NEWS UptownBriefs
HILLCREST Area officials gathered June
17 at the former Pernicano’s parking lot to cut a ribbon and celebrate the 36 parking spaces now available to the public at Sixth and Robinson avenues after a 25-year closure. “Parking is a top priority here in Hillcrest,” said District 4 Councilmember Todd Gloria. “The Pernicano family is once again bringing activity to this portion of Sixth Avenue.” Although the adjacent
restaurant buildings remain closed, Stanley Paul Cook, a spokesperson for the Pernicano family, said, “This is the first step. At some point I think there’s going to be a redevelopment here.”
Sunset Parking is managing the lot, with rates ranging from $2 for the first hour to $5 for up to nine hours.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS The Friday evening summer
concert series at Trolley Barn Park kicks off July 9 with The Corvettes, playing doo-wop and Motown sounds. This year’s slate of free shows – from 6-8 p.m. each night – features three new groups and two favorites. On July 16 will be West of 5 with rock from the ’70s to today, while on July 23 it’s Three- Chord Justice singing country classics. Len Rainey will be on stage July 30 playing jazz and
blues. On August 6, Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra will perform boogie-woogie and swing. Trolley Barn Park is at Adams Avenue and Florida Street.
HILLCREST
On July 1 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., the Hillcrest Business Association is sponsoring a community event on University Avenue to celebrate the launch of its median lighting project. From 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., participants can use a provided map to stroll businesses where food, entertainment and discounts will be available. At 8:30 p.m., District 3 Councilmember Todd Gloria will “flip the switch” to light up the median trees along University between Tenth Avenue and Normal Street. More than 50 decorative lights have been installed, featuring a remotely programmable technology that allows the colors to change based on holidays and events.
NORMAL HEIGHTS The Adams Avenue
Book Store at 3502 Adams Ave. recently re-opened after completing a renovation. The shop, which opened in 1965, is home to 90,000 used books in more than 100 categories, the shop opened in 1965. Owner Brian Lucas spent close to $200,000 on the refurbishment, which included repairing the foundation and installing new floors and shelves plus sprucing up the building’s exterior. To
see pictures and read details about the renovation, go to
adamsavebooks.com.
HILLCREST Stepping Stone, a drug and
alcohol treatment facility and outpatient program designed to serve LGBT clients, raised $51,000 earlier this month during the 10th
anniversary
celebration for Cheryl’s Stone. “While we raised a substantial amount before and during the benefits, for which we are extremely grateful, Stepping Stone continues to face serious fiscal challenges,” said Tom Reise, chair-elect of Stepping Stone’s board of directors.
“Because of county funding
reductions and last minute cost reallocations the organization needs to raise significantly more funds by the end of August in order to maintain its current level of service,” said CEO John De Miranda.
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NORTH PARK Bedouin Vintage Collective, 2621 El Cajon Blvd., opened June 12. The storefront is located in the Rat Tail warehouse, a practice space for local bands, video premiers and the skate brand NIMH. Bedouin carries clothes, handmade jewelry, leather accessories, vintage vinyl and other specialties from artists such as Snow Jane Vintage, House of Magenta Tarantula! and Dolly Rocker Vintage. Each month Bedouin will have an
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art show night to feature local artists and musicians. Bedouin’s hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information go to
bedouinvintage.com.
DOWNTOWN Tickets are now on sale for the 7th annual San Diego Bay Wine
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and Food Festival, Nov. 7-21 at the Embarcadero. Prices depend on the number and type of events, including Grand Tasting entries for $125 and individual classes ranging from $45-$125 each. Go to worldofwineevents. com for more information and to buy tickets.
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