Presidio Sentinel, May 2017, Vol. 18, No. 5w

Volume 18, No. 5w

The Palafox family is celebrating

Mother’s Day & the 19th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk. page 5

Mothers & Daughters Share in the Work & Fun

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Distroller Launches into U.S. Retail Market

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Desert Bighorn Sheep Lambs Explore Their Habitat

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American Indian Health Center Hosts Pow Wow

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Special Delivery Receives Grant to Feed Homeless & in Need

Sketch Aquarium Opens at the New Children’s Museum

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Roses: Lost and Found

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Celebrate the Memory of Spencer Topham

Henry B. Jones House: Relocation Coming Soon

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Fiesta de Reyes 8th Annual Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Festival

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High School Entrepreneurs to Present Innovative Enterprise

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State of Our Confusion

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

By George Mitrovich

Mine Eyes Have Seen George Mitrovich

Renunciation of thinking is a declaration of spiritual bankruptcy.

Where there is no longer a conviction that men can get to know the truth by their own thinking, skepticism begins.

— “Out of My Life and Thought” by Albert Schweitzer The Syrian Government dropped sarin gas on its defenseless citizens and 80 of them died, including children.

We know this from smart phone recordings of the horrific scenes of men, women and children gasping for air – and finding none.

The world, with exception of Putin’s Russia, reacted with horror and condemned Syria’s Assad and his government for the use of chemical weapons.

The president of the United States, in meetings with China’s leader in Florida, was so upset by the graphic scenes, he ordered missile attacks upon select Syrian targets (but not before warning the Syrians and Russians missiles were coming).

Fifty-nine of the 60 missiles fired hit their targets, destroying air fields and older airplanes (thanks to the heads up, newer aircrafts had been moved from harm’s way).

The president’s perceived decisive action was widely praised, but upon further review, experts were troubled by the impulsive nature of his decision; a decision based upon watching the same video scenes we all witnessed – which he, as did we, found equally outrageous.

Writing in the Washington Post, E.J. Dionne wrote, “But one military strike does not make a foreign policy, and when you watch Trump speak on the subject, it’s hard to escape the sense that he has absolutely no idea what he’s doing.”

But my intent here is not about Trump, I am trumped out and if I never read another word about him, I would feel I’ve read enough to last several lifetimes, but my intent in this column is a different matter – the media malady of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and its consequences for all of us.

It is estimated that in the Syrian civil war, more than 400,000 have died, but suddenly the deaths of 80 people dominates front pages and lead network and cable news here at home.

But while that act of evil was taking place April 5, 144 Americans died of drug overdoses, but that didn’t make the front page or lead television/radio news; neither did the 96 who were killed that same day in automobile accidents.

Which means that while 87,496 men, women and children were dying from drug overdoses and car crashes in one year, newspapers and television/radio news went silent (not local media, but national media).

When Bill O’Reilly was fired by Fox News for too many assaults upon the dignity of women colleagues, his firing was front page news and lead the networks that night – two day later The New York Times, the world’s best newspaper, gave his dismissal three full pages in its business section.

I get that, that in our twisted world of values, of celebrity obsession and their elevation to deity status, that Mr. O’Reilly’s losing his job is thought a big deal.

But why?

Fox leads the cabal news ratings by a lot over MSNBC, but even on its best day, 320,700,000 million of us were not watching Bill O’Reilly, and more than that won’t watch Tucker Carlson, Mr. O’Reilly’s replacement.

Remember the Ebola crisis and the deadly threat it allegedly posed to America, so we were told 24/7 by media?

Yes, Ebola killed thousands in West Africa, a great tragedy, but in 2014, the year of its outbreak, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported three cases of Ebola in the US and one death – one.

But if you believed media, you went to bed fearful Ebola’s grim reaper was coming for you in the middle of the night.

What about the red measles scare of ’15, which became a huge media story when 39 people who had visited Disneyland, were diagnosed with the disease.

But, here’s the hard truth about red measles: Since 2000 only 10 people have died from it, says Forbes Magazine.

But 10 deaths in 15 years was not driving the story, Mickey Mouse and red measles were.

In 2015 I came down with a severe case of bronchitis, as did many of my friends, including former Massachusetts Governor Mike Dukakis and his wife, Kitty; so too, Richard Reeves, who teaches at USC’s Annenberg School of Journalism.

Reeves and I, friends of long standing (he had been national political correspondent for The New York Times and guest of The City Club of San Diego more than 24 times), agreed in a telephone conversation that virtually everyone

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Grant K-8 Student Art Is Inspiration for

Mission Hills Garden Walk

Art Contest Winners Raise Awareness for Garden & Outdoor Science Lab The Mission Hills Garden Club and the Grant School SITE PLAN 40' Community Foundation recently announced the winners of the Art Logo Contest for the 19th Annual Mission Hills 20' APPROX. 800 SF OPTION 2 Garden Walk. This year, the walk is raising money to support LEARNING STATION GRANT SCHOOL'S GECKO GARDEN PROVIDES STUDENTS THE the relocation of the beloved Gecko Garden and the creation OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN BIOLOGY AND NUTRITION BY GROWING PRODUCE ON-SITE. THE NEWLY REMODELED of a new outdoor science lab at Grant K-8, a public school GECKO GARDEN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM/LAB WILL PROVIDE in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. The goal: to GRADES K-8 HANDS-ON LEARNING. raise $25,000 by June 1.

BENCHES AND GATHERING AREAS WILL SUPPLY AMPLE SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE ALL INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS. Held annually for the past 19 years on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, this year’s Mission Hills Garden Walk will guide participants through sensationally lush gardens, dramatic APPROX. 500 SF 105' APPROX. 500 SF GATHERING SPACE GATHERING SPACE landscaping and historic architecture at nine private residences in South Mission Hills on Saturday, May 13.

To help bring this event to life and enhance marketing efforts, Mission Hills Garden Walk organizers turned to those being impacted the most: students at Grant K-8. Sarah Ekedal, an art teacher at the school, worked in partnership with the executive committee to organize a student art contest. Contest themes included Secret Garden, Birds of Paradise, How Does Your Garden Grow and The Grass Is Not N Always Greener.

FLOOR PLAN SCALE = 1'-0" = 1/8" 40' The first-place winner would serve as the official logo for the 2017 Garden Walk; second and third-place finishers would be prominently featured on marketing materials, including t-shirts and the have embarked on a worthy endeavor that supports all facets of our and advertising; and each of the top 11 finishers would be showcased in community,” says Lara Gates, chair of this year’s Garden Walk. “Together, we’re promoting active living, gardening and education for children.” one of the 11 gardens being featured on the walk.

Other executive committee members include Martha Pehl, Toni Palafox, More than 80 students submitted entries, which were carefully reviewed by the Garden Club Executive Committee, who recently announced this Tiger Palafox, Cheryl Gaidmore, Cathi Lopez, Nancy Carter, Jodie Cavanaugh and Judith Krumholtz. year’s winners: The 19th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, May First Place: Disha Vanmali, 3rd Grade, Category: Secret Garden 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, including how to purchase Second Place: Natalie Gates, 4th Grade, Category: Birds of Paradise Third Place: Jude Crittenden, 3rd Grade, Category: How Does Your tickets or volunteer, visit www.missionhillsgardenclub.org. Garden pavers NORTHEAST ISOMETRIC SOUTHEAST Garden ISOMETRIC may also be purchased to support the relocation of the Gecko Garden Grow EAST ELEVATION “By bringing two long-standing neighborhood institutions together, the at www.grantk8.org.• Mission Hills Garden Club and the Grant School Community Foundation

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Mothers & Daughters

Share in the Work & Fun

The Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) recently celebrated 57 years of community service with its annual benefit show. The group consists of approximately 180 mothers and their 7th-12th grade daughters from the Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Hills and Hillcrest areas.

The Class of 2020 performed two professionally choreographed routines from the Broadway musical, “School of Rock.” Katie Austin, of Mission Hills, who participated as a student, joined other classmates who performed dance routines to raise funds for local charities.

According to Katie Austin, “It’s great to be part of such a fun social group and to do things with my mom and my friends that help our community. I’ve made and served meals to families staying at Bannister Family House in Hillcrest a place where people live while a family member has longterm medical care at UCSD.” Karen Austin, Katie’s mom, also shared her appreciation Karen and Katie Austin after a MADCAPS for the organization, “I love performance. being a member of MADCAPS with my daughter because it gives us an organized way to really get to know and help care for our community. We’re doing worthwhile things that are benefitting others and, in turn, our own lives are enriched by volunteering together.”•

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Mother’s Day &

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Celebrating Families

By Patty Ducey-Brooks As I was envisioning my plans for May and getting ready for some of the events that are a part of this month, I was reminded of the most meaningful day that we celebrate, Mother’s Day. For those of us with Mothers who have been so important in our lives, we are grateful to be able to thank and recognize them for their unconditional love.

We have been blessed with their kindness, love, devotions and contributions, and their ability to create a legacy for future generations.

Often, we don’t totally appreciate all that our mothers have done until we don’t have them to share our successes and burdens.

Then it really hits home. They have been an amazing influence in our lives and have provided us with an internal strength that is truly a gift.

For those of us who have lived in Mission Hills for an extended period of time, we also know that Mother’s Day is the day after the Mission Hills Garden Walk. It has also become a legacy. That’s because it allows friends and guests of Mission Hills the opportunity to enjoy the generosity and gift of others.

Mission Hills Garden Walk was started 19 years ago due to the vision of Fausto and Toni Palafox and their family, the owners of Mission Hills Nursery, who worked with the residents of the community to share their concept of creating a natural environment that is pleasant to all the senses. That’s because beautiful gardens are attractive. They have a positive impact on the community and also benefit the creatures of our world that need and prosper from a healthy plant environment (Including bees, butterflies and birds).

As we celebrate the 19th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk, we are reminded that one person’s concept is only a thought. It becomes real when others also share that vision and mission. That’s why we want to thank all the residents over the 19 years who have participated in being a part of this effort by sharing their yards and gardens and the team of Mission Hills Garden Walk volunteers who have given of their time and resources to make the event an annual occurrence.

Adding to the season of celebration, recently, Fausto Palafox announced his family’s successful purchase of the land the historic Mission Hills Garden Center occupies. The future of this beloved historic landmark and

community treasure is now secure.

Toni and Fausto Palafox credit their son, Tiger Palafox, for handling the complex banking and legal issues involved in the sale with skill and determination. And they gratefully thank their neighbors and customers in the Mission Hills area and beyond for unwavering support throughout the lengthy ordeal.

Fausto Palafox offered his own perspective of the outcome, “How many 100-year-old nurseries are there in California or on the West Coast?”

