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Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
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Local Dog Hits the Surf! Del Sur’s Australian Kelpie rides surfboard to celebrity
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The Elegance of Capri Blu
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Down on the Farm
Community Events & Info
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Sports Registrations & Info
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Real Estate Watch
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Local Community News & Info The latest registration information The Mortgage Minute & recent home sales in 92127
What’s for Dinner? Try your neighbor’s recipe
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Getting to Know the Riggins?
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Community Stuff
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Del Sur Farmers’ Market is all about family, community
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Capri Blu offers incredible atmosphere, neighborhood feel
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Finding the waterfall at PQ Canyon
Riggins committed to active lifestyle Local community announcements
Parent’s Night Out! Photos from Monterey Ridge Education Foundation’s Fundraiser
Out & About Local community pictures
Cover photos by Spark Photography
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Local Merchant Profile
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Student Stars - Evan Karr’s Enthusiasm Rewarded
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Library Schedule
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Community Chalkboard
Bernardo Heights Country Club
Home Tips - Prepare your lawn for Fall Local Rockstar! In Fear and Faith band released second album
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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER OK, we admit it; we love the new Del Sur Farmers’ Market & Family Festival. Of course, our infatuation with this new weekly event in our area is easy to understand. First, there are the “green” reasons: • It’s locally grown, very fresh produce that doesn’t have to travel far to get to our table (saving fossil fuels). • A wide selection of natural and organic produce is available. • Buying directly from farmers helps promote small sustainable farms, which helps conserve soil and clean water. Then there are the “we just want to have fun” reasons: • Fresh-cooked, hot-off-the-grill, filled-with-everything burritos. • Some really unique, worthwhile live music. • Flavored shaved ice on a warm afternoon. • Blow-up Jumpies (and it’s not even anyone’s birthday!). • Even more of those tasty burritos.
But perhaps the biggest reason to enjoy the new farmers’ market every Thursday is the sense of community we experience walking with our family among the vendors – most of them local. Plus, it’s so much fun to see neighbors and to unexpectedly bump into friends. And certainly it is extremely special for us that the event funds local education programs – especially now when financial resources for our schools are so scarce. Deserved congratulations go to the Del Sur Education Foundation for the vision and hard work necessary to launch this very worthwhile addition to our community. Nice work.
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community events & information Thru 8/13 10 am to 4 pm M - F ($120wk/$145wk) Westwood Club Summer Camps www.rbwestwoodclub.com Thru 8/25 Times and prices vary Boys and Girls Club Summer Camps www.sdyouth.org Thru 9/30 Times and prices vary Boys and Girls Club - Community Pool Open www.sdyouth.org Every Thursday 3 pm to 7 pm Del Sur Farmers Market - bring the whole family 7/4 10 am to 4 pm - FREE 4S Community Pool Open to 4S Ranch Residents (Compliments of 4S Ranch Master Association) www.4SConnect.com 7/4
1 pm to 4 pm 3rd Annual Fourth of July Carnival at Linear Park www.4SConnect.com
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7 pm gates open FIREWORKS at Del Norte High School More info at www.4SConnect.com
7/5 - 7/16 8:30 am to 11:30 am Oak Valley Writers Camp 6 - 10th grade call 858 487-8474 for more info 7/19 - 7/30 8:30 am to 11:30 am Stone Ranch Writers Camp 2nd - 5th grade call 858 487-8474 for more info 7/17
8:30 pm Movies In The Park - 4S Ranch Community Park Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakuel (PG) www.4SConnect.com
7/17 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Blood Drive - Westwood Club www.sandiegobloodbank.org (code WCRB) 7/30
at dusk - check website “Drive-In” Movie - Bring Floaties! Westwood Club Pool - Members only www.rbwestwooodclub.com
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8:00 pm Movies In The Park - 4S Ranch Community Park How to Train Your Dragon (PG) www.4SConnect.com
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Frozen Ropes Summer Camps - (see ad at bottom of page) Velocity Sports Camps - visit www.velocitysp.com for more info Westwood Club - www.rbwestwoodclub.com Tennis Camp Runs weekly thru 8/29 Junior Lifeguard Camp - 8/2 to 8/6 4S Ranch Soccer Camp - www.4SRanchSoccer.com
7/12 to 7/16 & 8/9 to 8/13 at Willow Grove Elem.
