San Carlos Area Council

This is a community survey about our Library Master Plan. Chime in! https://give.supportmylibrary.org/emailviewonwebpage.aspx

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Our City Councilman Raul Campillo is hosting a Town Hall on March 1st! 3/1, 6:30pm: bit.ly/SanCarlosTownHall... Please call or send an email with your questions or concerns to: Sanna Loando Policy Advisor & Council Representative Pronouns: she/her/hers Office of Councilmember Raul Campillo City of San Diego, Seventh District [email protected] Office: (619) 533-6479

Incredible moment for all of civilization as Perseverence lands on Mars to search for signs of life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIYrwOm2IWg

Here is a nice article about our new Mayoral liaison to the San Carlos community (District 7), Matt Griffith. We hope to see Matt at our March Zoom meeting on Wednesday the 17th. https://www.lajollalight.com//its-a-true-passion-of-mine-t

You may qualify for the City’s financial assistance program, offering low-interest rate loans ranging from $25,000 to $95,000 to qualified businesses as part of the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund. To determine eligibility, please visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/economic-deve//financing/caresact Please share with folks who you believe would benefit from this information. Let me know if you have questions.... From the Office of Councilmember Raul Campillo City of San Diego, Seventh District

The Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens is taking orders for bricks at the Kiwanis Triangle on the corner of Waring Road and Zion Avenue. If you have been searching for the perfect gift for special people in your life who have everything, why not honor them forever with a personalized engraved brick? Have a new graduate? A colleague who is retiring? A parent who raised you in Allied Gardens? A loved one who is no longer with us? Or even a beloved pet? What better way to... honor and/or remember them than by having a permanent brick installed in the heart of Allied Gardens? There are now over 500 commemorative bricks at this location. President Mark Schulze and VP Patricia Mooney decided to purchase a brick as a neighborly gesture, as we enjoy contributing to programs that aid children. 100% of the profits from this brick sale will go back to our community projects and for scholarships. The Kiwanis Club has a goal to ensure your brick will be installed in time for the holidays! * A special thank you to John Chandler for his help in locating our brick!

Our beautiful Cowles Mountain reflected in Lake Murray on a Sunday summer afternoon

Spotted on the trail, at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park the other day. A message for all of us. (Photo by Patty Mooney)

Hello San Carlos Neighbors! Here is Patty Mooney's latest article at the Mission Times Courier: https://missiontimescourier.com/san-carlos-area-council-ne/

When the vaccine is made available, will you take it? Yes or no? Here's an interesting article on the history of vaccinations. https://www.weforum.org//04/how-vaccines-changed-the-world/

Hello neighbors! Happy Holidays from SCAC to you. We miss our meetings and are working on a holiday-party Zoom meeting. We'll let you know when and where. What have you been doing to pass the time during this nearly year-long Quarantine? We've discovered that being outside is the best way to stay healthy. We enjoy hiking and mountain biking out in the far reaches of San Diego East County. There are some amazing places to see. Please share your stories as well.

As you may be aware, the Census count will be ending tomorrow night (3am PST on October 16 to be exact) and we hope that if you have not yet completed it (takes a couple of minutes, very fast), then you will do this civic duty, as it translates to funding - money - for our community. Stand up and be counted! www.My2020Census.gov

This month's article by SCAC VP Patty Mooney in Mission Times Courier - https://missiontimescourier.com/san-carlos-area-council-ne/

For the past few weeks, Mayoral candidate Barbara Bry has been visiting San Diego neighborhoods to talk to community members about the issues affecting them. She came to Tuxedo Park in San Carlos this past Sunday, August 30th. Socially distanced and wearing masks, a small gathering of neighbors conversed about pot holes, infrastructure, the new library, 101 Ash Street, and how developers have been buying up single-home properties and erecting four- and eight-plex units. Even... with the housing shortage crisis, nobody wants more population, congestion and traffic in their single-family-zoned residential neighborhoods . As you may know, SCAC's mission is not to make political endorsements but to facilitate education about our local candidates so that you can be well informed when you make decisions at the ballot box. As an observation, this is the first time I have ever seen a mayoral candidate go out to each and every one of San Diego's "hamlets" and seek out feedback from community members, especially during these pandemic times. Mayoral candidate Todd Gloria is also welcome to visit San Carlos. We will let you know if and when that happens.

News from the San Carlos Community Garden Produce Swap this Saturday Register and join your neighbors for a produce swap in the Garden!... Bring your garden's fruits, vegetables and herbs to exchange with the crops of others. Bring your own bags to transport produce, wear a mask and be ready to practice social distancing. We'll do our best to sanitize and maintain a safe six feet of distance. Then we'll all wash our hands and produce when we get home after sharing in our neighborhood's bounty. Now the second and fourth Saturdays from 9:30-10:15 am, the swap is managed by Rosemary, formerly of the Lake Murray Co-op Produce Swap. Please go to their website - https://www.lakemurrayproduce.com/ and read all about them. Then scroll to the bottom of any page to submit the produce you would like to contribute to the swap. The swap will be held in the San Carlos Community Garden. We hold our weekly Garden open house on Saturdays so all are welcome to come and enjoy the Garden from 9-11 am whether swapping or not. Be a part of our "Growing Connections." When: Every Second and Fourth Saturday August 8th and August 22nd from 9:30 - 10:15 am Where: San Carlos Community Garden, 6460 Boulder Lake Ave, San Diego 92119

