The Latest Flash for July 6-12, 2009

Just a quick reminder that there will not be a Mira Mesa Town Council meeting in July, but the next scheduled meeting will be August 3 at the Mira Mesa Library at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Congressman Brian Bilbray, and he will inform us of the things going on in Washington D.C.

Last Minute Update: Join Carl DeMaio for a Community Coffee meeting tonight, July 6 at the Mira Mesa Library from 6-7 p.m. There will be another Community Coffee on July 30 as well. Meet our 5th District Councilmember in person tonight and share your thoughts and questions with an intimate group of residents and community leaders.

Join us for the Mira Mesa Farmers Market every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. in front of Mira Mesa High School for certified organic fresh produce, tasty food, specialty items and fun. The Farmers market is located on the corner of Mira Mesa Blvd. and Reagan Road.

The Mira Mesa High School Boys Water Polo Team No-Cook Night Fundraiser is Thursday, July 9 from 5-8 p.m. at the Mira Mesa Souplantation. Please print out the flier and bring it with you and the Water Polo team will get 15% of your group check donated from The Souplantation. You must purchase a beverage with your meal, and no other coupons may be used during this promotion.

Advanced notice of July Events:

Edward Jones will be hosting a seminar on Weathering Market Storms at their Mira Mesa office on Wednesday, July 15 at noon. There will be ice cream sundaes following the seminar. Contact Sarah Karpicus to reserve your space at (858) 695-1001. Edward Jones Mira Mesa office is located at 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite 152.

The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce will be having their next general membership meeting/mixer at Callahan’s Pub & Brewery on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:00 p.m.

The First Annual Mira Mesa Health and Wellness Fair will take place on Friday, July 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Country Inn and Suites located at 5975 Lusk Blvd. San Diego, CA. 92121. This free event will be open to the public, and will feature health screenings, information on green living, and numerous vendors offering free samples and services during the fair.

Carl DeMaio will give his State of the District and Vision Speech on Reforming City Government on Tuesday, July 21 from 7-8 p.m. at the Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Scripps Ranch. 9700 Avenue of Nations, San Diego, CA. 92131

Carl DeMaio will also host a Water Conservation “How To” Workshop on Thursday, July 23 from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. at the Hourglass Park Field House, located at 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA. 92126. This event is also open to the public.

Continuing to reach out to the various communities that he represents, District 5 Councilmember Carl DeMaio will hold a Community Coffee with the Councilmember on Thursday, July 30 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mira Mesa Library. This is a great way for anyone in our Mira Mesa community to meet Councilmember DeMaio and voice your concerns with him. The Mira Mesa Library is located at 8405 New Salem Drive, just off of Camino Ruiz.

Don’t forget to view our video short of the 4th of July events and fireworks finale by using this link.

The Latest Flash for June 29-July 5, 2009

I hope you are getting ready for our big Independence Day Celebration this weekend! Before I give you all the details on the 4th of July events, I want to let you know about a couple of other events that take place during the week.

The Epicentre is in the process of updating their contact information, and they are looking for individuals that have been involved with the Epicentre over the years. This includes individuals that donated the tiles in the front of the building. If you could forward your name, address, and email address to David Proulx, the Youth Program Manager for the Epicentre, they can make sure your information is current. They will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Epicentre this year, and want to make sure the invitations reach the correct destination. Thank you for your help. You can contact David by email at dproulx@harmoniumsd.org, or call (858) 735-6191.

The Mira Mesa High School Boys Water Polo Team will not have a fundraiser this week due to the holiday weekend, but make plans to dine at the Souplantation on Thursday July 9 from 5-8 p.m. You need to download the flyer and bring it with you for the team to get reimbursed for 20% of your receipt. You can download the flyer here. Thank you for supporting our local boy’s water polo team! Future events will be held at:
July 16   Panda Express
July 23   Jamba Juice
July 30   Pat and Oscar’s
Flyers for those events can be found at MiraMesa.com the week of the event.

The Woodfin Hotel located at 10044 Pacific Mesa Blvd. will be hosting their Wednesday Wine Flights at the Oasis Bar and Grill every Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Each flight is paired with a “small plate” appetizer created by Executive Chef Patrizio Sacchetto, and the cost is only $15 per person. There is a different theme each week which focuses on a particular style of wine or region.

