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Bret Peace is a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Michigan Law School. He’s written a book, “Actual Malice,” which documents the collapse of Congressman Gary Condit’s political career; a collapse brought about by the Washington Post and the District of Columbia’s police department. Peace’s book, written in partnership with the former Congressman, was published last November by Ghost Mountain Books, the publishing firm of Dr. Phillip C. McGraw (television’s famous “Dr. Phil”). As a friend of the Peace family, I was asked to read the book in its initial draft, which ran to more than 800 pages. It was too long, by half, so intense editing was undertaken and the book, as published, runs to 339 pages (including bibliography). I was asked to help publicize “Actual Malice,” and undertook to put the book in the hands of literary critics with established national media; publications I thought would have an interest in reviewing Bret’s book, even if it meant reviewing a book hugely critical of the role of the Washington Post, which, along with The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, is one of the three most important newspapers in America. No doubt, Bret and his father, Steve Peace, the former California assemblyman and state senator, as well as state finance director, believed, given my background as a former U.S. Senate press secretary, I would succeed in getting “Actual Malice” the attention it deserves. In that, father and son, were wrong. “Actual Malice” was sent to: Atlantic Monthly, Boston Globe, Columbia Journalism Review, C-SPAN, Harpers, Los Angeles Times, The New York Review of Books, San Diego Union-Tribune, The Progressive, Wall Street Journal, Washington Monthly, and Washington Times. We’re at the start of March, and with one exception, “Actual Malice” has not been reviewed. Not only has it not been reviewed, not a single media member to whom the book was sent, responded to my emails or phone calls–and, in every instance, there have been repeated calls. (Nor, as an aside, has any of the 26 faculty members or deans of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism; where, a logical person might think, someone would have measure of curiosity, journalism school and all.) Now, there are members of Congress and governors who will return my phone calls (it comes from having spent 51-years in and around politics),

but apparently people in journalism, deeming themselves free from the drudgery of acts of common courtesies, feel no such obligation. In my follow up phone calls, only two journalists, Diana Straus, publisher of the Washington Monthly, and Jennifer Senior, a book critic for The New York Times, was considerate enough, gracious enough, thoughtful enough, to take my phone calls. I did have a lovely chat with Norman Stockwell, publisher of The Progressive, and editorial assistants with the Atlantic and The New York Review of Books, but our “chats” were the end of it–no one has called back. In the case of The Progressive’s Stockwell, an unapologetic magazine of the left, I had hopes something would metalize, but nothing. I also thought, mistakenly, as it turns out, that the Washington Monthly, whose founder and longtime editor, Charlie Peters (a former guest of The City Club of San Diego), someone who loved tweaking the Washington Post, that his successor might be of similar inclinations, but there’s no evidence of that, but I enjoyed our chat. Among those receiving emails and phone calls were Carlos Lozada of the Washington Post, Carolyn Kellogg of the Los Angeles Times, and Pamela Paul, who, as editor of The New York Times Book Review, edits the single most important publication in the world of books. Bob Silvers’ New York Review of Books is unrivaled as our leading intellectual journal, but even it pales in comparison to The Times Book Review in overall impact on publishers, authors and reading public. But the single most annoying of those I tried to reach was the Post’s Carlos Lozada. He came to my attention because in reading some of his review and essays, I decided the gentleman is a hugely talented reviewer and essayist. But numerous phone calls and emails later, nothing. I even went to his Facebook page, where I learned he is from Chile and graduated from Notre Dame, and decided the gentleman is a good looking guy; who, apparently, based upon the number of photographs he has posted of himself and so few of his family, that Carlos Lozada really loves Carlos Lozada. I did not really think a book critic for the Washington Post was likely to write a review of “Actual Malice,” a book that attacks the credibility of his newspaper; no, I get it, but what I really wanted, expected, was an acknowledgment “Actual Malice” had been received by Carlos Lozada, that he had Bret’s book.

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By Patty Ducey-Brooks

This past month, a friend of mine who lives in Connecticut came to San Diego on a business trip. He commented on how lucky we are to live here. The weather, the environment, nature… all of the benefits of living in San Diego, and so close to the ocean, were just some of what he noticed. Of course, I had to say, “Unfortunately, we tend to take all of this for granted.” I have to admit, when I return from winter business trips to the Mid-West and East Coast, I do feel very fortunate that I get to return to San Diego. It is a pretty awesome place to live. Now I need to enjoy it more. Thankfully, other local friends keep reminding me that San Diego is a very diverse County, filled with lots of different terrain and wildlife, including plants and animals. Just this past week, I was sent information on Cabrillo National Wild flowers are blooming at Cabrillo National Monument. Monument, which is only 15 minutes from Mission Hills. In case you’ve forgotten, it’s a spectacular native flowers, as well as get an education on biodiversity. It’s all right here place to visit. You can explore the vast tide pools, stroll alongside beautiful in our own backyard. And, now that spring has arrived, there’s a lot of amazing views at Cabrillo National Monument, whales in the ocean and mother nature at its best, providing an array of spectacular native plants that are both fragrant and attractive. I just learned that there are some native species that have not been seen in years and are suddenly a part of the landscaping. (I would expect this is due to all the recent rains that have helped to bring back lost vegetation.) In case you didn’t know this, at Cabrillo National Monument you can see the endangered Sea Dahlia, Wild Cucumber, Jewel Flower, Black Sage, Milkmaids, Woolly Indian Paintbrush, Bush Sunflower, as well as the delicate California Poppy, the state flower. Who needs to drive all the way to the desert to see the spring blooms? Simply venture out to Cabrillo National Monument and enjoy all that it has to offer. Francis Parker School • 4201 Randolph St. And, in case you want to see what else is happening at Cabrillo National Monument, visit www.CNMF.org.•

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Endings & Beginnings

Patty Ducey-Brooks Publisher

By Ilene Hubbs It was a short romance, not even five months before he returned to the woman from whom he was separated, and I returned to thinking of him as the dear friend he was before the “romance.” I adore this man. He was always fun, always a good time, but in that short period of time, when you have reached my age, perspective is always needed. It is important to move on. I am acutely aware that at any time things might change, and with that awareness I try to live in the moment. Today is all we really have when you think of it. Lately too many of my healthy friends are being diagnosed with illnesses, one had a stroke, and none of them were expecting it. My friends and I often talk about the value of living each day fully. I try to do that, and when something good ends, I treasure what it was for that moment in time. With fewer expectations, there are fewer disappointments. I prefer to look back with joy and not with

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resentment. I prefer to look at this man as an enduring dear friend, not a failed relationship. Plus, who knows what new beginning is just around the corner. Had that experience not ended, there would be no room for a new one to begin. In a theater group I am part of, we recently performed a folk music revue. Preparing for it entailed months of rehearsals. I, who never sang in public, became part of a trio performing two songs. This was surely an act of courage on my part. It was also a way to stretch my limits and live for a few months in the world of music and theater. I loved every minute of it, even the anxiety of the performances. There is a special brand of camaraderie in doing theater. All of us, though coming from different backgrounds and careers, found it to be a bonding experience and it gave us a feeling of being part of a creation, part of a finished product we all helped create. All of those months and two performances later, suddenly it was over. No more getting together for rehearsals, no more greeting each other with hugs and kisses and proclamations of approval. It was fun, it was successful, but time to file it away in

the good memories part of the brain and move on. But a new beginning is coming up soon, I am directing two of the plays we are performing in the fall and winter. With the ending of the folk music show, I can begin to think of the new ones. Losing my son this year was an ending that has nothing replacing it. But there was a beginning of sorts, a new feeling that I do not have to jump every time the phone rings. I no longer call him and worry about why he isn’t picking up. It is a sad but necessary beginning of peace. The peace of knowing someone I love is no longer suffering. That particular ending will always be painful. I will never see him again. I look at photos of him in happier, healthier times and I do my best to focus on the good times we had together as a family. All of life is a series of beginnings and endings. Some of them may involve something good that ended badly, or something negative that ended on a positive note. The trick is taking it all in stride and with perspective. With that, I end this piece of writing and look forward to beginning my next.•

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Wheelchair Over-the-Line Tournament

The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) presents the 39th Annual Wheelchair Over-the-Line (OTL) Tournament on April 8, 2017 at 851 West Harbor Drive. Top-level wheelchair athletes from across San Diego and the Southwest will compete in both Junior and Adult divisions during this daylong event. Wheelchair OTL is a variation of the traditional OTL featuring three-player teams that play on four courts. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and runs through 9 a.m. Entry for the tournament is free and a complimentary lunch will be served to all athletes. A mini clinic on the rules and format of OTL will be offered at 8:30 a.m. preceding the official start of the games. A chair repair booth will also be provided for the athletes. Family, friends and OTL enthusiasts are invited to cheer on the teams and enjoy music and displays. Admission is free and sponsored by OMBAC. For more information on OMBAC charities, visit www.ombac.org/omcharities/ and for general inquiries, contact us at info@ombac.org.•

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Whether it’s because of his sweet & mellow nature, how well-behaved he is, or his devilishly good looks, Duke is quick to impress anyone lucky enough to make his acquaintance. Duke is a 13-year old, shepherd mix and is a staff and volunteer favorite because he is great on a leash, coming when called, and staying by your side. We know his former family must have been heart broken to relinquish him into our care when they moved, but perhaps their loss will be your gain. Duke sure hopes so. Duke’s adoption fee includes his neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. Duke is available at the Oceanside Campus, located at 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058. For more information, call 760.757.4357 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

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Archie is a two-year old, Siberian Husky mix, and is one of several special dogs rescued last year from a Korean meat farm. He is still learning basic dog behaviors, since he spent most of his life in a small cage, and will need a family who can give him the time and continued training he needs. Archie has made a lot of progress in our care, but is still very timid and scared by new people and situations. He will need to go to a home with another social dog and a yard, as his comfort and health depends on this. We just know that there’s someone out there who can give Archie the special home he so deserves. Is it you? Archie is neutered and has current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of worry-free 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. Archie is available at the non-public Sherman Street campus. If you are interested in meeting this handsome boy, please call 619.299.7012 or visit the San Diego Campus, located at 5500 Gaines Street. For more information, visit www.sdhumane.org.

