đź‘‹Hello University City! Thank you for reading (and sharing) this post with University City’s Save-the-Date for November. We hope you are doing well and that we will see you out and about in University City this month.
👉 But first, please make plans to vote if you haven’t already done so. We have many options in University City including Drop Boxes and Polling Centers at our local libraries. For a complete list and more information about the general election, visit: https://www.sdvote.com/
The University City News (PDF version) is now online and available to read, print, and share with family and friends. Click on the Newsletter Cover image to read and download the PDF version. The print version of the University City News will be available to pick up on Governor at the Library, the UC Laundromat, Recreation Center, and Cal Coast Credit Union on Friday afternoon; delivery begins (weather permitting🌞) this weekend.
UCCA’s University City News print newsletter is unique. It is the only source of hyperlocal news in University City. You will find news and features here that you will not find anywhere else. UCCA thanks all the UCCA dues-paying members, donors, contributors, volunteers, the County Board of Supervisors, and our newsletter advertisers who help to keep us in print. View and download the month’s issue and 23+ years of University City history at: universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
Unlike many community town councils and community associations, UCCA continues to publish a print newsletter in addition to managing our web and social sites.. Our volunteers are confident that you, our readers, value the University City News as much as UCCA does. We thank you for your support and donations that help keep our newsletter in print. We appreciate you and your support. If you haven’t done so already, you can make a donation and/or update your membership UCCA for 2025 at: Join UCCA Today!
November Save-the-Date (for even more event news, please refer to the November University City News):
- Friday, November 1: November University City News print newsletter available for distribution. Home delivery begins and print copies available at the University City libraries. Take a look at the PDF version at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Friday through Tuesday, November 1 – 5: Registered Voters can Vote in the Presidential General Election. Details at: https://www.sdvote.com/
- Saturday, November 2 through November 4: All Vote Centers are open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 4. For a list of voting centers, visit: sdvote.com
- Sunday, November 3: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM. Gain an hour and focus on safety. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2024/10/29/sunday-november-3-reset-your-clocks-and-fall-back-into-safety/
- Tuesday, November 5: Election Day. The Registrar of Voters office, ballot drop boxes and vote 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
- Wednesday, November 6: Marcy Park Groundbreaking and Community Celebration. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2024/10/25/wed-nov-6-marcy-park-groundbreaking-and-community-celebration/
- Saturday, November 9, UCCA’s Open Hours at Starbucks from 9 to 11 AM. Please contact president Jemma via email at: president@universitycitynews.org
- Saturday, November 9, Friends of the Library Book Sale; 10 AM to 5 PM at University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. For more information, call: 858-552-1655
- Sunday, November 10: People for a Clean UC;Â meet up in the parking lot near Starbucks at 7:15 AM. For more information, contact Vince at: vfreardon@gmail.com
- Monday, November 11: Veterans Day
- Tuesday, November 12: Trash and Recycling Services Fees Open House; 5:30 to 7 PM at University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. More information at: https://cleangreensd.org/
- Tuesday, November 12: UCPG (planning group)Â 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:Â sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Thursday, November 14, December / January print newsletter Content Deadline. Please send news and advertising requests for the December newsletter by November 14. More information at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Saturday, November 16, UCUC Blood Mobile at The Marketplace – University City from 8 AM to 1:30 PM. Details at: https://www.mysdbb.org/
- Tuesday, November 19: UCCA (community association) meets in-person at the University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. Meet & greet at 5 PM; meeting called to order at 5:30 PM. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. When available, the agenda will be posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/ucca-meeting/
- Tuesday, November 26: Ahearn Team Pie Give Away at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, 3 PM.
- Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day. UCCA thanks all the UCCA dues-paying members who help to support the print newsletter and many community events and projects in University City. Join UCCA Today at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/join-ucca-today/
December Save-the-Date:
- Thursday, December 5, Standley Park Community Recreation Group, 7 PM, at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive.
- Friday, December 13: Dinner with Santa, Kids Crafts, Holiday Lights at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive.
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:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/doyle - Nobel Recreation Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/nobel - Standley Recreation Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/standley - Standley Aquatic Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/standley-aquatic- center - Swanson Memorial Pool:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/swanson-memorial- pool
- Doyle Recreation Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities:
- Check Your Voter Registration Status:Â 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:Â https://www.sdvote.com/
- University City Water and Sewer Projects Underway on Governor west of Genesee. Details and street map at:Â 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:Â 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:Â https://cleangreensd.org/
- University Community Plan Update:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
- Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance:Â https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pf-ban
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings:Â Â https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us via email at:Â UCCA@universitycitynews.org
- Refer to current event listings at:Â https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
- Follow us on Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCityCommunityAssociation/
Save-the-Date is compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email:Â UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
