Biggs) Biggs) of of Baywatch, Baywatch, Rush Rush Hour Hour 2, 2, and and Sports Sports Illustrated, Illustrated, is is shown shown with with her her husband, husband, Roger Roger Clark. Clark. She She is is one one of of the the owners owners of of The The Front Front Porch Porch in in Mission Mission Hills. Hills.

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Water Wise Steps In Balboa Park

Mission Hills Historic District Expands

Traffic Court & the by George Mitrovich

The Mission Hills Business Community Has a New Leader

100 Day Celebration in Honor of the Horse

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Denial of Democracy

Have you been to Traffic Court? Let me presume you haven’t. Great. Because you don’t want to go there. You will lose. The system is set up for you to lose. And, as systems go, this one is virtually fail safe. Absent seeing an in-depth study of cases that come before Traffic Court, which I doubt exists, because it’s not a media thing, the odds of you winning are 99-1. In conversations with attorneys, I have yet to find one who thinks my 99-1 odds are wrong. But let’s say I am slightly wrong, that the odds of a citizen winning in Traffic Court are 90-1 or even 80-1, does that change the inherent inequity? No. The Traffic Court is the gift that keeps on giving to San Diego. Income derived by the city from fines and penalties in fiscal year 2014 was projected at $29.3 million. In a city with budget issues, $29.3 million, even if only 2.5 percent of the city’s total budget, is hardly insignificant. And, there are additional benefits derived, specifically by police officers who are paid time and a half while in court – and to me police are always, “officers”, never “cops”, which I deem derogatory. If police officers are to be paid time and a half, let them be paid time and a half while on active duty, not sitting around Traffic Court waiting for their

Historic Youth Ballet Presents Fairy Tale Fundraiser

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

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case to be called; there is sufficient danger for police on the streets – but not likely in Traffic Court. And no, this isn’t about me, but someone I know who carefully prepared their defense on a traffic violation; a defense with video evidence against the issuing officer, quickly dismissed by the hearing officer at Traffic Court. The individual who dared to contest the citation was in court for nearly three hours before being heard and dismissed in minutes, guilty as charged. The city had its money. The police officer his time and a half. The citizen was out $332. In this case there is cause to believe the police officer was not wholly forthcoming in his testimony; a polite way of saying he probably lied about where his black and white was when he decided a traffic violation occurred – a red light infraction on a right hand turn signal, mind you. Thus I am weighing whether to file, as allowed by California Law, a public records request with the Traffic Court to investigate the ratio of citizens’ success in having their cases dismissed – and specifically to file for the records of the hearing commissioner in the case described, and other cases that commissioner has heard. If I find I’m wrong, that the ratio isn’t 99-1, that it’s only 90-1 or 80-1, because fair is fair, and I’m

nothing if not fair, I will duly report same—and apologize. (There is a Web site devoted to helping citizens fight traffic courts. It claims to have helped more than 300,000 Californians alone. It’s worth checking out: http://ticketassassin.com/.) I will end this by disclosing that I was stopped on a Saturday morning in Kensington, not by one, but two black and white police cars. Yes, that is not a misprint, not one black and white, but two (did you know Kensington is a high crime area, I live there and didn’t.) The officer approached. I rolled down my window. He asked, was I using my cell phone? “No.” “Do you mind if I look at your cell phone?” I wasn’t required to comply, but knowing I had not been talking and driving, I handed it over. He looked at it, seeing no record of a recent call, told me that obviously I had deleted the call. That was irritating So I told him I had indeed been talking, that while driving I often use the time to practice my remarks for speeches or sermons. I then told him I was speaking that afternoon at the ordination into the Christian ministry of a dear and beloved friend – Herb Johnson of the San Diego Rescue Mission – and was practicing what I hoped to say on that Holy occasion. He clearly did not believe me. Annoyed, yes, I was annoyed, it’s

an Irish/Serbian thing, I told him, “Officer, you have two choices. Either believe me or write the ticket.” He wrote the ticket. That was his mistake. When the case finally came to trial in Traffic Court on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (you know that ugly, hideous building, with its hearing rooms in trailers), I was prepared. I had my phone records from Verizon, proving I had not been talking on my cell phone. The hearing commissioner heard the policeman state his reasons for the citation, and having reviewed my evidence, quickly said, “You have failed to prove your case. I find in the defendant’s behalf.” Was I elated “justice was served?” Hardly, I knew I had not been talking on my cell phone, but the police officer, too arrogant and too cynical by half, having stopped me, flashing red lights and all, felt he had to write the ticket. Even now, three years later, thinking about it while composing these words, it still annoys, even though on the day of the hearing, I had been exceedingly polite to the young officer, because that’s me, but politeness is not what he deserved. Yes, I won and the cop deservedly lost. But in Traffic Court that day, he Continued on page 9 PresidioSentinel.com

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Imaginative Specialty Store Opens in Mission Hills Actor and spokesperson Melissa Scott Clark (formerly Biggs) of Baywatch, Rush Hour 2, and Sports Illustrated, has partnered with real estate developer and hospitality entrepreneur Gina Champion Cain, (The Patio) to premier their flagship specialty stores, The Front Porch, located at 928 Fort Stockton, Suite 101 in Mission Hills, opening Saturday, August 2 at 11:00 a.m. “I created The Front Porch because I have the desire to share the incredible tastes I discovered during my travels around the world. My partner Gina created The Patio Restaurants to share her culinary vision of excellence with the communities she serves. Together, with our combined and coveted savior-faire, we are delighted to bring our handcrafted recipes to Mission Hills, reflecting both visions. We are truly a remarkable fit for an incredible neighborhood,” shared a passionate Scott Clark. Aiming to satisfy the cravings of foodies, gift givers and porch sitters, The Front Porch will provide a welcoming, lively atmosphere of its namesake. It will feature an artfully curated blend of gourmet pantry items, kitchen accoutrements, cookbooks, candles, linens, boutique wines, crème fraiche salted caramels, and

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picnic baskets as well as serendipitous finds such as uncommon furnishings, and antiques. The store will proudly showcase products by local artisans and purveyors. Yet another feature of this unique store will be the olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar with an inventive twist on bottling, “we will be repurposing elegant, oneof-a-kind bottles, to fill with our very special first-press, unfiltered olive oils”, says Scott Clark. The bottles will serve as collectibles and available for refilling if desired. The Front Porch will feature The Patio Restaurant’s Chef, preparing a daily assortment of gourmet healthy and delicious salads, specialty soups, gourmet sandwiches and yummy desserts in mason jars, perfect for family summer picnics, concerts in the park, or share with friends, neighbors and guests. Just like The Patio, The Front Porch is highly committed to pet lovers and their dogs, featuring handcrafted dog beds, dog dishes and imaginative pet accessories. The Front Porch will offer a newly created assortment of dog desserts, developed especially for the store. The doggie owners will have dinner at The Patio, while the doggies will be able to enjoy dessert at The Front Porch.

The Front Porch of Mission Hills has some of the same charm as a European version.

Adjacent to The Patio Restaurant on Goldfinch, The Front Porch is 1950 square feet and open Mondays

11 - 6, Tue-Thur 11 - 7, Fri/Sat 10 - 8 and Sundays 11 - 5.

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Friends of Balboa Park

Initiate Water Conse r vation by Patty Ducey-Brooks For all of us who live in California, water is precious and we know we need to do our part to protect and preserve it. Fortunately, there are many San Diegans who feel the same and are actively doing their part for this effort. Recently I learned that Friends of Balboa Park is leading the effort to conserve water in the open spaces of Balboa Park. The Plaza de Balboa Smartscape Project incorporates many elements of the Friends’ WaterWise program to optimize water use, maximize irrigation resources, and install smartscaping to incorporate more drought tolerant native plants in the Park’s gardens. Friends of Balboa Park, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has invested more than $3 million in Balboa Park since its founding in 1999. Its mission is to preserve the legacy of Balboa Park for future generations through park-wide projects. The Friends are proud to be initiating this water-wise project to build a sustainable model of responsible water use for future generations. “Due to significant funding from our community partners including San

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Diego Women’s Foundation, SDG&E, and private donors, we are able to complete these cutting-edge projects in the Park that benefit all San Diego residents and visitors,” offers current Chair Ann Wilson. Members of the San Diego Women’s Foundation (SDWF) are investing their grant dollars into programs that help address San Diego’s water quality and/ or conservation issues.This is of critical importance to our region and an issue that affects everyone. After a thorough grants vetting process, Friends of Balboa Park was one of four organizations that received funding. SDWF awarded Friends of Balboa Park $40,000 for the Plaza de Balboa Smartscape Project. This is an exciting project because the program optimizes the water usage in the Plaza de Balboa area. It reclaims water from building rooftops and air conditioning condensation to provide “water-wise” irrigation. Equally exciting is that the process and results will be shared with others and be expanded, ultimately conserving more and more water. Congratulations to all who have partnered to make water conservation a priority and for taking the necessary steps to make this a reality. More information is available at www. balboaparkwaterwise.org.

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11th Annual Harvest for Hope at the

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From 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, September 7, the Emilio Nares Foundation will hold its 11th Annual Harvest for Hope at San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Dr., #120 San Diego, CA 92101. Harvest for Home, a food and wine fundraising event, brings together some of the finest chefs in San Diego to create unique dishes with selected wineries from all over the world. Attendees can expect a beautiful, fun afternoon of great food, wine, music and friendship benefitting the Emilio Nares Foundation. This Year’s Honoree isi Xavier-the-Xman (Xavier Soriano) with Magic 92.5, and emcee for the event is Carlo Cecchetto, KFMB/CBS8 evening news anchor. Richard and Diane Nares, who lost their only child, Emilio Nares, to cancer, turned tragedy to hope by creating the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF). ENF provides information, programs, and services for low-income, underprivileged families whose child is battling cancer in San Diego. ENF’s “Ride With Emilio” program ensures no child misses their cancer treatment due to lack of transportation in San Diego. For tickets and information, visit www.EmilioNaresFoundation.org.

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Precious Days in by Ilene Hubbs

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The trip to New York City was just going to be a solo getaway, four days on my own to soak up the theater and culture of one of my favorite cities in the world. I planned to see a play or two, get in as many museums as I could and window shop in all the great stores I couldn’t afford. That was the plan. But sometimes life gets in the way. A close cousin, the daughter of my mother’s sister, wanted to join me for a day and night and she wanted to treat me to theater tickets in exchange for staying a night in my room. We had done that in the past and it was fun. I would still have some alone time and get to see my cousin as well. I agreed. As the trip grew closer, the plans kept changing. Her next suggestion was maybe I could take the bus ride back to the Jersey shore with her so I could visit her 92 year-old mother, my favorite aunt, and the last one left of that generation. I agreed. I did want to see her and she was so close, just a short bus ride away. How could I not? So, after making sure my room had two beds and telling my cousin, she came up with yet another proposition, how about if she brings her mom with her, and they stay with me three out of

my four day in New York. Hmmm, very little alone time, but yet again I agreed. My aunt was always interesting and vaguely exotic to me. Summers of my youth I spent at my grandparents’ beach house with my siblings, all my cousins and this aunt. My parents both worked and came down on weekends, as did my aunt’s husband. To me it was glorious. I had grandparents who adored me, all those kids at the house, and an aunt who was beautiful and outgoing and treated me like a special niece, and, I was parent free all during the week. Those summers shine in my memory and set me up for a lifelong mutual admiration society with this beloved aunt. I did find myself excited that I was going to be with her and the initial disappointment about not doing the trip my way quickly went away. I was anxious to see my cousin but even more so to be with this lively and positive thinking aunt. Unlike her brother and my mom, she did not have any illness to speak of. I’m sure we could do all kinds of things in the city. Then they arrived. At first the only thing I noticed was how much smaller she was. My 5’6” aunt was now my 5’2”height and her formerly perfect posture had morphed into a slightly bent over little lady. As we walked into the hotel she took my arm and

Patty Ducey-Brooks I was very much aware of how badly she walked. I also noticed how little attention my cousin gave to this. Almost immediately I realized we needed to change my agenda. Walking much was out of the question. I had been through all of this with my mother and felt the need to help my younger cousin acknowledge that her mom has very real limitations and very specific needs. When my cousin grabbed her arm to help her walk, I showed her what I was taught, let her grab onto your arm so she feels more in control, When she doesn’t understand you, know that her aging mind is fine, she just needs a little more time to process before she answers. When she does not hear you because her hearing is failing, don’t yell the words a second time. Instead speak slowly and distinctly making sure she can see your lips. My mom’s audiologist told me to do this too. The trip turned out to be one of the best visits I could imagine. I had the joy of spending time with two people I love, two people who transported me instantly to my days at that beach house, one person just learning the ropes of taking care of her elderly mother and the other enjoying three precious days in the twilight of her life with me, her favorite, her sister’s daughter.