Hello Neighbors, Mayoral candidate Barbara Bry wants to visit our neighborhood to hear and see our issues and concerns. We would like to invite you to join us in showing Barbara what we see every day. Can you join us for 45 minutes on a Sunday afternoon to discuss the issues in San Carlos? Date: Sunday, August 30, 2020... Time: 4:00 PM 4:45 PM Location: Tuxedo Park, 6900 Tuxedo Road, San Diego, CA Look for us in the shaded area of the park. We will be practicing Social Distancing and please wear a mask Thanks, Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney (619) 644-3000 P.S. Photos and video will be taken during the afternoon

A note about the Second Sunday Community Concerts for all those who enjoy these monthly concerts. It's been a long summer without all the free musical concerts who usually have. When they resume again, I'm sure we'll all be super thankful.

Hey San Carlosians, how are you faring during these surreal Covid times? Please share your thoughts, photos and videos. President Mark Schulze and VP Patty Mooney have been escaping by mountain bike into Nature where encounters with the "local residents" brings much joy.

Latest San Carlos Area Council news article in Mission Times Courier is a pictorial by Patty Mooney: https://missiontimescourier.com/san-carlos-area-council-ne/

And now this from our San Carlos branch library. LIBRARY BRANCH CLOSURES: corona virus update Dear FriendsYes, we are still here to keep you updated on Library News. There will be no Used Book Sale and all 36 branch libraries will remain closed until further notice.... Click on Corona Virus to see the latest corona virus information & updates for the City of San Diego. Important helpful information during this crisis may also be found at https://211sandiego.org/ I have attached Misty Jones Library Connections (our SDPL Director) recent Newsletter to our website to inform you of the latest San Diego Public Library services available to you during our STAY AT HOME time. All library programs and events have been canceled. Enhanced On Line Services are available, but reserved books will not be available for pickup until the libraries reopen. The "return date" for all borrowed materials has automatically been extended for all. We will continue to provide monthly updates as they become available. SCFOL thanks all who have continued to send in their annual membership renewals, joined for the first time, or sent in their special donations. We wish the best of health to you and yours.

Some scenes from around the neighborhood during Life in the Time of Coronavirus. (Photos courtesy of SCAC VP Patty Mooney)

Hello neighbors, We hope you are all safe and well. Here's a notice from our local Community Garden. They are on hiatus, too, along with the rest of us. http://www.sancarloscommunitygarden.com/

This is the go to website for all state related COVID-19 issues. Includes: How to apply for unemployment How to apply for disability... How to apply for paid family leave Latest numbers in CA (positive cases and deaths) Education related info Employment and taxes info Healthcare info https://covid19.ca.gov/

Time to get back to the garden. http://www.sancarloscommunitygarden.com/2017-garden-plot-a/

The San Carlos Area Council will NOT be holding a meeting in February. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at San Carlos Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego.

Supervisor Nathan Fletcher spoke to us at our November meeting. This is a recap of his first year as a Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors. https://youtu.be/Ea8Y0EcVXgs

We are so proud of our Assemblywoman, Shirley Weber! Congratulations, Dr. Weber! http://sacobserver.com//observer-person-of-the-year-assem/

San Carlos friends and neighbors joined us at December's Holiday Potluck Gathering. Luciano's Tomato, Basil & Mozarella Bruschetta was a big hit, and @ArielVoss brought an apple pie that was "to die for." Max's veggie lasagna was super tasty and so were Marilyn's meatballs. Wendy Wheatcroft, who is running for Councilman Scott Sherman's seat (District 7), stopped by to say "Hello." A great time was had by all.

Safety first.....

SCAC President Mark Schulze and VP Patty Mooney attended the Enhancery Jewelers holiday soiree last night. What a great selection of food, including all types of cheeses, tender salmon filets, and little beef sandwiches. And a wine bar. Not to mention ongoing raffles of fun prizes. Patty wore the pearl earrings she won at last year's raffle. This year Mark won a gift card to one of San Diego's best seafood restaurants, The Brigantine La Mesa. A great time was had by all! Thanks so much to our gracious hosts, Kathleen and Martin White.

Nice little 40th anniversary video about the San Carlos Library by Robert Hotz https://vimeo.com/375039309

SCAC President Mark Schulze & VP Patricia Mooney attended the annual meeting of the General Membership of the San Carlos Friends of the Library. The Guest Speaker was Patrick Stewart (no, not SIR Patrick Stewart), new CEO of the San Diego Public Library Foundation. Of course we all pelted him with questions about when San Carlos will finally get a new library, after the community has patiently been waiting for decades. Why? It's complicated. The adjoining parking lot was formerly a gas station and needs to be tested and mitigated by the State of California Water Board, for probably the next two years. And THEN, maybe, maybe, we can pierce the soil with a shovel and construct our dream library.

