Presidio Sentinel, February 2018, Vol. 19, No. 02w by Michal Tuzinkiewicz

Volume 19, No. 2w

Festival Celebrates Spring Blossoms See page 11 for details.

A Valentine Gift to Help Underprivileged Girls

Lazy Acres Promotes Pie Winner

Michael S. Dukakis

New Bus Connections and Bus Services are Initiated

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Making Music with a Turntable

Puppies Abandoned in Old Town Trash Can

New York City’s High Line Park

Storybook Romance

Featured Stories A Valentine Gift to

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Write Out Loud Presents American Mosaic

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Help Underprivileged Girls

By Patty Ducey-Brooks When most people are concerning themselves with what to give their special loved one on Valentine’s Day, there is an organization that is focused on helping lots of girls who don’t have the means to purchase new party clothes. The founders of Us Trendy, an independent fashion ecommerce site, started Believe In Yourself to help young girls with self-esteem enhancement. Their belief is that many teenage girls are up against unobtainable social standards that are not just unaffordable, but often times unhealthy. In an effort to close this gap, the Believe in Yourself project is dedicated to the gainful advancement and empowerment of young women with a gift of confidence. It is the belief of the organization that every young woman should feel confident regardless of her physical composition or financial circumstances. The Believe in Yourself project seeks to revolutionize and reverse some of the negative messages projected on to teenage girls. They hope to offer a positive influence and encourage all girls to believe in themselves. On February 7 the Boys & Girls Club of San Diego Encanto Branch will be the site of an event that will assist underprivileged girls receive Underprivileged girls receive brand new dresses to wear brand new dresses to wear for their Valentine’s Day dances and parties. for their Valentine’s Day dances and parties. Each girl who receives a dress is entered in to a program to monitor their progress towards improving their academic skills and/or pursuing an extracurricular interest, such as music, dance and sports. Believe In Yourself also works to promote positive body image, reduce cyber bullying, and to inspire girls to believe in themselves and their dreams. Sam Sisakhti, COO of Us Trendy, has been running a retail company for the past 10 years. He said it was during an online contest they initiated that they realized the need for the Believe In Yourself program. “We were facilitating a social media contest and invited customers to post photos of themselves wearing clothing purchased from the site and to hashtag us for a chance to have their photo shared. We then posted selected photos on our social media. As we began posting, we noticed an onslaught of negative comments. We had an employee begin to monitor the comments to weed out the cyber bullying, but eventually decided to stop the contest.” This experience and others like it prompted Sisakhti to launch the non-profit called Believe in Yourself (www.believeinyourself.org) in January 2017. The organization combats cyber bullying and promotes a positive self-image. The organization also brings in mentors and speakers to talk to young people about cyber bullying. At the same time, Sisakhti realized the enormous social pressure that many young girls feel to try to be hip and socially cool by wearing clothing that is seen as stylish. Many girls are unable to afford these fashions and can often feel socially ashamed. These observations inspired him to go to low-income areas and provide brand new dresses to girls in need. Dress donations are tied to the girls’ progress in achieving goals. Each girl who receives their first dress is based on their needs. The Believe in Yourself organization is a national charity that will be making donations in 30 states in 2018. To learn more, visit www.believeinyourself.org.•

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By Dove Braunstein It’s a common theme in today’s world of parenting: “We’re always running them (the kids) around to their various activities.” Gone seem to be the days that children found ways to entertain themselves, with friends, by themselves, without electronics and without their parents shuttling them to and from their individual interests. As a mom to an active 11-year-old, I’m 100 percent guilty of this new way of doing things, but I’m not complaining. I appreciate all the different things that the world— and our beloved city— has to offer our kids. They can try almost anything, and I want my son to try everything. How else will he discover his passion? San Diego offers so much for our kids to try, but I recently discovered one of the absolute coolest things that he’s had the opportunity to learn. But first, let’s back up. In the ‘90s, I was an electronic music loving raver, spending countless nights in my 20s dancing until the sun came up, inside packed warehouses in secret locations. These massive dance parties were our church, and the DJ was God — or at least the preacher. The entire vibe of the hours-long bacchanal was ruled by this one person, literally perched on a pedestal, working the turntables, in front of masses of bodies moving to the music he was creating— music so loud you couldn’t even hear yourself talking, let alone anyone else. Raving was not about meeting people, it was all about the music, and dancing. I’ve never lost my love of electronic music, even now, into my forties. So when I heard that my son Carson could learn to DJ, I was thrilled. After a quick Google search, I found Mission: DJ and saw that they held a camp for kids. The owner, Greg Murphy, informed me that though he was no longer doing the camp, he now gave private lessons. Even better! I asked if I’d be able to sit in and learn a few things myself, and he said absolutely! I signed Carson up then and there. Murphy teaches DJing out of his apartment in Pacific Beach, with his turntable setup taking center stage in his living room. His passion for his craft is instantly evident. He took a few minutes to get to know Carson (aka DJ El Niño), and then they got to work. The fundamentals of the art can be a bit overwhelming, especially for a young boy with a short attention span. Greg was able to discern when he was losing Carson with the technicalities, and it was time to move on to the hands-on (read: fun) stuff. Immediately Carson had his hands all over the turntables. Murphy encouraged him to experiment while letting him know what parts were fragile and to be respected. His relaxed attitude made us both feel comfortable while his gentle but firm guidance didn’t allow Carson to get too off-track. By the end of the first lesson, Carson had had his first taste of scratching, mixing, beat matching… and that was just the beginning. If there was a specific song that Carson wanted to work with, if Murphy didn’t have it, he was able to find and download it quickly. Using Carson’s favorite music made it that much more fun!

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“Music stimulates the brain in many ways,” Murphy commented. “Kinesthetic, auditory and visual motor skills are being exercised while learning or practicing. It’s the same with DJing. There are a lot of different things going on; there’s music theory, there are mechanics involved, and a ton of motor skills being used.” About DJing, he says: “It’s a great hobby. Like any instrument, it allows for endless learning. And, unlike traditional instruments, if you know the right people, it’s fairly easy to turn into a career.” Our five-session package ended far too quickly, and I look forward to more. Murphy’s encouragement, knowledge, humor and infinite patience were the exact combination of what parents hope for Carson receives special guidance in a teacher, and I highly from Greg Murphy to hone his DJ skills. recommend him to anyone who’s looking for something new, different and super awesome for their kids. Best of all, when we were done, he emailed me a file of Carson’s final mix, one track consisting of eight songs that Carson mixed himself, which I’ve listened to countless times. Mission: DJ offers lessons for all ages. Greg has taught children as young as seven and a couple in their 80s. Many of his school-age students have already played their own gigs. He has also taught workshops at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. In addition to teaching, Murphy also spins at the Air Conditioned Lounge as well as at private events. You can find more at www.missiondj.com.•

Pie Winner

By Patty Ducey-Brooks This past January I was invited to sample the winning entry of Mission Hills Pie Contest that was previously held at the 4th of July celebration at Mission Hills/ Pioneer Park. Lazy Acres featured the pie for National Pie Day that occurred on January 23. The winning entry, named Lemon Angel Pavlova Pie, was available to store guests to sample and was featured at Lazy Acres Mission Hills store from January 20 through 23. Jeff Dresser of Kensington, who created the pie, was also at the store on January 23 to hand out samples and to share the history of his creation. Dresser shared that the pie has a Midwestern background. It was originally featured at Betty’s Pie Shop in Two Harbors, Minnesota. What makes it extra special is that it has a crispy meringue crust shaped high around a light lemon chiffon filling. This pie will melt in you mouth. And, I know, because I had a sampling. Dresser shared with me that his mother was an amazing cook who taught her children to appreciate food preparation, including making pastries and other comfort food. He was pleased to share his pie creation with others and hope that others will enjoy a little of his home cooking.•

Jeff Dresser (left) is pictured with Cyndi Darlington of Lazy Acres.

Lemon Angel Pavlova Pie was featured at Lazy Acres.

