Happy New Year from San Diego's Craft Mafia!

The members of the San Diego North Park Craft Mafia want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Have a fun NYE tonight and a great day tomorrow! We're getting ready for a busy year in 2010 with the return of our "Sunday, Crafty Sunday" gift bazaars, a Mafia Trunk Show, the Spring Line Up at the North Park Festival of the Arts, and another Holiday Hit list. We also welcome everyone to come and craft with us at our monthly "Crafty Conspiracy Craft Nights" at the Ruby Kitchen in Hillcrest. Not a crafter? You don't have to be. Stop by and visit with us while enjoying some great food or maybe a glass of sangria? Let's make next year great by making new crafts, making new friends, and "keeping San Diego Crafty!"

Last Minute Holiday Shopping @ the Ruby Kitchen!

Still have some holiday shopping to do? Like to leave that 'til the last minute? Come to the Ruby Kitchen on Dec. 17th for a "Last Minute Holiday Shopping" event! The members of the North Park of Craft Mafia will be there with other crafty vendors for an evening of shopping, great beverages, & tasty appetizers! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the USO toy drive and get a free raffle ticket for our holiday giveaways!

Vendors to include: Belle Pepper Couture, Meagan Rae Designs, Velvet Klaw, Dusty Cat Designs, Splendid Peony, & Blanca Nieves.

Thursday, December 17th
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
*Location Change!*
The Ruby Kitchen
1263 University Ave. - 92103

There's Still Time to Donate a Toy!

Thanks to all who made donations of toy and/or cash at last night's holiday toy drive! If you couldn't make it out there last night, there's still time. You can stop by Skateworld roller rink today and drop of your donation. The rink is open until 5 pm, so come by anytime! The downtown USO is hosting their event tomorrow where they will be distributing toys to the children of San Diego's military families. If you are in the downtown area, you can make your donation there as well! The USO is located at the corner of 3rd & A Streets. Let's make this a great holiday season!

Bring a Toy to the USO Toy Drive Tomorrow at Skateworld!

Do you like to roller skate? Want to help the USO collect some toys for military families this holiday season? Then join our friends from San Diego Roller Derby while they collect toys for this year's USO Toy Drive! Just bring a new, unwrapped toy to drop into the collection box sponsored by San Diego Roller Derby! Don't have time to shop for a toy? Not a problem! You can also donate a few dollars and the SDRD members will be using that money to buy a whole bunch of fun toys to add to the toy box! Be sure to pick up a free SDRD 2010 game schedule too! Their new season starts on Jan. 23rd with a home game at Skateworld in Linda Vista. So, grab your skates and come skate with the girls from San Diego Roller Derby tomorrow!

USO Toy Drive sponsored by San Diego Roller Derby
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. during Adult Skate Night @ Skateworld
(open skating from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
6907 Linda Vista Rd. - 92111
Admission $8 - or drop off your donation at the ticket counter

Holiday Hit List is Happening Now!

We are at the NTC Promenade right now for our 3rd Annual Holiday Hit List! We will be here until 6 pm! Over 75 vendors are in the house with all kinds of fabulous gift items for those on your holiday shopping list! Check them out at HolidayHitList.com and then come on over!

McMillin Event Center
2875 Dewey Rd.
Noon - 6 pm