Presidio Sentinel, November 2014, Vol. 15, No. 11w by Michal Tuzinkiewicz

Volume 15, No. 11w

November | 2014

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It’s Kismet Their Life Together Was Destined See article on page 5 John and Diane Brockington invite San Diegans to become organ donors. John is a kidney transplant survivor, thanks to Diane.

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Money, Politics & De mocracy’s by George Mitrovich

Depravity

I believe in government, which is established through the means of politics. The government we get and the political means by which it is derived is imperfect, and to expect perfection from either is overly idealistic or dangerously ignorant. As Mr. Churchill said, “Democracy is the worst form of government, save for all the rest.” But not even Mr. Churchill would have imagined the state of American democracy today, where money has become consuming and evil—and where most citizens have become so cynical and contemptuous of the “system,” that feeling justifiably irrelevant and ignored, they have opted to sit out election after election, even when their country’s fate is in jeopardy. For the past several months I have received hundreds and hundreds of emails, all desperately seeking money for this campaign or that; emails from President Obama, and Vice President Biden, Speaker John Boehner, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Mike Bennet (Colorado), Tom Udall (New Mexico), Kay Hagan (North Carolina), Sherrod Brown (Ohio), Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey (Massachusetts), and would be senators, Scott Brown (New Hampshire), Joni Ernst (Iowa), John Lewis (Montana), and Congressional

candidates without number, not least Scott Peters and Carl DeMaio. I have also received impassioned appeals from Gloria Steinem, Robert Redford, Carole King, and UC Berkeley professor and former Clinton Labor Secretary, Robert Reich, along with Mitt Romney and Karl Rove. But the most persistent appeals, as in everyday and sometimes twice a day, come from Julia Brownley, the Democratic incumbent in California’s 26th Congressional District (Ventura County); one of which read, “George, we’ve asked, we’ve pleaded…but we’re still coming up short.” I do not know, nor have I ever met Julia Brownley, but her campaign gets high marks for persistence; she gets my compliment, but not my contribution Then there are those reoccurring appeals from the Democratic Campaign Committee (DCC), including this header: “George, we’re pleading (there’s a lot of that). We’re out of people to email (apparently not). “This week, you should have received an email from President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton. That’s how important this is! With 12 days to go, we’re getting massively outspent by Republican groups (another $4,7OO,OOO against Democrats was announced just this week). And we’re fighting

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with everything we’ve got to turn it around. We need 8,OOO more donations in the next 24 hours if we want any shot at giving President Obama a Democratic victory for his final two years.” Then the president emailed: “I know that you’re tired of all the emails, George. But I need your help. Republican outside groups are swarming to attack Democrats across the country. And if they win in November, they’ll do everything they can to erase everything we have accomplished. We still need 6,387 Democrats to step up and chip in today. Can you answer my call-toaction right now?” Not to be outdone, the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC), weighed in with a plea from Speaker John Boehner, one bearing his signature that read: “We’ve got to end this month with a Big Bang To date, 6,642 grassroots supporters have stepped up with a contribution—we’re almost to the 7,000 goal.” Then, in bold print: “We really need this. Can you help once more?” It ended: “Thank you for your support of the conservative cause.” Obviously, my name’s on a whole lot of campaign email lists and solicitations come addressed, not as

“Dear Mr. Mitrovich,” oh no, far, far too impersonal, but “Dear George.” And yet, with very few exceptions, I’m not a campaign contributor— even to those in whose candidacies and causes I believe in. Tim Wirth of Colorado served one term in the U.S. Senate, and opted out. As he explained to Richard Reeves, presidential biographer and nationally syndicated columnist, “I didn’t come to this job to dial for dollars.” Wirth, who went on to head the UN Foundation in Washington, told Reeves he found himself spending half his time in office raising money— and he hated it. A serious and substantive fellow, Tim Wirth knew saving his conscience was more important than saving his Senate seat—so he didn’t. Our democracy is imperiled by many factors, but the inextricable link of money and politics gives lie to Mr. Lincoln’s promise of a “Government of the People, by the People, for the People.” No one I know thinks the present system of money in politics is okay; a list that includes major donors who despise the “system,” but feel helpless to either change or stop it. If Dr. Einstein was right, that the definition of insanity is to keep doing Continued on page 10 PresidioSentinel.com

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Mis s ion H ills Artists

Present Local Color

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, November 8 artists from Mission Hills are being hosted by Donna and Jim Schultz in their Mission Hills Books and Collectibles, located at 4054 Goldfinch Street at Fort Stockton and Goldfinch. This one day, collaborative event is called Local Color, and will include watercolor paintings, acrylic paintings, hand-painted silk scarves/pillows, fanciful succulent arrangements, clothing/ accessories, stained glass ornaments and jewelry. This is a great opportunity to shop locally for creative, unique items to delight those on your holiday lists, as well as yourself. Barbra Rhoda will share The Mission Hills Artists’ collaborative her watercolor artwork. is open to all interested artists who live or work in Mission Hills. Under the enthusiastic initial leadership of Sharon Plaché, followed by Lisa Maywood, Elizabeth Weems and Dana Mosser, The Mission Hills Artists have gathered for open studio events, local sales, sharing various artistic processes, and neighborly connections. Their talents are broad-ranging, including paintings (watercolor and acrylics), jewelry, stained glass, hand-painted silks, encaustics, clothing design, succulent arrangements, blown glass, woodworking, singing, guitar and harp. Hand-painted silk scarves are by Dana Mosser.

All Souls’ Saint Nicholas

Home Tour

A Point Loma Holiday Tradition celebrates its 63rd year this December. Begin your holiday season with friends and family on a tour of five Point Loma homes. The All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour is happening on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $30 for one ticket, or 2 for $50. This year the tour will feature homes “From Past to Present.” Each home on the Tour was designed by noted San Diego architects and have undergone renovations in the years since. This is your opportunity to get a rare look inside some of San Diego’s most beautiful homes and support local community programs. Featured this year are homes designed by Homer Delawie, Don Edson, Gustav A. Hanssen, Richard Requa and Richard George Wheeler. You will see presentations reflecting the transformation and enjoy traditional Christmas music as you tour the unique homes. Come see a classic boxcar style home, the house built for the principal of Point Loma High school in 1926, a mid-century family home now an elegant entertainment venue, a residence designated as a historical site, and what was once a cottage that now has a 360 degree view of San Diego. As part of the Tour, guests are welcome to stop by at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, located at , 1475 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA 92107 to shop for hand-crafted treasures and homemade delicacies at the Saint Nicholas Marketplace from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a tasty lunch at the Saint Nicholas Café from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the church campus to see The All Souls’ historic collection This Point Loma residence is one of many that will be decorated and ready for Christmas. of art and artifacts and enjoy an organ concert on the Paul Fritts & Ralph Richards OpusV 1986 organ. Then, relax in the Saint Nicholas Tea Room for a Crème Tea with a cup of tea, scones and cookies Tickets are available for purchase online at www.all-souls.com and are also while listening to Christmas music by Choral Club of San Diego and participate available at All Soul’s Episcopal Church, Walter Andersen Nursery, To the Point in our opportunity drawing. Café, Mission Hills Nursery and Ace Hardware in mid-October. The funds raised benefit many local community assistance programs, For information, contact All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina including the Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center, Episcopal Church Center, Boulevard San Diego, CA 92107, or call 619.223.6394, www.all-souls.com, Maseno Hospital (Kenya) and the Loaves and Fishes food pantry. or Lisa Faulk at 619.990.9758 or lisa.faulk@att.net. PresidioSentinel.com

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Kismet Their Life Together Was Destined

by Patty Ducey-Brooks

I recently learned of the “coming together” of two Mission Hills residents. He is an ex-football star and she was a fan who only watched him from the stadium stands. Though they lived worlds apart, eventually she would save his life. I am referring to John and Diane Brockington who will be sharing more of their story this coming January during the Rose Parade. This past month, Donate Life America announced that it will host John and Diane Brockington on the upcoming Donate Life Rose Parade Float. Diane Brockington, a living kidney donor to her now-husband John Brockington, will walk alongside the Donate Life Float among the twelve generous yet otherwise ordinary people who donated a kidney so that others could live. John Brockington will ride aboard the float with thirty fortunate recipients of organ and tissue transplants. Together, the Brockingtons will share their amazing “Never-Ending Story” on New Year’s Day through their participation in this year’s float. An All-American running back at Ohio State, Brockington was a part of the Super Sophomores who won the

National Championship in the 1969 Rose Bowl, returning again in 1971. He wasted little time proving himself worthy of the Green Bay Packers’ first pick in the 1971 NFL draft. After posting an NFL rookie rushing record 1,105 yards in 1971--while at the same time nabbing All-Pro and NFC Rookie of the Year honors--Brockington went on to become the first running back in NFL history to surpass 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. In just his second year, Brockington helped carry the Packers to the NFC Central Division championship, something they wouldn’t do again until 1995. A three-time Pro Bowler, Brockington was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984. After moving to San Diego, Brockington became friends with long time Packer fan, Diane Scott. When John suffered kidney failure in 2000, Diane and her daughter Jessica offered to become his donor. In an amazing example of matching that defied ethnicity and size, the 5’2” donor was able to offer her smaller kidney to her 6’1” friend the week after Thanksgiving in 2001. Thirteen years later, the kidney is still performing like a champ, proving that the two are a perfect match. After returning to health, John asked Diane to marry him, and now as

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husband and wife they direct the John Brockington Foundation to increase organ, eye and tissue donation and raise funds for people on dialysis awaiting a transplant. “I think the label ‘hero’ is inappropriate,” said Diane Brockington, referring to herself as a living kidney donor. “If the Rose Parade does nothing else, it should illustrate that ordinary friends and strangers can do extraordinary good through the achievable act of living donation.” Although a kidney recipient, John Brockington has also witnessed the impact tissue donation can have on the lives of athletes. “Tissue donation returns thousands of athletes to the field at all levels of the game,” said Brockington. “Not only that, but it has allowed millions more to live normal, everyday lives and pursue activities

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that many of us take for granted.” The 12th Annual Donate Life Rose Parade float, called The Never-Ending Story, will feature butterflies emerging from storybooks to symbolize the enduring power of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. The Donate Life float and its honored participants are the centerpiece of a national campaign that leads up to the 2015 Rose Parade, themed “Inspiring Stories.” Diane also shared that California has the highest number on the transplant list by number and percentage, yet is among the lowest five states for organ donor registration. One in three walk out of the DMV without registering. That’s why living donation is the only solution: almost 90 percentage on the list wait for a kidney. Diane knows, we all have a spare to share.

Attitude & Conscience

by Patty Ducey-Brooks

With a 3 percent approval rating, Congress is an embarrassment to all Americans. Unless we commit to change, we get more of the same. It’s time we all act with a passion to vote for people who aren’t political professionals, and who truly understand the needs of all of us. That’s why I am voting for Larry Wilske. He is a demonstrated leader who has a track record of overcoming big obstacles and is prepared to bring a voice of reason to Congress. Larry Wilske is a retired command master chief of SEAL Team Seven. After retiring from the military in 2013, he made a decision to continue to service his country. That’s when he began to campaign as a candidate for California’s 53rd Congressional District, representing his hometown. He is running on a platform that supports small businesses and job creation, fiscally responsible budgeting and taxation policies, and a constitutionalist approach to governance, including states’ rights as defined in the Tenth Amendment. It’s time for change and I believe Larry Wilske is the choice for the 53rd District. To learn more, visit www.WilskeforCongress.com.

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PULPO DE GALLEGO gigante bean, pancetta, kiln dried tomato, pee wee potato, toasted pine nut 2010 RIOJA, BURGO VIEJO, CRIANZA, SPAIN light but not a lightweight. okay maybe a poli díaz lightweight (lotsa punch in the glass).

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PAELLA lobster, shrimp, littleneck clams, spanish chorizo, saﬀron 2013 VERDEJO, PALACIO DE BORNOS, RUEDA SPAIN round & lush. some bright acid sharpens up the corners a bit but mostly this baby is redondo.

