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Comment by Lucy Cabezas on February 3, 2013 at 7:36am La Mesa and Betty White- Two great things that should go TOGETHER!
Greetings fellow readers!
My name is Lucy. I am a mild mannered resident of La Mesa and have been for the last five years. Coming from Queens, NY (streets of grime and crime) I found that moving cross country to a town like Mayberr----der I mean La Mesa was quite the culture shock.
We all know La Mesa is one of the best places to live (if you don't believe me, ask anyone who lives here)
Why are you rambling?
Good question.
One day I was talking to friends about comedy legend, Betty White. Why?. Why not?
The story gets better. We were also talking about how much she would love it here. Everyone knows that Betty White is an animal lover and what better place for her to be but in La Mesa? Our cute little town plus Betty White equals- I WANT!
With the help and encouragement of a lot of people, I decided to create a facebook page asking Betty White to come and visit us. My little fantasy?- Betty White as the Grand Marshall of "Christmas in the Village" (even if there is no such title, one should be created)
Yeah I know some guy created a facebook to get NBC to get Betty White to host SNL, I figured I would at least try. Even if we don't get her to come down here, how awesome would it be if everyone in our community agreed on this. I spoke to local merchants and citizens alike and they all say to me: "LUCY! YOU HAVE TO GET US BETTY WHITE!"
Sign in today!
Comment by Lucy Cabezas on December 6, 2012 at 7:33am Royal Candy Castle
Candy Store · Gift Shop · Toy Store
8324 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA.
(619) 464-1850- it's a nostalgic Candy experience! (plenty of Sugar Free goodies too)
Comment by Lucy Cabezas on December 6, 2012 at 7:31am Come and visit Royal Candy Castle, a nostalgic Candy experience! Located in the heart of Downtown La Mesa, this little place is already making huge strides. I am happy to be their web designer and would like to tell everyone about how awesome this place is! Check them out! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Candy-Castle/260492104062518?fr...
I also know for a fact that jolly Ol' Saint Nick is going to be there during Christmas in the Village
Cheers
Comment by hazel ross on October 18, 2012 at 11:11am WildLlife in Art Show at Foothills Art Gallery
There will be an artists' reception and presentation of awards for the Annual Wildlife in Art show at the Foothills Gallery La Mesa on Saturday 3rd November at 4-30 pm with awards presentations at 5-30 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend this reception (which is free of charge). The show will be on display during the month of November and the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at 4910 Memorial Drive La Mesa CA 91942. Work by some of the finest wildlife artists in the area will be on display.
Comment by Gina Seashore on July 17, 2012 at 7:37pm LA MESA CHURCH PLANS LUTHER ADVENTURE
Members and friends of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (SVLC) in La Mesa will “follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther” as they travel to Germany from September 29 through October 11 of this year. The group will visit reformation and historical sites in Munich, Oberammergau, Leipzig, Wittenberg and Berlin. The tour is open to anyone.
In preparation for the trip, two presentations are being offered at Shepherd of the Valley (10842 Fury Lane, La Mesa): On July 24, Pastor Dan Roschke will talk about the life of Martin Luther. On August 28, Gina Seashore, Music Minister at SVLC, will speak on the life of J.S. Bach. Both presentations begin at 7PM and are free.
The church is also offering several weeks of German lessons on Tuesdays beginning July 31, also at 7PM.
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) began “The Luther Decade” in 2008 to commemorate the years leading up to 2017 - the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Each year leading up to 2017 has a special theme. 2012 is the year of music.
“We decided to take advantage of the special events being offered during this time,” said Gina Seashore, who is helping to coordinate the tour with Christian Tours Europe. “This is not a musical trip, per se, but we are hoping to sing ‘A Mighty Fortress’ at the Castle Church in Wittenberg,” Seashore said.
In addition to many Luther sites, the group will visit several castles in the Bavarian region of Germany and hear the St. Thomas Boy’s Choir in Leipzig’s St. Thomas Church where J.S. Bach was choir master.
For more information on either the upcoming presentations or the tour, please contact Gina Seashore at 760-788-4315 or Pastor Dan Roschke at the church, 619-670-7656.
Comment by Sandy Buch on June 13, 2012 at 10:25pm AZTECS GIRL'S SOFTBALL TEAM WON THE T.O.C. CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMOUNT TODAY, JUNE, 13, 2012 AGAINST NORTH PARK AT KING STREET PARK IN LA MESA. THE OVERWHELMING VICTORY HAS PROJECTED THE GIRLS FORWARD TO THE ALLSTARS BEATING NORTH PARK WITH AZTECS HOLDING THE NUMBER ONE POSITION HERE IN LA MESA TODAY.
