Roosevelt Middle School, home to 2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, holds its 2nd annual Trick or Trot 5K/3K Fun Run at Morley Field in San Diego’s Balboa Park beginning at 9 a.m. This Sunday, October 18th. Cost is $25 for adults, and $15 for kids 15 years and younger or $50 for a family registration (3 to 5 people). Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and prizes will be awarded for best costume in addition to race categories. The race supports the school’s afterschool programs. Day of Event Schedule: Registration and Packet Pickup 8:00-8:45 am 5K Runners/Walkers Start 9:00 a.m. 3K Fun Run/Walk 9:30 a.m. Awards 10:30 a.m. Event Over 11:30 a.m. More information and online registration are available here: http://bit.ly/rootrickortrot or at active.com by searching Trick or Trot. For more neighborhood activities, contact me at: Carmen@GreenMeansGrow.com
It’s baaaack! One of my all time favorite neighborhood events is, the South Park Walkabout, is coming this Saturday, October 3rd from 6:00pm-10:00pm. If you haven’t checked out the walkabout yet there is no reason not to! There is FREE transportation throughout the neighborhood. You are supporting local businesses, while at the same time, getting to scope out that Target Express that has the neighborhood in an uproar, and best of all, you can sample great food and drink from all over. So where exactly does all the fun go down? The Walkabout highlights both the south and north end of the South Park business district. The north end of our district starts at Kalmia and 30th St. and extends to the south end at Beech and 30th Street. A few ways to get to South Park – Take 5 South to 94 East to the 28th Street exit. Turn right on 28th and then right on Beech Street Take 5 North to the Pershing Drive exit. Turn right on 26th Street. Head up the hill and make a left on A Street. Another left on 28th Street and a final right on Beech Street. Take 805 South or North to 94 West and exit on 28th Street. Turn right onto 28th Street and right onto Beech Street The 30th Street and Beech Street corridor is the south end of South Park. If
It’s that time of year again! The quarterly South Park Walk About is here and this summer one is always a favorite…. The South Park Walkabout is a quarterly fun-filled evening festival that showcases all the unique and independent businesses within South Park. Enjoy complimentary treats, live entertainment and special offers. The Walkabout starts at Kalmia and 30th St. and extends to Beech and 30th St. in South Park San Diego. You can always use less traveled routes to enter the neighborhood faster – try 32nd Street or entering on 30th St via CA-94. Our Info Booth is located at the north end of South Park in the California Liquor lot on Juniper & 30th St. At the Info Booth you will find complimentary walking guides with info about what each business is offering, FREE South Park maps, you can enter to win a FREE drawing for a South Park Gift Basket, and you can buy your very own South Park t-shirt! The trolley arrives every 15 minutes at the following stops: Stop 1 30th & Juniper St. Stop 2 West side of 30th between Hawthorne & Grape St. Stop 3 Beech & Dale St. Stop 4 Grape Square (Grape & Fern St.) The summer event is unique because you can take free guided walking tours to learn more about this great little community. Want some insider information about South Park and what
It’s that time of year again! The annual Spring Walkabout is this weekend. Saturday, March 21st, from 6pm-10pm. The neighborhood of South Park has been doing quarterly “walkabouts” for a couple of years now and it’s really grown into something special. What started out as a few local businesses keeping their doors open later than usual has morphed into an all-out affair. Free transportation via trolleys take you around the hood so you can wear those cute shoes you’ve been meaning to show off without killing your feet! The trolley arrives every 15 minutes at the following stops: Stop 1 30th & Juniper St. Stop 2 West side of 30th between Hawthorne & Grape St. Stop 3 Beech & Dale St. Stop 4 Grape Square (Grape & Fern St.) Be sure to check out South Park’s newest spot, the South Park Brewing Company. Amazing fish tacos and great beer makes this new spot a must. Check out my previous blog post about by clicking here. And remember, you can alway contact me for your South Park real estate needs! Carmen Harris, REALTOR, ABR, GREEN Carmen@GreenMeansGrow.com
Just when I thought South Park couldn’t get any better, I heard about the newest additional to my favorite neighborhood and it’s right up my alley! (No, it’s not literally in an alley, but you get what I’m sayin’.) According to Uptown News, “Founded by San Diego craft beer pioneer Mr. Scot Blair, (also founder of Small Bar and Monkey Paw Pub and Brewery) Hamilton’s has served as a neighborhood bar and craft beer academy for drinkers far and wide. They continue to serve up world-class ales to novice and expert craft fans from all over the world. I have been lucky enough to take in the sights and suds as a Hamilton’s regular. Blair is at it yet again with the opening of the brand new restaurant and brewery, South Park Brewing Company, located right next door to the beloved Hamilton’s Tavern. If you are at all aware of the current locations owned and operated by Mr. Blair, you will understand the expertise and meticulous care given to each and every detail, down to the beer itself. Expect nothing less when it comes to South Park Brewing Company. “‘Innovate don’t imitate’ has been the motto since I began in these great beer-forward endeavors,” Blair said. “We aren’t a restaurant group, real estate moguls, carpet bagger or looking to cash in on a trend. We are industry leaders and innovators
