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16 LOCAL TALENT VALERIE DUPRAT (Z) 22 FACES IN THE CROWD MARIANNE GERDES (Z) 28 THE CLUB AT LA COSTA 30 TASTE OF MAINSTREET 43 ENCINITAS ROTARY WINE FESTIVAL

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ENCINITAS ENVIRONMENT DAY

13 ENCINITAS HUB OF EDUCATION 14 STUDENT STAR STACY LI (Z) 18 YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE

BEVERLY’S CAESAR SALAD

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TASTE OF MAINSTREET The gourmet food event, Taste of MainStreet has become a favored social event in downtown Encinitas for years. We spoke with Dody Crawford, Executive Director of the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, about what’s being served up at this year’s festival.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

20 LOCAL FAMILY ALLIOTTA / GANN (Z) 36 ONETRUST HOME LOANS 37 SDBG WELCOMES 600 LB. TORTOISE 38 JUNIOR MAVERICKS MEET 39 EUSD IMPACT AWARD 40 ENCINITAS WOMEN’S HEALTH 41 SUMMER FUN ON THE 101 42 TITLE BOXING CLUB CARLSBAD 45 SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM 46 HOME TIPS: TRANSFORM YOUR GARDEN BED 47 SOUND HEALING 48 IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: POINT LOMA

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10 SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS 24 COMMUNITY STUFF 26 OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS 44 MUSTANG INSIDER 50 REAL ESTATE WATCH 52 LIBRARY CALENDAR 54 COMMUNITY CHALKBOARD

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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER

Vol. 3, No. 1 TM

Publisher Derrick Breaux Creative Director Tyler McElhaney

Household Fiscal Year?

Derrick Breaux Publisher

hile many businesses use a calendar year for convenient accounting purposes, I’ve come to realize that the vast majority of people actually run their homes similar to a fiscal year basis. Sure, everyone likes to gear up and prepare for the big symbolic New Year celebration, but for most families, Jan. 1 merely marks the halfway point on the annual journey of household responsibility and schedules. Shouldn’t there be a big prize waiting for each of us when we finish the year? A calendar year ending in December doesn’t seem very exciting. Kids go back to school in January – certainly no prize for most of them. Tax season is looming right after the beginning of the new calendar year. Again, not very exciting for most of us. Although technically a new year, everyone is typically still quite involved with trying to get through their fiscal year. What I mean by this is that the end of the year for most families seems to take place in June. That’s right… June is officially the end of our household fiscal year. June is when kids finish school – in fact, many kids graduate or get promoted to the next grade. It is the month that moms and dads are typically limping through the finish line donating their final volunteer hours in the classrooms (I have to admit that I’ve read a few hilarious postings about this in some of my recent social media binges). Spring sports are finishing up. The gift of warm weather is upon us. Summer must be the end-of-year prize! Although we are spoiled in San Diego and blessed with beautiful weather year round, I still love summer. Summer brings freedom for kids – I’m sure some parents may argue that it can also bring boredom. Summer is a time for family vacations, trips to the beach, outside barbeques, walks with the dog, playing outside until sunset, and creating lifelong memories. For my daughter who recently graduated from high school, summer is a time of transition. It marks the end of a huge chapter in her life and the beginning of the rest of her adult life. The start of her new household fiscal year comes with unlimited promise, excitement, uncertainty, exploration, dedication, and nervousness – all wrapped up into a couple of months. Perhaps we should all rethink the traditional New Year celebration concept. What we should all really be celebrating is a Year “End” party (in June). I see the Year End celebration as a festive event where adults get to congratulate each other for actually making it through the year in one piece. The occasion should include high fives, hugs, toasts, and perhaps, some type of victory dance. I definitely think that we might be on to something here. I hope everyone has a great summer!

Editor Sarabeth McElhaney editor@zcodemedia.com Director of Business Development Jessica Breaux Regional Account Executive Rick Micheri Editorial Assistants Jessica Rae Woods Tori Morrison Graphic Designers Mani Salazar Maria Fernandez Richard Soledad Traci Sally Photography Soul of Photography Production Coordinator Heather Lockwood Contributing Writers Amy Lehrer Jennifer Frakes Kelley Gusich Linda Frabl Liz Onufer Lydia Cobb Michelle Tremblay Advertising Sales Heather Reynolds marketing@ZCodeMedia.com 619-717-2322 92024 Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. (dba ZCode Media / ZCode Magazines). © 2014 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. 92024 Magazine’s publication of information provided by advertisers (paid or unpaid) – or other companies or individuals – does not represent an endorsement or verification of accuracy. 92024 Magazine assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or liability for the content of advertising placed in the publication (or on the www.92024magazine.com website).

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Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.

We talk with the State Street Farmers’ Market Manager Ron LaChance about the options available to residents and visitors when they happen to find themselves in The Village on any given Wednesday.

Use our ZGlass app on each cover for a video preview of the current issue!

TEACHING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Local Stories. Local Photos.

Volunteer Cathy Blecki returns to her roots to help others nurture their own at La Posada de Guadalupe Shelter.

A HOUSEHOLD OF LAUGHTER The Collins family finds joy in the little things in Harbor Point.

For more information and articles visit www.92011magazine.com

92130 MAGAZINE SISTERHOOD We talk with Cathy Young, Girl Scouts Carmel Valley Service Unit Manager, about the unique experiences and life lessons our young Girl Scouts are learning, while also helping our community.

SCORING BIG Paige Linden proves she’s a shining star on and off the soccer field with her achievements and involvement with the Friends of Scott Foundation.

SENIOR PATROL Bobby Siegel serves as the eyes and ears for the San Diego Police Department as a retired senior volunteer patrol member.

For more information and articles visit www.92130magazine.com

92127 MAGAZINE GET DOWN TO BUSINESS Did you know that there are many big name businesses right here in 92127’s backyard? We reveal how these neighbors have contributed to 92127 and exciting news about what the future holds for the Industrial Park.

92009 MAGAZINE MARKET FRESH The State Street Farmers’ Market is the go-to place for fresh produce, fruit and unique prepared and packaged foods when you find yourself in The Village on a Wednesday. Ron LaChance, Market Manager, explains what visitors can expect and find at the weekly market.

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PROJECT WILDLIFE Beth Ugoretz, Executive Director of Project Wildlife, gives tips and history of wildlife in the community and what it takes for humans and animals to safely co-exist in 92129.

DEL • SOL MAGAZINE THE FAB FAIR Through July 6, the Del Mar Fairgrounds will be transformed into the Beatlesinspired San Diego County Fair. Take a look at some of the highlights of this year’s Fair.

92128, 92064 AND 92131 Local community members and businesses alike in neighboring zip codes are featured bi-monthly. The news, photos, features and lifestyles are put in the spotlight. To find out more go to www.zcodemags.com

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:::: COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92024 july + august 2014 JULY

AUG. 19

JULY 4

25TH ANNUAL TASTE OF MAINSTREET

INDEPENDENCE DAY

JULY 6 – AUG. 17

SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERTS BY THE SEA July 6: The Routine July 20: The Journeymen Aug. 3: Betamaxx Aug. 17: The Devastators 3 – 5 p.m. | Moonlight Beach www.ci.encinitas.ca.us

JULY 11

SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM AUCTION NIGHT SOIREE Private Estate of Matt and Amy Battiata in Olivenhain www.switchfoot.com/c/bro-am

JULY 12

10TH ANNUAL SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM

Presented by Hurley and the Rob Machado Bro Junior Benefits local at-risk youth via the Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation Surf contest: 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concert: 12 – 5 p.m. www.switchfoot.com/c/bro-am

SCREENING OF SWITCHFOOT’S FILM FADING WEST 7 p.m. | La Paloma Theatre www.switchfoot.com/c/bro-am

JULY 12 – 13

INSECT FESTIVAL

Free for members and kids under 12 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org

JULY 14 – AUG. 24

ZOONITAS ART EXHIBIT

Featuring local North County artists Encinitas Community Library www.zooinitas.zohosites.com

JULY 15

JULY SUNDOWNER MIXER

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Call 760-753-6041 for more information

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JULY 17; AUG. 21 CLASSIC CAR NIGHTS

Tickets go on sale July 18 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Downtown Encinitas www.encinitas101.com

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Highway 101 www.encinitas101.com

AUG. 22

JULY 26

Golf, silent auction and awards luncheon 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Omni La Costa Resort & Spa www.ccigolf.org

ZOOINITAS EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION 1 – 4 p.m. | Encinitas Library Gallery www.zooinitas.zohosites.com

JULY 27, 29

POPS PICNIC PRESENTED BY THE NORTH COAST SYMPHONY July 27: 4 p.m. July 29: 7:30 p.m. Encinitas Community Center www.northcoastsymphony.com

AUGUST AUG. 10

FULL MOON POETS SUMMER SLAM Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Show: 7 p.m. | La Paloma Theater www.fullmoonpoets.org

AUG. 14

2ND ANNUAL DINE OUT FOR THE CURE

CANINE COMPANIONS INVITATIONAL GOLF CLASSIC

AUG. 24

LEUCADIART WALK

Craft beer garden, Kids Zone, outdoor art gallery 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Highway 101 www.leucadia101.com

AUG. 30

ARTISAN MARKET

Featuring Native American jewelry artist Linda Deremo 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Coast Hwy Traders www.coasthwytraders.com

ONGOING EVENTS ONGOING THROUGH JULY 16 ENVISION TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, A PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT Presented by the San Dieguito Art Guild Free to the public Select times | Encinitas City Hall www.offtrackgallery.com

