Presidio Sentinel, October 2013. Vol. 14, No. 9 by Michal Tuzinkiewicz

Volume 14, No. 9

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Old Town San Diego Art Festival

Dave and Diane Lowery established their glass blowing studio and gallery in Old Town San Diego, Lowery’s Hot Glass in Old Town. They have created thousands of blown pieces of glass and their work can be found all over the world. The are participating in the Old Town Art Festival. See page 14 for article

Balboa Park’s Next Top Dog Photo Contestt.

Móolelo’s executive artistic director heads to Pasadena.

Sam the Cooking Guy makes pies for a cause.

Aubree proposes a staycation experience.

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Politics Ain’t Beanbag By George Mitrovich

Eight days after Bob Filner resigned in disgrace, acting mayor Todd Gloria and city councilman Kevin Faulconer spoke to a standing room only audience of The City Club of San Diego at La Jolla Country Day School. The purpose of the gathering was to look beyond Filner’s 246-ruinous days in office and to our city’s future. But before that there needed to be an accounting of how badly our city fared under Filner. Allegations of sexual harassment brought Filner down, but almost from the outset of his mayoralty the city had been disserved because Filner micromanaged everything; a fact no better illustrated than his insistence upon signing-off on $50 vouchers. You cannot run a company or a corporation that way, and you certainly cannot run America’s eight largest city, with a population over 1.3 million and nearly 10,000 employees, that way – and he didn’t. I am not sure we will ever know the full extent of how Filner’s incompetence as San Diego’s chief executive hurt our city, but listening to Gloria and Faulconer on that Saturday, I am convinced the hurt is big. But as the Kennedys don’t do wouldofs, couldofs or shouldofs, neither should our city leaders nor our citizenry. Too much is at stake. We would do well, therefore, to heed the advice of Benjamin Disraeli, one

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

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of Britain’s great prime ministers, who said, “I have made it a habit to close the gates of my life behind me.” So should we. What was quite clear that Saturday at Country Day was how hard Gloria and Faulconer had worked to keep some semblance of order in a city where there was everything but. For that effort, both gentlemen and their colleagues, as well as city attorney, Jan Goldsmith, are owed our gratitude. When both Gloria and Faulconer had finished their remarks and taken questions from those gathered, they received a standing ovation, led by Dr. Irwin Jacobs. Was it deserved? Absolutely. Todd Gloria, as acting mayor, quickly decided after he was sworn in, he couldn’t do both, serve as acting mayor and run for the same office. So he put the interest of San Diego above his own and announced he wouldn’t. No doubt the cynics among us will question his sincerity in making that call, but that’s why they’re cynics because they are incapable of accepting the integrity of others, having so little of it themselves. Kevin Faulconer made a different decision; he announced he is running for mayor. In making that choice I find no fault, because his council duties differ significantly from those of a mayor – acting or otherwise. Beyond Faulconer, what about the

more than 30 (as of this writing) in the race for our city’s highest elective office? The total number running is bewildering; one day people announce they’re in and then the next announced they’re out – all quite confusing. But with all due respect to those who say they’re in and stay in, a laudable commitment, seriously, as they are doing something neither you nor I have the courage to do, so give them that, the race mostly will be about Faulconer and Nathan Fletcher. What about former city attorney Mike Aguirre? If Mike Aguirre fits your idea of a calm and rational person, someone who has mastered his emotions, someone who has evidenced an ability to work with others, then by all means support him. But if that is who you think he is, than I would suggest it would be appropriate to do some additional fact-checking. There is also city councilman David Alvarez, a young man who impresses people, but most think it’s too soon for him to be judged seriously as a mayoral candidate. That is not necessarily my view. I think if you wish to run, you run, because where others think you are in your life is irrelevant; they don’t know, only you know, and if you feel a duty to run, and then run, because, at the beginning of the night, The People will decide whether you are ready.

Let me expand slightly about Mike Aguirre and David Alvarez: Aguirre had a tumultuous run as city attorney and the tumult he caused – even if at times with due cause – is why Goldsmith now holds that office. I always allow for personal redemption, for dramatic change in one’s behavior, but if Mike Aguirre has been on the road to Damascus, he must have missed the blinding light and the voice from heaven. David Alvarez is unknown to me, save in this instance: When Jerry Brown came to The City Club/Chamber luncheon in January 2011, Alvarez requested he be seated with the Governor at our table. I accommodate his request, even though he knew nothing about City Club, which merely happens to be one of America’s greatest public forums (people will say that when you’ve presented 1,066 programs in the public interest) and was clueless about me. Not knowing me is okay; lots of people don’t, but not knowing The City Club, isn’t. It tells me you are fundamentally uniformed about life in your city. About Nathan Fletcher: A couple of years back there was a grand Spirit of 45 remembrance on the carrier USS Midway. It was a really big deal, and I had the privilege of serving as MC. Fletcher, then a state assemblyman, was invited to speak. Continued on page 9 www.PresidioSentinel.com

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Community Comments on By Patty Ducey-Brooks

Last month in the Publisher Column I shared comments from disgruntled Mission Hills’ business owners and residents, as well as others from Hillcrest and Old Town about a proposed bike lane project that would impact these three communities. The proposed project involves significant modifications to traffic flow, parking and traffic lanes on

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Washington Street, University Avenue, 4th and 5th Avenue, India Street and other connecting streets in Hillcrest. In response, some of you elected to also share your opinions. I am grateful to all of you for taking the time to express your thoughts on this important topic. According to Timothy Carr of Hillcrest, “I ride a bicycle in and around Hillcrest, Mission Hills, and University Heights. In my opinion we do not need this bike lane. If my opinion counts

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for anything, I say NO to this project. As a biker who has biked thousands of miles in many states, and takes a 50 mile ride each week in San Diego, I wish to say that closing University Avenue and reducing Washington is beyond stupid.” Guy Maddox of Point Loma, who is also a bicyclist, added his comments, “All I see when the city put those ridiculous bike stickers on the roadway is that the bikers, ‘those who are not very serious bikers,’ think it gives them the right to hog the road and ride two abreast, which is a dangerous thing to do on any city street. Those of us that ride a lot never ride two abreast, and share the road, giving autos as much room as possible.” David Fielder of Mission Hills had a differing opinion: “It appears that you are reporting from hearsay and your mention of the proposed plans is vague and inaccurate. I would hope for more objective ‘reporting’ which considers all sides of an issue instead of just printing speculation, gossip, and opinion.” Tim Gahagan, chair of the Uptown Parking District who also represents the Hillcrest neighborhood as a resident, offered his feedback on this subject. “We would love a world-class biking

corridor. However, this doesn’t make sense; not at the expense of the loss of parking. We need to do what is best for the community.” Gahagan also stated that the Uptown Parking District made a motion against SANDAG’s proposed bike plan and is expecting to learn the results of their decision. He also encouraged residents and business owners to stay involved, attend the forthcoming meetings and speak up. He offered this site for meeting dates: http://www.sandag.org/index. asp?fuseaction=meetings.home. In a follow up conversation with Gerrie Trussell, executive director of the Mission Hills BID, she said she is coordinating a meeting with SANDAG representatives during the middle of October and would advise us of the time and date. This meeting will be open to the public. I offered that we would post the information on our web site and alert the community of this important meeting. We invite you to continue to voice your opinions, email us at info@ presidiosentinel.com. And, check our web site for the SANDAG meeting to be held in Mission Hills: www.presidiosentinel.com.

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Watching the news recently, I heard one of the newscasters refer to a bank robber as an elderly gentleman. Later in the broadcast he said the bank was robbed by a 68 year old man wearing a mask. Whoa, I thought, wait a minute, 68 is considered elderly? I’m in that age group, I never think of myself as elderly. This got me going to my Merriam-Webster to see what a dictionary defines as elderly. There it was, glaring back at me – the definition according to MerriamWebster, el-der-ly – “rather old, much past middle age.” I do not like that definition for a 68 year old bank robber and what is “rather old” anyway. This led me to look up definitions for more words that describe this time of life. I started with old, just plain ordinary old, “having lived for many years, not young.” Okay, I thought, I can live with that. I know I’m not young. I have lived for many years, then again how does one define “many”? My quest continued. I looked up middle aged, “the period in a person’s life from about 40-60.”

Hmmm, better scratch that one. How about senior, that’s not a bad term, gets me in to the movies cheaper, gets me a discount at many places, and the definition is good, “a person older than another.” Yes I like that one. I’m older than many others I know, plus I know many people older than I. So I can accept senior. Why didn’t they refer to that bank robber as a senior, surely he’s older than someone else? Finally, I took a breath and looked up ancient, “very old, having lived or existed for a very long time.” Here we go again, a subjective word lurked in that definition, “very.” My mother lived to 90, her sister is 92, maybe that’s what is meant by “very.” But, if we go by this dictionary “very” must be older than “rather” which helps define elderly. Now I was getting confused. So I went to the thesaurus and found some synonyms for each of these terms. It got uglier. I found dowager and grey beard. I found old timer and golden ager to name but a few. And then I stopped looking. After all aren’t all these terms subjective? My 92 year old aunt is a young as she thinks she is. She drives herself places, she wears the latest

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styles, and she told me during our last conversation that she thinks she still has a great body. Is that ancient? To me, aging, if you have your health, is just a part of living. We age every day and how we choose to define ourselves is just a choice of words. I like that my grandkids call me gramma. I don’t want any of those cutesy names that exist in place of that. I want to be called gramma. It is exactly where I want to be at this stage of life. I am most certainly a grandmother. This means I can spoil the children in ways I would not have spoiled my own kids. It means I can give the little one back to her mommy when she needs a diaper change and I can pick and choose when I see them. But even more, it means I am at a great time of life when I no longer work, no longer feel compelled to do all the holiday dinners and can sit back and rest on my laurels. So I’m no longer middle aged, older than just old, younger than ancient, definitely a senior, but elderly ????, I just can’t get passed that “rather old” in the definition. Next time, Mr. newscaster, just say bank robber when you refer to a 68 year old bandit – that will do just fine.

