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IN THIS ISSUE C O V E R F E AT U R E S
18 Service Above Self 92024’s two Rotary clubs are making a difference in both local and global communities. Join our conversation with Encinitas Rotary Club President Jon Krassny and Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club President Paul Abel, Ph.D. to learn more.
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TASTE BUDZ
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STUDIO WEST & THE RECORDING ARTS CENTER
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THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS
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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS COMMUNITY STUFF
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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD San Diego Tide Pools
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10 Shaping Futures
Leslie Mannes Is Committed to Enriching the Lives of Children and Families
25 Celebration of Second Chances
Animals Shine at Humane Society’s Fundraising Event
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A Decade Already?
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t all started with a passion for our community. We didn’t know exactly what we were about to get ourselves into, but after months of napkin scratching (often accompanied by a glass of wine or two at one of our favorite local restaurants), the concept of ZCode Magazines was born – starting with the debut of 92127 Magazine. It’s hard to believe that the first issue was delivered to homes 10 years ago this month. To put it in perspective, our oldest daughter was in middle school (now she’s studying for her MBA in college), and our two youngest kiddos – now both in high school – were only four and five years old. Where has the time gone? The concept of our local zip code magazines was simple: publish magazines about the community that people want to read. And that simple concept is still our company mission statement to this very day. People are proud to live, work, and play in their communities, and we are excited to deliver magazines that showcase everything local. Over the past 10 years, we have published 561 issues. That’s more than 30,000 individual magazine pages that have been designed and printed! We’ve had the privilege to spotlight more than 500 families, more than 500 students, thousands of local businesses, and countless other interesting hyper-local stories. By creating bigger-than-life printed editorial features, people are proud to have their stories memorialized and often keep copies of “their” magazine on display for all to see. In fact, ZCode Magazines articles can be found framed and hanging on the walls of local businesses, showcased in the homes of local families, students, and volunteers, and prominently displayed in our local schools. 92024 is your community, and 92024 Magazine is your magazine. Be sure to stay in touch and recommend articles. Derrick Breaux And we love to receive photos! Also, take a moment to thank Publisher and support the local businesses that participate in this magazine. We wouldn’t be able to publish 92024 Magazine without their enthusiastic support. It’s been a great decade! We look forward to serving our local communities for years to come. Thanks for being a reader and supporting 92024 Magazine!
Regards, Derrick Breaux, Publisher
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REGIONAL BUZZ
D E L• S O L M A G A Z I N E Private School Guide ZCode Magazines highlights a variety of local schools and academic opportunities, including Army and Navy Academy, in our 2019 Private School Guide.
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Encouraging Education Andy Achterkirchen volunteers his time, talent, and treasure to educating underserved students.
Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.
Nature Connection Nature Collective’s AWE Gala raised $350,000 for local nature programs. For more information and articles visit www.delsolmagazine.com.
92130 MAGAZINE Cultivating Courage Learn about local education options in our Private School Issue, including The Grauer School’s commitment to learning without boundaries.
LOCAL STORIES. LOCAL PHOTOS.
Golf Glory Ten-year-old Zoë Salinas is a world champion golfer and successful student.
Visit www.zcodemedia.com
Anniversary Celebration Carmel Valley Middle School recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special school party. For more information and articles visit www.92130magazine.com.
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A Vision of Service
Local Students, Global Citizens
Private School Guide
The Rancho Bernardo Lions Club has brought community members together to make a difference for the blind and vision-impaired for more than 50 years.
Pacific Ridge School marries academic excellence with civic responsibility and global engagement. Learn more in ZCode’s Private School Guide.
92129 Magazine highlights a variety of local schools and academic opportunities in ZCode’s 2019 Private School Guide.
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Speak, Lead, Grow
Supporting Science
A Heart for Service
The Scripps Teasers Toastmasters Club offers community members the opportunity to face their fears, gain self-confidence, and develop important communication and leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment.
The young women in Poway High School’s SWENext Club are engineering their futures. Join our conversation with co-presidents Madalyn Nguyen and Sara Wilson to find out more.
