To purchase tickets or tables, please visit www.HelpSDkids.org/gala
For sponsorship information, please contact Alex Zammit at 858.966.7775.
Submitted by Rady Children's Hospital Foundation Events
Over The Bridge
March 27, 2013
March 21, 2013
12th Annual Point Loma Garden Walk Benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
The 12th Annual Point Loma Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10 am to 4 pm, showcasing ten private gardens in a quaint Point Loma neighborhood.
The Point Loma Garden Walk is presented by Dana Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary. All proceeds benefit Craniofacial Services at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The very popular Garden Boutique will be
showcasing local artisans in addition to the whimsical and unusual planted pieces that are a trademark of the boutique.
For the second year, there is a Diamond Tour available for 20 patrons with a delicious lunch served in a beautiful Point Loma home that is not on the regular tour; guests will have door-to-door exclusive shuttling to the homes on the tour and to the boutique. Tickets for the Diamond Tour are $150 and limited to 20 people.
Tickets for the Point Loma Garden Walk are $25. Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://pointlomagardenwalk.com
or at Walter Andersen Nursery in Point Loma and Poway, Mission hills Nursery on Fort Stockton Dr., Green Gardens Nursery in Pacific Beach, Armstrong Garden Center on West Morena Blvd., and Cedros Gardens on South Cedros in Solana Beach.
For more information, contact:
or visit our website www.pointlomagardenwalk.com
Submitted by Maxine Garrigues
February 28, 2013
February 26, 2013
Cowboy From A Past Era Travels Trails In Modern Day World
As I was leaving Bonita last night, I received a phone call to get over to the County Parks land across from the Starbucks at the corner of Bonita Road and Central Avenue. My friend Sandy had a man she wanted me to meet.
As I pulled my truck over to park on the side of the road, Sandy—with her two dogs—happily greeted me and I noticed that Channel 10News was already there. And then I saw three mules tied to the wood-rail fence, just standing as patiently as could be near the busy intersection. I managed to get this one photo before my cell phone decided to call it a day.
Hunkered over a makeshift campfire stove was a weathered, modern-day cowboy, cooking a pot of brown rice for his supper. A small crowd had gathered to watch the unusual sight of "Mule" and his three equine companions. Channel 10 interviewed him on camera for some time which was then shown on the 11pm news. John McDonald, from Los Angeles, was also filming for a documentary he was doing on Mule. He commutes in periodically to film for a few days as Mule travels by mule pack across the trails of America.
Mule has been living this nomadic life for twenty-nine years, traveling as far north as Montana and as far east as Arkansas. Just a man and his mules like something out of the past, a cowboy living off the land and a few bucks offered by curious onlookers.
Bonita locals, Krystal and her mom Graciela, were there and Krystal was excited to see Mule in-person in her hometown. She has been following him on his facebook page Three Mules. I guess there's a little modern-day cowboy thrown into the formula.
The County Parks patrol showed up and told Mule that he could stay in the campgrounds at Sweetwater Summit but he couldn't just camp along the road. No open fires or camping without a permit are allowed. Mule just ignored him. I offered to help him move his mules deeper into the terrain where he wasn't so visible and he nodded but never moved to action. The Parks weren't trying to make trouble for him but when Mule got defiant, it became an issue of putting their own jobs at risk. They had taken an oath to protect the park and they needed to just do their job, no matter how they personally felt about it. I guess Mule has collected some tickets along the way and a Coronado attorney (who's name I will keep private) is defending him on his most recent ticket from Vista Water Authority.
My last discussion with Mule was short. He's a man of few words. I let him know that the Park Supervisor had been notified and had no choice but to call the Sheriff's deputies. Once they arrived, his mules could be taken from him and put in the County of San Diego Animal Services. Mule said he'd pack up the mules so he could move on.
Seeing Mule made me think about our changing world. One hundred years ago, Mule wouldn't have received even a second look. Now there are laws against spending the night out in the open without paying a fee. Cowboys-of-the-past have been corraled in, much like the American Indian was restricted to a reservation. Now that I know about Mule and his travels, I'll be keeping my eyes open for him and maybe he'll pass through my life again.
February 08, 2013
Almost Everything On Wheels Up For Bid At County Auction Tomorrow Morning
Looking for new wheels? At least, new to you? The County’s public auction in Ramona Saturday may have exactly what you need at a price you can afford.
Hundreds of surplus vehicles, including automobiles and heavy equipment, and surplus government property from the County and other local agencies will be up for bid. The items are too numerous to list, but some vehicles going on the auction block are: a 2007 Toyota Camry, a 2007 Honda Odyssey Van, 2004 Nissan Maximas, 2005 Nissan Altimas, a 2007 BMW and a number of 2005 through 2007 Food 500 sedans.
