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CARNIVAL FOR CANCER
I REMEMBER WHEN WE CELEBRATED OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY…WE SET UP A PICNIC INSIDE THE FRAME OF
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FLAWLESS SKINCARE
THE HOUSE WE HAD JUST BOUGHT IN SAN ELIJO HILLS. THE HOUSE WAS ON ARCHER ROAD AND AS WE OPENED
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ASPIRATIONS
By: Karen Friend Smith, Publisher
THIS MONTH, MY HUBBY AND I CELEBRATE OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY! THAT’S A PRETTY BIG MILESTONE.
A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE, WE POPPED A CORK OFF INTO THE DISTANCE OF WHAT WOULD ONE DAY BE
KINDERGARTEN
MORGAN’S CORNER. BACK THEN, IT WAS JUST A BIG EMPTY LOT OVERLOOKING THE OLD RECYCLING PLANT...
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That was 15 years ago. A lot has changed since then. When we bought our house, we had only a dream of one day walking our
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kids to school, having a grocery store nearby, a park. Today, the dream continues as the next phase of the Towncenter is finally making progress and the final neighborhoods are under construction.
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is over-scheduled. But, I encourage you to stop for a moment this month and look into the future. Where will you be 15 years from
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now? Where do you see our community? Your family? Your kids?
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SUMMER ENRICHMENT
Do you ever stop to think about it?
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As you read through SHARE - really look at the things you can get involved in. And, think about what these things will look like 15
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It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day - especially when you have younger kids and you’re super involved and your calendar
years from now. And, how you were part of making it happen. Maybe it’s a skatepark. A carnival for cancer. A Safe Streets
ENGAGE
program. A new business. When TK and I were married 25 years ago, while obviously we were choosing to spend the rest of our lives together, I don’t think at 23 years old, we really knew what that meant. It’s a daily commitment. It’s dealing with the ups and downs of life. It’s about
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more than just two people choosing to live their lives together. It’s adding new elements (like kids) to the equation. It’s caring for
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aging parents and family health issues. It’s a lot of things you don’t think about from day one. It’s not about saying “I Do” - it’s about “Doing”. Community is much the same way. It requires a level of commitment that goes beyond your own personal vision….it involves a lot of other people. It involves a sense of duty and responsibility, but also a sense of surrender and humility. Knowing that it’s not all about ‘just you’. If you’re in it for the long haul, I hope you will find a way to give back. A way to get involved. And, a way to making a lasting commitment to the community. To say “I Do”... and then, get doing!
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SHARE celebrate SEH Skatepark
Skateboarding is the third most popular recreational
As far as progress goes, we have explored possible
activity for kids between 6 and 18 years old. Cities
locations and met with city representatives at San Elijo
By: Jeannine Melville
realize this and have taken action. It’s time for San Elijo
Park to scope out a couple underutilized areas. However,
Hills to do the same. Despite budget restraints,
we don’t want to limit prospective locations to just the
San Elijo Hills is such a
skateparks have been built throughout Carlsbad,
park. There is a process for assessing potential sites and
unique and amazing
Encinitas, Escondido, Vista, and San Marcos. Skateparks
when that time arises, the best one will rise to the top.
place to live with
are the most popular and most used areas of these
On May 18, a small group of us started the process and
beautiful surroundings,
parks. And, there are creative ways to get this done.
presented our research and ideas to the Community
a growing towncenter,
Here are just a few benefits of having a skatepark:
parks and trails, awardwinning schools, and a
• Provides an alternative to team sports, develops
tight-knit community. A
motor skills and balance in youth and the young-at-
great amount of
heart. Playgrounds are provided for younger
thought and planning
children, but for older youth, who do not
went into creating a
participate in team sports, there is often nothing.
Services Commission to get the ball rolling. Here is where you come in. We need a solid team to make this skatepark happen (cheerleaders are great, but we need players). This will be a team consisting of parents, business owners, skateboarders, and anyone else that supports building a skatepark in San Elijo Hills. Please reach
beautiful neighborhood for families with young children.
• Provides a healthy activity for the kids, helping
out to me if you can help in any way, big or small.
We have multiple playgrounds, sandboxes, a splash pad,
curb problems of inactivity and drug abuse.