Rancho Bernardo Lions Club helps the blind and seeing impaired. Learn more through our conversation with RB Lions President Betty Jean Dye.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
things to do in 92024 DECEMBER 2019 + JANUARY 2020 DECEMBER
DEC. 7 – 8; 14 – 15
DEC. 14
COASTER Holiday Express
San Dieguito Art Guild’s Holiday Bazaar
Twinkling lights, live entertainment, activities, food, and visits from Santa 5 – 8:30 p.m. San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org
Take a 65-minute round-trip ride from Oceanside to Solana Beach and back; discuss your wishlist with Santa Claus, chat with princesses, and sing along with carolers; tickets required Train Times: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. Oceanside Transit Center www.gonctd.com
Original items handmade by local artists, including paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, cards, prints, and more; also features a silent auction, raffle, door prizes, and holiday treats 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Encinitas Community Center www.sandieguitoartguild.com
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DEC. 10
DEC. 20 – JAN. 3
CRC’s Jingle & Mingle
Encinitas Union School District Winter Break
DEC. 3 – 8; 10 – 15; 17 – 23; 26 – 30
Botanic Wonderland: Holiday Nights in the Garden
62nd Annual Encinitas Holiday Parade Thousands of people will be on floats, on foot, in cars, and marching in bands while tens of thousands cheer them along the parade route, followed by the ceremonial tree lighting 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Coast Highway 101 www.encinitasca.gov
Festive fundraiser for CRC’s Holiday Baskets program featuring behind-the-scenes tours, music, food and drinks, raffle prizes, and more 5:30 – 8 p.m. Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand www.crcncc.org
DEC. 22
Hanukkah Begins DEC. 23
Caroling by Roger Anderson Chorale DEC. 12
SDIFF Showing: La befana vien di noe Paola, a primary school teacher by day and Christmas Witch by night, is kidnapped by a cruel toymaker named Mr. Johnny. A group of six brave students go through an extraordinary adventure to rescue her. $12 for general admission, $8 for SDIFF members, students, and military 7 p.m. | La Paloma Theatre www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com
Business owners will have warm apple cider and cookies for shoppers 4 – 6 p.m. | D St. to H St. www.encinitaschamber.com
DEC. 23 – JAN. 3
San Dieguito Union High School District Winter Break DEC. 24
Christmas Eve DEC. 25
Christmas Day DEC. 26
Kwanzaa Begins DEC. 31
New Year’s Eve
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Cyclovia Encinitas Explore downtown Encinitas on bike or foot, free of cars, at this brand new open street event 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coast Highway 101, D St. to J St. www.encinitasca.gov
JAN. 15 – 18
San Dieguito Academy Presents She Kills Monsters $15 for adults, $8 for students Jan. 15: 4 p.m. Jan. 16, 17, 18: 7 p.m. Clayton E. Liggett Theater Tickets available at www.seatyourself.biz/sandieguito
La Leche League North County Coastal Meeting
SATURDAYS
Docent-Led Tour
Mother-to-mother support group for pregnant and nursing mothers 2nd Tuesdays: 10 a.m. 617 Saxony Pl. #103 www.facebook.com/LLLNorthCountyCoastal
San Diego Restaurant Week 2020 Try a new restaurant or revisit an old favorite at more than 180 locations throughout the county www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
JAN. 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3rd Tuesdays: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. See website for location www.encinitaschamber.com
Skate Rising All girls ages 4-18 welcome; learn about a need in the community, do a service project to help fill the need, and take part in a skate clinic and skate with friends 2nd Saturdays: 9 – 11 a.m. 425 Santa Fe Dr. www.exposureskate.org/skaterising
Encinitas Bike and Pedestrian Committee Meeting Last Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. 605 3rd St. www.bikewalkencinitas.org
SUNDAYS
North Coast Toastmasters Club Meeting
MONDAYS
Encinitas Lions Club Meeting 2nd and 4th Mondays: 12 p.m. 285 N. El Camino Real www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/encinitas
TUESDAYS
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Meeting 12:15 p.m. | Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13 www.encinitascoastalrotary.org
Leucadia Farmers Market
Learn to speak with confidence and poise 7:30 – 9 a.m. Seaside Center for Spiritual Living www.northcoast.toastmastersclubs.org
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Paul Ecke Central Elementary www.leucadiafarmersmarket.com
Food Forest Volunteer Days
Join the San Dieguito Heritage Museum for a free, fun, hands-on craft experience that highlights various aspects of San Dieguito history; no reservations required and a small donation is always appreciated 12 – 4 p.m. | 450 Quail Gardens Dr. www.sdheritage.org
All ages welcome 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 800 Ecke Ranch Rd. www.coastalrootsfarm.org
Wednesdays@Noon
RECURRING
Lagoon Discovery Tour 1st Saturdays: 10 – 11 a.m. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center www.thenaturecollective.org
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Sundowner Mixer
WEDNESDAYS JAN. 19 – 26
10:30 a.m. San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org
Free weekly concert series presented by the City of Encinitas; no program in December 12 p.m. | Encinitas Library www.encinitasca.gov/concerts
Families Making History
Family Fun Days
Encinitas Rotary Club Meeting
1st Sundays: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center www.thenaturecollective.org
12:10 p.m. | Elks Lodge www.encinitasrotary.com
Sunday Music Concerts Enjoy free concerts sponsored by the Friends of the Encinitas Library 1st Sundays: 2 – 3 p.m. Encinitas Library www.encinitaslibfriends.org
THURSDAYS
Encinitas Toastmasters Club Meeting Learn to speak with confidence and poise 7 – 8:30 p.m. | 3616 Manchester Ave. www.encinitastoastmasters.org
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Seaside Bazaar Open Air Flea Market 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 459 S. Highway 101 Contact 760-753-1611 for more information
FRIDAYS
