Presidio Sentinel, September 2016, Vol. 17, No. 9w by Michal Tuzinkiewicz

Volume 17, No. 9w

We Pay for Clean Water;

So Stop Contaminating It page 5

Leslie Odom Performs for Gala

Big Changes for Mission Hills Restaurants

History, Culture & Art at the Old Town Arts & Craft Show

Cucina Sorella– Sister Restaurant

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Survivability of Released Tortoises

Class Combats High Stress of Teen Life

Facts and Ideas About Conserving Resources

Mission Hills Heritage’s Historic Home Tour

Autumn is on the Horizon

Celebrate Native American Culture

Wine & Roses Event

“For the Love of Spock”

Featured Stories

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

Masscult, Midcult & Media

Mine Eyes Have Seen George Mitrovich

By George Mitrovich

Mass culture masquerading as high art, promoted by money-

hungry businessmen and consumed by the public unawares… the commodification of culture.

Ermanno Rivetti on Dwight Macdonald

The calling of the press is very high; it is almost holy. Dwight Macdonald was a writer and critic of great standing among the literati of New York; an intellectual with an intellectual’s disdain for much of what he saw happening to our country–not least the rise of celebrity journalism. He was a very different breed of cat from United States Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, but their views on the press, were not disproportionate to its role in American life and culture. America as an idea cannot be understood apart from the guarantees The Framers adopted in Philadelphia, as they embodied the very foundation of our republic and its attendant freedoms and are inextricably linked to the Constitution and Amendment I: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” But that was then and this is now–and things have changed. If the press, or to use today’s nomenclature, media, have been the guarantors of our freedom, is it now the enemy of our freedom? If media is driven by negative news, and it is, is that inescapable fact a danger to our freedom and sense of the world’s reality? Meaning, if story after story, whether on the nightly news or in the morning newspaper, is overwhelmingly negative, does that not distort our reality? Do we not come away from that reporting, whether television, radio, press, internet, or Twitter, as captive of 24/7 negative, bad, terrible, awful news? Does that not, in turn, shape our understanding of our world; that the prism through which we see our world is thereby darkened; that our world, our country, our state, out city, our communities, have either gone to hell,

Louis Brandeis

or are on the edge of slipping over into the abyss? That our world has been cut loose from its tether? And, would any rational person think otherwise? No. Let me move now to two issues–the Olympics and presidential politics Since the MMXVI Olympic Games were held in Rio, let’s consider at how American media covered both the run up to the Games and the Games themselves: First, the coverage before the Games was overwhelmingly negative. Neither the nation of Brazil nor the state of Rio de Janeiro where ready to host the Olympics Games, was media‘s steady drum beat. The government was in crisis, the economy had tanked, crime was up, venues were incomplete; Brazil would never get it together. At one point, a few months out, it was so bad that thoughtful, informed friends of mine said the Olympics should be called off. Uncertain myself, I asking sent an email to a friend, a coach of one of the U.S. teams, who, in his private life, is a remarkably successful businessman, a founder of the Carlyle Group and owner of the most successful baseball team in the minor leagues, asking whether the Games should be cancelled? He immediately responded with several hundred words as to why that should not happen, of the unmitigated disaster it would be–not just for Brazil but everyone. As we now know, media’s incessant warnings about the Games, were wrong. The Games came off, athletes’ competed; Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded (with the USA winning 121). Brazil didn’t get it all

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Twelfth Annual Historic Home Tour

By Janet Worthey

“Colonial Revival Style Homes in Mission Hills”

The Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego features a rich variety of early 20th century architectural styles built during the neighborhoods rapid growth. This year, Mission Hills Heritage is showcasing the Colonial Revival style. Merely hearing the term Colonial Revival evokes visions of earlier east coast Colonial homes of white wooden structures or perfectly positioned and often grand red brick homes with well-kept green lawns and graceful trees. In wintertime, smoke swirls and billows from chimneys atop snow covered roofs as the distinctive scent of wood-burning fireplaces fills the air. Since San Diego rarely encounters true winter weather, duplicating the feel of an east coast winter during Colonial times would be a challenge. However, Mission Hills was fortunate to have had talented local architects and builders as well as those who migrated to San Diego, designing and building approximately seventy-five Colonial Revival homes. Between 1922 and 1925, a need for veteran housing provided incentive for building most of the smaller Colonial examples. Soon after, the passing of the War Preparedness Act of 1935 allocated millions to restore and expand San Diego’s military facilities, creating thousands of jobs and spawning a patriotic fervor. Many larger, more impressive examples of Colonial Revival were built during this second boom which lasted through the 1940s. Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) warmly welcomes you to the Mission Hills Twelfth Annual Home Tour to view both the exterior and interior beauty of this historic American style. A few notable characteristics of classic Colonial style include paired chimneys, bay windows, and Greek columns framing a centralized entry door. Participants will be greeted by Mission Hills Heritage docents who will accompany tour guests through each home sharing intriguing information. As an additional feature this year, there will be a special tour of the 1915 historic Mission Hills United Methodist Church, a significant landmark in Mission Hills. The tour is self-paced and the homes can be visited in any order. Please note that the distances between the homes will likely require driving. Mission Hills Heritage is looking forward to sharing with you this year’s fall Home Tour, and we invite you to come and experience how San Diego architects and builders who applied the Colonial Revival style to San Diego at Mission Hills Twelfth Annual Historic Home Tour. The Home Tour takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 24. The ticket office will be at the Mission Hills United Methodist Church

This is an example of one of the many Colonial Revival homes that exist in Mission Hills. (Photo is courtesy of Stephanie Stewart.)

located at 4044 Lark Street, San Diego, CA 92103 (corner of Fort Stockton and Lark St.). Ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. The will call and ticket sale tables will be at the church. Refreshments will be served in the Social Hall of the church from 2 to 4:30 p.mv. Advance ticket sales are $20 for MHH members, and $25 for non-members. Advance tickets may be purchased online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2589193. Day of tour ticket sales are $25 for MHH members, and $30 for nonmembers (cash or checks only please). For will-call, advance ticket sales, times, and additional information, please visit www.MissionHillsHeritage.org, email info@MissionHillsHeritage.org, or call 619.497.1193.•

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Tell Our Elected Officials

Local News

We Pay for Clean Water; So Stop Contaminating It

By Patty Ducey-Brooks It is five year’s later and finally the glue that holds the fluoridation house of cards together is starting to collapse. It’s mainly because those who support it haven’t been willing to have a rational debate/discussion about it. And, I know from experience. Back in 2011, I became one of hundreds of people who created an organization called San Diegans for Safe Drinking Water. We learned that an ill-advised donation of $3.9 million to fund fluoride treatment of our drinking water had been made possible by First 5 San Diego. Without the donation, the city would not have been able to justify their blatant disregard for the will of its constituents by adding Hydrofluosilicic acid to our tap water. For reference, in 1954 and 1968 San Diegans voted twice to ban fluoride compounds, and further banned any city official, whether elected or appointed, from adding fluoride to our tap water. The city administration (in 2011) said they had the option of following the state law instead of San Diego’s ban on fluoride if they use “outside” funding. Ironically, First 5 San Diego’s funding, which comes from tobacco taxes, was used as a loophole to undermine the will of San Diegans who voted TWICE to keep our water safe from fluoride. The Union Tribune did a poll in January 2011 which reflected that 66 percent of San Diegans were opposed to fluoride in our water.

Finally, after five long years, the pendulum is turning. As one might expect, it took a lawsuit to make the point known. On page 16 of this issue, there is an article that explains the recent action that was taken to bring attention to the fact that Hydrofluosilicic acid has been added to our tap water at our expense, of $500,000.00 per year, without your approval, your consent. Does that make me mad? You Bet! I remember meeting with some of our elected officials, including Todd Gloria, who is now running for Assembly, who advocated to support this unfathomable funding of this toxic product that causes disproportionate harm to our children, especially children of color. It can cause their teeth to disintegrate, which is called dental fluorosis. He laughed when I and a dentist (one of his constituents and donors) shared our concerns and the options to correct children’s dental fluorosis, including capping teeth with silver. He said, “Kids today think silver teeth is cool. They will like it.” Excuse me, who thinks silver teeth are cool? I can tell you who doesn’t think it’s cool. Andrew Young, former mayor of Atlanta, GA, and ambassador to the U.N., has spoken out against fluoridetreated water. And, Martin Luther King’s daughter, Bernice King, and his niece, Alveda King, have spoken out against fluoridation. Alveda King also called for FluorideGate investigations to find out why this information has been kept from citizens. Am I mad, you bet! Am I glad to see that this unquestionably wasteful and harmful pollution of our water may end? You bet!•

Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform at Old Globe Gala The Old Globe will celebrate A Night of Revels at the 2016 Globe Gala on Saturday, September 24, in support of the theatre’s arts engagement and artistic programs. The annual event will feature an exclusive, one-night-only cabaret performance by Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony Award-winning star of the Broadway smash hit musical “Hamilton.” Karen Cohn, Nina Doede, Laurie Mitchell, and Sheryl White serve as Co-Chairs, and Darlene Marcos Shiley as Honorary Chair, of the 2016 Globe Gala. The black-tie event will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception on the Globe’s Copley Plaza, followed by Leslie Odom, Jr.’s performance at 7 p.m. on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. After the performance, dinner and dancing to the music of Play will commence on Copley Plaza until midnight. The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina will cater the reception and dinner. Valet parking is included in the price of the ticket. Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom, Jr. has most recently been seen in the blockbuster Broadway musical “Hamilton,” for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the role of Aaron Burr. He is a Grammy Award winner as a principal soloist on “Hamilton’s” original Broadway cast recording, which won the 2015 award for Best Musical Theater Album. To purchase tickets or a table, or to become an underwriter, contact Events Director Eileen Prisby at 619.684.4146 or eprisby@TheOldGlobe.org. The Old Globe is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. For directions and up-to-date information, please visit www.TheOldGlobe.org/Directions.•

Performer Leslie Odom, Jr. has most recently been seen in the blockbuster Broadway musical “Hamilton,” for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor.

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By Ilene Hubbs

In February of this year I wrote a column about an original musical play I have been writing with four others. Now, five months later, we are narrowing in on completion. The results of a year’s work are finally almost done. What amazes me the most is how five very different people, all in our senior years, worked so well together. We are not close friends, we don’t socialize and we all come from various walks of lives. Yet, in some ways, I have never been so involved with anyone like I am with this team. Of course, my husband, family, co-workers and close friends are the relationships that have defined my life, but this is different. This is a collaborative creative endeavor that takes a willingness to put aside ego and listen with an open mind and open heart to what another is saying. There have been moments in this year of work that have fostered that concept. When you create something that you really believe in and someone else challenges your words, your idea, your music composition, at first take, it is an affront. Knowing that you’ve offered what you think is your best shot, and

then finding that someone, or more than one, wants you to change it, or worse yet, thinks they have a better way, often gets your back up…at first. Then what has happened in our group, is that the good of the show begins to win out. Instead of fighting for a personal version, the group has always settled in on the version that’s best for the play, no matter who wrote it. I remember one conversation with a fellow writer who kept on insisting he wanted one word changed in another writer’s lyrics. The two of them started to go head to head on their word of choice. Both of these men were particularly alpha male types used to being in charge, one a retired business CEO and the other a retired Navy officer. I let a little time go by and when I saw neither was budging, I took the one who wanted to change the word aside and offered my “humble” advice. Pick your battles I advised him. Is one word important enough to cause strife in a heretofore excellent working relationship, I asked. Plus the word could easily stay. The other suggested word was just another option, not a change in the meaning of the song. It was just one word. The beauty of this collaboration is that he listened. He weighed the importance of it and he chose to let it go. This happened more than once

and each time we addressed it in a way that let everyone win because the project won. The project always won out. The end result is a piece we are all proud of. Recently, after a year of writing dialogue, music and lyrics, we finally got to hear our work performed. A friend who is a singer got a group of fellow singers together to spend a few afternoons singing our music. It was so fulfilling to hear their voices bring to life a year’s worth of lyrics. We hoped it would sound good and we were delighted that it did. Some of the songs brought goosebumps to my arms. I knew I liked the words and the music had been played on the piano by one of our composers, but this was more than I imagined. It gave us all such a sense of accomplishment, a feeling that is not always so available in retirement. In our senior years, the kids are raised, the career is a memory and we look for a sense of worth on other endeavors. This did it for all of us. What happens from here is just bonus material. If others like it– great. If we find a vehicle to perform the show–even better. If not, we have just accomplished a major feat in the September of our lives and we feel just great and isn’t that what matters most.•