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Italy For Six

Patty Ducey-Brooks

by Ilene Hubbs

I was so envious when my friend in North Carolina described her upcoming trip. She was about to spend two weeks in a villa in Tuscany with five other women friends. They were going to rent two cars and tour the Tuscan countryside. Think of me, I pleaded, the next time you plan a trip like that. Maybe I put the call out to the universe because three days later she called to tell me one of the women needs to bail out and would I be interested in taking her place. Fantastic! I booked my flight, got the international driving permit I needed and started the process of joining them. Over the years I traveled often with my husband, maybe one good friend here and there and several adventures all by myself. I had never traveled in pack, and a pack of women at that. Early on I sensed the roles each woman would assume. There were two “shopper ladies,” who were on a mission to go into every single store that sold leather in all of Tuscany. Then there was the “did you know lady,” the one who found out she was a year ahead of me in high school,

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and although I confessed I did not remember her, spent the whole time asking me if I remember this girl or that boy, and who married who. My friend was the “photographer” of the group. After having taken several courses in photography she was quite good, but she felt the best way to get a great shot was to take many, many, many shots of the same thing, which slows the group down all the time, and to be honest, really, really, really gets annoying. Lastly there was the “tour leader,” a retired middle school teacher who had led some student tours back in the day and never quite realized that the rest of us were no longer in 7th grade. And me… well I could just be a quiet observer of human behavior, or so I thought. Sometimes our perception of ourselves and reality do not match up. Actually I only lost it one and a half times, the worst being when on my driving shift, my passengers, who were my so called co-pilots went off course. Even though I thought I knew where to go, they thought I was wrong and kept mixing GPS directions with map and sign directions. I followed their instructions, against my better judgment, and we soon found ourselves going uphill into a

forest, in the dusk, as it was starting to rain. After a small melt down and a necessary u-turn, we then wound up in a hill town on a Sunday night as everyone was going to church. I flagged down a man who spoke no English but sensing the panic in my voice ran to get his wife who used a combination of broken English and hand gestures to show us on the map which way to go. Yes, the way I had planned to go in the first place, the last straw leading to my subsequent bigger melt down. And that was only one of the adventures I had in my travels with the pack. There was the “one of the pack is lost in the Florence train station” incident, the “car stuck in the mud with one person thinking she could lift the car up herself” fiasco, and the always fun “we have to stop and eat right now I’m slightly diabetic and I could pass out” cry. Taking it as a whole, the trip was great, the women lovable and fun despite the names I tagged them with. I’m not sure traveling in a pack is for me, not this lone wolf, but then again, it gave me great writing material, so maybe if I’m asked again, I’ll join the pack!

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

In Mission Hills

Eat. Drink. Shop. Be Thankful!

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by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills BID It’s November. As we barrel headlong into the holiday season we are firmly reminded that this month’s national holiday is all about gratitude. Research suggests that gratitude is good for your health. Folks who are thankful have more energy, more optimism, and more happiness than those who are not grateful. Philosophers as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans cited gratitude as an indispensable human virtue. There’s even an iPad app for journaling gratitude! So November is the perfect time to share the gratitude of the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID) for the many gifts for which we are thankful. Why are we thankful you ask? Let me count the ways. 1. A thriving West Lewis Business district that creates fabulous events and kicked off our fall season with their ever entertaining and macabre “Halloween in the Hills.” The event was attended by scores of neighbors, with two live bands, extensive decorations and a rollicking good time for everyone. 2. A restaurant community that puts out their best every day and is bringing new excitement and visitors to Mission Hills. With their support we held the

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most successful Taste of Mission Hills in our history, selling out all 500 tickets. A very successful fundraiser for the BID and a fun time for all. 3. The Mission Hills Town Council, who also create wonderful events for the community, are truly dedicated to caring for their neighborhood and work diligently to partner with the Business Improvement District on projects big and small. 4. The over 400 unique neighborhood shops, salons, spas, banks, eateries, professional firms, services, realtors, cinema, nursery and home businesses run by friends and neighbors who recognize their great fortune to be housed in such a fabulous community. 5. Loyal guests and customers, both residents and visitors to Mission Hills, who support our businesses and understand the value of knowing their merchants and backing their local economy. 6. The generosity of time and spirit of the multitude of volunteers, both business owners and residents, who work tirelessly (and at no pay) to make this a real community that is valuable, attractive and fun to live in. 7. A beautiful and historic setting with businesses, like 100 year old Powers Plumbing, that have deep roots and investment in the neighborhood. 8. A bevy of city, county and state officials who take the obligation and

privilege of service to country and community as a solemn duty. 9. The founding fathers, the First Amendment and the platform and freedom to have our voices heard, our ideas valued and our ambitions come to fruition.

So as you head into November, please take a moment to be thankful and another moment to show your gratitude to your neighborhood businesses simply by shopping local. If you are buying for the holidays, before you go online or far down the road, please look right outside your front door. And thank you for supporting us throughout the year. “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson To all of our friends and neighbors we wish you a happy and gluttonous Thanksgiving — from The Mission Hills BID.

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Animal News

San Diego Freckles is a two-year old, American Pit Bull Terrier/Mix who is a ball of energy. He will do best in a home with slightly older, sturdy children due to his size, strength and enthusiasm. If you have an active lifestyle he may be a good fit for you. BExercise keeps Freckles happy and content, without it he can get a little anxious. He is a sweet, playful, and active boy that is ready for a forever home. His adoption fee includes spay/neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. For more information, call the Oceanside Campus for Dogs at 760.757.4357. The Campus is located at 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside. For information, call 760.757.4357 or visit www.sdhumane.org. Sage is a six-year old, German shepherd mix who is seeking a forever home. She is an active girl and would love long walks or hikes, then a movie on the couch. She is very affectionate with friends and loves being silly. Sage can be a bit exuberant so older kids would be best for her. Her adoptee will receive a complimentary care package that includes a collar, leash, harness, PetSafe toy, bully stick, treats, treat bag, and ID Tag (a $100+ Value). Sage is available at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, located at 5500 Gaines Street. For more information, call 619.299.7012 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

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DogFest Walk’n Roll

Event Benefits Canine Companions for Independence Get ready for a tail waggin’ good time at the San Diego DogFest Walk ‘n Roll, the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence. Grab a leash and join the event at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 22 in NTC Park at Liberty Station for lots of fun and family-friendly activities to raise money to provide highly trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities. All community members are invited to attend and there is no fee to participate. Participants do have the opportunity to register for the event in advance as an individual, or as part of a team, and create fundraising pages, raise money, and earn incentive prizes. San DiegoDogFest Walk ‘n Roll will engage communities across the country in an event that raises money to support the mission, recruits volunteers to help propel the mission, and educates the public about the Volunteers are critical to the success organization’s life-changing work of of the organization. providing highly-trained service dogs to people with disabilities. The event will include a scenic, 1.2 mile dog walk followed by a celebration with live music, lots of holiday shopping opportunities and activities for the whole family and their dogs.

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Assistance dogs receive extensive training to become members of the team.

Canine Companions for Independence, which has its Southwest Regional Training Center in Oceanside, is a non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities completely free of charge. Through Canine Companions for Independence, adults, children and veterans with disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, autism, amputations and deafness are served. Also served by Canine Companions are professionals in facilities that assist children, adults and veterans in their recovery. Canine Companions assistance dogs are trained in up to 40 commands designed to make everyday life easier for adults and children with physical and developmental disabilities. They open and close doors, retrieve dropped objects, activate light switches and alert their human partners to important sounds such as smoke detectors and doorbells. For more information, visit www.cci.org/dogfestsandiego or call 1.800.572.BARK. Not to be combined with any other offer. Not good for boarding, bathing, grooming, pet food and prescription and non-prescription drugs. Expires 11.30.2014

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November 2014

is Your Goal?

by Blake Beckom

As every aspect of our lives becomes more automated, it’s no surprise that the variety and options of fitness gadgets on the market are growing at an exponential rate. Whether you’re interested in tracking heart rate, calories, miles, steps or blood pressure, there’s a fitness gadget out there to meet your needs. If you’re in the market to digitally and automatically track your fitness journey, here are some guidelines to help you decipher what’s what in today’s fitness gadget world. Identify Your Favorite Activity and Fitness Goals to Find the Best Device The most popular fitness gadgets that people are using today include: Nike Fuel Band: Keeps your calories in check, tracks your steps throughout the day and allows you to compete with other people by uploading your daily data via a docking system or the cloud. (http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/ pw/fuelband/90w?cp=usns_kw_al%2521 1778%25213%252.143.364128382%25 21e%2521%2521g%2521nike%2520fuel %2520band%2521c)

JawBone UP: Tracks food and drink consumption, steps and activity levels and sleep patterns. It also helps you commit to personalized goals, as well as share them with your friends. (https://jawbone.com/up?gclid=CJ6l57v4 ocACFQamaQod9i8A4w&gclsrc=aw.ds)

Strava: This running and cycling online GPS tracking and performance program allows you to track your runs, rides and cross training activities from your Garmin, Android or iPhone.

You can view distance maps of your activities, see your time splits from one mile to the next, monitor personal bests and compete with your friends. (www.strava.com)

Fitness Video Games: Individuals and families alike can increase their fitness levels with various fitnessorientated video games for the Xbox, Wii or PS3. These devices can provide personalized workouts in the privacy of your own home and can be great ways for parents and kids to work out together. Smart Scales: These wireless scales not only track weight, body fat percentage and BMI, but they also automatically sync your statistics to online graphs and tools that can help you see the bigger picture as you progress toward your weight loss goals. Dev ices Collect Data, Not Solve Problems Fitness gadgets can be great tools for helping guide you through your fitness journey and motivate you to maintain a consistent level of activity, but you still have to put in the work to meet your health and fitness goals. Buying a fitness gadget won’t solve your internal struggles to live a healthy and fit lifestyle, but it can help you be accountable to yourself and any people you choose to share your fitness information with. The importance of understanding the numbers and information that your gadget is tracking can be used effectively, to meet your goals. If you

don’t know what the appropriate range is for your specific heart rate or if you get caught up in comparing numbers with other people who may have different goals and body types, then you may not be using your fitness gadget in the most effective manner. You need to understand what maximum heart rate is and what all of the numbers you’re monitoring mean specifically to you. Our Fitness Together trainers help our clients understand what their heart rate and other levels should be during different activities so they can effectively use their fitness gadgets while training and throughout their everyday life. It’s All about the Cloud As fitness gadgets continue to provide ease of use for people to track, store and share their health and fitness levels, the fitness band wearable market will continue increasing in popularity. As technology continues to evolve, such as the ability to automatically upload and store data in the cloud, the possibilities for advancing the functionality of fitness gadgets will evolve as well. Looking forward, Apple will soon be releasing their much anticipated health and fitness gadget, the iWatch, which may be a game changer in the industry as it will track more than just activity levels and basic heart rate information. This comprehensive health tracker is anticipated to detect more in-depth body and health functionality, as well as detailed fitness activity levels.

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Breathing Room by Mrs. Freud

Anyone who has experienced a panic attack knows the feeling of not having enough room to breathe. Panic attacks are fairly common and are our psyche´s way of communicating that something has got to give. While it is usually only an unwelcome messenger, it is also a scary experience, since it can go as far as to mask as a full blown heart attack. As a psychologist, I find it very fascinating that our psyche can actually do that. Only medical tests can confirm the difference, that´s how real it feels. Let´s consider the signal that not enough breathing room is available. How can we create more breathing room in our days when we are functioning at full capacity: with long to-do lists, high aspirations for a social life, travels, friends and family? This question also applies to the rest of us who have not gotten to the point of experiencing a panic attack, but felt strong anxieties on occasion. First of all, we have a very individual threshold for what is comfortably manageable and what is not tolerable. We receive initial warning signals. If we don´t listen, the message get louder and bolder. The psyche whispers at first and then, if not heard, cranks up the volume until nothing else can happen, which would be the moment of a panic attack that looks and feels like a heart attack. Recognizing warning signs is a first step. Actually listening to them and honoring them is another. The latter is the one that is surprisingly difficult for many people. Logically, it makes little sense, but in reality I often see that people find it inconvenient. They expect themselves to work like machines, without likes and moods and needs every day. They simply just work on their list of chores, ignoring the constant stream of slight daily changes. It’s important to recognize and honor the warning signs and to create space in our daily schedules to avoid becoming overwhelmed. A simple technique can help to support this: carry a little notebook with you all the time, or use an app on a phone. Write down all your to-dos, your ideas, your insights, anything that takes space up in your mind. It is amazing how liberating this little habit is. It creates the breathing room that we need throughout our days, allowing us to check in with ourselves, to know how we are doing, what kind of things are important to us, what our values and dreams are all the things that make us human and give us the zest to live. Full schedules and endless task lists are a true enemy to our humanness. Too much of “doing” strangles the human being in us. It is wonderful when we get a lot done and achieve big and little things in life, but they lose their meaning, if we lose our breathing room. I invite you to free up your mind so it can prosper. You will be surprised with where it takes you. Some of the most successful people in the world use the booklet technique. They know how important it is for the mind to be unburdened by mundane items so it is free to dream up the really big things that we are capable of creating and to enjoy life wholeheartedly. Author Sabine Starr is a psychologist licensed in Vienna, Austria, currently living and working in Mission Hills. She has written numerous articles for professional psychology journals. For further information, visit www.StarrCoaching.com and follow her blog at www.HealthwithTaste.blogspot.com; and a new social media offering is www.facebook.com/StarrCoaching.

