The Latest Flash for August 17-23, 2009

Summer is drawing to an end, so there are only a few days left to enjoy the beach, a day at the races in Del Mar, or a trip to LegoLand before the school season begins. The weather is perfect for a nice walk through Balboa Park, or a hike at Torrey Pines State Park. Even a local excursion to one of Mira Mesa’s parks for a day of play in the sunshine is just what the family needs to enjoy a fun, free afternoon in America’s Finest City.

Don’t forget to stop by the Mira Mesa Farmer’s Market this Tuesday, from 3-7p.m. and pick up some huge frest strawberries, or any of the wonderful items available at great prices. The Farmer’s Market is located in front of the Mira Mesa High School on the corner of Mira Mesa Blvd. and Reagan Road.

The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce is having their monthly meeting / mixer at the Mandarin Garden Restaurant on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. This is an important meeting for members to attend, as we will be securing the positions for the 2010 Board of Directors. This will be a highly interactive meeting, and all members are urged to attend.

Tuesday is also the last day to apply for a booth for the Mira Mesa Street Fair without paying a late fee. The Street Fair will take place September 26, 2009. To find out more information, or to sponser a booth during the fair, contact the Mira Mesa Town Council through their website.

The Epicentre will be celebrating their 10 Years of Youth Service with a huge community open house event on Friday, November 13th from 4-10p.m. There will be speaker presentations, live music, dance demonstrations, art show, raffle, refreshments and more. The event will feature a concert at the end of the open house, and there are still promotional opportunities avialable if you would like to help sponsor this major event. Use this link to download the application for sponsorship of the event.

Finally, Saturday, August 22nd is WEBELOS DAY! All Webelos Scouts are invited to come and learn what Boy Scouts are all about. ~ climb our tower, walk the monkey bridge, shoot the catapults and it is all FREE! Saturday, August 22nd from 1 to 4 pm at the Mira Mesa Recreational Center, 8575 New Salem St, San Diego. Sponsored by Troop 1212, Mira Mesa’s Finest Troop!

A Summer Celebration – Thursday, Aug. 27th

Lifestyles INFOCUS invites you to an elegant fund raising event, A Summer Celebration!

This is a special night of gourmet foods, fine wines, micro brews, chocolatiers, health and wellness services, mini massages, live entertainment and more. Proceeds from the Summer Celebration will benefit the Poway Unified School District Foundation, and the event takes place at the Bernardo Winery in Poway. Tickets are moderately priced at $45 per person, $70 per couple, or $50 at the door. The first 250 attendees also receive a commemorative wine-tasting glass and plate, along with unlimited food and wine tastings.

You can purchase your tickets in advance online, or by phone at 1-888-706-8ACT (8228).

For more details, please visit the lifestylesinfocus website.

Event:A Summer Celebration of Reds, Whites and Green.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:30 pm-8:30 pm.
Where: The Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, Ca 92128.
Cost: $45 per person, $70 per couple, $50 at the door.

Purchase tickets online: www.lifestylesinfocus.com

High School Musical 3 – Saturday, August 15, 2009

Time Warner Cable presents High School Musical 3 at the Mira Mesa Community Park as part of their “Moonlight Movies” series. You can come out to watch the movie under the stars, and enjoy contests and games absolutely free! The fun starts at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15 and the movie will begin at dusk (aroun d 8:00 p.m.) Just bring your family, friends, blankets and low chairs to enjoy the festivities. Thank you Time Warner Cable for bringing this community event to Mira Mesa, and Go Wildcats!

What: High School Musical 3
Where: Mira Mesa Community Park 8575 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA. 92126
When: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. games and contests. Movie begins at dusk.
Cost: FREE!!!!

The Latest Flash for August 10-16, 2009

The Rescue House and PETCO host an Adoption Fair the Third Saturday each month from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Mira Mesa PETCO. Adoption Counselors are on hand, and in some cases you may take your adoptive cat home the same day. For more information, and to download the adoption application, visit the Rescue House website. PETCO is located at 8290 Mira Mesa Blvd.

Saturday, August 22nd is WEBELOS DAY! All Webelos Scouts are invited to come and learn what Boy Scouts are all about. ~ climb our tower, walk the monkey bridge, shoot the catapults and it is all FREE! Saturday, August 22nd from 1 to 4 pm at the Mira Mesa Recreational Center, 8575 New Salem St, San Diego. Sponsored by Troop 1212, Mira Mesa’s Finest Troop!

