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www.LocalUmbrella.com | www.collegearea.org Vol. 1 No. 12 - November 2017A Little MOXIE Goes a Long Way: How WHAT’S INSIDE? One Theatre is Making a Big Impact By Cindy Davidson Views of College View Estates Page 3 92115 Real Estate Market Update Page 10Scene from recent MOXIE Theatre production THE REVOLUTIONISTS directed by Jennifer Eve Thorn. Featured in the picture are: Lisel Gorell - Getz, Saman-W tha Ginn, Jo Anne Glover and Cashae Monya (Photo taken by Daren Scott) types and expanding the framework of Anne Frank which incorporateshen MOXIE Theatre production of female playwrights,” of what constitutes femininity, the recently uncovered writings fromfounders Jennifer shared Thorn. process of selecting works for a Anne Frank’s Diary. Opening nightEve Thorn, Jo Anne given season is very intentional. is Saturday November 18th and Now in its thirteenth season, runs through December 17th with MOXIE Theatre has brought audi- With powerful language and General Admission ticket pricesGlover, Liv Kellgren, and Delicia strong story-telling being key ranging from $33-$36.Turner Sonnenberg decided they ences 54 works written by female factors in the selection process,wanted to open a theatre, one playwrights. These plays have not MOXIE also takes into consider- Executive Artistic Director, Jennifer Eve Thorn only provided theatre-goers with ation the diversity of the story being (Photo taken by Matthew Thorn) College-Rolando Li-aspect was clear: they wanted more diverse portrayals of women, told. They often have a clear sense brary Special Upcom-the theatre to meet a need, have of the topics they’re wanting to fea- ing Eventsa purpose. “We wanted to do they have brought new material to ture that season and look for works the local theatre scene, with 85% of that address those topics Page 12something that not only meant these plays being new to San Diegosomething in San Diego, but ful- To learn more about MOXIE The Harriet Tubmanfilled a national need in Ameri- audiences. Theatre, you can visit www.moxi- Middle Schoolers are These works have also been etheatre.com or, better yet, experi- Going Places!can theatre,” recalled Executive integral to establishing MOXIE ence MOXIE Theatre first-handArtistic Director, Jennifer Eve by attending an upcoming play. Page 14Thorn. At the time, in 2005, only Theatre’s reputation for producing Located at 6663 El Cajon Blvd Suite16% of plays produced were writ- powerful and impactful pieces. “I N, MOXIE Theatre is in the heartten by women. The issue was not would attribute our success to find- of the College Area. Next up will bethat women weren’t writing plays; ing really good quality work,” notes Wendy Kesselman’s adaptation ofwomen-written plays weren’t Thorn, whose commitment to iden- Francis Goodrich and Albert Hack- tifying new plays for production ett’s original stage play The Diarybeing picked up by theatrecompanies. For the founders, the is unyielding– “I’m reading threeanswer was clear: that statistic plays [simultaneously] all the time.”needed to change. “The best way Because MOXIE Theatre’s missionwe could do that was through the focuses on defying female stereo- Sarah Ward 6784 El Cajon Blvd, Suite K San Diego, CA 92115 REALTOR® CalBRE# 01943308 (619) 589-9500 [email protected]

2 | NOVEMBER 2017 College Area Community Council A DOG’S LIFE! and College Area Community T BY MEGHAN RIVA, OWNER OF BARKIN’DALES Planning Board hanksgiving is upon us again • She loves gearing up to bark at the (where did the year go) and same houses every day because she 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017 it’s time to say thanks for knows she’ll get barked back at and boyFaith Presbyterian Church, 5075 Campanile Drive, San Diego, everything we are, well, thankful for. is that fun. I started thinking what is Mackenzie • She is grateful so many in the neigh- CA 92115 DRAFT AGENDA thankful for? So, I asked her and this borhood have real grass she can eat likeI. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call is what she told me. a goat on our walks.II. *Approval of Agenda • BACON!!! I mean who isn’t thankful • She is so thankful for all her friendsIII. Approval of Minutes of Wednesday, October 11, 2017 for bacon? that come by Barkin’dales to visit, someIV. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items. (3 minutes per • She is thankful her humans rescued for baths, some for haircuts and somespeaker – please complete speaker sheet) her and gave her a home filled with for just a good play while they are onV. Governmental and University Liaison Reports (3 minutes love, toys and cats she can chase. their walks. • She’s thankful for all the treats she • She is thankful to live in San Diego per speaker) gets to taste-test at the shop and loves and get to go to the beach all yearVI. Old Business - none it when another dog does not eat his. round.VII. New Business • She is thankful to have her job at • Most of all, she is thankful for her red Barkin’dales as manager, most places frisbee. 1. *Update on proposal by Kensington-Talmadge no longer hire dogs so she knows just Planning Group to change boundary with College Area how lucky she is. so as to include an area west of Collwood Boulevard • She is very thankful to live in Ro- in the Ken-Tal Planning Area - David Moty (Information lando and be a member of an amazing Item – 10 minutes) community, a community that feels like a small town where your neigh- 2. bors are family and it seems everyone 3. Presentation in Favor of Community Choice has a dog. • She loves going for her walks and Aggregation – Climate Action Campaign (Information knowing so many of the people and Item – 15 minutes) dogs we encounter. 4. *Consideration of proposal for Tentative Map and Site Development Permit for the subdivision of one Got it! parcel into three single family residential lots and the development of two new single family residences in Arts And Culture Close At Hand accordance with the small lot subdivision regulations at 7290 Mohawk Street in the RM-1-1 Zone. (Action San Diego State University encourages its neighbors to take advantage of Item – 5 minutes) events on the SDSU campus. Below are brief descriptions of upcoming per- 5. *Election to fill a board vacancy for a term ending formances that may be of interest. March, 2018. (Action Item – 10 minutes) Chamber Music: Under the Dome. November 3 and 17, 1-2 p.m., SDSU 6. *Announcement of vacancy on the CACPB Board, and Love Library. Free chamber music pop-up concerts under the library dome. scheduling a board election for January 10, 2018 World Music Series features China. November 6, 6 p.m., the SDSU World (Action Item 5 minutes) Music ensemble offers students and public a musical opportunity to engage 7. Election of CACC Treasurer (Action Item – 5 minutes) in the artistic, social and historical contexts of contemporary China. Smith 8. *Committee Appointments – Outreach, Dollar per Recital Hall on campus. $20 general admission, $15 senior and military, Ticket, Nominations and Elections $10 student; children 17 and under free with ticket distribution at box office 9. Recruitment of Volunteers for Membership Renewal while supply lasts. Mailing Party (Action Item – 5 minutes) SDSU Production of ‘Enchanted April’. Nov. 30-Dec. 3, A musical, based 10. *Cancelling December meeting (Action Item – 5 on a popular novel, follows four ordinary London women in 1922 having the minutes) vacation of their dreams in a rented villa on the Italian shore, as they awakenVIII. Treasurer’s Report - none to a world of beauty, ardor and joy of living. Don Powell Theatre. $20 general,IX. Committee Reports (10 minutes) $17 students and seniors. For information on evening and matinee perfor- 1. *Project Review Committee mances and to order tickets, see goldstar.com/venues/san-diego-ca./don- 2. Dollar per Ticket Ad Hoc Committee powell-theatre 3. Neighborhood Enforcement Assistance Committee 4. Long Range Planning and Beautification Committee 5 Community Outreach Committee 6. Elections Handbook Ad Hoc CommitteeX. Delegate Reports (10 minutes)1. *Community Planners Committee2. College Area Public Safety (CARPUS)XI. Adjournment