Patty Ducey-Brooks Publisher

Ilene Hubbs Associate Editor

Michal A. Tuzinkiewicz Creative Director

Phyllis E. Zawacki Graphic Designer

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

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Luxury Farms™, located at 920 Fort Stockton Ave in Mission Hills, the unique kitchen, home, and gourmet pantry store in the heart of Mission Hills, caters to a lifestyle market with discriminating taste. Thus, cofounders, Melissa Scott Clark and Gina Champion-Cain have decided to add freshly brewed coffee and specialty espresso drinks to their repertoire of the wonderful products they feature, beginning in early September. ‘We’re listening to our community and responding to their consistent requests for coffee, espresso and fine teas from around the world. We already offer these pre-packaged items for sale at Luxury Farms, so it makes perfect sense now to offer them as an in-store experience, to be shared, savored and remembered’ said Scott Clark. Luxury Farms™ is serving up signature coffee drinks, teas and other liquid treats. Committed to delivering the ultimate coffee experience to blends, as well as a complete menu topped with a drizzle of caramel. the Mission Hills community, the of espresso-based beverages such Specialty drinks will be served dynamic female duo have teamed as lattes, cappuccinos, cocoas and in both 8 ounce and 12 ounce sustainable cups and range in price up with sister-company brand, gourmet teas. “Swell Coffee roasts the beans from $2 to $5 dollars. Swell Coffee Roasters, whose highly Specialty drinks featured will popular blends are served at The locally for us so the community will Patio Restaurants as well as their know exactly where their coffee is include caffe caramello, single origin drip coffee, Luxury Farms™ own eating establishments and coming from” added Scott Clark. Cookie Butter Latte, an espresso, Breakfast Blend by Swell Coffee, dozens of restaurants and hotels throughout the western region– gently steamed, organic milk and Silk roads organic tea, chai and tea to bring freshly crafted specialty an award-winning organic cookie lattes, Vapore/steamed milk and coffees including estate and origin butter syrup, is blended together and cioccolato/hot chocolate.•

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Habitat Is a Crucial Factor in

Animal News

Survivability of Released Tortoises

As conservationists work to recover endangered species populations, taking individuals that are maintained and protected under human care and reintroducing them into the wild, it becomes apparent that there is a great deal to learn about the science of species recovery. In a paper published in the recent edition of the Journal of Applied Ecology, a team of wildlife experts from San Diego Zoo Global, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the University of Nevada analyzed the effect of habitat quality on the survival and dispersal of released desert tortoises. Juvenile tortoises used in this study originated from eggs produced by females housed at the Desert Tortoise Conservation Center in Las Vegas. Ages ranged from six months to four years. The tortoises were translocated and monitored for one year, using radio tracking systems. “The goals of the study were to help re-establish populations of this threatened and declining species, and to understand better what critical resources on the landscape are associated with the ability of young tortoises to survive and thrive,” said Ron Swaisgood, Ph.D., director of Applied Animal Ecology at San Diego Zoo Global. Tortoises released in habitat that included appropriate vegetation, rocks and the presence of animal burrows had lower mortality rates than those released in areas where land features offered fewer options for predator avoidance. The tortoise is dependent on rocky substrate, as camouflage to hide from predators. “Burrows created by small mammals represent critical components of desert tortoise ecology,” said Melia Nafus, Ph.D., a researcher management decisions,” stated study co-author Roy Averill-Murray, who for San Diego Zoo Global and lead author of the study. “Supporting healthy heads the service’s Desert Tortoise Recovery Office. “Now, we have better rodent populations through habitat management may improve juvenile desert information when deciding which habitats to protect for desert tortoises, tortoise survival and recruitment.” Another interesting finding of the study was and where to attempt re-establishment of desert tortoise populations with that tortoises released on rocky ground were less likely to disperse away from future releases.” Translocation of individuals back to the wild is one of many the release site. “This finding probably relates to the tortoise’s dependence on important tools that conservation biologists use to recover endangered and rocky substrate, as camouflage to hide from predators,” said tortoise expert threatened species. “We view these translocations as a way to learn more about animals’ habitat requirements, while also assisting directly with and co-author Todd Esque, Ph.D., from the U.S. Geological Survey. “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages research such as species recovery goals,” said Ron Swaisgood.• this because it provides vital knowledge that informs our policy and

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Art of Aging

By Blake Beckcom

Hip health is important, as the hip flexors are the central folding point of the body, stabilizing the lower body, and giving range of motion to the upper body. A typical workout may not focus enough attention on the hips, making them prone to injury and weakness. Poor hip health may lead to other health problems such as pain throughout the body, as well as an increased chance of injury. Loosening Tight Hip Muscles and Gaining Flexibility Tight hip muscles are a result of sitting for extended periods of time or working out without stretching the hips. There are several exercises that can be done to loosen hip muscles. One simple hip exercise is to position yourself in a lunge while gently stretching the hips forward until you feel a slight pull. Switch legs as necessary in order to get both hips loosened. Here are some other stretches that can benefit the hips: Happy Baby Stretch To do this stretch, lie on your back with bended knees, holding both ankles to your chest. Gently press both knees towards the floor while keeping your upper body relaxed. Breathe deeply in this position for 30 seconds. Knee Hugging Single and bilateral knee hugging can give a great stretch. While lying on your back, grab one or both knees to the chest until you feel a deep stretch in the hips. Breathe deeply in this position for 30 seconds. To add to this, while in the position of holding one knee to the chest, roll the knee from one side of the body to the other for 20 seconds. Extended Wide Squat Stand with your feet a foot apart and bend your knees, lowering your hips toward the ground. Keep your heels on the ground or use a towel to support them if they do not touch. Bringing your palms together, open your hips by pressing your elbows inside your knees. After 30 seconds in this position, walk your hands on the floor, increasing the stretch in the hips. Cobra Pose Lying on your stomach, press up with the arms until the arms are straight and your chest is facing forward. Let the pelvis drop while breathing deeply with your back arched. Wide-Legged Split Moving from the previous stretch, keep your hands on the floor, inching your feet apart from each other, while ensuring your heels are wider than your toes. While lowering your hips, use your forearms to prop yourself up, eventually moving down to your shoulders. Keeping the soles of your feet flat on the ground, breathe deeply in this position for 30 seconds. Butterfly Stretch While sitting up straight with your shoulders back, bring the soles of your feet together and bend both knees. Gently press on the inside of both knees to create a deep stretch.

Breathe deeply in this position for 30 seconds before gently leaning forward to deepen the stretch. Hip Exercises and Knee Pain Referred pain occurs when pain is experienced at a certain point in your body, but actually originates elsewhere. Knee pain is commonly originated in the hips. For example, runners often experience patellofemoral pain, which happens when the thigh bone rubs against the back of the knee cap while running. This can be avoided with hip strengthening exercises, as they increase the motion of the hip, maximizing the angles in which the hips are able to safely move. Hip Strengthening Exercises Lying on your side with your feet together Blake & Gwen Beckcom and knees bent, lift the top knee as far as possible before bringing it back down to rest. Do 15 reps of this on each side. While in this same position on your side, you can also pivot the foot up and down while the knee is raised to give a more intense exercise. Additionally, you can move the pivot to the heel while keeping the foot stationary. Bridging Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Raise your hips up, creating a straight line from your knees to your chest. Hold this position for a few seconds and release the body back to the floor. Repeat this move five times. The hips are vital ball-and-socket joints that need to be stretched and exercised on a regular basis in order to keep the body in good shape. Hip health can suffer greatly, especially for people who are typically sedentary. Spending a few minutes each day concentrating on hip strength and mobility will lead to stronger and more flexible hips.•

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Back to School as Adults By Sabine Starr

As children are starting a new school year, we all are hopeful of beginning the season with a clean slate. Days are getting cooler and shorter and our work morale and ambitions are reaching new highs. We’re eager to do things better, and maybe even tackle the one or many left over projects from earlier in the year. Why is it that we so naturally find motivation to push the reset button on overloaded to-do lists and address things with a clear mind? It may be because we have been trained during our school years to get in the rhythm of carefree and playful summers, then returning to homework and school hours in the fall. While this is a good thing, it raises the question what other things we might carry over unconsciously from these formative years. Some things are less useful, like if you have ever been bullied. You might still not speak up at work because you hope not to get noticed so you won`t be the recipient of unwanted–and destructive–attention. Unfortunately, this might get in the way of you being noticed as a valued employee, or as someone who contributes quality ideas. It is not advisable to not stick up for yourselves as an adult. Being a grown up includes many situations where we need to advocate for ourselves. We are now mature enough to show bullies (they often stay in the habit as they grow up as well) that they are out of line and that we are not allowing that kind of behavior. Another thing that may be carried over from school years can be a sense of entitlement. Maybe we were a teacher`s pet. Maybe our parents made sure that things went smoothly for us to a point where we did not have to put in the required effort. That is a very destructive attitude, especially as an adult. People around it get tired of it quickly and won`t tolerate this attitude. The person with the attitude often gets excluded, not knowing the reason and feeling even more connected to their entitlement attitude. Some people I know still have the habit of celebrating this feeling of a fresh start in the fall to a point where it slows them down at work and in life. They want to improve every aspect of their lives. They end up stuck in lists and organizational tools, charts and time tables for the smallest things. Then they finally have to relinquish all of it and return to their habitual state of “winging it”. They become frustrated, experiencing a sense of failure, followed by a chronic adrenaline rush, or anxiety, that is the outcome of “winging it”. No matter what you experienced during your school years, there is a benefit of reflecting on that time of your life. What is it that you still have in your life that`s a remnant of the memorable “back to school” feeling? Some people return happy, eager to learn new things. Others, unfortunately, may dread their place in the social web of their environment.

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Take a moment to consider the good memories and activities, maybe even do them more consciously this year. Then let go of the things that don`t serve you well, that you don’t enjoy. Remember to embrace those memories that are beneficial and discard those that aren’t. I hope you have a wonderful start this fall and remember, choice allows us to determine the destinies of our lives.• 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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Variable Annuities By Rick Brooks

Lately, as we’ve been interviewing new clients, I’ve been seeing a lot more variable annuities in their portfolios. As should become pretty clear, I find this a disappointing reality. Let’s begin by understanding just what these things are. A variable annuity is an insurance product that essentially wraps traditional mutual funds inside a contract. The contract can have lots of different features, but at its most basic level it is an agreement to pay the annuity owner a lifetime income, either beginning with the purchase of the policy or at some future date. How much income is paid out over time depends on how well the underlying investments perform, what additional features are tacked on to the contract, and the other ancillary costs that are included in the contract. There are three key benefits to variable annuities. The first is that they often include some kind of death benefit, typically being at least what you’ve paid into the contract in premiums. This is helpful if the value of the underlying investments has dropped at the time of your death, and could help the contract’s beneficiary. In reality, it’s a benefit that’s rarely needed. The second benefit is that earnings inside the annuity are tax deferred, similar to retirement accounts. This means there are no taxes due on any gains or income until funds are actually withdrawn from the annuity. The caveat here is that any gains withdrawn are taxed as ordinary income, regardless of what created the gain. With capital gains taxes rates fairly low, this isn’t terribly attractive, especially over long (20 or 30 year) time horizons. Also, like retirement accounts, annuities do not receive a step up in basis at death, potentially creating significant income tax considerations for heirs. Finally, many states offer some asset protection to annuity contracts, similar to IRAs and 401k accounts, so that they may be more difficult for creditors to access. The most common complaint about variable annuities, however, is that their costs outweigh the benefits. Most contracts contain multiple layers of fees that may not exist in a typical advisory or brokerage account. Subaccount Costs. The underlying investments for variable annuities are called subaccounts. They are structured very much like traditional mutual

funds, and are often managed so as to match some of the most popular or well-known mutual funds. But purchasing these funds through an annuity can be expensive. Sometimes, the annuities offer share classes that are comparable to the cheapest institutional of the mutual funds, but often the expenses are considerably higher. Mortality and Expense Fees. This is basically the Cost of your annuity contract “wrapper”. These fees can run at the low end between 0.1 percent to 0.5 percent for “no load” annuities to as much as 2.6 percent at the high end. Ostensibly, this fee compensates the insurance company for the risks it faces, including having to pay benefits to annuity owners past their expected lifespan (mortality risk). In reality, these fees also cover sales expenses like commissions. Annual Administration Fee. This covers recordkeeping and other expenses, and runs between $25 to 0.15 percent per year. Rider Premiums. These cover the cost of additional features, like guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits. These costs are variable, though I’ve seen riders add as much as 0.6–1.2 percent each. One of the most common riders is some kind of an enhanced death benefit rider. This is often defined as either the highest anniversary value of the annuity, though others may include a minimum guaranteed return on your premium payments, too. The challenge here is that this rider can add as much as 1.15 percent to the annual cost of your annuity. It’s designed to protect the value of your investment if you are unfortunate enough to die during a market downturn, but over 20 or 30 years, this rider can cost more than it would provide as an insurance benefit. Ultimately, one of the few things over which you have significant control in investing also happens to be something which has a huge impact on your results: fees. Keeping costs down is critically important in investing, and the high costs imposed by variable annuities ultimately make them a very poor choice for long-term savings.• This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Brooks is director and chief investment officer with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Brooks can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisors.com. Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.