Music by the Sea Ticketed concert series featuring talented artists; no program in December 3rd Fridays: 7:30 p.m. Encinitas Library www.encinitasca.gov/concerts
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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
PICKLEBALL
Open Play Badminton
Open Play Basketball
Open Play Pickleball (Ages 50+)
Sundays | 12 – 2 p.m. Encinitas Community Center www.encinitasca.gov
Courts are non-reservable and first-come, first-served 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Cottonwood Creek Park Glen Park Mildred MacPherson Park Scott Valley Park Leo Mullen Sports Park Leucadia Oaks Park www.encinitasca.gov
Mondays: 8 – 10 a.m. Wednesdays: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Fridays: 1:30 – 3 p.m. Encinitas Community Center www.encinitasca.gov
BASEBALL
Encinitas Little League 2020 Spring Season Registration open through Dec. 20 www.ellbaseball.org
Encinitas National Little League Spring Season Registration open through Dec. 20 www.enll.org
Open Play Baseball and Softball Fields are also available to be reserved 8 a.m. – Sunset Encinitas Community Park Cardiff Sports Park Leo Mullen Sports Park Paul Ecke Sports Park For reservations call the City’s Sports Supervisor at 760-633-2756
SKATEBOARDING
Open Skating 8 a.m. – Sunset Encinitas Community Park www.encinitasca.gov
CYCLING
Swami’s Rides Swami’s Cycling hosts a monthly social ride at a conversational pace First Sundays | 8 a.m. 5611 Palmer Way Suite D, Carlsbad www.swamis.org
SOFTBALL
North Shore Girls Softball 2020 Spring Season Registration now open www.northshoregirlssoftball.com
Two Wheel Thursdays Three-to-five-mile ride around Encinitas including a stop for a beer or food along the way; bring lights and a helmet Last Thursdays | 7 p.m. Encinitas City Hall www.bikewalkencinitas.org
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TENNIS
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Open Play Tennis
Pannikin Runners Meet-Up Group
Courts are non-reservable and first-come, first-served 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Cottonwood Creek Park Glen Park Moonlight Beach www.encinitasca.gov
For anyone who wants to run a long, flat, easy-paced run out and back along the coast Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. Meet at Pannikin Coffee & Tea www.strava.com/clubs/153350
11th Annual Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk VOLLEYBALL
Open Play Volleyball Courts are non-reservable and first-come, first-served 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Glen Park Leucadia Oaks Park Moonlight Beach www.encinitasca.gov
Support the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and children battling life-threatening medical conditions Registration now open Event Date: Feb. 1 9 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.mitchellthorp.org
Cardiff Kook 5K, 10K, Kids K, and Costume Contest Scenic loop that starts and finishes under the famous Encinitas sign Event Date: Feb. 2 7 a.m. | 505 S Coast Hwy 101 www.cardiffkookrun.com
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FAC E S I N T H E C R OW D
Shaping Futures Leslie Mannes Is Committed to Enriching the Lives of Children and Families by LINDA FRABL
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ith her master’s degree as a reading specialist from NYC’s Columbia University, Encinitas resident Leslie Mannes was a sixth grade teacher with the Del Mar Union School District for seven years before taking over the family ownership and operation of five McDonald’s franchise restaurants in North County and El Cajon. Her association with the charitable aspects of McDonald’s, as well as her background in educating children, culminated in Leslie’s role as a board of trustees member for the Ronald McDonald House. Leslie was on the executive committee for the 10th Annual ROMP Gala that took place in October and raised money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. The fundraising event, entitled ROMP Enchanted: The Magic of Hope, was held at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and raised $600,000 in net proceeds. The evening also marked the conclusion of the More than a Meal
Name: Profession: Community: Hobbies & Interests: Favorite Local Spots:
Leslie Mannes McDonald’s owner and operator Cardiff I love traveling, spending time at the beach, and reading Seaside Market, Union Kitchen & Tap, Besta-Wan, Moonlight Beach, and Grounded
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campaign that was launched at the previous year’s ROMP Gala, in which $2.5 million was raised by more than 1,000 donors. Even amidst such magical elements as multiple acrobatic performances and garden-themed cocktails, Leslie emphasized the real goal of the evening: “Donations to Ronald McDonald House help strengthen families and bolster their psychological well-being during difficult times by keeping families together regardless of their situation or ability to pay. The staff, the volunteers, and the guests at the Ronald McDonald House create an emotional and physical sanctuary from the challenges involved with caring for a hospitalized child to restore a sense of normalcy during a time of turmoil. I strongly encourage San Diegans to consider donating to the Ronald McDonald House in any way they can.” Her work overseeing McDonald’s franchises also enriches Leslie, because she loves watching her employees realize their potential through the company’s Archways to Opportunity comprehensive education program. She explained, “I’m committed to helping my employees achieve their dreams, and Archways to Opportunity helps them improve their English skills, earn a high school diploma, work toward a college degree, earn tuition assistance, and make an educational and career plan. With my background in teaching I put great emphasis on training, and I want to provide my employees with more than a job for today. I want to help shape their futures.”
Learning Problems Don’t Have to be Permanent There are Real and Lasting Solutions
Having a learning challenge can be compared to doing a job at the top of a ladder, whose lower rungs are unstable. Working in this way makes the job harder, and take longer to complete. By strengthening the lower rungs, or underlying skills, learning challenges can be eliminated, and work done at the top of the ladder can improve, with increased attention, focus, confidence and success!