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

Bet we en t h e Lin es: One Book, One San Diego, One Big Library By Alice Lowe

Let’s put aside local politics (briefly, anyway), and celebrate some upbeat occasions, like the grand opening of the new Central Library and the kickoff of this year’s One Book, One San Diego. The Central Library had its dedication and opening events during the last weekend of September and is now open for business. Under that gorgeous dome that already has become the focal point of downtown are a public reading room, bay view terraces, roof gardens, and, of course, books and resources. With double the square footage of the former site, the Central Library’s shelves hold with many of the system’s 3.8 million books, e-books and audio-visual materials. It will house more than 400 computers, compared to 84 at the old site. The highlight of the launch weekend was the appearance of acclaimed author Geraldine Brooks to read from and discuss “Caleb’s Crossing,” the seventh annual One Book, One San Diego selection. Over the coming year, the novel will be read and discussed by thousands of San Diegans at public events and in schools and book clubs throughout the county. Brooks is a master of historical fiction with several earlier novels, including “March,” a Civil War story that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2006. “Caleb’s Crossing,” published in 2011, is a fictional story drawn from the lives of www.PresidioSentinel.com

the first English settlers in Martha’s Vineyard in the 17th century and the Wampanoag Indians who were the island’s native inhabitants. The Caleb of the title becomes the first Native American graduate of Harvard. The Central Library is loading its calendar with programs and activities, many of which will be held in the new state-of-the-art auditorium. The “One Book, One San Diego” event is the first of its San Diego’s downtown skyline author talks, which continues to change. continues on October 9 with Glynis Ridley, author of “The garden will have rotating exhibitions. Discovery of Jeanne Baret: A Story of And let’s not forget parking, which Science, the High Seas, and the First was non-existent before. Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe.” A state-of-the-art central hub is The San Diego Great Books Group, critical to the success of the whole which has been meeting since 1980, public library system, providing will resume its monthly gatherings at resources, collections, expertise the new library on October 13 with a and reference support. Our 35 city discussion of “Jane Eyre.” branches entertain more than 5.6 Books are just part of the multi- million visitors a year, exceeding the cultural attractions. Friday Talking combined attendance at Padres and Pictures, a film series, will begin with Chargers home games. Native American Films in Hollywood So what’s next? Now that we finally as part of the One Book, One San have our shiny new Central Library, Diego events. A free Sunday afternoon maybe we can look forward to a concert series will feature chamber groundbreaking for the new Mission music and choral groups, including the Hills/Hillcrest branch! Camarada Trio, Master Chorale, and others. An art gallery and sculpture

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Photo Contest Will Crown

Balboa Park’s Next Top Dog

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Digital photographers and Instagramers visiting Balboa Park can show that their pooch has the chops to be Balboa Park’s next Top Dog in Balboa Park’s annual Top Dog Photo Contest. Photos of a single dog taken anywhere in Balboa Park can be submitted via the contest website at www.balboapark.org/topdog2013 through October 14, 2013 (one entry per dog per family). An online public vote of the top 25 finishers will determine the three prize winners, with the Top Dog grand-prize winner receiving an exclusive overnight Su’ruff Camp package from Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Sponsored by Balboa Park Central, the fourth-annual Top Dog Photo Contest invites park visitors to scout Balboa Park’s dog-friendly grounds to find the ideal locale to complement their pooch’s most photogenic side.). A committee of judges from Balboa Park will choose 25 finalists to be posted on BalboaPark.org, where visitors can vote for their favorite from October 16 to 23, 2013. The top vote getter’s family will be awarded Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Su’ruff Camp package, which

A canine contestant poses for the contest. includes a one-night stay in deluxe accommodations at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, surfing lessons for one dog, and a variety of other doggie amenities and treats. For a complete listing of contest prizes and rules, participants are advised to visit BalboaPark.org and Cosmos’s Doggie Blog.

6 th Annual Pugtoberfest

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Mia is a two-year old, labrador retriever mix that is absolutely beautiful with the brains to match. Her impressive list of tricks includes sit, down, stand, play dead, come, and touch (with her nose). She loves going for walks and welcomes any opportunity to explore new surroundings and meet new people. She also never turns down a chance to run around our play yard and play with a beloved tennis ball. Mia’s adoption fee of $75 includes her spay, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, a bag of food from Hill’s Science Diet and a license if residing in Oceanside or Vista. Mia is located at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, located at 5500 Gaines Street. For more information, call 619.299.7012 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

Pugtoberfest. Pug Rescue San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of homeless pug dogs, has teamed up with Barons Market to give San Diego its yearly dose of pug excitement at its 6th Annual Pugtoberfest from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5. Pugtoberfest takes over a private park at 1819 Lawndale Road, El Cajon, CA. 92019, for a late afternoon of craft

beers, great food, music, friendly people and, of course, pugs. While this is a free event, attendees 21-and-over planning to indulge in alcoholic beverages need to purchase wristbands. Each wristband earns four 10 oz. glasses of beer at a cost of $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. For information on Pug Rescue San Diego, Pugtoberfest and adopting your pug, visit www.pugsandiego.com.

Luna is an eight-year old, domestic longhair mix. She is very independent and will come to you for attention as needed. Luna can be shy with strangers but tends to come around, making a fashionably late entrance for any group gatherings. She would prefer to be the only cat in the household, and I will do best in a home without children under 16. Luna’s adoption fee is $25 which includes spay / neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and limited veterinary medical coverage from VCA Hospitals up to $250. She is currently available for adoption at San Luis Rey/North Campus of the San Diego Humane Society, located at 2905 San Luis Rey Road in Oceanside. For information, call 760.757.4357 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

A pug arrives in his own carriage at Pugtoberfest.

For more information on Mia, call 619.299.7012 For more information on Luna, call 760.757.4357

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Flat Bellies: T i p s T h a t R e a l l y W o r k By Blake Beckcom

Had a little too much “comfort food” and lack of movement these last months? Maybe you’ve put on a few pounds around the middle? The bathing suit season is still here, so if the pooch in your belly is the pain in your mirror, now is the time to do what it takes to get rid of that pooch once and for all. Why do some of us gain weight around the middle and others not? Where you tend to store body fat is related primarily to your genetic disposition. If you have an excessive amount of body fat, and heredity dictates storage around the middle, then unfortunately you will gain fat in the abdominal area. That said, many women notice abdominal weight gain when they go through menopause. This is because hormonal shifts can change the way the body breaks down and stores fat—hence a redistribution of body fat and the tendency for it to accumulate in the belly as women grow older. This tendency is particularly unhealthy, as excessive abdominal fat, especially the deep abdominal fat— called visceral fat—increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

What really works to get rid of stubborn belly fat? TThe good news in the battle of belly bulge is that there are three scientifically proven lifestyle changes you CAN make that when combined together are the best way to attack that fat around the middle and flatten your belly.

Three Tips for a Flat Stomach 1) E at a Nutritious, Calorie-Controlled Diet: Excess body fat, whether it’s in the stomach or the thighs, is the result of

routinely consuming more calories than you expend. Now is the time to change those unhealthy eating habits. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and good fats. Eat breakfast, don’t skip meals, drink lots of caloriefree liquid, and eat small, frequent, lighter meals at home. Watch your portion sizes and calculate your daily calorie intake to ensure you’re eating the right amount to lose body fat at a safe rate.

2) Daily Cardio Exercise: Calorie-burning cardio exercise is one of the best ways to target stubborn belly fat. This is because stomach fat is more metabolically active and when you exercise, you target that area for fuel. What’s more, when you burn those calories up, you reduce your percentage of body fat, thereby shrinking those belly fat cells. This will allow you to see those abdominal muscles you’ve worked so hard in the gym to define.

3) Strength Training: While you can’t “spot reduce” belly fat, you CAN strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles. That way, once you lose that extra fat around the tummy, you’ll be able to clearly see that toned flat stomach. Keep in mind that a single abdominal exercise won’t make a flabby stomach into washboard abs. Plus, there are certain abdominal exercises that are much more effective in strengthening and tightening the middle than others. Your flat tummy workout should incorporate exercises that target both the deeper and the lower abdominal muscles. For example, the rectus abdominus muscle is the most common target of abdominal exercises such as crunches. This is a postural muscle; it’s also a paired muscle that runs vertically and has distinct segments on each side. The rectus is

responsible for the “six-pack” visible in toned athletes. Another important “core” muscle is the transverse abdominus, buried deep beneath the rectus. This muscle, though often neglected, also helps flatten the stomach. It runs horizontally and acts like a girdle, strengthening the core and decreasing risk of back injury. Beating belly fat has long term effects, on multiple fronts, so get moving. Reduce the pooch! Better movement with better nutrition equals less fat, which equals better health, which leads to better outcomes. The overall benefits of daily physical activity are numerous: • Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body • K eeps weight under control • Improves blood cholesterol levels • Prevents and manages high blood pressure • Prevents bone loss • Boosts energy level • Helps manage stress • Releases tension • Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well • Improves self-image • Counters anxiety and depression and increases enthusiasm and optimism • Increases muscle strength, increasing the ability to do other physical activities • Provides a way to share an activity with family and friends • Establishes good heart-healthy habits in children and counters the conditions (obesity, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol levels,

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How Not to Catch Free Floating Anxieties By Mrs. Freud The first time I heard it during psychology training I thought that the term “free floating anxiety” sounded like something one could catch - like a cold. While they are not contagious from one person to another, I believe that we can “catch” free floating anxieties from various things that surround us. We are all different in how much negativity we can withstand and how our environment affects us. Anything that gets our adrenal glands going can make us feel nervous, worried or anxious. We might lose our patience quicker, have fewer creative thoughts, become more negative, remember unpleasant memories: we feel out of balance, not being able to name any certain reason for it. We might assume that we are under the weather, since there is no particular reason for our mood. This can be free floating anxiety. It is difficult to spot as well as to deal with, since it cannot be linked to any known specific object, situation, or event; and yet, it can influence our quality of life in a very negative way. Depending on its severity and prevalence, it can affect every aspect of our life. We might rather stay home than go out and have a good time. We spend time worrying rather than planning www.PresidioSentinel.com

our future and don´t trust a good time when it is here. We can´t sleep well, experience difficulties concentrating, or even heart palpitations, sweating and difficulty breathing. While diagnosable as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), even mild levels of it can already influence our life and it is well worth preventing. Think about the things that get your stress level up. Often we pile our plates too full. When we drink a lot caffeine to cope with stress it adds to the emission of adrenaline in the body. Not enough sleep, little exercise does the same. Stressful images like we see on the news also add their part to free floating anxiety. Images of people in distress can trigger any of our own hidden fears that we have: fear of dying, not having enough, getting sick, being betrayed or ambushed. While we are watching, we get anxious as we relate to what we are seeing. It is important to take responsibility for our own sense of ease and safety. Anything that we notice that adds to that sense is an asset, a valuable resource. It can be used whenever we notice that our temper gets short, when we get grumpy, or short of breath. It is best if we know our own symptoms and are continuously on the lookout for them. Whatever we learn that increases

our adrenaline level, we add it to the list of things to avoid and limit. As an example, I recommend to clients a media fast for a week and encourage them to notice the difference in how they feel: about themselves, and about their outlook in life in general. On the long run it is sometimes better to read the news as opposed to seeing the moving images on TV. Our own imagination can always only go as far as what we know and what is safe. The television images, however, leave no room for that. Be the gatekeeper of what enters your own mind.

Some anxiety is healthy for us to survive, to assess serious, potential dangers. But beyond that, free floating anxiety narrows our horizon of the possibilities and abilities that enhance our lives. Sometimes we have been with limitations for so long that we think it is part of our personality. Still, it can be left behind by applying the above mentioned and maybe with the help of a mental health professional. The courage to take a look at it will give any anxiety the boot, because anxiety cannot reign where courage acts.

