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San Diego’s

Annual Santa Run See page 4 for details.

What Have You Done With the Life You Were Given?

Santa Claus is coming to Mission Hills

Global Winter Wonderland Wows!

Old Town Historic Park to Expand Los Posadas

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10th Annual Hallo-Wine Festival Raises Funds for Home Start

Scripps Unveils Master Plan for Hospital Campuses

19th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village

Food Drive Lets You Help Others This Holiday Season

San Diego Musician Releases Music Videos to Advocate Mental Health

Panera Opens In Mission Valley and Expands Services

Massage Envy Hosts 5th Annual Salvation Army Toy Drive

The Nutcracker Comes to Life at the Historic San Diego Youth Ballet

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By Patty Ducey-Brooks “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” —Distinguished Theologian I am sure we can all agree that there are days when we start to feel that our world is falling apart and we anticipate that nothing good is on the horizon. Then suddenly, we learn of people doing amazing things in their own quiet ways to truly make a difference in our world. In this issue you will see lots of examples of people doing amazing things and the results of their efforts are extremely encouraging. It proves that the world can improve if we pull together to make a difference. One of those people who has worked to make a difference is Rolf Benirschke, a prominent San Diego leader, who was also a San Diego Charger for ten years and had the title of the “third most accurate placekicker in NFL history at the time of his retirement.” He was instrumental in starting the Annual Charger’s Blood Drive. Now he is also a driving force in continuing this effort, however, with more energy and new team involvement. It is extremely encouraging to know that the San Diego Blood Bank, in partnership with the San Diego Padres, San Diego Gulls, Holiday Bowl, Sockers, Rolf Benirschke and many other prominent San Diego leaders, will host a new event, San Diego Cares: It’s in our Blood on Saturday, December 16, 2017 to replace the loss of the annual San Diego Charger’s Blood Drive. San Diego’s new annual blood drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town & Country Convention Center in Mission Valley and will feature an all-day blood drive, live entertainment, sports-themed activities and appearances by various local sports teams, as well as interactive celebrity panels throughout the day that will allow attendees to interact with athletes and alumni from various sports. The annual Chargers Blood Drive, which has been a tradition in San Diego for 38 years, collected over 74,000 pints of blood in total. Since each pint can save up to three lives, Chargers Blood Drive saved nearly 222,000 lives—enough to fill Qualcomm Stadium three times over. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in general good health. To learn more, visit iCareSanDiego.com or call 1.800.469.7322. For those of you who have never had to rely on blood, you are fortunate. For everyone else, you know that you are alive because of the generosity of blood donors. Though this may seem insignificant in the scheme of things, your donation makes a huge different to the recipients of your contribution. If donating blood isn’t something that you can do, then consider all the options that are shared in this issue of the Presidio Sentinel. This is the perfect time to ask of yourself, “What have I Rolf Benirschke is a prominent San Diego leader, done with the life that I have been given, and what can I do to make a positive difference?”• who was also a San Diego Charger for ten years.

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Over 3,000 Jolly Saint Nicks for the th

5 Annual San Diego Santa Run

San Diego will be very merry indeed, as more than 3,000 Santas take over Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach for The 5th Annual San Diego Santa Run, Saturday, December 9, starting at 10 a.m. Hosted by High Performance Movement, the event is one of the largest Santa Runs in the U.S., and consists of a series of waves, including a 5K Fun Run and one-mile runs that feature the Santa’s Little Helper Mile (for the festive pup), the Santa’s Elves Mile (for kids) and the Speedy Mile (for competitive Santas). Throughout the course, runners donning sunny Santa suits, complete with white beards, Santa hats and sunglasses (it is San Diego after all), will get in the spirit as holiday music is performed live on corners along the route. Following the Santa Run, Kris Kringles, young and old, are invited to stick around for The 38th Annual Pacific Beach Holiday Parade, marching down Garnet Avenue beginning at 1 p.m. The parade is funded, in part, by revenue generated through the Santa Run and other events put on by High Performance Movement. Prices range from $20 for the Kids Run to $50 for day-of registration. To register and for more information, visit www.sandiegosantarun.com.•

Hosted by High Performance Movement, the event is one of the largest Santa Runs in the U.S.

Festive Holiday Favorites at

Diane Powers Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants

Serving up festive fare with a holiday twist, Diane Powers’ awardwinning Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants: Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico, Casa de Bandini and Casa Sol y Mar – present new delicious dishes that infuse traditional holiday flavors into their authentic Mexican offerings, and are available through the New Year. Each restaurant is beautifully decked out for the season with colorful Turkey mole tamales are filled with tender turkey, Christmas trees dressed raisins, chopped pecans and apples, all topped in handmade Mexican with a rich mole sauce and sesame seeds. ornaments, Mexican paper flowers, piñatas, painted tin ornaments, and lighted chili ristras. Strolling mariachis add to each restaurant’s cheerful ambiance. In keeping with the restaurants’ annual holiday tradition, each will serve the ever-popular Turkey mole tamales (available for take-out too), filled with tender turkey, raisins, chopped pecans and apples, all topped with a rich mole sauce and sesame seeds. The holiday menus also include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town: Birria de Res, a traditional recipe from Guadalajara Mexico featuring beef cooked in three different chiles and spices; Crema de Elote, roasted corn, potatoes, onions, poblano chiles, pepper, cilantro and chipotle combine to create a delicious cream soup; and Flan de Calabaza, the restaurant’s signature flan combined with fresh pumpkin. In addition to these new seasonal items, all the Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants present a beautiful environment for holiday parties, especially while splendidly decorated for the season. Catering is also available. The Bazaar del Mundo Shops and Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant are at the north entrance to Old Town San Diego on the corner of Juan and Taylor, located at 4105 Taylor Street. For information, visit www.casaguadalajara.com.•

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Alabama in the

Mind of America

By George Mitrovich I was recently the guest preacher at the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, Alabama: a historic and key church in Alabama’s capital city. The invitation to preach came from Dr. Jeremy Pridgeon, the church’s senior minister. He had extended the invitation last spring, when he called to ask if I would come to Montgomery and preach on Laity Sunday? I was flattered to be invited. I had been to Huntsville to speak to a couple of hundred Southern Baptist teenagers (you want to think about that, a Kennedy/Dukakis Democrat, speaking to Baptist youth down home in Alabama), but that was my one and only time in the state, before Montgomery. Flying to Montgomery, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, Alabama being Alabama; a place viewed by many as dominated by right-wing, reactionary, racist, Republican politics and fundamentalist Christians (which media has cleaned up and labeled “evangelicals”). But Dr. Pridgeon wasn’t inviting me to do politics, but preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and was satisfied my James Arminius/John Wesley centered theological beliefs were a fit for his church. How did he know? Because I’ve written numerous articles about theology for Good News, a conservative Methodist publication, (So, I’m out there, as they say). Besides, I don’t do politics in the pulpit, especially someone else’s pulpit, which would be exceedingly bad form. Is there a place for politics in the pulpit? Yes, when it concerns transcendent moral issues, but that would be, in this case, Dr. Prigdeon’s responsibility, not some outsider from California. So, what did I preach about? It’s a sermon I’ve preached before, “Sticks & Stones and Broken Bones.” It’s about the hurt that comes into people’s lives and from which some never recover, including extremely successful and hugely famous people, like Susan Sonntag, Marilyn Monroe, and Mickey Mantle—the subjects of my three points on disappointment, deceit, and denial. I have no intentions, however, to “preach it” here, but rather to put my Montgomery visit in a larger context—of both politics and faith. As to the politics of it, the last time a Democratic candidate for president received a majority vote in Alabama, was Jimmy Carter, 41-years ago— 55.7 percent to Gerald Ford’s 42.6; but Carter had also been governor of neighboring Georgia, and was not viewed as a liberal, big city, northern

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Democrat. But Mr. Carter, notwithstanding, no Democrat has won Alabama since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; an Act that changed the politics of the South from overwhelmingly Democrat to overwhelmingly Republican—and, in a larger context, changed the politics of America. Obviously, as someone caught up in politics since 1966, I wasn’t going to Montgomery oblivious of Roy Moore, the former State Supreme Court Justice and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. I knew his story, and there wasn’t anything about his story that appealed to me. Yes, Moore is a fellow Christian, but his understanding of what that means and mine are profoundly different—as different as Matthew 25 and Exodus 21. I was prepared to find Moore and Trump supporters everywhere, but didn’t. What I found was a graciousness and kindness dramatically different from the too often popular image of Alabamians as backward, red-necked and racist. I think especially of the staff at the hotel where I stayed for three nights; of the Rite Aid I called on Saturday morning for help because of a serious case of food poisoning picked up in a bagel shop at Seattle’s airport the day before (it happened the Rite Aid pharmacist I spoke to belongs to First Methodist and devoted considerable time researching the medicine I needed to counteract the food poisoning, because I was in difficulty); of the Italian restaurant where I had dinner Saturday night (blessed to have the company of two African-American young women with Baptist Health, who happen to be sitting next to me and were not only wonderfully entertaining and deeply anti-Trump, but also paid for my dinner; and one of whom, seeing my 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series ring, asked, “What is that?” I told her, and she said, “Were you the water boy?”). But this occurred before a woman accused Judge Moore of having sexually harassed her when she was 14 and he was 32, and an assistant district attorney. The allegation was a bombshell that turned what was thought a runaway race for Moore over Doug Jones, his Democratic opponent for the Senate, into what is now seen as a close contest. When the allegations became public, revealed in an in-depth Washington Post story, no less than the Republican leader of the Senate, Mitch McConnell, called on Moore to resign from the race, while other Republicans said that if he stayed in and won they would refuse to seat him. (Can they do that? I’ve been asked. Yes.)

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Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

San Diego’s Little Italy will kick-off this holiday season with festive family fun at the 19th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 2. Families, friends and neighbors will experience Little Italy’s Christmas magic and will be able to enjoy the community’s festive décor, seasonal vendors, live music and entertainment, horse carriage rides, holiday treats, a tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and more. “The Little Italy Association looks forward to this event every holiday season because we’re excited to spread some San Diego Christmas cheer,” said Chris Gomez, Little Italy Association’s district manager. “Residents and

Christmas has arrived in Little Italy with a tree lighting ceremony and lots of other fun activities.

visitors of San Diego are invited to celebrate the beginning of the season with family and friends in the heart of Little Italy.” Santa will make an appearance to chat and take photos with the neighborhood kids starting at 4 p.m. He will be listening to kids’ Christmas wishes in “Santa’s Living Room” on India Street until 6:30 p.m. Kids will be able to participate in arts and crafts right next to “Santa’s Living Room” with Washington Elementary STEAM Magnet School and ArtReach. Families will be able to browse the seasonal vendors and select Little Italy Mercato vendors along India Street between W. Cedar and W. Grape Streets to pickup stocking stuffers and other holiday goodies! Little Italy’s 25-foot tower of more than 1,100 beautiful Poinsettias, located in the center of Piazza Basilone, will be lit-up the whole evening and then the community will gather at the new permanent 20’ tall live tree, that will be lit at 6:30 p.m., at the Piazza della Famiglia on W. Date and India Streets. For more information about Little Italy’s Tree Lighting and Christmas Village, visit www.littleitalysd.com.•

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New Kind of Family

Patty Ducey-Brooks

By Ilene Hubbs Thanksgiving dinner is over and Hanukkah and Christmas are yet to be. It is very different now. As a child holidays included grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins. A big crowd and a wonderful memory. Then as a young married, holidays were my family, my parents, my in-laws, and my sister and brother’s families, and everyone pitched in. It is very different now. My husband has passed, my parents are gone, my brother lives far away and my sister is no longer with her husband, plus her son lives with his family in Oregon. One of my sons has passed and his widow and daughter live in New Jersey. So, we have a new kind of family now and it’s just fine. In fact, many people I know have moved here from somewhere else and they do not have the traditional family nearby. So, they do what I did, they formed a new kind of family. Going around the table at Thanksgiving, there were my son and his family, my other son’s child, a wonderful 20-year-old grandson who goes to college

here, and who I rarely see, then my sister, her caregiver who is from the Philippines, her caregiver’s boyfriend, my ex-sister in law who is still my girlfriend and a single guy I know whose wife just left him. This is my new family and it felt just fine. Holidays can be depressing if we let them. Memories of days gone by might over exaggerate how wonderful those days were. For me, the key is to treasure those memories and concentrate on creating some new ones. Cooking my old standards for new people tasting them for the first time, has a nice feeling to it. The people who have been around me for a long time just assume Thanksgiving dishes will be wonderful and my Hanukkah latkes will be delicious. They have no idea what a pain in the neck it is to grate potatoes. But new people are amazed and grateful. That might be worth the pain of grating, although to be honest, I switched to a food processor long ago despite my mother’s admonishment to me when she first saw me pressing a button rather than grating a potato and half of my knuckle into a bowl. She swore by knuckle blood I guess! Another thing that changes the dynamics of a holiday dinner is when there are no more children around.