Congratulations Palafox family! Here’s to your continued legacy of nurturing nature throughout San Diego.•

Children’s Brand Distroller

Launches into U.S. Retail Market at Fashion Valley Mall Distroller, a lifestyle brand known for creating the most colorful, creative and fun products and experiences for children, will launch into the U.S. retail market and open its first flagship store at Fashion Valley Mall, 7007 Friars Road, Room 732, San Diego, CA 92108.

The grand opening event is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017.

Founded in 2004 in Mexico City by artist Amparo “Amparin” Serrano, Distroller will be introducing its brand of Neonate Babies, available in a variety of distinct sizes, personalities and species in different stages of development, including: Espongie, Preemies, Zygotie and Nerlie, complete with their own line of products Neonate babies and accessories. Parents and have their own unique personalities. children will be able to create a unique adventure through adopting their own babies delivered in a special space capsule with the help of Nurse Tania.

Distroller founder and CEO Daryn Fillis offered, “When a child chooses to adopt a Neonate baby, such as the Preemie that has similarities to a premature baby, they are given the opportunity to get lost in positive play through love and care.”

In connection to its grand opening, Distroller has partnered with San Diego nonprofit Miracle Babies, dedicated to providing financial assistance and supportive services to families with hospitalized newborns. Distroller will be accepting in-store donations, with proceeds to benefit Miracle Babies.

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Mission Hills residents have shared their gardens and have provided the means to further the legacy of the Mission Hills Garden Walk

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Receives Grant to Feed Homeless & Those in Need

Special Delivery, a non-profit organization serving the nutritional needs of disadvantaged San Diegans, has received a grant from the County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) to purchase nutritional foods stocked in its food pantry serving over 5,500 people annually, announced Ruth Henricks, founder and executive director, “We are thrilled to receive this very generous award from such a great local organization as CECO,” said Henricks.

“This contribution will be used to help us continue our work of providing food to over 5,500 unduplicated men, women and children annually from our on-site food pantry.”

This grant will be used Ruth Henrick, left, receives check from Jessica Carlson, CECO secretary, to purchase nutritional to fund Special Delivery. groceries stocked in the agency’s food pantry. Since 1956, CECO has been the charitable arm of the County of San Diego and San Diego Superior Court. CECO is managed by County employees and distributes 100% of donations to the San Diego community by way of grants to local non-profit programs and assistance to employees in crisis.

Special Delivery has served over 1.6 million home-delivered meals to over 4,600 meal clients with lifethreatening illnesses such as cancer, AIDS and heart disease. Meal clients receive two cold meals and one hot meal daily, groceries for the weekend as well as access to the organization’s onsite food pantry. The free choice food pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by appointment.

For more information, to donate or for volunteer opportunities, contact Special Delivery San Diego at 619.297.7373.•

Patty Ducey-Brooks Publisher

Ilene Hubbs Associate Editor

Michal A. Tuzinkiewicz Creative/Art Director

Phyllis E. Zawacki Graphic Designer

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

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we know, not an insignificant number – yes, true, as the French would say, men and women of a certain generation, but that’s irrelevant – had battled bronchitis in the winter of ‘15; but we also agreed, we had not read, heard, or seen, a single story about bronchitis – not in the greater of lesser Times (LA), not in the Washington Post, or Wall Street Journal, etc. Reeves and I thought it was an epidemic, but America’s newsrooms didn’t see it that way, because they hadn’t seen it, period.

And yet, since 2000, in the corresponding period when 10 died from red measles, 17,580 people have died from bronchitis.

Dr. Schweitzer, in his quote about truth, went on to write, “The mass of people remain skeptical. They lose all feeling for truth, and all sense of need for it as well, finding themselves quite comfortable in a life without thought, driven now here, now there, from one opinion to another.”

When the great man wrote that from Lambaréné in Africa, he could not have imaged the media world we live in today, the complexity of technology, the immediacy of everything; that we have arrived at a place where more than ever before stories are driven, not by the light of calm and reasoned reflection, but by media that drives us, “now here, now there,” with little effort to place events in a larger context – and by their saturation and even sensationalist coverage of one story, others of equal or greater significance are ignored.

“Truth is what you know at deadline,” is a favorite quote of Tom Clavin, another friend and distinguished biographer, but that “truth” may be perilous, because it may be error.

The Syrian gas attack and those who died was not in error, but weighed against everything else in our upside down world, should it have been the center of our attention?

I don’t think so.

It worries me greatly, that we respond to the story of the moment, because it’s there in front of our faces, but meanwhile other events are unfolding that require our attention, but slip by unnoticed and unaddressed.

There’s a famous Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times.”

Obviously we are. The question is, is it a blessing or a curse.

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Desert Bighorn Sheep

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Lambs Explore Their Habitat

Two desert bighorn sheep lambs showed off their climbing and jumping abilities, as well as their playful head-butting behavior, this past month at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The two female lambs were born to different mothers in the Safari Park’s bighorn sheep habitat at Condor Ridge on March 19 and March 25.

“We are thrilled to welcome these lambs to the bighorn herd, as they are important to the genetic population of bighorn sheep,” stated Karla Nielsen, keeper, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. “These little girls are thriving. They are nursing well and, within a few days of their birth, were climbing, jumping and running around their exhibit.

They’re able to be very sure-footed on the rough terrain in their habitat, as their outer hooves are shaped to snag and grab onto rocky surfaces—and the bottom of each foot is soft, giving them the ability to grip.”

Bighorn sheep are found in dry, desert mountain ranges of California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Mexico. Desert bighorn sheep inhabit rocky slopes and cliffs, canyons and washes, and they use their climbing ability and excellent vision to detect and escape from predators.

The most prominent feature of desert bighorn sheep is their large brown horns, which continue to grow Visitors to the Safari Park may see the bighorn sheep lambs, ewes and ram throughout their lives. Both male and female sheep have in their habitat at Condor Ridge. horns, but the males’ are much larger and will generally grow into a curve.

Peninsular bighorn sheep are listed as Endangered and are protected patterns that will indicate the most important movement corridors and under the federal Endangered Species Act, administered by the U.S. Fish habitat features that need to be protected for bighorn sheep populations. and Wildlife Service. Their numbers have dropped over the past few Conservation Genetics researchers are using fecal pellets from wild bighorn decades due competition from domestic animals for water and food, habitat sheep to obtain genetic profiles for population structure and connectivity analyses and Disease Investigation team members are examining the fragmentation, disease and poaching.

San Diego Zoo Global is doing its part to conserve the species by working health status of bighorn sheep in the Sierra Juarez region, just south of the with its partners to study bighorn sheep populations in northern Baja U.S./Mexico border.

For more information on this important conservation project, California, Mexico. Using GPS telementry, Population Sustainability and Recovery Ecology researchers are collecting detailed data on movement visit institute.sandiegozoo.org/species/peninsular-bighorn-sheep.•

help us find a hom e Tub Tub is a ten-year old, female domestic short hair, who lived with her former family since she was just a kitten. But after more than nine years, a family emergency forced them to relinquish her into our care. The frightened senior has needed time, and lots of love, to adjust to her new environment. Now in a foster home, Tub Tub is making lots of progress – even showing what a loud purr she has—and is ready to find a new loving home where she can feel safe and loved during her golden years. Do you have room in your heart for her?

Tub Tub has been spayed, received all current vaccinations, and comes with permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, and a certificate for a free veterinary exam!

She is currently in a foster home. If you are interested in meeting this sweet senior, please give our Oceanside Campus a call at 760.757.4357.

Not to be combined with any other offer. Not good for boarding, bathing, grooming, pet food and prescription and non-prescription drugs.

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Nala is a six-year old, American pit bull terrier mix. She is a sweetheart who can be a little shy at first but is quick to warm up and show you how lovable and cuddly she can be. In addition to her sweet spirit and those unique and adorable ears of hers, Nala is known around here for how much she cherishes her stuffed toys. She loves to carry them with her wherever she goes, perhaps it’s like a security blanket of sorts. It’s too cute!

Nala is spayed and has current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, waived enrollment fee for medical insurance from Trupanion, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway.

If you are interested in meeting this sweet dog, 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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What Happens When You

By Blake Beckcom

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Fall Into a Weight Routine?

People enjoy having a routine. Getting up and going through the same motions every morning is comfortable for us. You always know what to expect and what you will get out of it. This habit can also spill over into our workout routines.

When you are practicing weightlifting; aka resistance training, it is not uncommon to default to the same amount of weight day after day, which turns into week after week. While this is great because you know what you can handle at the gym, you may not be getting the variety of weights that you need to get an effective workout session. Always maintaining your weight size will cause you to miss out on some great weightlifting benefits. Your body will get used to the weights and have no challenge to improve itself.

Your body plateaus; knows what’s coming gets bored, and won’t change any. Then you get bored and miffed at minimal to no results then give up.

Your body adapts to the resistance when you train with the same weight all the time, or do the same things all the time, which won’t result in strength gains, toning, definition or muscle size. This would be like doing the same cardio workout every day. Once your body is used to the workout and expects it, it is not going to improve because you are not surprising it in any way. The body needs to be challenged in order to grow, just like our minds do. If you learned the same lesson over and over each day, after a while it would stop benefiting you.

That said, one great thing for people who don’t vary their strength resistance is that they will continue to have muscular endurance. This means the muscles will still have the ability to work over an extended period of time, which is important for intense and long duration workouts, such as running a marathon. This type of endurance can also help you have more energy during the day, improve your posture, and decrease your risk of injury. Doing the same exercise each day is better than doing no exercise at all, that’s for sure.

You will be able to tell if your muscular endurance is improving by how tired your muscles get during a set of reps with your regular weights. If you are able to perform 16 reps of an exercise when you started with 12 that means your muscular endurance is improving. You can continue to improve it by adding reps to your routine, which will always help to increase your muscular endurance. Keep track of the number of reps you do as you work out so you can keep track of your progress.

However, if you want to change your body and have it become leaner and more toned, you will have to increase your resistance, which means increasing your weights. You will know it is time to add weight to your reps if you are able to do two additional reps than you intended to do with your normal weights. Start with an increase of five percent in weight and move up slowly from there. Each time you reach the point that you can easily add two reps, increase an additional five percent.

Try to keep the routine of your workout consistent with your fitness goals.

If you don’t want to build a ton of muscle, you don’t need to aim for the highest weight. Maybe endurance is your only goal, which is fine, just continue to increase how long you are challenging your muscles so that they benefit from the exercise in the long term. Here are some recommended rep and set counts for lifting weights: • F or General Fitness: Do 1-2 sets of 8-15 reps with 30-90 seconds in between each set.