4S Ranch Park Youth Tennis Camp - www.sdparks.org 7/12 to 7/16 Court #1 from 9am - 3pm ages 8 - 13 Del Norte High School Aquatics Camps Visit ww.delnortenighthawks.com/athletics/aquatics Youth Summer Football Camp - www.socalfootballacademy.com 7/12 to 7/15 from 9:00 am - 12 noon at Del Norte HS
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Youth Roller Hockey - Every Sat. until 8/28 Adult Intermediate Roller Hockey League - Every Tuesday Co-Rec. Bolleyball - Mondays beginning 7/12 Adult Advanced Roller Hockey -Wednesdays beginning 7/14 Men’s Basketball League - Mondays beginning 8/2 Men’s 3v3 Open Futsal (Indoor Soccer) -Saturdays beginning 8/7 Men’s Basketball League - Sundays beginning 8/8 Men’s Basketball League - Tuesdays beginning 8/31
4S Ranch Youth Soccer - www.4sranchsoccer.com
Regular Registration - 7/1 thru 8/10 Late Registration (wait list) - 8/11 to 9/1
Additional Information & Activities 3rd Annual 3 on 3 OTL Tournament - www.sdparks.org
7/24 - Pool Play starts at 8:30 4S Ranch Sports Park - Must be at least 18 years old
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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH
What’s really important in a mortgage? Rate? Do you know your mortgage rate? Of course you do. Now, here’s a tougher one. Do you know how much interest you’ll pay over the life of your mortgage? Tougher question, isn’t it? But that’s the more important one, and it’s usually overlooked by most borrowers. The truth is, even at today’s low rates, the total amount of interest on a 30-year fixed loan is roughly equal to the amount you borrowed. How would you like to potentially cut those interest costs in half, and be able to own your home free and clear in years, rather than decades?
Well, now you can, with the Home Ownership Accelerator loan from CMG Mortgage. It’s actually very simple. Instead of depositing your paycheck in a traditional checking account, you deposit it into your Home Ownership Accelerator loan, which reduces your loan balance while your money is waiting to be spent. That could save you tens or thousands in interest, allowing you to pay off your home years earlier, with no change to spending habits. Call us for more info on this revolutionary new loan which could put you on the road to financial freedom sooner! ¢
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16390 Cayenne Ridge Rd
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16225 Turtleback Rd
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7685 Concerto Ln
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11434 Cloudcrest Dr
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7883 Entrada Angelica
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15848 Camino Codorniz
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16175 Deer Ridge Ct
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16786 Saintsbury Gln
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16112 Palomino Valley Ct
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17025 Capilla Ct
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15604 New Park Terrace
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16207 Deer Trail Ct
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16960 Silver Pine Rd
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14616 Via Bergamo
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17934 Aguamiel Rd
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7429 Los Brazos
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17917 Toltec Ct
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7404 Las Lunas
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17045 Albert Ave
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17172 Glen Aspen Dr
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17177 San Antonio Rose Ct
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17042 Albert Ave
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7840 Vista Lazanja
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16857 Silver Crest Dr
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7415 La Mantanza
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7370 Los Brazos
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10226 Camino San Thomas
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17291 Sangallo Ln
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16225 Dapple Gray Pl
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715,000
7916 Clambake
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10512 Rosedust Glen
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730,000
7932 Kathryn Crosby Ct
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11068 Indian Lore Ct
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735,000
17034 Castello Cir
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5413
1,425,000
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763,000
8143 High Society Wy
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4032
1,500,000
15137 Cross Stone Dr
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770,000
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1,550,000
16014 Cayenne Creek Rd
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3990
770,000
8270 Fortuna Santa Fe Rd
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795,000
16744 Trade Winds Dr
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18181 Sun Maiden Ct
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799,000
7563 Northern Lights
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6873
1,950,000
10718 El Caballo Avenue
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800,000
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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD | Local outdoor adventures
Los Peñasquitos
At a Glance
Canyon Preserve
Items to take: • • • • • •
water, water , water comfortable shoes layered clothing bug repellent sunscreen camera
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t is so close – yet seemingly a world away from the freeways, the noise and the stress of suburban North San Diego County. Visitors can see a wide variety of birds, hundreds of different plant species, huge trees, all kinds of animals – and even a cascading waterfall. Los Peñasquitos (which means “little cliffs”) Canyon Preserve is snuggled between Rancho Peñasquitos and Sorrento Hills to the north and Mira Mesa to the south. Stretching approximately seven miles from the I-5 and I-805 merge to just east of I-15; it encompasses some 4,000 acres of both Peñasquitos and Lopez Canyons. The Preserve is jointly owned and administered by the city and county of San Diego. Only minutes from Santa Luz, Del Sur, 4S Ranch and other nearby com-
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munities, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve attracts people with its natural beauty and rich resources. Native American history within the Preserve dates back as far as 7,000 years ago. Remains of the prehistoric culture can still be found. More recently the area was part of the first Mexican land grant in San Diego County – and the historic Santa Maria de Los Penasquitos Adobe is located on the east side of the Preserve off Black Mountain Road on Canyonside Park Driveway. Los Peñasquitos Canyon and its tributary, Lopez Canyon, features an astounding 500 plant species, more than 175 types of birds, and a great variety of reptiles, amphibians and mammals. But it’s the scenery of the canyon that makes the Preserve so special and CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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Robinini INGREDIENTS: asparagus red bell pepper red onion butter olive oil (8) cheese slices (gourmet, not American) (8) slices of bread (your choice) DIRECTIONS: 1. Slice the veggies and put them on a foil tray with Olive Oil. Grill or roast until tender. Set aside. 2. Butter slices of bread and put two slices of cheese and grilled veggies between bread slices like a traditional grilled cheese. 3. Brown the bread (melt cheese) as you would for a traditional grilled cheese sandwich. Best grilled cheese you will ever have!
