Bodywear Boutique Closing Sale

Bodywear Boutique is closing the Bird Rock Store and having a sale. Everything is now 40-70% off. Great time to shop for workout wear, casual tees and accessories. If you can't make the sale you can shop online http://www.bodywearboutique.com/

Save the Date for "Birdstock" Summer Concert & Event

A Summer Concert and Family Event will take place September 11th at Bird Rock Park (adjacent to Bird Rock Elementary). Check back, details to follow closer to event date! http://www.birdrock.org/

Here Not There, an exhibition of visual artists of San Diego

Here Not There, an exhibition of visual artists of San Diego, will be on view June 6 through September 19, 2010 at MCASD in La Jolla. The exhibition will focus on the variety, strength, and vitality of individual contemporary art practices in this region.
Artists: David Adey, Adam Belt, Agitprop, Susannah Bielak, Brian Black and Ryan Bulis, Kelsey Brookes, Sheldon Brown, Micha Cárdenas and Elle Mehrmand, Brian Dick, Ricardo Dominguez, Tom Driscoll, Kelly Eginton, James Enos, Steve Gibson, Brian Goeltzenleuchter, Matthew Hebert, John Hogan, Jeff Irwin, Glenna Jennings, Wendell Kling, John Oliver Lewis, Lev Manovich, Heather Gwen Martin, May-Ling Martinez, Jessica McCambly, Gretchen Mercedes, Patricia Montoya, Ingram Ober, Christopher Puzio, Andy Ralph, Marisol Rendon, Allison Renshaw, Jason Sherry and Matt Hoyt, Tristan Shone, The Border Corps (Armando de la Torre, Anthony Vasquez, Endy, Perry Vasquez, and Shondra Dawson), Stephen Tompkins, Michael Trigilio, Robert Twomney, Zlatan Vukosavljevic, Vicki Walsh, and Allison Wiese.


MCASD La Jolla

700 Prospect Street, La Jolla
858.454.3541
http://www.mcasd.org/

Bird Rock neighborhood featured in San Diego Magazine's "Staycation" Issue

Part of the "The Other La Jolla"
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters was recently featured in San Diego Magazine's "Staycation" Issue.
"Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, a popular locals' hangout... serves up the best organic (and socially responsible) java in town." Click here to read article.

One of the stars of "Endless Summer," to discuss book

Mike Hynson will discuss his book "Mike Hynson: Transcendental Memories of a Surf Rebel" at 7 p.m. April 17 at D.G.Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The book is a who's who of 1950s and '60s culture - with names such as Duke Kahanamoku, Hobie Alter, Bruce Brown, the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, Timothy Leary, Jimi Hendrix - and is a gritty portrayal of Hynson's adventurous frolic spanning three decades questioning, exploring and breaking new ground. He is also one of the stars of "Endless Summer," the iconic film from Bruce Brown, Hynson writes that he lived his entire life on the edge - from his formative years as a Navy brat in the 1940s and '50s bouncing between Hawaii and San Diego, to his timing and innovation that kept him at the forefront of the surfing industry throughout the '60s. Hynson helped found the legendary WindanSea Surf Club in 1962; and planted the seed in Tom Morey's head for the Boogie Board in 1965.

La Jolla's Google entry is in

La Jollan Adam Harris and more than 194,000 other communities had responded by Friday's deadline for initial applications to be part of Google's "Fiber for Communities" initiative. La Jolla will be up against in its effort to get the company to install a super high-speed network in the community. It noted that they'd seen "cities rename themselves, great YouTube videos, public rallies and hundreds of grassroots Facebook groups come to life. In the coming months, Google say it will narrow down the choices, announcing communities by the end of the year.

Bird Rock Station Update, a proposed three story project

Bird Rock Station, a proposed three story project, lost a legal challenge brought on by interested La Jolla residents. The court found that the proposed project would have a significant impact on the environment, requiring further studies and land use proceedings. This could effect the viability of the project as currently planned.  For more details on the project and timeline click here.

Tsunami from Chile earthquake reaches La Jolla

A Tsunami advisory was in effect for the coastal areas of California today. Here's a link to what Tsunami looked like off the coast of La Jolla on the NOAA Tide Charts, click here. Tsunami and earthquake are reminders to be prepared if evacuated due to an emergency, here's a checklist: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes

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Newly Inaugurated Bird Rock History Museum

Philomene Offen, the Bird Rock resident whose 'project' was to do storyboards on the community's history for Taste of Bird Rock last summer, stands in front of the sign for the fledgling community museum. It adjoins Bird Rock Coffee Roasters at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. Residents who have old photographs of Bird Rock area are encouraged to share them long enough for copies to be made for display. For information or photo's to contribute please email Philomene.

