Birthdays + Giveaways

Hey Neighbors!

Someone’s celebrating their 75th birthday this weekend, and in case you missed the invite, you’ll find it in the newsletter’s featured events.

By the way, I’ll be in one of the vendor booths, so be sure to stop by and say hello. I’d love to meet you in person!

~Tanja 

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Clairemont resident Monica Bockman is practicing the ultimate in sustainability by creating functional art from about-to-be-discarded trees. 

Her new business, Tree to Table San Diego, handcrafts one-of-a-kind charcuterie boards from trees grown right here in San Diego. The trees that once lined a local street are upcycled to become beautiful displays for gatherings you host at home.

From avocado trees to eucalyptus trees—and so many more—these unique charcuterie boards highlight the natural beauty of the wood from which they came.

Read more about Monica and how she started this new venture.

BONUS: Tree to Table is offering a special discount to Fast Times readers. Mention code EXPLORE CLAIREMONT to receive a 20% discount through November and a 10% discount in December. Tree to Table will have a booth at the upcoming Clairemont birthday event on Saturday, October 18.

GIVEAWAY

Handcrafted Charcuterie Board

Tree to Table is giving away a free 11×13-inch charcuterie board to a lucky local winner!

This beautiful board, crafted from a local Tipuana tipu tree, is ready to serve fine meats, fruit, and cheeses at your next gathering.

There are many bonus entry options, so enter today! A winner will be selected on November 14.

LOCAL NEWS

 Clairemont Community Plan Update

The San Diego Planning Commission will hold a hearing this morning at 9:00 a.m., with the Clairemont Community Plan Update being the first item on the agenda. This is part of the new plan proposing increased density and upzoning in Clairemont. 

You can attend in person in Mission Valley or via Zoom.

‘Tis the Spooky Season

Halloween is quickly creeping in, and we’ve got a fun pumpkin patch right here in the neighborhood. Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is a family-friendly way to enjoy fall festivities. 

There is a mix of free and paid activities, some of which include:

 Photo stations (free)

 Pumpkin tic tac toe (free)

 Tumbling tombstones (free)

 Petting zoo (paid)

 Bounce house (paid)

 Pumpkin carving (paid)

 Haunted house (paid)

And more! Check it out at 3901 Clairemont Drive.

 Affordable Housing Opens in Clairemont

Originally dubbed the Mt. Etna Project, two affordable housing apartment buildings officially opened on October 14. The Modica and Taormina join the earlier opened senior residence building at the intersection of Genesee Avenue and Balboa Avenue.

One more building is slated to open early next year, creating an additional 404 homes in the area.

Ketch Caught Gold

Our very own Ketch Brewing took home a gold medal at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival awards. Its Brig Blonde snagged the top spot for golden or blonde ales.

 Meet Your New Tax Collector

San Diego is set to appoint a new Treasurer-Tax Collector, as the longtime incumbent, Dan McAllister, has recently retired. While meeting a county tax collector might not be on your bingo card of excitement, it’s an opportunity to get civically engaged, particularly with the office that handles our money.

Four finalists will present their cases for the Treasurer-Tax Collector position, and members of the community will have the opportunity to meet with the finalists for further discussion.

The meeting will take place October 30 in Kearny Mesa.

REAL ESTATE ROUNDUP

Check out this week’s local real estate stats for the neighborhood. For more detailed reports, enter your zip code here. 

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Boby

This wire-haired fur baby is a Siberian husky mix with a lot of love to give. Boby is almost two years old and ready to be your best buddy. She’d make a great snuggle buddy and loves people. Scoop her up from the Gaines Street San Diego Humane Society today! She’s vaxxed, chipped, and spayed.

LOCAL EVENTS

FEATURED EVENT

Clairemont is having a birthday this weekend! Come out and celebrate with tons of fun activities for all ages.

Here’s some of what is on tap for neighborhood events. Click the button below for the full calendar.

Upcoming Events

Here’s what’s coming up for events this weekend. For recurring events, such as weekly trivia, and the full events calendar, click the Full Events Calendar button below. If you’d like to add your event to our calendar (it’s free), start here.

Thursday, October 16

Live Music: Liz Ajuzie and the Moodswings | Tio Leo’s | 7 pm

Community Meeting: Serra Mesa Planning Group | Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library | 7 pm

Friday, October 17

Live Music: Daytripper | Fast Times | 7 pm

Arts & Crafts: Halloween Paint-n-Sip | Vinya | 6:30 pm

Live Music: Joey Harris & the Mentals | The Gärten | 7 pm

Live Music: Bendetti Celebrates Lennon | Dizzy’s | 7:30 pm

Live Music: San Diego Funk All Stars | Tio Leo’s | 7 pm

Saturday, October 18

Live Music: Ron’s Garage Band | Fast Times | 7 pm

Arts & Crafts: Clairemont Community Mural Painting | Vinya | 10 am

Live Music: Bill Caballero Jazz | The Gärten | 7 pm

Live Music: Rotem / Sprague / McComas-Reichl / Euman | Dizzy’s | 8 pm

Live Music: Platinum Vibe | Tio Leo’s | 7 pm

Arts & Crafts: Halloween Paint & Sip | Clairemont Coffee | 7 pm

Sunday, October 19

Live Music: San Diego Jazz All Stars | The Gärten | 7 pm

Wednesday, October 22

Live Music: Jon Kanis | Fast Times | 6 pM