Swanson Pool issues Summer schedule
Courtesy of Swanson Pool: Summer at Swanson Pool officially begins June 25 and ends September 5, 2016. Refer to the schedule for registration and session […]
Parks & Recreation Dept
Summer program guide: Standley Recreation sessions to begin the week of May 30
Courtesy of Standley Park Recreation Center SPRC: Now is the time to register for ongoing programs, online at SDRecConnect https://apm.activecommunities.com/sdparkandrec/. Most sessions begin the week […]
Matilija poppies, the “fried egg” plant, blooming now
Story and photos courtesy of Edith Frampton: Stop by Rose Canyon Open Space Park on Genesee Avenue, across from UC High School, to admire the […]
June is busting out all over and so is the City budget
Information courtesy of Sandy Lippe: The City of San Diego budget is the big news at City Hall in early June and should be in […]
Updated plans for Standley Park to be unveiled Thursday; community support needed
Courtesy of Greg Zinser, President, ImproveUC: On Thursday, May 26, the Standley Park Recreation Center Council will meet at 7 PM to consider an amendment […]
Summer at Standley sounds good to me!
You may not be ready for summer, but Standley Recreation Council is! Information courtesy for Standley Park Recreation Council: I know, I know. Summer doesn’t start […]
John Lee Evans: Imagine UC 2020 review May 26; Class of 2016 Update
Courtesy of John Lee Evans, SDUSD Board Member: The Imagine UC 2020 projects are moving forward. The joint school district/city projects will be reviewed at […]
Follow-up to Party House / Mini Dorm info session
A shout-out and thank you to our expert panel: Jean Hammerl, University City resident; Katie Dunahoo, UC Realtor and resident; Lt. Adam Sharki and CRO […]
Challenger Baseball Program Gives Back to All Players
Information and photos courtesy of Michelle Martin: In 2003, Glenn Castan, then University City Little League President, partnered with Dan Harvey to start the Challenger […]
Party House / Mini-dorm Information Session Thursday, May 19
UCCA and Neighborhood Watch will host an information session on Thursday, May 19, 5:30-6:30 PM, Standley Recreation Center, to learn more about the Party House / Mini-dorm […]
Marcy Park Renovation Project Update
Courtesy of Don Hotz: Since introducing the Marcy Park Renovation Project in the April University City Newsletter, we have received over 140 petition signatures and […]
Vendor Booth space available for 4th of July Celebration
Booth Rentals Reminder for the 4th of July Celebration: Space fills up quickly so download the Booth Application Form at https://www.universitycitynews.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-Celebration-Booth-Application-Letter-and-Form-04-19-2016-1.pdf and return promptly with your payment. […]
Doyle Seeks Volunteer Gardeners
Courtesy of Deanna Ratnikova, Doyle Park Recreation Council: Doyle Park is starting a new Gardening Group this summer. Do like to garden; or would you […]
Standley Recreation Council meets April 28 at 7 PM
Next meeting is Thursday, April 28, 7 PM, at Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive; 858-552-1652.. The Standley Park Recreation Council, a group of concerned residents, […]
4th of July Celebration committee meets April 19, 6:30 PM
Courtesy of George Odero, Celebration Chairperson: Neighbors volunteering with neighbors, working together, to help make University City more than just a neighborhood. University City and […]
Doyle’s Butterfly Garden enters Chrysalis Stage
Courtesy of Deanna Ratnikova and Maxim Ratnikov: The Doyle Community Park and Recreation Council presents the most recent photos from their butterfly garden. The black and […]
Softball Tournament in its 5th Year raising money for youth sports
Courtesy of Dawn Yandel: The 2016, 5th Annual Larry Yandel, Jr, Memorial Youth Fund Co-Ed Softball Tournament, takes place the weekend of April 16 and […]
Swanson Pool scheduled to re-open April 11
The swimming pool at Standley Park, Swanson Pool, originally scheduled for opening on Monday, March 28, will be delayed up to two weeks to repair […]
Marcy Park Renovation Needed
Courtesy of Ruth DeSantis and Sandy Lippe; photo courtesy of Don Hotz. Sign a virtual petition to renovate Marcy Park at http://tiny.cc/marcypark. University City residents […]
UCLL Family Tradition Honors Memory of Pat Preston
Courtesy of the Preston Family: University City Little League’s (UCLL) Opening Day continues to be a tradition for the family of Pat Preston. Preston was […]