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

In troducing the

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Attracted by the planning issues in front of his community, Mike Zdon ran for trustee of the Mission Hills Town Council (MHTC) in 2013. He brought with him over 40 years of history in urban planning. He began his career working for the City of Tucson, Arizona. From there he then took a job in Los Angeles as a principal planner for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) completing that agency’s need to develop its six county Regional Transportation Plans. Those were the first years of gas shortages and many of the seeds for additional rail and transit in that autocentric area were being planted. Next Zdon moved with his wife Susan Graves to San Diego where a regional agency then know as CPO (Comprehensive Planning Agency) was in its infancy. Within a few years it christened itself with its new name: San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), and Zdon became an integral part of its transportation department. Over his twenty year career there Zdon became the key planner for the regions efforts to build, finance, and then expand Intercity Rail (AMTRAK), Commuter rail (COASTER), and Light Rail (Trolley). In fact, his passion and vocation always was centered on reducing the role of the automobile PresidioSentinel.com

and providing options for more pedestrian, bike, and transit in urban areas. Following the work at SANDAG, Zdon went on for a decade to become the executive director for the Napa County Transportation Planning Agency (NCTPA) and, following that, completed his career as a private consultant working on projects to connect transit to Lindbergh Field and evaluating alignment for the proposed California High Speed Rail. Now retired, it is in his nature to search out improvements that will enhance the quality of life in Mission Hills and San Diego. Zdon believes the biggest need of the community is for the various organizations to learn to work together to power up their respective clout. To that end, since being elected Town Council president, he has been actively meeting Mission Hills business owners (MHBID), the members of Mission Hills Heritage, Garden Club members, the Mission Hills Foundation, and others, and is fully enjoying the platform the Council gives him to meet so many of the Mission Hills residents. Ask Zdon why he chose Mission Hills as “home,” and he will point out the excellent ease of transit, pedestrian activity, parks, wonderful neighbors and the front porch welcome of the homes and people.

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Mike Zdon has been very involved in transportation and city planning.

Zdon and Susan are both ultimately personable, a perfect fit in Mission Hills, and look forward to leaving their mark. To track Zdon, follow the MHTC trustee and Town Council meetings on their website www.missionhillstowncouncil.org.

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Animal News

August 2014

Who W i ll Be Shelly is a very special, one and a half-year old Chihuahua mix. With just about the sweetest face you’ve ever seen, Shelly was transferred from another shelter in the area. When she first came into our care, this shy doggie was very frightened of people and of leashes. But with time and a lot of love, she is making tremendous progress and has formed trusting relationships with her caregivers, who are thrilled to see how far she’s come. If you’ll only be patient and give her the time she needs to feel comfortable and safe, you’ll see that Shelly has an abundance of love and affection she can’t wait to share. Shelly’s adoption fee of $95 includes her spay, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside or Vista. She is currently available at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, located at 5500 Gaines Street. For more information, call 619.299.7012 or visit www.sdhumane.org. Dolly and Scooter are two, five year-old, female bonded rabbits, which means that they will need to go to the same loving home. Donny is a Lionhead Cross and Scooter is a Mini Rex/ English Spot. These two are beautiful, approachable rabbits who love to play with new toys and explore their surroundings. They love to eat and would enjoy having a selection of crunchy greens and veggies to keep them healthy every day. They aren’t what you’d call lap rabbits, but they do enjoy gentle human companionship and truly love to spend time with one another. Dolly and Scooter would like to go to a home with older children or adults, where they can just enjoy spending time together around the house These two sweeties are currently living in a foster home. For more information about them, or to arrange a meet-and-greet, please call our Oceanside Campus at 760.757.7357. Dolly and Scooter’s adoption fee of only $30 (total) includes their spays, permanent microchip identification, and a certificate for a free vet exam. Dolly and Scooter are currently living in a foster home. For more information about them, or to arrange a meet-and-greet, please call our Oceanside Campus at 760.757.7357. The Airport Road/North Campus of the San Diego Humane Society is located at 572 Airport Road in Oceanside. For information, call 760.757.4357 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

For more information on Shelly, call 619.299.7012 For more information on Dolly & Scooter, call 760.757.4357

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Balboa Park’s Next Top Dog?

Annual contest awards family-friendly prizes to most fetching photos Shutterbugs and Instagramers can show the rest of the world how much more beautiful photos of Balboa Park look with their dog posed in them by participating in the Balboa Park Top Dog Photo Contest. The pooch-friendliest photo contest in San Diego will accept entries beginning July 14 to determine this year’s leader of the pack. An online public vote decides the three prizewinners, including the grandest prize: an exclusive “Furry Kids Eat Free” overnight package from Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Sponsored by The Balboa Park Conservancy, the fifthannual Top Dog Photo Contest invites visitors to sniff around Balboa Park’s vast 1,200-acre campus to Will your canine companion be the next top dog? spot the perfect backdrop for their pet’s photo. Photos of a single dog second place winner will receive a taken anywhere in Balboa Park can voucher for a free professional photo be submitted via the contest website session with Colleen’s Custom Pet at www.balboapark.org/topdog2014 Photography, a custom dichroic glass through August 4, 2014 (one entry per dog tag by Chris Stell, and a Family dog per family). A committee of judges 4-Pack of Balboa Park Explorer Multifrom Balboa Park will choose 25 Day Passes (good for two adults and finalists to be posted on BalboaPark. two children). And one third place org, where visitors can vote for their winner receives a Family 4-Pack of favorite from August 6 to 13, 2014. tickets to an upcoming show at San The top vote-getter’s family will be Diego Junior Theatre and another awarded Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Family 4-Pack to the San Diego Air & “Furry Kids Eat Free” package, which Space Museum (including the special includes a one-night stay at Loews exhibit, Ripley’s Believe It or Not) and Coronado Bay Resort and a free pet a gift bag from the museum’s store. room service with the purchase of For a complete listing of contest a regular room service entree. One prizes and rules, visit BalboaPark.org.

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Horses of Tir Na Nog is San Diego’s longest operating non-profit equine sanctuary. The community is invited to be part of the Year of the Horse Celebration that takes place from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, August 16 at East County Large Animal Practice at 10312 Quail Canyon Road in El Cajon, CA 92021. According to Chinese tradition, the 100 Day Celebration represents a wish that a horse will live 100 years. The event includes Horses of Tir Na Nog Estates wine tasting, a silent auction, Chinese buffet, and an opportunity to sponsor the purchase of potted bamboo, which will be donated to feed the giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo after the event. Tickets and information are available at www.horsesoftirnanog.org. Horses of Tir Na Nog is currently caring for forty-seven equines. Horses of Tir Na Nog is an adoption partner with the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, and they work in compliance with American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Rescue and Retirement Guidelines.

Come see and support the horses being cared for at Horses of Tir Na Nog.

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Avoid a Meltdown

by Blake Beckcom

With summer temperatures on the rise, it can be hard to focus on your workouts and keep your eye on the prize. As sweat drips down your face and clothes stick in various places, it’s a lot easier to throw in the towel and accept defeat, instead of sticking to your routine and beating the heat. To keep from melting away this summer, overcome the intense hot sun with a consistent fitness routine that is active, cool and fun. Say Hello to Hydration Drinking enough water throughout the year is an important component for everyone’s lifestyle. But when temperatures climb in the hot summer months and you are active outdoors, consistently drinking enough water is even more critical to maintaining your health and safety. Hydration before a workout in the heat is really important. And the more you perspire during your workout the more water you need to drink. Drink eight to 12 ounces of water before you work out in the heat and then consistently throughout the workout. Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up in the morning. You’ve just had six to eight hours of having no water in your system so it’s important to replenish your water supply first thing in the morning.

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While drinking an adequate amount of water is an important factor when exercising outside in the summer, it’s also important to keep tabs on other elements that can contribute to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Some of these additional contributing factors include body size, exercise intensity, fitness level, age, humidity and air temperature. You can get twice the effect working out in the heat than when you are inside. You can work out for a shorter amount of time and reap the same rewards as long as you monitor hydration and watch for the warning signs of heat exhaustion. Working out in the heat does provide some elements of danger, so take extreme care if you feel dizziness, headache or begin to feel faint, as these are all common signs of heat exhaustion. Hit the Pool to Stay Cool Summertime equals swimming time for most kids and families, but taking your workouts to the pool can also be a great way to stay cool while being active this summer. Swimming laps is a great total body cardio and resistance training workout, but you don’t have to be a strong swimmer to benefit from exercising in the water. A good nonswimming pool workout is simply

running or walking back and forth in the shallow end of the pool as many times as you can in a set amount of time to get a high-intensity but low impact workout. Alternating between treading water and resting in the deep end of the pool for a set number of one-minute intervals also can be an effective summertime workout. The power of water as a built-in resistance tool can allow you to burn a maximum amount of calories in a relatively short amount of time. Head Indoors for a Healthy Exercise Environment If grueling hot temperatures are weighing you down and keeping you from getting in your outdoor workouts, take your exercise routine inside for a more stable and consistent environment. Working out indoors can help protect you from the outdoor elements of the summer season and allow you to focus more on getting in a good workout, and less on “how hot you are.” It also can provide a good opportunity to try out new equipment, small group classes or exercises that you commonly may not do in an outdoor environment. In your journey for health, discipline is one of the best things you can do for yourself. When it comes to beating the heat, don’t let hot temperatures be an excuse and don’t let them stop you

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from getting your workout in. Once the “excuse cycle” begins, workouts fall by the wayside, only for us to look up down the line with regret. Whether you work out inside or outdoors, the most important thing this is to keep your exercises fun and challenging, while maintaining consistency when the “heat is on,” or off. Fitness Together Mission Hills offers personal training with qualified professionals by regular appointment in private suites. Exercise & Nutritional Programs are custom designed to fit your needs and abilities. Call 619.794.0014 for more information or to schedule a free fitness diagnostic and private training session. See what others are saying about us on Yelp & San Diego City Search.

