👋Hello University City neighbor, there’s a lot going on in University City and we have a lot to chat about. It’s almost October and it’s beginning to feel like Fall. Let’s get out there and enjoy the great weather and events during Fall in University City. I know you are looking forward to getting together with friends and families at Oktoberfest. I hope to see you there; please stop by UCCA’s booth to say hi.
The University City News PDF version is now available to download and share. Local home and business delivery begins this weekend. Print copies are also available at our local recreation centers and libraries. Many thanks to our advertisers, UCCA dues-paying members, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and community contributors and donors for supporting our print newsletter.
For your planning purposes, please check out our Save-the-Date October and November:
- University City News (print newsletter) October Edition is available at our local libraries and recreation centers. Home delivery begins this weekend. For more information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Join UCCA Today! : https://www.universitycitynews.org/join-ucca-today/
- October 1 to 7, Banned Books Week, San Diego Public Libraries. For more information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/09/30/banned-books-week-october-1-7/
- Wednesday, October 4, 11:20 AM: FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
- Wednesday, October 4: Grand Opening for Senator Mark Jones new Scripps Ranch District Office; booths, food and drinks, and an opportunity to meet with the Senator and his staff.
- Thursdays in October, Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Band. Contact Greg at: gpardue@san.rr.com
- Saturday, October 7, 2 to 6 PM, Oktoberfest at Standley Park. For more information, visit: https://uceducate.org/events/oktoberfest/
- Sunday, October 8, People for a Clean UC. Contact Vince at: vfreardon@gmail.com
- Monday, October 9, UC Fire Safe Council. Contact Lou at: ucfiresafecouncil@gmail.com
- Tuesday, October 10 at 6 PM, UCPG (Planning Group). When available, the agenda and details will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Wednesday, October 11, at 6 PM, UCCA (Community Association). When available, the agenda and details will be posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/ucca-meeting/
- Saturday, October 14, at 9:30 AM, Unite UC. For more information, visit: https://valerieuphamteam.com/uniteuc
- Saturday, October 21, UC Garden Club. Contact Jemma: jemmasamala@gmail.com
- Thursday, October 26, Standley Park Community Recreation Group. Contact Roger: rhughes@sandiego.gov
- Saturday, November 4, Friends of the Library Book Sale. Contact: ucfriends@aol.com
- Sunday, November 5, End of Daylight Saving Time. For more information, visit: https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/usa/san-diego
- Wednesday, November 8, UCCA Election of Officers. For more information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-election-notice/
- Tuesday, November at 14, at 6 PM, UCPG (Planning Group). When available, the agenda and details will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- 🎅🕎🎄Friday, December 8, Dinner with Santa and Christmas Tree / Menorah Lighting. When available, the schedule will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/standley
🎃👻🎃Halloween Movies (and two Halloween Festivals) in University City:
- 🎃Friday, October 13 at Doyle Recreation Center, the Halloween movie Hocus Pocus begins at dusk.
- 🎃Friday, October 13 at Nobel Recreation Center, the Halloween Festival begins at 3:30pm and the Halloween movie The Book of Life begins at dusk.
- 🎃Saturday, October 28 at Standley Recreation Center, the Halloween Festival begins 4:30pm and the movie Hotel Transylvania 2 begins at dusk.
October Schedules at our Libraries, Parks, and Pools:
- Libraries – University Community and North University – 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
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.
- 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 - Standley Aquatic Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/standley-aquatic- center - Swanson Memorial Pool: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/swanson-memorial- pool
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities and Save-the-Date:
- Movies in the Park continue into October at University City area parks; details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/movies-in-the-park/
- Infrastructure / CIP (capital improvement project) Survey for parks, libraries, bike lanes, rec centers, roads, etc: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/work-programs/infrastructure-prioritization-engagement
- Planning Group Reform and Community Participation and Representation Plan Workshops: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/cpg/recognition-operations
- Pure Water pipelines construction in University City – Genesee/Governor intersecion, Nobel, Towne Center, Executive: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Organic Waste Recycling: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
- Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pf-ban
- City of San Diego Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
UCCA Election Notice
: The University City Community Association (UCCA) will hold its bi-annual election for officers this fall. The elected officers of UCCA are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Elected officers must be University City residents and are elected for a two-year term; the President may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
Self-nominations are welcome. All nominees for officer positions must be UCCA members and have attended a minimum of two regular meetings in the 12 months preceding the time of nomination. For more information about UCCA and to review its bylaws, visit: universitycitynews.org/ucca-about-us
The UCCA officer election will take place at the November 8, 2023, UCCA meeting. This meeting will be in-person at the University Community Library on Governor Drive. UCCA members may vote from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. If you are interested in running for an elected officer position, or if you have any questions about UCCA, please attend the October UCCA meeting; and reach out to us at UniversityCityNews@gmail.com.
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us at: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at: 858-412-0786
- Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
There’s a lot going on in University City and we have a lot to chat about. Let’s get out there! This month, the University City community is host to many events with opportunities to meet up with elected officials, community leaders, neighbors and friends. I hope to see you out and about in University City.
– Diane Ahern, University City Community Association
- Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
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