Another pillar for Chicano Park 🖼️

Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center opens in San Diego, California

The CPMCC is located in the brick building on the right, adjacent to Chicano Park. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Sí, se puede. Mural-filled Chicano Park has been the heart of Barrio Logan since the early 1970s. This weekend, a new pillar will rise at the National Historic Landmark as the long-awaited Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center (CPMCC) opens its doors.

Housed inside a nondescript brick building adjacent to the park at 1960 National Ave., the CMPCC will feature exhibitions designed to educate visitors about local Chicana/o, Latina/o, and Indigenous culture + history. Let’s check it out.

Chicano Park Museum — Another view of the new community center.

🎊 The debut

The CPMCC’s grand opening celebration is on Sat., Oct. 8, from 12-6 p.m. The inaugural exhibition is “PILLARS: Stories of Resilience and Self-Determination” — a “collective historical narrative of Chicano Park and Logan Heights.”

The exhibition highlights key elements of the Chicano Park Movement, with nods to the Brown Berets — the influential Chicano organization — Centro Cultural de la Raza, the Chicano Park Steering Committee and more pivotal community groups. There’s also an art installation by Chicano Park leader Salvador “Queso” Torres.

🤝 The future

The 10,000-sqft CPMCC will be open for everyone to enjoy — a place where locals can take pride in the community + build relationships.

The public will be invited to educational classes + activities focused on literature, science, history, and — of course — arts.

“By preserving a history of struggle, we will educate and empower individuals to become agents of change in their own communities,” the museum’s mission states.

Chicano Park San Diego — There’s no other place in the world like Chicano Park in Barrio Logan.

🎨 A vibrant foundation

The 7.4-acre Chicano Park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge is an outdoor “museum” of murals unlike anything else — a symbol of activism + community. More than 80 works of art cover its concrete pillars, making it the largest concentration of Chicano murals in the world. Check out our Instagram feed to see the park today.

Meanwhile, the CPMCC has long been in the works. In 2018, the San Diego City Council voted to approve a 20-year lease for the museum site. You can donate to the CPMCC to keep the movement going.

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Friday, October 7

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $9.00 | Browse thousands of handmade arts + crafts across mediums — from sculptures and glasswork, to photography and ceramics.
Lake Poway Fall Camping Series | Fri., Oct. 7-Sat., Oct. 8 | 1 p.m.-9 a.m. | Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd., Poway | $26.00 | Set up your tent and explore the park at your own pace.
Chai Fest | Fri., Oct. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Point Loma Tea, 2770 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 103, San Diego | $20.00 | Sample chai teas across six categories, as well as treats.
Meet Me at the Mingei: Block Party | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Mingei International Museum , 1439 El Prado, San Diego | $12.00 - $24.00 | Enjoy a crafty activity, cocktail + tunes on the terrace at the final sundown soirée of the season.

Saturday, October 8

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival | Sat., Oct. 8 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Girard Ave., Girard Ave., San Diego | Free | Everything from art exploration to sipping on wine, this local festival even has vendors for your four-legged friends.
Taste of North Park | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | North Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego | $25.00 - $60.00 | Sip + snack your way through more than 40 restaurants and 15 breweries in North Park while exploring the sights and sounds of this eclectic neighborhood.
SDSU Aztec Football vs. Hawaii Warriors | Sat., Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $50.00 - $253.00 | Watch SDSU’s team play in their new home.

Sunday, October 9

Escondido Cars & Coffee | Sun., Oct. 9 | 8-11 a.m. | Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido | Free | Vroom, vroom. Gearheads showcase their makes + models at this community gathering.
Fashion Week San Diego® - TRUNK SHOW & AWARDS | Sun., Oct. 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Andaz San Diego - a concept by Hyatt, 600 F Street, San Diego | $10.00 | Meeting designers, socialize + shop at this Fashion Week San Diego event.

