January 31,
2010
January 30,
2010
January 29,
2010
HTC meeting agenda announced
The February Hillcrest Town Council meeting will be held from 6:30-8pm on Tuesday, February 9th featuring a panel discussion on medical marijuana with Stephen Whitburn, City of SD Medical Marijuana Taskforce Vice Chair; Kim Twolan, owner of Mother Earth Coop and Paul Cody, owner of Hillcrest Compassionate Care. There will also be a discussion on SDG&E Smart Meters by Risa Baron, a LION Award will be presented by Luke Terpstra and a Community Plan Update will be given by Roy Dahl. Meetings are held in the Joyce Beers Community Center on Vermont Street north of Cleveland Avenue. Complimentary pasta dinners and coffee will be available. All Hillcrest residents are encouraged to attend. Everyone is welcome.
January 28,
2010
Join the next Hillcrest clean-up
Help get the neighborhood looking great for Hillcrest’s 9th annual Mardi Gras Street Party.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 13th from 9am-noon. Meet up with the Hillcrest Clean T.E.A.M. at beginning at 8:45 under the Hillcrest sign at Fifth & University Avenue for coffee & City Deli cookies before breaking up into work parties. Free orange t-shirts for all volunteers...and gift certificates will be shared at the end of the effort. You never know who may show up to push a broom with you — and it’s great exercise! Take pride in Hillcrest — join the Clean T.E.A.M. and put the shine on the neighborhood for Fat Tuesday.
January 27,
2010
January 26,
2010
14 Normal St. parking spaces open
Neighbors, business people, city reps, Uptown Partnership and
the Hillcrest Business Association joined Council member Todd Gloria as
he cut a ribbon signifying the official opening of the Normal 
Street Median project.
After many years in being planned the project became a
reality on Tuesday and will now provide the neighborhood with a net
gain of 14 parking spaces along the east side of the Normal Street
median north of University Avenue. Retail, services, dining and
entertainment businesses in east Hillcrest will enjoy the 
additional spaces. The Hillcrest Farmers Market
also utilizes this area as it brings hundreds of shoppers into the area
every Sunday. The additional parking will be appreciated by “people who
live, work and play in our neighborhood,” said Nancy Moors, president
of the Hillcrest Business Association. Spaces are $1.25 per hour of
parking. Tickets are available from a single machine at the south end
of the landscaped median. At the project’s groundbreaking
(September 30, 2009) the work was anticipated to take 50 days.
Many at this morning’s dedication were hopeful that these parking spaces (which encompass only one block) will be expanded on the two blocks to the north.
January 25,
2010
January 24,
2010
Mardi Gras tickets now available
The 9th annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party celebration will
be held on Fat Tuesday, February 16th along University Avenue between
First and Fourth avenues. The party, sponsored by the GSDBA
Charitable Foundation and the Hillcrest
Business Association, will take place rain or shine, from 6pm- 11pm
featuring live entertainment, special guest performers and an exclusive
V.I.P. area. 
All proceeds will benefit both organizations.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from participating vendors. As always, an array of other surprises, with plenty of beads and other party favors will be part of the festive evening.
Hillcrest Mardi Gras is an annual event for those 21 and over. Ticket prices remain the same as last year with advance tickets only $15 (they will be $20 on Fat Tuesday) and V.I.P. tickets $50 in advance (or $75 day at the event, these tickets include an exclusive reception area and private bathrooms.) Tickets are available at Baja Betty’s — 1421 University Avenue; Urban Mo’s — 308 University Avenue; and Obelisk Bookstore — 1029 University Avenue. The non-refundable tax-deductible tickets may also purchased online. Get your tickets now and $ave! Over 2,000 revelers enjoyed last year’s event.