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Michael S. Dukakis By George Mitrovich

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

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On Saturday, January 13, Michael S. Dukakis, who served 12-years as Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and was the nominee of the Democratic Party for President of the United States in 1988, delivered his *17th Annual State of the Nation Address to The City Club of San Diego. The event, held in the Fermanian Business Center on campus at Point Loma Nazarene University, attracted some of San Diego’s leading citizens, including Joan and Irwin Jacobs. And exactly why would a former governor of Massachusetts speak for 17 consecutive years to a San Diego organization? Here’s the rest of the story (with apologies to Paul Harvey): In 1996 I was at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. I was there, not as a Delegate, as I was for Ted Kennedy in 1980, but as a guest, with a special all-access pass. Wandering around the upper tier of the United Center, I noticed George McGovern sitting with Mike Dukakis, two former nominees of their party for president. McGovern, I knew well, as I had been the lead press secretary for the anti-Vietnam War senators in 1970, while serving in that role for Senator Charles Goodell of New York, the leading Republican opponent of the war (an opposition that cost him his seat, because it drew the wrath of President Richard Nixon; who would subsequently become the disgraced former President Richard Nixon). I did not know Dukakis, but I wanted to say hello to McGovern, so I walked down to where the two former leaders of their party were sitting, greeted McGovern, and was, in turn, introduced to Dukakis. The three of us chatted for a while, before I asked, “Are you speaking to the Convention?” McGovern and Dukakis shook their heads. No, they hadn’t been invited. I was shocked. How was it possible that two men who had lead their party in presidential elections (‘72 and ’88), would not be invited to speak at the ’96 convention? By what logic had President Bill Clinton’s political operatives decided it would be a mistake to give prime time to two former presidential nominees of the Democratic Party? It wasn’t hard to figure out. George McGovern and Michael Dukakis were losers. This denial to two great public servants, angered me deeply, and became a source of discontent with all things Clinton (a discontent still felt 22-years later, and reinforced by Mrs. Clinton’s bungled ’16 campaign). As the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles approached, I called both McGovern and Dukakis to ask if the Democratic National Committee (DNC) had had a change of heart?

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The answer, again, was no. My righteous anger renewed, I decided to write an op-ed about this stunning lack of gratitude by the Democratic Party; an op-ed I submitted to The New York Times, which, for the first and only time, decided they would run my byline. When your work appears on The Times’ op-ed page, people will notice. You will hear from men and women you do not know, who live in places you have never been. Fortunately, my op-ed was well received (except, I should think, at the DNC). Which led me to write: To have been a candidate for president of the United States is a very great honor. But winners are lionized, losers forgotten. Unless, they come back winners, like John Adams, William Henry Harrison, James Monroe, Grover Cleveland and Richard Nixon. But if you lose without a reprieve, you are essentially erased from history. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the treatment accorded to McGovern and Dukakis (as was true of Walter Mondale following his loss to Ronald Reagan in ‘84). Indeed, at the 2004 Democratic Convention in Boston, in the city of his birth, in the state of his greatest political achievements, Dukakis was absent from any visible television role, save for a few minor speeches here and there. This shameful treatment by the Democratic Party of its presidential standard-bearers who end up losing, is the very contradiction of what the party chooses to believe about itself – proud of its past, committed to changing the present, and ever mindful of its obligations to future generations. All of which brings me back to Dukakis at The City Club and the very great regard I have for this extraordinary public servant. Knowing he teaches during the winter quarter at UCLA, as he has for 23-years (the other three quarters he’s at Northeastern University in Boston), I first invited him to speak 17-years ago on the future of train travel in the U.S., as he then served on the board of Amtrak, and is one of the country’s greatest rail advocates. The event was held at then Padres President Larry Lucchino’s La Jolla home, on his lawn overlooking the Pacific (what Dukakis calls Larry Lucchino’s “modest cottage by the sea”). It was a terrific event, and Dukakis on that occasion, as on all other 16 occasions, spoke without notes, despite such weighty subjects as health care, and, this year, Donald Trump and the Republican tax bill (although, it should be noted, in the body of his speech Dukakis never once mentioned Trump). The fact that he’s spoken 17 times to The City Club of San Diego, when there is no political gain to achieve, in a state where he has never held political office, in a city where he has no interest (save our friendship), speaks to the man’s commitment to the commonweal; a profound and never-ending commitment to public service – ceaseless and untiring even at age 84. One of the ironies of the Governor’s life is his reputation as this great Massachusetts’ “liberal.” And yet, in his personal life, he’s the opposite of his image. He’s by nature, frugal (his wife, the great Kitty, says he’s the “cheapest man” in America). When he was Governor he rode the “T” to the Capitol on Beacon Hill in Boston every day, and at day’s end, rode it back home to Brookline. On Sundays, at home with their children, politics was not discussed. To the degree they could achieve a normal family life, not easy when you are the Governor of the Commonwealth, but he and Kitty did their best. In my life it has been my good luck to know many of the major political figures of our time. But not one has been more inherently humble or decent than Michael S. Dukakis. I’m lucky to have him as a friend, but America is lucky to have him — Citizen Michael S. Dukakis.• * To view the Governor’s speech, please go to: https://youtu.be/shvls8GO3CA.

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Who Live on the Streets

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By Ilene Hubbs “Don’t touch the walk button with your bare hand,” I admonished my granddaughter as we crossed the street to visit Balboa Park. “Either use your elbow or pull your sleeve over your fingers when you push the button.” When she visits me her favorite thing to do is to go to Balboa Park right across the street from me. Sometimes we go to the playground and sometimes we take a walk into the center of the park. These days I take a bottle of hand sanitizer with us and a bottle of water. I won’t let her drink from a water fountain or use the bathroom anymore. Not with all the news about the Hepatitis A breakout, which has been spread through all the homeless camps, and which now seems to be lessening with the city’s help. Living across from the park, the news did not tell me anything I did not already know, it just added more details with warnings of keeping your hands clean and not touching anything that might have those germs. Okay, we can do that with crosswalks and water fountains and bathrooms, but what about swings

and playground equipment? Who knows what homeless folks have used them during the night? This is the grandmother who gave her grandkids perspective on why someone might be homeless. My heart goes out to people living on the streets. I tell the kids, “Don’t walk by and think, you bum, get a job.” Instead say to yourself, “What could have happened in this poor soul’s life that he wound up this way.” But in reality, I am taken aback by how many new people I see all the time living in Balboa Park, walking the streets of Bankers Hills, sleeping in doorways in Hillcrest. The epidemic is now a part of my life too. I live where homeless people live too. We are city dwellers. I sit on my sofa looking out to the park and hear yelling. I get up to check and yes, it’s another mentally ill homeless person screaming one thing or another. Recently, one man stood in the middle of the street and I could hear every word he screamed. He kind of made sense. He was yelling “I will not be taken to a shelter, I have every right to live outside if I wish, and no one has the right to make me take pills. I hate the pills and I don’t want them forced on me.”

My husband was a conservator for the county and his clients were the homeless. He told me how frustrating it was for him. It was just going around in a circle. Someone would wind up in County Mental Health, be put on meds and then released, when better, to a board and care home. Then, not liking how they felt on the pills, they would stop taking them, inevitably act out and be thrown out of the board and care, and wind up on the street again…just a vicious circle We are third in the nation for homelessness. It figures, the temperature is mild, very little rain, it is a kinder environment to be homeless. This is where I would want to be if I was homeless. The statistics say it all. There are close to 10,000 people in San Diego, 62 percent live in the city, 395 have some sort of mental health issue, 30 percent are substance abusers and 31 percent are chronically homeless. The city is trying to deal with this situation. But how are we equipped to handle that many homeless. There are more people on the streets this year than last and it is growing all the time. There is no good answer. For information on homeless services call 2-1-1 or 858.300.1211.•

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Connections & Bus Service Routes Are Initiated

Anne Sack Barbara Strona

By Sharon Gehl & Patricia Paylor Our only north-south Mission Hills bus, the 83, has changed its route. The north end, rather than having a dead end around Arista, now extends to trolley, train, and bus routes at the Old Town Transit Center, by way of Sunset and Juan Street. The south end will still go down Reynard Way to connect to trolley, bus, and train routes downtown at Santa Fe Depot and America Plaza Transit Center. The new connection gives us all new options for getting to work, school, shopping, and entertainment. High Tech High School students can now get to school in Liberty Station by taking the 83 bus to Old Town and transferring to the 28 bus. USD students can take the 44 bus from Old Town to school. UCSD students can take the 150 bus. SDSU Students can take the Green Line trolley. If you know students who go to any of these schools, let them know about their new options. You’ll no longer have to go downtown to catch the Amtrak north to L.A.; just go down the hill and catch it at Old Town. If you want to go to a day event in Old

