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TEACHERS OF THE YEAR DURING THE TIME OF A PANDEMIC The San Diego Unified School District announced the selection of three teachers of the year – Kelly Ann Young, Paula Richardson, and Deirdre Fabian.

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U.S. CHAMBER AWARDS NORTH SAN DIEGO BUSINESS CHAMBER WITH 5-STAR ACCREDITATION San Diego, CA. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded North San Diego Business Chamber with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

“North San Diego Business Chamber receiving this accreditation is truly an acknowledgement of their excellent work,” said Raymond P. Towle, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management. “Accredited chambers are recognized for their ability to serve as a resource to their region’s businesses while maintaining transparent governance practices, sound financial controls, safe work environments, effective communications, and value in programming.

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plishment.”

The purpose of the U.S. Chamber’s Accreditation Program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the chamber industry and to foster a pro-business environment across America. To receive Accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, communications, and technology. This extensive self-review can take 6-9 months to complete.

“There are only six accredited Chambers in the state of California with ours being the only organization in San Diego County to receive this accreditation,” said Debra Rosen, president and CEO of the North San Diego Business Chamber. “Without our valued members and sound policies, this renewal of the accreditation would not have been possible.” /LocalUmbrellaMedia

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California-accredited Chambers include Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, Irvine Chamber of Commerce, North San Diego Business Chamber, Palmdale Chamber of Commerce, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce and Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Local chambers are rated Accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars. State chambers are recognized as either Accredited State Chamber or Accredited State Chamber with Distinction. The final determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members.

North San Diego Business Chamber is the only 5-Star US Chamber of Commerce accredited organization in the region. California has a total of 6 US Chamber accredited organizations.

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HAIL TO THE ALMIGHTY SANDWICH

By Frank Sabatini Jr.

What fits between two slices of bread?

The answer these days is a plethora of fillers and condiments that could stun the palates of those who are sticklers for a simple ham and Swiss on rye.

Sandwich making has become such high art that celebrated dishes like mac-n-cheese, Buffalo-style chicken, and combined elements of Thanksgiving dinner have all ended up in the grips of our hands in some form of a sandwich.

While refined eaters prefer their sandies neatly contained, others embrace the messier-is-better credo, as seen in a nostalgic sloppy Joe or a towering corned beef sandwich that human jaws can’t wrap around.

We’ll take them all, plus more.

Below is a roundup of classic and creative sandwiches that have won us over—and where to find them in San Diego County.

French Dip Jo’s Mission Hills Diner: 807 W. Washington St.; joesdinermissionhills.com This throwback sandwich of thinly sliced roast beef on a French roll receives gourmet treatment in the cool-casual setting that is Jo’s Diner. As spotlighted a few years ago on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, a toasted baguette captures wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, and melty Gruyere cheese. Au jus comes on the side for dipping.

All combined, the essence of a French dip is both elevated and upheld.

Rubicon Deli: 4130 La Jolla Village Drive in the UTC area, and 3715 India St., Mission Hills; rubicondeli.com Here it’s called “The Dapper Dipper”. It comes on a choice of breads baked daily.”

We’re partial to the blue cheese roll, which sings to Rubicon’s heaping of prime roast beef, tempura onions, and creamy horseradish sauce.

‘Turkey Day’ Clayton’s Coffee Shop: 979 Orange Ave.; Coronado; claytonscoffeeshop.com We love when Thanksgiving dinner is captured between two slices of bread. At this 1940s-style diner, baked turkey teams up with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy in the form of a panini named “turkey day.” It’s available year-round and can be enjoyed at San Diego’s only remaining horseshoe-shaped lunch counter.

BFD (Big Front Door): 4075 Park Blvd.; Univer-

The savory French Dip at Jo’s Diner (Food Network/YouTube)

The grilled beef option at Banh Mi Hoi An (By Frank Sabatini Jr.)

Clayton’s Coffee Shop sells a homey “turkey day” sandwich. (By Frank Sabatini Jr.)

sity Heights; bfdsandiego.com By pure coincidence, BFD also slings a sandwich named “turkey day.” Served on a torpedo roll, it flaunts a non-traditional ingredient, which is stuffing accented with candied bacon.

We’re game, especially given that the meats are roasted and smoked in-house, and that the eatery has received numerous accolades from local and national media since opening a decade ago.

Banh Mi Banh Mi Hoi An: 3145 Rosecrans St.; Point Loma; banhmihoiansd.com

‘The Masters’ sandwich (The Sandwich Spot)

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Cafe Madeleine’s Croque Madame (By Frank Sabatini Jr.)

Lucky for us these affordable Vietnamese-French sandwiches using crusty baguette are found all over San Diego County. The expertly constructed banh mi at this sunny spot is among our favorites, particularly the one filled with tender, grilled beef. The meat resides in the good company of fresh cilantro, sweet pickles, raw jalapenos, shredded carrots and judicious smears of the house-made mayo. Expect flavors and textures that are are fresh and complex.

Saigon Star: 10450 Friars Road; Grantville; (no website) Curly pieces of charred, marinated pork comprise one of Saigon Star’s most lovable banh mi sandwiches. The melt-in-your-mouth baguettes are made by a local Vietnamese bakery, and the veggies that also get tucked inside are super fresh. Located within the Friars Village plaza, the interior greets with a Zenlike vibe complemented by live greenery and other earthy appointments.

The Croque Little Frenchie: 1166 Orange Ave., Coronado, littlefrenchiesd.com What is technically a ham and cheese sandwich turns into one of France’s sexiest staples when Swiss or Gruyere cheese unite with the meat and oozy bechamel sauce. Using good brioche bread, the whole thing is broiled until the sandwich turns delectably toasty. Little Frenchie hits all the high notes on its daytime menu with a Croque Madame, which is means it’s topped with a sunny-side egg.

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A well-stacked Reuben at Milton’s (By Frank Sabatini Jr.)

leinesd.com Though famous for its crepes, the Croque Madame (or Monsieur without the egg) at Cafe Madeleine is difficult to resist when visiting either location. The kitchen uses potato bread, which pairs fabulously with the imported French ham and the other components.

A West Coast Fave The Sandwich Spot: 2790 Loker Avenue West; Carlsbad; thesandwichspot.com Turkey-bacon-avocado sandwiches are a dime a dozen and sell like wild throughout Southern California. But when they’re made with generous layers of house-sliced breast meat, smoky bacon, ultra-fresh avocado, cream cheese, and something called “bomb sauce,” you’ve entered into a higher realm. It’s called “The Masters.” The company is headquartered in Sacramento, and this is its new and only San Diego County location, which is tucked oddly away in a commercial park.

Reuben Milton’s: 2660 Via De La Valle; Del Mar; miltonsdeli.com There’s a reason why the “Reuben, Reuben, Reuben!” is a best seller at Milton’s. The sandwich comes with what seems like a pound of thinly sliced corned beef—similar to Reubens found in Jewish delis throughout New York City. Made with rye bread, the meat is cloaked traditionally in house sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. For a small up charge, we highly recommend the extra-lean corned beef, which punches down the calorie intake a slight notch.

Cheers Deli & Liquor: 6983 Navajo Road; San Carlos; goldencheers.com The deli inside this unassuming liquor store is a gem, and it cranks out a most commendable Reuben on marbled rye. The corned beef is lean and sliced to a fluffy thinness. A layer of finely shredded sauerkraut practically dissolves into the melted Swiss cheese. And the judicious smear of 1000 Island dressing imparts that coveted tinge of sweetness.

Hob Nob Hill: 2271 First Ave.; Bankers Hill; hobnobhill.com From a kitchen that has been around since 1944, the Reuben at Hob Nob Hill is consistently crispy and outstanding. It adheres to the classic ingredients while providing a respectable amount of lean corned beef within. Note: The restaurant was given an interior refresh last year, although it still maintains an authentic air of nostalgia.

‘Sloppy Joey’ Nicky Rottens: 100 Orange Ave.; Coronado; nickyrottensoncoronado.com We combed San Diego County for the kind of Sloppy Joes our moms used to make generations ago. And it wasn’t easy finding one.

But we scored at Coronado’s popular burger joint, Nicky Rottens. The kitchen uses its own seasoning blend to charge up the ground beef, and we welcome the decadent addition of cheddar tucked into the bun.

Vegetarian Surf Rider Pizza: 8381 La Mesa Blvd.; La Mesa; surfriderpizza.com Most of us don’t expect to find outstanding veggie sandwiches at neighborhood pizzerias.

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A perfect Cubano sandwich (Havana Grill)

The ‘Hitman’ veggie sandwich (Black Market Bakery)

But “The Harvest” construct at Surf Rider in La Mesa Village is a winner. It starts out with a coveted 12-inch Amaroso roll imported from Philadelphia, and then proceeds to a mix of grilled onions, zucchini, artichokes and Roma tomatoes. Pesto sauce is the fitting condiment for what turns out to be a highly filling meal.