County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher joined us last night at our monthly SCAC meeting. My favorite moment during his presentation was his anecdote about how two ladies were thrilled to meet him, and even had a selfie taken with him. Then as they walked away, they said "I can't believe we just met Gavin Newsom." He also spoke about the issue of Homelessness and what actions the County Boardmembers have been taking to solve the problem. (Photo by Patty Mooney)

Welcoming them with a standing ovation, Ellen praised the group of firefighters and thanked them for all they do for CA. #PatchCalifornia

"Embers" video with Geologist Pat Abbott who explains how far embers can travel and how much damage they can do. Produced by Crystal Pyramid Inc. on a grant from the City for Mission Trails Regional Park. https://youtu.be/mihPfGBnzcE

San Diego Fire & Rescue Brush Management Video shows you how to manage the brush surrounding your home and protect your house and family from wildfire https://youtu.be/T1DUk7OB_9E

Happy 9.21.19! That's today's date coinciding with our zip code (a once in a century event!) SCAC President Mark Schulze & VP Patty Mooney participated in today's celebration at the Navajo post office. A photo of Cowles Mountain during this year's Super Bloom by Patty Mooney is featured on a special commemorative envelope. Thanks to Postmaster Lisa Baldwin, Mark, Tracy and the rest of the excellent staff for a great event!

President Schulze and VP Mooney have done it! Wonderful challenge. MTRP has had to order more pins.

Interesting piece from KUSI about short-term rentals in places designated for affordable housing for San Diegans. https://barbarabry.com//in-the-news-barbara-bry-joins-loca

Local Neighborhood Dog Walker spotted in San Carlos (Photo by Patty Mooney, SCAC VP)

News from our Congresswoman Susan Davis. After 20 years, she is calling it a day.

A diverse crowd of people - and dogs - appeared at the Ocean Beach home of Jim Bell yesterday to bid him adieu. Then the group split up to either board a sailboat that would inter Jim's body to the sea, or walk over to the Holding Company to dance all night long. SCAC President Mark Schulze and VP Patty Mooney chose to go to the dance floor, which is where Jim would have been.

#ThrowbackThursday photos of former Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman and former SCAC President John Pilch (RIP) at a 2014 SCAC meeting (Photos by Patty Mooney)

Mr.Rogers was the best neighbor ever.

Last night's San Carlos Area Council meeting was a stellar one featuring two candidates running for Scott Sherman's soon-to-be-vacated seat in District 7 (Raul Castillo & Noli Zola), reports from Roarke Shanley (Scott Sherman's office), Rik Hauptfeld from Assemblymember Brian Maienschein's office, Officer John Steffen sporting a summer 'do, and our featured speaker, Councilwoman & Mayoral Candidate, Barbara Bry. (With photos by Patty Mooney, SCAC VP)

Rik Hauptfeld from Assemblymember Brian Maienschein's office gave us a report.

Dear Neighbors, Did you know..... Santee has these wonderful summer concerts and tonight's the night. "Bump City Brass is a soul and funk band tribute band that brings the groove! They live to create an authentic funk and soul sound with instruments that made the classic 70s hits great. If you're into music with a BUMPIN, brassy sound--they're your band!" http://cityofsanteeca.gov//Compone/Calendar/Event/4067/202

The 2019 Fireworks Display at Lake Murray Music Fest & Fireworks Celebration. We love seeing the brand new fireworks every year, and this year did not disappoint!

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend and celebration. San Carlos's annual premiere event, the Lake Murray Music Festival and Fireworks, was a great success. So much fun! Please make a donation for next year's event (it's costly, but so worth it.) https://www.lakemurrayfireworks.org/

Happy July! Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July! Just a little note that the San Carlos Area Council will not be meeting this Wednesday due to the 4th of July holiday. We'll see you in August with featured speaker, Councilwoman Barbara Bry.

The latest SCAC news at Mission Times Courier by Patty Mooney: https://missiontimescourier.com/san-carlos-area-council-ne/

Congratulations to SCAC President Mark Schulze for getting honored yesterday by 79th Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber as a Distinguished Man in the District! (Photo by Patty Mooney)

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!

Just dreaming of our new San Carlos branch library, the day when ground is finally broken for it......

We saw "hordes" of lady bugs in the Cleveland National Forest last weekend. Wondered where they were heading in such a hurry.

Tonight is our June meeting at the San Carlos branch library (7265 Jackson Drive) starting at 6:30. We'll have local, state and city representatives on hand to speak about what's happening and answer your questions. Come join us!

After attending Don Endicott's presentation about Mountain Lions at Mission Trails Regional Park a couple of weeks ago, we know this is not typical behavior from this young mountain lion. It will be very sad if it has to be euthanized.

The beauty that's in our adjoining neighborhood - Santee

Well, this is good news. https://www.kusi.com/san-diego-city-council-unanimously-ap/

Rainbow over Cowles Mountain yesterday. Spectacular. And the photo doesn't do it justice! (Photo by Patty Mooney)

Big news for our community

If you have been missing a long walk on a short pier :) O.B. Pier is finally due to reopen.

A lovely story that gives all of us inspiration.