Here is the summer line up:

July 1   Pinot Noir
July 8   Chilean Wines
July 15  Summer Wines
July 22  Central California Coast
July 29  Big Napa Valley Reds
August 5  Pacific Rim Wines
August 12 Monterey, CA area wines
August 19  Merlot from around the world
August 26  Sonoma County wines
Sept. 2  Rhone Blends
Woodfin Hotel San Diego 10044 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121    Phone: (858) 410-0656 or visit online at: www.oasissandiego.com

The line up and information for the 4th of July is as follows:

Black Mountain Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Epicentre at 7:30 a.m.

The Mira Mesa 4th of July Parade begins at 11:30 a.m., with the start of the parade route at Greenford Drive. The Parade continues along Mira Mesa Blvd on the north side of the street, turning right on Camino Ruiz, and finishing at the Mira Mesa Community Park on New Salem. For your safety, please remain off of the street during the parade.

The Mira Mesa Fun Day at the Park is an all day event, which begins after the conclusion of the Parade. There will be Free Games for the kids, food, music, and entertainment all day long in addition to pony rides and amusement rides available for a small fee. The Fun Day at the Park takes place throughout the Mira Mesa Community Park, around the Gil Johnson Recreation Center, and on the baseball fields on Mira Mesa Blvd.

The Grand Finale of our Mira Mesa 4th of July Celebration is the Fireworks Extravaganza that takes place at 9:00 p.m. The fireworks are launched over Mira Mesa High School, and the best views are from the Mira Mesa Community Park. The fireworks are synchronized to music that can be heard on KYXY FM 96.5 so tune in and enjoy all the patriotic music.

Many community fireworks had to be cancelled due to budget restraints, and Mira Mesa does not want to be one of them. Please donate to the Fireworks Fund to keep this Mira Mesa tradition going, and look for the video of the 2009 Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza on our website by Monday, July 6!

The Latest Flash for June 22-28, 2009

We are in the fourth week of June, and that means our 4th of July Celebration is right around the corner! Mira Mesa knows how to celebrate in style, and it all begins with the 4th of July Parade. Residents line the streets along Mira Mesa Blvd to witness amazing floats, shiny convertibles carrying many of our local dignitaries, marching bands, and more. The parade ends at the Mira Mesa Community Park, but that is just where the fun begins.  The Mira Mesa Fun Day at the Park is a gathering of family, friends, and community for a sun-and-fun filled day of games, food, music and entertainment for the whole family. The day doesn’t end until after dusk when we are treated to an awesome display of fireworks that are launched directly over Mira Mesa High School.

If you have a convertible, or know someone who does and would like to chauffeur one of our local leaders, please contact Sandy Smith at (858) 361-5229. We still need a few cars to round out the parade, and your help is greatly appreciated.  Additional funds are also needed for the Mira Mesa Fireworks. If you would like to donate to the fund, please use this link.

Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. will be the first meeting of the Mira Mesa Nonprofit Executive Council (MMNEC) at the Senior Center. This group was created as a result of the 5th District Volunteer Summit presented by Carl DeMaio in an effort to unite the various non-profit groups within his district. We identified a number of issues that each group faces, and also listed a few goals to achieve. Working together, we plan on gaining support and solving our issues and building a better community. Mike Davis will lead this group, and is currently seeking participation from every non profit group within Mira Mesa. If you would like to be a part, please attend this meeting or contact Mike Davis at Mira Mesa HEROES.

Our new Walgreen’s has been completed, and the Grand Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a tree planting ceremony taking place, and many of our Mira Mesa Leaders will be present to tour the latest addition to our business community.

USA Federal Credit Union is holding a Poker Night Fundraiser at Dave & Busters on Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. There will be a raffle and prizes during the event, with proceeds benefiting The Center for Community Solutions. Visit www.ccssd.org to find out more about this organization.

Join us at Daphne’s Greek Café located in the Mira Mesa Marketplace this Thursday night for a fundraiser for the Mira Mesa High School Boy’s Water Polo Team. Print out this flyer and bring it with you between 4-9 p.m. and they will donate 20% of the sales from your meal to the team. Print extras and pass them out to your friends, as the school can use all the help they can get with next year’s budget.

