New in the hood, The Holistic Cafe (phone-cam photo: mine)
If you’re interested in creating real change in your own community, head over to the Joyce Beers Center tonight for the monthly Hillcrest Town Council meeting. Starts at 6:30. Don’t worry about missing dinner, Babbo Grande on University is supplying pasta. Among the items on tonight’s agenda is a panel discussion led by local activist, former City Council candidate and Vice-Chair of the city’s Medical Marijuana Taskforce Stephen Whitburn. This promises to be a lively discussion, so as they say: Be there or be a square.
Here’s a wide variety of events coming up for your participatory pleasure in the greater San Diego community.
Tuesday, 9 February:
Hillcrest Town Council Meeting
Via HillQuest:
This month’s Hillcrest Town Council meeting will be held from 6:30-8pm next Tuesday, February 9th and will feature a panel discussion on medical marijuana dispensaries in Hillcrest led by Stephen Whitburn, Vice Chair of the SD’s Medical Marijuana Taskforce; Kim Twolan, owner of Mother Earth Coop; and Paul Cody, owner of Hillcrest Compassionate Care. February’s meeting will also include a discussion on Smart Meters by SDG&E representative Risa Baron, a LION Award presentation by Luke Terpstra and a Community Plan Update given by Roy Dahl. HTC meetings are held in the Joyce Beers Community Center on Vermont Street one block north of Cleveland Avenue.
Complimentary pasta dinners (provided by Babbo Grande Restaurant) and coffee will be available. Everyone is welcome. All Hillcrest residents are encouraged to attend and become involved.
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: Joyce Beers Community Center
Street: 3900 Vermont Street (across from Trader Joe’s)
City: San Diego
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ExtravaGANJA – A Medical Marijuana Comedy Show with Howard Dover
Tuesday, Feb. 9th, at 9 pm, you really want to be at the La Jolla Comedy Store, 916 Pearl St., 92037. (858) 454-9176.
It’s another Medical Marijuana Comedy Show ExtravaGANJA featuring WWE Champ Rob Van Dam!! He’s a wonderful supporter and a funny guy to boot! Check out his site at RobVanDam.com.
Also on the show is Last Comic Standing’s Jay London (JayLondonLive.com), MySpace.com/CorneliusTheComic, Myspace.com/JeffreyMichaelPeterson, Shia LeBeouf’s father, Jeff (one of CA’s original hippies) and much more!
Tickets are only $10, available cash only at the door or in advance, by contacting Eugene at (619) 446-9786. Our thanks to NUG Magazine for their support.
Proceeds benefit SafeAccessNowSD.org. Please support them and sign up for their email alerts.
Time: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Location: 916 Pearl St. La Jolla, CA 92037
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San Diego Alliance for Marriage meeting
The San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) is a grass roots, democratically-run organization committed to fighting for LGBT rights including marriage equality. SAME meetings are open to the public. For more information please visit the SAME website.
As the movement continues we encourage everyone with an idea, a hope, a voice, to join us in this struggle. in numbers there is strength, in unity there is hope, and together we WILL realize our goal: equality.
We want to invite LGBTQIQAA activists to become NEW members and NEW organizations to join us in coalition at this SAME membership meeting. Please join our membership meetings the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month. SAME meetings are open to the public. For more info visit SAME online.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: At a Residential Building on the SE Corner of 4th & Walnut (street parking after 6pm is FREE.) Signs at the gate will guide you to the meeting space which is UPSTAIRS on the 2nd floor. If you need directions contact Cecile: 858 335 6615.
Wednesday, 10 February:
Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinic at The Center
On Wednesday February 10, 3pm-7pm the County of San Diego will conduct a FREE H1N1 vaccine clinic at The San Diego LGBT Community Center (3909 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92103). Anyone and everyone who has not been vaccinated is welcome and all are encouraged to come get vaccinated! Professionals will be on hand to answer questions about age ranges for children, those with certain kinds of physical conditions, allergies, etc.
Thursday, 11 February:
Drop in Writers Group
A 5:00pm drop-in writers group is held at Lestat’s Coffeehouse every Thursday. The group is hosted by San Diego Writers, Ink., whose mission is to nurture writers and those wishing to explore the craft of writing, foster a literary community, promote literature and celebrate artistic diversity. Writers of all levels are welcome to “drop-in” and join the group to discuss work. Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and other specialty drinks are available for purchase. Lestat’s is located at 3343 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights.
Saturday, 13 February:
MEUSA-SD Canvass OUT-Reach for Equality!
Project OUT-Reach – is a campaign by Marriage Equality USA -San Diego where we are going into neighborhoods around San Diego County talking to voters, asking them how they feel about marriage equality, educating the community about what’s happening around the issue, and getting them involved in the next steps towards equality. Even by starting right now we still need to open 300,000 Californian hearts and minds by using earned media, demonstrations, public outreach and education.
To be successful we cannot just organize in areas that are supportive. We must also reach out to communities that have not traditionally been our allies in this fight to bridge the gap in understanding. We will have conversations with people, both at their doors and in busy public spaces to raise consciousness about the issue as well as funds for the cause. We will keep our community energized and engaged as activists, fighting to win back our fundamental right to marry.
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Lips Restaurant
Street: 3036 El Cajon Blvd
City: San Diego, CA
Email: volunteer [at sign] marriageequalitysd [dot] org
Tuesday, 16 February:
Hillcrest Mardi Gras
Hillcrest Mardi Gras has become one of Hillcrest’s most exciting events showcasing our neighborhood and raising money for neighborhood improvements and youth scholarships
Hillcrest Mardi Gras is an age 21 and over event that closes University Avenue from Fourth to First streets. The event consists of entertainment, live bands, dancing, DJ’s, laser light shows, rides, games, street performers, beer and liquor, and lots of beads. This event has grown to over 3,000 people in attendance, all of which have an amazing night. We also pride ourselves that over the years we have thrown a safe event for our patrons.