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After working with TLC, our daughter does all her homework without prompting, needs very little help, and her grades are all A’s and B+. She seems happy and confident. Her work with TLC has been invaluable, and we are very thankful!” -TLC parent
“All of the staff is amazing-- caring, patient, & positive. My son's clinician challenged him without pushing him to frustration. A worthwhile investment in my child's future!” -TLC parent “TLC is nothing short of a miracle. I will admit I was initially hesitant. It is not cheap, and the promises of academic progress seem too good to be true. However, I am not being dramatic when I say it was worth every penny and it changed my son's academic life forever.” - TLC parent
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TASTE BUDZ If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.
Her b &
on the map
Healthy Choices
Choice Superfood Bar &
Juicery recently opened its doors in the space formerly occupied by OH! Juice on North Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. Choice serves up cold pressed juices, fresh smoothies and bowls, craft plant milks, gluten free toast, superfood snacks to go, and more. Everything is organic, non-GMO, gluten free, and vegan.
All Things Chicken Puffer Malarkey Collective, the group behind Little Italy’s Herb &
The Shoppes at Carlsbad recently welcomed PLUCK, a fast-casual
Wood, has launched its newest
eatery showcasing pasture-
restaurant, Herb & Sea, in downtown
raised chicken and farmers
Encinitas at D St. and Highway 101. The modern seafood concept offers dishes like oysters and clams in half shell, roasted whole branzino,
market produce, the latest project from chef and restaurateur Sam Marvin. The menu ranges
and Maine lobster. Other options
from fried chicken to
include small plates, handmade
house-made bone broth to
pasta, wood-fired pizza, salads, and
innovative chicken sandwiches,
a variety of entrées, plus creative
and more. Check it out Monday
cocktails, wine, and three local beers on tap.
through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m
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STUDIO WEST
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mbarking on a new career can be a daunting task, especially when it involves diving into a high-energy, high-profile one such as audio engineering. But switching up careers later in life is something that seemed like a “no-brainer” to several audio enthusiasts after taking part in the Electronic Production Package (EPP) at Studio West. Like their fellow classmates, these students initially enrolled in the EPP program as a fun way to expand their skills in what seemed like an after-work hobby. However, once involved in the program, what started as a hobby soon began looking more like a viable career option. “Oftentimes we see some of the more casual enthusiasts enter the program with the idea that this is for fun or good for a side business. But once they start working with our instructors, getting hands-on engineering experience in a working recording studio, we see a shift in focus. Folks with a regular 9-to5 job they aren’t 100% invested in realize that their passion can be turned into a viable
career,” explained Todd Hunsaker, Director of Admissions for The Recording Arts Center (TRAC) at Studio West. Todd explained further, “When the class is over, the next logical step to launch a career in the industry is to acquire more experience and get the in-depth training that can lead to a successful career in audio engineering. Many find this in our year-long Diploma program.” One student, Isaiah, finished the EPP program last month and immediately enrolled in the Diploma Program. His classes began on Monday, and he couldn’t be more thrilled about his choice. “It was so much fun working a real recording studio. I’m really excited about my decision to start the full program!” Don’t miss out on a new career opportunity in audio engineering – try out The Recording Art Center’s Electronic Production Package now. Classes are enrolling now, so check out the full schedule at www.studiowest.com or call 858-592-9497.
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The Gift of Forgiveness
KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER PRATT TO PRESENT AT SAN DIEGO WOMEN’S WEEK photo by Azusa Takano
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ew York Times best-selling author and animal advocate Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt will join the roster of speakers at North San Diego Business Chamber’s San Diego Women’s Week Leadership Conference on Friday, March 20, 2020. Katherine will discuss her newest book, The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable, a collection of interviewstyle stories from those who have learned to let go of resentment and find peace, intertwined with Katherine’s own personal insights. “Forgiveness is a topic that everyone will have to deal with at some point in their lives. None of us can get through life without being faced with the opportunity to forgive,” Katherine said. “My hope with this book is that through reading these compelling stories, people are able to apply some of the findings to their own journey. I hope that it will provide a better understanding of the journey and relationship with forgiveness, and bring a sense of healing.”
“None of us can get through life without being faced with the opportunity to forgive.” Katherine is part of a dynamic line-up of influential leaders and executive women panelists participating in this year’s event. “To me, being a leader means making a difference and helping others,” she said. “That is really what I try to do with all of my books. My hope is that someone reads this book and feels less alone in their journey to forgive and that people realize that forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves more than anything.” San Diego Women’s Week will take place March 16-20, with three events throughout the week. Opening Night will be held on Monday, March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petco Corporate in Rancho Bernardo, and includes a keynote speaker, panel discussion, book exchange, vendors, appetizers and drinks, and networking. Women and Wine will take place on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bernardo Winery, featuring wine and food tasting and unique shopping opportunities. The Leadership Conference will be held on Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, and includes morning coffee and pastries, keynote speakers, panel discussions, swag bags, vendor village, lunch, and more. For more information and tickets visit www.sdwomensweek.com.
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LOCAL PHOTOS
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Two San Dieguito Academy students, Tate Oien and Thomas Pickering, along with Sophia Stockton from The Grauer School, were recently named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Approximately 16,000 students were selected as semifinalists from a pool of over 1.5 million entrants from 21,000 high schools across the country based on their scores on the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Over 90 percent of semifinalists are expected to advance to the finalist level, where they will be in the running for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million. Final selection is based on students’ skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in college programs. Finalists will be notified in February, and winners will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July. The 2020 recipients will join more than 345,000 other distinguished students who have earned the Merit Scholar title in the past 65 years. Learn more at www.nationalmerit.org.
