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.