Lorie Zapf addresses the Stop Sign Flowers

by Lorie Zapf

Many of you know that I have been very vocal about my support of the stop sign flowers, also known as yarn bombs, in our community. This guerilla art project started popping up all over Clairemont a few months ago, and at one point, they dressed up 100 stop signs. As the media became aware of what was going on, multiple news stations covered this fun, unique development in our community.

As their notoriety has grown, these yarn bombs have attracted the attention of various staff members in the City of San Diego, including our city attorneys. They have determined that the yarn bombs are illegal and must be removed from city property effective immediately. Unfortunately, this is a result of a state law which mandates that nothing can be placed on official traffic signs. This includes garage sale signs, stickers, and, apparently, yarn.

LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS: How Fostering a Fragile Animal Can Change Your Life…and Theirs!

By The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

In Clairemont and throughout San Diego, animals are such an important part of our lives and truly are members of our families.  The San Diego Humane Society provides a variety of services to our community, including the adoption of homeless animals, but rarely do we think about the fragile lives that need help before  they can be adopted.  Fostering an animal is one of the greatest needs at this organization, and this life-changing volunteer service doesn’t just impact the life of the animal being cared for, it also rewards the caretaker with an unforgettable experience.  Here’s a recent story that demonstrates this amazing experience:

“I have been a foster mom for the San Diego Humane Society for about 5 years.  Since I usually foster bottle babies, to me the most memorable moments are when they first open their eyes and ears and know that I am their mom.  The bonding you have with these babies is just an incredible loving feeling.  I am so blessed to be a part of it all.  I also have fostered a couple litters of puppies and can’t help but fall in love with each and every one.

Bite of Boston - Some Days Call For A Really Good Sandwich

By Michael Baehr, aka "The Clairemont Chowhound"

There are days when a large meal is more than I really want (or need!) for supper, and a sandwich can be the perfect compromise. I’ve always been a sandwich guy, and this month I discovered a surprising, must-try sandwich stop called Bite of Boston , located on Governor Drive west of Genesee Avenue.  This New England-style establishment prides itself on traditional east coast submarine sandwiches, “wicked awesome clam chowda,” fried fish and clams, and a decadent lobster roll.  

Farmer’s Market to Open in Bay Park

This month will see the opening of something Clairemont residents have long expressed a desire for: a nearby farmers’ market. The Morena District Certified Farmers’ Market will open on June 19th at 1240 W. Morena Blvd., in the parking lot next to Toys R Us. Market hours will be Tuesday evenings from 3pm until 7pm. The market will be run by Brian Beevers, owner of Brian’s Farmer’s Markets, a very successful local company presently operating the Farmers’ Markets in Pt. Loma, Golden Hill, UTC, Mission Hills and Imperial Beach.

Brian’s Farmers Markets accepts only herbicide- and pesticide-free farms as vendors. He gives priority to artisans who sell products with a low environmental impact or that benefit the environment in some way. His markets are also among a very small number of San Diego farmers markets that accept “electronic benefit transfer” so that recipients of public assistance in California can also buy organic and pesticide-free produce.

Rock N Roll Marathon Road Closures in Clairemont Sunday

Clairemont don't forget, this Sunday, June 3rd, is the Rock n Roll Marathon.  Access to Clairemont/Bay Park from the 5 and from Morena Blvd. will be limited during the race. If you live in the area or need to travel through the area on Sunday, take a minute and visit the website to check out where and when roads will be closed.   Avoid having to be stuck in traffic by taking a few minutes to review the route and street closures.

This is a great event for San Diego, and raises lots of money for blood-borne cancers, but it is a little inconvenient for our neighborhood.

Here's a tip: if you feel hassled by having to drive a little extra to get where you are going on Sunday, think about how hassled you would be if you (or a loved one) had cancer.  Bet you'll find that extra few minutes was no big deal!

Clairemont Dog Owner Needs Your Help!

By Wayne S.

Lulu is my 8 year old black/white Boston Terrier. She escaped last Friday on May 25th, sometime between the hours of 2pm and 9pm. Operation "Explore the World and Find More Bones" started with her managing to unlock the knob on the new doggy door I put in the house. Then once outside, squeezing under a known vulnerable spot in our fence while I was at work. We live near the intersection of Clairemont Drive and Dakota Street in the Clairemont/Bay Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA 92117.

She is a 20-25lb Boston Terrier, she is 8 years old but looks and acts much younger. She had her neon orange and blue collar with a blue dog bone tag that had her name LULU on it, along with my phone number and address. She is also microchipped. She is incredibly friendly and affectionate and highly unlikely to run from anyone, she also may have managed to travel rather far on her own. She is comfortable walking unleashed with me around the city.

One unique marker is a small wart on the underside of her neck.

If you have any information or have seen her or have her, please call me ASAP. $1,000 reward. Thank you.

858-625-1127
www.facebook.com/helpbringluluhome

Clairemont Teens Set to Rock the “House” on May 31

By Anthony Le Calvez

Wow, what a treat to see local band The Incentive entertain a crowd of 200 people at the House of Blues! The young, talented group plays original songs and is the newest thing on the San Diego music scene.

The Incentive are Anthony Le Calvez on lead vocals and lead guitar, Sloan Quessenberry on bass, David Berard on keyboard, Collin Seaman on drums, and Tim Notestine on backup guitar and saxophone. Collin, Sloan and Anthony are proud Clairemont inhabitants and the band practices near the Balboa Branch library in Clairemont.