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Surfin’ Santa Returns to San Diego
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Called to Serve by George Mitrovich
George Mitrovich is a San Diego civic leader. He may be contacted at: gmitro35@gmail.com.
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Mine Eyes Have Seen George Mitrovich
We should take very seriously what the dreadful past can tell us about our blindness and predilections. The haunting fact is we are morally free. If everyone around us is calling for Barabbas, it is only probable, never necessary, that some of us join in. Since we have not yet burned the taper of earthly existence down to its end, we still have time to muster the dignity and graciousness and courage that are uniquely our gift. If we are making the last testament to human life, or if we are only one more beleaguered generation in a series whose end we cannot foresee, each of us and all of us know what human beauty would look like. We could let it have its moment. Fine, but would this solve the world’s problems? It might solve a good many of them. I think.” “Awakening” by Marilynne Robinson, FT Weekend
I am writing this while flying back from Seattle, where I spent two days at a conference of A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE). I was invited because I serve on the seminary board of Seattle Pacific University (SPU), an institution of high learning of the Free Methodist Church, a small Christian denomination that in 1860 had its beginnings in Pekin, New York; a denomination started by Methodist clergy kicked out of their pulpits because they believed slavery immoral and refused to compromise their beliefs and the Methodist church disliked controversy. (I do not expect you to know that history, but to know that that history matters.) The conference began Sunday afternoon on campus at SPU and ended Tuesday noon; a conference that featured, among others, Reverend Craig Brown, senior minister at First United Methodist Church of San Diego; Dr. Kenneth H. Carter, bishop of the Florida area of the United Methodist Church, author of eight books; Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean, professor of Youth & Culture, Princeton Theological Seminary, author of seven books and considered the nation’s leading authority on religion and youth; Dr. L. Gregory Jones, senior strategist for Leadership Education at Duke Seminary (and former dean), author of five books; and SPU’s own seminary dean, Dr. Douglas M. Strong, the convener of the conference.
Participants came from California, Idaho, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. At the table where I sat I was surrounded by Ph.Ds on my left, Ph.Ds on my right, and Ph.Ds across the table; indeed, a conference room full of Ph.Ds (I had no occasion to mention my Litt.D. from Point Loma Nazarene University). In short, this was a conference of incredibly smart and hugely accomplished human beings; all of whom traveled to the Pacific Northwest for one purpose– how do we improve Christian higher education to better serve society? If you’re still with me, since I’m not writing about Donald Trump or Ben Carson, of Carley Fiorina or Hillary Clinton, of Vladimir Putin or ISIS, of America’s immoral wealth divide or the one percenters, but rather ask you to focus on that line–“to better serve society.” I served for two years as president of the San Diego County Ecumenical Council, an organization of more than 100 Christian churches. The Council included churches big and small; churches that met in Cathedrals and those that met in hotel ballrooms; Protestant and Catholic churches; Orthodox and Mainline churches; churches theologically liberal and theologically conservative–but joined as one in their common commitment to serve society. Which is to say, to serve a secular society overwhelmingly clueless on the services provided by Christian churches and the faith community. In my two years of leading the Council I came to understand this essential and fundamental truth–absent Christian churches and the faith community the social fabric of American society tears apart; or to put in less elegant language, that absent their presence in our midst, we are totally screwed. But that wasn’t the focus of the conference, as the good and even extraordinary deeds done by churches and faith communities wasn’t in question; but whether that remains a given depends upon, first, the willingness of churches to change, and, secondly, their ability to implement change–and neither is certain. What these remarkably intelligent men and women were trying to accomplish was to look at where churches are and where they need to go; that the “back to Egypt” mindset characteristics of too many in today’s churches, Dr. Jones said, won’t work in our postmodern world; that a new paradigm is required.
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San Dieg o Run for the Hungry Returns to
USO Giving Tree Ceremony
Our hunger problem extends far beyond the homeless. Here in San Diego, one in four children and one in five adults struggle with hunger. To combat food insecurity across our county, thousands of San Diegans lace up their running and walking shoes on Thanksgiving morning and head downtown for the annual Run for the Hungry 5K/10K. The 10K starts at 7 a.m. and the 5K starts at 8:15 a.m., on Thursday, November 26 at Westfield Horton Plaza, Broadway Circle Turnaround in downtown San Diego. Proceeds from the event directly benefit Jewish Family Service of San Diego’s food assistance programs and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Thousands of San Diego County residents will run/walk through the streets of Downtown San Diego, while more than 200 volunteers help with registration, water stations, food stations, finish/start line and more. Pre-event registration for the 5K: youth ($27), adult ($39) and senior/active military ($34); and 10K: youth ($27), adult ($39) and senior/active military ($34). Cost for both races: youth ($42), adult ($54) and senior/active military ($49). Participants can register in a team or individually. Teams of 20 or more will receive free t-shirts for each person with the team name printed on them. To register, visit sdrunforthehungry.org/.•
The Headquarters at Seaport will join forces with USO San Diego to kick off a three-week fundraising and donation program benefiting active-duty military families. The lighting of the 25-foot holiday tree, known as “The Giving Tree,” will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, November 27 in the courtyard of the open-air dining and retail destination. More than 1,000 military families served through USO San Diego will benefit from the Giving Tree’s collected gifts and donations. To participate in the program, which runs through noon on Christmas Eve, visitors can donate unwrapped toys and gift cards for children up to age 18. While donating for a good cause, visitors can also get a jump-start on holiday shopping by visiting the center’s 21 shops and restaurants.•
Downtown Thanksgiving Day
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Participants will run or walk for the fundraiser.
A Birthday Bash for the
“Mother of Balboa Park” The San Diego Floral Association is celebrating the 158th birthday of the “Mother of Balboa Park,” Kate Sessions, by honoring her legacy with a proclamation presented by the District 3 Council office. To celebrate this joyous occasion the San Diego Floral Association, in partnership with the Friends of Balboa Park and Save our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) will hold a family friendly event including a dance and dance contest. Period costumes, food, birthday cake, live music by the Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra and a waltz, fox trot and swing dance contest highlight the event. Master of ceremonies for this special occasion is Dan Cohen, co-anchor of the CBS morning news. More information about this event can be found at: www.sdfloral.org.•
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The Giving Tree will provide gifts to military families.
A Point Loma Tradition
All Souls’ Episcopal Church Present the 64th
“A View from Pt. Loma”
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Kate Sessions continues to be remembered and honored for her contributions.
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Swimming Upstream
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Thanksgiving is a time to realize our potential
by Patty Ducey-Brooks A good friend of mine recently reminded me that as Americans we have been given privileges and rights, and therefore, we also have a responsibility to protect them. He also reminded me that “swimming upstream takes courage.” He is so right. Five years ago, I was one of hundreds of San Diegans fighting to prevent our tap water from being treated with fluoride. We created an organization to help with this effort. We named it San Diegans for Safe Drinking Water. We spoke before our mayor and councilmembers to help educate them about the truth of fluoride-treated water. They listened, but, unfortunately, did nothing. I’m proud to say that the commitment to swim upstream hasn’t ended. The commitment to end fluoride-treated water is growing daily, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The day will come when fluoride-treated water will be a thing of the past. How does this happen? We educate and inform with intelligence and facts. I know that this topic is rousing lots of interest from individuals who, as myself, are willing to ask “Why would we add a drug to our drinking water?” And, “What are the real benefits?” Fortunately, a young producer has taken a lot of time and effort to produce a documentary that sheds major light on the subject. He did so with a thoughtful approach, he consulted with specialists and respected professionals who have been “studying this issue” and understand the consequences. Children deserve to have drug free drinking water. I encourage all of you to take 20 minutes out of your day to watch this extremely well produced documentary. You will become enlightened and might feel encouraged to “swim upstream” along with others of us who say “fluoride doesn’t belong in my drinking water.” And, remember, as Americans we have been given privileges and rights, and therefore, we also have a responsibility to protect them. Please visit www.OurDailyDoseFilm.com. This video will also be available on www.presidiosentinel.com.•
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The Panama-California and California Pacific International Expositions are explored through the personal objects that were eagerly sought after and collected. These keepsakes handed down through the generations are tangible historical mementos of the Exposition. One thousand artifacts are on display! It is unlikely a collection of Exposition memorabilia with the breadth of variety and number will ever be assembled again. Marston House Museum & Gardens 3525 Seventh Avenue in Balboa Park Open • Friday-Monday 10am-4pm
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Erin Gleeson, New York Times best-selling author, will make her “last public appearance in the USA” at The Front Porch, from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, November 15, at the Coronado location, 918 Orange Avenue; and 2 to 4 p.m. at the Mission Hills location, 928 Fort Stockton Drive, Suite 103. Erin Gleeson is the New York Times best-selling author of “The Forest Feast,” a vegetarian cookbook based on her blog of the same name. Gleeson worked as a food photographer in New York City for several years before moving to a cabin in the woods near San Francisco in 2011, which inspired her blog and book. “The Forest Feast” is a unique cookbook/art book blend, featuring simple, colorful, vegetable based recipes that are presented visually, with minimal text. Gleeson’s own photography, watercolor illustrations and hand-lettering guide you through the steps to make each dish. The Forest Feast noterie line was released in 2015 with stationery items like journals and art prints, featuring Gleeson’s watercolors and photography. She is currently creating two more cookbooks that come out in The Front Porch will provide 2016, “The Forest Feast for Kids” the perfect setting for food preparation. and “The Forest Feast Gatherings.” Gleeson also teaches photography at the college level and works as a freelance food photographer and illustrator.•
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6 Local News A Publication of Presidio Communications • November 2015 AbyNew Arrival I Wish More Women Knew About Hypnobirthing Mrs. Freud ©
“Oh my God!” I heard screams over and over again in hysteria with the pitch rising. I had just been admitted to the UCSD hospital, being in active labor in a private examination room, when I heard from the next room the panicked words screamed over and over again–in regular intervals. Facing my first birthing experience myself, I felt the contagiousness of this woman´s anxiety. Instantly I remembered my hypnobirthing teacher´s guidance and kept telling myself: “Cancel, clear! This is not my journey, it is hers.” My breath deepened and slowed down. Fortunately I was transferred to the in-house Birthing Center soon after that, where my husband and I settled into the home bedroom style room, equipped with a dark wood four post bed, water pool and rocking chair, among other things. The contractions came strong, in short intervals, and lasted for an extended period. I kept on going through the various hypnosis exercises that I had been taught and been practicing for the last couple of months. There are several different scripts, and each woman has her own favorites that work the best and that come easiest in a time of intense physical experiences. It is also good to have the choice to alternate scripts, since it would be boring and difficult to keep the focus on just one for hour after hour. It was by chance that I came to learn of hypnobirthing and the idea of delivering at a Birthing Center with midwives. Just when I had found out that I was pregnant (a very happy moment for us), we got new neighbors. They moved in with a parrot that was positioned about 10 yards from our bedroom window and squawked from dusk until dawn about every two to 15 seconds at high volume and various pitches and patterns. I was very tired the first two months of my pregnancy, so I needed rest more than anything. But there was no room in our little mission style home where the parrot was not heard. Mind you, this was in February, when we still all had our windows closed! I was desperate and finally remembered that many years ago, I was able to overcome a severe needle phobia with the help of a hypnotherapist. I decided to give it another try for my current dilemma. While I was learning to fade out the bird´s noise to a bearable state with the help of a local hypnotherapist, I decided to use the time of my pregnancy to get educated in it myself. I took classes and among other applications, like the classical smoking cessation or weight loss, I also came across hypnosis in child birth. Fascinated with the main statement of hypnosis, which is
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“helping people access the power of their very capable mind,” and in alignment with my belief that having a baby has to be very natural, since humankind has been having babies for a long time, I decided to give it a try. The hours at the birthing center were intense, no question about that. But the amazing thing about contractions is that there are breaks in between them for a rest, when the body can recover. Also, the intensity of contractions is not like any other pain, when something is broken or hurt. It is simply the process of the uterus pushing the baby downward and the cervix opening up, so the baby can travel through the birth canal and be born. Nothing is broken, nothing needs to be fixed. It only needs to happen. I could always focus on Sadie Jakoba is surrounded by mom and dad, the current contraction, Sabine and Norm Starr. remembering that it will be over in a moment and the body “One could grab the baby and run will get a rest. from a lion if necessary.” With the amazing guidance of I believe that´s how mother nature two on site volunteer doulas and the has intended it to be. I know that wonderful nurses and student and every woman´s delivery experience my husband, our girl Sadie Jakoba is different. What matters is that was born on October 14 without we are all moms on the other side. any anesthetic or pain killer. She However, I do wish more women was alert and healthy, as was I. The would know about the option of energy I had right after giving birth hypnobirthing. The experience is was incredible. A friend, who also very empowering and special.• delivered without drugs shared, 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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Horses Sandy is a super sweet, social Lab mix who simply cannot wait to find a home of her own. It can be hard for doggies like Sandy to be given a chance by potential adopters because she sometimes barks at people, particularly men, who approach her kennel. It’s not because she isn’t friendly, you see, it’s just that some dogs find the shelter environment stressful. Once you take Sandy out of the kennel, however, that’s when this sweet, well-mannered, friendly girl is able to let her true colors come shining through and show off the lovable personality that makes her a staff and volunteer favorite. In fact, she’s likely to roll right on her back and sweetly request a beloved belly rub. Sandy’s adoption fee includes her spay, 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! Sandy is currently located at the San Diego Humane Society, Oceanside Campus, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058. To learn more, call 760.757.4357 or visit www.sdhumane.org. Raina, an adorable and cuddly kitty who is 13-years young,is looking for a loving new home to call her own. If you’re looking for an affectionate companion, look no further. Her previous owner fell on hard times and was broken-hearted to have to relinquish sweet Raina. During Raina’s time in our care, the lovable senior has earned the nickname “Love-Bug” and has an entire fan club of staff members and volunteers who visit her daily Naina really is as sweet as it gets, She might be a bit coy when you first meet her, but after a few minutes, she’ll be purring and rubbing her cheeks all over you. She loves to take naps in her big, soft bed, and is always ready for more pets. Raina is quite playful and loves to follow her people around the house. She can’t wait to find the perfect new family to give her a warm, comfy place to spend her golden years.