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together, but, in the end it happened–and 200 million plus Brazilians have reason to be proud. During the Games a U.S. Olympic swim team, celebrating its Gold medal, stayed out a tad too late, had too many glasses of wine, trashed a rest room at a service station in the wee hours, and when confronted about their boorish behavior, said it never happened. Ryan Lochte, at 32 the senior member of the swim team, said they had been held up and robbed at gun point. Ryan Lochte lied. As a consequence of his lie, three of his teammates had their passports confiscated by Brazilian authorities, the host nation and U.S. were embarrassed, and Lochte had four of his commercial sponsors cancel his contracts, costing him millions of dollars. But this story received media overkill on a grand scale. The U.S. had 588 athletes in Brazil, but for three days running most of what we heard about was Ryan Lochte and his idiotic behavior. The amount of coverage given Lochte compared to that of the U.S. women 4X400 relay team, men and women’s basketball teams, gymnasts, swimmers (save Michael Phelps), and so many other medal winners, was absurdly minimalist. But the Olympic Games are every four years, so let’s move on to something of far greater importance, namely media’s coverage of the presidential campaign. To do that, since this is neither an essay nor magazine article, I will focus on one media entity–MSNBC. For me it began in June of 2015, when Donald Trump spoke at reception at the large home a New Hampshire supporter. To my astonishment, MSNBC covered his speech live. Not bits and pieces, but all of it. As a press aide to Bobby Kennedy in the presidential campaign of ’68; as press secretary to two U.S. Senators, one of whom was a candidate for president in ’72, I had never witnessed this–complete coverage of a candidate’s

speech in a general election, much less a primary (there are speeches of the President of the United States that do not receive compete coverage). But as incredulous as I found MSNBC’s coverage, that was only the beginning. The cable network essentially adopted Trump as their candidate. Meaning, that the ostensible “liberal” cable network, the non-Fox, right-wing conservative network of Hannity and O’Reilly, became Trump’s greatest champion. Quite unbelievable, right? Believe it. It happened. Trump was everywhere on MSNBC. There were his speeches and there were his interviews with the fawning Chris Matthews, the fawning Rachel Maddow, the fawning Joe Scarborough, and the almost, but not quite, fawning Mika Brzezinski It was disgraceful. And, in a zillion years, no one would have thought that MSNBC, the “liberal’s own network,” would be largely responsible for the rise of Trump. And while MSNBC was falling all over itself to cover Trump, some really good candidates on the Republican side, okay, one, Ohio’s John Kasich, a really good, decent, and honorable public servant were ignored–and, in consequence, a once great political party, the Republican Party, the Party of Lincoln, remember? was reduced to an angry, reactionary, all white racist party of lifetime members of AARP. Should we expect mea culpas from the stars of MSNBC? Not likely, they are all paid millions to do what they do–Rachel Maddow, $7 million; Chris Matthews, $5 million; Joe Scarborough, $4.68 million, and Mika Brzezinski, $2 million (it is reported)–which means, they aren’t exactly one of us. So, why did they sell their souls to Donald Trump? It’s called ratings and advertising dollars; that is the name of their game– and that takes precedence over ideology, left, right or center. Or, as Les Moonves, president of CBS, famously said about Donald Trump, “It may not be good for America, but it’s Damn Good for CBS.” By their dishonorable conduct in aiding the rise of Trump and in assisting in the takedown of the Republican Party, MSNBC seconds that.•

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The New Season

By Troy Curnett, President, Mission Hills BID September marks the beginning of autumn and the transition from summer to winter. I think we are so fortunate in San Diego where every day feels like summer, we truly live in paradise. And Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to relax and unwind with friends and family and enjoy our beautiful weather. Maybe entertain and grill something on the back patio or meet friends at one of our amazing Mission Hills restaurants. Labor Day, which is on the first Monday of September, began in the U.S. as a day to honor American workers and their achievements. Our small business owners and their employees work very hard during the year as I know many of you do as well. I know they would love to hear your positive comments acknowledging their efforts during this holiday. A simple “thank you” goes a long way and on behalf of all the businesses in Mission Hills I would like to say Thank You for your business and support during the year as well. The new school season is upon us, let the classes begin. Here is Mission Hills, Francis Parker School starts on September 6th.

Grant K8 began its new academic year on August 29 and St Vincent School’s first day of school was on August 22. With these excellent schools in our neighborhood, we have many parents who have chosen to commute from outside of Mission Hills in order for their children to receive a great education. Some of these parent drivers use various routes through our residential and business neighborhoods when delivering their children to school in the morning and when picking them up in the afternoon. Please remember to slow down even if you are late for school, stop at all stop signs, and share the road with bicycles. And most importantly, let’s keep our children, pedestrians, cyclists, and pets safe as they are crossing intersections and roads. As pedestrians and cyclists, we also need to be mindful of school delivery and pick-up focused drivers and please cross streets at crosswalks and marked intersections. Being safe is more important than being in the right. We all lead such busy lives in this high tech world, let’s be safe out there this school season. As I was thinking about my September column I found a few noteworthy holidays that are ideal for celebrating in Mission Hills:

Wine & Roses Charity

Wine Tasting Event at the Darlington House The 33rd annual Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting event will be held at the Darlington House in La Jolla from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 18. The Social Service Auxiliary of San Diego has recreated this yearly fundraising event for its return in 2016—making it an exclusive event—catered by a premier local caterer and featuring premium wines from all over California. Attendees can expect a more intimate atmosphere this year with tray-passed small bites while tasting excellent wines, all while enjoying soft tunes from a grand piano in the living room. The most important detail of the event still remains the same—helping the at-risk children of San Diego attend Camp Oliver, a youth summer camp non-profit organization in Descanso, CA. All proceeds from the Wine & Roses event benefit Camp Oliver. Said Mary Roberts, event co-chair of Wine & Roses and former president of the Social Service Auxiliary of San Diego, “Camp Oliver still needs our help for the children who may not otherwise be able to enjoy a week of fun and enrichment at a summer camp. We hope that people will join us for a wonderful afternoon of fine wine and scrumptious food to help Camp Oliver fulfill its mission of ‘changing lives, one camper at a time.’” Since its inaugural event, Wine & Roses has built one of the most revered wine events in the country where attendees get to taste expertly-curated wines from all over the country while still being able to donate millions to its beneficiary, Camp Oliver—totaling over $2.1 million in donations over 32 years. For more information, or for ticketing info, please visit www.wineandroses.net.•

September is National Library Card Month: In anticipation of our new library. September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day. Lots of delicious pizza choices in Mission Hills. September 11 is Day of Remembrance as well as National Grandparents Day, a perfect pairing. September 13 is Positive Thinking Day. Shoot for the moon. September 23 is the start of National Dog Week. Pamper that pooch. September 29 i s National Good Neighbor Day. And, what better neighborhood than ours?

And, on September 1 tickets to the 5th Annual Taste of Mission Hills will become available at One Mission Realty, 928 Ft. Stockton, Suite 217 and at Luxury Farms, 928 Ft. Stockton, Suite 101; cash purchases only at these locations. Tickets will also be available online through Brown Paper Tickets at tasteMH2016.bpt.me where they may be purchased with a credit card. Tickets to the 5th Annual Taste of Mission Hills include free Old Town Trolley shuttle transportation within steps of all participating taste venues. We are excited to announce that Twenty-One venues are participating this year! Advance ticket purchase is $25. Day of ticket purchase is $30. Only 600 tickets will be sold, so buy your tickets early. The 5th Annual Taste of Mission Hills will take place on Tuesday,

October 11, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. It is the Mission Hills Business Improvement District’s annual fundraiser. Last year’s Taste of Mission Hills event was the best ever with the addition of live music in six locations throughout business district, an extra trolley bus, more venues, and an enhanced trolley route through West Lewis. All of this, plus delicious food by some of the best restaurants in San Diego, promises for this year’s event to be even better. I hope to see you there. For more information about this year’s “taste” please visit MissionHillsBID.com/taste/. See you in the neighborhood.•

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Facts & Ideas about Conserving Resources–Part 1 By Barb Strona

Last May the Mission Hills Garden Club, accompanied by Tiger Palafox, spent a few hours at San Diego Gas and Electric Innovation Center. It was an interesting meeting. Ravina, an incredibly enthusiastic employee, led us on a tour. Our tour began with a visual history of conservation beginning in the late 1960s. At that time California had a population of about 16 million people. When new laws halted constructions of dams, it became clear that we would need sources other than dams for power. By the 70s, it seemed we would need 30 new power plants to meet the 21st century’s demands. Rather than build more plants, California decided to adopt energy efficient means to meet this growing need for power. California had grown to 24 million people by the 1980s. It was the first state to separate the sale of electricity from profits allowing utility companies to help customers use less energy. In the 90s the federal government launched Energy Star© which “became the standard for the most energy efficient products on the market,” according to one of the larg-

er-than-life displays. California was now home to 30 million people. By the new century the population had grown to 34 million. The goal was to serve the plethora of customers without harming the climate. This necessitates implementing changes and developing more strategies to conserve energy and finding new ways for the customers to save. Clever engineering takes advantage of our mild climate. To illustrate, Ravina asked us to look carefully at the south facing windows. Tiny, almost invisible little dots (“frit-a-dot pattern”) form a screen-like coating which is between the two panes of each window. It blocks up to 90 percent of the summer sun’s glare and heat while providing excellent light. The windows have triangular sunshades above them to prevent direct sunlight from hitting the glass in the summer months. In winter, when the sun is lower, more warmth comes in through the windows. To further protect the building’s inhabitants, when the outside temperature reaches a specific

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point, the lower windows open automatically enabling the cool air to come in while the warmer air rises and escapes through a ceramic opening under the eave, much like the draft in the chimney. California’s population is expected to be around 51 million by 2050. We hope to see “cleaner, renewable energy, along with ways to encourage each of us to use less power, especially during peak hours.” We learned that the state’s electricity comes from many sources. About 45 per cent comes from natural gas. 20 per cent comes from “renewables”: • Eight percent wind • Four percent solar • Three percent biomass • Four percent geothermal

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However, in January, 2016, SDG&E reached California’s 2020 goal of 33 percent of power from renewable sources. With careful strategy, SDGE may make its projected goal of 40 percent from renewable sources by 2018. One display points out that natural gas produces half the pollution that coal produces. Although gas costs more than coal, the price is falling, and more and more electrical companies are converting to it. We in California use less electricity per capita than do other states. A colorful three dimensional display illustrates this. The Innovation Center’s carports are actually six solar trees, which “are photovoltaics programmed to track the sun.” They are mounted on concrete pillars around the parking lot. They put up to 20 per cent more energy into the grid than fixed solar panels do. Each tree generates enough renewable energy for a year’s power to one and one half homes. One tree has a battery storage system for use later in the day when we use more electricity with the sun’s setting. The roof of the Energy Innovation Center has 234 photovoltaic panels

producing 47 kilowatts of renewable energy. This roof’s gas savings is equal to “removing ten cars from the road each year or planting 1,456 trees. The roof is also covered with white polyurethane spray foam which reflects sunlight and heat and reduces the amount of energy needed to cool the building by almost 20 percent Ravina explained that various solar companies want SDG&E to use their products. The result is that although SDG&E own the collectors, the company that sold them must maintain them. This means power washing them every year or two and replacing those that are damaged. In the parking area are several drought tolerant and low water landscapes. Cape Rush, Little Rev Flax Lily, Indian Hawthorne, succulents and many other plants visually soften the parking area. A sign points out that 20 per cent of California’s electricity is used to move, treat, and store water. Of course, the landscapes are lit by waterproofed LED fixtures. The walkways are permeable. Ravina explained that any permeable product is preferable to concrete or black top. This means not using grout between tiles which ideally are set on sand. Run off from blacktop or concrete should be diverted into the garden or planting strip. Among the beds in the lot is an LED street lamp wrapped with a thin film of solar collectors. These charge a string of batteries which stores the electricity until light is needed at night. The pole is self-contained. I will discuss the second portion of our visit to the Innovation Center in October. The September 28 Mission Hills Garden Club meeting will include Jess Norton of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. She will talk about conservancy in San Diego county. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mission Hills Church at 4070 Jackdaw. For more information, visit www.missionhillsgardenclub.org.•

