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