Sunday, October 1, 2006

Hillcrest sign, 1983August 18, 1984 University Avenue was closed as volunteer riggers hung the restored sign. Eight days later (August 26) the official lighting was held withMayor Roger Hedgecockaiding locals Gene Coster and Lucy Killea to pull the switch. Vendors set up on the closed streets around the corner of Fifth and University. The celebration of festivities lasted till after 10pm with an attendance of about 3,000…from this modest Hillcrest street fair CityFest was born. Click here for more Hillcrest history.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 10 as the Hillcrest Business Association holds their annual meeting at the Joyce Beers Community Center. The 5pm gathering will elect a handful of new board members to two-year terms. All Hillcrest BID members are encouraged to attend and become involved in the future of our community. For more information contact the HBA at (619) 299-3330. Help guide this association to be more supportive of Hillcrest residents and merchants

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