Miracle League Honors Service Award Recipients The Miracle League of San Diego recently honored its 2019 Outstanding Service Award recipients including San Dieguito Academy student Trenton Wilson, along with Georgia Sims, Grace Laliotis, Ryan Grozen, Naomi Ryder, Caroline Berg, Brendan Chapko, Jack Kuffner, Michelle Coad, Trevor Hagen, and Jacob McKanry. The honorees are high school seniors who have volunteered their time for at least three years, staying actively engaged with the Miracle League community, the players, and their families, and making a positive impact on all involved. Founded in 2006, the Miracle League of San Diego is a nonprofit organized baseball league for people with special needs. Every player is matched with a buddy for the entire season and each buddy is paired with the player based on his or her unique needs. Games are played at two locations: Engel Family Field in Del Mar and Bell Middle School in the South Bay. Registration is now open for the Spring 2020 season. For more information visit www.miracleleagueofsandiego.org.
Cyclovia Encinitas Cyclovia Encinitas, an event organized in partnership by the City of Encinitas, Environmental Commission, Traffic and Public Safety Commission, and the Encinitas 101 Main Street Association, will make its debut on Sunday, January 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coast Highway 101 will be closed to vehicles between D St. and J St. to allow cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians access to local businesses on open streets. Businesses will offer specials, activities and games, and live music for all to enjoy. The San Diego Bike Coalition will also provide bike racks and bike valets for people traveling by bike downtown. The event is free and open to the public. Cyclovia is held in communities across the globe and locally, including downtown San Diego, Pacific Beach, and Chula Vista. The Encinitas event aims to promote mobility and the city’s current Climate Action Plan. Find out more at www.encinitasca.gov.
CRC’s 40th Birthday Bash photo by Carlsbad Photo
Encinitas’ Community Resource Center (CRC) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a disco-themed Birthday Bash in October, drawing 200 attendees and raising $200,000 in vital funding to provide food, shelter, and safety for San Diego’s most vulnerable children and families. In celebration of CRC’s founding in 1979, guests wore groovy disco attire and enjoyed music by DJ Loczi. The program, supported by emcee and auctioneer Darren Diess, honored three Champions of the Cause who have made an impact on CRC’s efforts over the past 40 years: Evelyn Weidner, former board member and a decades-long CRC supporter; Laurin Pause, former executive director; and Shea Homes, the builder of Carol’s House, CRC’s domestic violence emergency shelter. Guests also heard Miss West Coast United States Joanna Trailov share her story as a survivor of domestic violence. CRC provides a full spectrum of programs for those experiencing domestic violence, hunger, and homelessness. Learn more at www.crcncc.org.
Volunteers Needed for Habitat Restoration Project Over the next couple of months, community members ages 13 and up will have the opportunity to help Nature Collective biologists restore the native habitat at Harbaugh Seaside Trails by installing more than 11,000 native plant seedlings. “We invite everyone to get outside and enjoy the coastal breezes as we all join together to make Harbaugh Seaside Trails an incredible place,” said Doug Gibson, Nature Collective Executive Director. “Years from now, you will get to see how this land is thriving and personally feel a part of its natural legacy.” Volunteer planting events will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following Saturdays: Dec. 7, 14, 21 and Jan. 11, 18, 25. Each event is limited to 50 participants. Harbaugh Seaside Trails – the three-acre coastal overlook linking Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Solana Beach – is nearly complete after a year of restoration efforts. The space will be officially unveiled in early 2020. Sign up to help at www.thenaturecollective.org/events.
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Please give us a brief history of the Encinitas Rotary Club. When was it founded and by whom? The Encinitas Rotary Club was founded in 1939 by Encinitas community leaders. We are comprised of local women and men who are invested in and take pride in providing service to our community. We continue to evolve to meet the challenges of a changing world. What is the overall mission of the club and how do you go about fulfilling it? Rotary is guided by the ideal of “Service Above Self.” We are People of Action. Our activities are designed to provide service to others, while promoting integrity, and advancing understanding, goodwill, and peace at the local, national, and international levels. How did you personally become involved with Rotary? I’m a longtime resident of Encinitas. Several years ago, I realized that I had never really involved myself in any community service activities. I did some online research and came across Rotary although I knew virtually nothing about the organization. I
What is Rotary? Rotary is a global network of over 35,000 clubs consisting of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change in their own communities and beyond.
decided to just show up at an Encinitas Rotary lunch meeting and see what this was all about. I was surprised to see several people I already knew. I was welcomed, participated in a couple of meetings, and was hooked by the fellowship and the service projects. What is your current role within the club? Please elaborate on your specific responsibilities. I am currently the 41st President of
the Encinitas Rotary Club. My role is to guide and motivate the club while ensuring that club members feel valuable, inspired, and connected to each other.
