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Saturday, March 24, 2007	“Next to downtown, Hillcrest has the highest rate of transients in the city, which, overall, has approximately 1,200 people without a place to call home.” — from this week’s Gay & Lesbian Times article on Hillcrest’s “homeless problem”
Friday, March 23, 2007	House of Heirlooms building deemed Historic (again) Thursday afternoon the City of San Diego’s Historic Resources Board agreed with city staffer Mike Tudury and unanimously voted to once again designate the House of Heirlooms structure as historical. In January the board approved it on two merits, but it was reheard yesterday because of improper noticing. After public testimony and board discussion a third criteria of historic merit was added. The 1919 building is the oldest that remains from the original St. Joseph’s Hospital complex.
Thursday, March 22, 2007	Celebrate Hillcrest’s First 100 Years Join us for the Hillcrest Centennial Sock Hop featuring DJ Laura Jane spinning the hits from the ’50s, ’60 & ’70s on Friday, March 30 at Joyce Beers Community Center (tickets may be purchased from Obelisk Bookstore, 1029 University Avenue). Other events include: a slice of 100th birthday cake on Thursday, August 2 at Fifth & University and a neighborhood social that evening, Hillcrest Restaurant Week from Tuesday, September 4-Sunday, September 9, a gala dinner banquet at The Prado Restaurant in Balboa Park on Thursday, October 4, a 6-day Carnival Fun Cruise to Baja Mexico from October 19-October 25. Other plans are underway including: summer movies, historical forums, a scavenger hunt and much more. Get involved in the community activities!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007	Centennial Dance — Sock Hop Friday, March 30th from 6:30pm to 9pm at the Joyce Beers Community Center (map 6-B) in the Uptown District. Jump ’n Jive at Hillcrest’s first Centennial dance. Local DJ, diva and songtress Laura Jane will spin tunes from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Join in the fun with the Stroll, the Mashed Potato or just watch others twist the night away. A great big Hillcrest thanks to Realtor, Tony Azar of the Metropolitan Group for sponsoring this fun evening. Everyone who likes Hillcrest is invited...poodle skirts are not required! Buy your tickets ($6 single or $10 a couple) at the door or in advance from Obelisk Bookstore at 1029 University Avenue. Tasty treats will be provided by Baja Betty’s, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007	“The fact that all of us are here this afternoon tells you how much we value these public hearings and these opportunities to comment to you before decisions are made.” — San Diego Democratic Club member Stephen Whitburn re: city budget control
Monday, March 19, 2007	“The City Council will be voting on this issue again on March 19. I encourage all members of the public to get involved and participate. Your voice is needed, not just during Sunshine Week, but every week.” — Donna Frye re: opposing item #200 today (it’s now been continued until April 10)
Sunday, March 18, 2007	Hillcrest Water Pipes Leak The temporary water source pipes that the city has placed along the curbs around Hillcrest are having a few problems. Two burst open yesterday morning at connection valves. The accidents caused water geysers (and blocked streets) along Robinson Avenue near Fourth Avenue. Two SDPD motorcycle officers blocked the street while waiting for the city’s water department to remedy the situation. Water was flowing on Hillcrest streets again on Monday as other pipes had problems.
Saturday, March 17, 2007	“Contrary to what is stated in (last week’s) editorial, the Hillcrest Town Council does not have a ‘no growth’ position. Our development committee passed a motion asking the Town Council to approve the following policy statement: ‘New development in Hillcrest should fit in with adjacent housing in terms of size, lot footprint, height, bulk, setbacks, type of housing, character and integrity, with allowances made for zoning boundaries.’” — Hillcrest resident and Uptown Planner Andrew Towne (this week’s GLT letters to the editor)

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