Eat out to raise proceeds for Susan G. Komen San Diego See website for list of participating restaurants www.komensandiego.org/dineout

ONGOING UNTIL JULY 26

AUG. 15

See website for times | Lux Art Institute www.luxartinstitute.org

DEADLINE FOR SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN PHOTO CONTEST Download requirements and entry form at www.sdbgarden.org

AUG. 18

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

BEVERLY PENN EXHIBITION

ONGOING UNTIL AUG. 28

SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN (SDBG) THURSDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTS Activities and entertainment for families SDBG will stay open until 8 p.m. www.sdbgarden.org/thursnights.htm

RECURRING EVENTS MONDAYS

BILY PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Reservations are recommended 7 – 9 p.m. | Seacoast Community Church www.bilysandiego.org

4TH TUESDAYS

SUMMER EVENING WALKS (THROUGH AUG. 20) 5:30 – 7 p.m. | San Elijo Lagoon Conservatory www.encinitaschamber.com

THURSDAYS (THROUGH AUG. 28) DUPLICATE BRIDGE PLAY

12:30 – 4 p.m. | Banquet Hall 142B Encinitas Community Center www.ci.encinitas.ca.us

3RD SATURDAYS (THROUGH JULY)

FREE GUIDED DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL WALK 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Encinitas Historical Society www.encinitashistoricalsociety.org

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

SEASIDE BAZAAR OPEN AIR FLEA MARKET 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 459 S. Highway 101 760-753-1611

3RD THURSDAYS (THROUGH SEPTEMBER)

SAN DIEGUITO HERITAGE MUSEUM: FAMILIES MAKING HISTORY

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | S. Coast Highway 101 From D St. to J St. www.encinitas101.com

July: Build your own wind chime August: Friendship bracelets 12 – 4 p.m. | San Dieguito Heritage Museum www.sdheritage.org

WEDNESDAYS (MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER)

SATURDAYS

2ND SUNDAYS

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Ducky Waddles www.duckywaddles.com

SITTIN’ AND KNITTIN’ WITH VALERIE DIVITA

Bring supplies 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Encinitas Community Center Arts & Crafts Room 140 www.ci.encinitas.ca.us

CLASSIC CAR NIGHT

ENCINITAS STATION CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

GUIDED NATURE WALK

DUCKY WADDLES FLEA MARKET

5 – 8 p.m. | Corner of Vulcan and E St.

10 – 11 a.m. | San Elijo Nature Center www.sanelijo.org

3RD WEDNESDAYS

DOCENT LED TOUR

SUNDAYS

BOOK CLUB WITH CAROLE JOYCE

1 – 2:30 p.m. | Meeting Room 120 Encinitas Community Center www.ci.encinitas.ca.us

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org

LEUCADIA/ENCINITAS FARMERS’ MARKET AND ART FAIR 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Paul Ecke Elementary 858-272-7054

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:::: SPORTS REGISTRATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

BASEBALL

ENCINITAS BASEBALL CAMP (AGES 7 – 15) July 14 – 18; Aug. 11 – 15 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Cardiff Sports Park Field 4 www.encinitasca.gov

BASKETBALL

CANYON CREST BASKETBALL CAMP (AGES 6 – 14) July 28 – Aug. 1 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Encinitas Community Center www.encinitasca.gov

BIKING

TWO WHEEL THURSDAYS Social bike ride Last Thursday of every month 7 p.m. | Meet at City Hall www.bikewalkencinitas.org

CHEER

LA COSTA CANYON POP WARNER’S FIRST PRACTICE DAY Aug. 1 4 – 6 p.m. | La Costa Canyon High School www.lccpw.org

DANCE

CO-ED BALLET TEEN/ADULT LEVEL II (AGES 13+)

Aug. 4 – 11 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. | Encinitas Community Center Exercise Room 117 Contact Marti Neal at rbneal1@att.net

BALLROOM DANCE (AGES 50 +)

Rumba: Aug. 4 – 18 Waltz: July 7 – 28 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Encinitas Community Center Call 760-943-2260

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ENCINITAS ROTARY CUP

Hosted by Encinitas Express and the Encinitas Rotary Club Class 1 tournament Open to USYSA and FIFA affiliated teams Boys and girls U9 – U19 teams Tournament dates: July 11 – 13 www.rotarycup.com

SOFTBALL

KICKBALL

ADULT CO-ED KICKBALL (AGES 18+)

KARATE

CO-ED SECOND LEVEL KARATE (THROUGH AUG. 15)

No Class July 7 and Aug. 11 Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Encinitas Community Center Meeting Room 120 www.encinitasca.gov

(dates and events subject to change)

Aug. 4 – Dec. 5 6 – 9 p.m.| Cardiff Sports Park For more information call 760-633-2740

SAN DIEGUITO YOUTH SOFTBALL FALL REGISTRATION OPEN Registration begins July 1 www.sdyssoftball.com

VOLLEYBALL

SOCCER

ADULT COED 7V7 SOCCER (THROUGH DEC. 5) Ages 18 and up Fridays 6 – 9 p.m. | Cardiff Sports Park www.encinitasca.gov

BEACH VOLLEYBALL CAMP WITH SINJIN SMITH Select dates July 7 – Aug. 15 See website for times | Moonlight Beach www.encinitasca.gov

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his year’s Encinitas Environment Day (EED) centered around the theme of water conservation and the slogan, “save green by saving blue” to encourage people to be aware of water and the important role it plays in our communities and lives. EED focused on water conservation, ocean protection, water supply and reuse, desalination and aqua farming. Over fifty exhibitors presented including City of Encinitas Clean Water Program, Surfrider Foundation, and the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. The event’s sponsors included EDCO, Dudek, SDG&E and the Leichtag Foundation. Friends of EED – an organization which supports environmental activities and events in the community – included California Center for Sustainable Energy, Cottonwood Creek Conservancy, Stellar Solar and The Grauer School. An eco-scavenger hunt, Encinitas school art exhibit, nature walk, raffle drawing, silent auction – featuring a Surfing Madonna canvas signed by the artist – and an electric car exhibit were some of the eco-friendly activities that ran throughout the day. Visitors were encouraged to ride their bikes to the event, in the spirit of green Encinitas. ¢

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Encinitas Hub of Education SIX ENCINITAS ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATE TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE 92024 COMMUNITY photo provided by The Leichtag Foundation

ix Encinitas organizations recently announced their collaboration, forging the Encinitas Environmental Education Cluster, or E3. The Encinitas Union School District, Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG), San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, and the Leichtag Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding describing their agreement to “develop educational, experiential learning and multigenerational programs around the nexus of agriculture, horticulture, nutrition, science, sustainability, community building, and the local history and agricultural traditions of Encinitas.” “Partnering with the other Cluster members, especially with the benefit of our future Education and Events Pavilion will enable us to offer a greater number and variety of environmentally-based learning opportunities to the community,” stated Julian Duval, President/CEO of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Looking to the future, E3 would like to preserve and encourage access to nature, continue to support environmental education, and collaborate on any additional issue in Encinitas. Dr. Timothy Baird, Superintendent of Encinitas Union School District, noted, “Partnering with our neighbors allows us to expand these programs and create new forms of experiential learning.” ¢

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:::: STUDENT STAR

Encinitas Elocutionist Student Star Stacy Li Shows Her Versatility in a Multitude of Endeavors by KELLEY GUSICH | photo by Soul of Photography

lanning for the future is the biggest ‘scary unknown’ for a student. The pressure to choose can be immense. San Dieguito Academy student Stacy Li has, instead of choosing right now, decided to explore and excel down many different avenues and inspirations, from music to science to speech and debate. A San Diego native, Stacy has lived on the Encinitas/Carlsbad border since she was about 2. She loves being a Mustang at San Dieguito Academy, and feels the atmosphere is very different compared to a typical high school setting – not only the physical atmosphere of beaches and ocean breezes, but a genuine and open campus aura. Stacy confided, “Being around the energy of my peers makes me happy.” Her favorite academic subject is anything science. She participated in the San Diego Science Olympiad competition for the first time this year, and will be co-captain of the team next year. “I really want others to be able to appreciate the beauty in science,” she shared. “Science is the future!” Outside of school, Stacy’s focus is music, music and more music. A classically trained pianist, she has played since a young age, earning her Level Ten Certificate by her sophomore year. Although she feels the certificate is nice, “I think the true reward was the appreciation and

Name: School: Grade: Parents: Siblings: Favorite Place in 92024:

Stacy Yingshan Li (17) San Dieguito Academy Incoming senior Xuguang Li and Xinlei Tu Claire (20), Roy (13) The 101!

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understanding I now have behind music,” she shared. She joined the school band in middle school, playing euphonium, and has continued to play in SDA’s Wind Ensemble. The ukulele and guitar are the newest instruments in her explorations. Her Speech and Debate awards in the San Diego Imperial Valley Speech League are many and varied. With three years of wins in events like Original Prose and Poetry, or Duo Interpretation, she began her career with multiple victories in Policy “CREATIVITY PLAYS and Debate. Stacy considers herself to be a school-wide SUCH A VITAL ROLE activist and is always trying IN SOCIETY,” STACY to make the community into DECLARED, “AND IS the best it could be. She is currently heading a student RESPONSIBLE FOR where the entire staff INNOVATION AND FOR forum and student population meet SOLVING PROBLEMS to discuss school-wide issues and events. Her biggest ON BASIC AND inspirations are people who GLOBAL LEVELS.” create things: inventors, artists, authors – people who mold what’s available into beautiful creations. “Creativity plays such a vital role in society,” Stacy declared, “and is responsible for innovation and for solving problems on basic and global levels.” Whatever she chooses as a career path, Student Star Stacy Li knows there is a kaleidoscope of possibilities ahead. ¢

Know a student who should be profiled in 92024 Magazine? Recommend a student online at www.92024magazine.com.