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by Rick Brooks

There has been a lot written about Social Security lately, but I was stunned recently by a presentation at the UCSD Economics Roundtable. According to Professor John Shoven of Stanford University (who studies Social Security, aging and retirement), the VAST majority of Americans claim their Social Security benefits as soon as they are able (age 62). He went on to show that for just about every person eligible to collect Social Security benefits, this was a bad idea. Here’s why. Longevity People today are generally living longer, but Social Security hasn’t been fundamentally changed since 1956. A 65 year-old retiree in 1956 had an average life expectancy of about 12 years (77). Today, a 65 year-old man retiring at age 65 has a life expectancy of almost 20 years. A 65 year old woman can expect to live 21 more years. And these are averages, which means, that half will live longer. 25 percent of people retiring today will

live past 90, and for highly educated, affluent people, the chances are even better. The last number I want you to keep in mind is that for couples, the average survivor will live 11 years past the death of his or her spouse. Social Security Although the Full Retirement Age (FRA) for Social Security has been adjusted slightly from 65 to 66 today (and 67 for many younger workers), a worker who retires before FRA will have their benefits reduced by about 5/9 percent per month that you start early. If you begin collecting at age 62, this works out to about a 25 percent reduction in benefits FOR LIFE. Thus, if you would be entitled to $2,000 per month at full a retirement age of 66, starting early could reduce that to as little as $1,500. That’s a $500 per month reduction for the rest of your life. If you live 30 more years, that amounts to $180,000 in lost income. Conversely, if you are able to wait until age 70, your benefits would be increased by about 32 percent, or $640 per month. For life! What’s the difference between taking benefits at age 62 versus waiting until age 70? It’s

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$1,140 per month, for life- almost 60 percent more. Furthermore, if you are still working before Full Retirement Age and claim Social Security benefits, those benefits will be reduced by up to $1 for every $2 you earn over $15,480. Maximizing Social Security For single workers, it is almost always better to wait until 70 to claim your benefits. The reason for this is that if you can live off of other savings, the annual increase in Social Security payments amounts to a permanent, risk-free increase in your annual income, with an annual inflation adjustment. Delaying Social Security basically amounts to longevity insurance, since it will pay benefits as long as you live. For couples, who tend to live (jointly) longer than single people, the benefits are even greater. In this case, the high income earner delays taking benefits until age 70. Meanwhile, the lower income earner in the couple can claim benefits. Using this strategy, when the higherearner passes away, the survivor will receive the greater of the higher

earner’s benefit or his or her own. If the survivor then lives another 11 years (again, the average), then this permanently raises the survivor’s income by a very meaningful amount. Clearly, no strategy like this fits every situation. You should consult a Certified Financial Planner ® professional to review your specific situation, needs and resources. Dr. Shoven’s research, however, was quite clear on one very important point. For most retirees, even those in poor health with relatively low life expectancy, taking benefits early is a poor strategy with very real longterm costs. For couples, the impact can be especially damaging. This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Brooks is vice president for Investment Management with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Brooks is also vice chair of the Board of Girl Scouts San Diego. Rick can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisors.com. Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.

Honors Distinguished Philanthropists

Malin Burnham and Steven Northcote Recognized For Outstanding Community Service United Way of San Diego County honored Malin Burnham and Steven Northcote for their ongoing commitment to volunteerism and accomplishments as community leaders at the nonprofit’s annual community kickoff at UC San Diego’s Great Hall. This kickoff highlights the year-round engagement of leaders like Burnham and Northcote as well as United Way’s corporate and individual supporters. “United Way works to promote social change, harnessing the collective impact of all San Diegans for long-term sustainable solutions,” said President and CEO Kevin Crawford. “Mr. Burnham and Mr. Northcote are model citizens for their contributions to local communities and dedication to the greater San Diego area.” Malin Burnham is the recipient of the fifth annual James F. Mulvaney Community Leadership Award, given to a local leader who has demonstrated long-lasting, exceptional service to the San

Diego community. The award is named for James (Jim) Mulvaney who maintained involvement in numerous nonprofit boards and organizations for 50 years. A native San Diegan and Point Loma resident, Burnham has chaired nine major nonprofits and has co-founded 14 organizations throughout his career. Currently, he serves as chairman of John Burnham and Co. and is an active board member of Cushman & Wakefield of San Diego Inc., Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego and Sorrento Associates Inc. Burnham has also received numerous awards for his altruism and accomplishments, which include Philanthropist of the Year, National Society of Fund Raising Executives, 2000; Civic Entrepreneur of the Year, Economic Development Corporation, 1999; and Mr. San Diego, Rotary Club of San Diego, 1998.

Left to right are Doug Sawyer, Kevin Crawford and Malin Burnham.

“I’m honored to receive this award,” said Burnham, “and grateful to be able to give back to the community in any way I can.” The “Volunteer of the Year” Award, given to Steven Northcote, recognizes an individual who has made a significant and sustained contribution to United Way as a volunteer and commemorates the extraordinary commitment of Jack Naish, a former board member and creative leader. Northcote is a member of the audit committee for United Way and formerly served as finance chairman

and director. A managing partner at Leaf & Cole, LLP and certified public accountant, he is also a member of the audit committee for the San Diego Foundation, board member and former president and chairman of the board of the Scripps Ranch Old Pros. “United Way is an organization that I have been proud to serve for a long time,” said Northcote, who resides in Scripps Ranch. “I’m grateful for this award and all the great work United Way accomplishes yearround in our community.” PresidioSentinel.com

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A doodle is an unfocused orunconscious drawingmade while a person’s attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning, or may just be abstractshapes. The power to produce what you need (be it organization, information or relaxation), is as close as your next list, letter, landscape or scribble. Remember the old mindless doodle? Remember being in college, or even in high school (or elementary school for that matter), escaping probable lecture boredom through your pen and paper? Artful random illustration is another way to let your mind stop spinning, to unwind from the tightness of your thoughts. It allows them to be expressed in fun and illustrative ways. Doodling is intrinsically therapeutic. Art therapists know that. You possess the opportunity to jot, jiggle swirl and twirl with your pen at spontaneous random times and all at no charge. Just write your thoughts, meditations, journaling, dot, dash, illustration, graphic or sketch at whim. There are

lots of ways to doodle to undo the doo-doo in your head. While we are on the subject of pen meets paper, let’s consider the fact that this is a great artful solution to the problems you are harboring, to write them down. Exposing the problems on paper that are hiding inside your head immediately diffuses them. Compiling lists of the things that are bothering you is another artful way to eradicate them. Hurt feelings? Here’s an inky idea. Jot unkind comments, or incidents briefly on bits of paper, Post-it size. Attach them creatively around your home, including the dog bowl, washing machine, or the toilet tank. Maybe it was someone at work, or a relative who hurt your feelings with unkindness. Disarm them by minimizing them. Exposed in this context makes them as small as they truly are. We then realize that the people who are problems in our lives and the issues that we face are perhaps as easy to be rid of. Simply toss a crumpled paper into a trash can for that winning “score.” Lists are also a great way of compartmentalizing what seem to be massive problems and tasks into smaller manageable ones. Similarly, delegate artfully with lists, be it memos, reminders or honey-dos. Get

creative about the ways that you can take some of the stress off your plate and onto someone else’s. Be artfully smart. Seasonal lists can make (as Mary Poppins remarked) a job that must be done as an element of fun. Snap (or sketch), the job’s a game! Being organized means preparing for what is ahead and avoiding the stress which comes with last minute madness. Take the holidays for example, the many extra items that double down on your already busy days. Plan with pen and paper what should be done and when and stick to your project plan. Crossing off lists can be as euphoric as any special treat. Artful plotting and planning with pen and paper can also relieve you of the grind, monotony and overburdened nature of the business of living. Creative planning has its place in peace. Dare to draw. Love to illustrate. Desire to doodle. I knew a wonderful

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Continued from page 3 the same thing while expecting a different result, then a state of insanity has been achieved by the American nation. Thus, in our declining state of depravity, do we as a people, as a nation, simply resign ourselves to Citizens’ United, Wall Street and wealth’s usurpation of our democratic rights, or do we demand radical reform? “Radical reform?” “The USA doesn’t do radical, Mitrovich, get a clue.” Really? What was the Boston Tea Party? What was the American Revolution? What was the ”Declaration of Independence?” If you do not know, then I will tell you. They were among the most radical acts ever, by any people, at any time, in any place. True, we did not sever the king and his queen from their heads, but our revolution was no less radical than that of France; indeed, it was the inspiration for the French Revolution. The “radical reform” I propose to save our democracy, is this: 1. The requirement that every citizen of eligible voting age be required by law to vote, following the example of Australia and Switzerland.

2. That Election Day is a National Holiday, with the closing of all businesses, save police and emergency services. 3. That Federal Elections be paid for from a fund created through

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man who has since departed this great earth. His name was Peter Terpatsi and he was a teacher of graphic design at City College. Professor-like in his appearance and ways, I noted that he was never without his mini spiral bound sketch pad and pen in his shirt pocket. At any random time one might look over and see him so happily sketching something: a still life, landscape, a love note, or birthday greeting…to share. He was joyful as he turned his life into a written witness. Be your own witness, leave your legacy in the written word or picture. Document your open thoughts and your subconscious secrets. Spin a tale on tablet. Dream a book. Design a dream. The power is at your fingertips and may spring forth at any given moment. Be sure, like Peter, to be prepared with pen and paper in your pocket to create everything in the world in whimsy and in words.

the imposition of an annual tax of $25 on every U.S. taxpayer. (This would not be a “check-off” on your tax return; it would be imposed by law.)

Tis the season of being grateful and giving thanks. Quietly and privately to yourself (I am grateful that the police officer didn’t give me a ticket even though I paused, at best, at that stop sign), and out loud at dinner parties (Thank you for the roof over our head and the employment that helps keep it there).

4. With 138-million taxpayers, such a fund would create $6,900,000,000 for Senate and House races every two years (in Senate and House races in 2010, $3,693,942,915 was spent); and would pay for presidential, Senate and House races each quadrennial (in 2012, the total spent for presidential and Congressional races was $6,285,557,223).

For some of us, being grateful is more of a seasonal thing than a daily ritual. It’s almost as if we forget to be thankful unless the calender says November. For those who tend to be more Grinch-ish than grateful, there’s some hard evidence that might make you want to turn that frown upside down.

If you tell me you would fight any such plan that cost you $25 a year to save our democracy, to get money and corruption out of politics and governance, to end the stranglehold that Wall Street and Big Banks have over Washington and our lives, if you tell me that such a tax would be a denial of your freedom, then I will tell you, your understanding of “freedom” is limited to your pathetic self-interest. Tough words. Yes. But tough words intended. Remember what President Kennedy said in his Inaugural Address: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” George Mitrovich is a San Diego civic leader. He may be reached at, gmitro35@gmail.com.

A positive outlook and feelings of thankfulness can have a direct and beneficial effect on the brain and body. “If thankfulness were a drug, it would be the world’s best-selling product” said Dr. P. Murali Doraiswamy, head of the division of biologic psychology at Duke University Medical Center. Feeling thankful triggers the brain to release dopamine, which, in turn, has a positive effect on mood and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that taking the time to focus on gratitude has measurable positive effects on multiple body and brain systems. Gratitude exercises-- keeping a journal of things, big or small, for which you are grateful or meditating on positive emotions—are part of a strategy that can be used to enhance wellness. One of the most popular gratitude practices is known as the Three Blessings exercise. Each night before going to bed you write down three good things (ordinary or extraordinary) that happened to you during the day. Studies reveal those who continue this exercise for one week straight can increase their happiness almost immediately. Grateful? Write it down. Post it on Facebook. Think about it. Talk about it. Yodel it from the rooftops. Not only will you spread those positive vibrations to those around you, your health will benefit, too..

