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“My thinking is, maybe we put something on ballot, perhaps the voters will approve a temporary sales tax increase combined with pension reforms ... and perhaps we could borrow some money from the reserves and then repay it hopefully after a sales tax is approved by voters.”

— Councilwoman Marti Emerald trying to offer suggestions for the City of SD’s financial mess

 

Got your Toast tickets yet?

Save $6 before August. $25 tickets for the 21-and-only Toast to Hillcrest on Thursday, August 12 are only $19 if they are purchased before the end of July.

This year’s Toast to Hillcrest (5:30-8pm) will be celebrated at our neighborhood’s finest bars, cafes, restaurants and wine bars. Stroll Hillcrest or hop off and on the large double decker bus with hosts Benny Cartwright and Ricky Cervantes from 5-9pm as it circles Hillcrest. The 4th annual Wine, Spirits & Nibbles Tour is the annual fundraiser (and FUNraiser) for the Hillcrest History Guild. Bring your friends — it’s a party!

Hillcrest “drive-in movie” next Wednesday

A free, fun & fabulous night under the stars with Julie & Julia, this summer’s “Hillcrest drive-in” movie. Thanks to Whole Foods Market, the Hillcrest History Guild and HillQuest as they present the 4th free movie from the market’s rooftop parking lot. The lot will be closed to cars, so bring a chair, pillow & blanket. Questions?

CityFest nears

In preparation of this year’s fabulous Hillcrest street fair the CityFest band line-up has been released! Join over 150,000 neighbors and friends for CityFest beneath the Hillcrest sign on Sunday, August 8 from noon-8pm. With its celebration of community and spirit, CityFest is a one-of-a-kind street fair combining the unique energy of Hillcrest and the spirit of summer. CityFest features an amazing entertainment line-up, massive open-air beer garden, arts & crafts, food vendors, stilt walkers, games and the annual relighting of our neighborhood sign.