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Greetings!
It has been quite a year for our organization! A year ago we set our sights on strengthening our core programming and infrastructure so we could provide better programming and services to the Greater Golden Hill Community. A year later we are proud to say that we are doing just that, as evident by the success of our membership program that has doubled in size and ourMonthly Mixer series. We continue to strive to engage those we serve in our affordable housing sites by providing additional support and increased communication with each of our tenants. Our community partners program has become more than just a relationship on paper. It continues to develop intomore meaningful partnerships within and outside our community. The Clean, Green & Safe program has become a model for all MAD's for its transparent and responsible implementation. As an organization, we continue to strive to meet our mission by representing all in Greater Golden Hill in projects like the 25th street Renaissance and The Community Plan Update. Finally, through our Golden Tickets Program, hundreds of youth were able to attend San Diego events that may have otherwise been out of reach. A lot has been accomplished this year and we invite you to take a minute to view our 2009/2010 Annual Presentation for more details on what has been accomplished.
We enter our new fiscal year with plenty of momentum after celebrating Greater Golden Hill with our 3rd Annual Gala. As you will see in this newsletter, there is plenty happening within Greater Golden Hill over the next few months. We challenge you to not only become involved with our organization, but all the efforts launching to improve the quality of life in Greater Golden Hill.
As we prepare to celebrate our 20th anniversary, we have set a bold goal this year to meet and engage 100 Greater Golden Hill Leaders that we do not already know. With your help, we know this can be a successful objective. If you are interested in becoming more involved please feel free to contact me directly and we will be certain to find the right fit for you!
Gracias,
Pedro Anaya Jr.
Executive Director |
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Congratulations to our 2010 Award Class!
This past September at our 3rd Annual Gala we continued our annual awards program thanks to the support of SDG&E. Congratulations to our winners and our 2010 Nominees!
2010 Nominees:
Renewal Through Preservation: Norm Starr, Katherine Willets, & The Old House Fair.
Building Community Through Service: Samantha Keenan, Carole Caffey, & Laura Stansell
Local Business of the Year: Alchemy, Counterpoint & Thomas Bike Shop
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The Vision That Will Shape The Neighborhoods of Golden Hill & South Park
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED
The City of San Diego City Planning & Community Investment department invites you to participate in a series of charrette meetings associated with the Greater Golden Hill Community Plan Update. Since community input and participation are integral parts of the community plan update process, these charrette meetings will provide an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to be participants in determining the vision for the Greater Golden Hill Community. Please save these dates for a series of charrette meetings planned for the Greater Golden Hill Community (please see the attached flier for further meeting details):
Date: Saturday, Oct. 9
Location: Albert Einstein Academy-Auditorium
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 20
Location: Christ United Presbyterian Church
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 6
Location: Golden Hill Elementary School-Auditorium
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
*Meeting times are subject to change as content is finalized. The first hour of each Saturday meeting will be an open house to review progress made to date. These charrette meetings will involve both community members and planners working together in an open environment to develop urban planning design concepts for your community. Charrette content will be posted prior to each meeting at: http://www.sandiego.gov/planning click on "Your Community Profile" and select "Greater Golden Hill" on the community profile drop down menuCLICK HERE to Download the Informational Flier (English/Spanish)
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 25th Street Renaissance Project Update
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!
A Street Master Plan for 25th Street is beginning to take place and we need your input. Come share with us your ideas for street and sidewalk enhancements. We want to hear from you firsthand, about creating a safe and beautiful setting along the sidewalks and street. Share your ideas about landscaping, seating areas, bikeways, connection to the park and other creative ideas for 25th Street.
Children are welcome to participate! Supervised children activities available. Refreshments will be provided.
The first Visioning Workshop will be held October 16, 2010 from10:30am-2:30pm at the Golden Hill Recreation Center. CLICK HERE to Download Our Bilingual Informational Flier
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Broken Sidewalks, Curbs & Lights
 Missing Street Curbs?
