GO CHARGERS!!

DiMille's will be honoring our Happy Hour Specials during the game this Thursday in the bar.
$3 any draft beer
$4 House wines
50% off ALL appetizers

THANKS FOR COMING OUT!

Thanks to everyone who came out and all the businesses who participated in Holiday Night on Adams. We'll be announcing exact dates for more Night On Adams events soon, but expect something every quarter.
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JUNE
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER

Holiday Night on Adams

A few independent businesses on Adams are planning holiday walkabout with stores decorating for the holidays, some live music on the street and maybe some craft vendors set up around the neighborhoods. (This is not an AABA event)

•VISUAL ART SUPPLY: Delusional Hierarchy, an exhibition of paintings representing vaious styles including tattoo, graffiti, pop art and surrealism. Live d.j. and drinks.
•KAI HAIR SALON: live screen printing and a live mural provided by Art Kills Artist. Music by dj Theron and others as well as food and drink.
•ANDREA RUSHING: 1 Year Anniversary Celebration from 6-9pm w/ Wine tasting, art viewing and student art sale  (and maybe some cookies!)
•RARE HARE: Open house with snacks for kids.
•MARIPOSA: Live Music by Dave Humphries from 5pm - 9pm. 1 Scoop Sundaes for $3.00. Slice of ice cream pie & cup of coffee for $3.00. Buy 2 pints, get a Free Pint -- Every customer will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Gift Certificate
•BLIND LADY ALE HOUSE: Holiday/Winter Ales Event.
•ADAMS AVE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH and SHANTI SPA & GALLERY: Open house with snacks.
•SAN DIEGO URBAN RENTALS: "The Best Art Show Ever" with Jim Woodard, Stella Cole, Rowan Davidson, Christopher Meacham, Maya Moksha, Cheryl Cole, Steven Suiter, Lis Valdez Suiter, Doug Suiter, Mike Jenks and Rebecca Tasker!
•ART OF FRAMING and ROMI'S: Santa will be at RoMi's Soft-Serve Heaven From 5-8pm. Pictures are $4 for 4x6  $6 for 4x6 in greeting card frame, more pkgs. avail. @ Art of Framing (next door).
•JAYNE'S GASTROPUB
•OULD SOD: Happy Hour prices and Karaoke.
•SECOND CHANCE ANTIQUE & THRIFT: Open late for Holiday Shopping.
•VIVA POPS: Viva Pops will be highlighting some new yummy winter flavors along with thank you stocking stuffers............free holiday pins by our resident pop artist Anna Tillet while supplies last and a buy 2 get 1 free pop pass. Also, don't forget your pup pops and help "Rico" find his forever home. 100 percent of your donations not only help Rico but will also get your pup a tasty and healthy pop!
•PET ME PLEASE: Open late for Holiday shopping. Bring your pet!
•PROPRIETORS RESERVE: ALL Battagalini wines half off, both by the glass and by the bottle.
•ROSIES: Live music and Trummer Pils pints $4.00
•PONCE'S Open as usual and working on some specials.
•ZEN SANCTUARY: open house with snacks and assorted teas and one therapist offering introductory sessions of chair massage for $1 per minute. And "Bring a Friend" Special- buy one one hour service or more and get the second service for 50% off. This is an amazing savings as it would bring the cost of a massage to $40 for 55 minutes.
•STUFF will be open with snacks and discounts.
•BACK FROM TOMBOCTOU: We will have a free mini piñata decoration for people visiting the store that evening.
Cider and mexican cookies.
•ADAMS AVE BOOK: 20% off every book, and we'll have punch, coffee and snacks. We've got all kinds of books, including a room full of children's books, plus a couple of cats, so we're kid-friendly
•DiMILLES: Happy Hour Menu-$3 any draft beer, $4 house wines and 50% off ALL appetizers.
•LESTAT'S WEST: Holiday movies in the theater.
•ADAMS AVE BIKES: Sweets n treats at Adams Ave. Bikes! Cmon By!
•FOLK ARTS RARE RECORDS: Open late with special music - LIVE and on records.

Bug your favorite shop and make sure they're staying open and doing something fun.RSVP to our Facebook Event and we'll post more info as it comes in.Businesses can email their scheduled event to info@blindladyalehouse.com and we'll get it listed.

Spread the word and pass it on to your favorite businesses and friends. The more who join in the better the celebration will be.

ZEN Sanctuary offers 50% OFF when you bring a friend!

Now, through the end of 2010, when you bring a friend in to receive a one hour service or more at ZEN Sanctuary, you or your friend will receive 50% off the second service. Enjoy a relaxing massage, or brighten your skin for the holidays, all with the company of a friend or family member. When you call to book your appointment, just mention this offer and you will receive 50% off the lesser of the two services.