Black Market Bakery: 4686 30th St.; North Park; blackmarketbakery.com Lemon-rosemary bread sets the stage for “The Hitman” at this hip and welcoming bakery. It’s a grilled sandwich that packs in a mix of brie cheese, tender artichokes, red onions, and sun-dried tomato spread. It’s filling enough to postpone eating that decadent “walnut mudslide” cookie you also purchased.

El Cubano Havana Grill: 5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.; Clairemont; havanagrillrestaurants.com Smoked ham and roasted pork result in a double whammy of meat when sinking your choppers into the classic Cubano sandwich here. Pickles, a smear of mustard, and white cheese seal the deal, which is exactly why we come to this haven of Cuban cuisine. It’s also nice to know the kitchen uses grass-fed meats and non-GMO cooking oils in all of its dishes.

Tamarindo Del Mar: 1555 Camino Del Mar; Del Mar; tamarindodelmar.com Looking for a Mexican spin on your Cubano? Here, the creation comprises carnitas, pork belly and jalapeno bacon as the main proteins. The meats join forces with jack cheese, cabbage, mustard and mayo, resulting in a belt-busting sandwich that shouldn’t be ignored.

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Lots of lobster meat at this Encinitas hot spot (Lobster West)

Yes, the lobster roll is technically a sandwich. And in a perfect world, there’s enough lobster tucked inside the oblong-shaped roll to tumble out as you chomp into it. Such is the case at Lobster West. And even more so if you pay several bucks extra for “the boss” version,”which buys you 50 percent more lobster meat.

Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich: 3382 30 th St.; North Park; bostonpetes.com Chunky claw and knuckle meat imported from Maine occupy these rolls, which are buttered and grilled to order. The lobster meat is dressed lightly in mayo and without celery as some New Englanders might prefer. But the goal is to allow the delicate sweetness of the lobster to shine through.

And it does.

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4 SIMPLE TIPS TO NATURALLY BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY THIS FALL

By Olivia Fellus, L.A.c, Dipl.OM

Autumn days are upon us in San Diego! The air has turned crisp and as evening shadows envelop the sun sparkled pavements, there is a palpable shift into Fall.

Ancient Chinese philosophy held a deep appreciation and reverence for the earth and an understanding of the natural cadence of the land, and how essential it was for humans to live in flow with the seasons.

Modern humanity as a whole has strayed from its innate set point. How often in our busy lives do we even place our bear feet on the grass or sand, and connect to the ground supporting us?

As Chinese medicine views us as a microcosm reflecting the microcosm of the universe, it also associates different organ groups, emotions, tastes, movements, conditions and even planets with different seasons.

Autumn is associated with the lungs and the large intestine, the emotion of grief, contraction and the condition of dryness.

There is an element of letting go, as we literally see the trees release their browning leaves; there is a lesson nature teaches us. Everything in life is temporary has its birth and its death, (which eventually leads to rebirth in the Spring).

As opposed to the outward expansive nature of Summer, with the cooling weather, and the longer nights, there is a looming element of contraction; we know its time to go within.

Interestingly, the dry weather of Fall affects the lungs, ac-

counting for the proliferation of colds and flus. It is therefore important to protect and enhance our immunity, through a few simple preventative self care tips.

Tip 1: Eat Seasonal Produce A vital aspect of living in rhythm with the seasons is eating in season. “Lungstrengthening” foods are either naturally white in color or have a white center. The following fruits and vegetables are in season during Fall: think apples, pears, daikon radish, rutabaga, celery root, turnips, potatoes, rice, oats, garlic and onion, to name a few.

Tip 2: Incorporate Fermented Foods Immunity starts in the gut.

A healthy low acidic diet assures your body is absorbing adequate nutrients and is not being overtaxed from processed foods or overeating, thus increasing your immunity. Lining the digestive tract with healthy bacteria helps the body fight off external invasion of unwanted pathogens.

A wonderful way to strengthen gut microflora is by eating fermented foods such as soy-free miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut, etc.

Please check out the attached miso soup recipe for an easy and delicious way to add fermented foods to your daily routine.

Tip 3: Take High Potency Chinese Herbs to Strengthen Lungs 1. Astragalus is warm and sweet in nature, and is considered one of the most common

~Easy Miso Soup~ 1. Take an oversized mug and fill it with hot, but not boiling water.

2. Mix one heaped tablespoon of miso paste into water and stir until dissolved.

3. Add shredded pieces of nori sea weed (1/2 a sheet is adequate) 4. Enjoy! *For extra warming and immunity boosting benefits, add some grated fresh ginger root and chopped scallion. *For increased immunity, or to help hasten recover during a cold or flu, include miso soup 1 to 2 times a day between or with meals

~Nourishing Vegetable Miso Soup~ 1. Boil 1- 2 quarts water in a medium sized pot 2. Add chopped carrot slices, thinly sliced cabbage, chopped celery, bok choy and chopped daikon radish to boiling water and let simmer, cooking vegetables about 10-15 minutes or until soft.

3. Once cooked, take off stove - add a heaped tablespoon of miso paste per bowl, or to taste.

4. Add a half a sheet of nori, cut into strips into the bowl 5. Enjoy!

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Chinese qi tonics to enhance one’s immune system. It is generally used for those susceptible to colds or flus, and can be easily found in health food stores in tincture form.

2. American Ginseng cools and moistens the lungs, and is therefore helpful for those suffering from dry cough.

3. Cordyceps Mushroom is another warm and sweet herb that strengthens the lungs, and is particularly helpful for those suffering from shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.

Tip 4: Nip it In the Bud In Chinese medicine, colds are called “external invasions”, and they tend to attack the body beginning from just below the surface of the skin layer, where the protective ‘wei qi’ circulates and work their way inward. A lowered immunity lowers the barrier to the outside world. This is why when you feel that telltale chill in the back of your neck, or a pounding headache, this is a sign that your internal defenses are down. When we don’t address these seemingly harmless symptoms, we find ourselves battling a full on cold!

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with warming spices such as ginger and cinnamon.

2. Decrease Dairy. Dairy exacerbates phlegm conditions so its best to either limit it or completely avoid it until you feel better.

3. Alkalize your gut by drinking the juice of one lemon, 1 tablespoon of organic honey and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed into a cup of hot water and repeat throughout the day. * Please make sure to purchase sustainable, vegan, nongmo herbal products * For any questions or concerns, or if you would like to schedule a complimentary consult with Olivia Fellus, or learn more about her and her services please contact lvfellus@gmail. com or visit www.ascendhealing.com Olivia Fellus, L.A.c, Dipl.

OM is a double board certified licensed acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine herbalist.

She owns and operates a private practice in San Diego called Ascend Healing. She finds balance, inner peace, and joy not only in practicing the ancient healing arts of Chinese Medicine, but also in pursuing her passion for rock climbing, hiking and adventuring in the great outdoors.

Learn more about Olivia’s offerings at www.ascendhealing. com Or check out her instagram page: @ascendhealing

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THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTHFULNESS

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By: Molly Galliher

Dr. Karen Kohatsu is known for a particular specialty in her work: making people happy. Starting her career as an OB-GYN, Dr. Kohatsu expanded her work to include the practice of aesthetics in 2008. She now runs a fully operational med spa in San Diego called Be Youthful Aesthetics that strives to restore vitality and improve the confidence of each and every person that walks through the door.

Using cutting-edge and noninvasive techniques and equipment including the new Virtue RF micro needling and Tetra CO2 laser, and other core aesthetics such as injectables, IPL, and medical grade skincare, Be Youthful Aesthetics has made a name for itself as the premier med spa in North County. Using customized combination treatments, the team at Be Youthful Aesthetics is able to achieve incredible results.

Dr. Kohatsu’s positivity, expertise, and compassion are well known by her patients over her career spanning almost 30 years. We talked with Dr. Kohatsu about her work.

Q: Can you tell me a little about yourself and your background?

A: I am a board-certified Ob/Gyn and have been in the San Diego area for almost 30 years. I am married and have 3 grown children. I stay active, and I like to look as young as I feel!

I have always had an interest in anti-aging and rejuvenation. As a physician, I promote health and encourage doing things that make you feel well. As I have gotten (ahem) more mature, I have found my own journey has led me to aesthetic medicine. I have studied and explored what works and what doesn’t work.

I started Be Youthful Aesthetics to help my patients, men and women alike, look and feel their best, no matter their age. It is amazing how a little change can boost confidence and affect a “person’s everyday.”

Q: How did you get involved in rejuvenation especially since you were in a different specialty?

A: What started out as a personal interest has blossomed into a passion. After performing my first aesthetic procedure in 2008, I was astonished by my patient’s positive reaction. I realized the joy that I could

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bring to my patients with these types of procedures. I continue to learn and perfect my skills in this field.

