👋 Hello University City neighbor, is it true? Summer 2022 is almost over? Not in University City! While it’s true UCCA does not print its University City News newsletter in August, we do continue to support many community events and meetings through our UCCA websites and email alerts. Here’s a Short List of what’s to come in August:
August Summer Events:
- US Postal Service seeks Local Artists to Design a Postmark Stamp for University City’s Date Meets Zip. Details at https://www.universitycitynews.org/2022/07/28/help-wanted-post-office-seeks-local-artists-to-design-a-postmark-stamp-for-university-citys-date-meets-zip/
- Summer Concerts continue on Sunday evenings at 5 PM at Standley Park. Visit https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- Standley Aquatic Center and Swanson Pool hours and information: https://www.sandiego.gov/pools
- Summer Movies in the Park continue with Sing at Nobel Park on Friday, August 5. For the complete schedule, visit https://www.universitycitynews.org/movies-in-the-park/
- The Banana Split Ice Cream Social returns to Standley Park on Saturday, August 6. Mor information at https://www.universitycitynews.org/2022/07/31/sat-aug-2022-2-pm-its-the-40th-annual-banana-split-ice-cream-social-at-standley-park/
- UC Garden Club on August 20, 2:00pm – a joint meeting with the UC Fire Safe Council as we have a presentation about native and fire-resistant landscapes at the home of Eleanor & Bill Beck. The presenter will be Greg Rubin, author of California Native Landscape – he will have books available for purchase, or you can bring your own for signatures. For more information and to RSVP, contact Jemma Samala at jemmasamala@gmail.com
Community Groups / meetings in August:
- UCPG Planning Group on Tuesday, August 9, at 6 PM. Agenda and meeting information, when available, will be posted at https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- UCCA Community Association does not meet in August; next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, September 14. For the latest University City News, visit our website at https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
- CPUS Community Plan Update will not meet in August; next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 20. However, the Plan University City website has been updated with information about the Community Plan Update. Take a look at https://www.planuniversity.org/
This Summer at our Libraries, Parks, and Pools:
- Summer Movies in the Park Summer Schedule: https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/
- University Community and North University libraries monthly program schedules.
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/university-community-library
- North University Library on Judicial: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/north-university-community-library
- Pools and Parks and Recreation Centers program schedules.
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/doyle
- Nobel Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/nobel
- Standley Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/standley
- Swanson Memorial Pool: https://www.sandiego.gov/pools/swanson-memorial-pool
- Standley Aquatic Center: https://www.sandiego.gov/pools/standley-aquatic-center
Save the Date for:
- Volunteer Appreciation Night on Sunday, August 28, during the Summer Concert. Visit https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- First Day of School (SDUSD) on Monday, August 29. Details at https://www.sandiegounified.org/
- Labor Day on Monday, September 5.
- Date Meets ZIP 9/21/22 = 92122 on Wednesday, September 21. Details at https://www.universitycitynews.org/2022/07/28/help-wanted-post-office-seeks-local-artists-to-design-a-postmark-stamp-for-university-citys-date-meets-zip/
- Miramar Air Show begins with practice day on September 22; show days September 23-25. Details at https://www.miramarairshow.com/air-show-schedule-2022/
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