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By Blake Beckcom

Whey protein is derived from the liquid material that is a by-product of cheese and milk production. Commonly marketed as a dietary supplement, whey protein has been boasting various health claims since as early as 420 B.C. Today, whey protein can be linked to several health benefits such as immune system support, weight control, and blood pressure maintenance. Benefits of Whey Protein In addition to providing your body with all of the necessary amino acids, high-quality whey protein also contains three essential ingredients: leucine and conjugated linoleic acid (each aiding in weight loss) and glutathione, which protects cells from oxidative damage. Leucine While leucine is beneficial to the body in many ways, it especially builds muscle growth by signaling the body to increase protein synthesis. In order for this to happen, however, the body needs extremely high amounts of leucine, far more than what is available in a reasonable amount of whey protein. However, whey protein does contain much more leucine than other protein sources such as chicken and eggs. Glutathione The body’s most powerful antioxidant, glutathione, is abundant in whey. Glutathione is essential for eliminating free radicals in the body that are produced during the metabolic process. Free radicals can also result from radiation exposure, toxic exposure, and heavy metals. The body needs defenses, such as glutathione, to fight back against destructive free radicals. Glutathione is superior to other antioxidants because it is intracellular, meaning it has the ability to magnify the effects of other antioxidants that are consumed. Glutathione also promotes healthy mitochondrial function, which is essential to the body’s use of energy, the detoxification process, and disease prevention. Mitochondrial deficiency has been linked to health issues such as arthritis, asthma, muscle weakness, as well as diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autoimmune disease, and heart disease. High quality whey protein is a great source of glutathione. It provides the amino acids that are needed for the production of glutathione, and contains a highly bioactive cysteine residue that aids in glutathione conversion. Conjugated Linoleic Acid Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a healthy omega-6 fatty acid that is found in grass-fed beef and dairy. CLA is a popular global weight loss supplement, by aiding people to reduce their intake of food, increase burning of fat, preserving muscle, and increasing the breakdown of body fat, while inhibiting its production. The most important factor in for a food to contain CLA is that it is pastureraised, due to the cow’s diet of grass rather than grains. While CLA is available as a supplement, foods that contain CLA naturally are far more effective, as the CLA has not been processed or altered. Your Protein Intake While the body can make proteins, many essential amino acids must be consumed through diet. Protein is in many foods, but complete proteins are not as common. It is important to get enough high quality protein to fuel the body. With age, the body loses its ability to process proteins, which leads to muscle loss. Ideally, adults need half a gram of protein for each pound of lean body mass. Lean body mass is NOT your scale weight. We need to do body composition testing to derive from your scale weight, your body fat, and lean mass percentages and convert the percentages to pounds. This number increases by 25 percent for seniors, pregnant women and competition athletes. Whey protein is often recommended to be the center of a high-protein diet to help ignite weight loss. While whey protein does decrease hunger

and give metabolism a boost, it may not be the answer to weight loss that people are looking for. There is growing evidence that including too much protein in your diet may promote the growth of cancerous cells. Protein-rich diets do not provide an ideal ratio of nutrients for the body, so while the body does benefit from whey protein, it is important to keep all foods in moderation.•

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It’s that time again! The Mission Hills Community Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, April 29th starting at 8:00 a.m. Over 80 homes are participating! If you live in Mission Hills and wish to be a “Seller”, contact us to get on the list and map of participating homes. The deadline for registration is 4/19. If you are a “Buyer”, stop by our office on the morning of the sale to pick up a map of homes and a small blurb about what each home is selling. Garage Sale Day is always a very special occasion in Mission Hills with lots of buying and selling going on, to the delight of both parties. Beyond that, it is neighbors talking to neighbors & running into old friends, and getting the latest news. Don’t forget—we will arrange for the Salvation Army to come and pick up any items that you wish to donate to charity.

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By Rick Brooks

Lately, there have been a few homes in Mission Hills that have been listed on websites like VRBO.com, AirBNB, HomeAway and others. My family has used these websites to find great travel deals. But a recent article shared by one of my colleagues got me thinking: how do you insure something like that if you’re the landlord? Setting aside the reality that your neighbors might not appreciate a rental next door, many first-time landlords make the mistake of assuming that they can move out of a home and continue their old homeowners insurance to provide coverage for what is now a rental property. Unfortunately, that is not often the case. Most insurers judge the risks on an owner occupied home differently than they would for a tenant occupied property. You’ll also likely find that short-term or vacation rental activities may be specifically excluded in the policy, either explicitly or through a careful reading of the policy language. In many communities, operating a short-term rental like VRBO or AirBNB is considered a home based business, requiring a business license. In addition, since your homeowner’s policy and personal umbrella policies may not cover these activities, you should look into the options for additional insurance coverage that would be required. Here are some things to consider as you prepare for your vacation rental experience: Carefully review the coverage provided by your rental company. Whichever company you choose to book your property, most now offer limited coverage options for their landlord clients (“hosts” on AirBNB). Although the coverage might sound adequate, there could be holes and hidden limitations. For example, AirBNB’s Host Guarantee program specifically states that it does not cover personal liability, and carries a $1,000,000 limit. That might be enough in some neighborhoods, but consider a situation in which a condo renter causes a fire destroying the entire building. Or consider some of the very expensive homes in Mission Hills or Del Mar. The AirBNB Host Guarantee does not cover losses outside of the booked period. So a guest who arrives early or stays after their booked rental isn’t covered. Also, the Host guarantee might cover booking income lost due to a covered loss, it won’t cover income you could have earned through another booking service like VRBO if you’re using multiple services.

Review your personal insurance with your insurance carrier. Although you often get the best prices putting all of your coverage with one company, some companies just don’t compete in all insurance markets. For example, direct insurers like Farmers and State Farm are very good at relatively modest, ordinary homes, but are less competitive for complex situations like expensive, custom or historic homes, or multiple properties. Here it pays to shop around, especially since companies that deal primarily with personal insurance may not offer competitive prices or coverage when it comes to commercial insurance. As you are shopping around, here are eight questions you should ask: Beyond the structure, is my personal property (furniture, decorations, clothing, etc.) covered for damage caused by my guests? Does the policy cover damages outside of the booked period, such as water overflows, bedbugs, or other things that could take time to become apparent? Would my guests’ personal property be covered by this policy? What if my guest injures someone, or damages a neighbor’s property? Will the policy cover lost income while damages are being repaired? What losses are and aren’t covered by this policy? This will help you determine what risks will be left on the table. For example, terrorist acts usually aren’t covered by insurance policies. Is there any property that isn’t covered by the policy (like watercraft or snowmobiles that might be stored at your rental property)? What are the limits and deductibles for property that is covered? For example, jewelry and artwork often have special limitations. The good news is that many insurance companies have insurance solutions for rental properties, and many are now adapting to that gray area between purely personal property and part-time business use of your personal property. Still, if you’re considering part-time rentals (or driving) as a way to supplement your income, you need to be sure your risks are fully covered first.• This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Brooks is Director/Chief Investment Officer with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Brooks can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisors.com. Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.

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How hard is that? My frustrations in this are not, by any measure, a reflection on “Actual Malice.” How could it be? To judge a book you have to read the book. And, present evidence says, that isn’t happening. I recently wrote here on IVN.US, that I had sent a contribution to Wikipedia. I did so because I use Wikipedia, depend upon Wikipedia, and felt it was only fair to contribute something. Within minutes of receiving my contribution, I had a personal email back from its president. If an organization like Wikipedia, that has users from around the world, users who account for 18 billion page views monthly, if its president can respond within minutes to a contribution from a user, tell me how people in media, especially with newspapers, many of whom are in trouble, serious financial trouble, tell me why they haven’t worked out a system, that enables reporters and editors to respond when someone seeks, not even the promise of a review, but a simple “Thank you” for sending the book? Am I assuaged by the knowledge that the chief publicist for a major New York publisher told me that in dealing with The Times’ Book Review editor, Ms. Paul, he has never gotten a single call returned, so why should I expect more because the author of “Actual Malice” is a friend, or because I think, based upon a lot of experience, Bret Peace’s book really matters? It is appropriate, I believe, that everyone engage in acts of common civility, where phone calls are returned, emails answered, letters responded to; that all of us are obligated, no matter the positions we occupy, however high on the long greasy pole we’ve climbed, to practice common decency, observe common standards of behavior, accept the cohesion and value of every person, and that to ignore such practices is to impose upon others a cavalier and condescending disdain–which, in the case of media, only widens the divide so many Americans feel for journalists. The consequences of ignoring others, is costly for those who, in their arrogance, considered themselves above their fellow human beings. Journalism is paying a huge price for this; an unnecessary price, but it’s fixable–and it doesn’t take a team of high priced consultants to fix it. All that’s required to bridge the divide between readers and writers is to remember the first lesson your mother taught you: Always say, thank you.• PLEASE NOTE: Bret Peace will talk about “Actual Malice” at The City Club of San Diego, Saturday, April 1. The event talks place on campus at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU). It begins at 10 a.m. It’s open to the public. Details and reservations at: www.CityClubofSanDiego.com.