•M uscular Endurance: Do 2-3 sets of 12 or more reps with 30 seconds or less rest.

•H ypertrophy: Do 3-6 sets of 6-12 reps, with a 30-90 second rest.

• S trength: Do 2-6 sets of 6 or fewer reps with a 2-5 minute rest.

So with a little extra planning, you can adjust your workout routine as needed in order to fit your goals. While the easiest thing to do is to get into a routine and stick with it, it won’t necessarily continue to benefit your body in the long run. Try out different types of weight training and various activities to keep your body guessing so it will continue to grow strong.•

Blake & Gwen Beckcom Fitness Together Mission Hills offers personal training with qualified professionals by regular appointment in private suites. Exercise and nutritional programs are custom designed to fit your needs and abilities. Call 619.794.0014 for more information or to schedule a free fitness diagnostic and private training session.

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Spring Home “Refresh”

Short on the time (or motivation) to do a traditional spring cleaning? Try a spring home refresh instead. By focusing your cleaning energies on just a few key areas and making a few simple and easy decor tweaks as well, your home will feel renewed and ready to greet the season. Let’s get started!

1. Freshen up the front porch. Clean up any porch furniture and launder or replace cushions, sweep and mop the porch floor, and lay down a new welcome mat. If you find you’ve gotten into a cleaning groove, continue on by shining up the exterior windows and giving the siding a wash. If it’s been a while since you cleaned your home’s siding, you may be pleasantly surprised at how vibrant your house color looks when you’re done!

2. Make your kitchen counter a place of peace. It’s natural for the kitchen counter to accumulate stuff. It starts innocently enough, but there comes a point when a cluttered counter becomes a magnet for more clutter, and pretty soon your counter is swamped. Start fresh by removing everything from the counters. Put away anything that has a home elsewhere and clean the surface, then selectively put back only the few items you use daily or find beautiful and inspiring. Better, isn’t it?

3. Tweak a photo wall display. Changing up the art and photographs we display on our walls is a wonderful way to quickly shift the mood in a room. Consider swapping out a wall of colorful family photos for a serene arrangement of black and whites, or reframe a few to change up the vibe of the space.

4. Plant a living centerpiece. Why fuss with flowers when you can have a green centerpiece that’s just as interesting but lasts indefinitely? Plant one or more shallow containers with a variety of succulents and line them up along the center of your dining table or kitchen counter for a fresh, spring-inspired look. If you resist the urge to over-water them, this arrangement will last and last.

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Really Stimulate the Economy?

Do Tax Cuts

By Rick Brooks

There’s a very popular economic theory that suggests that if tax rates are at zero or 100 percen, the government will raise no revenue in either case. At 100 percent, all income goes to the government so there is no incentive for people to work, while a tax rate of zero percent obviously raises no revenue. At every point between zero and 100, tax revenue increases as you move to some theoretical center point on a curve, at which the government receives the maximum tax revenue. This is an over-simplified description of what has come to be called the Laffer Curve, first proposed by Art Laffer, an economist.

Clearly, this is a theoretical construct, but as talk in Washington turns towards cutting taxes, it begs the question of how effective they are at stimulating economic activity. The argument for tax cuts is that the “lost” revenue will be made up in the future as higher economic growth creates more tax revenue even at lower rates.

In the discussion above about the Laffer Curve, clearly, economic activity would increase as tax rates fell from 100 percent to something else.

The theoretical foundation for tax cuts as economic stimulus basically states that when taxes are lowered, people will have more money to spend on goods and services, thus increasing general economic activity.

Politicians proposing tax cuts often suggest the cuts pay for themselves: higher economic growth creates higher tax revenues in the future, even at lower tax rates.

This was the basis for a massive tax cut in Kansas a few years ago. The results have been generally negative. Government spending was not cut as quickly as tax revenue, so deficits exploded. More importantly, economic growth in Kansas has actually been weaker than surrounding states with similar economies, so it isn’t clear that the tax cuts were effective at creating growth, either. Moreover, the massive deficits have caused the state to slash spending on all services, from public safety to education.

At the Federal level, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the impact of tax cuts differently, depending on who receives the benefits.

For example, since lower income workers spend pretty much every dollar

of income, CBO estimates that tax cuts for these people have greater impact because the money received (saved) is automatically spent on goods and services. Tax cuts for wealthy people are scored lower, because they are more likely to be put towards savings, investment or debt reduction. These are useful activities, but not necessarily effective economic stimulus. Thus, the actual economic benefit would depend on whose taxes are cut and by how much.

So how much would the economy need to grow to make up for the lost tax revenue? Using a simple example, if the economy were only $1,000, and the government taxed $200, could you grow the economy enough to make up for lost revenue if you lower taxes to $180 (a 10 percent reduction)? How much would the economy have to grow to replace the lost $20 in tax revenue. The simple answer is that the economy would have to grow by an extra 4.5 percent per year to make up the $20 over 5 years. But this also assumes that government spending stays constant indefinitely even as the economy grows (shrinking it as a percentage of the overall economy).

On the other hand, if you assume that government spending grows with the economy, then cutting taxes results in increasing deficits from the moment taxes are cut. The three most recent examples (2001, 2003 and 2009) of tax cuts each resulted in much higher deficits. Without offsetting spending cuts, tax cuts do not pay for themselves as is often claimed; they only increase the deficits.

Cutting government spending is not a slam-dunk. It means laying off government workers and cuts to some popular programs. Congress hasn’t been able to do it in the past, so I’m skeptical they will be able to cut spending this time. And without reducing spending, cutting taxes just means higher deficits, and possibly higher interest rates and inflation.

The economic benefit remains to be seen.• 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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From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday May 4 the Mission Hills United Methodist Church (MHUMC) invites the community to celebrate Spencer Topham at the patio of the church, located at 4044 Lark Street, San Diego, CA 92103.

Spencer Topham, who worked at Kids Corner after-school program and led the Sidewalk Play Stop science and craft activities outside MHUMC church, died April 17 at age 34.

This will be a family-friendly, kid-friendly opportunity to write or draw a thought or memory about Spencer. There will also be activities for children and musical entertainment.

Spencer was also well known to the members of the Mission Hills Business Improvement District as he also served as community liaison for the church.

Join the directors of Kids Corner and the ministers and leaders of Mission Hills UMC and business leaders throughout Mission Hills in celebrating this amazing life in a style Spencer would appreciate – people gathered together in conversation and kids having fun.

If you would like to bring cards for the family of Spencer Topham, the church will deliver them. For those who would also like a quiet space for prayer, the sanctuary will be open.•

Spencer Topham is pictured in front of the Mission Hills United Methodist Church.

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By Krista Lombardi, President, Mission Hills BID

The weather is sumptuous enough to wear as we begin the month of May in celebration of La Festa del Lavoro; a time to catch up with friends and family, eat, socialize, dance, and, of course, rest.

La Festa del Lavoro is celebrated throughout Italy on May first. In America we also honor the struggle of workers on this day. Happy May Day Mission Hills!

May is a favorite month for me. My husband and I chose my parent’s wedding anniversary, May 10, as our wedding date. Again, this year we will be celebrating together at one of our favorite Mission Hills restaurants.

The Mission Hills BID showcases its business district as a unique regional destination for the most selective consumers through its promotions, design, economic development and parking committees. I believe two perfectly designed events that encourage everyone to thoroughly enjoy our lovely neighborhood are the Mission Hills Garden Walk on Saturday, May 13, and Mother’s Day, on Sunday May 14.

The Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID) is a proud sponsor of this year’s 19th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk and its partner The Gecko Garden Life Sciences and Health program at Grant K-8 School. We were excited to learn that in addition to being an outdoor laboratory and an integral part of the annual Mission Hills Garden Club tour, the Gecko Garden supplies produce to

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The Mission Hills BID check presentation to Fire Station Eight included (left to right) Firefighters Clint McLaughlin and Chris Valenzuela of Fire Station 8, John Ealy owner of Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar, Krista Lombardi BID board president, Troy Curnett, BID board treasurer, Audrey Patterson BID board aecretary, Captain Eric Nelson of Fire Station 8, Engineer Aurelio Machado of Fire Station 8, and from the San Diego Fire Department, Deputy Fire Chief Steve Ricci, and Battalion Chief Mike McBride.

local businesses for special school fundraising events. Tickets for the Garden Walk are available at Mission Hills Nursery, a longtime Associate Member of the Mission Hills BID, as they are located just outside the BID boundaries at 1525 Ft. Stockton.

We all have a special person in our life who is either a birth mom or someone near and dear who has greatly contributed to our well being. Many of us are lucky enough to have both. Mother’s Day weekend is a perfect time to honor these wonderful individuals. In Mission Hills, remember it is never too early to make reservations for brunch or lunch or dinner. If you have difficulty choosing, reserve for all three meals. There are plenty of delicious mealtime options in our wonderful neighborhood and mothers who deserve to be taken out.

In last month’s column I mentioned Mission Hills resident and business owner John Ealy who hosted the BID’s Red Hot Heroes fundraiser and has been an advisor to the BID since opening Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar in 2014. On April 19, at Fire Station 8, John Ealy joined with me, Troy Curnett, immediate past president and current BID treasurer, and Audrey Patterson, BID secretary, for a check presentation of fifty percent of the Red Hot Heroes fundraising event’s net proceeds to our Mission Hill firefighters. The check was for just over $3,800. The funds will be used to help purchase exercise equipment for the crew at Fire Station 8. Accepting the donation were Captain Eric Nelson, Firefighters Clint McLaughlin and Chris Valenzuela, Engineer Aurelio Machado, as well as Deputy Chief Steve Ricci and Battalion Chief Mike McBride.

Immediately following the check presentation, the Mission Hills BID presented its annual Red Hot Heroes Award to John Ealy in honor of his vision, support, and generosity.

Each year in March, the award will be bestowed on someone who has made outstanding contributions to the Mission Hills business community. If you’d like to see the perpetual plaque and personally thank Ealy, stop by Harley Gray at 902 West Washington.

Heroes come in many forms.

On May 29 we observe Memorial Day in honor of our armed forces fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price in service to our country. Let’s remember their sacrifices for the freedom we enjoy.•

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where he “exulted in my liberation from smuts and smell, and in all the restful peace, and the fragrant beauty which glowed around me…”

Bagnasco showed us photos of famous rose gardens, giving us bits of history with the photos. John says that Anthony Elgin, a mystery writer, is a good source of rose history. His series, “English Garden Mysteries,” features roses. The stories are fiction, but the horticulture is fact.

One source of old roses was Vintage Gardens. Its history began before there was a nursery.

