Sign up for our eNewsletterFriends of Balboa Park sees 18 new trees planted in honor of lifelong park devotees By Anthony King | SDUN Editor Arborists, city employees, city and state leaders and students from South Park’s Albert Einstein Academy joined the Friends of Balboa Park early morning April 26 to celebrate Arbor Day by planting new trees in Balboa Park. Over 150 community members gathered near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Quince Street for the ceremony.
Read MoreLocal real estate firm sponsoring Alice Birney School’s garden program By Dave Fidlin | SDUN Reporter Since the school garden’s resurrection nearly a decade ago, Alice Birney Elementary School students have been able to play in the dirt – literally – as part of a hands-on garden program. Fiscal constraints at the state level have put the offering in doubt, but a local firm is lending its financial support.
Read MoreCygnet Theatre celebrates with anniversary gala revue, raising funds for upcoming 11th season By Anthony King | SDUN Editor Cygnet Theatre celebrated its 10th anniversary with a sold-out gala Saturday, April 20 in Old Town. With dinner and a silent auction held at the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant followed by a one-night-only revue of highlights from the theater company’s decade, attendees were thrilled to support local theater.
Read MoreLocal Planned Parenthood sees half a century of service; leaders to be honored at annual gala By Morgan M. Hurley | SDUN Assistant Editor The local affiliate of Planned Parenthood is turning 50 this year and organizers hope the community will celebrate with them May 9 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel.
Read MoreFiesta de Reyes hosts traditional Mexican dance competition for 4th year By Cynthia Robertson | SDUN Reporter The colorful sights and sounds of “baile folklórico” arrive in Old Town Saturday, April 27. Hosted by Fiesta de Reyes, the fourth annual Folklórico Competition will draw traditional Mexican dance groups from throughout Southern California for three days of intense – and entertaining – competition.
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