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Count Our Blessings

By Krista Lombardi, President, Mission Hills BID Lombardi Team at Scott & Quinn Real Estate

In Italy the Monday after Easter is known as La Pasquetta. It is a national holiday and part of the Easter holiday celebrations. It is a popular time to spend in the countryside playing egg focused games and picnicking with family and friends. I still have fond memories of La Pasquetta from my years of living in Milan. Now days, April mostly reminds me of paying taxes. I think about the people I know, and, this time of year everyone seems to be preparing to send their tax payments. Alas, I am an adult and a professional. As a realtor in Mission Hills I do count my blessings. Our Mission Hills neighborhood has some really cool things about the way it looks and feels. On recent walkabouts I’ve also heard Mission Hills described as a neighborhood of “urban sophisticates” and a very good choice for active retirees, highly educated executives, and families with school-aged children.

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And, always mentioned are the fine Mission Hills businesses, which truly stand out as regional destinations for unique goods and services. A neighborhood’s look and feel, when you walk or drive around it, can make a meaningful difference in attracting home-buyers, shoppers, diners, and others who simply want to relax and enjoy lovely surroundings.

April is also the birthday month for Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar. Mission Hills home-owner and business owner John Ealy opened this dining establishment in April 2014 and quickly became active in supporting the Mission Hills Business Improvement District by hosting the BID’s quarterly businessto-business Mixer that June. Each year John Ealy has served on the BID’s Ad Hoc Budget Committee and last month, on March 5, he served as host of the first Red Hot Heroes’ fundraiser to benefit Fire Station 8 and the Mission Hills BID. The event grossed just over $10,000. The net proceeds will be shared evenly between the Fire Station and the BID. A check presentation will be made this month. We are looking toward building on the support from this event to advance the neighborhood’s interests. And, plans for a second annual Red Hot Heroes are underway. On behalf of the Mission Hills BID and as its president, I want to again thank John Ealy and all who attended

this sold-out event. To auction item donors Lakehouse Hotel and Resort, fine art painter Mark Fehlman, Councilmember Chris Ward, Trish Watlington of The Red Door, Fire Station 8, and to auction item highest bidders, thank you for your generosity. And, a special thank you to the firefighters of Fire Station 8 for all they do to serve our community every hour of each day. As a favor from the publisher this month’s column also features a few photographs from the Red Hot Heroes’ fundraiser. Look closer and you might recognize yourself and others you know. More photos are available at MissionHillsBID.com. Please consider becoming a BID volunteer. The BID’s committee structure is a great way to impact neighborhood decisions in the areas of Promotions, Economic Development, Design and Parking. To learn more, get involved, and support the Mission Hills Business Improvement District, please visit our website at MissionHillsBID.com or call 619.559.9502.•

John Ealy, Owner of Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar and Red Hot Heroes’ host, with BID President Krista Lombardi and Fire Station 8 Captains Eric Nelson and Paul Moscoso

Denise Ealy and Megan Rushe from Tops Salon with Fire Station 8 Firefighter

Mission Hills resident Cara Leyva with friends Cameron Pwo and Alyssa Bonin winning bidders at $1,000 for auction item “Steak Dinner for 8 at Fire Station 8”

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Propagation:

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An Addicting Pastime.

By Barb Strona

Part 2: Asexual Propagation

moistens whichever material she uses. Don’t waste space or time with sixpack containers or miniature pots. You want to have a pot big enough to hold at least three or four cuttings. When you are growing from a cutting, there are several rules of thumb. You need vigorous stems (the softer, the easier to propagate. A chrysanthemum will be easier to grow from this method than manzanita.) Side branches may be softer yet still sturdy enough to use. Next you want to take your cutting with at least eight nodes: four nodes will be above the soil line Anne Murphy educates on propagation, the ways to successfully divide bulbs and plants. and four below. The nodes are the swellings on the stem or branch where chosen the eight-node area you about twice as big as the pot. the hormones are. From these want, remove most of the leaves. Next, up-end the pot carefully. come branches or roots, depending If the plant has flowers, remove Without disturbing the root ball, on where they are placed. Don’t them. That isn’t where you want the set it into the hole. Do not leave use the delicate tip. Your cutting hormones. Cuttings from flowering any air pockets. Gently but firmly should be somewhat sturdy. After plants should be taken before the pack the soil against the root ball. you have removed your cutting and plant forms buds as it first comes Division is another propagation out of dormancy. method. Bulbs and roots can be You need them in the nodes. Dip divided. Murphy showed us an the portion to be in the ground in a enormous bunch of roots. It was powdered root hormone like Root only a portion of the original Tone. Shake off the excess and plant. Again, you carefully dig up carefully place the cutting in either the root ball. Do not shake the dirt As of March 1, 2017 February’s of the prepared mixes. Just as you off it. Take as much as you want did with seeds, as the plant grows, and separate it from the bunch. As of March 1, 2017 February’s you will move it into a larger pot, Dig a hole twice the size of your Market update for for single family each time replanting with a larger plants’ root, mix a bit of potting Market update for for single family portion of your garden soil to soil and Perlite with the garden 39 Active listings detatched homes in 92103: potting soil. This is how you wean dirt, and place the part you want in detatched homes in 92103: your plant. Because Murphy likes the hole. Cover with dirt mixture Active listings 2539Pending sales native plants, which belong in our packing carefully to avoid air 39 Pending Active listings 25 sales not-so-rich nor beautiful earth, the pockets. Water it, and cross your 10 Sold listings gradual weaning process increases fingers. It should work. 25 Pending sales 10 Sold listings your chance of success. When Remember that when you plant What does this mean?10 IfSold you have a property to sell, your cutting is twice as big as it bulbs or divided plants, you must listings What does this mean? If you have a property to sell, was when you first planted it, it plant at the right depth or they does this mean? If you have a property to sell, now isnow aWhat good time to do so. Rates are still favorable and is ready to go into a one gallon won’t bloom. Murphy said she has is a good time to do so. Rates are still favorable and pot where it will remain until has seen bulbs that made their way to now have is a good time to do so. Rates are still favorable and been holding steady. prices prices have been holding steady. plenty of roots. the proper depth when she planted prices have been holding steady. Murphy cautions against them too shallow, but most bulbs you plan to sell, list now before inventory and interest If you Ifplan sell, list list now inventory interestforgetting to label your cuttings. are not that accommodating. If youtoplan to sell, nowbefore before inventory and and interest Each pot should only have one According to Murphy, you will rates rise! Please call: variety or species. For labels, cut eventually have success. She has rates rise! Please call: rates rise! slats from mini blinds (find them successfully rooted one manzanita at garage sales), use the back of cutting, which is now quite old plant labels, or use popsicle magnificent. She had many, many BRE#008272337 CRS, GRI, SRES, RMS BRE#008272337 CRS, GRI, SRES, RMS sticks. Mark labels with an oil- failures. Listening to members of barbstrona@aol.com www.strona.com barbstrona@aol.com www.strona.com BRE#008272337 CRS, GRI, SRES, RMSbased Sharpie or a pencil. 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It comes out identical to its parent. Whereas with seeds, it can be hit or miss. Murphy says that succulents are the easiest to do. Stick a portion of the plant (with nodes where branches will form) into the ground. There is no need to feed succulents or our native plants. Succulents do best if left to “scab” over the cut or tear before planting. Cacti can be left to scab for a long time. Anne says your success rate will be terrific. However, other plants are not quite as easy. Just as you do with seeds, you need to prepare a bed. Murphy starts with either with a six-inch pot filled with rich organic potting mix and a bit of Perlite for drainage or with a flat tray about four inches wide and eight inches wide filled with a mixture of the smallest sizes of three parts of Perlite and one part Vermiculite. Using a two by four or a brick, she presses this mixture into the tray. She then pre-

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Write Out Loud Presents

A literature inspired arts competition for Students Write Out Loud–an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience–announces the 2017 Read–Imagine–Create awards ceremony. The event will take place at 7 p.m., Monday, April 10 at the Old Town Theatre, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in Old Town San Diego. For this annual program, participating middle and high school students read any work by Emily Dickinson. They re-imagine the images and themes from literature and create a project in an artistic medium that is important to them. This year, Write Out Loud received nearly 400 submissions in three categories from 14 San Diego middle and high schools. The top three submissions in each category will receive cash prizes with special recognition for selected other entries. Visual Art finalists will be on display throughout the month of April at Mission Valley Library, El Cajon Library, Skyline Library and Linda Vista Library. Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy shared “with the continued cutbacks in arts funding throughout our schools, programs like Read–Imagine– Create play a much needed role. Encouraging students to read and then connect those literary concepts to an artistic outlet that engages them instills a lifelong love of both literature and artistic expression. It’s astonishing that out of hundreds of entries the concepts are so different, unique to each student. It is a joy to see such well thought out and personal artistic inspirations, and we look forward to sharing them with the community.” The categories include all submissions inspired by reading Emily Dickinson: 1. Literary Art: Stories, poetry, monologues, dialogues, biographies, plays, etc. 2. Visual Art: Illustrations, paintings, sculpture, books, mixed media, surf/ skateboard designs, etc. 3. Performance/Media Art: Dance, Music composition, film, claymation, etc. In 2017, 14 area schools participated, including Community Montessori School, Dehesha Charter School, Granite Hills High School, Grant K-8, Grossmont Middle College High School, Mesa Verde Middle School, Morse High School, New Dawn High School, Rhoades School, Serra High School, Sacred Heart Parish School, San Diego SCPA, Southwest High School and Standley Middle School. Judges for Read–Imagine–Create are chosen from professional artists from each submission category. This year–judges include Mara Fenner, Jo Lynn Murphy, Susan Platt, Judy Reeves, Nellie Scott, Carey Wall, Steven J. Warner and Samantha Wilson. In addition to coordinating Read–Imagine–Create for middle and high school students, Write Out Loud provides the community five other core programs serving over 16,000 people annually. Additional programs include Story Concerts, TwainFest–a free literary celebration in August in Old Town, Stories for seniors, StoryBox Theatre for elementary students and Poetry Out Loud for high school students.•