You can also save on holiday gifts! Purchase a gift item from ZEN and take 50% off the second item. (Excludes Skincare products and Tea/Sake Sets)

Hurry, this offer is good now through the end of December 2010 only!

From ZEN Sanctuary to you, we all wish you a very Healthy and Happy Holidays!!!

Chance, Debbie, Jerrie, Dianna, Katie, Lindsay, Carly, Bo, Rubi, Teng, John, and Mukunda, L.Ac.

ZEN Sanctuary is located at 4183 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116
Phone: (619) 269-9322
Web: www.zensanctuary.com

AA Bikes 7th Anniversary

Adams Avenue Bicycles 7th Anniversary Party

Good news! It's our shop's seventh anniversary party this Saturday the 20th. It goes on from 2pm in the day and goes on all night! We'll have activities for the whole family! C'mon by and celebrate!
Facebook Event Page

The AABA is holding the Q4 (4th Quarter) Quarterly Member Mixer this Thursday at Gledhill's Vintage Furniture for the Merchcants and Employees of the Adams Avenue Business District.

Come to see Gledhill's recent store front expansion and all of the beautiful furniture restoration work they do while spending a nice social time with fellow business owners and employees.

A BRIEF presentation on Internet Marketing will be presented by Steven Persitza of "Just My Ticket" and Jerry Locke of "Locurious"

Click here for details

Adams Avenue Business Association Member Mixer!

Pumpkin Carving Contest at Adams Avenue Farmers Market TONIGHT

Calling all Pumkin Carving Artists to the Adams Avenue Farmers Market TODAY (Wednesday) for the first Annual Carving Contest. it is an open contest, all you need to do is buy a pumpkin at the market and have it ready for judging by 6:00p.m. We'll have some great PRIZES for the winners!

Don't be Scared...See you there...

4674 35th Street, behind the Adams Elementary School!!!

VELO CULT TWEED RIDE 2010

Last year a group of riders came by Blind Lady after the event and it was a site. Nothing like a bunch of bikes in wet tweed drinking beers. I was sooo jealous. I'll be riding for sure this year.

FRIENDS OF NORMAL HEIGHTS CANYONS

The next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is Saturday, November 6, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place for canyon maintenance, watering, and planning for the fall planting. Make sure you have sunscreen, water, and sturdy shoes.
We switched from the normal second Sat., odd # months, due to a canyon enhancement planning workshop in City Heights on the 2nd Sat. in November.

The even month, 2nd Wednesday meeting normally held tomorrow has been cancelled.

Please mark your calendars for the fall restoration planting on Saturday, December 4 - we'll be planting on the mesa this year. More details coming soon.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out at Coastal Clean Up Day on Sept. 25! We cleaned up over 100 pounds of trash and recycling, along with pulling invasives, and planting 15 new native plants in restoration sites 2 and 3.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

Now that the dust is setteling from the Adams Avenue Street Fair, the Adams Avenue Business Association has many other things to work on; a Member Mixer on November 18, The Annual Member Meeting in January and don't forget the Weekly Adams Avenue Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at 4674 35th Street.

Kensington Cafe Events

Join us at Kensington Cafe for Movie Night Sept. 28! Featuring "City Slickers".

Serving Pizza and Beer Special for $9....Choice of one of our awesome Personal Pizza's and a Stella or a Stone Pale Ale for only $9 while you enjoy our feature flick!!! Hope to see you there. If you cant make it down to movie night we serve happy hour 7 days a week 4-7pm with $3 wine specials!! Also, Our Open Mic night is coming up on Sunday October 17th 6:30-8:30pm! See you at the Kensington Cafe.

Adams Ave Street Fair and Visual Art side show

Sept. 25th, Visual Art Supply will be hosting "ARTSLAM" outside and inside the store at 3524 Adams ave. 10 plus artists will be displaying and selling their goods from 10-6pm. Work includes painting, silkscreening, photography and wearables. come and see what Visual and the local artists are up to.

Alternative Happy Hour

Movie Night at Kensington Cafe

Come on down to Ken Cafe this Tuesday evening at 8pm for Movie Night. This weeks feature film is 'Finding Nemo'-a super funny film for everyone!! We will be serving Beer & Wine Specials all evening! Next weeks feature film is "Splash" with Tom Hanks and Darryl Hannah....remember that one?? If you cant make it down for movie night, Sunday Sept. 19th at 6:30pm is Open Mic Night. We hope you make it down to the Cafe soon!

Rockefeller Center for Anti-Aging Grand Opening!

The Rockefeller Center for Anti-Aging is hosting an Open House/ Grand Opening at their new location 3938 Adams Avenue on Thursday September 16, 2010. This event is open to the public.