You can also join the Facebook page ‘SEH
and much more. However, if you look around, you will
According to local Addiction Services, “the most
Skatepark’ to stay up-to-date on what is happening.
notice there is not much for the older kids, particularly
common reason given by youth for drug abuse
those who aren’t interested in organized sports.
is boredom.”
On any given day, you will see large groups of kids
• Mitigates street skating problems, protecting
ADDITION TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL SURELY
congregating around the fountain, staring at their
private and public property from damage and
ENCOUNTER ROADBLOCKS, BUT THERE’S NO REASON
phones, or skating around town, which frustrates
reducing injuries resulting from skating in the
WHY WE CAN’T OVERCOME THEM WITH THE MANY
local business owners. Like others, I think to
wrong areas. A majority of the deadly accidents
RESOURCES AT OUR DISPOSAL. REMEMBER, “IF A CITY
myself, “The kids need a skatepark.” As I imagined
that happen to people while they’re skateboarding
DOESN’T HAVE A SKATEPARK, IT IS A SKATEPARK.”
how boring it would be being stuck in town each day
involve a motor vehicle.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS EXCITING
To express interest and learn
with no arcade, movie theater, recreation center, or skatepark nearby, something stirred inside me. I was on a mission to get a skatepark built with the support of the community.
• Creates teaching and instructional jobs. The
about ways to support this project, contact
community can set up lessons and camps to teach
Jeannine Melville at Jeannine@caslips.com.
beginner through advanced riders. The funds can assist in maintaining the skatepark.
Once I announced my intentions, I was thrilled by the • Empowers youth by involving them fully in the
when the goal is reached.
Community Garage Sale Success
confident that there are experts who will help our
• Enhances the community. Spending time at the
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Jonville
community plan the skatepark. The people behind the
skatepark is something fun to do and it shows that
Team Community Garage Sale & Charity event on May 15.
world’s most successful skateparks are available to help
we understand our youth and how to engage them.
The event raised over $1200 for Casa de Amparo &
• Minimizes costs. Skateparks, if designed and
Straight from the Heart and, to top it off, three
constructed correctly, are fiscally conservative and
truckloads of items were collected by Amvets.
require very little maintenance.
Way to clear out some space and stir up some
people that reached out to me with resources and information to support the project. These people include the Executive Director of the Tony Hawk Foundation, a professional skateboarder and his wife, a TV producer in the sports industry, a professional BMX rider, and various key people in the development of the Alga Norte skatepark. After speaking with these people, I’m
us plan for our own success, and they are eager to be involved. With so much experience at our disposal, our skatepark would be phenomenal.
process of establishing the park. The next generation of young leaders will work with community leaders, learning the process of how government works, allowing them to become more active citizens and feeling a great sense of pride
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SHARE celebrate Carnival for Cancer You gotta love when you see people step up and take action for causes they care about. It’s even more cool when it’s a kid. And, we wanted to let you know about this event so you can make it an even bigger success. Two years ago, Samantha Kascoutas (who was only 10 at the time) decided to host her own carnival to raise money for cancer research. After several people in her family faced cancer, she wanted to do something about it. She called it Carnival for Cancer and she held it right here in San Elijo Hills at Questhaven Park. Samantha made all of her own carnival games and solicited donations and support from local businesses. Then she set them up and invited everyone she knew to come out and enjoy the fun. That first year out of the gate, she raised $1200. Last year, she took all that she learned the first year and put on an even more successful event - raising $4600! Samantha is now in 7th grade at San Elijo Middle School. Her older sisters are also helping her with this year’s event. Courtney is a Freshman and Melanie is a Junior at San Marcos High School. Together, they are setting the bar even higher. Their goal is to raise $5500 this year.
Carnival for Cancer will be held on Saturday, June 25 from 10:30AM-2:30PM at Questhaven Park in San Elijo Hills. There will be 10+ homemade carnival games, a photo booth, jumpy, lunch, bake sale and a raffle. All of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life with The American Cancer Society for cancer research. It’s a great cause and we hope you will come out and support these amazing SEH girls and their efforts to have an impact. It’s so inspiring to watch how this event has grown over the years and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish this year! Mark your calendars - Saturday, June 25 and plan to stop by, have some fun, donate to a great cause and make Carnival for Cancer an even bigger event. If you’d like to donate something for the event, please email the girls at kascoutas4cures@gmail.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram at Carnival for Cancer. Or donate directly to their Relay for Life team at www.relayforlife.org. Just look for the team C4C.
