Normal Heights Community Association

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest. We’re grateful to everyone who entered, shared the event, went out to see decorations, and voted on their favorite house. We’d especially like to give a special shout out to Get Fit On Adams, Hillcrest Ace Hardware, and community members for donating this year's prizes. Even virtually, Normal Heights really brought the creativity, enthusiasm, and holiday spirit for this year’s contest. We hope to bring back our in-person Holiday Celebration next year. In the meantime, stay safe and Happy Holidays!

Last chance to vote! Voting closes Saturday at midnight for the 2020 Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Make sure you go see the lights and then get your vote in. Vote here: https://normalheights.ca/contest2020vote/

WE'RE LIVE! Check out the Normal Height Community Association 2020 Holiday Home Decorating Contest map! Follow the map to enjoy a self-guided tour of holiday lights in our neighborhood and then visit our website to vote on your favorite. Voting closes on Saturday at midnight.... Map of homes: https://normalheights.ca/contest2020map/

The Holiday Home Decorating Contest map is coming! This week, get on your bike, pack the kids into the car, or lace up your walking shoes and enjoy a self-guided tour of Holiday Decorations in Normal Heights. The map and online voting form will be live on our website between Monday, December 14th and Saturday, December 19th. More Info: https://normalheights.ca/

Tomorrow (12/9) is the last day to enter your home in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest! Prizes include gift cards to: Get Fit on Adams, Blind Lady Ale House, Kiko & Sven, Bine & Vine, DeMille’s Italian Restaurant, and Nozaru Ramen Bar. The online map of houses and voting form will open up on Monday 12/14. Learn more: https://normalheights.ca/

The Holiday Home Decorating Contest is here! Enter your home online to win $50 gift cards to local businesses -- and bragging rights, of course. Enter or learn more: https://normalheights.ca/

Free Socially Distant Concert featuring Miles Ahead. Join us at 34th and Collier!

Join the Normal Heights Community Association next Saturday for a free outdoor concert! Local band Miles Ahead will be covering some of your favorite hits and getting the neighborhood in the Halloween spirit. Drive-through, bike-by, or walk-up; this is an outdoor performance where social distancing and mask guidelines must be followed. Halloween costumes encouraged! Saturday, 10/24... 2p-5p Collier & 34th See more

Have you filled out your census yet? Normal Heights currently has a response rate of 68-85%. That means that up to a third of people HAVEN'T responded... with only 3 days left*! For every person left out of the 2020 Census Count, California could lose $1,000 per person, per year, for the next 10 years--that's $10,000 per person! Among other things, this funding is used for:... - Community health clinics - Senior programs - Child health care - LGBTQ services - Higher education - Food programs - Homelessness needs - Roads - Bridges - Public transportation options - Schools The US Census is only nine questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. To fill it out, go to 2020census.gov or call (844) 330-2020.

Happy 4th of July! Celebrating a little different this year than in years past but our country’s independence is still a great thing to celebrate!

Unfortunately, many community events for the 4th of July have been cancelled this year. With more families and friends spending time together at home during the... holiday weekend, we want to remind everyone that safe and sane fireworks are not allowed in San Diego County. Use of illegal fireworks will quickly ruin a celebration and you could be fined and charged for resulting damages. Celebrate responsibly and have a safe holiday weekend. #4thofjuly #independenceday #celebrateresponsibly #firedepartment #sandiegocounty #calfiresandiego #calfire See more

NHUA presents featured artists who live in the Normal Heights community of the City of San Diego, CA, USA! If you have been a long time resident of Normal Heig...hts you may already know Ed Douglas from his guitar and music shop on Adams Avenue called the Double Eagle, and his other infamous music shop called The Blue Guitar once located in the area of Point Loma. Ten years ago, at age 80, Ed decided to dedicate his passion and life's work to his tile art creations. Since then he has created over 120 original and hand-built tile art pieces. He takes inspiration from current events and his amazing unique way of looking at life. Ed is busier than ever in the studio with his own designs and commissions. Ed will be turning 90 this month so watch for more future posts about his work and life. For more information, Ed's website is: www.tileartmotifs.com Happy Birthday Ed! See more

Did you know there are street stewards? There are and it’s a great way to volunteer. Hi neighbors! As the summer months hit and we inevitably receive lots of tourists and visitors, our streets are bound to see more litter out there. Normal Heights & Kensington Street Stewards is here to help, but we could always use more stewards for the cause! Our map is off to a great start with a killer first wave of volunteer stewards, but we need more to really build a strong, connec...Continue reading

This is happening June 27 9-noon. NHCA is not a sponsor but totally support the cause! Show up and help clean up the hood!

You may have heard this today, but if not, it’s now mandatory in California to wear face coverings in public spaces - indoors or when social distancing isn’t possible. See the California Governor posting for more info. #covid19

The Normal Heights Community Association stands with Black Americans. The NHCA is proud of the diversity of the Normal Heights community. We believe that diversity make us stronger and our neighborhood better. Racist violence has been part of this country since its founding and recent events in the news have highlighted that Black Americans are not safe going for a run, birdwatching, or even resting in their own homes. This has to change.... Everyone who lives, works, learns, and plays in Normal Heights deserves to feel safe and loved here. Our neighborhood cannot be considered safe until all community members feel safe, whether from police or each other. We condemn overt hate and discrimination as well as police brutality, but also understand that insidious, subtle systemic bias harms the Black community every day. Black lives matter. Here in Normal Heights and beyond, Black lives matter. The lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Arbery, Tony McDade, and countless others, matter. We are a small, volunteer-lead nonprofit organization mostly dedicated to creating simple social events that build community (and we regret that we have been unable to bring these events to you during this pandemic). We pledge to support Black and minority community members in the following ways: 1. We will implement initiatives to diversify our membership and board. 2. We will use our communications platforms to elevate minority-owned businesses in our neighborhood. 3. We will use our communications platforms to share information about where people can donate and how they can get involved in the Racial Justice Movement.

Time for a routine eye exam? Heights Optometry is OPEN!

Times are tough for many of us, and tougher yet for others of us. These groups are able to help with a variety of needs. Reach out if you need assistance. Also, if you know of groups, neighbors etc who are doing food pantrys or something else helpful, let us know and we’ll post or post the info in the comments section. Faith Tabernacle 3666 Madison Ave... San Diego, California 92116 Telephone: 619-282-3034 Free food, referrals, and support is available. Turning Point House Address of center - 1315 25th St, San Diego, CA 92116 Telephone: 619-233-0067 Normal Heights United Methodist Church 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 284-9243 Metro United Methodist Urban Ministry 660 South 3rd Street San Diego, CA - 92120 (619) 387-8238 Food Pantry Location: 3.17 miles from san diego San Diego Rescue Mission: Emergency Food (619) 687-3720 120 Elm Street San Diego, CA 92104 God's Extended Hand - San Diego (619) 237-0079

With record unemployment numbers across the county/state we realize that maybe you or someone you know is having a hard time buying food. Don’t go without. The San Diego Food Bank has food available for you. They have a weekly schedule, the link posted is next week’s schedule.