With the finesse of an artist and the steady hands of a surgeon, I know I can provide the best practices to get the best results for my patients.

Q: What makes Be Youthful Aesthetics different?

A: We are a highly rated med spa.

I believe my staff and I make the difference in the excellent treatments and services we provide. Often, a patient will visit with an interest or question about a specific procedure.

Sometimes, it may not be the perfect treatment for their desired result and we may suggest another treatment that is a better fit. That’s why many of our patients are so satisfied and have a regular relationship with us! At Be Youthful Aesthetics, we can offer clients a customized treatment or combination of treatments to best suit their needs.

Q: What kinds of services do you offer?

A: For men and women, we offer injectable neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau and HA fillers like Restylane and Juvederm for lines, wrinkles, and plumping of the skin and lips. We have CoolSculpting, the number one noninvasive treatment to eliminate stubborn fat. Our ICON laser is used for hair removal and skin resurfacing. The

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PiQo laser is one of our newest lasers which is “colorblind” and can be used on all skin types to treat pigmentation, resurface the skin and even remove tattoos!

We have the Emsella chair which is high tech, noninvasive treatment for male and female urinary incontinence.

We are excited to be a certified office for BioTe, using bio-identical implanted hormone pellets for men and women to optimize health, vitality, prevention of disease, and increase libido. With tongue in cheek, I am not only a gynecologist but also have become a “guycologist”.

Q: Can you tell me about your new equipment?

A: We have 2 new exciting machines that have revolutionized the art of revitalizing skin to a youthful look. One is the Virtue RF for radiofrequency micro-needling.

With this treatment, each pulse of 36 tiny needles injects energy into the skin to increase collagen and elastin production in the skin. With little discomfort and essentially no downtime, there are noticeable results after the first treatment and dramatically even more with the two subsequent treatments.

The other machine is the Tetra CO2 laser. On lower settings, the CoolPeel removes the superficial layers of the skin to resurface the

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skin for fine lines and wrinkles, scars, and acne scars. At the higher settings, the deeper layers of the skin are removed. The results are similar to a Fraxel CO2 laser with minimal downtime.

Using both technologies in combination, the “Ultimate Duo”, the most common response to the amazing treatments is “Wow!” Q: How has COVID impacted your business?

A: These have been difficult times.

COVID has had an impact on all aspects of life. Initially, patients were reluctant to leave the safety and comfort of their homes. I absolutely understand their concerns. As time has passed and the virus’ impact has waned, we’re all anxious to return to some semblance of normal life, and we want to look our best when we get back out there! We’d like to help. We still maintain the same COVID standards and precautions to assure the safety of all of our patients.

Q: What is the best part of your job?

A: Being a physician, I love what I do! It has been my absolute honor and privilege to be able to care for my patients on so many levels.

I have been fortunate to develop many lifelong relationships with my patients and their families I am a people person. I love having happy patients. It gives me great joy to help my patients look and feel their best.

Q: What is your favorite part about the San Diego community?

A: The San Diego community is a diverse and cohesive group with great family values. There are also strong social connections that create a sense of belonging and inclusion. Even if there are differences, there is respect for these differences and for each other.

Q: Where do you get your motivation from?

A: I believe my motivation has always been my sense to strive for being the best physician for my patients. I get a lot of personal satisfaction from knowing that I helped them grow their family with a newborn; or get over a tough illness; or just help them to look and feel better because of the simple things we can do in my aesthetic practice. I like to help my patients Be Youthful!

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Want to develop yourself as an individual?

Possibly have a more harmonious and uplifting intimate relationship?

Maybe be a more effective leader at work?

How about raising your children to become compassionate, courageous, respectful, confident, and purposeful?

Perhaps all of these?

If you resonate with any of these intentions, then I’ve got some good news for you… they all rely on the same foundation: virtues.

Often heavily associated with religion (and therefore eschewed), they’re frankly broader and more universal than any religion, faith, or philosophy.

Plainly stated: virtues are simply the building blocks our personal character.

Some we’re gifted with and are inborn (commonly those that seem effortless to us and often noted by others), the remainder frequently require dedication to cultivate throughout our life. The former can be seen as “strength” virtues, and the rest as “growth” virtues As the description implies, a growth virtue is often where our personal character is refined and we spiritually mature.

I think of the growth virtues as a significant part of our journey as we move through our life and relationships, and our strength virtues as the resources to aid us in doing so with gracefulness.

Research by The Virtues Project™ (a worldwide non-profit organization) has developed programs to assist individuals, families, schools, governments, companies, and communities in over 135 countries based on a defined list of virtues common to people of all cultures and faiths.

Most of them we’re already familiar with as we acknowledge others or receive accolade ourselves. Words like respectfulness, kindness, patience, playfulness, acceptance, awe, loyalty and trustworthiness are just a few.

Okay, So What?

Fair question.

If you want to communicate to with any person, the most effective means is likely a two-fold approach of both knowing their individual capacity and comprehension of the language they speak, and then yours as well.

If every single person is comprised of some combination of these virtues (remember those strength and growth

virtues), then your ability to acknowledge when they are demonstrated or encourage when they need to be considered is instrumental to elevating character, relationships and life. This includes the skill to do so with self-reflection.

Whether with ourselves or another, shifting towards interactions and living this way offers an elevated honest, authentic, and healthy way of interacting and relating.

Returning to the initial questions at the beginning of this article, the process is the same whether you desire to be more successful with your spouse, children, co-workers, students, or yourself!

How Do I It? As I mentioned, knowing the capacity and comprehension of who you’re speaking with is essential. We would likely speak differently to a child than an adult, a spouse than a co-worker, or somebody that speaks our language fluently or ineffectively.

Given that everyone is adept with certain innate virtues (those strength virtues), and that we’re also wanting to encourage awareness of others (those growth virtues), you’ll benefit from being aware of each person.

Inspire, Engage, & Empower If we’re going to inspire ourselves and others, we’ll want to include aids that allow us to stay engaged, empowered and adept.

There are three basic ways people learn: auditory, visually, and tactile.

This basically means listening, seeing and doing. Most of us learn through an individualized combination of all three, with one usually being predominant and most effective.

This principle applies whether you’re 1 year or 100 years.

A Real-World Illustration Living in San Diego is a tremendous gift. We have access to all kinds of different landscapes and adventure within a brief drive. Within a few minutes we can be immersed with nature and culture or entertainment and theme parks. Our home is rich with history and offers a distinctive lifestyle.

My son is 9 years. He is beautiful. His essence is loving, generous and compassionate (three of his inborn strength virtues). Adults are often taken aback at his capacities in these areas.

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We do our best to raise him to be aware of himself and others in the world. To recognize his roles, responsibilities, and rights as an individual.

To lend awareness towards discovering purposefulness in his walk through life.

Still, he is a young boy in the fourth grade. He likes soccer, movies, Minecraft, Mr Beast (on YouTube)… and if you’re a parent reading this I empathize.

He has some equally exceptional friends. His school maintains a focus of creating a culture of family and acceptance.

With all this, he is not immune to the challenges of relationships and life.

It’s relative at any stage [of life].

At home we utilize a card deck titled Kids Virtues Cards. This card deck is a gorgeously designed with vibrant illustrations of animals, each offering a kid-friendly description of a specific virtue and some suggestions of how to demonstrate it.

There are 52 virtues in this Kids Virtues Cards deck, and we decided to focus on one weekly (which coincidently spans a single year). To our surprise, it has been embraced. Not just received – but embraced!

To hear my son acknowledge and accept responsibility of being trustworthy or more flexible when we get home late from soccer practice - and there wasn’t time to watch television - has been astounding. He cares about responsibility and wants to be helpful around the house. He is more than engaged, and he is maturing and transforming right before our eyes!

A short while ago I decided to get him the Minecraft themed virtues poster to keep him connected to recognizing the list of virtues. When he got home and saw the poster above his desk, he said “that’s so cool.”

Sometimes I’ll just ask him to quickly share one of the virtues with me from the poster and what it means to him.

In a society where he is surrounded by so much negativity (mostly adult stuff like the news, pandemic related issues, and social inequity and tension), my son is a walking example of how being caring for others and ensure that his peers are not bullied. He is kind and willing to hold conversations with nearly anyone he passes – he even swooned a group of high schoolers to play football with him in the park because he knew as much as they did

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about the current season and stats.

I’m telling you! If you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews – this is a worthy sandbox to play with them.

For yourself, for anyone… everyone whose life you touch, this is a framework that allows you to connect more authentically and hold deeper relationships of any capacity.

The Virtues Shop: The Gift Of Character The Virtues Shop (VirtuesShop. com) in an online store that specializes in games, posters, books and other products designed towards character-education for all ages and groups.

There is an assortment of items for individuals, families/parenting, educators and the workplace.

Most of the products are general (non-denominational,), but they do include some items that are designed for specific religions and faiths.

