Our Lady of Guadalupe Service Honors Hispanic Tradition
In December in the year 1531, Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared miraculously on a cloak on the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City. It is as the holiday season approaches that we remember this story and pay tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The public is invited for a traditional service in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 11 in the Greenwood Mortuary Garden Chapel, 4300 Imperial Avenue in San Diego. Following the service, refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
“We strive to honor the local community culture with the Our Lady of Guadalupe service,” said JeriAnn Lewis, general manager of Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, a proud member of the Dignity Memorial® network. “We are glad to provide a venue for people to celebrate and pay tribute.”
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a celebrated Catholic icon of the Virgin Mary. According to tradition, an indigenous peasant, Juan Diego, heard the voice a woman calling to him from the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City. He ascended the hill to see a woman clothed in light, who asked the Juan Diego to share her request to build a church. The Bishop of Mexico City initially didn’t believe Juan Diego and asked him to return another day with proof. Flowers appeared on the hill, which Juan Diego cut and gathered in his cloak to show the Bishop. When he unfurled his cloak, the flowers spilled out revealing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Today, the image is displayed in the Basilica of Guadalupe.
Orchestra Nova San Diego Presents Annual Holiday Spectacular
Back by popular demand, Orchestra Nova’s joyous, toe-tapping Holiday Spectacular pOps! performance will be presented at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAE) on Sunday, December 11, at 4:00 p.m.
This holiday program will feature everyone’s favorite holiday tunes, including classics like Carol of the Bells, White Christmas and Here Comes Santa Claus in addition to more modern fare such as the Polar Express Suite. Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, African Noel, a Klezmer Hanukkah Medley and many more memorable holiday hits will round out the performance. Last – but not least – there will be a sing-a-long for all who want to participate!
Two choirs will share the stage with Orchestra Nova, the Encore Vocal Ensemble, a community-based musical theatre vocal ensemble and the San Diego North Coast Singers was founded in 1993 in Encinitas. Tickets: orchestranova. org or 858-350-0290
Hillcrest Wind Ensemble
“Classical Holidays” Saturday, December 17th. at Joan B. Kroc Theater.
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents its holiday concert “Classical Holidays” at the state of the art Joan B. Kroc Theater. 6845 University Ave., San Diego, Saturday Dec. 17th 7:00 pm. Under the direction of John Winklemen, this award winning 45 piece band will play a program of music for Christmas, Chanukah and New Years. Local jazz vocalist, Andrea Sperling will join the band in the beautiful, “Merry Christmas Darling” arranged especially for the ensemble. A portion of this concert’s proceeds will benefit the Challenge Center of La Mesa, a non-profit physical rehabilitation facility for children, adults and seniors with physical disabilities. Admission is $15.00 at the door.
Celebrate The Season at the Lemon Grove Library Holiday Cheer Celebration
The holidays are coming up quickly and the staff of the Lemon Grove Library, 8073 Broadway, is inviting customers of all ages to visit the library on Wednesday, December 14 at 4 p.m. for an afternoon of holiday cheer. The event will feature a patriotic and holiday music concert by the Navy Region Southwest Brass Quintet, a special presentation by retired Navy Lieutenant Travis Smith, and the graduation ceremony for the library’s Multiplication League. Smith is a substitute teacher currently pursuing his teaching credential and will draw on his life experiences to give a motivational speech at the library. The Multiplication League is an after school library program focusing on third grade math and is taught by Mater Cofield, who is currently pursuing a teaching credential and Master’s of Education from National University. Fifteen students will be graduating from the first session of this program.
Holiday Lights on the Waterfront
Free South Bay seasonal event
Saturday, December 10, 2011, Chula Vista Harbor
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The December nights at the Chula Vista Bayfront will be sparkling with holiday lights. The community is invited to the waterfront’s 1st annual “Holiday on the Bay in Chula Vista” on December 10th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The local merchants & tenants along Chula Vista’s scenic waterfront are celebrating the sights, sounds, tastes and spirit of the season. The lights will be up through December, with the opening ceremony Saturday, December 10th. Bring your family and enjoy the lights on the Bay. South Bay Community Services will have receptacles available for you to bring an unwrapped gift of toy or food to share with those in need
The Chula Vista Marina and R.V. Park invite everyone into the R.V. Park to their “Winter Wonderland”, a fairy land of lights and free music and refreshments. Strolling minstrels will entertain as you walk along the bay front enjoying the lights. Jay and the Stringrays will be performing. A free holiday reception with free hot chocolate, music and treats will be hosted by the Galley at the Marina.
At Santa’s Village at Chula Vista Yacht Club children of all ages will be welcomed by Santa and Mrs. Claus for story time, photos, treats and hot beverages. This tradition will occur in the gingerbread house, brought by special delivery from the North Pole by Santa’s Elves.