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Looking for a Full Day, Nurturing Kindergarten Program? ASPIRATIONS SCHOOL OF LEARNING Looking for a fantastic full day kindergarten program for your child? Make sure you explore Aspirations School of Learning. They offer a full day kindergarten program that provides much lower teacher/student ratios than the public school system and is a very short drive away. Aspirations Kindergarten is open to children who have reached their fifth birthday by September 1 of the year of entry. They use California State Standards as a framework for curriculum design. And additional instruction is provided for students, adding deeper
Childhood Education, training and experience in teaching in a Reggio-inspired classroom,
elements to their course of study during the year. Children are exposed to and invited to
and Teaching Credentials.
participate in Music, Spanish, and American Sign Language classes and they have a
Aspirations offers programs for infants through kindergarten. But, you don’t
dedicated art teacher on site. In fact, the art studio is amazing. Go see it!
have to have attended their preschool program to enroll in the kindergarten
Aspirations nurturing program creates an environment that is very much a home away
program. So, if you’ve been looking for an alternative to the public school half
from home. They use a Reggio approach to learning. This approach involves students in
day program or you want a more intimate environment for your child to learn and
the teaching process and teachers are trained to utilize the interests of the children in the
a Reggio approach to learning, give them a call. Angie Triana is a long-time
learning process. While the school has the same standards to meet as other schools
resident of San Elijo Hills and is the Senior Director of the school. She will be
academically, they also have the flexibility to go above and beyond. If you’re looking for a
happy to set up a tour for you and answer any questions you may have.
more peaceful and comforting environment, you can really feel that as you walk around
Aspirations School of Learning is located at 6286 El Camino Real in
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SHARE explore MOVIE IN THE PARK - PART I The San Elijo Hills Community Association is hosting a FREE showing of Illumination Nation’s Minions (rated PG) as part of our summer movie showings on Friday, June 3 at the lower softball field of San Elijo Park. Pre-show activities (including bounce houses, bungee run, a sticky wall and more!) will begin at 6PM and the movie will start at sunset (around 8PM). Remember to bring your low-back beach chairs and blankets for lawn seating! A few food trucks will be there and will have a variety of food & refreshments for purchase. For more information, contact Liz McCardle at sehdirector@waltersmanagement.com or call (760) 798-9015.
FOAM PARTY IN THE TOWN SQUARE Join us in the town square park for a foam party! Dr. Bronner’s Foam truck will be coming out on June 22 at 2PM for a free foam party on the last day of school! The foam is biodegradable and made simply from organic soap, water and
SPECIALTY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN
compressed air. Take the family down for music, foam, and fun!
The City of San Marcos will be offering half-day specialty camps for children ages 4 to 16 throughout the summer. Camps will be held at the San Marcos Community Center and at various City parks. Specialty camps give children the opportunity to have
SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER SPECTACULAR AND LASER SHOW!
fun while developing news skills and interests. Examples of camps to be offered include
Introducing San Elijo Hills Community Association's very first summer spectacular! This
Gears 2 Robots, Cooking, Jewelry Design, Sports, Mad Science and more. Camps are one
all American themed carnival will entertain our residents of all ages with music, carnival
week long and typically last for three hours each day. For more information, visit
games, prize booth with tons of glow in the dark prizes, obstacle course, bounce houses,
www.san-marcos.net/classes or call (760) 744-9000.
zip line, rock wall, and much more! Document your experience with a keepsake, and visit our photo booth! If you are hungry during all that fun, fill up on hamburgers, hot dogs, salad and other classic favorites! … and the grand finale… LASER SHOW! YES! Our first
KINDERTOTS® AND KINDERDANCE® The City of San Marcos is offering
ever outdoor laser show! Bring your chairs, blankets, sit back and enjoy the show!
Kindertots® and Kinderdance® classes for There is no need to go anywhere when you can hang out in your own neighborhood and
children ages 2 yrs old and 3-5 yrs old at the
celebrate the Holiday weekend San Elijo Hills style! This event will take place on
San Marcos Community Center. Classes are
Saturday July 2, 2016 at 5PM-9PM at the lower softball field of San Elijo Park!
every Friday. Kindertots® 9:30AM;
Please remember to bring proof of residency to gain entrance into the event
Kinderdance® 10:15AM and Saturday
(i.e.: driver’s license with on-site address, utility bill, HOA statement, etc.).