Submitted by Robin Witt - Westwood
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Robin Witt and her husband David live in the Westwood neighborhood with their high school daughter, Kendra. Orginally from Chicago, the Witts moved in 1991 because they saw a picture of the San Diego Harbor in the local newspaper. They enjoy basketball, tennis, and hiking. Robin invented the Robinini as a healthy alterrnative to a traditional grilled cheese sandwich.
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Riggins are Committed to Active Lifestyle, Family, Schools in Del Sur
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ave and Clarrissa Riggins, Del Sur residents since 2007, are committed. They are committed to staying in their new hometown neighborhood long-term, they are committed to the Poway Unified School District schools, and they are committed to an active, physical lifestyle. Dave Riggins is Territory Sales Manger for St. Bernard Software, a 15-year-old San Diego-based public Internet security company – and runs an online business called SplashTennis.com. Clarissa Riggins is Vice President of Product Management and Strategic Planning at RealAge Inc., a consumer-health media company and provider of personalized health information and management tools (and a unit of Hearst Corp.’s Digital Media). Parents of 5-year-old twins Hannah and Luke, the Riggins moved to San Diego in 2003 from the San Francisco Bay Area – eventually moving to Del Sur three years ago. “Tired of the high tech rat race of the Sillicon Valley Area, we wanted to raise our kids in a healthier environment that was more conducive to living a balanced lifestyle,” Clarrisa Riggins said. “And San Diego is a perfect location to achieve those objectives. We’ve 14
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never looked back on that decision.” Del Sur provided a larger house, and a move into an area with highly regarded schools. “It’s hard to beat the Poway school district’s reputation,” she said. “We plan to be here for the long haul.” That type of committed attitude also spills over into the family’s time away from work, which is very active and very busy. “We are a very physically active family and you can often find us outside – often running, hiking, swimming or biking around the Del Sur neighborhood,” Clarrisa said. Dave Riggins is a “lifelong jock”, according to his spouse, and has participated in triathlons locally since moving to San Diego – completing many sprint distances, Olympic distances and three half-Ironman races. Clarissa is a runner and a passionate Yogini (a woman dedicated to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and mystical insight through yoga). “Yoga calms my mind, mellows me out and is a fantastic work out,” she said, adding that she often hits the yoga studio at least five times a week. The Riggins were avid travelers prior to starting their fam-
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4S Ranch Competitive Soccer - Avengers!
Dear 92127 Magazine, A belated thank you from all of us for the terrific article highlighting Rachel (March/April issue). This was the article that garnered the most attention out of anything that was published! (Everybody phoned us and asked us about it so I guess your magazine is really taking off!) The picture turned out great (thank you Tiffany) and the write-up was positive and wellresearched. Thanks again! We are most appreciative.
Looking to step up and play in a higher level of soccer? Join the 4S Ranch Avengers Competitive Soccer Program. In its inaugural year, the Avengers currently have formed 11 girls’ and 6 boys’ teams from ages under 8 to under 18. Avengers are currently in their preseason and will be competing in a wide variety of Cal South sanctioned competitive tournaments. In late August, the Avengers will then compete as part of the Presidio Soccer League. Several Avenger teams still currently have openings. If interested, please contact the Avenger Director of Coaching, Ruben Martinez at Ruben@avengerssoccer.com. - submitted by Gary Rossi, CEO/President - Avengers
4S Resident Wins “Pitch, Hit, and Run”
Stephanie Gearhart (Rachel’s mother)
Local 13 year old 4S resident Makenna Grewe won the Team Championship at Petco Park for the Major League Baseball “Pitch, Hit, and Run” competition. Makenna got to be on the field before the Padres game and had her name announced on the scoreboard. They also showed a video of her on the jumbo-tron. If she ends up in the top 3 out of 30, she’ll go on to compete in the nationals at the All-Star game. Congratulations & Good Luck Makenna Grewe!
Little League & Softball All-Stars Announced
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Little League Snapshot!
