Hillcrest Scavenger Quest

(All items/answers must be turned in by noon on August 2, 2007)

The winner will be announced that night at the Joyce Beers Community Center

during the Hillcrest Centennial Neighborhood Social. Here’s the rules!

  1. What is the phone number of the payphone near the barbershop on Park Boulevard?
  2. How many parking meters are located along Fifth Avenue from Upas to Washington?
  3. What are the four predominant colors on the front of The Flame?
  4. Pick up a free “Rocket Magazine” and attach an Obelisk business card to it.
  5. What kind of “house” is for sale in “The Loading Dock” mural?
  6. How many “funky sphere” shapes line the resident’s lobby at The Egyptian?
  7. Bring us a deposit slip from the Bank of America.
  8. What is Crest Cafe celebrating this year?
  9. What kind of coffee does Crepes de Paris serve?
  10. What letter is in the window at 3823 Fifth Avenue?
  11. How much is a used Reader’s Digest at Magazine Scene?
  12. Who is featured in the HQ4 shopping collage and wrote a Hillcrest “Reflections” in HQ5?
  13. Mattress World is San Diego’s “_______________ Specialty Store.”
  14. The umbrellas in front of the Bamboo Lounge promote what kind of coffee?
  15. The former owner of The Flame, now owns what real estate group?
  16. What is Baja Betty’s Tuesday evening special?
  17. What Hillcrest bar is the “Best Kept Secret in Town?”
  18. Who was the first person to legally own the land now known as Hillcrest?
  19. What is the name of the apartment complex above Mid-Century?
  20. What letter is in the window at 3817 Fifth Avenue?
  21. What type of mini-trees surround the new sidewalk dining area at California Cuisine?
  22. Flicks is “Hillcrest’s Original ___________________.”
  23. What is the address of the Hall-Sherman house (one of Hillcrest’s oldest survivors)?
  24. What year was the Hillcrest fire house established?
  25. What is the name of the building that’s home to The Crypt?
  26. Whole Foods Market displays the photos of which of its sister locations?
  27. The Service Center is located in what former coffeehouse?
  28. How many “light balls” are in Cilantro Live?
  29. What colors were used in the Brass Rail new paint job?
  30. What letter is in the window at 3838 Fifth Avenue?
  31. What is Hillcrest awaiting at the corner of Fourth & Robinson?
  32. Grab a ketchup packet from the Jack in the Box on University Avenue.
  33. Original native tribe that walked our community?
  34. The 2000 Census lists how many housing units in 92103?
  35. A utility box on Robinson starts with Ben.  What’s the whole word?
  36. J. Fover Contractors poured some of the older sidewalks.  In some they stamped their address. What was it?
  37. According to a Florence Elementary sign, “Community is ________________.”
  38. Former name of Urban Mo’s? For how long?
  39. Whose name is atop the Golden Dragon?
  40. What letter is in the window at 401 University Avenue?
  41. The south side of Village Hillcrest encourages you help whom?
  42. Andy’s Smoke Shop & 1% Ghada Check Cashing was once home to this popular apparel and novelty shop?
  43. Pick up a copy of Gay & Lesbian Times dated between July 10 & August 2, 2007.
  44. Artist who painted the utility box near Fourth Avenue’s 7-11?
  45. Eli will fix your European car at his repair shop. What is his last name?
  46. Pick up a Pick-Up-Stix napkin...and chopsticks!
  47. Bring us a business card from Wear It Again Sam with Barbara’s signature.
  48. Grab a Ralphs circular, dated anytime between July 10 & August 2, 2007.
  49. Pick up a program from a Hillcrest church service dated Sunday, July 29.
  50. What letter is in the window at 3746 Sixth Avenue?
  51. Name five movies that start with a “T” in the “Rainbow Section” of the Hillcrest Blockbuster.
  52. Get a “Change of Address” form from the Hillcrest Post Office.
  53. What are the two most expensive items on the Cafe Eleven menu?
  54. What is the name of the senior space at the San Diego LGBT Center?
  55. Where in Hillcrest will you find the best selection for Indian home decor items?
  56. Where is the neighborhood’s “talking crosswalk?’
  57. Bring us three imprinted plastic bags from different local pharmacies.
  58. How many large pine trees are growing along the south side of the AT&T building at Robinson?
  59. What round metal item is outside Pernicano’s restaurant door?
  60. What letter is in the window at 1469 University Avenue?
  61. What was the name of the first restaurant at the City Deli location?
  62. How many years did they operate at that location?
  63. Go to the safe & lock store on University for a key blank with their name engraved.
  64. Get a sample bag of Royal Canin pet food with the Tag logo on it.
  65. Stop by Planet Hair and Beyond for a purple bobbie pin.
  66. Bring us a shopping receipt with the name of a Hillcrest business dated August 1, 2007.
  67. Take an empty glass jar (with a lid) and fill it with 25 cigarette butts from Hillcrest gutters/sidewalks.
  68. Bring us two ticket stubs from Hillcrest Landmark Theatres.
  69. Get a business card from Dream Florist with Marilyn’s autograph.
  70. What letter is in the window at 3739 Sixth Avenue?
  71. How much does a Lalo’s fish taco cost on Tuesday night?
  72. Bring us the item given with the check at Corvette Diner.
  73. How many Hillcrest bars are located on University Avenue?
  74. Who owns Cape Cod Clutter? Get her autograph.
  75. Find the typo in the cement on Essex Street.
  76. What is Hillcrest’s oldest church? What year was it established?
  77. In what year was the Robinson Street bridge built?
  78. Find the typo on a sign near Nunu’s.
  79. What is the name of the “piano boat” on a Fourth Avenue utilily box?
  80. The answers to questions (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70) scrambled make up the name of what important person?
  81. What is the chapter number of the Hillcrest Eagles Lodge?
  82. What was the phone number of Mary Lou’s Beauty Shop?
  83. What is Kate Session’s quote from the Vermont Street Bridge?
  84. Pick up a “Metro View” from the real estate office near the Hillcrest sign.
  85. Bring us a take-out-menu from Lalo’s.
  86. Who is the owner of the recycled clothing store at 3849 Fifth Avenue?
  87. What is the centennial “secret word” posted inside the door at City Deli?
  88. What restaurant was located on the spot of Hillcrest’s second Starbucks?
  89. Excluding Pride and CityFest, name four annual events that shut down neighborhood streets.
  90. What business preceeded Flashbacks at their current location?
  91. Bring us a stamped receipt from any Hillcrest parking lot.
  92. How many condos are under construction at Atlas Hillcrest?
  93. Collect a film canister of water from the fountain outside Scripps Mercy Hospital.
  94. What group oversees our neighborhood’s history?
  95. Bring us a business card from Hillcrest’s newest restaurant.
  96. List all the Hillcrest locations (and street addresses) where you can buy gasoline.
  97. What are the names of the three senior towers on Park Boulevard?
  98. What is the motto of #94?
  99. How much did William Wesley Whitson pay for 40-acres north of University in 1906?
  100. How many feet above sea level is the base of the Hillcrest sign?