Greg Lowry writes, “…a group of old rose lovers created a nonprofit organization to preserve the collection of roses that I developed with Phillip Robinson beginning in the late 1970’s.”

Searching abandoned home sites, old graveyards, farms, and nurseries. Vintage Gardens began as Greg Lowry’s backyard nursery, specializing in old roses in 1985.

His rose collection was opened to visitors in 1989, and their first catalogue came out in 1992. In 1994 he opened his first retail store in Sebastopol, and two years later relocated to a bigger site to make room for other historic plants. In 2006 Greg closed the retail store and returned to being a mail order old-rose nursery. In 2013 the recession forced him to close. He had rescued and restored ancient roses from various sites before the Garden Conservancy began working, but Friends of Vintage Roses and the Heritage Rose

Last February, John Bagnasco spoke of his passion for roses. Having been in the horticulture world for over 50 years, Bagnasco began with a horticulture degree from Michigan State University. He went on to work at various nurseries, and in the 1990s became a head rose buyer for Armstrong Garden Centers. A friend asked why he didn’t grow roses at home. Bagnasco says, “It’s one of my obsessions now – preserving rose genetics for future generations.” Bagnasco is a published author, has taught horticulture both Palomar College and San Diego State, and cohosts and is president of the syndicated “GardenLife Radio Show.” We learned a great deal about roses at the meeting.

Bagnasco began by recommending a book from 1872, A Book about Roses by Reverend S. Reynolds Hole. He showed us a quote, which reflects his feelings, “The HeartGardener makes a garden wherever plants will grow, and finds something beautiful, go where he may.”

Hole explains that while he was arrived in London for a lengthy stay, he saw a flower girl selling roses from an enormous bunch. He bought one, and he felt as if that rose summoned his roses to tell him to leave London and go home to them. This he did, rosebud in his jacket, and spent the evening

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Today’s roses probably originated in China 5,000 years ago.

foundation are working to stabilize and restore this collection of over 5000 old and rare roses.

Another garden we learned of is Il Roseto Botanico, owned by Carla Fineschi. She has been collecting roses over 30 years. Her garden is one of the largest private collections of roses in the world with more than 6,500 individual varieties, each represented by a single plant. Her garden is a living museum tracing the history of the rose from antiquity to the present day.

Although there are fossils of roses 35 million years ago, today’s roses probably originated in China 5,000 years ago. During Roman times they were probably grown in the Middle East. Eventually they spread all over the Northern Hemisphere.

They were used as legal tender and as symbols. Cultivated roses were introduced to Europe from China in the late 1700s. Cuba has many Chinese related roses. Other growers have crossed Chinese roses with Europeans in hopes of creating a hybrid better than either parent. No roses are native to the southern hemisphere.

In the United States, the oldest rose garden is Wyck Garden in Philadelphia. It has been in the same family since 1820. This garden contains many antique roses, which were believed to be lost forever.

Some may have been planted in the 18th century. One rose, Rosa alba semi-plena, dates to before 1629 and may have been the House of York’s rose during the War of the Roses in England. Another old rose, Celsiana, is believed to have been growing since about 1750.

Another rose found in Wyck’s Garden is Rosa Mondi, which has been cultivated since the Crusades. It is also known as the Apothecary Rose as historically it had medicinal properties.

It is comforting to know, particularly if one is no longer a spring chicken, that there are people hoping to preserve that which is old or nearly extinct.

The Mission Hills Garden Club do not meet in July and August, but we will meet again on September 27 at 4070 Jackdaw from 6 to 8 p.m. It will also be the time to renew your Garden Club membership.•

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The New Children’s Museum, an arts-based children’s museum known for its full scale, immersive art installations, recently launched Sketch Aquarium through a partnership with Tokyo-based teamLAB. Opened after weeks of testing, the installation has been extremely well received by children (and adults). Visitors are able to design a sea creature, scan it in and watch it swimming and interacting within minutes in the 20’ x 10’ wall-sized digital aquarium. Visitors can also interact with the sea creatures and their own creations – by touching the screen to feed the fish or direct them throughout the aquarium.

“Sketch Aquarium allows children to express their creativity in an open and highly collaborative environment,” said Tomoko Kuta, deputy museum director. “Children are not only looking at and enjoying the artwork–they are a critical part of creating it.”

The Tokyo-based creative group teamLAB has launched similar installations in Japan. This self-proclaimed group of “ultra-technologists” have innovated the world of art by allowing artwork to break free from static mediums and take on a life of its own. With similar installations in Japan (and now recently in the US), teamLAB exploits 21st century technology to create fully immersive artwork that responds to input from users.

To learn more, visit www.thinkplaycreate.org.•

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Whatever It Takes (WIT), a local nonprofit with a mission to foster social entrepreneurship and leadership in teens, will host its annual WIT Showcase Event on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101. Educators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and all San Diegans are invited to meet, connect and support our future leaders and entrepreneurs who are committed to making the world a better place.

Entrepreneurial teens will present the impact of their businesses and how they scaled their business ideas at the final WIT Showcase Event. Attendees will hear from young innovators representing 15 local high schools that have participated in the WIT Social Entrepreneur and Leadership program.

The program guides teens in identifying solutions to a personal area of interest and passion, and then guides them with program facilitators, industry leaders and respected mentors to conceptualize, design, launch and pitch their creative solution.

WIT is revolutionizing the high school learning experience by providing “real world” social entrepreneurship practice and leadership development.

Throughout nine months, teens enrolled in WIT learn the importance of building a business with social impact while learning the value of hard work, accountability and leadership skills. Teens earn college credits through the University of California San Diego upon completion of the program.

The WIT Showcase Event is taking place in four major markets throughout the U.S., including: St. Louis, San Diego, New York and Austin. The San Diego showcase expects to draw a crowd of over 350 attendees, and has sold out every year. All proceeds through ticket sales and donations will go towards benefitting WIT’s mission and scholarship programs to empower, educate and inspire young entrepreneurs to build value and make a difference.

Discounted pre-sale tickets are available at bit.ly/WITShowcaseEvent.

Sponsors of the WIT Showcase Event include: KIND, Mission Federal, Downtown Works, Bridgepoint Education and Ashford University. WIT is seeking title sponsors and donors for the event.

For more information, contact Ruth Everett at ruth@doingwit.org or 619.677.2238.•

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In an effort to help educate visitors and residents of the history of San Diego, the design committee of the Old Town Chamber of Commerce has introduced a banner program with historical subjects who have had an impact on San Diego. They include: 1542–Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo 1769–Father Junipero Serra 1832–Pío Pico 1846–Capt. John C. Freemont One of the four figures is Pío Pico, who was the last governor of California under Mexican rule, serving from 1845-46, just before the U.S. military occupation. Pío Pico spent his childhood years in San Diego, where his father served in the military. After his father’s death, the young Pío Pico assumed responsibility for much of the support of his family.

In 1829 Pío Pico received his first land grant of 8,922 acres new San Diego. He was reelected several times to the diputación and also served as interim governor in 1832 after leading a successful revolt against an unpopular governor sent from Mexico City to rule over California.

The 1830s witnessed several events in Pío Pico’s life that identified him as a wealthy and influential leader in Californio society. In 1834, the Mexican government took steps to secularize the California missions. And as the chief advocate of secularization, Pico played a central role in the transfer of enormous land holdings previously under the control of the Franciscan missionaries to the private ownership of his fellow rancheros and political allies.

The banners will be prominently displaced throughout Old Town and are expected to be visible in May 2017.•

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Dancers from throughout Southern California and some from as far away as Sacramento, California will meet and compete during the eighth-annual Fiesta de Reyes Cinco de Mayo Folklórico Festival on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Along with jugglers, circus performers and other entertainers throughout the state park, the festival will feature a two-day folklórico competition that will light up an immense stage May 6 and 7 in Old Town.

Folklórico is a traditional Latin American dance that emphasizes local folk culture with ballet characteristics. Children, teen-agers and adults will compete in three categories for the competition title and cash prizes. Renowned judges from Mexico include Humberto Caballero, Jorge Luis Miramontes Plantillas and Cecilio Cordero. Renowned dance instructor Luis Oceguera is producing the event on behalf of Fiesta de Reyes.

The competition is free for the public to attend and will take place in the central plaza of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Live bands will take the stage in the afternoon and entertain Cinco de Mayo revelers until 9 p.m. on Saturday and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Male and female performers highlight the customs of the dance.

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Traditional and colorful attire is customary for the folklorico performers.

In addition, the state park will showcase children’s activities on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., including historic games, crafts, displays and demonstrations.

For adults, a beer garden sponsored by Dos Equis is planned to run Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Fiesta de Reyes Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Festival and the Folklorico Competition are sponsored by Fiesta de Reyes, Wells Fargo, Dos Equis, and Entrevision as well as the businesses and museums in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

For additional information on Cinco de Mayo in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park or the Fiesta de Reyes Folklorico Competition, call 619.297.3100 or visit www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/folklorico/.•

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Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow The San Diego American Indian Health Center’s Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow will take place on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Balboa Park, on the southwest corner of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. The Pow Wow is a cultural event that showcases the heritage and traditions of American Indians. As a demonstration of the cultural and spiritual traditions, participants of all ages will be present from many American Indian Tribes, bands and communities. Kumeyaay Bird Singers will open the event, as we are all guests in their homeland. Gourd Dancing follows and then the Grand Entry, which opens a day of Inter-Tribal Dancing. Well known American Indian Drum groups, Sooner Nation and Coyote Canyon, will provide the traditional music of the Pow Wow. This year, Saginaw Grant; revered elder, actor and motivational speaker; will be present as Spiritual Advisor. On Saturday, Danza Azteca Calpulli Mexihca Aztec dancers will be our guests. This year we will honor Bobby Wallace for all his contributions to the community, and on Sunday, all Mothers will be honored.

Vendors will be selling handmade jewelry, pottery, basketry and a variety of other crafts and wares. Food venders will be selling a variety of food items, including fry bread and Indian Tacos.

The Pow Wow will also feature a Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Zone that will include physical activities for youth, nutrition education, games and a variety of information booths with materials focused on promoting healthy lifestyles.

The San Diego American Indian Health Center is a proud sponsor of the Balboa Park Pow Wow. The Health Center provides comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health and youth services, respectful of Native American cultural values, to all of the San Diego community.•

The Pow Wow performers show the traditions and customs of their heritage.

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Cygnet Theatre It’s been described as a sinister, steam-punk nightmare; a macabre cabaret; a series of very grim fairy tales; and a hilarious, perverse delight. Actually, it’s indescribable, but “absolute bliss” according to David Bowie. The haunting and tantalizing “Shockheaded Peter,” comes to Cygnet Theatre, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Thursday May 18 through Sunday, June 18.

