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— Busby fundraiser attendee Kimberley Beatty, mother of four and former DEA agent

 

Hop in the ’Hood — Sunday, July 5th

Celebrate the completion of this year’s HillQuest with a free neighborhood block party (the Hop in the ’Hood) this Sunday, July 5th in the 3700 block of Seventh Avenue. The Flower Power Parade will kick off at 12:15 followed by cake and ice cream for one and all. Mistress of Ceremonies Laura Jane leads the entertainment line-up:

10:30-11:10am - Kim Evans
11:25am-12:15pm - Danielle Lo Presti & the Masses
12:15pm- Women’s Drum Circle — Flower Power Parade —
12:30-1:30pm - Rhythm & The Method
1:45-2:45pm - The Kings of Paradise
3:00-4:00pm - Sue Palmer’s Motel Swing
4:15-5:15pm - Sam Johnson Jazz Duo

Join the fun...bring a folding chair...one block south of Whole Foods Market. The parade will circle the street, then win awards. Entries may setup in the AT&T lot on Seventh Avenue just south of Robinson at any time. Organizers are encouraging everyone — kids and adults — to enter a bike, trike, wagon, etc. Note: at least half of each float’s decorations must consist of real flowers or plants.

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Everyone’s welcome. As a bonus (as usual) there is no entry fee for any float. Each float will win a prize. All entries should be a tricycle, bicycle, wagon or a combination of wheeled vehicles with at least half of the decorations grown from plants. No motors, all floats must be powered by people (or animals) only. The top float receives an inscribed traveling trophy.

Have you picked up your free copy yet?

The new HillQuest Urban Guides are available at several downtown and uptown locations like Space San Diego, Column One, the Wine Lover, Number One Fifth Avenue, Whole Foods, Cathedral, John’s Fifth Avenue, Tap Lighting, the UPS Store, Urban Optics, Babbo Grande, City Deli, Kous Kous, Urban Mo’s and Crest Cafe. Pick up a copy of this year’s edition featuring articles by councilmembers Gloria, Frye & DeMaio, plus lots of other characters, pioneers, local history, shopping, dining and fun.