Congratulations to the 4S Ranch Little League (AA Division) Yankees for winning their division Championship game on May 27th. They played the 4S Ranch AA Division Phillies and won with a final score of 3-1. Going into the game, the Yankees were ranked 2nd and the Phillies were ranked 1st. It was a great game! Great teamwork and sportsmanship were shown by both teams! - submitted Carolyn Holloway
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Anthony Ullrich #25 Brennen McCann #9 Seth Kim #7 Dylan Milne #22 Connor Holmes #34 Derek Sun #11 Bryson Hashimoto #5 Justin Haber #20 Kyle Grabhorn #6 Brendan Davey #51 Tyler Barton #4 Tommy Twomey #10 Griffin Moody #30
Softball - 12U Christa Hoffman Ciara Peterson Drew Mertens Elise Hoffman Emily Scioscia Haleigh Sher
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Nick Johnson #14 Kyle Borer #22 Elijah Abrenica #19 Blake Barnett #13 Ryan Feringa #2 Kyle Joyce #24 Matthew Tanner #8 Spencer Laity #12 Brandon Courtney #10 Jonathan Kim #31 Nathan Judd #25 Conner Nelson #27 Chris Siaweleski #48
Alexandra Garza Alyssa Prentiss Ashlee Wells Sudha Singh Tracey Tivadar Breannah McCann Nathalie Tung Jillian Smith Karlie Hayes Kelly Peterson Lauren Prentiss Megan Lee
Julia Harris Julia Teeple Nidia Figueroa Samantha Mitten Sierra White Valerie King
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Parent’s Night Out! Monterey Ridge Educational Foundation Raises Money for Impact Teacher’s Fund Photos by Tim Wong
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he Monterey Ridge Educational Foundation held their Parent’s Night Out and Networking mixer at Zocalo’s on May 14, 2010. The MREF raised over $4,000 for their Impact Teacher’s Fund . The fashions were provided by Niki Starr and the wonderful staff at Civil Disobedience. Several area businesses also donated products and services that were auctioned off at the event including, Civil Disobedience, Ciao Bella Salon, Zocalo, LA Boxing, Danceology, and Time 2 Shine. The fashions were modeled by MREF’s parent volunteers - Kalee Allen, Neil Allen, Janice Karr, Susan Morris and teachers - Greg Burrows and Julie Goodwin. The event co-chairs were SB Sarver and Roxan De Gennaro and it was MC’d by MREF Spokeswoman SB Sarver. ¢
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shelter to surf Del Sur’s Australian Kelpie Rides Board to Celebrity photos courtesy of Michael Uy
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She’s cute, she’s smart, and she surfs – and it all comes natural. Yes, Abbie*G is every man’s dream. Dream dog, that is. The nearly four-year-old, 38-pound Australian Kelpie lives in Del Sur with Michael Uy, who rescued the pup from a shelter about three years ago while living and working in the Silicon Valley. And Uy, a project manager, never gave the unique canine a single lesson how to ride the waves on a surf board. “I never taught her how to surf,” he said. “The first time we asked her to get on a board at the beach, she did it and stayed on when we pushed her into a wave. It was really funny. She’s the only dog that I know that’s a natural.” “She gets back on the board when she wipes out, and she stays on the board even after it’s landed on the beach, Uy continued. “Once, in a three dog pile-up, she jumped off her board, and onto the next nearest board to stay afloat, while all the other dogs fell off and headed into shore.” The “water pile-up” Uy mentions occurred because Abbie*G is no casual weekend surfing dog; she’s actually a professional, complete with medals, tournament championships, and sponsors. Further, thanks to appearances on numerous television news reports, she’s also fast becoming a local celebrity. Her latest claim to fame is an appearance in the summer movie “Marmaduke”, in which she appears in four scenes involving surfing.
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So how does little Abbie*G – the “G” stands for “Girl” – keep in shape for the professional dog surfing circuit? “Abbie has a rough life,” Uy notes. “In the mornings we go biking or running for two-tothree miles. Then, two-to-five times a week we go surfing after work.” “And every weekend we surf,” Uy said. “Usually, we’ll surf in the morning on weekends, grab lunch in Del Mar, go to Starbucks to get a tea and take a nap outside, then go back to the beach to surf and then come home. At home, we usually take a two-to-three mile run, and then come home and have dinner. We also do a lot of hikes. Iron Mountain, Mount Woodson, and Cedar Creek Falls (in Julian) are our favorites.” And what does such a busy little canine eat to keep at optimum competitive level for the dog surfing tournaments (such as the recent Loew’s Coronado contest, which she won)? “Her diet is really simple,” Uy said. “She enjoys Avoderm Natural – a premium formula that includes California avocados and one of her surfing sponsors – on a daily basis. She also likes dried chicken treats. Sometimes she gets something special, like bacon or hamburger after winning a contest!” Abbie*G’s has other sponsors as well, including Oakley, Shimbashi restaurant in Del Mar, 4Paws Animal Hospital in 4S Ranch, Matuse (a local eco-friendly wetsuit maker) and INT Softboards (a surf board maker in Carlsbad). “Her surfboard is custom made by INT Softboards,” Uy noted. “I designed the graphics on the bottom. As for the shape and technical details...it has Future Fins F-YU fins. That’s all I’ll say. Actually, she has six surf boards (one long, three short, and two boogie boards). She also has a wetsuit custom made by a nice woman in Ocean Beach at the Surf and Sea shop. However, Matuse has recently expressed interest in making her one, which would be the first professional wetsuit for a dog made by a real wetsuit company.” But it’s not all about fun and games for Uy and his little four-legged surfer. “Abbie is a rescued dog, and her accom-
plishments in surfing and other sports are due to a special program I created called ‘Trust, Not Training’,” Uy said. “It helps traumatized animals bond more closely with their new adopted families – and helps them come out of their shell. Once Abbie was rehabilitated, I continued building trust and bonding through sports.” Uy noted that the “Trust, Not Training” program is based on principles from martial arts, extreme sports and relationship counseling. “Bonding through sports is an amazing thing,” he said. “Dogs are naturally athletic animals, and this is where you will see them shine. Work on building a relationship with your dog, not making them follow commands through obedience training. Doing this, I discovered Abbie and I could have a great time surfing. Who knows what you and your dog will discover about each other.” Certainly Uy and Abbie*G have a special relationship now, but with all those shelter dogs to choose from three years ago, why did he select her to rescue? “She was the only dog in the shelter that didn’t bark when people walked by the cages,” he said. “She would simple stare at you and try to figure things out.” Yes, it seems that Abbie*G definitely figured this all out really well. ¢
A rescued dog with a difficult past, Abbie*G got a sudden start in competitive surfing in 2008.