Goes With Kindness

I love all my clients, I truly do. And there are a few that my heart goes out to even more. Here is why. I often wonder why a kind, intelligent and always giving person is not accepting of behavior on their part. Yet, they put up with it on a daily basis when it comes from someone else. There is the friend who cancels for the third time because something (better) came up. There is the phone call from the acquaintance who always calls to say how much they would like to get together some day, only to ask for a favor in the meantime. There is the friend who wants you to go for a hike, yet isn’t considerate of your fitness level. There is the fourth call from a different realtor this week wanting to “help.” There is letting “California sliders” go first at the four way stop. There is the neighbor who blasts his radio for hours in your direction while you are trying to relax and enjoy your garden. I am generally an advocate for liberal acceptance. But I often see how a reoccurrence of these situations wears down some of my clients. Not being assertive changes their world view into that of defeatist. The most strenuous part is that they deny themselves any right to be assertive. Once in a while they decide to set boundaries. Yet, the outcome is PresidioSentinel.com

that they usually feel really bad and question themselves over and over again. The result is unhealthy. They start to feel stressed and sometimes experience anxiety or panic attacks. They begin to believe that it is not okay to set boundaries, and that they are a bad person when they assert themselves. A “taking it” mentality has been adopted as normal. Fact is nobody can always just take it. It is also not a good attitude of our society. Sure, picking our battles is a good idea, and we don´t want to walk through life as the “fairness police.” Yet, it is not physically and mentally healthy to expect us to always take it and hold it in. So the scale tips in favor of those who abuse others and have no reservations for taking and asking for favors beyond what a balanced relationship would allow. This is not good for healthy self-esteem or for a functionally mature society. What can be done? My suggestion is to take that bad feeling after asserting yourself, and from a distance, observe what happened. Ask yourself: “If a friend told me about this, what would I suggest?” We are usually much gentler with our friends and judge harshly if it is about us. An awkward feeling after self assertive behavior can also remind us that we need more practice. We need to do it more often. We can start with

determining one pet peeve that we are not willing to let slide anymore. It is great practice and reminder that assertiveness does not mean being angry, unpleasant or loud. Anything can be communicated with determination using an undertone of being helpful and caring. The clients I mentioned often have so little practice with assertiveness and have waited too long to say

something that they tend to over shoot the moon and come on too strong when they attempt to be assertive. But I suggest owning it. Then apologizing for the delivery of the message, but not backing down on the content. I find shooting for the moon has a great benefit: even if we miss the target, we can still land between the stars.

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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Charitable Giving by Rick Brooks

August 2014

Business News

is on the Rise

According to a report by Giving USA, gifts to charity totaled $335.2 billion last year, up 4.4 percent from 2012 and almost back to the peak levels reached in 2007. I’ve also had the pleasure of being able to assist some very generous clients with their personal gifts recently, so I thought I would devote this column to the most efficient ways to make your own personal impact on the community. Americans are incredibly generous, with the average household contributing almost $3,000 to charity in 2013. In my experience, much of this is accomplished through trips to Goodwill, weekly contributions in church, or through small donations given piecemeal throughout the year. Few people have a family plan for the charitable gifts they’ll make during the year. Having a plan allows you to tell solicitors that you’ve already allocated your donations for the year and it helps the charities you support to better plan their own finances. Finally, it also helps you to stay organized so that, for example, during a busy week or month you don’t accidentally double up on an unplanned donation.

The first step to creating your plan is to decide how much you want to donate to charity over a given period. This allows you to work your donations into your monthly cash flow planning or to time larger gifts in between other larger expenses to help smooth your own spending plan. You may also want to set aside a portion for off-the-cuff donations or for situations that arise during the year like disaster relief. The second step is to figure out how and when you will make your donations. Many charities appreciate periodic monthly contributions, allowing them to better plan their own spending. This can be accomplished by setting up regular transfers from your bank or credit card, and most larger organizations have developed the infrastructure to support these kinds of gifts. Larger donations can be arranged separately, allowing for you to work with your financial advisor or broker and the charity to ensure that your gift is made in the most efficient manner possible. For example, most financial advisors will recommend gifting highly appreciated assets rather than cash. Transferring an investment with a low cost basis allows you to book the full value of

the gift while avoiding paying the tax on the capital gain. Most charities are able to accept marketable securities, but other assets like real estate or partnership interests can be complex transactions that will require additional effort. Another method for making large gifts is to open an account with a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). A DAF is a charity that acts a bit like your own personal foundation, allowing you to make larger lump sum donations to the DAF and then dole those gifts out to your preferred charities over time. Using a DAF allows you to time your gifts, for example during a high income year when a large deduction gives you a larger tax benefit. Most funds will also assist you in researching the charities that you are interested in, so that you can be more confident that your donations are being used effectively. Community foundations like The San Diego Foundation are local organizations that help people set up and manage donor advised funds. Community foundations will generally have better insight into local needs, provide more personal assistance, and often provide opportunities to connect with other local donors. Many mutual fund

companies and brokerage firms like Vanguard and Charles Schwab also have charitable gift funds, often with lower administrative costs but also with less support. Finally, you can also make large planned gifts from your estate. Many of the larger charities are able to help you coordinate these gifts with your existing estate plan. Still, you should be careful that these gifts don’t conflict with other goals like taking care of your heirs. The final step in any plan is to review the results and make any necessary changes. Does your planned philanthropy fit within your budget? Will your gifts provide the tax deductions you are expecting? Also, can the charities that you support show you what they did with your donations, and did your gifts have the impact you expected? This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA, CFP®. Rick is Vice President for Investment Management with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Rick is also vice chair of the Board of Girl Scouts San Diego. Rick can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisors.com. Rick and his family live in Mission Hills.

Tr a f f i c C o u r t Continued from page 3 was being paid time and a half. No one was paying me for my nearly four lost hours.

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The Greening of Mission Hills—

August 2014

Saving Green by Going Green

by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills BID Mission Hills BID has been offered the exciting opportunity to be one of two pilot sites for the San Diego Green Business Network. San Diego Green Business Network operates out of the Environmental Services department at the City of San Diego in coordination with SDG&E, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and the City of San Diego Public Utilities Water and Wastewater Department. They are teaming up with two established San Diego Business Improvement Districts--- Mission Hills and Pacific Beach---to help small and mediumsized work facilities become more environmentally sustainable. Although our more than 400 businesses are as varied as they are unique, during tough economic times we are all looking for ways to be more efficient, deliver a high quality product, and cut back on operating expenses. One step our businesses can take to reduce our operating expenses is a benefit to both our environment and ourselves. By using

sustainable practices such as cutting back on energy consumption, reducing the amount of water we use, reducing and recycling waste products and recycling hazardous materials such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries and paint we can help both our community and our bottom line. Saving Green by Going Green means being energy smart. Reducing the use of gas and electricity by installing energy-efficient lighting, refrigeration, food services, natural gas and other technologies can help reduce operating expenses and lead to greater profitability. Energy Efficiency Business Rebates are available to business customers. To learn more about this program visit www.sdge.com/directinstall or call 800.644.6133. Saving Green by Going Green also means being water smart. Businesses can save money by retrofitting facilities and upgrading equipment with high efficiency water saving devices. This includes plumbing equipment such as high efficiency toilets, ultra-low and zero water urinals; landscaping equipment such as

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irrigation controllers, large highefficiency nozzles, pop-up rotating nozzles; HVAC equipment such as cooling tower conductivity and pH controllers; food services equipment such as connectionless food steamers and air cooled ice machines; and, medical and dental equipment such as dry vacuum pumps and laminar flow restrictors. For more information, visit www.socalwatersmart.com or call 888.376.3314. And it all starts with joining the San Diego Green Business Network where each business gets individual attention from a representative who will schedule a free energy evaluation and identify steps to save both money and resources. Janet O’Dea of Powers Plumbing, the first business to join the San Diego Green Business Network, shared, “The evaluation process was easy. It was done before I knew it while I was attending to my business.” Immediately following the evaluation members are able to institute recommended reforms and pledge to reduce energy use, conserve water, recycle, compost

or purchase more environmentally friendly products. To join it’s as simple as a call to 858.627.3334 or email sustainability@sandiego. gov. You can also visit their website www.SDGreenBusiness.org. The Mission Hills Business Improvement District encourages all Mission Hills businesses to join with Powers Plumbing, The Red Door, The Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge, One Mission Realty, and many more Mission Hills businesses and Save Green by Going Green by joining the San Diego Green Business Network. Now is the perfect time to establish Mission Hills as a regional leader where Saving Green by Going Green ensures a vibrant and growing economy. Trish Watlington Owner The Red Door Restaurant The Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge

Children May Be the New

“Chief Purchasing Officers”

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Environmental Review of Mid-Coast Trolley Impacts to San Diego Fairy Shrimp SANDAG has prepared a supplemental environmental document for the Mid-Coast Trolley project that evaluates a previously unidentified impact to San Diego fairy shrimp, a federally listed endangered species. Called the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Supplement to the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Supplement), this document discloses project impacts to San Diego fairy shrimp that were detected adjacent to the existing railroad tracks during surveys in 2014. The Supplement also identifies proposed mitigation. Written comments may be submitted via mail, fax, or email:

Public Review and Comment — Fairy Shrimp The Supplement will be available for a 45-day public review and comment period, from July 18 to September 2, 2014. Comments during this review period must be limited to the analysis of impacts to the San Diego fairy shrimp. Please visit www.sandag.org/midcoast to view the Supplement and see a list of locations where the hard copy is available for review.

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Do kids rule the roost? A new study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate finds that children may be the “Chief Purchasing Officers” of the family. The survey, which was conducted among 2,800 parents across three generations, revealed that 79 percent of Millennial parents (parents age 18-34) and 70 percent of Generation X parents (parents age 35-49) said most of their major purchasing decisions revolve around their children, including home purchases. In comparison, just over half (52 percent) of Boomer parents (parents age 50-69) said this was true when raising their family. “We have seen a dramatic shift of parents today becoming more involved in their kids’ lives,” said Dr. Robi Ludwig, psychotherapist and lifestyle correspondent for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “Parents today are viewing some of their largest decisions through the eyes of their kids, which was not as common 20 to 30 years ago. It is an interesting reflection of how parenting styles may be changing the way we think of consumerism and decision-making.” Parents today are more concerned with how moving will affect their kids than before: When thinking about moving homes, significantly more Millennial (67 percent) and Generation X parents (64 percent) said that they are more concerned with the immediate impact a move would have on their children’s emotional well-being than whether or not it is a good long-term decision for the family. In comparison, only 54 percent of Boomer parents felt this way.

Younger Generation Parents also Care More about Being Near Mom and Dad than Older Generations Parents today increasingly want to live near mom and dad: According to the survey, far more Millennial (62 percent) and Generation X parents (57 percent) said it was important to live near their parents or their spouse’s parents than Boomer parents (43 percent) did when thinking of raising their family. “Millennial and Generation X parents are choosing to live close to their parents for a variety of reasons,” said Dr. Ludwig. “Parents with young children may want the grandparents nearby to occasionally pitch in with childcare, while others may be starting to care for their aging parents. We might want to consider redefining the way we think of the ‘Sandwich Generation,’ a group traditionally known for caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children”.

