Friday,
November
30, 2007
to our Pineapple Princess
HillQuest publisher (and calendar editor) Nancy Moors is turning the big 6-0 today. The old girl is spending her big day snorkeling with turtles, then partying with friends and family around the pool at the Shores of Maui.
You can click in on her fun evening right here.
(yes,
that’s the birthday girl)
Thursday,
November
29, 2007
Photo of the day...
(Photo by Robert Smith)
A Kihei egret with a gecko breakfast
Wednesday,
November
28, 2007— City Attorney Mike Aguirre re: the mayor releasing his fire memo for an evacuation plan
Tuesday,
November
27, 2007— Wayne Williams in today’s letters to the editor of the Union-Tribune
Monday,
November
26, 2007
Wednesday at 6:30pm all Bankers Hill/Park West residents are encouraged to attend a meeting at St. Paul’s Manor conference room. Entry is through the the rear parking lot off Second Avenue (north of Maple Street). The agenda includes:
1. First Avenue/Western Bankers Hill Petition: As everyone is likely aware, the Bankers Hill/Park West Community Association has requested the Hillcrest Mobility Study be expanded to include First Avenue and western Bankers Hill. This request has been denied, apparently because there are not enough funds in the existing $400,000+ study budget. A group of residents from western Bankers Hill and Hillcrest met on November 14 and decided to mount a petition drive. This petition requests that either: (a) the First Avenue and the western portions of Bankers Hill/ Park West be included in the Mobility Study, or (b) that the Mobility Study be ended. Copies will be available at the meeting on Wednesday. Several residents of western Bankers Hill will speak about their concerns and the reason for the petition drive. On a good note, the Park West/Hillcrest Promenade Plan has been incorporated into the Hillcrest Mobility Study as an alternative which does not recommend lane reductions along Fourth, Fifth or Sixth avenues.
2. St. Paul’s Cathedral Development Project update: The project came before Uptown Planners on November 6 where approximately 40 Bankers Hill/ Park West residents attended, and a dozen spoke. At the applicant’s request, the project has been continued and will be heard in early 2008. In the interim, St. Paul’s applicant has graciously agreed to work with a task force of the Bankers Hill/Park West Community Association to address some of the more controversial issues involving the project.
3. Airport Flight Path Issues: There will be a brief update on the various airplane flight zones that cross over the area. The group has a good knowledge of the Airport Approach Overlay Zone; however, there is also a northern flight path utilized by small planes. It is a complex subject, involving multiple regulations and agencies.
4. Fifth & Thorn Project: a brief update on the new design will be presented. Buildings on Fourth Avenue have been determined to be historic, which has resulted in several design changes.
Sunday,
November
25, 2007
Tree of Life Ceremony Saturday
Village Hillcrest will be the site for a local observance of World AIDS Day, an international day of remembrance for those who have been affected by AIDS. Tree ornaments may be personalized with a message honoring a relative, friend or loved one who has been affected by this devastating disease. Proceeds from the ornament sales will benefit Mama’s Kitchen, and the trees and their commemorative ornaments will be on display throughout the end of the year.
Saturday evening beginning at 6pm The Gay Men’s Chorus will fill the courtyard of Village Hillcrest with song. Stop by 3965 Fifth Avenue, in the heart of the neighborhood, to enjoy this annual ceremony.
Saturday,
November
24, 2007 
Several of our favorite neighborhood businesses were chosen top in their category in the voting conducted by San Diego’s Channel 10. The Best of the A-List was selected by nearly 66,000 votes compiled for more almost 1,000 businesses. Here is the complete list of 2007 winners.
Congratulations to The Lily Pad (children’s gifts), EW Gallery (antiques), Bluestocking Books, TAG (pet goodies), Rich’s (faboo dance club), Lei Lounge (yum), Martinis Above Fourth (double yum), Pecs, Flicks, The Brass Rail (all in nightlife), Cilantro Live, Bite, Bai Yook, Amarin, Ebisu Sushi, Kemo Sabe, Bombay, City Wok, Gulf Coast Grill (restaurants), Wear It Again Sam (vintage clothes), Bronx Pizza, The Knot Shop and Balance Point (massage), Tanline, Gila Rut and DK Salon, Jet Rhys, Diversionary Theatre, House Boi (furnishings), Babette Schwartz (gift shop), Thirsty Moon (records & CDs), Bread and Cie (bakery), Extraordinary Desserts and Wine Steals. We are sooo lucky to have these outstanding businesses in our big backyard. Get out and support all of them!