3NOVEMBER 2017 | College Area Community Council and Com- Views of College View Estates munity Planning Board Oct. 2017 Meeting by Gary Campbell, President - College View Estates Association Report O n Saturday evening, October 7, 2017, eighty-seven Col- were also presented to CVE Commu- By Rhea Kuhlman, President CACC lege View Estates Association nity members who have volunteered their time to the neighborhood. ThisAt our October meeting, (CVEA) members enjoyed this year there were many people recog- we heard presentations master plan for the Mission Valley year’s Annual Progressive Dinner. It is nized for their roles in helping CVEA from two organizations site, which is expected to be made always a popular event. save Aztec Canyon. Thanks to the public within the next few months. many residents who lent their exper- The evening began with all the at- tise, provided research, conductedrepresenting opposing sides of As College Area residents will at- tendees gathering together for a pletho- studies, used their political connec-the Soccer City initiative which is test, the area surrounding SDSUscheduled for a vote in 2018. is already heavily impacted by the ra of delicious appetizers and drinks at tions, donated money, displayed lawn the beautiful home of Bryan and Laura. signs, wrote letters and emails, packedGoal San Diego is the organiza- expanding SDSU population, and Nancy and Tony Santos graciously meetings, spoke up effectively, etc.,tion representing Nick Stone, the the university has nowhere else to hosted the bar. James Vickers served we were successful in getting SDSU toLa Jolla developer who has put an grow within its landlocked cam- as the bartender. It was a great time to build its new dorm complex in a moreinitiative on the ballot to purchase pus. socialize with old friends, get acquaint- responsible manner that has allowed ed with neighbors not known well and the university to build the much need-the Qualcomm Stadium land Also at the October meeting,(now called San Diego County we heard a presentation regard-Credit Union Stadium) from the ing construction of the Mid-CityCity of San Diego, in order to Pipeline, Phase 2-A, which willbuild a soccer stadium, along with affect College Area East for thehousing and retail development. next few years. The project willGoal San Diego hopes to bring a run from 68th and El Cajon Bou-professional soccer team to San levard, north on 69th Street, andDiego. then east along Mohawk StreetPublic Land Public Vote is an to 73rd Street. Phase 2 has beenorganization representing a coali- broken into two stages, A and B,tion of Mission Valley property to resolve timing issues associatedowners and San Diego residents with the construction of the 69thwho oppose the Soccer City and Mohawk Pump Station.initiative. They contend that the Finally, the board announced amain purpose of the Soccer City vacancy created by the resignationinitiative is not to bring soccer to of SDSU Treasurer Terry Shirley, meet a dozen neighbors who’ve moved ed dorms and still fully implement itsSan Diego, but to buy up prime who is moving to Alpine and will into the neighborhood since last year’s Sophomore Success Program, with-Mission Valley property at bar- be greatly missed. There will be a CVEA Progressive Dinner. out destroying a valuable ecologicalgain rates for commercial devel- board election to fill Terry’s seat Attendees were then assigned to host resource. It was decided that the mainopment. They claim that Soc- at the November board meeting. homes in small groups of six to eight to award should go to Robert Plice who enjoy the main course. We are grateful volunteered his efforts to organizecer City proponents have vastly If you are interested in running to Jim and Carmen, Mike and Barbara, CVEA, chair the committee, conductunderestimated the traffic impacts to fill this vacancy, please see the Gary and BJ, Frank and Delalle, Tara valuable research and coordinate ourof the project, and have gone the announcement elsewhere in this and Mike, Henry and Beverly, Jane, highly successful efforts. In addition,initiative route in order to avoid paper for details. Gary and Ralph, Randi, Tyrone and Lyndy Cuevas was recognized for her Linda, and James and Lisa for hosting efforts to launch and verify neighborsan Environmental Review. Also announcing his resignation main courses at their homes. Dinner for access to NextDoor.com in ourAmong the supporters of Pub- at the October meeting was valuedlic Land Public Vote are Friends board member Saul Amerling. conversations provided another oppor- neighborhood. tunity to get to know one’s neighborsof San Diego State, a coalition Since he announced his resigna- even better. Even neighbors who have CVEA is grateful to Lisa Vickers,of SDSU supporters who plan to tion too late to appear on the Oc- known each other for many years are who chairs the Progressive Dinnerput an opposing initiative on the tober Agenda, the announcement often surprised to learn things they Committee, and the members of her2018 ballot. SDSU had previously of that vacancy will appear on the never new about their neighbors and committee, Patrick Hanson, Cindynegotiated to share the proposed November agenda, with a board find that they may have many previ- Gilbertson, Jane Shipman and JanisSoccer City stadium for SDSU election in January, 2018. ously unknown common interests, Madden for another enjoyable annualfootball, but broke off negotia- hometowns, career and educational event. Gina Patterson also helpedtions because the proposed sta- backgrounds, etc. deliver assignment forms and Greg Reser delivered and returned tables.dium would have been too small After dinner, everyone got altogether Without the efforts of so many CVEAfor college football, and the plan again to socialize even more while members, this wonderful annual eventwould not have allocated suf- enjoying an amazing array of sumptu- would not be able to continue. It isficient land for an SDSU satellite ous desserts at the beautiful home of due to the wonderful residents of CVEcampus, which SDSU needs in Patrick and Jim. College View Estates and volunteer efforts of CVEA mem-order to expand from 35,000 to (CVE) has some amazing cooks and bers that College View Estates is often50,000 students. SDSU is now bakers! called San Diego’s Hidden Gem.developing its own proposed During the dessert course, awards