Directed by Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy, this creative production is sure to astound, terrify and delight audiences. Inspired by gruesome tales from the famous German Children’s book, “Struwwelpeter,” or “Slovenly Peter,” by Heinrich Hoffman, the musical review is essentially, “a series of disturbing images.”

This 1998 musical took a famed German children’s book series and turned it into an instant classic. The stage production of “Shockheaded Peter” won rave reviews around the world as one of the most original collaborations of its kind. It featured music by The Tiger Lillies, a three-piece band with a cult following in London, and includes graphic and hilariously sadistic lessons for children about what will happen to them if they don’t do as they are told. These cautionary tales for children become lessons for adults in the completely demented stage production.

Explained Lutfy with a smile. “It’s a bit of Brecht, a bit of Tim Burton. This is a play for the weird ones, those that live on the fringes of society, or for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t quite fit into a society of strict rules.”

Hoping it becomes “everyone’s new favorite obsession,” Lutfy pushed his creative team to help find a unified vision for this scary, dark production combining elements of pantomime and puppetry with musical versions of the poems with songs.

The creative team includes Michael Mizerany (choreographer), Shirley Pierson (visual artist, costumer), Jungah Han and Sean Fanning (set design), Patrick Marion (music) and Chris Rynne (lighting designer).

The cast includes Steve Gouveia (Siren), Sarah Errington, (emcee), Adrian Alita (father) and Kevane La’Marr Coleman (mother).

Making their Cygnet Theatre debut as the “minions” are Marc CaroWillcox, Donny Gersonde, Danielle Airey, Siri Hafso and Isaac Kalimo.•

Landmark Theatres Anne (Diane Lane) is at a crossroads in her life. Married to a successful but inattentive movie producer (Alec Baldwin), she unexpectedly finds herself taking a car trip from Cannes to Paris with her husband’s business associate, Jacques (Arnaud Viard).

What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a carefree two-day adventure replete with diversions involving picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom

and romance, reawakening Anne’s senses and giving her a new lust for life.

“Paris Can Wait” opens at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas, located at 3965 5th Avenue, on Friday, May 19. The film’s running time is 92 minutes and it is Rated PG. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres.com.

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Literacy of Course!

By Laura Walcher

Thursday, May 18 is the date, for the San Diego Council on Literacy’s (SDCOL) 8th Annual “Eat. Drink. Read. A Culinary Event for Literacy, ” in which our local chefs’ create an original dish that corresponds to their favorite books. CEO Jose Cruz never lets up on his mission: to raise the level of literacy throughout our county.

LW: What is the illiteracy situation in our county today? What are the steps/initiatives/ programs that SDCOL implements to foster progress?

JC: S an Diego County is not that much different from the rest of the country when it comes to the percentage of individuals who are affected by low-level literacy skills: 20 percent.

Oddly enough, the percentage of children who are not reading at grade level by age 3 to 4 is similar to percentages for adults.

However, in some communities, 35 to 40 percent of adults are only reading at about the 4th to 5th grade level. Of course, when parents don’t read well, the odds are pretty good that their children will not receive the help that they need to emerge as readers.

Because of their own reading skills, some adults are not able to read to their children, or play word and song games, or engage in language building activities that children need to improve as readers and thinkers.

Now, the San Diego Council on Literacy is teaming up with a group of non-literacy service groups to gain their support in addressing fundamental family stability issues that interfere with learning. We know that we need more than literacy instruction to break cycles of dependence and dysfunctions. With other health and human service partners, we can help families deal with food, shelter, childcare, and mental health issues that affect quality of life and success in school.

Food and drink are plentiful for guests of the event.

By working with our partners in targeted low-income communities, we can make real change happen. We are bringing more attention to the need for children’s books at home. The research shows that 60 percent of low-income children have no books at home. How are these children supposed to achieve in the same way as their more affluent peers? Here, we have an easy gap to fill. People can help by donating new or like-new books.

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LW: Are there any specific communities and/or ethnic groups in which illiteracy seems to be a particular social issue? If so, can you elaborate on the seeming causes?

JC: Illiteracy is cyclical; it runs in families with generations of adults who never learned to read and who were never able to help their own children read.

While there are low-income children being raised by adults – or in families–who do not read well but whose children succeed in school, statistically, the odds are against Entertainers read to guests to emphasize the message of the evening. these children. With famichallenges? The best – or worst – changes ly stability, we support education. With eduin the status of literacy? With each cation, we support employability. With emgeneration, or influx of immigrants, do ployability, we support prosperity–or some you have to begin all over again? degree of it. And with this prosperity, we reJC: I am a giver, bordering on being a coinforce more family stability. dependent! So, it means a lot to me to

Latinos represent the ethnic group with help others help themselves. When you see the lowest level of literacy. The problem is people, especially adults, come forward not so much a difference in first languages. and say, “I want to learn to read,” or, “I want The problem is the total package of socioto read better because of my children,” economics…basic resources that are lacking it gives me, us, an opportunity to make and that affect family living to the extent that change happen in a way that is exciting education does not happen, that children and life changing. What can be better than miss too much school due to chronic that? Reading is vital to success in school, illnesses or come to school hungry or do not in families, and in careers. Without it, have books at home or do not have someone people are trapped in under-achievement to read to them or never develop the habit and quite often never gain the opportunity that some families have where going to the to live up to their potential. Life is precious. library is a regular activity. Family stability, We should all have the opportunity to language development, critical thinking succeed at it. In today’s world, reading is and reading at home are the foundations more important than ever. for learning. Where these are lacking, all I don’t like to think in terms of “starting populations are vulnerable. over.” Our message is that it’s never too late LW: Do you find any connection between to learn. We all have our own starting place illiteracy and crime? and we should accommodate people from JC: Yes. 33 percent of inmates in state and where they are in their lives. federal institutions read at the lowest level My greatest challenge has been the ongoing of literacy. A total of 70 percent of inmates need to communicate to funders and other in state and federal institutions are lowagencies the role that literacy plays as a literate or only marginally literate. More solution–and the role that illiteracy plays astounding is that, when inmates engage in our social challenges. Too often, we in educational activities, the likelihood become distracted by symptoms that look of them returning to prison is decreased like problems…when they are not. We significantly, by up to 35 percent. What need to go to the sources of our problems. does that tell you?

Illiteracy is one of the root causes for what LW: Are our schools effectively teaching is ailing so many individuals and families. reading, writing? What role can parents LW: What are SDCOL’s most promising play in conjunction with schools? programs?

JC: Schools know how to teach reading. We JC: Our creative collaboration is the key. would like to see them more prepared to LW: “Eat.Drink.Read.”–- the price is right, the address the basic reading skill needs of cause is just! What can attendees expect students who did not learn by the ages of this year? eight or nine. The odds are three to one JC: W

e have added a few new twists to this that these students will ever catch up. year’s event. We have a contest for chefs We need to help our schools secure the and some incredible silent auction items. resources that they need, so that no child The whole of the Air & Space Museum as leaves elementary school without reading our event site is a good one–it will be open at the fourth grade level or better. Also, to attendees. Guests will love the live music again, what happens at home affects and the variety of food and drink that they what happens in schools. In low-income can try. All funds raised will support our communities, where basic needs are an services, our work. Hopefully, we’ll see a issues, teachers are asked to address lot of new people on May 18. It’s going to whatever a child brings to school in the be a good time! way of emotional and physical needs. It’s a Tickets to the Thursday, May 18 San Diego bit much for everyone! This is why working in partnerships, in smaller, targeted. low- Council on Literacy’s 8th Annual “Eat. Drink.

Read. A Culinary Event for Literacy takes place at income communities, makes sense.

LW: You have been at the helm of “literacy” the Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park. Tickets here for 32 years. What motivates you to are $75 per person. For more information, visit keep at it? What have been your greatest www.literacysandiego.org/eatdrinkread/.•

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Deal With Life Changing News

By Violet Green Just a few days ago, I got some news that will change the course of my life. It’s out of my control, and I’m lucky to have been given some notice that this will happen. It took me several minutes to let it soak in, and then became more real when I put it into words and told someone a few hours later. Now, almost a week later, I’m trying to plan for it – to be prepared, but not obsessed – and to try not to put other things one hold based around it.

Has this ever happened to you? We all know that you can’t go back to “not knowing,” so how do you move forward? For me, it’s a stroll through my garden. As I roam, I slowly check out each of my plants. I look carefully to see who’s blooming and who’s not. What plant is covered in bugs? Are they good bugs or potentially fatal to the plant. Mmmmmm… are the fruits ripe on my favorite mulberry yet? Who needs a drink of water and who’s died because I chose to hike and forgot to water? Have any plants gone to seed, so I can save seeds for the coming years? I’ll tuck those seeds, full of incredible potential, away safely as they hold hibernating plants awaiting their new cozy spot in the earth.

After my life change, I’ll still have some of these plants by my side, but not all of them. The plant life cycle is predictable, calming, and nurturing.

The plants know their purpose – to live fully, to bloom, fruit, and seed to continue this cycle of life. Spending time in the garden, with soil under my toe nails and fresh berries on my tongue, puts a smile on my face and reminds me of what’s important. Life changes can seem overwhelming at times, but sometimes just a little shift in perspective – maybe lying on the grass and seeing things from a plant’s view or climbing the mighty magnolia to see a birds-eye view – helps me to see this new, big step as a fun adventure instead of a dreadful unknown.

Where will your next journey take you – for a stroll through your neighborhood or a whirlwind trip around the world? I hope you’re able to see your next bit of surprising news as a chance to joyfully jump off of the cliff and soar around for a while to take it all in. You might just find that it’s the best news ever?!? I’m holding this vision for my new future, and yours.•

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by Cath DeStefano

Don’t complain most of the time and expect to enjoy your life. Or others to enjoy you.

In my Human TuneUp classes, we do an experiment where I ask participants to pair up; first one, then the other, gets two minutes to complain.

I suggest they can complain about their work, people in their lives who need personality transplants, things they have no control over, or things that tick them off. It hardly takes any encouragement to get them going.

It gets wild and loud and full of energy. I have to rein them in.

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Afterwards we discuss the negatives and positives of complaining. Is it all bad? What’s good about it? What’s not?

The downside of complaining?

• It spreads around negative energy. Most of us have experienced the effect of a persistent complainer. Not fun.

• People get tired of hearing it. “Oh, here she comes again. Oh, here he is again.” The urge to avoid you is triggered. I for one have ended two friendships over excessive complaining. I just couldn’t listen to it anymore. My empathy ran out.

• I’ve read this: 50 percent don’t care about your problems and quite possibly the other 50 percent are glad you have them.

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The upside of complaining?