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.

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• Loss Damage Waiver: This is essentially collision coverage for your rental car. Like your auto policy, it will pay for damage to the rental car. This will also cover the rental car company’s lost income from having the car out of service. • Personal Accident Insurance: This coverage is personal injury protection that will provide for medical expenses and, depending on the company or state laws, may also provide some death benefits, too. • Personal Effects Protection: This coverage will insure any personal belongings that are stolen from the car or damaged in an accident. • Additional Liability Insurance: This is just what it sounds like: liability insurance. Like the personal liability insurance on your home or auto policy, this will provide liability protection against claims related to injury, death or damage related to your rental car. • Roadside Assistance: This will provide roadside assistance in case your rented car breaks down and you need help, or if you lock your keys in the car. If you are a member

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Rental Car Insurance It’s probably safe to say that most of us have been there before. You’ve just gotten off of a long flight, and you’re ready to start your vacation. The rental car shuttle has just dropped you off at the counter, and after the tedious search to confirm your reservation, you get the following question: “Would you like to buy our accident waiver insurance?” There’s almost always a moment of confusion. You don’t want to be liable to the rental car company if you damage their car, but paying for all of that coverage can be very expensive and you already have auto insurance. I priced out a couple of one-day rentals and saw that adding all of the possible insurance to my (already expensive) rental would add another 20 percent to the cost of renting the car. But should you pay for it at all? Here is what they will try to sell you:

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of the American Automobile Association (AAA), you already have this protection; your coverage travels with you, not your car. Other insurance carriers may also cover your rented car.

My advice: Relax. For most people who already have their own automobile insurance (and that’s a safe bet for the readers of this publication), it’s likely that you are already covered for many of these items under your existing policy, at least up to your existing policy limits. You may be responsible for deductibles or other charges like loss of use, but your existing policy will provide you some protection. The key here is your policy limits: if you drive and insure an old Ford but rent a premium car, your policy might not pay for much. Also, your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance probably covers lost or damaged personal items, even in the rental car. Finally, your credit card may even cover some of your losses, although this varies from issuer to issuer. So if there’s any question about whether or not you need to spring for the rental car insurance coverage, here are two easy things you can do: • Call your insurance carrier. Ask them what coverage is available to you under your existing policy when you rent a car. Ask them what you might be on the hook for in the event of a total loss of your rental car. • Call your credit card company. You have to actually use the card to book and pay for the car rental, but once you do, see what coverage they provide, and what the limitations are.

Not having met him before, I was impressed as he impresses most people – handsome, articulate, an ex-Marine, which causes people to often invoke comparisons to Pete Wilson, who remains, 30-years after he left office and became a U.S. Senator and California’s governor, San Diego’s greatest mayor. I concede, therefore, what others believe about Fletcher, but I have no clue as what Nathan Fletcher believes. I don’t know what cause he embraces. I do not know where he stands on poor people, the homeless, veterans, immigration, relations with Mexico. I do not know the man’s moral center. What I know is he was a Republican who ran for mayor against Bonnie Dumanis, Carl DeMaio, and Bob Filner. But he fared poorly and decided, rather late, to announce he was no longer a Republican candidate for mayor but an Independent. That didn’t work and he lost. Had he, however, heeded Steve Peace’s advice and declared as an Independent much earlier, the outcome of the mayor’s race might well have been different, because Filner thought Fletcher was the one candidate he couldn’t beat. And, now, Fletcher’s a Democrat. I’m good with that because I’m a Democrat, but he must persuade a whole lot of people he is sincere in his political evolution. About Kevin Faulconer: Of the three most important local causes in my life, the downtown ballpark, strong mayor government, and The City Club of San Diego (and The City Club is the only one in which it can be said I have a self-interest), Faulconer has been there with me. Does loyalty and friendship

trump political party? Yes. Is that an endorsement? No. (Remember I endorsed Bob Filner, and look how that turned out.) True, Faulconer is a Republican, but he’s a throw-back Republican; the kind remembered and celebrated for being fiscally conservative and socially conscience, and he will bring those values to the campaign, and it will be Fletcher’s challenge to see if he can match him. I want to close by returning to the matter of Bob Filner. I do so because I had a long conversation about our ex-mayor with Mike Dukakis, the former Massachusetts governor and Democratic nominee for president in ’88, who asked, “What had gone wrong with Filner?’ When I had done my best to explain my view of Filner’s undoing, the governor said people like Filner baffle him. He said, “I can’t figure it out. When you think about all the good people who believed in him, helped him, campaigned for him, raised and gave money to him, how do you then turn around and betray those very people?” I can’t answer that question, but Bob Filner needs to. Peter Finely Dunne is remembered for his famous aphorism, “Politics ain’t beanbag.” No, it’s not. Therefore, those who love San Diego have a moral obligation, not only to pay attention to this mayor’s race, but find a candidate you believe in and work in that candidate’s behalf – it is what we do in a democracy. That said, I don’t know if this mayor’s race is the most important ever, but it’s too important to ignore.

When does it make sense to buy the rental car insurance? If you don’t own a car, or have only minimal coverage, you should seriously consider buying the insurance. Also, your personal policies may not cover you out of the country or if you drive the rental car across an international border, so check with your insurer before you rent a car outside the U.S.

This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA, CFP®. Rick is Vice President for Investment Management with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Rick can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisers.com. Rick and his family live in Mission Hills

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Mo`olelo’s Executive Director Named Associate Artistic Director Seema Sueka Accepts Pasadena Playhouse Position

The Board of Trustees of Moòlelo Performing Arts Company recently announced that Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director Seema Sueko has accepted the position of associate artistic director of The Pasadena Playhouse. Sueko will assume her new role as of Monday, January 6, 2014. According to Board President Ilene Hubbs, “We couldn’t be happier for Seema. She has really been a shining star in the local theatre community and we are not surprised that she has been specially selected for this newly created position at The Pasadena Playhouse. We are sorry to see Seema go, but she leaves Moòlelo healthy and strong and poised for continued success. The board has implemented staff restructuring and will announce a national search for an executive artistic director soon.” Tom Hall, founder/managing partner of Albert Hall & Associates LLC and past managing director of The Old Globe, also expressed his support for Sueko and Moòlelo, “It has been my pleasure to know Seema as both an arts leader and a community leader for many years. She is clearly deserving of this opportunity to join The Pasadena

Playhouse team led by Sheldon Epps, former associate artistic director at The Old Globe. I have no doubt she will do great things there. But perhaps most important to San Diegans is the fact that Seema has had a leading role in building an exemplary organization in Moòlelo, leaving it in a strong position to recruit the next generation of leadership that will no doubt continue the company’s extraordinary success well into the future.” Sueko’s vision has led to Moòlelo’s steady growth, financial health, and the production of three plays and arts education programs annually. Sheldon Epps, artistic director of The Pasadena Playhouse shared, “I am genuinely thrilled that Seema will be joining us here at The Pasadena Playhouse. Without doubt, she is one of the rising stars of the American theatre field. I have no doubt that this new partnership will keep that good energy going, and in fact I believe that her presence here will help to lead us to ever increasing theatrical vibrancy and new levels of artistry.” Sueko’s last day at Moòlelo will be December 13, 2013. Prior to her departure she will plan the Company’s 2014 10th anniversary season. Says

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Seema Sueko’s honors include the 2010 Des McAnuff New Visions Award from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle. Photo by Crissy Pascual.

Sueko, “Though I am transitioning to another organization, my heart will always remain with Mo`olelo and I will continue to support the Company. My decision was made easier knowing

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The Ultimate Space-Saving Garden By Barb Strona Mission Hills Garden Club learned about a clever invention -- a Tower Garden. Deris and Sky Jeanette brought and demonstrated it, a modular hydroponics solution for growing healthy, huge delicious plants. The device consists of a sturdy pale green plastic vat which fits in a space less than three feet by three feet and holds 20 gallons of water fortified with special nutrients. A little pump inside sends this water up a pipe and then distributes it continuously and equally to each plant. This way each plant has a constant supply of nutrients, water, and oxygen. There is no dirt. The tower comes with all its parts as well as special food which you add to the water about every two weeks. Filling the tower and maintaining the proper nutrients and PH content only requires about fifteen minutes a week. The tower uses about $7.00 or $8.00 for a year of electricity. In addition, you can turn the tower to maximize sun exposure that you deem best for your plants. Deris broke off a celery stalk from the outside of one of his plants. Not only was it the tastiest celery I’ve ever eaten, it also had no strings. The lettuces were absolutely enormous. The Jeanettes

plant heavier plants, such as tomatoes, at the lower portion of the tower for better support. Deris also explained that the type of heirloom tomatoes he plants thrive, look pretty for a longer time, and produce more tomatoes by not letting them grow too tall. Once the plant is about 18 inches tall, he pinches off the early blossoms from the top of the plant. The Tower Garden with an extension kit can grow up to 28 plants in one tower. It uses about ten per cent of the area you would need to grow a comparable number of plants in the traditional manner. Because no soil is involved, many pests and diseases never touch the plants. The water is from your tap or from collected rain water. The plants never receive insecticides from a neighbor’s run-off. These towers can be placed anywhere they will receive adequate light. Most vegetables prefer at least eight hours a day of full direct sunlight. Green, leafy vegetables need two to four hours of direct sunlight. Blossoming plants and fruits require a minimum of five to seven hours of direct sunlight. Deris says, “Some people could assume that strong shade light would be OK, but it’s not, because the plant would not do well.”

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The system does require an electrical source for the pump and source of water. A hose is the easiest way to supply water. Each tower comes with a planting kit consisting of a tray of 20 rock wool starter cubes in which your plant will begin its life, a packet of seeds (You supply the other seeds or seedlings), little net pots, a tray with a clear lid in which you can start the seeds, the special blend of liquid plant food concentrate, a PH test kit and a bottle each of PH supplement and PH neutralizer, a measuring cup, the pump, timer and drain tube. You may buy extensions allowing you to grow an additional eight plants. The extended tower is six feet tall; any taller; at harvest time, most people would need a ladder. Chicago’s O’Hare airport has an area devoted to enough Tower Gardens to supply farmer’s markets and numerous restaurants. In Philadelphia one Whole Foods market not only receives produce from farmers’ Tower Gardens, but actually has some producing in the store itself.

Many schools have these gardens making consuming the harvest a reward for the students. The towers also allow children and people in wheel chairs to harvest their crops. In addition, the Tower Garden can be made part of a landscape. They can even be placed on roof tops as several New York City restaurants have done. For more information, go to www. TowerGarden.com. On October 23 Sandra Richardson will give us information about the Lakeside River Park Foundation which has restored 100 acres. The meeting will be at the church at 4070 Jackdaw from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. If you have not renewed your membership, now is the time to do so. $35.00 gives you several illuminating speakers at the monthly meetings, parties, friendship, and a chance to give back to your community. Guests still pay $10 per meeting, so if you pay $10.00 as a guest and you join that night, an additional $25.00 gives you a year’s membership.

