Weekend Planning: Clairemont Act One Presents "Theatricks" Variety Show

Looking for something different to do this first weekend of the summer? Need a date night suggestion? Clairemont Act One, our community theatre group, has some "Theatricks" for you!

The talented all-volunteer group, founded 2 years ago, will present an evening of singing, dancing and entertainment this Friday June 21, 2013  and Saturday June 22, 2013 at 7pm in the Northminster Presbyterian Church Hall, 4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117.

As if all that entertainment wasn't enough, there will also be a raffle with fun prizes like massages, beauty and gourmet food baskets too.  Raffle tickets are 3 for $5 and proceeds go to support Clairemont Act One's community theatre presentations in Clairemont.

Tickets for the show are only $10 and are available at 619-786-PLAY(7529). Come on out and see the show!

Here's a complete list of the raffle prizes, separated by which night they will be offered.

News Around Clairemont

Chamber Mixer Crashed!

The Clairemont Chamber of Commerce is a flexible group, as evidenced by their ability to move the May monthly mixer location just hours before start time. For a month, Giuliana P. Monterroza and her assistant Maggie Wainscott of Edward Jones Investments have been planning to host the mixer on the 14th at their office on Clairemont Dr. next to Keil’s. That plan was smashed the day before, literally, when a confused driver plowed a car straight into their office, stopping with the entire front end through the window, just a few feet from Maggie at her desk. No one was hurt fortunately and the Chamber’s friends at Live Well San Diego volunteered their lobby for the mixer.

(L-R)Maggie Wainscott, Giuliana Monterroza
(Edward Jones Investments), Janet Miller, Chamber
President, Richard Morris, Chamber Board

The next night a group of Clairemont businesspeople gathered at Live Well to share information about their businesses while enjoying a snack, this time great fresh sandwiches donated by Sandwich Emporium. Our host Giuliana showed us why and how we should be thinking about retirement planning, which was a very instructive presentation. Door prizes were awarded in a drawing and new business contacts exchanged cards before winding up the evening. Do you own or manage a business in Clairemont? You are invited to join us, visit ClairemontChamber.com for info about upcoming events!

Kiwanis Supports Clairemont Schools

Let’s talk about our schools! Since I’ve been heading up the Clairemont Hills Kiwanis, and getting more involved in helping this community, I’ve learned there are two school cluster groups. There’s the Clairemont Cluster, and the Madison Cluster. All 18 Clairemont schools feed into one of these High Schools, and the two heads are Julee Jenkins and Mike Snyder, respectively. But I heard about them long before I knew who they were!

What a surprise when I found them both in our May 15 award ceremony! So, not being one to miss a rare opportunity, I snapped a photo of these two luminaries together.

Mike Snyder, Julee Jenkins

Even Lori Zapf was there to congratulate them, and all the other movers and shakers that put on the FastTimes5K and Clairemont Day at the Bay.

“Something is happening in Clairemont” seems to be the new mantra. I heard this directly from Cindy Martin, the new Superintendent of Schools. If you’d like to get on our bandwagon, this all happens while enjoying the best breakfast in Clairemont catered by Ranch Events. Please come - call me ahead for a free buffet breakfast! We meet 7:15am - 8:30am each Wednesday of the month at Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bay Park. If you (or anyone you know) would like to speak to our club, give me a call (Richard Morris @ 619-804-4040 ).

Dancers Wanted!

Have you ever dreamed of being a dancer in a Chorus Line? Here is an opportunity to dance your ages off with the Prime Time Steppers performing musical theater dance routines.

The Prime Time Steppers have been in existence since 1991 and consists of women ages 55 to 80+. We entertain at local church events and senior centers. Every year we perform at the San Diego County Fair as well as the Senior Talent Show at the Balboa Park Club.

We are looking for new members who love to dance. Classes start Thursday, September 19th at 1:15 -2:45pm in the San Diego Danceworks studio in Bay Ho. The cost is $42.00 per ten week session. The fun is priceless! For more information contact Dance Coach Charlene Schade @858-268-0684 or Assistant Coach Olive Thompson @ 858-277-5174.

Dan Diegos: New Euro Café and Pub in Bay Park

After Dan Diegos’ Grand Opening in February 2013, someone posted on Facebook that they were really happy to have a neighborhood café and pub that reminded them of experiences they had while in Europe. The owners of Dan Diegos, the Fulton family, were very happy to hear this of course. The concept of having a family gathering place in the neighborhood where good multi-national food and drink is served has been the cornerstone of the Fulton family’s idea for Dan Diegos, going back to Ryan Fulton’s original idea.

Ryan, the youngest of four brothers, today plays the dual role of Chef and General Manager at Dan Diegos. His cooking background and first 10 years of experience was infused with his mother’s Irish and Italian heritage. He later expanded his experience as Kitchen Manager at other European-themed restaurants.