• It might cause businesses to improve their service if we complain enough.

Please send Invoice to University Christian Church • It gets it out of you and out into the air. It calms nerves. It releases stress.

3900 Cleveland Avenue • It makes you more real, as most humans do complain and it’s not all bad.

San Diego, CA 92103 My overall suggestions are always these: Pnone: 619-295-44146 • Be careful of bonding over “Gee, Ain’t It Awful” (i.e., not working on solutions or shifts of mind but instead getting caught up in a vicious cycle of complaining).

• Don’t always complain to the same person. This person will tire of it and you. If you must complain, spread it around!

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Karina’s Mexican Seafood Opens In Mission Hills

Learn how to “talk taco” at the brand-new and bustling Karina’s Ceviches & More on India Street’s International Restaurant Row in Mission Hills, which opened this past March 2017. Those who know the popular full-service Karina’s Mexican Seafood restaurants know the delights that await–and those who don’t will be delighted to find out about the delicious tacos, seafood cocteles, burritos, and ceviches served in this convenient location.

The new Karina’s Ceviches & More greets customers at a to-go window, giving them the option to take delicious fare back to the workplace or home, or to savor it al fresco on the adjacent sunny patio. Designed to appeal to the diverse crowds that throng the district through the day, the menu includes many top sellers from the group’s highly regarded Karina’s Mexican Seafood restaurants.

With prices as low as $3 for a Baja fish taco and $8 for a carnitas burrito–not to mention generous ceviche tostadas for just $4– guests will find the menu affordable enough to mix and match items without breaking the bank.

The take-out eatery is another happy result of Karina’s recent investment in Saffron Thai, which has undergone a significant renovation and continues to serve the excellent, healthy cuisine created by founder Su-Mei Yu that has pleased loyal fans for more than 30 years. Karina’s Ceviches & More fills a neighboring space that was originally the Saffron Thai Chicken shop, but in the last few years had been used solely as a supplementary kitchen. So the enticing flavors of Mexican and Thai cuisines–subtle, fresh, spectacular–now bloom side-by-side.•

Henry B. Jones House:

A to-go window offers a casual and quick means to lunch and dinner meals.

Relocation Coming Soon

The Henry B. Jones house at 4040 Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest will very soon be relocated to 4114 Ibis Street, in Mission Hills. This long awaited victory is coming to fruition, as a Site Development Permit will soon be granted by the City of San Diego, allowing the historically designated building approval to finally be moved to a new home. The Hillcrest History Guild is incredibly excited to share this significant win with the community.

Henry B. Jones was the first President of Hillcrest’s first bank, located where Union Bank currently stands at the corner of University and Fifth Avenue. In 1911, Jones commissioned the construction of this house for his family at the current location, known then as 4040 Hillcrest Drive.

When Scripps Mercy Hospital decided to expand their facilities in 2010, they initially intended to demolish the Jones House. However, the Hillcrest History Guild and other community activists came to the rescue and made sure the City’s Historical Resources Board had accurate information when deciding on historic designation. In 2011, under Criterion C, as an excellent example of the Craftsman style, the Historical Resources Board designated the Henry B. Jones house as Historical Resource #939.

And now, six years later, the Jones House will be relocated to 4114 Ibis Street and restored to its former glory!

The Hillcrest History Guild is thankful to several members of the San Diego community for helping to make this happen, including Ron May of Legacy 106 Inc., Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO), and Scripps Mercy Hospital. And last, the Hillcrest History Guild would like to recognize Henry B. Jones for his contribution to this early streetcar suburb, including his family’s Craftsman home.•

Historic house to be moved to Mission Hills.

Uptown Planners Agenda on June 6 The following project, which is between Mission Hills and Old Town San Diego will be included in the agenda for Uptown Planners’ June 6 meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Joyce Beers Center on Vermont Street between the Aladdin Restaurant and Panera Bread.

1. 4219 COSOY WAY/2621 PRESIDIO DRIVE TM (“COSOY TENTATIVE MAP”)—Process Three—Mission Hills—Tentative Map for the subdivision to create a third parcel from two existing parcels at 4211 Cosoy Way and 2521 Presidio Drive. The 0,635acre site is in the RS-1-7 zone.

Interested and concerned residents are asked to attend and provide their comments.•

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The rendering shows the placement of a house to have a main entrance off Cosoy Street.

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The Red Card Cafe

By David Rottenberg Paris is known as the “City of Lights.” To romantics, it is the “city of love.” To foodies, it is the “city of great cuisine.” It is, after all, the city that originated cordon bleu. Even the smallest bistro on the left bank of the city seems to embed extra flavor in even its simplest dishes.

Caroline Sternberg grew up in Paris and even worked in bistros. She dreamed of owning her own restaurant one day. Her husband, Justin, had similar dreams. They met when working in a restaurant in Los Angeles.

They moved to San Diego and worked on fulfilling their dream. They opened the Red Card Café in an office/industrial area on Morena Boulevard, close to Costco. If you’re old enough, you remember the location as the site of the original Price Club.

“Red Card” refers to soccer. It is a penalty card that gets a player thrown out of the game.

A “yellow card” is only an infraction or warning.

But, get two of those and a red card issues.

The dining room provides communal seating, as well as intimate options.

Soccer is becoming more vital in San Diego.

Our large European and Hispanic population seems to have a lot of love for that the food that is offered is perhaps uncommon but tasty and satisfying.

Chef Arellano learned to love cooking in his family’s kitchen. His stint in “futbol.” Soccer is apparently the most popular sport in the world. There’s the Marine Corps exposed him to cuisines around the world. Returning to even talk of converting Qualcomm Stadium to a soccer center.

But, even though Red Card Café identifies with the sport, it is not a San Diego, he served in Little Italy before joining Red Card Café.

Come early and enjoy the happy hour, with discounted drinks and street sports bar. Some soccer themes decorate a few of the walls but the venue’s ambiance leans more to that of a really warm and friendly place where food like mole chicken street tacos and parmesan duck fat fries. Justin Sternberg works in the wine industry. A weekly specials menu lists daily friends can get together and where strangers quickly become friends.

The entrance leads into the bar/restaurant area, a happy and happening specials, including half price wine bottles on Wednesdays. place, especially during happy hour. Ceilings are high and ducting reflects the buildings area. Another dining room leads off the bar area. To the other side is the party room, with a long communal table, where new friends can sit together, along with several high-tops tables. I was most attracted to the outdoor patio on the side of the building, terrific for cool evening dining.

The menu, under the direction of Chef Alfonso Arellano, presents staple dishes and street food. “Street food” is defined as food that may be bought from street vendors or off trucks on the streets of major cities of the world.

But this food is served in comfortable, elegant surroundings. That means

The Cubano features pork ham, pulled pork and gruyere with Dijon.

Street tacos are one of the lighter meal options.

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The “all day” menu offers street food like TJ dogs like in Tijuana and shrimp beignet, like in New Orleans, among other items. Country duck pate is a savory way to start a meal. The miniwedge is covered with heirloom tomato and avocado. The chicken chop salad is a delicious and healthful combination of chicken and choice ingredients.

The pork chop was tender and well prepared, presented with mashed potato and spinach.

The most popular item on the menu is the Cubano, whose origin is in the Caribbean. The sandwich features pork ham, pulled pork and gruyere with Dijonaise on top. And, the favorite dessert is double cheddar crusted apple pie. Absolutely delicious!

Justin summed it up. “We want to serve good food in a comfortable, casual setting.” I think he’s done it. Prices are low to moderate and a kid’s menu makes this a great family venue.

Red Card Café is located at 4140 Morena Boulevard in Bay Park, off the 5 freeway. Call 858.291.8030 for information and reservations.•

Chef Alfonso Arellano is creating some spectacular meal choices.

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Thru May 17 n G otthelf Art Gallery at the Lawrence Family JCC, located at 4126 Executive Drive, will hold a Five Part Figure Drawing Series with Judith Safro from 1 to 3 p.m. Professional artist, returns for another fantastic drawing class–this time the focus is on figures. For information and prices for class, call 858.362.1347.

May 2 n S DSU Don Powell Theatre, located at 5500 Campanile Drive, 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: $20 general; $15 seniors, active military and SDSU affiliates; $10 students.

May 3 n D izzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. At 8 p.m. there will be a rare West Coast performance by talented Swedish multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Gunhild Carling with an All Star band. Gunfild is a multi instrumentalist who plays trombone, trumpet, bagpipes and oboe. She also sings and dances. She is famous for playing three trumpets at once. She will be accompanied by San Diego’s Sue Palmer on piano, April West on trombone, Dave Post (Swingadelic) on bass, and Daniel Glass (Royal Crown Revue) on drums. Cost is $20.

May 4 n J oin Gotthelf Art Gallery from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a docent-led tour of the Wolfstein Sculpture Garden on Scripps Memorial Campus, with lunch at the Chart House and a private viewing of the Solana Beach home and studio of internationally acclaimed artist Erik Gronborg and his wife, Irina. Tour departs from Lawrence Family JCC at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. For tickets, visit www. tickets.lfjcc.org or call 858.362.1348. n M arriott Marquis San Diego Marina, located at 333 West Harbor Drive, 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. Dress code is cocktail attire. Information on the event is available at www.centerforchildren.org. n Z el’s Del Mar, located at 1247 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 858.755.0076. n M artinis Above Fourth, located at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor, presents The Award-Winning Comedian Diana Goldberg in “You’ve Got to be Kidding!” at 8 p.m. A crowd favorite, Goldberg has become a triple threat combining her comedy, hosting, and writing talents to become on of the most sought-after entertainers on the circuit. For information, visit www.martinisabovefourth. com.

May 4–7 n R euben H. Fleet Science Center is providing informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. Session 7 topics include: archaeologist, 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 pre-registration is required. Please call 619.238.1233, ext 806 or go on-line at wwwrhfleet.org/events/young-scientists.

May 5 n F riday Night Liberty: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 5 to 9 p.m. this month. Experience the arts with dance performances featuring Malashock Dance; music performances featuring Kay of She Spring and Recreational Music Center’s resident bands; inspiring photography of Outside the Lens; a special artist meet and great at Comickaze Comics Books; a new exhibit at the Women’s Museum of California welcoming you to Observe and Wonder; and more. Visitors can start their stroll at the Dick Laub NTC Command Center, located at 2840 Historic Decatur Road and pick up a monthly program and district map.

May 5 & 6 n S an Diego Performing Arts Center, located at 4579 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, hosts the Kids Danz Company as it presents its Spring Dance Concert titled “Ballet My Way” at 7 p.m. Founding Artistic Director Spencer John Powell will premier two new works “In the Land of Qualities – A Ballet,” and a second work “My Mother’s Son.” Included in this work will be a very special appearance by the male dancers of Visionary Dance Theatre who will join them on stage for this beautiful work. Call 619.758.8112 or visit info@VisionaryDanceTheatre.org for tickets.