Stop by to welcome and meet owner, Kimberly Rockefeller and see what great things she and the other technicians offer in the newest boutique on Adams Avenue.

DATE: Thursday, September 16, 2010

TIME: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

LOCATION: 3938 Adams Avenue (near the I-15 off-ramp)

Enjoy Hor D'overes, live music and spirits while you learn more about the services offered by the Rockefeller Center. Bring a friend, sign up for a free treatment and get a special gift.

Visit The Rockefeller Center website at http://therockefellercenter.com/

We hope to see you there!

Coastal Clean Up Day in Normal Heights Canyons

Reminder - the next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is (our regular odd month canyon maintenance/meeting) this Saturday, September 11, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place.

Please pass it on to your family/friends/neighbors - Coastal Clean Up Day in Normal Heights Canyons - Saturday, September 25, 9:00am - noon, meet at the end of Eugene Place (flyer attached). We'll plant some new native plants to fill in spots in Restoration sites 1-3, along with pulling out weeds/invasive plants, and trash pick up, so we can use lots of volunteers. Hope to see you there!
If you will likely be able to make it, please register for the NH site at cleanupday.org

Kids on the Block : Sept 4th

Hi there!!! Kensington Cafe is having a Trunk Show tonight from 5-9pm. Vintage clothing, handmade Jewelry and handbags.
We will be serving Beer Wine and Tapas all evening
Happy Hour prices from 4- 7pm! $3 Wine Specials!
Come join the fun tonight and If you cant make it tonight come on down to see Miff Laracy Saturday evening at the Cafe from 730-9pm. Great local artist who is not to be missed.
A big thank you to everyone who supports the cafe!!!

Normal Heights in the News

"The American economy has been in a downturn the last few years, but there has been little evidence of it on flourishing Adams Avenue. From January 2008 until July 2010, 68 businesses opened in the 600-member business improvement district, which stretches from Park Boulevard in University Heights to the eastern edge of Kensington. Additionally, 25 existing business owners reinvested in their operations, adding or enhancing their space..."

Read the rest of this article in San Diego Uptown News and then go to our Facebook page and let us know what you love about Normal Heights. Is it Pilgrimage of the Heart? Ponce's? Smitty's? Let us know.

Bicycle Film Festival 2010 Trailer

The Bicycle Film Festival is coming to San Diego on September 11th, but there will be pre-parties, after parties, rides and all sorts of bike stuff happening. Festivities kick off Thursday the 9th at Blind Lady Ale House.

7 Course Lunch and Wine at Proprietor's Reserve! Sat. Aug 21st 1pm

Meet Edward Sellers Winemaker Ed Sellers!!!

We've carried Edward Sellers Wines for a little over a year now and we know you guys are big fans! We were first introduced to the Paso Robles winery during last Spring's Annual Wine Trip to Paso Robles. We immediately brought in 4 of Ed Seller's wines, where they have remained on our menu since, as some of our best sellers! Now we've added an additional three wines that we know you will love, includintg a Rhone white blend, for a total of 7 wines! Needless to say we are very excited to now introduce you to Ed Sellers, Winemaker for Edward Sellers! Ed will be joining us for lunch on Saturday, August 21th at 1pm to pour wine and talk about the majic made at his winery. Rumor has it he will also be bringing some winery schwag and some awesome prizes! Bottles will be ready to be signed and offered at special prices for Saturday only! RSVPs are required, please see information and link below menu.

Wine & Lunch Pairing Menu:

Blanc du Rhone White Blend: Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier
Lagonstino Louie Langostino Avocado Cucumber Radish

Grenache
Tortilla Espanola Potato Jalsberg Sage Creme Fraiche

Le Thief: Grenache, Mourvedre
Herbed Foccacia Red Onion Spinach Sausage Asiago

Vertigo: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Herbed Salad Smoked Maple Bacon Gorgonzola Garlic Croutons

Syrah
Grilled Italian Sausage Pepper Medley Porcini Mushroom Grilled Eggplant

Cuvee des Cinq: Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, Cinsault
Stuffed Chicken Breast Herbed Feta Kalamata Bacon Wrap Roasted Red Pepper Couscous

Cognito: Mourvedre, Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Black Cherry Cocoa Blackberry

Tasting and Lunch $38/person
BRIX Club Members $32/person

Good News!
You can now input your credit card information on-line using the register link below! If you would prefer to call or email directly to hold your reservation, you can still do so by emailing or calling Erin: 619.823.3541 or erinsealy@hotmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
September 11th: Frogmore Creek/42* Tasmanian Wine Lunch!
September: Clayhouse (ReScheduled Event)
October: Malbecs and Jambalaya Dinner

Sincerely,
Erin Sealy
Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
erinsealy@hotmail.com
619 8233541

Riding Bikes with the Dutch - Movie Trailer 2

This 36-minute film will show twice at the Blind Lady Ale House on Sunday, August 29th. There are also rumors of a short "townie" ride with the filmmaker prior to the screening. MORE INFO

Kensington Sign to Return Soon(?)

