Around the Block

Last Friday, June 27, 2008, the San Diego Historical Society held its 2008 History Makers Gala at the Promenade at Liberty Station.  With 400 friends of the San Diego Historical Society and Liberty Station in attendance, the event was a success.  The 2008 History Makers Gala recognized Liberty Station and the many people who helped bring the major project to fruition. This year’s History Makers honorees included:

• Wayne Donaldson: Architect and author of the historic survey that documented the history of the buildings that became the Historic District.
• Jack Ensch: Accepting on behalf of the United States Navy. Jack was the Commander of the Naval Training Center in San Diego during the identification of NTC for closure under BRAC.
• Susan Golding: Mayor at the time of the BRAC conversion, and accepting on behalf of the Mayor and City Council.
• Wayne Raffesberger: Accepting on behalf of the many citizen groups that advised the City on community concerns. Wayne served on the Citizens Oversight Committee, the NTC Base Reuse Committee, and as chair of the Point Loma Community Association, all contributing input into the planning process for Liberty Station.
• Mike Stepner: Accepting on behalf of the many City of San Diego staff members who worked tirelessly to determine community opinions, served on numerous committees, and processed reams of paperwork to move the project to completion.

For more information on the San Diego Historical Society, visit http://www.sandiegohistory.org/.

On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at 8 pm, Malashock Dance and The Malashock Dance School will present the Second Annual MALASHOCK THINKS YOU CAN DANCE, Celebrity Dance Competition.  The event will be hosted by Mary Murphy, celebrity judge and choreographer of Fox TV’s So You Think You Can Dance and Emmy-winning San Diego choreographer John Malashock. 

San Diego celebrities will be partnering with professional ballroom dancers for the competition.  Local celebrities include:

·         Pamela Cesak, President, San Diego Museum of Art

·         Joyce Gattas, Dean, College of Professional Studies & Fine Art, SDSU

·         Todd Gloria, San Diego City Council candidate

·         Osborn Hurston, US Bank, Private Asset Management

·         Randy Jones, Attorney at Law

·         Charles Kaufman, Bread & Cie Bakery/Café

·         Kimberly King, Television Reporter

·         Monique Marvez, KFMB FM (Jack 100.7)

·         Alan Spector, Physician

·         Sheryl White, Community Volunteer 

Entertaining commentary will be provided by celebrity judges Christopher Ashley, Artistic Director, La Jolla Playhouse; Dea Hurston, Commissioner, City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture; and Darlene Shiley, Community Supporter.  Audience members will be able to vote for the “Malashock Champions” in the Latin and Smooth categories using hand held electronic devices.

The second annual MALASHOCK THINKS YOU CAN DANCE is sponsored by San Diego National Bank, Bailey Gardiner, Cubic Corporation and Qualcomm, with additional underwriting from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.  Proceeds benefit The Malashock Dance School Education Outreach and Scholarship Programs.  The event, chaired by Kristy Gregg with Honorary Chairs Lael and Jay Kovtun, will be located at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego 92121. 

To purchase tickets, call 619-260-1622 or go online to www.malashockdance.org.  Costs are $150 VIP, includes premium seating and a pre-show cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception; $100 for Parterre; $50 for Balcony and $35 for Student.  All tickets include after-show coffee and dessert cast party.

This past weekend, from Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29, Liberty Station’s Crown Ace Hardware celebrated a successful grand opening with special events, giveaways, demonstrations, and great prices on a huge selection of products.  Many community members joined in the activities and discovered that their new local Ace Hardware is an excellent resource for service, knowledge, and convenience.

Crown Ace Hardware, now open at the historic and vibrant Liberty Station Marketplace in Point Loma, San Diego, carries over 30,000 individual items. They have an extensive selection of products for homes and businesses, including garden supplies, live plants, plumbing, electrical, tools, propane, a vast selection of housewares and décor products.  They are also a Benjamin Moore Paint dealer, and a Weber Grill specialty center.  They focus on those “little things” that you can’t find anywhere else.  You are invited to come see just how different a hardware store can be at the beautiful new Liberty Station Crown Ace Hardware!

The new Liberty Station Ace Hardware is located at 2750 Dewey Road, San Diego, at the corner of Dewey and Historic Decatur.  The store is open M-F from 8-8, and Saturday and Sunday from 8-7.   For more information, contact Mel Black, Store Manager, at (619)326-0827 or visit www.crownace.com.