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Plain Sight

by Barb Strona Most people spend much of their leisure escaping into other’s worlds via TV, Internet, newspapers, or books. Meredith French, master gardener and long-time Mission Hills Garden Club supporter in every possible way, showed The Mission Hills Garden Club another source of love and lust, family relationships, and murder and intrigue. It is right before your eyes, but most people are as unaware of it as they would be of world events were it not for the media. Best of all, escaping into this other world costs nothing and leaves no carbon footprint. It is as accessible as the outdoors. If lusty novels are your cup of tea, the life of a ladybug beetle (or lady bird beetle in Europe) may satisfy you. There are 125 species just here in California alone. In general there are over one million identified insect species and perhaps 20 million that are still to be identified. There are 26 orders, some with wings, some without. Beetles comprise the largest order with 350,000 species of beetle. Most beetles have a slit resembling a black line down the center of their backs. They have two sets of wings--the soft flexible wings on top, and hard protective wings underneath. They can live anywhere: in trees and shrubs, water, under bark, in soil. “Armed and dangerous,” according to Meredith French, ladybugs are toxic

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to many vertebrates have few enemies. Their red coloring also warns enemies of toxicity. Known for a fondness for aphids and other soft bodied “pests,” ladybug larvae eat many more aphids than do the parents. These larvae look like small alligators. Ladybugs lay their eggs right in the middle of a colony of aphids. When the larvae appear, dinner is ready to eat. The adults, according to French, are more interested in mating than in eating aphids. All that sex leads to their laying as many as 500 eggs in a few months, eggs that hold ravenous aphid-devouring larvae. Despite their mass murdering habits, in Medieval times people thought the Virgin Mary sent them to “help in the war against destructive pests, especially those of their precious grape vines and were called Our Lady’s Beetle,” she told us. During the winter months ladybugs migrate and hibernate in mass before returning to their summer homes. While they rest, they are often trapped and taken to nurseries where they are sold in boxes. This is unnecessary because they return of their own free will, arriving about the same time as the aphid populations begin to grow. Until they have reproduced, much the aphid population is safe from them. However, another creature, also a mass murderer and sex addict, is the Syrphid or hover fly. Like the ladybug beetle, the adult hover fly is definitely lusty. They often hover around your

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face, perhaps trying to discern if you are something with which to mate. Resembling a very small wasp, birds shun them, thinking they can sting. Since they are flies, they cannot sting. The larva form of Syrphid “is an aphid eating monster,” says French. They eat dozens a day, “up to one a minute.” The adults live on nectar and are good pollinators. Some killers are truly “lurking predators.” The Robust Assasin Bug is one who hangs out in yarrow. She seizes her prey in her sticky front legs. With her “long curved stiletto proboscis” she The Silver Argiope is a spider injects her victim with who weaves a web with “spokes.” venom that liquefies it. The theory behind this construction, Within an hour, it has been ingested. French explains, is four fold: it Blue Mud Wasps favor black widows for her children’s dinner. makes the web more visible to larger She anesthetizes her catch, brings it uninterested creatures; it makes her home, and lays an egg or two on its appear larger since the ladders are body. This way the spider lives and extensions of her four sets of two the wasp’s larvae can feed on the live legs; The ladders strengthen the web spider. Adult male wasps need nectar to make it less necessary to rebuild it to survive. This family pollinates, each night; the ladders allow a male to enter her inner sanctum without tortures, nurtures and kills. The Threadwaisted Wasp has some entrapment. Usually she then kills him habits similar to the Blue Mud Wasp’s. as food for her soon to be spiderlings. Both live underground and lay eggs Her post-coital activity is to kill him on their prey to keep them alive. The as food for her soon-to-be spiderlings. Threadwaisted Wasp, however, feeds May papa Rest in Peace. Naturally, as soon as they finish her young on live caterpillars and traps them underground with a rock mating, she finishes him—i.e. she eats covering the entrance. She removes him. Again, Rest in Peace. There are no Mission Hills Garden and replaces it for her own ingress Club meetings during the month of and egress. The Silver Argiope is the clever July and August, but next month’s Vampira of spiders. When she weaves column will focus more on family her web, its multiple diagonals or relationships and the way these spokes are not sticky. These diagonals creatures produce and care for their allow her to weave the circular sticky young. Then I will touch on the filaments between the spokes without importance of all this drama. French is getting caught herself. In addition, she available to share this very interesting creates four stabilmenta or ladders, on talk on insects in your garden with clubs and organizations. four of the spokes.

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San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB), the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park since 1945, is presenting its Sixth Annual Fairy Tales in the Park, a whimsical, interactive dance event which engages both young audiences and families, introducing them to the art of ballet through familiar stories they know and love.The dance event takes place at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, August 16 at the Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park at 1800 Village Place, San Diego, CA, 92101. The show features excerpts from classic fairy tales narrated by a professional storyteller and interpreted through dance. Professional sets, costumes, and lighting bring the stories to life on stage, while an “Enchanted Forest” theater lobby and free outdoor activities in “Fairy Tale Village” enrich the interactive experience. This year’s fairy tales include “Cinderella”, “Hansel and Gretel”, “The Emperor and The Nightingale”, and “The Sleeping Beauty.” Wind your way through the spellbound forest, and watch as the stories of “Cinderella”, “Hansel and Gretel”, “The Emperor and The Nightingale”, and “The Sleeping Beauty” come alive on the historic Casa del Prado stage. Narrated by a professional storyteller and interpreted through dance, this whimsical, interactive performance merges the beauty of ballet with the excitement of unforgettable stories. After the performance, visit “Fairy Tale Village” for free interactive activities like face painting, crafts, photos, play, and more. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sdcyb.org. All tickets are $10 for general admission.

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Live Artfully in the Summertime

by Concetta Antico

As much as we hate being cooped up inside during the winter, it can be equally alarming to us when we realize how many sunny summer days we have had and missed without see the sun. Experiencing summer and all that is has to offer outdoors should be a priority if you wish to Live Artfully in the warmer weather months. Fresh air, sunshine and abundant outdoor fun are all prescriptions for health. We should urge each other to make a pledge to get us and our families and friends outdoors and away from technology. Potato couch enthusiasts and calorie counters should rejoice in the opportunities to shed pounds as the elements urge us to get out and get active. No other time than summertime is the livin’ soooo easy! Sans shoes and suit we can romp around with very little encumbering us and simply enjoy it all. Running barefoot in the sand and beach combing, green grass between our toes and the clouds floating by on a cool summer breeze makes our

souls soar. Lose the luggage and dive into life with as little as possible to feel carefree…under the sun. Summer is also a time to prosper with our health with a good dose of Vitamin D. Studies show that in moderation the sun’s rays are vital for our health: hair, skin and body will benefit from its bounty of healthy tonics. The best part is that the elixir is free. Just walk outside and bask in the golden radiance of the sun. No lotion, potion, bottle or spray required. Sunrise or set, the views are equally as awesome at this time of the year. Summer sets the world aglow on every acre from the silvery shores to the abundant harvests ripe for the picking. Living Artfully means enjoying all that is seasonal at this time of year…summertime is filled with ripe fruit with pits to spit and watermelon sweet and seedy. Stone fruit, so missed throughout the rest of the year, becomes an edible feast and unique taste treat for every meal, with homemade apricot jam, nectarine tarts, stewed plums, or roasted peaches tossed into a surprise summer salad.

Other treats you can eat artfully at just pennies a scoop include snow cones. Shaved ice, with Hawaiian Island flavors, is sure to delight on a hot day. Other ways to quench a dry thirst is a tangy lemonade drink from a kid’s corner stand, or iced tea boiling away all day under the sun’s golden rays and showered over ice. It’s super nice! Summertime speaks of bushwalking to the sound of an orchestra of insects humming a hot tune or long talks in the balmy moonlight by the shore with no cold curfew to end the romance. Moths flutter by your door and dance, while dogs twitch on the porch, too tired to rise or run. Stay outdoors long enough to catch shooting stars, or to be rocked to sleep on a boat adrift upon an ocean, your floating palace of peace. Yes, summer reminds us to slow down and savor, to breathe

and close your eyes for cat naps and dreams of days’ long past. Summer is a wild sprint while howling across hot sand to the seashore relief! It’s a dive into cool waves to wallow under bubbly water, swirling, wet and salty. The sunshine offers promises of picnics, parties and amusement experiences with family and friends who finally take time to vacation. Summer vacation is time to rekindle with all of those you love. Do we love summer? Well like ice cream and carnivals, the answer is a resounding, yes! Warm wishes until next month when we will again contemplate what it means to Live Artfully in our glorious and free world. Concetta welcomes your creative thoughts, comments and ideas at Muse@ConcettaAntico.com.

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The Mission Hills Business Community by Ginny Ollis

Has a New Leader

The Business Improvement District (BID) for Mission Hills has a role of promoting local businesses and providing them with leadership to be their voice in government issues. BIDs provide services, such as cleaning streets, providing security, making capital improvements, construction of pedestrian and streetscape enhancements, and marketing the area. The services provided by BIDs are supplemental to those already provided by the municipality. Susan McNeil Schreyer is the new executive director of Mission Hills Business Improvement District and brings to this position a professional and political background well-suited to serving our community’s businesses. When we met, McNeil Schreyer was a few weeks into her new role and had already walked the BID’s major corridors and met with business owners along the route. She recognizes that Mission Hills businesses are predominantly small or sole proprietorships, operated by owners who work long hours in their business and many additional hours on their business. Finding time to do their wish list of connecting, contributing, building, and giving back can be a challenging task. McNeil Schreyer believes it is her job to inform and serve her clients, showcasing their services and products to the consumer. She expects to promote Mission Hills as a regional destination by crafting a neighborhood brand, and reminding locals that “Mission Hills has everything, why

Susan McNeil Schreyer is pleased to be the new executive director for the Mission Hills BID.

would anyone ever need to leave?” McNeil Schreyer’s resume is long and strong. She began in Washington D.C., leading campaign seminars throughout the U.S. She has worked with San Diego elected officials in their campaigns and as a member of their government staff. She directed San Diego READS, a partnership between San Diego City Schools and the San Diego UnionTribune that became America’s largest literacy effort of its kind. She also served for eight years as national fundraising consultant for AVID, a college readiness system to increase school-wide learning and performance. McNeil Schreyer’s energy, good humor and quick focused attention suggest that soon every Mission Hills business will discover her value and become more involved in the activities of the BID. PresidioSentinel.com

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Local Artist Helps Restore

San Diego Mission Baptismal Font

With the addition of a copper baptismal font cover made by San Diego-based metal artist Pat Downing, the baptistry at Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is nearly complete. The baptistry is one of only two sections of the original Mission Basilica still standing from the original construction in the late 18th century. The restoration project, which began in 2011, was made possible by generous gifts made in memory of long-time Mission patron Hank Kelley, whose wife Marion, wanted to leave a legacy that would benefit the Mission for years to come. “It’s wonderful to see the baptistry reflect its original Spanish Colonial roots,” said Mary C. Whelan, Mission Curator. “Although we do not have records as to how the baptistry was originally decorated, the renovation is in keeping with the style found in California’s Missions.” The original baptismal font associated with the Mission is a portable copper vessel with a floral, petal motif on the lid that is now in the museum. When the Mission church was restored in the 1930’s, the baptistry did not have a font. It was not until the 1970’s that the current baptismal font was added. The font is a replica of the stone basin from the Church of St. Peter (Igelsia de San Pedro) in Petra, Mallorca, Spain. The Petra font was where Father Junipero Serra was baptized in 1713. The original font from Serra’s baptismal place has a copper top that would cover the stone basin. The new cover was sketched by Whelan and brought to life by Downing, who is known both for his work as an 1850’s-style blacksmith in San Diego’s Old Town State Historic Park and for his contemporary sculptures. Downing used techniques similar to those that would have been used by coppersmiths at the time the Mission was built, even making his own tools to get the desired texture. The baptismal font is now on permanent display in the baptistry, inside the Mission church, which is located at 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108. For hours and information, visit www.missionsandiego.com.

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The restored baptismal font is now on permanent display

Seni or Homes & Services Annual Gala

Join St. Paul’s Senior Homes & Services as it celebrates its 30th Annual LUV Gala, themed “Diamonds and Pearls” on Saturday, August 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front. All proceeds from the evening benefit St. Paul’s Plaza, a residential and assisted living retirement community in the planned community of Otay Ranch, Chula Vista. This year’s Gala is thrilled to recognize the 2014 honorees: Former Mayor Jerry Sanders and his wife, Rana Sampson. Click LUV Gala Tickets online now for purchase or visit www.stpaulseniors.org/luvgala.

Pictured far right is Mayor Cheryl Cox of Chula Vista and County Supervisor Greg Cox (in white shirt) standing next to local actors/entertainers who helped the ambiance of a South Pacific setting.