The Kensington Sign to be back soon! See the article in today's U-T

SignonSanDiego Kensington Sign Article.

Today is Wednesday, Farmers Market Day!

Visit the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market with plenty of fresh produce, fish, meats and artisan goods. Grab a bite to eat and stay awhile!

Watch us on TV this morning on San Diego 6!

At the Market this Week:

Discuss your concerns about State issues with Senator Kehoe 4pm-5pm!

Recycle your old electronics - Drop off at the Market!

Chef Demonstration and Tasting with Kensington Grill's Chef Hanis Cavin 5pm-7pm!

Plenty of excitement for everyone. Stop by 4674 35th Street Between Adams Park and Adams Elementary School!

Will Ferrel On Adams

Yep, the story is true, Will Ferrell was On Adams Wednesday night. He came into town for Comic Con and hooked up with a friend in Kensignton for a quite night out which consisted of Dinner at Blind Lady and ice cream at Mariposa. According to his friend, Will is excited about coming back for San Diego Beer Week.

Football is Coming... And so is Rosie's Annual Chili Cookoff!!!

So, it's that time of year again... The weather cools, the leaves change colors.... er, well maybe not in San Diego! But the pigskins will be flyin' and that means its time for Rosie O'Grady's Annual Chili Contest. All perspective chili chefs are encouraged to break out your giant pots and dust off your wooden spoons.

The format will change slightly this year to allow for more contestants and even better judging. During every Sunday Night Football game we will showcase 2 batches of chili for all in attendance to enjoy and judge. At the end of the season, the top 5 will compete for the coveted prize and title of Chili Champion.

Come in and sign-up with any bartender soon, so you are sure to get the game you want! The list fills up fast and we have a lot of fun with this. If you don't want to make chili for the masses, come in every sunday evening for a drink and a bowl (of chili, of course!). Let your opinion be heard... YOU be the judge!

Clayhouse Winemaker Lunch & Wine! Sat. 7/17 1pm

What: Meet Clayhouse Winemaker David Frick!
Where: Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
When: Saturday, July 17th 1pm

We've carried Clayhouse Wines for a little over a year now and we know you guys are big fans! We were first introduced to the Paso Robles winery during last Spring's Annual Wine Trip to Paso Robles. We immediately brought in 5 of the Clayhouse wines, where they have remained on our menu since as some of our best sellers! Needless to say we are very excited to now introduce you to David Frick, Winemaker for Clayhouse! David will be joining us for lunch on Saturday, July 17th at 1pm to pour wine and talk about the majic made at Clayhouse. Rumor has it he will also be bringing some winery schwag and some awesome prizes! Bottles will be ready to be signed and offered at special prices for Saturday only! Also, we'll be giving away a 3 year Petite Sirah Vertical to one lucky attendee!!

Wine & Lunch Pairing Menu:

Adobe White Blend: Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Rousanne, Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc
Lagonstino Louie / Langostino / Avocado / Cucumber / Radish

Adobe Red Blend: Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Tempranillo, Merlot
Herbed Foccacia / Red Onion / Spinach / Sausage / Asiago

Malbec
Potato Chorizo Pancake / Chorizo / Butter Potato / Oregano

Syrah
Herbed Salad / Smoked Maple Bacon / Gorgonzola / Garlic Croutons

Cabernet Sauvignon
Stuffed Chicken Breast / Herbed Feta / Kalamata / Bacon Wrap / Roasted Red Pepper Couscous

Petite Sirah
Pepper Crusted Steak / Crimini Mushroom / Haricot Vert / Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato

Late Harvest Petite Sirah
Chocolate Decadence

Tasting and Lunch $36/person
BRIX Club Members $30/person

Please call or email Erin for RSVPs: 619.823.3541 or erinsealy@hotmail.com

FNHC BENEFIT

Please join us for our first FNHC Benefit on Sunday, July 18 at the Blind Lady Ale House! People who have been to BLAH know about their terrific pizza, salad, beers, and other delicious food and drink choices. 15% of sales will be donated to FNHC to support our habitat restoration and canyon maintenance projects. See the attached flyer for all the details. Hope to see you there!

Reminder - the next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is our odd month canyon maintenance/meeting, Saturday, July 10, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place.