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Water, Water, Everywhere & 2014 is third year of drought; having Kelly Mooney from the San Diego County Water Authority speak to the Mission Hills Garden Club was a welcome event. After a brief overview of the agencies dealing with our water supply, statistics about water usage, Mooney had a host of suggestions and resources for us to utilize in our attempt to conserve water and save money. The San Diego County Water Authority is a wholesale water agency with 24 member agencies. It serves 3.2 million people (97 percent of the county’s population) who used 950,000 acre-feet of water (two families of four use one acrefoot of water a year) and is part of a $206,000,000,000 economy. From 2009 until 2013 20 percent of our water came from the State Water Project (Bay-Delta), 63 percent came from the Colorado River and 17 percent came from local supplies. In 1991 2.5 million people used 578 thousand acre-feet: 208 gallons per capita daily. In 2013 3.1 million people used slightly less water, 574 thousand acre-feet. In 2013 the per capita daily consumption was 153 gallons. While our population rose, our water usage decreased slightly. At the same time, jobs increased from 1.08 million to 1.3 million and our gross domestic product jumped from $112 billion dollars to $188 billion dollars. The cost of water per

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allows cooperation and interaction among the various sources of water. According to Kelly, “The major aqueducts running through the county consist of pipes up to 9-feet in diameter and include acoustic fiber optic cables. The technology enables the Water Authority to monitor pipe conditions, identify issues and repair them. Pumps can reverse flow to direct water from one part of the county to another.” Thus a major catastrophe would not leave us without any water. We have between two to six months’ water supply in the county. This summer was one of our hottest summers. 82 percent of California is now in extreme or exceptional drought. It is the third driest year since 1895. Lakes are low; I have seen photographs of rusted cars and other types of debris now visible with the lower water level. The Sierra snowpack is seven percent of normal. Temperatures at Lindbergh field have been higher than normal in 11 of the past 12 months. When the reserves get too low, “in response to current conditions, the need to keep water in storage, and the Governor’s drought declaration requiring water agencies to institute mandatory landscape watering restrictions,” stricter water restrictions become mandatory. Emergency storage consists of 500,000 acre-feet of water. In 2012 the Metropolitan Water District had 2.7 million acrefeet of dry-year storage. Right now they have less than 1.2 million acre-feet. Mooney warned, “If storage reserves drop too low and conditions continue to be dry, MWD may allocate supplies in 2015. County water use did drop six percent in August. The “cost of water will rise regardless of the amount of supplies. Costs related to the purchase and treatment of water are the biggest elements in the rate increase.” To conserve water as long as possible, we can do many things. Some not only save money on your water bill, but installing or purchasing them may get you a rebate. For example, the city will rebate up to one dollar per gallon of barrel storage capacity up

to 400 gallons. Customers may also qualify for SoCalWaterSmart’s rebate of $75.00 per rain barrel with a four barrel limit, Although your rain barrels won’t hold enough water for all your landscape watering needs, water still needs to remain on its site instead of flowing down storm drains. Water-efficient irrigation systems are available, and many qualify for SoCal WaterSmart rebates. “Smartcontrollers” with weather regulators never water in rain. Another irrigation controller, a soil probe, signals when the soil is too dry. Replacing traditional spray heads with rotary nozzles is easy; the $4.00 per nozzle rebate covers most of its cost. There are rebates for replacing your grass with succulents. Artificial turf is not part of the Water Authority’s turf rebate program, but MWD’s program allows it. Grass actually used by children is fine. Native grasses (e.g. Buffalo grass, Hachita, Blue Grama) use half as much water as cool-season turf. Not mowed, these grasses will create a meadow with foliage up to three feet high. Mowing requires maintenance, but it resembles lawn. Replacing lawn with concrete, blacktop or rocks is a bad idea. Plants help cool the earth as they don’t reflect heat, and they produce oxygen. Trees provide shade in hot weather, and drought-tolerant trees are best. Kelly explained that a garden becomes drought tolerant after it is well-established. Mooney recommends going on line for landscape ideas using low-water plants. If you let the city know you are doing so, you may use grey water for your garden. You do not need a permit, but the city wants to have a record of which homes are recycling their grey water and you should follow code requirements. A good source of information on what you can do and what can be done for you is Watersmartsd.org/residential guide. So is Whenindrought.org. In November we have a party for garden club members. We do not meet in December, but I will let you know as soon as I know what the January meeting will be about. PresidioSentinel.com

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Rock Roll Jog-A-Thon St. Vincent de Paul School held its 7th Annual Jog-A-Thon on Friday, October 10th at Pioneer Park. This fun-filled event helped support recent upgrades to the technology infrastructure that will help educate our digital learners for many years to come. Proceeds will also enhance the science, art, and music programs at St. Vincent’s. Students collected pledges from sponsors prior to this 80s themed event. The students were dressed up in fabulous 80’s attire as they ran laps in support of their school. Many of them wore crazy socks, face paint, and tutus to show their Students get ready for St. Vincent’s Viking spirit while the Rock & Roll Jog-A-Thon. DJ played their favorite rock & roll music. “This year’s Jog-A-Thon was a great success,” said Sister Kathleen Walsh, Principal of St. Vincent de Paul School. “The students had a wonderful time while raising much needed funds for our school. We are very grateful to all of our supporters who made contributions to the school.” Students were recognized for special achievements including most spirited, most laps run, and for the greatest amount of St. Vincent’s fourth graders race around the track pledges raised. Classat the St. Vincent’s Jog-A-Thon. rooms will be recognized for reaching fundraising milestones by celebrating with a class party. St. Vincent de Paul School is a Catholic, co-educational elementary school, founded in 1948 in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, St. Vincent’s services children from Preschool through Eighth Grade. For more information about the school, visit www.svscatholic.org or call 619.296.2222. 6th grade students run to raise money for St. Vincent’s.

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From servo motors to video cameras to even 100 pound fishing line, the extensive array of equipment being provided by the San Diego chapter of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), has one paramount objective—help science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs that have been cut or are in danger of being cut due to budget shortfalls in San Diego County K-12 schools. This year alone, INCOSE-San Diego and the INCOSE Foundation have provided more than $15,500 in grants to 15 schools across San Diego County covering fourth grade through high school. Sponsors that make the grants possible include Cubic Corporation, CareFusion, SAIC, Northrop Grumman, International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) and private individuals. Hunter Pashkow, a science and industrial arts teacher at Warren-Walker Middle School in San Diego, said the school’s SeaPerch Club was generously funded in part by an INCOSE grant. “Last year our school placed second and third in the San Diego regional

tournament, then went on to compete at Southern Mississippi State for the National SeaPerch competition,” said Pashkow. “SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The SeaPerch Program provides students with the opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics with a marine robotics theme.” The International Council on Systems Engineering is a not-forprofit membership organization founded to develop and disseminate the interdisciplinary principles and practices that enable the realization of successful systems. INCOSE-San Diego was established in 1991; since 2011 the chapter, with assistance from the INCOSE Foundation, has raised more than $40,000 for dozens of K-12 schools countywide. The Chapter also organizes an annual STEM fundraiser (next one is in February 2015) at the U.S.S. Midway Museum in downtown San Diego. See: www.sdincose.org/.

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Grant School in Mission Hills is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Alumni from all classes are invited to a luncheon to reunite with old friends and foster new ties. We will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015, for a one-hour tour of Grant School and continue with a delicious two-course lunch at Brooklyn Girl on Goldfinch Street at 11:30 a.m. During lunch, alumni will have the opportunity to share memories of school days at Grant. Julie Morgan, representing the Grant School Foundation, will give a short overview of the after-school program supported by alumni. The cost of the luncheon is $50.00 per person. Valet parking will be available. Seating is limited to the first 125 guests. Please email 1grantalumni@gmail.com with questions. PresidioSentinel.com

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Drone Warfare Legal & Moral? Local Author Offers Her Observation at Book Signing Event

Professor Marjorie Cohn’s newly published book, “Drones and Targeted Killing: Legal, Moral, and Geopolitical Issues,” is a compilation of essays, which discusses the legal, moral and geopolitical aspects of drone warfare. Professor Cohn edited and contributed to the book along with fourteen other professionals, activists, and scholars. She will be at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles, located

at 4054 Goldfinch Street, San Diego, 92103, from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, November 14 to talk about her recent book. “In this interdisciplinary collection, human rights and political activists, policy analysts, lawyers and legal scholars, a philosopher, a journalist and a sociologist examine different aspects of the U.S. policy of targeted killing with drones and other methods,” said Professor Cohn. “It explores the legality, morality and geopolitical considerations of targeted killing and resulting civilian casualties, and evaluates the impact on relations between the United States and affected countries.” Social and political activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu notes in the foreword, “This book provides much-needed analysis of why America’s targeted killing program is illegal, immoral, and unwise.” Like Archbishop Tutu, professors across the country consider this book to be an important and timely contribution to the discussion of targeted killings. Among those who have reviewed the book are Noam Chomsky, law Professor David Cole of the Georgetown University Law Center, and law Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell of the University of Notre Dame. Professor Cohn, the recipient of many awards, has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and Democracy Now! She also lectures throughout the world on international human rights and U.S. foreign policy. Previous books by Professor

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Professor Marjorie Cohn is the recipient of numerous awards and lectures throughout the world.

Cohn include “The United States and Torture: Interrogation, Incarceration, and Abuse”; “Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent”; “Cowboy Republic: Six Ways the Bush Gang Has Defied the Law”; and “Cameras in the Courtroom: Television and the Pursuit of Justice.”

Chargers Drive XXXVI The San Diego Blood Bank is gearing up once again for one of the longest running community events of the year. Chargers Drive XXXVI, presented by San Diego County Credit Union, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Town & Country Convention Center in Mission Valley. In addition to donating blood to save lives, attendees can meet Chargers players, enjoy entertainment and take advantage of free bone marrow registry testing. Special this year is a VIP Meet and Greet opportunity, where attendees can meet Charger Players and other VIPs in an intimate, exclusive reception. Admission for Chargers Drive XXXVI is just $5 for adults, $1 for children ages 12 and under, with proceeds helping to pay for a new bloodmobile. Blood donors may request a refund of their admission price after they donate. Blood donors will also receive parking validation. For general information about Chargers Drive XXXVI or to sign up for “Chargers Mania,” visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org or call 619.296.6393.

The San Diego Charger Girls will perform during the blood drive.

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November 2014

Old Town’s

Día de los Muertos celebration The annual celebration of Mexico’s revered holiday, Día de los Muertos returns to Old Town San Diego on November 1 and 2, produced by SOHO as a part of its educational and cultural programming and made possible through the presenting sponsorship of Cafe Coyote. This is the largest Day of Dead event in the region. The free family oriented event invites visitors to explore Old Town San Diego from one end to the other to view dozens of ofrendas or altars seen throughout businesses, museums, shops, and restaurants. Multiple zones are identified on the event map this year for easier navigation where visitors will find 8 zones, all with a different variety of altars, music, dancing, and family-oriented craft activities animating the streets and plazas of Old Town. Many craft-making sessions are free and designed for all ages. Come make paper masks or flowers, have your face painted to look like a colorful sugar skull, or decorate plaster sugar skulls to honor someone who has departed this life. Visit during the day and again at night, for two very different experiences. The easy map defines the areas to visit, activities of all types traditional to the holiday will be found at each zone. Maps can be downloaded at SDDayOfTheDead.org.

Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town will pay homage to the dead with a Día de los Muertos event featuring elaborately decorated altars, sugar-skull decorating and face painting.

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Laura M. Corbin, a fashion and runway model, is posed for Day of the Dead. Photo by Fausto Palafox.

