Your Weekly La Mesa Chamber News

In case you missed last week's e-blast: June 9 Eblast See more past email blasts here.

Shawndie Smith is excited to host another Taco Tuesday at her business THOUGHTFUL CREATIONS located at 8270 La Mesa Blvd. #101 on Tuesday, June 21st between the hours of 5:30 and 7 pm. Shawndie is offering raffles and silent auction items in addition to the great menu she will be serving. This evening mixer is free to Chamber members and $5 for guests.

Tuesday, June 21st

5:30 p.m.- 7:00p.m.

Location: Thoughtful Creations

8270 La Mesa Blvd. #101, La Mesa

Park behind her business in the Union Bank parking lot

Cost: Free to members - $5 for guests

Join us on Wednesday, June 29th, and welcome Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers to our business community. This newly renovated building has been transformed into a friendly neighborhood restaurant serving the finest Oklahoma style hamburgers, fresh cut fries and hand-dipped milkshakes. Founder and Owner Frank Schultz prides himself on making dressings, pickles, ketchup, and other items from scratch and serving only fresh items to his customers. 

In addition to ordering your favorite type of hamburger, you can “take a walk on the wild side” by ordering different types of fries to add to your meal. Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers offers steak and blue cheese fries, taco fries, chili cheese fries, Spanish fries, onions, jalapeno fries and more! Only fresh Angus beef patties are served and are cooked to order. Add a hand-dipped milkshake to your meal and you are set!  Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers is the perfect place to join friends and grab a bite to eat in a comfortable setting. 

Join us and sample the burgers, fries and see why Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers are becoming popular within the area. Join us and meet Founder and Owner Frank Schultz as well as his staff and personally welcome them to our business community.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting at 6:00 p.m.

Location: 5020 Baltimore Dr., La Mesa

Cost:

Chamber Members FREE | Guests $10

Entertainment will provided by Chris & Anna of The Ideas Band

RSVP now so we know you will be joining us!

The Chamber’s 13th annual popular “foodie” event is set for Monday, July 18, 2022. This special evening where guests can “eat their hearts out” will happen between 5-8 p.m. at the newly renovated Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley. The popularity and crowd of this annual event has outgrown the La Mesa Community Center, where it was held for the first 10 years. So, make plans to join us and “Taste, Savor and Mingle” in one ballroom, with plenty of room to stroll throughout the food and business vendor tables. Enjoy great food samplings, free prizes from business sponsors/vendors, a silent auction and raffles during this fun-filled evening. Visit taste.lamesachamber.com.

Monday, July 18, 2022

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

VIP: 5-8p.m. | General Admission: 6-8p.m. | Sponsor Tasting: 4:30-8p.m.

Where: Town and Country San Diego

500 Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley

Cost:

VIP: $60 | General Admission: $40

NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR.

To become a sponsor or for details/questions, call (619) 465-7700 or email rsvp@lamesachamber.com.

Photos courtesy of Sandra Small/ Photographer, www.CeCePhoto.com and Rippee Photography.

City Hosts Sundays at Six Summer Concert Series

Free concerts at Harry Griffen Park Amphitheater kicking off on Father's Day

Starting June 19 through July 31, enjoy great local bands at La Mesa's FREE Sundays at Six Summer Concert Series, every Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and relax at the beautiful outdoor amphitheater at Harry Griffen Park, located at 9550 Milden Street. Check out the list of bands scheduled below:

• June 19: Breez'n (Variety)
• June 26: Rachel Aldous & the Road Home (Blue Grass)
• July 3: NO CONCERT- Happy Independence Day
• July 10: San Diego Concert Band (Concert Band)
• July 17: Captain J & the Jive Crew (Yacht Rock) & Crowning of Miss La Mesa
• July 24: 8-Track Highway (Classic 70's and 80's Rock
• July 31: The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Orchestra)

Starting in July, the Simply Fresh food truck will be onsite from 5 - 7:30 p.m. with a California inspired menu showcasing delicious and nutritious takes on salads, soups, wraps, and sandwiches.

The Sundays at Six Summer Concerts are sponsored by Laurie MacDonald of Coldwell Banker West, La Mesa Rotary Club, La Mesa Village Association, and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. For more information, contact friends@lamesaparks.org or visit the City's website. All San Diego county residents and their families are invited to share in these free and fun concerts.

Inclusionary Housing Virtual Public Meeting

We want to hear from you! The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) invites you to attend a public meeting to share your thoughts and explore options for an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that would apply in the unincorporated County. PDS is hosting this virtual public meeting to receive your input on June 29, 2022, at 6 PM (registration link provided below). 

Inclusionary housing is a tool used to help increase production of affordable housing, and it works by requiring that new development provide affordable housing as part of their project. In exchange, incentives are provided to help offset the costs of developing affordable housing units.  

This webinar will cover the project’s background and objectives and provides an interactive forum to collect your thoughts on options to provide affordable housing. 

If you would like interpretation services available at the meeting, please contact Camila Easland in your preferred language at PDS.advanceplanning@sdcounty.ca.gov by June 22, 2022. 

Please register in advance using the link provided below. 