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:::: LOCAL TALENT

by JENNIFER FRAKES | photo by Soul of Photography

CATCHING

WAVES

Name: Profession: Community: Hobbies/Interests: Favorite Local Spot:

Valerie Duprat (aka surfmama101) Scientist/shaper Encinitas since Oct. 31, 2003 (on a Halloween night...) Surfing, shaping, dreaming Beacons!

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or Valerie Duprat, riding the waves of North County beaches is not the only way she expresses her love of surfing. When she is on dry land, Valerie can be found shaping surfboards for her company Mére-Made Surfboards. “I thought it would be a great life balance to combine art and surfing by making surfboards. I feel so proud when I see my customers riding their MéreMade surfboard with big smiles on their faces,” related Valerie. Each board she makes is custom ordered to the specifications of the customer. Lately, she has been shaping many performance short boards for competitive surfers. “These boards are very technical, as they have to behave exactly how the rider wants them to behave. It’s the board, and therefore the shaper, who need to adapt to the rider,” explained Valerie. Valerie and her husband, Vincent, are working on developing the Mére-Made Surfboard brand and turning it into a full-time business. (Currently, Valerie is a scientist at a large biotech company). Although she’s not sure when she will make the jump from shaping as a hobby to shaping as a career, she is well on her way – Mére-Made is already an official

trademark! She offers the following advice to those who are interested in learning more about surfboard shaping: “Go for it!” According to Valerie, amateur shaping does not take that much material; in fact, she shaped her first board in her backyard with limited tools. Surfing enthusiasts can even take classes at the Shaper Studios in San Diego. Valerie also encourages amateur shapers to find a mentor amongst their local shapers. For her, that mentor is David Charbonnel, owner/shaper of SWOP Surfboard. “I was having fun doing artwork on old boards when he encouraged me to give shaping a try. He believed in my ability to learn this craft that is mainly dominated by men. However, my deepest inspiration and support come from my husband. If it was not for him, I would not be shaping today,” revealed Valerie. The couple has two children that they are happy to be raising in the Encinitas community. They met in Bourdeaux, France while Valerie was studying biochemistry and moved to San Diego for her postdoctoral fellowship. In 2003, the family moved to Encinitas, where they enjoy the energy, creativity and friendly vibe of the community, and of course, the close proximity to many amazing surf spots. ¢

“I FEEL SO PROUD WHEN I SEE MY CUSTOMERS RIDING THEIR MÉRE-MADE SURFBOARD WITH BIG SMILES ON THEIR FACES.” – VALERIE DUPRAT

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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE

Ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce (washed and refrigerated until crisp) 3/4 cup virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tablespoon ground mustard 1 garlic clove (crushed) 1 coddled egg yolk (room temperature) 1 lime (juiced) Fresh ground pepper and salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 anchovy fillets Croutons

Directions 1.

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In a wooden bowl combine the olive oil, mustard, anchovies, garlic and part of the grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk with a wooden paddle until it becomes a paste. Coddle an egg. Once the egg has cooled, crack the egg and whisk the yolk into the dressing until thoroughly blended. Take out the romaine lettuce and chop off the ends. Separate the leaves and set aside. Put the leaves on a plate, add the dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce and lime juice. Then add the croutons, fresh ground pepper and salt to taste. Makes: 2 large portions or 4 small portions Total Time: 10 minutes

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About the Chef

Chef’s Name: Beverly Goodman Community: Leucadia Hobbies/ Interests: Traveling the world (including Mexico), collecting Mexican folk art, crafts, yoga and sailing Favorite Local Activity: Paddleboarding yoga About the Recipe: This recipe is inspired by the original caesar salad recipe from a wonderful restaurant I frequent in Tijuana, Mexico. I fell in love with this restaurant on one of my many buying trips for my store Coast Hwy Traders, and this is truly a yummy salad! I usually serve this to family and friends on special occasions! About the Chef: I moved to Encinitas in 1988 and opened Coast Hwy Traders in 1996. I currently live in Leucadia. My specialty is Day of the Dead merchandise and Mexican folk art. Once a month we have an Artisan Market featuring local artists. I have served on the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet board for sixteen years. One of my biggest accomplishments was helping get an ordinance passed at the City which said that downtown spaces must be for retail shops. I am thoroughly committed to keeping downtown a vibrant, successful area for retail shops and restaurants. I am currently on the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association marketing committee. ¢

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ZCODE MAGAZINES HONORED AS SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

ssemblymember Brian Maienschein recently honored us here at ZCode Magazines as the 77th Assembly District’s 2014 Small Business of the Year in recognition of our ongoing commitment to the readers of our community. “ZCode Magazines has found an innovative way to bring people in our community together by showcasing local businesses, events, and residents,” Maienschein said. “I’m proud to recognize ZCode for creating a fun, community-based publication that San Diegans enjoy reading, while helping local small businesses promote themselves.” Launched in 2009, we started with one publication, 92127 Magazine, a reference to the zip code where the magazine was distributed. Since then we have grown to become the publisher of eleven zip code-specific magazines, reaching 185,000 San Diegans. Each magazine highlights unique local businesses, families, students, sports, and community events. ZCode Magazines also provides advice to local businesses on community outreach using social media, email, and custom publishing.

“On behalf of all of us at ZCode Magazines, we are honored to be selected by Assemblymember Maienschein to receive the Small Business of the Year Award,” said Derrick Breaux, Publisher and CEO of ZCode Magazines. “We work hard to serve our readers and the community that we love, and we wouldn’t be successful without them.” A family business, Breaux’s brother, Tyler McElhaney, serves as creative director and COO for our publishing company, located in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego. “Maintaining a balance of high quality design and production along with hyper-local stories and features is our biggest goal. Employing local writers, photographers, designers and sales staff reinforces our commitment to the communities of San Diego,” explained McElhaney. Each year, the California Small Business Association asks legislators to nominate a Small Business of the Year from their district that has demonstrated exemplary business ethics and community service. We were presented with a framed certificate from the State Assembly recognizing our outstanding contributions. ¢

(From left to right) Editor Sarabeth McElhaney, Creative Director/COO Tyler McElhaney, Assemblyman Brian Maienschein, Publisher/CEO Derrick Breaux, and Director of Business Development Jessica Breaux.

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:::: LOCAL FAMILY

Laid-Back in 92024 This Family of Five Loves the “Aloha Vibe” of Their North County Community

by MICHELLE TREMBLAY | photos by Soul of Photography

iuseppe Aliotta and Laurie Gaan first met while on a trip to China to train in martial arts. Flash forward a decade or so and the couple has not only taken their martial arts training to the next level, but their relationship, as well; the couple is happily settled in Leucadia with their three children. “Taj is our 7-year-old son,” shared Laurie. “The ‘dolls’, as we call them, are our identical twin girls who are 5... Kiana and Made.” Together with their children, Giuseppe and Laurie keep martial arts a big part of their life. “[The kids] have all started formal martial arts training although it’s like an old kung fu movie at our house even from before they were born,” Laurie joked. When they’re not training in martial arts, the family likes to unwind by jetting off to Hawaii as often as they can. “Taj has been picking up the ukulele!” noted Laurie. It’s the love they have for the Hawaiian lifestyle that initially drew them to Leucadia. “We like the Aloha-vibe of the community,” shared Laurie, “good vibe, local down to earth people, beach, surf, weather.” And it’s that same lifestyle that has enticed them to stay. For some time now, both Giuseppe and Laurie have had a large presence in the community. “Giuseppe teaches at and owns West Coast Martial Arts Academy located in Encinitas... and we

Parents: Children: Community: Year Moved to Community: Parents’ Hometowns: Parents’ Occupations: Pets: Favorite Places to Visit in 92024:

Giuseppe Aliotta and Laurie Gaan Taj Palermo (7, Paul Ecke Elementary); Kiana June (5, Paul Ecke in fall); Made Marie (5, Paul Ecke in fall) Leucadia Laurie – 1995; Giuseppe – 2013 Giuseppe – Holbrook Long Island, NY; Laurie – Fremont, CA Giuseppe – Professional Martial Arts Educator; Laurie – open to suggestions! Bullmastiff Babydoll, Bearded Dragon Lizard – Mr. Feathers, Ball Python, Two Oscar fish Grandview Beach, Beacon’s Beach, Downtown Encinitas, Swami’s Cafe, Pipes Cafe

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have one in 4S Ranch,” said Laurie. “As of March, I just sold my dental practice of ten years which was located in Moonlight Plaza.” After practicing dentistry for twenty-three years, Laurie is looking forward to a career change. “Giuseppe keeps reminding me to start painting again!” she exclaimed. But it’s not just their professions that have kept them involved in 92024; they also volunteer. “I have so much fun volunteering to teach ‘Parent Art’ in Taj’s class!” exclaimed Laurie. “I’m hoping with my practice sold I’ll have more time to volunteer – I’ve always wanted to help out with beach clean ups.” Giuseppe has volunteered his time to teaching self-defense and awareness classes, and has been involved with bully proofing and stranger danger programs at local schools. “Giuseppe has taught martial arts at senior centers in Encinitas,” added Laurie, “and has been featured on Fox 5 for Cane Fu fighting with them.” A few fun facts about the family are that they take part in Chinese New Year Lion Dancing, are big believers in finding alternative medicine and natural remedies, and like to go to the beach to surf or fish. “We love to laugh together,” added Laurie, “and inspire each other to do our best.” ¢