4 | NOVEMBER 2017 Words Alive and #GivingTuesday are a new way of link-Pairing Halloween Candy w/ San Diego Beers ing individuals and causes to strengthen communities. Living the Gummy Bear flavors of raspberry (red), As we drift slowly into fall, with the Words Alive programs in full swing in orange (orange), strawberry (green), pineapple over 130 classrooms across San Diego County, we begin to turn our atten-HOPPY (clear) and lemon (yellow) perfectly compli- tion to the holidays. America’s ability to shop and spend has given signifi- ment the tropical bitterness in the IPA. Also, cant attention to the “shopping” days immediately following Thanksgiving:LIFE the dry finish of the IPA helps cut the jelly- Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. 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Original Skittles are simply sweet and coconut in Cocomotive, it will take you on a people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back tofruity. Three Berry Beatitude is a mixed fer- magical, island-style journey. Then, Cocomo- the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world.mentation sour that is moderately sour, tart tive’s dry coffee bitterness cuts the fat of the #GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and thatand refreshing. Follow a handful of Skittles mouth-watering milk chocolate and almonds, they mean even more when we give together.with a sip of Three Berry Beatitude and you’ll leaving you with a dry, clean finish.create a whole new candy-like experience. Words Alive works together with more than 500 volunteers, donors,Pucker up for this great pairing. teachers, administrators, and families, who know what collaborating and coming together means to make reading matter for thousands of childrenSour Patch Kids + Raspberry Blush Kit Kat Bar + Hello Darkness and young people every day. It is in this spirit of collaboration that #Giv-Berliner Weisse Oatmeal Stout on Nitro ingTuesday was born. #GivingTuesday is a new way of linking individuals4%, Mikkeller Brewing Company, Miramar 6%, 32 North Brewing Company, Miramar and causes to strengthen communities.Sour Patch Kids, now with the little blue dude, Biting into Kit Kat’s sweet chocolate covered Words Alive is close to completing its initial 1,000-day Read-for-Lifeprovide a mouthful of juicy tartness. Their wafers only gets better when it’s followed a sip campaign, with a little more than $100,000 left to raise, and we’d like to dostrong flavors of lime (green), lemon (yellow), of Hello Darkness. This creamy and chocolatey that by the end of the year. This fall, we encourage our community, in theorange (orange), raspberry (red) & blue rasp- stout has a medium body with a sweet, coffee spirit of #GivingTuesday and the entire giving season, to consider joiningberry (blue) require a strong beer counterpart. finish. It’s the beer version of a mocha. Blend- together and make a contribution, to consider becoming a volunteer, toMikkeller’s Berliner Weisse pairs perfectly. Like ing Kit Kat’s wafer with Hello Darkness’s consider becoming a partner with Words Alive and ensure that every childSour Patch Kids, Raspberry Blush starts off chocolaty finish will leave your kid wondering has the opportunity to live and thrive in a literacy-rich environment.soft and light on the palate and ends with a where all his candy went.dry, sensationally tart finish. And Raspberry We hope you keep an eye out for the growing presence of #GivingTuesdayBlush has notes of coffee to finalize the sophis- and heed the call to action that will change the way we spend around thetication of this pairing. holidays. Let’s all take a moment to celebrate a time dedicated to giving back. Candy Corn + “Garbage Can” Pail Ale Under the Kitchen Sink, Your Place About Words Alive Founded in 1999, Words Alive is a nonprofit organization that helps under- Candy Corn is gross. It doesn’t pair with any- served, low-income, at-risk children, teens and families discover how books and thing. Please throw it all away in your garbage reading can add meaning to their lives. Words Alive engages its program partici- pail. pants in developing a connection to reading with innovative programs and initiatives with the goal of creating lifelong readers and learners. For more Drink Local, information about Words Alive, its programs, volunteer opportunities and Beau sponsorship opportunities, visit www.wordsalive.org. [email protected] Bears +Mission Accomplished IPA6.3%, Breakwater Brewing Company, OceansideMission Accomplished IPA has huge tropicaland citrus notes of pineapple and mango. The

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9NOVEMBER 2017 |By Bart Mendoza November 24 The Creation Factory Music News: Levi Dean & The Americats Late 1960’s inspired, Los Angeles based, psychedelic beat rockers, The Creation Formed in 2014, Levi Dean and The Americats have Factory play the Soda Bar on November 24, alongside Los Sweepers and the won- become a local club favorite with their own brand of Amer- derfully named group, The Allyrgic Reaction. This is keyboard driven garage rock icana, tinged with folk, blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll. The at its best, the sort you might hear in movies of the era during the obligatory band is currently hard at work on their second album, with “freak out” party scene. There is enough groove and thumping bass lines in the producer Andrew Nast at Audio Design Studios, tentatively bands beats, as heard in their new single, “You Got It,” to get even the most jaded set for spring 2018 release. Performing at the Holding Com- listener up and dancing. Fans of sixties rock will love every second of this band’s pany on November 29, The Americats started in October musical time warp. sodabarmusic.com 2014, shortly after frontman Levi Dean arrived in San Diego. “I grew up in Virginia, Dean explained.“I loved growing upThe Creation Facotry Photo by Leland Bobbe December 3 L.A.M.F. there, however I became restless as I got older and at age 20Walter Lure I followed the pull westward.” He arrived in California after While it didn’t make much of a splash when issued in 1977, there can be little doubt stops in Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Ore- that the album, “L.A.M.F.,” by The Heartbreakers, has gone on to become one of gon. “I took a piece from everywhere I have been and each the most influential discs of that decade. Not to be confused with Tom Petty’s place has influenced my songwriting and musicianship,” he combo, The Johnny Thunders fronted quartet’s mix of punk and rock ‘n’ roll cool said. “At the same time, being so transient brought its own is timeless, inspiring legions of musicians in its wake. On December 3, The Belly challenges, but I was able to secure a permanent job in San Up Tavern will host a special concert in honor of “L.A.M.F.”’s 40th anniversary, fea- Diego in January 2014 as a Park Ranger and have been dig- turing an all-star band performing the album in its entirety. On hand will be original ging roots here ever since.” Heartbreaker Walter Lure with Mike Ness (Social Distortion), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) and Clem Burke (Blondie) plus special guests. For anyone who enjoys hard Deans Love of Americana stems from his childhood in the driving rock and roll this show is practically mandatory. bellyup.com South.“I was exposed to the deep roots of traditional Amer- ican folk music of the region,” he recalled. “My style is influ-Michael head & The Country Rockin Rebels December 13 Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market enced by a diverse group of musicians and songwriters includ- ing my family, Hank Williams Sr., Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Located at the intersection of Bacon and Newport,just a block from the beach, there The Band, Led Zeppelin, and David Grisman,” Dean said. is no doubt that the Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market is one of the area’s best places to “The first album I ever bought with my own money was catch sets from a cross section of San Diego’s music community. On December 13, Hank Williams Sr.'s ‘Greatest Hits’ album when I was fifteen. the market will prsent their annual Holiday Show, hosted by Michael Head of the At that point I had never heard someone who could accurately band Country Rockin’Rebels. The line-up was still being confirmed at press time, but portray his feeling through songs like he could. I was hooked past years have seen many of the area’s top performers stop by for a seasonal tune or when I heard the lyric about being heart broken and jumping two. More importantly, the event will also double as a drop off point for toys or in the river. His songs really spoke to me because, like most canned food items, which will be distributed to needy families in time for the holidays. teenagers, I was filled with emotional angst.” oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events/farmers-market-wednesdays At the Holding Company, the band plans to preview tunesThe Gargoyles December 15 The Gargoyles from their forthcoming disc, alongside covers by the likes of Hank Williams and Robert Johnson.