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Droughts are a recurring feature of California’s climate. However, since 2011 we have experienced the driest years since recordkeeping began in 1895. This dry period has been made worse by high temperatures. Even if 2015 sees average rainfall, it will not be enough to eliminate the severe water deficit. Horses of Tir Na Nog is 100 percent dependent on well water. The average horse drinks up to 10 gallons of water per day. Access to clean, fresh water is crucial to maintaining the health of horses and other ranch residents. Horses of Tir Na Nog relies on a single well. The well was drilled decades ago by previous property owners. No one is clear on its depth or capacity. Historically, the well use was limited to seasonal use for small herds of grazing cattle. The current animal population far exceeds any previous water usage. “In order to avoid a critical situation of our well running dry, we need to drill a second well,” explained Amy Pat Rigney, President, Horses of Tir Na Nog. “This second well will greatly enhance our access to water and is the best practice for ensuring adequate water supply for our animal residents. This second well will also allow for the installation of a 4 inch fire vale, a critically important piece of equipment for protecting our facilities in the event of a fire.” “Our horses are completely dependent on the availability of adequate water. It is not a matter of water conservation; it is a matter of survival for these animals. At a cost of nearly $50,000, we are asking San Diegans to help us ensure the well-being of our herd by supporting our efforts to drill a new well,” states Rigney. Horses of Tir Na Nog is the longest-operating equine sanctuary in San Diego County and is currently caring for over fifty equines. Horses of Tir Na Nog is an adoption partner with County of San Diego Department of Animal Services.•
Her adoption fee includes her spay, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of worry-free medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, and a certificate for a free veterinary exam! Raina is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus at 5500 Gaines Street. To learn more about making her part of your family, please call 619.299.7012
For more information on Sandy, call 760.757.4357 For more information on Rena, call 619.299.7012
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DogFest Walk n Roll to benefit
Canine Companions for Independence
Get ready for a tail wagging good time at DogFest Walk ‘n Roll San Diego, the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence, which takes place Saturday, November 14 at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Grab a leash and join in for lots of fun and familyfriendly activities to raise money to provide highly-trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities. In its inaugural year in 2014, DogFest San Diego was the largest DogFest event in the country. 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. San DiegoDogFest Walk n Roll will include a scenic, fully accessible, 1.2 mile dog walk followed by a celebration with live music, lots of holiday shopping opportunities at dozens of vendor booths and activities for the whole family and their dogs. Contests will include Ugliest Sweater on Owner & Dog, Best Holiday Dog Costume, Smallest & Biggest Dogs, Best K-9 Kisser and Best Dog Trick. All community members are invited to attend and there is no fee to participate. For information, visit www.cci.org/dogfestsandiego.•
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Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
by Blake Beckcom The holidays are upon us and it’s time to start putting on the brakes now before the real damage is done. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” really applies to the holiday season. The following tips will help you fend off that holiday weight gain so that you won’t end this season with a New Year’s resolution to lose those added holiday pounds. How Much Weight Do We Really Gain? Most people think the average American gains about five pounds over the holidays. In actuality, most of us gain an average of one pound (five pounds for overweight people) between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day. The problem is we fail to lose that one pound of holiday weight gain, which adds up to many excess pounds over the years. Why Do So Many of Us Gain Weight over the Holidays? When you think about it, the holidays really boil down to just three days: Thanksgiving, Christmas (or Chanukah), and New Year’s. If you gorge only on those three days, you probably wouldn’t cause too much damage. However, many of us take on that holiday mentality of six weeks of nonstop feasting and putting our regular exercise routine on the back burner. Plus, let’s face it, this time of year is very hectic and stress filled—many commitments compete for our precious time. So start now to strategize how you’ll move yourself to the top of your Christmas gift list by making you and your fitness and healthy eating habits a priority. Five Tips for Fending Off Holiday Weight Gain 1. Get off the “I’m on a diet” mindset. Now is no time to diet—in fact, a wonderful goal for the next six weeks is to simply maintain your current body weight so that the number on the scale reads the same on New Year’s Day as it does on Thanksgiving. You can accomplish this by allowing yourself (and planning ahead for) indulging in small amounts of your favorite holiday treats. But be sure to make sensible eating choices the rest of the time. 2. Exercise more to offset holiday overeating. Don’t let your shopping and party commitments squeeze out your workouts. Now more than ever is when you need to up your physical activity so that you can balance out the extra holiday splurges. If you have an exercise partner or a personal trainer, make a “contract” with them to get an extra weekly workout in to cover your inevitable holiday indulgences. 3. Follow good eating guidelines: Eat breakfast, don’t skip meals, drink all your calorie-free liquid, and eat small, frequent, lighter meals at home. Carry healthy snacks like fruits and veggies and light yogurt,
8th Annual San Diego
Pottery Studio Tour
The 8th annual San Diego Pottery Studio Tour will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the weekend of December 5 and 6, 2015. This free, self-guided tour will feature the open studios of many of San Diego’s best ceramic artists, spread throughout the neighborhoods of the San Diego metropolitan area from Spring Valley to Mission Hills. The 2015 artist list includes more than 25 ceramists and eight studio locations. Visit the event website to see the map of the 2015 tour Pottery artists create unique artwork that are and work by participating reflective of their styles and tastes. artists: www.sdpotterytour. com. The SDPT Flyer (brochure) with images of each potter’s work and a map to the studios is also on the website.•
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and never, ever arrive hungry at an event where holiday treats are being served. These yummy delights are impossible to resist when one is famished. Before you go, appease your appetite with some light snacks such as whole-grain crackers and string cheese, veggies and hummus dip, or a glass of tomato juice. And don’t forget to bring your own “lighter” holiday makeover dish to the party. 4. Use only small plates and load up on salad first if you attend a buffet. Take small tastes of the food and eat only what you love. 5. Limit alcohol consumption Blake & Gwen Beckcom. (liquid calories). Alcohol is highly caloric, plus it can sabotage your best laid plans by affecting your judgment. After a few drinks it’s much harder to refrain from eating all those rich gooey desserts. If you do drink, stick with the lighter choices: A four-ounce wine or champagne weighs in at just 80 calories versus a five-ounce cocktail, a heavy 300 calories. Try alternating an alcoholic drink with a sparkling water and lime. The Gift of Health Remember what the holidays are all about. Focus less on the food and drinks and more on celebrating the beauty of the season and the company of the people you love—your family and friends. Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season by sticking with your fitness routine and planning ahead to curb overindulgences. You can do it.• Fitness Together Mission Hills offers personal training with qualified professionals by regular appointment in private suites. Exercise and nutritional programs are custom designed to fit your needs and abilities. Call 619.794.0014 for more information or to schedule a free fitness diagnostic and private training session. See what others are saying about us on Yelp.
Called Continued from page 3 A great deal was said about “millennials,” a generation largely in rejection of the institutional church; a generation confused about the meaning of God, yet wanting, at the same time, acceptance, love, and a purposeful life. But while “millennials” was often invoked, another word was more often heard–and that word was, “reconciliation.” Dr. Jones talked about the need for reconciliation through relationships, that in an impersonal age people are desperate to relate; of the need to feel acceptance, of being loved–especially the young. He spoke of a time when some children were educated in one-room school houses, where teachers had to teach grades second through nine, which required the skill of being able to reach each child at the level of their need. He used this example to emphasize how impersonal education has become, where teachers barely know their students’ names, much less their stories (an undeniable fact, I believe, of too many public schools and non-Christian secular institutions of higher learning). In colloquies that followed these forceful presentations, including SPU’s Jeffrey Keuss, the younger academics and clergy at the conference kept coming back to the Christian churches calling to be a welcoming and accepting and loving community; that absent that moral standing, many in our society will increasingly find the church irrelevant–as too many already have. I stand in awe of these men and women who have committed their lives to preparing the next generation of church and faith leaders for service to others; to bind the wounds of those broken in both body and soul, to heal the hurt in our society–and provide others with a chance to make it in our troubled and uncertain world. “We could let it have its moment. “Fine,” Marilynne Robinson wrote, “but would this solve the world’s problems? It might solve a good many of them. I think.” Yes, I also think. Don’t you? The conference ended with a service of communion, with Doug Strong and SPU’s Celeste Cranston, offering the bread and wine at a table open to all; a reminder that out of our brokenness the church and faith communities offer healing and forgiveness–and they do this because they are called to serve.•
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Genetic Testing
by Rick Brooks There seems to be an ever-expanding number of companies looking to help you understand your genes. Some of my family have had their genes tested to try to find out “where they come from” and learned they’re part Sicilian, part Arab and part Viking. You could learn what health risks might lie waiting for you in the future so you can prepare yourself through diet, exercise or more focused medical tests. Medical ethicists worry about the potential for designer babies even as we begin to imagine the elimination of some birth defects. And who wouldn’t want super powers like Superman’s strength or heat vision. But there is a very significant (and much more mundane) risk that you need to understand before you send away for your personal DNA test. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was passed in 2008 and “protects Americans from being treated unfairly because of differences in their DNA that may affect their health.” The law prevents health
insurers and employers from using your DNA against you. This applies to health insurance applications (your DNA can’t be used to charge you a higher rate or decline your coverage), although it was also made mostly irrelevant by the Affordable Care Act’s (Obamacare) requirement that health insurance coverage could not be denied. GINA also prohibits an employer from using genetic information for decisions like hiring, firing, promotions, etc., and they can’t make genetic tests a part of the hiring process. However, GINA also came with a huge flaw: it doesn’t prevent other insurance carriers from using your DNA against you. This is especially important when it comes to life, disability or long-term care insurance. When you apply for these kinds of coverage, they will ask you about your medical history. They will also ask you to release your medical records for them to review, and they may even request blood or other tests to ensure that you’re in good health. This is called “underwriting”; the process of figuring out how much risk the company is taking on by selling you an insurance policy. This helps them to set the price of the coverage because the sooner
you’re likely to cash in on a policy, the more the company will charge you for the insurance. When it comes to genetic testing, if it’s in your medical records (such as a test ordered by your physician), the results of that test are fair game. Insurance companies mostly haven’t started to specifically require genetic testing as a part of their underwriting process, but realistically it’s only a matter of time. So, if a genetic test is done that shows you have a higher risk of a serious disease like cancer or Alzheimer’s, that test may raise the cost of your life or long-term care insurance. Similarly, a study by a Harvard Medical School researcher found that people who learned through genetic testing that they had genes associated with Alzheimer’s were five times more likely to purchase long-term care insurance than the average person on the street. This is hardly surprising, and as the tests become cheaper and easier to use, consumers will want to know more about their genetics and their personal risk factors. And so will insurers. What’s not clear today is the extent to which a test that you buy over-the-counter or directly
from the company is available to the insurance companies. For example, 23AndMe, a genetic testing company, stated to me unequivocally that they do not provide test results to insurance companies. Counsyl, another genetic testing provider, was unable to comment about tests ordered directly by consumers. I expect we will start to see insurance companies wanting to add using genetic information to their underwriting in the fairly near future, and regulations about how these tests can be used by the insurers will quickly follow. In the meantime, before you have a genetic test done, read up on GINA and try to understand who else might be able to access those test results.• This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Rick is Director and Chief Investment Officer with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Brooks can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisors.com. Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.