I am almost at that juncture. Two of my four grandkids are teenagers, one is 20 and the only child left is six, so I am counting the years. No more wonderful toys to give them, just gift cards, that’s all they want and tearing the wrapping paper off a gift card just isn’t the same. But this year, we will return for a moment to those days of yore… well sort of. My brother is coming in from Florida. My nephew and his wife and new baby will travel here from Oregon. My sister has not seen her new grandson yet and what a holiday present this will be for her. My brother has no family in Florida and he is excited to spend holidays with us. It will be a reunion for those of us who are still here. It will be a bittersweet reunion thinking of family who are no longer with us, but then again, family isn’t just numbers. It is a good feeling to know that my table is not big enough to seat everyone for this upcoming holiday dinner. That means there are more of us to feast together. It’s not the presents, it’s not the food, it’s who sits around the table or nearby chairs. Sometimes it is the family we grew up with, and sometimes it is the family we chose to make.•

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Food Drive Lets You

Help Others This Holiday Season

It’s that familiar time of the year when families and friends start making plans to gather for holiday dinners and parties teeming with cookies, pies and other treats. But it’s not the same for all families, and First 5 San Diego(), the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and San Diego County Vons supermarkets are coming together to change that with their annual Holiday Food Drive. Several new options this year make it even easier to make a donation. According to the Food Bank, of San Diego County’s 3.1 million residents, more than 494,000 people face food insecurity and 164,000 of them are children. During the holidays, there is a higher demand for services from the Food Bank. Canned goods are ideal food items for the Food Drive. Through community partners, the Food Bank feeds 370,000 people per month and distributed 26 million pounds of food last year, the equivalent of 21.6 million meals. There are several ways you can donate to the drive, including:

• Donate nonperishable food items in the Food Bank’s red food drive barrels at Vons

• Purchase a $5 pre-filled bag of groceries at the register in Vons

• Donate through the Food Bank’s new Virtual Food Drive website (select and pay for food items you’d like to donate (most items are by the case) using your credit card)

• Make a general donation to the Food Bank. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank can distribute five meals to San Diegans in need

• Host a food drive with your organization or business. Visit the Food Bank website, click on the food drive tab and register your event

The food drive ends on Dec. 31, 2017. Last year, 850 organizations hosted drives and collected more than 660,000 pounds of food. The goal this year is to raise 750,000 pounds of food for individuals and families in need. For more information about the drive, visit the Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive site (sandiegofoodbank.org/holiday).•

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The Oldest Breeding M ale Gorilla

in the U.S. Gets a Heart Exam

Winston, the oldest breeding male gorilla in the United States, is resting at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after undergoing a thorough medical exam that included an in-depth assessment of his heart. The assessment was made after animal care staff noticed a decline in his general health earlier this year, when he showed nonspecific signs of illness, such as lethargy and decreased appetite. After an initial exam and supportive therapies, animal care professionals, in collaboration with colleagues from the Great Ape Heart Project, made the decision to perform a more in-depth analysis to determine the cause of his condition and afford him the opportunity to thrive with his troop for the foreseeable future. “Our medical care for these animals has really advanced over the last 10 to 20 years,” said Lauren Howard, DVM, associate director of veterinary services at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. “So, a lot of our animals are living longer than they used to—and with that comes age-related changes. And Winston’s no different.” Winston, one the world’s oldest breeding male gorillas in a managed care setting, arrived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 1984 with five other gorillas. Animal care staff describe him as a strong silverback with a very easy-going personality—only getting involved in resolving disputes between members of his gorilla troop if he absolutely has to. Guests can typically spot Winston lounging in the rear of the exhibit or perched at either end of the habitat watching the other gorillas, especially the young males, to make sure they behave.• Not to be combined with any other offer. Not good for boarding, bathing, grooming, pet food and prescription and non-prescription drugs. Expires 12.31.2017

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bend your knees to place your hands flat on the floor directly in front of you. Jump both of your feet back at the same time to create a plank with your body. Jump your legs back up, returning to the squat position and then stand and jump as high up into the air as you can with your arms reaching toward the ceiling. Land gently on your feet. Repeat this move as many times as necessary in your routine. Chin-Ups These may seem intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of them and build up your strength, they will do a lot of benefits for your body. You only need a bar and you are all set to start. Chinups are essentially pull-ups, just in the underhand position. They work to strengthen and sculpt your arms, shoulders, back, and abdomen. To do a chin-up, grip a bar with your palms facing your body. Just as you would in a pull-up, pull your body up with your arms, take a moment to pause once your chin in above the bar, and then lower yourself down slowly. Rows Chin-ups can be a challenge that you have to work your way up to. If this is the case, you can switch it up and do rows for your second move.

Everyone wants to be able to do an efficient workout so they don’t have to spend hours in the gym to get the results they are looking for. You want to put forth some good effort for a short amount of time and get a good return on your investment. So, what is the best way to do this? Quick and powerful circuit workouts are able to burn some serious calories in a pretty short amount of time. There are a lot of options for entire-body workouts that you can start to do on a regular basis to maximize your time in the gym. Here is one three-move series that will be beneficial for you that will guarantee you some great results. For each of the following exercises, start with 10 reps, then do nine, then eight, etc., until you are just doing one. While you may look back and think that flew by once you are done, your muscles will definitely feel the effects. Burpees Burpees are relatively simple, but they require a lot from your body. You will not only reap cardio benefits, but you will also work all of your major muscle groups, and quickly burn a lot of calories. To do a burpee, stand with your feet directly below your hips and

To do rows, hold a pair of dumbbells with your palms facing down. Bend yourself over at your hips and knees and continue to lower your torso down until it is just short of being parallel to the floor. Allow the dumbbells to hang down before pulling them up by bending your elbows to the sides of your abdomen. Take a few moments to pause in this position and then slowly lower your arms. Continue this move according to your workout schedule. Goblet Squat To do a goblet squat, grab a dumbbell or kettlebell and hold it out at a 90-degree angle in front of your chest. Keep your feet hip-width apart and your elbows facing the floor. Lower yourself into a squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees. Allow your elbows to lightly touch the insides of your knees as you are performing your squat. Bring yourself back to your original position.

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Skilled Care Guidance By Rick Brooks

Have you ever had a loved one in a skilled nursing rehabilitation facility? This often follows a significant stay in the hospital and allows a patient to heal and strengthen under skilled care before coming home. Medicare will pay for the first 100 days (or so) of care in such a facility, but after that you will need to cover the cost directly or through insurance. However, one of the quirks of our system is that there can be significant financial incentives for these facilities to move patients out the door quickly. Patients and their families often find that the facility staff will say something like “Medicare has stopped paying,” “your dad isn’t making enough progress to stay here” or “we don’t have any more custodial beds.” But you don’t have to accept these statements at face value. According to Philip Lindsley of the San Diego Elder Law Center, under Federal Law, there are only six reasons that a patient can be discharged without the consent of the resident patient’s consent: 1. It’s necessary for the resident’s welfare and the patient’s needs cannot be met in the facility; 2. The resident’s health has improved sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility; 3. The health of the other patients in the facility would be endangered; 4. The resident is a danger to the other patients (behavior); 5. The resident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay, or to submit the necessary paperwork to have payment from a third party of benefit program; 6. The facility ceases to operate.

And it’s not enough for the facility to just say one of these applies. They must document the grounds and support their position with evidence. For example, if they’ve concluded that the resident’s health has improved sufficiently, then the discharge plan must include supporting documentation from the resident’s physician. And you can insist on your own physician being part of this conversation as well.

Speaking of documentation, if the facility is going to insist on discharge, the supporting documents must not only include the lawful grounds for discharge. They also need to include a post-discharge plan of care that helps the patient transition to a new living arrangement or return home. The patient’s family (or legal representative) must be involved in this conversation. In practice, this discharge plan is actually pretty rare. That’s because too many people simply accept the facility’s determination that it’s time to go and the facility staff doesn’t have to put the work into developing one. When my father was in a rehab facility recently, they began talking about discharge within weeks of his being admitted. My mother and I insisted that he stay there as long as possible in order to maximize the physical therapy he was getting. It also gave us time to work with a care manager to prepare his home for his return. In the meantime, our refusal to discharge him forced the facility to work with us to create a post-discharge care plan and to engage in the preparations for his return home. So the first thing you should do when someone tells you it’s time for your loved one to be discharged is to just say “hold on a minute.” Ask why he or she needs to leave the facility and what comes next. If you disagree with the facility’s determination, you can appeal the decision and get a prompt review from an independent agency. Once you refuse to discharge your loved one, the facility must provide you with a written notice, which will also include instructions for challenging their determination. At this point, you can also bring in trained professionals like care coordinators or even an elder care attorney to help you navigate the discharge and obtain the care your loved one needs.• This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®, with assistance from Philip P. Lindsley, CELA, CLS, of the San Diego Elder Law Center. 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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The first allegation of sexual misconduct was quickly followed by others. The accusations coming from women with wholly credible stories. Moore, stupidly, did not help himself when he admitted he often dated younger women, but always with their mother’s permission (which caused a friend of mine to ask, “Why didn’t he just date their mothers?”). Moore later said in a radio interview that the woman who became his wife, now Kayla Moore, he first noticed when she was 15. A reasonable person might wonder why such serious accusations wouldn’t already have driven Moore from the race? But Alabama isn’t normal, as viewed by outsiders, and it would seem, as of this writing, that a selfadmitted pedophile might still win the Senate race. How is that possible? Because Moore and his advisors aren’t stupid, making the issue not Moore’s past predilection for young girls but the Washington Post, Mitch McConnell, who is conspiring with Democrats to keep Moore out of the Senate (that would be a first), and, of course, the lies being told about him by all these women; all of whom the judge says he can’t remember having met—including one whose high school yearbook he signed, claiming his signature is a forgery. All of this outside of Alabama and the South, which H.L. Mencken once called “The Buckle on the Bible Belt,” would be ludicrous, but in states with large fundamentalist/evangelical voting populations, distrust of Democrats, feminists, liberals, gays, and national “fake news” media, especially the Washington Post and New York Times, runs deep, and many Alabamians see their man, Judge Moore, the victim of a witch hunt. And, no small thing—an attitude of arrogance born of ignorance, which says to anyone not a true Alabamian, “Who are you to tell us how to vote?” That Alabama exists, but that’s not the Alabama I experienced. Dr. Pridgeon and his congregation, a truly important asset in the civic life of Montgomery, take their Christian faith seriously. They believe and practice Matthew 25, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless. They believe John 3:16 and 1 John 4:20, that God’s love is for everyone—independent of class, color, or creed. The Christian faith they embrace is the Christian faith I embrace; that faith that is a saving strand in the social tapestry of America —the absence of which would render America a dead society. I did not ask Dr. Prigdeon or his staff or members of First Methodist I was privileged to meet if they’re voting for Roy Moore December 8. I think I know the answer.•