May 6 n 5 K Walk at Embarcadero Marina Park South takes place at 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego. Check in at 8 a.m., walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee: Individual $30 each, Teams (5 or more) $25 each member. Proceeds to benefit the SoCal Day of HOPE to those in need including struggling families, single parents, homeless, unemployed, vets and the underprivileged. For information, visit www.socaldayofhope.com or call 855.673.4673. n W hite Elephant Rummage Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Diego Indoor Sports Club, located at 3030 Front Street. Rent a table for only $25 each. The organizers welcome individuals, crafters and artists. Bring your barely worn clothes and household goods (except furniture). Participants keep all their proceeds. Call Marie at 858.220.1862 for reservations and donations. n T he San Diego Brewers Guild’s Rhythm & Brews music and craft beer festival returns along ‘Hop Highway’ in historic downtown Vista Village (12 p.m. VIP) from 1 to 6 p.m. For an afternoon block party pairing many of the country’s most celebrated craft breweries with local musicians for it’s annual bookend event. Get ready to sample IPAs, barrel-aged brews, sour ales and much more from over 50 of San Diego’s most acclaimed breweries, all while enjoying live musical performances by Ashley Hollander and a set

by San Diego’s own P.O.D. For more information on Rhythm & Brews and to purchase tickets, visit www.sdrhythmandbrews.com n S an Diego Performing Arts Center, located at 4579 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, will have a one-day special event with J Ruth Gendler, author of the bestselling book “The Book of Qualities” at 4 p.m. She will share her approach to the creative process and offer participants new ways to write. Can you experience that writing, like dance and music, is both work and play? Cost at the door will be $30. Visit www.VisionaryDanceTheatre.org or call 619.758.8112 for information. n T he Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, located at 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, is having a cocktail reception and silent auction that begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a live action, dinner and entertainment all to benefit the 26th annual fundraising event Spinoff Gala for Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center. This is a comprehensive and clinically integrated cancer care program in San Diego that will provide adult cancer patients greater access to the most advanced oncology care available. Spinoff guests will have the opportunity to bid on luxury items, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and lavish getaways. Visit www.scripps.org/Spinoff for ticket information. n R EMIXX @ Bread & Salt Barrio Logan, located at 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, is having an Art Exhibit at 6 p.m. and concert

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at 6:30 p.m. with a complimentary sparkling wine reception.

Dinner is at 8:15 p.m. (following the concert – separate ticket required – catered by Taquisaz José). Camarada’s presents “Cantos de Amor” REMIXX Series showcases a fresh blend of local artistry combining music, performance, and food. Presented in Barrio Logan at Bread & Salt, a former bakery now gallery space, this series pairs Camarada with local artists. Enjoy a multi-sensory boutique performance, browse an experimental art exhibit and join in the local tastings to complete your underground artistic experience. Visit www.breadandsaltsd.com for tickets. n R euben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, is holding a special event with wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction of exquisite wines and fabulous experiences, wind toss and live entertainment. The event starts at 6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. is a seated gourmet dinner with wine pairings; and live auction.

Proceeds from this event support science and programs at the Fleet. Please visit www.rhfleet.org for more information. n P roud Mary’s, located at 5550 Kearny Mesa Road in San Diego, will host Robin Henkel Band w/Whitney Shay from 7 to 10 p.m.

For information, call 858.278.0800 x299.

May 7 n L iberty Station Conference Center, located at 2600 Lansing Road in San Diego, is the site for the Talmadge Art Show (TAS) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 70 TAS artists have created works of contemporary craft and clothing just for this show. Are you looking for that one of kind clothing, or how about that purse of hat to go with the dress, don’t forget the jewelry or that special item for the home or office.

For information, visit www.talmadgeartshow.com. n M aritime Museum of San Diego, located at 1492 N Harbor Drive in San Diego, presents the Brass at Sea with Westwind Brass who will have their final concert aboard the Steam Ferry Berkeley from 4 to 6 p.m. This world-class ensemble will bring together performance, dialogue, wit, and fellowship to take audiences on a journey through the ages. Set against the stunning backdrop of the San Diego Harbor, in the romantic era ballroom of this beautiful historical landmark, this series promises to be a journey for audiences of all ages. Tickets available online at www.Ticketleap.com.

May 9 n T he San Diego Museum of Art, located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, invites the public to the James S. Copley Auditorium for a free community concert at 7 p.m. A special interactive concert features the New York-based NOW Ensemble, a dynamic group of performers and composers dedicated to making new chamber music for the 21st century. With a unique instrumentation of flute, clarinet, electric guitar, double bass, and piano, the ensemble brings a fresh sound and a new perspective to the classical tradition, infused with the musical influences that reflect the diverse backgrounds of its members. For information, visit www.SDMArt.org. n A stor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family JCC, located at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla, will host Jewish Poets, Jewish Voices at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of original and published poetry written and performed by three local poets, followed by 30 minutes of open mic. This is a free event. No reservations needed.

May 10 n U nited Way of San Diego County’s first annual “Changing the Odds Community Breakfast” to Support Early Childhood Success, starts at 7 to 8 a.m. with registration/networking; the program is from 8 to 9 a.m. at the San Diego Convention Center, located at 111 West Harbor Drive, Ballroom 20, in downtown San Diego.

This program will gather hundreds of community partners, local businesses and allies to help children be successful both inside and outside the classroom. To purchase tickets and more information, visit www.uwsd.org/breakfast. n D izzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. The performance at 8 p.m. includes a can’t miss twin pick with salsa champions Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko and the Mission Bay High School Mambo Orchestra under the direction of Jean-Paul Balmat. Cost is $15 ($10 students).

May 11 n t heNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, is holding a Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages 1 to 5). Free with Museum admission. This Months theme is Snakes. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information. n P lease join Adam and Suzi Day at the historic Abbey, located at 2825 5th Avenue in Hillcrest, to raise awareness and funds for the fight to prevent child sex trafficking in San Diego. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. Honorary chairs include Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Chief Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan. The host committee includes Sheriff Bill Gore and District Attorney Bonnie Dumais. There will be a buffet dinner, hosted bar, live auction and short performance by KNOW MORE, also a silent auction and a giving tree. For tickets and information, visit www. lynchfoundationforchildren.org. n M artinis Above Fourth, located at 3940 Fourth Ave, Second Floor, presents pop star and American Idol finalist David Hernandez in “Soul Sessions Unplugged” at 8 p.m. With only a piano and his voice, Hernandez takes you on musical journey including his most personal original pieces from this forthcoming third studio album, and songs from some of your favorite artist of all time. For information, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com.

May 11 – June 4 n R euben H. Fleet Science Center is providing informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. Session 8 topics include: What Goes Up, Fast and Slow, Magnets and Motion. The session is 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. Contact Client Services at 619.238.1233, ext 806 or visit wwwrhfleet.org/events/young-scientists.

May 11–14 n S panish Landing Park, located at North Harbor Drive, directly across from the San Diego International Airport will hold the San Diego’s Gator By The Bay 16th annual Music & Food Festival, a Louisiana-themed Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish festival. The event features four days of live music with over 100 musical acts and performances on seven stages. The festival also features a wide array of Southern culinary delights including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www. gatorbythebay.com.

May 12 n D izzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. Tonight at 8 p.m., jazz guitar treasure Peter Sprague will perform with Jim Plank on vibraphone, Mackenzie Leighton on bass, and Matt Smith on drums. Cost is $15.

May 12 thru 21 n J Company’s Youth Theatre 24th Season at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, located at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, will perform the Ragtime, School Edition. Based on the novel of the same name by E.L. Doctrow, Ragtime is a compelling eqic capturing the American experience at the turn of the 20th century. Tracking three diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in its volatile melting pot, together, they discover the surprising interconnections of the human heart, the limitations of justice and the unsetting consequences when dreams are permanently deferred. For tickets, visit www.tickets.lfjcc.org/ or call 858.362.1348.

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18th Annual Lawn Mower Exchange program. Available on a firstcome, first-serve basis there will be 500 new mowers, priced at $ 99.99 and for the second year, three other pieces of rechargeable garden equipment that can be exchanged for their gasolinepowered counterparts: a chainsaw, hedge trimmer and string trimmer. Priced at $99.99 each last year, the new garden equipment will now cost $79.99 with each exchange. At 8 a.m. participants are asked to arrive with their trade-in mowers and other equipment emptied of oil and gas. Photo IDs and proof of San Diego County residency are required. Cash or credit cards only; no checks. One trade in of each type of device is allowed per household, and the devices must be in working condition. Parking will be plentiful and a food and beverage truck will be on hand to provide coffee and snacks. For information, visit www.ronrobertslcom. n B irdrock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla, will host Robin Henkel solo blues from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 858.551.1707. n R euben 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 top is Earthquake-Proof Structures. Explore faults, fractures and subduction zones. Build a structure that can withstand a moving earth. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806. n T he Abbey on Fifth Avenue, located at 2825 Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest, will host the Art of Dance from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This festive and fun exploration of art, dance, and community impact will feature performances by Maleshock Dance Company and Junior Company, live painting by Amy Burkman and original art-inspired fashion modeled by Malashock Company Dancers. The Art of Dance celebrates the intersection of dance, art and fashion. Cocktail hour and light hors d’oeuvres from 5 to 6 p.m. Performance begins at 6:15 p.m. For information, call 619.686.8700 ext 8819. n F ashion Week San Diego (FWSD) is celebrating 10 years in 2017.

The first signature event of the year is the Spring Showcase, which will have 21 Designer brands to offer. The 2017 Debut Event takes place at the Windsor Lawn at Hotel Del Coronado, located at 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado at 6 p.m. Featuring designed looks, live entertainment, silent auction, and much more, the popular event will offer an exclusive sneak peek of FWSD17 designer’s collections before their full debut on the fall runway. The spring showcase will kick off the year-long events, which will include fashion lunches, culinary couture, and informal fashion events.

Tickets for the Spring Showcase are on sale now and only $20 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting FAB Authority. For information and to learn about all the events leading up the fall runway shows, visit www.fashionweeksd.com. n N ate’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 D izzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. Tonight’s performance at 8 p.m. includes Montreux Jazz winners from Hungary, the Finucci Brothers Quartet, featuring Zoltán Balogh on piano, Roland Balogh on guitar, József Pluto Horváth on bass, and József Bordás on drums. Cost is $20 cover ($15 students).

at 4545 Park Boulevard in San Diego, will feature a new Playwrighting Festival with new plays never before seen in San Diego. There will be a new play shown each night. Tickets are available at www.diversionary.org or by calling 619.220.0097.