Does your residence, business or neighborhood street have deteriorated street curbs? Block after block of Greater Golden Hill have numerous, altogether missing or crumbling curbs which have worn down to dirt and rocks. The average street curb in Golden Hill was installed over 100 years ago using little more than river rocks and a homemade concrete veneer! Upgrade your curb appeal for free. Submit your repair request directly to the City's Street Repair Division. These neglected curbs will further deteriorate creating a bigger eye sore throughout our beautiful neighborhoods. The overall impact of having all the missing or damaged curbs in the area fixed will significantly add to our 2010 Greater Golden Hill improvement efforts: trees, rocks, benches and numerous replaced sidewalks.
Got Street Lights?
Dozens and dozens of street lights have burnt out bulbs. Logically, most people think we are responsible for replacing these burnt out bulbs. In fact, it is the City that handles these requests. These can also be reported directly to the City's Street Division. NOTE: The Clean, Green & Safe Program does handle cleaning of graffitti on all lights.
 Does Your Sidewalk Look Like a Skateboard Ramp?
We are getting the word out to all property owners and residents of the Greater Golden Hill Community that if your sidewalk has been uplifted by a City owned tree (those located inside the curb median) then the Street Repair Division will replace or repair it at no charge to you. In order to fix it, they must first be made aware of the problem.
HERE IS HOW TO REPORT THESER ISSUES!
To create a service request for repairs or services on street related issues, please select one of the following options:
We want to help!If after reporting the issue it is not corrected in a timely manner please contact our offices at info@goldenhillcdc.org and we will advocate on your behalf. |
Stone Brewing is Coming to South Park 
Stone Brewing Co. is proud to announce plans to open a Stone Company Store in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego. Stone believes that South Park-with its central location, pedestrian/bike friendly streets, and strong sense of local community-is the perfect location.
The Stone Company Store | South Park will bring Stone Brewing Co. merchandise and growler fills to the city of San Diego for the first time. It will allow fans of Stone's fresh, locally-brewed beer to fill reusable glass jugs known as "growlers" with a variety of Stone beers. Growlers, which are endlessly reusable, are the most environmentally sustainable way to drink Stone beers at home.
Stone Co-Founder & CEO Greg Koch said, "South Park is such a wonderful community with a fantastic and growing craft beer scene. We are excited to contribute to the continued strengthening and development of this unique, tight-knit neighborhood." Stone Brewing Co. has signed a lease on a building to house The Stone Company Store | South Park and hopes to open by late 2010.
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About Stone Brewing Co.
Stone has been the fastest growing craft brewery in the United States since its founding in 1996. Known for brewing groundbreaking, bold, and immensely flavorful craft beers, Stone has been named "the Top Brewery on Planet Earth, The Most Popular and Highest Rated Brewery-Ever" by BeerAdvocate Magazine. Stone is committed to environmental and social responsibility, from installing one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in California at its brewery to being the biggest restaurant purchaser of local small-farm organic produce in San Diego County at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. For more information, please visit stonebrew.com. |
Harvest Landscaping to Provide Enhanced Cleaning Services  The Greater Golden Hill CDC is pleased to announce that Harvest Landscaping has been selected for the Enhanced Cleaning Services Contract for the Clean, Green and Safe Program. The contract was awarded at the August 19, 2010 CDC Board Meeting. Enhanced Cleaning Services that include graffiti removal, weed abatement, sidewalk sweeping, the pick-up of illegally dumped items and various other enhanced services started on September 1,,2010. Harvest Landscaping crews will be working from 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.
Request for cleaning services can be made online by CLICKING HERE or by calling our HOTLINE at (619) 664-5138
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Golden Hill CDC Is Up for the Challenge! 
The Greater Golden Hill, through the support of LISC AmeriCorp and their community challenge initiative, has been awarded a grant for a fulltime outreach position. This new position will enable us to engage a larger portion of the Greater Golden Hill through street outreach, house meetings and grass roots community organizing. Please join us in welcoming Velma V. Calvario to our team!