“We are planning for a Ron Silva brings his latest band, The Gargoyles to The Manhattan Bar on December high energy show at the THC and we are certain you will 15, on a bill that also features acclaimed indie pop quartet, Mittens. Mixing covers want to hop out of your seat and dance,” Dean said. and originals, the quintet includes bassist Chris Davies (The Penetrators) and guitarist Eric Bacher (The Tell Tale Hearts), keyboardist Derick Hugunin and The music biz is tougher than ever – what motivates Dean drummer Richard 'T-Bone' Larson, with Silva’s gritty vocals at the forefront. Silva to keep going?“I feel compelled to live out my life's purpose,” is a legend, known for his work in such groups as The Crawdaddys and Nashville he said good naturedly. “Birthing a new song is the greatest Ramblers and his new combo keeps the quality just as high, turning in a terrific, feeling in the world, and to witness that song having a positive danceable mix of R&B, sixties garage and rock ‘n’ roll. manhattanbar91910.com impact on someone is pretty cool too.” December 15 Holiday Hangover Short Takes The tenth annual “Holiday Hangover” concert, celebrating the music of the 1980’s, Mod inspired indie rockers, The Bassics, will release their will take place at the House of Blues on December 15. The show will feature four debut album, Every Day Life, on January 20… meanwhile, tribute bands including Strangelove-The Depeche Mode Experience, the Cured, The Event, the acclaimed 1980’s mod quartet has reunited Smiths tribute group, Still Ill and David Bowie doppelgangers, Electric Duke. All to co-headline The Purple Weekend Music Festival in Leon, are great at what they do, but the night belongs to Strangelove, currently one of Spain on December 8. In addition to the reunion concert, the most popular tribute acts in the U.S., regularly filling venues of up to 8,000. Bickerton Records will be issuing a deluxe, 10” vinyl only, The reason for their popularity is easy to see: They are virtually an exact replica collection of vintage demos in early 2018… Celtic group, of their namesake British quartet. If you missed out on seeing Depeche Mode in Brogue Wave, featuring violinist Patric Petrie, will be per- Chula Vista last month, this concert is the next best thing. houseofblues.com forming alongside The Offspring and Buzzcocks, as part of the Flogging Molly hosted “Salty Dog Cruise,” sailing fromStrangelove Key West to the Bahamas, April 20 – 23… Beatlesfair 2018 will take place on March 31 at Queen Bee Arts Center. Guests December 19 Ariel Levine announced so far include Fab Four impersonators, Britain’s Finest, The Baja Bugs, Dave Humphries with Zak Nilsson On December 19, the Casbah will host the album release show for Ariel Levine’s (son of Harry) and author John Borack… singer Victoria excellent new album,“Let The Machine Get It”. Released on December 8, the album Roze is wrapping up studio work on her third album,“Bag- shows that Levine is a charismatic mix of Berlin era Bowie, Bryan Ferry and David gage Claim”, due out in January…KUSI-TV meteorologist Byrne, with songs that are adventurous, sometime quirky, but always melodic. A Dave Scott has released a new jazz album,“One Big Beautiful gifted producer and multi-instrumentalist, Levine’s songs, such as the album’s first World.”The acclaimed singer / trombonist is joined by guests single, \"Sunshine Part II: On My Color TV\" are radio ready, slotting well amongst including guitarist Peter Sprague, Hip Hop Artist Ayesha both todays hits, as well as the songs of his musical heroes. bellyup.com Scott and the Martin Luther King Community Choir of San Diego.Ariel levine

10 | NOVEMBER 2017 92115 Real Estate Market Happy hour Update 1/2 offMon-Fri 3-6pm By Sarah Ward, REALTOR® 37wdiinfgferfelnatvors 92115 MARKET SUMMARY: Prices continue to rise as less inven- 1/2Wednesday 6-closetory is available in the market. We are now down to a little over 1 prICEDmonths of inventory which is close to an all-time low. Typically we PIZZAhave several months of inventory on the market at any one time. InSeptember of 2016, there were 58 new listings in the College Area. Drink specials dailyOne year later in September of 2017, there were only 46 new listingsyet there were 53% more pending sales. Homes are selling fast. Last YOUR All sports headquartersSeptember, 86 total homes were for sale in 92115. In 2017, that num-ber plunged to only 47 homes for sale. Dirty Birds • college area • 6499 El Cajon Blvd SD CA 92115 • www.dirtybirdsbarandgrill.com This reduction of inventory has pushed the median home price from Your Community. Your Neighborhood.$509,000 one year ago up to $565,000 in Sept of 2017. Another fac- Your Newspaper.tor contributing to the significant increase in prices is that there is a College Area News is seeking contributionssense that mortgage interest rates are going to spike upward next year. Nothing goes in the following categories:Since the election, GDP has come in around 3%, the highest in nearly better with10 years. That represents a run-up in the economy which usually leads your morningto increased jobs, incomes, and interest rates. Yet mortgage rates have coffee than Local News t Human Interest Stories Newsstayed at less than 5% this year. It’s just a matter of time until rates will your local Events to Promote t Businesses to Advertisemove towards 6% and beyond. Buyers want to lock in a low mortgage community Achievements to Celebrate t
Arts & Entertainmentrate while it’s still available. newspaper. Health & Nutrition t Sports & Education SHOULD YOU LIST YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS?Many people believe that the best time of the year to sell is the sum- COLLEGE AREAmer. That’s not necessarily true. At the end of the year, there are fewer Your Neighborhood Source - Serving local communities, kids & causes throughout Southern Californiasellers and basic economic laws of supply and demand dictate that assupply decreases, prices increase. During the holidays, there are less Submit your request for consideration to:casual buyers looking for homes. The buyers looking usually are typi- True Flores | [email protected] | 619-454-0115cally more serious buyers more motivated to purchase a home. Some-times, the buyer is being forced to move for some reason (job transfer,divorce finalized, etc.) and needs a place to live as quickly as possible. Because there are fewer buyers overall in the market, there will beless showings on properties for sale, making it less of a hassle for sell-ers. So less showing with more serious buyers is the typical situationwhen listing late in the year. Once the calendar turns on the first of theyear, typically more inventory comes on the market. So listing duringthe holidays does have its advantages. November and December haverepeatedly been the months with the fewest new listings coming onthe market. Also it is known that flawed homes (in need of work, on a busystreet, etc.) may have an advantage of being listed in the less competi-tive holiday months. When buyers don’t have a lot of homes to choosefrom and are highly motivated to buy, they are more likely to look pastflaws. If you are interested in buying or selling San Diego residential realestate, give me a call for a no obligation, no pressure chat about yoursituation.