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Dress for Success Announces Honorees

Local Non-profit empowers disadvantaged women to achieve self-sufficiency

Local television personality and producer of Fashion Forward® Leonard Simpson has announced the local philanthropists who will be honored at the 2014 “10 Best Dress Awards” for dressing every day with “gloves of compassion and a coat of courage.” Proceeds from the 7th annual gala will support Dress for Success San Diego, a non-profit focused on empowering disadvantaged women to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. The highly anticipated award ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 13 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 7 p.m. Celebrity actress Vanessa Williams, who has starred in television series like “Soul Food” and movies like “New Jack City,” will be in attendance to receive Leonard Simpson’s 2014 Best Actress and Style award. The show will include a hosted cocktail reception, theatrical runway fashion show, awards ceremony, formal dinner, as well as a silent and live auction. The theme of this year’s gala is “A Moment in Time.” Tickets start at $150 per person and are available at www.10bestdressedgala2014.eventbrite.com. The “10 Best Dressed Awards” was founded by Simpson and Sally B. Thornton. This year’s event chairpersons are Mina Kooklani, Kristi Pieper and the honorary chair is supermodel Kelly Emberg. The beneficiary of the Leonard Simpson’s 2014 “10 Best Dressed Awards” gala is Dress for Success San Diego, a local non-profit focused exclusively on empowering disadvantaged to women acquire jobs, build careers and improve the quality of life for their families. For more information about Dress for Success San Diego visit www.dressforsuccess.org/sandiego.

Dressed for Success honorees include, top row (left to right) John Winfield, Raymond Dale, Jonathon Collopy, Roberto De Gregorio, Dave Carothers, George Gould, Brent Wilsey, Patrick Kruer and Matthew Shillingburg. Bottom Row (left to right) Bibbi Herrmann Conner, Carmela Koenig, Laurie Black, Sally B. Thornton, Hélène Gould, Mina Kooklani, Lola Green and Jo Ann Kilty.

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School of Theatre, Television, & Film

The SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film (TTF) presents Quiara Alegria Hudes’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Water by the Spoonful,” directed by C.J. Keith, October 31—November 9, 2014 in SDSU’s intimate Experimental Theatre. Performances are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $16 for general admission, and $14 for students and seniors, and are available through the online box office at ttf.sdsu.edu.

In “Water by the Spoonful,” a young, Iraqi war vet struggling to readjust to life, crashes into conflict with his estranged mother and her online chat room for recovering crack addicts. Haunting secrets are exposed as the familiar boundaries of family and community morph across time and cyberspace in this mesmerizing 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. Tickets for all TTF performances, screenings, and festivals are available through the online box office at ttf.sdsu.edu.

The cast of “Water by the Spoonful” offers a visual message behind this prize-winning drama. Photo courtesy of Peggy Ryan.

Landmark Theatres

“Laggies” is a sweet, romantic coming-of-age comedy about three people who find their lives intertwined in the most unconventional way as they make through the imperfect realities of modern day life. Overeducated and underemployed, 28-year-old Megan (Keira Knightley) is in the throes of a quarterlife crisis. Squarely into adulthood with no career prospects, no particular motivation to think about her future and no one to relate to, Megan is comfortable lagging a few steps behind—while her friends check off milestones and celebrate their new grown-up status. When her high-school sweetheart (Mark Webber) proposes, Megan panics and—given an unexpected opportunity to escape for a week—

hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year-old Annika (Chloë Grace Moretz) and Annika’s worldweary single dad Craig (Sam Rockwell). Keira Knightley shines as Laggies Megan, a rare female slacker hero who shows us that while you never stop growing up, you can choose to stop lagging, and start living on your terms. Directed by Lynn Shelton, whose unique voice created such astutely observed comedies as Your Sister’s Sister and Humpday. “Laggies” is Rated R, is 100 minutes long and opens October 31 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres. com. Film times and dates are subject to change.

Annika (Chloë Grace Moretz) is a 16-year old who befriends Megan (Keira Knightley) in “Laggies.”

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San Diego REPertory “Honky,” by Greg Kalleres and directed by Sam Woodhouse, previews begin Nov. 10 and opening night is Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 in the Lyceum Space. The New York Times calls “Honky” “a hilarious play by Greg Kalleres… keeps you laughing from start to finish.” Inspired by his experience as a writer of TV commercials, Kalleres’ satire begins with the shooting death of a young black teenager

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because of his trendy new “Sky Max” basketball shoes, echoing incidents that occurred in 1989 over Air Jordan shoes. “Honky” is comedy about race, consumerism, marketing and a drug that can claims to cure racism. The Lyceum Space is located at San Diego REPertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego. For tickets, call the San Diego REP Box Office at 619.544.1000 or online at www.sdrep.org.

The cast of “Honky” provides a spirited pose.

Canyon Crest Theatre “Museum” by Tina Howe runs November 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at the CCA Proscenium Theatre and is guest directed by Jason Maddy with technical direction by Jeremy Sewell. “Museum” takes place on the final day of a group show of three fictional contemporary American artists being exhibited in a major museum of modern art. In the course of the day some forty people, played by 27 talented young actors, come to view the work of these “groundbreaking” modern artists. This fast paced comical journey is filled with art lovers, socialites, skeptics, foreigners, students, lost souls, fellow artists and of course, museum guards, and follows their interaction and struggle between art and ego. For tickets and information, call 858.350.0253 x4075 or contact envision.theatre.cca@ Members of the cast of “Museum” gmail.com. rehearse for the live performance

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Fashion W eek San Diego

November 2014

Local News

Year Three

by Aubree Lynn, st ylist/writer/producer StylishlyAubreeLynn.com

As press for Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD), looking polished and put together is a must. It is even better if you can wear custom designs from some of San Diego’s most talented, as I was given the opportunity to do so. An original creation of DeMarcus by Boutique DeMarcus was my Thursday night attire. Friday I dug into my closet and wore a piece given to me by a family friend’s late grandma Nonna, who designed the dress in Italy. It was awesome to honor Nonna and her family. Saturday night I was able to wear a design of Victoria Roberts. She wowed us yet another year with her Wish Now Collection, looking more impressive than ever. Being able to score one of her dresses from last year’s collection was an honor. This was year three for San Diego and Allison Andrews, producer of Fashion Week San Diego, which is gaining traction for San Diego and the West Coast. Here’s a quick recap of the week’s events. On Tuesday, September 30 the focus was on the art and beauty behind fashion. The highlight was a hair, makeup and nail runway show presented by Bellus Academy. On Wednesday, October 1 a Woven Together Runway Show featured woven materials, a feeling of community and a higher purpose. For the first time ever, children’s wear hit the FWSD runway. Designers this night included: BayRoc, CW Couture, Jessica Lynn, Lady Lane, Lisa B. Collection, Michi Knitwear, Norma Hill, and Responsive Textiles. I was extremely impressed with some of these designs. The knits were absolutely flawless. They made me want to go to New York City during the crisp, fall season and enjoy the comfort of these stylish woven knits. On Thursday, October 2 Runway nights of SoCal Designers featured contemporary, resort and swimwear, with designers A’doreus, Dos Caras, I-AM-ZOE, Laced with B, Love Is A Devil, Nicholas Huerta, Noia, RH Creation and S.McKellar. This night was full of crowd acknowledgement and constant clapping during the shows. Plus

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size collection A’doreus and absolutely beautiful luggage by S.Mckeller wowed me this year. On Friday, October 3 the theme was Ladies and Gentlemen Night, which featured elegance, class, and sophistication with a designer lineup that included Alpaca Couture, American Prep Clothing Co., Bine and Bas, Danh Ta, J.L Rocha and Marloly. Celebrity guests included Shelly Clark-White and Danylle Wolf. Ladies and Gentlemen Night had not only Danylle Wolf rocking the runway but the impeccable craft and aroma of wearable leathers. This show made me want every item offered by J.L. Rocha for me and my husband. The quality of some designers like Alpaca Couture and Danh Ta really blew me away. The tailoring and detailing of every piece was remarkable. On Saturday, October 4 the theme was Gowns, Jewels, Avant Garde and Couture Designs. Designers included Alber Rezko, B.JASH.I, Dulce Alexandra, Jessica Faulkner, MarAlonzo, Salwa Owens, San Diego Costume Design, Wilhelmina, and Wishnow. The show included a special presentation by 55 Thousand Dresses and Julia Körner’s presentation of 3D printing shown at Paris Fashion Week Alexandra and Faulkner showed great strength on the runway with their unique styles. San Diego Costume Design made me smile and keep asking my fashion sidekick “who is this again?” Salwa Owens had incredible jewels that complimented Victoria Robert’s sweet, sassy and edgy dresses. (Go to wishnowdesigns.com to view all her pieces and see her incredibly reasonable price points. This look is great for school dances; birthdays and those nights that you want to have a flirty edge.) Sunday, October 5 at the Grand Horton Hotel was the final trunk show. All of the designers were present under one roof to show their samples and give awards. Special congratulations to Desigener Sharlene Borromeo of A’doreus, for winning Designer of the Year. For additional acknowledgements, a special thanks to Allison Andrews and Andrews and

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Marcus Hanish and Aubree Lynn wearing original Demarcus designs.

Team for press passes and putting on a great week of fashion in San Diego. DeMarcus Hanish and Randall Byers of Boutique DeMarcus have become my “go to boutique.” Without exception, the first dress I select happens to fit me every time. Bravo to you both. Victoria Roberts and her family deserve huge thanks for lending me that beautiful dress and for just being awesome and supportive. All of San Diego should be pleased and excited with making the first week of October Fashion Week San Diego forever. It’s truly an exceptional show and landmark event for San Diego.

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Kat e Sessions’

Annual Birthday Celebration

A free public, family birthday celebration of San Diego Floral Association’s founder, Kate Sessions will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, November 8 at the Marston Home, Museum and Gardens, located at 3525 7 th Avenue. Hear fun-facts about Kate and visit with representatives from Kate Sessions Elementary School. You’ll be amazed by the new version of the 1915 Electriquette while you dance to the recorded music of the Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra. Joy Raab, author and illustrator of “Kate Sessions, Mother of Balboa Park” will sign her book, and families can pose for a photo opt with horseless carriage cars. Elementary school age children will receive a free Kate Sessions’ plant and directions for care. Enjoy birthday cake and punch in the beautiful garden setting, and take home a free voucher for an opportunity to win raffle prizes at Kate’s Free 2015 party. This event brought to you by San Diego Floral Association and partners, Friends of Balboa Park and Save Our Heritage Organisation. For more information, call 619.232.5762 or visit www.sdfloral.org.

Floral Assoc Board members: Thea Gurns, Nancy Carol Carter and Robin Baker are photographed with Kate Sessions.

What Now?

November 2014

Letter

to the Editor

“I love Mission Hills.” How often have you said those words or heard someone else utter them? I wonder how often we’ll be hearing them, should we not limit the spread of and place restrictions on short term vacation rental properties in our neighborhood. I’ve been told that there are currently 34 such homes in the Mission Hills area, and there have been major problems for the unfortunate neighbors who live next to them. How would you like to have an overly enthusiastic youth baseball team staying next to you for a few days, and not know if the next renter will be even more disruptive? I suspect that most Mission Hills residents like us moved here because it was a lovely, quiet, established neighborhood filled with people who owned or had long-term leases on their property. This will not be the case if we allow the area to be turned into a collection of boutique hotels. I am not talking about people participating in companies like airbnb where

the owner is on site, but properties with absentee owners filling their homes with renters who have no real attachment to their neighbors or the neighborhood. It’s my contention that you can’t “love Mission Hills” and turn your property into a vacation rental. The first step in finding a solution to this obvious problem is to become aware of what is already happening by talking to your neighbors, and to then write or call our elected officials to address possible solutions. I’m wondering if it should be titled: Coming soon to a house near you, and if the initial sentence should be followed by an ellipsis and “insert your ‘residential’ neighborhood here”? This is an issue that is of concern to all of the residential neighborhoods of San Diego. Every time I meet a neighbor who has the misfortune of living next to one of these shortterm rental homes, I hear a new horror story.