Surfin’ Santa Returns to San Diego for Tenth Annual Waterfront Celebration
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Named one of the ten best Santa sightings by USA Today, Santa will break out his board shorts and favorite Hawaiian shirt on November 28 and cruise in from San Diego Bay via seaplane for the tenth annual Surfin’ Santa celebration at Seaport Village. From 1 to 5 p.m., visitors can pose for pictures with Santa on his giant surfboard, riding a six-foot wave. A festive parade along the boardwalk, kids crafting activities, live street performers and a wide variety of unique, local shops will keep visitors busy throughout the event. In addition to enjoying the holiday cheer and getting a head start on shopping, visitors can participate in Small Business Saturday at Seaport Village. This event celebrates the Shop Small movement to get shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Seaport Village is home to more than 50 locally-owned businesses, including several that opened with Seaport Village in 1980. Seaport Village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stores will observe special holiday hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seaport Village is located downtown at West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway, adjacent to Embarcadero Park North. For information, visit www.seaportvillage.com.•
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by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District As we round the corner headed into the holidays, I am rapidly approaching the end of my tenure as president of the Business Improvement District (BID). It’s a bittersweet time. I love Mission Hills and I’ve loved being at the head of the table for the last two years. I’ve met creative, entrepreneurial and energetic new friends who are passionate about this neighborhood. I have had the pleasure of working with two talented executive directors and a very dedicated executive board. And I’ve learned so much. It’s been a time of enormous growth in both business and programming. Our membership has gone from just over 400 to more than 520 businesses. Steadfast supporters of the neighborhood have maintained and expanded their contributions of time and ideas. New, fresh faces with new energy have appeared on the scene. And a more collaborative spirit has been forged with the Mission Hills Town Council.
Under the leadership of Susan McNeil Schreyer, executive director, we launched or expanded programs like Bike-In-Movie day, a bigger and better Taste, joint meetings on development, crime and homelessness, an important survey conducted by the City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department and successful quarterly business mixers. I’ve had the joy of watching these events grow, of promoting them and being part of them, and seeing neighbors come out to play, learn and share their input. With more involvement from our local business owners we are aware of the endless possibilities for neighborhood enhancement and engagement and are aligning ourselves to use our very limited budget in ways that can best help our businesses and improve our community. In the last two years the neighborhood has also changed. Mission Hills has grown as a dining and shopping destination. Our demographic is somewhat younger and I’ve noticed we’re far more likely to see the streets bustling on weekend mornings and summer nights. It’s exciting!
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First Concert of the Mingle Series In the Year of 1915 features the music of Debussy, de Falla, Bartok, Joplin, Casella, and Rachmaninoff. Camarada joins the City of San Diego in the centennial celebration of Balboa Park for a musical odyssey of tantalizing time travel. Mingle at the Mingei takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Mingei Museum, located at 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park. Escape to the year 1915 and immerse yourself in the musical masterpieces created during this magical time. Well-known and well-loved, Bartok’s Romanian folk dances for violin and piano invite you to experience the soulful beauty of the people of Hungary. From the land of Transylvania we travel to 1915 Paris to engage in the lyrical and lush Trio for flute, viola and harp by Debussy. Meanwhile in Italy, Casella’s flute and piano extravaganza will woo you with its mysterious Sicilienne and optimistic Burlesque. Enjoy an entertaining side trip to the Magnetic Ragtime of Joplin and the Alabama Jubilee. Next up our travels take us to Russia to indulge in the famous vocalese by Rachmaninoff. The final destination features the primal and powerful music of de Falla, arranged for and by the Camarada ensemble. Emcee for the evening will be the Mingei International Museum’s own director, Rob Sidner. He will present Mingei’s collection of Arts and Crafts American potteries featuring the Fulper Jardiniere and Rookwood Vases. To purchase tickets, 619.231.3702 or visit camarada.org.•
And I’ve changed too. I’ve become much more mindful that when we try to work on one project, accomplish one task or pick out anything by itself we find that it, and we, are joined with everything else in the universe. That realization has led me to focus on collaboration and connectedness as I move forward in both our restaurant business and the other charitable organizations and causes that need my time. Mission Hills is a neighborhood resplendent with residents and business owners who have talent, energy and drive. Our flourishing community is the result of unique personal resources, talents and compassion becoming manifested through interpersonal relationships. I count myself privileged to be part of this community and even more privileged to have held this special role on the board. All that said, I will be continuing on as a Business Improvement District board member. Therefore I would be remiss if I didn’t remind all of the business owners that Wednesday November 4, 2015 is our annual BID meeting and mixer
to be held at Pizza E Birra, starting at 3:30 p.m. We will be voting on new board members and officers, we’ll have fabulous food and great raffle prizes. Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins will be our special guest speaker. This is an ideal opportunity to let her know your concerns for business and neighborhood issues. Finally, where would my last column be without one last quote? After all, it’s been two great years of learning. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I look forward to all that is to come. “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects.”. —Herman Melville • Trish Watlington Owner The Red Door Restaurant The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge
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Calling all Gardeners ! The Mission Hills Garden Club has announced its next Garden Walk date. We are looking forward to opening the neighborhood to garden enthusiasts from Mission Hills and beyond on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. The Garden Walk is always held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, and is a great event to share with mom! We need your help to identify 8-10 of Mission Hills’ most beautiful yards. If you would like to volunteer to have your garden on the tour next spring, please stop by our office on West Lewis Street to let us know. In addition, if you know of a friend or neighbor’s garden that you would like to nominate, we would welcome that information, too. Size is not an issue—small and intimate is as desirable as large and spacious! We would very much like to feature a few edible gardens next year, so if you have a garden in the true sense of the word—let us know about it. Landscape, hardscape, water-wise, evergreen, succulents, potted, vines, texture, color...we love them and want to know about them all. Thank you for your help and suggestions—we strive to make 2016 the best Garden Walk yet.
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Colorado Caper by Barb Stron I tend to make snap decisions about how I feel about places or things, but I often find out I was wrong. Since I skied in Aspen in the late 50s, I assumed Colorado was a place for skiing, period. I never thought of it in terms of anything else. I knew they had wildfires, mountains and lots of good water which we no longer receive. For me Colorado was a passive place where activities occurred. However, we just returned from a week in Colorado, and how mistaken was I! We flew to Denver, rented a convertible (for the same price as the SUV the rental agent insisted we needed for our mountainous journeys), and drove to Colorado Springs for a wedding. I relished the clear, dry, 72 degree air and noticed the terrain was definitely mountainous. Since we were anxious to find our way, much of my time was spent playing with the GPS (I have NO sense of direction) and looking at the map. The two rarely agreed. The morning of the wedding we went sight-seeing. I actually saw the scenery. We took a short walk looking at the incredible rock formations. Small holes dotted one large red rock formation. These are apparently where bats hang out in the daytime. We saw signs warning us to stay on the paths as the wildlife (rattlesnakes) had the right of way
everywhere. We didn’t see any wildlife at that point. Colorado Springs had a devastating wild-fire a few years ago. We noticed beautiful trees abutting forests of burnt skeletons of trees. The bride’s family home was spared in the fire; their next door neighbors were not as lucky. The aftermath of the fire is still highly visible. After a weekend of wedding festivities, we set off for higher elevations from Colorado Springs to Silverthorne. Colorado Springs’ elevation is about 6000 feet; Silverthorne’s is about 8730. Silverthorne is a tiny village with second homes abounding. However, it is covered with fir and quaking aspen which provide an interesting and magnificent landscape. I grew up in the Mid-West with sugar maples and oak trees bursting into flamboyant reds and yellows in the fall. The East Coast also teems with these trees. I assumed Colorado would be less exciting. Was I mistaken! A bit above the 6000 foot elevation, aspen flourish. Luckily we arrived at the higher elevations at the peak of the color season. There were no red leaves, but gradually I was seduced. Aspen leaves turn neon yellow. Some even have a reddish tinge to their leaves. The colors are supposed to be specific to each tree,
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but I noticed that huge expanses of one color would be dotted by a smaller expanse of another. Aspens are unusual. They are comparatively short-lived (20-100 years per Google) and while they can reproduce by seed, they usually reproduce by sending shoots under the ground. In Silverthorne, the newspaper refers to this as “cloning.” According to an article by Karen Carter for Demand Media, The quaking aspen is dioecious, which means that trees are either male or female. Each gender produces different types of flowers. Nursery and garden centers sell the trees as either male or female. Only the female tree produces fruit when the flowers are fertilized by a nearby male tree. Clones or root sprouts produce saplings that are the same gender as the parent tree. While aspens are prone to a host If you plan to sell, list now while inventory and interest rates If you plan to sell, list now while inventory and interest rates of diseases, even wildfires don’t diminish their presence thanks to are s�ll low! Please call If you plan to sell, list now while inventory and interest rates are s�ll low! Please call these “shoots.” Fast growing, the are s�ll low! Please call shoots pop up with a new forest after the fires have ceased. In a planned landscape, however, aspen BRE#008272337 CRS, GRI, SRES, RMS barbstrona@aol.com www.strona.com can be invasive. BRE#008272337 CRS, GRI, SRES, Aspens also have beautiful bark. BRE#008272337 CRS, GRI, SRES, RMS RMS (619)203-1200 (619)295-2702 Apparently it has some pain relieving barbstrona@aol.com www.strona.com barbstrona@aol.com www.strona.com 1111 B Fort Stockton Drive Mission Hills properties, but the bark resembles (619)203-1200 (619)295-2702 (619)203-1200 (619)295-2702birch bark with a pale green sheen. 1111 B Fort Stockton Drive Mission Hills 1111 B Fort Stockton Drive Mission Hills I read that photosynthesis continues in the trunk and limbs of the aspen into the winter. Beaver love to build lodges and dams with aspen and willow. Moose and deer find the bark delicious and often leave a distressed aspen after a meal. The leaves shimmer in sunlight making them appear to shiver
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and quake. They are shiny, thin and lightweight which causes the slightest breeze to set them dancing. I really fell in love in Silverthorne. Not only were the vibrant aspen a terrific contrast to dark fir and skeletons of other firs killed by an infestation of beetles, the ambiance of the area was relaxed and homey. Since not many people live there year round, those who do are incredibly friendly, always ready to lend a helping hand. We stayed with friends who relocated there from San Diego. The meadow adjoining their property is the summer home of five horses: Charlie, Peach, Fox, Broom, and Tock. We had the pleasure of helping to move them from their summer pasture to their home up the road. The horses were scheduled for pedicures, and the farrier was ready when we arrived. I was sad on my final morning. The previous day, Fox had come to my bedroom window to wake me up. I heard that the horses managed to escape. First they went to their owners’ home. Then they returned to the summer pasture. Once more they were led to the wintering barn and paddock. I loved the places I saw in Colorado. I loved the temperature and the lack of humidity. I never saw (but I didn’t look, either) a marijuana shop; I did see outlet stores. Our Colorado visit was a lovely vacation. November’s Mission Hills Garden Club meeting will be a party for members; our next meeting will be in January.•