CORBIN’S Q 11NOVEMBER 2017 | by Saul Amerling TURKEY POT PIE BETTY CRACKER on CleoT here is a new restaurant opening at 6548 El Cajon Blvd called by Audrey Matula Corbin’s Q. Corbin O’Reilly has been in business for four years, providing a variety of BBQ meats at farmer’s markets, weddings, It’s turkey time this month and the favored bird will take center parties, and major events. Just last year they catered the Poinsettia Bowl, platter for delicious dining. Ah...and next  day  (or week)  it’s thefeeding over 2500. leftovers . Do you grind turkey with mayo for sandwiches? Or shove left- Corbin expects to hold the formal opening the first week in November. over turkey deep in the freezer for later use? Here’s how I cheat toThey will be barbequing on site, and serving sides from the main room. make super easy Turkey Pot Pie using two purchased pie crusts.In addition, there will be a bar serving beers and cider on tap. Many of Line pie pan with one crust, add  half cup shredded cheese,  1Aztec Brewery beers will be featured, and Corbin is thinking they may do and a half cups hot turkey gravy, toss in a 10 oz sack defrostedsome small batch brewing on site as well. peas and carrots, & couple cups of turkey morsels. Top with with other pie crust and bake at 370 deg for at least 45 minutes. They’ll Corbin was raised on a ranch in San Luis Obispo where he became very think you a queen.familiar with beef and California style BBQ. One of their specialities isTri-tip on the Santa Maria BBQ. The farm’s atmosphere is carried into thenew location, with many of the decorations coming from the family farm. Check out the website and full menu at www.corbinsq.com Jazzercise College Area 3 Classes for $20 6360 El Cajon Blvd Ÿ San Diego 619.335.8510 SERVING THENEIGHBORHOOD FOR 9 YEARS MACKENZIE WE’VE GOT IT RAW Family Owned and Operated for Over 50 Years Manager Our years of service have given us a great respect for people and BARKINDALE’S IS EXCITED4834 Rolando Boulevard • San Diego, CA 92115 TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW meeting their needs whether it is for local burial, cremation, LINE OF RAW PRODUCTS. pre-needs or transfers to a faraway place. www.barkindales.com PRIMAL RAW BONES If you have questions concerning your family needs, * BEEF MARROW please call us. We will do everything we can to help you. * LAMB FEMUR COLLEGE CENTER CHAPEL *BUFFALO CENTER CUTS 6322 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 GOAT’S MILK * 16 OUNCE (619) 583-9511 * 32 OUNCE License# FD1083 www.featheringillmortuary.com

12 | NOVEMBER 2017 College-Rolando Library Supported by By Armin Kuhlman, Friends of the Library Special Upcoming Events Update On Library Parking M By Jan HintzmanTuesday, November 14, 6 pm: League of Extraordinary Scientists and En- aybe you noticed that a con- specific zoning for the property. Thisgineers Presents Aero-Gami Engineering: Learn from a local Pilot about struction fence appeared will be presented to the CACPB forLIFT, THRUST, CENTER of GRAVITY & FORCE.Build 3 different Paper around the Lutheran Church review with subsequent action by theAirplanes: Distance, Trick and Glider. No registration necessary. adjacent to the College-Rolando Library. Planning Commission. While the But did you notice that the fence does not developer is making steady progress,Friday, December 8, 10:30am:  Mrs. Claus’ Holiday Sing Along Show! An enclose the former joint-use parking area many challenges remain.interactive holiday sing-along with ukulele hostess, Mrs Claus, surprise pup- which actually is a portion of the church What is the fate of access to thepets and a visit from Frosty the Snowman!  property? So what does this mean? Will library from Montezuma Road and we see library parking reinstated? associated adjacent parking?Saturday, December 16, Santa 10:00am-Noon: Meet and Greet + Story- Here’s the back-story. Escrow on the Ninth District Councilmembertime with Santa! sale of the Lutheran Church property has Georgette Gomez’s staff has been been completed. The new owner/devel- representing the community’s interestsTuesday, December 19, oper is Shahin Edalatdju. with the city bureaucracy and with the5-6pm: Gingerbread House Mr. Edalatdju has challenges to over- developer. They remain hopeful thatWorkshop!  Stop on by with come, both with the community and the the final hotel project will accommo-the whole family and decorate city, in order to realize his development date both library access and parking.your very own Gingerbread concept – a hotel of approximately 100- But it is months, possibly more thanHouse for the holidays! All 125 units. The property is not zoned to a year, before construction can evenmaterials will be provided. accommodate this type of project and begin.Please stop in or call to ensure changes are needed. The first step re- At this point the developer hasyour spot! quires a change to the College Area Com- erected a construction fence and munity Plan from general residential to intends to clear the church buildingsLibrary Entrance on Mon- commercial use. as soon as possible. Councilmembertezuma Road Closed until Over several months Mr. Edalatdju Gomez’s immediate goal is to secureefuzurtmhear, snoouttihceto–EFlrComajoMnoBnltv-d., turn left, and left again on 67th St. (at corner made multiple presentations to College temporary access for library patronswith Ralphs) & turn left (west) on Mohawk for limited parking behind library. Area Community Planning Board mem- during the extended pre-construction bers and explained that he was in negotia- period. Her staff reports that theLibrary Closures: November 10 - Veterans Day (Observed), November 11 – tions to construct a Holiday Inn Express developer appears receptive to thisVeterans Day, November 23 - Thanksgiving Day Hotel. He shared plans that members idea and anticipates that an agreement deemed sensitive to the community. His allowing interim parking will soon be Regular Calendar Events : plans included a shared parking area forthcoming. serving the library as well as the hotel. We all remain hopeful that once theSigning Storytime: Mondays at 12 pm. After sufficient resident concerns were project is completed, city administra-Yoga Storytime: Fridays 11 am. addressed, the College Area Community tion, the library and the hotel willStorytime: Fridays 10:30 am Planning Board (CACPB) supported his demonstrate that they are considerateLego Play Lab: Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. plan. This smoothed the way to obtain and mutually supportive neighbors,Arts and Crafts: Saturdays at Noon the needed support from the City Plan- and long-term access to the libraryDo Your Homework @ the Library: Mondays thru Thursdays ning Commission. will ultimately be restored. We thankDance to Evolve Music & Movement 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 11:30 am. At the Commission hearing, irrevocable Councilmember Gomez and the Col-Middle School Monday: Mondays at 4 pm. access to the library from Montezuma lege Area Planning Board for beingMovie @ Your Library: Fridays 3:30 pm Road was requested, as well as reserved vigilant in protecting communityAdult Yoga: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9:30 am. parking in spaces immediately adjacent to interests. We also thank Mr. EdalatdjuBook Club: – 2nd Saturday 9:30 am; November “Light Between Oceans” ML the library for patron use during library for his sensitivity to the community.Stedman hours. Those measures were recom- Here’s to a future fine new hotel whichVisit www.collegerolandolibrary.org for more information on programs and mended by the Planning Commission, will be an economic stimulus to thevolunteer opportunities. Support your local branch library by joining the but were not a condition of the Planning surrounding neighborhoods as well asFriends of College-Rolando library. Find out more at our next meeting Tues- Commission approval. The Planning serve SDSU visitors.day, November 19 at 4:30 pm in the community room. Department is now tasked to recommend Lutheran Church Demolition Sale Construction fence around the soon-to-be demolished College Lutheran Church, viewed from the parking lot that residents hope will be restored for College-Rolando library patrons.As you know from prior issues of the College Area News, the former Lutheran Churchproperty next door to the library is going to be developed. On November 4th, there willbe a demolition sale. The contents of the church will be outside, in the courtyard, for thepublic to rummage through and purchase.The sale will be from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday November 4th. Items will include airconditioners, desks, pews, childrens books, chairs, fans, fire extinguishers, etc.