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

December is a joyous time of year in the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID). Throughout the world it is the season of lights as it is also on our own West Lewis Street of businesses where Holiday in the Hills will be celebrated on Saturday December 9 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. This annual block party, happening between Stephens Street and Palmetto Way, has live music, shopping, drinks, ballet performances, and holiday cheer for all ages. Please join me for this wondrous evening in Mission Hills. Again this year, the Mission Hills BID was chosen to partner with American Express for SHOP SMALL and Small Business Saturday. Through their support the colorful banners installed on Mission Hills’ lampposts serve as a reminder to shop locally, in our own neighborhood. American Express also sponsored local and regional ads promoting Mission Hills’ Small Business Saturday “Sip & Shop” with free trolley service along West Lewis Street, Ft. Stockton Drive, Goldfinch Street, Reynard Way, India Street and West Washington Street. Small Business Saturday launched the SHOP SMALL season and will continue through early January. We encourage you to enjoy local offerings in our neighborhood of exquisite gifts. Our special thank you to twelve Mission Hills “special beverage providers” for their generous servings, including: Winter is Coming Spiced Tea at Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe, Santanico at The Patio on Goldfinch, CranApp Punch at Farmer’s Bottega, Detox Shot of Tumeric Tonic at Lazy Acres, Holiday Sangria at Harley Gray and Winter Warmer at Shakespeare Pub and Grille, to mention a few. For a complete list of offerings and offerors please visit www.missionhillsbid. com/shop-small/. Our heartfelt thanks to Carin Canale for allowing the BID use of the Canale Communications parking lot. We asked. She immediately responded with, “sure!” It was so much fun to hand out hundreds of free SHOP SMALL canvas bags and Sip List guides to friends and visitors. If one of them was you, thank you for taking part in Small Business Saturday and Mission Hills is where the gifts are. “Sip & Shop.” Shop Local. Shop Small. Support your In addition to sipping neighborhood small business owners. and shopping, the BID held its Annual Meeting and board of directors and officers elections. Our special guest was Councilmember Chris Ward who updated everyone on his nearly one year in office and fielded questions from business owners. Thank you to all who attended and voted. The new directors and officers for 2018 are Minka Hull, Mission Hills Financial; Stuart White, SWD; Trish Watlington, The Red Door and BAR by Red Door, vice president; Audrey Patterson, Patterson Engineering, Inc., secretary; Troy Curnett, One Mission Realty, treasurer; and I was re-elected president. Together, with our executive director Susan McNeil Schreyer, we are committed to our neighborhood’s business vitality. We will continue our work with a committee system focused on promotions, economic development, design and parking, and the goal of enhancing Mission Hills’ attractiveness as a regional destination for shopping, dining, relaxation and more. In an effort to attract more business owners to our Shopkeeper Jimmy Ferrari is ready to meetings, the BID has trimmed welcome Shoppers on Small Business Saturday and throughout the Shop Small its meeting dates from three holiday shopping season. to two per month. If you are a

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business license holder in the BID and want to get more involved in supporting our business community, we invite you to join us on the second and third Wednesdays of each month beginning at 3 p.m. Thanks to the continuing generosity of Mission Hills United Methodist Church and our “Month of Meetings Sponsors” BID meetings in 2018 will take place in the church parlor. Please visit http://missionhillsbid.com/meetings-and-agendas/ to learn more. I have enjoyed serving as president of the Mission Hills BID and look forward to our work in 2018. My best wishes to you and yours this holiday season.•

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When Mission Hills Garden Club met in September, Brijette Romstadt gave us a talk on seeds. Of all the seeds she mentioned, tomatoes interested me most. With the exception of 1972 or 1973, I have found it much cheaper to purchase fancy heirloom tomatoes than to grow them. Nevertheless, despite my vow to never grow another tomato ever, I find myself saving the seeds as Romstadt instructed. This year I am trying to follow her instructions to the letter. The first step is to choose the tomato or tomatoes you want to duplicate. Unfortunately, my labels fell off or were pulled off so I have no idea which seeds went with which tomato. I can say that my seeds were all tomatoes I liked (maybe 20 or so. Not more than 30 for certain). If they cross-pollinate. I don’t care. In this step, you definitely want to use a ripe tomato. Romstadt has learned that in coastal areas (Mission Hills gets coastal breezes and some of its fog) cherry tomatoes do better than the big beefsteaks. I was successful the one year in the early 70s with huge beefsteak tomatoes. I have no idea of their name, but I harvested about 20 or more a day. Romstadt says that was very unusual, and I certainly haven’t grown anything larger than a big plum tomato since. Cut the tomato in half (I read somewhere to cut the tomato at

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the equator.) Using your fingers or a melon scoop, gently remove the seeds from each half, and place them in a container. Put in enough water to make a soupy consistency and stir. I sliced my tomato and dumped the seeds. Then I put the slices in a sandwich and ate them. Cover the container. You may want to poke holes in it. I screwed the lid onto my container, and the

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seeds did what it said they would do. You probably should label the container with the kind of tomatoes you’re planning to get. As I said, I didn’t label mine, as I have no idea which tomatoes I took seeds from. Put the container in a warm place. I kept mine on the kitchen counter out of the sunlight. It was warm (heat wave) and not breezy. Cooler areas mean a longer fermentation time, and that is what you want. Now the seeds need to ferment. Tomato seeds have a gelatinous covering that keep them from germinating. Fermentation rids them of this covering. You may stir the seed liquid (remove the lid or cover first) and then put it back with its cover where it was before. Mine started to grow mold (the sign that fermentation has begun) very quickly. As it ferments, it will turn darker and may emit a smell. The seeds should have sunk to the bottom and there may be foamy white mold at the top. The mold will help dissolve the protective gel around the seeds, but it will not hurt the seeds. Do not leave the seeds in the fermentation too long as they may begin to sprout. You don’t want them warm and wet until you are ready to plant them. You can’t save sprouted seeds. The next step is where I am at this exact moment. I removed the mold from the top of the water. I didn’t use my hands as the mold had turned dark and was most unappealing. I flipped it into the garbage disposal and then filled the container with water. I stirred it briefly. Pour off the liquid and bad seeds and any other debris that is

on the top. I used a strainer for this step. Keep rinsing and draining the seeds until the water is clear and all the seeds are on the bottom of the container. The seeds cannot be stored damp, so place them on a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper. Do not use ceramic, metal or plastic, as they won’t absorb water. Paper towel adheres to the seeds, so avoid that. Paper plates should work. At this point you might want to label these seeds too. The seeds should be in a warm area that is not in direct sunlight. Stir them or shake the paper plate every day to prevent clumping. Air speeds the drying process. It should take a week or two or even three to dry. Do not dry them in the oven or heat them to dry. Humidity and high temperatures may cause the seeds to sprout. You can tell when the seed is dry as it will be very hard. It snaps faintly when broken in half. If the seed bends, it needs to dry longer. Once all your seeds have dried, you can move on to the last step, storing. Paper envelopes are perfect for storing seeds. Be certain your seeds are 100 percent dry, especially if you use plastic bags, which encourage mildew, which will spoil everything. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place. Some people store them in the refrigerator or freezer. Then hope for the best. If I get a tomato from my seeds, I’ll let you know. Our next meeting will be held at Mission Hills Nursery – 1525 Fort Stockton Drive – from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. It is free for members; $ 10 for guests.•

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Massage Envy San Diego, in partnership with The Salvation Army, is helping struggling San Diego families this holiday season by hosting a toy drive in each of their Massage Envy locations throughout San Diego County now through December 16. The Salvation Army is working with Massage Envy to make holiday magic happen. By inviting local businesses, schools, churches, clubs and all other community organizations to host the toy drive, they are able to increase the collection of toys for children of all ages. Each year, the need for toys grow as parents work several jobs to pay rent and provide food, often not having anything left over for special gifts for their children. The Salvation Army’s goal for 2017 is to provide 40,000 toys (in addition to stocking stuffers) to 14,000 children countywide. The Massage Envy toy drive is one way to help The Salvation Army accomplish that goal. Massage Envy locations will be a drop-off site for new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages from Nov. 16 through Dec. 16. Those interested in hosting their own toy drive can simply submit an application online under the volunteer tab at www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org.

Santa Claus is coming to Mission Hills Coldwell Banker Realty, located at 1600 West Lewis Street in Mission Hills, is holding an open house on Saturday, December 9. Santa will be there from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to greet children and have a photo taken by Meredith French. Each sitting is $10 and includes two 4"x 6" photos. Of course you may upgrade. Santa is the real deal. He wears a fabulous hand-tailored Santa suit and his beard is trimmed to perfection. No need to RSVP; early arrival is recommended. Refreshments are offered at Coldwell Banker Realty and there are other participating businesses along Lewis Street. The whole affair is really quite festive.•

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Global Winter Wonderland Wows!

By Laura Walcher

Global Winter Wonderland (GWW), the extravaganza now underway at SDCCU Stadium is – to say the least – impressive. The welcome mastermind behind this first event for San Diego is Lulu Huang, a sunny, bustling beauty, a native of China. Now an American citizen, in America since her 22nd year, she has surely mastered the challenges, and embraced the opportunities that have resulted in this joyous addition to our city’s holiday happenings. We talked: LW: Could there be a more colorful, engaging, enjoyable event than GWW? Of course, San Diego is winter “light, “ so how did you choose us for this seemingly coldweather circus? LH: W e were more looking for a “WOW” destination in Southern California–- now, San Diego surely qualifies for that! LW: Y ou’ve established, you say, a “city in a parking lot.” It’s taken hundreds of staffers to design, build and produce this event! What’s that undertaking been like for you? (i.e. time in, costs, etc. , anything unusual? City rules/policies?) LH: T here have been some adjustments to make to our planning, but having a big open parking lot is like having a blank canvas that you can turn into anything you want! LW: W hat inspired you to embark on this business? Not that your degree in finance wouldn’t help any business. LH: I grew up going to traditional lantern festivals in China as a child. When I moved to the United States, I started my own business, however, after I had my kids, I realized there was more to life than just business. I was able to see the world through my kids’ eyes and the world seemed like such a beautiful, happy and innocent place. It reminded me of the amazing lantern festivals in China and I wanted to bring that to the United States to share with people of all cultures here. There are so many different cultures represented here and I wanted to create a place where everyone could come together during the holiday and celebrate all cultures. LW: H asn’t it taken an immense amount of creativity / imagination to change your themes every year?

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LH: M y children are an endless source of imagination. I am influenced by what they are interested in and bring those ideas to my team who helps me brainstorm the new lantern designs for the upcoming season. LW: F or our showcase, you’ve chosen an amazing exhibition of Chinese lanterns – surely a new experience for we Yankees. I would guarantee that we are “wowed” by the artistry and imagination in this display. Tell us about the lanterns, their creators. What happens to them after the event closes? LH: T he lanterns are truly art pieces – elaborate designs on paper are turned into detailed structures made of steel, covered in silk and illuminated from within. Our in-house creative team starts early in the year with the designs and then over 60 artisans from China come to the United States to craft the lanterns onsite for the event. LW: Y ou’ve made it clear: GWW is a circus, an art exhibition, a carnival–hardly only for kids!You call it a “living experience.” An opportunity for attendees – especially children – to “grow their imaginations.” Unique, you think? LH: Y es! Global Winter Wonderland is a holiday experience for the whole family. In addition to our dazzling displays, we have food, carnival rides and entertainment for all ages. There is nothing like it.