Kindertots® 11:15AM; Kinderdance® 10AM.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow you to enter the event without
Cost for Kindertots® is $48 and
verifying residency. No guests will be permitted.
Kinderdance® is $56 for 4 weeks. Programs blend educational concepts with various forms of movement and dance. Class is designed to develop the total child through
SUMMER CONCERT IN THE GARDENS The City of San Marcos invites you to a
gross motor skills, ballet and tap, movement creativity, physical development and body
concert in the gardens featuring Americana
awareness while teaching numbers, colors, shapes and songs. Registration required
Singer/Songwriter, Eve Selis at the Wood
at www.san-marcos.net. For more information, call (858) 525-5121.
House Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road on Saturday, June 25 at 7:30PM. Gates open at 6:30PM. Come enjoy an evening of
GARDEN PARTY FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
music at this beautiful outdoor venue located in
The Lake San Marcos Republican Women would like to invite you to our “Ladies of the
the gardens of an old Victorian house. Concert
Lake” Garden Party Fashion Show and Luncheon on June 25th. There will be opportunity
tickets can be purchased at the door or in
drawings for a dozen gorgeous baskets, and both a live and silent Auction. Venue is the
advance at the San Marcos Community Center.
St.Mark Golf Club, 1750 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos. Check-in begins at 11:00AM with a
Prices are $6 presale, $8 at the door, children 12
no-host bar. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Camp Pendleton Fisher House,
free. Bring beach chairs or blankets for picnic
Troops Direct, and San Marcos literacy and scholarship programs. Cost is $40/person.
seating. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Parking is free.
For reservations, contact Sandy at sjhinds@roadrunner.com.
For presale tickets or further information call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net/specialevents.
TASTE OF VISTA 2016 The 8th Annual Taste of Vista returns Wednesday,
SAN MARCOS SUMMER MUSIC FEST
June 15 from 5-8PM. New this year, the first 500
The City of San Marcos and Allen’s Wrench present the San Marcos Summer Music
food/sip ticket holders will receive a commemorative
Fest (formerly the Rock & Blues Festival) at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore
glass. During the taste, ticket holders will stroll down
Drive, San Marcos from 12-9PM on Friday, June 11. Live bands include Craig’s Band
historic Main Street tasting local samplings of Vista’s
(Classic Rock), James Kruk (Elvis Tribute), We Belong (Pat Benatar Tribute), Upstream
Best. Everyone will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite restaurant to win the
(Reggae), Kanan Road (Country), Bill Magee Blues and J Gordan & Blues Venom. Food
Golden Fork Award. There will be 25 local restaurants and 10 breweries.
and beverages will be sold at on-site barbecue. A beer and wine garden provided by the
This 3-hour festival attracts food lovers from North County to enjoy taste from the City
Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation will be available for those 21 years and
of Vista. Guests will taste food samples and craft beers, and enjoy live entertainment all
older. Attendees should bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Presale tickets
while discovering historic downtown Vista.
(available until June 10) are $15/per person. For more information or presale tickets, visit www.san-marcos.net/specialevents. Presale tickets may also be purchased at the San Marcos Community Center or the San Marcos Senior Center. Tickets at the gate are $20 per person. Parking is free. 12
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This Month LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO? HERE’S WHAT’S UP IN AND AROUND SAN ELIJO HILLS. GRAB A NEIGHBOR, FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER AND ENJOY! June 1
Traffic Commission Meeting, SMCC, 6PM
June 3
Movie in the Park, San Elijo Hills Park, the lower softball field, 6PM
June 5
Car Show Sundays, Restaurant Row, 9AM-1PM, oldcalrestaurantrow.com
June 6
Youth Commission Meeting, SMCC, 4PM
June 6
SEES PTO Board Meeting, 6PM
June 6
Planning Commission Meeting, SMCC, 6:30PM
June 10 SEES Talent Show, SEES, 5PM June 11 San Marcos Summer Music Fest, www.san-marcos.net June 14 City Council Meeting, SMCC, 6PM June 14 San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Meeting, 7PM, sehwc.weebly.com June 15 Sports Physicals, San Elijo Middle School, 6-8PM Don’t miss this fun neighborhood tradition! On Sunday, July 17, Hometown Realty hosts
June 15 Taste of Vista, Downtown Vista, 5-8PM
the Backyard Tour. It’s a blast. You get the chance to see a variety of backyard designs,
June 15 Community Services Commission Meeting, SMCC, 6PM
plant material, pools, BBQs, gardens, fireplaces and more. And, it is a fantastic way to get inspiration and resources for your own landscaping projects. It’s also fun to meet
June 18 Paws with Friends, Walnut Grove Park, pawswithfriends.org -June 19
your neighbors and enjoy a beautiful afternoon in San Elijo Hills. Tickets are free and you can grab yours at www.hometownbackyardtour.com.
