👋 Hello University City! December will be here before you know it! Thank you for reading (and sharing) this post with University City’s Save-the-Date for December. We hope you are doing well and that we will see you out and about in University City this month.
😱 Because of the November Thanksgiving holiday, our December / January print newsletter is delayed by one week. That makes this Save-the-Date even more important than usual. We don’t want you to miss any of the early December holiday events in our local community and at our local libraries and recreation centers. Please scroll down to take a look at our Save-the-Date listing for a summary of special events.
The University City News (PDF version) will be available on UCCA’s websites on Tuesday, December 3 to read, print, and share with family and friends. When posted, you can 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, December 6; delivery begins (weather permitting🌞) the weekend of December 7.
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!
December Save-the-Date (for even more event news, please refer to the December University City News which will be available on December 3):
- Sunday, December 1 and through the holidays: Sip, Savor, & Shop Early at the Peppermint Beach Club at the UTC Mall. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Elves for yuletide fun in the sun. Enjoy the magic of snowfall, special offers & giveaways, festive entertainment, and of course photos with Santa, all in a must-see holiday resort setting at Westfield UTC. Details at: https://www.westfield.com/united-states/utc/peppermint-beach-club
- Tuesday, December 3: December University City News (PDF version) will be available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Thursday, December 5: Art Class for Adults at University Community Library.
- Friday, December 6: December 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 (available Tuesday, December 3) at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Monday, December 9: Jewish Men’s Choir at University Community Library.
- Tuesday, December 10: UCPG (planning group) does not meet in December. The next UCPG meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 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
- Friday, December 13; Dinner with Santa, Kids Crafts, Holiday Lights at Standley Recreation Center.
- Saturday, December 14: Breakfast with Santa at Doyle Recreation Center.
- Saturday, December 14: Food Drive to benefit families living at the JFS Safe Parking Lot on Morena Blvd. Community volunteers will be at the Standley Recreation Center
parking lot on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00am to 1:00pm to accept food (and/or cash) donations and will provide receipts for tax purposes. They are looking for kid-friendly donations of nonperishable foods. For more information, please contact Rita Shafer at: shafer.lily@yahoo.com - Sunday, December 15: 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
- Tuesday, December 17: UCCA (community association) does not meet in December. The next UCCA meeting is in-person on Tuesday, January 21, at the University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. Meet & greet at 5: 30 PM; meeting called to order at 6:00 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/
- Wednesday, December 18: Cookies with Santa at Nobel Recreation Center.
- Monday, December 23 through Monday, January 6: Winter Break for San Diego Unified School District. No matter how you choose to celebrate the Winter Holidays, UCCA wishes you Joy, Love, and Peace. We thank 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/
January Save-the-Date:
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Happy New Year! UCCA does not print a newsletter in January … but the January 2025 Save-the-Date will be available on Wednesday, January 1. Send us your January news and events at: universitycitynews@gmail.com
- Tuesday, January 14: UCPG (planning group) will meet in a hybrid format (in person with Zoom option) at 6 PM. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. When available, the agenda, in-person location, and zoom information will be posted at: sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Tuesday, January 21: UCCA (community association) meets in-person on Tuesday, January 21, at the University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. Meet & greet at 5: 30 PM; meeting called to order at 6:00 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/
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:
- 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
- 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 is compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
