Where Americans Are Moving

new articles for July 2012

Alcohol and My Child

I felt so powerless to help my son with his addiction

by Karen Meddows

My Fairytale Marriage

We can love better when we let go of our romantic dreams

by Tammy Bovee

A Challenge to the Chronically Underchallenged

A message for "church women"

by Amy Simpson

In the Midst of Enduring Hardships

Could I walk the tightrope like Nik Wallenda?

by Joyce K. Ellis

Pastor 'Ain't Going to Church No More'
A three month break to discover what it's like to be "spiritual but not religious."
from Out of Ur

Church Law & Tax Report Celebrates 25 Years
Times, and technology, change, but the mission remains the same.
from Church Law and Tax

God and Goonies
Jesus called us to love the world—and he meant it.
from Kyria Blog

Take a Bite out of Hunger

McKinley Elementary Makes The News

Feds serve up new school lunch rules

60 percent of California lunches are already missing the old mark

Written by California Watch ~ Twitter: @CaliforniaWatch ~ Facebook: CaliforniaWatch

July 5, 2012

It’s lunchtime at McKinley Elementary School in San Diego, and the kitchen is filled with the aroma of chicken teriyaki and hamburgers. There are no pots or cooking utensils in sight. An industrial four-burner stove sits idle.

Three workers bustle among the refrigerator, oven and food-warmer, preparing racks of reheated frozen foods. As students line up, the staff sets out trays of burgers, bean-and-cheese burritos and chicken stir-fry.

Like many school districts in the state, the San Diego Unified School District doesn’t have the equipment or staff to cook fresh meals from scratch. It does its best with limited federal funding. After accounting for labor and overhead, the district has about $1 left to spend on each lunch, so it relies heavily on processed foods. READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE....

In and Around North Park - July 2012

A Brief History of Bird Park by the North Park Historical Society

Summer Watering Restrictions - All irrigation and hand watering must occur before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from June 1 through the end of October.

Speed limit to change on 30th Street - from Maple to Juniper, in order to remain radar-enforceable. 

International Summer Organ Festival - Mondays, through 8/27

Spreckels Organ Society celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season.

Plaza de Panama at City Council - Monday, 7/9
Check Council web page for agenda.

"Neighborhood Law School" - Monday, 7/9
The Earl B Gilliam Bar Association will host a free legal workshop on starting and running a small business.

Residents Free Tuesdays at Balboa Park - 1st thru 4th Tuesdays
See web page for details.

Twilight in the Park Concerts - Tues/Wed/Thurs, through 8/30
Free concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. 

Main Street Board of Directors - Wednesday, 7/11

Agenda includes a presentation from City Tax Collector, Taste of North Park Update, Main Street Community Patrol, Proposed Changes for Bylaws.

Public Facilities, Transportation, Parks & Public Art - Wednesday, 7/11

See Agenda for details.

NP Farmers Market - Thursday, 7/12
Meet your neighbors, try a new taste, enjoy live music and shop til you drop.

Trolley Barn Park Concert - Friday, 7/13
Hotsy Totsy, 1920s & Cabaret Jazz

Bird Park Summer Concert - Saturday, 7/14

Kitten with a Whip, Indie Rock

South Park Walkabout - Saturday, 7/14
The theme is "Summer of Love - Feelin' Groovy".

Ray at Night Art Walk - Saturday, 7/14
Enjoy new art, live music, food from local food vendors.

NP Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7/17
Save the date for an informational presentation on the Georgia Street Bridge Project and discussion of the University Avenue Mobility Plan.

Park and Recreation Board - Thursday, 7/19
The General Development Plan for the North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements will be heard at this meeting. 

San Diego Pride Weekend - Friday, 7/20 to Sunday, 7/22

Awards, parade, festival - music, comedy, dance, vendors, art, food. 

Altadena Garage Sale - Saturday, 7/21

40 homes, Upas to Redwood, 32nd to Boundary.

4th of July and San Diego's "Big Bay Bust"

The Big Bay Boom Firework Show in San Diego for 2012 was a "Big Bay Bust". There was a technical problem and ALL of the fireworks went off within 30 seconds. The original Big Bay Boom was set to last about 15 minutes.
Here is a 30 second video recorded of The Big Bay Boom 2012.
Thanks Chris and Karl Strauss Brewing for the party! Love the Windansea Wheat.
http://www.karlstrauss.com/

In and Around North Park - July 2012

International Summer Organ Festival - Mondays, through 8/27

Spreckels Organ Society celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season.

Residents Free Tuesdays at Balboa Park - 1st thru 4th Tuesdays
See web page for details.

Twilight in the Park Concerts - Tues/Wed/Thurs, through 8/30
Free concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

Main Street Design Committee - Tuesday, 7/3

Agenda includes 805 Gateway Beautification Project, Caltrans 805 Landscaping Project, Going Green County Grant.

NP Farmers Market - Thursday, 7/5
Meet your neighbors, try a new taste, enjoy live music and shop til you drop.

Trolley Barn Park Concert - Friday, 7/6
Hotsy Totsy, 1920s & Cabaret Jazz

Plaza de Panama at City Council - Monday, 7/9
Check Council web page for agenda.

"Neighborhood Law School" - Monday, 7/9

The Earl B Gilliam Bar Association will host a free legal workshop on starting and running a small business.

Bird Park Summer Concert - Saturday, 7/14

Kitten with a Whip, Indie Rock

NP Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7/17
Save the date for an informational presentation on the status and direction of the Georgia Street Bridge Project.

Park and Recreation Board - Thursday, 7/19
The General Development Plan for the North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements will be heard at this meeting.

Altadena Garage Sale - Saturday, 7/21

Save the date! If you wish to participate, see flyer.