Photo: La Jolla Light

The Cottage Restaurant Renovation

After renovation

Before renovation

Readers, I am conducting a blog poll to collect your feedback on the newly remodeled restaurant. If you have not seen it yet, the original historic yellow is gone and it's now painted grey. The 105 year old cottage has been a popular spot for breakfast and lunch for over twenty years. I think many residents were taken by surprise that the yellow is not coming back. For more information on The Cottage or to purchase their famous cookbook visit: http://www.cottagelajolla.com/

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If you love to drive around San Diego to see Holiday lights stop by Bird Rock

Bird Rock residents go all out in getting into the Holiday spirit. This year the residents on the 5500 block of Waverly Ave collectively decorated the trees that align their street. It's a beautiful sight to behold.
Bird Rock village is a great place to walk around, do some shopping, get something to eat, catch the sunset and then get in the car to drive-by and see the lovely lights!

Don't miss Do Bianchi Holiday Six-Pack Wine Selections!

An essential part of entertaining is matching food and wine. Here, Jeremy Parzen of Do Bianchi has done all the work selecting for you. The Holiday Dinner Party Six-Pack offering ($137.93) includes six wines and pairing notes for a dinner party for 6 people - with pairings for 6 courses, including the aperitif and dessert. Act quickly since this is Do Bianchi’s last offering for 2009 and Jeremy will be shipping and delivering the wines next week. In addition to this offer, delivery is free for La Jolla and San Diego residents. To order, simply respond to this email address: JParzen@gmail.com.  Cheers!

Happy to be listed on americantowns.com as a featured blogger!

Americantowns is an online community network, plugging you in to the information, businesses and events related to your city, town and neighborhood. It's a useful link to La Jolla blogs, La Jollan's on Twitter and other great local resources.

Bird Rock Historical Museum finds a home

Starting out as a history "project" seeking a temporary home has become a full-fledged museum with its own permanent residence. The new address for the soon-to-be community museum is a familiar one: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. - more specifically, the organic coffee roaster's newsstand room, which owner Chuck Patton has offered for use as history museum/exhibit space.
News of Patton's offer of permanent exhibit space for a community museum was enthusiastically received by 37-year Bird Rock resident Philomene Offen, who just started documenting the La Jolla neighborhood's history in January.  Hopefully it will help trigger folks who have old photographs to be willing to share them with us," Patton said.
Residents who have old photographs of Bird Rock area are encouraged to share them long enough for copies to be made for display. For information or photo's to contribute please email Philomene Offen.
The new museum/exhibit space is planned to open by Thanksgiving.
*Electric Ave Photo: On La Jolla Hermosa Avenue an old section of the curb shows it former name, Electric Avenue. Source: San Diego Historical Society and La Jolla Light

Have you visited Little Locks Children's Salon and Toy Boutique?

As the holidays approach be sure and visit Little Locks Children's Salon and Toy Boutique. They carry a huge selection of imaginative toys including learning activity kits, books, arts n crafts, games, puzzles, dolls, and lots of Thomas the Train! Also to add to the fun your child’s hair can be cut while sitting in a car, jeep or airplane styling chair, there's also videos and Nintendo! 5665 La Jolla Blvd.

La Jolla's Warwick's Books

They said it themselves, Warwick's is a totally awesome independent bookstore in La Jolla. Did you know that La Jolla's Warwick's books has a Youtube page? It's http://www.youtube.com/user/Warwicksbooks. Where you can access videos of some past book signings - like Ron Carlson, William T. Vollman, Lisa See, David Benioff, and Kathryn Stockett to name a few. This is a huge benefit if you can't be there in person! In addition, Warwick's has embraced other social media channels and you can follow them on their blog, Twitter or become a fan on Face Book. Join Warwick's for the next Cooking Club event with actress and author of "The Kind Diet", Alicia Silverstone on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00pm at Isabel's Cantina in Pacific Beach. For more information: info@warwicks.com

Bird Rock resident, Dr. Anne Wallace, discusses new study to improve care for breast cancer patients

Each Wednesday during Good Morning San Diego, KUSI provides the latest research, advice, and health information. October is breast cancer awareness month and this week, Dr. Anne Wallace, Director of the Breast Center at Moores UCSD Cancer Center discusses San Diego's participation in a statewide study to improve care for breast cancer patients by designing and testing new approaches to research, technology and health care delivery.  For more info, visit Moores Cancer Center. #beatcancer

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Have you checked out Artsy Smartsy Kids Art Classes in Bird Rock?

Artsy Smartsy is a unique children’s art center. They offer arts and crafts classes for children ages 2-7. Artsy Smartsy uses a variety of materials and introduces a new project in every class. La Jolla Mom turned me on to this great deal. BuyWithMe San Diego is offering this exclusive deal that saves you 60% on a 3 class pass, 3 classes for $30. I just purchased so my little one could try out. Artsy Smartsy is located at 5709 La Jolla Blvd. Click here for details.

Have you heard about PR in a Flash!

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