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Making Friends with Yourself

Class Combats High Stress of Teen Life

“You’re not smart enough to get that job.” “Could you look any worse in that dress?!” “People think you’re an idiot–and they’re totally right!” If someone were to talk to us this way, we’d avoid him or her like the plague. If a comment like this appeared on our social media, we’d unfriend the person with one click. And yet so many of us talk to ourselves this way–especially teens. The Balanced Mind Meditation Center is looking to change that through its eight-week Making Friends with Yourself course for teens. “This course creates an opportunity for adolescents to construct a healthier world-view and gives rise to greater compassion and empathy toward self and others,” says course instructor and Mission Hills resident Lorraine M. Hobbs, M.A. “In a preliminary research study, this program demonstrated a significant

decrease in depression, anxiety, perceived stress and negative mood.” “Life for today’s teen is more stressful than ever before,” says Balanced Mind Meditation Center Founder Julie Potiker. “There’s pressure to perform at school, in sports, at their jobs, and in community service projects. With that comes the increased risk of problems like depression and anxiety, drug use, and in the worst cases, self-harm and suicide. As a parent, I know that we all want to protect our children from these things, which is why I knew I had to offer this important class that gives teens the resources they need to be their own best friend and advocate as they navigate the increasingly challenging years of young adulthood.” The overarching goal of Making Friends with Yourself is to help young people manage the ups and downs of this life stage with greater ease, to of-

fer specific tools for recognizing and managing their struggles, and to help them learn how to meet these struggles with kindness and compassion. Through developmentally appropriate activities and carefully crafted practices and meditations, teens have an opportunity to learn how to navigate the emotional turbulence of life with greater ease. This curriculum was adapted from the adult Mindful Self-Compassion created by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, and has been endorsed by Neff and Germer. Making Friends with Yourself is for teens 13 to 19 years old, and is offered Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There are eight sessions that run from September 29 through November 17 At the Lawrence Family JCC. Cost is $300 for JCC members and $360 for non-members. For more info, please visit w w w. l f j c c . o r g / q u a l c o m m / bmmccourses.aspx.•

Making Friends with Yourself course instructor is Lorraine M. Hobbs, M.A.

San Diego students rank first in English among state’s large school systems The California Department of Education released the results of the Smarter Balanced tests taken by area students this past spring. Among large, urban districts in the state, San Diego Unified students ranked first in English language arts–an improvement from second last year. San Diego schools ranked second in mathematics behind San Francisco. The state’s Smarter Balanced test is given annually to students in grades 3-8 and 11. “As parents and educators, we know our students achieve more when we ask more from them. We saw that with our strong graduation results and we have seen it again today with these impressive test results,” said Superintendent Cindy Marten. “San Diego can feel very proud of our students, parents and teachers based on the hard work reflected in these new test results.” San Diego Unified students ranked first in the state among large, urban districts in English language arts with 57 percent of all area students either meeting or exceeding grade level expectation—up six points over last year. The largest gains were among third, fourth and seventh graders, as test scores rose eight percentage points among each. There were also strong gains at the subpopulation level among Latinos (up nine points), Filipinos (up eight points) and African Americans (up seven points). San Diego Unified students also made gains in mathematics, increasing four points over last year and ranking second among large, urban districts across the state. The testing found 45 percent of students performing at or

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Major changes are happening in Mission Hills at the location of sister restaurants The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at 741 W. Washington Street, and the former Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge, located at 729 W. Washington Street. The Red Door is now the first community supported restaurant (CSR) in San Diego. The premise of a CSR is that community members opt to buy in upfront and in return receive a bevy of exclusive membership benefits. The Red Door is also proud to announce the opening of its new craft cocktail bar, Bar by Red Door, scheduled for mid-October 2016, taking the place of the former Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge. The decision to be partially funded by members is an extension of owner Trish Watlington and her team’s devotion to building a strong local food community that keeps dollars in the county and maintains ethical sourcing. It’s a concept used by a number of sustainable farms, such as community supported agriculture (CSA); community supported fishery (CSF); and a handful of restaurants in other states. The Red Door will be the first CSR in California. Two membership levels will offer benefits including an annual membersonly dinner at no charge, access to meeting space, members-only garden tours and a host of special classes, exclusive wine release parties, new cocktail tastings and pre-sale access to tickets for Red Door events. Owner Trish Watlington said she was Trish Watlington’s personal garden provides fruits and vegetables for The Red Door. inspired by the CSR model’s ability to create more gathering opportunities with like-minded people and keep food expand the community’s sustainable food knowledge and support for those dollars circulating in the San Diego community that grew the food in strengthening our local food system,” Watlington said. She added, “San Diego residents will be able to support local food sources the first place. “We’re excited that with a solid base of financial support we can let our creativity fly with classes, meals and outreach that will that are focused on quality food that will be seasonally focused.” Another development for the community-engaged restaurant is the upcoming opening of Bar by Red Door. The bar will replace The Red Door’s previous sister restaurant, The Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge. It is a manifestation of the community’s expressed interest in having a true neighborhood cocktail bar and comfortable space to gather with friends and neighbors. The bar will offer chef-inspired seasonal craft cocktails and a farm-driven menu of shared and small plate items. Executive Chef Miguel Valdez is the master behind the new craft cocktail menu and will implement seasonal ingredients for the drinks as thoughtfully as he does his Red Door dishes. The cocktails are a reflection of Valdez’s culinary expertise, as many will be infused with bitters that he makes inhouse and most will feature Southern California spirits. The bar is a welcome addition to the neighborhood that reinforces The Red Door’s desire to promote locally and ethically sourced ingredients for its cuisine. Food and drink menus will change based on what’s available from The Red Door garden and local farms. At this time, menu standouts include: grilled carrots served with burrata, carrot top pesto, Meyer lemon balsamic and toasted almonds; quinoa sope topped with marinated Mary’s Free Range chicken, shallots, cilantro and a poached egg; cactus salad with greens, feta cheese, jalapeño, garlic, shallots and strawberries. And, in terms of cocktail, they will be serving the following: vanilla pair, made with Tru Vanilla Vodka, fresh pear puree and freshly squeezed lime juice; and blackberry and lemongrass Agua Fresca, with Greenbar IXÁ Organic Tequila, garden lemongrass simple syrup, whole blackberries, lime juice. Farm-to-table in every sense of the word, the owners of The Red Door are committed to the idea of sustainable eating and sourcing local foods. Owner Trish Watlington’s personal garden is where you can find the fruits and the vegetables used in The Red Door’s dishes; for everything that she doesn’t produce herself it is sourced from a local purveyor. This local approach to food means everything served at The Red Door is fresh and seasonal. Membership sales are available through September 30, 2016 and membership year begins August 1, 2016. For more information, visit thereddoorsd.com.•

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Abundant at the Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego

Fine art, music, food, craft beer and wine come together in perfect harmony every year along the scenic road of San Diego Avenue in Old Town, California. The Art & Craft Show Old Town in San Diego is a free weekend event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. The Art & Craft Show Old Town attracts art and fine craft aficionados and collectors from the San Diego and outlining regions and strives every year to set the standard for quality, variety, innovation and sheer scope of art on display, as well as an eccentric celebrated entertainment line-up, special exhibits and a superb wine and craft beer garden. As you enter San Diego Avenue, delight your senses as you take in the brilliant colors, distinctive artwork and soulful inspiration from over 60 contemporary artists nationwide. Be inspired by the impressive exhibit of paintings, crafts, sculptures, ceramics, furniture, jewelry and local art galleries. That’s not all Old Town offers to delight the senses; after you take in all of the Artists show and sell their creations at the Old Town, California Art & Craft Show. beautiful artwork, you can satisfy your palates with impressive flavors from over a dozen local restaurants and samples of the finest wines and tequilas. This marvelous event has something for everyone; whether you are searching for inspiration, purchasing a timeless & unique art piece, or just strolling the quaint streets of Old Town to visit the delicious local restaurants and eclectic shops. For more information, call 619.233.5008 or visit OldTownArtFestival.org.•

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Celebrate Native American Culture at the Santa Fe Marketplace Bazaar del Mundo’s annual Santa Fe Marketplace brings the colorful arts, crafts and cultures of Native Americans and the American Southwest to its festive shops in Old Town, Friday through Sunday, September 16 to 18. Amidst a vibrant outdoor marketplace, exquisite collections of authentic Native American jewelry, art, crafts and décor will be on display from Navajo, Cherokee, Hopi, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe members, along with other noted Southwestern artists demonstrating and selling their goods. Art lovers will enjoy rare and stunning collections of Native American art and can also find an abundance of hand-made multistone inlaid jewelry, hand-woven Zapotec pillows and rugs, leather accessories, fetishes, storytellers, Pendelton blankets and one-of-akind, authentic Native American pawn jewelry. Artists and traders attending include Veronica Benally, a traditional Navajo artist whose handmade silver and/or gold bracelets with natural stones were awarded “Best in Show” from the Museum of Man in Balboa Park; and John Balloue’s vibrant acrylic and mixed media paintings that are held in many private and public collections, including the Cherokee Museum in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington DC; the SWAIA Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico; and the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 18. For more information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com. The Bazaar del Mundo Shops are at the Handmade silver and turquoise jewelry will be on display and for sale north entrance to Old Town on the corner of at the Santa Fe Marketplace in Old Town San Diego. Juan and Taylor.•

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“October Sky” will blast off the Globe’s 2016–2017 Season with a tale of boys, rockets, and big dreams. Inspired by the Universal Pictures film and Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam, Jr., October Sky features a book by Drama Desk nominee Brian Hill (Broadway’s “The Story of My Life”) and Aaron Thielen (“Hero”) and music and lyrics by Michael Mahler (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”). “October Sky” is directed and choreographed by Joseph Jefferson Award winner Rachel Rockwell (“Brigadoon,” American premiere of “Ride the Cyclone”) and produced in association with Universal Stage Productions (“Wicked,” “Billy Elliot: The Musical,” “Bring It On: The Musical”). “October Sky” will run September 10 through October 23, 2016 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run September 10 through September 21. Opening night is Thursday, September 22. The beloved film is now a triumphant new American musical that will send your heart soaring and inspire your whole family to reach for the stars. In the small town of Coalwood, West Virginia, every young man’s future is in the coal mines, but after the launch of Sputnik in 1957, the world’s race to space inspires local high schooler Homer Hickam to dream of a different life. Against the wishes of his practical-minded father, he sets out on an unlikely quest to build his own rockets and light up the night sky. “October Sky” is an uplifting musical portrait of smalltown Americana packed with youthful exuberance, and a sweeping, unforgettable new score. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.•

North Coast Repertory Theatre “The Cocktail Hour,” by A.R. Gurney, mix two upper-class New Englanders, their over-privileged adult children and endless cocktails for a delightfully intoxicating evening of fun. Son John arrives for dinner at his parent’s home carrying his provocative tell-all script that leaves the family shaken and stirred. Join the Rep for this free-flowing comedy that The New Yorker praised as Gurney’s “best play he has done.” Rosina Reynolds directs J. Michael Flynn*, Chris Petschler*, Cristina Soria* and Shana Wride*. The design team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting), Melanie Chen (Sound), Elisa Benzoni (Costumes), Andrea Gutierrez (Props) and Peter Herman (Wig & Hair). Aaron Rumley* is the Stage Manager. The Cocktail Hour” previews begin Wednesday, September 7. Opening Night on Saturday, September 10, at 8pm includes a post-show reception. There will be a special talkback on Friday, September 16, with the cast and artistic director. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm, through October 2, 2016. Call 858.481.1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.•

Left to rights are Shana Wride, Chris Petschler, Cristina Soria and sitting is J. Michael Flynn in “The Cocktail Hour.”

Left to right are Patrick Rooney as Roy Lee, Austyn Myers as O’Dell, Kyle Selig as Homer Hickam, and Connor Russell as Quentin in the West Coast premiere of “October Sky.” Photo by Jim Cox.

