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.