A Gift of $25… For You! This time of year we’re often solicited to donate towards commendable endeavors that better the lives of others. So, I’m inclined to do something similar, proactive and direct: gift you $25!

How universal and ubiquitous are virtues in our lives? I have included several of them throughout this column. For any of you reading this article, I invite you to visit that online store (VirtuesShop.com) and just look at any of the posters, then clearly circle every virtue you can find within this article. Next, email a photo to info@ soulexpansion.com. That’s it! I will purchase and email a $25 gift card code for you!

Even if you are not able or willing to accept this playful offer, I’d like to extend you a gift of thankfulness for reading this column and provide a coupon code for 10% off a purchase (Code: SD10).

Happy Holidays I wish you and your family a loving, warm and wonderful holiday season.

Daniel Allen is a writer, speaker, and spiritual & emotional counselor on the subject of relationships (including the one we hold with ourselves), and an advocate for Love and raising consciousness. For more information or article suggestions please visit www.SoulExpansion.com, email info@SoulExpansion.com or call (619) 832-2750.

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CHARITY SCAMS: HOW TO AVOID A SEASON OF MISGIVING Neighborhood Publications Reaching Over 125,000 San Diego Area Mailboxes Every Month!

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By District Attorney Summer Stephan

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, we often reflect on what we are thankful for and how we can help others in need. Many of us get into the spirit of charitable giving and want to help organizations with generous donations for taking care of our community.

But not all charities are real: some are scams.

Last year, the District Attorney’s office received numerous consumer and charitable organization complaints about scammers posing as charities requesting money from donors during the holidays.

One person, for example, pretended to be from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and set up a booth outside of a grocery store to solicit money. He had no connection with the real charity, though, and was attempting to scam victims.

In another case involving a person our office prosecuted, a woman went door-to-door across the city soliciting money for a fake charity named “II Chance.” The scammer told potential victims that she was from the legitimate charity “Second Chance,” a great organization that gives justice-involved men, women and youth

the life-saving resources they need to break the cycle of addiction, poverty and incarceration.

So how do you determine if charities are real or fake? Here are some tips: ■ Number one is asking questions.

■ Ask if the charity is registered with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts.

• All charities operating in California including telemarketers soliciting donations are required to register.

• Search www.org.ca.gov/charities.

• If they aren’t registered, don’t donate.

■ If donating to a national charity outside of California, ask if they are a registered public 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS? • What is their Employee Identification Number, (EIN)? If they don’t have one, do not donate.

• You can use also use the Tax-Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) tool at www. irs.gov to locate a charity’s exemption status.

■ Donate to charities that you know and trust.

■ Don’t assume that charities are part of a bigger organization without asking questions. Many organizations just like the Boys & Girls Clubs scam mentioned above will use well-established charitable organizations to mislead the public.

■ Google it. Do your research about the organization. Find out how your donation will be used, but also be aware of look-alike websites.

■ You can also search www. charitynavigator.org and www.give.org for a list of legitimate charities.

■ Don’t be pressured by telemarketers’ tactics or even threats.

■ If they are not going to give you time to ask questions

or do your research, don’t donate. Urgency is a red flag.

Legitimate charities are willing to wait for you to do your homework.

■ Don’t be pressured by doorknocker charities. Often, people will go door to door asking for money for charitable causes but remember the Second Chance scam.

■ If you decide to donate, never give out your social security number or other personal identifying information.

■ Do not donate by check. In the scam mentioned above, a donor gave the scammer a personal check with her bank account number.

■ Always protect your personal identifying information. Credit card donations the safest way to donate and will document your donation and can be disputed and easily canceled if you later discover your donation was compromised.

If you suspect you were scammed out of a donation: ■ Report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission.

■ File a consumer complaint with the California Attorney General.

I hope these tips you will help you avoid the grinches this holiday season. On behalf of our entire team at the District Attorney’s Office, which is dedicated to building safe and healthy communities, we wish you a joyful and safe holiday season.

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and the public. I hope these consumer and public safety tips have been helpful.

The Consumer Protection Unit is comprised of Deputy District Attorneys, Investigators and Paralegals dedicated to protecting consumers and law-abiding businesses from fraudulent or unfair business practices. To report a consumer complaint, you can call (619) 531-3507 or email consumer@sdcda.org.

GINGERBREAD CITY TAKES FLIGHT IN DECEMBER The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County will host the 28th annual Gingerbread City Gala at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in December.

With the 2021 theme, “Sky’s the Limit,” San Diego’s premier holiday philanthropic event and nationally recognized gingerbread competition is scheduled for Thursday evening, December 9.

Gold medal Olympian Al Joyner will join the event as Honorary Chair. Al’s late wife, the celebrated Florence Griffith Joyner (known to the world as Flo-Jo) unexpectedly passed away from an epileptic seizure. Al will be here to share his story, help raise awareness and to celebrate Gingerbread City.

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Tickets and table information are available online at epilepsysandiego.org .

Guests will enjoy some of the most unique, fun, and fanciful gingerbread houses, villages, and storybook scenes from San Diego’s most creative chefs, artists, and designers. Featuring up to 20 world-class gingerbread structures in what’s been historically known as the largest gingerbread competition on the west coast, attendees will experience a festive holiday evening, with food, drinks, and an inspirational program.

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annual holiday gala, Gingerbread City, raises funds and awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County. One of the two largest epilepsy awareness events in San Diego, the 2021 event is scheduled for Thursday evening, December 9 at San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park, celebrating 28 years of supporting the programs and services provided to the 50,000 people in San Diego living with epilepsy. Featuring an array of elegantly crafted gingerbread houses, the evening showcases creations by San Diego’s most creative chefs, artists, and designers. Further information about ticket sales, VIP table reservations and sponsorship opportunities can be found at epilepsysandiego.org

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THE GREAT TRAVEL COMEBACK

How a Bespoke Mediterranean Voyage Turned the Tables on Covid

By Jeff Lavender Photos by Rory Lavender

As a world traveler deprived of exploration, I had finally gotten my feet wet this summer on an Alaskan cruise with Silversea.

After 18 months, I felt alive to be moving again — by air, and by sea. That trip awakened my spirit to untapped opportunities, and a world begging to be trusted by people who had given up hope.

I had hope . . . and a glass of champagne in hand when I chose my next Silversea cruise, this time across the Atlantic. Eight days in Italy from Rome to Venice seemed like something my soul, and tastebuds, needed.

It was just over a month later when I found myself seated in Row 5 aboard a United Airlines 787 enroute to London. My wife and I had accrued a ridiculous number of points and airmiles. They were like abandoned little children, begging for their chance to prove themselves worthy in the friendly skies. And they did, albeit with an awkward stage of puberty we had yet to accept.

Masks, documentation, protocols — this rigid level of bureaucracy had become the norm in travel. Although we both had been vaccinated, prior to boarding the international flight, we still had to present a negative PCR test result, now considered the gold standard for detecting COVID-19. We also had to upload passenger locater forms to the various countries where we would be visiting.

These first-world hiccups did represent a couple more steps in the pre-travel checklist, but they were far from difficult. Plus, the benefits of being able to experience the world again far outweighed the hassle. Back in my youth, I had worked in the reservations and technology teams for Pan Am, a once-glamourous airline known as the pioneer of modern air travel, offering luxurious flights, plenty of leg room, and pillbox hats to boot.

Now here I was, nearly 40 years later, enjoying First Class with lie-flat seats, deluxe bedding, an outstanding entertainment system, and reasonable cuisine. The mask situation and the level of enforcement during the flights, truthfully, varied a bit based on the crew.

One flight was “high enforcement,” another “casual” and a third “practically non-existent.” I took the requirement seriously, although I did find myself taking a little bit longer to sip my wine.

On arrival at London Heathrow airport, we were processed quickly through immigration. We had our Passenger Declaration Forms on hand and the necessary confirmations for our onward journey to Florence. We easily made the transfer to Gatwick airport and boarded our connecting flight to Italy.

Arrival was, as I might describe, “very Italian”— a little more disorganized with longer wait times and fewer immigration staff. Regardless of this casual pace, health protocols

were followed, and we were still able to grab our rental car from Avis in a reasonable amount of time.

We drove 30-miles south to Villa Le Barone, an elegant Renaissance villa midway between Florence and Siena. Set in the unspoiled countryside of the Chianti region, the historic patrician home was surrounded by the rolling hills of Tuscany, backdropped by vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees. Our hosts, the Count and Countess (informally known as Corzo and Jacqueline), made our stay feel as though we had been friends for eons.

We had countless experiences at our fingertips, from Italian lessons and hot air balloon rides to Tuscan picnics and painting workshops.

Big surprise: We chose to simply eat and drink, reaping the benefits of the wine harvest so we could partake in the bounty.