If you haven't already, please voice your opinion on the City's Stormwater Maintenance Plan, which has passed the City Planning Commission and has been appealed to the City Council. See this link for details -
http://sdcanyonlands.org/alerts/storm-water-maintenance-plan-alert.html

Joshua Krause and Steve Florman

Call for Musicians

The Adams Avenue Business Association is hosting the Adams Avenue Street Fair on Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26, 2010.

If you have a band or know of one that would be interested in playing the Adams Avenue Street Fair, send a press Kit (CD, Photos, Bio of Band/ Members) for consideration to:
Adams Avenue Busines Associatioin
4649 Hawley Boulevard
San Diego CA 92116

Sunbissions will be accepted until July 15, 2010

Longboard Vineyards Tasting & Tapas: Tuesday June 22nd 7pm

Proprietor's Reserve is is happy to announce our next tasting event, a night of tapas and Longboard Vineyards Wines!!

Located in Healdsburg-Sonoma Area, Longboard Vineyards makes their wines following principles of balance. We've selected 6 wines that display this technique beautifully.

We've got a spectacular line up ready for Tuesday, June 22nd and we hope to see you there! RSVPs are required and seats will go quick so please let me know ASAP if you would like to attend.

Wine & Tapas Pairing Menu:

2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Summer Salad Fresh Fennel Goat Cheese Grapefruit

2008 Sonoma County Chardonnay
Fresh Peach Gorgonzola Walnut Honey

2008 Russian River Pinot Noir
Frittata Swiss Chard Sausage Feta

2007 Russian River "Dakine" Merlot
Prosciutto Arugula Pine Nuts Currants

2007 North Coast Point Break Red Blend
Jerked Beef Pickled Onion Cilantro Plantain

2005 Russian River Syrah
BBQ Pulled Pork Garlic Crustini Creme Fraiche

Due to limited space, credit card reservations are kindly requested. Please email erinsealy@hotmail.com or call 619.823.3541 to RSVP.

Lunch & Tasting: $25/person
BRIX Club: $20/person

Special pricing on retail purchases will be in effect! Also expect raffels, winery schwag and specials prizes!

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
Tues. July 7th 7pm: Waterstone/Mahoney/Z52 Boutique Napa Wines
Sat. July 24th 12pm: Invite Only Reception with Josh Beckett

Sincerely,

Erin Sealy
Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
erinsealy@hotmail.com
619 8233541

Rolling Readers

DATE: Saturday, June 19, 2010
2911 Adams Avenue, Suite #17

Rolling Readers, a local children's literacy nonprofit dedicated to inspiring children to love books and reading. If you'll be in town on June 19th, I hope you'll join me at our second annual Artists & Authors gala fundraising event. Proceeds will benefit Rolling Readers programs in local high-need, low-income elementary schools. I very much hope you can join me for this fun & unique night out and bring a friend or two as well.

Tickets can be purchased at: www.rollingreaders.org. Another generous way to support us with this event is to distribute this email-able invitation to your friends, colleagues and anyone you know who loves to buy art and books while supporting a worthy cause!
For more information, visit http://www.rollingreaders.org.

Adams Avenue Bookstore Reopens!

The newly renovated Adams Avenue Bookstore is now open (3502 Adams Avenue). Stop by to say hi to Owner Brian Lucas and to see the results of the renovation. While you are there, see all of the great in-stock books for you to buy.

Getting Great Press: See the great article in San Diego Union Tribune, Adams Ave. Bookstore Defies Trend, Will Reopen highlighting the renovation.

Taste of Adams Avenue

Come to the Taste of Adams Avenue this Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 11:00am - 3:00pm to sample over 20 Adams Avenue's Finest Restaurants. Tickets available on-line now for $25 (plus small transaction fee) or buy them at the gate (34th Street and Adams Avenue) on Sunday for $30.
BUY TICKETS NOW (click here)
Stop by Air Conditioned Lounge (4673 30th Street) for the OFFICIAL TASTE OF ADAMS AFTER-PARTY!
Doors open @11am
PARTY STARTS @3pm

Discounted Taste of Adams Avenue Tickets!

Get your Taste Tickets for only $20!
Visit the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market Information Booth to buy your Taste of Adams Avenue Tickets and get a $5 discount
TODAY ONLY!
For more information about the Taste of Adams Avenue,
visit www.AdamsAvenueBusiness.com
or call (619) 282-7329

Proprietor's Reserve is very excited to announce the next Wine Maker event on Saturday, June 12th at 1pm with Chronic Cellars and Wine Maker Josh Beckett!! The brother duo are well know in Paso Robles, as Josh and Jake Beckett got their start at Peachy Canyon (just like Tobin James!). Chronic Cellar Wines from Paso Robles have been a big hit in San Diego and most places are completely out of their wines! We've managed to hold on to one to two cases of each Chronic Cellars Wine in preparation for our tasting event.