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The Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town offer a weekend full of folk art, food and entertainment at the annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. Shoppers will find handpainted Mata Ortiz Pottery, artisan jewelry, vibrant Mexican clothing and many more colorful collectables. The Bazaar del Mundo Shops are at the north entrance to Old Town on the corner of Juan and Taylor. The vibrant marketplace ensconced beneath a colorful array of umbrellas with artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries, showcases one of the most extensive collections of genuine Latin American folk art, traditional clothing and textiles, colorful collectibles and dazzling jewelry this side of the border. Live demonstrations will be performed for eager festival-goers, as artists hack away at wooden stumps to reveal life-like animal figures, weave hand-pulled wool into intricate textiles and skillfully paint delicate de- Aide Gonzales is one of the Mata Ortiz Pottery artists signs onto hand-formed who will be at the Latin American Festival clay pots. and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market.

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What does a tough, highspirited adolescent daughter say when she suddenly appears on her long lost, out of work screenwriter father’s doorstep? Talent to aMuse Theatre Company, a semiprofessional company, will be presenting “I Ought To Be In Pictures,” directed by theatre veteran, O.P. Hadlock, at the 10th Avenue’s Main Stage Theatre, 930 10th Avenue in downtown San Diego. Filling the role as the blocked writer, Herb, is the award winning actor James Steinberg. As his persistent daughter, Libby, Rebekah Bonney brings a Filling the role as the blocked writer, Herb, is remarkable talent that has the award winning actor James Steinberg. As his been seen all around San persistent daughter, Libby, Rebekah Bonney. Diego. Jennifer McKenna, lawyer turned actress, will remembers. She is convinced that he be bringing the neglected can give her the Hollywood acting girlfriend, Steffy, to life. The play opens August 8, running career she desires. Filled with guilt and Friday thru Sunday closing on demanding love, Libby not only forces August 31, 2014. Reservations can Herb to deal with the responsibilities of be made at 619.940.6813 or info@ parenthood, but to come to terms with his on-again/off-again relationship talenttoamuse.com. The three-character comedy-drama with girlfriend Steffy. Spiced with Simon’s sensitivity involves Herbert Tucker, a struggling, writer’s-blocked screenwriter who and wit, peppered with lightningabandoned his New York family 16 quick one-liners – Simon tackles the years earlier. His daughter Libby hilarious complexities of love and arrives at the West Hollywood home relationships in a world that seems full of her father, whom she barely of non-commitment and insecurity.

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Rachel Van Wormer, Kerry McCue and Andrew Oswald star in “Regrets Only.”

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“Once,” winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play The San Diego Civic Theatre for a limited engagement from August 12-17, 2014. San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 3rd and B Street in downtown San Diego. “Once” features the Academy Award-winning music and lyrics of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, a book by award-winning Irish playwright & screenwriter, Enda Walsh, direction by the acclaimed Scottish director of “Black Watch,” John Tiffany, movement by Steven Hoggett and music supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe. The set and costume design are by five time Tony Award winner Bob Crowley, lighting design is by Tony winner

(GBF) Hank Hadley (Andrew Oswald). The piece takes place upon a glittering evening of charity events where Hank learns that Tibby’s husband Jack (Charles Maze) has been asked by the President to draft a constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage. This launches the three friends into an exploration of commitments to friendships, love and political conviction. Tickets are available at www.diversionary.org, by calling 619.220.0097 or by visiting 4545 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92116.

Written by Paul Rudnick and directed by Jessica John, “Regrets Only,” includes the cast of Andrew Oswald, Kerry McCue, Rachel Van Wormer, Dana Hooley, Dagmar Fields, and Charles Maze. The piece is a marvelous political satire based right smack in the middle of the tumultuous George W. Bush era. It’s an outlandish farce and a comedy of ‘Park Avenue manners’ where loyalty, marriage and civilities are vivaciously explored through the fabulous lives of high-society socialites Tibby McCullough (Kerry McCue) and her fashion-designing gay best friend

Natasha Katz and sound design is by Clive Goodwin. “Once” is the celebrated new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film. It tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful but complicated romance, heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create together. Brought to the stage by an award-winning team of visionary artists and featuring an ensemble cast of gifted actor/musicians, “Once” is a musical celebration of life and love: thrilling in its originality and daring in its honesty. For information, visit www. broadwaysd.com.

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A budding novelist named Kelly (Melanie Lynskey), her film director husband Jeff (writer/ director Joe Swanberg) and their two-year-old son live a peaceful existence in Chicago. But when Jeff’s irresponsible younger sister, Jenny (Anna Kendrick, “Up in the Air”), comes to live with them after a breakup, things start to change. Jenny begins a rocky relationship with a baby sitter-cum-pot dealer (Mark Webber), and she and a friend, Carson (Lena Dunham, “Girls”), instigate an evolution in Kelly’s life, as her career and her relationship with her husband begin to grow in new directions. But are they welcome ones?

In “Happy Christmas,” filmmaker Swanberg (“Drinking Buddies”) explores both sibling relationships and the choices women face in young families. Using his unique improvisational technique, Swanberg creates a dramatic experience that results in a natural, relatable peek into his characters’ lives, filled with an engaging warmth and the actors’ own natural sense of humor. “Happy Christmas” opens August 1 at Landmark’s Ken Cinema, located at 4061 Adams Avenue in San Diego, and is 82 minutes long and Rated R. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www. landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.

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harmonious existence at a home for retired musicians—until Reginald’s ex-wife, grande dame Jean Horton, arrives. As long-ago grudges surface and old scores are settled, the quartet heads back into the rehearsal room for one final encore. Globe favorite Richard Seer directs. “The quartet of actors at the heart of “Quartet” are veterans of some of the great stages in the world, and it’s an honor to present them at the Globe,” said Artistic Director Barry Edelstein. “Under the incisive guidance of our own Richard Seer, they bring deep humanity to this warm, wise, and entirely lovely play about living one’s later years with grace, and about the healing power of music. I look forward to sharing this most winning play with our audience.” The Old Globe is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. For directions and up-todate information, please visit www. TheOldGlobe.org/Directions.

Robert Foxworth appears as Reginald Paget, Elizabeth Franz as Jean Horton, Jill Tanner as Cecily Robson, and Roger Forbes as Wilfred Bond in Ronald Harwood’s Quartet, directed by Richard Seer, July 25 - Aug. 24, 2014 at The Old Globe. Photo by Jim Cox.

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Mission Hills Historic District by Barry E. Hager

August 2014

Expands by 99 Homes

The efforts of a group of Mission Hills residents recently paid off when the City of San Diego added 99 homes to the Mission Hills Historic District. The homes are all within the original Mission Hills subdivision, recorded by George W. Marston and others in 1908. “It was a complex process, frustrating at times, but rewarding in the end,” said Debbie Quillin, who lives in the expansion area and headed up the effort. The expansion area boundaries are Sunset Boulevard on the south, Witherby Street on the west, Hickory Street (both sides) on the north, and St. James on the east (see map). Mission Hills is recognized for one of the city’s largest, most intact collection of vintage homes from the early 20th century. The expansion area includes homes designed by many recognized master architects and builders, including William Sterling Hebberd, Nathan Ridgon, Morris Irvin, Frank P. Allen, Jr., Fred Jarboe, and Alexander Schrieber. Architectural styles found in the area include Craftsman, Prairie and Spanish Eclectic. Residents have recognized the need to protect the area and its architectural gems for the benefit of present and future generations. In 2007, the City approved the first portion of the Mission Hills Historic District, which covers 75 homes, and the Fort Stockton Line Historic District, which covers 109 homes. Only part of the

original Mission Hills subdivision was covered by these districts. Shortly after their approval, thoughts turned toward expanding the Mission Hills District. With encouragement from Mission Hills Heritage, Debbie Quillin, Jill Limber and other neighbors began work in 2008 on the expansion area. Aiding in the project were Pat Olafson, Mary Dilligan, Rosemary Watson, Mar- Mission Hills has a significant amount of vintage homes with diverse architecture. garet Kazmer and others. Work included researching records at the County Hills Heritage also provided financial support with Recorder’s office, the city’s water and sewer a matching fund. department and the archives of the San Diego A completed nomination report was submitted History Center. The team also photographed and to the city’s Planning Department in September prepared a detailed architectural description of each 2011. From then, it took over two years for city home and documented known alterations. A form staff to begin processing the report. Processing was prepared for each home which summarized included polling residents within the expansion the information. Ronald V. May and Kiley Wallace area, holding a public workshop in May 2014, of Legacy 106, Inc. provided professional expertise and culminated with two hearings before the City’s and reviewed the residents’ work. Residents raised Historical Resources Board (HRB). funds to support the project by holding holiday At the final hearing on June 26, 2014, the home tours in December 2088 and 2009. Mission HRB voted unanimously to amend the Mission Hills Historic District boundaries to include the expansion area. Of the 99 homes, the board voted to designate 68 as “contributing resources,” meaning that these homes will be treated as if separately historically designated and can apply for a Mills Act contract with possible property tax benefits. The entire area will benefit from the protection of its community character and property values. Other areas of the original Mission Hills Subdivision remain to be added to the Mission Hills Historic District, include the Sierra Vista/ Valle Vista area to the north. Efforts are also under way for to create a separate historic district for Inspiration Heights, with its iconic entry pillars on Sunset Boulevard.

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Barry Hager is a board member of Mission Hills Heritage and has lived with his family in Mission Hills for over fifteen years.

Contemporary Crab Take Two

by Laura Walcher

I have not complained nearly enough about my new computer, my new phone and the traumas of contemporary technology. However, I’m moderately pleased to realize that, given all the hair-tugging responses I’ve received, I know I’m not alone in the world: Mike Jenkins: I just want those things to make a decent phone call! Mike Kaplan: GREAT ARTICLE! I would like to forward it …but I don’t know how! Judith Wolf Mandell: Oh…don’t get me started! Tom Sprague: Phones are meant for making calls. Computers are meant to do what we ask them to. Where did we go wrong? Joyce Marco: Ditto—to everything you wrote— but I though LOL was “Laughable old Lady!” Tom Leech: Dear Ms. Easy-goin’, soft-spoken, diplomatic, would you be interested in buying an IBM typewriter, maybe a nice Red British phone station, how about a pair of gadgets on a long skinny wire? Might simplify your complicated electronic life… PresidioSentinel.com

Don Gullans: Your blog speaks for me..that is partially why my research into the Middle Ages is so satisfying! Philomena Ofen: Amen! I hear ya, sister. Barbara Metz: Boy, do I sympathize. Michael Salkind: This technology was not meant for people born in the first half of the last century. Joe Wollenberger:. No need for shame as your misery has company: We also thought LOL meant LOTS OF LOVE. No wonder some of our correspondents are looking at us… askance … Jim Bliesner: Read your column. Nasty. (Note to responders: I –not the computer— took the liberty of slightly editing your ferocious comments, for which please forgive me, since by so doing I saved your reputations—per this family-friendly publication. Not that the computer won’t further alter your comments; you know it has all the power.) We all recently received in email a statement by Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a reasonable, rational proposal for peace in the mid-east. Good news—or what? What. Some unknown (amazingly optimistic) person apparently

penned it, possibly to inspire the PM. I only tell this incident because, in addition to providing us all the information, knowledge, news in the universe, the computer shoves at us equal amounts of misinformation. As pop historian Charles Seife shows in his new book, “Virtual Unreality,” online, the lying is easy. And, nobody is exempt. The New York Times reports that “… nearly every video, article and photo…” appearing in a Twitter promotion for Tibet (are you ready?) is a lie. Sad stuff, when you can’t believe anything you read—even the good news! Well, I’ve digressed, getting off the subject of how much my techno-devises hate me. A deep breath, or an indifferent pressure on a key, sends my Samsung Galaxy into never-before-seen displays: lists, unsought news, calendars (who asked?), numerical information (why?) and, though it purports to replicate my emails, it holds on to them for dear life when I’ve told it numerous times to delete. The really important service my phone, my computer, don’t provide is clear, clean, consistent communication. There ought to be some app for that.