In keeping with the idea of a neighborhood gathering place, the menu is simple, with no food items over $10—and tax is included in every price! Almost everything is house made including the delicious corned beef, juicy pastrami, creamy mozzarella cheese and all the unique sauces. Ryan’s appetizers and entrees combined with dessert specialties made by the Fulton family under Ryan’s direction make Dan Diegos a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.

Enhancing that experience is the beer and wine list featuring several dozen Irish, Italian, French, English, German, and Belgian beers on tap and in bottles. Guests have consistently praised the diversity and extensive list of beers that are hard to find elsewhere.

Dan Diegos is open every day except Tuesday. The pub café serves a tasty lunch menu during the week and a great brunch menu on the weekends. The Irish and English Breakfasts are popular along with the “Happy Happy” plate (you have to ask the servers about that!).

You are invited to enjoy the hospitality of the Fulton family soon! Sláinte!
Dan Diegos Euro Café and Pub, 2415 Morena Blvd., San Diego CA 92110
619-276-2199 www.DanDiegos.com

Balboa Mesa: Design Changes for Proposed In-N-Out Burger

Click to view updated plans

In February, Regency Centers presented a renovation plan for Balboa Mesa Shopping Center, including the addition of an In-N-Out Burger, to the Clairemont Community Planning Group, which voted 9-2 to support the proposal and recommend approval to the San Diego City Council.

As part of the redevelopment process, Regency has actively sought out feedback from the community and the City. In fact, more than 350 Clairemont Mesa residents have signed support cards in favor of the project.

Clairemont Community of Schools President and project supporter Julee Jenkins explains why, "Clairemont residents are strongly in favor of the Balboa Mesa renovation with the In-N-Out Burger. This project will bring many benefits to our community, including revitalizing a vacant corner in a prominent part of our community."

However, the redevelopment of the Vons-anchored center located at the corner of Balboa and Genesee Avenues is not supported by everyone. Residents in the nearby Pacific Bluffs condominium complex are concerned about the impact of a drive-thru restaurant.

In Rhythms Yoga: Monday Morning Yoga Pose

Do yoga outdoors! Find healing and self expression through yoga movement outdoors! Organic movement allows opportunity to release tension and tightness throughout the body. Every body is different as well as every day our bodies carry different amounts of stress. Getting to know our own body and where we manifest areas of tightness and stress is part of our yogic journey. Opening areas of stress manifested can and will take time and patience and can be similar to peeling away the layers of an onion. Practice patience to slowly peel layer upon layer of tension while using the breath as a tool to soften, release, and surrender control while visualizing the breath permeating into each area of “clenching”. 

The beauty of yoga is that one pose may not work for all. Finding yourself practicing yoga in the elements of nature will allow you to connect to something bigger than yourself, and “soak-up” the healing nature of the wind, the sounds of the ocean, perhaps cool green grass under your feet.

Exclusive Photos: Fitness Center Fire Aftermath

As most of Clairemont knows, the fitness center building on Clairemont Drive across from Keils burned in a three-alarm fire last night. The building, which many older Clairemont residents know as the former home of the Jack LaLanne Fitness Club, was in the process of being remodeled. A source at the scene said the damage to the 50's-era building is so severe, there is a possibility that it will need to be demolished.

Firefighters remained on the scene this morning because the inside was deemed a collapse hazard; consequently no one could go inside to verify the fire was completely out.  Other businesses next to the gym have been impacted as well. Mission Bay Nite and Day Traffic School is without power or water at this time, leaving Steve DeBry with a list of students to notify that class today is canceled. Coincidently, DeBry's former location above nearby Champ's was damaged in a fire as well when the bar burned a few years ago.

Homeschooling in Clairemont

With just over 200,000 homeschoolers in the state of CA, it’s no wonder that homeschooling has become familiar. There are the kids that go to Public School, Private School, and Homeschool. What’s the difference?

The majority of children that live in San Diego are enrolled in a Public School. The school is the primary source of education and requires little involvement from parents. The educational system is primarily a secular one that will teach the children what is on their agenda.

For many families, this doesn’t settle well. Therefore, they seek a Private Education for their children. As wonderful as these schools may be, not very many families can afford this option, especially if they have several children. The average cost per school year will run around $5,000, per child. I believe this is why more and more families are seeking other options. That’s where homeschooling comes into play.

Clairemont High Grad Wins Associated Builders & Contractors Apprenticeship Scholarship

Maurilio De Los Santos with ABCSD Apprenticeship
Training Trust Executive Director Sherry Yarbrough.

A panel of construction professionals and educators selected five outstanding San Diego County high school graduates, including senior Maurilio De Los Santos of Clairemont High School, to launch their careers in the construction industry thanks to scholarships awarded by the Associated Builders and Contractors San Diego Apprenticeship Training Trust. Recipients say the scholarships will play a significant role in helping them achieve their career goals. in San Diego was one of them.

Scholarship recipients become apprentices, which means the student is a full-time employee with benefits. De Los Santos will immediately start earning a paycheck and benefits. If he sticks with the program, he will become a full-fledged journeyman with not a shred of college debt and a fine career path ahead of him.