LW: T here’s definitely an international feel, presentation throughout the event. How many countries are represented in the attractions? LH: W e have displays representing countries from every corner of the globe – including, Egypt, Vietnam, India, Costa Rica and France – just to name a few. LW: H ave we – San Diegans – been good hosts? LH: A bsolutely! We are loving the weather and the graciousness of everyone we have worked with. LW: S an Diego is your fourth event – the others have been in Sacramento. Are you headed for other locations, cities? LH: W e have produced Global Winter Wonderland in five different cities over seven years including Atlanta, GA and Santa Clara, CA. We are continuing to grow and hope to expand year after year – but are looking forward to creating a holiday tradition for San Diego families. Global Winter Wonderland will be held through January 7, 2018 at SDCCU Stadium, located in Mission Valley, and is produced by the International Cultural Exchange Group. Tickets can be purchased on line: $22/ adults, children/4-12 and seniors, 62-plus/ $ 19. Discounted tickets are available at Walgreen’s: $18/adults, children/$15.•

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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will be decked out in historic holiday finery this year and will be the scene of an expanded Las Posadas celebration this year on Saturday, December 9. Now in its 67th year in Old Town, the annual Las Posadas procession is a walking reenactment of what is traditionally a 9-day event in Mexico depicting the biblical story of Mary and Joseph’s search for a birthplace for Jesus. Everyone is invited to join the candlelit procession, starting at 4:45 p.m., and sing traditional holiday songs in both Spanish and English as the players go from inn to inn, symbolically asking for lodging. The procession will include local actors playing the parts of Joseph and the innkeepers. Dubbed Las Posadas: An Old Town Celebration, the 2017 event will mark the first year of an expanded celebration in the park with a day full of activities, crafts, choir performances and more in addition to the procession. The park will be decorated to represent the historical setting of Pueblo de San Diego. Choirs will select and perform music that might have been heard during La Posada is a tradition that commemorates the biblical journey of Mary and Joseph this period. Christmas trees will be decorated with and their search of a safe place, or “inn,” to stay before the birth of Jesus. pinecones and bows, with shop windows lighted by candles as carolers stroll through the park. Traditional historic kids’ crafts such as corn grinding, ojo de dios (stick weaving), whirley gig making, and advent paper-chain garland construction will be situated in the plaza along with other entertainment and activities. There will be a traditional applesauce demonstration, blacksmithing, wool spinning, candle-dipping, a Jewish exhibit and more. Street performers, carolers and dancers will roam the park throughout the day leading up to the 4:45 p.m. gathering for the Las Posadas candle-lit procession which will begin at 5 p.m. and culminate in front of Casa de Estudillo with a live nativity scene and musical performance. Following the procession there will be a piñata for kids at the Wells Fargo museum and a bonfire with complimentary hot chocolate and s’mores and caroling. The bonfire will be held every Saturday in December. The events are sponsored by Fiesta de Reyes and The Old Town State Park Merchants Association. There is free parking available in the Caltrans parking lot on Taylor Street in Old Town after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. For information about any of these events, visit Fiestadereyes.com or call 619.297.3100.•

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Hallo-Wine Fall Festival Raises Funds for Home Start

Home Start, Inc., a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency that has strengthened and developed San Diego’s families and communities since 1972, held its 10th Annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival and raised more than $25,000. The festival, held each year in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, raised funds for the organization’s programs that provide critical assistance to vulnerable children and families throughout San Diego County. Prominent members of the San Diego community who care about strengthening families and protecting children from child abuse enjoyed an array of boutique wines, hand-crafted beers and liquors, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres at Burnham House, a beautiful historic venue near Balboa Park. Guests also enjoyed festivities including live entertainment, silent auction opportunities, and a wine pull. “Home Start is grateful for the Left to right are Kathy Cady of California Coast Credit Union, Laura Tancredi-Baese-CEO of Home Start, amazing support of this year’s and Rene McKee holding a check from California Coast Credit Union. Hallo-Wine Fall Festival,” said Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start. “We know that children exposed to domestic violence at an early age are three times more likely to repeat that cycle of abuse as adults in their own homes. The consequences are devastating. That is why our focus at Home Start is on healing children from the trauma of exposure to domestic violence and providing families in need with the resources and support to thrive. Funds raised from this year’s Hallo-Wine make these life-changing services possible and are breaking the cycle of trauma and abuse.”•

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“A Christmas Carol” will be Cygnet Theatre’s 100th production since it’s founding in 2003. What better way to celebrate than with the show that continues to grow in popularity as a favorite holiday tradition in San Diego. Written by Charles Dickens and adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson, this production is a re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The fully staged production runs through December 24 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town San Diego. Murray and the creative team have embraced storytelling through the use of original puppetry, found objects, and innovative stagecraft. Cygnet Theatre will be transformed into a Victorian Christmas card thanks to the creativity of set designer Andrew Hull. Kyle Montgomery will serve as Lighting Designer. Costumes are by Jeanne Reith, and Peter Herman will provide wigs and makeup. Choreography is by Katie Whalley Banville. Original puppets designed by Michael McKeon. Patrick Marion will provide musical direction. Tom Stephenson returns as Ebenezer Scrooge. Returning veterans include Charles Evans, Jr., Melissa Fernandes Melinda Gilb , David McBean, and Patrick McBride. Joining the cast for her first year is Cygnet regular, Katie Sapper. In addition to the regularly scheduled Cygneture Events, Cygnet is holding its fourth annual pre-show Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 3rd from 1 to 2 pm. Families will be able to enjoy cookie decorating, a visit with Santa, activity station by Geppetto’s Toys, complimentary hot chocolate and more. For more information regarding tickets, please contact the box office at 619.337.1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street.•

Landmark Theatres From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes “The Shape of Water”–an other-worldly fable, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment.

Rounding out the cast are Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg and Doug Jones. “The Shape of Water” is rated R and is one hour and forty-nine minutes long. It opens Friday, December 8 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas, located at 3965 5th Avenue. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres. com. Film times and dates are subject to change.•

Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer star in the film “The Shape of Water.” Photo is courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures.

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“The Nutcracker”

Comes to Life at the Historic San Diego Youth Ballet

From Wednesday, December 6 to Sunday, December 17, 2017, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB) will perform “The Nutcracker” At the Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. Directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway, this San Diego holiday family tradition sells out every year and should not to be missed. Generations of ballet dancers have come through the doors of the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet since it was founded in Balboa Park in 1945. This year, the impact of that legacy comes full circle and takes center stage as SDCYB alum Paula Kasimatis returns to play Mrs. Stahlbaum, the mother of the lead character Clara. She is dancing once again on the Casa del Prado Theater stage because her actual daughter, Clare Hermanson, has been cast as Clara this year. With the belief that the holidays are also a time to celebrate with families, and also to think about those in need, the SDCYB will also partner with Father Joe’s Villages to collect gifts for homeless children. Affordable tickets range from only $12 to $18, which makes this the perfect opportunity to experience ballet in Balboa Park with your family. The San Diego Civic Youth Ballet is located at 1650 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more information, call 619.233.3060 or visit www.sdcyb.org.•

Clare Hermanson is cast as Clara this year. Photo is courtesy of Zachary Barron.

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Joely Fisher

Actress, director, entertainer Joely Fisher invites you backstage, into the intimate world of her career and family with her hilarious, irreverent, downto-earth show (based on her memoir) which is filled with incredible, candid stories about her life, her famous parents, and how the loss of her unlikely hero, sister Carrie Fisher, ignited the writer and performer within. Fisher will share her life experiences at 8 p.m. at Martinis Above Fourth, located at the 2nd floor of 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest. Growing up in an iconic Hollywood Dynasty, Joely Fisher knew a show business career was her destiny. The product of world-famous crooner Eddie Fisher and ’60s sex kitten Connie Stevens, she struggled with her own identity and place in the world on the way to a decades-long career as an acclaimed actress, singer, and director. Now, Joely shares her unconventional coming of age story of the family members and co-stars dearest to her heart, while stripping bare her own misadventures. In Growing Up Fisher, she recalls the beautifully bizarre twist of fate by which she spent a good part of her childhood next door to Debbie Reynolds. She speaks frankly about the realities of Hollywood—the fame and fortune, the constant scrutiny. Throughout, she celebrates the anomaly of a two-decade marriage in the entertainment industry, and the joys and challenges of parenting five children, while dishing on what it takes to survive and thrive in the unrelenting glow of celebrity. She speaks frankly about how the loss of her sister Carrie Fisher became a source of Joely Fisher shares her experiences living artistic inspiration.• among an unconventional family of celebrities.

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Scripps Unveils Master Plan for

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Hospital Campuses

Scripps Health has unveiled a master plan that represents the largest building program in the health care system’s 125year history and triggers significant construction projects at its hospital campuses across San Diego County designed to serve the needs of the community for generations to come. “This is our vision to build the health care system of the future—starting today,” said Chris Van Gorder, Scripps president and CEO. “Our focus is on delivering the right care in the right setting that reflects the changing health care needs of the communities we serve across the San Diego region.” The master plan accounts for changing health care trends. Flexible space designs will recognize the rapid evolution of technology so that the latest equipment and devices can be easily incorporated into patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories and diagnostic centers. More care is being delivered on an outpatient basis at clinics and other medical facilities, so Scripps will design its acute care hospitals to care for the most seriously ill patients. Plans include state-of-the-art private patient rooms. Floors will be designed following best practices. Nurses will be placed closer to patients and will have more direct access to equipment and supplies, increasing their efficiency and Plans for Scripps Mercy include replacing the existing acute care building with a new improving their ability to deliver the highest quality care 710,000-square-foot, seismically sound tower featuring 12 stories above ground and three below. possible. Facilities will be designed to promote patient healing and comfort and will make efficient use of natural resources. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla The master plan projects will be financed by operating revenues, Work at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla will include construction of borrowing and philanthropy. a new seven-story, 401,000 square-foot hospital tower. The new tower will “Community support always has been a significant part of Scripps’ history, feature a women’s health center, which will include labor and delivery, dating back to our founders, Ellen Browning Scripps and Mother Mary postpartum beds, a nursery, an obstetrical surgery area and a neonatal Michael Cummings,” Van Gorder said. “We are thankful for that. We don’t intensive care unit. Other projects on the campus include upgrades to the receive government funding for these projects. It’s the generosity of grateful central energy plant. Construction of the new tower is expected to begin in patients and others that has made us what we are today, and it will be that 2021 and conclude in 2024. generosity that will shape us into who we become in the future.” The master plan also includes the construction of two Scripps MD Scripps Mercy San Diego Anderson outpatient cancer centers. One will be a new cancer center Plans for Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego represent the largest project. located at Scripps Mercy San Diego and the other will be an expansion Plans for Scripps Mercy include replacing the existing acute care building of the Scripps Radiation Therapy Center in La Jolla. Work on the Scripps with a new 710,000-square-foot, seismically sound tower featuring 12 MD Anderson cancer center at Scripps Mercy will take place as part of stories above ground and three below. Most of the rooms in the hospital that campus’ construction, while the timeline for the expansion work at the will be private. Other work includes upgrades to the central energy plant. Scripps Radiation Therapy Center is yet to be determined. Construction of the replacement tower is expected to begin in 2022 and More information can be found at www.scripps.org.• finish in 2027.

Steph Johnson & Friend Holiday Show

2ND Annual

Homeless Choir Voices to Perform

Steph Johnson, a San Diego resident and founder of Voices of Our City Choir, a choir created for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego— is performing on Saturday, December 2 for the 2nd Holiday Show featuring the choir and other special guests. The performance takes place at Bread and Salt, 1955 Julian Ave San Diego, CA 92113. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. is a VIP party, plus silent auction; 7:30 doors open to guests; 8 p.m. starts the show. The second annual Steph Johnson Holiday Show features Grammy Award winning Kamau Kenyatta, award winning Curtis Taylor on trumpet, Rob Thorsen on bass, Richard Sellers on drums, Steph Johnson on vocals and guitar, plus special guests Voices of Our City Choir—a choir created for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. A VIP Party happens before the show and is limited to 60 people. This portion of the event is expecting to sell out. The VIP event includes food, drinks, chair massage, entertainment, silent auction, door prizes and more. Cost of tickets is $15 adult/$10 student. The VIP event is $55. To purchase tickets, visit the2017stephjohnsonholidayshow.bpt.me.•

Steph Johnson on guitar is performing with members of the Voices of Our City Choir.

