Planning has begun for the East Village Opening Day Block Party, April 5, 2012 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Closing down J Street between 7th and 10th Ave. to celebrate the Padres season opener against the LA Dodgers. For sponsorship, vendor booth, and food truck opportunities, please email Mike Spangler, Spangler Event Productions at mikespang@gmail.com or call 858.401.0849.  Or email info@EastVillageSanDiego.com. Stay tuned for more on this must attend event.

EVA is kickin’ it up a notch in 2012. Interested in helping out East Village? Come to the first meeting of the New Year, January 12th at 5:00pm @ Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave. Room 225 to find out what’s goin’ on in EV. All East Village Association meetings are open to the public.

Save these dates: April 5, 2012 at 11:00am East Village Opening Day Block Party on J St. and June 5, 2012 East Village Appreciation Day at Petco Park. It’s going to be a fabulous year.

photo courtesy of Travis Davis

Be a part of “Reclaim the Streets” night on Monday, November 28th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Park and Market Trolley stop corner. Just bring a flashlight and friends to show that East Village businesses and residents want a safe community. Let’s help the San Diego Police Dept. and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) guards stand against crime and illegal activity.

Mix, mingle, meet your neighbors. East Village Member Mixers are popular events where residents, businesses, volunteers, property owners and community reps network. What’s the latest buzz around East Village? Find out at the November 9th mixer. Free appetizers and Happy Hour drink specials. November 9th at 5pm at Proper Pub/Wine Steals East Village, 795 J Street.
This mixer just got better. Proper Pub is offering 20% off the total dinner bill for all mixer attendees. Come to the mixer and stay for dinner. Proper Pub is a great neighbor!
Please RSVP by November 7th to RSVP@eastvillagesandiego.com.

Whether you are a digital immigrant or digital native, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising invites East Villagers to an evening of digital exploration. Digitaria presents “Digital Trends in Design, Entertainment & Social Media” on Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 from 6-8:30pm at FIDM, 350 Tenth Ave. Third Floor. Free admission. Appetizers & refreshments will be served.
RSVP@http://fidmsandiego.com-eorg.eventbrite.com

The East Village Association presents a FREE workshop by Anne-Marie Rabago, East Village member, attorney-at-law, and owner of Rabago Law on Tues. October 25th at 8:30 a.m. @ the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, 350 Tenth Ave., 3rd Floor. “The Dirty Dozen: 12 Tax Traps to Avoid” covers areas of tax law that cause business owners the most trouble.
Continental breakfast will be provided by Zanzibar Cafe, 707 G St.
Please RSVP by Friday, October 21st to RSVP@eastvillagesandiego.com.

Bub’s @ the Ballpark Grand Opening Block Party starts at 11am on J Street between 7th and 8th Ave. Fun, food, basketball tournament, beer specials. Proceeds benefit the East Village Association and the Marine Family Christmas Fund.
Visit BubsSanDiego.com for info.

Celebrate the winners of the 2011 East Village Association Photo Contest on Wed. Sep. 14th at 5pm at BASIC Urban Kitchen & Wine Bar, 410 Tenth Ave. East Village members, businesses, property owners, residents, & community groups are invited to network & get the latest buzz on San Diego’s largest urban neighborhood. Free admission. Happy Hour drink specials and free pizza appetizers. Please RSVP by September 12 to
RSVP@eastvillagesandiego.com.

Sat. Sept. 3rd from 1-6pm, you are invited to explore East Village, an art-friendly urban neighborhood just a short walk across the new Harbor Dr. Pedestrian bridge. Check Facebook/EVRandomActsofArt for up-to-the minute specials or changes. EV restaurants/businesses providing special offers are: Dragon’s Den – Free hot sake with any purchase + other food/drink specials, East Village Tavern & Bowl – Tailgate Saturday Specials valid 9am-9pm, Hotel Indigo – $5 Bloody Mary’s, mimosas & food specials all day, Hotel Solamar, complimentary wine 1-6pm, Lotus Thai – 15% off bill or 12-7pm happy hour, just show your Art SD badge, Mission Brewery – $1 off pints, Salon Identity – free refreshments, 20% coupons for salon & spa services, TheVillage@631, free coffee, and Wine Steals East Village – $4 wine & beer, $2 pizza slices.
Download the map/guide.