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October and Halloween 🎃 Save-the-Date:
- Tuesday, October 1: The PDF October University City News is available for download at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/ Print copies of the newsletter are available for pickup at the University City libraries, the UC Laundromat, Recreation Center, and Cal Coast Credit Union.
- Wednesday, October 2: MTS Free Ride Day; details at: https://www.sdmts.com/free-ride-day
🎃Saturday, October 5: EdUCate! Oktoberfest from 2 – 6 pm; Craft Fair opens early at 1 pm; Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive. Details at: https://uceducate.org/events/oktoberfest/- Monday, October 7: Ballot for the Presidential General Election. Under the California Voter’s Choice Act, every active registered voter in San Diego County will receive a ballot in the mail the week of October 6, 2024. Details at: https://www.sdvote.com/
- Tuesday, October 8, UCPG (planning group) meets in a hybrid format (in person with Zoom option) at 6 PM. When available, the agenda, in-person location, and zoom information will be posted at: sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Thursday, October 10, November print newsletter Content Deadline. Please send news and advertising requests for the November newsletter by October 10. More information at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
🎃Friday, October 11 at Nobel Park Recreation Center: Nobel Recreation Center Halloween Carnival and Movie in the Park kicks off at 4:00 p.m. and the Movie will start around 6:30 p.m. There are carnival games, picture area, public relations area, food trucks and a visit from the fire truck! The Halloween movie, Coco, will start around 6:30 p.m. Bring your own blankets and chairs.- Saturday, October 12, UCCA’s Open Hours at Starbucks from 9 to 11 AM. Please contact president Jemma via email at: president@universitycitynews.org
- Sunday, October 13: 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
- Friday, October 18 at University City High School: Homecoming Football Game.
🎃Friday, October 18 at Doyle Park and Recreation Center: Doyle will present its Halloween Movie in the Park. Caspar will begin around Sunset. Bring your own blankets and chairs.- 🎃Wednesday, October 23 at Doyle Park and Recreation Center: Doyle’s Halloween Carnival in the Park is after school from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Activities include arts & crafts, games and music.
- Thursday, October 24, 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
🎃Saturday, October 26 at Standley Park and Recreation Center: Halloween Arts & Crafts, a Costume Parade and a Movie in the Park. The arts & crafts and costume parade will take place shortly before the movie. This year’s Halloween Movie, Transylvania 3, will begin around Sunset. Bring your own blankets and chairs.- Saturday October 26 through November 4: Select voting centers start to open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 4. For a list of voting centers, visit: sdvote.com
National Election and November Save-the-Date:
Tuesday, October 1: Check your Voter Registration Status or Register to Vote. Details at: https://www.sdvote.com/- Monday, October 7: Ballot for the Presidential General Election. Under the California Voter’s Choice Act, every active registered voter in San Diego County will receive a ballot in the mail the week of October 6, 2024. Details at: https://www.sdvote.com/
- Saturday October 26 through November 4: Select Voting Centers start to open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 4. For a list of voting centers, visit: sdvote.com
- Saturday, November 2 through November 4: All Voting Centers begin to open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 4. For a list of voting centers, visit: sdvote.com
- Tuesday, November 5: Election Day. The Registrar of Voters office, ballot drop boxes and voting centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day. For the most up-to-date information, visit: sdvote.com
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
- 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:
- Swanson Memorial Pool (the warm water pool) will be closed for yearly maintenance from September 23, 2024 to October 18, 2024. Details in the program guide available at: sandiego.gov/pools
- Check Your Voter Registration Status: You can check your voter registration status anytime to make sure it is current, and you are eligible to vote in the next election. You should be registered to vote at least 15 days before an election. If you missed the registration deadline for an upcoming election, you can conditionally register and vote provisionally. Election information at: https://www.sdvote.com/
- University City Water and Sewer Projects Underway on Governor west of Genesee. Details and street map at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2024/06/14/university-city-improv-1-governor-drive-cip-improvements-underway/
- Pure Water construction on Genesee and on Nobel. For the most up-to-date information, access the current Construction Notices at: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Bicycle Master Plan: The Bicycle Master Plan Update (BMPU) is a citywide effort that will result in an overarching update to the 2013 Bicycle Master Plan. The BMPU will refresh the City’s bicycle facility recommendations and prioritization of active transportation projects to meet the City’s Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan goals with increased emphasis on equity and serving areas with the greatest needs. Take the survey at: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan/bicycleplan
- Trash Collection Cost-of-Service Study Questionnaire: Are you a City of San Diego trash and recycling services customer? If yes, please share your opinions and priorities by completing our questionnaire. Take the survey at: https://cleangreensd.org/
- 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/
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Save-the-Date compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
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- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