At-A-Glance | Jon Krassny Name: Jon Krassny
Community: Encinitas Education: B.A. – Duke University; M.B.A. – SDSU Family: Spouse – Lisa; adult children – Lauren and Drew Hobbies and Interests: Tennis, golf, and soon-to-be first grandchild Favorite Local Spots: Summer sunsets at Moonlight Beach…with a burrito, of course!
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Name of Organization: Encinitas Rotary Club President: Jon Krassny Year Established: 1939
What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do? The most challenging? The most rewarding aspect of what we do is the satisfaction of being able to help individuals and organizations that do incredible things. I especially enjoy local projects as they are more “hands on.” As for challenges, coordinating the efforts of a completely volunteer organization can certainly have its issues. Which communities does the Encinitas Rotary Club serve? Primarily Encinitas and the surrounding area, but we are also involved in projects in Mexico, Vietnam, and Nepal. How many members does the club currently have? We have about 90 members, which is a good club size. We have enough people power to work on projects and to access resources in the community. At the same time, it’s feasible for us to get to know each other. What kinds of activities is the club involved with? Our activities vary from year to year.
Website: www.encinitasrotary.org Facebook: @EncinitasRotary Email: info@encinitasrotary.org This year we will assist with building houses for families in need in Tijuana, support repair of domestic violence transitional housing units for the Community Resource Center, and help with Hands of Peace, an organization that brings Israeli, Palestinian, and American youth together to promote peaceful education and dialog. In conjunction with our sister Rotary club in Katmandu, we secured a Rotary International matching grant to upgrade the equipment and training at 10 rural medical clinics in Nepal. And, through our Wine & Food Festival, we distributed financial assistance to 17 local beneficiary organizations. Can you elaborate on some of the projects you’ve worked on in the past? Our annual Wine & Food Festival is an all-hands-on-deck club undertaking. The festival now attracts over 1,000 patrons each year. We have raised more than $1.2 million for our beneficiaries, ranging from Rancho Coastal Humane Society to the Amanda Post Foundation, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, December 2019 | January 2020 • 92024MAGAZINE.COM • 19
C O V E R F E AT U R E Ecke YMCA, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Encinitas Educational Foundation, North County Lifeline, and the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, among others.
We’ve volunteered at the San Diego Food Bank, assembled raised planter boxes for the Encinitas Community Garden, helped paint the Boys & Girls Club and the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and implemented work parties at the Encinitas Historical Society’s Old School House and the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. Our members help staff Encinitas events such as the 101 Street Fair and the Encinitas Oktoberfest. We
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participate in Rotary’s Leadership, Ethics, Aspiration and Determination Conference (LEAD) for eighth graders, the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference (RYLA) for 11th graders, and an engaging Model United Nations program. Additionally, Encinitas Rotary Club’s unique “Home Team” provides minor household maintenance and repair services to community senior citizens in need. When and where does the club meet? Each Wednesday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Elks Lodge at 1393 Windsor Rd., Cardiff. Each meeting features a speaker who provides insight into a wide range of topics of interest to our members and the community. Are there any exciting projects, events, or programs coming up? On Wednesday, Dec. 11, in conjunction with the Community Resource Center, the entire club will pack holiday food boxes for low income families.
How would interested community members get involved in the Encinitas Rotary Club? What are the criteria for membership? Visit our website www.encinitasrotary.org, stop by a meeting, or contact our Membership Chair Terry Ahsing at terry.ahsing@gmail.com. We welcome People of Action who want to share their energy to serve others and give back to the community. What can new members expect when joining the club? Actually, a rousing good time. The Encinitas Rotary Club sheds any sense of stuffiness and still does incredible things. It’s a wonderful group of people. New members can expect to be involved in service projects, be embraced by like-minded members of the community, and enjoy healthy doses of fun, laughter, and compassion. Is there anything else you’d like 92024 Magazine readers to know? Many people are surprised to learn that for over 30 years Rotary International has played a key role in eradicating polio. Rotary has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries and contributed more than $1.8 billion toward eradicating the disease. We’re 99.9% of the way there, but it’s crucial to continue the work. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year. Goodbye polio, thanks Rotary.
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Q&A with Encinitas C Please give us a brief history of the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club. When was it founded and by whom? The club was founded 35 years ago by a small group of people, including three who are still active members: Ralph Bettencourt, Andy Cesare, and Chuck DuVivier. Different from other Rotary clubs, our club is known for not taking ourselves too seriously, while at the same time being ranked as one of the most generous and impactful clubs in all of San Diego County in its charitable giving. What is the overall mission of the club and how do you go about fulfilling it? Formally our mission is: “Through social events, hands-on projects and financial support we deepen relationships and make a difference, while having fun.” Essentially, we apply our resources and talents to make the world a better place and whatever we do, we make it as enjoyable as possible. How did you personally become involved with Rotary? My first experience was in high school (in the late ‘80s in San Diego). Rotary sponsors clubs in local high schools to encourage kids to get involved in community service and learn leadership skills, called Interact Clubs (there is one at both La Costa Canyon and San Dieguito Academy).