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unique. Perhaps surprising to many newer North County residents, visitors walking along the trails can experience: • A waterfall cascading through volcanic rock. • A streamside forest of giant California live oaks. • Groves of majestic sycamore trees. • A year-round stream populated by Pacific tree frogs, crayfish and largemouth bass. • A fresh water marsh hosting a variety of aquatic birds including great blue herons, egrets, mallard ducks and more. • Mule deer, bobcat, coyote, and raccoon (just a few of the mammals that can be observed throughout the Preserve). The Preserve once was part of Rancho de los Peñasquitos, the first Mexican land grant in California. Granted to Francisco de Maria Ruiz, he built an adobe in 1815 (some of which still exists). In the 1840’s, the Lopez family homesteaded in the nearby canyon (which was named for them and where they tended livestock for the next hundred years). Around 1860, Ruiz’s heirs built the elaborate Johnson-Taylor Adobe and its outbuildings near an artesian well in the east end of Los Peñasquitos Canyon. A series of owners used the rancho for cattle grazing during the following century, including Charles Mohnike, who built the Mohnike Adobe in 1910, east of what is now Black Mountain Road. Later, in 1962, a company purchased the land and planned to develop the canyon for residential use before the city and county of San Diego secured federal funding to begin developing the area into a regional park. Multiple trails traverse the park, and park rangers offer interpretive walks and host a variety of volunteer events. Tours of the historic adobe are also available. Contact the Park Rangers at (858) 538-8066 or (858) 484-7504 for more information. Several convenient entrances exist to the Preserve. The east entrance is located at the intersection of Black Mountain and Mercy Roads. There is also a convenient northern entrance near Peñasquitos Creek Park at the intersection of Park Village Road and Camino Del Sur in Rancho Peñasquitos. Look for the information kiosks located at each of the entry points that designate the trail head and provide additional park information. This article utilizes information from the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department website. ¢ 22
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Delicious Food, Modern Vibe Capri Blu Of fers Incredible atmosphere, Neighborhood Feel
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apri Blu Italian Bistro & Wine Bar offers the best of Italy with its exquisitely crafted cuisine, inspired wine list and gorgeous dining room. Opened in early 2007, Capri Blu is located in the 4S Ranch area in San Diego. Private rooms, entertainment and an outdoor patio make Capri Blu the perfect destination for romantic evenings or special nights out with friends. And a busy Happy Hour and weekend music give energy to the neighborhood restaurant’s inviting atmosphere. “Capri Blu is where exquisite Italian cuisine meets an incredible atmosphere,” said Owner/Manager Michelle Limon and Manager Janice Minabe. “We combine that with superb service, a ‘friendly feel’ and an affordable menu.” But at Capri Blu, it all begins with the food. Described by Limon as “Nouveau Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine”, the extensive Tuscan menu features daily fish and pasta specials, unique appetizers, and delicious desserts. “And this summer our specials utilize produce from the local farmers market as well as veal and lamb Osso Bucco and various steak specials,” she noted. The care, talent and dedication of Executive Chef/Partner Antonio Viscito and chefs Osvaldo Rios and Scott Salcido is evident in some of Capri Blu’s most 24
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popular dishes. Consistent with the goal of providing a friendly and inviting neighborhood atmosphere, Capri Blu features daily Happy Hour specials (half-price draft beer and half-price well drinks, plus complimentary select appetizers every day 4-7 p.m. and all day Sunday) in the bar area. And live music in a variety of styles is featured 7 p.m.-10 p.m. every
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• Frutti di Mare (clams, mussels, shrimp and seasonal fish in a lightly spiced red sauce with fresh tomatoes, basil and parsley). • Boconcini Gorgonzola (hand-cut filet medallions served with a Gorgonzola cream sauce).