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Health

The county says new COVID-19 booster shots are now available for increased protection. If it’s been at least two months since your last vaccine, booster dose or primary series, you’re eligible — Pfizer for those ages 12+ and Moderna for those 18 and up. Find a vaccination site. 💉

Biz

There’s a new No. 1 local crop on top. For the first time in 12 years, the county’s annual Crop Report named “bedding plants, color & perennials, cacti & succulents” the top crop — valued at $488,376,727. The report says agriculture remains a key local industry, raking in $1.75 billion in 2021. 🌿

State

Dolla dolla bills, y’all. Depending on income and tax status, Californians could see up to $1,050 deposited into their accounts as part of the state’s Middle Class Tax Refund beginning today. Golden State residents who filed their 2020 taxes online can expect to see the money by Oct. 28, while others may have to wait a bit longer. 💵 (ABC 10)

Sports

Tickets to the San Diego Wave FC’s playoff match on Sun., Oct. 16, at Snapdragon Stadium are now on sale. The third-ranked NWSL team will kick off against the Chicago Red Stars at 7 p.m. — but can they sell out the Mission Valley stadium again? We believe. ⚽

Transit

North County Transit District says all coastal rail line service between Oceanside Transit Center + Santa Fe Depot will be suspended tomorrow and Sunday for infrastructure work. COASTER will resume its regular schedule on Mon., Oct. 10. 🚆

Plan Ahead

The San Diego Natural History Museum will host Secret Society of Adultologists: Spooky on Fri., Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. — a once-a-year, 21+ event featuring hands-on science, music, beer and cocktails, and crafts. Tickets cost $25; reserve your spot — and rock your Halloween costume. 👻

San Diegan

There’s a shell-ebrity at the Living Coast Discovery Center: Emerald, an Atlantic Green Sea Turtle, who is now the newest animal ambassador + “unofficial greeter.” Shell you more? Sure. Visitors can learn about Emerald at the Chula Vista facility’s sea turtle presentation Wednesday-Sunday. Plan your visit. 🐢

Theater

“To Kill a Mockingbird” — a new, touring play by Aaron Sorkin based on Harper Lee’s classic novel — is heading to the San Diego Civic Theatre from Tues., Nov. 29-Sun., Dec. 4. Get tickets starting at $35.50. 🎭

Family

Looking for a family activity tonight? North Park Mini Park at 3812 29th St. is hosting a free screening of “Jumanji” right after sunset — though the fun starts at 5:30 p.m. This is part of the final stretch of the county’s Summer Movies in the Park, running through Sat., Oct. 29. 🎬

Cause

Choo-choo on this: The San Diego Model Railroad Museum has started selling tickets to its annual fundraiser, Ales N’ Rails, happening Sat., Dec. 17, from 6-9:30 p.m. Local breweries + train enthusiasts will come together for festive fun — all to make sure the museum keeps running full steam ahead. 🚂

Travel

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Let’s get batty 🦇

Mission Trails Regional Park to host ‘Bat Walk’

The “Bat Walk” is set for Sat., Oct. 29, at Mission Trails. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Consider this your bat signal.

Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) volunteer trail guides will host a “Bat Walk” on Sat., Oct. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — an interpretive, educational talk all about bats — the nighttime creatures that the park dubs “misunderstood aerialists.”

Attendees should register ahead of time for the free outdoors event (the early bat catches the spot) — and bring a flashlight. The group will meet in the parking lot at the corner of Bushy Hill Drive + Father Junipero Serra Trail.

Several weeks ago, MTRP posted a video of a canyon bat that made its way into the Visitor Center. Rangers gently caught it and set it free outside. They’re out there.

According to the San Diego Zoo, there are 47 bat species in the US, with 23 in San Diego County. Our region is home to the largest bat in North America, the Western mastiff bat with a wingspan of 22+ inches.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Monica.

Editor’s pick: Us San Diegans love a food hall. I’m always drawn to the Little Italy Food Hall on West Date Street — it’s just so easy to navigate.

My latest trip included a craft brew from the Food Hall Bar + a “Not So Basic Burger” from Samburgers — one of Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien’s eateries. After a nice walk around the neighborhood, the combo hits just right. 🍔

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We treated you to 13 delicious pumpkin spice treats around our city. 🎃

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