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San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) is proud to award the 2015 Profiles in Music Education Awards to Brianna Valeska, Grant School of Mission Hills, and Julie Guy and Angela Neve, The Music Therapy Center of California, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2015. SDYS presents these awards at the 20th Celebration of Music Education Concerts which honor the county’s dedicated music educators. These two special concerts will recognize the important roles of music educators, whose dedication enriches the lives of our youth and the entire community. At 1p.m. SDYS will present Brianna Valeska with the 2015 Profiles in Music Education Award. Currently teaching at Grant K-8 School in Mission Hills, Valeska is a passionate and energetic music educator Brianna Valeska currently teaches in her ninth year of teaching for at Grant K-8 School in Mission Hills. the San Diego Unified School District. Prior to teaching for the SDUSD, she held teaching positions at Coronado School of the Arts and San Diego Music Studio. Valeska received a Bachelor of Music in Violin from SDSU’s School of Music and Dance under the tutelage of San Diego Symphony violinist, Hernan Constantino. Shortly after graduation, Valeska realized her passion for teaching and returned to school, and obtained a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music. Along with teaching Valeska has a wide range of performing experience including: the Tifireth Israel Orchestra, Grossmont Symphony, SDSU Symphony, San Diego Symphony. She is also an alum of the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. At 6 p.m. SDYS will present Julie Guy and Angela Neve with the Profiles in Music Education Award. Guy is a neurologic music therapist who graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master’s in Music Therapy. In 2004, she co-founded The Music Therapy Center of California (MTCCA), where she is currently vice-president and Internship Director. In her work with youth with special needs, Guy co-authored the “In Harmony: Integrated Learning Program.” She is co-host of “Autism Toolkit Podcast” a resource for parents, teachers and therapists. Julie is a founding board member of Banding Together, a San Diego non-profit whose mission is to provide music experiences, mentorships and instruments to youth with special needs. She has been a guest on the KPBS Radio program “These Days”, KUSI “Good Morning San Diego” and Fox 5 News. She has presented nationally for universities and organizations such as the Autism Tree Project Foundation, Kids Included Together, the Autism Education Network, and the American Music Therapy Association. Angela Neve is a board-certified neurologic music therapist, songwriter and co-owner of The Music Therapy Center of California. She received her degree in Music Education/Music Therapy from Wartburg College, and master’s degree in neurologic music therapy from Colorado State University. She has been working as a music therapist for over 15 years in the San Diego area with children, teenagers and adults with autism. She has published several products including the In Harmony program, an educational product targeting speech and social skills through music. She is the music director of Kibbles Rockin’ Clubhouse and stars as Miss Angela. She currently serves as the Phase 3 Early Intervention Director for the Autism Tree Project Foundation in which she trains preschool teachers on inclusive music strategies. She has presented nationally for organizations such as Kids Included Together, the Autism Education Network, and the American Music Therapy Association. SDYS’ Celebration of Music Education Concerts are part of the organizations effort to build community awareness and support for music education. The Balboa Park and Community Opus Project programs are designed to demonstrate the multiple benefits that students, schools and neighborhoods accrue through music. For these concerts, SDYS offers complimentary tickets to hundreds of music educators throughout the region. These concerts provide over 600 students at the youth symphony the opportunity to personally thank their music instructors and gives SDYS the chance to show appreciation for the support these music educators provide in helping connect wit so many children in San Diego County. For information, please contact Lucy Coker: lcoker@sdys.org or 619.233.3232 x190.•
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Elementary School and Marks Namesake’s 100th Birthday Dr. Peter Salk, son of Dr. Jonas Salk, Cindy Marten, superintendent of San Diego Unified School District, and Deidre Hardson, principal of Jonas Salk Elementary School, joined students, parents and community members as they celebrated the opening of the new Jonas Salk Elementary School. The official dedication ceremony and open house for the new school in Mira Mesa was held this past October 2015. The event also culminated year-long celebrations marking the 100th birthday of the school’s namesake, Jonas Salk. The dedication including the presentation of colors by the Mira Mesa High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, “America the Beautiful” was performed by Jonas Salk ES student chorus, a ceremonial ribbon cutting and open house also took place. Speakers for the event included Deidre Hardson, principal of Jonas Salk Elementary School; Cindy Marten, superintendent of San Diego Unified School District; and Peter Salk, son of Jonas Salk. The school is designed to serve approximately 700 K-6 students. The facilities include three, two-story classroom buildings; a multi-purpose building, a special education building, a reading specialist/learning center, an administration building, a lunch court shelter, a joint-use hard-court area with a joint-use grass playfield (to be constructed and maintained by the City of San Diego). There is also on-site drop-off/pick-up areas with on-site parking, plus photovoltaic (solar) carport covers that will contribute up to 35 percent of the site’s power. Construction on the school began August 2013. The photovoltaic (solar) installation was completed in February 2015, with the entire site construction generally completed January 2015. The project represents an investment of nearly $25 million into the Jonas Salk Elementary School community and the Mira Mesa Community. The project was funded by the school district’s capital improvement bond program.•
Cindy Marten, superintendent of San Diego Unified School District, speaks to the attendees of the Jonas Salk School dedication
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The Little Italy Association will host a fundraising art show featuring the works of local San Diego artist, illustrator and graphic designer, Randy Crawford—the creator of minor magic—from Saturday, November 21 to Thursday, December 31. A private reception will be held on opening night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Little Italy Association office, located at 2210 Columbia Street. The art show will raise funds for Little Italy Association’s Piazza Famiglia project—a new 10,000 square-foot public space, that will become the new heart of Little Italy, set to open in Spring 2017. “When the Little Italy Association approached me to do an art show for them, featuring images of their neighborhood—I said yes, without hesitation. Little Italy has always appealed to me as one of San Diego’s great urban neighborhoods and would be a perfect place to shoot photographs. I’ve enjoyed being able to explore it more closely with my camera at various times of day,” said Crawford. The show will offer a variety of art for collectors and individuals new to the art scene, from original photos to images on canvases of scenes from all over Little Italy, San Diego, Italy, San Francisco, Crawford’s favorite pieces and more. Custom orders of prints will also be available for buyers upon purchase. Fifty percent of the sales made during the show will go back to the Little Italy Association’s Piazza Famiglia fund. To RSVP for the private reception, attendees can email rsvp@littleitalysd.com.•
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Crawford takes the photos and alters them utilizing his digital work platform to create his rather unique minor magic works of art.
60th Year Jubilee
The San Diego Rescue Mission’s 60th Year Jubilee will take place from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina (1380 Harbor Island Drive). The event will include dinner, entertainment, exciting auction items, a powerful testimony, and historical highlights of the past 60 years. Evening attire is requested. Tickets are $200 per person and includes a social hour with hosted wine, seated dinner and musical entertainment and live performances by artist Steven Fishwick. Live and silent auction items include: roundtrip airfare to Hawaii, dinner and stay at the US Grant, a limited edition Tiffany crystal bowl, a stay at the Grand Hyatt, and a one week vacation at a Villa Group property in Mexico. Approximately 10,000 men, women and children are homeless in San Diego. Some have suffered sudden homelessness due to abuse or economic hardship. Others have endured chronic homelessness, which means they have experienced homelessness for a year or have experienced at least four episodes of homelessness over a three-year span and have a disabling condition. Proceeds benefit the Children First Initiative which expands the San Diego Rescue Mission’s Children’s Center, renovating the Nueva Vida Haven emergency shelter, and provides Transitional Housing for Women and Children. Founded in 1955, The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is a faith-based organization that offers safehaven as well as restorative care and rehabilitation services to the homeless, addicted, abused and poor in our community. For additional information, please visit www.sdrescue.org.•
Ardy Sarraf and Ron McNeil dance to the music. The Fab Four performed at the 2014 event.
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Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at Fiesta De Reyes Old Town San Diego’s Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is held each year on November 1 and 2 and is a community-wide celebration of the history, Hispanic culture and rich heritage of the region. It is at this time of year that the spirits of loved ones who have died are thought to return to Earth to celebrate with friends and family. As is the custom every year, the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard in Old Town will be full of fanciful, humorous, and visually stimulating décor, offered as tributes to many of San Diego’s early citizens. Many life-sized Catrina skeleton dolls in fancy dress, and some greater than life size, hold court at Fiesta de Reyes throughout the fall season. Lively folklorico dancers, dressed in Dia de los Muertos costumes, will be performing on the Fiesta de Reyes stage throughout the weekend, starting on Saturday, October 31, and extending through Monday, November 2. Artistic face painters will also be on hand all three days to help you celebrate the event in style. Visit the many altars at Fiesta de Reyes, presented in both traditional and contemporary ways, including an altar at the new Casita Verde home and garden shop dedicated to celebrating the loved ones of Fiesta de Reyes employees. The activities start at 11 a.m. and go until 11 p.m. on Sunday and until 10 p.m. on Monday. Free parking is available throughout Old Town with extra parking available across Taylor Street in the CalTrans parking lot all day on weekend days and after 3 p.m. on weekdays. Fiesta de Reyes is located at Juan and Calhoun streets, a oneblock stroll from the Old Town Trolley Station. In addition to the Casa de Reyes restaurant and Barra Barra Saloon, the plaza boasts 19 specialty shops. For information call 619.297.3100 or visit www.fiestadereyes.com/ddlm.• Visit the many altars at Fiesta de Reyes, presented in both traditional and contemporary ways.
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At 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, the Point Loma Garden Club Monthly Meeting presents a Holiday Floral Design Show. David Root, a highly sought after and prize winning floral designer, will create holiday floral designs. There will be a drawing for several of his designs. David is a professional floral designer with over 23 years experience and numerous awards, including first prize in the International Floral Design Competition at the Del Mar Fair. He has given demonstrations and classes for businesses and organizations including FTD, Teleflora, San Diego Home & Garden Magazine and many garden clubs throughout southern California. Cost is $20 admission for non-members. The event is at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA, 92106. More information is available at www.plgc.org.•
David Root will create floral designs for the holidays.
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Cygnet Theatre This season welcomes the return of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson, this production is a re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The fully staged production runs November 27– December 27 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Murray and the creative team have embraced storytelling through the use of original puppetry, found objects, and innovative stagecraft. Cygnet Theatre will be transformed into a Victorian Christmas card thanks to the creativity of set designer Andrew Hull. Tom Stephenson returns as Scrooge and is rejoined by the talented cast of Cygnet Theatre veterans including Maggie Carney, Charles Evans, Jr., Melissa Fernandes, Melinda Gilb, David McBean and Patrick McBride For more information regarding tickets, please contact the box office at 619.337.1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street.•
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In this radically reimagined American Western set in South Carolina towards the end of the Civil War, Augusta (Brit Marling, “Another Earth,” “Arbitrage,” “The East”) is a Southerner who encounters two renegade, drunken soldiers (Sam Worthington, Kyle Soller) who are on a mission of pillage and violence. After escaping an attempted assault, Augusta races back to the isolated farmhouse that she shares with her sister Louise (Hailee Steinfeld, “True Grit”) and their female slave Mad (newcomer Muna Otaru). When the pair of soldiers track Augusta down intent on exacting revenge, the trio of women are forced to take up arms to fend off their assailants, finding
ways to resourcefully defend their home—and themselves—as the escalating attacks become more unpredictable and relentless. Based on Julia Hart’s revered “Black List” screenplay, and directed by Academy Awardnominated Daniel Barber (Harry Brown), “The Keeping Room” is a tense and uncompromising tale of survival that shatters both gender and genre conventions. The film is 95 minutes long, Rated R and opens Friday, October 30 at Landmark’s Ken Cinema. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.•
David McBean and Tom Stephenson perform in “A Christmas Carol.” Photo provided by Ken Jacques.
San Diego Musical Theatre San Diego Musical Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” November 27 through December 6, 2015 at the Spreckels Theatre, located at 121 Broadway, in downtown San Diego. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaption features seventeen Irving Berlin songs, played by a live 22 piece orchestra! Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former Army Commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. White Christmas is back. Make it a holiday tradition in your family. The cast includes David Engel (Bob Wallace), Allison Spratt Pearce (Betty Haynes), Jeffrey Scott Parsons (Phil Davis) and Tro Shaw (Judy Haynes) For more information and tickets call San Diego Musical Theatre’s Administrative Office at 858.560.5740. Tickets purchased through the Spreckels Box Office are through Ticket Master.•
The cast includes David Engel, Allison Spratt Pearce, Jeffrey Scott Parsons and Tro Shaw.