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What we learned, is that Tuscan people worship their bread — and after bathing it in olive oil and sprinkling it with salt — I too have been converted. It was heavenly, dipped in rich sauces made from roasted game like deer, pheasant, wild boar, rabbit, and duck. The chicken liver pâté crostini had me on repeat, taking small bites while toasting bold reds to nothing in particular other than the freedom of leaving home.

While I indulged more than I engaged, I was groomed and ready for our next culinary escapade, aboard Silversea. From the 16th century hotel, we drove to Civitavecchia, just north of Rome to embark in the next leg of our journey. We felt like the cruising elite aboard Silver Moon, Silversea’s newest ship in a fleet of 10, ranging in size from 51–304 suites.

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had all-suite accommodations, and the new Sea and Land Taste (SALT) program. Going far beyond standard cuisine, this experience allows chefs to guide guests into an immersive gastronomic experience based on the destination in which they are visiting.

Included in the cruise fare were transfers, suites, butler service, entertainment, excursions, gratuities, meals, beverages, and airfare. The personalized service was unparalleled, with nearly one crew member for every guest.

No joke, I claimed 16 of the guests after inviting some of my closest friends to join us for a sweet sailing reunion. In addition to my own familiar “crew,” we were joined by passengers coming primarily from America and Britain.

For the next week, we would soak in the best of the Mediterranean.

But first, I needed champagne, not only my personal trademark, but Silversea’s as well. As we pushed out to sea, we held our glasses high as the Italian coastline disappeared in our rearview mirror. This practice of departure became our tradition, either standing at the stern or the bow of the ship, depending on if we were saying hello or goodbye to another destination.

I looked around me and felt part of something much bigger. Being reconnected in community was something I had previously taken for granted. Now, to be finally reunited with friends, old and new, gave me my anchor after months of the pandemic-driven isolation.

Travel did that. It ignited a mutual passion for exploration and brought all of us together in a land far from home. It had the power to erase 18 months of separation, reward us for taking risks, and strengthen our relationships as

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Thank You to our community and friends for your support.

To all our customers; locals, the adventurous tourist, or the hungry who have just stumbled in. welcome to Nicky Rottens.

We would not be here if it were not for you. and that is the bottom line.

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After all, that is what life is about.

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A THANKSGIVING TRADITION WITH THE OPTIMISTS By: Cynthia K Kosciuczyk

Nothing says tradition more than Thanksgiving. Being from Massachusetts, it was a holiday dear to my heart. The trips to Plymouth rock, dinners with family and friends, and most of all the feeling of gratitude.

Being a part of Optimist International, our mission is the youth. The Foundation has been in existence over 100 years. Our local club of the Coronado Optimists has been together 50 years, and some of our members are from the origi-

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nal club! There is nothing we enjoy more than giving to community, creating traditions, and adding some joy to our region.

The island 20/30 club which began somewhere in the 1950’s created a tradition of hosting a movie for the youth of Coronado on Thanksgiving morning. Intended to get the kids out of the house while the dinner was being prepared.

In the 2000’s the Optimist Club of Coronado took over this longtime holiday tradition. This year the Optimist Club reinstated the movie tradition after the recent renovation of the long

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standing theater. Opened originally in 1947, the theater has been altered and transformed into a three screen cinema. The original Village sign has endured and will continue to stay illuminated. The nostalgia of the days past remains.

Theatre owner, Lance Alspaugh has been generously helping the Coronado Optimists to carry on this tradition. Due to the excitement surrounding event, details are shared at the very last minute. We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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OPTIMIST LEGENDS Talk by Christian Esquevin

The OPTIMIST CLUB OF CORONADO was chartered in 1970, long before I joined, by 26 men. DAVE NASH, more about him later, had served as the INTERIM PRESIDENT. The proceedings took place at DINO’S RESTAURANT, which later became CHU DYNASTY and is now a commercial hodge-podge on B by the post office. Retired NAVAL AVIATOR TOM MEADOWS served as the Charter President. TOM was a friend of my INLAWS Earl and Virginia Stanley, and he later sponsored me when I joined. Tom also set the tone for the plethora of retired Naval Aviators in the club. The FIRST regular club meetings were at the old LA AVENIDA CAFÉ, where a full bacon and eggs breakfast with coffee cost 99 cents.

The Official Optimist Club banner was on display, stating “FRIEND OF THE BOY” That one was soon changed to FRIEND OF YOUTH. At the time the club had its FIRST City Councilman Member, LEW HARDY. Retired NAVAL AVIATOR WYNN FOSTER joined in 1971 -- and came in like gangbusters. His friends called him Captain HOOK – His RIGHT ARM had been shot off during the Viet Nam war.

WYNN wrote his autobiography titled: CAPTAIN HOOK: A PILOT’S TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH DURING THE VIETNAM WAR. For the Club, WYNN started the ORATORICAL CONTEST in 1971.

The FIRST SPORTS FIESTA was held from July 20-23, 1972. SEVEN EVENTS were held, targeting youth, INCLUDING golf, volleyball water skiing, sailing, rowing, rough water swim, & surfing. Some LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

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Director 2020-2022 Director 2020-2022 Director 2020-2022 Director 2021-2023 Director 2021-2023 Director 2021-2023

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200 teens and young adults participated; Surfing had to be postponed until Sunday the 24th for surf to appear. In 1983, a new and special Optimist program for high school students was created – the Essay Contest. With this program, students are asked to write a 400- to 500-word essay on a specific subject. After club and district competitions, winners advance to the international contest.

A previous Sports Fiesta, a longtime island tradition. This event is recognized as the longest running triathlon in the world.

It was the prototype for the Hawaiian Iron Man, predating it by 7 years.

CHS Octagon Club is having a garage sale on November 13. Get your donations in! You can also drop off donations at 777 H Street. Or email sponsor Erin Downey for more information(erinopp@ /LocalUmbrellaMedia

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sbcglobal.net) This is their big fundraiser for cancer research. The Childhood Cancer Campaign has been a significant endeavor for the Optimist International family for many years. Many children and organizations have benefited from the caring support of Optimist to fund research and needed local projects.

Thanksgiving Day Movie at Village Theater Our club from its start has sponsored a movie on Thanksgiving Day morning for the youth to keep them occupied while dinner is being prepared. Announcements will be made as we get closer to the holiday.

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WHAT IS OPTIMISM?

By Cynthia “Salonista” Kosciuczyk Last month’s newspaper, we invited you to our fundraising (fun raising) pickleball tournament in the Coronado Cays. We thank you all for your support, the event was a success! Today with my 10-year anniversary with our local club, The Optimists of Coronado, I reflected on the fact that I began my journey in 2007 with another local branch, the Kensington Optimists. It began with me walking into a local business and asking what exactly is “Optimism”?

Optimist International is an international service club organization with almost 3,000 clubs and over 80,000 members in more than 20 countries. The international headquarters is in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Optimist International is also the sponsor of Junior Optimist International, designed for elementary school through high school aged youth.

As industrialization and urbanization brought many new problems to society, citizens began forming voluntary organizations to address the needs of their communities.

In some areas, groups took

the name “optimist club” to express their desire for a positive outlook in the face of all these problems. The first official Optimist Club was formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1911.

Impetus for a nationwide Optimist movement began when the Optimist Club of Indianapolis, Indiana, was formed in May 1916. Envisioning a nationwide organization, founders of the Indianapolis club moved ahead in the summer of 1916 to start Optimist Clubs in many other major cities.

These clubs quickly grew to more than 100 members each. As a result, a national conference of the American clubs took place in 1917 in Indianapolis. World War I had been fought and won and spirits were high in America.

It was an ideal time for the birth of Optimism. The association of clubs that is known today as Optimist International was formed on June 19, 1919, when representatives of 11 clubs held a convention in Louisville, Kentucky, and adopted the name International Optimist Club. During the convention, William Henry Harrison, a descendent of the ninth president of the United States bearing the same name,

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was elected the first International President of Optimist international.

Our club just had a changing of the board. We will be volunteering along with some other service clubs to do a cleanup at the Tidelands and help with a local Halloween event. This month we began our outreach to students, our JOOI clubs.

Here in Coronado, we have during school time meetings where students can earn their community service hours and learn important leadership skills. Junior Optimist International was officially formed in 1988. It is the umbrella organization which links the local Junior Optimist International Clubs and Members to others throughout the world.

Much like Optimist International, Junior Optimist is governed by an International Board of Directors, as well as District Officers. From the Club level on up, Members can develop leadership and teambuilding skills all while helping communities. Each year there is an International Convention, which gives Members the opportunity to share in the decision-making process of the organization, meet young people with similar interests and goals, grow @LocalUmbrellaMedia

from training seminars…... and have fun! Participation in Junior Optimist International gives young people the opportunity to serve their communities. Students who are involved in Junior Optimist Clubs learn about and practice good citizenship, teamwork, communication, and money management.

They feel good about themselves and have high self-esteem. Membership in Junior Optimist Clubs helps to develop friendships with others who share the same interests.