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Town and not have to bother with parking, you can take the 83 bus up and down the hill. If you want to go to a big convention downtown and not worry about parking, you can take the trolley. When the Blue Line is finished, we can all take it north. The new route also gives new transit options for people who work in Mission Hills at our stores and restaurants, or in our homes as home health care workers or housekeepers. Bus service will be weekdays only, starting 6:11a.m. southbound

at Goldfinch and Washington by the Fire Station on Goldfinch. It will arrive at 6:26 a.m. at America Plaza downtown. Then it will depart America Plaza at 6:34 a.m. and end up at 7 a.m. at the Old Town Transit Center. The new schedule will be every 70 minutes. The schedule is in this link: www.sdmts.com/sites/ default/files/attachments/83.pdf. Use the online MTS Trip Planner to see how these changes might help you, and take the bus to see where it goes.•

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Puppies Abandoned in Old Town Trash Can For the second time in 10 days, young puppies have been found dumped in the trash in San Diego County. In the latest case, two Chihuahuas about seen weeks old were found in a trash can at the Old Town trolley station. The two tiny dogs were discovered January 12 and taken to the County’s animal shelter on Gaines Street. Veterinary staff determined the dogs were females and they both appeared to be in good health. “There is no reason whatsoever to dump puppies, kittens or any other animals in a trash can where they are certain to die,” said County Animal Services Director Dan DeSousa. “Anyone can drop off unwanted animals at County Animal Services where they’ll have an opportunity to find a good, loving home.” Due to the puppies’ age, County Animal Services asked a rescue group to foster the dogs. Once they are old enough, the rescue group will put the puppies up for adoption. County Animal Services is seeking information on who owned the abandoned puppies or the identities of the people who committed the crimes in both cases. People with information are asked to call 619.767.2740.•

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Two Chihuahua sisters will soon be available for adoption.

help us find a home Big Frank was rescued, along with 77 of his dog friends, from a hoarding situation over a year ago. This shy, three-year old, Chihuahua mix has made a lot of progress in our care but will still require a special home where he can receive continued positive reinforcement training and lots of patience. We also recommend that he go to a home with another social dog who can help lead the way by teaching him good habits and helping build his self confidence. Big Frank was the most scared doggie from this case, and is the very last one waiting to be adopted. We just know that there is someone out there who can see the sweet, silly, playful boy hidden beneath the shy exterior. Is it you? Big Frank is available at the non-public Sherman Street campus. If you are interested in meeting this sweet boy, please call 619.299.7012 or stop by our San Diego Campus on Gaines Street to schedule an introduction. Big Frank is neutered and has current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of worry-free medical insurance from Trupanion Insuance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. His adoption fee has been waived.

Frances is a handsome, American pit bull-terrier mix. He is nine-years old and is an absolute lovebug who has completely captured the hearts of everyone at the Oceanside campus. In addition to being the resident sweetie, he is also gentle, well mannered and easy on leash. Frances’ adoption fee includes his neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. He is currently residing at the San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus, located at 2905 San Luis Rey Road in Oceanside. For information, call 760.757.4357 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

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Add Variety to Your Workout

By Blake Beckcom

If you have been doing the same workout routine for years, it is likely time to switch it up. This will allow your body to get out of a plateau and will also bring a new sense of enjoyment to your workout schedule. Whatever your reason is for looking for some new moves, you have obviously hit a workout fatigue that needs some adjusting. You need some new motivation to get to the gym on a regular basis and continue gaining lean weight and losing fat weight. Boring workouts can result in a willingness to quit, which will not help you reach your goals. However, you don’t have to completely rework your routine, especially if you still enjoy doing certain parts of it. Making little changes can help you set your routine on the right path. Here are six ways to add variety to your workout to keep your motivation high. 1. Try Some New Moves While it may be an obvious answer, adding in some new moves to your current routine is one way to switch it up and keep it exciting. You will always resort to doing the exercises that you are used to doing because you like them and they are comfortable for you. Instead, you need to put forth some effort to add in new moves. This may require giving some things a try that you never really thought you would do. Maybe there is a sport that you have never tried

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or even a new type of exercise that you have seen people doing. How about a new class that you never considered or even a boot camp? Trying new things will not only allow you to have a more wellrounded fitness routine; it will also make you healthier in the long-run. Also, you might discover that you like something that you had never considered doing before. 2. Change Up Your Current Moves If you really like what you do now, you don’t have to come up with an entirely new routine. You can take what you currently do and just change it up a bit. Make some little tweaks so you don’t feel like you have to give up what you love. This means that you can change to an exercise that has a new variation rather than trashing it completely. This is a great idea if the reason you want to change is that you keep developing the same injury that is being caused by repetition. For example, if the back squats that you do hurt your lower back, try doing a front squat or a goblet squat. You can also change your workout by switching your dumbbells to barbells and vice versa. 3. Change Your Sets and Reps If you want to keep your old exercises but challenge your body a bit more, try changing up your sets and reps. If you are like most people, you probably tend to do three sets of 10 of your exercises. Instead, try doing 10 sets of three or up the reps

to the 12 to 15 ranges and keep the set count where it is. Just make sure to increase or decrease your weight accordingly. Also, don’t forget about doing drop-sets and getting to the last set until failure. Both of these will stimulate your strength and growth. 4. Make a Variation to Your Rest You may not be great at sticking to an effective rest schedule. Do you ever find yourself chatting with friends or getting some water when you should be paying attention to how much you are resting between sets? If you tend to take long rests, shorten them up by holding yourself accountable for only doing 50 seconds of rest. This should equate to a workout rest ratio of 1:1. This will help you build up your muscle endurance and make your muscles more resistant to getting tired. 5. Change Up Your Tempo Try the time under tension theory when it comes to setting your pace. Consider how long each muscle is under strain during a set to help change things up. While you might be used to trying to finish your move as quickly as possible, this is not the best way to challenge your muscles.

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As an example, do the lowering part of your squat (the eccentric move) for five seconds. Then take five seconds to come back up (the concentric move). This will help you increase the amount of time that your muscles are under tension in your workouts. 6. Add in Some Pauses To make your workout more challenging, add a pause before you lift up from your movement. So, if you’re doing a push-up, lower your chest to the ground and pause before pushing back up. This takes some of the momentum out of your exercise, which will make your muscles work harder.•

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Keep Your Charitable Deductions in 2018

By Rick Brooks

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed a lot about living in California. While the Standard Deduction doubled, personal exemptions were eliminated and several prominent deductions were capped or eliminated, including: • Deductions for state and local taxes (income, property, sales and other) are capped at $10,000. • The cap on new mortgage interest was lowered to $ 750,000; interest is only deductible on the first $ 750,000 of mortgage debt. • Interest on Home Equity Lines of Credit is no longer deductible. • Miscellaneous deductions (subject to two percent of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) limit) are eliminated. This includes tax preparation expenses, investment expenses, unreimbursed business expenses (like home office deductions) and investment advisory fees. • Personal casualty losses (e.g.: your house burns down) are no longer deductible unless you are part of a declared national disaster. This means that most taxpayers in California will simply use the Standard Deduction ($12,000 single, $24,000 married) and perhaps the Additional Deduction for those over 65 ($1,300 each). So let’s assume you use the standard deduction. Your other itemized deductions (mortgage interest, state taxes and charitable contributions) would have to exceed $24,000 for a couple (or $26,600 if you’re a senior married couple) in order to take an itemized deduction for the contribution. Don’t get me wrong; the charities you support will still be very appreciative of your donation, you just may not get the same tax benefit you’ve received in the past. But there are a couple of options. Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD). To use this strategy, you need to be over 70½ and taking required minimum distributions from your retirement accounts. Distributions from an IRA or 401(k) are almost always taxed as ordinary income to you. However, a QCD is a distribution directly to a charity from your IRA (not 401k or 403b). Because you never receive it, it’s not considered income to you. Effectively, you get the deduction on page 1 of your tax return (by lowering your income) rather than on schedule A as an itemized deduction.