I was really surprised this year when I saw the line of up restaurants participating in this year’s 2014 SoNo Fest. Every restaurant I love, and every hip bar I’ve been told I must check out, is competing in the annual chili cook-off competition. If you haven’t been before, check out this year’s event while sampling scrumptious chili in your beautiful take home ceramic bowl. As described by sandiego.org; “Join us for the 5th Annual SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off. This year also marks the 18th Annual San Diego Ceramic Connection Chili Cook-Off. This event that will bring together North Park and South Park for the holidays – there will be no more bickering about which community has this or which area is cooler – simply good, clean family fun that everyone will enjoy. We’ll have chili in hand-spun ceramic bowls, great holiday gifts and crafts from local artisans, live music, a kids’ activity zone with free cookie decorating, a craft beer and wine garden and more. Chili Cook-Off Our chili cook-off will once again feature great local restaurants from North Park and South Park, as well as chili from local residents entering in the community cook-off! Not only is there great chili, but it’s served in unique, handmade ceramic bowls made by San Diego Ceramic Connection. $20 per bowl gets you the bowl and 5 chili tastings from some
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again…where holiday events are starting to crop up throughout this beautiful city of San Diego. As you probably know, South Park is one of my favorite neighborhoods and when it comes to holiday events, this little gem of an area does not disappoint. Not only are these activities all free of charge but they are family friendly and a great way to mingle with the community. Check out the schedule of events: Sunday November 30th: Community Tree Lighting Ceremony. Event begins at 6:00pm and is located at Grape Street Square (Grape & 30th.) Enjoy goodies, guest speakers, and entertainment. Saturday December 6th: Holiday WalkAbout. Event is from 6:00pm-10:00pm and is located from Beech Street to Kalmia Street. Check out the locally owned boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Don’t forget a free trolley is available as well! Mid-November to New Years Day: Luminaria also knows as South Park’s Season of Lights! Stroll through the neighborhood and business community while enjoying holiday lights and that nostalgic feeling they can arouse. For more information on the area of South Park, just ask me! Whether it relates to real estate or community events, I’m happy to share with you the inside scoop on this great little community…and even these surrounding it. -Carmen Harris
Hillary got what she deserved. And it could happen to you next! Hillary's Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino De La Reina #103 San Diego, CA 92108 Hillary's Story of How She Got to "Home." How Could This Have Happened? Once upon a time there was a girl named Hillary who lived in a condo she bought as her first home with her dog, Wallace. Every day she wondered if NOW was the time to make the move and sell her condo to fulfill her dream of having a detached home of her own in the neighborhood she loved. One day, after looking online for months, she decided to reach out to someone she knew could help, which landed Hillary back in an Initial Consultation w/ Jesse to come up with the plan to sell then buy. Because of that, we determined that there WAS enough equity in her home to sell – but we needed to work FAST. Because of that, we got pre-approved with Dave, we put the home on the market, we sold it for FULL PRICE, ALL CASH in a week. —> CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW VIDEO Because of that, we hit the home hunt sprinting with Carmen in the lead – and came across the perfect home! Until finally, after a lot of
The December South Park Walkabout is coming soon, and this year, they’ve added something new. On December 1st, the First Light Ceremony will be held at 6:00 pm. On Grape Street Square the artist-inspired tree will be lit ceremoniously for the public to enjoy and to kick off the holidays. Following the tree-lighting ceremony, folks can wander around the adorable neighborhood of South Park enjoying lights, local businesses, and plenty of good food and drink. The most festive night of the year to do this type of thing is during the Winter Walkabout, this year known as, the Luminaria Walkabout. What’s a Walkabout you may be wondering? The South Park Scene website describes it as, “a fun-filled evening festival to introduce you to the shops and cafes of South Park. From Kalmia to Beech Streets, you’ll find shops open late, entertainment, specials, and surprises. Browse, explore, shop, and celebrate the independent spirit of our neighborhood. Free trolley 6-10pm.” The neighborhood lit up with festive lights is reason enough to come take a stroll. The Lumineria Walkabout is on Saturday December 7th, from 6-10 pm. See you there! Carmen
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