Bio: Velma V. Calvario is a native San Diegan who graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a double major in Anthropology and Chicana/o Studies. She is currently pursuing a graduate study leading to the Master of Arts in the specialization of Applied Anthropology with an emphasis in cultural anthropology to apply anthropological principles and methodologies to solve real-world problems. She hopes to go on into a Cultural Anthropology PhD program to continue working on research that reflects pioneering work and renders a hopeful possibility towards language reclamation/revitalization. Her studies and field experience in communities in Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico will lend itself well to reaching out to all sectors of the Greater Golden Hill Community. If you would like to host a house meeting or have an outreach opportunity available please contact Velma directly at velma@goldenhillcdc.org
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 Welcome our Newest Member of the Board
Demetrios Sparacino, Board Position 3, Expires 2013
Demetrios A. Sparacino is a Golden Hill resident and business owner. He is a local tax attorney, civil litigator and estate planner. His practice is housed out of the Martin House located as 2496 E. Street. He graduated from the University of San Diego and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. As a GGHCDC Board member, Mr. Sparacino wants to focus on community development, particularly with the 25th Street Revitalization Project and aims to increase the visibility and perceived richness of Greater Golden Hill throughout the legal and business communities. Mr. Sparacino believes fruitful partnerships can be developed and fostered, which will assist with attracting desirable businesses to Golden Hill that will feed the local economy and yet be ecologically friendly and preserve the rich history that Golden Hill has.
We would also like to congratulate Tom Darlington & Heather Sullivan who will be returning for another term.
Also, please join us in thanking David Olson for his service to the Greater Golden Hill CDC as he completes his term on our board.
 
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please contact Executive Director Pedro Anaya directly at pedro@goldenhillcdc.org |
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Host a Greater Golden Hill Business & Community Mixer
Monthly GGHCDC holds community/business mixers to give current and prospective business owners and community members the opportunity to mix and mingle. This is an opportunity for friends and members of the Greater Golden Hill business community and their customers to get together and get to know each other better.
We are currently setting our calendar of mixers for the upcoming year. Mixers are scheduled for the last Wednesday of the month. Average attendance for each mixer is about 50 people and beer is provided by Stone Brewing. We work with each venue to provide donated or low cost appetizers for those that attend. If you would like more information on hosting a mixer please contact amy@goldenhillcdc.org
Last yearr we partnered with the following business during our mixer series:
The Station Tavern | Counterpoint | Vagabond | Pizzeria Luigi |
Velo Cult Bike Shop | Daily Scoop | Krakatoa | Express Postal Business Center
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Join The Clean, Green & Safe Oversight Committee-Your Input Is Needed!
The Oversight Committee is a maximum of 15 members comprised of property owners within the Greater Golden Hill community. A resident-manager or commercial tenant designated by a property owner as his/her representative is eligible for nomination. Nominations are solicited from property owners as well as from the Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee, Friends of 32nd Street Canyon, the South Park Action Council and similar Golden Hill community-oriented organizations.
Responsibility of Committee Members
- Serve up to a 3 year term to be determined by the CDC Board.
- Commitment of 8 hours per month.
- Attend scheduled meetings to oversee services and improvements of the Clean, Green and Safe program.
- Recommend projects based on community input.
- Review services to verify they are in compliant with City of San Diego Engineer's Report.
- Review program spending plans and provide feedback in budget development.
Following are the Positions open for appointment!
Zone 1 (Commercial) -Term Ends 2011
Zone 1 & 2 Condominium-Term Ends 2013
Zone 1 (Single Family)-Term Ends 2012
Zone 1 (Apt. 2-4 Units) -Term Ends 2012
Zone 1 (5 or more Units)-Term Ends 2012
Zone 2 (Single Family)-Term Ends 2013
Zone 2 (Single Family) -Term Ends 2011
Zone 2 (Apt. 2-4 Units) -Term Ends 2012
Zone 2 (Commercial) -Term Ends 2011
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION |
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Welcome Express CenterF
Please join us in welcoming our newest business member!
We want to welcome our latest Golden Hill Business Member, Express Center.
"At Express Postal Business Center, we want to count our success, by the success of the community that we live in. We are not a national chain, and really don't aspire to grow outside of the Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego, California. Golden Hill is our home and that is where we want to be. We have a desire to see the neighborhood and the surrounding communities continue to thrive and improve, and we are proud to be a part of the community of businesses that have been working to increase the quality of life here. We feel that the combination of services that we offer have been lacking in the neighborhood for quite some time, and are very pleased to find a niche that will complement the growth that the neighborhood has already seen."