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Mad Hatter Event

Honors Community Service Champions Hundreds of guests in Mad Hatter costumes ventured down the rabbit hole for an Alice In Wonderland-themed evening featuring live dance music under the starry night sky. After sipping on cocktails at a pop-up speakeasy, the women of Junior League of San Diego honored three community leaders leading volunteer efforts. The award recipients included Dairrick Hodges, who was formerly in foster care and now leads several local programs to empower transition-age youth with mentorship, professional development and exposure to the arts. Ann Hill, also an award recipient, celebrates more than 30 years of promoting equality as a leader with Junior League of San Diego. Her accomplishments include winning a $5-million grant to lower San Diego’s dropout rate and support students from immigrant families. Senator Toni Atkins was recognized for authoring and recently signed legislation to increase funding for affordable housing (SB 2) and protect victims of human trafficking (SB 230). All proceeds raised from the event support the Junior League of San Diego’s work to help youth transitioning from foster care to the real world, end human trafficking in San Diego and empower women to become strong volunteer Guests of the Junior League event leaders in the community.• take time out for a photo opportunity.

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Lifestyle

Parade of Lights Dinner Hosted by Maritime Museum Adds Winter Wonderland Maritime Museum of San Diego presents the 2017 Parade of Lights Dinner and Winter Wonderland holiday event. Festive fun organized to complement the delicious holiday buffet to include ice skating, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cider, and holiday cookies. Maritime Museum of San Diego has been known for years as the best place on the waterfront to view the annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay from the Museum’s historic 1898 steam ferry boat Berkeley located along Star of India wharf. Parade judges are stationed aboard the steam yacht Medea and the brightly decorated boats make every effort to impress as they pass by the Museum. The buffet and no-host bar will be open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday evenings, December 10 or 17. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 3 to 12 and can be purchased online at www.sdmaritime.org or by calling (619) 234-9153 ext. 106. Children under 3 are free. Tickets to the buffet and parade include Museum admission. Winter Wonderland activities are not included and are available at an additional fee. More details are available at www.sdmaritime.org.•

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Guests enjoy indoor seating for dinner aboard one of vessels.

San Diego County Hosts Annual Share the Love Event

Meals on Wheels San Diego County and Kearny Mesa Subaru invite San Diegans to their annual Share the Love Food Truck & More Event & Competition from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2017. In celebration of the Subaru Share the Love event, San Diego’s top food trucks and restaurants will be on-site serving meals to hungry patrons. Kearny Mesa Subaru, located at 4797 Convoy Street in San Diego, is once again hosting the awareness event that shines a light on the exploding need to help homebound seniors and encourages individuals to donate their time, talent or treasure. Additionally, the automaker will donate $250 for every new car purchased or leased from November 17, 2017, through January 3, 2018 to the owner’s charity of choice from four nationally selected agencies as well as a hometown charity selected by the dealership. In 2016, Meals on Wheels San Diego County garnered over $28,000 from Subaru and Meals on Wheels America ‘Share the Love’ campaign to help San Diego homebound seniors. Local radio celebrity judges for this year’s event include, David Davis, KUSI news anchor, and radio Personalities Shelly Dunn, The DSC Morning Show on 100.7 KFM-BFM and Brain Wilson, iHeart Media San Diego and Riverside director of sports. They will be joining forces at the annual foodie event to judge the best taco from participating food trucks and restaurants. At 12:30 p.m. the statuettes will be bestowed to the “Judge’s Choice” award winner. In addition, patrons will again be able to vote for their favorite competitor for the “People’s Choice” award. Ted Leitner, the voice of the San Diego Padres and San Diego State Aztecs, will be stopping in to the event as well. The 2016 event drew over 400 people. Confirmed food trucks and restaurants for this year’s event thus far include: Epic Eats, Dos Banditos, Sub Fusion, Devilicious (2015 People’s Choice Winner), New York on Rye and La Taqueria Vegiee San Diego. Learn more at www.meals-on-wheels.org or call 800.5.SENIOR.•

Human TuneUp Column by Cath

In Awe

by Cath DeStefano

2016 Subaru Share the Love Food Truck Event with celebrity judges and Judge’s Choice Award winner, Super Q Food Truck. Left to right are Debbie Case, Meals on Wheels San Diego County, president and CEO; Shelly Dunn of 100.7 KFMBFM; Super Q Food Truck 2016 Winner; Sky with 105.3 San Diego; Brian Wilson of I Heart Radio; andDave McCracken, general manager of Subaru Kearney Mesa.

We, you and I, are the results of long lines of sperm meeting egg and on and on down through the generations, first uniting, and then cell by cell dividing and multiplying, until we miraculously became a self, entering through our mother’s body onto our earth and walking around, living a life. This calls for awe. While we sleep, the earth rotates and brings sunrise to us and all points along the way until it travels far enough so the sun is seeming to rise again…back to nudging us awake with its lightness. Awe. Wonder. Reverence. These too call for awe: • The ability to stand upright, moving along, one foot in front of the other. • Our hearts beating year after year, seemingly without needing our assistance, beat by beat by beat. • A toddler speaking in sentences. • First breaths and last breaths. • Feeling the love of one for another, me for thee, we for us.

When life gets a touch too real (and, oh yes, can’t it now), there’s nothing quite like a pause to connect again with the simple wonders in and among us. There’s something about this appreciation that restores and soothes our souls, allowing us to be alive in life again. Cath DeStefano, Keynote Speaker, Author, Artist Human TuneUp Company • Vital Signs! for Life: www.humantuneup.com/flipovers.htm

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Sacha Boutros in

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Holly Jolly Holiday

Grammy-nominated Jazz recording artist Sacha Boutros returns to Martini’s Above 4th (MA4), located at 3940 4th Avenue, 2nd floor, in Hillcrest, for an evening of holiday music in “Holly Jolly Holiday” at 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 13. Recognized by music critics, peers, celebrities, and musical legends, Sacha is one of the top jazz artists today. Introduced by the great American entertainer Frankie Laine as his “ingénue,” and as Protege of the Legendary Red Holloway Sacha has opened for and performed with Patti Austin, James Moody, Karrin Allyson, Julio Iglesias, Marvin Hamlisch, Chubby Checker, Ann Hampton Callaway, Patti Page, Kay Starr, and so many others. San Diego native, Sacha, has gone from gigging at a few San Diego clubs and U.S. festivals to touring the world and back, to having her recordings hit the top of the charts in Japan and on e-music, to even receiving a Grammy nod for best jazz and Latin jazz album in 2008 and 2013. For information, call 619.400.4500.•

Sacha returns to San Diego for her Christmas concert.

Dua Lipa Returns to the U.S. for Sold Out Tour

“New Rules” Continues to Rise on the U.S. Top 40 Chart

Fresh off the heels of her first sold-out headlining arena tour across Europe, Dua Lipa has returned to the U.S. to kick off the North American leg of her Self-Titled tour in Boston. Her sold-out tour received an overwhelming response from fans, with most dates including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles selling out in one day. In addition to adding a second date in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium, she relocated several shows to larger venues in order to accommodate demand. Lipa will perform Saturday, February 10 at House of Blues in downtown San Diego. Lipa’s current single “New Rules” entered the Top 40 Chart its first week, and just this week has cracked the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at #19. The single, currently #15 on the Top 40 Chart, has become a mainstay across all streaming service charts. “New Rules” is consistently featured on Today’s Top Hits on Spotify, where it is currently at #3 on their Global Chart and has garnered over 416 million streams on the platform, with over 3.2 million streams per day. Lipa is also the sixth most listened to artist in the world on Spotify with over 33 million monthly listeners. Dua Lipa is an English singer, songwriter and model. Her musical career She has had a whirlwind year, from the release of her debut began at age 14 when she began covering songs by other artists on YouTube. album to performing to huge crowds all over the world to the success of “New Rules.” Dua Lipa has officially been certified platinum, with over 1 million album sales and 8.5 million single sales, and earlier this month, Dua won “Best New” at the 2017 MTV EMAs. Her YouTube channel has reached over 1 billion views, with the video for “New Rules” amassing over 660 million.•

San Diego Musician Releases

Music Videos To Advocate Mental Health

San Diego musician and mental health advocate Veronica May will release two new music videos by January 2018. One is a new single called “Rise” and the other is called “Tides,” a song from her 2017-released solo album “Awakened.” May utilizes her music to advocate for mental illness through sharing her own battle with Bipolar 1 Disorder in song. May was diagnosed in 2008 and has had three manic episodes resulting in hospitalizations since. “I’m using music as a tool to smash the stigma of mental illness and break down the fear that often comes with it,” said May. “My songs are not just for those dealing with mental illness, but for anyone who is looking for hope. My mission is about connecting with others and touching lives.” Her new single “Rise” is a positive political song, inviting listeners to analyze what’s happening in our nation and to rise up in a peaceful and strong way. The music begins soft and acoustic and crescendos with electric guitar and drums. Likewise, the choreography in the music video builds. Katie Scofield with Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo choreographed the routine to reflect the movement of the music and lyrics. The music video was shot in The Holland Ranch barn in San Luis Obispo. From her album Awakened, “Tides” is about stepping into your power, being kind to yourself, and accepting that the cycle of life ebbs and flows between good and bad. The music video is choreographed by one of May’s high school music students at the school where she teaches, and was filmed there as well. Released in May, May’s first solo album Awakened is an introspective piece that reflects the mania and depression of living with bipolar disorder. Much like the polar opposites she experiences, half the album is acoustic and intimate as the other side is straight up rock and blues. The album cover was shot in the same parking lot where she was found by paramedics during her first manic episode in 2008. May completed her first solo tour in September and now performs throughout San Diego. She has been a music therapist, public speaker and a volunteer for organizations like Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego. She was previously a member of the duo The Lovebirds. The “Awakened” album is available for purchase on iTunes and Spotify. To learn more about May’s upcoming performances, visit www.veronicamay.com.•

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Veronica May uses her musical talent to help educate and inspire others about life’s challenges.

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Food Scene

Panera Opens in Mission Valley and Expands Services Panera Bread, known for elevating fast-casual dining, has opened its newest location in Mission Valley at the Westfield Mission Valley Mall with a totally new look – it’s the first of its kind in the nation to feature the fresh and light design that reflects its 100 percent clean menu (no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors and colors) and innovative technology. With the opening of this café, Panera hired over 50 new team members creating more jobs for San Diegans. They have also rolled out a new delivery service at 16 of the San Diego locations. Now if you live or work within an eight-minute drive from one of the participating locations, you can get Panera delivered right to your door or even your desk. Customers can place their order online or on the Panera app, making it the most convenient way to experience fresh, healthy and 100 percent clean meals. With the launch of the delivery service, Panera has hired 120 drivers creating more jobs for San Diegans.•

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Gift Solutions

Looking for the perfect solution to all your holiday parties and gifts for business associates and friends? Two neighboring businesses, owned and led by husband and wife team Tess and Jesse Brown, give holiday party hosts a one-stop shop for all their holiday planning needs— offering both full-service catering and premier gourmet artisan chocolate with a beautiful event space as a bonus. Banyan Kitchen + Café, a restaurant and full-service catering company, offers fresh cuisine and custom catering menu options for every occasion, creating exceptional culinary experiences with deep flavors and ingredients with menu items ranging from fresh made salads to delicate pastries, vegan plates and hearty seafood. Chi Chocolat, Banyan Kitchen + Cafe’s sister café and premier gourmet artisan chocolatier, offers artisan chocolates handcrafted with only the finest high-quality bulk chocolate, fresh cream, herbs and spices. Banyan Kitchen + Cafe and Chi Chocolat are located at 2690 Historic Decatur Road in Liberty Station. To learn more about Banyan Kitchen + Cafe, visit www.banyankitchensd.com For more information on Chi Chocolat visit www.chichocolat.net.•

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Christmas Dining Take Home Feasts

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Excited to have family and friends at your home, but not up for the stress of cooking? In keeping with tradition of offering convenient and complete holiday feasts, Marie Callender’s offers its prime rib feast with all the trimmings. All feasts are conveniently packed and only need to be reheated. Classic take-home feasts can also be ordered. Visit www.mariecallenders.com to find a location near you.•

A Christmas feast can include all the trimmings and more.