Comment by Silvia Ceja on June 6, 2012 at 7:25pm Wild Trendz is now open at the Grossmont Center Mall. At Wild Trendz, you can buy new and gently-used in like-new condition for discount… and you won’t have to wait for sale events either. That kind of value is available everyday in our store. Your friends won’t know that what you’ve purchased is gently-used, but they will notice how many nice things you’re wearing now!
We pay you cash! Our buying hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12 noon to 6 pm. You get cash on-the-spot, right over the counter, to purchase your better brand-name “gently-used” fashions and accessories. Unlike a consignment shop, where you may wait weeks or even months to receive payment… we are different in that we pay you immediately for all of the items that we accept. We buy items that are clean, in-style, and in great condition. See you soon!
Comment by Rick & Kathy Teisher (Tish) on May 7, 2012 at 11:44am Comment by Rick & Kathy Teisher (Tish) on May 7, 2012 at 11:17am Comment by hazel ross on April 7, 2012 at 7:41am There will be an artists' reception and presentation of awards today at the Foothills Gallery, 4910 Memorial Drive, La Mesa from 2-4pm on the occasion of the Members Annual Show (juror Jack Jordan). Refreshments will be served and the general public is invited to attend this event. The show runs until the end of the month. Gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday 11am-4pm. Free of charge.
Comment by hazel ross on April 7, 2012 at 7:34am 
Comment by Caroline Fisk on April 1, 2012 at 6:42pm 
Warren-Walker School students supported the Chula Vista Firefighters Saturday, March 31st, as they hosted their Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Mt. San Miguel Park. More than a dozen Warren-Walker Middle School students volunteered their time on a various activities including decorating Easter bunny fire hats for children. Firefighters and other volunteers supported activities that included car seat safety, child fingerprinting, police and fire dog demonstrations, fire equipment displays, and more. More than 500 children and adults were in attendance to the free event. Warren-Walker School
, located in La Mesa, values and teaches the importance of community service and character education both formally and informally into its daily program. Students at the Middle School are required to complete a minimum or eight hours a year of service to their community.
Comment by Ron Hynum on October 27, 2011 at 1:11pm If you're driving around looking for spooky or fun Halloween decorations, take a drive by this house on the corner of Stanford and Pomona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUbhlBiDJMQ
Comment by Jennifer Burnham on September 16, 2011 at 1:02pm Northmont Elementary PTA
A California Distinguished School
9405 Gregory Street La Mesa, CA 91942
619-668-5880
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Request for a Silent Auction Donation
Dear Community Business Owner:
I am writing to you on behalf of Northmont Elementary School PTA. The PTA is currently planning our biggest fundraising event of the year- a Halloween Carnival that incorporates a Silent Auction, food sales, vendors, rides and games. This carnival takes place on Saturday the 29th of October and runs from 2pm until 8pm. Previous carnivals have always been very popular, and we expect in excess of 1,000 people to attend this year.
Money raised from the Silent Auction will be used by the PTA to provide funding for assemblies, field trips and after‐school programs - all things that have been cut due to the current budget crisis. Our goal is to raise $6,000 during this Carnival, with more than half coming from our Silent Auction proceeds alone.
We are asking you, our community partner, to help us raise these much needed funds by donating a suitable prize for our Silent Auction. Prizes can consist of goods, gift certificates for services, admission vouchers, or any combination that works for your business. Your contribution is tax deductible under section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a receipt will be provided for your donation.
In appreciation of your donation, the PTA will add your business logo to our sponsorship banner that will be hung prominently during the Carnival. Additionally, if you wish to supply us with business cards, we will add them to our COMMUNITY HEROES bulletin board. Here, parents are able to take your cards and give you their business after the carnival.
If you are willing to help, please contact Jennifer Burnham at JenniferLBurnham@gmail.com and we will make arrangements for someone to pick up your donation. Our goal is to have all donations accounted for by 21 October.
Thank you in advance from the students at Northmont Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Northmont Elementary PTA
Comment by Kathy Blair on September 4, 2011 at 9:35am
Soroptimists Walk to Stop Slavery in California
SAN DIEGO, Ca. — On Sunday, August 28, 2011 over 30 Soroptimists from eight clubs in San Diego County joined other San Diegans to support tougher laws and harsher penalties for pimps and other human traffickers. The “Move to Stop Modern Day Slavery” 5k run/walk at Harbor Island Park was sponsored by California Against Slavery.