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There are some restrictions, and you need to keep excellent records, but most financial institutions are able to help with this process. Because it does involve some legwork, it probably only makes sense to do this for lump sum gifts (rather than monthly installments). Donor Advised Fund (DAF). This requires a bit more work, but is available to any taxpayer who can make a significant contribution to charity. Let’s say your annual donations are $2,000 per year, which might not be deductible in any single year (because your total deductions would be less than the $ 24,000 standard deduction). But suppose you could fund the DAF with $10 or $20,000 in a single year. That entire amount would then be eligible for a tax deduction in the year it’s made, so that your interest payments, tax payments and other charitable contributions might all become deductible again in that year. You could use appreciated stock for the added benefit of avoiding the capital gains tax (since the DAF wouldn’t pay tax on the sale of the stock). A Donor Advised Fund functions a bit like your own mini foundation. You could fund the DAF in a single year, then use the DAF to make your normal charitable contributions. Donor Advised Fund minimums run from around $5,000 to as much as $25,000, and can be set up online (Vanguard, Schwab, Fidelity, etc.) or locally through the San Diego Foundation. They require annual management, and you can invest your donations within the DAF. But the donation process is pretty easy and most will help you research your charities if you have questions about them. At the end of the day, gifts to charity are not really about the tax deduction; they’re about supporting your community and the causes you care about. The tax deduction is merely a sweetener that makes such generosity a little easier. But these two strategies can help you continue to support your community while also retaining some of the tax benefit. If you need help executing these strategies, or figuring out if they work for you, your tax preparer or a Certified Financial Planner® professional can help.• This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Brooks is Director/Chief Investment Officer with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Brooks can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at brooks@bfadvisors.com. Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.

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New York Citys’

High Line Park

By Barb Strona

The first time I saw New York City’s High Line Park Gardens was January 1, 2015. At that time, it was still in the fetal stage of construction. However, when Rick Drake spoke about the Gardens of the High Line, I was amazed at the transformation and am aching to return. Drake gave us an overview of how the park came to be. It is, he said, an example of “elevating the nature of modern landscapes.” My entire family is Manhattan based so New York City was home to me. When my family moved to the suburbs, riding the trains became part of the visit. This section of railroad was raised to give more space below. However, with the passage of time, the mile and a half stretch of rails was abandoned. Over time, debris and dirt composted creating a place for a weird wilderness of wildflowers and weeds to grow above the street. When Robert Hammond first saw the High Line in 1999, he loved it. He and Joshua David founded Friends of the High Line to “share the magic” of its existance. Although they wanted to keep it intact, as it was when he saw it, bureaucracy prevented that. The structure needed remediation from reinforcing the structure, to lead removal and a drainage system. New Yorkers gave opinions on how the High Line should look; a major goal was to

Signage on the High Line suggests nude sunbathing is allowed.

keep the naturalistic feeling of the original unplanned garden. This led to design competitions resulting in a concept that James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Piet Oudolf created.

Lisa Switkin was another landscape architect involved. The garden could neither be an exact replication of what had been growing nor an art museum on an industrial structure.” It is communal space going through a mile and a half of various lower West Side neighborhoods. The plants are mostly perennials. All were limited by the shallowness of the soil bed, meaning trees and plants needed to have spreading rather than deep roots. Piet Oudolf wanted the gardens to change with the seasons allowing new foliage to contrast against old or dried growth. The plants are largely drought tolerant, and they are eager Market Update on single family detached homes from 12/22/17 to 1/22/2017: to spread encompassing more than Market Update on single family detached homes from 12/22/17 to 1/22/2017: their originally allotted space. 35 active listings (only 7 under $1,000,000) The High Line is a study in con35 (4 active listings (only 7 under Market Update on on single family detached homes from 12/22/17 10 pending sales listed under $1,000,000; 1 $1,000,000) in the under/over range)toto1/22/2017: Market Update single family detached homes from 12/22/17 1/22/2017: Market on single family detached homes from 12/22/17 to 1/22/2017: tradictions: it embodies neighborMarket10Update Update on single family detached homes from 12/22/17 to 1/22/2017: pending sales listedsales under $1,000,000; 1 in the under/over range) 10(4 closed (only 4 under $1,000,000) hoods as well as industry, residences 10 closed sales (only (only 4 7 under $1,000,000) 35 35 active listings under $1,000,000) active listings (only under $1,000,000) 3535 active listings (only 77under $1,000,000) and factories, and the plants come active listings (only 7 under $1,000,000) For more information call: 10 pending sales (4 listed under $1,000,000; 11 in the under/over range) 1010 pending sales (4 listed under $1,000,000; 1 in the under/over range) from much of our indigenous prairie pending sales (4 listed under $1,000,000; in the under/over range) more information call:1 in the under/over range) 10 pending sales For (4 listed under $1,000,000; 10 10 closed sales (only 4 under $1,000,000) flora. The contrast between the garclosed sales (only 4 under $1,000,000) 1010closed sales (only 4 under $1,000,000) closed sales (only 4 under $1,000,000) dens themselves and the surrounding cityscape creates an incredible For more information call: For more information call: For more information call: experience. The Friends of the High For more information call: Line staff and volunteers are committed to managing and maintaining landscapes. Piet Oudolf says “The one tool I can’t be without are my eyes... but when you are gardening, you really have to look.” The gardens go from the Whitney Museum of American Art over Greenwich Village Chelsea, SoHo, up to the Rail Yards at West 34th Street. Each section is different and changes from day to day with the seasons.

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One constant is the multi-trunked gray birch, a tree found all along the High Line. It is a small tree with fairly shallow roots. Its trunk is very white, and the tree is beautiful both with leaves and without. Very little of the High Line has more than 18 inches of soil, and some areas have as little as 9 inches. A few areas, such as the Tiffany Overlook and the Flyover, have deeper bedding areas where planters have been installed or soil has been mounded. Many of the steel rails were replaced after the structure was repaired, and the wooden ties are now are spaced more widely to allow more plantings. As one moves north along the High Line, woody landscape opens to the Washington Grasslands. The grasslands team with grasses and flowers that appear wild. Those plants that thrive are encouraged; those that do not are replaced with species more responsive to the environment. As one continues north along the High Line, there are places to sit, sculptures to admire and views to appreciate. The Sun deck and a water garden encourage children (and adults) to play. A mile and a half of kaleidescoping beauty, no matter what the season greets you on this incredible structure. What a joy to be able to “hang out” at any time of the year. The next Garden Club meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in March at the Mission Hills Nursery, located at 1525 Fort Stockton Drive. For information, visit www.missionhillsgardenclub.org.•

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10 Local News A Publication of Presidio Communications • February 2018 Madly in Love in Mission Hills—Reservations Suggested ©

By Krista Lombardi, President MHBID

In February expressions of love are everywhere. Young and old, new and longstanding, casual and devoted; couples have always celebrated this special day. And, if they knew about Mission Hills they’d likely want to spend Valentine’s Day with us. From good morning to good night, consider making a full day of this celebration of love by treating your loved one to coffee at a locally owned coffee house. And, everyone knows Mission Hills has a full complement of great restaurants too. From a lovely lunch to a delicious dinner, Valentine’s Day celebrants will be overwhelmingly represented in our neighborhood. So, make your reservations early – or consider dining out on Friday or Sunday to celebrate the special day in advance of the crowds. Mission Hills is also the place to help you prepare for the special day. Want to feel beautiful inside and out? With its abundance of excellent spas and salons you may luxuriate in advance of the evening. While enjoying the pampering, remember your own Valentine with a gift certificate of similar services from one of Mission Hills’ finest. If you are looking for a gift for a child, a cat or a dog, or the person who seemingly has everything, with Mission Hills’ specialty shops, your gift choices are endless. Of course wine or champagne is always a consideration for this special day. From French Champagne to California sparkling, to my personal favorite Proseco, our local wine shops will offer expert advice in every price range. How about flowers? A beautiful bouquet, a single rose, or a living plant make a meaningful gift. Want cooking supplies or specialty food? A framed photo of you or the two of you together might be extra special. And, remember gift cards often say more than you might be able. Along West Lewis to Ft. Stockton, India Street to Goldfinch, and West Washington, West University and Reynard Way, everything one’s heart might desire is right around the corner. Planning ahead will help you land the perfect gift. This holiday of love is the perfect opportunity to reach out to family, neighbors and friends who could use a little loving support. A helping hand of a gift of time to an overwhelmed parent might be the best gift ever. Visiting an elderly person will add love to both your and their day. Another act of love worth considering is becoming a volunteer. In the ongoing spirit of “love” the opportunity to give back to an organization in your own community of Mission Hills is especially gratifying. Speaking of the love of volunteerism, over the years, longtime BID member Stuart White of Stuart White Design has served as a volunteer on the BID board and as chairperson of the Design Committee. Stuart has donated his design skills to create the banners flying on lampposts throughout Mission Hills. On a walk or a drive, please take a moment to look up and see the current banner installment of architectural elements from buildings throughout Mission Hills. Follow us on Instagram @ MissionHillsSD and post a photo of the banner you love most near the business you love most. We say farewell to BID volunteer Terry Parks who recently sold Washington West Hair Studio. The name and services will remain. Terry has been providing hair care services in Mission Hills since June 1982 and served on the BID board of directors from 2011 until 2017. The BID is hard at work on promotion, economic development, design and parking and its 2018 events. If you have ideas for a fun event, project or promotion, or improving upon one we are already doing, I invite you to attend a BID committee meeting on the second David Simaan, proprietor of Ibis Market, stands next to a banner designed by Stuart White. Wednesday of the month