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Family Science Night

Bring your sleuthing skills for a Night of Forensics at the Grant K-8 School Family Science Night. This free event takes place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 4. Come mingle with your neighbors and friends in the Grant School community. Meet intriguing guests for a night to remember. Connect the clues. Have a question you always wanted to ask a dentist, or an entomologist? If it creeps, crawls, hops, flies, struts or jumps – and you don’t know what it is – bring it in for identification. Start collecting now, or bring a photo. See robots, reptiles and more. Free opportunity drawings for prizes. For information, contact middle school Science teacher, Mrs. Ginger Tyson, at the Grant School office at (619) 293-4420.

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The SDSU Community Music School, a program of the San Diego State University School of Music and Dance, is designed to serve both the University community and the San Diego region by providing high-quality, accessible and diverse music and dance instruction for everyone. Master teachers specialize in providing the basics to beginners as well

as teaching the most advanced students, ages five through adult. Both group and private lessons are available. For more information about the SDSU Community Music School visit the SDSU School of Music and Dance website at musicdance.sdsu.edu or contact director Carina Voly at (619) 594-1699 or sdsucommunitymusic@ mail.sdsu.edu.

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Harvest Festival Returns

Silver Gate Elementary School, located at 1499 Venice Street in Point Loma, presents its Annual Harvest Festival from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 18 and is open to the public. Guests are invited to join the games, food, laser tag and other Halloween fun activities. The event

features a Halloween costume contest, haunted hallway, cake walk, games for the kiddies, pumpkin patch, face painting and much more fun activities. Tickets are available at the event. For more information, visit www.sandi.net/ silvergate or call (619) 222-1139.

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Get Your Pies

t o B en ef it M ama’s K it c h ens Sycuan, Urban Solace, Behind the Scenes Catering, Andaz San Diego, and Just Call Us Catering are just a few of the local restaurants, hotels and catering companies that have pledged their talent to create and donate delicious pies for the upcoming Mama’s Pie in the Sky Thanksgiving Bake Sale. The fundraiser benefits Mama’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that delivers healthy meals at no cost to San Diego men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS or cancer. Sales begin October 7 and continue through November 24, 2013. Fresh pumpkin and traditional apple pies are available for just $20 each; Dutch apple and pecan pies are also available for just $25 each. Pies can be purchased online via www.mamaspies.org or by calling (619) 233-6262.

Pumpkin, apple, Dutch apple and pecan are offered to benefit Mama’s Kitchen.

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Attorneys Michael L. Kirby, David J. Noonan (Point Loma) and James R. Lance (Kensington) from Kirby, Noonan, Lance & Hoge, LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Founded in 1976, Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge is a law firm, based in downtown San Diego and specializing in real estate, intellectual property and professional liability litigation. Lawyers on the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. The firm has been honored by U.S. News-Best Lawyers as one of “America’s Best Lawv Firms” and by Martindale-Hubbell as one of the “Top Ranked Law Firms” in the U.S., received by less than one percent of U.S. law firms.

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Old Town San Diego Art Festival

W i l l B e H e l d o n O c t o b e r 5 th & 6 th

The streets of Historic Old Town San Diego transform into an art extravaganza at this year’s Old Town San Diego Art Festival, Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Old Town Chamber of Commerce invites guests to experience a world full of colorful art, live music, international food and exotic wines. Stroll down San Diego Avenue as the streets are filled with a variety of artists, food, wine, and entertainment. Feast your eyes on elaborate displays of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and furniture while you fascinate your taste buds with delicious cuisine. Free to the public, the Old Town Art Festival offers something for everyone. In addition to guest artists, Old Town artists will also be participating in the Old Town Art Festival. Dave and Diane Lowery established their glass blowing studio and gallery, Lowery’s Hot Glass in Old Town San Diego, in March of 1995. It is located at 3985 Harney Street. Since then they have created thousands of blown pieces of glass and their work can be found all over the world. Early in their careers they began experimenting with lighting and by the turn of the century it became their focus. Today Lowery’s Hot Glass is famous for their custom lighting designs which include island and entry pendants, wall sconces and chandeliers. All colors are matched to choices of their customer. They also have managed to collect a tremendous amount of sculpted and blown glass which can be found in their amazing glass shop which is open to the public every day. Kids are sure to be entertained throughout the weekend with the 2nd Annual Youth Artist Competition. Kids are invited to bring their original works of art to display for festival goers and judges alike. Local artists and instructors will also be on hand to lead your kids through interactive crafts and activities so that your children can discover their true artistic abilities. You can experience an array of colorful art, live music, international food and exotic wines at this two-day festival. This is sure to be a memorable weekend for people of all ages and backgrounds. For more information, call (619) 233.5008 or visit www.OldTownArtFestival.com.

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Halloween Bash at Seaport Village Ret u rns t o C ele b rat e Fall

Celebrate the arrival of fall at Seaport Village, where San Diegans are invited to join the fun at Seaportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual Halloween Bash on the Bay on Saturday, October 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. The third annual celebration invites little monsters, pirates, witches and superheroes out to the village for an afternoon of fall festivities, including photos with a living scarecrow, costume contest for kids and pets, music including a monster mash band and Thriller DJ, and games for kids. The costume contest will award prizes for the best superhero, scariest, prettiest, family and pet costumes. In a change to the format, the event will not include candy or trick or treating, but offers many family-friendly activities, including a scavenger hunt, face painting and harvest-themed games. For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com or call (619) 235-4014.

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Cygnet Theatre

Take two world renowned playwrights, mix in a theatre that is not afraid of a challenge, and you get the next offering in Cygnet Theatre’s 11th season. By producing two great theatre classics in rotating repertory, Cygnet is once again raising the bar for San Diego theaters. The monumental task of directing both “The Importance of Being Earnest’ and “Travesties” will be handled by Artistic Director Sean Murray. Performances will be at the Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs Street, through October 27. “We always like to challenge ourselves and our audiences,” explained Sean Murray. “By offering this creative twist for theatre-philes, we hope people will enjoy discovering Brian Mackey and Linda Libby star in the playful links between the “The Importance of Being Earnest.” two very different but interPhoto courtesy of Ken Jacques. connected comedies.” Oscar Wilde’s (1854-1900) “The you’ve got Tom Stoppard’s Tony awardImportance of Being Earnest” has been winning, absurdly hilarious “Travesties.” called the funniest play in the English Stoppard (“Arcadia,” “Shakespeare language, and he is among the world’s in Love”) spins a dazzling medley of most quoted authors, noted for his literature, philosophy, politics, and wit and brilliance. The play was first history in vaudeville-style. The wildest performed in 1895 and is set in British revolutionary minds of the 20th century upper class society. In this farce full come alive in this romantic and achingly of mistaken identity and originally funny modern masterpiece. The shows will be performed in subtitled “A Serious Comedy for Trivial rotating repertory by the same cast People,” Algernon and Jack are in love with two delectable young women, which includes Maggie Carney, Manny both of whom have illogically sworn Fernandes, David Cochran Heath, Linda to marry only men named Ernest. Full Libby, Brian Mackey, Patrick McBride, of outrageous frivolity with intricate Jordan Miller, Rachael VanWormer and twists and turns, “The Importance of Jacque Wilke. For information regarding tickets, Being Earnest” is like “Downtown call 619.337.1525 or visit www. Abbey” with Oscar Wilde’s wit. Take one part Wilde, a touch of Lenin, cygnettheatre.com. a dash of Dada, a pinch of Joyce and

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Cygnet Theatre’s new season launches with “Company,” the Tony Award-winning musical exploration of marriage and commitment. “Company” is a musical comedy based on a book by George Furth with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The original production premiered in 1970 and was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six. “Company” runs July 5th through August 18. The plot revolves around Bobby (a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, let alone marriage), the five married couples who are his best friends, and his three girlfriends. Company is a concept musical composed of short vignettes, presented in no particular chronological order, linked by a celebration for Bobby’s 35th birthday. The show has enjoyed several revivals including a 2006 version that won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. For more information regarding tickets, call The Cast of (619) 337-1525 or visit www. “Shrek – The Musical Shrek” are photographed. cygnettheatre.com or visit the Photo is courtesy of Aaron Huniu Photography. box office at 4040 Twiggs Street.

Old Globe Theatre “The Last Goodbye,” which is conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, is a new musical fusing Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with the incendiary music of rock icon Jeff Buckley. It is directed by Alex Timbers, considered one of the brightest stars in today’s Broadway theater. “The Last Goodbye” runs through November 3, 2013 at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, located in San Diego’s Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Call 619.234.5623 for information.

Jay Armstrong Johnson stars as Romeo &Talisa Friedman as Juliet in “The Last Goodbye.”

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Jean Genet’s “The Maids” caused a scandal when it opened in Paris in 1947 for its stark portrayal of seething working class discontent; something just as alive today as then. This dark and brooding play depicts two sisters, servants in an upper-class Parisian home, who nightly engage in a secret ceremony of revenge while their mistress is away. The story follows the sisters as they weave through past and present, fiction and fantasy, truth and lies, and finally, detection and escape. For Solange and Claire, the ritual becomes reality as they face the ultimate challenge of despair, jealousy, hatred, and sisterly love. Director O.P. Hadlock brings to life this seminally rebellious play with the talents of Margaret Glaccum (Claire), Sandy Hotchkiss (Madame), and Carla Navarro (Solange). The play will be produced by the semi-professional theatre company, Talent to aMuse Theatre Company at the 10th Avenue Theatre’s Cabaret Theatre. Performances will take place October 4 through 6, 2013. Reservations can be made at 619-940-6813 or info@ talenttoamuse.com.

Lifestyle News

Day Trip Getaway By Aubree Lynn Producer/Stylist

My mission for this particular article is to encourage day trip getaways and or staycations. We, the working class folks, have busy lives. We have to fit everything into our 40-plus hour work weeks and many times forget about ourselves in the process. You do not have to travel far away from sunny San Diego to experience an enjoyable “feel like you traveled away from your norm” getaway. I not only encourage it but agree that you will be a happier individual if you make these random trips. I want to enlighten you on a place I oddly enough just recently discovered with my husband and our friends: Balboa Island and Pirate Boat Rentals. If you have never experienced Balboa Island in Newport Beach I would say that it is a hint of our Coronado with a touch of Coney Island and everything you would want in an approximate twomile radius. We spent a fabulous afternoon browsing stores to learn about candle making, gift ideas, pasta preparation, creating your own oils and visiting antique shops.