Bill Casper

Excuse me? You’re the Dog!

by Laura Walcher

The problem is, they think they own the place. And while they’re insistent on their superiority, truth is, they’re pretty lucky we’re around, tolerant enough to indulge them in this fantasy. Not that they entirely lack brains. Our newbie, the young Fen, got quickly comfortable enough to remind us, as we take the last bite of dinner, that it’s his turn. And, secure enough to insist, with growing hysteria, that if we are both in a certain kind of motion, we might - no, we are - probably leaving, and as our exit gift, he’ll get treats. What else counts? The Bill Walchers’ manic-sweet Ginger expresses herself in somewhat different ways. We are, after all, experienced in wrestling sidewalk garbage from our dogs’ mouths. (I say “garbage.” They think, “food!”) That’s a fight. But we’re not quite sure about Ginger; she clearly has a unique appetite, since her list of find/devour treasures include, but are not limited to: pens, pencils, placemats, books, ddustpan, Wisk broom, regular broom, watering can… and “cat poop,” too, but that’s in the treat category. I’ve boasted and bragged in earlier columns about how much our dogs love me…versus the Mister. This is especially painful to him since he’s the one who feeds ‘em. Yet, around here, when Mr. waves the leash, heads for the door, ready to take Fen for a walk, Fen occasionally, yet grudgingly complies. Okay, that only means he’s really gotta go. More often, at the first sign of an outing, he’ll instead race around to find me, his black expressive eyes just begging me to save him from a walk with Mr. what’s-his-name. Sad to say, the Mr. takes this stuff very seriously. So much so, in fact, that he makes desperate attempts PresidioSentinel.com

to elicit deserved but undelivered affection from young Fen. Mr. invents all kinds of imaginary responsibilities that will keep him from taking Fen to the groomer - a destination probably highest on Fen’s hate list - lest, thinks Mr., the dog will blame him for the despised experience. Isn’t there a word, or some disease, for attributing human emotions to animals? Never mind. So I take him to the groomer, and Mr., trusting that he will be deeply appreciated for the rescue, makes himself available for pickup. (Unfortunately, I haven’t seen this make a difference in Fen’s affection for him, but the Mr. keeps trying.) Mr. used to keep, nurture tropical fish. He talked to them, named them, tended them, cleaned their aquariums, fed them. I’m certain they really loved him. Ginger rests up. Re: How Cool Are We? from last month: several of you asked about Martine Rothblatt… the subject of a New York Magazine feature, in which his/her wife…involves herself in digital immorality, eternal life research, another An An Open Open and and Affirming Affirming Congregation Congregation project she calls “transAn Open and Affirming Congregation religion,” and herself, a An Open and Affirming Congregation 3900 Cleveland Avenue •• San Diego, “trans-humanist.” 3900 An Cleveland Avenue SanCongregation Diego, CA CA 92103 92103 Open and Affirming Phone: (619) 295-4146 3900 Cleveland Avenue • San Diego, CA 92103 You’ve asked me what Phone: (619) 295-4146 “digital immorality” means. Phone: (619) 295-4146 3900 Cleveland Avenue • San Diego, CA 92103 3900 Cleveland Avenue • San Diego, CA 92103 Regular Sunday Schedule How come you didn’t ask Phone: (619) 295-4146 Regular Sunday Schedule Phone: (619) 295-4146 8:55 a.m. Contemporary Worship what “trans-religion” and Regular Sunday Schedule 8:55 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship “trans-humanist” means? 8:55 Contemporary Worship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Regular Sunday Worship Schedule Regular Sunday Worship Schedule Wow! I was hoping you’d 11:00 a.m. Traditional 8:55 a.m.our Contemporary Worship For information, call or visit web site -www.univchristianchurch.com For information, call8:55 or visit webvisit siteus-- on www.univchristianchurch.com a.m.our Contemporary Worship tell me! You may also Facebook 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship You may also on Facebook For information, call or visit webvisit siteus--Worship www.univchristianchurch.com 11:00 a.m.our Traditional You may also visit us on Facebook For information, call or visit our web site -- www.univchristianchurch.com For information, callYou or visit our web site -www.univchristianchurch.com may also visit us on Facebook You may also visit us on Facebook

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November 2014

Ebola & Immunity by Charlotte Tenney, MA Integrative Health

I have been getting weary of the fear-monger hype about the Ebola virus. Remember that it is, in fact, a virus. Those most susceptible to it are those with compromised immune systems; those most likely to recover are those with robust immune response. So, Ebola is a reminder to us to support our own immune systems, whether or not this specific virus comes to us in San Diego. Here is a brief review of the basics that you can do with what you have on hand or can get easily and inexpensively: Essential Oil hand cleaner can be a simple as lavender oil or the more elaborate “Thieves” blend of oils that successfully fought off the Black Plague and continues to work today. There are several blends; most include clove oil, lemon peel, cinnamon, and rosemary. Some folks add tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil. Use this instead of commercial hand sanitizers that dry out your skin leaving you open to infection to which viruses rapidly develop resistance. You will get the energizing lift from the aroma oils at the same time that you are killing microbes. Sleeping enough and soundly is a primary support to the immune function. Good sleep is the “holy grail” of health since deep REM sleep is when the cells get repaired and protective Melatonin is created. Taking a supplement can help you fall asleep, but the real thing that you

produce in your own brain is always better. Sleep hygiene includes a dark, slightly cool room, regular bedtime that is preferably before 10:30 p.m., and relaxation for the last 30 minutes before turning the lights out. Reducing sugars and simple starches is essential. These suppress the immune function, spike the blood sugar and the insulin and disrupt the whole endocrine (hormone-producing) system. Be careful what you eat and drink any time after dinner. Alcohol is also an insulin and immune disrupter as it tends to lower the insulin levels too much. Your cholesterol levels will improve as well. Herbs called “adaptogens” are also called stress modulators. Whether your stress is from physical, mental or emotional sources, consuming these plants can offer relief while it builds your vitality slowly from within. Ashwaganda is one of my favorites since it also is good for digestion. American Ginseng is excellent, but endangered, so please purchase sustainably grown forms. Rhodiola and eleuthero are adaptogens that are often used by professional athletes for increasing immediate strength and long term stamina. Basil works well whether as pesto sauce or holy basil tea, or basil tomato soup. Medicinal mushrooms work very well including shiitake, maitake, turkey tail, cordyceps and reishi; these can be capsules, tea, or foods. Regular exercise at a moderate level will assist the body in moving lymph, detoxing the

The San Diego Commission for Arts & Cultures

Makes New Appointments

Jason Whooper, who works as an attorney in San Diego primarily providing transactional and litigation solutions for small businesses, was recently appointed as a commissioner to the San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. He served as a panelist for the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, FY15 Organizational Support Program panel. He also sits on the Board of Trustees for a San Diego nonprofit theatre, Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company. Before becoming an attorney, Jason received his J.D. in San Diego from California Western School of Law. He also received his Master of Business AdJason Whooper enjoys international travel ministration from San and has a strong interest in multiculturalism. Diego State University. Before his graduate studies, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a Political Science Minor at San Diego State University. During his undergraduate attendance, he studied abroad at New College, Oxford University, in England, where he discovered his love for international travel and interest in multiculturalism.

liver and kidney and improving elimination to remove pathogens and damaging chemical compounds. The key is to change it up with a mix of stretching, muscle building and cardiopulmonary. Do not over do the cardio as that can deplete you immune system; keep that to alternating days. You want to accumulate about 30 minutes of exercise each day, done all at once or in little bits through-out the day. Sunshine and vitamin D are getting a lot of attention for all the body functions that they benefit and that will include immune function and its ability to fight off infections. Taking a supplement is good insurance, and what you create in your skin is even better. It is a rare day when we in San Diego cannot get the recommended 20 minutes of exposure to sunlight. Done before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m., you can forgo the sunscreen if you limit yourself to 10 minutes. Taking a walk in a short-sleeved shirt, is not that difficult. Along with these reminders, do your usual self-protection techniques of coughing or sneezing into your own elbow, choosing with whom to shake hands, using non-toxic cleaners such as hydrogen peroxide to clean surfaces at home. Remember that chlorine, bromine and fluorine all put stress on your thyroid by blocking receptors for much needed iodine; don’t drink the tap water and inquire as to which water sanitizers are used in a pool or spa. Don’t panic, just prepare.

Human TuneUp Column by Cath

Beware the Complainer

by Cath DeStefano

Don’t complain most of the time and expect to enjoy your life, or others to enjoy you. In my stress less TuneUps, we do an experiment where I ask participants to pair up first with one, then the other, getting two minutes each to complain. I suggest they can complain about their work, people in their lives who need personality transplants, things they have no control over, things that tick them off. It hardly takes anything to get them going. It gets wild and loud and full of energy! I have to rein them in. Afterwards we discuss the pros and cons of complaining. Is it all bad? What’s good about it? What’s not? The downside of complaining? It spreads around negative energy. Most of us have experienced the power of a professional complainer. Not fun. I for one have ended two friendships over excessive complaining. I just couldn’t listen to it anymore. My empathy ran out. People get tired of hearing it. “Oh here she comes again. Oh here he is again.” The urge to avoid is triggered. Keep in mind, 50 percent don’t care about your problems and quite possibly the other 50 percent are glad you have them.

Upside? Complaining might cause businesses to improve their service. It gets it out of you and out into the air. It calms nerves. Stress release. It makes you more real as most humans do complain and it’s not all bad. My overall suggestions are always these: • Be careful of bonding over Gee Ain’t It Awful, i.e. getting caught up in a vicious cycle of complaining, not working on solutions or shifts of mind. • Don’t always complain to the same person. They will tire of it and you. IF you must complain, spread it around.

Bottom line? Complaining is a stress management tool, except when overused.

Cath DeStefano

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Fresh Sounds Presents

November 2014

Tim Hodgkinson & Ramon Amezcua

At 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, two talented musicians will take the stage at Bread & Salt, located at 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, 92113. Tim Hodgkinson will perform on clarinet and lap steel guitar; Ramon Amezcua will perform on electronics. The musicians will each perform a solo set with a duo improvised set. This is the first time they have

had the opportunity to work together. The audience will hear them branching out in fresh, unexpected directions and exploring new territory. Tim Hodgkinson is increasingly lauded as a composer, with works featured at international contemporary music festivals, and two sets of pieces for ensemble out on the Mode label, Hodgkinson has an equally powerful commitment to intense and highly energized performance practice. In over forty years’ work he has placed himself in a series of definitive projects, whether as cofounder of the seminal Henry Cow group, as saxophonist with influential avant metal band God, or as bass clarinet soloist in the spectral compositions of Iancu Dumitrescu. His compositions have been featured in many festivals throughout Europe, and he has worked with the Hyperion Ensemble, Talea Ensemble, Ne(X)tworks, the Bergersen String Quartet, The London Sinfonietta, as well as many others. Ramon Amezcua of Point Tim Hodgkinson (clarinet and lap steel guitar) Loma will present Boombox, will perform with Ramon Amezcua at Bread & Salt.

“Jack”

Is Released to Celebrate on Halloween

English band Rivertairs are on a voyage of musical discovery, channeling influences from rock n’ roll through to psychedelia to create what they describe as “a sonance of many colours.” Their musical odyssey began at Warth Mill in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, where passion and persistency weaved together an exciting prospect. The band found writing together came easily as they created songs containing vivacious vocals, whimsical guitar parts, punchy bass lines, shimmering keys, vintage beats and shaking tambourines. These writing sessions led to the creation of their first three-track demo, 2013’s “Fool’s Parade.” A number of gigs around the north followed, which included a support slot for nineties Liverpool band Space and a show with the illustrious UK music promoters This Feeling, where the band gained praise from BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Chris Hawkins. Early 2014 saw Rivertairs writing tirelessly to produce a catalogue of new music. “Jack” is the first of these new songs to be released; a tongue in cheek vignette centred on the infamous Jack the Ripper. Describing their new single, Rivertairs say “Jack” will “pluck the strings of imagination and unfurl a contrasting spectrum of sound.” The band will release a video to accompany new single “Jack” at one minute past midnight on 31st October 2014 to celebrate Halloween. “Jack” will be available as a free download from the band’s website from November 10th 2014 at www.rivertairs.com. PresidioSentinel.com

a project where Amezcua manipulates live the Roland TR-808 and TR-606 drum machines, and the TB-303 synthesizer. When generating musical structures and fragments dynamically, Amezcua manages to transit through different styles and eras of electronic music. Since 2007, Amezcua has performed with Pepe Mogt, together known as “Bostich+Fussible,” which recently earned a Grammy nomination in 2011 for Bulevard 2000 under the category of Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album.

Fresh Sound presents Ramon Amezcua (electronics).

Rivertairs’ musical odyssey began at Warth Mill in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester.

