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Balboa Park, San Diego––Summertime music and dance returns to Balboa Park on June 18, 2013 featuring Bi-National Mambo Orchestra. Twilight in the Park’s live music under the stars has been delighting visitors to the Park for 33 years, and programs range from military bands and Dixieland jazz to big band swing and Latin salsa. Concerts run through August 29, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

The Balboa Park Conservancy was formed in 2010 to preserve and enhance Balboa Park for future generations by raising funds, developing partnerships, and collaborating with Balboa Park stakeholders. Recently, the Conservancy added 5 outstanding new board members, making for a total of 17 dedicated volunteers. In addition, the Conservancy received a “Challenge Grant” of $75,000 from The Parker Foundation, The Legler-Benbough Foundation, and The San Diego Foundation. So far, 80% of the matching funds from private donors has been raised, and the match should be completed very soon. 

Common household electronics now account for 15-20% of a household’s annual energy use, on average, and may reach one-third by 2030! Electronic “plug loads” include televisions, stereos, digital video recorders (DVRs), cell phone chargers, computers, laptops, video game consoles, and anything else you plug in (including some that don’t have ON-OFF switches). Many of them draw power when plugged in, even when they are switched off. In fact, plasma TVs, DVRs, and desktop computers are among the largest home energy consumers.

Note: Our partner SDG&E will be sharing a smart energy solution of the month to help our readers save money and reduce their energy consumption.