June 22 Last Day of School June 22 Foam Party, San Elijo HIlls Town Square, 2PM
If you have a backyard that you’d like to have featured in the tour, contact Hometown Realty at (760) 798-1784. They are looking for yards of all styles and sizes. It’s easy to participate and a great way to meet new people and have the chance to show off all of your hard work!
June 25 Carnival for Cancer, Questhaven Park, 10:30AM-2:30PM June 25 Summer Concerts in the Gardens Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park, Gates Open 6:30PM June 25 Garden Party Fashion Show, Lake San Marcos Republican Women sjhinds@roadrunner.com
Summer Enrichment
June 28 City Council Meeting, SMCC, 6PM *San Marcos Council Chambers
In partnership with San Marcos Unified School District, The San Marcos Promise has
Ongoing
developed a new extended year program for children to explore interests, which thrill and excite them. Working with colleges, businesses and community organizations, these enrichment programs will build real-world skills and offer a glimpse into a variety
EVERY SAT.
North County Cycle Club, Old California Restaurant Row 8AM, www.northcountycycleclub.com
of professions that provide.
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Students will have access to explore STEAM, VAPA, leadership or learn what it’s like to be a chef, journalist, or scientist under the direction of our highly qualified SMUSD educators. Teachers will have the opportunity to design and
Save the date for the following San Elijo Hills community events! Please visit our website for updates and detailed event information as each event gets closer.
teach the enrichment class of their dreams, conveying their passion and excitement for the world around. In the process, students will gain the tools necessary to thrive in a 21st century workplace equipped with adaptive problem-solving skills, communicative collaboration, and digital fluency. The first session runs June 27 - July 1 and the second session runs August 1 - August 5. Check out the full list of classes and register at http://thesanmarcospromise.org/enrichment.
July 2 July 17 Aug. 5 Sept. 9 Sept. 24 Oct. 22
Summer Spectacular and Laser Show, San Elijo Hills Park Backyard Tour in San Elijo HIlls, www.hometownbackyardtour.com Movie in the Park, San Elijo Hills Park (Hotel Transylvania 2) Block party in the town square Community Yard Sale Hoedown in the Hills, sehwc.weebly.com
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SHARE explore DON’T MISS OUT! San Elijo Hills Towncenter Whether you’ve lived in San Elijo Hills for
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12 weeks or 12 years, you probably can’t wait to see the construction of our Towncenter get completed. On May 25, Ambient Communities shared their proposed
plans and elevations for the development at an information meeting at San Elijo Middle School. This meeting was after we went to print with the June issue of SHARE, but we have posted an article online and some photos so you can get the scoop on the meeting and stay involved in the process if you were unable to attend. www.sharesanmarcos.com/secondphase.
Slow Flow Yoga The City of San Marcos is offering a Slow Flow Yoga class for adults at the San Marcos Community Center on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30AM. The early bird price is $45 for 6 classes. This flow-style class is broken down step-by-step for proper alignment. Build length, strength, and flexibility while calming your mind and breathing deeply. Register at www.san-marcos.net. For more information, call (760) 621-4635.
Paws with Friends The second annual Paws with Friends event is June 18 & 19. Join us for this fun event at Walnut Grove Park benefiting “Friends of San Marcos Parks & Recreation”. The two-day extravaganza features dog sports, vendors, great food, activities for kids, and more! Wild and furry dog sports and tournaments include Dock Diving, Course a Lure, Disc Dogs and a Flyball Tournament. Bring the whole family with your dogs and join us in supporting San Marcos Parks & Recreation. Dog crates and lawn chairs welcome & encouraged. Details are posted at http://pawswithfriends.org.