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November 2014

Dining Scene

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Sami Ladeki is an icon on the San Diego Restaurant scene. He has been in the business for over 25 years. His chain of pizza restaurants, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill, has been a leading innovator of flavors and styles for that old favorite and has been in the forefront of introducing tapas to local diners. Ladeki has also experimented with steakhouses and other culinary styles. But for the last 16 years, perhaps his personal favorite creation has been Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar in La Jolla, for its unique ambiance and exotic cuisine. “Roppongi” is the Japanese term for “six trees” and refers to a district of that country. The name sets the theme for the unusual, multicultural dining experience to come. It is not simply a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant’s menu is a fusion of many elements and tastes. The ambiance at Roppongi sets the tone for fine dining. The interior of the restaurant has very romantic lighting in both the dining room and bar area, which is why it is so popular with the singles crowd. A large aquarium with brightly colored fish swimming about creates a living wall to separate the two rooms. Comfortable booths line the perimeter and a small semi-private area runs off one side, which is perfect for small parties. The overall effect of the décor is very relaxing. There is a comfortable covered patio on the side of the restaurant for semi-outdoor dining. A much larger patio and firepit is in front area of the restaurant for outdoor dining. What a comfortable way for couples and small groups to enjoy lovely evenings with great cuisine.

Roppongi’s sushi bar offers eye appealing and palate pleasing creations. The lengthy sushi menu lists sashimi -- top grade tuna or abacore or ahi, among others. Rolls include the ubiquitous California Roll, with crab, cucumber and avocado. The rainbow roll packs a lot into small bites— crab, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, avocado, and cucumber. Specialty rolls create unique blends of taste with numerous ingredients. There is even a Steak and Fries Roll, with kobe beef, asparagus, avocado, crab, smoked lomi lomi, tomatoes, and smoked paprika aioli. Some diners make complete meals out of Roppongi offers a fine dining experience. sushi. Others enjoy sushi as appetizers for the main entrees. lo mein presented tender, tasty fish on a bed of Other diners will do the same with tapas— wonderfully prepared lo mein. The flavor was dishes that are meant for sharing and conversation sweet and mouthwatering. Kobe beef sliders but several different tapas order can also make were thick mini-hamburgers on tasty miniup a meal. buns topped with white cheddar and barbeque At Roppongi, the mayonnaise. The meat was outstandingly concept of tapas is take flavorful. The dish came with shoestring potato to a new level… asian onto which a thyme-paprika seasoning was tapas, a fusion of ori- sprinkled. The seasoning took a few bites to ental and occidental get used to but ended up really enhancing flavors offering a new the taste. Beef short ribs, jidori chicken and world of taste. Crispy Mongolian shrimp are among the other entree potstickers are filled opportunities available. with shrimp and scalPerhaps saving the best for last, is an impressive lops, with a tobiko cav- dessert menu offering such tempting creations as iar sauce. Tobiko caviar dark chocolate creamaux with Carlsbad berries can come in a variety of and toasted hazlenuts. My personal favorite is the colors. Or try a South Tahitian bananas served on top of vanilla gelato, American inspiration, topped by almond brittle. Hamachi taro tacos, Roppongi has been in La Jolla for a long time with sweet mango and in restaurant life and has been a favorite of asian guacamole. Div- sophisticated diners who enjoy exotic yet familiar ers Scallops include and comfortable flavors.. potato pancake, Thai Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar is located at basil, sundried tomato 875 Prospect Avenue in La Jolla, at the corner and chive hollandaise. with Fay Avenue. Prices are moderate to high. Call Entrees are large 858.551.5252 for reservations and information. and satisfying. Salmon

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Roppongi offers an impressive menu and entree selection for a unique dining experience.

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November 2014 Thru November 23 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park and the World Champion of Magic, Jason Latimer, has extended the popular show Perception: See Beyond the Illusion, a one-of-a-kind performance that combines magic and science to create effects that no one thought could ever exist. For times and prices, visit www.rhfleet.org.

Thru January 2, 2015 n The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park,

located at 2080 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park is proud to announce the opening of its new exhibit Lead Sleds & Customs, Art for the Road. Lead sleds are a specific type of modification done to make cars smooth and low. This exhibit features 12 lead sleds, the most typical car used by early modifiers was a late 40’s or early 50’s Mercury. For information, visit www.sdautomuseum.org or call 619.231.2886.

Thru January 4, 2015 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado

in Balboa Park, will host a New Exhibition join us for the West Coast Premier of Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code. The genome is a roadmap that can help researchers trace the ancestral past of modern humans, and take charge of citizens’ future health. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org.

Thru January 2015 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at

1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, is calling all nature nuts. The 2014 Best of Nature Photography Show will be in the Ordover Gallery on Level 4 of the Museum. For more information visit www.sdnat.org.

Thru April 26, 2015 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located

at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park presents Egypt and the “Discovery of King Tut”. You will feel a rush of excitement as you step into King Tutankhamun’s tomb exactly as it was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. This is a breathtaking recreation of the boy king’s burial chamber featuring more than 1,000 scientifically-produced replicas crafted by Egyptian artisans. Call 877.946.7797 to purchase advance tickets of for more information.

November 1 n Mission Hills Nursery, located at 1525 Fort Stockton Dr.,

at 10:30 a.m. is proud to host Pam Ciampi, Certified Astrologer, who will be there to explain gardening practices that are based on moon phases and zodiac signs. Gardening by the Light of the Moon, is a free event but you may purchase Pam’s Garden Guide and Calendar. The Garden calendar breaks down the best days to plant, fertilize, prune, and harvest at your home garden. Don’t miss this informative event. Coffee will be served. Call or email your attendance reservation. For information, visit www.missionhillsnursery.com or call 619.295.2808. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents a rare performance at 8 p.m. with super group Road Work Ahead featuring Bill Mays on piano, Peter Sprague on guitar, Bob Magnusson on bass, and Jim Plank on drums. Cost is $15. n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700. n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, will host Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel Band from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690.

November 1 n Bazaar del Mundo, located at the north entrance of Old Town, on the corner of Juan and Taylor Streets, will pay homage to the dead with a Dia de los Muertos event featuring elaborately decorated altars, sugar-skull decorating and face painting on Sat., Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shops will be transformed into a walkable trail of altars, complete with handmade paper-maché decorations and special Day of the Dead- inspired clothing and crafts. For information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com.

November 1 & 2 n Annual Holiday Bazaar to benefit the ARC of San Diego’s

Starlight Center at the Norman Center, located at 270 F Street in Chula Vista, will present an Arts & Crafts event to benefit essential life services for Children & Adults with Disabilities. This holiday-inspired, two-day event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun., Nov. 2, and is a one-stop venue for all your holiday shopping. Featuring items such as holiday crafts, handmade gifts and décor, collectibles, baby items, wood creations, plants, books, needlecrafts, baked goods, candies, and jams, there is truly something for everyone.

November 2 n San Diego Rescue Mission will hold the 14th annual

interfaith candlelight vigil to recognize 56 people who have died on the streets of San Diego in the past 12 months. The vigil will leave the Mission, located at 120 Elm Street in San Diego, at 3 p.m. and walk approximately a mile stopping for prayers at various churches and ministry sites in the procession the County Building, located at the West Side of Harbor Drive, 1600 Pacific Highway. Each person in the procession will carry a pair of shoes which represents the 56 homeless individuals who died alone on the street of San Diego in a 12-month period. The candlelight vigil begins at 4 p.m. For information, visit www.sdrescue.org. n Coastkeeper Teams with Little Mensches to Clean La Jolla Shores. A private cleanup expects around 80—90 children ages four to eight year old children to remove trash. San Diego Coastkeeper, which protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable water in San Diego County, has partnered with Little Mensches to achieve a goal to make the world better one Mitzvah at a time. The event is being held at the Kellogg Park near the corner of Camino del Oro and Calle Frescota from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Visit www. sdcoastkeeper.org for information or call 619.252.4516.

November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic

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

November 3 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado

in Balboa Park offers the first Monday of every month for seniors 65 and better to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $8. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. to get Senior Monday started early. The lecture this month at 10:30 a.m. is on Alternative Energy: What the Media Reports are Leaving Out by Dr. Phil Pryde a Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University. The noon Theater Show is Forces of Nature. Visitors are encouraged to stay to enjoy the galleries and special senior discounts in Galileo’s Café and the North Star Science Store.

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November 4 n Old Hollywood Handsome takes place from 6 to 9 p.m.

with Jill Courtemanche Millinery and Mister Brown’s Barber and Shop, located at 3064 University Ave in North Park. They are teaming up for a unique event featuring fine hats and refined barbery just in time for the Bing Crosby season at Del Mar. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.jillcourtemanche.com or call 858.876.6353 for details.

November 5 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El

Prado in Balboa Park, is presenting The Sky Tonight, a Planetarium Show, at 7 and 8:15 p.m. You will go on a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s astronomer. This month the topic is Celestial Illusions. Is the full moon really bigger on the horizon? Are the stars in a constellation really close to each other? To purchase advance tickets, visit www.rhfleet.org. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents jazz wizards Geoffrey Keezer and Peter Sprague who team up to spotlight smoky, soulful Toronto vocalist Gillian Magrot. Performance is at 8 p.m.; cost is $20. n Bread & Salt, located at 1955 Julian Ave., San Diego, will continue to present some unique solo performances and duo collaborations for the Fresh Sound’s Fall Season. Ramon Amezcua, electronics and Tim Hodgkinson, clarinet and lap steel guitar, will perform at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit www.freshsoundmusic.com. Tickets are $15/$10 for students.

November 6 n “Salute To Our Military” Event Thanks San Diego Military

Heroes aboard the USS Midway, located at 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. Doors open at 6:30 a.m.; breakfast begins at 6:45 a.m., program starts at 7:30 a.m. San Diego Rotary to host military members and motivational speaker Amanda Wirtz whose unique blend of storytelling and musical talent comes to the USS Midway as she encourages others to ask “The Right Question.” Top military officers will be attending along with more than 60 active duty military personnel and veterans. Visit www. sandiegorotary.club/event/salute-military to register. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents jazz pianist/composer J. Lee who will perform music from South America with her quartet featuring Bob Boss on guitar, N. Scott Robinson on percussion, and more. Performance is 7 p.m.; cost is $15 ($10 students).

November 6, 7, 8 & 9 n Art San Diego Contemporary Art Show will be back for it’s 6th edition at the Balboa Park Activity Center at 2145 Park Boulevard, San Diego. VIP Opening Night $75 Online/$85 Door Benefits the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This art event features more than 80 international galleries and offers dynamic programming that includes. For tickets and times, visit www.artsandiego2014.com.

November 6—15 n Pacific Arts Movement celebrates its 15th Year Festival,

the largest exhibition of Asian Cinema on the West Coast and San Diego’s largest film festival, with expanded programming and a record number of venues. There will be more than 140 films from 21 countries, including the Martin Scorsese-produced gangster drama, “Revenge of the Green Dragons.” The films will be held at the Ultrastar Mission Valley at Hazard Center (Main Theater & Box Office) located at 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego. For a complete listing, ticketing info, full film details, and schedule, visit www.festival.sdaff.org or call 619.400.5911.

November 7 n The 2015 San Diego County Veteran of the Year will be

announced at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, located at 2115 Park Blvd, San Diego, at a luncheon in which 300 people are expected to attend, including local politicians and community leaders. If you wish to attend this luncheon, tickets are $40. Call 619.239.2300 or visit www.veteranmuseum.org/vet-of-the-year for information. n San Diego Convention Center, located at 111 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration with a celebratory luncheon in Ballroom 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will serve as a community fundraiser to benefit the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s “Make Change Count” program which provides assistance to the homeless population in downtown San Diego. For information, call 619.525.5251. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, is presenting an evening of music from Spain and Eastern Europe at 8 p.m. performed by two gifted guitarists, Fred Benedetti and George Svoboda. Cost is $15 ($10 students).