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Stone Season

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August 2014

Has Arrived

by Charlotte Tenney, MA Integrative Health

Our bodies give us lots of warning signals that allow us to make lifestyle adjustments to stay in physical and mental balance. Crystallized minerals in the urine, also known as kidney stones, are one of those signals. The symptoms can be subtle, such as persistent lowgrade pain in the flanks or cloudy appearance to urine. It can also be dramatic with excruciating, stabbing cramping pain shooting from the low back down into the abdomen. As you might imagine, it is better to notice the lesser signs so your body does not need to send a more dramatic message. Summer is prime “stone season” as we are prone to the conditions that favor the crystals to precipitate into solids. We are outdoors, physically active in the heat and may not be aware of becoming dehydrated. We are in vacation-mode or celebration-mode eating food that includes things that can change the pH (acidity/alkalinity) of our bodily fluids with things like sugary sweets, heavy protein meals, carbonated beverages that contain phosphoric acid and diuretic beverages like beer or alcoholic cocktails. We are sweating out of the electrolyte minerals that usually keep our blood and urine alkaline. Since the body is a holistic system, an upset in one system, such as the kidney, will result in problems elsewhere. The pH change can make you more susceptible to infection at the same point in time that the precipitated crystals are cutting small tears into the tissues inside the kidney, ureter and bladder. Infection leads to inflammation. Once you have inflammation, the whole body is at risk for a wide variety of seemingly-unrelated problems: joint pain,

blood pressure, depression and fatigue are just a few. The first step is to pay attention and make some changes. Drinking more water is the obvious one; adding some electrolyte mineral salts will make that more effective. While I don’t advocate for Gatorade, its formulation was based in solid science with both salts and glucose to assist in hydrating the cells. There is, however, good news in terms of natural and traditional healing support methods. Watermelon is both a natural hydrator and a gentle diuretic to improve kidney function to dissolve and flush out the crystalized calcium. Eating watermelon is even better if you choose to chew and eat the seeds. Cranberry juice is the “go to” home remedy to prevent infections in the bladder. Doing a daily concoction of fresh lemon juice, olive oil and raw apple cider vinegar is a classic recommendation to improve the pH and dissolve the stones. (Mix two ounces of olive oil with two ounces of lemon juice, and drink the liquid. Follow with drinking 12 ounces of water mixed with one ounce of lemon juice and one tablespoon of vinegar. Do this several times a day, as possible.) There are herbs that are so specific for treating the problem of kidney stones that their common names reflect their usage. Stonebreaker (Phyllanthus niuri) and gravel root (Eutrochium) are two that can be purchased easily in the supplements section of places like Whole Foods, Jimbos and Sprouts. But it can be easier, and more familiar to make some dietary changes. Focus on consuming more parsley, basil, celery, dandelion leaf, cucumbers and rosemary. Hmmm…Doesn’t this appear to be the base for a great salad, “green smoothie” or fresh vegetable juice? You can also make a tea from herbs, including birch

History Center Tribute to

Dr. Seuss & Theodor Geisel

The San Diego History Center, located in Balboa Park, will launch its 2015 Centennial Celebration year on Friday, November 21, 2014, with a marquee exhibition celebrating San Diego’s renowned local author, Theodor Geisel. Entitled Ingenous! The World of Dr. Seuss, the exhibition, developed in cooperation with locally-based Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. and Chase Art Companies, will feature artwork by Geisel, some inspired by San Diego locales. This whimsical fun- Theodor Geisel is the inspiration of Dr. Seuss. He is responsible for many books and movies that filled exhibition will also have brought laughter and enjoyment to adults and include family-friendly children throughout the world. Photo courtesy of activities based on Dr. Seuss the San Diego History Center. books’ underlying themes: literacy, the environment, family and community. “Dr. Seuss Enterprises is proud to bring this exhibition to Ted’s home for the people of San Diego to enjoy,” said Susan Brandt, president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. “Many locals know that Dr. Seuss lived here, and while they have read his books many have not yet seen his art. This exhibition will show the community another fantastical side of Dr. Seuss.” “Jerome’s Furniture is honored to be the presenting pponsor of this unique exhibition celebrating Dr. Seuss and his connection to Southern California, families, and literacy,” stated Jerry Navarra, the company’s chairman and namesake. “We are particularly pleased to underwrite the launch of this exhibition in 2014, our 60th anniversary year.” Celebrity readers include Mayor Kevin Faulconer, SDG&E Chairman Jessie J. Knight Jr., UCSD Extension Dean Mary L. Walshok and a duo reading by former Mayor Jerry Sanders (now president & CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce) and his wife Rana Sampson, vice president and promotions manager at Union Bank.

These attractive herbs provide health benefits to the kidneys

bark, goldenrod, plantain leaf and horsetail, juniper berries or even the leaves from the Manzanita bush. If you like gardening, these are all easily grown in your back yard. These can be mixed with pomegranate juice, cranberry juice or even refreshing watermelon juice. Consuming these drink combinations are a good way to support the kidney function. Taking a positive initiative in response to the signals from your kidneys can prevent the imbalance in your body from spiraling out of control and becoming something more serious. Don’t ignore the signs.

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Wisdom

by Cath DeStefano

May we hold open the welcome doors to our non rational selves; the place where wisdom resides and we simply know. The inner compass, intuition! It came in with us when we arrived on earth: Wisdom inside; a very good idea. What others have been saying about intuition over time? “ You have to follow your own images. It’s the only way to find out who you are.” • Marion Woodman “ Intuition is cosmic fishing. Feel the nibble. Follow the line.” • Buckminster Fuller “ It’s an innate quality, but it can be developed and cultivated.” • Dr. Jonas Salk “ The quality that sees around the corner.” • Dr. Carl Jung “ It’s like a satellite dish in the brain.” • Frances Vaughn

We cannot live in a world that is not our own. In a world that is interpreted for us by others. An interpreted world is not a HOME. Part of the terror is to take back our own listening. To use our own voice. To see our own light. Hildegard of Bingen Textbook learning? Fine. Formal education? Fine. The rational mind? Fine. Tuning in to our own wisdom? Essential. All together now, amen.

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Leads with a Recital of Love Duets

San Diego Opera is pleased to welcome Richard Tucker Award-Winners Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello in the inaugural event of the 2014-2015 Season, the Company’s 50th. On Friday, September 5th, 2014 at 7 PM at the Balboa Theatre, the couple, who are married in real life, will perform hits from their recently released album “Love Duets” featuring arias and songs from Massenet’s “Manon,” Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love,” Gounod’s “Faust,” Puccini’s “La bohème,” Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” and Bernstein’s “West Side Story,” among many other popular selections. Named “opera’s hottest couple” and recently called the “Jay-Z and Beyoncé of opera” by the London Times, Stephen Costello made his Company debut in 2010 as Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet,” opposite Ailyn Pérez, also in her Company debut, as Juliet. Pérez is currently scheduled to return in 2016 as Tatyana Bakst in the new Jake Heggie opera “Great Scott” that the Company recently announced it is co-commissioning with The Dallas Opera. “Stephen and Ailyn are no strangers to our audience, and are some of the most exciting singers performing today,” shares San Diego Opera Board President Carol Lazier. “To welcome them as the inaugural performance of our 2014-2015 season, is an incredible pleasure.” This concert also marks the first time San Diego Opera is using the Balboa Theatre for a performance event. The Balboa Theatre is located at 868 4th Ave, Downtown San Diego. Another recital with mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and Craig Terry will take place there in December. Tickets to the Stephen Costello and Ailyn Pérez recital start at $20 for subscribers ($30 for single ticket buyers) and go up to $160 ($170 for single ticket buyers). Subscribers can purchase tickets now at www.sdopera.com or by phone at 619.533.7000. Single tickets for the 2014-2015 recitals will go on sale July 22, 2014. For information about single tickets, visit www.sdopera.com.

Fresh Sound Provides Musicians from across the sonic spectrum, as well from around the globe, will be presenting some unique solo performances and duo collaborations for the Fresh Sound’s fall season. Fresh Sound will take place at Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave. San Diego, CA 92113. Tickets are $15.00 and $10.00 for students. At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 6 Thollem McDonas will perform on electric piano and Alex Cline will perform on percussion instruments. Both musicians approach music as adventurers of the present moment. Wonderfully broad in its scope, the art they compose together ranges from the subtle and sensitive to the majestic and cathartic, dynamically immediate

Stephen Costello and Ailyn Pérez will perform in the inaugural event of the 2014-2015 Opera Season.

Musical Variety for the Fall Season in its impact. This evening they will be performing purely improvised, spontaneous music. Percussionist-composer Alex Cline has been a mainstay on the jazz and new music scenes of Los Angeles and abroad for over thirty-five years. Combining colorful and sensitive percussion sounds with a drumming foundation based in the jazz tradition, Cline has appeared on over 100 recordings and is recognized for his contributions to the music of such artists as Vinny Golia, Julius Hemphill, Bobby Bradford, Tim Berne, John Carter, Arthur Blythe, Gregg Bendian, Joseph Jarman, Wadada Leo Smith, Charlie Haden, Henry Grimes, and countless others.

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Thollem McDonas is a versatile pianist, composer, improviser and teacher. He often travels internationally performing as a soloist as well as in collaboration with a wide array of artists including West African drumming troupes, Javanese Gamelan ensembles, punk bands, with film makers, dancers, poets and painters. In the past seven years, he has added 40 albums to his discography on 17 different vanguard labels.

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Dining Scene

Passionate Neighbors by David Rottenberg

All restaurants serve food, in one form or another. Two local restaurants do more. They infuse their dishes with passion. And, to make it easy to enjoy both the restaurants, they are located next door to each other. The two are Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge and its neighbor, The Red Door, located on Washington Street, just a few minutes from Highway 5. But, even though they are both owned by the same owners, have the same chef and share a common kitchen, they are very different from each other. The Red Door looks and feels like a transplanted San Francisco bistro, full of light and comfort. The walls are off-white, the tables and booths are cozy, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is decidedly casual. By contrast, The Wellington is more formal, dark and romantic, with dim chandeliers casting light and shadows against dark booths and the twinkling bar. Both restaurants are small but The Wellington is the much smaller of the two. However, The Wellington is given the illusion of size and depth through the use of floor to ceiling mirrors that seemingly double its interior size. The bottom line—it is recommended to plan ahead and reserve at either restaurant. Seating often fills up quickly. Given the quality of the cuisine, the effort pays off. The restaurants are both owned by Tom and Trish Wadlington, who determined a number of