When I moved back to Encinitas in 2010 I was looking for a Rotary club to join as a way to give back, meet new people, and get involved in the community. Online, I found the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club held a Surf Day event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event gives those kids (and their families) a chance to see what it’s like to surf. I’m a hack at surfing, but I love doing it. That event got me interested in learning more about the club. My wife and I decided to join later that year, after attending a few lunch meetings. It is amazing how much we’ve learned about the local community and world, through the people, presenters, and programs in Rotary. We’ve built meaningful relationships with an amazing group of people. What is your current role within the club? Please elaborate on your specific responsibilities. My current role is club president (2019-2020). Essentially that means I get a chance to help steer the club to have a greater impact and to facilitate opportunities for members to experience new things. What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do? The most challenging? I’ll give you a fun example that checks both boxes. In September we held our most recent Surf Day event. It was designed to help children with developmental disabilities and their families. I started with a cute kid (he must have been seven or eight), with the expectation of giving him a surfing experience. Nope. He had a different plan. He laughed at the surfboard, didn’t want to sit on it, pushed it away, and set out running straight into the ocean as fast as he could. He either didn’t know (or could care
At-A-Glance | Paul Abel Name: Paul Abel, Ph.D. Community: San Diego County Education: B.S. from UCLA; Ph.D. in psychology from University of Washington
Family: Wife – Cecile; son – Maxime; daughter – Emmanuelle; dog – Whiskey; cats – Snoopy and Charlie Hobbies and Interests: Traveling, running, surfing, mentoring, and reading Favorite Local Spots: Depends on the tide, swell direction, and wind conditions. I’d probably say Beacons when it’s uncrowded, warm, one hour before sunset, with four- to five-foot sets.
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Name of Organization: Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club President: Paul Abel, Ph.D. Year Established: 1984 Website: www.encinitascoastalrotary.org Facebook: @EncinitasCoastalRotaryClub Instagram: @encinitascoastalrotary Email: encinitascoastalrotary@gmail.com less) that humans can’t actually breathe underwater. I spent an hour with him. We were having fun, but on his terms. The game turned into him running as fast as he could into the waves without any fear and me holding on to his rash guard to prevent drowning. We’d then bounce back to shore, full of smiles, then he would run a different direction full speed out to sea. My task: forget surfing, prevent drowning, and help him have fun. It was exhausting, unexpected, and unplanned, but he was having a blast. Which communities does the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club serve? We don’t really have boundaries –
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C O V E R F E AT U R E we’ll help whenever and wherever we’re needed. Most of our local efforts involve partnering with charities right here in Encinitas and helping Encinitans. However, we also have international efforts we’re working on. Through Rotary we have the ability to join other clubs around the world to make an even greater impact. What we
do and where we help really depends on the needs and members’ passions. How many members does the club currently have? Our club has about 45 members – men and women that vary widely in age and backgrounds with a strong desire to help the community. We are actively looking for new, likeminded individuals with a passion to help make a difference and address new challenges. What kinds of activities is the club involved with? There are a lot. Here is just a highlight of a few. We’re involved with helping children and adults who are food insecure (cooking/serving meals, donating and packing boxes of food), supporting the military and their families, helping local people with basic supplies, supporting youth in leadership programs and healthy living in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, and a whole slew of projects that help with peace, education, and alleviating poverty abroad. 22 • 92024MAGAZINE.COM • December 2019 | January 2020
Can you elaborate on some of the projects you’ve worked on in the past? I first joined a Rotary club when I was living in Oregon. With that Rotary club (Beaverton Rotary) I traveled to Uganda and learned firsthand how a small number of dedicated people can have a huge impact on the lives of others. One American living parttime in Kampala, Uganda started Beads for Life, a business giving local women an opportunity to make beaded bracelets out of paper. These bracelets are sold in the U.S. (www.beadforlife.org). That program has become an incredible success at helping improve the quality of life of many women in Kampala. The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club has worked on many international projects around the globe, including Uganda, South Sudan, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Belize, to name a few. We are well engaged in several ongoing projects in Mexico and are headed to Guatemala in January. When and where does the club meet? Anyone who is interested to learn about and visit our club is welcome to our Tuesday lunch meetings. We meet at Tower 13 at 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. nearly every Tuesday (check our website first as some of our meetings are held offsite, or contact me directly at paullabel@outlook.com). Are there any exciting projects, events, or programs coming up? There are many; I’ll highlight one. We have an annual Golf Ball Drop, held at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. This is a fun event, open to everyone in the community. Hundreds of golf balls are numbered and dropped from over 50 feet from a helicopter. Prizes are given for the “owners” of the balls closest to the hole. The proceeds from this event directly support the Navy SEAL
Foundation, Community Resource Center, our local Boys & Girls Club, as well as internationally focused efforts, such as Hands of Peace and much needed educational scholarships to help children in Sinaloa, Mexico. We’re in the early stages of planning the next event and are looking for support and sponsors – please reach out if you can help! You can see many of our upcoming events and activities on our website or social media platforms. How would interested community members get involved in the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club? What are the criteria for membership? A good place to start would be to come listen to one of our lunch speakers, meet a few members, and/ or get involved and participate in one of our events. The main criterion for membership is a desire and willingness to have a positive impact. There are some financial commitments that each member is asked to make; this helps us do some of what we do. For anyone interested, shoot me an email at paullabel@outlook.com or visit our website. What can new members expect when joining the club? New members can count on meeting people with a diversity of experience, backgrounds, and interests, a full calendar of events, parties, projects, and trips to choose from, getting to really know the community we live in, hearing stories from a wide range of speakers (some fun, some emotional, and many unforgettable), and having fun while doing good things that make a difference in our community and abroad. Is there anything else you’d like 92024 Magazine readers to know? There is another club in town also being interviewed for this publication. I would recommend that people interested in Rotary visit and compare the two clubs. Even though both clubs are doing great things, our cultures are very different.
