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MCAS Miramar Air Show 2022 – practice day is Sep 22; show days are Sep 23-25
From MCAS Miramar: The commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Col. Thomas M. Bedell, and the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, invite the San Diego community and aviation enthusiasts to the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show. The theme of this...
Sun, Aug 28: Summer Concert Update – The Distractions with Greg Zinser on stage at Standley Park; Volunteer Appreciation
Announcing the last 2022 Summer Concert at Standley Park on Sunday, August 28. It’s hard to believe that the Summer of 2022 is about to end. But, no worries, there’s still time to gather with family and neighbors at Standley Park for one last concert. The final Summer...
Friday Night Football Aug 19: UCHS announces Fall Football Schedule; Home Opener Against Fallbrook
From UCHS Centurions: The University City High School football home opener game is Friday, August 19, at 7 PM. Parking lot tailgating opens at 5:30 PM. Fallbrook High School will be looking to avenge last year’s 48-6 loss to UCHS. THIS IS A TICKETLESS EVENT AND ONLY ONLINE TICKET...
Sun, Aug 21: Summer Concert Update – Bayou Brothers with Michelle Lundeen on stage at Standley Park
The hot, spicy musical jambalaya just won’t quit at Standley Park when the Bayou Brothers with Michelle Lundeen take the stage on Sunday, August 21, 2022. With a sound straight out of Louisiana’s dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the BAYOU BROTHERS will rock you right on into “Fat Tuesday” with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin’, foot stompin’ musical gumbo y’all won’t soon forget.
Increased development and density in our futures? Community Plan Updates for Mira Mesa, Sorrento Valley, and University City
From University City Community Association President Diane Ahern: Did you know that our neighbors to the east, Mira Mesa and Sorrento Valley, are undergoing a Community Plan Update just as we are in University City? The City Planning Department has presented scenarios that would change our communities forever, both the Mira Mesa and University City areas, with proposed development and increased density.
Sun, Aug 14: Summer Concert Update – Sea Monks on Stage at Standley Park
The Good Times continue at Standley Park on Sunday, August 14, when the Sea Monks take the stage. It’s rockabilly, blues, outlaw country and a little funk so you can shake your rump. We’d love to see you at our next gig!. Summer Concerts are sponsored by the...
MCAS Miramar: low altitude flyover expected on Tuesday, August 9 as Squadron 314 returns from deployment
Welcome home! On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 will return home to MCAS Miramar. They are expected to conduct a low altitude flyover in the area of MCAS Miramar. Details are posted on their Facebook @ MCASMiramarCA at https://www.facebook.com/100069124273621/posts/pfbid0hCjrHVuXqDWc4m5SQgocTPywaiRVjB6MpGya8qKgFaex8TqqShXrcb2QAFyAnjtHl/?d=n. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron...
Planning Department: What We’re Working On
The Planning Department recently launched a new webpage that community members can use to see the full range of City of San Diego major planning initiatives underway and their estimated completion dates, as well as their current status. Community members can also read more about the year-round planning work the...
Aug 9, 2022, 6 PM: University Community Planning Group (UCPG) meets via Zoom
The University Community Planning Group (UCPG) will meet via Zoom at 6 PM on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. This is a public meeting and all are invited to attend. The July 12 agenda and Zoom information is available at the bottom of this post and is also available on the Planning Group website at https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas.
Standley Aquatic Center (at Standley Park) has released its 2022 Fall Program Guide
The Standley Aquatic Center is a joint-use facility with the San Diego Unified School District. The Aquatic Center is located at Standley Park next to Swanson Memorial Pool, 3585 Governor Drive. This facility is ideal for competitive swimming, water polo and lap swimming. Since this is a joint-use school district pool, public access is available only when there are no scheduled school-related activities.
Sunday, August 7, 2022: Coldwell Banker’s Backpacks for Kids returns to Standley Park
From Colwell Banker’s Katie Dunahoo: Backpacks for Kids Donation Day August 7, 3:00-6:00pm at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive. It is once again time to donate backpacks, school supplies, packaged socks and other items that less fortunate children can use to begin their school year. In conjunction with the...
Sun, Aug 7: Summer Concert Update – it’s the Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam with Greg Pardue
From Greg Pardue: We’re happy to let you know we will be performing a concert at Standley Park in University City on August 7th from 5:00 to 7:00. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, kids, grandma & grandpa and dogs (on leash of course). Masks and social distancing will be at the audience’s discretion according to current CDC guidelines. We hope you will join us at the park. It will be a Best of Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam concert with jazz from the Great American Songbook.
Sat, Aug 6, 2022, 2 PM: It’s the 40th annual Banana Split Ice Cream Social at Standley Park
The Standley Park Recreation Center staff, the University City Parks Council (UCPC), and the Standley Park Community Recreation Group are pleased to announce the return of the Banana Split Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 6, at 2 PM. Ice cream is generously donated by the Heimberger family, and the toppings are provided by the Standley Park staff and Community Recreation Group. Please bring your own banana.
Save the Date: Here’s the August / September 2022 Short List For University City – What We Know about Events and Meetings
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KBPS: UCSD students fight for a voice in University City zoning debate
As reported by KPBS July 28, 2022: University City is one of several San Diego neighborhoods where city officials see a need for more housing. The Blue Line trolley now includes six stops in University City, making it ripe for the kind of transit-oriented development the city needs to meet its climate goals.
Help Wanted: Post Office seeks Local Artists to Design a Postmark Stamp for University City’s Date Meets Zip
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (9-21-22), the University City Post Office will commemorate a once-a-century alignment of the date on the calendar – 9-21-22 — with its ZIP Code — 92122. The alignment of calendar dates with ZIP Codes occurs only once a century and in relatively...
Sunday, July 31, 2022: Summer Concert update – It’s the Electric Waste Band at Standley Park with special guest Bill Walton
Hey everybody, we’ve got a family friendly outdoor community concert coming up, and you’re all invited. Electric Waste Band’s Ed Fletcher, Bob Rosencrans and Bob Harvey will be joined by former EWB keyboardist Dave Chesavage, with special guest, Bill Walton on percussion and un-mic’d vocals. This should be a great time!
Sunday, July 24, 2022: Summer Concert update – It’s the Siers Brothers Band at Standley Park
Are you into live music, dancing and having a good time with family, friends and neighbors? Then get outside and join us at Standley Park! Together since the early 1980s, the Siers Brothers Band plays the best in classic rock, reggae, calypso, top 40, country, and blues. Something for everyone!
Sat, July 23: Garden Club meet-up in University City
The University City Garden Club is a local community group of neighbors who gather to share their interest and knowledge in gardening, conservation, and landscape design through neighborhood gardens and group excursions. The UC Garden Club will develop philanthropic programs to help enhance the community through beautification projects and an interest in landscaping and gardening.
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