years ago to offer only healthful, fresh and sustainable foods in both restaurants. This became their passion that they implemented through their own resources and by enlisting a team of local suppliers who provide wonderful, ripe and tasty fruits and vegetables and meats—free of pesticides, chemicals and hormones. Trish Watlington is not only an owner but the business farmer. At her home, she maintains a large garden where she grows many of the items that ultimately appear on the plates of appreciative diners. This is beyond “farm to table.” In a The Wellington provides an intimate and attractive setting for social events and dining. sense, it represents “home to table.” not a cheese paste—it is a perfect “comfort dish” To make their concept a reality, the Watlingtons with which to chase away the hunger blues. brought in Karrie Hills as executive chef. She There is a creative dessert menu and, on the is highly trained, very experienced, light side, Hills created a delicious parfait of amazingly creative and deeply creme fraiche into which she embedded berries, passionate about serving only the nuts and a dash of sweet maple syrup. freshest and the finest to her guests. The “farm to table” approach to cuisine is Naturally, menus in both restaurants more clearly expressed at The Red Door, whose change with the season, to showcase menu even topped by the image of a chicken, items and dishes that permit diners to undoubtedly range free. The dishes are much experience peaks of flavor. Hills enjoys less formal and lighter. Four salads are featured using the menus to educate her diners and even the entrees are much more casual. about what is good, what is healthful. For example, the Red Door salad includes The Wellington offers dishes like prime garden fruit or vegetable of the moment. You rib and, of course, beef Wellington. To may not know what you’re getting but it will be make beef Wellington, the chef places fresh. The Artisan cheese plate includes seasonal foie gras and a mushroom blend on fruit and homemade Red Door garden jam. The top of tenderloin, wraps it all in a puff grilled garden vegetable lasagna is made with pastry, then bakes it to create a uniquely Chef Karrie’s hand-crafted garden kale pasta. flavorful dish. What could be more hands on! Sweetbreads are available as are The point—fresh and tasty veggies are a strong “bacon and eggs”—two perfectly element in the dishes conceived and prepared poached small quail eggs with bacon, by Chef Hills, providing good, healthful and herbs and spices to create an appetizer satisfying fare to her guests. There is a lot of good that really wakes up the tastebuds. food being prepared at the corner of Washington Hills loves to work with a wide array of and Falcon. spices to liven up her dishes. Casual or formal? The choice is yours. But, The Pork Tenderloin came bone-in, whichever is selected, the dining is excellent. Executive Chef Karrie Hills believes in providing perfectly prepared. Accompanied with Reservations are recommended. The Wellington farm to table meals. the best “mac and cheese” I’ve enjoyed is located at 729 W. Washington St. Call in a very long time— 619.295.6001. The Red Door is located at real wonderful cheese, 741 W. Washington St. Call 619.295.6000.

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August 2014 Thru August 4 n Who will be Balboa Park’s Next Top Dog? The 5th Annual

Top Dog Photo Contest invites visitors to sniff around Balboa Park’s vast 1,200-acre campus to spot the perfect backdrop for their pet’s photo. Photos of a single dog taken anywhere in Balboa Park can be submitted via the contest website at www.balboapark.org/topdog2014 until the August 4 (one entry per dog per family). A committee of judges from Balboa Park will choose 25 finalists to be posted on BalboaPark.org where visitors can vote for their favorite from August 6 to the13.

August 7 thru September 4 n Sizzling Summer Classes – Fascinating Facts: Myths and

Mysteries of Judaism at Congregation Beth Israel: 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego 10 to 11:30 a.m. and at Lawrence Family JCC 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at 858.362.1154. A treasure trove of intriguing (who knew?) with Jewish factoids to challenge your assumptions about Judaism. Price: $90; JCC Member Price $72.

August 19 thru September 9 n Sizzling Summer Classes – Christianity, A Guide for the

Perplexed at Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla from 10 to 11 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at 858.362.1154. What is the difference between a Baptist and a Catholic? Do all Christians accept the virginity of Mary, the mother of Jesus? For this and more come to the class. Price $75; JCC member price $60.

Thru September 1 n The San Diego Zoo, located at 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa

Park, North of Downtown San Diego, is bringing you a sunset Skyfari ride, the rare chance to peek at nocturnal animal activity, live music, acrobatic performances, and up-close animal presentations will offer guests the opportunity to see the San Diego Zoo come alive at night this summer during the 25th annual Nighttime Zoo festivities. n Special Exhibition – Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) tells the true story of the Whydah-a real pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago-and showcases treasure chests of gold coins, jewelry, cannons, pistols, knives, and a life-size replica of the ship’s stern that visitors board. Reserved timed-entrance tickets are available online at www.sdnat.org. n The San Diego Zoo, located at 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, North of Downtown San Diego, is bringing you The Australian Outback meets the California shore for this year’s “Koalafornia” as Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo returns. You will be able to see the new mountain lion exhibit, which replicates a mountainous California habit with pine trees, a rock outcropping and wood structures for the mountain lions to climb on. You will be able to see a bounding trampoline act, “Kangaroo Crossing.” Other entertainment includes “Dr. Zoolitle Explores Australia” and on the Front Street Stage there will be animal encounters by day and a variety of performances by night. n San Diego Museum of Man will feature BEERology, the modern civilization is beer civilization. Agriculture, cities, writing and religion all have ties to early craft brewing. Ancient Egyptians, Sumerians, Chinese and others each perfected the brewing arts in interesting and strange ways. BEERology features fascinating stories and phenomenal artifacts that reveal the links between beer and culture, such as the solid gold beer cup of an Inca king.

Thru September 3 n theNAT, located at 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San

Diego, is making a call for entries for the 2014 Best of Nature Photography Show which is open now for amateur or professional. All photographers are invited to submit their nature photography. The judging process will include two rounds and the winners will be announced on September 12. The entry fee is $25 for the first three photos submitted. Each additional entry is $10, with a limit of 10 entries total ($95 maximum). Visit the website for more information or to enter competition: www.sdnat. org. Submissions and payment due by September 3, 2014; entry fees are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Thru September 7 n The Timken Museum of Art, located in San Diego’s

Balboa Park, will present “El Lissitzky: Futurist Portfolios” This exhibition features two complete sets, a total of 20 prints, of El Lissitzky’s modernistic portfolios. The exhibition is organized by the Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. and admission is free. For information, visit www.timkenmuseum.org.

Thru September 9 n The San Diego Museum of Art, located at 1450 El Prado in

Balboa Park, San Diego, will debut the landmark exhibition Spanish Sojourns: Robert Henri and the Spirit of Spain. Robert Henri was one of the most influential American artists of the early 20th century, and this is the first museum exhibition dedicated solely to Henri’s Spanish subjects. For information, call 619.232.7931 or visit www.SDMArt.org.

Thru October 15 n La Jolla Riford Library, located at 7555 Draper Ave.,

La Jolla, presents Fresh Paint California: A Plein Air Art Exhibition. Pubic invited to Artist’s Reception from 2 to 4 p.m., June 29. The exhibition will showcase some of California’s finest plein air painters, who paint outdoors to capture the spontaneity and transience of light as it is reflected on the natural world.

Thru October n “The Banjo: A New Day for an Old Instrument” Explores the Surprising Story Behind the Cultural Renaissance of “America’s Instrument.” A special exhibit at the Museum of Making Music, which is located at 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, portrays a complex instrument as much as home accompanying a jazz ensemble as it is center stage at the Grand Ol Opry. For admission and ticket prices for this exhibit and banjo concert series, visit www. museumofmakingmusic.com.

August 1 n 14th Annual Point Loma Summer Concerts takes place

from 5: 30 to 8:30 p.m. at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. The concerts are FREE starting at 5:30 p.m. with the Junior Stage bands and at 6:30 p.m. the main stage lineup tonight starts with A Summer Tradition: with a Hot August Night – A Tribute to Neil Diamond. Bring your own seating and/or blankets – or can order dinner from one of the catering sponsors of each performance. n Mission Hills 21st Annual Concert at Missions Hills/ Pioneer Park, located at 1425 Washington Place, takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will host the Petty Breakers. For information, visit www.missionhillsmsfoundation.org or www.ourmissionshills.com. n San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has proclaimed August 1, 2014 to be POWERS PLUMBING DAY. August 2014, Powers Plumbing 100 year centennial special events for the month of August can be found at www. BestSanDiegoPlumber.com.

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n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego,

will have LA jazz guitarist/composer Andy Waddell with tenor saxophonist Tom Catanzaro, Mahesh Balasooria on piano, Roger Shew on bass, and Dan Schnelle on drums at 8 p.m. Cost is $15.

August 3 n Gotthelf Art Gallery of the San Diego Center for Jewish

Culture, located at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, will have a Kick Off Event at 4 p.m. Each year, generous support from our Friends of the Gallery members and corporate sponsors make it possible to present unique exhibition. Become a friend of the Gallery and join us for food, drink and a private home art collection tour. For information, visit www.sdcjc.org or call 858.362.1114. n Women’s Cycling Association (WCA) Board Member and Pro Cyclist, Janel Holcomb, will lead WCA as they join The Ride Tour in San Diego. The group ride is open to both men and women and will feature a post ride festival. Registration includes lunch, a commemorative T-shirt, water bottle and entrance to the post ride festival. The ride will start at 8:30 a.m. at Campagnolo North America Inc, located at 5431 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA. For information, visit http://bit.ly/1qrty8G. n The 13th Annual San Diego Blood Bank 5K Walk/Run, presented by Ralphs and Food 4 Less, takes place at the Embarcadero Marina Park North. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with the race at 8 a.m. Racers will enjoy a scenic course, a complimentary lunch provided by Subway, and a colorful, top-quality T-shirt. Festivities include a beer garden, awards ceremony and a “family fun zone” with games for all. For more information and on-line registration, visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org or call 1-800-4MY-SDBB, ext 8176.

August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic

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

August 5 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 22nd concert will feature the San Diego Concert Band – Classical to Pops; Sousa to the Beatles n At 5 p.m. Powers Plumbing will be sponsoring a special “A Walk Through History” walking tour, led by local Mission Hills historian and author Allen Hazard. This free 45 to 60 minute walking tour will depart Powers Plumbing’s 1923 shop at 1705 West Lewis Street.

August 6 n Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Ave., Normal Nights,

will host Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay – blues and jazz, from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; $5 donation requested. For information, call 619.283.1151. n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 23rd concert will feature Uncle Bob & The Earth Movers – Chicago Blues.

August 6 n San Diego Humane Society and SPCA is offering a

Pet Loss Support Group at 6:30 p.m. at 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego and is open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Donations to support this valuable program are appreciated. Call 619.299.7012, ext. 2311 to make a reservation. For information, visit www.sdhumane.org.

August 7 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 24th concert will feature Dixie Express – Traditional & Swing. n The Headquarters, the redesigned old Police Headquarters, located in front of Seaport Village at 789 W. Harbor Drive in San Diego, is pleased to host the Talmadge Art Show from 6 to 9 p.m. Come for dinner at one of the five stunning restaurants. Browse the twenty plus artist’s booths, which will feature all types of jewelry, silk scarves, purses, lavender pillow, copper garden stakes, fiber art, children’s sweaters, hand thrown pottery, ethnic jackets, and other clothing. For information, visit www.theheadquarters.com. n Have you ever wanted to start a photography collection but did not know where to begin? MOPA Museum of Photographic Arts would like you to join them for this crash course on how to start a lifelong passion of collection photography: Collecting Photography 101 at Ligne Roset Showroom, 7726 Girard Ave., La Jolla from 6 to 8 p.m. They will discuss developing your taste, navigating a purchase and how to ask the right questions. Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers before an enlightening conversation. RSVP by August 4 at shih@mopa.org or 619.238.7559 ext 227. n Come and hear The Real Word! Speakers panel presentation, hosted at the Encinitas Library at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Real Word, voices for Children’s panel of current and former foster youth, will inspire, humble, uplift, and move you as they share stories about their real-life experiences in San Diego County foster care. Event is free. Limited seats available so register today at www.speakupnow.org or call 858.598.2205. n TheNAT San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado, San Diego, will host a lecture on the Pirate Nests: The Rise of the British Empire, 1570-1740 at 7 p.m. Learn about piracy as it flourished in the seventeenth century because of the active support it received from members of the merchant elite in North American ports. Join Dr. Mark Hanna, professor of history at the University of California, San Diego, as he speaks about this interesting topic. Prices are $9 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Visit www.sdnat.org for more information.