November 8 n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday

Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8 from 12 to 2 p.m. Gather around the lab table to celebrate Thanksgiving science. Learn some interesting facts about Thanksgiving side dishes and explore how your organs digest a feast. Prices are members $12, non-members $14 per person. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806. n Integrated Sports Marketing is proud to announce the inaugural “2014 Team Red, White and Blue 5K/10K, Heroes Walk” event that will take place at Robb Field in Ocean Beach, San Diego, with proceeds to benefit Team Red, White and Blue. The 10k run will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:15 a.m. and will include a beautiful course along the water. After the race, there will be an awards ceremony for the top finishers, along with drinks, snacks, music and entertainment. Registration is available at www.teamrwbrun.com/reg.html. n Free public event to celebrate San Diego Floral Association founder, Kate Sessions’ 157th Birthday, at the Marston Home and Gardens, located at 3525 7th Avenue, San Diego from 2 to 4 p.m. Come spend the afternoon learning about Kate, have birthday cake and punch. A free plant to elementary age children, free voucher for opportunity to win raffle prizes, photo opportunity with horseless carriage cars and discount tours for the Marston home. For information, call 619.232.5762 or www.sdfloral.org. n Neighborhood House Association’s 100 Year Black Tie Gala, Celebrating a Century of Service, will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight at the San Diego Convention Center at 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, in Ballroom 20. NHA was started in 1914 by Helen and Mary Marston, daughters of George of Marston. NHA is proud to continue the work the Marston family started in the area of civic welfare, social advocacy, and community engagement. For information, visit www.neighborhoodhouse.org/gala. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, honors Joni Mitchell with Robin Adler & Mutts of the Planet who will present “Mingus” the extraordinary 1979 collaboration between Joni Mitchell & Charles Mingus. The 8 p.m. program features Joshua White, Tripp Sprague, Rob Thorsen, Duncan Moore, Robin Adler and Dave Blackburn. Cost is $20.

November 9 n McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants recognize

meteors with a high percentage of persistent trains. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org.

U.S. Military Veterans with a free entrée as they celebrate 15 years of honoring our nation’s heroes as they are treated to a special menu at participating locations across the country. The special menu will be available to those who have been honorably discharged from the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard. Verification of service is required. Reservations are highly encouraged.. Visit www. McCormickandSchmicks.com to find a location and to book reservations. n 8th Annual Save a Life San Diego Community Walk takes place at Balboa Park at 6th and Laurel/El Prado. The heartfelt walk includes remembrance activities, a large resource fair and symbolic dove release. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., opening ceremonies at 8 a.m., walk at 8:30 a.m. and the release of 80 doves at 10 a.m. Participation in the Save A Life Walk saves lives by raising funds to support two local outreach and prevention programs: Survivors of Suicide Loss and the San Diego Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program®. Visit www.SaveALifeWalk. org for information. n 9th Annual UH Arts Open/Taste of University Heights takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taste of University Heights includes 16+ restaurants. Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 day of event. Purchase tickets online at www.UHCDC.org or call 619.297.3166. n 14th Annual Fallback Festival: Children’s Historical Street Faire presented by Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fourth Avenue between Market and J Streets. Hundreds of kids and their families will enjoy this adventure back to the 1880s as three blocks of the Gaslamp Quarter is transformed into a western town of the past, with traditional western storefronts, a Sarsaparilla (root beer) saloon, a town jail, entertainment, cotton candy, popcorn and hot dogs. n The St. James By-The Sea Music Series takes place at 4 p.m. at 740 Prospect St., La Jolla. A concert by David Finckel and Wu Han, entitled the Passionate Cello, is performed by musicians whose communicative powers and engrossing intimacy make their performances unforgettable. For tickets call 858.459.3421 x109 or www.sjbts.org. n Claim Jumper Restaurants are proud to offer U.S. Military Veterans Free Meal on Veterans Day. Tilman Fertitta, sole owner, chairman and CEO of Landry’s, Inc., offers, “Veterans Day is a special time of year when our country must recognize and commemorate the heroic service of those who dedicate their lives to protect us”. The special complimentary menu will be available to those who have honorably discharged from the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard. Verification of service is required. Visit www.claimjumper.com to find a location and to make reservations. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents The Tangos of Astor Piazzolla arranged by Bert Turetzky and features Nancy Turetzky on flute, Alyze Dreiling on violin, Francesca Savage on viola, Lorie Kirkell on cello and Bert Turetzky. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.; cost is $15 ($10 students).

November 18 n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San

November 11 n Applebee’s Says Thank You to Servicemembers with Free

Maritime Museum is the place for fun this winter, located at the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. adults and children can experience firsthand what it is like to make rope for sailing, move cargo, raise and lower huge sails, tie sailor’s knots, climb through a steam engine and many more fun things to see and do. These activities vary each day. For information, visit www.sdmaritime.org or call 619.234.9153.

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November 12 n Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Ave. in Normal Nights,

will host the Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; $5 donation. For information, call 619.238.1151.

November 12—13 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado

in Balboa Park, will be host to a Northern Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks (active October 19—December 10. This shower is much like the Southern Taurids, just active a bit later in the year. When the two showers are active simultaneously in late October and early November, there is a notable increase in the fireball activity. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org.

November 13 n Dress for Success San Diego will take place from 5:30 to

9 p.m. at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, located at 10950 North Torrey Pines. Local TV personality Leonard Simpson presents the 7th Annual “10 Best Dressed” Honorees. The event raises thousands for non-profits to focuse on empowering disadvantaged women to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. Tickets start at $150 per person and are available at www.10bestdressedgala2014. eventbrite.com. n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, will host the Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel Band from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690.

November 13 - 16 n 20th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates with headliner Ari Shavit, Carol Leifer, Tova Mirvis, Ayelet Waldman, David Wolpe and Ed Feinstein as they highlight the event, which takes place at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, located at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. For information, visit www.sdjbf.org or call 858.362.1348.

November 14 n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego,

presents jazz pianist/composer Joshua White to share his new work with a quartet featuring Dan Schnelle on drums, Dave Robaire on bass, and special guest Gavin Templeton on alto sax/bass clarinet. Performance is at 8 p.m.; cost is $15 ($10 students).

November 14—16 n Cooking Light & Health’s Fit Foodie 5K Race Weekend

is presented by Lexus. The sponsoring organization is a worldwide leader in research and treatment for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The Weekend is jam-packed with tastings, cooking and fitness demonstrations, a sunrise yoga session, and Power Systems Obstacle Course Bootcamp, led by celebrity trainers and fitness experts. For tickets and registration, visit www. fitfoodierun.com.

November 15 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located

at 1788 El Prado in Balboa would like to you Walk Like an Egyptian on Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help celebrate the West Coast debut of the Discovery of King Tut. Learn more about Howard Carter’s remarkable discovery of the lost tomb of Tutankhamun, and you can make a craft to take home. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents Dorothy Annette and a “Celebration of Daniel Jackson’s life and music” at 8 p.m. Cost is $20.

November 17—18 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, will be host to the Leonids Meteor Shower Peaks (active November 5-30). The Leonids are often bright

Diego, presents Finding Home—a special concert from scintillating Denmark-based bassist/vocalist Kristin Korb and her trio: Magnus Hjorth on piano and Snorre Kirk on drums. Performance is at 8 p.m.; cost is $20. n The House of Spain in San Diego in partnership with the Museum of Photographic Arts of Balboa Park, located at 1649 El Prado, are presenting the second edition of Films from Spain. The Film for November is Pedro Almodovar’s masterpiece “Volver.” The film explores the interactions between three generations of women in a Spanish family. For information, call 858.405.3629 or visit www.facebook.com/filmsfromspainsd.

November 19 n The Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, located at 301 Caspian

Way, Imperial Beach, is hosting “Bird Basics and Beyond” a free, open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will learn what it means to be a bird, nest and migration stations around the visitor center will show what adaptations birds have to fly, feed and breed. Call 619.575.3613 or visitg www. trnerr.org/discovery_labs/ for information on the event.

November 21 n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego,

presents saxophonist Mtafiti Imara & his quintet featuring Russell Bizzett on drums, vocals by Rebecca Jade, Rob Thorsen on bass, and Joshua White on piano. Performance is at 8 p.m.; cost is $15.

November 22 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado

in Balboa Park, is proud to announce your very own “Night at the Museum” adventure. Sleepovers will start at 6:15 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 23 at 8:30 a.m. The Fleet is one of San Diego’s favorite museums, and as the doors close and the light dim you will the whole place to yourself. During the night you will have total access to our eight interactive exhibit galleries, as well as our fabulous and ever changing traveling exhibitions. Be sure to check out our newest exhibition, ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems. Price: $55 per child, parent and/or guardian. Fun sleepover patch included. A minimum group size of 50 is required. For information, call 619.685.5761 or visit www.rhfleet. org/events/sleepovers. n San Diego DogFest Walk ‘n Roll to Benefit Canine Companions for Independence takes place at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego, at 9 a.m. Get ready for a tail waggin’ good time at this signature national event. Grab a leash and join others at NTC Park for lots of fun and family-friendly activities to raise money to provide highly trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities. For more information, visit www.cci.org/dogfestsandiego. n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

November 22 thru November 30 n Fall and Winter Sailor’s Days for the Whole Family at the

November 23 n San Diego Early Music Society at St. James By-The-Sea,

located at 740 Prospect St., La Jolla, presents Piffaro: “Fortune My Foe: Ballads, Songs and Dances from Elizabethan England” at 7:30 p.m.. The rich intersection of music and poetry, of broadside ballads and popular tunes, of high art music and country dances, is brought to life through Piffaro’s varied and large collection of period wind and plucked string instruments, and the stunning voice of mezzo-soprano Maren Montalbano. Call 619.291.8246 for tickets.

November 25 n Chargers Drive XXXVI takes place from 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. at the Town & County Convention Center, located at 500 Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley. In addition to donating blood to save lives, attendees can meet Chargers’ players, enjoy entertainment and take advantage of free bone marrow registry testing. For information, call 619.296.6393 or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

November 26 n Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Ave., Normal Nights, will

host the Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; $5 donation. For information, call 619.283.1151.

November 27 n 13th Annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K Run

& Walk takes place in Balboa Park starting at the San Diego Museum of Man, located at 1350 El Prado. Father Joe’s San Diego Famous Thanksgiving pies will be sold at the race and are expected to sell out quickly (as they do every year). All proceeds go to help your homeless neighbors in need from children and families to adults and veterans. Register at www.thanksgivingrun.org.

November 29 n Surfin’ Santa Returns to San Diego for his ninth annual

arrival to Seaport Village, located at West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway, adjacent to Embarcadero Park North. Santa is due to arrive at 1 p.m. but plan to say until 5 p.m. for the free photos. There will a festive parade along the boardwalk, kids crafting activities, live street performers and enjoy the 50 unique shops and restaurants. You are guaranteed to find nearly everything on your holiday shopping lists. Visit www.seaportvillage.com or call 619.235.4014 ext 8, for information. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, presents tenor saxophonist Gerard Nolan and his quintet featuring Eric Wright on trumpet, John Opferkuch on piano, Duncan Moore on drums, and Gunnar Biggs on bass. Performance is at 8 p.m.; cost is $15.

November 30 n South Park is holding a Community Tree Lighting at

Grape Street Square, Grape Street & Fern Street, at 6 p.m., the lighting will start at 6:30 p.m. Come for the special treats, music and guest speakers. For information, visit www.SouthParkSD.com.

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

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November 2014 Events

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Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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Read to a Therapy Dog

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Nov. 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a retired racing greyhound named Zero.

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

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

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Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 (Every Monday) from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond with your baby, and lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication. Interactive presentation led by Jennifer Duncan also includes sing-alongs and bubble time ending with Q&A period. Age: Birth to 4 years old.

“Famous Book” Club

Nov. 4 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The “Famous Book” Club will discuss Crabwalk by Gunter Grass. New members are always welcome to attend and participate! Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Pajama Storytime

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Nov. 4, 18, 25, 14, 21 & 28 (EveryTuesday) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Children are invited to an evening storytime. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.

LEGO Playtime Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26 (Every Wednesday) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs.

Pop Up Museum: Lost and Found

Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to share objects you’ve found or lost and explore their history, beauty, and what they mean to you.

Mission Hills Book Group 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.

Nov. 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett. 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

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS

Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

(with Youth Ministry available)

Meet the Author

(619) 291-4728 8:00 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m. Music-filled gathering 11:30 a.m. Music-filled gathering

Rusty Trimble

Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Author Rusty Trimble will discuss his latest book, “Andrew and the Pirate Cove,” which was inspired by stories he made up for his autistic son.

Book Sale Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Come by and stock up on books while supporting your Library!

Mystery Book Group Nov. 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

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

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