The Hillcrest Mardi Gras is a 21 and over event. The cost for the event is $15 pre-sale (till the day of the event) and $20 at the door.
Location: University Avenue between 1st & 4th
City: San Diego, CA, 92103
Thursday, 18 February:
Drop in Writers Group
A 5:00pm drop-in writers group is held at Lestat’s Coffeehouse every Thursday. The group is hosted by San Diego Writers, Ink., whose mission is to nurture writers and those wishing to explore the craft of writing, foster a literary community, promote literature and celebrate artistic diversity. Writers of all levels are welcome to “drop-in” and join the group to discuss work. Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and other specialty drinks are available for purchase. Lestat’s is located at 3343 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights.
Saturday, 20 February:
MEUSA-SD Canvass OUT-Reach for Equality!
Project OUT-Reach – is a campaign by Marriage Equality USA -San Diego where we are going into neighborhoods around San Diego County talking to voters, asking them how they feel about marriage equality, educating the community about what’s happening around the issue, and getting them involved in the next steps towards equality. Even by starting right now we still need to open 300,000 Californian hearts and minds by using earned media, demonstrations, public outreach and education.
To be successful we cannot just organize in areas that are supportive. We must also reach out to communities that have not traditionally been our allies in this fight to bridge the gap in understanding. We will have conversations with people, both at their doors and in busy public spaces to raise consciousness about the issue as well as funds for the cause. We will keep our community energized and engaged as activists, fighting to win back our fundamental right to marry.
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Lips Restaurant
Street: 3036 El Cajon Blvd
City: San Diego, CA
Email: volunteer [at sign] marriageequalitysd [dot] org
Tuesday, 24 February:
San Diego Alliance for Marriage meeting
The San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) is a grass roots, democratically-run organization committed to fighting for LGBT rights including marriage equality. SAME meetings are open to the public. For more information please visit the SAME website.
As the movement continues we encourage everyone with an idea, a hope, a voice, to join us in this struggle. in numbers there is strength, in unity there is hope, and together we WILL realize our goal: equality.
We want to invite LGBTQIQAA activists to become NEW members and NEW organizations to join us in coalition at this SAME membership meeting. Please join our membership meetings the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month. SAME meetings are open to the public. For more info visit SAME online.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: At a Residential Building on the SE Corner of 4th & Walnut (street parking after 6pm is FREE.) Signs at the gate will guide you to the meeting space which is UPSTAIRS on the 2nd floor. If you need directions contact Cecile: 858 335 6615.
Thursday, 25 February:
Hillcrest 2.0: Charting the future of Hillcrest
Hillcrest’s Mobility System – transportation, walkability, and accessibility. How is it getting in and out of Hillcrest? Do we have too many cars and too little pedestrians? How are we going to accommodate for the future?
What can be improved?
How can they be improved?
What will it take?At our next meeting, we will be exploring ways to improve Hillcrest’s mobility system. Come join us on February 25 for a fun and exciting forum to discuss Hillcrest’s transportation system.
We invited Dr. Sherry Ryan from San Diego State University to present a lecture on the mobility system of Hillcrest. Dr. Ryan’s research primarily deals with transportation and its elements–land use interactions, and the influence of land use patterns on travel behavior, physical activity, and health. More information about Dr. Ryan can be found here: http://spa.sdsu.edu/oldsite/sryan.htm
Please RSVP at benjamin @ hillcrestbia.org. RSVP is not required, but preferred.
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Baja Betty’s
Street: 1421 University Ave.
City: Hillcrest, CA
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Drop in Writers Group
A 5:00pm drop-in writers group is held at Lestat’s Coffeehouse every Thursday. The group is hosted by San Diego Writers, Ink., whose mission is to nurture writers and those wishing to explore the craft of writing, foster a literary community, promote literature and celebrate artistic diversity. Writers of all levels are welcome to “drop-in” and join the group to discuss work. Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and other specialty drinks are available for purchase. Lestat’s is located at 3343 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights.
Saturday, 27 February:
MEUSA-SD Canvass OUT-Reach for Equality!
Project OUT-Reach – is a campaign by Marriage Equality USA -San Diego where we are going into neighborhoods around San Diego County talking to voters, asking them how they feel about marriage equality, educating the community about what’s happening around the issue, and getting them involved in the next steps towards equality. Even by starting right now we still need to open 300,000 Californian hearts and minds by using earned media, demonstrations, public outreach and education.
To be successful we cannot just organize in areas that are supportive. We must also reach out to communities that have not traditionally been our allies in this fight to bridge the gap in understanding. We will have conversations with people, both at their doors and in busy public spaces to raise consciousness about the issue as well as funds for the cause. We will keep our community energized and engaged as activists, fighting to win back our fundamental right to marry.
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Lips Restaurant
Street: 3036 El Cajon Blvd
City: San Diego, CA
Email: volunteer [at sign] marriageequalitysd [dot] org
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Save the dates in 2010!
Via the San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center. Check The Center website for information as it becomes available.
29 April: Dining Out for Life®
21 May: Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
26 June: Happy Birthday Frida
26 September: AIDS Walk San Diego
23 October: 37th Anniversary Center Gala
30 October: Nightmare on Normal Street
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(note: event descriptions are usually provided by the event’s organizers)
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