Express Center is Hiring
Bilingual Customer Service and Parcel Packer Needed Must:
� be Spanish / English bilingual
� be able to stand for long periods of time
� be able to lift 50 lbs
� be comfortable with computers and technology
� have excellent Customer Service Skillsexpressbrady@gmail.com
Retail Shipping experience a plus, but not required
$10 per hour + Bonuses | 20 - 30 hours per week
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San Diego County residents have until , October 18th to register to vote in the Nov. 2 general election. Registration forms are available at www.sdvote.com, the Registrar of Voters office at 5201 Ruffin Road in Kearny Mesa, all U.S. Post Offices, public libraries and Department of Motor Vehicles locations. All registration forms must be postmarked or delivered to the Registrar of Voters' office no later than midnight Oct. 18. An application for an absentee mail-in ballot must be received by the Registrar of Voters by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Applications can be found on the back of sample ballot and information pamphlet sent to each registered voter. The application for absentee voting can also be completed at www.sdvote.com. The Registrar of Voters office in Kearny Mesa will be open Saturday, Saturday, October 30th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for voters who want to cast their ballots or drop them off prior to Election Day
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2010 Holiday Drive Committee
We want to get a jump start on our Holiday Toy Drive this year! Last year's toy drive benefited nearly 50 Children. We would like to double our numbers! We are looking for individuals to join our Holiday Toy Drive committee. If you are interested please e-mail velma@goldenhillcdc.org
We are also looking for Golden Hill/South Park Business who will join us by placing a collection box in their store.
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Moose Lodge Continues Rebuilding Effort Rummage Sale This Weekend
In their ongoing efforts to rebuild the Moose Lodge after the fire earlier this year volunteers will host a rummage sale this Saturday, October 9th in their parking lot. Please contact Laura at 619-218-7239 to donate items or TIME.
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Free Kids Days in October
Throughout the month of October, children 11 years old and younger receive free admission. Kids' Free Days is designed to give children who may otherwise be unable to purchase an admission ticket the opportunity to visit the Zoo and learn about the Earth's amazing creatures and conservation efforts underway to save them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
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So Childish Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, October 30th @ 3pm
Join us for our 3rd Annual Halloween Party celebrating the stores third year in business. We will have Hullabaloo performing, balloon artists, cupcakes, crafts and more. Come dressed in you Halloween best!!!!
Address: 1947 30th street,San Diego, Ca 92102
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City Council Moves Permanent Homeless Services Center Plans Forward
Comprehensive Care and Housing Would Be Available at the World Trade Center Site
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 5, 2010) - San Diego City Councilmember Todd Gloria is proud to report that the City Council moved forward today with plans for San Diego's first permanent homeless service and housing facility. The facility is proposed for the World Trade Center, located on the corner of Sixth Ave. and A St. in downtown San Diego.
The Council voted 8-0 to enter into negotiations with the project's developer and service providers to finalize plans for the facility, which would combine healthcare, mental health services, substance abuse care, and job training with housing.
"A permanent homeless services center is the most important civic project the City Council can consider, and its completion will make better use of limited taxpayer funds while improving the quality of life of its clients and strengthening the downtown community," said Councilmember Gloria.
The proposed project would house 223 individuals in a secure, regulated environment and accommodate services to care for them. The proposal was brought forward by a coalition including Family Health Centers, Affirmed Housing and PATH, which runs similar very successful comprehensive service facilities for homeless in Los Angeles.
"The permanent homeless services project will truly help our homeless neighbors lead productive, healthy lives, and I am extremely proud of my Council colleagues for finally taking this step," said Councilmember Gloria. "I am confident this facility will be a model for comprehensive care that we will want to replicate to ensure that help is available to all who need it."
With today's action, the City of San Diego enters into exclusive negotiating agreement with Connections Housing. Through the negotiation process, project details, funding and neighborhood mitigation measures will be developed. The negotiations are expected to conclude in Spring 2011, after which the City Council will consider approval of the facility.