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December 2017 Thru December 16 n S an Diego Massage Envy Locations Host the Fifth Annual Salvation Army Toy Drive. The Salvation Army is working with Massage Envy to make holiday magic happen by providing 40,000 toys (in addition to stocking stuffers) to 14,000 children countywide. There are 27 locations that you can just drop-off new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. For information, visit www.massageenvy.com or call 866.613.3689.

which has become an institution in the community benefit the Queen Eddie Conion Youth Fund, founded by the Imperial Court and administered by the San Diego LGBT Center. Please visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.

December 5 n H ouse of Blues, located at 1055 5th Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Salvation Alley Stage. For information, call 619.299.2583.

Thru December 30

December 6

n M eyer Fine Art, Inc., located at 2400 Kettner Blvd. Suite #104,

n M eals on Wheels San Diego County and Kearny Mesa Subaru,

San Diego, hosts “The Figure” Exhibit by John Asaro. Famous for his works of the human body, Asaro debuts an exhibit that bring the human body and the ballet together in one space for all to enjoy. The show will feature 40 to 50 pieces that have never been seen before including themes of ballet dancers, scenes from the Spartacus Ballet and a special Amy Winehouse collection. “This exhibition marvels at the power and elegance of the human body while in motion” said Asaro. For information, visit www. johnasaro.com or www.meyerfineartinc.com.

Thru December 31 n T aboo Studio at 1615 ½ W. Lewis Street, San Diego, presents Great Expectations: Please join in celebrating the season with the opening of the holiday exhibition. The exhibition includes jewelry from fourteen artists, ten of whom are new to Taboo Studio. Along with pieces made with traditional materials such as sterling silver, gemstones, and high karat golds, there are jewelry of vintage gelatin sequins by Giovanna Torrico. Each piece of jewelry is a work of art. For information, visit www.taboostudio.com.

n V ons is joining this year in the Holiday Food Drive at any one of their locations. Nearly 494,000 people in San Diego County, including children living in poverty, working poor-families, fixed income seniors, and low-income active-duty military families will face food insecurity this holiday season. Visit your local Vons supermarket and donate a $5 pre-filled hunger bag of food at checkout. Then place the bag in the food drive barrels at the front of the store on you way out.

December 1 n F armer and The Seahorse, located at 10996 Torreyana Road in San Diego, presents Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call 858.260.5400.

December 1 & 2 n B alboa Park Decembermber Nights will take place for the 40th consecutive year. Friends, families and the community are invited to come together for festive fun, food and attractions throughout the park, including complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums from 5 to 9 p.m. The museums will feature a wide variety of exhibitions and entertainment, including the Timken Museum’s annual Christmas Tree displaying the exquisite Schlappi Collection of Hord and Schlappi Christmas ornaments, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s kid friendly and interactive exhibitions, and the San Diego Natural History Museums Fossil Mysteries with holiday music in the atrium. Bring the family for there is something for everyone.

December 1, 2 & 3 n S DSU Don Powell Theatre, located at 5500 Campanile Drive in San Diego, presents a Musical Theatre: Enchanted April at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Decembermber 1; and 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Decembermber 2; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Decembermber 3. We find life and love about to bloom for four London women in 1922 as they rent the castle of their dreams for one magical month on the Mediterranean. Looking for a much needed respite from their London cares, what they find on the Italian shore awakens them to a world of beauty, ardor and the joys of living. Music is by Richard B. Evans, with book and lyric by Charles Leipart, and is directed by Stephen Brotebeck. Call 619.594.6884 for more information.

December 2 n N ate’s Garden Grill, located 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 T he Little Italy Association presents the 19th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village, which is from 4 to 8 p.m. Families, friends and visitors will be able to experience two tree lightings for the 25-foot tower with over 1,100 gorgeous poinsettias in the middle of Piazza Basilone. Then the community will gather at the new permanent 20’ tall live tree to be lit at 6:30 p.m. at the Piazza della Famiglia on West Date and India Streets. Families, friends and neighbors will experience Little Italy’s Christmas magic and will be able to enjoy the community’s seasonal vendors selling perfect stocking stuffers, festive décor, live music and entertainments, horse carriage rides, holiday treats, a tree lighting, a visit from Santa Claus and more. For information, visit www.littleitalysd.com.

n W estfield UTC Palm Plaza, located at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call 858.546.8858.

n B read and Salt, located at 1955 Julian Avenue in San Diego, hosts the 2nd Annual Steph Johnson & Friends Holiday Show Celebrating the one year anniversary of San Diego Homeless Choir Voices of our City to perform from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be a VIP party plus silent auction. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with an 8 p.m. show. Special guests to perform are Grammy Award winning Kamau Kenyatta, award winning Curtis Taylor on trumpet, Rob Thorsen on bass, Richard Sellers on drums, Steph Johnson on vocals and guitar, plus special guest Voices of Our City Choir–a choir created for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. VIP Party happens before the show and is limited to 60 people. To gain access to the VIP event, reserve your ticket today. Tickets are $15 adult/$10 student—VIP $55. For tickets, visit www.the2017stephjohnsonholidayshow.bpt.me.

n C reative Latin jazz composer/pianist Irving Flores and his Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. at Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (1717 Morena Boulevard, San Diego). Also perfoming are Christopher Hollyday on alto saxophone/flute, Mackenzie Leighton on bass, Charlie Weller on drums, and Leo Corona Jr, on percussion. Cost is $20 ($15 students).

December 3 n D owntown Café, located at 182 East Main Street in El Cajon, presents a workshop to play bass with a blues group from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The workshop is lead by Robin Henkel, followed by Chet Cannon’s Blues with a jam session from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. For information, call 619.440.5687.

December 4 n R euben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, offers the first Monday of every month to seniors (65 years of age, plus) to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $8. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. to get Senior Monday started early. This month at 10:30 a.m. the lecture topic is: The Science of Aging. Aging is a process that affects us all. Over time the increase of the average lifespan has caused scientist to turn their attention to studying the aging process and how humans can continue to live longer and healthier lives. Visitors are encouraged to stay to enjoy the galleries and special senior discounts in Craveology and the North Star Science Store.

n M artinis Above Fourth (MA4), located on the 2nd floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents the 14th Annual Charity Wreath Auction at 6 p.m. The Live Auction features the MA4 Hot Wreath Boys on stage showcasing the beautiful creations donated to the event. All proceeds from the evening festivities,

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located at 4797 Convey Street in San Diego, invites San Diegans to their annual Share the Love Food Truck & More Event & Competition from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In celebration of the Subaru Share the Love event, San Diego’s top food trucks and restaurants will be on-site serving meals to hungry patrons. Kearny Mesa Subaru is once again hosting the awareness event that shines a light on the exploding need to help homebound seniors and encourages individuals to donate their time, talent or treasures. Additionally, the automaker will donate $250 for every new car purchased or leased until January 3 to the owner’s charity of choice from four nationally selected agencies as well as a hometown charity selected by the dealership. To learn more, visit www.meals-on-wheels.org or call 800-5-SENIOR.

December 6 & 7 n M artinis Above Fourth, located at the 2nd floor of 3940 Fourth Avenue, presens Steve Grand in All-American Boy,—Up Close and Personal—performing your favorite and new songs from his forthcoming album at 8 p.m. Sometimes silly, but always a pro performer, no two Steve Grand shows are alike. Come for the great music, the banter and the laughter. Grand is ready to leave it all out on the stage. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.

December 7 n T he Prado Restaurant at Balboa Park, located at 1549 El Prado, is the site of a C-3 to develop a Regional Task Force on the Homeless, which is held on the fourth Thursday morning of every month. Registration is from 7 to 7:30 a.m.; networking and continental breakfast is from 7:30 to 9 a.m.. The civic leaders guiding the Regional Task Force of the Homeless are San Diego County supervisor Ron Roberts (District 4) and San Diego City Councilmember Chris Ward (District 3), who will share essential data and insight on the issue of homelessness, as well as discuss crucial next steps for our city. This event is open to the public, as we need your insight into this ever-growing problem. Tickets are $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers and $25 for students. For reservations and information, visit www.c3sandiego.org or 858.633.3860.

n Z el’s Del Mar, located at 1247 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 858.755.0076.

n T he Mesa College Big Band, under the direction of Ian Tordella, presents their fall concert at 8 p.m. at Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (1717 Morena Boulevard, San Diego). Cost is $15 ($5 students).

December 8 thru Jan. 1 n S an Diego Zoo Rings in the Holidays with Jungle Bells, presented by California Coast Credit Union. Go wild this holiday season at the San Diego Zoo’s annual celebration. Jungle Bells guests will be treated to seasonal decorations, animal experiences, costumed characters, live entertainment and more. Guests can watch as animals enjoy unique enrichment treats, and guests can sample treats of their own offered at many of the Zoo’s restaurants and food stands. Don’t miss out on holiday shopping at the Zoo’s retail locations, or the holiday happy hour at Albert’s Restaurant. For information, visit www.sandiegozoo.org.

December 9 n O ver 3,000 Holly, Jolly St. Nicks will invade Garnet Avenue for the Fifth Annual San Diego Santa Run at 900 Garnet Avenue, which starts at 10 a.m. Hosted by High Performance Movement, the event is one of the largest Santa Runs in the U.S., and consist of a series of waves, including a 5K Fun Run and one-mile runs that feature the Santa’s Little Helper Mile (for the festive pup), the Santa’s Elves Mile ( for kids) and Speedy Mile ( for competitive Santas). Following the run, Kris Kringles—young ands old—are invited to stick around for the 38th Annual Pacific Beach Holiday Parade, marching down Garnet Avenue beginning at 1 p.m. For details to register and for more information, visit www.sandiegosantarun.com.

December 9 & 10 n R euben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday and Sunday Science Club for girls in grades fifth through eighth. This month the topic is Sugarcoated Science. Make homemade bubble gum, experiment with the melting point of candy canes and learn a little about your taste buds. You’ll be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in this class. Members are$13, non-members $15 per person. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806.

n G arage Kitchen + Bar, located at 655 Fourth Avenue in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. For information, call 619.231.6700.

December 10 n M artinis Above Fourth, located on the 2nd floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents the Children’s Holiday Magic Fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. Join us for “An Evening of Holiday Magic.” The evening will include performances by CD talent, a three-course dinner, photos with Santa, and gift shopping at the silent auction. Our magical CD is gifted to hospitalized children around the world, creating smiles when smiles may be hard to come by. The fundraiser helps reach as many children as possible. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.

n L estat’s, located at 3343 Adams Avenue in San Diego, hosts the Robin Henkel Band with Horns from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The band includes Dave Castel de Oro on saxophone, Troy Jennings on saxophone, Steve Ebner on trumpet, Matt Taylor on drums, and Jodie Hill on bass. For information, call 619.282.0437.

December 10 & 17 n M aritime Museum, located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, will have their Annual Parade of Lights Dinner, which has added new Winter Wonderland and Holiday fun for the entire family: including “ice” skating, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cider, and holiday cocktails. The Maritime Museum has been known for years as the best place on the waterfront to view the Annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay from the museum’s historic 1898 steam ferry boat Berkeley located along Star of India wharf. The buffet and no-host bar will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 for adults; $25 for children ages three to 12; children under three are free and is available on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org or by calling 619.234.9153 ext 106. Visitors are encouraged to please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program.