Our Mira Mesa HEROES are at it again, giving a much needed facelift to our Mira Mesa Schools. This Saturday, June 27 we need volunteers to help with the beautification project at Ericson Elementary School. The more volunteers the better, as we get started at 8:00 a.m. and work until noon. Wear comfortable clothes that you can get paint on, as we will be clearing brush, painting walls and trim, and fixing anything that can be easily repaired. Refreshments will be served, and it is a fun time for everyone, young and old. Ericson Elementary is located at 11174 Westonhill Dr.

The Latest Flash for June 15-21, 2009

Ramp Closure This Weekend June 19-21, 2009.
The southbound I-15 off-ramp to Mira Mesa Boulevard will be temporarily closed starting Friday at 9 p.m. and reopening Monday at 5 a.m. Motorists traveling to Mira Mesa Boulevard from southbound I-15 will be detoured to west on Mercy Road to south on Black Mountain Road onto Mira Mesa Boulevard. Detour signs will be posted. For more info, click here.

This Saturday you can drop off your extra tires at the Used Tires Recycling event at Mira Mesa High School from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is for San Diego County Residents only, and you can find more information by using this link.

Our local Fire Station #41 has received a lot of community love lately, in the form of a fresh paint job backed by the efforts of our Mira Mesa HEROES. Once the exterior was completed, the interior had a complete make-over thanks to the efforts of Rebuilding Together San Diego and Turner Construction. Please use this link to view a video of the completed projects. Great job to all the volunteers from both phases of this project, as our Fire Fighters from Station #41 thank you for all of your support and efforts!

Are you looking for something different to do with your family now that summer is here? Back by popular demand, the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the cities of National City, La Mesa, San Marcos, Poway, Oceanside and Lemon Grove to bring 20 movies to parks and pools this summer, making it the largest free movie event in the county. The program kicks off June 19 with a showing of “Madagascar 2″ at the Fallbrook Community Center and continues through September 26 with such box office hits as “Kung Fu Panda,” “Night at the Museum 2″ and “Wall-E, as well as classics such as “The Wizard of Oz” and “E.T.” The movies will be shown in high-quality digital on a 28-foot inflatable widescreen specially designed for large audiences. All movies are free, open to the public and begin at dusk. Use this link for more information.

Don’t forget to stop by the Mira Mesa Farmers Market Tuesday, from 3 – 7 p.m. for some great food, produce, and one of a kind father’s day gifts!

The Latest Flash for June 8-14, 2009

This week is the last week of school for many of our Mira Mesa kids, except those that are on the year-round system, and that means plenty of graduation ceremonies, parties, and No More Homework! It also means that the Del Mar Fair is opening this weekend, for their summer of music, entertainment, rides and FOOD!

The dates for the 2009 San Diego County Fair are Friday, June 12, through Sunday, July 5, closed two Mondays, June 15 and 22. Music Mania is the theme this year, and nearly every day at the Fair is a special day. For example; Tuesdays are Kids’ Day and Taste of the Fair Tuesday; Wednesdays and Thursdays are Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Day; Thursdays are Seniors’ Day; Fridays are PennySaver Value Day; Saturdays are festival days; and Sundays are Día de la Familia.
For more details, visit the San Diego County Fair website.

Due to the poor weather we have had the past few weeks, Sorrento Mesa AutoSpa and Lube had to postpone their anniversary party celebration. This weekend will be the celebration, rain or shine. Come join us for great discounts on auto detailing, oil & lube changes, and more! Use this link to see all the great specials happening this Friday and Saturday, June 12&13. They will also have food, drinks, and entertainment so show your support for one of our favorite local businesses!

Used Tires Drop Off In Mira Mesa. If you have used tires and don’t know how to dispose of them, mark this date on your calendar: Saturday, June 20, 2009. You can bring your used tires to the Mira Mesa High School from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at our drop off zone. Used tires only; no rims or rimmed tires, truck or tractor tires will be allowed. No business waste will be allowed. This event is free to City of  San Diego residents only.