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rips to the beach may have dwindled since the summer season ended, but winter is perfect for discovering some hidden gems along the shore. November through March is the best time to see tide pools in San Diego, when low and negative tides occur during daylight hours, exposing a whole new world of sea life. Exploring tide pools gives the whole family a close-up look at wildlife including sea snails, crabs, fish, barnacles, anemones, limpets, sea urchins, mussels, octopi, sea cucumbers, and even starfish and lobsters.
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Tide pools can be found just north of the Scripps Pier and La Jolla Shores Beach, in a volcanic rocky area located on University of California, San Diego property.
In addition to its interactive Preuss Tide Pool Plaza at the aquarium, Birch also offers guided tide pool adventures on the beaches below.
CARDIFF STATE BEACH The rocks here are 45 million years old and even contain embedded clam fossils – something you won’t likely see at any other local tide pools.
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TIPS: • Check a tide table online to determine the best time of the day to visit. • Wear closed-toe shoes with a firm grip. Rocks can get slippery when wet. • Tide pools are home to delicate ecosystems. Never remove an animal or plant from its habitat. • Wear reef-safe sunscreen and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
Celebration of Second Chances ANIMALS SHINE AT HUMANE SOCIETY’S FUNDRAISING EVENT photos provided by Rancho Coastal Humane Society
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ore than 350 animal lovers gathered at Cape Rey Resort in Carlsbad for Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s (RCHS) Celebration of Second Chances, themed “Sapphire Night – When the Animals Shine.” The evening began with a VIP reception hosted by RCHS President Judi Sanzo, followed by a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music, caricaturists, chocolate and gelato tasting, silent auction, and a wine grab for general admission guests. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors also issued a proclamation naming Saturday, Sept. 2019 as “Celebration of Second Chances Day” throughout the county. KFMB-TV CBS News 8 reporter Kelly Hessedal emceed the event, which included videos about RCHS’s Animal Safehouse program and
shelter highlights from the past year. Judi Sanzo shared that the shelter has once again earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and is one of only five animal shelters in the United States to earn a perfect score of 100 points. Speed painter Paul Naylor created a work of art that was sold during the live auction and, finally, auctioneer Clint Bell gave guests opportunities to “Fund a Need” by paying for equipment, supplies, and medical needs for animals. Proceeds from the celebration fund RCHS’s Pet Adoption, Humane Education, Animal Safehouse, Pet Assisted Therapy, and Pet Food Bank programs. Learn more at www.sdpets.org or visit the shelter at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas.
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Bereavement and Caregiving Support Group
Kick off the holiday season with comic ventriloquist Joe Gandelman followed by crafts 3:30 p.m. DEC. 5
Toddler Yoga and Movement With Kathryn the Grape 10 a.m.
Preschool Musical Storytime With Kathryn the Grape 11 a.m. DEC. 6; JAN. 17, 24, 31
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Introduction to 3D Printing 2 – 4 p.m.
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STEAM Team! (5-11 yrs.) Fun, hands-on STEAM activities that engage creative problem-solving skills 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. DEC. 19
Gymboree on the Go: Play & Music Class for Toddlers
Ron Salisbury Presents: Hybrid Poetry Forms Explore non-traditional forms of poetry and the use of verse in novels and memoirs 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
eBook Tutoring One-on-one instruction on how to download an SDCL ebook to your laptop or mobile device; appointment required 3 – 4 p.m.
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French Conversation
3D Print Open Lab
Joyful Jumping Music 10 a.m.
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Self-Awareness Through Improvisation
English Café News for You
Live Model Drawing Open Studio
North County Health Services Information table on healthcare coverage enrollment and other services 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1 – 3 p.m.
Bring your own art supplies; no program in January 12 – 3 p.m.
Spanish Conversation 3 – 5 p.m.
Gamerz Lounge 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Toddler Signing Story & Music Time
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Stories and music featuring ASL 2nd Thursdays | 10 a.m.
Addiction recovery support group 9:30 – 11 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
Preschool Signing Story & Music Time
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Stories and music featuring ASL 2nd Thursdays | 11 a.m.
6 p.m.
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Awaken the Poet Within Poetry writing group for adults 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Citizenship Class
Preschool Play With San Diego Drama Kids
Classes conducted in English; materials provided 6 – 7:30 p.m.
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First Sunday Concert Series
Safe Neighborhoods: Sheriff Outreach Team
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Baby Signing Story & Music Time
5:30 – 7:50 p.m.
Film Screening: Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
Intermediate ESL Conversation
4th Thursdays | 11 a.m.
Stories and music featuring ASL 10:30 a.m.
Basic Computer Help
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Social Well-Being Assistance 2nd and 4th Mondays 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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3rd Thursdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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