We've got a spectacular line up ready for Saturday June 12th and we hope to see you there! RSVPs are required and seats will go quick so please let me know ASAP if you would like to attend.

Wine & Lunch Pairing Menu:

La Munecha White Rhone Blend
Spanish Style Louie Avocado Shirmp Cucumber Radish Lime

El Perfecto Tempranillo Blend
Roasted Corn Salad Red Onion Red Bell Pepper Cilantro Cumin

Sofa King Bueno Red Rhone Blend
Chilled Yellow Rice Salad Roasted Red Pepper Black Beans Saffron

Dead Nuts Zinfandel
Shredded Chicken Chimichurri Polenta Fritter

Purple Paradise Zinfandel
South American Hash Chorizo Sweet Potato Garlic Juice Reduction

Suite Petite Petite Sirah
Flank Steak Slider Adobo Glaze Raspberry Reduction Aurugala Ciabatta

Tranquilo Late Harvest Petite Sirah
Latin Blue Cheese Exploration Castello San Ignacio Cabrales Dark Choclate Truffle

Due to limited space, credit card reservations are kindly requested. Please email erinsealy@hotmail.com or call 619.823.3541 to RSVP.

Lunch & Tasting: $35/person
BRIX Club: $28/person

Special pricing on retail purchases will be in effect, however please note that quantities are extremely limited and most wines are gone once we go through our saved inventory!

Visit Often: www.proprietorsreserve.com

UPCOMING EVENTS!!
June 22 7pm Longboard Cellars Tapas & Tasting
July 6 7pm Malbecs & Latin Tapas Tasting

Cheers!,

Erin Sealy
Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
4711 34th Street ~Normal Heights
www.proprietorsreserve.com
erinsealy@hotmail.com
619 8233541

Adams Avenue Farmers Market Meets Taste of Adams Avenue

This Wednesday, June 9, 2010 visit the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market and purchase Taste of Adams Avenue tickets for a discounted price of $20 each, a $5 savings! Tickets available at the Farmers' Market Information Booth.

Adams Avenue Farmers' Market. Market hours are 3 pm-7 pm. and it is located on 35th Street just south of Adams Avenue (google address 4672 35th Street, San Diego CA 92116).

Taste of Adams Avenue Tickets on Sale Now!

The Adams Avenue Business Assciation is hosting the

10th Annual Taste of Adams Avenue.

DATE: Sunday, June 13, 2010

TIME: 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

LOCATION: Ticket Pick up booth - Adams Avenue at 34th Street (Google Map Addres 3366 Adams Avenue)

Sample from over 20 of Adams Avenue's finest restaurants.

Tickets are available now $25 in advance or $30 the day of the event.

BUY TICKETS HERE

For more information, click on the image above.

ART AROUND ADAMS IS COMING

FREE SEMINAR:Social Media for Small Businesses

Register NOW! Filling up Quickly!

AABA is hosting A FREE SEMINAR: Social Media for Small Businesses.
DATE: Wednesday - June 2, 2010

TIME: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
LOCATION: Normal Heights Community Center, 4649 Hawley Boulevard, San Diego 92116

Any small business that wants to attract new customers and build its customer base needs to learn how to use social media effectively and responsibly. Social media can be a powerful tool for small business owners who understand the technologies, how to use them and how to interact with customers and consumers online.

This information-packed session will answer:
• Why social media? Why now?
• How can social media help small businesses?
• What are the pros and cons?
• Is your business ready to engage with social media?
• What are the best platforms for small businesses?
-- Facebook? MySpace? Twitter? YouTube?
• How are other small businesses using social media?
• What are the "Dos and Don'ts" of social media?

Registration Required: For more information or to reserve your place, contact Adams Avenue Business Association at Jim@AdamsAvenueBusiness.com or call (619) 282-7329.

Register Early - Space is Limited!

Temporary Location for Farmers' Market

OK, the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market will be located at Adams Elementary School, 4672 35th Street tomorrow, just south of Adams Ave behind the rec center. 3 pm to 7 pm.

Thanks for spreading the word!

Alternative Happy Hour

Adams Avenue Farmers' Market

The new Adams Ave Farmers' Market was a hit. Cheers to everyone involved in making it happen.

FRIENDS OF NORMAL HEIGHTS CANYONS

Reminder - the FNHC tour of Eugene Canyon for River Days week is this Saturday, May 15, 9:30 - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place. To see the full schedule of River Days events throughout the county, go to sandiegoriver.org
For those who can stay, we'll hold our regular meeting for about a half hour right after the tour.