Friday and Saturday night. Capri Blu is part of the Villa Capri Restaurant Group, and true to Villa Capri’s dedication to fine Italian cuisine, the restaurant also offers a deluxe wine selection. More than 200 wines carefully selected from distinguished wineries across the globe fill Capri Blu’s wine cellar. Not only can Capri Blu handle catering for private functions and corporate events, but the local facility has ample space for private parties – including the 25-person capacity “Wine Cellar Room” and a fully-enclosed patio that accommodates 75 guests comfortably. In addition to a separate lunch menu, Capri Blu offers fast service for mid-day dining, accommodating seating (for quiet business meetings, birthdays, etc.), a number of lunch specials, and prix fixe business lunches. Delicious Italian food. Comfortable, modern vibe. Superb service. It all adds up to Capri Blu being the perfect spot for a quiet, private dinner – or an entertaining evening. Capri Blu is located in 4S Ranch at 10436 Craftsman Way, San Diego, CA 92127. For more information or to make reservations, call 858-673-5100 or visit www.capri-blu.com. ¢
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• Daily Happy Hour: Half-price draft beer and well
drinks every day 4-7 p.m. and all day on Sundays. The Happy Hour bar menu also features sliders, calamari fritti, pizzas, wings, burgers and wraps. • Steak Sundays: A “$10 Steak Sunday” event occurs each week beginning at 4 p.m. • “You-Call-Its” Saturdays: The Capri Blu bar features $5 “you-call-its” on Saturdays after 10 p.m. • New Singles Night: And a new “singles” night on Thursdays offers $5 martinis in the bar after 8 p.m.
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Friendly Atmosphere, Great Course and Lots of Fun Bernardo Heights Provides Members A Complete Country Club Experience
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Practice Facilities • An expansive natural-grass driving range with lots of stations. • Two practice putting greens that are true to the greens on the course. • A third green with sand traps for pitching, chipping and bunker practice. • Three PGA teaching professionals to help fine-tune your game and provide free clinics year-round to children and beginners.
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duced some of the best young golfers in San Diego County, and a nice array of couples’ events and member/guest tournaments for friends and business associates. The club’s social calendar is packed with activities for all ages and interests, from romantic evenings of music and dancing to hearty family barbecues on the 4th of July and a big egg hunt on Easter for the kids. “And the club’s highly regarded Executive Chef Tim Sullivan serves scrumptious dinners four nights a week, tasty lunches six days a week and a traditional brunch on Sunday overlooking the golf course,” said Bob Hayward, who heads up a professional BHCC manageCONTINUED ON PAGE 36
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Evan Karr’s Enthusiasm, Optimism Rewarded
Name: Evan Karr Age: 15 Grade: Starting 9th grade School: Oak Valley Middle School * Favorite Subject: Math Parents: Janice Karr, David Karr
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tends San Francisco State University and ketball, computers, visting museums (and ak Valley Middle School’s Dylan, 16, is a senior at Mt. Carmel High more). And he really likes pets, especially “Heart of Oak Valley Award” is School. his own cat Ivan and his dog Bear Bear. presented annually to students Evan Karr described himself as both who inspired the campus and demonKarr also enjoys his time participathappy and proud of winstrated all of the “Charning the recent award from acter Counts” pillars of his school – and professed trustworthiness, respect, mixed feelings about the responsibility, fairness, promotion to Del Norte. “I caring and citizenship. really enjoyed (Oak Valley Which is why few Middle School),” he said. were surprised when one “I will miss everyone. But of the award winners this I’m looking forward to goyear was Evan Karr, 15ing to high school.” year-old son of Janice And after that? At Karr of 4S Ranch and this point, Karr notes his David Karr of Murietta, ~Sonya Wrisley, Oak Valley Middle School Principal interest in visiting musewho was just promoted ums – and suggests a future for himself ing in activities at the 4S Ranch Boys & from eighth grade to Del Norte High as a museum tour guide. ¢ Girls Club, and visiting the 4S Ranch School. Branch Library, according to his mother, Karr’s enthusiasm is obvious in his Janice Karr. She noted that Evan is the wide variety of hobbies and interests – Recommend your 92127 Student Star which includes music, swimming, basyoungest of three children; Laurel, 21, atonline at www.92127magazine.com.