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“For the Love of Spock”

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The San Diego Jewish Film Festival presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will present the screening of the San Diego premiere of “For the Love of Spock” directed by Leonard Nimoy’s son Adam Nimoy at 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 21 at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theater LFJCC, Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The special screening will have a Q&A with Adam Nimoy. A one-of-a-kind documentary sure to unite trekkies worldwide, “For the Love of Spock” tells the life of “Star Trek’s” Mr. Spock and the actor who played him, Leonard Nimoy, for nearly fifty years. The film’s focus began as a celebration of the fifty-year anniversary of “Star Trek: The Original Series,” but after Leonard passed away in February 2015, his son, director Adam Nimoy, was ready to tell another story: his personal experience growing up with Leonard and Spock. Adam not only shares details on the creation, evolution, and universal impact of Mr. Spock, but also about the ups and downs of being the son of a TV icon. “For the Love of Spock” is laden with never-before-seen footage and interviews of friends, family and colleagues that include William Shatner and the original Star Trek cast, Zachary Quinto and the new crew of the Starship Enterprise, filmmaker JJ Abrams and Adam Nimoy stands next to his dad, Leonard Nimoy. astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. According to Adam Nimoy, “When Dad passed away due to end stage COPD in February last year, there was such an outpouring of emotion not just for the loss of Mr. Spock, a pop culture icon, but also for the loss of A mysterious woman with a from Tom’s life 20 years earlier, Leonard Nimoy a consummate artist and humanitarian. When I decided to remarkable past revisits a former she began to reinvent herself every continue with the film about Spock, it became clear that the documentary lover, complicating the settled life few years, taking on a new name, also needed to include the life and legacy of Leonard Nimoy. And as I he has built for himself and his a new career and a new life each delved deeper into the project, I began to realize how much of my own wife in “Complete Unknown,” an time. After giving Tom a glimpse of life had been intertwined with Dad’s career. As the project progressed, unsettling exploration of identity what life could be like if he lets go my stepmother Susan and a chorus of others urged me to include my from acclaimed filmmaker Joshua of the safety and security he has own story along with Mr. Spock and Leonard Nimoy. ‘Anyone can make a Marston (“Maria Full of Grace,” so carefully created, Alice asks documentary about Leonard Nimoy and Mr. Spock,’ they argued. ‘No one “The Forgiveness of Blood”). him to make a choice that will else can tell your own personal journey with your dad and Spock over the As Tom (Michael Shannon) change everything. last fifty years.’”• celebrates his birthday with a The film is Rated R and 90 minutes group of close friends in Brooklyn, long. It officially opens on Friday, he is startled to see a woman September 2 at Landmark Hillcrest from his distant past at the party. Ken Cinemas. For information and Jenny—or Alice (Rachel Weisz), as times, call 619.819.0236, or visit she now calls herself—first denies www.landmarkTheatres.com. even knowing Tom, but as the Film times and dates are subject Limited Time Offer evening progresses, she reveals a to change.• shocking secret. After disappearing Free Session*

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Wry Not?

By Laura Walcher

Fen, our poodle-bichon who’s now maybe four or more, has, in his adulthood, acquired a wry way of looking at me. I say “wry,” because he knows I don’t always know all the answers. I especially didn’t have all the answers one hot Sunday in the park, when we stopped to watch a small group– men, women, young, old, in a circle, and, directed by a cheerful leader, each person taking a turn at, ummmm: laughing. One guy kinda snorted; a little lady tee-hee’d. A young man guffawed. An old lady hiccupped. Etc. “What the hey…?” proclaimed the wry dog. Read the sign, I told him. “ ‘ Laughter Yoga’–see?” Well, he didn’t see. Nor did I. I did think, tho, that these days, beset as we are by daily nation and world weariness, any reason to laugh–even if Fen and I didn’t actually see any Yoga going on–is a good thing. My office is beset, too. Somewhere beneath the stacks are dozens of clips that I once imagined might lead to a laugh, or a semi-brilliant discourse,

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but now I realize––I’ve just got to get them...off my desk! Samples: Item 1: W hy I don’t make the Big Bucks: the serious–and probably well-paid advice from one paper’s “On the Job” section, called “10 Ways to be more active during the work day.” Get these: “Take the Stairs …” “Move Around the Office …” “Stand up and Stretch.” “Fidget while you Work.” Yawn. Thank me for not listing all 10. Item 2: F rom “The Economist”: Freudian Slip: “You Can’t Always Get What You Want, “ Mr. Trump’s unfortunate choice of music by the “Stones, before introducing Mike Pence as his VP pick.” Item 3: F rom Scott Adams’ “Dilbert” as the boss forgets to make a meeting agenda, and just goes for jargon: “Let’s do a deep dive in the big data and drill down until we hyperlocalize some disruptive technologies.” Item 4: I dentify the following: Bhumibol Adulyad, Maha Vajiralongkorn, Yingluck Shinawatra, Prayuth Chan-ocha and Thaksin Shinawatra

Item 4: D on’t despair: these are the names of some of Thailand’s political leaders. D’ you think whether, in Thailand, any correspond in simplicity to… John Doe? Item 5: F rom Bobby Jindal, former governor of Louisiana, re Mr. Trump: “…you know why he hasn’t read the Bible? Because he’s not in it.” Item 6: T he chair that J. K. Rowling sat in while writing Harry Potter sold for $394,000 at auction. (Dear Readers, you can have mine–it swivels!–for $8.95. Cash.) Item: 7: T he Flip-Flopper: Kenneth Star quoted about former president Bill Clinton, whom he tried hard to bury: “Mr. Clinton is the most gifted politician of the baby boom generation. His genuine empathy… is clean…powerful… palpable…he genuinely cares.”

In an anthropomorphic frenzy, I tried to tell Fen that, however odd it seems, “Laughter Yoga” is a good thing–that I’d just google it and explain it to him. That we need the laugh. No, we need an ironic laugh. That’s better these days.•

Legal Action Taken

San Diego’s city council violated State and City laws by adding unnecessary fluoride chemicals into the water, according to a Writ of Mandamus filed by attorney Bernard King on August 9, 2016 which asks the court to require the City to obey fluoridation laws. San Diegans repeatedly voted against fluoridation. San Diego Law (Section 67.0101) prohibits fluoridation. However, a 1995 State law overrides the local law. Created and stealthily lobbied for by organized dentistry, the State law requires fluoridation in cities with 10,000 hookups only IF outside money is available (e.g. a source other than ratepayers or local taxpayers). That outside money was used up in 2013. Now fluoridation costs ratepayers $500,000 yearly which clearly violates the State law. San Diego must revert Please join us for a special speaking & book signing event! back to its own voter-directed law prohibiting fluoridation. Freedom-of-Information obtained documents reveal the dodgy, and maybe Saturday September 10 th , 3—5 p.m. illegal, fluoridation funding e-mail discussions among city officials Shortly before private funding was due to run out, the Public Utilities We have scheduled Kathryn Aalto, Department wrote that the decision to continue fluoridation “will be made an American landscape historian, by the Mayor requiring City Council approval.” designer, author and lecturer now On March 20, 2013, the Public Utilities Director asked the Interim Chief living in Exeter, England to speak Operating Officer for a “quick decision” on whether the City would continue on her book, a New York Times to fluoridate “with the use of rate payer funds.” Bestseller, The Natural World of On September 30, 2013, Public Utilities Deputy Director wrote that Winnie-the-Pooh: A Walk Through “Roger [Public Utilities Director] provided direction to continue fluoridation the Forest that Inspired the with Department funds after the grant funding was exhausted (~April 2013). Hundred Acre Wood. He consulted with both the Mayor’s office and City Attorney’s Office prior to making that decision.” It is a book for people who appreciate Thus, without bringing the issue to the City Council or the public, the natural history, gardens, travel and Public Utilities Director and the Mayor decided to continue to fluoridate at literature. It was also selected as an estimated cost of $500,000 per year at ratepayers’ expense–in violation an NPR Best Book and a People of State law. magazine Best New Pick. Moreover, City staff removed the fluoridation discussion from the Independent Rates Oversight Committee [IROC]’s Agenda with direction to Ms. Aalto has extensive speaking experience having “Just send an email to the committee members indicating that fluoridation presented lectures at a range of botanical gardens, libraries, civic will continue at all three plants and is the budgeted in our Water O & M [Operations & Maintenance] account. Don’t say Roger directed it.” groups and garden shows including the New York Public Library, It’s no surprise that city officials fought hard to keep these emails secret. Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum, and The Morton Arboretum. Petitioner Dr. David Kennedy said, “I submitted an open records request She will be selling & signing her book! September 2013. They did everything possible to avoid complying with my request. Even after a judge ruled in our favor in November 2013, the This will be a treat for all! Tea and cookies will be served. City refused to release these emails. Only after I hired a referee were the documents released. The City paid me back my $4700 that I paid for the Seating may become limited, so you must RSVP to ensure your seat! referee and paid attorney Bernard King $75,000, about half his normal fee.” Attorney Bernard King, in a November 17, 2015 letter to the San Diego Members Free • Guests $1000 City Council (which was ignored), wrote: “Section 67.0101 prohibits Location: Mission Hills Church of Christ, fluoridation. The City should respect the will of the voters. But even if the 4070 Jackdaw Street 92103 City could ignore the will of the voters, it should at least present its choice to the City Council at a public meeting, rather than make the decision quietly RSVP at out of the public’s view. Lastly, the City should give the ratepayers a Prop. Martha.m.pehl@gmail.com or cherylgaidmore@aol.com 218 (“Right to Vote on Taxes Act”) notice before diverting ratepayers’ money toward an unnecessary $500,000 annual expenditure.”•

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Autumn Is On the Horizon By Violet Green Let’s take a break from all of busyness of summer to notice a subtle, quiet shift… in the light, I’m talking about sunlight. Even though the San Diego temperatures won’t reflect cool weather for quite some time, I am noticing that the rising sun no longer awakens me with a quick poke of the eye and that it’s a bit darker, a bit earlier, when we have dinner at the backyard table. The outward reach of the summer sun is fading and doesn’t quite cover the same spots in my garden. Have you noticed any changes? Are you the kind of person who loves to bake in the sunshine and skip and frolic in the heat? Or, do you find you’re more like me–seeking every inch of shade and waiting for the cooling in order to head back out onto the hiking trails? Traditionally, autumn is a time of harvest and of going inward–gathering what’s left in the garden (squash, pumpkins, etc.) and heading inside to get out of the cold. It’s also a time of going within yourself. During this season we spend less time out and about and more time at home nesting, eating yummy soups and stews. So, even though it doesn’t feel like autumn yet, your body may be responding to the changes in light and may be craving a little more down time, a bit more sleep, and a little less activity as we transition into this new season. In order to honor my body’s needs, I find myself napping when I need to and also trying to make time for my routines around sleeping and waking. It’s easy to get hooked on screen time, whether articles online or a great new show to binge watch, but I try to turn off the glowing devices about an hour before bed. This lets my body know that it’s time to start winding down and helps my eyes transition away from the glare and stress of the day. Sometimes, I even walk around without my glasses until bedtime, allowing for more soft surroundings as I work through my routine of sipping tea, brushing my teeth, thinking through my menu plan for the next day, and tending to my dog’s needs. I make sure that my sleep space is dark, quiet, and a comfortable temperature and that all of my physical needs are met so that I can have an uninterrupted, restorative rest. As I cozy into my bed, I review the day with gratitude and try to be gentle to myself in areas that still need improvement— after all, I’m still learning.