When the evening sun started to set we made our way for sandwiches and salads to-go and headed to Via Oporto, Newport Beach for Pirate’s Life Boat Rentals. My friend fell upon this little gem through Groupon. The deal was for 50 dollars we got an hour and a half with the option to bring our own food and wine on the boat. Needless to say Aubree Lynn and her husband enjoy the great outdoors at Newport Beach. we were sold. We made our wa y through the we we nt ba ck to the rental place What an awes ome experience! w a t e r with the Ba lboa Islands and were ple asa ntly s urpris ed T his memorable and relaxing o n b o th sides of us a nd a ferris when the owne r and s ome of getaway trip is one that we can w h e e l lighting up the slowly the staff took us b ack out on the put in our his tory books as a d i m i n g sky. We a te, played boat, esc orte d us to the ferris s pectacular adventure, thanks m u s i c and enjoyed what we wheel a nd pa id for our tickets . to Pirate’s Life B oat R entals t h o u g ht wa s going to be our la st The y also bought us appetizers and B alboa Is land. h u r r a h in Ne wport Be ach. The n at one of the loc al res taurants .

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A divorced and single parent, Eva (Julia Louis Dreyfus) spends her days enjoying work as a masseuse but dreading her daughter’s impending departure for college. She meets Albert (James Gandolfini), a sweet, funny and like-minded man also facing an empty nest. As their romance quickly blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne (Catherine Keener), her new massage client. Marianne is a beautiful poet who seems “almost perfect” except for one prominent quality: she rags on her ex-husband way too much. Suddenly, Eva finds herself doubting her own relationship with

Albert as she learns the truth about Marianne’s ex. “Enough Said” is a sharp, insightful comedy that humorously explores the mess that often comes with getting involved again. Also starring Toni Collette and Ben Falcone, it is written and directed by Nicole Holofcener (“Please Give,” “Friends with Money,” “Lovely & Amazing”). “Enough Said” is Rated PG-13 and tentatively opens September 27 or later at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinema. For information and times, call (619) 819-0236, or visit www. landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.

James Galdofini and Julia Louis Dreyfus star in “Enough Said.”

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What Now? Getting on With the Show! By Laura Walcher Just for fun, think over the musicals you’ve seen and loved. Here’s a little launch: The “Fantastics,” “Dames at Sea,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Good News; No, No, Nanette”; and “Promises, Promises.” Add dozens more, and you’ve probably named many of the shows that Rick Simas has produced, and/or directed, or both - in his long musical theater career. Since 1992, Mr. Simas, a theatre director, professor and musical theatre specialist, has taught in S.D.S.U,’s Master of Fine Arts Musical Theatre Program, codirecting with Paula Kalustian. Earlier, Simas taught at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, and the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. His dissertation, The Evolution of Dance in the American Musical Theatre, which helped earn him his Ph.D. in Dramatic Art from U.C. Berkeley, is used as a text at SDSU. Simas is a noted expert on the works of Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Martin, Yip Harburg, and Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, Leonard Bernstein and Cole Porter, among others. We wanted to know more: LW: You’re the “face” of the Musical Theatre Program at SDSU … and an inviting one at that! We’ve loved every production we’ve seen. What does it take to get students to the level of performance to which you’ve obviously brought them? RS: We work with our MFA students for two years—15 units per semester, 60 units total. It takes a lot of hard work, passion, and perseverance. LW: RSearly, the program’s meant to lead your students into musical theater careers. How realistic is this today? Do you have some stars out there? RS: We’re educating lifelong musical theatre artists who will teach and perform, direct, choreograph, music direct, or work in whatever area of specialization for which they’ve been extensively trained. We have alums teaching – and working in theatres – nationally and internationally LW: Do students come in with some innate talent, or experience? RS: Yes, with undergraduate degrees – and extensive training from other colleges and universities. LW: How do students qualify for the program? RS: It’s definitely competitive. We usually see between 50 and 70 applicants and choose

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six to ten every two years. We have a multitude of criteria. LW: How has it happened that your program is only one of so few left in the country? What does this say about our evolving culture? RS: There are actually two MFA Musical Theatre Programs in the country: ours and the Boston Conservatory (now starting its second year). They are expensive to run - and have a high student/teacher ratio. LW: What is your own experience in musical theatre? RS: Mostly as a director - but I began as an actor. LW: If you were to play a part today, who would you wish to play? RS: I don’t think I have the constitution for acting anymore! But, if I had to choose, John Adams in “1776” (even though I’m too tall and too old!). Some suggest that I play “Man in Chair” in “The Drowsy Chaperone”; they insist that I am that character... LW: You have a Ph.D in Dramatic Art. Did you intend to be a performer, teacher? RS: No, I actually intended to be a director LW: Your Spring 2013 “Portfolio” showcased our greats - Kander & Ebb, Sondheim, Hamlisch, Lerner & Loewe, and a dozen others. Is there an under-40 audience now who knows those names? Our entertainment culture today is so fragmented. RS: Our first semester covers George M. Cohan to Frank Loesser; our second is Lerner & Loewe through Stephen Schwartz; our third is contemporary writers; and our fourth is an audition showcase. We seek to engage community members and our students, hoping to instill in them a passion for the American musical theatre. LW: Do you have favorite shows? RS: The truth is ... for most theatre artists, the show we’re working on is the favorite; if you’re passionate about the work - it consumes you. Hard to choose ... but: I’ve loved “Good News,” “Triumph of Love,” “A Man of No Importance.” Some little gems I’d love to direct: “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “The Happy Time,” “Anyone Can Whistle.” Big musicals I’d like to do: “The Boys from Syracuse,” “Oklahoma!,” “Canterbury

Since 1992, Rick Simas, a theatre director, professor and musical theatre specialist, has taught in S.D.S.U,’s Master of Fine Arts Musical Theatre Program.

Tales,” “My Favorite Year.” And, plays: “The Owl and the Pussycat,” “Six Degrees of Separation,” “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” LW: Your short list of notable challenging characters? RS: Mama Rose in ‘Gypsy”; Billy Bigelow, “Carousel”; Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady”; the title role in “Sweeney Todd:; And, Hamlet, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Richard III, King Lear, Medea and Oedipus! More recently, I’d add Beverley Weston in “August: Osage County.” LW: What does the program need to ensure a long, strong future? RS: Our program is now guaranteed in perpetuity, as we have two endowed positions. However, we are always seeking community support and engagement for our students and program LW: Your recent production is “Man with a Load of Mischief” at North Coast Repertory Theatre got good reviews. Yet, I’m pretty sure few in your audience ever heard of it? James Hebert (UT San Diego) said,”… it remains about as obscure as ever…” even though he RSearly enjoyed it. RS: I may have more experience with this ‘odd’ musical than anyone. But I love it – and, apparently, our audiences did as well. Maybe it will make it into the mainstream of musical theater … or, it might make it into a sequel of my book, “The Musicals No One Came To See.”

Lifestyle

Metals, Medicines and Quackery By Charlotte Tenney, MA Integrative Health

For Hallow’een and Day of the Dead, we like to access scary scenarios to entertain ourselves. Here is a one that gives me chills: “quackery.” But first, let’s get some context. Metals are not all bad medicine. Minerals and metals have a long history of use for health. The classic recommendation for eating “deep green, leafy vegetables” is primarily based on the content of a mineral called magnesium that is in the chlorophyll that makes plants green. Other plants in nutrition and healing are promoted for their high levels of essential nutrient minerals/metals such as iron, potassium, calcium and phosphorus that build bone, muscle and nerve tissue. The herb, stinging nettle and sunflower seeds are famous for high levels of zinc that is useful in stimulating the immune system against cold virus, as well as treating prostate swelling. Plant-based medicine is often a way of accessing needed minerals through plants that are especially good at extracting them from the soil and making them bio-available to us. Some trace minerals are beneficial in small amounts, but toxic in larger doses. Copper and selenium are examples of this effect. It is always possible to get too much of a good thing. Then, there are metals that are just plain toxic to life, but somehow get used anyway like mercury and arsenic. This started a long time ago and persists, like an urban legend of horror, into current times. In ancient Greece, no less a personage than Paracelsus, one of the fathers of modern medicine, was noted for the controversy that he caused when he used a salve containing mercury to treat a syphilitic rash.

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The patient’s rash went away, but the colleagues of Paracelsus claimed that he had only treated the symptom and not the cause. The use of mercury for venereal diseases continued into the 15th century in Europe. There are several versions of how this practice came to be called “quackery.” One says that “quacksalber” was the common term in Germany for mercury; it meant quick (fluid) silver (shiny white metal). Another version tells us that in middle ages the Dutch, Be prepared to ask your doctor if your vaccine contains mercury. word “quack” referred to shouting and “salver” was the word of ointment or salve; the and specifically request a “single dose” vaccine, you implication was that someone was proselytizing have a pretty good chance of avoiding the mercury; publically and loudly about their supposed healing just be sure you ask. If you go to a public vaccine clinic, you will probably get a mercury-preserved product, one often containing mercury. Whichever version you choose, the word “quack” version of the vaccine that is commonly used in the became associated with the use of a toxic metal, large dose batches. If you get your vaccine abroad, mercury. The frequency and durability of this use you will almost certainly get the highly mercuryof mercury for venereal disease resulted in a saying preserved version of the vaccines that are being during America’s civil war era: “A night with Venus, exported to other nations by Big Pharma of the U. a lifetime with Mercury.” All the way up to 1990, S. If you’d like to know more about the history and mercury has been used as a preservative in medicines current research on mercury in modern medicine, in the U.S., specifically in vaccines. At that point, take a look at these websites: worldtruth.tv/10public outcry forced the government to have it outrageous-facts-about-vaccines-the-cdc-and-theremoved from vaccines. After all, if we cannot eat vaccine-industry-dont-want-you-to-know/ or. vran. swordfish due to unacceptable levels of mercury org/about-vaccines/vaccine-ingredients/vaccinescontamination, then the even-higher levels used in mercury-and-genetic-change/ As you are sitting around telling scary stories, you may want to consider vaccines had to be addressed. Here is the scary part: it is not really gone from whether your doctor is practicing “quackery” when vaccines. If you make an appointment with a doctor offering you vaccines. It is no treat.

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Odd or Silly as It Might Seem By Cath DeStefano

These are some things that make our lives rich, full and rewarding. Church can be that same kind of experience! At our church you will find warm relationships, good music, insightful messages and a great cup of coffee! You are invited you to stop by this Sunday and experience it for yourself. We’re in the neighborhood. Regular Sunday Schedule 8:55 a.m. Contemporary Worship 10:00 a.m. Church School Classes 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

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What do we keep of our parent’s values and what do we decide to make our own? All along life, we are adding and subtracting. Hopefully, designing the life we want. It’s freeing, but I found sometimes uncomfortable, to drop away some of the ways I was raised and find my own streets to go down. For example, fishing runs in our family. There are multigenerational pictures of men, and yes the women too, in our family holding fish picked out of Michigan and Canadian lakes. I even think my parents went fishing on their honeymoon…..okay fine. Not for me. In my search, one of my heroes and guides is Joseph Campbell who is famous for saying “follow your bliss.” It’s another way of saying “pursue that which satisfies.”

