LV Meetings and Deadlines Reminder
Extra Issue of LV Update
The Linda Vista Update
Editor’s note: There are a few civic organization-related meetings/events and submission deadlines coming up in the next few days, and so we thought it appropriate to publish a brief, extra issue of the Linda Vista Update this week to ensure local residents were given sufficient time to plan ahead. We still intend to publish our regular Thursday issue on March 20.
—Linda Vista Town Council Monthly General Meeting: As indicated in the above flyer, the LVTC will hold its monthly general meeting this Wednesday night March 19 at the Linda Vista Library. The public is invited. Come to the meeting, gather with fellow Linda Vista residents, see what the LVTC is doing/planning, and listen to the guest speaker who will be conducting a workshop on Financial Literacy.
—Tecolote Canyon Citizens' Advisory Committee: The TCCAC will hold its monthly meeting this Wednesday March 19 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Tecolote Canyon Nature Center. According to Committee Chairperson Darrel Madison, representatives from the City Engineering Projects teams are attending the meeting to answer questions and report on the progress of the sewer replacement. They will explain the decisions to cut through the Forest Grove and other locations, as well as the rationale behind saving others trees.
—Senior of the Year Recognition: The Office of State Senator Dr Akilah Weber Pierson (39th Senate District) provides the opportunity for constituents to submit nominations during the year for honorees in a wide range of categories. Constituents may submit one small business and/or one community leader for each category. Nominations are currently being accepted for “Senior of the Year.” This award honors an outstanding senior who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to community service and public welfare. Nominees must reside in the 39th Senate District and be at least 60 years old. Nominations may be submitted by clicking HERE. Nominations will be accepted until March 21.
—Linda Vista Planning Group: The Linda Vista Planning Group will hold its next monthly on Monday March 24 at 6:00 pm. During this meeting, the organization will hold its annual election of Planning Group members. Check out the flyer below for details.
—Art & Essay Contest for Students: The Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair/Parade is sponsoring its annual Art & Essay Contest for students in grades 2-6. This year’s theme for the contest is “Food From the Heart.” Check out the below flyer for more details. You can also go HERE to obtain detailed contest guidelines.
—Recognizing Small Businesses, Teachers, and Nurses: The Office of State Assemblyperson Chris Ward (Assembly District 78) is accepting nominations to recognize outstanding Teachers, Nurses, and Small Businesses in AD 78. You can click HERE to make a nomination. Nominations must be submitted by March 24.
—Upcoming Production of Welcome to Wonderland: The Linda Vista Theater Arts Program welcomes everyone to WONDERLAND at the Linda Vista Recreation Center! The production is a retelling of the Alice in Wonderland story. Performances will be held on the following dates: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 6:30pm (Opening Night); Saturday, March 22, 2025 (Double Feature)@ 2:00pm (Matinee) @ 6:30pm; Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:30pm; Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 6:30pm. Check out the flyer below for details on how to purchase tickets for each show.
Photo Contest: The Mission Trails Regional Park Photo Contest is open for submissions now through April 1. This annual contest, organized by the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, gives community members the chance to showcase their perspectives of one of San Diego’s most cherished open spaces. Selected entries will be displayed at the Visitor Center from May 22 to July 7, with winners chosen across multiple categories—including a new category honoring Cowles Mountain’s 50th anniversary. Categories include:
Adults: Plants, Animals, Landscapes, People, Professional, and Cowles Mountain
Teens: Open category
Children 12 and younger: Open category
Prizes include:
$100 Best of Show
$75 People’s Choice
$50 First Place in each category
The contest is free to enter, and all photos must be taken within Mission Trails Regional Park. To learn more about the photo contest criteria and/or to submit an entry, please click HERE.
—Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade: The Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Parade/Fair is scheduled for April 26. The deadline to apply for participation in the parade is March 31. You can go HERE to sign up to participate in the fair or parade, or to become an official fair/parade sponsor.
—Rebuilding Together Looking to Help: Rebuilding Together San Diego (RTSD) is a national nonprofit organization that repairs homes, revitalizes communities, and rebuilds lives. In striving to help seniors, disabled, veterans and families who are low-income homeowners in need of home repairs, the organization is asking local residents to pass the word along to potential low-income homeowners so they can learn how RTSD can help with free repairs. RTSD also assists with community facilities. Should LV Update readers have someone that could take advantage of this program, they can call Deanne Hutchison, Sr. Project Director for Rebuilding Together San Diego at 619/ 818-2466 (cell) to discuss their needs. While certain criteria fluctuate as programs, grants and sponsorships vary, the basic guidelines are as follows:
Owning and living in a single-family dwelling that is in bad shape, (cannot be apt., condo, mobile home or manufactured home)
Owner cannot own other property
Low income who are veterans, elderly, disabled and/or low income, in a hardship
Most projects include exterior painting and/or landscaping in addition to minor repairs.
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