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Terry Parks, BID volunteer, has had a long history of working with the Mission Hills business community.

at 3 p.m. at Mission Hills United Methodist Church, 4044 Lark Street. The best work gets done with volunteers. You may always show you are madly in love in Mission Hills through your volunteerism. Please check our website www.missionhillsbid.com for the most up-todate information about meetings and more.•

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Entertainment

The Ten Tenors Perform In March 2018 Fresh off the success of their 20th Anniversary World Tour, The TEN Tenors return with their new show, Wish You Were Here, a celebration of musical legends lost before their time. The perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 10 at Balboa Theatre, located at 868 4th Avenue in downtown San Diego. In this heartfelt tribute, Australia’s “vocal wonder from down under” will take you on a feel-good journey through some of the world’s greatest hits of all time, including some of the group’s own fan favorites–classic rock anthems, current day chart toppers, even soaring arias of Verdi and other traditional favorites. In 2016, The TEN Tenors were back in Melbourne running through David Bowie’s Heroes for the very first time when they learned the shocking news The Ten Tenors have had 700 sold out shows across the US, six albums that have gone platinum and gold. of his passing. That song suddenly took on a whole new meaning. On tour just a few months later, the group was deeply affected like many around the world by the departure of yet another icon, Prince. From these profound losses came the group’s inspiration to create the ultimate tribute show with one simple message: we wish you were here. With over 700 sold out shows across the US, six albums that have gone platinum and gold, appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The Today Show,” and performances alongside greats like Christina Aguilera and Andrea Bocelli, The TEN Tenors have won over audiences worldwide with their stratospheric voices and undeniable Aussie charm. For tickets and information, call 619.570.1100 or visit www.sdbalboa.org.•

Annual Vietnamese New Year

Festival Celebrates Spring Blossoms

Mira Mesa rejoices as the Vietnamese-American Youth Alliance (VAYA) and Vietnamese Federation of San Diego presents its Spring Blossoms event, the transition to a new age. This annual special occasion is a free countywide Tet festival full of games, prizes, food, and entertainment. These two nonprofit organizations are flourishing in full blast at this year’s Tet festival, which will be held on Friday, February 16 through Sunday, February 18 at Mira Mesa Community Park, located at 8575 New Salem Street. The festival features vibrant decorations and fresh new replicas of Vietnamese monuments and landmarks in hopes of extending Vietnamese culture and beauty. “Thirteen years ago, a group of Vietnamese young adults came together to share and connect with their roots. As years go by, many more young adults joined and got in touch with the traditions and culture of Vietnam and began serving the community. This group is known as VAYA,” said VAYA President Khoi Tran. “As part of VAYA’s mission, these enthusiastic leaders continue to spread their cultural and social awareness. Everything we do reflects this mission and the values that make it possible.” From 2014, VAYA has been partnering with the Vietnamese Federation of San Diego, the oldest Vietnamese organization in San Diego, to strengthen their ties to the community and give their members a chance to work with and learn from the experience of the older generations. Come and witness the growth of this community and explore the carnival rides and games, authentic Vietnamese food, lion dancing, and firecrackers. Free entertainment programs, such as high quality musical acts, the Miss Vietnam of San Diego Pageant and a Cultural Village allows for direct immersion into Vietnamese culture. The free Tet Festival will be a host of interactive fun and entertainment for everybody. Festival dates and hours are 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, February 16; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, February 17; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, February 18. Admission is free. For more information, visit sdtet.com.•

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The Miss Vietnam of San Diego pageant will take place during the Festival.

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Write Out Loud Presents American Mosaic

A Story Concert Reading

Write Out Loud presents American Mosaic at 7 p.m., Monday, February 5 at Old Town Theatre, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in Old Town San Diego, the fourth production that focuses on American stories by American authors. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life–aloud–with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories and poems together into a literary tapestry. Mark Christopher Lawrence, Steven Lone, Allison Spratt Pearce, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter will perform in The American Mosaic. A complimentary pre-show reception starts at 6:15 p.m. with a 7 p.m. curtain. Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy shared, “With American Mosaic, we examine the immigrant experience in America with vivid stories from a variety of perspectives. The topic of immigration fills our daily news. The beautiful mosaic of our country is comprised of immigrants and descendants of immigrants from all over the world. We look forward to exploring how these stories fit into the fabric of our country.” Tickets for American Mosaic are $25. Purchase tickets on-line at www.writeoutloudsd.com or by calling 619.297.8953.•

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Take A Walk Down Memory Lane

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at the 20th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk

The Mission Hills Garden Club is pleased to announce their 20th annual garden tour. “Take A Walk Down Memory Lane” is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018. There will be 10 to 15 gardens selected in North Mission Hills. Mission Hills Garden Club raises money from the walk each year to fund scholarships for horticultural students at local community colleges, funding for school gardens, educate public on such topics as drought tolerant gardening, pruning, succulents, bees, etc., plus funding to beautify our neighborhood. Cost for tickets are $25 before May 12; and $30 day of the event. Children 12 and under are free. No handicap access or pets. Tickets are available online via Pay-pal or at www. missionhillsgardenclub.org. Tickets can also be purchased from April 1 through day of walk at Mission Hills Nursery, located at 1525 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego CA 92103. Contacts for the event are co-chairs Martha Pehl 619.743.3187 and Cheryl Nealy 619.992.7434.•

Attractively landscaped and hardscaped elements are included during the Mission Hills Garden Walk.

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Theatre News

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Cygnet Theatre “The Last Wife” is a contemporary look back at Katherine Parr and her relationship with one of history’s most infamous monarchs, her husband, Henry VIII. But the real center of the story is Katherine’s accomplishments in advancing the education and status of Henry’s daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, who would both go on to rule England. Canadian playwright Kate Hennig offers audiences a distinctly feminist vantage point of both history and present-day in this West Coast Premiere. Cygnet’s production is directed by Rob Lutfy and runs through Feb. 11. In “The Last Wife” Katherine Parr is smart, confident and passionate: a rising star in a world of intense competition. But her obligatory marriage to Henry is rife with the threat of violence and lure of deceit; her secret liaisons could send her to an early grave, and her devotion to the education and equal rights of Henry’s daughters is putting an even bigger strain on her marriage. Playing the role of Katherine Parr is Cygnet regular Allison Spratt Pearce. Cygnet resident Manny Fernandes and Allison Spratt Pearce star in “The Last Wife.” artist Manny Fernandes is the notoriously Photo by Daren Scott. dangerous monarch, Henry VIII. His eldest daughter, Mary, is played by Cashae Monya . Steven Lone plays Thom, Kate’s by Kevin Anthenill. Wigs and makeup will be created by Peter Herman. risky love interest. Included in the cast are young actors Kylie Acuna as Bess Chandra Anthenill will stage manager. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office and Bobby Chiu and Giovanni Cozic double cast as Eddie. The production features set design by Sean Fanning, costume design located at 4040 Twiggs Street in San Diego Old Town Historic State Park, by by Veronica Murphy, lighting design by Chris Rynne, and sound design calling 619.337.1525 or by visiting www.cygnettheatre.com.•

Landmark Theatres Still living under the same roof, the Moscow couple of Boris and Zhenya are in the terrible final stages of a bitter divorce. Under those circumstances, as both have already found new partners, the insults pour down like rain in this toxic familial battle zone, always pivoting around the irresolvable and urgent matter of Alyosha’s custody, their 12-year-old only son. Unheard, unloved, and above all, unwanted, the introverted and unhappy boy feels that he is an intolerable burden, however, what his parents don’t know is that he can hear every single word. As a

result, when Boris (Aleksey Rozin) and Zhenya (Maryana Spivak) finally realize that Alyosha (Matvey Novikov) has been missing for nearly two days, it is already too late. But is this a simple case of a runaway teenager? Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, “Loveless” is two hours and seven minutes long, and Rated R. It opens Friday, March 9 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.•

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Storybook Romance—Chapter Four