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SHARE engage SAN ELIJO HILLS WOMEN’S CLUB (SEHWC) WOMEN’S FAIR To all the vendors, volunteers and visitors who came and spent time at our First Annual Women’s Fair on Saturday, May 7 — Thank You! Despite a cloudy start, it turned out to be a glorious day with great shopping, fun music, an active wear fashion show sponsored by Graced by Grit of Solana Beach, mammogram screenings by Life Saving Images, cholesterol/diabetes and blood pressure screenings by the University of San Diego School of Pharmacy, and some great presentations by our knowledgeable participants on everything from photography to nutrition to self-defense! The San Marcos Fire Department was on hand to instruct on life saving techniques for children and hand out some very nifty fire helmets to our younger future firefighters! It is sure to be repeated next year! So watch for updates here in SHARE!
SOCIAL ACTIVITY And a big Thank you to our sponsors and vendor participants!
The SEHWC plans several fun social and cultural activities throughout the year. In June,
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Team Beachbody / Danielle Jackola
SEHWC members are planning an outing to the San Diego Museum of Art to view Brueghel
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Arbonne / Wendy Larson
to Canoletto: European Masterpieces from the Grasset Collection. This exhibition is
San Elijo Hills Foundation
Life Saving Images / Cindy Smith
comprised of 40 works never before displayed publicly. Join us for a lovely day in the
San Elijo Hills Community HOA
Alegra Lowenstein / Health Coach
Balboa Park El Prado esplanade, followed by lunch at The Prado.
WE / Women’s Empowerment
Nerium / Karis Johnson
Casa de Amparo
Mary Kay / Marisol Bush
SIP, SHOP & SWAP AT THE SEHWC FASHION EXCHANGE NIGHT!
Rodan & Fields / Suzanne Beyerlein
Wouldn’t you love to trade that lovely scarf your Aunt Bee gave you that you will
Origami Owl / Christina Adams
Orthodontics of San Marcos / Dr. Joseph Morneau
Advocare / Kristin Frade
Pacific Preschool / Lynda Way
Fashion Swap to be held on June 14! Bring that one item you just can’t make work in
CREW (Clean Renewable Energy Worldwide) /Kimika Ward
Pediatric Dentistry of San Marcos / Dr Gregory Allen, Dr. Nadia Bala
your accessory closet and trade it for your heart’s desire! We will also be showing you
Isagenix / Mary Barlog & Michelle Padilla RN
blueberry concoction to taste!
James Barlog / author
Reform Fitness & Yoga / Reform Studios / Chris Holder
Beautycounter / Karen Friend Smith
San Marcos Fire Department
If you would like to attend this meeting or any club event, please send an
The Brush Stop Dental / Dr. Jenna Khoury
Silpada Jewelry / Trish Goldman
email to sehwc.ca@gmail.com to be added to the invitation list and to
Bushikan Studios / Chrisan Robinson
A Southern Accent / Erika Schultz
receive additional information or check out our website at sehwc.weebly.com
California Premier Solar / Adam Hogan
Stella & Dot / Melanie Flaim
Chic Mommy / Khara Serrato
Spanish in a Blink
SAVE THE DATE! LOWDOWN ON THE HOEDOWN
Reliable Contact.com / Craig Garcia
Stretch U / Joe Horton
The SEHWC will be dusting off their dancing boots and throwing a fun shindig on
Colorescience / Alyssa Schott
Stacy Smith Jewelry
Saturday, October 22 at the charming Williams Barn in San Marcos all to benefit Straight
Jennifer Crafton / Deliciously Nourished
Tina Van Hammersveld / Trainer Tina
from the Heart, a foster family outreach organization serving North County. There will be
Damsel in Defense / Sandra Mendoza
Tower Garden / JulieAnn Engel
delicious BBQ by The Flying Pig, line dancing, a silent and live auction and some great
doTERRA Essential Oils / Jaclyn Kalemba
UFC Gym / Joe Wilson
music! Tickets are $45 and will be available starting July 1 on our website
Elevated Smiles / Dr. Tina Saw
IT Works / Jill Wells
sehwc.weebly.com. Want to get involved? Send us an email to get invited to
European Wax Center / Lauren Alles
Dr. Tania Williams / holistic services
our volunteer committee meetings - sehwc.ca@gmail.com!
