Save the Date: July / August 2024 Newsletter and Short List of University City community News and Events -

Hello University City! The July / August 2024 University City News (PDF version) is now online and available to read, print, and share with family and friends. The print version of the University City News is available to pick up at the Library and Recreation Center on Governor as of Friday; delivery begins (weather permitting) this weekend. Take a look at the PDF version posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/

From UCCA’s President Jemma Samala: Wow – I can’t believe it’s summer already! Many of us will be going on vacations, I was lucky to enjoy a recent Caribbean vacation where I read five books! With having time to relax, I was invigorated when I returned, especially having my wonderful neighbors come chat with me at my recent Open Hours at Starbucks. I hope you can join me next time. Check out the Save the Date list below for all the details.

These summer months bring some of my most favorite memories of our community. We have the UC Celebration, I especially love the pancake and sausage breakfast and looking for books; Summer Concerts, where we get to see and picnic with neighbors (some have the courage to get up and dance); Summer Movies at local parks, especially when I sang along with Mamma Mia; and the yummy Banana Split Day, which the Heimberger Family has been donating the ice cream for over 40 years!

These community traditions are why I tell people we live in the best neighborhood of San Diego, and why many of us never plan to leave. I’ll have to build that Granny Flat for myself, and let the kids and grandkids move in. Enjoy your UC summer, and say hi to me at the UC Celebration and Summer Concerts.

Please take a look at our Save the Date list below; and at our July August University City News availableat: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/

Coming Soon on Governor Drive, west of Genesee: University City Water and Sewer Projects Underway. Details and street map at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2024/06/14/university-city-improv-1-governor-drive-cip-improvements-underway/

June / July Save-the-Date:

Friday, June 28: The July / August University City News print newsletter is available for pickup at the Library and the Standley Rec Center on Governor Drive on Friday afternoon, June 28. Community deliveries begin this weekend. Take a look at the PDF version posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
Saturday, June 29, Summer Movies in the Park kick off in University City; details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/movies-in-the-park/
Thursday, July 4 at Standley Park: UC Celebration. Details at: https://uccelebration.com/
Tuesday, July 9, UCPG (planning group) meets in a hybrid format (in person with Zoom option) at 6 PM. When available, the agenda and zoom information will be posted at: sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
Wednesday, July 10, UCCA (your community association) meets in person at the University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive, at 5:30 PM. All are welcome. When available, the agenda will be posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
Saturday, July 13, Blood Mobile at The UC Marketplace in the parking lot; register at: https://sdbb.org/
Saturday, July 13, Garden Club Meet-up at 2 PM at the University Community Library on Governor Drive. For the details, and to get on the mailing list, contact Jemma Samala at: jemmasamala@gmail.com
Sunday, July 14, People for a Clean UC; meet up in the parking lot near Starbucks at 7:15 AM. For more information, contact Vince at: vfreardon@gmail.com
Sundays, beginning July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 11, 18, 25: Summer Concerts at Standley MS Pavilion Stage. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
Saturday, July 20, UCCA’s Open Hours at Starbucks from 9 to 11 AM. Please contact president Jemma via email at: president@universitycitynews.org
Tuesday, July 23, City Council Hearing for Blue Print SD and the DEIR. When available, the agenda and supporting documents will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
Thursday, July 25, Standley Community Recreation Group (CRG) at Standley Rec Center, 3585 Governor Drive, 7 PM. For more information, contact center director Roger at: Rhughes@sandiego.gov
Tuesday, July 30, City Council Hearing for the Hillcrest Focused Plan and the University Community Plan Update. When available, the agenda and supporting documents will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes

August Save-the-Date:

Saturday, August 3, 2 PM: Banana Split / Ice Cream Social at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive.
Sunday, August 4, 3 – 6 PM at Standley Park: Backpacks for Kids sponsored by Coldwell Banker. For details, contact the UC Office at: coldwellbankeruc@gmail.com
Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, 25: Summer Concerts at Standley MS Pavilion Stage. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
Tuesday, August 6, 6 to 7 PM at the University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive: UC Talks with Police Chief Scott Wahl. For the details refer to the July / August print newsletter available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
Monday, August 12, First Day of School (SDUSD); details at: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
Sunday, August 25, 5 to 7 PM, at the Summer Concert at Standley Park: UCCA’s Volunteer Appreciation Night. When available, details will be posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/

This month’s Schedules and Events 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
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

Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities:

University Community Plan Update: https://www.planuniversity.org/
Land Development Code (LDC) Update list, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/land-development-code/updates-in-process
Mobility Master Plan, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan
Pure Water pipelines construction in University City – Genesee/Governor intersection, 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
Contact the City: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/10/27/contact-us-lets-stay-in-touch-university-city/
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
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 Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes

In Case We Missed It:

Please let us know; contact us via email at: UCCA@universitycitynews.org
Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCityCommunityAssociation/

Save-the-Date compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association

UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com

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