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Payton Perkins submitted this artwork

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San Diego Center for Children

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130th Anniversary Celebration

The San Diego Center for Children’s 130th Anniversary Celebration, Protecting Hope, Creating Dreams, will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Center, founded in 1887, is San Diego’s oldest children’s nonprofit organization, offering comprehensive accredited therapeutic and educational programs for children and teens struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. The celebratory event will include silent and live auctions, a three-course dinner, and live entertainment. The Anniversary Celebration committee is cochaired by Sue Kalish, Sally Oxley, Doreen Schonbrun and Gwynn Thomas. Committee members include Monica Ball, Vicki Barón, Joyce Glazer, Jackie Greulich, Vince Heald, Martha Lorch, Deborah Lys, Mary Montgomery Johnson, Michelle Mueller, Jim Mulvaney and Dori Wittman. Honorary chairs are Jack McGrory and Una Davis. Bank of America will be honored at the event with this year’s PATH Award, which will be presented by Mayor Kevin Faulconer. The PATH Award is a distinguished and annual acknowledgement of Co-chairs for the event are (left to right) Brian and Gwynn Thomas, the Center’s Partners in Achieving Transformation Doreen and Dr. Myron Schonbrun, and Vicki and Dr. Moisés Barón. and Hope. The PATH Award recognizes partners of the Center who have made an outstanding impact, celebrating extraordinary contribution and transformative outcomes. Bank of America’s support for the San Diego Center for Children was strengthened with a Neighborhood Builders two-year grant in 2014. The award allowed for the creation–and continued growth–of an important and innovative program to serve the needs of transition-aged youth who are struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. “Bank of America is proud to be the 2017 recipient of the PATH award by the San Diego Center for Children. It’s their 130 years of inventive and highly impactful programs for local children that certainly deserve all the accolades, but we are happy to be considered their partner in this effort to help families get on the path to self sufficiency,” said Rick Bregman, San Diego market president, Bank of America.” Moisés Barón, Ph.D., president and CEO of the San Diego Center for Children, commented, “We are grateful to Bank of America and to the generous corporate and individual support from so many in our community that allow us to build on our 130-year history to find new and innovative ways to bring care to even more families in need.” Please RSVP for this event by April 21, 2017. Dress code is cocktail attire. Information on the event is available at www.centerforchildren.org. Founded in 1887, the San Diego Center for Children is the oldest children’s 501(c) (3) nonprofit in the region accredited by The Joint Commission for its excellence in quality of care. The Center provides evidence-based therapeutic, educational, foster care and transition services to children and families struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Today, within eight locations and hundreds of homes throughout San Diego County, the Center empowers over 1,000 people every day. Please visit www.centerforchildren.org for details about programs and services offered by the San Diego Center for Children.•

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Balboa Park Completes Restoration

Structures Served As Ticket Booths During 1915 Panama-California Exposition

Friends of Balboa Park have completed the restoration of the historic gate houses that welcome visitors into the Park on the west side of the Cabrillo Bridge. The Gate Houses are located at Balboa Drive and El Prado at the west entrance of the Cabrillo Bridge. “The gate houses have been restored to their original splendor from the 1915 Exposition, thanks to Friends donors, volunteers and local preservation experts,” said Friends of Balboa Park Executive Director John Bolthouse. “Beautiful structures now welcome visitors to the west end of the Park, just as was intended more than a century ago.” The structures were originally installed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition as the main entry to the Park. Over the decades, they fell into disrepair until Friends of Balboa Park accepted them as a restoration project in 2014. The project took an estimated 18 months and cost approximately $140,000. One of the primary volunteers involved in the project was local philanthropist and Friends board of directors member Jim Hughes, who helped see the project through from beginning to end. “Friends works hand-in-hand with local Over the decades, the gate houses fell into disrepair until Friends of Balboa Park accepted them as a restoration project in 2014. volunteers and the philanthropic community to assist our valued partners at the City of San Diego’s Park & Recreation Department in ensuring Balboa Park is maintained for future generations,” said Bolthouse. “We are grateful for the opportunity to work so closely with the city to help maintain the ‘Jewel of San Diego’ for people from around the world to enjoy.” The group has spearheaded major capital improvement initiatives throughout The Park, including information kiosks, restoration of the historic gate houses and lily pond, Adopt-A-Plot, bench tributes, tree dedications, and other programs that facilitate the community’s direct involvement in the enhancement of Balboa Park. For more information, visit www.friendsofbalboapark.•

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Craftsman:

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Then and Now

Mission Hills Heritage Spring Event

An exciting new event sponsored by Mission Hills Heritage will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The theme, “Craftsman, Then and Now, An Immersion Experience,” will establish a link between the original American Craftsman homes in the first quarter of the 20th century, remodels of originals, and late 20th, early 21st century homes in this historic style. The full day event will include a docent-led one-hour walking tour, a symposium featuring presentations by architectural historian Kiley Wallace, builder Lewis Barber, and a panel discussion. Professional exhibitors with experts on hand will answer your questions on historical designation and the Mills Act as well as appropriate remodeling, décor, and landscaping of the Craftsman period. The event will take place at Francis Parker Lower School, 4201 Randolph St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for MHH members and $ 20 for non-members and include all activities. The timed tours begin at 10 a.m. with start times throughout the day. The symposium runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Exhibit tables will be set up from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. One of San Diego’s favorite food trucks will be on site from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Later in the afternoon, Mission Hills craftsman homes will be featured during the upcoming event. complimentary refreshments will feature Photo courtesy of Debbie Quillin. delicious homemade cookies. Tickets may be purchased online at www. missionhillsheritage.org or on the day of the event beginning at 9:30 am. Because of the extensive schedule of activities, participants are encouraged to visit the MHH website for details, call 619.497.1192, or email info@missionhillsheritage.org.•

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“Skeleton Crew”

Landmark Theatres

Comes to The Old Globe

“The Zookeper’s Wife” tells the gripping real-life story of one working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds during World War II. In 1939 Poland, Antonina Żabińska (portrayed by two-time Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain, “Zero Dark Thirty” and “The Help”) and her husband, Dr. Jan Żabińska (Johan Heldenbergh, “The Broken Circle Breakdown”), have the WarsawZoo flourishing under his stewardship and her care. When their country is invaded by the Germans, Jan and Antonina are stunned—and forced to report to the Reich’s newly appointed chief zoologist, Lutz Heck (Daniel Brühl, “Captain America: Civil War”). To fight back on their own terms, Antonina and Jan covertly begin working with the

The Globe is the first regional theatre in the country to mount the play, “Skeleton Crew,” by Dominique Morisseau, which was presented here as a reading in the 2014 Powers New Voices Festival before an acclaimed Off Broadway run. Times are tough in 2008 Detroit, but there’s still one working auto plant. The long hours and demanding shifts have turned the line workers into a family. The firm, compassionate Faye holds them together, and she’s only months away from retiring with her full pension. But when she discovers that management has a new plan, she’s torn between self-preservation and allegiance to her coworkers. Ben Brantley of The New York Times called “Skeleton Crew” “a deeply moral and deeply American play... squarely in the tradition of Arthur Miller.” The cast is led by Tonye Patano (Globe’s “The Last Goodbye”) as Faye and also includes Amari Cheatom (“On the Levee” at Lincoln Center Theater) as Dez, Brian Marable (Morisseau’s “Detroit ’67” at Baltimore Center Stage and Detroit Public Theatre) as Reggie, and Rachel Nicks (“The Good Negro” at The Public Theater) as Shanita. San Diego director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg makes her Globe debut to helm the award-winning drama, which is presented in association with San Diego’s MOXIE Theatre, where Turner Sonnenberg is Founding Artistic Director. “Skeleton Crew” runs April 8 through May 7, 2017 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center of the Old Globe. Opening night is Thursday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at 619.234.5623, or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.•

Resistance—and put into action plans to save lives out of what has become the Warsaw Ghetto, with Antonina putting herself and even her children at great risk. Written by Angela Workman (“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan”), based on the international bestselling book by Diane Ackerman. Directed by Niki Caro (“Whale Rider,” “North Country”). “The Zookeeper’s Wife” opens at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas, located at 3965 5th Avenue, on Thursday, March 30 with daily screenings beginning Friday, March 31. The film’s running time is 126 minutes and it is Rated PG-13. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.•

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ArtWalk Celebrates 33 Years

Mission Federal ArtWalk will return to San Diego’s Little Italy from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 to celebrate its 33rd year © the largest fine art festival in Southern California. The free weekend-long event attracts thousands of as San Diego’s premier arts and cultural event and A Publication of Presidio Communications • January 2017 visitors each year to San Diego’s Little Italy. Attendees will be able to enjoy over 350 local, national and international artists showcasing every medium, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, fine jewelry and more; live music and dance performances; interactive art activities; street food; and family-friendly craft projects at KidsWalk. The 2017 Mission Federal ArtWalk theme is “Vivid Expression.” “Each year we work closely with our sponsors, vendors, featured artists, entertainment, community and local non-profit organizations to bring an extraordinary art experience to San Diego,” said Sandi Cottrell, director of Mission Federal ArtWalk. “Mission Federal ArtWalk is for everyone—serious collectors, first-time art buyers, families and visitors to San Diego. Each year, one of our goals is to ensure attendees feel like they can be a part of the art. That’s why bringing interactive art activities and kid-friendly projects to the event is so important to us. We encourage attendees to express themselves throughout the weekend and find their inner artist, which exists in all of us.” New to this year’s event will be the live mural work of famous local muralists Mario Torero and Maxx Moses. Attendees will be able to participate in mural-making alongside these well-known mural masters. The 2017 Mission Federal ArtWalk featured artists include Moni Blom, Franco Forte, Mildred Gil Parada, Matthew Grabelsky, Jason Humphrey, Iris Scott, Ivano Stocco and Michael Summers. For more information about Mission Federal ArtWalk, visit ArtWalk guests stroll the streets of Little Italy. www.artwalksandiego.org.•