Big thanks to all the volunteers who participated in the FNHC Creek to Bay Clean Up on April 24! We cleaned out 682 pounds of trash and recycling - most of that weight was in the form of bmx ramps. Since the short staffed Code Enforcement department couldn't get the (caught and confessed) individuals responsible for the illegal grading/bmx ramps in the canyon to correct their violations, we had to pick up the slack.
Aside from the ramps this year, our canyons continue to get cleaner every year. We need your help to keep the canyons clean - keep an eye out for polluters and volunteer when you can.

Attached is the current watering schedule for the native plant restoration sites in Eugene Canyon - spots are still open for the summer. You can see our new (easier) watering system during Saturday's tour.

Bike to Work Day/Week

Next week is Bike to Work Week, but the official bike to work day is Friday, May 21st.



Gear up for Bike to Work Day at our Pre-event in Balboa Park!
Saturday, May 15th from 8am to noon


Not sure if you’re ready for Bike to Work Day (BTWD)? Then come to our pre-event and gear up! You’ll be able to register for BTWD, receive a free mini bike inspection, try out an electric bike, and more. Registering for BTWD will allow you to pick up a FREE t-shirt on your BTWD commute!

At 10:30 am the new San Diego Regional Bikeway Map will be unveiled by County Supervisor Greg Cox!

You will also be able to pick up a free copy of the NEW San Diego Regional Bikeway map as well as freebies from sponsor booths. The iCommute team will be available to answer any questions about your bike commute and how pit stops can help you refuel during your BTWD commute.

The pre-event will be held at Redwood Circle in Balboa Park, just off of 6th Ave & Laurel St, from 8am to Noon.

GET MORE INFO HERE

Adams Avenue Farmers' Market Location Change

NEW LOCATION
The Adams Avenue Farmers' Market Grand Opening has changed location to the Rite Aid parking lot at 3650 Adams Avenue. The date and time are the same; Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Join the Nite on Adams walk to your favorite Adams Avenue business afterwards and enjoy the full Adams Avenue experience.

NIGHT on ADAMS

So far we've had two Nights on Adams and they've been a load of fun. Now we're sitting down, thinking hard and planning for the summer. We might stick with Wednesday's to feed off the fantastic Adams Ave Farmers' Market, but we might also think about switching to Saturdays so more people can stay out. More info coming soon.

Thanks for the businesses who participated last time: RARE HARE, ¡VIVA POPS!, MARIPOSA, VISUAL ART SUPPLY, BLIND LADY, PROPRIETORS RESERVE and ROSIE O'GRADY'S.

CHECK OUT THE BIBLE BROTHER FROM LAST MONTH'S EVENT...

Adams Avenue Farmers' Market

Grand Opening Wednesday, May 12, 2010
3-7pm

Providing the communities of Normal Heights, University Heights, Talmadge, Kensington and beyond with 24-Carrot Excitement! Find incredible fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh eggs ; shop for fresh baked bread and pastries,

fish, meat, cheese, fresh flowers, sea salts and spices, olives and sauces. Meet local artists and craftspeople, enjoy the live music and a bite to eat, and mingle with your neighbors.

The location with be at Adams Ave and 40th Street just south of Adams. Click here for location.

http://www.adamsavemarket.com/

Bike Valet was a big hit!

The bike valet at this years Roots Fest on Adams was a big hit.
Adams Ave Bikes and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
parked over 300 bikes.
Thanks to Andrew and Kathy for making this happen.

Small Brewery of the Year: Ballast Point Tasting at Proprietor's Reserve!

Wednesday, April 28th at 7pm, Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
We are very excited to share with you the 3 Gold Medal Winner and Small Brewery of the Year at the World Beer Beer Cup, Ballast Point Brewery! Most people know Ballast Point for their super popular Yellowtail Pale Ale, but we're gonna show you there is much much more to this San Diego Brewery!

We have an exciting event planned for you, complete with a Ballast Point Brewer, Cask Beer and a Mystery Growler!! (A growler is basically a big jug they will pull from the tap in their tasting room and is only available there usually!)

Beer Menu - 8 Beers, each a 4 oz pour
Wahoo Wheat
Yellowtail Pale Ale
Big Eye IPA
Sculpin Ale Cask Beer (Gold Medal Winner!)
Sculpin Ale Bottled (comparison to see the Cask difference!)
Piper Down Scottish Ale (Gold Medal Winner!)
Black Marlin Porter
TBD Mystery Growler from the Tasting Room!

22oz bottles of Wahoo, Yellowtail, Big Eye, Black Marlin and Sculpin will be available for retail purchase at a discounted price during the tasting!

We'll be pairing the 8 beers with individually served tapas plates, so you can sit back and enjoy the tasting! Beer pairs great with different cheeses, nuts, cured meats, and fruits! There will also be some dinner specials on the board from Luz's Kitchen if you'd like a more substantial dinner.