The walk attracted 186 walkers and raised $4,500 to help put an initiative on the November 2012 ballot. If passed, the initiative will “enact laws with teeth” to deter and punish traffickers/pimps while protecting victims. “Human trafficking carries a lighter penalty under California law than rape and kidnapping, despite the added benefits derived from the crime of human trafficking.” (www.californiaagainstslavery.org)
“Most people don’t think of human trafficking as a domestic issue,” says Kathy Blair, President of Soroptimist International of La Mesa. “They hear ‘human trafficking’ and picture girls from other countries being brought here by international gangsters. That is one form of trafficking, but trafficking is also a huge threat to girls right here in San Diego. In fact, San Diego is one of the top ten U.S. cities for child sex trafficking.”
“Soroptimists are very involved in this issue, here and around the world,” says Blair. “In San Diego County Soroptimists in Vista and Oceanside/Carlsbad are working together to raise awareness and protect victims. Soroptimist clubs in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, La Mesa, Casa de Oro, San Diego, Mission Bay, La Jolla and Coronado have formed a collaborative group – S.T.A.T. Soroptimist Together Against Trafficking to address the needs of victims and educate parents, teens and the public about the risks. San Diego County Soroptimist members are also active on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Task Force and the San Diego Regional Advisory Council on Human Trafficking and CSEC.
Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects that benefit women and girls.
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Comment by macStudios on August 4, 2011 at 8:06pm Chuck McPherson's Rat Rod 66
an Honorable Mention winner at
the San Diego County Fair's Plein Aire Competition
is now on display at The San Diego Watercolor Society's
"Tour the Town" Exhibition (Juried by La Mesa resident, Dr. Joanne Sandlin)
Join Chuck Friday, August 5th to celebrate with wine, food, music
and his fellow watermedia artists at The San Diego Watercolor Society
First Friday reception (5 to 9pm) in Liberty Station
Directions: http://www.sdws.org/index.php
Comment by macStudios on July 27, 2011 at 12:08pm Come on down to the Main Street 5 Gallery in El Cajon and enjoy an art show featuring internationally acclaimed,
and La Mesa resident, Sammy Pasto (hanging with Julia San Roman)!
Show runs through August 5th
MS5G is open Tuesdays - Saturdays 11am to 5pm inside Glamour Girls Boutique at 124 East Main Street
619.957.1111 • http://www.mainstreet5gallery.com/
Comment by J Piper on July 27, 2011 at 10:59am 
Comment by Diane Jean on April 1, 2011 at 5:03pm Comment by Susan Brinchman on April 1, 2011 at 4:37pm Please attend the following Helix Water District meeting:
Mr. Tim Ross, of the Helix Water District will be presenting findings from his Smart-Meter pilot study to the Helix Water District Board of Directors next Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 2 PM at their Administration Office located at 7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941. HE HAS NOT EVEN THOUGHT TO INCLUDE AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STUDY. DO NOT LET PEOPLE IGNORANT OF THE SCIENCE AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS PUT YOUR FAMILY AT RISK!DEMAND THAT HELIX WATER DISTRICT NOT USE WIRELESS WATER METERS. Visit www.smartmeterdangers.org to learn why. If you cannot attend, email and call the board: jDE ANA R. VERBEKE, jJOHN B. LINDEN, jKATHLEEN COATES HEDBERG, jCHARLES W. MUSE, &jRICHARD K. SMITH
The Wall Street Journal
Over 50 percent of Americans expect home prices to rise
More than half of Americans now expect the country’s home prices to climb within the next year, illustrating a growing optimism toward the health of the housing industry, according to new data from Fannie Mae. Read the full story.
Los Angeles Times
Some homes are slow to sell even in the hottest markets
With full-fledged sellers’ markets underway in dozens of metropolitan areas around the country, new research has found curious statistical patterns emerging: Even in cities where listings get multiple offers within days or hours, significant numbers of homes are sitting on the market for six months, 12 months, or more with no takers. Among the reasons: Mispricing, excessive restrictions on access to buyers and agents, failure to clean or make repairs, and a variety of other marketing bungles. Read the full story.
The Wall Street Journal
Principal forgiveness could reduce costs for taxpayers
Allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce loan balances for borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth could ultimately reduce mortgage defaults and save the government money, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office. Read the full story.
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