Fundraising drive for carousel Pointer Dog\u00a0
\nPoint Loma High School Friends and Alumni\u2019s goal to raise an additional $35,000 to sponsor the maroon-colored golden Pointer Dog on the historic Balboa Park Carousel has been met and exceeded.
\n“I am excited to report that our goal was reached last month in the amount of $38,380.80 donated by 58 \u2018Pointers,” said Ann Wilson from the Class of \u201966 who, along with Kathy Anderson Kim, spearheaded the campaign to not only keep, but restore and protect, the Balboa Park carousel.
\nWilson, chair of the nonprofit Balboa Park Carousel Capital Campaign Committee of Friends of Balboa Park, got her alma mater to pitch in to resuscitate the park carousel. A permanent bronze plaque has been a-fixed on the riser next to the Pointer Dog showing it was sponsored by Friends and Alumni of Point Loma High School.
\nThe Herschell-Spillman Menagerie Carousel, a historic 1910 model valued at $2.6 million, was made in New York and shipped to Los Angeles. In 1915, the carousel was displayed in Coronado, before being moved up to Balboa Park around 1922.\u00a0 Surf chef\u2019s book signing at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate
\nOcean Beach Surf & Skate, 4940 Newport Ave., will hold a signing for Jim Kempton and his book titled, “First We Surf Then We Eat,” from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. Kempton is president of the California Surf Museum, former editor and publisher for Surfer magazine, and a lifelong surfer who has written a cookbook about the amazing dishes he\u2019s found while traveling the world. There will be books to purchase and free food to give out with the purchase of a book. PLHS Class of 1968 reunion Members of the PLHS Class of 1968 are eagerly awaiting their upcoming 50th reunion and are seeking any missing classmates with the news. Reunion planners have been working for months to create the two-day event that begins on Friday, Sept. 14 with an ice-breaker at Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St. This event is from 6 to 10 p.m.
\nThe following evening, from 6 to 10 p.m., is the “main event” at San Diego Yacht Club, 1011 Anchorage Lane. Food and a no-host bar will be offered. Visit plhs68.wixsite.com\/50th-reunion for more information. Industry Battle of the Bands
\nTaking their talents from some of San Diego\u2019s top restaurants to the stage, five local bands will compete in the “Industry Battle of the Bands” benefiting the California Restaurant Association\u2019s student scholarship program at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 4.\u00a0
\nDoors open at 5:15 p.m. with the first band, Rick Alles and the Esquires with Ross Rizzo of Bernardo Winery, starting their set at 6 p.m. Richard Walker, backed by Rick Alles and the Esquires, will play at 6:30 p.m.; followed by Gypsy Wolfe of Karl Strauss at 6:45 p.m.; Jaynes Gastropub at 7:15 p.m.; and SEEDHEADS of Mille Fleur at 8 p.m. The winner will be announced between 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. and will then take the stage for a special encore performance. Tickets are available at californiarestaurantcaassoc.wliinc23.com. Sunset Cliffs Street Fair There have been many rumors \u2013 positive and negative \u2013 about this event, but the street fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 1. Reporter Judi Curry talked to the City planners, SDPD, street fair organizer Richard Aguirre, and others, to get the scoop.
\nSince this is an inaugural event, it has been scaled down from the original plan. Sunset Cliffs Boulevard will not be closed off; only the 4700 block of Point Loma Avenue will be closed from Ebers to the east side of Sunset Cliffs. There will be one stage and it will feature a variety of bands and musicians throughout the day. There will also be a DJ playing music at different locales on the block.\u00a0\u00a0The plans for a beer garden have been discontinued, and more emphasis will be placed on “all age” visitors.\u00a0There are approximately 100 vendors that will be participating, and a variety of handcrafted articles, food venues, street paintings, and games will be offered.
\nA permit has been issued for the street fair by both the City and the Health Department.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe hours have also been scaled down to opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m.
\nMembers of the Sunset Cliffs Merchant Association and the “Garbage Beach Club” want to preserve the area so that others may enjoy it for years to come. The support that they receive from attending this street fair will aid in the preservation of the area. Airport Authority launches noise complaint app The Airport Authority has launched a new mobile app that provides members of the public an easy-to-use, no-cost option for submitting an aircraft noise complaint. The app is part of an upgraded Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System, uses near real-time flight tracking (5-minute or less delay), which is the most accurate data of aircraft movement that is available from the Federal Aviation Administration.
\nThe upgrade complements the airport\u2019s existing WebTrakTM flight tracking system, which allows the public to monitor the movement of flights and air traffic patterns and submit a complaint to the airport directly from the website. For more information, visit san.org\/Airport-Noise. Story of Warner Springs at Ocean Beach Historical Society The Ocean Beach Historical Society will present “Warner Springs: A Cultural Landscape and Land of Broken Dream,” by Richard Carrico, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Water\u2019s Edge Faith Community, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. The story of Warner Springs and the surrounding area is a microcosm of the history of Southern California. Situated at the foot of Hot Springs Mountain, the highest peak in San Diego County, the sprawling valleys and hills have been the scene of massacres, insurrections, murder, alleged curses on the land, exploitation of native people, and land development focused on the sulfurous hot springs. Church programs offered All Souls\u2019 Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., has announced a new Thursday afternoon community offering for children and youth. “Thursdays on the Point” offers programs for young people from transitional kindergarten through high school, including professional art and choral music instruction, Christian education, and after-school child care with homework help. Programs are offered between 1 and 5:30 p.m. For information and to register your child, visit allsoulspointloma.org\/thursdays. Razor Share scooters enter the San Diego market
\nThere\u2019s a new entrant to the dockless vehicle scene in San Diego: Razor Share scooters. Razor Share will debut Thursday, Aug. 30 with a community pop-up event from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Harbor Drive and Market Street near KC BBQ and the bike path. Residents can test out Razor Share scooters and receive a free helmet.