Executive Medical / Dr. Michael Woo-Ming
Young Living Essential Oils / Tara Clark
Eye Health Optometry Center in San Marcos
Hometown Realty
never ever wear for a necklace you’d love? Well then, don’t miss SEHWC‘s fun
how to do fun “presses” for your summer refreshments! And we will have a delicious
HomeLife Village Realtors / Susan Lowe and Christine Bennett Lori Hauswirth / Coaching with TLC
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SEES TALENT SHOW – FRIDAY, JUNE 10
It’s hard to believe another school year is coming to an end, but what a fabulous year it
Got talent? The show must go on! The SEES Annual Talent Show will be held Friday, June
has been! Together, the PTO has accomplished so many lofty goals that help ensure our
10 from 5-8PM so get ready to enjoy some new twists on an old favorite! This family-
children have a well-rounded elementary school experience.
friendly event will provide the perfect ending to a great school year while allowing us to
From new art and drama programs to physical education equipment, library materials, teaching supplies and more, your support of the PTO provides enrichment opportunities at
celebrate our children and reveal their hidden talents! Plus, we’ll bid a fond farewell to the families who will move on to the new Double Peak School next year.
SEES that aren’t covered by district funding. We even contributed to our friends moving to the
Bring your own chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy the fun! Concessions will
new Double Peak School to help them plant their own roots for success.
be available for purchase (cash only) with a portion of the proceeds going
So thank you SEES parents, teachers and staff for helping our children continue to live the Eagle Way and SOAR to their highest potential!
back to SEES. Participation and attendance is free. Check the website at www.sanelijoelementary.org for details on registration and auditions.
Karen Morton, Monee Gardner, SEES PTO Co-Presidents
June Calendar of Events June 1
Early Release Day
June 8
June 6
PTO Board Meeting, 6PM
June 10 Talent Show, 5PM
Early Release Day
June 15 Early Release Day
June 22 Last Day of School
June 17 Flag Salute, 8:45AM
San Elijo Middle School Girls Basketball Champs! students for high school - making connections and taking on the added responsibility. A middle school sports program is not something to take for granted. Many of us remember when the program got pulled due to budget cuts. Luckily, due to the dedication of families, staff and administration at our local schools, the program was recently revived. Please get involved and support the program any way you can. It’s such a fantastic thing to offer to students and it builds such a strong sense of school pride both on campus and off.
Congratulations to San Elijo Middle School (SEMS) Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2016 Championship game. Lead by Coach Roger DiCarlo, these young ladies played
DOUBLE PEAK AND SAN ELIJO MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC PHYSICAL NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 6-8PM 1600 SCHOOLHOUSE WAY, SAN MARCOS, CA
a fantastic season with a fast-paced style of basketball that is fun to watch. This is the
Is Your Student Trying Out or Participating in Middle School Sports Next Year?
second year in a row that SEMS Girls Basketball has won the title.
If so, you must have your student complete a sports physical by a doctor before
Coach DiCarlo is also the Head Coach for Varsity Girls Basketball at San Marcos HIgh School. He has been coaching there for about 12 years. He also coached at SEMS before the middle school sports program was cut back in 2007. When the program was revived, Coach DiCarlo
they can tryout or participate. Please join us at our Second Annual Sports Physical Night fundraiser for our athletics programs. The cost is $25 and goes directly towards our sports programs.
was happy to jump in and help. It’s been great to have that connection to the high school, not
Thank you for supporting DPS and SEMS Athletics
only because he coaches there, too, but because he was able to bring several of the girls from
https://www.smore.com/85c1m-dps-sems-sports-physical-night
the high school team out to help this season. The program is a fantastic bridge in preparing
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FOOD & DINING Old Cal Coffee House Old California Restaurant Row SunOrganic Farm The Bellows The California Spirits Company
ENTERTAINMENT Lora at the Keyboard
Get to Know San Elijo! By: Brett Gottlieb, Resident of San Elijo Hills & President of San Elijo Hills Foundation As the President of the San Elijo Hills Foundation, I feel it is
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important for our community to be aware of the different entities that brought about San Elijo Hills and continue to
MEDICAL & DENTAL
provide services to our community. Sometimes it can be a
Family Eye Health Optometry
challenge to know which entity is responsible for which services.