December 11 n C ygnet Theatre in Old Town San Diego, located at 4040 Twiggs Street, hosts Write Out Loud. At 6:15 p.m. there is a pre-reception with the program starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy the third Story Concert of the American Season XI –Voices of Christmas. This performance explores the diversity that we share with our cultural holiday traditions. The featured

readings are by Walter Murray, Steven Lone, Michael Buckley, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter with American Christmas Music provided by Mark Danisovzsky.

n M artinis Above Fourth, located at the 2nd floor of 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Joely Fisher in Growing Up Fisher at 8 p.m. Actress, director, and entertainer, Joely Fisher invites you backstage, into the intimate would of her career and family with her hilarious, irreverent, down to earth show (based on her memoir) which is filled with incredible, candid stories about her life, her famous parents (world-famous crooner Eddie Fisher and ‘60s sex kitten Connie Stevens), and how the loss of her unlikely hero (sister Carrie Fisher), ignited the writer and performer within. Fisher’s new show (and memoir), with neverbefore seen photos, will break and warm your heart. Visit www. martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.

December 12 n M artinis Above Fourth, located at the 2nd floor of 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Ty Herndon at 8 p.m. Grammy nominated and Dove award-winning contemporary country music artist, Herndon returns to Martinis Above Fourth for an unforgettable evening of hits and holiday tunes. This is a one night only event and a performance. Visit www. martinisabovefourth.com for information.

December 13 n B arons Market along with the Temecula-based Black Market Brewing Company have carefully curated a merry menu for its festive Backroom Beer Pairing as they bring a food-and-craftbeer speakeasy to the loading docks and stockrooms of each of its seven Southern California locations. To celebrate the season of giving and ensure everyone has a holiday meal, the family-owned market will donate 100 percent of proceeds from its four San Diego locations to the San Diego Food Bank and 100 percent of proceeds from its three inland empire locations to the Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Counties. With its quarterly pairing, the market is on tract to raise more than $20,000 in 2017 for local organizations fighting hunger and cancer. To join the holiday cheer, head to one of Barons Market’s seven Southern California locations from 6 to 8 p.m. Purchase tickets for $15 at www.baronsmarket.com.

n M artinis Above Fourth, located on the 2nd floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, at 8 p.m. presents Grammy-nominated jazz recording artist Sacha Boutros as she returns for an evening of holiday music in “Holly Jolly Holiday.” Recognized by music critics, peers, celebrities, and musical legends, Sacha is one of the top jazz artists today. San Diego native, Sacha has gone from gigging at a few San Diego clubs and U.S. festivals to touring the world and back. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for more information.

December 14 n R euben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, is the place to be if you want to be among the first to see the new Star Wars Film. First, celebrate the new movie by partying like a rebel at the fleet starting at 6:30 p.m. Just as in the Mos Eisley Cantina, smugglers, bounty hunters and renegades are welcome, and you’re guaranteed a good time. Meet R2D2, hang with storm troopers and rebels, enjoy complimentary drinks and food from local restaurants and breweries and win fabulous prizes in a costume contest. Then, by 9:45 p.m. you’ll be riding in style to the film in private motorcoaches. We’ll take you right to the AMC Mission Valley IMAX® theatre for this very special screening. For tickets, visit www.rhfleet.org.

n M artinis Above Fourth, located on the 2nd floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents The Saxations in A Very Saxxy Holiday at 8 p.m. The Saxations, San Diego’s based all female sax group, effortlessly blends retro cool with contemporary sound to bring you the ultimate Christmas party. Mixing Christmas an pop classics with Motown, Soul, Jazz Standards and more. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for information.

n G ilbert Castellanos and Rob Thorsen present their Young Lions Conservatory Students in a Winter Recital at Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (located at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego 92110). The class will perform a short 20-minute set, starting at 8 p.m. Cost is $10.

December 17 n N ate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

n R EXIXX @ Bread & Salt, located at 1955 Julian Avenue in San Diego, presents a special holiday concert from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Mike Wofford has created some tasty arrangements of holiday classics to warm your soul including “Snowfall,” “Let It Snow,” “Greensleeves,” “The Most Wonderful Time,” “Winter Wonderland,” “My Favorite Things” and more. For information, visit www.camarada.org or call 619.231.3702.

December 19 n H ouse of Blues, located at 1055 5th Avenue in downtown San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Salvation Alley Stage. For information, call 619.299.2583.

n T he Brad Steinwehe Jazz Orchestra presents “A Big Band Christmas,” featuring the talents of Christopher Hollyday, Dick McGuane, Bob Campbell, Chuck Phillips, Scott Kyle, Jordan Morita, Roger Wright, Doug Meeuwsen, Jon Papenbrook, Greg Beck, Irving Flores, Justin Grinnell, and Charlie Weller. The performance takes place in Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (located at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego). Cost is $20 ($15 students).

December 20 n L awrence Family JCC, located at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla, presents Israel’s iconic singer-songwriter, guitarist and UNICEF goodwill ambassador David Broza at 8 p.m. He will embark on a coast-to-coast winter tour this Decembermber, celebrating 40 years since the release of his best-known song. “Yihye Tov” (Things Will Be Better). Joining Broza on stage is a world-class group of seasoned and rising stars: from Palestine, Berklee School of Music graduate and qanun virtuoso Ali Paris; from Israel and NYC on guitars Jonathan Levy; from Israel on piano and keyboards Shaul Eshet; from New York, also a Berklee graduate, on recorders Tali Rubinstein; from Israel on drums Yuval Lion; and also from Israel on bass guitar Uri Kleinman. For information, call 858.362.1348. Tickets are $ 45–$65 and may be purchased at www.teev.simpletix.com/ Show/31110/DavidBrozaandFriendsLIVEi.

n M artinis Above Fourth, located on the 2nd floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, Second Floor, presents The Skivvies at 8 p.m. This holiday season, the “musically thrilling,” awardwinning, undie-rock, comedy-pop duo the Skivvies make their San Diego return with their acclaimed holiday show, Sleigh My Name, for one night only. The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) will be joined by special guests Tori Roze, Debbie David, Dylan Mulvaney, and Bryan Banville, Not only is the music stripped-down-cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica, and a surprising array of other under-used instrumentsbut the Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform. Grab your spiked eggnog, hurry down the chimney, and settle in for an evening of laugher and holiday cheer. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for more information.

December 21 n M artinis Above Fourth, located on the 2nd flooro at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, present Spencer Day at 8 p.m. Acclaimed singer-songwriter/pianist-and San Diego favoriteSpencer Day returns to Martinis Above Fourth to celebrate the release of his much-anticipated new album, “Angel City.” Called his most complex concept album to date, “Angel City” will feature all new original songs, as well as concert favorites and a few reimagined interpretations of previous recordings. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for more information.

December 15

December 22

n P ianist/composer Joshua White performs with his trio featuring

n J azz composer/pianist Chase Morrin performs with Justin

Rob Thorsen on bass, and Duncan Moore on drums at 8 p.m. at Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (located at 1717 Morena Boulevard, San Diego). Cost is $20.

Grinnell on bass and Julien Cantelm on drums perform in Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (located at1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego). Cost is $15 ($10 students).

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December 23

n T he San Diego Blood Bank, in partnership with the San

n R euben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado

Diego Padres, San Diego Gulls, Holiday Bowl, Sockers, Rolf Benirschke and many other prominent San Diego leaders, is hosting a new event, San Diego Cares: It’s in our Blood, to replace the loss of the annual San Diego Charger’s Blood Drive. San Diego’s New Annual Blood drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town & Country Convention Center in Mission Valley at 500 Hotel Circle North and will feature an all-day blood drive, live entertainment, sports-themed activities and appearances by various local sport teams, as well as interactive celebrity panels throughout the day that will allow attendees to interact with athletes and alumni from various sports. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be as least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in general good health. Eligible blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by visiting www.CareSanDiego.com or calling 1.800.469.7322.

n S panish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, offers a wonderful idea for a gift that comes from the heart. Now is your chance to learn from three different artists on how to make a journal for yourself and as a gift. The session is from 9 a.m. to noon. Paint ceramic ornaments to add to the journal or use as a bookmark. Make polymer clay pens to use with the journal. The instructors are Vicky DeLong, Ellie Hitchcock and Kathi Vargo. Fee: $75 includes all supplies. Reserve your seats at www.spanishvillageart.com

in Balboa Park, invite you stop by on Saturdays (from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) to play, innovate and solve problems with other curious minds in the Tinkerers’ Club, led by the inhouse inventors. Take your invention home and share your creation and stories with friends. Supplies are limited. Advance registration is recommended. This week is Holiday Rockets: Join us in the Theatre Lobby for a fun Holiday version of our Pop-up rocketry workshop. Design a pop-up holiday rocket using PVC, extra-large rubberbands and more or design a rocket that uses air power to fly. Price: $5 per project, while supplies last. The class is designed for beginners, but all ages are welcome; experienced users are welcome to bring in their own projects. Call the Fleet at 619.238.1233 ext. 806 to RSVP.

n S cintillating drummer Matthew Elton Smith and NYC trombone specialist Matt Hall present “Holiday Bebop” at 8 p.m. in Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (located at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego Cost is $20 ($15 students).

December 30 n B oston-based tenor saxophonist Brian Levy brings his Coltrane tone to town to collaborate with jazz piano virtuoso Mikan Zlatkovich at 8 p.m. in Arias Hall at the Musician’s Club (located at 1717 Morena Boulevard in San Diego). Cost is $20.

December 31

n R euben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in

n T he Maritime Museum, located on the North Embarcadero in

Balboa Park, invites you to stop by from noon to 2 p.m. and join the Tinkering Studio. Play, innovate and solve problems with other curious minds in the Tinkerers’ Club, led by the in-house inventors. Take your invention home and share your creation and stories with friends. Supplies are limited. Advance registration is recommended. This week’s project is Holiday Paper Circuits: Learn how to make a simple electrical circuit on a piece of paper. Using copper tape and led, design a pop-up holiday card or wearable circuit that has working lights. Keep it for yourself or give it as a fun handmade holiday gift. The class is designed for beginners, but experienced users are welcome to bring in their own projects. The session is recommended for students, eight years of ages and older. For information, call 619.238.1233 ext. 806.

n M artinis Above Fourth, located on the 2nd floor at 3940 Fourth

n T he Maritime Museum, located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, announces the return of Tim Flannery and Friends to perform aboard the world’s oldest active sailing ship, the Star of India. Tim Flannery & Friends will perform a colorful blend of folk, country and traditional music and storytelling. Some of San Diego’s most popular artists have been known to join Flannery for a special night of music such as Eve Selis and Steve Poltz. Tim Flannery’s music now also serves another purpose every cent from ticket sales benefit his non-profit, the Love Harder Project, for anti-bullying and anti-violence programs across the county. For tickets and information, visit www.sdmaritime.org/ publicevents or call 619.234.9153 ext 106.

n C arnitas Snack Shack at the Embarcadero, located at 1004 N. Harbor Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, call 619.696.7675.

downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor, will celebrate the New Year in style with the Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Party. Guests bring in the New Year on the transformed event center desks of the historic steam ferryboat Berkeley overlooking San Diego Bay in a classy glitzy lounge from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The affair includes music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, full bar, appetizers, photo booth, enormous dessert buffet, dancing, balloon drop at midnight, and champagne toast. Tickets also include party hats, noisemakers, beads, and fun faire to help ring in the New Year. Tickets are $50 and up and private “Booths” are available for groups of six or more. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged at the museum’s website at www. sdmaritime.org or by calling 619.234.9153 ext 106. Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Elmie Welman at 8 p.m. Known for his work on Clint Eastwood’s movie invictus and the hit TV show Mrs. Eastwood and Company, Welman will perform an evening of jazz and hip hop fusion that is sure to get the audience moving. This high-energy show is one-of-a-kind, paying tribute to the old American song book, while also reinventing them for the younger audience members. The New Year’s Eve Spectacular celebration includes a palate tantalizing four-course, pre-fixe menu and champagne at midnight. Package tickets are available at www.ma4sd,com/service/enmile-nye/. visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for information.

