Hillcrest & San Diego Calendar of Events

JANUARY 2009

HillQuest Best Bet — Free Admission to Balboa Park Museums

What lucky duckies we are to have this fabulous park for our backyard! And as a bonus (on a rotating schedule) several museums have no admission to San Diego county residents every Tuesday. 1st: Railroad, Natural History and Fleet museums; 2nd: SD History and Photographic Arts museums; 3rd: Art Institute, Museum of Man, Mingei and the Museum of Art; 4th: Aerospace and the Auto museums, Hall of Champions and International Cottages. Thanks to ball bearings, the Timken Museum of Art is your gift — admission’s always free.

HillQuest Best Bet — Tuesday Nite Out

Throughout Hillcrest merchants (mostly restaurants) offer discounts on great stuff... our favorite stops are at Lalo’s for the yummy fish tacos (they’re a great value at $1.50), a free dessert with a City Deli dinner and half price bottle of vino at Crest Cafe.

9:00am — Storytime at Malcolm X Library

Kids (and grownups) can enjoy “Storytime with Granny Jackson” at the Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center in Encanto at 5148 Market Street. For more information call (619) 527-3405. Every Tuesday morning.

noon — Care and Share AA Meeting

Welcome to a new AA meeting in Hillcrest at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street, across from UCSD Medical Center, Bard Hall Lounge. For more info contact Jessica (619) 795-3937.

4:00-8:00pm — Otay Ranch Farmers Market

One of the newest certified farmers markets to add to San Diego’s great mix takes place every Tuesday at the Otay Ranch Town Center located at 2015 Birch Road in Chula Vista, with the market taking place along the mall’s Main Street near Barnes & Noble.

5:00pm — Hillcrest Business Association Monthly Meeting

Do you own a business in Hillcrest? Then, most likely you are a member of the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association. This monthly meeting is about you and what the HBIA does in our neighborhood. Everyone is welcome at this public meeting. Joyce Beers Community Center in the Uptown Shopping District.

5:30pm — Democratic Professional Club

The Democratic Professional Club has provided a forum for local politicians, presents programs, and keeps members informed on current political issues. The club must disband or reorganize at this meeting. The DPC Board Meeting will be at to make these decisions. Plan to attend if you would like to see this organization continue. 4250 Sierra Vista. Call Pat at (619) 297-3168 for more info.

6:30pm — Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access is the nation's largest organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. Mettings are held the second Tuesday of every month at Twiggs Coffeehouse, 4590 Park Boulevard.

6:30pm — Hillcrest Town Council Meeting

Bring your neighbors and meet other Hillcrest residents. The almost two year old group will discuss bylaws and vote on the organizational structure of the HTC. Hillcrest's organized voice for Hillcrest's residents (renters and homeowners) meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Uptown Shopping District. Join in and speak out. The HTC does make a difference! Visit the Hillcrest Town Council website for ongoing information about our neighborhood.