Save the Date! Here’s the August 2023 Short List for University City community Events and Meetings

Hello University City neighbor, there’s a lot going on in University City and we have a lot to chat about. August is a month of many contrasts – last days of Summer, the first days of school; the last few Summer Concerts and looking forward to Air Show; the 40^th anniversary of National Night Out and ongoing Pure Water construction on Genesee and on Towne Centre Drive.

Let’s get out there and enjoy the last few weeks of Summer in University City.

Here are Event Headlines for August 2023 from your neighbors at UCCA and University City News; follow the link for the details.

• Tuesday, August 1: Pure Water construction begins on Towne Centre Drive south of La Jolla Village Drive. Details at https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/07/28/tue-aug-1-pure-water-construction-alert-for-towne-center-drive-in-university-city/
• Tuesday, August 1: National Night Out at Standley Park. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/07/28/tuesday-august-1-its-national-night-out-at-standley-park-visit-with-police-fire-neighbors-and-friends-this-is-a-public-event-and-all-are-invited/
• Tuesday, August 1, 6 PM: UCPG Planning Group in-person for UCPG board members; Zoom webinar option for community members. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/07/28/aug-1-6-pm-ucpg-planning-group-issues-its-agenda-for-its-august-1-meeting/
• Thursday, August 3, Planning Commission takes another look at SB10 the “missing middle” housing regulations and the Housing Action Package 2.0. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/07/25/everything-you-need-to-know-about-housing-action-package-2-0-and-sb10-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
• Saturday, August 5, 2 PM: Banana Split, Ice Cream Social: First Saturday in August at Standley Recreation Center: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/07/17/sat-aug-5-2023-2-pm-its-the-annual-banana-split-ice-cream-social-at-standley-park/
• Sunday, August 6, 2023: BACKPACKS for Kids from 3 to 6 PM. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/08/04/sunday-august-6-its-backpacks-for-kids-sponsored-by-coldwell-banker-uc/
• Sunday, August 6, 5 PM: Summer Concert at Standley Park. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
• Wednesday, August 9: Pure Water Construction Team – Everything You Need to Know about Fall Construction on Genesee, Nobel, and Towne Centre Drive. When the City releases its agenda, it will be posted at: Pure Water Construction – Governor & Genesee August 2023
• Friday, August 11, 6PM: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace at Nobel Community Park. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/movies-in-the-park/
• Sunday, August 13, 5 PM: Summer Concert at Standley Park. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
• Monday, August 14, 7 PM: Fire Safe Council and the new Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map. This is a Zoom meeting and all are welcome. To get on the mailing list, contact president Lou Rodolico at: lourodolico@yahoo.com
• Saturday, August 19, 2 PM: Garden Club meet-up at UC Library on Governor; how to start a seed library. To get on the Garden Club mailing list, contact Jemma Samala at: JemmaSamala@gmail.com
• Sunday, August 20, 5 PM: Summer Concert at Standley Park. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
• Monday, August 21: First Day of School San Diego Unified School District. Details at: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
• Sunday, August 27, 5 PM: Summer Concert at Standley Park; Volunteer Appreciation Night. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/

August Schedules begin 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
• 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

Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities and Save-the-Date:

• Summer Concerts continue at Standley Park: Every Sunday evening, 5 to 7 PM, through Sunday, August 27. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
• Summer Movies continue at University City area parks; details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/movies-in-the-park/
• Infrastructure / CIP (capital improvement project) Surveyfor 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
• Pure Water pipelines construction in University City – Genesee, 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
• 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 Agendas and Meetings:  https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes

Save-the-Date September and October: 

• September University City News (print newsletter) returns September 1. For more information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
• Miramar Air Show: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 22-24. For more information, visit: miramarairshow.com
• Oktoberfest at Standley Park: October 7. For more information, visit: https://uceducate.org/events/oktoberfest/

In Case We Missed It:

Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/

Contact us at: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at: 858-412-0786

There’s a lot going on in University City and we have a lot to chat about. Let’s get out there! This month, the University City community is host to many events with opportunities to meet up with elected officials, community leaders, neighbors and friends. I hope to see you out and about in University City.

– Diane Ahern, University City Community Association

• Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
• Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com