Saturday,
December 16,
2006
Weekend Open House for EW Gallery
The owners of EW Gallery Japanese Antiques & Oriental Decor are opening their Hillcrest home gallery this Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-7pm. Bruce Smart & Chiali “Chia” Huang are hosting the holiday celebration on the top floor of 540 Thorn Street (at Sixth Avenue across from Balboa Park). The community is welcome to stop by for a glass of wine and hors d’oeurves while you browse their collection. Many items will also be reduced by as much as 50%. The boyz warehouse gallery is located at 1295 West Morena Boulevard. Questions? Give them a call at (619) 275-5588.
Friday,
December 15,
2006
City Deli featured on KUSI Channel 9
KUSI’s wacky Rod Luck enjoyed yesterday morning kibitizing with City Deli’s owner Mike Wright at his landmark restaurant. From the sidewalk dining on the colorful corner at University & Sixth to the busy bakers the back kitchen, the deli was featured in TV segments for over an hour. Hanukkah begins tonight so Rod was showing off his favorite Jewish deli and their homemade cookies & cakes as well as stuffed cabbage rolls & a thick pastrami sandwich. City Deli will be open all day on Christmas.
Thursday,
December 14,
2006
Ho Ho Ho at Bow Wow Wow
Leel Michelle (on Santa’s lap) recently opened Bow Wow Beauty Shoppe at 1735 University Avenue. Tuesday evening Hillcrest’s newest pet boutique hosted a grand opening party. Dog and cat clients had portraits taken with the man in red while their owners socialized over champagne and hors d’oeuvres. As a treat, the salon is offering 50% off a bath & brush (which includes a lot of extras). Call Leel at (619) 692-0962 for an appointment.
Wednesday,
December 13,
2006
First Future Credit Union Opens in Hillcrest
Before three weeks ago the closest office of First Future Credit Union was downtown at Fourth and Fir, but their smiling staff can now serve the community from the corner of University and Vemont in the Uptown District. Stop by “the biggest credit union that no one’s ever heard of” and say hi to (back row) Danielle Simpson & Stephanie La Bue or Stephanie Groff, Emilia Perez and manager Janice Buyer.
Tuesday,
December 12,
2006
State of the City Attorney’s Office
Michael Aguirre reiterated his efforts to reform City Hall and recounted his past two years in office at City Hall last night. The address covered legal accomplishments and highlighted issues critical to San Diegans including “mistakes that were made throughout the history of our city.” Much of the speech was critical of our past mayors and the Union-Tribune. The City Attorney recently launched a news blog on his office’s website because of his dissatisfaction with the paper’s coverage.
Monday,
December 11,
2006
Jewish Family Service Moves
After thirteen years at 3715 Sixth Avenue in Hillcrest the Jewish Family Service moved over the weekend to their new headquarters at 8804 Balboa Avenue, just east of Highway 163. Opening today the new facility will meet their immediate needs while providing for additional growth in the future.
Sunday,
December 10,
2006
Ascent Real Estate opens second office
Realtors Joe Gray and Alan Schmitt, welcomed hundreds of friends and associates to their offices at Ascent Real Estate’s new location in the beautifully redeveloped and burgeoning North Park Theater District. Alan’s team of Realtors have provided years of service based on his E3 philosophy of “Exceeding Expectations Everyday.” The offices are located at 2900 North Park Way, Suite A.
Saturday,
December 9,
2006
The Holiday Party Season is Underway!
Thursday night’s GLT party at the newly remodeled Top of the Park opened the community’s holiday season. Hundreds of friends and clients of San Diego’s most popular gay and lesbian weekly nibbled treats from dozens of restaurants while enjoying the best views in town from the seventh floor of the Park Manor Hotel. Host Michael Portantino introduced Mayor Jerry Sanders, one of GLT’s Persons of the Year. Police Chief William Lansdowne was stuck at O’Hare Airport and unable to attend. Diane Trudeau (Dr Jeff Keeny’s longtime office administrator) proved to be the belle of the ball, posing at the right with Santa Nicole.