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MEET MARIANNE GERDES THIS TELEVISION PRODUCER, ART AND NATURE ENTHUSIAST IS LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST IN 92024 by JENNIFER FRAKES | photo by Soul of Photography

or Marianne Gerdes, television seems to have a way of finding her, even when she least expects it. Her undergraduate degree was in television and radio production, with an emphasis on news gathering, but she found out early on that reporting news was not her passion. “I switched gears and focused on writing. I ended up at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School pursuing a career in magazine management. When I took my first marketing job, the company had a television studio on the premises, so I was led back to television,” explained Marianne. Throughout her career, she has focused on corporate television, training, promotional videos, and most recently, producing shows for public television. She has won four Emmy awards and has been nominated seventeen times! She has also received an Iris Award from the National Association of Television Programmers and a Press Club Award. Currently, Marianne produces A Growing Passion which airs on KPBS-TV on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. She is also starting work on a documentary for a San Diego-based environmental story that will air in 2016. “Working in longer format programming and sustaining a story for thirty minutes or sixty minutes (or longer) takes a tremendous amount of work in the planning and execution. It’s only successful if you have a team of professionals to work with you. [Working in longer format programming] is a culmination of all the skills I’ve developed during my career,” revealed Marianne. When Marianne is not in the television studio, she loves being outdoors and is especially fond of art, architecture and the natural world. She is the executive director of artist James Hubbell’s nonprofit, the Ilan-Lael Foundation. “The Hubbell property in Santa Ysabel is an amazing blend of built and natural world. I love being out there and letting my eyes rest on the mountains and smelling the sage and Manzanita. And the art is pretty spectacular too,” stated Marianne. She, her husband and sons also enjoy spending time at Balboa Park and are members of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Marianne has lived in San Diego’s northern coastal community since 1985, and can’t imagine being anywhere else. She grew up in upstate New York, and after earning her graduate degree, she headed west looking for new opportunities. “I had a job interview at Palm Springs Magazine, but I never made it to the desert once I found North County,” revealed Marianne. ¢

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Marianne Gerdes Television Producer Encinitas since 1985 Gardens, art, architecture, history Torrey Pines, San Diego Botanic Garden

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF $1 Million Sweepstakes Winner

The Publisher’s Clearing House (PCH) has awarded over $247 million to lucky Americans all over the country for the past twenty-five years. PCH just released its Top 10 Winningest States and California came in at tenth place with a combined $7.4 million in winnings. Congratulations to the lucky winner from Encinitas who won $1 million! PCH continually offers new sweepstakes to enter. Currently they are offering a new Dream Life Sweepstakes where one participant will win $2 million dollars, $10,000 a month for life, and a brand new car. For details visit www.pch.com.

Ashworth’s Encinitas Footwear

Ashworth Golf has some exciting news for Encinitas golfers. The golf apparel company just announced their newest addition to their lineup of golf footwear: the Encinitas footwear collection. Inspired by traditional wingtip designs, the Encinitas is the first wingtip model in Ashworth company history. For more information on the Ashworth Encinitas collection visit www.ashworthgolf.com.

Calling All Artists

The Leucadia 101 Main Street Association is pleased to announce that this year’s LeucadiART Walk application process is now open. All artists, including both amateur and professional, are invited to submit an application for consideration. The Leucadia 101 Main Street Association encourages applicants to apply as soon as possible at www.leucadia101.com/events/leucadiart. The show will be judged by a committee selection comprised of local artists, gallery owners and Encinitas arts commissioners. The 10th Annual LeucadiART Walk will kick off on Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Leucadia’s stretch of Highway 101. The 101 will come alive with art galleries, a craft beer garden, and a Kids Zone. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Call 760-436-2320 for information.

The Surfing Madonna Oceans Project has a new permanent home for the iconic surfing Madonna on Encinitas Blvd. complete with a Zen-like garden entitled the Surfing Madonna Park. People have the opportunity to purchase a brick, customize it and then place it in front of the Surfing Madonna. Proceeds from the bricks will go back to the community. “We will continue to fund our special needs surf school, youth scholarships, marine mammal rescue photo provided by the Surﬁng Madonna Oceans Project equipment, storm drain filtering projects, and provide funding for disadvantaged kids so they can attend Junior Life Guards,” noted Bob Nichols, Director of Operations for the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project. As for the future plans of the project, brick paver parties at the Surfing Madonna Park will be held every few months. The organization is also actively seeking volunteers to assist with fundraising. To find out more information or to order a brick paver visit www.surfingmadonna.org, or contact the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project at 760-846-5721.

MyParx App

Encinitas offers plenty of parks to explore, and now, with the new Encinitas Park Mobile App, those favorite public places are even more accessible. MyParx, a free app for smartphones, profiles all of 92024’s parks and beaches, as well as main access points for nature trails in the area. “When I saw that this new MyParx app was available, I was hooked. It’s so easy to use and navigate. Now that North County residents can utilize this tool, we hope that other cities will jump on board as well,” said Director of Parks and Recreation, Lisa Rudloff. Users can use the app to report a maintenance issue as well. MyParx is free to download on iPhones and Androids. Visit www.myparx.com to download the app or find out more information.

Olivenhain Fire Department Receives Donation

Volunteer Honored

The National Assistance League of San Dieguito (NALSD) has honored Dr. Nancy Jones, Administrator of Support Services for the Encinitas Union School District, for her work with Operation School Bell. Each October, NALSD holds Operation School Bell, which provides students in need and their parents with new clothes for the upcoming school year. To learn more about this program visit www.assistanceleague.org.

Surﬁng Madonna Bricks

Dr. Nancy Jones with Roberta Waterman, Chapter President of Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito.

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The Encinitas Fire Department was presented with a new thermal imaging camera by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. According to Encinitas Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Stein, “This camera can literally see through smoke and will aid firefighters photo provided by the Encinitas Fire Department searching for victims trapped in a structure fire. This camera will be placed into service at our Olivenhain Station which currently has no camera.” The camera will also let firefighters see any fire hidden behind walls, allowing them to react before a dangerous situation happens. Around fifty community members attended the public donation ceremony. Afterwards, the public was invited to watch the thermal imaging camera in action and take a tour of the Encinitas fire engines.

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Construction Ahead for The Grauer School

The Grauer School has just reached its Arc Capital Campaign Fundraising Goal of $2.35 million dollars at its annual gala fundraiser, “Construction Zone Ahead”. Over $415,000 was raised at the gala alone. “The Arc Capital Campaign Team is extremely grateful to our small community for coming together and raising over $2.35 million in less than two years. This was the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of The Grauer School and we are thrilled,” stated Arc Campaign Chair Carol Higgins. The funds will go towards Phase III of the Grauer School’s construction, which features eco-friendly classrooms, a gazebo, new restrooms, locker rooms and additional permanent structures for the school’s academic departments. The project is set to break ground this summer.

92024 Distinguished Schools

Every year the California Department of Education designates a group of schools with the California Distinguished Schools status. This year, several 92024 schools, including Capri Elementary School, Flora Vista Elementary School, and Ocean Knoll Elementary School, were recognized as some of the state’s most outstanding public schools by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. The schools were among 424 public elementary schools statewide that received this honor. Tom Torlakson presented each school with a 2014 Distinguished School plaque and flag at this year’s 2014 California Distinguished Schools Awards Ceremony.

Full Moon Poetry Slam

The Full Moon Poets will present their seventeenth Summer Slam on Aug. 10 at the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. Participating poets of all ages are encouraged to attend. The first seventeen poets to place their name into the Summer Slam bucket will be able to perform. Anyone 18 years old or younger must have a guardian sign a release form. Poets must have three of their own original poems which cannot exceed three minutes time. Poets will be judged based off of content and presentation. For additional questions regarding submissions see www.fullmoonpoets.org.

Lunch with Arianna Hufﬁngton

Arianna Huffington, Chair, President, and Editor in-Chief of the Huffington Post Media Group recently spoke at Sony Electronics about success and the way she is working to redefine and reevaluate a successful life. Recognizing the expectations placed on people for the pursuits of money and power, Arianna shed light on “a new way forward,” which helped her realize what she truly valued in her life. The event, Lunch with Arianna Huffington, was hosted by the newly renamed North San Diego Business Chamber, and each guest received an autographed copy of Arianna’s new book, Thrive, donated by the Del Mar Country Club.

The Chamber’s Announcement

The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce just proudly unveiled their new name, the North San Diego Business Chamber, and logo at Northrop Grumman. The North San Diego Business Chamber will continue to fulfill its misson to build vibrant communities through stronger commerce with “a new name, new look, and stronger advocacy.” For more information check out the Chamber’s new website www.sdbusinesschamber.com.

Ocean Knoll Receives Academic Award

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction recently announced that six San Diego County schools, including Ocean Knoll Elementary, were among the 106 public schools that received the 2013-2014 Title I Academic Achievement Award from the California Department of Education. “I am proud of what these schools have accomplished under often challenging circumstances,” Torlakson said. “Their administrators and teachers are committed to giving their students every opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that will help them in school and throughout their lives.” The Title I Academic Achievement Award is given to schools receiving federal Title I funds. Title I funds assist schools in meeting the educational needs of students living at or below the poverty line. Schools receive this award for “exceeding academic progress for two years or more, or by significantly closing the achievement gap among numerically significant subgroups.”