13NOVEMBER 2017 |Neighbors Helping NeighborsHappenings in the College Area CACC/CACPB Will Fill a Board Member Seat November 8, 2017 By Rhea Kuhlman, President College Area Community Council by Gary Campbell, CACC/CACPB Nominations & Elections ChairI n November, the CACC/ ergy purchased must come from CACPB Board will hear an non-polluting renewable sources. T he Board Members of the College Area Community Council/ update on a proposal by the Currently, about 40% of SDG&E’s College Area Community Planning Board (CACC/CACPB)Kensington/Talmadge Planning energy is from renewable sources. will hold an election to fill a Board vacancy on Wednesday,Group to move the boundary November 8, 2017. We are interested in having representation from allbetween our two planning areas. SDG&E and its parent company, the geographic areas in the CACC, as well as from diversified commu-Ken/Tal would like to include the Sempra, actively oppose a move to nity interests on the Board. The currently vacant seat runs until Marcharea immediately west of Col- CCA, and Sempra has been in- 2018, however, there are also expected to be additional vacancies in thelwood Boulevard in the Kens- vited to the meeting to explain the very near future.ington/Talmadge Planning Area. reasons for this opposing view. To Per the CACPB Bylaws and elections procedures, a candidate for theAt the present time, that region date, we haven’t received a reply, November election must be CACC/CACPB registered member prioris in the College Community but stay tuned. to November 8, 2017, be at least 18 years of age and show proof s/he isPlanning Area, so this change of a resident of the CACC area, an owner of a business in the area, or anjurisdiction could have an effect The board will make a recom- owner of property in the area. Candidates for the Board must also haveon stakeholders along this nar- mendation regarding a proposed fully attended (documented) at least two of the last 12 board meetingsrow strip. The proposal update Site Development Permit to divide prior to October 2017,is timely, because such changes one parcel into three single family For the November 2017 election, completed applications should bein boundaries are generally made residential lots around 72nd and received by the CACC/CACPB by November 6, 2017, so that the boardduring Community Plan updates, Mohawk Street. These would be has time to review the required eligibility of the applicants and placeand the College Area is sched- small lots, and would be devel- their names on the ballot. However, applications for filling vacancies inuled to begin a Community Plan oped in accordance with the City’s the next few months after the November meeting will also be accepted.Update in mid-2018. Small Lot Subdivision regulations. Current Board members of the CACC/CACPB will elect the eligible The property is zoned RM-1-1. candidate with the most votes at the next CACC board meeting on No decisions will be made at November 8, 2017 at the Faith Presbyterian Church, 5075 Campanilethe board meeting, but issues The board will also vote to fill a Drive, San Diego, CA 92115. Candidates may make a one-minute ad-and concerns will be discussed, board vacancy created when our dress to the Board shortly after the beginning of the meeting at 7:00and the board would love to hear Treasurer, Terry Shirley, moved PM.from people who live in or own to Alpine. Terry’s term would To be a candidate, go to our website, collegearea.org to downloadresidential properties on the west have expired in March 2018, and an application or email [email protected] to receive anside of Collwood, to see if they a CACC general election will take application by email. You can email the completed application back orhave a preference in this matter. place at that time. The board will mail it so it is received by November 6, 2017 to: then vote to elect a new Treasurer, The board will also hear an and fill several committee vacan- CACCinformational presentation by cies created when Terry and an- Nominations & Elections Committeethe Climate Action Campaign, other board member, Saul Amer- PO Box 15723 in favor of Community Choice ling, resigned from the board. San Diego, CA 92175Aggregation (CCA), the process There will then be a finding of a If you read this after the deadline and/or do not currently meetbeing considered by the City board vacancy for Saul’s position, the qualifications to run, there will be future openings on the Board.to take over the acquisition of which also expires in March 2018. So, come to CACC/CACPB meetings, which are held on the secondenergy sources for energy us- The board election for that vacan- Wednesday of each month (except August and December), sign theers within the City boundaries. cy will be held in January, 2018. attendance roster and be sure you have filled out a membership formCurrently, SDG&E handles both We’ll also be recruiting volunteers (also online) to be registered and eligible for future openings on thethe purchase of the energy, and at this meeting for our annual CACC/CACPB Board. The strongest and most desirable communitiesits distribution to homes and membership renewal mailing are the ones where citizens are active and involved.businesses. Under CCA, SDG&E party, when we gather to eat cook-would continue to handle energy ies, drink cider, and chat while wedistribution, but energy acquisi- ready the annual membership re-tion would be handled by the newal letters for mailing. Finally,City. Proponents argue that this the board will consider action tostep is necessary to enable the cancel the December 2017 CACC/City to meet its Climate Action CACPB meeting, as is our customPlan goals, because the City can each year.mandate that 100% of the en-

14 | NOVEMBER 2017 The Harriet Tubman Middle Schoolers are Going Places! By Elisa WilliamsIt’s true, the middle school students at Harriet Tubman Village Charter school are going to awesome places!  Tub- exciting destinations.  Signing up for the trip is still available, man wants their students to have opportunities to go to however the price does increase every month due to raising airline prices.  The last day to book is January 1, 2018.  If younew places, try new things, meet new people, and learn from have a 7th or 8th grade child at Tubman who is interested innew experiences as much as possible.  This will help them to this event, please reach out to Ms. Sykes for more informa-become well rounded successful adults. They are doing this by tion.providing exciting educational trips trips this year such as 6th Harriet Tubman Village Charter School is still enrolling stu-Grade Camp at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and a Washing- dents for the 2017-2018 school year!  If you are interested inton D.C./New York trip for the 7th and 8th graders. enrolling your child, please contact the office at 619-668-8635Our 6th grade teachers Ms. West and Ms. Ciurro will be to set up a tour of our campus.chaperoning their classes Monday November 6th through For updates on all the exciting things happening at Tubman,Thursday the 9th at the Cuyamaca Outdoor School operated please follow us on social media. Facebook- @TubmanChar-by San Diego County of Office of Education.  The outdoor terSD, Twitter- @TubmanCharterSD, and Instagram- @Har-school has been teaching students about science and nature riet_Tubman_Village_Charter.through interactive hands on experiences since 1946.  Inaddition to their curriculum being STEM focused they alsoinclude biology, botany, geology, meteorology, and astrono-my.  Taking development needs into account, activities that Freedom Rights Characterhighlight cultural appreciation, social emotional skills, and Trait for NOVEMBERteam building are empathized.  The students get to experi-ence the “camp life” by staying in gender specific cabins that “integrity” Seeing the value ininclude a community den and bunkbeds.  Students need to making the right choicesbring their own sleeping bag, duffel bag/suitcase, as well asa backpack on the bus.  The price of camp includes lodging,meals, lessons from experienced teachers, hiking excursions,talent show, nature study, rock climbing, archery, crafts andsinging.  With such a wide array of activities, students will beable to explore their own talents and abilities while challeng-ing themselves to try new things.The 7th and 8th graders at Tubman this year are going to bethe first to be offered the opportunity to go on a trip to Wash-ington D.C. and New York City.  Ms. Sykes, a ELA and Histo-ry teacher at Tubman, is currently planning this extraordinarytrip for April 9th-13th 2018.  When traveling to WashingtonD.C. students will get to explore famous historical monu-ments, museums, memorials, the U.S. Capitol, ArlingtonNational Cemetery, and much more.  After D.C. the studentswill then travel to New York City where they will be able toview the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial/Museum,Times Square, a Broadway show, Central Park, etc.  This is aonce in a lifetime experience for students who may not havehad previous opportunities to travel to such educationally