From the book “Reflections on the Art of Living,” Joseph writes: When the world seems to be falling apart, the rule is to hang onto our own bliss. It’s that life that survives.

My point? Given opportunities, may we choose and stick with that which satisfies; that which ultimately brings us contentment with our own lives. Bliss out. Bliss your way.

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Music Scene

San Diego/Argentina Big Band Todo Mundo Release “Conexion”

By Richard Cone Not many bands I’ve ever heard of started in Argentina and then picked up again in San Diego, made a big mark here and went on to build a following around the world. But few bands have the drive of Todo Mundo or the vision of its leader, singer and rhythm guitarist Santiago Orozco. Led by the Colombian-born, Argentineraised Orozco, Todo Mundo is a San Diego-based six-piece band that blends pop, reggae, and rock with not-so-subtle hints of Caribbean and Latin influences. Recognized for “Best World Music Band” and “Best World Music Album” by the San Diego Music Awards, Todo Mundo is also comprised of members from Israel, Venezuela, Toronto, and New Jersey. The group’s tight focus and energy burst out of its second album, “Conexion,” which will be released on October 15. “Reggae, samba and rhumba influence us a lot,” Orozco explains. “They draw from all that, taking in sounds from across the Caribbean and Latin America, but we have this style that’s organic.” It’s a sound that uniquely Todo Mundo, what they call “world fusion,” whether on the catchy Latin pop of “Male Male,” the Jamaican influence that surrounds “Flying In The Air” or the warm breeze blowing

through “La Calle.” They distil the music into a delicious groove that’s made for dancing, but even more, the lyrics, both in Spanish and English, are very positive and uplifting. It’s a Todo Mundo trademark. “I like to write things with meaning,” Orozco says, “profound things. I like to talk about life. The writing is important; it’s the mission of the band. We want to share that we’re all the same. When we die we’re all going to the same place.” Todo Mundo approaches their music with passion. The group first formed in 2009, by Orozco in Argentina. “I wanted the guys to come to the US but they couldn’t get visas,” he recalls. Undaunted, he moved to California, settling in San Diego, determined to keep the band’s flame burning bright. “When I came I didn’t know anyone. I didn’t have an album, I couldn’t get gigs. So I played the farmer’s market here and on the street. People jammed with me and we made connections. We started off as a trio but I always wanted a big band.” Those connections would eventually lead to the current “Conexion,” and band lineup of Santiago Orozco; Meir Shitrit (Israel); Stephen Gentillalli (San Diego, CA); Matt Bozzone (New Jersey); Eduardo Canelon (Venezuela); and Matt Davies (Toronto, Canada/San Diego). You can see that for the recording of “Conexion” that’s exactly what they

Santiago Orozco and Todo Mundo

became, a very big band, drawing on guests from a number of San Diego bands to create the playful, high-energy sound. This was Orozco’s ultimate, years-long vision come to life. “It took three years to get here. It shows a process, an evolution of our sound. This was what I heard in my head. Things take time. Everyone came at the right time to do their part. We knew we had to keep going. It’s music from the soul, from the heart. That’s our language.” Over the last four years, Todo Mundo has built an audience, one that’s expanded enormously beyond San Diego, where they’re one of the city’s biggest bands, with a local Best World Music Album award for their debut,” Organic Fire.” “Live, it’s non-stop, high-energy. We try to connect, to make people move, to make them happy. Perhaps strangely, most of our

audience isn’t Latino, they’re pretty much from everywhere – Europe, Brazil. It’s always very diverse,” Orozco offered. The album is also a reminder of their acoustic beginnings, harking back to the days Orozco drew crowds when busking on street corners in San Diego. It’s very basic and seemingly unpolished. But as with the rest of the band’s music, it’s deeply felt, and sincere. This isn’t their job, it’s their calling. “It’s important for us to play with diversity,” Orozco says. “The whole reason we do music is to touch people and to draw them together and into the moment and feel present. No matter where we come from, what we do, what we believe or what we think, we are all the same.” For sounds samples of Todo Mundo, see www.reverbnation.com/ todomundo.

Blues Legend Buddy Guy Graces the Stage at Belly Up Buddy Guy is a pioneer of the Chicago blues sound and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation. In the 1960s Guy was a member of Muddy Waters’ band and was a house guitarist at Chess Records. He can be heard on Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor” and Koko Taylor’s “Wang Dang Doodle” as well as on his own Chess sides and the series of records he made with harmonica player Junior Wells, despite Chess Records owner Leonard Chess once denouncing Guy’s playing as “noise,” Guy’s career really took off during the blues revival period of the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was sparked by Eric Clapton’s request that Guy be part of the ‘24 Nights’ all-star blues guitar lineup at London’s Royal Albert Hall and Guy’s subsequent signing with Silvertone Records. Ranked 25th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, Guy is known for his showmanship on stage: playing his guitar with drumsticks or strolling into the audience while playing solos. His song “Stone Crazy” was ranked 78th in Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time. At age 76, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled www.PresidioSentinel.com

West Side sound, and a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues. He has received six Grammy Awards, 28 Blues Music Awards (the most any artist has received), the Billboard magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement, and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. Rolling Stone ranked him in the top 25 of its “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” He played at the White House last year, and it was at Guy’s insistence that President Obama got up and sang the first few bars of “Sweet Home Chicago.” Over a span of 48 years, he’s released an astounding 69 albums. Famous for his Fender Stratocaster, and the “Buddy Guy Model” Fender issued in his honor, Guy doesn’t weigh his roadies down with a ton of guitars like some artists, who seem to think it looks cool to have eleven guitars strung across the stage behind them and play a different ax for every song. “Why did they keep changing guitars and amplifiers when they were perfect? “ Guy muses, “They did the same thing with cars if you ask me. They forgot how to make them right because they focused on style and bells and whistles.” Buddy Guy loves to play the blues, and is known far and wide for never missing a gig for any reason, kind of the anti- George “No Show” Jones in reverse. “I’ve never missed a gig yet. Music makes

people happy, and that’s why I go on doing it – I like to see everybody smile. Listen to the lyrics – we’re singing about everyday life, rich people trying to keep money, poor people trying to get it, and everyone having trouble with their husband or wife!” This will be one fantastic show, take it from Eric Clapton: “Buddy Guy was to me what Elvis was for others.” Clapton said in a Musician magazine article that “Buddy Guy is by far and Buddy Guy will perform at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. without a doubt the best guitar player alive...if you That gets you in the door and a spot see him in person, the way he plays on the immense floor, maybe a side is beyond anyone. Total freedom of seat here and there, and seats in the spirit, I guess. He really changed the lofts are $118 and may well sell-out, course of rock and roll blues.” but that’s just a fact of life at the This is your chance to catch Belly Up. It will be worth the effort the living legend in concert at the and expense to see Guy in action. Belly Up in Solana Beach, 8 p.m., Loft seats may still be available for Monday, October 28. Tickets are reservation by calling 858-481-8140 $67 in advance, $72 day of show. or at www.bellyup.com.

Dining Scene

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn...Girl by David Rottenberg

The street has come back to life. Many years ago, when I first moved to San Diego, the area around the intersection of Washington Blvd and Goldfinch Street teemed with restaurants. “The Baker In The Forest” was one of my favorites and was partially responsible for my decision to move south from Los Angeles. Several years later, the street died. The restaurants went away, to be replaced by staid furniture stores and other shops that changed the upbeat spirit of the neighborhood. But now, things are changing back. Several restaurants are now up and running, successfully meeting the culinary desires of their clientele with unique and tasty cuisine. It is thrilling to see the resurgence of business. Diners vote with their feet as well as their taste buds. The flow of customers proves that the new venues are doing things right. One of the new and very popular restaurants is Brooklyn Girl, owned and operated by Victoria and Michael McGeath. If one has lived in San Diego for a number of years, one has undoubtedly already enjoyed McGeath hospitality at their earlier successes, Fio’s in the Gaslamp and Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla. Brooklyn Girl Eatery is their newest enterprise. Why “Brooklyn Girl”? Guess where Victoria McGeath grew up. The “eatery” in the name connotes a casual dining experience. The interior does feel hip, contemporary, eclectic and casual. It is comfortable, not stuffy. Lights enclosed within large birdcages give the interior a funky feel. And, in keeping with the title of Betty Smith’s famous novel, “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn,” a tree does grow in the heart of Brooklyn Girl. But this is not an ordinary tree. It actually consists of ribbons of electric lights to symbolize leaves. Large contemporary drawings and paintings decorate the wall decorate the tops of walls in this high ceilinged room. I was told that many of them were done by staff. The feeling of

The bar area at Brooklyn Girl provides plenty of seating for more casual dining.

the interior is sleek, modern and minimalist, almost Scandinavian in feeling. There is a large rectangular bar in the center, with sitting for dining available. Two columns of high shelves hold bottles of wine to fill one wall, with a row of beers on tap filling the center. Brooklyn Girl is not only a popular eatery (as the name states) but also just a great place to meet friends for cocktails. The lord of the kitchen is Colin Murray who put together a contemporary menu that is sure to please. There is something for everyone. When seated, things begin with an interesting touch --- popcorn, relatively spicy to tantalize the palate. But it is a great starter to the array of unique tastes to follow. The restaurant has a terrific wood fired oven where pizza comes out with full traditional flavor. “Victoria’s Choice” adds a touch of sweetness with black mission figs. “Micheal’s Choice” pizza, on the other hand, tends to the spicier with Italian sausage and pepperoni. And, if you like oysters and mussels, you’ve come to the right place. The “range & sea” section of the menu free range duck, a whole free range chicken in the pot and wild salmon. Side dishes, called “Me Too”, include wood roasted cauliflower,

sauteed mushrooms, and even potato latkes. The New Zealand lamb shank comes with cardamom house-made spaetzel. One of the tasty starters is kale salad, all hearty, healthy and kale, topped with egg, bacon, and light dressing. It can be accompanied with duck or shrimp but it great all by itself. The brick chicken, pressed down, is a delicious meaty dish topped salad and surrounded by croutons. There is a broad selection of foods and flavors and the wine list choices are excellent and reasonably priced. Service was superb. Our friendly server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wines. Brooklyn Girl serves lunch and dinner. Brunch is available on weekends, ordering from a special menu that includes several Eggs Benedict dishes, omelets, pancakes, and French toast. Whether dining for brunch, lunch or dinner, the experience is bound to be fun and very enjoyable. It is popular so reservations are strongly recommended. Prices are moderate. On street parking is available as well as a valet during dinner. Brooklyn Girl Eatery is located at 4033 Goldfinch Street, in Mission Hills. Call 619.296.4600 for information and reservations.