All attendees will get to take home their Ballast Point Tasting Glass and have the chance to wine some great prizes from the Brewery!!

Event cost for 8 beers and plated tapas: $20/person
BRIX Club Members: $18/person

**Credit Card Reservations are kindly requested for events. Please contact Erin Sealy at erinsealy@hotmail.com or 619.823.3541

Visit Frequently for Updates and Additional Events: www.proprietorsreserve.com

Erin Sealy
Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
erinsealy@hotmail.com
619 8233541

Visual Art Supply at Roots

Come by VISUAL ART SUPPLY during The 37th Annual Roots Fest on Adams Saturday, April 24th, 10 am - 8 pm and Sunday April 25th, 10 am - 6 pm :: Live Music ∙ Artwork ∙ Pottery ∙ Jewelry ∙ Skateboards by Kelly Hutchison and more to be announced!!

Roots Fest Sat & Sun, April 24 & 25

The Roots Fest on Adams is a FUN, FREE two-day music festival which focuses on the promotion, preservation and performance of local and nationally touring musical acts.

The Adams Avenue Business Association will proudly present the 37th Annaul Roots Fest on Adams on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 & 25 2010. Over 40,000 visitors attended this FUN, FREE two-day festival last year. We hope all of you who attended enjoyed the live music performances, the vendors and the merchant shops along the Adams Avenue Business District and will return for more this year.

John Doe, Candy Kane, The Watson Twins, Gregory Page, Kid Ramos, Steve Poltz and more.... Click here for the 2010 Performance Schedule.

See Band Videos Here

BEERS FOR BOOKS at Blind Lady Ale House

Time: April 18, 2010 from 11:30am to 11:45pm
Location: Blind Lady Ale House
Street: 3416 Adams Avenue
City/Town: San Diego, CA
Website or Map: http://www.blindladyalehouse.…
Phone: 619-255-2491

The San Diego Chapter of Room to Read is organizing the 2nd annual ALL DAY Beers for Books fundraiser at the Blind Lady Ale House, one of San Diego's finest craft beer joints! Come on out for a great cause while enjoying tasty food and drink with friendly people.

For more information and to RSVP here is the link to the SD Room to Read Chapter Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=307923690680

ROOTS FEST ON ADAMS UPDATES

Roots Fest on Adams Performer Line-up Announced
The excitement is mounting for this FREE, FUN Music Event as the 2010 Performer Line-up has been announced. Schedule your time to attend early and get here to see your favorite Roots Fest on Adams performers. Click here for the 2010 Performance Schedule

Roots Fest on Adams Vendor Applications NOW available!
Adams Avenue Business Association is seeking more and new Arts & Craft Vendors for the Roots Fest on Adams (formerly known as the Roots & Folk Festival). If you have hand-made items that you sell, we would love to have you at the Roots Fest. The Applications are availbable online NOW! Get yours in early while the spaces are open! Get your application here.

Roots Fest on Adams Sponsorship Opportunities
The AABA is offering the member businesses the opportunity to be a sponsor of the Roots Fest on Adams. This will be a chance to highlight your shop to the over 50,000 expected visitors of the event through advertising in the Event Program and through the event venue. Event programs are distributed throughout the immediate neighborhoods and available to the event visitors.

Please review the SPONSORSHIPS and choose the one that fits your needs. These sponsorships will support the event and attract people to your location during and after the Roots Fest on Adams.

Sponsor the Roots Fest on Adams NOW!
Contact the AABA office to get your sponsorship now. The sponsorships are limited and are a great way to support the Roots Fest on Adams while attracting the visitors to your location.

How to Contact AABA Office:
PHONE: (619) 282-7329
E-MAIL: Jim@AdamsAvenueBusiness.com
VISIT: 4649 Hwley Boulevard, San Diego CA 92116
Taste of Adams Avenue Offering Sponsorship Opportunites
Adams Avenue Business Association will be hosting the 10th Annual Taste of Adams Avenue on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

This year’s Taste of Adams Avenue will feature trolleys (provided by Old Town Trolley Tours) to the diverse restaurants and eateries along Adams Avenue. Restaurants as they serve portions of their food specialties and hors d’oeuvres.

The 2010 Sponsorship again offers an opportunity to have a physical presence on site during the event. We will have a rest area for the “tasters” in the mid point of the event venue with booth spaces available for the sponsors. This gives you, the sponsor, an opportunity to directly market your products and services to the event visitors. Choose Your Sponsorship Level

April 14th

Aaron Bowen & His Ditties will be playing and there will be Pop Art w/ Kate tonight at Viva Pops.

The Bible Brothers are rumored to be playing at the corner of 34th and Adams.

Mariposa is happy to say the water issues are pretty much taken care of on their block and they WILL be open tonight.