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16 | NOVEMBER 2017 A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: The Power of Sportsmanship, Sponsorship, and MentorshipI By Alison Lily Aragon, Grants & Communications Specialist at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego.t isn’t an anomaly to be a girl a PGA Junior League team. PGAplaying golf these days. Recent Junior League teams transform theheadlines indicate there is still individual sport of golf into some-awe at a girl’s ability to play to thing much more team-focused, aswin alongside boys on the course, it will be when members go on tobut a field packed with girls ready to compete in high school, college or atcompete is nothing new here at Pro professional levels.Kids | The First Tee of San Diego. In2017, our membership was 58 per- This is not a student’s only pathcent female, with a special afternoon to professional success; Pro Kidscarved out specifically for girl’s golf intertwined in the City Heights andlessons and a strong Girl’s Mentor- Oceanside community ecosystems,ing Committee at both City Heights provides introductions to local busi-and Oceanside locations. These are ness leaders, from Gabriel Carinijust a few of the activities and events owner of Carini Heating and Air, tofocused on academic growth, as well Callaway Golf, who joined togetheras providing experiences for young with TaylorMade in 2012 to createwomen that are enriching, fun, andthey range from tea time, practicing GabyPilates, hiking, to providing scholar- Continuedships for our older girls as they headon to college (This past year, 29 ofour 48 scholars were Women, andsome of our most dedicated femalescholars play golf for CSU San Mar-cos, Stanford, and Northwestern). Pro Kids uses golf as a gateway to Girls mentoring with Girls, Inc. in Oceanside Gabriel Carini, President, Carini Heating and Airlearning many valuable life skillsthat kids carry into successful adult-hood, to actively shape their ownfuture on and off the course. Kidsexperience golf in a different kind ofatmosphere here, with group classesthat have incentivized levels forgrowth, friendly monthly scrambles,and the opportunity for our middle-school aged youth to compete onPro Kids members at end of the month Halloween tournament

17NOVEMBER 2017 |the beautiful Pro Kids Academy. have access to out on the course. 2016). Having corporate volunteers at Pro Kids, taking place DecemberThe Academy is a special learn- But friendships are only one reason like Microsoft out on the course has 3rd, the Carini Team has committeding and golf facility where over 70 sports like golf empower girls for life lasting impact beyond a few hours; countless hours to the organizationkids attend more than three times and leadership—“golf is the perfect the act of showing up informs our and strategy of the tournament, asa week during the school year to platform for girls to build character, kids that their community is valu- well as their own contacts and re-keep their reading, math, and overall leadership skills and core values like able to San Diego at large, and offers sources who have really stepped-upacademics strong - while learning perseverance, confidence and judg- them a space to start talking to adults this year to support our girls.new golf techniques through the ment.” (The First Tee, 2017). These about career opportunities they mayunique SMASH lab programming skills are paramount to setting goals have never known about otherwise. We all face ups and downs un-that teaches golf and STEM concepts for the future, and staying focused knowingly throughout life, butat the same time. These leaders in during the overwhelming middle In this fast-paced virtual world, having people to call on for guidanceservice and entrepreneurial spirit act and high school years. Research by showing up in person is more than and support is not promised for all.as more than just sponsors of Pro Michigan State University’s Insti- half the battle. We value partners Whether they know it or not; spon-Kids programs—they are also men- tute for the Study of Youth Sports, who stand beside our kids, learn- sors, donors, staff, and volunteers aretors for kids so they may understand estimates, “approximately 70% of ing with them on and off the course. all vital support systems in our proall the opportunities available out in children in the U.S. are dropping out Carini Heating and Air was recently kids’ lives. We do the best we can tothe world. of organized sports before the age recognized as the 2017 Community teach our members how to navigate of 13, which is particularly alarm- Partner of the Year by Pro Kids for on the course of life, where bunkers Sponsors play a particularly ing for women because studies have their dedication on service in the and water hazards are more unex-unique role at the Carini Women’s shown that girls who play sports are community and focus on giving back pected than they are on the links.Golf Tournament. The inviting more likely to graduate from college, to youth, particularly the girls here at Claire Shipman, television journalistatmosphere encourages an afternoon find a job, and be employed in male- Pro Kids. As the title sponsor for the and co-author of The Confidenceof sisterhood women don’t always dominated industries” (Fortune, Carini Women’s Golf Tournament Code summaries the lasting lessons of golf best; “something happens when girls play sports — they em- body the experience of not just of winning, but the critical experience of losing. It’s that process of carrying on and clearing hurdles that really builds confidence. It’s an incredibly useful proving ground for business and leadership.”Jennifer, Sade, Pro Kids member Kalena, Level 4 If you are considering a way for your business to give back at the end of 2017, or want to ac- tivate your individual or family giving through service, men- torship, or sponsorship, please consider joining Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego for our Carini Women’s Golf Tourna- ment Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. We have completely sold out of foursomes for the event, but we do have $25 brunch-only tickets available if you would like to join in on the fun. We have sponsorships avail- able for our brunch and happy hour portions of the day, please email Alison at aaragon@ prokidsonline.org or call 619- 582-7884 if you are interested in getting involved. Your atten- dance, time, and commitment to our girls provides them with the opportunity to mentors and experiences that will shape their future. Funds raised from the Women’s Tournament go di- rectly to the Pro Kids Academy, young women and girl’s involve- ment in the Pro Kids Golf & Life Skills Program, and Girl’s Mentoring Committee.