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Free range chicken in a pot is delicious and quite filling.

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Calendar

October

Thru October 6

n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park presents aYoung Scientists session 1 “Exploring Earth” will delve into Landforms, Geology Rocks! Water Wonders and Awesome Animals. Preschoolers age 3-5 (and a parent) explore the scientific wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. Four 4-week sessions run monthly and are limited to eight students per class: Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday mornings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Members are $75, nonmembers $85. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org/events/ young-scients#sthach.EjgA3PcG.dpuf. n San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) Traveling Exhibitions Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age – For Millions of years, mammoths and their evolutionary cousins, mastodons, wandered the Earth – great beasts weighing as much as eight tons and bearing tusks up to 16 feet long. Unravel the biological and paleontological mysteries of these awe-inspiring land mammals. For information, visit www.sdnhm.org.

Thru October 14

n The fourth-annual Top Dog Photo contest invites park visitors to scout Balboa Park’s dog-friendly ground to find the ideal locale to complement their pooch’s most photogenic side. Photos of a single dog taken anywhere in Balboa Park can be submitted via the contest website at www.balboapark.org/topdog2013. A committee of judges from Balboa Park will choose 25 finalist to be posted on BalboaPark.org, where visitors can vote for their favorite from October 16 to 23, 2013. The top vote getter’s family will be awarded Lowes Coronado Bay Resort’s Su’ruff Camp package. For information, visit BalboaPark.org and Cosmos’s Doggie Blog.

Thru Mid October

n San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) would like you to join the Museum Whalers, Museum-trained volunteers on an H&M Landing whale-watch cruise. The search for whales includes a trip past the Los Coronados Islands. These islands, located in Mexico, are a protected reserve teeming with marine life-sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seals, pelicans, gulls, and many other species of birds. Dolphin sightings are frequent and it’s always a delight to see them surf the bow waves of the boat. Adults: $80, Youth (ages 13-17) $55, Children (2-12) $40. Museum members receive a $5 discount. Photo I.D. required for all adults. Tickets can be purchased at H&M Landing and at the San Diego Natural History Museum (phone 877-946-7797) or online at www.hmlanding.com.

Thru October 26

n Space 4 Art at 325 15th Street, San Diego, Gallery Hours Wednesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. is having an exhibition of the artwork of Andrew Hunter and Stephanie Lie in conjunction with Space 4 Art’s Adjacent Possible II. Visit www.sdspace4art.org for information and to learn about a fundraiser on Oct. 4 and public performances on Oct. 12 and 13.

October 3 thru November 21

n The Dance Place at 2650 Truxun Rd., Studio #106, will have dance classes in the Point Loma’s Liberty Station from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., every Thursday from Oct. 3 through Nov. 21. A Michael Jackson Dance Workshop is taught by MJ Celebrity Impersonator DEV. Learn how to make all those right moves. Adults $150-Full Session, $20 single class, Students and Seniors $140-Full Session, $18 single class. For registration and early bird discounts, visit www.mjdance.bpt.me/

Thru October

n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center located at 1875 El Prado, San Diego, will offer Kids Free Month. Free gallery admission for kids 12 and under with a coupon from www. sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/.

October 19 thru February 18

n The San Diego Museum of Art will explore a segment of American history in the self-curated exhibition Women, War, and Industry. World War I and World War II posters will mix with contemporary works of art to provoke discussion around women’s societal roles through industrialization and wartime.

October 7 thru November 24

n Mama’s Kitchen’s annual Mama’s Pie in the Sky, touted as “the West Coast’s Largest Bake Sale,” is a fundraiser that features pies for sale donated by local San Diego chefs, caterers, and restaurants, with proceeds benefitting Mama’s Kitchen. This nonprofit organization that delivers healthy meals at no cost to San Diego men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS or cancer. A $20 pie enables Mama’s Kitchen to provide six nutritious, home delivered meals. For information and to volunteer, or to purchase pies visit www. mamaspies.org or call Ben Coyle at (619) 233-6262.

Thru December 31st

n Coronado Museum of History & Art, located at 1100 Orange Avenue, presents its newest exhibit, 100+ Years of Coronado Yachting. Coronado’s yachting history is deep with many surprising twists. The museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation. For information, visit www.coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.

Thru December 31st

n San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) Photography exhibition – Best of Nature – View inventive and daring nature-based imagery by amateur and professional photographers. Two rounds of judging took place to choose the winning photographs, which range from landscape and wildlife images to abstract/impressionistic nature-based images. For information, visit www.sdnhm.org.

Thru June 2014

n Canyoneers are San Diego Natural History Museum volunteers trained to teach appreciation of plants and animals in southern California through free* guided nature hikes that are open to the public. Download the brand new brochure listing the hikes throughout San Diego County. *Some locations may require parking fees; check website or brochure for details. For information, visit www.sdnat.org.

October 1

n Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla is holding a free, docent-guided art tour of the Wolfstein Sculpture Park at 11 a.m. The sculpture park was designed to enrich the hospital experience for patients, families and staff; and is also open to the public and community groups. The collection features over 30 sculptures created by accomplished local and international artist. For information and to make a reservation, call (858) 626-6994. n Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, will be showing “Born to be Wild.” This film is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals, and is narrated by the

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Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman. For a full schedule of shows and times, visit www.rhfleet.org.

n Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, will be showing “Deep Sea,” narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, with an original score by Danny Elfman. Embark on a gorgeous underwater expedition with Del Mar’s own veteran underwater filmmakers and ocean explorers Howard and Michele Hall. For a full schedule of shows and times visit www.rhfleet.org

October 2

n Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shaw performs from 8 to 10 p.m. at ArtLab Studios at 3536 Adams Ave., San Diego. For information, call (619) 283-1151. All ages are welcome. Donations are accepted. n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park is offering Origami with Bruce Gemmell. The traditional art of paper folding as evolved into a venerable modern art form with solid foundations in math and science. This event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Participation is included with gallery admission. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org. n Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park is showing in the Planetarium Show: The Sky Tonight – Moons of the Solar System at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Join us in October as we explore our own moon and other moons of the solar system. For a full schedule of shows and times visit www.rhfleet.org.

October 3

n The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, located at 4190 Front Street will have Rev. Dr. Galen Guengerich speak on “A New Theology” at 7 p.m. For information, visit www.firstuusandiego.org or call (619) 298-9978. n International Bipolar Foundation and Warwick’s Bookstore presents cartoonist Ellen Forney, who will discuss and sign “Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me: A Graphic Memoir” at 7:30 p.m. at Warwick’s Bookstore at 7812 Girard Avenue in La Jolla. Shortly before her thirtieth birthday, Forney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Flagrantly manic and terrified that medications would cause her to lose creativity, she began a years-long struggle to find mental stability while retaining her passions and creativity. Event and parking are free.

October 4

n San Diego’s Voyagers Toastmaster Club presents SpeechCraft Special Event on how to quickly and easily improve your communication skills. This SpeechCraft workshop will be held Thursday mornings from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and run for four consecutive weeks. Sessions will be held at the Café Coyote Restaurant in Old Town, 2461 San Diego Ave. Cost of the workshop is $36 and includes all materials. For information and to sign up, call Jerry Marino at (619) 299-6827 or visit www.jerrymarino@k-based.com.

October 4 & 5

n Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, at 7:30 p.m. this artist colony will transform into a multi-layered outdoor experience with dance in the round. The 9th installation of this criticallyacclaimed biannual dance platform is one that you do not want to miss. Tickets for advance purchase online at www. sandiegodancesinspanishvillage.brownpapertickets.com ($5 more at door)

October 5

n Crill Performance Hall, Cooper Music Center, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, will host The Metropolitan Opera National Council San Diego District as they invite the community to hear opera’s future stars. This competition begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude after the last singer auditions. Audience members will be admitted to the theatre at intervals between auditions. For information, visit www.sdmonc. org. Cost of a $5 donation is suggested. n South Park presents Altars & Icons” ArtOberfest Walkabout. It’s a fun-filled festival to introduce you to the shops and cafes of South Park. From Kalmia to Beech Streets, you’ll find shops open late, entertainment, specials, and surprises. Browse, explore, shop and celebrate the independent spirit of our neighborhood. Free trolley from 6 to 10 p.m. for information, visit www.SouthParkScene.com.

October 6

n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park is proud to have Multi-rotor Experts and Hobbyists alike who will share their knowledge on UAV Day, in conjunction with ON THE FLY: Technology Takes Off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aerial filmmakers, quadricopter designers, search & rescue experts, educators, wind tunnel testers, military aviators and pilots- experts from all these fields and more will bring their multi-rotor creations and share their expertise. For times and prices, visit www.rhfleet. org or call (619) 238-1233. n Robin Henkel Band and Billy Watson Blues perform at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2303 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. For information, call (619) 224-3411. Brunch (meal price: $43.50 per adult).

October 7

n Cygnet Theater, located at 4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego, will hold a community conversation lecturer for the San Diego Opera’s new 2014 season at 7 p.m. The first in the series of four will have San Diego Opera’s Geisel Director of Education and Outreach, Dr. Nicolas Reveles and Guests: Anne-Charlotte Harvey, and Michael Harvey as they discuss the Verdi and Gustav III: A Fateful Encounter in Stockholm. All events are free and open to the public. RSVP is required as these venues have a capacity limit and previous events have reached their limit. Visit www. sdopera.com/C2/Default for information. n Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, will have a lecture on Deep Sea Challenge at 10:30 a.m. with IMAX film Deep See at 12 noon. This event is for seniors 65+ to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a lecture and a Giant Dome Theater show at a discount. For a full schedule of shows and times, visit www.rhfleet.org.

October 9

n Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, located at 2150 Harbor Island Drive, hosts First in Series of Beer Dinners at 5:30 p.m., combining the menu creations of Executive Chef Lance Repp with San Diego brewery Ballast Point’s handcrafted beers. The dinner will kick off a series of beer pairing events hosted by the restaurant. Tickets are $48 and must be purchased in advance at (619) 291-9110.

October 11-14

n Set sail to the beautiful waters surrounding Catalina Island aboard the schooner, Californian. As an active member of the crew you will take you turn standing watch, hauling

lines, manning the helm and perhaps going aloft. Trips are designed for those with an adventurous spirit, a robust nature and a passion for the sea. New this year is a kayaking component. Kayaks, life vests, paddles, safety equipment and ADA certified kayaking instructor is included. 4 days 3 nights, SD to Catalina and return. Includes kayak adventure. $ 775.00 per person. For tickets and information, call (619) 234-9153 ext 101 or visit www.sdmaritime.org/catalina-adventure-sailing.