There are opportunities for personal growth and leadership positions at Club, District, and international levels. Junior Optimist exposes Members to Optimism as a philosophy of life, provides Members with an improved sense of kindness, increased awareness for those in need, and a better sense of coping with cultural diversity. It also provides members the opportunity to complete community service hours required for graduation. Thank you we hope to connect with you soon!

For more information: https://optimistclubofcoronado.org/ https://www.optimist.org/

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THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM RAISES $250K AT ANNUAL GALA

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Guests experienced a colorful evening of “being the art” and supporting access The New Children’s Museum welcomed 375 guests and brought in $250K at last weekend’s Studio 200: Be the Art fundraising event chaired by Edwardo and Taryn Gillison. Guests embraced the theme, arriving in white as a “blank canvas” and “became the art” as the night went on.

One of the event’s highlights was graffiti artists “Crown One”

and “Brisk” of Writerz Blok who used stencils and graffiti to create one-of-a-kind designs on guests’ clothing. Artist Risa Puno (In the Balance, currently on display in the Museum’s park) stepped in to paint and transform guests’ outfits into something colorful. Another highlight was the return of BetaMAXX, a live 80s band, who brought the party into the street and turned Island Avenue into a festive dance floor.

All the Museum’s commis-

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sioned art installations were open throughout the event.

Museum staff, adorned in paint-splattered T-shirts and glowing lanyards, helped guests interact and play like children do every day. Popular activities included sliding down the 40foot slide into El Más Allá, by PANCA, climbing into Whammock!, by Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam and exploring the many rooms in The Wonder Sound, by Wes Sam Bruce.

New to this year’s event, the Museum hosted an art show featuring work by several of their commissioned artists, including Risa Puno, David Israel Reynoso, Wes Bruce, Marisol Rendón, Ingram Ober, Katie Ruiz, Kurosh Yahyai, Matt Picon, Sonya Calderon, Eva Struble, Jose Venegas and the late Ernie Silva. Artists in attendance at the event include Risa Puno (In the Balance), David Israel Reynoso (Teatro Piñata), Marisol Rendón (Wobbleland), Eva Struble (Ocotillo Sunset), Ingram Ober and Jose Venegas.

Proceeds from the evening will go toward the Museums’ access programs enabling children and families to experience art and the Museum at little to no cost to them. Catering was provided by Feast on This and @LocalUmbrellaMedia

bar service was provided by San Diego Wine and Culinary. Raphaels Party Rentals and Maktive handled the décor, rentals, lighting and production. Presenting sponsors were Laurie Mitchell and Brent Woods; Lynn Gorguze and Hon. Scott Peters.

About The New Children’s Museum The New Children’s Museum is a new model of children’s museum whose mission is to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art.

Located downtown, the Museum collaborates with contemporary artists to design and create art installations and educational programs for children.

The Museum brings families together in a rich educational environment that fosters creativity — blending the best elements of children’s museums, contemporary art museums and community resources. In addition to the downtown San Diego location, the Museum now has a satellite location called the Art + Play Space in Del Mar. To learn more, visit https://thinkplaycreate.org/

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9 INCREDIBLE DAYS OF ADVENTURE AWAIT YOU … $2399 INCLUSIVE

Experience an escape to Vietnam with the North San Diego Business Chamber in February 2022.

Never before, has traveling to an exotic place been this affordable.

This spectacular experience of international travel is open to anyone 18 and over.

Join us for an unforgettable trip to Vietnam March 31 - April 9, 2022.

For more details, information and photos visit https://sdbusinesschamber.com/travel/ The Vietnam adventure will take place from March 31 - April 9, 2022 and the $2399 offers an inclusive package that includes 9 days/8 nights.

North San Diego Business Chamber President, Debra Rosen experienced the Vietnam trip in February of 2019 and said, “it was the experience of a lifetime, probably the second favorite trip of the many

we have taken.” “From the hospitality of the local’s, to the beauty of the land and history, this experience will want you coming back again and again”.

Vietnam Tour Price $2399 Includes: • Roundtrip International Airfare & Tax from LAX • Roundtrip Shuttle From San Diego to Los Angeles • Vietnamese Domestic Airfare Between Islands & Tax • 4- and 5-Star Hotel Accommodations • Daily 3 Meals • Deluxe Bus Tours • Fluent English-speaking Tour Guides • Entrance Fees to Attractions Not Included: • Visa Fee ($90) • Gratuities • Personal Shopping “We’re offering the opportunity for the community to travel with the Chamber at competitive and inclusive rates,” said Debra Rosen, President and CEO of the North San Diego Business Chamber. “The Chamber has traveled to China, Spain, Italy, Ireland, South Africa, Croatia and the Rhine River.” One does not need to be a member of the Chamber to travel with them.

Chamber traveler, Melissa DeLaCazada and her friends have been on all of the Chamber trips and she shares, “Chamber trips are ideal for those traveling alone or with friends, and a great deal featuring all-inclusive travel destinations. I’ve visited countries, always dreamed of visiting, and felt completely comfortable and safe doing so with the Chamber.”

Vietnam Destinations Highlights Include • Full day city tour of Hanoi the Capital of Vietnam - includes

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the Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university dating back to the 11th Century, and St. Joseph Cathedral Overnight cruise of Halong Bay with morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck Visit Soi Sim Island and take a refreshing swim in Halong Bay Boat pass Thieh Cung and Dau Go Caves, Fighting Cock Islet My Son Sanctuary, the remains of remarkable towers constructed by the Cham builders many centuries ago Boat trip on the Thu Bon River Tien Giang - explore the 4 mythical islets of the Dragon, Unicorn and Paradise located in the Mekong Delta Cu Chi Tunnels, a byzantine maze of underground passages, chambers, rooms and body traps during the War Reunification Palace War Museum Ben Thanh Market

Get your friends and family together and join us for this fabulous trip!

Details and registration here at https://sdbusinesschamber.com/travel/ Deadline to register is January 15th.

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MEDICAL CANNABIS DOES NOT CREATE COGNITIVE DECLINE IN SENIORS

By Michael Patterson, NSA, OTR/L, Galit Weinstein noted that the results of the study do not show CEAS

A recent study published in the September 2020 edition of the Drug and Alcohol Review, determined that the use of medical cannabis does not create a cognitive decline in Senior Citizens (the link to the study is below).

The study was performed by Sharon R. Sznitman PhD, Senior Lecturer, Simon Vulfsons MD, Director, David Meiri PhD, Lecturer, Galit Weinstein PhD, Senior Lecturer at Israel’s Haifa University School of Pubic Health. The study included 125 cannabis users who were 50 years and older. Out of the 125 study participants, 63 had Israeli government permission to used cannabis and 62 did not have permission to use cannabis from the Israeli government.

Each participant was put through a multitude of tests consisting of CogState computerized brief battery used to assess cognitive performance of psychomotor reaction, attention, working memory and new learning.

Regression models and Bayesiant-tests examined differences in cognitive performance in the two groups. Furthermore, the associations between Medical Cannabis use patterns (dosage, cannabinoid concentrations, length and frequency of use and hours since last use) with cognition were assessed among Medical Cannabis licensed patients.

Patients were tested before use of Medical Cannabis and after use of Medical Cannabis. The result of the study showed no detectable difference in cognitive ability before or after use of medical cannabis.

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any widespread change on cognition in older chronic pain patients. Considering use of medical cannabis is increasing in older populations, this study could be a first step towards a better risk-benefit assessment of the use of medical cannabis with Seniors.

The researchers also noted that “previous studies have shown that medical cannabis can have longterm effects on the brain when consumed at a young age. Those affects are not necessarily the same when consumed in old age.”

Analysis Senior Citizens are the fastest growing demographic of users of Medical Cannabis in the United States. With over 435,000 medical cannabis patients in Florida and the average age of a medical cannabis patient over 50 years old, many Seniors are currently using medical cannabis. However, these numbers could be considered the “tip of the iceberg”. As more senior citizens become comfortable using medical cannabis for their diagnoses with less side effects and more relief than traditional pharmaceutical medications, we will see many more seniors starting to use medical cannabis into 2021 and beyond.

Physicians and health care organizations need to educate seniors on the benefits of medical cannabis and begin to track the data related to outcomes of seniors who take cannabis as a medicine.

Not only is medical cannabis safer than traditional pharmaceuticals (for most patients), but it is also more cost effective for health care organizations (ACOs) for cost of care per patient. The

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evidence is in the data. As more ACOs and health care entities start to track the data around use of medical cannabis and see better outcomes and decreased cost of healthcare within their system, you will see more acceptance of medical cannabis as a medicine within the current healthcare community.