In the morning, I also try to maintain a calm routine upon waking. I still need an alarm to wake on time for my daily routine, but I ensure that it’s a gentle nudge instead of an “alarming” tone. I’m a champion sleeper and really don’t like to get up early, but I’ve found that I need some “me” time first thing each day. I start with gentle stretches of my body, then I drink a glass of water while sitting on the side of my bed, and finally I slip outside to the garden barefoot. I get a chance to stroll through the garden looking for new shoots and blooms, to see if the birds need more water, and to discover any new garden secrets that Trees are preparing for the change of the season. may have popped up in the last day or two. I don’t make time for all of these things every single day, but I have noticed that my days seem to flow much better when I’ve taken the time to wind down in the evening and slowly ease into my mornings.•

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We owe it to ourselves to tune into what really fulfills us. Not society’s values nor our parents’ values but our very own values. All along life, we are adding and subtracting values, hopefully designing the life we want. Although sometimes uncomfortable, it’s freeing to drop away some of the ways I was raised and find my own paths I want to travel. For example, fishing runs in our family. There are multigenerational pictures of men, and yes the women too, holding fish picked out of Michigan and Canadian waters. I even think my parents went fishing on their honeymoon… okay, fine. Not for me. In my pursuit of what satisfies, one of my heroes and guides is Joseph Campbell who is famous for saying, “follow your bliss.” Still another way of saying “pursue that which fulfills.” In the book “Reflections on the Art of Living,” Joseph Campbell writes:

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20 Music Scene A Publication of Presidio Communications • September 2016 Crystal Bowersox’s Acclaimed Folksy Vibe Coming to PowayOnStage ©

Poway OnStage proudly kicks off its 2016-2017 season with soulful American Idol breakout talent, Crystal Bowersox, along with local performers Eve Selis and Marc Twang, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Opening night promises a profusion of authentic blues, country, folk and rock from this dynamic trio of musicians. Crystal Bowersox captivated millions of American viewers in 2009 with her refreshingly authentic singing and songwriting. Her soulful performances reflect her admiration for artists Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, and Sista Otis. Audiences voted her “American Idol‘s” Season Nine runner-up. More accolades poured in, as did appearances alongside Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, Alanis Morrisette, BB King, and more. Rolling Stone praises Bowersox as “The best female singer-songwriter to grace the “American Idol”stage to date.” The Washington Post describes her as “Bluesy and soulful, with a voice incapable of artifice.” “She has a keen, finely honed pop instinct all her own” says The New York Times. Bowersox’s ability to straddle musical genres was summed up by The Chicago Tribune who said, “ Bowersox expertly works the territory between folk and country. . .her best moments are... subtle, with a touch of twang and fragility.” Eve Selis is a perennial local favorite who tours nationally and internationally. Dubbed the “Queen of Roadhouse Rock,” Selis has shared center stage with Crosby Stills & Nash and the Doobie Brothers. Selis has played major venues such as Abbey Road Studios in London, the Bluebird Café in Nashville, and the Routes du Rock Festival in Toulouse, France. Guitarist Marc “Twang” Intravaia has performed with Kenny Loggins, America, BJ Thomas, Kim Carnes, Suzy Boggus, and other famous musicians. Twang has been a popular San Diego guitar teacher for many years to both adults and children. He and Selis wrote their first song together in Crystal Bowersox performs on the “Jay Leno Show.” 1991 after a 17-hour flight to Europe for a Department of Defense military tour. Their collaboration continues a quarter of a century later. They bring a fresh contemporary take on the California sound of the 1970s, with a rollicking blend of pop, rock and country. Both Selis and Twang are multi-year San Diego Music Award winners. At $24-$49, tickets for Crystal Bowersox with Special Guests are on sale now at www.powayonstage.org and the box office at 858.748.0505. The 800-seat Center is located at 15498 Espola Rd. at the corner of Titan Way in Poway.•

Joel Harrison & Spirit House

New York City guitarist and composer, Joel Harrison, leads an all-star band on a West Coast tour, October 14 through 17. The band features Brian Blade (drums), Cuong Vu (trpt), Paul Hanson (electro/ acoustic bassoon) and Jeff Denson (bass). The band will perform at 8 p.m., Monday, Oct.17 at Dizzy’s Jazz, located at 4275 Mission Drive. The group will perform Harrison’s compositions written especially for this group. Harrison, a former Bay Area resident in the 1990’s (San Rafael and then Berkeley) and now residing in Brooklyn, says of this band: “this is a dream group of mine, consisting of some of the most singular instrumentalists in modern Jazz. I have been deeply inspired by these musicians for many years.” Guitarist, composer, arranger, vocalist, songwriter–Joel Harrison deftly juggles all of these roles while venturing across stylistic divides. Melding influences from jazz, classical, country, rock, and world music, his expansive sound fits equally well in jazz clubs and concert halls–and the occasional dive bar across town. Harrison was named a Guggenheim Fellow in 2010, is a two-time winner of the Jazz Composer’s Alliance Composition Competition, and has received support from Chamber Music America and, Meet the Composer, the Flagler Cary Trust, NYSCA, and the Jerome Foundation. He is also a six time Macdowell Colony Fellow, and has released 17 cds since 1995 as a leader. Brian Blade is one of the most acclaimed drummers of his generation. His bio includes luminaries such as Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Joni Mitchell. Bassoonist Paul Hanson was a longtime Harrison band member in the 90s when they toured and recorded two cds together on the West Coast, Range of Motion (Koch Jazz), and Transience (Spirit Nectar). Cuong Vu recorded with Harrison on the cd Holy Abyss (Cuneiform), and critics noted how well his haunting sound wrapped around Harrison’s sinuous guitar lines. Jeff Denson is a Bay Area bassist and band leader who has performed extensively with Lee Konitz, Cuong Vu, and the San Francisco String Trio.•

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Joel Harrison was named a Guggenheim Fellow in 2010 and is a two-time winner of the Jazz Composer’s Alliance Composition Competition.

Ingrid Laubrock & Tom Rainey

Once again Fresh Sound presents an eclectic mix of stellar music and musicians including a drum and reed duo from New York. Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and drummer Tom Rainey are celebrating the release of their second duo recording “Buoyancy” (Relative Pitch Records) with a West Coast tour. Mark Dresser, bassist, will join the duo for the second set. They will peform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 30 at Bread & Salt, located at 1955 Julian Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 Originally from Germany, Ingrid Laubrock, is now residing in Brooklyn. She leads a host of her own projects including Anti-House, Ubatuba and the Ingrid Laubrock Sextet. She has performed and recorded with Anthony Braxton, Dave Douglas, Kenny Wheeler, Jason Moran, Tim Berne, Craig Taborn, Hamid Drake and others. Tom Rainey was born in Pasadena, California. Since moving to New York in 1979 he has performed and or recorded with the following artists amongst others: John Abercrombie, Mose Allison, Ray Anderson, Tim Berne, Jane Ira Bloom, Anthony Braxton, Nels Cline and Mark Dressser. Current activities include performing and recording music with the Tom Rainey Trio as well as his quintet Obbligato. Mark Dresser is a Grammy nominated bass player, improviser, composer, and interdisciplinary collaborator. He has recorded over one hundred thirty CDs including three solo CDs and Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and drummer Tom Rainey are a DVD. From 1985 to 1994, he was a member of Anthony Braxton’s Quartet. He has also celebrating the release of their second duo recording “Buoyancy.” performed and recorded music of Ray Anderson, Tim Berne, Anthony Davis, Dave Douglas, Osvaldo Golijov, Bob Osertag, Lei Liang, Joe Lovano, Roger Reynolds, Henry Threadgill, Dawn Upshaw, John Zorn. In addition he is a band leader and has composed and recorded music for his groups. Since 2007 he has been deeply involved in telematic music performance and education. He was awarded a 2015 Shifting Foundation Award and 2015 Doris Duke Impact Award. He is Professor of Music at University of California, San Diego. www.mark-dresser.com.•

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Food Scene

Cucina Sorella – the “Sister” Restaurant By David Rottenberg To achieve success, a company needs good leadership. After all, a company is really a collection of people working together to achieve a common goal. People need direction, someone at the helm who points to the path and who monitors progress, someone who can even change direction when such a move is necessary. As a case in point, take the Kensington Grill. Kensington is a lovely part of San Diego, located just south of Highway 8, right off Highway 15. This area, and its neighbor area Talmadge, are favorites of millennials and young executives. Family homes, many full of young children, dot the neighborhoods, punctuated by parks, schools and small restaurants. Tracy Borkum ran the Kensington Grill for years. Located near a freeway exit, down the block from a movie theater that ran art movies, Kensington Grill offered a sophisticated menu in a comfortable “neighborhood” setting. But Borkum had changed as a restaraunteer. Borkum founded the Urban Kitchen Group and opened restaurants in San Diego and Orange County to offer Italian cuisine that is graced by fresh, seasonal California bounty. Adding to the quality of flavors, Borkum’s restaurant interiors are designed for interest, comfort and elegance. The company has gone into catering services, with menus that go beyond Italian cuisine to take on an “international” list of food choices. And, to tie it all together, she’s opened shops in some of her restaurants to sell there and online artwork, furniture, gift cards and an assortment of other items that are beautiful and unique. Over a few years, Borkum developed location in Bankers Hill and Del Mar. She expanded to Irvine and Newport Beach. Some of her restaurants included the word “enoteca” in their names, showing an emphasis on wine as well as cuisine. She brought in top chefs to her locations to make sure that her menu choices were terrific. And then there was the Kensington Grill. What to do? As a leader, she knew what to do —— change it. So Borkum redeveloped the location, literally changing it completely both externally and internally, to reopen last May as Cucina Sorella. She brought in Chef Daniel Wolinsky to run the kitchen. As part of his extensive international background, Chef Wolinsky worked in a three Michelin star restaurant in Modena Italy. An outdoor patio runs along the length of the outside of the location for comfortable dining on cool evenings. The interior is Cocktails are generous in size.

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Tracy Borkum is the proprietor of Cucina Sorella.

seemingly divided into three sections. A “store” is in place near the cash registers on one side. The main dining area occupies the center. A feature wall divides the main dining area from the bar where meals are also served. The décor is homey and quaint. The word “sorella” means “sister” in Italian. Cucina Sorella is the “sister” restaurant to the ones that preceded it. The menu, which changes seasonally, is small but select. Dishes are listed that may not be found in competing Italian eateries. Chef Wolinsky likes to play with shapes in creating pasta. His torchio is pasta shaped like the handle of a torch. It comes with seafood sausage, again unique, white corn and buratta. The triangoli are–what else–pasta triangles filled goat cheese, eggplant, fig, and almond served with a brown butter balsamic. Bucatini, like spaghetti but with a hole in the middle, can come with a meatball. My favorite dish of the evening was the olive pappardelle. The noodles were wide, thick and hearty. The dish came with a lamb shoulder ragu that was meaty and tender, with lots of meat. One of the most popular side dishes is the potato gnocchi tots, crisp bits of good taste, served with house ketchup. A more traditional meal might begin with antipasto. Formaggi and salami (cheese and salami) choices are available to whet the appetite. Grilled calamari or grilled Sicilian meatballs (primi) could move the meal along, topped by slow roasted pork shoulder or a whole branzino from the sea. Desserts include chocolate peanut butter ball, beautifully presented, panna cotta and gelato, Wine makes everything go better. The wine menu lists vintages from the U.S. and Italy. Among the “reds” the barbera d’ asti is excellent and available by the glass. Menu and wine prices are moderate, to encourage frequent visits. The cuisine is tasty and satisfying. The restaurant will undoubtedly be very successful. Borkum has done a good leadership job again. Cucina Sorella opens at 4 p.m. for dinner and is open every day but Monday. It is located at 4055 Adams Avenue, just at the Adams off ramp to highway 15. Be forewarned that parking can be a problem. There is a free small parking lot on the corner and off street parking may be available. On its website, the restaurant suggests to park across the overpass near the public park. Or, it says, take uber. Whatever way you get there, an evening at Cucina Sorella will be rewarding. Call 619.281.4014 for information The chocolate peanut bar and reservations.• is a beautiful presentation.

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September 2016 September 2 n House of Blues (Salvation Alley Stage) 1055 5th Ave., San Diego 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. for show. Join us as we sail into a night of debauchery! We’re kicking off Fleet Week with music by Fan Halen, #1 Van Halen Tribute Band, authentic Sailor Jerry tattooing and much more. For more information and tickets call 619.299.2583.

September 2–5 n The Port of San Diego 2016 Festival of Sail, hosted by the Maritime Museum of San Diego, will transform the North Embarcadero into a Nautical Theme Park. The festival kicks off with a majestic parade of tall ships on San Diego Bay, led by the new Spanish Galleon, San Salvador. More than a dozen majestic windjammers will sail into San Diego’s harbor in a magnificent nautical procession. 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 item among more than 150 festival vendors. Tickets are available at www.sdmaritime.org and will also be for sale at the festival.

September 2–5 n The 5th Annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Expo returns on Labor Day WeekendLong Festival at B Street Pier, 1140 North Harbor Drive, Downtown San Diego. It takes two full weeks from startup to tear-down over 300 tons of sand are bought in for this competing solo. Master sculptors from Mexico and Japan are joining other internationally renowned artists from Russia, Netherland, Italy, Ireland and Canada as they are coming to challenge the best Master Sculpture in the States. There will be The Dimensional Art Exposition–over 1,000 one-or-a-kind original works of art (metal, wood, glass, jewelry, hand-made clothing, wall-art, acrylic, fabric, gemstones.) on display and for sale. A family Fun- Kid Zone and a dozen gourmet food trucks and a beer/wine garden with live entertainment all weekend long. For tickets and information, visit www.USsandSculpting.com.

September 3 n Firefly Restaurant, located at 1710 W Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, will host Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 619.225.2125.

n San Diego Opera Partners with MTS to Present Free Opera Performances at Trolley Stations. A new outreach initiative to attract audience members to fall performance of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) via MTS Trolley Orange, Blue and Green Lines is possible due to a grant supported by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation. Eight free performances will run approximately 30 minutes at the different MTS trolley lines. For information, visit www.sdopera.org/oot.