Mira Mesa High School
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
10510 Reagan Road
San Diego, CA 92126
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Walgreen’s is close to opening their new store in Mira Mesa. The grand opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. Representatives from the Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, and many others will be on hand to welcome them to the neighborhood. Stay tuned for more details.

Mira Mesa High School Graduation will be at the University of San Diego, Jenny Craig Pavilion, on June 15th. There are three graduations that day, ours being the last. The doors to the Pavilion will open at 4:00 p.m. The graduation ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m.

The Latest Flash for June 1-7, 2009

June is finally here, and that means that summer is upon us. Schools are preparing for graduation ceremonies, and students are preparing for the beach. If you are preparing for your financial freedom, you should attend the Edward Jones Women’s Guide to Financial Freedom Dinner this Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 – 8:00p.m. at the Arterra Restaurant located inside the Del Mar Marriott. For more information, please contact David Tam of Edward Jones for reservations at (858) 695-1001. The Del Mar Marriott is located at 11966 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA.

This Saturday is full of events for Mira Mesa residents. The Philippine Faire 2009 will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City. The Cultural Parade starts at 9:30 along Plaza Bonita Road. This is a free event which was held in Mira Mesa last year, and will feature booths and exhibits on Philippine history, art, and culture. For more information, visit the website at www.copao-sandiego.org.

The Mira  Mesa Town Council will be hosting their annual Volunteer of the Year Dinner at the MCAS Miramar Commissioned Officers Club honoring Ted Brengel for his years of service to our community. Although the theme is black and white, it is not a formal event and the public is welcome to attend. The tickets for the VOTY Dinner are only $25 per person, and you must purchase your tickets before the event due to security issues since the event is held on base. Contact the Mira Mesa Town Council to purchase your tickets.

Monday night is the first of June, and as usual there will be a Town Council meeting at the Mira Mesa Library at 7:00 p.m. If you want to know what is happening in Mira Mesa, you should attend the monthly meetings. Tonight will feature a presentation by School Board member John de Beck on a proposal to split the San Diego Unified School District into two districts. The public is welcome to attend this meeting.

The Latest Flash for May 25-31, 2009

Have you been to the new Trader Joe’s located on the east side of the I-15? They had their grand opening ceremonies on Friday, and are now open for business. If you want even fresher produce, you can always take a field trip out to the Mira Mesa Farmers Market located in front of the Mira Mesa High School. The Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, from 3-7 p.m.

Break up the week with a Wine Dinner at the Woodfin Hotel on Wednesday, May 27 6:30 p.m. at their Oasis Bar and Grill. Join Cambria’s Winemaker Denise Shurtleff as she expertly guides you through wine parings with four delicious courses designed by renowned Chef Patrizio Sacchetto. Price is only $42 per person. Use this link for more information.

Do you want to do something positive for your community? Join us this Saturday, May 30 at Hickman Elementary as our Mira Mesa HEROES will spruce up the Elementary School with a Beautification Make-Over. Any volunteers can just show up, and we will put you to work as we give the school a much needed touch up. Refreshments will be provided, and it really is a fun time and great team effort. We begin at 8:00 a.m. and finish by noon. Hickman Elementary is located at 10850 Montongo Street.

UPDATE!!!!!!

Our friends from Sorrento Mesa Auto Spa and Lube are having their 1 year anniversary in Mira Mesa, and will be having a weekend long party to celebrate! Due to the change in weather, the celebration has been postponed to June 13. Special prices and packages will include:

Purchase a regular wash and get a free upgrade to deluxe
Free oil change with mini detail
$15 off synthetic oil change

Our $70 anniversary package (a $120 value) which includes:
luxury wash
leather conditioner
floor mat shampoo
carnauba hand wax

You can also pick up a Gift Card for future use, and increase your reward points!
Double points on every card purchase; triple points over $30.
Sorrento Mesa Auto Spa and Lube is located at 6609 Mira Mesa Blvd. Celebration is Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14. No coupon required.

Finally, there will be a “Women Changing the World” seminar at Qualcomm’s Irwin M. Jacobs Hall on Sunday, May 31 from 2-5 p.m. There will be speakers, art, and networking opportunities at the event, located at 5775 Morehouse Drive.

