Santas invade Hillcrest • All Saints' Episcopal Church • HillQuest early bird rates • Tim Gahagan

Wednesday, December 23, 2009	“We want to find out why this happened: Is it a problem of improper training? Is it a problem with this deputy? We all would like to see the department address this so it doesn’t happen to someone else.” — Attorney Michael Marrinan representing Busby fundraisers who believe their rights were violated
Tuesday, December 22, 2009	Early bird rates through December June (and a new edition of HillQuest, an Urban Guide) will be here before you know it. Do you have an interest in promoting your business for as little as $1 a day? Advertisers may purchase a space in the 2010-11 edition of HillQuest before the end of this month at 2009 prices. It’s a well-known fact: HillQuest is San Diego’s best advertising value with one ad keeping your message front and center in the community (and beyond) for over 12 months (and beyond). For as little as $350 you’ll receive a year’s worth of exposure throughout Hillcrest...and beyond.
Monday, December 21, 2009	“Figuring out how much public money to spend on a new Chargers stadium is likely to cost $500,000 of public money.” — U-T staff writer Matthew T. Hall
Sunday, December 20, 2009	Ho HO HO — Santas invade Hillcrest Did you see the sea of red Saturday afternoon? Over 50 santas took a pre-Christmas Eve break from the North Pole for a Saturday afternoon visit to Hillcrest for a little pub crawling. (RU dreaming of a white Christmas?) The bar hopping ho ho hos started at Nunu’s before landing their sleds and reindeer at The Loft for a little cup of holiday cheer. After liquid fortification, the happy group strolled into the heart of the neighborhood while spreading merriment to one and all along the way. The crimson herd was last spotted heading for Urban Mo’s. Others must have great photos and videos. If you would like to share them on HillQuest, please contact us.
Saturday, December 19, 2009	“It’s not a great big place. It’s kind of small and can be very, very, very busy, but you can tell by the people who are in there eating, you know they are getting good food...when it comes to the quest for Hillcrest’s best Mex, I have to say one of the best destinations there is, is Mama Testa.” — San Diego magazine food critic David Nelson
Friday, December 18, 2009	Making plans for Christmas? All Saints’ Episcopal Church has a full schedule of events to celebrate the holiday beginning with a Vigil Mass including the setting up of the creche beginning at 6pm next Thursday on Christmas Eve (can you believe it’s already here?). Carols will be sung at 10:30pm and Midnight Mass will begin at 11pm. A Solemn Mass will be held on Christmas morning at 9am. The neighborhood’s oldest church, All Saints’ Episcopal Church is located on the southeast corner of Pennsylvannia & Sixth avenues.
Thursday, December 17, 2009	“The public did not react well to the Mayor’s idea and the City Council sent the proposal back to the mayor for retooling. Now, we are being asked to consider the meters independent of the Mayor’s proposal. Unfortunately, I believe the new proposal will still allow for significantly increased rates. And the rates on these new meters can be changed very easily.” — Hillcrest resident Tim Gahagan re: the mayor’s parking plan
Wednesday, December 16, 2009	Mission Nights in Mission Hills This evening from 6-8pm everyone is invited to stroll the sidewalks of Mission Hills to sample the fare and see how this historic district is reemerging in the 21st century. It is all free. Most participating businesses are located between Eagle and Hawk streets as well as Washington and Fort Stockton Drive. Meet up at the corner of Goldfinch & Washington to hear carols and light the Mission Hills tree, courtesy of the Mission Hills Garden Club, Town Council and the Mission Hills Business Improvement District.

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