September 3 & 4 n Beach Polo will take place at the Hotel del Coronado at 1500 Orange Avenue in Coronado from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 12 Polo players and more than 50 horses will take to the beach for two polo games each day. The attendees will also be treated to a meet-and-greet wine reception with players, a gourmet lunch provided by Hotel del Coronado, a fashion show by Grayse, a hat contest and much more. On the 4th there will be an Argentinean flair, guests will be treated to a Tapas dinner featuring 15 different tastes and learn to dance the Tango with polo players. This two-day event is for the Charity of the Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. For information, visit www.poloamerica.com or call 760.668.6093.

n Little Italy’s Annual Labor Day Stick Ball Tournament is taking over India Street from West Ash to West A Streets and Columbia Street from West Beach and West Cedar Streets where the games are held. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with players from all over the world, including New York and Puerto Rico, to honor traditions and to play for “King of the Block” bragging rights.

September 5 n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic School Bus© located at theNAT, 1788 El Prado, San Diego. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Get ready in September for a new program with the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science. The Frizz will be making a big move to the giant screen theater where she will be offering a performance once a month on Family Days Free with Museum admission. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.

September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th n Lawrence Family JCC at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla will explore Jewish Intellectual History an Adult Jewish Education at 10–11:30 a.m. or 7:00–8:30 p.m. Explore four personalities and their impact on the Jewish world–Cyrus the Great, Aristotle, Greek philosopher and scientist, Karl Marx, revolutionary socialist and Adolf Hitler. The course will be led by Rabbi Josh Burrows. Call 858.457.3030 for more information.

September 7th thru October 2nd n North Coast Repertory Theatre located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA. This will be the 35th Season and we are pleased to announce that The Cocktail Hour previews begin on the 7th, with an Opening Night on the 10th at 8 p.m. includes a postshow reception. Mix two upper-class New Englanders, their over-privileged adult children and endless cocktails for a delightfully intoxication evening of fun. Call 858.481.1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets and ask about both evening and matinees showing.

Sept. 8–Oct. 2 n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is providing informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discovers. Session 1 will have Little Wizards. Topics include: Castles and Costumes, Magical States of Matter, Optical Illusions, and Spells and Potions. This class is designed for Young Scientists, for children ages 3-5 years with an accompanying adult. Classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Contact the Client Services Dept. at 619.238.1233, ext 806 or go on-line at wwwrhfleet.org/

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events/young-scientists. Prices are $75 per session for members and $85 per session for non-members.

n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nature & Me Storytime at 10 a.m. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages 1-5). Free with museum admission, this months theme is Butterflies. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.

n Zel’s Del Mar at 1247 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 7:30– 10:30 p.m. will host Robin Henkel solo blues. For more information call 858.755.0076.

September 8, 9 & 10 n “Gala in the Gardens” takes place at San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. This year’s theme is Grow with Passion, using flowers, vegetables and produce as décor elements. Learn the ins and outs of nature inspired decor for the garden. Please dress accordingly and bring your garden tools. Water and snacks will be provided. To register, email rene@ renevanrems.com or call 760.804.5800.

September 9 n Fleet Week Sea & Air Parade starts off with a Launch Party at the Pier B Street Pier from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Launch Party will be a fun-filled evening for all on San Diego’s beautiful waterfront, featuring live music and entertainment, food trucks and a beer garden. Admission is free.

September 10 n The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SDSU for students 50 and better will host its fall kickoff event from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on the SDSU campus. Attendees will learn more about fall course offerings, and exciting leadership opportunities. Enjoy free refreshments and an opportunity drawing. Meet instructors, new and returning members, and the OLLI staff and register for classes. Space is limited for this free event. RSVP at www.neverstoplearning.net/olli or call 619.594.2863.

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

n The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank will host the 6th Annual AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival along the downtown San Diego waterfront. Gates open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Embarcadero Marina Park North (Downtown San Diego, next to Seaport Village). The family-friendly event will feature nine musical acts on two stages including Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos. Festival attendees will enjoy local craft beer, food vendors, specialty cocktails and wine, along with arts and crafts vendors. Admission is free for children 12 and under. All proceeds and food drive donations will benefit the San Diego Food Bank. All attendees are requested to bring two cans of food to donate. For ticket information, visit www.sdbluesfest.com/lineup.

n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8 from 12 to 2 p.m. This month’s topic is PicoCrickets. PicoCrickets combines science, art and technology to build gadgets that light up, spin, make music and even purr. Cost for members is $12, non-members is $14 per person. To participate, parents must preregister at 619.238.1233 x806.

n Fleet Week Sea & Air Parade returns to San Diego from

the Best Film Fest at 7:30 p.m. This two-evening program features a variety of fiction and documentary short film by SDSU students in acclaimed television, film, and new media production program. Each evening features 90 minutes of new work and highlights from past festivals. For information, visit www.artsalive.sdsu.edu.

September 14 Thru November 23 n Gotthelf Art Gallery, located at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla, presents the finest in Jewish artistic expressions, encouraging the preservation of Jewish culture and heritage, and nurturing new creative in the arts. The exhibit, titled Revisiting Shabbat, shows Jews around the world observing Shabbat (the Sabbath) as a day of rest and spiritual enrichment which is celebrated through prayer, a festive meal, refraining from work or physical activity and reflecting on life outside of one’s daily routine.

September 15 n Enlisted Recognition Luncheon takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sea World San Diego, Nautilus Pavilion. This luncheon honors 200 military enlisted guests who have distinguished themselves in their service and within their various commands. These guests are seated with distinguished members of the San Diego business community. For information, visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org/events.

September 15 thru November 6 n San Diego State University Downtown Gallery, located at 725 W Broadway, presents the exhibition With Abandon: Works by SDSU Alumni 2011- 2015, which features five years of work from alumni of the SDSU School of Art & Design. Each work pays homage to the program and their mentors, while conveying the individual voice of the artist. For information about this free program and gallery hours, visit www.artsalive.sdsu.edu.

September 16 n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690.

n Sunset Temple Theater, located at 3911 Kansas Street in San Diego, hosts vocalist Allison Adams Tucker in celebration of her upcoming release, “WANDERlust” at 8 p.m. She will be joined by bass clarinetist and tenor saxophonist David Burnett, guitarist Peter Sprague, pianist John Nelson, bassist Edwin Livingston, and drummer Dan Schnelle. Her versatility is remarkable not only for her ability to sing in a half-dozen different languages but to weave entrancing and expressive stories in each of them. For information, call 619.795.3630 or visit www.SunsetTemple.com.

September 16, 17 & 18 n Bazaar del Mundo’s Santa Fe Marketplace at the north entrance to Old Town on the corner of Juan and Taylor will be Celebrating Native American Culture. Amidst a vibrant outdoor marketplace, exquisite collections of authentic Native American jewelry, art, crafts and décor will be on display from Navajo, Cherokee, Hope, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe members along with other noted Southwestern artists demonstrating and selling their goods. Visitors can take in this dazzling showcase while enjoying live musical entertainment, and mouth-watering cuisine from neighboring Casa Guadalajara.

September 17

noon 2 p.m. For the first time since 2008, amphibious ships, destroyers, mine counter measure ships, submarines and ships from the Coast Guard as well as the Canadian Navy will participate. In addition, there will be amphibious landing craft and demonstration of SEAL capabilities. Coast Guard Search and Rescue, a flyover of Navy aircraft and much more will be on display to delight the crowd. The parade will run the length of San Diego Bay, beginning in Shelter Island with viewing areas all along the bayfront.

n San Diego Opera Partners with MTS to present Free

n Mission Hills Garden Club is holding a special event

n Dolce at the Highlands, located at 5980 East Village

from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mission Hills Church of Christ, located at 4070 Jackdaw Street. Kathryn Aalto, an American landscape historian, designer, author and lecturer now living in Exeter, England will speak about her book, a New York Times Bestseller. The book is titled “Natural World of Winnie-the-Poor: A Walk Through the Forest that Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood.” She will be selling and signing her book. Tea and cookies will be served. RSVP to ensure your seat at Martha.m.pehl@ gmail.com or cherylgaidmore@aol.com, Garden Club members are free; guests pay $10.

Center Loop Road in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call 858.847.2740.

n Fleet Week’s Football Classic presents the San Diego State Aztecs verses Cal State at Qualcomm Stadium at 7:30 p.m. This game will honor the U.S. Coast Guard. Enjoy the pre-game ceremonies, flyovers and parachutists, halftime performances from the Marine, Navy and SDSU Bands, and other exciting military tributes. For tickets call 619.556.2174.

n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents Judy Wexler and the Danny Green Trio. They perform at 8 p.m. Vocalist Judy Wexler is a touring and recording artist who has headlined at jazz festivals, performing arts centers and major jazz clubs. Tickets are $20 at the door (cash only).

September 11 n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

September 15 n The San Diego Fleet Week Foundation presents the annual Fleet Week Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Admiral Kidd Club and Conference Center at the U.S. Navy Mine & ASW Complex, San Diego. The entrance is through the main gate at North Harbor Drive and Laning Road. The breakfast provides leaders of the San Diego community a forum to meet the region’s military leadership and to discuss matters of mutual interest. Reservations will be accepted at the www.sdmac.org website.

September 14 & 15 n San Diego State University Don Powell Theatre, located at 5500 Campanile Drive in San Diego, hosts Best of

Opera Performances at Trolley Stations. This new outreach initiative is meant to attract audience members to fall performances of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) via MTS Trolley Orange, Blue and Green Lines. The fourth of eight performances, which are free to the public and run approximately 30 minutes, will be at 10 a.m. at the Mission Valley Branch Library on the Green Line at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego. For information, visit www.sdopera.org/oot.

n Taste of South Park takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Get your Tasting Passport and sip and sup your way along the charming 30th Street and Fern Street corridor, sampling bites from some of South Park favorite bars and eateries. As a bonus, passport holders will also be able to enjoy discounts at the diverse boutiques and shops lining South Park between bites. Advance tickets can be purchased for $30 at www.SouthParkSD.com.

n Seaport Village is hosting the second annual Landlubbers Day in celebration of all things pirate. This free event is from 1 to 4 p.m. and will feature, live music from the Jackstraws (San Diego’s very own pirate-themed band), a Talk Like a Pirate contest and arts and crafts activities for buccaneers and many more, including pirates booty food and drink specials from restaurants and shops.

n Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will observe the 60th anniversary of Constitution Week. “Bells Across America” is a favorite element of Constitution Week, and have invited local churches that have bells or chimes to ring them at 4 p.m. It is due to our Constitution that we are able to freely pursue our faiths.

September 17 & 18 n The 19th Annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, CA. 250 prestigious historic racecars divided into ten different race groups by make, age and horse power race at high speed on a spectator-friendly 2.7 mile course constructed on the runways of Naval Air Station North Island. Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival is honored to have actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band to perform a free concert at noon. For information, visit www.coronadospeedfestival.com.

September 18 n L’Auberge, located at 1540 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information, call 858.259.1515.

n Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting Event for Camp Oliver returns to the Darlington House, located at 7441 Olivetas Avenue in La Jolla, and takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Attendees get to taste expertly-curated wines from all over the country and have a chance to win a raffle, ticketed at $100, with prizes like an instant wine cellar full of extraordinary wines and a grand raffle prize of an eight day/seven night stay in a luxurious two-bedroom vacation villa at the winner’s choice of a Hilton Grand Vacations Club Resort in Hawaii. This ticketed event has an exclusive maximum of 200 guests and starts at $150 for the Rose Garden tickets and $250 for the Platinum Garden tickets. For information, visit www.wineandroses.net.

September 21 n The 27th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival presents a special screening of “For The Love of Spock,” directed by Leonard Nimoy’s son Adam Nimoy at 7 p.m. at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Jacobs Family Campus, located at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. To buy tickets call 858.362.1348 or visit www.sdjff.org.

September 22 n Zel’s Del Mar, located at 1247 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. For information, call 858.755.0076.

September 23 n Ki’s Restaurant, located at 2951 S Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, hosts Robin Henkel, Whitney Shay & Billy Watson from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.436.5236.

September 23, 24 & 25 n Fleet Week San Diego presents the MCAS Miramar Air Show which is free to the general public. Gates open to the public 8:15 a.m. Visit www.miramarairshow.com for times to all shows and preferred paid seating options. See military performers that include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, and other civilian performers.

September 24 n New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat is coming to San Diego with more zany antics than ever before. The day includes costumes, bikes, music, contests, fundraising, and the only place to get Carnie Blood. The event is at Golden Hill Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day will include eclectic entertainment, a costumed bike ride, a game show, car-for-bike swap, fashion showdown, great music, and of course plenty of New Belgium beer.

n 36th Annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration takes place from 7:30 to 11 p.m. and is presented by Cymer, an ASML company. Celebrate the Zoo’s centennial year with sample cuisine from more than 70 restaurants, including The Prado and Seasons 52, as well as taste the fine wines and craft beers from Stone Brewing and Bernardo Winery. This is a chance to get up and get personal to some of the most popular residents, including cheetahs, koalas and flamboyant flamingos. You will also get a close-up look at the life-size puppets that come to life each night during Nightime Zoo. To purchase tickets visit www.zoofoodandwine.com or call 619.718.3000.