• When: Tuesday, June 29, 2022, at 6:00 PM Pacific Time  
• Where: Virtual Meeting Can be Accessed at this link below: 

 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pazrAUdyRiSZrJupAEMVnA

Please help us spread the word - share this message with your friends and colleagues! 

For more information about the Inclusionary Housing Project, please visit: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/pds/advance/housingstudy.html

To sign up for updates on the Inclusionary Housing Project, please click here to subscribe. 

For questions, please contact Camila Easland at PDS.advanceplanning@sdcounty.ca.gov or at the following phone number: (858) 505-6677. 

Lake Murray Fireworks and Musicfest

Join us as we raise funds for a July 4th celebration to include a day of food, fun, bands, and fireworks.

After several years on hiatus, the beloved San Diego Lake Murray Music Fest and Fireworks show is coming back on July 4th. The music fest is held at Lake Murray Community Park in San Carlos and the fireworks can be seen throughout the Navajo community, from La Mesa to Del Cerro and beyond.

This event has been sorely missed by our community and the hype of its return is swelling. You won’t want to miss out on being part of the team who brings this event back to our neighborhood!

When: JULY 4, 2022 11a-9p

Location: Lake Murray Community Park, 7001 Murray Park Dr. San Diego 92119

Tentative Schedule:

Music Fest concert in the park: 11:00pm – 9pm

Fireworks show: 9pm

Music Fest attendance: 3,000+ people with rotating crowds

For details visit: www.lakemurrayfireworks.org

The Chamber invites you to a fun-filled evening to meet local businesses and have the opportunity to win FREE door prizes. The evening will be filled with raffles, great samplings of delicious food from local restaurants, vendors and more!

Join us at our chamber member hotel, Courtyard by Marriot San Diego El Cajon in El Cajon. We are excited to be using the 4,500 square-foot ballroom for our vendors and raffles, the foyer for our registration activities and the beautiful courtyard to serve our food and offer beverages to our guests.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

141 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Tickets: $10

All tickets need to be pre-purchased. NO tickets will be sold at the door.

From Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber: Nominations for Community Clean Energy Champion Are Open!

Nominate a Climate Change Maker You Know for a Clean Energy Award!

Do you know an avid energy advocate? Nominate them to receive a Clean Energy Award from the CA Energy Commission!

The Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards is an annual event recognizing leaders advancing California's clean energy goals. The awards, taking place in December, will honor individuals and entities making exceptional contributions to help California achieve a 100% clean energy future for all.

Nominate someone by Monday, June 27.

SDG&E recognizes that this is still a challenging time for many customers and may be able to help if you are having trouble paying your bill. You may be eligible for programs and services that can provide immediate financial assistance and help you avoid interruptions in your service. Flexible payment arrangements are available to help you pay down past due balances. Learn more at sdge.com/Payment-Arrangements.

Check out these energy assistance programs:

1. California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program: Save 30% or more every month on your bill. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/CARE.  
2. Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program: If you don’t qualify for CARE and your household has 3 or more people, you may qualify for FERA. You could receive an 18% discount on your electric bill. Visit sdge.com/FERA to learn more.  
3. Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program: You may qualify to receive free energy-saving improvements for your home, such as new appliances, lighting, insulation and more. Find details at sdge.com/ESAP.  
4. Arrearage Management Plan (AMP): If you have outstanding bills and you are a CARE or FERA customer, you may be eligible for debt forgiveness. See if you qualify at sdge.com/AMP. 
5. Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Offers up to $1,000 towards your energy bill. This Federal assistance program also provides support for energy-related home improvements. Learn more at sdge.com/LIHEAP.

Even if you made a recent payment or set up a flexible payment plan with SDG&E, there may still be assistance programs to help you. For a complete list of available offerings, visit sdge.com/assistance.  

June 21 - "Taco Tuesday" Mixer : 5:30-7pm at Thoughtful Creations | 8270 La Mesa Blvd. #101 in La Mesa | Details/RSVP

June 29 - Duke's Old Fashioned Onion Burgers Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting : 5:30-7pm at 5020 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa | Details/RSVP

FEATURED! July 18 - "Taste of San Diego - East" : 5-8pm at Town and Country San Diego | 500 Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley | Details/Buy Tickets

FEATURED! August 18 - "Summer Bash" Business Expo : 5-7:30pm at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon | 141 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon | Details/Buy Tickets

September 15 - Joint Mixer with La Mesa and Santee Chambers : 5-7pm at Lantern Crest Senior Living | 300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071 | Details/RSVP

September 21 - Annual Evening Mixer at Hooleys Public House : 5:30-7pm at Hooleys Public House | 5500 Grossmont Center Drive #277 in La Mesa | Details/RSVP

FEATURED! September 24 - Shop & Dine La Mesa : 11am-4pm at The Marketplace at Lake Murray Village | Details

FEATURED! October 19 - Salute to Local Heroes & Installation Dinner : 5:30-8:45pm at Sycuan Casino Resort | 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon | Details

December 7 - Toy Drive for La Mesa Military Families & Party at BJ's : 5:30-7pm at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | 5500 Grossmont Center Dr. in La Mesa | Details/RSVP

NOTE: We recommend those that are feeling ill, or who have been exposed to someone who is ill – please stay home.