Maybe you’re in the market for a truck? Check out the many pickup trucks on hand, the utility truck or expand your business with the help of a 1-ton cargo van. Browse around and you’ll see 1996 Polaris Magnum ATV’s, a 1996 Caterpillar backhoe or a 1993 fire truck. All are up for bid along with auto repair equipment.
TNT Auction Company will run the event Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Ramona Rodeo Grounds Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane in Ramona. You can look over the auction items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 and Friday, Feb. 8 at the same location.
Registration for the event begins 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9. The vehicle auction starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds from sales will go to the appropriate government agencies.
You can also register to bid online. For more information, an auction catalogue and photos of many of the items to be auctioned, visit the TNT Public Auction website.
Source: San Diego County News Center
February 04, 2013
Port, Chula Vista Celebrate South Bay Power Plant Implosion
With thunderous booms, the monstrous South Bay Power Plant crumbled into history, following a successful implosion along the Chula Vista bayfront on the morning of Saturday, February 2, 2013.
Just after 7 a.m., strategically placed charges brought the mammoth structure down before a crowd of thousands of residents, elected officials and the media.
For the first time since the late 1950's, Chula Vista has an open view to South San Diego Bay. The land can now be used for future parks, as designated by the Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista as part of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan.
The plant's implosion, facilitated by Dynegy South Bay, is an essential step toward redeveloping formerly industrial bayfront land.
The power plant site is a portion of the award-winning Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, a shovel-ready land-use plan that will guide the transformation of more than 500 acres of waterfront property. The plan lays out a future world-class resort and conference destination, complemented by a mix of residential, retail, and more than 240 acres of parks and nature preserve.
The project is expected to generate about 21,000 tons of recyclable metals and up to 3,400 tons of other non-hazardous waste, which will be recycled and salvaged when feasible.
Source: Port of San Diego Press Release
Eight Excellent Images Of The South Bay Power Plant Implosion
A Common Sense reader wrote:
"Hi Susan, thought I'd share these w/you & your readers."
Thanks to Chuck Perkins of Haole-Okole Photography for these incredible images.
January 31, 2013
Sweethearts Of Swing To Perform On Saturday
The Sweethearts of Swing will be at the Musician's Union Hall in San Diego this Saturday. Watching them is like stepping back in time and watching the Andrew Sisters. They are very talented and a lot of fun to watch!
You might remember them from March 28th, 2009 when they performed for the Centennial Celebration of the Spreckels Library in Coronado.
Flyer submitted by Jamie Edmonds
January 16, 2013
Free Lecture - Raptors in the Landscape
The February meeting of SD Floral Association will feature Nancy
Conney of Sky Hunters Raptor Education and Rehabilitation. She will
speak on the importance of raptors in the environment and will bring
along several of these magnificent creatures that the organization has
rehabilitated but cannot release. Birds like red-tailed hawks, barn
owls, kestrels and screech owls are all included in her talk.
After 10 years with Project Wildlife, Conney formed Sky Hunters in
1996. This group cares for birds of prey that are injured and eventually
releases them into the wild. A non profit organization, Sky Hunters
operates with a volunteer staff and is funded by donations and its
community outreach programs.
Conney also is an instructor at the SD Natural History Museum and makes presentations at various parks in San Diego County. As vice president of the California Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators, she is passionate about educating the public on the importance of raptors.
This meeting is free and open to the public.
February 20, 2013
2-4 p.m.
Refreshments
Bird houses offered by Mo Price of Master Gardeners
Casa del Prado Building #101
Casa del Prado Building #101
Balboa Park
No RSVP is necessary.
Questions should be directed to 619.232.5762 or www.sdfloral.org
Submitted by Meredith French / Communications
January 09, 2013
County Supervisors Sworn In
Greg Cox, Diane Jacob and Dave Roberts were sworn in as County Supervisors.
January 7, 2013 | 4:22pm—Three members of the San Diego County Board of
Supervisors took the oath of office today, including the first new
member elected since 1995.
Dave Roberts of Solana Beach won election in November to replace long-time Supervisor Pam Slater-Price representing District 3. He joins Supervisors Greg Cox, District 1, and Dianne Jacob, District 2, who were both returned to the board in the June primary election.
All three were sworn in during a ceremony held at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. They join Chairman Ron Roberts and Supervisor Bill Horn in overseeing a nearly $5 billion budget and approximately 15,000 County employees.
Source: San Diego County News Center
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