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Brings Wall Street to La Jolla
by Aubree Lynn, Stylist/Writer/Producer
In the heart of La Jolla, from La Valencia to Girard Street, the air was filled with wonder as Fashion Week 2015 was underway. At La Valencia Hotel the first night kicked into high gear with “The Art and Beauty” behind fashion, hosted by Bella’s Academy. Special guest celebrity stylist, Ted Gibson of “What Not to Wear,” performed live hair demonstrations on the runway. Emcee Eden Sassoon, daughter of Vidal Sassoon, took the stage and spoke on The Thirst Project and how the beauty industry can help change the water crises. It was a picturesque evening with palm trees swaying high above the main event, the runway sat over the pool and in the distance the Pacific waves gave the essence of a San Diego scene that would live on as the annual FWSD setting. The next few days the runway moved to a reserved area called Wall Street. It was obvious to locals and tourists that a big deal was about to take place. Passerby’s gazed as they could only hear music and lights illuminating from the enclosed area. While inside, the crowd was eagerly anticipating to see the newest collections from 24 designers over the next two days. The collections included swimsuits, couture, knits, ready to wear and menswear, all ranges of designs to be added to the vote for best in their category. Third year hosts, producer and personality, Jeff Krapf and Jodi Kodesh of NBC’s news team, started off the night with introductions of what our eyes were about to embark upon. Allison Andrews, FWSD producer, was adorned with a dress made by last year’s winner A’doreus. Bearing a slight baby bump, she spoke right before Friday night’s show was about to start. The night began with a variety of swim suits, followed by cute pairings by Alexandra Marie,
and ended with beautiful and unique gowns crafted by Nolan Dean. Though they were all mastered so beautifully and so much work went into each collection, my personal favs of the night were Bearly Proper, a men’s line. Lady Lane had so many beautifully laced, antique inspired dresses and adorable children’s clothing. TaSanni’s designs had African inspired detailing with very accessible and wearable pieces. Graciela Llorente’s designs had classic looks, defiantly ready for the Del Mar races with your favorite over-sized hat on opening day. Nolan Dean’s gowns were very bold statement pieces with silhouettes of hands grasping the dresses chests. While other dresses had impeccable form and hugged the model’s figures in all the right spots. Detail was perfection and definitely pleasing to the eye. Saturday seemed to have drawn more of a crowd or maybe the atmosphere was more energized and La Jolla was more vibrant. The fashion show began with swimsuits from Candy Bee Swimwear and ended with NaPostal. My favorites of the night were by Nikki Marie. She presented adorable, ready-to-wear outfits with pinstriped bows throughout her collection. Black Filigree Couture stood out with all hand-wired designs and some of her pieces resembled that of a Rihanna music video. Responsive Textiles, another unique collection, had intricately hand sewn elements, yet looked comfortable and great for the transition into fall. Sunday’s trunk show had all the 24 designers displaying their work, and all of the runway items were for sale. The big announcement that all FWSD participants were eagerly waiting, who won the 2015 Designer of the Year? It was B.JASH.I. The dresses were truly beautiful and had whimsical flare that had not been seen on the runway prior to this year. Fashion Week San Diego was a great success! Special thanks to Allison Andrews for putting on this showcase of an event even with a little one on the way. Thanks to all the designers who put their sweat, blood,
Model is wearing a beautiful yellow and black feathered dress by B.JASH.I, winner of Designer of the Year at FWSD 2015.
and tears into their amazing collections. And a big appreciation to the community of La Jolla for allowing Wall Street to be blocked off for Fashion Week San Diego 2015.•
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What Now?
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Rowe on Beer
By Laura Walcher Despite the adult males in my own family devoted to beer, the brew leaves me cold. Yet, beer got my attention when Peter Rowe, our town’s beat columnist, got himself a perfect perk of trip to Berlin in the interests of the industry. Maybe, I thought, I’d underestimated its importance in life–in our town. We talked: LW: How lucky can a journalist get? Did you originate this beat, volunteer for it, Agree to it, kicking & screaming? PR: I stumbled into beer 20 years ago, when my brother-in-law gave me 40 beers. So I made notes on these beers, just to amuse myself –then had enough notes for a story. I pitched the food editor. She welcomed my $100 bribe. This got me thinking. Why not turn this into a monthly column? And away we went. LW: How responsible are you for the current rage for beer? How long has it been such a significant San Diego industry? PR: My timing was superb, but that’s about it. The people at Karl Strauss, Pizza Port, AleSmith, Stone and Ballast Point began to build craft beer by the mid-1990s. They were responsible for San Diego’s incredible growth. LW: Where do we fall now in national beer expertise, production? PR: For American craft beer, San Diego is one of the top three places in the U.S. The others are Portland and Denver. Other cities have great beer–I recently spent a week in Brooklyn, where the beer was outstanding–but no one else has the range as San Diego, Portland and Denver. LW: Do you have to personally test all the beers you write about? PR: Yes, I drink every beer that I write about. LW: For the brew/bobos: what’s the difference between “craft” beer and…beer? Karl Strauss says it is S. D. “s “first ‘microbrewery.’” I presume that’s a “small” brewery? What constitutes “small”? PR: “Craft” beer comes from a.) independent breweries that b.) use traditional ingredients and c.) make fewer than 6 million barrels of beer. “Microbrewery” is an old term, no longer used by local breweries.
LW: What are the benefits of beer in one’s diet.–In one’s life? PR: Doctors say that one to two beers a day can help men maintain good heart health. For women, it’s one beer a day. Of course, drinking excessive beer can damage your heart, liver and other organs. LW: In your recent feature from Berlin, you quoted an industry analyst saying that “San Diego beer is too extreme for German palates,” and a quote from a teacher at the Berlin Beer Academy, who says her students “ … think American beer is that fizzy yellow thing.” Now, what’s your expert opinion of those two quotes? Is American beer in trouble? PR: I think U.S. beers are becoming popular with younger German beer fans. American craft beers, though, are routinely considered too bitter, too strong, too “extreme” by fans of mild lagers. LW: How important is Germany to the American beer industry, anyway? PR: Germany–and Europe in general–could become a good market for American craft beer. But the future of U.S. craft beer really belongs here, where craft beer only Peter Rowe toasts to the craft brew industry. accounts for 11 percent of beer sales. PR: Greg Koch, Stone’s co-founder, argues LW: Stone Brewing’s Berlin project. Will that people who say they hate beer are they succeed there? Are they facing wrong–they just haven’t found the beer cultural challenges? they like. PR: This is a fun experiment and should LW: What’s the worst reason to drink beer? succeed. But it will be a modest venture PR: On the few times I’ve been truly sad, for Stone–its new brewery in Richmond, I avoid alcohol–especially beer. Why Va., will be five times larger than its associate such a great beverage with such Berlin operation. unfortunate occasions? LW: Your loyal readers wish to know: What LW: What is your own favorite brew and your and how much beer do you drink? What’s meal of choice that beer compliments? your tolerance? Really, you’re the media: PR: That’s like asking which is my favorite which beers do you actually buy? child? It can’t be done! I recently drank Are your kids drinking beer? Alpine’s Pure Hoppiness, a double IPA, PR: Beer has been a great pleasure in my with a spicy chicken tortilla stew. It was life, but I’m clear that this is an optional– terrific. That’s a cult beer, yet, one of my people can have a good, satisfying life life’s favorite meals was salad, corn on and enjoy a wide range of food without the cob, grilled trout and Coors. I’m not drinking beer. I average one beer a night, a fan of Coors, yet the food and drink with the occasional festival where I will were both fresh, and the setting–a small try 10-12 three-ounce samples. My wife diner perched above a river outside Lake drinks wine, not beer. Two of my sons Tahoe—was incredibly romantic. I was drink beer; a third is a teetotaler. All three overjoyed. are happy and healthy. Peter Rowe’s column runs weekly in the S. D. LW: Now that I know so much about beer, should I try–yet again–to develop a taste? Union-Tribune’s “Night & Day” section.•
10th A nnual
UH Arts Open/Taste of University Heights The 10th annual UH Arts Open/Taste of University Heights event is both a creative and culinary arts celebration happening Sunday, November 8 from 11 to 4 p.m. in University Heights. The Taste of UH is a self-guided walking tour of delectable delights showcases mouthwatering cuisines from prominent and diverse restaurants and eateries from noon to 3p.m. Taste tickets are $20 in advance or $25 event day. Limited tickets are available so get yours before they sell out. Free shuttle service escort guests along the route. Return after the taste for the Big Raffle to win gift certificates and prizes from local businesses and eateries. The University Heights Arts Open is one-of-a-kind event that celebrates art, and doesn’t charge you a penny. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free shuttle service. The Open features works and talks by painters, sculptors, potters, and musicians. Visitors can visit studios, check out exhibitions, chat with the artistes and watch performances. The participating establishments and troupes are worth spending time on. To purchase advance tickets, call 619.297.3166 or online at www.UHCDC.org.•
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Weston Riffle’s artwork will be on display at the Arts Open event.
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Immune System Before Winter
By Violet Green After spending the last few weeks with temperatures in the 90s and even over 100 degrees within city limits, it’s finally feeling like autumn in San Diego–thank goodness! We’re spoiled by all of our wonderful blueskied sunny days! In the fall, we gather our harvest (or at least the farmers do) and spend time being grateful and thankful for the bounty in our lives. As the light shifts and we move towards cooler weather, it’s a time to go inward–within your home and within yourself. Do you find that the cooler temperatures usually bring a cough or cold into your life? Or, does the lack of sunlight make you feel sleepy and tired? Here are a few easy ways to protect your immunity and hopefully prevent that cough or cold this time around. Get plenty of sleep and rest–a tired body is less equipped to handle extra stressors. Remember to nourish your body and soul–good food, fun times, and exercise, might just lead you to a quick afternoon cat nap to keep that cold from settling in. Give your body time for healing and thank it for all it has done for you on this day. How many miles did your feet walk? How many words did your fingers type? What about those remarkable eyes‌what kind of beauty did you get to see today? Eat a variety of organic fruits and vegetables to give your body the building blocks for repair. Drink water to support your cell functions and to help move toxins out of your body. Avoid processed foods, extra stressors (like caffeine and alcohol), and over-the-counter medicines, which may block your symptoms. Your symptoms let you know how your body is responding to your environment and will let you know when it needs attention. Try adding elderberry syrup to your daily routine. It’s a yummy antioxidant remedy that protects your immune system. You can make your own or find it at a local market. Kiddos also love elderberry syrup. Or, try “Golden Milk,â€? a turmeric-based savory drink to reduce inflammation, detoxify your liver, and keep your body’s engine revved up and ready to zoom into the next day. There are many recipes online that you can adjust to your preferences.•
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time in a quiet place with candles lit, optional music wafting in the background, all the while letting thoughts float right on by until a certain peace arrives. Few of us manage to do this regularly‌ but other means exist to connect with your still point. Simply allow beauty to take your breath away. As in the stunning beauty of sunrises and sunsets, the sounds of rain on tin roofs, and the miraculous freshness of a newborn child. So stunning it stops us. Another path is simply to breathe in a breath and with it breathe in stillness too. If only for five totally-present seconds, step into the stillness.•
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Britain’s La Voix,
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Celebrity Impersonator, Makes Her U.S. Debut Martinis Above Fourth Hosts Talent
Watch out, America, La Voix’s on her way! Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist, and London Cabaret award-winner La Voix presents an evening like no other of live entertainment, jaw-dropping live vocals, parodies, and pioneering music from a performer who is deeper than drag. At 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, Britain’s award-winning diva makes her U.S. debut in “Diva Breakdown” at Martinis Above Fourth. Although La Voix hasn’t performed in the U.S., she’s well-known to American audiences from her many performances on Atlantis Cruises and in London. “Diva Breakdown” will explore the minds of true legends; Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Cher and more analyzed, exposed, and satirically delivered, in her own spine-tingling vocals, by the international redheaded diva, La Voix. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.martinisabovefourth.com. It will be an unforgettable night as La Voix takes the audience on one hilarious journey about the women who inspired her and her international search for glamour. La Voix is a vessel for the most dazzling divas in the business. With bewitching renditions of jazz, musical theatre and pop classics mixed up with original material, the precise sound-a-likes of her female icons are scarily accurate. La Voix lets us in on her tricks of impersonation and lets us into the minds of some legendary women. La Voix is a vessel for the most dazzling divas in the business. La Voix, who has been performing for 10 years, is a vivacious performer. Her uncanny ability to switch between the vocal styles of Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland or Cher leaves the audience mesmerized. Those vocal skills have allowed her to work closely with many big stars including Mickey Rooney, Cilla Black, Sir Ian McKellen, Pamela Anderson, Brigitte Nielsen and Ruby Wax. Her past work includes performances on stage and screen, cruise ships and arenas. Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, San Diego’s premier live music venue and supper club, is located in the heart of Hillcrest at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor. Voted #1 Martini Bar in San Diego from Sign On San Diego, MA4 features over 100 specialty handcrafted martinis, along with a wide selection of spirits, wine and beer, as well as a mainstage with performers spanning the entire musical spectrum from jazz to cabaret to pop and everything in-between. Please visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for tickets and more information.•
2015 San Diego Music Awards’
Official Winners List
The following are the winners of the 25th annual San Diego Music Awards, presented this past October at Humphreys by the Bay in San Diego, CA: Best Club DJ - DJ Claire Best Cover Band - Lady Dottie & the Diamonds Best Singer/Songwriter - Sierra West Best Jazz - Gilbert Castellanos Best Jazz Album - Danny Green Trio - After the Calm Best Blues - Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact Best Blues Album - Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - s/t Best Americana - Sara Petite Best Americana Album - Nancarrow - Simple Things Best Hip-Hop - Vokab Kompany Best Hip Hop Album - 1019 & J. Treel - Treel Tales of Number Running Best Pop - Gayle Skidmore Best Pop Album - Tolan Shaw - Chin Up Best Alternative - Prayers Best Alternative Album - Wild Wild Wets - 14th Floor
Sara Petite earned best Americana Award for 2015.