Pediatric Dentistry of San Marcos
There are three organizations that often get confused - San Elijo
San Marcos Dental Center
Hills Development Company, San Elijo Hills Foundation and the San Elijo Hills Homeowners Association.
PET SERVICES
Advanced Veterinary Care
I’ve learned a lot about the different roles of these three organizations while serving on the board of the San Elijo Hills Foundation and thought it might be beneficial to share a little bit with you about these
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organizations and what roles they each play.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This month, we would like to focus on the role our Homeowner’s Association and how Walters Management helps to make our community work effectively. San Elijo Hills Homeowners Association
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The Association is governed by a five member Board of Directors and was created to provide service
Aging Services Specialist, Judi Bonilla
to members in three basic areas: • Enforce the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) created for the community.
Ayers Family Insurance Agency
EDUCATION Guitar Lessons, Michael Morioka
HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCARE, Jeanelle Umbs Beautycounter, Karen Friend Smith Bushikan Karate Dojo Golden Sabre Academy Massage Green Spa mbodie fitness & nutrition NRK Karate Pacific Motion Dance Center Personal Trainer, Jane Stimmel San Marcos Yoga San Marcos Youth Soccer Soulshine Yoga Stretch U The Kitchen Skinny
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The enforcement areas most often encountered are the use restrictions and architectural control.
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Callen & Associates
Comprehensive Advisor Falco Creative
• Maintain the common areas. • Build community spirit by providing activities for the residents (Concerts, Oktoberfest, Tree Lighting, Independence Day Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt).
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Walters Management
Notary Public, Kisha Lowe
Walters Management works at the direction of the San Elijo HIlls Homeowners Association Board of
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Directors to assist with the day-to-day operations and management of the community. They receive and
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respond to homeowner communications; forward pertinent information to the Board of Directors; conduct regular visits to the community; maintain the Assocation’s records; and assist with the management of
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community service providers, such as the landscape maintenance contractor. Walters Management does not own any property within the Association and does not contract directly with the service providers.
Wills & Trusts Services
You can contact Walters Management to report a problem with the maintenance of Common Areas.
REAL ESTATE
However, items not under the jurisdiction of the Association (i.e. public streets, parks and the community
Carol Sayles, Realtor
schools) should go to the appropriate city agency. If you are unsure who to contact, the management
Debbie Lawes, Realtor
company will try to send you in the right direction.
Hometown Realty
General questions regarding the community may be directed to
Karla Patino, Wells Fargo
sehdirector@waltersmanagement.com or (760) 798-9015.
Marla Trussell, Realtor San Elijo Hills Susan Lowe, Realtor
C & C Design
The Joe Mendoza Team
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The Jonville Team
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WK Real Estate, Karen Morton
PACE: Call for Members! We are excited to share that San Elijo Safe Streets and Pace are formally joining forces. The program will officially launch as Pace, San Elijo Hills Safe Streets Committee, and with the Pace program already sponsored by the San Elijo Hills Foundation, we will gain additional exposure, sustainability
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and the backing we need to continue the success of the Safe Streets group's grassroots efforts.
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As a formal committee sitting under the umbrella of The Foundation we need a couple dedicated individuals
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projects. Amy Falco and Andrea Nanigian are co-chairing the committee with specific duties focusing on
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month commitment, which includes attending one monthly committee meeting and representing Pace once a
to help with the strategic direction of the program and provide leadership to our upcoming goals and communications and public relations, respectively. The additional two positions we need to fill, require a 12 quarter at the Foundation meeting. If you are ready to give back to our community and be instrumental in the development of The Pace program, please consider volunteering for one of the below positions: 1. Finance Chair - Responsible for managing the financial relationship between the San Elijo Hills Foundation and Pace. They will also work on fundraising and corporate sponsorship initiatives. 2. Volunteer/Administrative Chair - This individual will be responsible for recruiting volunteers for various initiatives and projects which require short term commitments. Additionally, this person will
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manage the ongoing efforts of the Pace Car sticker program (i.e. Sending out new stickers and packets to interested residents). If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Andrea at anangian@hotmail.com or (760) 994-5555. Don't worry if you cannot make a long-term commitment as we will also need support throughout the year for upcoming projects.
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