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21NOVEMBER 2017 | Gorgeous birds from The Nat’s Birds and Mammals collection. (Photo by Pablo Mason)Cool Stuff to the museum. The entry is dominated by a amassed a collection of more than 8 million the root of scientific discovery Museum col-From Storage giant sperm whale jaw that demonstrates the specimens. Although the institution focuses its lections help inform present and future scien- sheer size of this remarkable mammal.Visitors research efforts primarily on Southern Cali- tists, students, and museum visitors about evo- will also see an impressive display of specimens fornia and Baja California, through its history, lution, implications of climate change, and howNatural History Museum’s from all over the world: brilliant gems and it has acquired specimens from all over the to protect the unique biodiversity and natural minerals, an emperor penguin, massive bats, a world. resources in the region. In addition to their 20- foot long anaconda skin, pinned bugs and The specimens in the museum’s holdings, tremendous scientific value, specimens are alsostorage spaces take center insects, a wall of skulls, and a variety of vintage which are meticulously preserved and cata- displayed in exhibitions, such as Unshelved,stage in new exhibition taxidermied birds. The specimens chosen for logued, are curated by several departments that and are used by the Education Department to this exhibition demonstrate the museum’s long comprise the Biodiversity Research Center of more clearly and definitively illustrate lessons history of collecting and the magnificent diver- the Californias (BRCC). Research departments being taught at the Museum Unshelved is“Unshelved: Cool Stuff from Storage”opens sity of life on Planet Earth. and collections include Birds and Mammals, located on Level 2 of the museum and isNov. 18 at the San Diego Natural History “Most visitors don’t get to see our treasure Botany, Entomology, Herpetology, Marine included with general admission.Museum and features gorgeous natural history trove — rows upon rows of shelves, drawers, Invertebrates, Mineralogy, Paleontology, and To help celebrate the grand opening ofspecimens never before on display. and crates holding millions of plant and animal the Research Library. Unshelved, The Nat has planned the followingThe building looks bigger from the outside specimens collected over the past 143 years,” “The Nat has been building a collection of public programs:than inside because it holds 8 million speci- said Judy Gradwohl, president and CEO of the natural history specimens for more than 140mens in storage areas underground and behind San Diego Natural History Museum. “A look years,” said Dr. Michael Wall, vice president of • Unshelved Family Daygallery walls. The museum is giving visitors a behind the scenes in our storage areas is like a science and conservation at the Natural History Saturday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.rare peek behind the scenes when they open cross-section of the diversity of nature itself. It Museum.“It’s high time we create an exhibition (included with paid admission)the exhibit, which is included with paid admis- is beautiful, strange, and fascinating, and we’re that is solely dedicated to telling that story. Unshelved brings the back of house to the • NATtalk: What’s In Our Drawerssion and will remain on view for two years. giving visitors a glimpse into that world.”As visitors enter Unshelved, they will feel as The Nat was established by a small group of front. Its quirkiness is sure to dazzle our visitors Tuesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.though they have been given an all-access pass citizen scientists in 1874, and since then has and prompt them to ask questions, which is at (extra ticket required).A drawer of beetles from The Nat’s Entomology Department shows the beauty of bio- Owls in the museum’s holdings lined up for inclusion in Unshelved. Curator of Birds and Mammals Phil Unitt holds one ofdiversity. (Photo by Pablo Mason) (Photo by Michael Field, San Diego Natural History Museum) the 50,000 bird specimens in one of The Nat’s many research collection rooms. (Photo by John Talbott, San Diego Natural History Museum)

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23NOVEMBER 2017 |\"WHAT'S GROWING ON?\" By Robin Clarke, contributing writerSustainability De-Mystified“Sustainability” has been a prevalent buzzword for the last de- transportation, ethics, and even national security. It’s thinkingcade. I’m hearing it inserted almost at random into marketing and globally but acting locally, promoting healthy food, synergy, “eco-other situations where it may or may not lose its true meaning. I nomics” etc.decided to explore the question - What does “sustainable” actuallymean? In short it’s about progress and the future in all walks of life and society. Even relationships and business transactions can be made As an organic gardener and member of the non-profit Col- more sustainable if we include in this concept predicting future is-lege Area Community Garden (CACG), I meet lots of interesting sues and designing appropriate solutions.people - at our social events, meetings, work parties, and just inthe day-to-day upkeep of our garden plots. One such person is I asked Annabelle how her studies in Environmental Science fitsAnnabelle Burruss. Annabelle is a fellow gardener and member into this wide-ranging construct. She explained that Environmen-of Green Love, an Associated Students Commission on Sustain- tal Science as a subject delves into the more physical dynamics ofability at San Diego State University. Members of Green Love have systems and how we can work with them in the framework of thebecome active CACG volunteers and gardeners. Annabelle herself broader sustainability concept. Vegetation ecology, urban design,is a fourth year student majoring in Environmental Science. I fig- renewable energy and many more are all topics in Environmentalured she might shed some light on the subject. Science. Green Love defines the word and concept of sustainability as Green Love has formed several internal committees:“Utilizing our resources efficiently in order for future generations • Garden Committee - working with CACG to contribute organi-to thrive – people, planet, profit.” It’s about social and environ- cally grown food to the SDSU Children’s Center and potentiallymental responsibility, clean renewable energy, efficient public SDSU Dining Services • Sustainable Transportation Committee - promoting, imple- menting and maintaining green modes of transportation in and around campus • Farmers Market Committee - furthering education and aware- ness through participation in the SDSU weekly farmers markets, located on North Library Walkway every Thursday from 10 AM – 3PM. Other committees include Marketing and Greeks Gone Green, which encourages SDSU’s fraternity and sorority members to get involved in sustainability efforts and to lead by example in their respective communities. The Green Lunch Bag Series is held in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Theater every month. Guest speakers, films and interactive activities are designed to raise awareness and open up discussion about various topics in sustainability. The Green Love Mission Statement is “To pave the way for full- scale sustainable movement by and for San Diego State University and the surrounding communities.” This should be exciting for our College Area and in general. In addition to her writing, Robin volunteers and leases a box at the College Area Community Garden. Learn more here: www.collegeareagarden.orgAnnabelle Burruss at the College Area Community Garden

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