Best Rock - The Routine Best Rock Album - Barbarian - Night Blooms Best Hard Rock - Schizophonics Best Hard Rock Album - Joy - Under the Spell of Joy Best World Music- Todo Mundo Best World Music Album - B-Side Players - Dos Generaciones Best Local Recording - G. Burns Jug Band - The Southern Pacific & the Santa Fe Best New Artist - The Bassics Album of the Year - Slightly Stoopid - Meanwhile... Back at the Lab Artist of the Year - Switchfoot Best Live Performer - Schizophonics Best Music Video by a San Diego Band - Slightly Stoopid - The Prophet Song of the Year - Little Hurricane - Heart Skips a Beat Lifetime Achievement Award – Peter Sprague San Diego Music Industry Award – Deering Banjos
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Coasterra Views, views and more views By David Rottenberg
Do you remember the Reuben E. Lee? It was a paddle wheeler vessel moored at the far edge of Harbor Island. Actually, it was a large barge onto which a multi-deck facsimile was built like the kinds of ships which cruised the Mississippi that carried travelers, gamblers and women, or, Mark Twain. Just looking at it, one knew instinctively that it was a fun ship. Its decks held a restaurant, meeting room and related facilities. Its profile was graced by two tall twin smokestacks that were topped by what looked like fat crested pineapples. For many years, it was a delightful place to celebrate weddings, birthdays and family events. My younger daughter’s bat mitzvah party was held there–a great success. A sister restaurant, Reuben’s, was built next San Diego’s skyline is part of the views from Coasterra. door and also was very popular. With its large adjacent parking area, that corner of Harbor Island became a strong but with a modern twist. Construction of Coasterra was begun. dining destination. Cohn and Scott are not opening just another restaurant. In a building and But time marched on and tastes changed. Reuben E. Lee closed in 2004 patio that extends more than 20,000 square feet, they are developing a and its sister restaurant followed a few years later. The ship was not designed dining venue, an event center, a meeting place and related uses that will to cruise but it was eventually towed to a shipyard for possible renovations. attract tourists as well as locals and will create a significant number of The sister restaurant was torn down. Unfortunately, the Reuben E. Lee sank new jobs. In addition to the building, a new barge ship will soon come on in December, 2012 at the shipyard. line that will be moored a short walk away around a public walkway. This The site where the restaurants stood, though, cried out for development. exciting addition will add more dining and meeting space. The reason, because of the views, views and more views. The downtown The attraction—as always—views, views and more views. Coasterra has skyline stands out in beautiful three- dimensional intensity that suggests one huge glass doors and windows so that diners facing downtown have clear can almost reach out to move buildings like Lego blocks. On clear nights, access to the view. the lights of the many tall buildings across the bay glitter and sparkle like The parking lot is huge but often crowded by patrons at the three venues. diamonds on a jeweler’s cloth. It is easiest to give the car to valets who are waiting in a large booth near Along came David Cohn, one of San Diego’s most successful restaurant the restaurants’ entrances. Seating is comfortable. A large bar with interesting entrepreneurs. He has a terrific track record for developing venues, building chandelier is set against one wall. Another wall is decorated in bright colors original ideas or revamping locations. He, with his partners and team, don’t and designs that reflect the Mexican theme of the venue. No reservations are repeat concepts. Each restaurant has its own theme, menus and ideas–from accepted for the large outdoor patio but the wait for seating can be worth it. Blue Point (seafood) to Corvette Diner (fun for kids and young at heart). Deborah Scott created the menu which calls for the freshest and finest of The first project at the exciting Harbor Island location, was a “two-fer.” ingredients. The cuisine is Mexican but quite different from the foods that Cohn and his partner Deborah Scott opened C Level and Island Prime may be found in neighborhood or even Old Town restaurants. It may be restaurants, which share the same building. The two restaurants are now characterized as modern Mexican. By comparison to other restaurants, the very popular. menu is not extensive, but there’s stills lots of good stuff listed. But the old Reuben E. Lee location was still calling out for redevelopment. As customary, the waiter brought baskets of taco chips and salsa. Both So the new project was launched, to restore the location to its old glamour tasted very fresh. The salsa was pleasantly mild, with a strong cilantro flavor. Gaucamole, great as appetizer as well as a side dish, was smooth and tasty. Crema de Elote, a white corn soup, has lots of butter and cream. It was rich and tasty. There are a number of enchilada dishes offered—a vegetable version, chicken and shrimp. They come stuffed with good fillings and are very satisfying. Pescado Entero presents the whole fish, with a taste-enhancing cilantro sauce. On the “meat” side, carne asada is served as a quesadilla; angus filet comes wrapped in bacon; and chicken is served as a mole’ dish. Many come with rice, which tends to be spicy. Recipes created by Deborah Scott have a guarantee of goodness. There is a large “agave spirits” menu, with many selections of mescal and tequila, for diners who wish to explore south-of-the-border liquor. The dessert menu includes a nice selection of dessert wines, traditional flan, helado tostadas (ice cream), and potted brownies. Coasterra is open for lunch and dinner. There is a weekday happy hour (3:30 to 5:30 pm), with nicely priced appetizers and drinks. Prices overall Modern Mexican meals are offered at the new restaurant. tend to be moderate to high, higher than the average Mexican restaurant, but justified by the ambiance and quality. Coasterra is a wonderful venue to bring out-of-town guests, family and friends. It is located at 880 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA. Call 619.814.1300 for information and reservations., or, visit www.cohnrestaurants.com/coasterra.•
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November 2015 October 31 Thru November 2 n Dia de los Muertos will be a three-day celebration at Bazaar del Mundo in Old town, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 31 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday and Monday, Nov. 1 and 2. This “day of the dead” celebration will feature beautiful alters, guest artists, sugar skull decorating classes and face painting. For information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com. Thru November n Save Our Heritage Organization will present two engaging Balboa Park History exhibitions at the Marston House Museum and Gardens located at 3525 7th Ave., San Diego in celebration of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition Centennial. Souvenirs & Keepsakes: Memorabilia of the 1915 & 1935 Expositions and Balboa Park Exposition Designers 1915–1935: The Making of the Dream City may be purchased at www.sohosandiego.org or by calling 619.297.9327. Other centennial events have been planned throughout 2015. n Lawn Programs at the House of Pacific Relations from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sundays. A weekly festival of music, dance, traditional costumes, arts, crafts, and ethnic foods presented by member houses of the House of Pacific Relation on a rotating basis. Visit www.sdhpr.org or call 619.234.0739 for information. n Gotthelf Art Gallery at the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, will hold–From Desert to Desert II: Israeli Artists in Southern California. Israeli-born artists living and working on our coast are showcased in this “multi-medium” exhibit. Featured artists include: Atara Baker, Shoshana Ernst, Tal Ernst, Dorit Shaitrit, Ilanit Shalev, Sigalit Sherman, and Guri Stark, among others. Visit gallery@ifjcc.org for information. The event is free and open to the public. n San Diego Central Library at Joan & Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 3300 Park Blvd. in San Diego, marks Centennial of “Hatfield’s Flood” with an art exhibit on Water, Drought and Climate Change by twelve of San Diego’s most notable artist in Rainmaker. Additional information can be found at www.sandiegolibrary.org. November 1 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado presents Canyoneer Hikes. Free and open to the public, dogs or other pets are not permitted on the walks. The walk is from 1 to 3 p.m. or 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve: Difficulty–Easy, Distance–3 miles, Elevation Change up to 1000 feet. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat. Hiking boots are recommended for desert and mountain hikes. Bring adequate water and food: even the short or easy hikes can demand liquid and energy resources. You may also wish to bring a jacket, binoculars, and field guides. Bring rain gear if rain is a possibility. For information, visit www.sndhm.org. November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic School Bus©, located at theNAT at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, takes place at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m. for live performances. Free with Museum admission. This month’s theme is Evolution Revolution. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information. November 2 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents the first Monday of every month offers seniors 65+ to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $8. The lecture this month at 10:30 a.m. is on 3D Bioprinted Human Tissues. The Noon Theater Show: Mysteries of the Unseen World. Visitors are encouraged to stay to enjoy the galleries and special senior discounts in Galileo’s Café and the North Star Science Store. November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 n Linda Vista Branch Library at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents Storytime with Kathie from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children and their families are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Linda Vista Branch Library at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents Crafts for Kids from 4 to 5 p.m.: Stretch your imagination and create fabulous crafts. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Mission Valley Branch Library at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, invites you to join the Zumba craze from 4 to 5 p.m. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions. Call 858.573.5007 for information. November 3 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents the first Tuesday of each month as Residents’ Free Tuesdays. Free gallery admission applies to San Diego City and County residents and active-duty military. ID is required. There is reduced pricing on the Film Admission. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will hold a free Legal Clinic “Ask the Lawyer” from 1 to 2 p.m. Join attorney Mark Miller the first Tuesday of every month to talk about your legal issues, and learn your options. Audience: adults and seniors. Call 858.573.5007 for information. n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, at 6–8p.m. for a Film Forum “Like Crazy” from 6 to 8 p.m. This 2011 Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner illustrates the marvel and misery of a new romance between the on-again, offagain long distance love affair between a British college student and an American student. Audience: PG-13. It’s free and open to the public. n Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, San Diego’s premier live music venue and supper club, is located in the heart of Hillcrest at 3940 Fourth Avenue. Britain’s La Voix, celebrity impersonator extraordinaire, makes her US debut. She will present true legends; Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Cher and more. The performances are nalyzed, exposed, and satirically delivered, in her own spine-tingling vocals. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.martinisabovefourth.com. November 3, 10, 17, & 24 n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents Just Kick’ It Karaoke from 4 to 5 p.m. Flaunt those pipes by joining our special karaoke hour. We’ll have a huge collection of contemporary songs available–including those from the movie, “Frozen.” The program is for children and teens. For information call 858.543.1399. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents Hopscotch Tiny Tots from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for babies and toddlers. Join Miss Kim for a fantastical fun program containing crafts, music, and stories. For information call 858.543.1399. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will hold yoga for adults and teens from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn yoga, an easy to learn workout program that requires little or no equipment and soothes your soul while toning your body. Call 858.573.5007 for information. n House of Blues (Salvation Alley Lounge), located at 1055 5th Avenue in San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 858.573.5007 for information. November 3 thru December 13 n The Studio Door, located at 3750 30th Street in North Park, transforms into An Artists Marketplace for the Holiday Art Market. Hundreds of original artworks by regional artists and fine craftspeople will be featured salon-style in the North Park art gallery and studios. Shoppers can enjoy one-of-a-kind arts, crafts, jewelry and unique holiday gifts from local artists. For information, visit www.TheStudioDoor.com or call 619.255.4920. November 4 n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, invites you at an OASIS at the Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Paleo in Perspective; Anti-Inflammatory and Alkaline Diets” with Vicky A. Newman, MS, RDN. Health is a question
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of balance and our food choices definitely play an important role. Practical strategies will be provided for adopting and maintaining a diet that supports a balanced pH to protect bone health and reduce the risk of disease and disability as we age with grace and gusto. Iit’s free and open to the public. n Point Loma Library, loctated at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, invites you to an Author Talk from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Venture into some fascinating female histories with author Marlene Wagman-Geller when she discusses her book, “Behind Every Great Man: The Forgotten Women Behind the World’s Most Famous and Infamous.” She uses her love of history and trivia to delve into the women who lived in the shadow of men such as Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Robinson and Bernie Madoff. It’s free and open to the public. November 4, 18, & 25 n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents The Fight Club to share mixed martial arts and the many contributing factors that make fighters great from 5 to 6 p.m. The program is for teens, adults and seniors. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will have a Sumi-e Art Class from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Learn the classical Japanese style of ink and brush. This course is for adults and seniors. Call 858.573.5007 for information. November 5 thru 8 n Art San Diego Contemporary Art Show will take place at the Balboa Park Activity Center located at 2145 Park Boulevard, in Balboa Park. This year’s lineup of specially curated programs includes Art Labs, the LaunchPads Program and Spotlight Programs. For times and tickets, including a VIP Opening Night reception, visit www. art-sandiego.com. November 5, 12 & 19 n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, is holding a Tai Chi Class from 2 to 4 p.m. This class is designed for adults 55+ and will teach students strategies for implementing physical exercise and relaxation techniques in addition to Tai Chi forms, Call 858.573.5007 for information. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, is offering Hatha Yoga for Adults from 11 a.m. to noon. Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures to promote strength, flexibility and balance. Bring a mat or large towel and a hand towel or strap to class. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will hold a free Film Forum on: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) at 6 p.m. The latest cinematic styling from Wes Anderson is a semi-absurdist, twisty tale of conspiracy, theft and murder. Audience is adults. Call 858.573.5007 for information. November 5 thru December 7 n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is providing informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discovers. On Session 3 we will have Mighty Meteorologists program: Measuring Weather, Wet Weather, Sunny Science, and Winter Weather for the month which is designed for young scientists, for children ages 3-5 years with an accompanying adult. Classes meet from 9–10 a.m. enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 619.238.1233, ext. 806 or go on-line at wwwrhfleet.org/events/ young-scientists. Costs are $75 per session for members and $85 per session for non-members. November 5 thru January 25 n SDSU Downtown Gallery presents Presence: Selections from the Matthew and Iris Strauss Family Foundation Collection, highlighting 31 thematic selections of the Foundation to explore female identity from a global perspective. There will be an opening Reception at 6 p.m. on the November 5; no RSVP is necessary. November 6, 13 & 20 n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will hold a Toddler Story Time designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 858.573.5007 for information. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will have a Zumba Gold session, which is a lower impact that have carefully designed to be easy to follow participants of any size, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Call 858.573.5007 for information. This course is for adults and seniors. November 6, 13, 20 & 27 n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents Storytime with Mr. Luan from 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Children and their families are invited to join us for stories, rhymes and songs. For information, call 858.543.1399. n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents Lego Time from 4 to 5 p.m. Kids build to your heart’s content. Learn basic building science while having loads of fun. For information, call 858.543.1399. November 7 n The San Diego Floral Association is celebrating the 158th birthday of the “Mother of Balboa Park” at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. To celebrate this joyous occasion, the San Diego Floral Association, in partnership with the Friends of Balboa Park and Save our Heritage Organization, will hold a family friendly event, including a dance and dance contest. There will be period costumes, food, birthday cake, live music by the Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra and a Waltz, Fox Trott and a swing dance contest. For information, visit www.sdfloral.org. November 7, 14, & 21 n Linda Vista Branch Library, located at 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, presents Storytime with Ms Andie from 11 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a story told energetically by Ms. Andie. For information, call 858.543.1399. November 7 thru 16 n The 21st Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair is presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Many leading authors in their fields including: Steve Katz, David Gregory, Fern Mallis, Arlene Alda, Barney Frank, Jennifer Teege and Mitch Albom will be presented. For a complete list of programs, and prices, visit www.sdjbf.org or call the JCC Box Office at 858.362.1348. November 8 n Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation at the William Heath Davis House, located at 410 Island Ave. San Diego, would like your kiddos to go plum crazy as you take a step back in time at the 15th annual Fall Back Festival, at Children’s Historical Street Faire, in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event proceeds will benefit the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, to assist in the continued effort to preserve the history of the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego for years to come. The Festival is free to the public. For information, call 619.233.4692. n 10th annual UH Arts Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taste of University Heights event from noon to 3 p.m. is both a creative and culinary arts celebration. The Taste of UH is a self guided walking tour of delectable delights showcases mouth watering cuisines from prominent and diverse restaurants and eateries. Taste tickets are $20 in advance or $25 event day. Limited tickets are available. The UH Arts Open is one-of-a-kind event that celebrates art, and doesn’t charge you a penny. The Open features works and talks by painters, sculptors, potters, and musicians. To purchase advanced tickets, call UHCDC office at 619.297.3166 or visit www.UHCDC.org. n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, is presenting a Film Forum “I’ll See You In My Dreams” from 2 to 4 p.m. Blythe Danner stars in this tale of a widow and former songstress comfortably settled into her life and her age. A series of events propels her into a renewed engagement with the world and
forces her to confront her fears about love, life and family. The film is PG-13 and is free and open to the public. n The Steel Wheels will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. They have captured audiences across the country with their heady brew of original soulful mountain music and their deep commitment to roots and community. Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this dynamic four-piece string band marries old-time musical traditions with their own innovative sound and lifestyle, generating a truly magnetic revival. They will perform at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. November 9 & 23 n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, presents a Baby Signs Story Time from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by, expert baby sign language instructor Joann Woolley who will help little ones learn how to sign through favorite stories and nursery thymes. Call 858.573.5007 for information. n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will host Paws for Reading from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., so new readers can get some valuable practice time with a very nonjudgmental certified therapy dog, courtesy of the non-profit Love on a Leash. Call 858.573.5007 for information. November 10 n Mission Valley Branch Library, locate at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, presents OASIS: Succulent Container Design–How to Create a Living Work of Art, with Diana Clark Designer & Owner of The Perfect Plant from 1 to 3 p.m. Succulent dish gardens that feature many different plants in one pot have been popular for years. You will learn the importance of choosing a succulent that reflects the color, shape, or texture of its container. Gorgeous photographs will be shown to inspire your own creativity.The session is for adults. Call 858.573.5007 for information. n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, presents a Film Forum “Delicacy” from 6 to 8 p.m. Audrey Tautou lends her charm to this perky, frothy confection. Tautou is a workaholic manager whose idyllic life crumbles when she finds herself suddenly widowed. Her zest for life is rekindled by an unlikely source, her awkward office subordinate (Francois Damiens). The film is in French with English subtitles and is rated PG-13. The film is free and open to the public. November 10 & 24 n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, will hold a meeting with Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s staff from 6 to 8 p.m. Get help with any problems you are having with public agencies, ask questions about legislation, and learn about state and local services. Issues that staff can assist with include renters and homeowner’s assistance programs, property tax issues, consumer complaints, and unemployment and disability insurance. The event is for teens and adults. Call 858.573.5007 for information. November 11 n This Veterans Day head to the Headquarters at Seaport Village, located at 7899 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, for an afternoon of dancing and lively music to benefit Soldiers Who Salsa, a local non-profit organization dedicated to teaching salsa dancing to wounded, ill and injured members of the U.S. military. From noon to 4 p.m. the Headquarters’ courtyard will be transformed into a dance floor with live salsa dancing and music from the Manny Cepeda Trio. The event is free to attend and open to the public. November 12 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages 1-5). The event is free with Museum admission. This months theme is Bears. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information. November 14 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, will host Fall Frenzy Family Day which is free with Museum admission and always run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grind acorns like a Kumeyaay Indian and learn about the plants and animals that are vital to their survival and way of life. Get a tattoo, make a craft to take home, and travel back in time to learn about the harvest. For information, visit www.sdnat.org. n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8 from noon to 2 p.m. Imaginate– Explore the Fleet’s newest exhibition-Imaginate-and start to dream big. Create something truly unique in this innovate class. Prices are members $12, non-members $14 per person. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806. n The 6th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge—a national public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and encourage safe disposal will be in communities throughout the nation. Drop off locations can be found at www.AmericanMedicineChest.com. n The 4th Annual Gold Shield Gala K9 Crimefighters event, presented by the San Diego Police Foundation., takes place at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar at 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego. The event starts at 6 p.m. with the Golden Reception and Silent Auction, and photo with the Chief. At 7:30 p.m. the dinner, live auction and dancing to the tunes of The Mighty Untouchables begins. Come in cocktail attire, dress in gleaming gold or true blue to match evening’s theme or come as your favorite superhero. In the next two years, fourteen of the K9 Unit’s dogs will retire; we need to put new canine crimefighters on the case. For ticket information, please call Rose Valenzuela 619.232.2130 or register online at www.sdpolicefoundation.org. n DogFestWalk ‘n Roll San Diego to benefit Canine Companions for Independence takes place at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego. Have lots of fun and participate in family-friendly activities as we raise money to provide highlytrained assistance dogs for people with disabilities. For information and to register visit www.cci.org/dogfestsandiego. November 14 & 15 n Celebrate History & Arts Education at “Youth in Arts” in Balboa Park at the Casa del Prado Theater, located at 1600 Village Place in Balboa Park. This fall, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Youth Symphony & Conservatory and San Diego Civic Dance Arts will come together to share a free interactive weekend full of unique experiences including tours of the Casa del Prado Theater. To register for free youth workshops, visit www.sdcyb.org. November 15 n San Diego Youth Symphony & Conservatory honors Three Outstanding Music Educators at the 20th Celebration of Music Education Concerts at California Center for the Arts at 340 North Escondido Blvd., Escondido. The 1 p.m. concert will honor the 2015 Profiles in Music Education Awards to Brianna Valeska, Grant School of Mission Hills. The performances by SDYS intermediate wind ensembles and orchestras: Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, Concert Orchestra and Concert Winds. The 6 p.m. concert will honor Julie Guy and Angela Neve: performances by SDYS advanced orchestras and wind ensembles: Wind Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra. For information, visit www.sdys.org. n Central Library Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Concert Series made possible by the Friends of the Central Library. All programs are free and open to the public. Most Concert Series are approximately one hour long with no intermission and, unless otherwise noted, are held at 2:30 p.m. in the Neil Morgan Auditorium at the Central Library, 300 Park Blvd, downtown in East village, San Diego. This week Matthew Ennis (saxophone) returns with a concert of original, contemporary, and classical pieces that showcase the full range of the saxophone. For information, call 619.236.5800 or visit www.sandiegolibrary.org.
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have the Robin Henkel Band to perform a blues and jazz concert from 7 to 9 p.m. All ages are welcome: $8 cover. For information, call 619.282.0437. November 17 n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, is meeting for a Book Club from 6:30 to 8 p.m. What’s better than reading the latest thriller, crime novel, romance or history book? Our selection for November is “Shantaram,” by Gregory David Roberts. Call 858.573.5007 for information. n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, presents a Film Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. One Book, One San Diego Film Discussion: “Butterfly Tongues” (La Lengua de las Mariposas). Jose Cuerda’s film views the political upheaval of 1936 Spain through the eyes of a bookish tailor’s son. Moncho is befriended by a compassionate and liberal-minded teacher (Fernando Fernan Gomez) who opens the boys’ eyes to the wonders of the natural world. The movie is in Spanish with English subtitles and is free and open to the public. November 18 n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, invites you to an OASIS at the Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and presents “The Roots of American Folk Music” with musicians Chris and Jamie Burns. The husband and wife duo Many-Strings will delight you with their instrumental arrangements of ballads and dance tunes from medieval Europe as well as the Renaissance and Baroque Periods. The event is free and open to the public. n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, presents Get Ready for Meatless Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn a variety of techniques for preparing delicious new meals, participate in preparing foods in class, and take home a wealth of information and resources to help you celebrate and enjoy Meatless Monday. Space is limited; register in advance by calling 619.531.1539. The event is free and open to the public. November 19 n Ten Strings and a Goat Skin will be the headliner act at the AMSDconcerts tonight. This trio is a bilingual trad/folk/fusion trio, playing Irish, Acadian, French and original creations infused with modern and world rhythms. The band creates a fiery, contagious and unique sound with a stage presence that leaves audiences wanting more at every show. They will perform at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. November 20 n The Danielle Nicole Band will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. Although Danielle comes from generations of singers, it wasn’t until she was 12 that she took to the stage for the first time, and from then on, she knew music would be her passion for the rest of her life. They will perform at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. n Join Event Chair and Voices for Children (VFC) Board Member Dick Pfister at The Ultimate Man Cave, at a Private Country Club in La Jolla, at 7301 High Avenue from 7 to 11 p.m. for a spirited evening of charity gambling, hearty fare, libations, and an exciting live auction to benefit VFC and foster children in San Diego County. Ladies are welcome. Reserve your tickets at www. speakupnow.org/the-ulimate-man-cave/. November 21 n Bread & Salt presents Vasko Dukovski on clarinets, originally from Ohrid, Macedonia, at 7:30 p.m. at 1955 Julian Avenue. Woodwind master Dukovski will perform on the Bb and Bass Clarinets in a program of composed and improvised music, “Space and Time: Sound in Space,” which functions as a collage of pieces, emblematic of the environment and the everyday challenges of the 21st century. November 21 thru December 31 n Little Italy Association hosts minor magic Art Show to Benefit Piazza Famiglia. Local San Diego artist, illustrator and graphic designer, Randy Crawford, will donate 50 percent of sales toward a new 10,000 square-foot public space that will become the new heart of Little Italy, set to open in Spring 2017. Crawford focuses on capturing photos of urban scenes, old cars, motorcycles, images worldwide of his travels and more. He then takes the photos and alters them utilizing his digital work platform to create his rather unique minor magic works of art. For information, visit www.littleitalysd.com. November 22 n Central Library Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Concert Series made possible by the Friends of the Central Library. All programs are free and open to the public. Most Concert Series are approximately one hour long with no intermission and, unless otherwise noted, are held at 2:30 p.m. in the Neil Morgan Auditorium at the Central Library, 300 Park Blvd, downtown in East village, San Diego. This week Gustavo Romero (piano) an internationally renowned pianist, makes his Central Library debut. For information, call 619.236.5800 or visit www.sandiegolibrary.org. November 24 n Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, located at 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, presents a Film Forum: “The Kitchen” from 6 to 8 p.m. Jennifer’s (Laura Prepon) thirtieth birthday party starts out as a celebration, but quickly spirals into an ill-fated day, jam-packed with betrayals, hook-ups, cheating boyfriends, inappropriate announcements, dueling rock bands, a loopy photographer and self absorbed hipster. The film is R rated, free and open to the public. November 25 n Mission Valley Branch Library, located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, presents Knit-a-Bit Knitting and Crochet Circle from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Check out Knit-a-Bit, our bi-weekly gathering of creative, crafty yarn workers who are happy to admire your accomplishments (no matter how modest) and assist you with your knottiest problems. The event is for adults. For information, call 858.573.5007. November 26 n San Diego’s Run for the Hungry Returns to Downtown Thanksgiving Day. Proceeds Benefit Food Assistance Programs at Jewish Family Services of San Diego and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The 10K starts at 7 a.m.; 5K starts at 8:15 a.m. at Westfield Horton Plaza, Broadway Circle Turnaround. Here in San Diego, one in four children and one in five adults struggle with hunger. To register for this worthy cause, visit www. sdrunforthehungry.org. n The 14th Annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Walk begins at the San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park. Start time is 7:30 a.m. Course start closes at 8:15 a.m. Father Joe’s Famous Thanksgiving pies will be sold at the race and are expected to sell out quickly (as they do every year). Register at www.thanksgivingrun.org. In-person pre-registration will be available at Road Runner Sports in Kearny Mesa. Tuesday Nov. 24th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 27 n The Headquarters at Seaport Village, located at 789 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, will join forces with USO San Diego to kick off a three-week fundraising and donation program benefiting active-duty military families. The lighting of the 25-foot holiday tree, known as “The Giving Tree,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the open-air dining and retail destination. To participate in the program, which runs through noon on Christmas Eve, visitors can donate unwrapped toys and gift cards for children up to age 18.