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Prepare Now for Best Fall Lawn, Garden Results
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the spot – choose from the following: beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, garlic, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, onions, parsley, peas, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, shallots, spinach and turnips. Most must be planted from seeds (about mid-September), but some are available as transplants at local nurseries. For many of these cool-season vegetables, the harvest period will begin in mid-November; some, like radishes and leaf lettuce will be earlier. Obviously, smaller Southern California yards may not be as accommodating for huge gardens –
but it only takes a small plot to make for plenty of fresh foods (so start small). Start soil preparation – for both new vegetable gardens and flower beds – by turning the soil and watering deeply, and continuing to water for two weeks. This will cause most of the weed seeds in the soil to germinate, making them easy to pull. For existing beds, loosen the soil and add several inches of organic material (home-made compost or bagged planting mix). Be sure to add gypsum to heavy clay soil, and both nitrogen (cottonseed meal or composted manure) and phosphorus (phosphate or bonemeal). ¢
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It’s All About Community
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Produce Picked at the Peak of Flavor, Fresh-Cooked Foods, Flowers and Much More at the Del Sur Farmers’ Market
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armers’ markets are a traditional way of selling agricultural and home manufactured products, and a weekly market day is a part of normal life in villages and town squares throughout the world. Now, thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of the Del Sur Education Foundation, residents of Santaluz, 4S Ranch, Del Sur and the surrounding area have the opportunity to also experience produce picked at the peak of flavor. Del Sur Farmers’ Market & Family Festival, which launched in mid-May at the corner of Camino del Norte and Lone Quail Road, features fresh fruits and vegetables and other farm fare, as well as flowers and plants, home-manufactured products and other goods, fresh-cooked food of all kinds, information booths – and plenty of music and fun for the whole family. Conducted weekly from 3 p.m-7 p.m. on Thursdays, the event took more than nine months to plan and organize. The DSEF then hired Cassity Productions (which puts on a similar event in Scripps Ranch) to pull off the year-round gathering, which typically touts an average of 70 vendors and hundreds of eager customers. Much of the local market’s success
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is due to the location, according to Laura Taylor, DSEF board president. “The location is an ideal; it is a very visual area for this market,” said Taylor. We felt that the corner offered ease for people to come in, shop and leave without driving through streets to get there.” Obtaining approval for the spot took some effort, but Taylor credited Black Mountain Ranch, the Poway Unified School District and the DSEF board members for making it happen – providing an improved opportunity for success of the farmers’ market. Among the highlights of the market each week: • A wide variety of foods prepared at the market, including “Kettle Korn”, Mexican, Indian, Asian BBQ, gyros, cookies, cupcakes, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fresh pesto, etc. • Lots of family-oriented activities for the entire family, “jumpy house”, a slide and shaved ice treats. • Plenty of room to sit and eat and enjoy live music (by musicians from throughout San Diego). “The ‘Family Festival’ part of our
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name says it all,” Taylor said. “This market covers all ages and tastes.” Del Sur’s new farmers’ market follows a wave of popularity across San Diego and the U.S. for such events, due in part to the increased interest in healthier foods and other factors. The number of American farmers’ markets increased from 1,755 in 1994 to 5,274 in 2009. What sets the Del Sur event apart from others is its dedication to community and to the education of the area’s youth. “Our farmers’ market is first and foremost a community affair,” according to Taylor. “It is our pleasure and our vision to provide this wonderful event for the entire community. A portion of the proceeds go back to the children of Del Sur Elementary.” She noted she hopes the market can actually change local residents’ way of life. “We hope everyone can get into the mindset to shop at the market for their produce, buy gifts, purchase herbs and flowers, enjoy dinner and take home prepared foods,” she said. “This is more important than buying that bag of oranges or eating the amazing burritos; this is about being a community!” Additional vendors are welcome and school organizations can utilize a free booth space on a first-come basis for fund raising by contacting Bev Cassity at DelSurFM@aol.com or calling 858-586-7933. ¢
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o facilitate the success of the new Del Sur Farmers’ Market & Family Festival, the Del Sur Education Foundation secured Cassity Productions to manage the event. And, with the assistance and guidance afforded by Bev and Mike Cassity, the market is already successful and growing – attracting an average of 70 vendors each Thursday and hundreds of attendees browsing the aisles and tasting the offerings at the corner of Camino del Norte and Lone Quail Road. “We were approached to create a farmers’ market that would support children’s education, provide a healthy environment to buy certified produce, flowers and specialty foods, and create an evening out where local shoppers could meet up with friends, family and neighbors… (at) a totally family atmosphere,” said Bev Cassity. And that atmosphere is helping the Del Sur market be a quick success. “The rapid growth of the Del Sur farmers market is so exciting because we get to hear all the shoppers thanking us – and the Del Sur Educational Foundation – for our time and energy…,” she said. “I hope parents realize that by shopping at the farmers’ market they are teaching their kids to eat healthy, buy local, and go green.” She also noted that new traditions and shopping skills are being created where kids can actually talk to the people that grow the produce and flowers, or cook the food that they are going to eat.
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Bev and Mike Cassity of Cassity Productions Bev Cassity brings 35 years of event planning experience and almost nine years managing farmers markets to the local event. She and husband Mike, recently retired after 42 years as a senior manager for Avis Rent A Car, worked as a team for several years on various special events. The couple also manage the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market, which they created almost nine years ago. That market is still going strong 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday mornings at 10380 Spring Canyon Road. Bev Cassity asks that patrons to the Del Sur market stop by the event information booth to say hello and make suggestions. And, for more information, simply contact her at DelSurFM@aol.com or 858-586-7933. ¢
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Q& A with the Del Sur Educational Foundation The DSEF Board and Foundation members are comprised of parent volunteers along with the Del Sur Elementary School’s Principal.