A Summer Celebration: Thursday, August 27th at the Bernardo Winery, there will be an elegant fund raiser featuring gourmet foods, fine wines, micro brew beer, chocolateirs, relaxation spa & retreats, mini massages, live entertainment and more. Proceeds will benefit the Poway Unified School District Foundation, and ticket prices are very affordable at :$45 per person, $70 per couple, or $50 at the door. First 250 attendees receive a commemorative wine-tasting glass & plate and Unlimited food & wine tastings for everybody!

To purchase tickets or for more information, use this link at www.lifestylesinfocus.com or call (888) 706-8ACT (8228). Bernardo Winery is located at 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA. 92128. Vendor opportunities are still available. Use this link to download the  event flier.

Mira Mesa Health and Wellness Fair Sponsor Connection

Mira Mesa.com would like to thank the sponsors, team members, and volunteers that helped to put on the first Mira Mesa Health and Wellness Fair. There were many booths representing various types of local businesses present at the Fair, and we wanted to thank them for their participation and support . If you would like information on any of the sponsors, please use the appropriate link to their business or organization. Some businesses do not have websites currently running.

A+ Family Chiro- Dr. Shea
American Laser Centers
Anderson Chiropractic
Arbonne
Biophysics Chiropractic
Café Merlot
Center for Integrative Care
City of SD Water Conservation
Costco Wholesale
Country Inn & Suites
Culligan Water of San Diego
eLiveLife
First Investors Corp
Fitness Quest 10
Green House
Harmonious San Diego
Healing Essence Acupuncture Integrated Medical Center LSI RegistrationBooth
Mind Body Yoga
Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Mira Mesa Eye Care
Nu-Skin/Galvanic Spa
Pacific Home Remodelling
Robeks Juice
San Diego Executive Lions Club
San Diego County Credit Union
Sharp Rees-Stealy
SoCal Solar Systems
Spices Thai Cafe
Take Shape for Life
USA Federal Credit Union
United Studios of Self Defense
Wine Sellar
Wow Green
Zrii

We would also like  to thank LifeStyles INFOCUS for bringing the Health and Wellness Fair to our community. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication in educating and promoting healthy, green living to Mira Mesa residents and employees. For more information about LifeStyles INFOCUS, use the link to their website.

The Latest Flash for August 3-9, 2009

Do you know who represents your voice in Congress? You can find out tonight as U.S. Congressman Brian Bilbray is the guest speaker at our Mira Mesa Town Council meeting. The meeting takes place at 7:00 p.m. at the Mira Mesa Library. You can find out first hand what is going on in Washington D.C. and how their decisions affect our homes and businesses here in Mira Mesa.

John Lee Evans has been fighting for our schools, and he has a few offerings that need your help.

Advisory groups: We are forming advisory groups in each community.  The purpose of the advisory groups is  a) to work for the improvement of the neighborhood schools and b) to have a line of communication with the Board of Education.  If you have not already signed up, please contact Carol Hunter, Community Liaison, for more information. clancy47@cox.net We will start having neighborhood meetings in September.

Your neighborhood school needs YOU! At a recent Board meeting Mr. Evans proposed  to make 2009-2010 the Year of the School Volunteer.  We want to recognize those who are already doing so much, as well as to draw in many more from the community to help our schools. We want our schools to be the heart of the neighborhood.  For more information about the new volunteer program contact Carol at clancy47@cox.net.

Proposal to organize schools by community: We will ask the District to assign School Improvement Officers by clusters rather than randomly.  This would allow each community to have a go-to person in the District for all of their community schools.  We need to make sure our elementary, middle and high schools are working together.  We need  the school district addressing us as communities of schools, rather than isolated schools reporting to a central office.  For more information contact John Lee Evans, SD Unified Trustee, District A: johnleeevans@sandi.net.

Good Shepherd Parish is hosting their annual musical extravaganza this weekend, August 7,8 &9 at the Good Shepherd Parish Hall, located at 8200 Gold Coast Drive. Back in Time IX presents “Back to Broadway” which is sure to entertain guests of all ages. The show times are:
Friday and Saturday, August 7&8 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 9  at 5:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime, and tickets are available at the door.  For more information, please call (858) 271-0207.

There will be a grand opening ceremony for the Camino Ruiz Trail which will take place this Saturday, August 8 at 10:00 a.m. This is a new access trail which connects the community of Mira Mesa with the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve. The ceremony is open to the public, and you are all welcome to attend the festivities. The fun takes place at the Camino Ruiz Community Park at the north end of Camino Ruiz.