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Belmont Park’s Easter Bash

One festive day, three ways to play

Back by popular demand, Belmont Park will stage their fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt on the beach as well as a hunt within the park itself on Easter Sunday, April 16. There will be even more prizes and fun to be had by everyone this year. What is more San Diego than an Easter egg hunt on the beach? 12,000 fun-filled eggs will be packed with candy, toys and Belmont Park goodies which include single rides, single attractions, ice cream cone vouchers, funnel cake vouchers, unlimited rides, unlimited attractions, and combo wristband packages. PLUS, there will be 25 “Golden Egg” prizes worth over $75 in value. Enjoy a special brunch buffet on the beach with your family at WaveHouse from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at www.belmontpark.com The egg hunts on the beach will start at 9 a.m. and will cost $5.00 per child. Children must be registered online prior to the hunt at www.belmontpark.com.easter. Because of the popularity of this hunt last year, participants will be categorized in to age groups to allow more available spots, with a maximum of 50 kids in each timeslot. The park egg hunt will start at 1 p.m. and will go until supplies last. This hunt is free to children. Guests will “hop” from store to store collecting eggs from various stops in the park such as: The Coaster Museum, the arcade, various midway games, The Sweet Shoppe, and Sun Diego. Bring your own basket, as a limited number of bags will be available for those who do not bring a basket. For more information on the Easter Egg Hunt or Belmont Park, please visit www.belmontpark.com.•

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On the Bright Side...

By Laura Walcher

If there’s some benefit to having tripped into a New York City sidewalk pothole, trashing my ticket to “Hamilton,” sending my lovin’ kin, as a result, into an unexpected adventure of ambulances, emergency rooms, changed schedules, and so on, it’s that now, in a technologicallyimpressive boot and armed with crutches and canes, I have sooo much time to read…well, everything. Along with Mr. Trump (to begin with, I decline calling him “President”) and the on-going despicable and untrue tweets and “news” he generates, I’m now an opinionator on...everything! Mr. Trump’s driver’s license says he’s 6’2”; but he says he’s 6’3’. His weight at both heights is estimated at 30-plus more pounds than he admits to. If only…! Instead of aspiring to the presidency, I wish he would’ve noticed Cedric McMillan’s amazing physique as, mega-muscled, McMillan won the 2017 body building competition in Columbus’ Arnold Sports Festival. Now, winning a body-building competition would’ve been much more satisfying to the ego-centric Mr. Trump than the presidency, and much more satisfying for us, since body-builders need only stand there and look pretty. Moreover, all that weight Mr. Trump denied could’ve been turned into muscle. Gone Guys: You just can’t say anything, anymore: Noting that surprisingly few women have risen to the role of advertising executive, Saatchi Chairman Kevin Roberts opined that perhaps women have less “vertical ambition” than male counterparts. Ho-hum. He got

whopped but good for what he said was merely a ”miscommunication.” Never mind: he’s gone. Over at Uber, which hasn’t had enough problems, four execs just bailed, including their bally-hoo’ed “president of ride sharing,” after only six months on the job. In exiting– without comment–Jeff Jones joins top company executives Raffi Krikorian, Gary Marcus, and Amit Singhal in their race out the door. Who hasn’t left (yet?) is Travis Kalanick, CEO and company co-founder, whose well-publicized battle with a driver made headlines. Said Kalanick, he’ll seek “help,” but it’s not clear whether he meant finding new leadership, a new temperament, or both. Found guys: If not fortune, at least fame has come to the Kelly family after Robert E. Kelly, the BBC commentator whose opinions about South Korean politics, were hilariously torpedoed by his four-year old daughter and baby son, squirming in the arms of his wife, who desperately tried to shepherd the kids out of the camera’s eyes during an otherwise very serious interview. Despite having been a regular BBC guest for years, the awkward incident catapulted him into international fame. Importantly, as noted far and wide, he disputed a theory for why he’d never gotten out of his chair: “I was wearing pants,” he humphed. If you (still) believe the news, you are a growing minority, sad to say. Trump trumpets his own lies, even while attacking “the dishonest media,” but be assured, me, you can believe. I promise, I’ve carefully verified every word I’ve reported in this column. Under the circumstances…what else do I have to do?•

Cedric McMillan won the 2017 body building competition in Columbus’ Arnold Sports Festival.

Scripps Mercy Ball Raises $465,000 for Campaign for Cancer Care More than 500 supporters of Scripps Mercy Hospital recently celebrated the 45th annual Mercy Ball at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. The March event raised more than $465,000 for cancer care at Scripps Mercy Hospital, which has campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. The 45th Annual Mercy Ball exceeded all expectations thanks to the generosity of donors and sponsors. The event was marked by touching testimonials from cancer survivors, Kim Peck, MD, Scripps Mercy Hospital; and Bill Bacon, chairman of the Scripps Mercy Foundation Board; and from Derek Roberts, a caregiver. Highlights included a three-song performance by 17-year-old Calysta “Caly” Bevier, a cancer survivor and 2016 “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist. Guests feasted on fine cuisine, enjoyed live musical entertainment and participated in a highenergy live auction. Scripps Mercy Hospital has a deep-rooted heritage of providing high-quality patient care for the communities of central and south San Diego County. It was founded in 1890 by Mother Mary Michael Cummings and the Sisters of Mercy.•

Left to right are event co-chairs Jim and Devon Frager, Julie and Robert Mayer.

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Caly Bevier performed at the 45th Annual Mercy Ball.

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Jewish Family Service Awarded $

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1.8 Million by SANDAG

Senior Transportation Service Provides Ridesharing and Group Shuttles Jewish Family Services (JFS) was awarded nearly $1.8 million from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to provide two years of funding for JFS’s On the Go senior transportation program. On the Go is the largest senior transportation program in San Diego County, serving seniors of all faiths and backgrounds and helping them maintain their independence and mobility. Services vary from shuttled field trips and group transportation to JFS’s Social & Wellness Centers, to Uber and Lyft rides to appointments and errands. To date, the program has provided local seniors with close to 300,000 rides. With the number of seniors in San Diego County expected to double by 2030, said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins, this grant positions JFS to meet the growing demand for affordable transportation solutions to ensure they remain active, contributing members of our community. Our biggest need now is for volunteer drivers. Our volunteers get to choose when and where they drive, and often comment that they find the experience incredibly rewarding.” The SANDAG grant is made possible by California’s Section 5310 Program, which provides On the Go has provided local seniors with close to 300,000 rides. formula funding to assist private nonprofits in serving the transportation needs of seniors and people with disabilities, and the local TransNet Senior Mini Grant program, which works to improve mobility for seniors throughout the county. On the Go is a program of Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) and is operated by Jewish Family Service of San Diego. To sign up for rides, volunteer or learn more about JFS’s On the Go program, Violet Green will be visit www.jfssd.org/onthego.• back for the May issue.

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Ed Sheeran to Perform at Valley View Casino Center Multiple Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced details for his North American arena tour. He will be in San Diego at Valley View Casino Center on Sunday, August 6. Tickets are available on AXS.com. The tour celebrates Sheeran’s landmark third studio album, “÷.” The album–pronounced “divide”–includes the universal hit singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle On The Hill,” both of which made incredible chart entries after their simultaneous January release. “Shape of You” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Hot 100”–Sheeran’s first time atop the overall chart–and has remained there for six weeks total thus far. Meanwhile, “Castle On The Hill” entered the “Hot 100” at #6, establishing Sheeran as the first artist to ever have two singles make simultaneous top 10 debuts in the chart’s 58year history. “Shape of You” was quickly certified Two-time platinum by the RIAA, while “Castle on the Hill” earned gold—the first two songs released in 2017 to achieve RIAA certifications this year. “Shape of You” is currently #1 at both CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC radio outlets nationwide while also continuing to rule the top spot on iTunes’ “Top Songs” chart and Spotify’s “Top 50” (both Global and U.S.). The song’s official companion video–directed by MTV Video Music Award winner Jason Koenig–is further achieving record-shattering numbers of its own, with individual views in excess of 300 million at Sheeran’s official YouTube alone. “÷” has fast proven an even greater phenomenon than Sheeran’s four-time RIAA platinum certified second album, 2014’s “x.” Released March 3rd, the album immediately rocketed to #1 on iTunes charts in 96 countries around the world, including the United States and the United Kingdom. “÷” has also achieved historic levels of steaming success including the best-ever one day streams for a single artist (68,695,172), best one day streams for an individual album (56,727,861), and best first day streams for an individual Ed Sheeran continues to break records on his musical debuts. album (56,727,861), the latter two statistics almost doubling the previous record-holder’s success. In addition, “Shape of You,” the album’s stellar first single, earned the best one day streams for a single track with a remarkable 10,123.630 streams–besting Sheeran’s own record set earlier this year upon the single’s initial release. “÷” also stormed streaming worldwide charts, with all 16 of the album’s tracks forming the actual top 16 on Spotify’s “Top 50” in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The complete tracklisting also instantly entered Spotify’s “Global Top 50” chart, as well as the “Top 50” in 13 international markets including Canada, Australia, NewZealand, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, The Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.•

