March 23
Care about Hillcrest’s future?
Developers are hoping to build this 14-story tower of condos across from Hamburger Mary’s (between Fourth to Third avenues along the south side of University). The project is going before the Planning Commission for approval next month. A group of concerned citizens are calling on the community to activate and physically pack this meeting with opposition. For the top ten reasons to oppose this project go to savehillcrest.com
Where’s the meeting? City Council chambers (downtown at 202 C Street, 12th Floor) on Thursday, April 13th at 9am.
March 22
— Former Republican Party
strategist Kevin Phillips
March 21
The Center’s first annual report
It has provided needed services to San Diegans for over 32 years. On Monday evening the woman behind the recent success at the LGBT Center shared data about the organization’s efforts to reflect San Diego’s diverse community of in all aspects of its work. Dr. Delores Jacobs, Center C.E.O. spoke to the small group gathered in the auditorium of their Hillcrest home and outlined the basis for their goals and the progress in achieving them.
March 20
Yesterday afternoon in Bankers Hill
Friends and notables gathered at the home of City Commissioner Bruce Abrams to honor Nicole M. Ramirez on his ascension to chair of San Diego's Human Relations Commission. The Caliph and owner Sherman Mendoza provided the bar and yummy buffet.
Nicole received commendations from councilmembers Ben Hueso and Toni Atkins and Assemblymember Lori Saldana. Mayor Jerry Sanders and State Senator Christine Kehoe also attended.
March 19
Update, San Diego’s oldest LGBT newspaper celebrated their 27th anniversary Saturday evening by throwing a community party at The Center. The occasion also acknowledged two unsung activists with Crystal Heart awards.
Publisher Tom Ellerbrock recognized Suanne Pauley, former Executive Director of San Diego LGBT Pride, and Tom Abbas, co-owner of ExpressTax. Pauley was best known for her many years as a Pride volunteer before taking the helm as Executive Director from 2000-2005. Abbas has contributed his time, energy and experience with organizations such as The Center, America’s Finest City Softball League, Special Delivery, Hillcrest Mardi Gras and the GSDBA Charitable Foundation.
March 18
Isn’t it time to give peace a chance? Even
though rain had been forecast, beautiful weather prevailed for Saturday
afternoon’s peacefest and anti-war rally in Balboa Park marking the third long year since the Iraqi invasion and the
lingering war that continues to devastate the lives of thousands in
both of our countries. The North County Coalition for Peace and Justice
organized a “peace train” to the train station then demonstrators
marched to the park filling the corner of Sixth and Laurel as
performers and speakers took to the stage. Click here for a slideshow.
March 17
Happy St. Patty’s Day!
Several dozen
business owners from throughout Hillcrest and beyond enjoyed a monthly
mixer at Washington Mutual Bank at Fifth and Robinson on Thursday
evening hosted by (from left to right) bank manager Nancy Sardina,
Realtor Tony Azar, barista Tina Paulson and Glenn Hermans, sales rep
with Fidelity National Title Company. Mark your calendars for the next
networking event which will take place on Wednesday evening April 26.
All area business professionals are welcome to attend.
March 16
Ole Kittleson and Brian Wells pose with the Starlight Theatre’s historic red box which was used as a prop in their 1946 opening performance. The initial show was such a great success that producer Billy Dean (a man of longstanding theatrical experience and therefore great superstition) decreed that the box must appear on stage in every successive performance. San Diego native Ole Kittleson, one of the founders of the San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts, has performed in over sixty performances at the popular open air theatre in Balboa Park. Brian Wells has been artistic director for over a decade.
Starlight’s 60th anniversary will celebrated this summer...so keep your eyes open for the red box!!
March 15