We are interested in knowing how you feel about this decision...please e-mail your comments to info@goldenhillcdc.org and we will forward your comments on to your city council representatives. |
 Happy 10 Year Anniversary
SOUTH BARK DOG WASH
The Greater Golden Hill CDC would like to congratulate the South Bark Dog Wash on their ten year aniversary! For ten years the South Park neighborhood has had a place centering on the everyday needs of dogs and the people who share their lives with dogs. For more info on the South Bark Dog Wash Visit http://www.southbark.com/home.htm
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Women's History Museum October Events
Saturday, October 16 (2-4pm)
You are invited to join Sculptor, Sandra Channis L. in a discussion of her work and life. FREE Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.
Journal your life
Wednesdays-5 to 7pm
Join this weekly group and discover the power and promise of daily journaling in your life. Share in group exercises and results. No experience necessary. Bring your ideas and topics. Join othe women as they work to use journal writing as a positive tool in their lives. At the museum. FREE
FINANCIAL LITERACY/Planning for the Times
October 19-5 - 7pm
You are invited to a FREE workshop and presentation geared to seeking financial options for a difficult economic time. Participants will be encouraged to examine their individual financial goals and how to realistically achieve them in today's climate. CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.
Ballet Basics
Mondays & Thursdays-5:30 to 7pm
Studio 105Weekly classes in adult stretch and gentle aerobics under the kind tutelege of a master in dance and body work. Wear comfy clothes and just show up for a relaxing and invigorating workout. Per Class: $10
THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM IS LOCATED AT 2323 BROADWAY, SUITE 107 AT THE CORNER OF 23RD AND BROADWAY IN GOLDEN HILL. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 619 233-7963
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 On a Final Note!...of all the bike shops you could have walked into, you walked into mine!
Last month a man walked into Thomas Bike Shop to sell a custom bike valued at at nearly $10,000 dollars. Of course what the man failed to realized after he had stolen the bike from another bike shop was that the man behind the counter was non other than co-owner of the shop, Don. Otherwise know as officer Don of the San Diego Police Department. After convincing the man that he had a potential buyer (the buyers were individuals that could identify the thief) Don, being off duty, held the man in custody until on duty officers could take him away. The bike was returned to its much relieved original owners.
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1235 28th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 696-9992
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Community Meetings & Events
10.04.10
CG&S Oversight Committee Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
SDYS Golden Hill Center
2220 Broadway, San Diego
10.09.10
Golden Hill Community Plan UpdateCharretes-Opening#1
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Albert Einstein Academy Auditorium
3035 Ash St, San Diego
10.13.10
Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee
6:30pm-8:00pm
Balboa Park Golf Clubhouse
2600 Golf Course Drive
10.14.10
25TH STREET: Community Advisory Group Meeting#2
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Pizzeria Luigi - 1137 25th Street, San Diego,
10.16.10
25TH STREET: Visioning Workshop#1
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Golden Hill Rec Center
2600 Golf Course Dr, San Diego
10.20.10
Golden Hill Community Plan UpdateCharretes-Middle#2
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Christ United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
3025 Fir Street, San Diego
10.21.10
Board of Director's Monthly Board Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
SDYS Golden Hill Center
2220 Broadway, San Diego
10.27.10
South Park Business Group
8:30am-9:30am
Alchemy Restaurant
1503 30th Street San Diego Ca. 92102
11.4.10
25TH STREET: Community Advisory Group Meeting#3
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Golden Hill Rec Center
2600 Golf Course Dr, San Diego
11.6.10
Golden Hill Community Plan Update
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Golden Hill Elementary School
1240 33rd Street, San Diego
11.11.10
Office Closed
Veteran's Day |
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The mission of the Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation is to unify and empower the neighborhood's residents, property owners and business people to bring about physical improvement while preserving the historic and unique character of our community and fostering cultural, educational and economic opportunities in order to improve the quality of life in Greater Golden Hill.
Serving the neighborhoods of:
Brooklyn Heights, Golden Hill, Morse, Orange Park, Seaman & Choates, & South Park |
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