Thursday,
January 24, 2008
Ladies Texas Hold ’em
Shuffle up and Deal!! Monthly Texas Hold ’em poker tournament fundraisers begin this Saturday at Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw Street. Doors open at 5:30pm; lessons (by professionals) at 6pm with the tournament getting underway at 7pm. $25 Buy in. Re-buys will be allowed for a period of time. First three positions will payout, and the estimated purse is $900 with the remaining funds going to a local non-profit group. January’s beneficiary will be the host church. Email LuckyLadiesofPoker@yahoo.com for info.
Wednesday,
January 23, 2008
Protect Hillcrest from improper demolitions
This afternoon at 2pm in City Council Chambers on the 12th floor of City Hall the Land Use & Housing Committee will hear public comment about improper demolitions in historic communities including University Heights, North Park, South Park, Bankers Hill, Mission Hills and Hillcrest.
Problems with the current process include: Demolitions are occurring with increasing regularity without permits and without posted public notices; Demolition permits are granted after a building is demolished; Historic buildings are being demolished without proper historic review; Demolition applications are submitted by property owners as a remodel but in reality most of the building is torn down except for a few walls; Demolitions and new development projects are listed under different permit numbers, or projects are submitted in a piece-meal fashion so as to
circumvent proper
mitigation measures. Speak up (or email your concerns) re: the character and integrity of some of our oldest and most historic communities that are increasingly threatened by improper demolitions approved by the City of San Diego Development Services Department.
Now is the time for all of us who treasure our older neighborhoods to insist that the City develop more rigorous oversight of demolition permit applications. For the first time ever, the community has been invited to discuss these issues with the Land Use and Housing Committee. A strong showing at this afternoon’s hearing in City Council chambers will help persuade the city of the gravity of this issue and its devastating impact on our communities. Please attend this hearing to describe the problems with improper demolitions and to support a much more rigorous process for issuing demolition permits, especially in our older neighborhoods.
Tuesday,
January 22, 2008
— Sam Warren in today’s letters to the editor of the Union-Tribune
Monday,
January 21, 2008
— San Diego Registrar of Voters
re: the California primary election
Sunday,
January 20, 2008
American Dream Chamber Artists
One of this season’s most exciting musical events comes to the new and acoustically stunning Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall at the Sorrento Valley/Mira Mesa campus on Friday, February 1st at 8:00pm, as the world class chamber ensemble America’s Dream Chamber Artists (ADCA) present an incredible concert that will be long remembered.
ADCA is a vibrant young group of renown musical prodigies from Juilliard and other elite schools. Reserve your seat now on the ESO design website, or buy a ticket ($12 student/$25 adult) at the door. Tickets are limited. Proceeds from the concert will benefit two 501(c)3 non-profit organizations: Architecture for Humanity (the San Diego Chapter is helping the fire victims) and Reprieve which provides legal aid for innocent victims. Spread the good word — this will be a monumental concert in a stunning hall.
Saturday,
January 19, 2008
— This week’s GLTimes editorial
re: James Hartline deserving a voice, too
Friday,
January 18, 2008
Annual patrol training next Thursday
Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol volunteers will receive SD Police Department training at the LGBT Center (3909 Centre Street) next Thursday at 6:30pm. City Councilmember Toni Atkins will address the volunteers and thank them for their dedicated service.The Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol is a volunteer crime patrol operating in the neighborhoods of Hillcrest, North Park and University Heights. With nearly 30 volunteers armed with training from the police department, the volunteers take turns patrolling the streets on Thursday through Saturday evenings. In addition to patrolling, the organization focuses on educating the public on crime awareness and prevention. The public and any prospective volunteers are welcome to attend the meeting to get a first hand look at how the Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol operates. For more details on joining the Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol, visit their website or call (619) 501-2809.
Thursday,
January 17, 2008
Michael Mack & David Cohen reopen Hawthorn’s in North Park
North Park’s premier restaurant has been holding pre-parties
as they lead up to their grand opening this Friday, January 18th. Check our their
website for a VIP invitation. The popular hotspot at 2895
University Avenue just west of the refurbished Stephen & Mary Birch
NP Theatre is sure to 
become an Uptown favorite. The 
community showed up in force Tuesday evening to enjoy a
taste test of their dinner menu. (At right) owner Michael Mack smiles
with Arnold “Bud” Fischer who was responsible for the classic theatre’s
rebirth and (left) Bacchus House owners Greg Scott and Robbie Cox
indulged in the new faire featured at the 92104 eatery.
Wednesday,
January 16, 2008
The seventh annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party will be held Fat Tuesday (February 5th) rain or shine in the heart of Hillcrest at University and Fourth. $ave and buy your tickets in advance — only $15! Entertainment will feature Tootie & the Lips Girls, Pepper MaShay and the one and only Candye Kane. It’s time to let the good times roll...
The party will be held from 6-11pm under the stars. Many special surprises will highlight the fun-filled celebration sponsored by the GSDBA Charitable Foundation and the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association. All proceeds benefit youth scholarships and Hillcrest community improvements. Note: This is an adult-themed party for those 21 years of age and older. Tax-deductible (and non-refundable) tickets are now on sale at local venues including Baja Betty’s, Obelisk Bookstore and Urban Mo’s.