Andy McKee performs with special guest Celino Romero Andy McKee is a guitar virtuoso for the modern age known globally for a guitar style that is part percussion, part finger-tapping and as exciting to watch as it is to hear. As a member of the international guitar dynasty, the Romeros, Celino Romero has played some of the world’s largest and most revered concert venues. Now fans can see him in a rare, intimate solo performance. The Poway Performing Arts Perfect Pairings Series combines these two stellar artists for an unforgettable evening celebrating the guitar. They will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 8 at the Poway Performing Arts Center, 15498 Espola Road in Poway. McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature twohanded technique. Celino Romero joined the all-family Classical guitar quartet, Los Romeros, in 1990 he ushered in the third generation of the group’s esteemed history. Established by Celino’s grandfather, father and uncles in their native Spain, Los Romeros have been performing together since 1960 for audiences worldwide. They are regarded by the New York Times as “The Royal Family of the Guitar.” Los Romeros have performed for dignitaries worldwide, including two American Presidents, Pope John Paul II and the King of Spain. In 2007, Los Romeros were granted The Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award from the Grammys in honor of their artistic achievements. For information, call 858.748.0505.•

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In 2012, Andy McKee played alongside Prince on his Welcome 2 Australia tour.

Celino Remero has performed for American Presidents and Pope John Paul. Photo courtesy of Oakland University.

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Island Prime—

Food Scene

At The Point

By David Rottenberg Starbucks is practically ubiquitous. It seems that wherever I travel, there’s bound to be a location nearby. Well, David Cohn doesn’t have quite the same reach but here in San Diego, a David Cohn restaurant is seemingly within a short drive. At my last count, nineteen of his 21 operations are within San Diego County. Another is in Long Beach, the last in Hawaii. What’s different about Cohn’s organization, though, is that they are not all cut from the same cloth. Many have different themes, cuisine and interiors. Blue Point, a seafood restaurant, is quite different from Draft Republic, a sports bar, from Corvette Diner, a “gamers garage” that is great for family dinners and kids parties. Cohn accomplishes this diversity by working deals with chef-partners, whose creativity help him to flesh out the concepts. To my knowledge, Cohn is not a chef. But he understands that use of funds and finance to make a restaurant become a reality and stay in business. And, like President Trump, he has his wonderful family at his side in the boardroom. Finally, like a good businessman, Cohn also knows when, occasionally, to restructure or close a restaurant. Because of his history, reputation and financial strength, Cohn was able to obtain the rights to develop one of the most-choice locations for restaurants in our city, the end point of Harbor Island. Old timers here may remember the low, long building that housed Reubens and where the Mississippi-like paddleboat Reuben E. Lee restaurant stood for many years. Both of these died of old age and stood empty for years, until Cohn came along to redevelop them. The boat was the second to go. The paddleboat was consigned to “Mississippi heaven” and a new building now houses Coasterra, serving Mexican cuisine. Where Reuben’s once stood, Cohn created a new property that houses—not one but two restaurants —C Level (sea level, get it?) and Island Prime. What makes the location so special? First, it is right on the water’s edge of the bay. Second, it has the most amazing view of the action on the water and, behind that, the structures and lights of downtown, Coronado and the bridge. To get to the restaurant, one has to go towards the airport, then turn onto Harbor Island, which is across the street. Then one has to navigate a few semi-roundabouts and drive a short stretch of coastline before entering a large parking lot. It is easiest to drive up to the parking valet and just leave the car.

Salmon is prepared and served on a plank for extra flavor.

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Island Prime sits on the bay and provides spectacular views.

The door to the restaurants is huge and heavy but swings easily to welcome guests. Then, although the two restaurants share a building, it is easy to know which is which. Turn left for C Level. Turn right for Island Prime. C Level is mostly located on an outdoor deck and is more casual. Island Prime is interior and more “formal,” although little is really formal in San Diego dining. Cohn developed these restaurants with chef-partner Deborah Scott, with whom he worked since the old “Indigo Grill” days and perhaps earlier. Island Prime is a steakhouse, as the name implies. “Prime” meat is a superior grade with amazing tenderness, juiciness, flavor and fine texture. It has the highest degree of fat marbling and is derived from the younger beef. That’s why Prime is generally featured at the most exclusive upscale steakhouse restaurants. In other words, it is delicious. My favorite starter is the lobster bisque, with sherry, cream and lobster. How can one go wrong with that combination. Other starters include seared ahi steak, with avocado, papaya-mango salsa and caviar. Or, try pepita and sesame crusted Brie, created by Chef Scott. Or try a simple BLT wedge. The steaks are described by cut and place of origin. For example, the filet comes from Nebraska and the bone in rib eye comes from Arizona. Several cuts of Wagyu beef come from Australia even though the breed originates in Japan. My companion ordered the 32-ounce Nebraska porterhouse that filled the plate and was at least two inches high. He surprised me by making a significant dent into it, although he told me later that he had food for three days. “Any Turf Can Surf” lists all the seafood that can accompany the beef– prawns, lobster and crab legs. Sides include incredible mushrooms and sharp mac n’cheese, along with fries, prosciutto wrapped asparagus and more. “Deborah’s (Scott) Compositions” round out the menu with seafood, chicken, pork and lamb dishes. These range from a savory macadamia crusted mahi mahi to a braised volcano cut lamb shank. And, if all else fails, there is pomegranate glazed tofu. On the alcohol side, there is a large list of specialty cocktails and, of course, an amazing wine list. The list of “wines by the glass” is also very impressive, offering a variety of tastes to augment the flavors of the food preparations. Island Prime and its “sister” restaurants have become very popular, for good reason—location, location and location. Add good food and drinks and easy parking and you’ve got winners. But, along with quality comes price. Those at Island Prime are on the high side but only marginally so. The ambiance makes up for it. Island Prime is located at the point of Harbor Island. Call 619.698.6802 for information and reservations.•

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Thru April 23 n Join theNAT and Hornblower Cruises and Events daily at

9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Boarding begins 15 minutes before each cruise at 910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego. This is the peak of the gray whale watching season. Sightings have been abundant with up to a dozen whales spotted on recent cruises, including some newborn calves. Please call 877.946.7797 for more information.

Thru September 4 n San Diego Natural History Museum, located at 1788

El Prado in Balboa Park, is presenting a new special exhibition. Ultimate Dinosaurs, will stomp into the museum. This highly interactive exhibition features 16 life-sized dinosaur skeletons from unusual locations in the Southern Hemisphere—many of which are completely unknown by most North Americans.

April 1 n Dizzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located

behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. Bassist/composer Rob Thorsen will perform with Hugo Suarez on keyboards, and Richard Sellers on drums. Performance is at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 ($8 students).

April 2 n Mingei International Museum, located at 1439 El Prado

in Balboa Park, invites you to an evening of Classical Music… San Diego Style at 6 p.m. Camarada Presents “Bossa Brazil” Camarada is thrilled to collaborate again with San Diego’s finest jazz musicians. Flutists Holly Hofmann and Beth Ross Buckley have created a lively program fusing Brazilian jazz with classical gems, along with superb arrangements by Mike Wofford. Evenings begin at 5 p.m. with a docent tour and concert beginning at 6 p.m. and feature a 90-minute program with intermission. During the evening you can mingle with the artists and fellow audience members while sipping wine from Martin Steinley Wine Merchant and viewing the museum’s art. Visit www.mingei.org for information.

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

in Balboa Park, offers the first Monday of every month for seniors 65 and better to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $8. The doors open at 9:30 a.m. to get Senior Monday started early. The lecture this month at 10:30 a.m. is on A Dietary Evolution: Dr. K.B. Lim will give a description of his personal experience of dietary evolution from that of a vegetarian for four years.

April 4 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 are reduced pricing on the Film Admission.

April 6–May 7 n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is providing informal

learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. Session 7 topics include zrchaeologist, mathematician, forensic detective, botanist for children ages 3 to 5 years with an accompanying adult. Classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. enrollment is limited and preregistration is required. Please contact Client Services Dept. at 619.238.1233, ext 806 or visit wwwrhfleet.org/ events/young-scientists. Prices are $75 per session for members and $85 per session for non-members. n April 6Zel’s Del Mar, located at 1247 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 858.755.0076.

April 7 n Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, located at 10950 North Torrey

Pines Road in La Jolla, hosts the Center for Community Solutions Eighteenth Annual Tea & Tonic with Keynote Speaker Terry Crews. He is an action-movie hero, sitcom star, syndicated game show host, Old Spice pitchman, former NFL player, and best selling author. In this event he shares his own personal experiences, shines a light on domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and the roles and responsibilities of men to prevent and end gender-based violence. Program starts from 1 to 2 p.m. with a general champagne reception. 2 to 3:30 p.m. is High Tea Service. The program: “Raise the Paddle” and other surprises runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For tickets, call 858.272.5777 ext 151 or visit www.ccssd.org. n Join the Knights of Columbus in the California Room of the St. Francis Center at the San Diego Mission de Alcala, located at 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, for the Lenten Fish Dinner Event to help support the family and parish youth activities. Donations are used by the Knights to help the Nazareth House, School and seminarians of the Diocese of San Diego. Early Bird meals start at 4 p.m. with the regular meal service starting immediately following Station of the Cross at 6:30 p.m. Delicious dinner choices of baked or fried fish, San Diego Mission-style fish tacos, all served with seasoned baked potato chips, a sweet dessert and cold drink. Prices are $ 10 adult & $5 youth (under 11 years). Tickets are $4. n Dizzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. Alto saxophone specialist Christopher Hollyday bares his astral bebop soul on a night when the moon in is Virgo–with his quintet– featuring Derek Cannon on trumpet, Jason Shattil on piano, Rob Thorsen on bass, and Duncan Moore on drums. Performance is at 8 p.m. Cost is $20 ($15 students).

