Sunday,
December 16, 2007
Urban Safaris’ Patty Fares travels to the end of the world
OB resident Patty Fares who is found leading walking tours around San Diego, recently took an adventure to South America. Along with hubby Rusty, she traveled from Punta Arenas, Chile, on the Strait of Magellan to Torres del Paine Park in Chile and on to Glacier National Park in Argentina before dipping down to Ushuaia on the Beagle Channel (all location inside Patagonia). The penguin photo at the left was taken in Ushuaia, Argentina (nicknamed “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World”). The big bird is with the local tourism agency, and it wanders the streets at the end ot he world handing out tourist brochures.
Mark your calendars: on Friday evening, April 18 when Patty & Rusty will be presenting a free program on “Patagonia’s Park & Penguins” at the Joyce Beers Community Center for the Sierra Club. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday,
December 15, 2007
Ready for a Very Babette Christmas?
Make your reservations for this weekend’s two holiday dinner shows (and an additional performance) at Martinis above Fourth with the one and only Babette Schwartz. Take the elevator to the second floor of 3940 Fourth Avenue for the swanky dinner lounge. This Saturday and Sunday evenings will feature a three-course dinner for only $35 followed by Babette’s Christmas show. Check out Martinis menu and make your reservations soon by calling (619) 400-4500 or stopping by Babette’s gift store at 421 University Avenue which is also a great place to pick up a holiday gift. This Monday evening’s show will be presented without the dinner when their doors will open at 8pm for general seating.
Friday,
December 14, 2007
“Save Hillcrest” Wins Again!
The “Save Hillcrest” group, working with the non-profit organization Friends of San Diego, scored another victory in their year-old lawsuit against the 301 University project.
December 7th, the Superior Court awarded the group 80% of the legal costs incurred from last August’s win when the judge agreed that the project violated the law in seven ways. Friends president Tom Mullaney said this award was made under California laws which recognize the public benefit received when a citizens’ group sues to uphold state and local laws.
The recent court order requires both the City of San Diego and the applicant to pay legal costs incurred by the group of activists. However, under the terms of an indemnity agreement, the applicant is required to pay the award to “Friends of San Diego” and also to reimburse the City for their legal costs. “This recent decision by the court is a further victory by Hillcrest citizens and our supporters,” said Mullaney. “The ‘301’ project will have to be redesigned to meet our zoning laws regarding parkland, traffic improvements and “community character” requirements. The latest ruling by the court will allow us to get back most of our legal costs, so we can continue to protect the rights of residents and local business owners.”
The 148-foot building planned for our two-lane crosstown corridor is coming back. For more information or to help with the next legal challenge, contact “Friends of San Diego” at (619) 795-1753 or FriendsofSD@aol.com.
Thursday,
December 13, 2007
Santa wants to let you know that this year’s HillQuest Urban Guide makes an excellent stocking stuffer for everyone who is interested in Hillcrest history, shopping, dining, services, artists, pioneers, community events, fun... and it even has a chapter on Mission Hills. The best part is that they are FREE. (That fits into every budget.)
Stop by any of HillQuest’s advertisers and pick one up with best wishes for a warm and friendly holiday season.
Want to place an ad in the next edition? Earlybird rates for HQ6 are available through the end of the year. As a bonus, all new advertisers immediately get a listing on HillQuest.com.
Are you dreaming
of a White Christmas?
Wednesday,
December 12, 2007
“Caroling in the Heights” Thursday night
Head on over to the north end (University Heights’ side) of the Vermont Street Bridge tomorrow evening at 6pm for some holiday caroling featuring the Full Measure Carolers. A half an hour later (at 6:30pm) singers will be on the island at Mission Avenue and Alabama Street, then at 7pm they will be at the point (Rhode Island and Golden Gate streets).
Join in this holiday neighborhood fun sponsored by the University Heights Community Association on Thursday evening with refreshments generously provided by Mystic Mocha and Twiggs.
Tuesday,
December 11, 2007
Did you miss December Nights?
The crowds and the elves may be gone, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy the many decorations that remain around Balboa Park...such as the 21st annual poinsettia display open through the holidays (and free to the public) in the Botanical Building...stop by next time you’re strolling around our big backyard.
As a bonus today...the museums featuring San Diego history and photographic arts offer free admission.
Monday,
December 10, 2007
Did you get your $$$ to this man yet?
Today’s the day the first payment is due on your property taxes, and Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister (left) is trying to give taxpayers every opportunity to avoid a 10 percent late fee. Your money is due before midnight....don’t delay!As is typical at tax time, McAllister has extended business hours for taxpayers and set up an all-purpose tent on the south side of the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway. Hurry!
Sunday,
December 9, 2007
by many residents and businesses. However, our current water supply challenges require further water savings.”
— San Diego County Water
Authority re: their 20-gallon
challenge
Saturday,
December 8, 2007
— StarPoint Properties CEO Paul
Daneshrad re: $6.2M sale of the Casa Grande apartment building