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Love Blooms in July

By Stylishly Aubree Lynn Stylist/Producer/Writer There are so many ways to announce big events in your life. I would like to think I try and create announcements that are special to our family, and that fit our theme from when we got engaged to the events that have happened to date. I am all about an over all experience for those who know us best. For those who don’t, we want to make them feel included in our life story. In January of this year we had the pleasure of announcing the arrival of our second child. This was done through a series of vintagestyled photos set to music that tell a story. Respectfully, our family theme is Storybook Romance, a vintage-inspired romance that has carried on for six years since our engagement in 2011. For every event (chapter), we develop an idea and take photos to match a storyboard that we create. For this announcement it was no different. I wondered, and searched for a variety of concepts. After thinking about us (our personality and style), To create a “story book” photo, Aubree Lynn coordinated a photo shoot at Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, located in I decided to choose an historical La Mesa, CA. The shoot was styled by Stylishly Aubree Lynn, with photography by Tina Lynn Stout. landmark in La Mesa called Pacific Southwest Railway Museum. We decided on the number three stationary poses. We had a total of six shots that made for a perfect announcement train, and dressed in vintage attire. that totally suited our family. Lucky for me, the clothing I chose we already had in our wardrobes. Our Storybook Romance–chapter four–continues in July of this year. We The boys wore Newsies’ caps and jeans. My 21-month old wore Toms’ are excited for this new beginning and can’t wait to continue to unfold the shoes that had a brogue style and a Cat and Jack knit sweater. My husband pages of our lives through photos that tell our story. wore a white button down with a Kenneth Cole Reaction vest. As for me, To see our announcement with style tips and tricks for pregnant mamas, I went all vintage: my outfit included a stylish hat; pencil skirt that had visit my YouTube page, Stylishly Aubree Lynn’s new series, titled Positive a fish tail back; white blouse; lace stockings; and short, black lace up Pregnancy. Enjoy!• leather boots. We played with various angles of the train and different

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Nine!

By Laura Walcher

Sing to the tune of Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya!” Good-bye toe. You gotta go, me-o-my-oh, Your gotta go, go away, cause you no good-o-oh, My toe, it’s been so long you’ve been my eff-of. For you I sing this song, me-oh-my-oh! “Nine” is actually an amazing number; one more than eight. One less than ten. It has a Germanic origin. And, it shows up every which way in our contemporary vocab. Baseball team? Nine player; “…the whole nine yards.” “Dressed to the nines…” “… we played nine holes (of golf).” “I was on cloud nine!” And earlier: “…cat-o-nine tails.” Or, “…a stitch in time saves nine.” When I realized the significance of this number, deeply ingrained in our daily vocab, I began to feel better about my own new number: Nine! Well, you know how we humans are. We have ten little fingers; we have ten little toes. We celebrate that–until we don’t have ten. Or, that is, some of us don’t. I’m struggling to share my news; struggling to express myself in a way that won’t make you…um, faint. But, you know, lots of people don’t have all their parts. Looking on the bright side, I’m trying to consider myself a new member of a perfectly fine and exclusive group. So you could say, that I’ve had an amputation, or a mutilation. Years ago, I might have said that I’ve been “pruned off.” Yeow! I must make a decision: Excised? Truncated? Dismembered? Hewn? Cropped? Excised? Severed? (I should have sought the counsel of Charles Blow, the giant journalist/columnist who captures more adjectives and adverbs (albeit unkind – if not actually evil–ones) for President Trump than any writer in the country. His vocab is quite inspiring. Mr. Blow, I mean. Not that Mr. T. doesn’t inspire Mr. Blow. Ah. But I digress. Mr. T. is always on my mind.) Well, the good news is that I shall now wear hot shoes. Sexy heels. Slender boots. Strappy sandals. And all the perfectly fabulous clothes that have languished – languished! – for more than a year, victim of footiness, sworn to lonely sway in my closet, while I’ve been forced into wide sneakers and any other ultra-soft shoe, not any bigger than two sizes too large. You and I? We can dance. Walk. Run. Hang. You may continue to be my kin, or my friend. You may seek my company, or ask my advice. Just don’t ever ask to see the nine. You’ve probably thought I have no sense of humor. However, G. in all his/her wisdom has been testing me.•

Human TuneUp Column by Cath

What’s Your Dream? by Cath DeStefano

I remember one of the closing scenes in the movie “Pretty Woman.” A man is doing a slow stroll down the sidewalk, saying loudly and more than once to all who would hear: “What’s your dream?” It’s that time of year again. Dreamin’ time. It’s a new year after all and a fresh-start time if ever there was one… and although I refuse to participate in the “resolutions-that-don’t-make-itpast-late-January” ritual of this time of year, I do participate in dreamin’. I dream of driving unrutted streets here in San Diego. Once in a while, I hit a stretch of freshly-paved road and admit to giving a small sigh. Thanks to the roadbuilders. Dream come true? Paved streets. I dream of a Congress that works to our combined highest good. I don’t hold my breath but I do continue to wish all well. And really, thanks for slogging through. Dream come true? More women arrive with our cooperation genes to add to the mix. I dream of a long, loving relationship with the love of my life and that we continue to do good together. A recent life-threatening scare brought this all home. Yikes. We have long worked to learn how to work well together and now it seems we have more work to do. Good! Dream come true? With love’s support and through my speaking, writing and creations, we do so much good we get tired of doing good. Ha! What dream will you be sending on a note to your subconscious this year? Why dream? It adds to our world which is shaping and changing every day according to who is dreaming what… This is my wish for you: may what you dream happen. Dream your dreams. As my friend Danial said to me once and now I say to you, “May all your dreams turn to embrace you.”

Cath DeStefano, Keynote Speaker, Author, Artist Human TuneUp Company www.humantuneup.com • HumanTuneUp@Live.com

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As Valentine’s Day is an ideal time to show your love for your special companion, it’s also when you can share appreciation for a friend and family member. Here are some special offerings from several businesses located throughout San Diego. S weet Treats—Indulge your palette in some wine and chocolate tastings at Chi Chocot, a premier artisan chocolatier that offers fresh gourmet chocolates. To really impress your date, place an order for a customized flavor in advance. Chi Chocolat is located in Liberty Station at 2690 Historic Decatur Road. For information, call 619.546.0650.

F ood That Warms The Soul—Enjoy lunch or dinner with your Valentine. Split a bottle of wine and eat a delicious meal to celebrate the day with your special someone at one of Little Italy’s popular restaurants, including Juniper and Ivy, located at 2228 Kettner Boulevard. To reserve your spot, call 619.269.9036.

Chi Chocolat offers lots of sweet treat options.

B each Views—The Shores Restaurant, located on the beach of La Jolla Shores, is offering a romantic four-course Valentine’s Day menu designed by Executive Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine Percy Oani. Offering breathtaking views from the Scripps Pier to the La Jolla Cove, this beachfront restaurant provides guests the opportunity to enjoy a sunset stroll before their meal and dine just steps from the ocean at one of San Diego’s most romantic settings. The Shores is located at 8110 Camino Del Oro in La Jolla. For information, call 858.456.0600 or visit TheShoresRestaurant.com.•

Guests at Juniper and Ivy can enjoy lots of meal and drink options.

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February 2018 Thru February 25 n Gallery 21/Spanish Village Art Center, located at 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, hosts the 43rd Annual Small Image Show. For information, visit www.spanishvillageart.com.

Thru March 11 n The San Diego Museum of Art, located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Brenda Biondo: Play. Colorado–based photographer is best known for her images focusing on constructed abstractions, conservation and land-based issues. The first series, Playground, is a collection of contemporary photographs of children’s playgrounds from the 1920’s to the 1970’s. The second series, Paper Skies, includes carefully crafted, abstract images of the sky printed onto aluminum panels. The beautifully complex shapes and angles appear almost digitally created. For information, visit www.sdmart.org.

Thru April 15 n The African-American Fine Art Exhibition debuts at San Diego History Center, located at Casa De Balboa in Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, Suite #3. For decades African American artists from or with strong ties to San Diego have had limited opportunities for the community to experience their exceptional talent. Many have made significant contributions to the cultural fabric of our city, yet the great multitudes of visiting tourists rarely encounter these works. Legacy in Black, a new exhibition highlights the artwork of eight African American artists with noteworthy influence on the African American fine art scene in San Diego. These artists are Manuelita Brown, Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr., Jean Cornwell Wheat, Albert Fennell, Kadir Nelson, Faith Ringgold, Charles Rucker and Rossie Wade. For information, visit www.sandiegohistory.org.