August 7 thru 10 n Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents

LEGENDS’ Debut of New Ringmaster Zone Behind the Curtain VIP Experience at the Valley View Casino Center, located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. For ticket and hours of performances, visit AXS.com. Charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or visit the Valley View Casino Center Box Office. You can also visit www.Ringling.com for more information.

August 8 n 14th Annual Point Loma Summer Concerts takes place

from 5: 30 to 8:30 p.m. at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. The concerts are FREE starting at 5:30 p.m. with the Junior Stage bands and at 6:30 p.m. the main stage lineup tonight starts with A Summer Tradition: with a Detroit Underground – “Smoking” horns, Motown, and tunes from artists such as Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chaka Kahn, and Stevie Wonder. Bring your own seating and/or blankets – or can order dinner from one of the catering sponsors each performance.

n Mission Hills is celebrating their 21st Annual Concert in

the Park at Missions Hills/Pioneer Park at 1425 Washington Place 6 – 8 p.m. The group performing is Dazed and Confused. For more information please visit www. missionhillsmsfoundation.org or www.ourmissionshills. com. Powers Plumbing is also celebrating its 100th anniversary and recent Blue Powers Padres Little League Championship at the popular Concerts with cake to spare. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, will have 20 of the region’s premier jazz musicians join forces in a cross-cultural orchestra that rocks everything from the mambo to the cha cha & meringue – the BiNational Mambo Orchestra returns, under the direction of Latin trumpet honcho Bill Caballero, at 8 p.m. Cost is $15.

August 8 Thru 10 n The Land of Oz welcomes the fiftieth annual Winkie Con to

the Town and County Hotel in Mission Valley at 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. For information on both three-day and single-day tickets, visit www.ozconinternational.com.

August 9 n The Bayou Brothers, featuring Robin Henkel – blues and

zydeco, performs at the Bird Park Concert at Pershing Drive and Upas Street in North Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and the program is free. n In honor of Ecuadorian Independence Day, at 8 p.m. Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, is having a special presentation by Kawsak – a South American Instrumental ensemble, bringing you the enchanting traditional music of the Andes – featuring Diego Morocho on bass & guitar; Inty Morocho on charango & zampona; Jesse Morocho on guitar & flutes; Kuyai Gualan on zampona & quena; with special guests. Cost is $15; $10 students. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, is having a special concert at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating with Summer Jazz Babies: with vocal duo Allison Adams Tucker (June baby) and Leonard Patton (August baby) – with Danny Green on piano, Justin Grinnell on bass, and Julien Cantelm on drums. Cost is $15.

August 11 & 12 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado,

San Diego, will be host to the Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks (active through August 26). The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower as they peak on warm August nights as seen from the northern hemisphere. Normal rates, seen from rural locations range from 50-75 shower, per hour at maximum. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org.

n International Bipolar Foundation will host a free mental

health event of 4 Things I Learnt From 4,000+ People who Overcame Depression and Bipolar with keynote speaker, Graeme Cowan. The event takes place at Janssen R&D, LLC, 3210 Merryfield Row San Diego. From 5:30 to 6 p.m. there will be networking and refreshments; lecture begins at 6 p.m., followed by Q&A. RSVP required at www.bit.ly/1pWXeHb.

August 20 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 29th concert will feature A Supremes Tribute Band n Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Ave., Normal Nights, will host Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay – blues and jazz, from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; $5 donation requested. For information, call 619.283.1151.

August 21 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 30th concert will feature Coronado Concert Band – Best of Hollywood & Broadway

August 22 n 98 Bottles, located at 2400 Kettner Blvd., #110, San Diego,

will have “An Evening of Bawdy & Naughty Blues,” at 7:30 p.m. For ages 21 and up, The show includes Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel with April West and Sue Palmer. Tickets are $12 online (pre-sale), and $15 at the door. Visit http://98bottlessd.com/events/ for tickets and information. n Mission Hills 21st Annual Concert at Missions Hills/Pioneer Park, located at 1425 Washington Place, takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will host the band Gone Tomorrow. For information, visit www.missionhillsmsfoundation.org or www.ourmissionshills.com. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents creative young pianist/composer Chase Morrin who celebrates his 21st birthday with a rare local performance featuring Charles Weller on drums and Justin Grinnell on bass at 8 p.m. Cost is $15; $10 for students.

August 23 n St. Paul’s Senior Homes & Services Celebrates its 30th

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 26th concert will feature Sidewinders – Country Rock.

Annual LUV Gala: “Diamonds and Pearls” from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front at 1 Park Blvd., San Diego. All proceeds from the evening benefit St Paul’s Plaza, a residential and assisted living retirement community in the planned community of Otay Ranch, Chula Vista. Each year, the LUV Gala offers spectacular energy from the bidding battles of the live auction, to the happy feet on the dance floor. Individual tickets for the LUV Gala cost $225; table rates are also available. For information, visit www. stpaulseniors.org/luvgala or call 619.239.6900. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, is presenting longtime members of both the Jeff Hamilton Trio & John Pizzarelli Quartet: swingin’ NYC pianist Larry Fuller with Katie Thiroux on bass and Matt Witek on drums at 8 p.m. Cost is $20.

August 14 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

August 24 n Lester’s, located at 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, will

August 12 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 25th concert will feature Working Cowboy – Traditional Country.

August 13 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 27th concert will feature El Cajon German Band – Polka, Waltz and Oompah. n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado, San Diego, is holding for Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m.. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages 1-5). Free with Museum admission. Upcoming theme is Pirates. Visit www.sdnat. org for ticket information.

August 15 n The USA Volleyball Cup at the San Diego State University

Campus takes place at 7 p.m. at the Viejas Arena at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. The USA Men’s Volleyball team is touring Southern California, taking on Iran for the cup in a 4-game tournament. Come out and support the USA Volleyball team. Visit the website www. usavolleyballcup2014.com or call 619.594.6947 for ticket information. n Mission Hills 21st Annual Concert at Missions Hills/ Pioneer Park, located at 1425 Washington Place, takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will host the Jackstraws. For information, visit www.missionhillsmsfoundation.org or www.ourmissionshills.com. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, at 8 p.m. presents flugelhorn specialist Dmitri Metheny who will share his newest CD recorded live at Dizzy’s last November with Nick Manson on piano, Justin Grinnell on bass and Duncan Moore on drums Cost is $20, $10 for students.

August 16 n Come and have some fun at the Mercantile Mix in South

Mission Hills at 1405 W Pennsylvania Ave., San Diego. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. come see a mashup of vintage and modern goods for sale. Come support local independent artists, crafters, and vintage traders (and munch on some special food products). n Historic Youth Ballet Presents the 6th Annual Fairy Tale Fundraiser which will include “Cinderella,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “The Emperor and The Nightingale,” and “The Sleeping Beauty.” Professional sets, costumes, and lighting bring the stories to life on stage, while an “Enchanted Forest” theater lobby and free outdoor activities in “Fairy Village” enrich the interactive experience. Shows at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm at The Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park at 1800 Village Place, San Diego. For tickets, visit www.sdcyb.org; all tickets are $10 for general admission. n The community is invited to be part of the Year of the Horse Celebration. Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. for the 100 Day Celebration of our filly at East County Large Animal Practice at 10312 Quail Canyon Rd., n El Cajon, CA 92021. According to Chinese tradition, the 100 Day Celebration represents the wish that this special girl will live 100 years. The event includes Horses of Tir Na Nog, states wine tasting, a silent auction, Chinese buffet, and an opportunity to sponsor the purchase of potted bamboo which will be donated to feed the giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo after the event. Tickets are available on-line at www.horsesoftirnanog.org.

August 17 n 25 Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival Kick-Off at 7:15

p.m. at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre located at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. This year we Kick-Off with Outrageous Sophie Tucker documentary. Before Mae West, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Midler, Madonna and Lady Gaga, Tucker was the first woman to infatuate her audiences with a bold, bawdy and brassy style unlike any other previous performer.

August 19 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 28th concert will feature Real Jazz Big Band – Traditional big band tunes.

host Robin Henkel Band with Horns and Whitney Shay – blues and jazz, from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; $8 donation requested. For information, call 619.282.0437. n Yom Limmud – San Diego’s Community Day of Learning begins at 8:30 a.m. and lasts all day at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, located at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Call (858) 457- 3030 for all of the days’ lectures and locations and prices.

August 25 n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego,

presents The San Diego Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Brad Steinwehe with mind-bending charts from a great band. The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $15.

August 26 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 31st concert will feature Hillcrest Wind Ensemble – Elite Concert Band.

August 27 n Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in

Balboa Park takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 32nd concert will feature the Navy Show Band West – Big Bands.

August 28 n Come join us for the final concert of the year at Twilight in the Park – 34 Years of Free Summer Music in Balboa Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 33rd and last concert will feature The Legends – San Diego’s original oldies show band. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents Hawaiian-based jazz trio The North. Romain Collin on piano, Shawn Conley on bass, and Abe Lagrimas Jr. on drums will perform songs from their album “Slow Down, This Isn’t The Mainland” at 8 p.m. Cost is $15; $10 students.

August 28 and 29 n The 2014 Festival of Sail, hosted by the Maritime Museum

of San Diego, will transform the North Embarcadero into a nautical theme park. There will be a majestic parade of tall ships at 11 a.m., festival visitors will enjoy touring the ships, marvelous food and drink from dozens of restaurant booths, a petting zoo, pirates, cannon battles on the bay, sunset cruises and shop for one of a kind items among more than 150 festival vendors. Tickets are for sale now on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org for the various activities that are taking place that weekend.

August 28 n Attend a Free Taste of Melton. Are you a wondering Jew? If so, then Melton Classes are for you! Attend a free Taste of Melton and find out what’s behind the buzz at 7 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Synagogue 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego. Call 858.362.1154 for information.

August 29 & 30 n “ The Banjo: A New Day for an Old Instrument” at the

Museum of Making Music, located at 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, CA.. The event will include a local banjo player celebration with banjo jams, a banjo circle, workshops, and more. For admission and ticket prices for this exhibit and banjo concert series, visit www.museumofmakingmusic.com.

August 31 n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego,

presents original jazz from vibraphonist Chase Jackson & his quintet. The show features Josh Johnson on alto saxophone, Kiefer Shackelford on piano, Erik Shiboski on acoustic bass, and Forrest Mitchell on drums at 8 p.m. Cost is $15; $10 for students.

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Children’s Craft Time Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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Aug. 4, 11, 18, 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. Age: Birth to 4 years old.

“Famous Book” Club Aug. 5 from 6:00 to 4:00 p.m. The “Famous Book” Club will discuss “The Aspern Papers” by Henry James. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Pajama Storytime Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 (EveryTuesday) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Children are invited to an evening storytime. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.

LEGO Playtime Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 (Every Wednesday) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs.

Mission Hills Book Group Aug. 7 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. This month’s meeting will be at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles at 4054 Goldfinch Street.

Read to a Therapy Dog Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30 (Most Saturdays) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a Labradoodle named Jackson.

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Rev. Kevin Bucy, Senior Minister 858 Front Street (at University and Front Streets) San Diego, CA 92103 Extra parking across the street at Florence School

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(619) 291-4728 SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS 8:00 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m. Music-filled gathering (with Youth Ministry available)

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Wednesday Night Gathering at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday

Summer Reading Program: Craig Stone Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Magician Craig Stone will entertain you with his magic and humor.

Free Presentation: What You Should Know about the Legal System —for Your Own Good! Aug. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attorney and author Janet E. Sobel will discuss the key problems that may arise if you are thrust into a legal dispute.

Book Sale Aug. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Stock up on books while supporting your Library.

Summer Reading Program: Pacific Animal Productions Aug. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Meet and learn about real wild animals.

Mystery Book Group Aug. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

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