Chamber Award Winners & New Board

The North San Diego Business Chamber has announced the winning businesses and leaders for the 2013 through 2014 year. Nonprofit of the Year: Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito, Business Leaders of the Year: Dr. Peter Rich and Judy Jones Cone, Visionary of the Year: Council President Todd Gloria, Healthiest Business Award: Scripps Health, Business of the Year Award: Stone Brewing and Unicorn Jewelry, Volunteer of the Year: Maureen Carew, Woman of Business: Madeleine Pickens, Entrepreneur of the Year: Chef Deborah Scott, and Think Local First Award: The County of San Diego. The new board members for 2014 through 2015 are Janet Bernonio, ZCode’s own Derrick Breaux, Cameron Christian, Cynthia Curiel, Melanie Duong, Jennifer Farnham, Melissa Hayden-Cook, Karen Hewitt, Glen Hopkins, Jan Jones, Sharon Lightner, Robert McClure, Fred Nasseri, Mike Peters, Patricia Reno, Debra Rosen, Richard Talmo, Glenn Torrez, Ron Wasinger, Keith Wilschetz, and Steve Wragg. Ex-Officio members include Mark Baker, Darren Gretler and Alicia Gwynn. The Advisory Board members are Jeb Bakke, Angelo Damante, Brad Holiday, and Peter MacCracken.

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1. The Platenberg family in Encinitas donating PowerBars to the firefighters at the Safety Center in Carlsbad. 2. Hanging out at the park with the family. 3. The Grauer School’s graduating seniors Claya El-Moussa (right) and Savanah Stuart pose prior to the graduation ceremony. 4. Julian Duval, President and CEO of the San Diego Botanic Garden receives the Horiculturalist of the Year Award with Jim Farley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Leichtag Foundation, and Jim Bishop, President of the San Diego Horticultural Society. 5. Bella Castenada, Paige Lynch, Ellika Mohler and Bailey Zitko at Park Dale Elementary’s Spring Fiesta. Photo by Allison Znachko. 6. Encinitas Express BU9 soccer team helps distribute food and necessities to the homeless with 1st Saturdays. 7. Clint Perry and the Boo Hoo Crew performing at the San Diego Botanic Garden. 8. Jimmy Hill of Cub Scout Pack 774 pays his respects at the annual Flag Placement at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Photo by Tracy Hill. 9. The San Dieguito Youth Softball team, the Blue Dolphins. 10. Getting some puppy love at Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s summer camp. 11. The Encinitas/Cardiff U8 San Dieguito All Star Softball team, the Navy Ninja’s with coaches Lisa Kanetake and Dennis Bilski. 12. Pianist and vocal students from Leading Note Studios in Encinitas show their skills at St. Therese Church during the Mothers and Others Tea.

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:::: IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SOMETHING FOR

EVERYONE

EXPERIENCE THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF THE CLUB AT LA COSTA

ere in our own backyard is one of the country’s most iconic and award-winning destinations. The winner of countless accolades, from Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice, to GOLF Magazine’s Gold Medal ranking, to the Travel Channel’s Top 10 Family Vacation Spots. This destination is, of course, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, the famed resort that our community has grown with since 1965. Local residents have the opportunity to enjoy all this and more with a membership to The Club at La Costa. Summer at The Club Summer is a popular time to join The Club at La Costa, to enjoy seven sparkling pools,

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exhilarating waterslides and a host of exclusive social events. All of Omni La Costa’s restaurants feature outdoor patios and a schedule of live music runs throughout the summer at BlueFire Grill. A vibrant activities program offers Dive in Movies, pool parties and more. Members get beach-ready at a state-of-the-art Athletic Club that offers a team of personal trainers and a weekly schedule with more than fifty group fitness classes. And relaxation and seasonallyinspired treatments await at the Spa at La Costa. Legendary Golf The golf courses here have played host to four decades of PGA Tour events and a recent $50 million renovation project included a complete re-design of the golf experience. Club members now enjoy privileges on the

fun and challenging Champions Course and Legends Course, complete with on-course concierge service by the Golf Squad. The renovated courses have been well received, with Tod Leonard of the San Diego Union Tribune who recently wrote, “After playing the course last week, the opinion here is that Legends is now so clean, fun and playable that it belongs near the top of the list of highend facilities in the region.” World-Class Tennis After hosting many years of professional tennis tournaments that were televised around the world, The Club at La Costa now welcomes another famous name – Cliff Drysale Tennis. Omni La Costa’s seventeen-court tennis center is now under the direction of Cliff Drysdale

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The Club at La Costa

Owner:

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Membership Sales Manager:

Laura Isbell

Year of Establishment:

1965

Address:

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Costa Resort & Spa, provides members with 400 acres of exhilarating, awardwinning family recreation. Feel like you’re on vacation every day.

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Taste of

MainStreet A couple enjoying a glass of wine at Maurizio Trattoria Italiana at the annual Taste of MainStreet.

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This Year Marks the 25th Anniversary of One of the Largest and Most Successful Events in San Diego photos by Soul of Photography

et in the vibrant downtown area of Encinitas, the Taste of MainStreet – hosted by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association – showcases the best 92024 has to offer. With local restaurants, wineries, breweries, businesses, and bands taking part in this year’s festivities, the Taste of MainStreet draws attendees

of all ages for one of the largest and most successful events of its kind in San Diego. Over its twenty-four year history the event has grown in size, scope, and popularity, and this year on Aug. 19, the event will celebrate its greatest celebration yet – its twenty-fifth anniversary. Dody Crawford, Executive Director of the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, shares some history about the event and highlights what attendees can expect this year.

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Q&A What is the history behind the Taste of MainStreet? At the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association we create events that attract people to downtown Encinitas and bring business to our merchants. We introduced the Taste of MainStreet in 1989, with about fifteen restaurants. We now have around thirty-five restaurants. Last year we expanded the event substantially by adding wine and beer tasting hosted by various retail shops and salons. Those fifteen additions, which we call “Sip Stops,” were a big hit, so we are adding a couple more this year. Each Sip Stop hosts a different winery or brewery. The wine is provided by Temecula Valley wineries and the beer is from our local San Diego craft breweries. For nearly all of its history the Taste of MainStreet had been held on a Thursday night, but those have become increasingly busy nights for our restaurants. So, last year we also moved the event to a Tuesday night.

Where and when is this event held? The Taste of MainStreet is held every August in Downtown Encinitas. It takes place at dozens of restaurants, shops and salons along South Coast Highway 101, from Encinitas Blvd. to K St. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For the benefit of those who may have never attended, can you describe the Taste of MainStreet? People buy tickets in order to sample food at over thirty restaurants and wine and beer at around fifteen Sip Stops. Restaurants usually set up tables right in front their establishments where they serve small plates of food to ticketholders. The Sip Stops are set up inside various retail shops and salons. Each ticket entitles you to sample dishes from as many restaurants as you can, as well as up to ten sample-size servings of wine or beer. Most people can only visit a fraction of the restaurants, due to limitations of time and appetite. We advise everyone to plan their own route and start with the ones near the top of their list. It’s a very social event,

At-A-Glance Executive Director Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association Dody Crawford

Dody Crawford

Executive Director of the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association

with lots of mingling and meeting friends along the way. It takes place largely outdoors, along our sidewalks and public spaces. As usual, we will have a wide range of musicians performing at various spots along the route. The featured act plays at the biggest venue, The Lumberyard Courtyard Stage at Highway 101, and H St. This year’s featured act will be The Red Fox Tails.

How is the Taste of MainStreet planned and managed? We begin making arrangements several months in advance. The work involves securing commitments from the various participants (restaurants, Sip Stop hosts, wineries, breweries, musicians), obtaining all the necessary permits, and creating the tickets, posters, postcards, etc. Most ticket sales are done online, though some prefer to stop by our office. On the day of the event, some volunteers assist us with ticket/wrist-band pickup, and others help restaurants that request additional servers.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event. What is the most exciting aspect of putting the event on each year? The most exciting aspect is seeing it all come to fruition. We just love seeing all the happy people enjoying our downtown.

What kinds of activities will be available for children? There are no specific kids’ activities, but they enjoy the food and music too! And kids eat free! Adults can share their tickets with children age 12 and under.

Can you tell us about the venues that will be participating in the event? Virtually every restaurant in Downtown Encinitas takes part, with the exception of those that don’t serve dinner. We are the only Taste event that has a partnership with Temecula Valley Wineries and they bring some very good wines. We will have three new restaurants participating this year: Encinitas Fish Shop, Maurizio Trattoria Italiana, and Moonlight Yogurt & Ice.

How large is the event in terms of attendance, activities, venues, and revenue? We usually have about 1,200 ticket-holders and probably a few hundred more tagging along or coming downtown to enjoy the scene and the live music. The event encompasses

Name:

Dody Crawford

Organization:

Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association

Education:

Arizona State University, Fine Arts

Family:

Sons – Morgan and Niles; Granddaughter – Phoebe

Hobbies and Interests:

Film, art and music

Favorite Activity at the Taste of MainStreet:

Talking with friends I haven’t seen since the last Taste of MainStreet.