April 8 n Birdrock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla

Boulevard in La Jolla, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 858.551.1707. n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8 from noon to 2 p.m. This month the topic is Pacific Gyre Clean-Up. Did you know that there is an island of trash in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Learn how this island formed and how it is affecting ocean life. As a team, you will engineer a device to pick up ocean garbage and test out your team’s rig at the end of class. Cost for members is $13, non-members $15 per person. To participate, parents must pre-register at 619.238.1233 x806. n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

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April 2017

n David Bromberg will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts

tonight. Bromberg is the reason man created stringed instruments. He will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, please visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. n Dizzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. Tonight is a CD Release event for a new album from Joe Garrison and Night People, featuring Lori Bell on flute/alto flute, Ariana Warren on clarinet/bass clarinet, Derek Cannon on flugelhorn, Brian O’Donnell on trombone, Melonie Grinnell on piano, Tim McNalley on electric bass, Michael Hayes on drums, with special guest, JaneZwerneman on French horn. The performance is at 8 p.m. Cost is $20.

April 8 & 9 n Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, located at 2260 Durante

Boulevard in Del Mar, presents San Diego’s largest health and fitness expo. This amazing event draws over 10,000 people and incorporates everything imaginable to help promote and educate health and wellness including: Cooking demonstrations, free yoga and qigong and other work out classes, New health and wellness products to explore and try, free lectures and workshops, free medical screenings, and over 200 exhibitors offering the latest in health and fitness and beauty products and services, who are coming to Del Mar from across the nation. Admission is $10 at the door. Free passes are available online at www.healthylivingfestival.com/freepass.

April 9 n Westfield UTC Palm Plaza, located at 4545 La Jolla Village

Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call 858.546.8858. n Historic Balboa Theatre, located at 868 Fourth Avenue in downtown San Diego, will be hosting a Classics 4 Kids Benefit Concert, with wildly popular Time For Three, a group that defies any traditional genre classification. A VIP reception takes place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with a 3 p.m. concert (approximately 90 minutes). The trio mixes genres of music from ‘90’s hip-hop, grunge, and bluegrass with pop and classic standards for a high-energy show. Call 619.570.1100 for tickets.

April 10 n Old Town Theatre, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in Old

Town San Diego, is proud to have Write Out Loud as they present Read–Imagine–Create 2017 at 7 p.m. For this annual program, awards ceremony, participating middle and high school students read any work by Emily Dickinson. They imagine the images and themes from literature and create a project in an artist medium that is important to them. Write Out Loud received nearly 400 submissions in the categories from 14 San Diego middle and high schools. The top three submissions in each category will receive cash prizes with special recognition for selected other entries. Visual Art finalist will be on display throughout the month of April at Mission Valley Library, El Cajon Library, Skyline Library and Linda Vista Library. n GI Film Festival San Diego organizers are seeking film submissions for the Local Military Film Festival that will be held October 18 through 22 thoughout San Diego County. It is one of just a few military-themed film festivals produced in the United States. The early bird submission deadline is April 10 with general deadline May 15. Entry fees begin at $35 with discounts for active and former military, current students, and Film Consortium San Diego Plus Members. Filmmakers interested in participating in the festival’s Local Film showcase can review requirements and categories on the GI film Festival San Diego website: www.GIFilmFestivalSD.org.

April 12 n Martinis Above Fourth, located at 3940 Fourth Avenue

Second Floor, in Hillcrest, presents The Saxations in “Motown & More” at 8 p.m. San Diego’s all female saxophone headliners effortlessly blends retro cool with contemporary sound to bring you a special tribute to the legends of Motown and Soul. For more information, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com. Tickets are $20-25.

April 13 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located

at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Calling all budding naturalists! Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages 1-5). Free with Museum admission. This Months theme is Spiders. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information. n Fresh Sound 20th Anniversary season will start at 7:30 p.m. at Bread & Salt, located at 1955 Julian Avenue in San Diego. Performing tonight is Nordeson / Brandtsegg Duo. Kjell Nordeson on percussion and Øyvind Brandtsegg on marimba lumina, live processing. This will be Kjell’s third Fresh Sound performance, following his 2001 debut with Ken Vandermark’s School Days and a bracing 2015 solo concert. The duo plays freely improvised music based on tight interaction on sonic transformations. Tickets are $20, $10 students. For information, visit www. freshsoundmusic.com. n Martinis Above Fourth (MA4), located at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor, in Hillcrest, at 8 p.m. presents Broadway, film/TV and recording star Sam Harris in “Back by Popular Demand” at 8 p.m. Sam returns to MA4 accompanied by long time musical director, Todd Schroeder. He’s raucous, it’s moving. It’s an evening not soon forgotten. For information, visit www. martinisabovefourth.com. Tickets are $30-40.

April 14 n Ki’s Restaurant, located at 2951 South Coast Highway

101 in Encinitas, hosts Robin Henkel, Whitney Shay and Billy Watson from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.436.5236. n Dizzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. Enjoy an engaging evening of music from Spain and Eastern Europe from two gifted guitarists, Fred Benedetti and George Svoboda. Performance is at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 ($10 students).

April 15 n Spring Harp Fest at the Harry Griffen Park, located at 9550

Milden Street in La Mesa, hosts Kellie Rucker with Robin Henkel Band at 4 p.m. n Loew’s Coronado Bay Resort, located at 4000 Coronado Bay Road in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shaw and Robin Henkel from 8 to 11 p.m. For information, call 619.424.4000.

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April 25

n Belmont Park’s Easter Bash takes place at 3146 Mission

n Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family

Boulevard in San Diego. The Mission Beach Easter Egg Hunt is from 9 a.m. to12:30 p.m. The Park Egg Hunt is at 1 p.m. and pictures with the Easter Bunny are from 2 to 4 p.m. (Must register online beforehand and space is limited: www.belmontpark.com.easter. BYOB–bring your own basket, as a limited number of bags will be available for those who do not bring a basket. 12,000 fun-filled eggs will be packed with candy, toys and Belmont Park goodies which include single rides, single attractions, ice cream cone vouchers, funnel cake vouchers, unlimited rides, unlimited attractions, and combo wristband packages. Plus, there will be 25 “Golden Egg” prizes worth over $ 75 in value. Enjoy a special brunch buffet on the beach with your family at WaveHouse from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at www.belmontpark.com.

April 19 n Coronado Public Library, located at 640 Orange Avenue

in Coronado, will hold a free lecture on Journey into Jewish Meditation at 10:30 a.m. Judaism has a very long history of meditation and contemplative practice as a way to cultivate compassion, personal transformation, and connection. This session will cover the basics of Jewish meditation with instruction short exercises, Q & (maybe) A, and discussion The workshop is open to people of all levels of experience and backgrounds, and is designed to offer a broad introduction to Jewish meditation, teachings, and contemplative practice. RSVP for Free at www.sdcjc. org/cardiffrsvp. For information, call Katey Lindley at 858.361.1134. n Martinis Above Fourth, located at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor, in Hillcrest, at 8 p.m. presents Pop and Cabaret Singer Tori Scott in “Thirsty” at 8 p.m. Tori makes her debut with her show, a shameless musical journey of slurred autobiographical stores and song written by other people. Join this “soul-baring singer and sharp comedian in a celebration of poor life choices and an unconditional love of vodka. For information, visit www. martinisabovefourth.com. Tickets are $20.

April 19 thru May 17 n Gotthelf Art Galerie at the Lawrence Family JCC, located

at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla, will hold a Five Part Figure Drawing Series with Judith Safro from 1 to 3 p.m. She returns for another fantastic drawing class–this time the focus is on figures. Using Judith’s techniques, start with stick figures and from there go to proportions, composition, color, contrast and drama. Pose for each other and use photos for inspiration. Fun and laughter are guaranteed! For information and prices, call 858.362.1347.

April 20 n Martinis Above Fourth (MA4), located at 3940 Fourth

Avenue, Second Floor, in Hillcrest, presents Songbird Frenchie Davis in “The Frenchie Davis Experience” at 8 p.m. “Frenchie returns to MA4 to share her beautiful and dynamic vocal stylings with us. Her shows receive rave reviews and continue to sell out to audiences who are amazed by her unique singing voice and raw wit. For information, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com. Tickets are $25-35.

April 20 thru July 16 n SDSU Downtown Gallery, located at 725 W. Broadway

in downtown San Diego, presents Gallery Exhibition: All Natural. All Natural looks at artists who are working with natural materials or naturally occurring elements to create their finished pieces. Exploring the fringes of media and intersection with notions of sustainability, the exhibition shares ways that each individual works beyond boundaries to produce provocative and experimental results. Artists in the exhibition include Stephanie Bedwell, Jennifer Anne Bennett, Scott b. Davis, John Oliver Lewis, Jessica McCambly and Meghann Riepenhoff. Free Admission. Hours are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 21 n The Gallery, located at 1970A Columbia Street in Little

Italy, San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel Band with Horns— jazz and blues concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. For information, call 619.550.1267. n Dizzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. Celebrate legendary jazz guitarist Mundell Lowe on his 95th birthday with a performance by the master and his six string friends, featuring Jaime Valle, Bob Boss, Jim Plank, Rob Thorsen, Bob Magnusson, and more. Performance is at 8 p.m. Cost is $20.