October 12

n First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, located at 4190 Front Street, San Diego, will conduct a workshop titled Recovering Balance in Relationships with the Enneagram from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Create a Happy, Energetic, Connected You. Gain practical tools to communicate and connect with friends, colleagues, family and partners. $35 donation includes snacks, lunch, and material; please preregister by Wed Oct. 9th. For information, visit www.firstuusandiego. org/adult-religious-education-class-registration.

October 12 & 13

n Space 4 Art’s, located at 325 15th Street, San Diego, presents Adjacent Possible II, a month-long exploration culminates in five “experiences” created by teams of local artists, scientists and educators to explore the potential of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Dancers, visual artists, aerialists and computer programmers will take participants on an unexpected journey of wonder as they explore biology, anatomy, sociology and zoology through the arts. The event takes place from 6 to 10 p.m., October 12; and 1 to 4 p.m., October 13. Visit www.sdspace4art.org to learn more. n Spanish Village Art Center at Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, will host the Art Glass Guild Annual Fall Show/Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to the public – children and pet friendly. For information, visit www.ArtGlassGuild.com or call (619) 702-8006. n National Comedy Theatre, located at 3717 India Street, San Diego, is honored to have Kevin McDonald to teach a twoday, 14 hour improv comedy workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This workshop is for intermediate to advanced actors and stage performers and is designed to improve participant’s acting and writing skills and will teach how both skills work in unison to create great scenes and hilarious comedy. The cost is $300 per participant. To register, email classes@ nationalcomedy.com. For information, call (619) 295-4999. Kevin will also perform on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. tickets for this one-night only performance are $20 per person and can be purchased online at www.nationalcomedy.com.

October 14

n Robin Henkel Band with Horns and guest Whitney Shaw performs at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, from 7 to 11 p.m. at 2303 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. For information, call (619) 224-3411.

October 15

n “A Taste of Mission Hills” features restaurants in Mission Hills from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Experience an evening in Mission Hills while sampling Tastes from around the globe. Free Old Town Trolley shuttles will transport Tasters to locations and run continuous loop until 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.TreasureMissionHills.com. n First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, at 4190 Front St., at 6:30 p.m., Rm. 323, is holding a session to help answer questions about the Affordable Healthcare Act. This important presentation will cover: how California will be implementing the Affordable Care Act, the requirements for health insurance coverage, the subsidies available for eligible families, and how to review and compare the health plan options. For information, visit www.firstuusandiego.org or call (619) 298-9978. n Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park is having the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s talented finalists compete to win the prestigious award of Concerto Competition Winner at 7 p.m. The competition is free to attend and visitors are welcome to enjoy the Museum’s galleries before the performances. For information, visit www.sdys.org.

October 16

n Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shaw performs from 8 to 10 p.m. at ArtLab Studios, 3536 Adams Ave., San Diego. For information, call (619) 283-1151.

October 17

n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center at 6:30 p.m. will host brews from Aztec Brewing, Helm’s Brewing Company, Manzanita Brewing Company and St. Archers will be flowing at the Fleet’s next Science on the Rocks, along with yumminess from local chocolatier Eclipse Chocolate! Chocolate Unwrapped – The Science of Flavor will feature their chocolate with another exquisite beer pairing, along with wine tasting and flavorful samples from local restaurants including Ritual Tavern. Tickets on sale now online at www. science-rocks-chocolate-unwrapped.eventbrite.com or in person at the Fleet ticket counter.

October 18

n First Unitarian Church, located at 4100 Front St, San Diego, welcomes special guests of the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, The Amadeus Ensemblet of Copenhagen Denmark at 7 p.m.. The two ensembles will share the stage for an evening of classical wind music. Admission is $15 tickets are available at The Windsmith (3875 Granada Ave), from any HWE member, or at the door. For information, call (619) 692-2077 ext 814. n Silver Gate Elementary School presents its Annual Harvest Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public. Games, food, laser tag and Halloween fun are guaranteed. The event features a Halloween costume contest, haunted hallway, cake walk, games for the kiddies, pumpkin patch, face painting and much more. Tickets are available at the event. For information, visit www.sandi.net/silvergate or call (619) 222-1139.

October 18 & 19 & 20

n Del Mar Fairgrounds returns with everyone’s favorite celebration of the fall, the 41st annual Harvest Festival. Shoppers of all ages will flock to the more than 300 booths to pick up affordable and unique holiday decorations and goodies for family and friends, just in time for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and end-of-year festivities. Highlights include musical performances, gourmet food sampling, live entertainment, and Kidzone featuring craft projects to take home. For tickets and information, visit www.harvestfestival.com or call 800-346-1212.

October 18 & 19 & 25 & 26

n T he Maritime Museum of San Diego, located on the Embarcadero at 1492 North Harbor Drive, will

gather on the Star of India for some ghostly tales of enormous proportions. Creepy treats will be given to all who dare attend and kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Tours of 45 – 60 minutes will be held from 6 to p.m., on Friday and Saturday, October 18, 19, 25 and 26. All activities will take place on the Star of India where many real life encounters with ghosts have occurred. Tickets are $8-$16 for admission to the museum; which includes ghost stories. For information, visit www.sdmaritime.org.

October 19

n Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel perform at the Kona Kai Resort, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. For information, call (619) 295-9690. n Jill Courtemanche Millinery. located at 410 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, has made hats for celebrities and she is now sharing the tips and tricks of her trade in this fun, hands-on workshop. Make your own fabulous fascinator or charming cocktail hat, learning basic millinery techniques and the art of hand-stitching to craft a hat using felt, feathers, netting, ribbon and more. Little or no sewing experience is required. The class is $85, seating is limited and reservations are required. Classes are at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, visit www. JillCourtemanche.com or call (858) 876-6353. n Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine is the site of the 11th annual Parkinson’s Gala to honor the 60,000+ people in our community who are affected by Parkinson’s disease. It takes placed from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event fund vital research and programs and services to local Parkinson’s families. The evening will include a silent and live auction, entertainment, and dancing. Order tickets online at www.parkinsonsassociation.org and click on the event banner or call (858) 273-6763.

October 20

n The Maritime Museum, located on the North Embarcadero In downtown San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive, is having a fall family day with interactive, hands on craft activities for kids of all ages from 11 am. to 3 p.m. A Historic Bay Cruise on San Diego Ban aboard the historic Pilot boat is available for just $5 plus the cost of admission. And best of all-kids 12 and under get in free all day. For information, call (619) 2349153 ext. 101 or visit www.sdmartime.org. n 8th annual UH Arts Open/Taste of University Heights is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is both a creative and culinary arts celebration. This is a self guided walking tour of delectable delights showcases mouthwatering cuisines from prominent and diverse restaurants and eateries from noon to 3 p.m. Taste tickets are $20 in advance of $25 event day, call 619-297-3166 to purchase tickets. The UH Arts Open is free to the public and features works and talks by painters, sculptors, potters, dancers, poets and musicians. Call 619-297-3166 for tickets or Visit www. UHarts.org for more information.

October 23

n Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel perform at the Kona Kai Resort from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. For information, call (619) 295-9690.

October 25 & 26

n National Comedy Theatre located at 3717 India Street, San Diego, presents ‘Halloween Spooktacular’. This is a variation on the company’s main stage improve comedy show, complete with Halloween-themed subjects, spooky games, and a bizarre ending. The annual production is a combination of “Friday the 13th” meets “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and is appropriate for all ages. Shows are 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on October 25; and 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. on October 26. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www. nationalcomedy.com or call (619) 295-4999.

October 26

n Seaport Village, located downtown at West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway, adjacent to Embarcadero Park North, celebrates the arrival of fall where San Diegans are invited to join the fun at Seaport’s third annual Halloween Bash on the Bay from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit www. seaportvillage.com. n United Church of Christ, located at 4070 Jackdraw Street, will have a Holiday Sale where you can shop locally, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can purchase original hand crafted art, unique gifts, jewelry, fashion accessories, glass art, silks, cards, home décor and more. Enjoy art, music and food. For information, visit www.missionhillsartists.com. n UCSD School of Medicine at the Medical Education & Telemedicine Bldg will hold a workshop on Parkinson’s Disease – From Diagnosis to Treatment from 7:30 a.m. to 12/noon. The program provides a greater understanding of Parkinson’s disease, treatment risks and benefits, and to present new development in research that will allow clinicians, pharmacists, and allied healthcare personnel to better educate and care for patients with PD. To register, visit www.movementdisorders.ucsd.edu.

October 27

n Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shaw performs from 8 to 10 p.m. at Lestat’s at 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego, For information, call (619) 282-0437. All ages are invited. Cover is $8.

October 28

n Media Arts Center, at The Digital Gym, 2921 El Cajon Blvd., will hold a community conversation lecturer for the San Diego Opera’s new 2014 season at 7 p.m. The second in the series of four will have San Diego Opera’s Geisel Director of Education and Outreach, Dr. Nicolas Reveles and Guests: Miguel Rodriguez and Beth Accomando as they discuss The Song of the Undead: Horror in Opera. All events are free and open to the public. RSVP is required as these venues have a capacity limit and previous events have reached their limit. Visit www.sdopers.com/C2/ Default for more information.

October 30

n Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shaw performs from 8 to 10 p.m.at ArtLab Studios at 3536 Adams Ave., San Diego. For information, call (619) 283-1151. All ages are invited. Donations are accepted.

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October 2013 Events Pajama Storytime

Oct. 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 (Every Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.

LEGO Playtime

VIDEO PRODUCTION

Oct. 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 (Every Wednesday) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs.

Video production services from conception to final product. Call 619.296.8731

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

Free Concert:

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

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind

Market Street Group Members include students, amateur, professional artists

•AD SALES POSITION•

Commissioned sales position for print, video and website ads.

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

Call 619-481-9817

•CAREGIVER SERVICES• Need a helping hand?

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 MODELS 3 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDED! Monthly fee: $145 More information please contact: Kirby Kendrick kirby4004@aol.com phone: 505.660.4448

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Oct. 02 at 6:00 p.m. Flutist/Saxophonist Adrienne Nims and her talented band, Spirit Wind, will perform contemporary jazz and global music.

Mission Hills Book Group

Oct. 03 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. New members are always welcome to attend and participate! Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. This month’s meeting will be at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles at 4054 Goldfinch St.

Preschool Storytime

Oct. 04, 11, 18, 25 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets.

Children’s Craft Time

Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26 (Every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Signing Storytime

Oct. 07, 21 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Twice a month, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can have fun while learning sign language.

UNIVERSAL SPIRIT CENTER A Center for Spiritual Living

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

www.universalspiritcenter.org.

(619) 291-4728

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

11:30 a.m. Music-filled gathering

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

Book Sale

Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Stock up on books while supporting your Library.

Mystery Book Group

Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Free Author Talk: Samantha Sommersby (S.J. Harper)

Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Author Samantha Sommersby, who writes under the pen name S.J. Harper, will discuss her new novel, “Cursed.” The book features two FBI agents—a Siren and a werewolf—working out of the San Diego Field Office.

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