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Mission Hills Book Group

UNIVERSAL SPIRIT CENTER

December 7 from 10 to 11 a.m.

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

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “Sandcastle Girls” by Chris Bohjalian (this year’s One Book, One San Diego selection). New members are always welcome to participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

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Meditation Classes most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday at 4 p.m. Kids & Families Sundays at 9 a.m. Prayers for World Peace Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Simply Meditate MWF 12 to 12:45;TT 12:15 to 12:45 p.m

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Book Sale December 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Come by and stock up on books while supporting your Library!

Holiday Concert by Hullabaloo December 19 at 5 p.m.

Kids and their families are invited to enjoy holiday songs performed by Hullabaloo.

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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.

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Kensington-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday

Kensington-Talmadge Planning Committee Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m. For information, call 619.284.0551

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

LVCPC Agenda– Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Agenda Linda Vista Library meeting room. Contact Jeff Perwin at 619.806.9559 for details 6 pm.

3rd Tuesday

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

3rd Wednesday

LV Historical– Linda Vista Historical Committee Bayside Community Center. This committee is collecting historical photos, documents and memories of Linda Vista’s past. For more information, contact Eleanor Frances Sennet at 858.277.3817. 4 p.m. LVCollab– Linda Vista Collaborative Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858.278.0771 or mfernandez@baysidecc.org. For details visit www.facebook.com/LVCollaborative

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

December 2017

Mission Hills Garden Club The Mission Hills Garden Club will not meet this December. The next meeting is January 24, 2018. 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

December 13

The program for December is the Annual Holiday Tea and Bazaar–Open to the public – from 10 a.m. to noon. Specialty holiday fresh and dried decorations, crafts and homemade delectables– all lovingly created by Point Loma Garden Club members–are for sale. Come find the perfect table centerpieces, wreaths and swags for your home and special gifts for hostesses, friends and family. Proceeds benefit local PLGC philanthropies. The meetings take place at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106. More information is available at www.plgc.org.

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Bankers Hill

Gaslamp/East Village

3,495/month

3570 1 Ave 5 st

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9306 Mesa Vista Avenue

Available Immediately! West-facing 2/2 unit has been meticulously remodeled to perfection! Open kitchen with top of the line stainless appliances and 30-bottle wine fridge. Bedrooms boast California Closets and mirrored closet doors. Superior Cat E wiring throughout, and 4K 50'' television above fireplace will remain for new resident’s use. 2 gated parking spaces, pool, spa, BBQ area, more—in a great neighborhood close to all!

Alta is a stylish and modern luxury tower located where East Village and the historic Gaslamp district meet. Its prime location offers the best in downtown living, and its amenities are a perfect addition to your active lifestyle. 2/2 with spectacular 17th floor south west views of bay, ocean, and city lights.

Richard George Wheeler mid-century designed private residence from 1951 & thankfully it has been preserved and waiting for you! This is a rare opportunity to own a work of history from a noted Architect. 3/2 with two guest suites and pool.

Maureen and Antoinette

619.800.1103

La Mesa

Little Italy

Mt Helix w/Vineyard

Carlson & Ollis CalBRE #01412706 • CalBRE #01455190

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619.786.0210 • us@carlsonandollis.com

East Village/Ballpark District

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

165 6 Avenue 2203

763,900-$783,900

8522 Boulder Drive

799,000

1,980,000

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1,675,000-$1,750,000

1750 Kettner Blvd. 111

5241 Alzeda Place

Rarely available 2/3 1880 sq. ft. 22nd floor unit in the Metropolitan—East Village’s most prestigious address. Spectacular views and exceptional amenities.

Mid Century time capsule with exquisite original details. 4/3 and 2385 esf. with flagstone entry, beamed ceilings, open fireplace, original light fixtures, private yard, and pool. Walking distance to the village of La Mesa.

Doma in Little Italy welcomes you to this model perfect home! This south west corner townhome lives and feels like a home. 3/2.5 and 1687 esf. with wrap around balcony! Walk to all of your favorite spots and enjoy the Little Italy lifestyle! Viva Italia!

This enchanting estate has been completely remodeled to perfection and offers the epitome of privacy. The 1.39 acre lot provides the perfect setting for this 2 story Mt Helix beauty which boasts 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4,850 esf. Gorgeous pool and outdoor entertaining spaces, 300 vine vineyard. Feels like a resort!

Maureen and Antoinette

619.800.1103

Mission Hills & Beyond

Mission Hills

North Mission Hills

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399,000

3939 Eagle Street Unit 305

Highly upgraded spacious Mission Hills 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath. The exceptional materials and exquisite taste of the previous extensive renovation have proved to be timeless and classic. Top floor condo features an open, flowing floorplan, a cathedral wood-beamed ceiling, and a beautifully built-in office area. Wood burning fireplace with tumbled marble face and handcarved stone mantle. French doors open to a covered balcony with a slate deck for a continuous flow from the living room.

1,095,000

3535 Jackdaw Street

Bright and sunny Craftsman located on a quiet and PREMIUM South Mission Hills location. Clean and updated—ready for move-in. Fenced yard and 1 1/2 car garage and stucco shed in the back along with a large deck. Optional bedroom upstairs(no closet). Some nice tree-top views. Huge family room in the front of the house with vaulted ceiling. Charming Craftsman clinker brick fireplace and shining hardwood floors everywhere. Lots of vintage touches throughout this home that is well suited for modern living.

Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033

Maureen and Antoinette Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

3,495,000

4040 Miller Street

Simply stunning. An art work. Down-to-the-studs remodel in 2010, designed by architect Mark Tarasuck. Panoramic water and city views. Custom wrought iron and glass entry door, heated marble floors, Venetian plaster walls, central entertainment system, marble kitchen with onyx barrel ceiling, Venini Italian light fixtures, marble zero-edge pool and spa with projection TV for watching movies outdoors, and more. Every design decision was made and executed with the utmost integrity.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

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3,125,000

5033 Windsor Drive

Unobstructable panoramic ocean, bay, beach, and city views. Private, gated, pristine modern Mediterranean estate in a luxurious North Pacific Beach neighborhood with views from La Jolla to the downtown skyline. Truly one of the best sites in San Diego. Beautiful 4600 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home with walls of glass, dramatic soaring high ceilings, huge master suite, travertine flooring, outdoor kitchen, solar, an elevator, and a 3 car garage on a 20,000 sq. ft. lot. A luxury dream home come to life.

995,000

4276 Jackdaw Street

First time on market since 1966. Dream fixer property on a spectacular North Mission Hills cul-de-sac. 6800 square foot lot. Nice period detailing; coved ceilings, gumwood built-ins, and Batchelder fireplace tile. Views to Mission Valley. Mature trees and pleasant front yard. There is a huge basement that has a former maid’s quarters with an abandoned bathroom, excellent opportunity. Driveway is owned by adjacent property. There is an easement in favor of 4276 Jackdaw.

Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033

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975,000

4195 Arden Way

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

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

839,000

3178 Levante Street

Sunlit 4 bedroom/3 bath home. Great location near award winning schools, walking distance to shopping/dining. Gourmet chef’s kitchen with large center island, stainless appliances, open floor plan, high ceilings, breakfast room, formal dining room, with plantation shutters throughout. 1 bedroom and full bath on entry level. No yard to maintain, family room opens to private courtyard perfect for entertaining or al fresco dining.

Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033

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A Time for Caution

Seven years have passed since The Great Recession ended. easily occur is fewer resales and price stagnation. Perhaps some Home prices have steadily increased and are now slightly higher real estate agents should start looking for another career. than they were when the housing market crashed in 2008. Also, home loans will get more expensive next year. The Unfortunately, there could be problems in the housing market Federal Reserve Board has a new Chair who is widely expected next year. First, Washington has concocted a regressive tax plan to continue the policies of Janet Yellen. Quantitative Easing is that if enacted, will be toxic for states with expensive housing now running in reverse, increasing the price of borrowing longand above average state and local taxes. Additionally, the term money. The subset of the population who are trying to Federal Reserve Board will continue to ratchet up interest rates. make the leap to homeownership will shrink, exacerbated by Last, the ugly brew of housing shortages and income inequality income inequality and daunting prospective house payments. probably will shrink the pool of Real estate affordability will financially-able first-time buyers. more problematic (another way 2147 For t Stockton Drive This could lead to lower demand of defining effective demand) and North Mission Hills • $1,250,000 for starter residential properties this can lead to local political, MLS #170058037 which could eventually impact social, and economic problems. prices of higher-priced homes. I know it is usually never Will a combination of punishing wise to bet against San Diego tax increases, rising income real estate, at least in the long inequality, growth restrictions, run. Local real estate recessions, and changes in interest rates, however, pop up everywhere push the San DIego home market now and then. I have seen into a recession? four of them and if there is any There is still no final consensus commonality, each successive on the details of the proposed downturn has been worse than overhaul of the Federal tax code. the one preceding. Even though The Republicans seem committed there were always signs of trouble to passing any kind of tax reform lying around for all to see, price this year regardless of potential bubbles can obscure clear vision. harming one-level 1920 Craftsman home on a 7,148 consequences; it is a political This time around I do not think square foot flat lot with alley access. Historical status imperative for them to do so. anything will pop dramatically in place, taxes were only $2533 per year last year! The House and Senate versions in residential real estate. My Beautiful natural gumwood in the front rooms—the breakfront do agree on one key point; the concern is the fundamental fact is really special. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Sunny new laws will shift more of the that many, if not most, homebonus room. Hardwood floors, new paint, and newer roof as nation’s tax burden to wealthier owning households in San Diego well. Gracious front porch artfully framed by trees and shrubs. states. California’s coastal belt is will have fewer after tax dollars to Perfect property for adding on a second story or expanding the where housing costs, state income spend in 2018, possibly triggering home into the spacious back yard. taxes, and property taxes take a local economic recession and Call Jim Scott • 619.920.9511 an inordinate share of a typical real estate price stagnation. Broker • CalBRE 830226 homeowner’s income. It is possible trickle-down It is not hard to connect the dots. Many households survive economics, the philosophical justification for reducing the economically because of existing tax preferences—-the ability taxes of corporations and wealthy people, might work. San to deduct state and local taxes and mortgage expense. Real Diegans might get to enjoy tremendous bounties because our income growth, adjusted for inflation, for the lower 80% of wage economic betters rushed out and invested their tax cuts in earners has been stagnant since the Reagan administration. growth producing enterprises. I surely hope that is the case, Wage inequality and the dearth of personal savings for many but the hard lessons of history tell us otherwise. For example, Americans is troubling in that an additional and unexpected tax today there is no shortage of cash to invest in new enterprises burden, now being debated in Washington, could easily lead to and the price of money is incredibly low. American businesses an increase in foreclosures. are relentlessly opportunistic; if there is an opportunity to make It is possible some homeowners and buyers will have a lower money, the capital will always show up. Cutting the corporate net Federal tax bill in 2018, partially offsetting the deleterious tax rate will not change the economic landscape, this country effects of the new tax bill. This, in combination with San Diego’s is awash with cash chasing too few investment opportunities. inadequate housing supply, could mitigate downward pressure Since the 1950s families in San Diego have learned to live on home prices. In theory the low supply of houses for sale with the Sunshine Tax. The new bill working its way through should support the current price structure but without adequate Congress will add the Blue State Tax. This new Federal revenue community income (or purchasing power), constrained supply source could easily tip California into a housing recession, or in does not necessarily translate into stable prices. What could the best of circumstances, residential price stagnation.

Scott & Quinn has two offices, in Mission Hills at 1111 Fort Stockton Drive, in South Park at 2973 Beech Street, and has sixteen agents. The company also features Scott & Quinn Property Management. Founded in 1982, Scott & Quinn is the oldest full service real estate firm in Mission Hills and is still locally owned and operated. Jim has been a homeowner in Mission Hills since 1976.

www.JimScottHomes.com

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