Sept. 24 & 25 n Fine art, music, food, craft beer and wine come together in perfect harmony every year along the scenic road of San Diego Avenue in Old Town, California. The Art & Craft Show Old Town in San Diego is a free weekend event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. The Art & Craft Show Old Town attracts art and fine craft aficionados and collectors from the San Diego and outlining regions, as well as an eccentric celebrated entertainment line-up, special exhibits and a superb wine and craft beer garden.

September 25 n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690.

September 30–October 9 n San Diego State University presents Experimental Theater: “Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau.” Racial tensions escalate in small Louisiana town when rivalry among football team members becomes violent. Inspired by the true events surrounding the “Jena Six,” playwright Dominique weaves this powerful, contemporary story with poetry and hip hop. For information, visit www.artsalive.sdsu.edu.

October 1 n Fleet Week MCRD Boot Camp Challenge by the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) hosts a 3-mile obstacle run. This unique race features obstacles used only by Marine recruits. Over 60 USMC drill instructors “staff” the course providing direction and encouragement for participants. Registration and t-shirt pick-up starts at 6:30 a.m. A post-race party includes music, food, fun and beer. Visit info@fleetweeksandiego.org for information.

n Fleet Week Cabrillo Festival at Ballast Point, Naval Base Point Loma, presents a part of history and welcomes 16th century explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo as he steps ashore on Ballast Point. Take a journey back to September 28, 1542 when Cabrillo, a Portuguese navigator sailing under the flag of Spain, landed at San Diego. Re-enactment of Cabrillo’s landing on Ballast Point takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be music, dancing, children’s activities and foods of Native Americans, Mexico, Portugal and Spain. For information, visit info@fleetweeksandiego.org.

October 1–October 31 n Belmont Park at 3146 Mission Boulevard in San Diego transforms into a Halloween themed beachfront amusement park to create a family-friendly fall festival featuring activities for monsters of all ages. Admission and parking are free. Trick-or-treating takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day. Ride prices will vary. For information, visit www.belmontpark.com or call 858.228.9283.

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•AD SALES POSITION•

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Commissioned sales position for print, video and website ads.

Mission Hills Newcomer Welcome Committee–to help with assembling, delivering Welcome Packages, collecting items from businesses to include, and arranging Newcomer Welcome Events. Call Ginny at 619.295.3904

Join an exciting team and rapidly growing company. Sales experience preferred.

Call 619.481.9817

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includes real estate,help wanted & services $

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VIDEO PRODUCTION

Rich Manuccia 619.295.6988

2,000 sq. /ft. artists’-op studio–one of SD best kept secrets.

Market Street Group

Members include students, amateur, professional artists. Located in Little Italy, wooden floors, sky-lights, access to studio 24/7, working materials can be stored at studio, easels provided. Market Street Studio Group Studio founded 26 years ago.

PROFESSIONAL LIFE MODELS3 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDED!

All Classified Ads must be Pre-Paid

Monthly fee: $145 More information please contact: Kirby Kendrick kirby4004@aol.comphone: 505.660.4448

If you or someone you know struggles with: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Anger, Fear, Hopelessness

100% Support

Right here in Mission Hills at the UCC Church—4070 Jackdaw St

For your goals and transitions. Certified life coach, psychology background. Strong decisions to a centered and fulfilled life are available to everyone. Coaching via Phone or at the Office

(upstairs in Room 211) Learn the techniques to change your life in a safe, confidential environment

1807 Robinson Ave., 204

You Are Not Alone!

Come to a free meeting of Recovery International Every Thursday Evening at 7 p.m.

For Information, Call 619.383.2084 www. RecoveryInternational .org

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Sept. 1 from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Sept. 3 and 24 (1st & 4th Saturdays) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Looking for a studio space to paint, draw or sculpt?

The Feldenkrais Method® Make any activity more pleasant and effective. You can learn to move with more comfort, strength and skill. Group classes and individual lessons.

Mission Hills Book Group

Read to Therapy Dogs

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September 2016 Events

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

10 years experience, References,Call Sabrina 619.316.5292 Video production services from conception to final product. Call 619.296.8731

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Mission Hills Branch Library

Sept. 2, 09, 16 and 30 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

House Pet Sitting

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Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs.

Children’s Craft Time Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 (Every Saturday) from 3 to 4 p.m.

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

Pajama Storytime Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Every Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Even You & 35,000

Children are invited to an evening storytime. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.

Potential Customers

Famous Book Club

Would be Reading

The Famous Book Club will discuss “Dreams of My Russian Summers” by Andrei Makine. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

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Sept. 7 from 3 to 4 p.m.

LEGO Playtime Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 (Every Wednesday) from 5 to 6 p.m.

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

619.295.0878

Sound of Heart Soul Healing Workshop Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

details at

Master Peggy Werner, Divine Channel and worldwide representative of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, will provide an introduction to soul wisdom and practical soul healing.

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Baby Storytime

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Sept. 8 (2nd Thursday) at 10:30 a.m.

Introduce your baby to reading with books, songs, rhythms, and finger plays especially for them. Twenty minutes of playtime will be held immediately after.

UNIVERSAL SPIRIT CENTER

Signing Storytime

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

Sept. 12, 19 and 26 (Every Monday) from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

www.universalspiritcenter.org.

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. Recommended for ages birth to four-years old.

619.291.4728

Roald Dahl Storybox

(at University and Front Streets)

San Diego, CA 92103

Extra parking across the street at Florence School

Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS

Join us for a special storytime celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl.

8:00 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m. Music-filled gathering

Book Sale

(with Youth Ministry available)

Sept. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m. Music-filled gathering

Kadampa Meditation Center 3125 Rosecrans Street, Bldg. B619.230.5852

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

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

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

Meet the Author: “Jailhouse Cuisine” by Louise Mathews Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.

Former Chief of Food Services for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Louise Mathews shows you what it is like cooking and eating in jails.

Meet the Instruments with Celia Lawley (the Fiddlegirl) Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Kids will learn about the origins of seven musical instruments and listen to various styles of music on violin, guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, tin flute and accordion.

Mystery Book Group Sept. 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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Hillcrest

1st Tuesday

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

1st Thursday

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

Thursdays 7–8:30 pm

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

Kensington-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday

Kensington-Talmadge Planning Committee Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m. For information, call 619.284.0551

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

LVCPC Agenda– Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Agenda Linda Vista Library meeting room. Contact Jeff Perwin at 619.806.9559 for details 6 pm.

3rd Tuesday

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

3rd Wednesday

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

Salon Services

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619.366.0698

3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)

TCCAC– Tecolote Canyon Citizen’s Advisory Committee Tecolote Nature Center. Contact Eloise Battle for details. 7 p.m.

3rd Thursday

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

4th Monday

LVCPC– Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Linda Vista Library Meeting Room. Contact Ed Cramer at 619.222.2047 for details. 7:00 p.m.

4th Wednesday

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

Various Wednesdays

LVNewsletter– Linda Vista View Civic Association Community Newsletter. Bayside Community Center. Contact Sarah Granby at 858.405.7135 or email sgranby@lvca-sd.org. 2:00 p.m.

Mission Hills

September 28, 2016

Mission Hills Garden Club TJess Norton of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy will talk about conservancy in San Diego county. The citizen science part that help kids and adults experience the outdoors and what to expect in the future in San Diego county. Bring your camel back and hiking shoes as she takes us on a tour through North Counties path to the coast. Jess Norton brings over nine years of federal, state, and local experience in protected species regulation, natural resource management, and environmental planning to the Conservancy. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mission Hills Church at 4070 Jackdaw. Members and kids are free; guests pay $10 which becomes part of the membership fee if they join that evening . For more information, visit www. missionhillsgardenclub.org.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach Planning Board Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. Call 619.523.1700. 7–9:30 p.m.

4th Wednesday

Ocean Beach Town Council Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Avenue. Call Jere Battan at 619.515.4400 for information. 7 p.m.

Point Loma

September 14, 2016

Point Loma Garden Club’s The Point Loma Garden Club’s monthly meeting will start at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Kathy Hargrove who will speak on flower photography. The topic is Interior House Plant Maintenance and Design. The meeting takes place at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106. More information is available at www.plgc.org.

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385,000

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3604 Bancroft Street

315,000

206 Park Blvd. #802

In the highly desirable Egyptian building, on the border of Hillcrest and North Park. This 1 bedroom + flex room has granite, stainless, and a south facing patio. Walk to everything!

3/2 + loft in a quiet North Park neighborhood. Delightful kitchen, spacious back yard, 2 car garage. On the market mid-September. Call for details!

This 2/1 bungalow is ideally situated on a corner lot in trendy North Park. Built in 1924, all the charm and character remains—builtins, wood floors, original windows, more!

Great 1/1 Park Terrace unit with A+ ballpark and library dome views. Live in popular East Village and walk to eateries and hot spots!

Maureen and Antoinette

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Hillcrest/Marston Hills

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La Mesa

Normal Heights

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595,000

Adorable 2/1 cottage with spacious kitchen, laundry room, back yard, garage, and roof-top deck. A+ location at the intersection of North Park and Hillcrest. Walk to everything we love about San Diego! Please call for details...

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Ocean Beach

Point Loma

610,000

6385 Cresthaven Drive

3549 Madison Avenue

5 bedrooms with updates galore. Located on a cul de sac in La Mesa.

3 Bed/2 Bath, Central A/C, Updates Galore! Large yard, electric/gated driveway.

See more details at www.SDHomePro.com

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JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,

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

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Bankers Hill

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540,000

1,199,000

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3936 Atascadero

1005 Concord Street

3/2 with 1/1 guest house complete remodel!

1.9m, plus upgrades, 4 bedrooms, plus flex room and amazing views of downtown, Coronado and Mexico. Built in 2016!

See more details at www.SDHomePro.com

SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES

JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,

3292 Dove Street

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

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

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1,095,000

1,150,000

1508 West Lewis

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

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2016

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

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850,000

3424 Hawk Street

Mid-century tri-level home with water and canyon views from most rooms. Generous living room, well-sized dining room, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Large private front terrace provides comfortable entertainment space.

2,095,000

4436 Plumosa Way

Not sold since 1976, the classic Post-Modern home is sited on nearly two acres. Sweeping Mission Valley and water views. Two car garage with small guest studio. 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in the house. One level—and views from most every room in the house.

Call Barb Strona, Agent CalBRE #872337 at 619.203.1200

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Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

1,295,000

3937-41 9th Avenue

Well-located refurbished triplex in the heart of Hillcrest. Charming and remodeled Victorian-era house with a new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms. There is also a duplex with a three bedroom unit and a one bedroom unit. 9 parking spaces, 7 of them behind a electric gate—perfect for this parking challenged part of town. Only $1.295m, this property is a bargain.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

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2445 Marilouise Way • $1,750,000

2439 Pine Street • $1,750,000 A rare real estate opportunity to own a home in the premier Mission Hills location of the Pine Street cul de sac. Seldom does one of the ten homes in this elegant pocket come on the market. This lovely Mid-Century Colonial Revival home enjoys stunning, unmatched views as well as corner lot privacy. In addition to the just under 3,000 square feet of interior space on a lot that has 10,000 usable square feet, the home has walls of windows and more than 550 square feet of deck with sweeping views from Point Loma, across Mission Bay out to the ocean. $1,750,000.

Prime Presidio location. This classic home is priced at $1,750,000. This 3 bedroom home features a huge and private backyard, water views, a new kitchen, and, all of the architectural features of a pre-war Spanish. Very usable 7,200 square foot lot perfect for outdoor entertaining. Plenty of room for a sunny full-sized pool.

3950 Alameda Place • $1,625,000 Recently refreshed Mission Revival home located on a lush canyon with water views. 5 sunny bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, plus maid’s quarters and full bathroom on the lower level with an outside entrance. Award-winning kitchen/baths designed by renowned architect Ione Steigler. The 350 square foot cabana is a perfect pool house. 2122 Mergho Impasse • $1,195,000 Beautiful Mid-Century 4 bedroom, 3 bath home of 2200 square feet awaiting your update. Amazing gardens and brick pathways by Sinjin. 7,000+ square foot lot with extra-wide frontage. 2 car garage.

Call

Jim Scott ,

Broker, CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511 • j i m @ s q r e . c o m

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

www.JimScottHomes.com

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