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BACK TO THE GARDEN

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Richie Furay Farewell One of the area’s top cover bands, Back to the Garden, was invited to back Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Richie Furay at his farewell tour performance, which took place at Drew University in Madison New Jersey on November 14. Best known for his work with The Buffalo Springfield and Poco, Furay discovered the band, featuring guitarists Marc Intravaia and Jim Soldi, bassist Rick Nash, keyboardist Sharon Whyte and drummer Larry Grano when they backed him at a local event.

“My friend and guitar student, Mark Branning, donated generously to Richie’s upcoming documentary and was rewarded with a private house concert at his home in Scripps Ranch,” Intravaia explained. “Mark asked Richie and his manager David Stone if we could back him up. Also, and very importantly, our musician friend TJ Klay, who has collaborated with Richie on other projects, assured him that we could play and would show up prepared.”

Furay was initially reluctant to use Back to The Garden. “He was very hesitant,” Intravaia confirmed. “But his manager and the host convinced him. He loved the band and I received a call from his manager the next morning.”

Unfortunately, Whyte didn’t make the trip. “The only dark cloud about all of this is that he has his own keyboard player,” said Intravaia. “He loved our whole band including Sharon but he has his own guy on keys who I believe is his musical Director.”

With the band in San Diego and Furay on the East Coast how much rehearsal was involved?

“Richie sent us links to his current versions of his songs,” Intravaia continued. “We charted them and then got together for one rehearsal with the four of us here in San Diego. Then we ran through some of the set the day of the show.” The

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band had their work cut out for them, though it was a true labor of love. “The set was 17 songs and consisted of Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Souther Hillman Furay, and Richie Furay Band tunes,” Intravaia said. “We are all excited to (have) played with Richie and his great band. Richie still sings as well as he did 50 years ago. The man has taken care of himself. The venue looked amazing and the acoustics were excellent.”

Itravaia has backed the likes of America, Kenny Loggins, Juice Newton and BJ Thomas, but he considers this performance to be extra special. “I have been a huge fan of (Furay’s) since I first heard the 45 (single) of “On the Way Home,” he recalled. “My sisters played it for me when I was 11 or 12 and I instantly loved it and his voice. My favorite Buffalo Springfield record was Last Time Around, and three songs of Richie’s were my favorites; “Kind Woman,” “It’s So Hard To Wait” and “In The Hour Of Not Quite Rain.” When Poco debuted, I bought the first @LocalUmbrellaMedia

couple of records and spent part of the 1970’s with my band Listen trying to rewrite his songs,” Intravaia joked. It’s a hard choice when it comes to what song he looked forward to playing the most. “Kind Woman” has a special place in my heart, but there’s a song of his called “Someday” that he recorded with Keb Mo and it’s a real barn burner,” he said.

Intravaia is happy to have performed with a musical hero, but he hit the ground running on his return. The band will be busy through the holiday season and beyond. On December 3, Back to the Garden will play a Sounds of Laurel Canyon concert in Ramona. “It’s a story concert narrated by Robert Hughes (former owner of KPRI) and will feature guests Calman Hart and Lauren Leigh.. Meanwhile on Dec. 10 and 11 the band will perform at Carol’s by Candlelight, backing country singers Jamie O’Neal and Mark Wills, as well as Carol’s founder Steve Vaus. www.carolsbycandlelight.com/ about-the-stars

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The Spice P istols

All Star Benefit Show This past October 5, The Spice Pistols rhythm section, bassist Sppike Mike Muellenberg, aka Hairy Scary Spice, and drummer Doug Walker, aka Shorty Sporty Spice, alongside roommate Alan Stewart, suffered a devastating house fire, losing all of their possessions and much of the band’s gear as well as tour van. On December 15, a host of Muellenberg’s musical friends will gather at The Casbah to raise funds to help the three friends get back on their feet. It’s a true all-star lineup featuring Peter DiStefano Man Alone, Mike Watt + The Missing Men and Jeff Berkley & The Banned with special guests including Jerry Raney (The Farmers). The whole night is hosted by 91X-FM’s Tim Pyles and Music Scene SDTV’s Bart Mendoza. It’s important to note it’s an early show with former Porno for Pyros guitarist Peter DiStefano opening the night at 8 p.m.

This will be DiStefano’s first show

as Man Alone and his first gig in the area since “I think in 2000 with Peter Murphy,” he said. He’s happy to take part in this worthy cause.

“I have known Mike for years,” he continued. “He came to (my band) HellRide’s gigs and I also saw his band. We immediately hit it off and have stayed close. I have sympathy for the band losing their gear so it is an honor to come play to help raise some funds for them.”

Jeff Berkley concurs. “Mike and I met outside of a radio station.

He was on his way out and I on my way in,” he recalled. “We were doing press for our records that were coming out and got to talking and hanging. We were fast friends!” He

considers this show as a way help out someone with an especially good heart. “Those that know Mike know what a great person he is,” Berkley said. “He’s fiercely loyal to his people and if he’s your friend he’s completely in your corner. He’s the guy that bails you out of jail when the time comes and tells you stuff you need to hear with empathy and love. He’s a punk rock Angel in drag! I’m lucky to call him my friend and brother.” Meanwhile guitar legend Jerry Raney is fuzzy on when he first encountered Muellenberg, but is happy to contribute to the show. “I probably met him in the gutter in front of the Casbah,” he said. “He’s a good guy

and could use some help from our music community and supporters, so I’m in.”

For his part, Muellenberg is overwhelmed by the response to the three’s unfortunate situation.

“Words can’t possibly express the feelings I have as a result of the love and care I have and continue to receive,” he remarked. “I’m truly blown away. When I arrived from Huntington Beach to San Diego in 1995 one of the things that I found amazing was the sense of community in the San Diego music scene. People truly do care about each other here. Around 2003 I made a decision to do everything I could to foster that sense of community in our scene by going out to shows constantly and actually supporting other bands and musicians. This effort has afforded me relationships with so many great humans. I just wanted to help our community thrive even more and it’s apparent that my friends have my back now. I love our music scene and all whom I’ve come to know in it,” Muellenberg said. www.gofundme.com/f/n6wcg

A Musical Christmas in San Diego • The holiday season is upon us and the festive events kick off pretty much as soon as the clock strikes 12:01 on December 1. Here are three top options • The biggest event for musicians is easily the annual San Diego Troubadour Holiday Party, taking place this year on December 12 at Tango Del Rey. There is a big change this year. Rather than the

usual open mic, there will be five bands providing entertainment, including Shawn Rohlf, Whitney Shay, Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra, Chuck Schiele’s Quatro and Charlie Arbelaez. All funds raised go to

Tree Lighting” at Santee Trolley Square • November 27 / The Original Starfires & The Siers Brothers at the Concert, Arts & Craft Show and Community Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Prescott Promenade in El Cajon 2-4:30.

• On December 5, Eve Selis returns to San Diego for a holiday show at John & Patty’s House Concerts. Check www. eveselis.com/tour for details.

Finally, only two local performers have released holiday music

help keep the Troubadour publishing • Earlier on December 12, blues lovers won’t want to miss Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds 20th Annual Holiday Show at Winston’s. The shows

earlier start time of 4:30 – 6:45, gives ample opportunity to take in both Dec. 12 events.

• On December 21 surf & rock favorites The Tourmaliners headline the 9th Surfin’ Christmas Party at Tio Leo’s, with openers the Alter Bil-

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lies. This is a benefit for the Pachecho Mission in Mazatlan, MX. The night includes a raffle of a brand new 9’’6” Gordon & Smith Noserider 2 surfboard, deluxe gift baskets from Leilanis Hawaiian Café and more Other Musical Holiday Happenings of interest include: • November 19 / Bayou Brothers Family Band 5:308pm for the annual “Santee @LocalUmbrellaMedia

thus far this year: Jim Ryan of The Cardiac Kidz has a new 7” single, “Happy, Happy Christmas,” while The Tourmaliners album, Surfin’ Christmas Carols, is now available in white vinyl.

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WHITNEY SHAY

In The Nick of Time knowledge that time is extremely precious and that we can’t take it for granted. So thankfully this song found me in the “Nick of Time”.

Shay just returned from a round of road work and is anxious to head out again asap. “The tour went wonderfully!,” she said. “It was a bit of a whirlwind: 6 weeks with 28 gigs in 7 countries.” She notes she had excellent tourmates. “I’m grateful to the musicians I got to share the stage with every night, Ryan Perry and Jeremiah Johnson, and the European rhythm section

Blues singer Whitney Shay is currently touring the world in support of her new album, Stand Up, but she’s already working on new music. First up is a cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “Nick of Time,” complete with video. The studio-based clip was filmed in April at Singing Serpent Studios and includes Laura Chavez (guitar), Jody Bagley (keyboards) and Jodie Hill (bass).

Stand Up, is now available in a vinyl edition.

“I’ve been an avid Bonnie Raitt fan ever since I started my journey listening to blues and roots music about 12 years ago,” Shay said. “Her mastery of slide guitar and her vocal prowess always inspired me. Seeing her live, when we both shared the bill at the Doheny Blues Fes-

of Thomas Germann and Denis Palatin,” Shay remarked. “It felt pretty surreal to get back on the road after such a prolonged break.