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PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS (partial list)

Bier Garden Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria D Street Bar and Grill Encinitas Cafe Encinitas Fish Shop Kealani’s Leucadia Pizzeria & Restaurant Lobster West Lotus Cafe and Juice Bar Lumberyard Tavern & Grill Maurizio Trattoria Italiana Moonlight Yogurt & Ice Roxy Restaurant Sakura Bana Solace & the Moonlight Lounge St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro Surfdog’s Java Hut Trattoria I Trulli UNION Kitchen & Tap

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the entire downtown, from Encinitas Blvd. to K St., and the venues typically include around thirty-five restaurants, fifteen Sip Stops, and as many as five or more live music locations. We anticipate revenues of $35,000 to $40,000.

Encinitas. From preserving buildings like the La Paloma Theatre to improving streetscapes to presenting and promoting events like our new First Thursdays, the proceeds greatly benefit downtown Encinitas.

How much are tickets to the event and who benefits from the proceeds of the event?

How many volunteers are involved with this year’s event? What are their responsibilities?

Advance tickets for the event are just $35, including food, wine and beer (for those age 21+). Same day tickets (if available), will be $45. Advance tickets will go on sale on July 18 and will be available online at www.encinitas101.com, or at our office. For $35 per person you get tastes from any of the restaurants plus up to ten samples of wine or beer at any of the seventeen Sip Stops. Same day tickets are $45, but we expect to sell out in advance, as usual. The proceeds benefit us, the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, and we use them to preserve, improve and promote downtown

On the day of the event, we will need about eighty volunteers to help serve food and about ten to check IDs, and hand out tickets and wristbands.

How can a community member go about volunteering for the event? Please call us at 760-943-1950. We would love to have your help!

This year’s Taste of MainStreet will feature over 30 restaurants, 17 sip stop stations, and 5 live music stations with over

1,200 people in attendance. A total of 80

volunteers will be working on the day of the event, which will bring in approximately

$35,000 $40,000.

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At-A-Glance Taste of MainStreet

Name:

Taste of MainStreet

Head Organizer:

Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association

Location:

Downtown Encinitas (Coast Highway 101, from Encinitas Blvd. to K St.)

Time:

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Website:

www.encinitas101.com

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pages/encinitas-101-main-street-association

Email:

info@encinitas101.com

Phone Number:

760-943-1950

Cost:

$35 ($45 day of, if available)

Number of Expected Participants: 1,200 Description:

Treat your taste buds to food samples from over thirty restaurants, and quench your thirst

at Sip Stops featuring Temecula Valley wine and local craft beer. Pause along the way to enjoy live music at multiple venues.

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What is your role as executive director? How are you involved with the event?

$20 each way) you can sign up online or download the Uber app and enter the promo code ENCINITAS101 (for new users only).

I manage the overall event, thanks to help from my two full-time staff, our board of directors and many volunteers.

Why should local residents attend and support the event this year?

Where should attendees plan to park for the event? If you plan to drive, we suggest the lots along Vulcan, such as the Coaster Station, Civic Center and behind Pacific Station. However, many local residents can get a ride to and from the event for free, thanks to our partnership with Uber. To get a free round-trip (up to

This is a chance to enjoy a big night on the town, including more food samples than you could possibly eat, some exceptional wine and beer, and live music along the way. I like to think of it as Trick-or-Treat for grown-ups. And it makes a wonderful social occasion, whether it’s date night, a group or family outing, or an opportunity to make new friends. ¢

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n a society marked by doing business with automated responses and long wait times, personal service can feel impossible to find. Not at OneTrust Home Loans – this local mortgage lending company is committed to exceeding client expectations. OneTrust Home Loans has been putting service first since 2008. Started by brothers Joshua and Shane Erskine, the goal was to build a company that did things a bit differently; they focused on creating a lending process with a hightech platform that upholds their commitment to customer service, transparency, and efficiency. Today, Regional Manager Kelly Kline combines OneTrusts’ focus on clients and his decade plus of lending experience to create an optimal loan experience. “OneTrust gives me the tools to ensure my clients will be well cared for, access to incredible state-of-the-art technology, an opportunity to work alongside seasoned industry leaders that understand the mortgage business, and an ability to offer competitive loan products to the Carlsbad community,” Kelly shared. Working together

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with Kim Kline-Nyberg, the senior mortgage lending officer, the team is guided by the Golden Rule. “I treat all clients, coworkers, and people the way that I want to be treated: friendly, fair, welcoming, and with respect,” Kim and Kelly both commented. They understand the pressure of making mortgage decisions. “I make sure my clients are well-versed on all options available to them so they are able to make the best educated decision on one of the biggest purchases of their lives,” Kim stated. Recent challenges and changes in the lending industry have not deterred the company from fully educating clients and exceeding expectations. The team acknowledged, “We are dealing with less loan options, more regulations, and stricter underwriting credit guidelines that seem to change daily.” Kelly and Kim meet the challenge by staying true to OneTrust Home Loan’s mission “to ensure borrowers get answers in a timely manner, a person to chat with, and a process that closes their loan with unmatched efficiency and speed.”

With a motto of “Service Is Everything”, a wide selection of loan products, and a personal connection to the community, OneTrust Home Loans defines local lending. “We are a true San Diego-based company with local roots with a vision of being a preferred lender throughout San Diego County,” Kelly shared. ¢

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decided Sam would make a great fit at SDBG, and two years later with SDBG’s approval, Sam became the property of SDGB, with Julian as his legal guardian. The Duvals still care for him to this day, and he adores the attention he gets. “Sam is a big hit with people because he likes people so much. He is happiest when he is being petted,” shared Leslie. The SDBG offers visits with Sam to the disabled as a part of their pet therapy program and plans on providing him with a habitat that will be open to the public one day. Visits with Sam are by a private appointment only. Leslie Duval has written a book about Sam’s life entitled Too Big to Lose, which is based on the premise that “while childhood friendships may be lost, some friends are just too big to lose.” ¢

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early 150 athletes were able to get some fresh air and try to beat their fastest mile, hurdle or distance medley time at the Junior Mavericks Running Club’s recent inaugural invitation track meet at La Costa Canyon High School (LCC). The Inaugural Cinco De Mayo Invitational Middle School Meet hosted eight schools from various areas of North County, including Oak Crest and Diegueno Middle Schools in Encinitas, as well as forty community volunteers. The LCC track team, as well as LCC track team parents, and the school’s head track coach volunteered to lend a helping hand. “They helped tremendously with their community service,” stated Robin Missailidis, Junior Mavericks Running Club Founder. Medals were presented to the top three athletes in each event, and ribbons were presented to those who placed in fourth or fifth place. In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, overall team winners received golden, silver, or bronze sombreros. Additionally, piñatas, maracas, and salsa bowls were auctioned off as well. Congratulations to all who placed at the meet and everyone who came together for a fun community event! ¢

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Commitment to Technology

THE ENCINITAS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES THE IMPACT AWARD

he Encinitas Union School District had a vision to make learning engaging and interactive for all. Since implementing their digital learning program, Mike Guerena, Director of Educational Technology at the Encinitas Union School District, noticed an immediate response. “We have seen deeper levels of engagement emerge when students have anytime access to their own device and teachers can structure the classroom learning to them,” he said. For this commitment to increasing learning efficiency and greater access to digital curriculum, the district recently received the Impact Award at the 11th Annual Innovation in Education in Awards from the Classroom of the Future Foundation. “Each year the foundation recognizes classroom leaders and programs that inspire students to achieve through the development of innovative learning programs,” said Bruce Braciszewski, Executive Director of Classroom of the Future Foundation. “This year’s honorees demonstrated a significant impact on learning in the region and are substantially improving student achievement.” The Encinitas district provided all 5,500 of its students with iPads and is continuing to make strides with its new programs. “Students are able to use a variety of creative programs to make movies, publications, digital artwork and even music. They also have access to digital curriculum in math and language arts that provides real-time feedback on their learning,” explained Mike. This year marks the third year of the district’s one-to-one digital

learning program. The district hopes to hone in on implementation and professional development with the iPad for teachers in the future. Mike expressed his gratitude to all of those who remained committed to their students and adjusted to the new teaching methods. “All of the teachers in the district have worked hard to adapt their learning environment to increased access to technology and they are greatly deserving of recognition,” he stated. ¢

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Encinitas Women’s Health One-Stop Comprehensive OBGYN Care by LINDA FRABL

he owner and lead doctor at Encinitas Women’s Health, Dr. Anuradha “Anu” Rode, started her own practice just this year specifically so she could deliver exceptional service in a warm, nurturing environment. Dr. Rode elaborated, “I enjoy creating long-term relationships with my patients, connecting with them, and offering one-stop

comprehensive OBGYN care. I opened this facility so I can do what I love!” That passion has enabled Dr. Rode to become one of the top physicians in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with consistent positive patient feedbacks. Having worked at the Palomar Medical Center in Escondido for the past three years, Dr. Rode was even

At-A-Glance Name of Practice:

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Owner and Lead Doctor: Anuradha “Anu” Rode, MD, FACOG, NCMP Year of Establishment:

2014

Address:

320 Santa Fe Dr., Suite LL4, Encinitas, CA 92024 (in Scripps Hospital, Encinitas)

Website:

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named the Palomar Birth Center Physician of the Year. She successfully completed an OBGYN residency at Wayne State University in Michigan in 2007, followed by a private practice in Chicago, IL and Escondido, CA. That expertise includes her profound proficiency in the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, which allows for a less invasive Gynecologic surgery including Hysterectomy. Dr. Rode has proudly performed more than sixty robotic surgeries in the past three years, making her one of the most experienced Robotic Gynecologic surgeons in North County. Explaining the benefits of the da Vinci method, Dr. Rode revealed, “Robotic surgery is laparoscopic surgery with the added technology of the range of motion of the human wrist at the tip of the laparoscopic instrument, and three-dimensional vision. Robotic surgery offers greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a faster recovery with excellent clinical outcomes.” In addition to her surgical competence, Dr. Rode is the only North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) in North County, which gives her the extra edge and competence in helping women through menopausal transition and beyond. Dr. Rode also provides all other OBGYN services for women of all ages, including Prenatal care, annual exams, contraception, and evolving gynecological issues (i.e., abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, abnormal pap results, midlife hormonal changes). Fortunately, Encinitas Women’s Health offers same-day appointments, and it’s not only conveniently located at the Scripps Encinitas campus, but also affiliated with leading hospitals in San Diego. Dr. Rode emphasized, “I encourage patients to get involved in their care and decision-making. The physician providing your prenatal care will also be present for your labor and delivery.” Dr. Rode believes in minimal necessary intervention during labor and birth, and goes the extra mile to ensure a safe and relaxed birthing experience for mom and baby. “We will do our best to reassure you that you are in the best hands!” ¢ SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT

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LEUCADIA’S SURF ROCK FESTIVAL KICKS OFF THE SUMMER

was a fortunate day when Michael Schmitt, Founder and Head Organizer of Summer Fun on the 101, decided to strum along on his ukulele as he strolled past LeucadiArt Walk in 2009. Inspired by the music and the thrill of the day, he revealed, “That day I had a vision of an all music festival in Leucadia.” As for the overall theme of this music festival, Michael set to work immediately meeting with Artie Mattson who introduced him to her twin sons’ band, Mattson 2, a pop-rock surf band with an edge. Something sparked in Michael, and he felt that “a surf rock festival was the way to go.” The first Summer Fun on the 101 celebration took place in front of Surfy Surfy and Corner Frame Shop in Leucadia. Shortly after, Leucadia 101 Main Street Association decided to include the musical celebration as one of their official events the following year. As for this year’s event, attendees enjoyed what Michael described as “a bigger, better and even safer time,” with donated proceeds supporting the music program at Paul Ecke Central School. Local breweries – including Lost Abbey, Stone, and Aztec – art activities for children, a beach clean-up led by Eco-Rooted, and the “Support Local Business Night” were some of the highlights, as well as all of the local and talented bands that performed. Headliners included Jack Tempchin, songstress Nena Anderson, Mattson 2, Montalban Quintet, The Village Squares, The Blue Moonies, Second Cousins, and Don’t Tell Mom, the talented 6th graders who won Judges Choice at the Encinitas Battle of

the Bands and Triceratropical, the People’s Choice winner of the event. As for Michael, he will continue organizing the event. After all, “putting together a fresh line up of local musicians and seeing the community come together to relax with some quality music” was the vision he pictured five years ago. To learn more about this musical celebration visit www.leucadia101.com/events/summer-fun-101. ¢

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ITLE Boxing Club Carlsbad is unique because we are a non-contact club, meaning that we do not spar, but focus on boxing and kickboxing for fitness while teaching technique, the correct stances, footwork, punches, combinations, slips and rolls. The concept is to use the movements of boxing and kickboxing to provide a total body workout,” explained Lexie Gascon, general manager. The “Power Hour” is the club’s signature workout class, offered in both boxing and kickboxing. These classes consist of plyometric calisthenics combined with either boxing or kickboxing rounds on a heavy bag and are finished with a fifteen minute core section using medicine balls. A Power Hour class can burn up to 1,000 calories by the utilizing HIIT method, high intensity interval training within the structure of the class, making it a great workout for weight-loss, muscle toning and increased cardio ability. TITLE was founded by former Olympic boxing coach, Danny Campbell. Taking notice of the fact that boxers tend to be in better

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shape than almost any other athlete, he and his business partners moved forward with the concept to provide members with high intensity workouts in a clean and friendly environment. Currently, TITLE has more than 200 clubs open nationwide. Instructors and staff are approachable and helpful, creating an atmosphere that is different from a standard gym environment. “The atmosphere in the club is welcoming, upbeat, high energy and just plain fun. During class, the instructors’

and members’ intensity and enthusiasm is infectious,” revealed Gascon. Members of TITLE Boxing Club Carlsbad range from men and women in their late-teens to those in their sixties. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome at TITLE, and there are many couples and families who regularly attend Power Hour classes. “The classes are perfect for those looking to get back into shape, those who have plateaued, those who want a fast and effective workout, and those who are in shape but are bored and looking to mix up with their current routine” said Gascon. One of TITLE Boxing Club Carlsbad’s most satisfied members, Erica, A. declared, “I have belonged to so many different gyms and this place is by far the best! Not only is it the best all-around workout, but everyone that works here is amazing! I feel so welcomed every time I walk through the door. The classes are never boring as each one is always a bit different and challenging, but can be modified for any fitness level. The music is great, the facility is clean and the energy is explosive! Try it! You will be addicted after your first class!” ¢

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his year’s 11th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival set a record in support and participation. Held at the Hamilton Children’s Garden at the San Diego Botanic Garden, the festival featured an assortment of delicious food, desserts, beverages, musical entertainment, a silent and live auction, and prizes – all in the spirit of fundraising. Over $54,000 in sponsorships, and $120,000 in net proceeds were raised, marking this year as the most successful festival yet! The proceeds will be divided among twenty-one 501(c)(3) charities that either focus on children or a need in the Encinitas community. Since its inception, the festival has been able to distribute over $94,000 to its beneficiaries. As a green waste event, recycling was encouraged and prizes were awarded for those who made the conscious choice to carpool to the event. Continuing last year’s tradition, carpoolers were entered into two drawings, sponsored by 92024 Magazine, for a gift certificate to Ruth’s Chris Steak House. ¢

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:::: MUSTANG INSIDER by ELISE GOUT

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here’s a funny kind of realization that comes with the end of the school year, amidst hightailing it to the nearest anywhere-that-isn’ta-classroom. It’s the realization that, while students leave behind the books, they are also leaving behind the comfort of last year’s routine. San Dieguito Academy (SDA) has reached a pinnacle moment of evolution – and all of the Mustangs are along for the ride. Over this summer, as kids and teachers catch a few rays, SDA will be getting a face-lift of its own. Aging classrooms, as full of memories as they are outdated carpeting, will be replaced with pristine facilities. Science labs will become two stories tall. Portables will become nothing more than a not-so-favorite past time. Some old art will be taken down due to the mass construction. Twice as much new art will be put up due to the fresh wall space. But SDA 2.0 doesn’t just include a physical makeover. This past year,

the men’s volleyball team made it into the CIF finals – and came home victorious. The win marked the first CIF title across all sports for SDA since it became an academy in 1996. Every day the school is becoming more multi-dimensional, pushing the boundaries beyond its “strictly artsy” reputation. And now there is a shiny gold plaque to prove it. The students themselves are the living embodiment of this change. Come fall, everyone will be moving up in the infamous high school hierarchy. But at SDA, it is not a matter of status. It is, and always has been, a matter of leaving behind familiarity to conquer the next step forward. Though perhaps, in retrospect, this coming year will be more of a leap forward, it will surely prove no exception. ¢ Elise Gout is an incoming senior at San Dieguito High School. She has just begun an internship program with 92024 Magazine and can be contacted at info@92024magazine.com.

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THIS YEAR’S BRO-AM IS SURE TO LEAVE ITS MARK ON MOONLIGHT BEACH’S SHORES photos by Tyler McElhaney

et on the sandy, picturesque Moonlight Beach, this year’s Switchfoot Bro-Am will mark a new moment in Moonlight Beach’s sand. The Switchfoot Bro-Am will return to the beloved local spot on July 12, celebrating its tenth year anniversary. Hosted by the Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot and presented by Hurley, the event will feature a pre-event auction night, a charity surf contest, the Rob Machado Bro Junior surf ride, and live music performances. All proceeds of the events will benefit local at-risk youth and humanitarian causes via the Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation. The weekend will begin on July 11 with the Switchfoot Soiree, an auction night event with an intimate live performance by Switchfoot, silent and live auctions, and refreshments. July 12 welcomes back the 3rd Annual Rob Machado Bro Junior surf ride. The day’s live music performances will include Switchfoot, The Future’s League, Run River North, and Cody Lovaas on the beach. The evening will end with a screening of Switchfoot’s documentary, Fading West, along with a performance from Switchfoot at La Paloma Theatre, presented by Macbeth. The Bro-Am will continue to make eco-friendly efforts working with San Diego-based Alternative Power Productions. Hurley H2O will provide stainless steel bottles and attendees are encouraged to refill reuseable water bottles at water stations throughout the day. The Rob Machado Foundation will be working to educate attendees and try to reduce as much waste as possible. “The Switchfoot Bro-Am is an entire community of surfing and rock and roll joining together for a surf contest and concert on the beach, all to benefit homeless and at risk youth – what could be better? And this year means even more than ever – it’s our tenth anniversary!” said Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman. To purchase tickets for any of the weekend’s events visit www.switchfoot.com/bro-am. ¢

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Garden S TRANSFORM your

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by TORI MORRISON

ummer emerges each year with a bright and sunny entrance. Here in San Diego we wait in anticipation for that final school bell, or for the skies to open up for a relaxing day at the beach. Once beach weather settles in it’s pretty difficult to stay motivated, however why not mix it up this summer with a do-it-yourself-project in your garden? There’s plenty of crafty ideas out there for raised vegetable boxes, and with their versatility it’s easy to turn a garden bed into a piece of artwork. You can even put your summer seashell collecting to good use and style the beds with beach-sytle decor. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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For a cool, industrial look, cut eight panels of corrugated metal to size and lay them out so that they cross over each other by two inches. Begin at one end of the panels and start attaching them panel to panel by drilling three evenly spaced holes down each seam so that it goes through both panels. Using a rivet gun, place a rivet in each of the holes. Next, rivet the final seam. Place support rods on the outside of the beds and pound them into the ground until they are at an even level with the top of the bed. To make a bottom, cut pieces of hardware cloth to fit inside the bed. Next, place them in the bed so they overlap and curve up the sides.