Thru June n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Canyoneer Hikes. Free and open to the public; dogs or other pets are not permitted. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat. Hiking boots are recommended for desert and mountain hikes. Bring adequate water and food: even the short or easy hikes can demand liquid and energy resources. Also bring a jacket, binoculars, and field guides. Bring rain gear if rain is a possibility. You can get complete hiking information and directions at www.sdnat.org/canyoneers.

February 1 n Zel’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.

February 1 thru 4 n Museum of Photographic Arts, located in Balboa Park, presents the Human Rights Watch Film Festival to Picture a Better World. There are xix films to spotlight social justice with powerful storytelling. Each film chosen for the Human Rights Watch Film Festival will expose viewers to the spectrum of injustices happening across the world – and perhaps even in their on backyards. Guests can purchase a single screening or a fourday festival pass at www.mops.org.

February 1 thru 25 n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents an informal learning experiences that supports and enhances exploration, creates excitement and facilitates scientific, discoveries. Session 5 is Making Music. Topics include The Science of Sound, Percussion, String and Wind. This program is designed for children ages three to five years old with an accompanying adult. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to noon. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Contact the Client Services Dept. at 619.238.1233, ext 806 or visit wwwrhfleet.org/events/young-scientists. Prices are $75 per session for members and $85 per session for non-members.

February 2 thru April 1 n Women’s Museum of California, located at 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 103, at Liberty Station, presents their latest exhibition. It’s titled, California Women’s Clubs: An agent for progress and community in the 20th century. This new exhibit examines how women’s clubs functioned as a vehicle for women to enter the public sphere and use their voice to create positive change in their community at a time when women’s roles were confined strictly to the home. Women’s clubs, formed by middle-class white women and African Americans, focused on social reform for issues concerning the country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries such as child labor, prison reform, suffrage, education, public health and temperance.

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n Ki’s Restaurant, located at 2951 South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, hosts Robin Henkel and Whitney Shay from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.436.5236.

February 3 n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 619.221.8000.

February 5 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park offers the first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better, to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $8. doors open at 9:30 a.m. to get Senior Monday started early. The lecture topic for this month is What is chaos? It has been said that the three biggest developments in physics/math in the 20th century were relativity, quantum mechanics, and chaos theory. More of a story teller than a lecturer, Peter Volkert will help us examine how these physic concepts play a role in our lives and why we should care about it. Visitors are encouraged to stay to enjoy the galleries and special senior discounts in Craveology and the North Star Science Store.

n Write Out Loud presents American Mosaic, A Story Concert Reading, at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Theatre, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in Old Town San Diego. With a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience. The fourth production in their American Season XI focuses on American stories by American Authors. Story Concerts bring literature to life – aloud – with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories and poems together into a literary tapestry. A complimentary pre-show reception starts at 6:15 p.m. with a 7 p.m. curtain. Tickets are $25. There are discounts for seniors, students and military. Purchase tickets on-line at www.writeoutloudsd.com or call 619.297.8953.

February 6 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, offers residents free days on the first Tuesday of each month. Balboa Park organizations offer free admission (special exhibitions and films are not included) to San Diego City and County residents (with ID), active military, and their dependents on selected days for one day each month. On residents free day, please enter at the south side of the building near the fountain. All guests will exit at the north side of the building near the big fig tree. Films are not included, but tickets are available for $5 per person at the admission desk. For information, visit www.sdnhm.org.

February 7 n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego , hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

February 7 thru 18 n The 28th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival will have 37 Features, and 21 Shorts at five venues. The 11-day Festival features San Diego film premieres, international guest filmmakers, and juried and audience choice awards. Screens will be shown at five locations. This year the Festival will showcase a total of 58 of the best contemporary Jewish themed films from around the world celebrating life, human rights, and freedom of expression. For tickets, call the JCC Box Office at 858.362.1348 or visit www.sdcjc.org/boxoffice.

February 8 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages one to five years old), and is free with Museum admission. This Months theme is Birds. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.

n San Diego Diplomacy Council + U.S. Department of State present Art Soup @ Bread & Salt, located at 1955 Julian Avenue in Logan Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m. Add Slovenian photography, a dash of Tanzanian guitar, a splash of Indian drama, a pinch of Algerian rap and a handful of local performers for a night of global artistry. This troupe of artists will be traveling through San Diego on their multicity tour Promoting Social Change through the Arts. Tickets can be purchased at Natalie@ sandiegodiplomacy.org. From 5 to 6 p.m. Alta Brewing will be offering $1 off all beer and $1.50 tacos from Tacos by Adriana.

February 9 n The Nat San Diego Natural History Museum,

February 17 n Bread and Salt, located at 1955 Julian Avenue

located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents The Secret Society of Adultologists, an exclusive 21+ event. The event is offering a romantic theme: courtship, love, and sex in the natural world. The entire Museum will be packed with activities, giving guests an opportunity to explore the hidden side of love in nature while also providing a more intimate view of the Nat. Top-notch science, craft beer, cocktails, music, storytelling, food, and art will be components of this exclusive soirée. There will also be a Valentine crafting station, a special natural history-inspired “prom photo” station, love jam music, special access to the rooftop bar, live animal encounters, and games that test one’s love IQ. Tickets are $15 for members, and $25 for nonmembers. Purchase tickets at www.sdnat.org.

in San Diego, presents David Friend–Solo Piano at 7:30 p.m. David Friend is a New York-based pianist known for his performances of new and experimental music. Originally from coastal Louisiana, Friend moved to New York to study with Phillip Kawin at the Manhattan School of Music where he received a rigorous traditional conservatory education while also immersing himself in the city’s underground art world and street activism. Tickets are $20; $10 students and can be purchased at www.freshsoundmusic.com.

n AMSD concerts presents Front Country performing at 7:30 p.m. at Sweetwater Union High School, located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City. In a wood-paneled county dive bar in the shadow of the San Francisco skyline, Front Country forged a sound hell bent on merging the musical past with the future. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.amsd.com.

February 10 n Birdrock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 858.551.1707.

February 10 and 11 n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday and Sunday Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8. This month we will discuss: Leaning Tower of Pasta – Use your noodle to engineer a structure that will withstand the elements, weight and the forces that make these structures strong. Members $13, non-members $ 15 per person. To participate, parents must preregister by calling 619.238.1233 x806.

February 13 n La Jolla Library Community Room, located at 7555 Draper Avenue in La Jolla , hosts the San Diego Diplomacy Council – The Worldview Project – Travel as a Political Act Event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event features Steve Smith and Jake Heilbrunn. For information and to RSVP, visit www.sandiegodiplomacy.com or call 619.291.8105 x3.

February 14 n 83 Degrees, located at 660 Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad, hosts Robin Henkel and Billy Watson from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.729.7904.

February 15 n Please join the 20th Anniversary of Women In Blue with a special edition of the 2018 Women in Blue Luncheon Presented by ESET®, which will be at the US Grant Hotel, located at 326 Broadway in downtown San Diego. This event, which is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will gather elected officials as well as San Diego business and community leaders. This year’s sole 2018 honoree is San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Chief of Police Shelley Zimmerman. She will be presented a lifetime Achievement award as she completes 35 years of service at SDPD. In her keynote, she will share her insights and anecdotes from her groundbreaking career to an anticipated crowd of over 300 at the eighth annual Women in Blue Event. Chief Zimmerman is retiring from the SDPD in March. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.sdpolicefoundation.org/events/womenblue, or call 619.232.2130.

Thru February 15 n The Center for Jewish Culture presents the 5th Annual five-minute Play Festival. Do you have a 5-minute play in you? Submit your story, and your play might be chosen and preformed by professional actors on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the JCC. For information, visit www.sdcjc.org.

February 16 & 23 n Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2018 Tour to the Valley View Casino Center, located at 3500 Sport Arena Boulevard in San Diego. After 91 years of thrilling and exciting crowds of basketball fans all over the world, the Harlem Globetrotters will take their show to a new level this year by celebrating the special blend of basketball and entertainment, which has made the team iconic. Additionally, the 2018 tour marks the return of the Globetrotters longtime nemesis, the Washington Generals. Tickets are available at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, axs.com, the Valley View Casino Center box office, or by calling 888.929.7849.

February 19 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, hosts Citizen Science Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Become a citizen scientist and uncover nature’s wonders as we investigate the worlds of paleontology, herpetology, entomology, ornithology, mammalogy, and botany. Participate in activities and crafts that celebrate our nature world. For information, visit www.sdnat.org.