The Latest Flash for May 18-24, 2009

This week in Mira Mesa features several meetings, starting with Monday, May 18 the Mira Mesa Community Planning Group will be meeting at the Mira Mesa Library at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19 has The Friends In Business Network meeting at the Hometown Buffet at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Golden Friends meeting at the Senior Center at 10:00 a.m., the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce meeting/mixer at Buca di Beppo at 6:00 p.m., and the Mira Mesa Women’s Club gathering at the Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20 begins at MiMi’s Café at 7:00 a.m. with the Kiwanis meeting, followed by a trifecta of 7:00 p.m. meetings at different locations: The Halloween Committee meets at the Senior Center, the Theatre Guild meets at the Lopez Ridge Community Center (board meeting at 6:30, general meeting at 7:00) and the Friends of the Library meet at the Mira Mesa Library, naturally.

Thursday, May 21 is just as busy with the Mira Mesa Senior Center Board of Governors meeting at the Senior Center at 2:00 p.m., Community Pride meets at 6:30 p.m., and the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Citizens Advisory Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Penasquitos Adobe Ranch House. For more details, click on each link or use the Community Calendar for more events each month.

Don’t forget to visit the Mira Mesa Farmer’s Market every Tuesday, from 3-7 p.m. in front of the Mira Mesa High School. Also taking place this week is the McTeacher’s Night at the Mira Mesa McDonald’s. Teachers from Ericson Elementary will be taking orders and serving up meals to raise funds for the Ericson Library from 5-8 p.m. at the McDonald’s located at 9035 Mira Mesa Blvd. Please show your support, and take the family to McDonald’s Thursday Night!

This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, so enjoy the family BBQ’s, visit our local parks, and be safe.

The Latest Flash for May 11-17, 2009

Start your week off right with a trip to our Mira Mesa Farmers Market, located in front of the Mira Mesa High School every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. There is plenty of fresh produce and specialty items from gourmet hummus to fresh fish. Look for the large grouping of tents just off of Mira Mesa Blvd, and follow the crowd. Admission is free.

USA Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Neighborhood Festival to benefit the Rady Children’s Hospital this Friday, May 15 from 10-2 p.m. Several local businesses will be on hand to help with this event, raising funds for the Children’s Miracle Network.

This weekend, join us for the Relay for Life at the Hilltop Community Park. Participating teams will walk continuously for 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 and ending at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Show up and give your support to these fantastic teams as they raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Coming up next week is the McTeachers Night at McDonalds on Thursday, May 21. Teachers from Ericson Elementary will be serving up your Happy Meals and more to raise money for the Ericson Library. A portion of all sales during the event go directly to Ericson Elementary, so grab your family and friends and head to McDonalds on Mira Mesa Blvd. from 5-8 p.m. on the 21st.

For more local events, meetings, and holiday information, be sure to check the Community Calendar right here at MiraMesa.com.

The Latest Flash for May 4-10, 2009

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year, but you are still welcome to take part in the festivities at our two favorite Mira Mesa Mexican Restaurants! On The Boarder is located on the corner of Mira Mesa Blvd. and Westview Parkway, and El Torito is located near Camino Ruiz on Mira Mesa Blvd. Both restaurants have great Mexican food, but the real fun takes place in the Cantina. Grab a margarita, and I’ll see you there!

The Mira Mesa Women’s Club is hosting their Chalk the Walk event at the Mira Mesa Gil Johnson Recreation Center this Saturday, May 9 from 9-4. Artists of every age and skill level will be present to dazzle us with their sidewalk chalk creations. Representatives from your local Mira Mesa Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Club and several other groups will be in attendance, and it will be a fun day for the whole community. Admission is free, and the money raised by the event sponsors stays in our community.  For more information, use this link to the Women’s Club Website.

The Red Bull Air Race is taking place this weekend, May 9 & 10 in the blue skies over the Embarcadero. Last year over 65,000 fans enjoyed the air races, and this year should be even better! The top racers had a heated contest recently, and there is sure to be a race to the finish at the San Diego event. You can find out more information at the Red Bull Air Race website.

Let’s not forget that Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day. Take Mom out for dinner at her favorite restaurant, or give her a little quiet time with a spa day. You can find some creative ideas right here with my Top 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas list. Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

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