Create a raised bed in a frame that sits on the surface of the soil. Use stones, rocks, bricks, or shells as accent pieces. In this case ensure that the soil is properly mounded as it forms part of the landscape of the bed. When you dig, clear the soil and then use a sharp, square-bladed spade to break up it up. Next, change to a round-pointed shovel for evening out the surface.

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WATER TROUGH For those who aren’t so handy with tools, there’s always the option of purchasing a galvanized water trough and drilling holes at the bottom for drainage. Place rocks in between the holes and the soil to create some room and an additional layer to catch water. 

Integrative Healing

DIÁNE MANDLE SEEKS TO HEAL THROUGH SACRED SOUND

or Diáne Mandle, certified sound healer, recording artist and author, sound therapy has the ability to heal and alter a person’s consciousness. “After sessions clients experience improved memory, clarity, vitality and the ability to take action. Many report out of body experiences, a deep sense of tranquility, sleep soundly and feel the effects of the treatment for several days,” she expressed. Diáne’s story begins with her practice of polarity therapy. Shortly after immersing herself with this form of therapy, Diáne found a new source of energy and light in her life in the form of Tibetan and Bhutanese bowls, gongs and tingshas. After being introduced to Tibetan bowls at a Whole Health Expo she revealed, “I knew I found a modality that would transform my life.” Diáne became Sacred Sound Instructor Richard Rudis’ (Sonam Dorje) student for over two years, learning about energy alignment, balance, and healing methods through sound. Since then, Diáne has been to Nepal to educate herself about the culture behind the instruments, and began conducting educational concerts nationally. In 2008 she opened a school, the School of Tibetan Bowl Healing in Encinitas, with her former mentor to teach classes combining Tibetan philosophy, energy work, and sound healing with sacred sound instruments. Her path has also brought her career to the San Diego Cancer Center. “Healing Sound has been shown to be effective in the healing process for cancer patients by reducing stress and aiding in pain

management,” she explained. She currently works at the Vista Detention Facility where she offers meditation and sound healing classes to war veterans. As for the future, “Over the next few years I plan on creating an online presence for my school, introducing my curriculum to other detention facilities and offering keynote presentations,” she stated. Whether she is hosting a sacred sound session, working with war veterans, or traveling, Diáne’s diverse interests hold true to her life-long philosophy: show up, pay attention, speak your truth without shaming or blaming, and let go of outcome. She’s devoted to living a life of honesty, truth and wholesomeness. ¢

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CURIOSITY Point Loma's Beautiful Landmarks and Nature by JESSICA WOODS | photos by Tyler McElhaney

e're deep into summer: the sun is bright, the sand is soft, and the ocean is so inviting. For what remains of your summer break, take a day to explore Point Loma, offering historical landmarks, tide pools, awe-inspiring cliffs and hiking trails.

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse takes you back in time to when sailing ships relied on these beacons to guide them through safe waters. Built in 1854, its light could be seen for twenty-five miles. However, the builders didn’t take into account the signature low fog that would obscure the light, and so in 1891, the lighthouse was closed and a new Point Loma lighthouse was constructed at a lower elevation. The old lighthouse has now been converted into a museum, where you can explore what life was like there and see the old lamp whose large beam once permeated the peninsula. Below the lighthouses are a series of silent sentinels collectively known as Fort Rosecrans. The Point Loma peninsula shapes a natural barrier at the entrance of San Diego Bay, and in 1899 the United States Department of War built a series of gun batteries into the cliffs as a strategic harbor defense. While you can’t

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enter the batteries themselves today, you can walk alongside these massive strongholds. Whale-watching is popular here, but head to the tide pools to see the tinier creatures that make homes on our shores. Sea stars, mussels, crabs, and other gastropods come and go with the tides. While fun to look at, rangers warn not to touch the animals, as many of them are sensitive and can be harmed or killed from being handled by humans. The tide pools are parallel to the Coastal Tidepool Trail, and more hiking can be explored on the two-mile Bayside Trail. For history hounds, the Cabrillo National Monument offers a closer look at the first explorer to land on the United States’ western shores, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. With a large statue to commemorate his exploration, the park also features annual reenactments of his landing. ¢

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lthough our San Diego climate allows for house hunting year-round, summer is still the most popular time for people to make their move. To be competitive in today’s market heed our advice and get movin’! Be Committed: You cannot search passively for a home in a hot market and expect to be successful. Being fully invested means knowing the market and being ready to act. Have your agent set up alerts to notify you whenever a property matches your needs. Look both online and in-person at as many properties as possible to avoid “the one that got away” regret! Know Your Finances: Get pre-approved and learn your budget constraints before you start looking at properties. Establishing a realistic budget and searching within your means will save time and heartache. When you identify the right home, you’ll need to move quickly to get an offer written and accepted before the competition. Having your finances ready will save you from undue stress and unwanted surprises. Be Patient and Persistent: House hunting can be a lengthy process. Explore surrounding areas and have an open mind. Try to avoid feelings of frustration and desperation. New properties pop up daily and often homes look very different in-person than they do online. It’s hard to see an ocean breeze or smell fragrant jasmine in a photo. It’s also hard to hear traffic noise or the proximity of neighbors. See as much as you can in order to make informed decisions with confidence.

Fixer Uppers… Reality vs. Fantasy: Think you can handle a fixer? Be realistic about your abilities, time and budget. Bring your contractor to establish cost estimates prior to making offers. Be prepared for projects to take longer and be more expensive than projected. Don’t Forgo the Inspection: A home is a huge investment. Doing pest and property inspections help you identify red flags and unknown issues. The information unearthed can provide valuable leverage during the negotiation process and spare you costly headaches down the road. Knowledge is power! ¢

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Est SF

Price

3652 Lorimer Lane

Beds Baths Est SF 3

1,753

$775,000

Price

1360 Ravean Court

Address

5,428

$1,425,000

600 Beach St

1,865

$790,000

1875 Parliament Road

1,855

$1,430,000

116 Camino De Las Flores

2,603

$810,000

133 Avenida Esperanza

3,604

$1,431,000

1734 Orange Blossom Way

2,299

$845,000

544 Hygeia Avenue

972

$1,450,000

334 Via Andalusia

2,767

$854,000

1262 Eolus Avenue

2,419

$1,450,000

1164 Kava Court

2,909

$950,000

844 3rd Street

2,528

$1,467,900

277 Via Tierra

3,703

$950,000

345 Fulvia Street

2,422

$1,500,000

1619 Burgundy Road

2,720

$950,000

1264 Rancho Encinitas Drive

4,540

$1,500,000

1025 Arden Drive

1,090

$975,000

764 Lynwood Drive

4,318

$1,550,000

658 Cypress Hills Drive

3,347 $1,000,000 1740 Dylan Way

5,428

$1,585,000

425 Pescado Place

1,815 $1,014,000 3230 Wildflower Drive A

4,280

$1,595,000

3673 Sage Canyon Drive

3,465 $1,094,000 1283 Ranchco Encinitas Drive

3,578

$1,600,000

605 Cornish Drive

1,272 $1,115,000 764 Jacquelene Court

4,196

$1,610,000

1735 Dylan Way

3,940 $1,127,500 120 Melrose Avenue

3,398

$1,641,000

308 Alviso Way

2,243 $1,160,000 1820 Westview Drive

3,750

$1,650,000

527 Paloma Court

3,911 $1,181,250 3303 Bumann Road

3,538

$1,650,000

1881 Eucalyptus Avenue

2,633 $1,200,000 416 Sandalwood Court

3,663

$1,650,000

202 Pacific View Lane

3,250 $1,200,000 728 Lynwood Drive

5,177

$1,700,000

3469 Lone Jack Road

4,594 $1,200,000 710 Cole Ranch Road

6,262

$1,749,500

549 San Dieguito Drive

1,669 $1,205,000 440 Naiad Street

2,450

$1,790,000

2168 Mountain Vista Drive

3,002 $1,225,000 251 Andrew Avenue

3,736

$1,790,000

1635 Crest Drive

3,039 $1,285,000 1194 Via Zamia

5,355

$2,160,000

279 Sea View Court

3,033 $1,312,000 720 San Andrade Drive

900

$2,190,000

2825 Crystal Ridge Road

3,744 $1,330,000 726 4th Street 3

2,055

$2,375,000

376 Via Linda Del Sur

2,962 $1,350,000 566 Neptune Avenue

2,028

$3,450,000

565 Neptune Avenue

1,014 $1,374,900 270 Neptune Avenue

4,100

$4,400,000

321 Calle De Sereno

3,082 $1,375,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92024 at www.92024magazine.com)

Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.

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