EdUCate! teacher wish lists
EdUCate!, a non-profit foundation that supports the five public schools in University City (Curie, Doyle and Spreckels Elementary, Standley Middle, and University City High Schools), has published their Teacher Wish Lists for the five schools. Teacher wish list requests range from art supplies, to math programs, to anti-defamation league club materials. To see the teacher wish lists and to make a donation, go to www.uc-educate.org/donate/teacher-wish-list/.
Genesee Avenue Construction updates
SANDAG reports that new construction activities will begin along Genesee Avenue to facilitate construction of the mid-coast trolley extension. Earlier this month, work began to widen Genesee Avenue, from Regents Road to La Jolla Village Drive. Different traffic control phases, including lane closures and detours, will be deployed through early 2018. Work hours will be Monday to Thursday, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Additionally, there will be a full road closure on Genesee Avenue, from La Jolla Village Drive to Nobel Drive, from Friday, Feb. 10, beginning at 11 p.m. through Monday, Feb.13, 5:30 a.m. to work on connecting water and sewer systems. Also, there are plans to demolish the pedestrian bridge at Executive Square and Genesee Avenue in late February/early March. For construction updates, go to www.sandag.org. Home improvement expo
University City’s Coldwell Banker group is sponsoring a home improvement exposition on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Standley Park Rec. Center, at 3585 Governor Drive. Vendors will be local home improvement professionals, including architects, landscapers, plumbers, remodelers, general contractors and more. Confirmed vendors include Flooring-Underwood Floor Covering; Solar Installation-UC Photons; Painter-Klassen Painting; Xeriscaping-Spectrum Renovations John B.; and Pool Service & Remodeling-All Water Tek.
Pedestrian, traffic safety
UC resident (and concerned parent), Mark Salata, has requested a traffic study for Governor Drive to encompass the drop-off and pick-up times of each school on. He recently joined City Council District 1 representative Bridger Langfur, from Barbara Bry’s office, to discuss some areas of concern, including issues of pedestrians and bicyclists. Updates of the study will be reported on at UCCA meetings and publications. For updates, visit www.universitycitynews.org. Pet-friendly gardening The University City Library is hosting a pet-friendly Gardening seminar on Saturday, Feb. 18, starting at 2 p.m. The library is located at 4155 Governor Drive. The seminar will be led by master gardener Judy Macomber, who will show you how to turn your yard or garden into a safe environment for your pet. Macomber will cover topics such as what poisonous plants to avoid, and suggested plants that are both safe and attractive. Good Deeds—UCHS Student Trinity Brandon
Trinity Brandon is a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “students of the year” campaign. The campaign is a fundraising competition to raise funds for cancer research and patient services over a seven- week period. During this time, she will hold different fundraisers and events to raise funds for LLS. Trinity said that “It’s an honor that I will be part of such an outstanding group of fellow students, but an even larger honor to be able to work for the patients, survivors and their families. LLS’s work is changing the lives of 1.2 million Americans living with a blood cancer. My personal goal is to raise $10,000 between today and March 18. It’s a lofty goal, but I’m willing to work hard to reach it. I cannot do it alone, I need your help!” To assist Trinity and find out more info about the campaign, go to www.lls.org, and her team name is #raiseofhope.