February 20 n The San Diego Natural History (The Nat), located at 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park in Balboa Park, is providing leadership on regional biodiversity and conservation by hosting a trio of science-based events this spring. This first series we will host the inaugural State of Biodiversity Symposium, and it’s accompanying Nat Talk. The symposium will bring national and regional scientists together to discuss the latest conversation on science, emerging threats, and management success stories. The primary audience for the symposium will consist of conservation biologists, researchers, naturalists, and land managers, with a closing moderated panel discussion at 7 p.m., which will be geared toward the general public and presented as a Nat Talk. The symposium and Nat Talk are separately ticked events. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.sdnat.org.

February 20 thru March 27 n Astor Judaica Library, located at the Lawrence Family JCC, will host a six-week session that will cover the Mussar: The uniquely Jewish way to build character development. Mussar is a 1,000year tradition that draws on Jewish values and wisdom. For tickets, call the JCC Box Office at 858.362.1348 or visit www.sdcjc.org/boxoffice.

February 22 n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.

February 24 n Westfield UTC Palm Plaza, located at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel for two shows: noon to 4 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. For information, call 858.546.8858.

February 25 n Kona Kai Resort, located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 619.221.8000.

n Maritime Museum, located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, presents the third season of Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime, a quarterly concert series performed aboard one of the Museum’s ten historic world-class vessels, the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay. The first quarterly concert for the 2018 season opens with an exploration of Haydn’s beginnings in the string quartet genre. Advanced Tickets can be purchased at www.hq.ticketleap.com/haydnvoyages or by calling 619.432.2314.

February 28 n 83 Degrees, located at 660 Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.729.7904.

March 4 n Maritime Museum, located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, presents a new exhibit: New Wind and Water; Sailing in San Diego Photography. The museum presents a rare and photographic collection of historic, classic, and wooden yachts racing and sailing in San Diego. For information, visit www.sdmaritime.org or call 619.234.9153.

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The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “City of Thieves” by David Benioff. New members are always welcome to participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

10 years experience, References,Call Sabrina 619.316.5292

February 2, 9, 16 and 23 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

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

• FITNESS • The Feldenkrais Method Make any activity more pleasant and effective. You can learn to move with more comfort, strength and skill. Group classes and individual lessons.

2,000 sq. /ft. artists’-op studio–one of SD best kept secrets.

Rich Manuccia 619.295.6988

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Market Street Group

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

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Children are invited to a fun storytime that encourages early literacy skills and the love of reading.

Children’s Craft Time

February 3, 10, 17 and 24 (Every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m.

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Read to a Therapy Dog

February 3 and 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Signing Storytime

February 5, 12 and 26 (Every Monday) from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

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

After-School Craft Time

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February 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Every Tuesday) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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February 7, 14, 21 and 28 (Every Wednesday) from 5 to 6 p.m.

Kids are invited to make a cool craft after school.

LEGO Playtime

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Enjoy a storytime especially for babies and toddlers, followed by a playtime.

Chinese New Year Celebration February 10 at 10 a.m.

UNIVERSAL SPIRIT CENTER

See a wonderful lion dance in the parking lot and then join us for a craft in the children’s area.

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

Child Development and Early Signs of Autism

(at University and Front Streets)

San Diego, CA 92103

February 10 at 2:30 p.m.

Extra parking across the street at Florence School

A presenter from SDSU will provide an overview of basic developmental milestones in the first years of life, and of the earliest signs of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The presenter will also discuss cutting-edge neuroscience research focused on ASDs in toddlers, children, adolescents and adults.

www.universalspiritcenter.org.

619.291.4728 SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS 8:30 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:30 a.m. Music-filled gathering

Book Sale

(with Youth Ministry available)

February 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

Kadampa Meditation Center 3125 Rosecrans Street, Bldg. B 619.230.5852

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

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

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

Vegetable Gardening 101 February 24 at 2:30 p.m.

This free Oasis class will provide the basics for a successful and bountiful harvest in the ground or in pots. It will cover location, size, soil preparation, choosing vegetables, irrigation, harvesting and seed saving.

Mystery Book Group February 28 at 6:30 p.m.

The Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. 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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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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Thursdays 7–8:30 pm

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

Kensington-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday

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

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

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

3rd Tuesday

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

3rd Wednesday

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

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

March 28, 2018

Mission Hills Garden Club The next meeting of the Mission Hill Garden Club will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 28 at the Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton. 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

February 4, 2018

The program for February is the Care of Maintenance of Roses by John Bagnsco of Garden America, and a five-minute presentation on moths and butterflies by Shyla Crowson. The program is from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings take place at Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106. More information is available att www.plgc.org.

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775,000

3,195/month

3570 1st Ave #5

375 Distinctive Drive

1,980,000

165 6th Avenue #2203

Don’t miss this unique home designed by famed modernist architect Lloyd Ruocco. 4/2.5 with all its original style and panache intact. 1.66 acres, great views, privacy, and an additional space for studio, etc. Please call for more details.

Coveted Lucent community in Civita. 2 bed, 2 full bath + office with AMAZING VIEWS! Gourmet kitchen, custom motorized blinds, custom cabinetry, epoxy flooring in 2 car attached garage. Too many options and upgrades to list.

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!

Maureen and Antoinette

619.800.1103

Mt Helix w/Vineyard

Mission Hills & Beyond

North Mission Hills

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

La Mesa

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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!

5241 Alzeda Place

Your Property to Sell Let us put our marketing plan and negotiation skills into motion to help you receive maximum value for your property. Anywhere in the county, any size, any condition!

Maureen and Antoinette

619.800.1103

Hillcrest

Point Loma

University Heights

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

6,000,000

3650 3rd Avenue

A+ location on Third Avenue, 16 units within walking distance to all of Hillcrest’s amenities. Central courtyard, secure entry, off-street parking, and a high standard of maintenance make these units a perfect long-term investment. Fantastic unit mix with owned laundry. Complete package, including physical inspection, appraisal, termite, financials available at www.3650Third.com MLS#180002505.

8,000,000

24 units nestled on the hillside above San Diego Bay. Fabulous opportunity, rents are under market. Many units with views. Multi-level floors and walkways create visual interest. The building is designed around a large central courtyard that is lushly landscaped. The project was built in two stages, the westerly portion was built in 1959 and the easterly about a decade later. Covered parking for all units, two laundries, storage room with lockers and bike storage, and more. Complete package, including physical inspection, appraisal, termite, financials available at www.1770Evergreen.com MLS#180002504.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

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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.

6,000,000

4650 Florida Street

19 Units. Steps to Trolley Barn Park and the amenities of North Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. Excellent mix, 13 2’s and 6 1’s. Pad parking front and back. The units are in excellent condition but are mostly original. Big upside on rents. Pleasant courtyard. The owner has a high standard of maintenance. Complete package, including physical inspection, appraisal, termite, financials are available at www.4650Florida.com MLS#180002506.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

Mission Hills

1770 Evergreen Street

1,045,000

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

Real Estate

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

North Pacific Beach

3535 Jackdaw Street

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

2,900,000

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. MLS#8170053066.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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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.

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

North Mission Hills

1,250,000

2147 Fort Stockton Drive

Charming one-level 1920 Craftsman home on a 7,148 square foot flat lot with alley access. Historical status in place, taxes were only $2533 per year last year! Beautiful natural gumwood in the front rooms—the breakfront is really special. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Sunny bonus room. Hardwood floors, new paint, and newer roof as well. Gracious front porch artfully framed by trees and shrubs. Perfect property for adding on a second story or expanding the home into the spacious back yard.

Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511

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35,000 Potential Customers For More Information, Call 619.296.8731

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.

Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033

Show Your Listing Here!

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2505 Presidio Drive • North Mission Hills MLS #180000588 • $2,950,000

This extensively remodeled, exceedingly private 5 bedroom, 5 bath Frank Hope masterwork features sweeping views from Mt. Soledad to the Coronado Islands. Tranquil and secluded courtyard that could have been designed by Cliff May. The courtyard functions as a huge outdoor great room with covered dining, waterfall, and mini-gardens. Every bedroom has unique views, bathrooms, and private outside sitting space. Two master suites on the main level. Custom wood and copper front gate. New stucco. Zoned air conditioning, owned-solar, and a huge storage room. Call J i m S c o t t , B r o k e r, C a l B R E # 8 3 0 2 2 6

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jim@sqre.com

Scott & Quinn Real Estate is located in Mission Hills at 1111 Fort Stockton Drive. Founded in 1982, Scott & Quinn is the oldest full service real estate firm in Mission Hills and is locally owned and operated. Jim has been a homeowner in Mission Hills since 1976.

www.JimScottHomes.com

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