I know that I will never be able to take doing what I love for a living for granted again.” Fans can expect a new album in 2022 and a lot more shows. “Touring does look a bit different these days,” she said.

But I think people are ready to get back to a sense of normalcy in coming out to see live music.” https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dGJTp6K1jgQ

tival in 2015, cemented that even further; but it wasn’t until a year or so ago when I discovered this song and couldn’t stop listening to it.”

She considers the events of the last year key to the songs importance to her today. “During the pandemic we all got the chance to examine in depth what was meaningful in our lives, and the importance of where we invest our time,” Shay said. “Personally, I found more balance in my time with family, friends, my relationships, and things outside of my career. I guess that’s why this song affected me so much that I wanted to cover it. In a way I see this pandemic as a wake up call that we can’t all continue with the never ending grind.

I want to move forward with the

Upcoming Releases lockdowns happened Look for new albums from: Chunky Hustle Brass Band, with Ron Bocian,

Smoke + Mirrors Sound System “Silver Dollar”. “(Band leader) John Roy asked me to make a music video for one of their songs, and it was just released after being in the works for the better part of eight months,” said producer Michael Buchmiller. “The illustrations are by Duke Duel who is another local artist. So, San Diego connections and collaborations all over this one. It marks my first music video for someone other than myself. The result is a spaghetti western poster come to life as a movie trailer or title sequence.” www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OIyuf62UH4g

New Release Short Takes: Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres new album is called, Desnuda. “(There are) eleven songs, with one single already out: “I Shouldn’t Stay.” It’s our first full album as a band,” noted Sage. Recorded at Christopher Hoffee’s CHAOS Recorders, the album includes performances from Drew Douglas, John Meeks and Tom Peart.

Also The Good Vibes Band have a new self-titled album. “The music we play is funky rock n roll mixed with reggae/dub/ska and surf music,” said drummer Ian Harland. “We recorded March 13/14 of 2020, right before the

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debut their new album, Chubb, at the Casbah on December 10… Americana troubadour Dave Preston’s latest will be called Tehachapi Line… There is a new reggae album by Sankoh & The Rockaway Kings - Can’t Touch I… Winterhawk’s new album, Before the Fall, is under way. “Studio recordings are done, we’re just awaiting mixing and mastering,” said the band’s Samuel Hornedo…

Singles include San Diego pop

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punk band Summer Years with “You Can’t Live There Forever”… Dave Gilbert is recording a new single at Cabeza Records. “It’s the Dave Gil-

bert Band featuring Tim Butler on bass and Randy Jones on drums,” he said. “Hopefully it will be finished before the end of the year. My plan is to put both songs, “Living in the Country” / “My Blue Page,” out on a 45”

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Music News • Music cruises are back! Several cruises with San Diego talent are due to set sail in 2022: Cayamo, A Journey Through Song takes place on March 18-25, sailing from Miami to St. Thomas and St. Kitts, featuring headliner, The Punch Brothers (featuring Chris Thile). Meanwhile, the Flogging Molly Cruise (featuring Matt Hensley) happens on March 28 - April 1, 2022, heading from Miami to Nassau & Grand Bahama Island.

Finally, Outlaw Country Cruise 6, will set sail from February 25 – March 3, 2022 from Miami to Belize.

The cruises performers include Emmylou Harris & The Hot Band, Rodney Crowell, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & The Dukes and San Diego related favorites The Beat Farmers, Mojo Nixon and Rosie Flores. That’s not a typo, the Beat Farmers will include Jerry Raney, Joey Harris, Rolle Love and Joel Kmak • Both of Angels & Airwaves recent network TV appearances are now online: Jimmy Kimmel Live! – “Time Bomb”/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0kBp5O9rPw & The Late Late Show with James Corden www. youtube.com/watch?v=uZeN0HevNqo • Americana quintet Calamity goes to Chaos Recorders in December to record a single, “Earthquake Girl.” “The title is from our song contest, The Game,” said combo leader Cathryn Beeks. “It was suggested by Steve Poltz. We’ll be recording under the guidance of Christoper Hoffee. And, we’ll be filming a mini documentary of the process. Stay tuned!”

• Audrey Callahan has a new video out, “Cest La Vie.” “This song celebrates the idea that we may not be 100% sure of what’s to come, but whatever does come our way, we can rest assured that we will eventually make our way through,” she said. Meanwhile on November 26, Callahan will be singing the National Anthem for the San Diego Gulls at Pechanga Arena • The 11th Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny takes place at the Belly Up Tavern on January 15. On hand will be an amazing lineup that includes The Beat Farmers, Dave Alvin, Deke Dickerson, Joey Harris & The Mentals, Sara Petite, Chloe Lou, with more tba

• Blues combo Chickenbone Slim (aka Larry Teves) and his band The Biscuits have signed to VizzTone Records! Serve It To Me Hot is set for release Nov. 19th. The new single is “Queen of the Wire,” with a CD release show set for December 2 at Tio Leo’s. Meanwhile, Chickenbone Slim has recorded a new song, “Bend The Knee,” at Grease Punk Studios for inclusion in new Sci-Fi Comedy Musical, Alien Invasion Now, by Alfred LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

Williams. “I wrote it as the main characters theme,” said Teves. “It’s different musically for me but fun to write Comedy. Al is going to debut it at our CD release party.”

• Congrats to former Steve Miller Band guitarist Greg Douglass, who scores a new wall plaque from the RIAA this month. His song, “Jungle Love,” appears on one of the biggest selling albums of all time, Miller’s Greatest Hits 1974-78. On October 27 the album was certified 15 X Platinum for sales in excess of 15 million copies in the U.S. • Psychedelic rock trio Earthless have a new album, Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, due out January 28 via Nuclear Blast. That night the band will play an album release show at the Casbah. Recorded by Ben Moore, although the release is an album, it only contains two songs, including the 41-minute title track.

• Congrats to The Fooz Fighters who took first place, winning E-TV’s Jimmy Fallon’s created TV Series “Clash Of The Cover Bands.” www.eonline.com/shows/clash_of_ the_cover_bands. Keeping the San Diego connections strong, judges included Adam Lambert and bands impersonated included Blink-182, as performed by Blank 281

bandcamp.com/releases •

The latest themed show from Six String Society, Pianotastic, takes place at the Star Theatre in Oceanside on December 4. The keyboard oriented show will feature such major talents as Taryn Donath, Jody Bagley and Brockett Parsons.

• Residency news: Singer Victoria Robertson is performing Thursdays 6:30-9 p.m. at The Westgate Hotel’s Veranda outdoor plaza bar and restaurant. Meanwhile, roadhouse rockers The Tighten Up’s, featuring powerhouse vocalist Luara Jane Wilcock, amazing trombonist April West and legendary guitarist Joey Harris, can be found at The Pourhouse every first Friday of the month • Ace guitarist Mike Ruggirello of Fusebox fame has a new band: Rotten Cabal. “We got our name from Succession season 3 Ep#2,” he explained. Meanwhile, Fusebox will be playing aboard The Wonderbus on Black Friday, Nov 26th from 5 to 8 pm. “We were supposed to play in September but got rained out,” he said.

• Canadian band, Jr. Gone Wild have recorded a version of Joey Harris’s song, “Southern Cross.” It’s included on their latest album, Still Got The Jacket.

• Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz made an appearance on ABC-TV’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, originally airing November 14. You can watch at: https://abc.com/shows/celebrity-wheel-of-fortune • James Taylor tribute group Mud Slide Slim, featuring Lauren Leigh, plays their farewell show at The Music Box on November 28

• Pat Beers of the Schizophonics plays guest guitar on Northwest garage rock icons The Woggles new single, a cover of The Rattles tune, “The Witch.” No one trick pony, Pat Beers is also an acclaimed artist – his latest work is a new t-shirt design for The Casbah.

• Outer Galaxies is the name of Normandie Wilson’s new dance oriented project. Longtime fans will be happy to know Wilson’s way with a hook remains strong and her new look and retro sci-fi / space themed visuals are wonderful. Look for a debut EP soon, Quality Time. https://outergalaxies.

• Hawaiian music inspired combo Slack Key Ohana’s new self-titled EP features cover art from acclaimed artist Tom Thordarsen whose work includes Disney projects such as the original design for the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride and much more

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SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY LUNCHEON The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary held its 2020-2021 Women of Dedication Luncheon on Sept. 17 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina to recognize its Women of Dedication honorees. The event is the signature fundraiser of The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary.

Founded in the 1950s, the auxiliary supports The Salvation Army’s social service programs through fundraising, donations, and hands-on volunteer efforts, helping those in crisis to heal, to develop emotionally and spiritually, and to learn new skills which promote self-sufficiency and transform lives for the better.

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