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.

Mira Mesa/Rancho Penasquitos Relay for Life May 16-17

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Mira Mesa/Rancho Penasquitos

Event Date and Time:
Saturday 9am to Sunday 9am, May 16-17, 2009

Event Location
Hilltop Community Park, San Diego

Online Chair Contact Trisha Norwood, trisha.norwood@twcable.com
Event Schedule

Opening Ceremony: 9am Saturday
Survivors Lap: 9:45am Saturday
Luminaria Ceremony: 9pm Saturday
Fight Back / Closing Ceremony: 9am Sunday

One day. One night. One community. One Fight. Relay for Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people- to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much.  By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we’ve lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight cancer here in your community.

RELAY TEAMS ARE STILL FORMING!
Teams are the heart and soul of relay and we need you! So put your team together, lace up your sneakers, pack your tents and sleeping bags, and join the fun.  Let’s fill up the park with Relay teams and show the community that we are committed to finding a cure! See you out on the Relay track for 24 hours you’ll not soon forget.

Visit the website to sign up, donate, volunteer, get directions, and more.

The Latest Flash for April 13-19, 2009

I hope everyone enjoyed the first part of Spring Break. While some kids are back at school, others on the year round calendar are still enjoying two more weeks of rest and relaxation.

Events taking place this week feature Jeff & Jer’s Gown Town, which provides free Prom Dresses to any High School Girl attending a prom. They have hundreds of donated prom dresses available. The event takes place at Carmel Mountain Plaza on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more details, or to email the information to a friend, visit their website at www.star941sandiego.com. If you have a high school daughter, they need to know about this free event. Thanks to Jeff & Jer and Star 94.1FM for sponsoring this event.

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.

Pawty FOR the Animals meet up fundraiser at El Torito’s at 3:30 p.m. The goal of this group is to raise funds to help the smaller rescue organizations continue to do what they do without reaching into their own pockets! If you are interested in joining, or attending one of the meet-ups, visit their website.

State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher is hosting a Community Coffee on Saturday, May 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive. This is a part of a series of small community coffees to discuss how legislation is affecting you, hear your thoughts and ideas, and answer any questions that you may have.

The Mira Mesa Street Fair Committee is having their first meeting of the year at the Senior Center on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in a position on the committee, you are encouraged to come to the meeting or contact Mira Mesa Town Council President Jeff Stevens for more information. The 11th Annual Street Fair will take place on Saturday, Sept.26, 2009. Vendor applications and more information will be available on the Town Council website by the end of May.

Put on your walking or running shoes, and take part in one or all of these great events:

May 2: Union Tribune Kid’s Magic Mile

May 3: Union Tribune Race For Literacy 8K Run/Walk

May 16: Mira Mesa Relay For Life

Finally, if you have an old gas powered lawn mower, you can trade it in along with $150 for a brand new $399.00 Black & Decker cordless, rechargeable electric mower on Saturday, May 16 at the “Mowing Down Pollution” lawn mower trade in event. Check this link for the details.

Special Meeting Update!!!!

Carl DeMaio and the Mira Mesa Planning Committee are holding a special meeting Monday, April 20 at 7:15p.m. at Challenger Middle School. Representatives from CalTrans will also be present to discuss your concerns, opinions, and answer your questions regarding the proposed Direct Access Ramp (DAR) at Hillery Avenue connecting to the 15 freeway. This meeting is open to all Mira Mesa Residents, so everyone is invited to attend. For more details, click on this link to the Invitation from Carl DeMaio.

Note: The venue has been changed from the Mira Mesa Library to Challenger Middle School to accommodate a larger audience. We  apologize for the inconvenience. Challenger Middle School is located at 10810 Parkdale Ave.

The Latest Flash for March 30-April 5, 2009

March is almost over, and April appears to be a busy month for activities in Mira Mesa. March 31 is the Taste of Mira Mesa, which will be held at Gen-Probe in their spacious courtyard. If you didn’t purchase your tickets yet, they are available at the event for $40. All proceeds benefit the Mira Mesa High School Foundation. This is one event you don’t want to miss. Besides all the great food, there is also a fantastic silent auction that will help raise funds for the school.

Being somewhat of a practical joker, I don’t want to remind you but I feel obligated to warn you that Wednesday is April Fool’s Day. Be sure to check my Top 10 List of great April Fool’s Day jokes you can play on your friends and co-workers.

Easter Sunday is April 12, but don’t forget to mark your calendar for Friday, April 10, 2009 for the Spring Egg Hunt. The massive egg hunt takes place at the Mira Mesa Recreation Center on fields 1&2 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please bring your own basket and join in the fun!
Age Class                  Start Time
0-3 year olds            11:30
4-6 year olds            11:55
7-9 year olds            12:20
10-12 year olds        12:45

The Mira Mesa Women’s Club is sponsoring their annual Chalk The Walk event on May 9, from 9a.m. – 4p.m. at the Mira Mesa Recreation Center. There will be a Children’s Fun Center, Live Music, and some of our local artists of all ages drawing their designs on the sidewalks to raise money for our local school’s visual arts programs. There are many ways to show your support, from registering as an individual artist for only $10, $25 for non profit organizations, $100 supportive sponsor, or $200 major sponsor. The operating costs of the Chalk The Walk were provided by a grant from our 3rd District Supervisor, Pam Slater-Price. For more information, visit the Mira Mesa Women’s Club website, or email them at: mmchalkthewalk@yahoo.com. You can download the registration form here, or the sponsor form here.

Special thanks to one of our faithful readers, Beata, for informing us about the Mira Mesa Relay For Life event taking place at the Hilltop Community Park May 16, 2009, to benefit the American Cancer Society. 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. That is a staggering number, and events like this help to find a cure. There are several meetings prior to race day, held on alternating Thursdays at the Hilltop Community Park at 6:00p.m. Committee Meetings are open to everyone, and are held April 2, 16, and 30. Team Captain Meetings are scheduled for April 9, 23, and May 7.
Hilltop Community Park is located at 9711 Oviedo Way. Check this link for more information about the Mira Mesa Relay For Life, or you can email Robert Cota: Robert.cota@cancer.org.