May 13 & 14 n T he San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) is hosting their annual Balboa Park Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Balboa Park, on the southwest corner of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. This is a cultural event that showcases the heritage and traditions of American Indians. The Kumeyaay Bird Singers will open the event. Vendors will be selling handmade jewelry, pottery, basketry and variety of other crafts and wares.

Food venders will be selling a variety of food items, including fry bread and Indian tacos. On Sunday, all mothers will be honored.

May 14 n D izzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. At 2 p.m. there will be a celebration of the pioneers who made jazz great (Bird, Monk, Dizzy Winton, Miles, Sarah, Ella, Nina and more) – featuring vocalists Leonard Patton and Gillian Margot, with Curtis Taylor on trumpet, Ed Kornhauser on piano, Justin Grinnell on bass, and Duncan Moore on drums. Cost is $20 cover ($10 students).

May 15 n G I Film Festival San Diego Organizers Seek Film Submissions for the Local Military Film Festival that will be held in October throughout San Diego County. It is one of just a few militarythemed film festivals produced in the United States. The general deadline is 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 can visit www.GIFilmFestivalSD.org for more information. n S an Diego Air & Space Museum, located at 2001 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, will have a special treat at 1:30 p.m. for all museum participants as the Naval Air Training Command Choir with have a “Reunion Concert” in the Edwin D. McKellar Pavilion of Flight. Every member of the Command Choir is a former United States Navy of Marine Corps aviation officer who flew combat, patrol and rescue missions. Now showing at the museum: Be the Astronaut, a fun, interactive experience where you fly and spaceship, drive a rover and land on the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and an asteroid. Have a full day at the museum with a paid admission.

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May 19 n K ona 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.

May 20 n S an Diego’s Largest Taco Festival takes place at the Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring 30 of San Diego’s best tacocentric restaurants, a fun lineup of local and national concert acts, live Lucha Libre wrestling matches, a Chihuahua beauty pageant and race, and interactive experiences, the event is for adults 21 and up. Tickets are available online at www.SDTaqco.fest.com. n G rossmont Center Food Event, located at 5500 Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 4 to 6 p.m. n L awrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, located at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla, will celebrate an Extraordinary Career – Patron Party – Special Edition at 6:30 p.m. An event like this only comes along every 45 years and you are invited. JCC’s Executive Director, Mike Cohen, is retiring after almost half a century of selfness services to our community.

Please join us to a heartfelt evening of love & laughter, cocktails & cuisine in Mike’s honor. Our largest fundraiser of the year includes a gourmet dinner and dessert reception along with entertainment to Chicago’s world-reknowned improv troupe – The Second City.

Tickets start at $360 with proceeds benefitting the JCC! Call the box office for tickets at 858.362.1348.

May 20 & 21 n P irates Invade San Diego Embarcadero at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, located at North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at Star of India Wharf, 1492 North Harbor Drive. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, this event includes kids costume contests, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations, sword fights, live parrots, mermaid grotto, live music, and scavenger hunt for pirate treasures. Pirate Days participants of all ages who wear pirate or mermaid, costumes will receive a $2 discount on admission.

Adults carrying replica weapons must have them peace tied.

For information and tickets, visit www.sdmaratime.org or call 619.234.9153 ext 101.

May 21 n L estat’s, located at 3343 Adams Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel Band with Horns, Jazz concert from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For information, call 619.282.0437.

May 24 n C oronado Public Library, located at 640 Orange Avenue in Coronado, will hold a free lecture by Dr. Susan Hillman on Witnessing Atrocity: Survivor Testimony in the Auschwitz Trial, Frankfurt 1963-65 at 10:30 a.m. The Auschwitz trial was the biggest and most important postwar trial in West Germany. For the first time, Holocaust survivors and witness faced their tormentors in the homeland of the perpetrators. What were the legal parameters of this historic attempt to confront the atrocities of the Auschwitz? RSVP at www.sdcjc.org/cardiffrsvp. For information, call Katey Lindley at 858.361.1134.

May 25 n F armer and the Seahorse, located at 10996 Torreyana Road in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call 858.260.5400. n M artinis Above Fourth located at 3940 Fourth Ave, Second Floor, presents the dynamic duo Amy and Freddy in “Showstoppers!” at 8 p.m. Amy’s beautiful voice, edgy humor and quick wit, combined with Freddy’s impeccable musical arrangements and sly repartee, create an evening of enjoyable and unforgettable entertainment. For information, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com.

May 26 n C huckAlek Biergarten, located at 3139 University Avenue, Suite B, in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to p.m. For information, call 619.800.6797. n D izzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. At 8 p.m. there will be a tribute to San Diego saxophone stalwart and mentor Joe Marillo, two days after his birthday, by musicians he loved to perform with: Reka Parker on piano, Christopher Hollyday on saxophone, and others. Cost is $15.

May 27 n N ate’s Garden Grill, locatedd at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700. n L oew’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. n D izzy’s is at a new location, at Arias Hall, located behind the Musician’s Association building at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego. At 8 p.m., Jazz pianist Joshua White presents MONK @ 100 (Part 2) celebrating the music of Thelonius Monk, with vocalist Leonard Patton. Cost is $20.

May 28 n K ona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 619.295.9690.

May 29

n N ATtalk presents Baja’s Wild Side: Shark Research and

n W acky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic School

Conservation Photography on Baja California’s Imperiled Pacific Coast at 7 p.m. at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park. Sharks migrating between California and Baja California, Mexico, are threatened by fishing activity in both counties. Join Dr. Daniel Cartamil, shark expert and marine biologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, as he investigates the cross-border movements of these fascinating animals and discusses the issues relevant to the sustainability of our local shark populations. For tickets and information, visit www.sdnat.org or call 619.232.3821.

n S DSU, located at 5500 Campanile Drive in San Diego offers

May 18 n S an Diego Air & Space Museum, located at 2001 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, will host the San Diego Council on Literacy’s (SDCOL) 8th Annual “Eat, Drink, Read” signature fundraising event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. More than 20 of the city’s finest chefs will create imaginative dishes, with each bite inspired by their favorite books. San Diego brewers, distillers and winemakers will also bring their libations to the event, which raises needed funds to support the SDCOL’s 29 affiliated literacy programs that annually serve 170,000 residents at no cost. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.literacysandiego.org. n F resh 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 Lukas Ligeti’s Notebook. Lukas is a percussionist/composer who made his Fresh Sound debut performance in a house concert in 2011, playing solo marimba lumina, an instrument designed by the late Don Buchla. Tickets are $20, $10 students. For information, visit www.freshsoundmusic.com. n M artinis Above Fourth, located at 3940 Fourth Ave, Second Floor, presents Joe Posa as Joan Rivers in “The Bitch is Back” at 8 p.m. Tony Tripoli sets the stage for Joe Posa by sharing some hilarious moments as Joan Rivers’ opening act, cast member and head writer for Fashion Police. For information, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com.

Bus© takes place at theNAT, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

May 31 thru August 16 Summer Intensive Language Courses. Students can build their language skills and cultural competencies quickly and effectively through the SDSU Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC). This immersive program allows students to earn 3-20 units of foreign language credit in a period of 2 ½ to 11 weeks of registering now in one of today’s most critical languages – Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Portuguese, or Russian. Session one begins May 31st thru July 7th and Session two begins July 12th thru August 16th. For information, visit www.neverstoplearing.net/larc.

June 2 n T ickets are on Sale now for The Vine Affair, a stylish celebration of wine, art, beer, artisan food and live entertainment that takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. The Vine Affair is a can’t-miss event presented by the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. Attendees will progress to six of Balboa Park’s museums while enjoying unique art installations, live music, wine and wine education. Participating locations include the San Diego Art Institute, San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Fleet Science Center, San Diego History Center and the Balboa Park Conservancy presented by the Prado restaurant. Each location will have a unique theme tying together the wines, food and entertainment. Tickets are on sale now at www.thevineaffair.org.

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LEGO Playtime

May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (Every Wednesday) from 5 to 6 p.m.

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

Mission Hills Book Group May 4 from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald. 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

May 5, 12, 19 and 26 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to11 a.m.

Children are invited to a fun storytime.

On March 3, Miss Shadi will introduce kids to the Persian New Year.

Children’s Craft Time

May 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m.

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Read to a Therapy Dog May 6 from 10:30 to11:30 a.m.

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Free Presentation on Chinese Americans’ Immigration Experience May 10 at 6:30 p.m.

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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum will present “Searching for Gold Mountain: The Immigration Experience.”

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Baby Storytime

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May 11 at 10:30 a.m.

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

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Meditation Classes most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday at 4 p.m.

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Prayers for World Peace Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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Kids will become excited about reading when they help act out the stories of well-known children’s books. Costumes are provided. Call or sign up at the library to reserve a spot.

Book Sale

May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

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

How-To Festival

May 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn to do amazing and fun things at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual How-To Festival.

Mystery Book Group May 24 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.

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

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Hillcrest

1st Tuesday

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

1st Thursday

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

Thursdays 7–8:30 pm

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

Kensington-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday

Kensington-Talmadge Planning Committee Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m.

For information, call 619.284.0551

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

LVCPC Agenda– Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Agenda Linda Vista Library meeting room.

Contact Jeff Perwin at 619.806.9559 for details 6 pm.

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

3rd Wednesday

LV Historical– Linda Vista Historical Committee Bayside Community Center. This committee is collecting historical photos, documents and memories of Linda Vista’s past. For more information, contact Eleanor Frances Sennet at 858.277.3817. 4 p.m.

LVCollab– Linda Vista Collaborative Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858.278.0771 or mfernandez@baysidecc.org. For details visit www.facebook.com/LVCollaborative

Salon Services

Trained in New York & Europe Serving Mission Hills Since 1980

4141 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92130

619.366.0698

3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)

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

3rd Thursday

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

4th Monday

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

4th Wednesday

LVPC– Linda Vista Planning Committee Monthly Meeting Linda Vista Library Meeting Room at 6 pm.

Contact Jeff Perwin 619.806.9559 for details, minutes and agenda at www.LindaVistaSD.com.

Linda Vista View Linda Vista Town Council Community Newsletter Contact Thomas Kaye at 858.278.6973

Various Wednesdays

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

Mission Hills

No May Meeting

Mission Hills Garden Club Due to holding the Mission Hills Garden Walk in May, there is no scheduled program this month. The June 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

May 10, 2017

Monthly Meeting will be at 10 a.m. and the program is Colorful Plants for Waterwise Gardens. 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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