April 21 thru 30 n Don Powell Theatre, located at SDSU at 5500 Campanile

Drive in San Diego, will host a Musical Theatre: The Full Monty. Get ready to bare it all. Based on the cult film of the same name, the production is filled with heartfelt, engaging melodies and the most-anticipated closing number of any show. Six unemployed steelworkers find a renewed sense of purpose when they contrive a “brilliant” plan to rake in cash with a striptease act. The SDSU’s talented musical theatre students perform in this laugh-out-loud, uplifting musical comedy that redefines male camaraderie. Tickets are $17 general; $15 students, seniors, and active military.

April 22 n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The

Magic School Bus© takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at theNAT, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park. Get ready for a new program with the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science. The Frizz will be making a big move to the giant screen theater where she will be offering a performance once a month on Family Days Free with Museum admission. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information. n College Avenue Baptist Church, located at 4747 College Avenue in San Diego, hosts the SDSU Choirs and Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. as they perform the Dvořák Mass. Dvořák’s only surviving mass, the Mass is in D, showcases a colorful score filled with beautiful moments that gorgeously demonstrate the Czech composer’s sense of melody and knack for creating dramatic, thrilling chords concurrent with subtle harmony and orchestration. This concert showcases a collaboration of multiple ensembles within the School of Music and Dance, resulting in a lively and moving super performance. Tickets are $20 general; $15 seniors, active military and SDSU affiliates; $10 students.

Campus, located at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla, will hold an Adult Education series on From Sinai to Seinfeld. When the Pew Research Center, in its 2013 survey of American Jews, asked, “What does it mean to be Jewish?” 43 percent said, “having a good sense of humor.” That’s more than those who answered “being part of a Jewish community” and “observing Jewish laws.” Join is for 9 sessions as we delve into biblical passages, the Talmud, folk takes, midrash, fiction, cartoons and transcripts for discussion and analysis on Jewish humor. Call the box office for prices and dates and times 858.362.1348. n Martinis Above Fourth, located at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor, in Hillcrest, at 8 p.m. presents awardwinning entertainer La Voix in “Red Hot Globe Trot” at 8 p.m. La Voix is a woman on a mission–to bring back the glamour! In this hilarious one-women show, La Voix will take you on a journey exposing, analyzing and satirically delivering an evening of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Cher and many more. It’ll be an evening of live diva anthems, fun, and spontaneity and hilarious stories of her travels across the globe. For information, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com. Tickets are $25.

April 27 n David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, located at 4126

Executive Drive in La Jolla, is proud to host A Way with Words–Live at 7 p.m. Language lovers rejoice as Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, hosts of KPBS Radio’s A Way with Words, take the stage for a live adaptation of their nationally syndicated show. Humorous, insightful and passionate, this dynamic duo delivers an evening of linguistic fun as they share the meaning and history behind cultural quips, bizarre banter and silly sayings. Call 858.362.1348 to purchase tickets or visit www. my.lfjcc.org/auxillary/reserve.aspx?p=1667 n SDSU Smith Recital Hall, located at 5500 Campanile Drive in San Diego, will host two performances of the SDSU Jazz Ensemble with Jeff Hamilton, drummer at 5 and 7 p.m. Every semester for over 30 years, the SDSU Jazz Studies program has brought a world-class jazz artist to San Diego for a clinic and concert. This semester, special guest is Jeff Hamilton, drummer, hailed for his versatility and extensive recording resume. Hamilton has recorded with nearly 200 artists including Ray Brown, Diana Krall, Rosemary Clooney, and Barbara Streisand. Tickets are $20 general; $15 seniors, active military and SDSU affiliates; $10 students. n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690.

April 27 thru 30 n San Diego Museum of Art, located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego, presents the annual Art Alive for the 36th year. The show is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the museums signature fundraiser that brings in floral designers to create interpretations of more than 100 works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection. These designs use floral and natural elements to create stunning takes on the Museums’ painting, sculpture and contemporary art with fresh flowers (and scent) filing the Museum for three days of celebrations, festivals, and workshops. Tickets are available at www.sdmart.org/ artalive. For information, visit artalive@sdmart.org.

April 28 n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San

Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700. n Hawaiian Super Group HAPA will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. For over 30 years, HAPA has brought its unique sound to delighted audiences across Hawaii and around the world. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com.

April 29 n ArtWalk, located at the corner of Cedar and India Street in

Little Italy, San Diego, will host Robin Henkel solo Blues from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. n Di Mille’s Italian Restaurant, located at 3492 Adams Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 3 to 4 p.m. For information, call 619.283.3153. n Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Band will be the headliner at the AMSDconcerts tonight. This band brings five genre-busting artists together to bring joyful music infused with folk, bluegrass, Americana, roots, swing, jazz and the blues. Alt-Roots, Folkbilly–whatever you call it–it’s original, well done, and a pleasure to hear. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. For tickets, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com.

April 30 n ArtWalk, located at the corner of Cedar and India Street in

Little Italy, San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo Blues from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

May 2 n SDSU Don Powell Theatre, located at 5500 Campanile

Drive in San Diego, hosts the Concerto Competition Winner Performance at 7 p.m. Witness top rising talent in this highlight SDSU concert. Each spring, the School of Music and Dance hosts a Concerto Competition for vocalists and instrumentalists. Participants perform a Concerto (solo piece) with piano accompaniment for a panel of judges, and winners are given the opportunity to perform their piece for the public, accompanied by the Wind Symphony or Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $20 general; $15 seniors, active military and SDSU affiliates; $10 students.

May 4 n Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, located at 333

West Harbor Drive in San Diego, is proud to have the San Diego Center for Children’s 130th Anniversary Celebration, Protecting Hope, Creating Dreams at 5:30 p.m. The Center, founded in 1887, is San Diego’s oldest children’s nonprofit organization, offering comprehensive accredited therapeutic and educational programs for children and teens struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Please RSVP for this event by April 21. Dress code is cocktail attire. Information on the event is available at www.centerforchildren.org.

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Signing Storytime

April 3, 10, 17 and 24 (Every Monday) from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond with your baby, and lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication. Interactive presentation led by Jennifer Duncan also includes sing-alongs and bubble time ending with Q&A period. Recommended for children from birth to four-years old.

Pajama Storytime

April 4, 11, 18 and 25 (Every Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

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

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During the holy season of Lent, University Christian is hosting a sermon

April 5, 12, 19 and 26 (Every Wednesday) from 5 to 6 p.m.

series called “Holy Conversations” during which San Diego interfaith leaders will have a conversation with the Senior Minister about their

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

faith traditions to help the congregation gain a better understanding of

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Services are at 10 a.m. and all are welcome.

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April 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Kids are invited to celebrate spring by decorating cookies.

Mission Hills Book Group April 6 from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “A Map of Betrayal” by Ha Jin. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Preschool Storytime

April 7, 14, 21 and 28 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

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

Children are invited to a fun storytime. On March 3, Miss Shadi will introduce kids to the Persian New Year.

(at University and Front Streets)

Baby Storytime

San Diego, CA 92103

April 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Extra parking across the street at Florence School

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

www.universalspiritcenter.org.

619.291.4728 SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS 8:00 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m. Music-filled gathering

Spring Magic Show: Alakidzam April 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Kids are invited to see if magician Jeff Marcus will pull a rabbit out of his hat.

(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 Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Simply Meditate MWF 12 to 12:45;TT 12:15 to 12:45 p.m

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

Book Sale

April 15 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 local library.

Poetry Reading April 20 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate National Poetry Month. Some of San Diego’s finest poets will read their works published in the most recent issue of the San Diego Poetry Annual, hosted by Curran Jeffery.

Mystery Book Group April 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

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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.

3 Tuesday rd

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

April 26, 2017

Mission Hills Garden Club The meeting will be about learning the tricks to create art with succulents. 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. 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

April 12, 2017

Monthly Meeting wwill be at 10 a.m. and the program is San Diego Fern Society Presentation and Sale. The meeting takes place at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106. More information is available at www.plgc.org.

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Nestled in the heart of Banker’s Hill, enjoy serene views of Maple Canyon and the historic Quince Street Bridge. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with updated appliances and floors. 2 gated parking spots, in-unit washer and dryer, and storage. This unit has it all!

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Sunny cottage nestled in a grove of trees just steps from Mission Hills and Hillcrest. Huge yard and a 20x12 garage, plenty of extra land to expand this home.The spacious fenced lot offers many possibilities for a landscape renovation. Very private location in one of the most secluded streets in the 92103. Needs work but has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood cathedral ceilings, A/C, skylights, hardwood floors, and lots of glass doors to the outside. Perfect opportunity for an entry level home in Hillcrest.

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4195 Arden Way

Charming Spanish home on a premier street. Unique location with tree-top views and privacy. Large outdoor fireplace and view deck compliments this urban jewel. Workshop or artist studio along with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Sunny and spacious kitchen. Large outdoor garden space.

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2439 Pine Street

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

1,995,000

1831 Torrance Street

A premier Mission Hills estate with spectacular canyon and ocean views. At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4,000 square foot home offers generous living areas with contemporary flair; three bedrooms, three baths, a chef’s kitchen, and, a spacious guest apartment. Cherry floors, California Closets, abundant storage space, and a 2½-car garage with workshop. Infinite entertaining opportunities with four patios and outdoor kitchen. 9,600 square foot lot with fruit and avocado trees

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Marcasel Place

This 40-acre parcel is all potential. The possibilities range from one mega view estate to perhaps an enclave of luxury homes. Two gated accesses to property. Call to schedule a property tour. Offered now at $7,000,000.

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3292 Dove Street

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

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