\nRazor\u2019s e-scooters have been custom designed from the ground up to provide a better shared-scooter ride. The scooters have cushy front air tires, a wide deck big enough for two feet side-by-side, a UL-compliant lithium ion battery, and a rigid steel frame. “We are thrilled to be joining this vibrant community,” said Danny Simon, COO of Razor USA. “Our specially designed shared e-scooters create a better shared ride for San Diegans to make the experience convenient, safe and fun.”
\nTo celebrate the launch of Razor Share in San Diego, riders will receive the first three rides for free, up to 15 minutes a ride. As a part of Razor\u2019s commitment, Razor local team members will charge, inspect and maintain scooters every evening to help maximize performance and safety.
\nRazor has been at the forefront of mobility innovation since 2000 when they reimagined the scooter to become a global phenomenon. Razor then launched their first electric scooter in 2003. Since then, Razor has been one of the world\u2019s leading producers of electric scooters. Volleyball Tournament and Craft Beer Tasting
\nThe Old Mission Beach Athletic Club is holding its 10th annual Volleyball Tournament and Craft Beer Tasting noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 8. The 4-on-4 tournament will take place at Mariners Point, Mission Bay, with men\u2019s, women\u2019s, and co-ed divisions. This event is exclusive for adults 21 and older.
\nAttendees and participants can sip on unlimited San Diego craft beer while watching the tournament in action. Second Chance Beer Co., Iron Fist Brewing, Thorn Brewing, and Bay City Brewing will be pouring in the beer tasting area from noon to 4 p.m. Wristbands for unlimited craft beer can be purchased on through\u00a0Eventbrite. Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 15
\nI Love A Clean San Diego est\u00e1 buscando 8,000 voluntarios para participar en m\u00e1s de 100 sitios en todo el condado de San Diego el s\u00e1bado 15 de septiembre, de 9 a. m. al mediod\u00eda, como parte del 34.\u00ba D\u00eda anual de limpieza costera. I Love A Clean San Diego ha coordinado este evento a nivel local durante 33 a\u00f1os y moviliza con \u00e9xito a miles de voluntarios, al mismo tiempo que apoya los esfuerzos de limpieza en Tijuana. Se alienta a los voluntarios de todas las edades y niveles de habilidad a inscribirse en un sitio en su vecindario y ayudar a dejar un impacto duradero en toda la regi\u00f3n. Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre los sitios y el registro de voluntarios, visite CleanupDay.org.
\nLast year, Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers removed 137,299 pounds of trash and recyclables from San Diego and Tijuana regions that otherwise would have polluted the beloved coastline and the Pacific Ocean. Each volunteer who brings a reusable water bottle, work gloves, and\/or a bucket to collect litter significantly reduces the need for single-use bags and disposable gloves. San Diego Coastkeeper\u2019s Seaside Soiree
\nEl 12 de septiembre, San Diego Coastkeeper llevar\u00e1 a cabo su Seaside Soiree anual para celebrar el agua limpia, un ambiente vibrante y la comunidad que lo hace posible. El evento marcar\u00e1 el vig\u00e9simo tercer a\u00f1o de la organizaci\u00f3n en defensa del agua limpia para las comunidades y los recursos naturales que dependen de ella, y recaudar\u00e1 fondos cr\u00edticos para apoyar los importantes programas y proyectos de Coastkeeper.
\nTaking place at theBali Hai on Shelter Island, guests of the Seaside Soiree will raise a glass to clean water while enjoying a front row, sunset view of San Diego Bay and the city skyline. A VIP reception will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the general admission portion following from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will have a roaming buffet, cash bar, educational displays, some friendly competition in the form of a silent auction, and of course, the Bali Hai\u2019s world famous mai tais.
\nTickets may be purchased at sdcoastkeeper.org. General admission tickets are $100. To reserve a table or sponsor the event, contact Stephanie Ritter at\u00a0stephanie@sdcoastkeeper.org\u00a0or 619-758-7743 ext 111. Local bank employees recognized Two Point Loma-area Banner Bank employees have been selected to receive the\u00a0Banner\u2019s Best\u00a0award. This award represents the highest level of recognition within the company as the recipients are truly Banner\u2019s best.
\nThe following employees received the\u00a0Banner\u2019s Best\u00a0award for surpassing their individual professional goals, demonstrating excellence within their respective professions, and consistently delivering outstanding service to our clients, communities and their colleagues: Robert Cafaro, branch manager, Point Loma branch; and Daniel Silva, client service manager, Point Loma branch.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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