5 Things: Shamu, Time Banking, and Win a Trip to the Circus

1. A New Downtown for La Mesa? One Writer Has a Vision- La Mesa Today's Chris Lavin recently wrote a piece saying the energy expended over debates on the La Mesa Village improvement district should instead, he said, be invested in a potential “game changer” around the area that runs near Interstate 8 and along the trolley line where the old police station stood. What do you think?

2. Issue: Is ‘Blackfish’ Documentary Bringing Shame to Shamu and Sea World? Join the conversation.

3. Can You Barter Your Way To A Renovated Home?- Time Banks allows people to donate their time and talent in exchange for other services. Interested in starting a La Mesa time bank group?

4. Contest: Win Family 4-Pack to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus- Leave a comment at the link to be entered for a chance to get a free trip to the big top!

5. Climb Cowles Mountain Meetup- 6:30 p.m. at the base of Cowle's Mt. main trail. The Team RockStar Meetup group will be climbing the most popular trail in the county... why not join them?

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