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Pajama Storytime Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 (Every Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Children are invited to an evening storytime with books, singing, and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.
“Famous Book” Group Nov. 4 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Book Group will discuss “The Gambler” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. New members are always welcome to participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.
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Walk-In Tablet & Smart Phone Help Nov. 10 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m Need help using and understanding your tablet or smart phone? Drop in for assistance with Android and iOS devices, including eBooks, apps, general settings, and other features of your device. Bring your own tablet or smart phone for hands-on learning.
18th & 19th Century Book Club Nov. 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The 18th- and 19th-Century Book Club will discuss “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. New members are always welcome to participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.
619.291.4728 SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS 8:00 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m. Music-filled gathering
Read to Therapy Dogs
(with Youth Ministry available)
11:30 a.m. Music-filled gathering
Kadampa Meditation Center 3125 Rosecrans Street, Bldg. B 619.230.5852
Meditation Classes most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday at 4 p.m. Kids & Families Sundays at 9 a.m. Prayers for World Peace Sundaysat 10:30 a.m. Simply Meditate MWF 12 to 12:45; TT 12:15 to 12:45 p.m
More classes and events listed on our website: www.meditateinsandiego.com
Nov. 14 at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs.
Mission Hills Poetry Club Nov. 14 at 1:00 p.m. The Mission Hills Poetry Club will discuss the poems “Dusting,” “Inheritance,” and “One Art.” You also have the option of writing and discussing your own poem. New members are always welcome to participate. Please ask library staff for the poems and writing prompts.
Book Sale Nov. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Stock up on books while supporting your Library.
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Hillcrest
1st Tuesday
Uptown Planners Joyce Beers Hall in Uptown Mall. 6:30 p.m.
1st Thursday
Uptown Partnership 3101 Fifth Ave. Call 619.298.2541. 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays 7–8:30 pm
San Diego Uptown Rotary Club The Uptown Rotary Club has moved to their new home at Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Cafe, 3172 Spruce at the corner of 5th. Breakfast meetings are held every Thursday 7 to 8:30 a.m. Guests are welcome to attend a meeting to learn how to become part of this dynamic organization and see why their motto is “Service Above Self.” For information, visit www. sdurotary.org or call 619.894.0140.
Kensington-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday
Kensington-Talmadge Planning Committee Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m. For information, call 619.284.0551
Linda Vista
2nd Monday
LVCPC Agenda– Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Agenda Linda Vista Library meeting room. Contact Jeff Perwin at 619.806.9559 for details 6 pm.
3rd Tuesday
Tech Committee–Technology Committee Bayside Community Center. Contact Xiogh Thao for detail at 858.278.0771 or email xthao@baysidecc. org or Info@lindavistaSD.org or visit our website www.lindavistaSD.org.
3rd Wednesday
LV Historical– Linda Vista Historical Committee Bayside Community Center. This committee is collecting historical photos, documents and memories of Linda Vista’s past. For more information, contact Eleanor Frances Sennet at 858.277.3817. 4 p.m. LVCollab– Linda Vista Collaborative Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858.278.0771 or mfernandez@ baysidecc.org. For details visit www.facebook. com/LVCollaborative
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3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)
TCCAC– Tecolote Canyon Citizen’s Advisory Committee Tecolote Nature Center. Contact Eloise Battle for details. 7 p.m.
3rd Thursday
Linda Vista Town Council Baha’i Faith Center Alcala Knoll Drive Contact Thomas Kaye 858.277.6793 at 6:30 p.m.
4th Monday
LVCPC– Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Linda Vista Library Meeting Room. Contact Ed Cramer at 619.222.2047 for details. 7:00 p.m.
4th Wednesday
LVPC– Linda Vista Planning Committee Monthly Meeting Linda Vista Library Meeting Room at 6 pm. Contact Jeff Perwin 619.806.9559 for details, minutes and agenda at www.LindaVistaSD.com. Linda Vista View Linda Vista Town Council Community Newsletter Contact Thomas Kaye at 858.278.6973
Various Wednesdays
LVNewsletter– Linda Vista View Civic Association Community Newsletter. Bayside Community Center. Contact Sarah Granby at 858.405.7135 or email sgranby@lvca-sd.org. 2:00 p.m.
Mission Hills
November 18, 2015
Mission Hills Garden Club This is our biggest meeting of the year! Bev from Mission Hills Florist will show us how to create a wonderful Thanksgiving centerpiece. For $25, we will provide you with everything from the container to the flowers, and Bev will guide us on pulling it all together. In addition to the wonderful workshop, please bring your signature appetizer to share with the group. The club will provide drinks and desserts! Don’t forget your Holiday crops for our Crop Swap,and money for the biggest Opportunity Drawing of the year. The meeting will be at the Mission Hills Church at 4070 Jackdaw from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Members are free; guests pay $10 which becomes part of the membership fee if they join that evening, and $25 to participate in the floral arrangement. For more information, visit www.missionhillsgardenclub.org.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach Planning Board Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. Call 619.523.1700. 7–9:30 p.m.
4th Wednesday
Ocean Beach Town Council Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Avenue. Call Jere Battan at 619.515.4400 for information. 7 p.m.
Point Loma
November 11, 2015
Point Loma Garden Club At 11 a.m. the Garden Club Monthly Meeting presents a Holiday Floral Design Show. David Root, a highly sought after and prize winning floral designer will create holiday floral designs. There will be a drawing for several of his designs. $20 admission for non-members. The event is at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, Ca 92106. More information is available a www.plgc.org.
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Live in the heart of Little Italy. This 1/1 721 esf. unit in Palermo is on the top floor and features a private balcony and in-unit laundry. Near restaurants, cafes, and shopping.
Little Italy welcomes you home to La Vita. This 1/1 unit has an A+ location facing the courtyard. Featuring hardwood floors, granite counters, and great amenities. Walk to the Farmer’s Market!
Del Cerro at its very best. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 2679 est. sq. ft. on a quiet, tucked away cul-de-sac. Walkable to schools and shopping. Granite, stainless, pool, solar, more!
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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3/2.5 home is located in the gated community of Belleza. Community park, great neighborhood activities, newer construction. A real gem!
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Amazing canyon estate, over an acre of exotic plantings envelop this amazing home! 5300 sf, 5 br, 4.5 ba, progressive design with kitchens on both levels. Beautiful pool & spa, 3car garage plus motor court for 5 more! Total seclusion and tranquility! Incredible!
$1,995,000 - $2,200,000
3521 Stetson Ave.
3485 Hawk Street
Fantastic alternative for the purchaser with this budget! 5 br, 3 ba, professional landscape design with pool and separate spa. Best UC location, walk to shopping, parks and schools. Just over the hill to La Jolla Shores!
Whitney & Balsamo
Whitney & Balsamo
Pacific | Sotheby’s International Realty CalBRE# 00766752 • CalBRE# 01051230
Pacific | Sotheby’s International Realty CalBRE# 00766752 • CalBRE# 01051230
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$3,995,000
619.855.5211
Landmark Urban Estate! Vintage 100 year old “Grand Dame” in pristine condition… Historical Society’s 1990 Showcase House. 5300 sqare feet of splendor, plus studio apartment and 1000 S.F. finished walk out basement. Amazing grounds, views and privacy!
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North Mission Hills
$995,000
$1,550,000
$1,050,000
$10,500,000
1994 Titus Street
Alvarado Estates
Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511
Imperial Beach
619. 855. 5211
Point Loma
Charming 3 BR/2 BA Spanish with Mission style canyon home with nearly Quiet canyon cul-de-sac location with sweeping city and blue water views. large 2-car garage. Tastefully updated. 100 feet of lot frontage! Views and pool. Over 2,000 square feet plus a 400 4 BR/3 BA on quiet street. Serene patio spaces. square foot view deck. Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511
Whitney & Balsamo
Pacific | Sotheby’s International Realty CalBRE# 00766752 • CalBRE# 01051230
619.855. 5211
North Mission Hills
3950 Alameda Place
A Mediterranean-style Masterpiece that stands alone in its position of Residential Art form in “The Hills”! Every inch is perfection defined! 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, pool, stupendous views! Incomparable!
Pacific | Sotheby’s International Realty CalBRE# 00766752 • CalBRE# 01051230
North Mission Hills
2314 Fort Stockton Drive
4040 Miller Street
3402 Gage Place
Intensely private gated estate, published as “A House for the Ages, Celebrating the Soul of Wood and Stone”*, located on San Diego’s historic Point Loma Peninsula. Maximizing the 180 degree spectacular ocean, bay, island, and downtown San Diego skyline views, Architect Alan Campbell designed a home of breath-taking artistry and exquisite livability. Exotic woods (koa, cedar, teak, redwood, and fir) imported from around the world flow harmoniously throughout this 6 bedroom, 6 plus bathroom, 10,000 square foot custom crafted masterpiece.
Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033
Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511
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708 Seacoast Drive
Alvarado estates luxury, 4,800 square foot home with gorgeous grounds !
Oceanfront mixed use vacation rental (3 Bedroom/2 bath) PLUS large retail condo downstairs. 3 levels and ocean views steps to the beach!
See more details at www.SDHomePro.com
See more details at www.SDHomePro.com
SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,
“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2015
“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”
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SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,
“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2015
“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”
BRE# 01378508 • 619.279.3333
$870,000
1331 Holly Ave Units A, B, C & D.
Representing buyers for all 4 units in Imperial Beach. Each listed at $435,000. For rent now: $2,595+/month, 3 bed/2.5 bath and brand new! SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,
“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2015
“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”
BRE# 01378508 • 619.279.3333
4684 Saratoga Ave. 3 bedroom/2.5 bath 5 blocks to the ocean and across from the recreation center park.
See more details at www.SDHomePro.com SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,
“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2015
“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”
BRE# 01378508 • 619.279.3333
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