DSEF Board President Laura Taylor talks about the foundation and its efforts to raise money to support youth education in the community:
Executive Board:
Foundation Members:
President: Laura Taylor Secretary: Lori Martin Treasurer: John Spelta
Principal:
Doug Johnson
Teacher Representative:
Margaret Bergamin – 4th Grade
Honorary Members:
Robert Ashley -- Farmer’s Market Bernadette Ramirez – Del Sur HOA Debra Weikel – Del Sur HOA
A special thanks to: Laura Taylor
Michael Arnold Shelley Federhart Pam Howell Thomas McCartin John McKenna Karissa McKenna Zafar Mohsenzadeh Afshin Naharandi Claire Spelta Charity Stone Lisa Vitale Marci Wilks
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President, Del Sur Educational Foundation
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The Del Sur Educational Foundation purpose is to support the fundamental mission of the school. The Foundation was formed to help raise needed funds for Del Sur Elementary School. It raises funds for art/music programs, technology-related items, grants for teachers for the classroom, science/media lab, and to aid in the expanding classroom sizes to reduce teacher/student ratio.
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We have decided to keep fundraising events to a minimum amount – but with the biggest impact. For school year 2010-2011, we have a fall golf tournament called “Fore the Kids” at The Vineyard at Escondido and our Annual Rummage Sale in October. Early spring is our biggest fundraiser – Auction Night, with different themes every year. In late spring we will have the Annual 5K Trail Run/ Walk through the canyon. Our new Del Sur Farmers’ Market & Family Festival creates weekly revenue – and requires no parent participation (except for two foundation board members).
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Any parent of a child who attends Del Sur Elementary School can be a part of the Del Sur Elementary Educational Foundation either through volunteering for its events, attending meetings, or placing their request to be on the board for the new school year.
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Does the DSEEF have any regular events?
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We are a very new corporation – still learning and growing. We currently agreed that the Golf Tournament, Rummage Sale, Auction Night, 5K Run and the weekly Farmers Market will be our regular events.
If a business or individual wants to donate goods or money to the DSEF, what is the process and who should they contact?
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ily, traveling throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America and the United States. At first, they hoped to continue their extensive travel schedule with the twins – but those plans dissolved when an early full-family vacation to Puerto Vallarta soured when the children became ill. A second trip to Europe went better due to having grandparents along as “built-in babysitters”, so Clarissa hasn’t given up yet. “We will travel the world again when the kids let us,” she said. “A safari in Africa or a climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro with the kids is on our short list…someday! For now we will continue to conquer Black Mountain.” Another commitment the Riggins make is to sports, both participatory and as spectators – especially to the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA ), the NFL’s San Diego Chargers and, of course, to Clarissa’s alma mater, the Duke Blue Devils during the NCAA basketball season. ¢
ment team with more than 40 years experience.Club members also have access to nearby swimming, tennis and fitness facilities. In addition to catering to its members, the club believes in serving as a resource to the community. It is home course to Rancho Bernardo High School’s girls and boys golf teams, holds fund raising tournaments for charitable groups such as Father Joe’s Villages, Big Brother/Big Sisters, and local churches – and hosts regular meetings of the Rotary, Lions and other civic groups. Bernardo Heights Country Club is conveniently located at 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway in Rancho Bernardo. Prospective members may obtain additional information about the club by visiting www.bhcc.net or calling 858-487-4022. ¢
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In Fear and Faith (left to right): Mehdi Niroomand, Ramin Niroomand, Noah Slifka, Cody Anderson, Tyler McElhaney, Scott Barnes
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McTernan, currently is being showcased by the band at this summer’s Van’s Warped Tour 2010, which is scheduled to stop in San Diego on August 10th at Cricket Amphitheater. Prior to launching on the Warped Tour, Tyler and the six-piece band headlined a national tour – after returning from an 18-date European tour, including Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. In addition to playing bass, Tyler is extensively involved in the electronics, lighting, song-writing and overall production of the band’s music. To sample music from In Fear and Faith’s first two releases, visit www.myspace.com/infearandfaith. Additional information is available at www.infearandfaith.net. ¢
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Baby & Me Fitness - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Personal trainer Andrea exercises with moms while entertaining babies 4 weeks to 1 year. Adult Chinese Conversation - 1st Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Chinese community members meet and discuss topics of interest. Beginning Yogy - Tuesday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m. & Tuesday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. Beginning Yoga with Stephanie Wong. Knitting with Allison - Saturday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m. & Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m. Basic knitting class for adults and older teens. Family Movie Night at the Ranch - 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Monthly movie night for the whole family.
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Beginner Photography Class - Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. Digital photography basics instructed in Chinese.
The Birch Aquarium - Thursday, July 1 at 10:30 & 12:30 Brings the wonders of the ocean to the Library www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Friends of the Library Meeting - 4th Wednesday of the month.
Hullabaloo Band Concert - Friday, July 9 at 10:30 & 12:30. Join us for an awesome, interactive music concert!
Baby Story Time - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Pre-walking babies only. Enjoy this one-on-one lapsit activity which introduces babies to stories and songs.
Author Visit with Oliver Chin and Crafts Wednesday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. Make your own Octonaut craft. www.octonauts.com.
Kids Fitness - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Personal trainer Andrea exercises with kids ages 18 months to 5 years.
Wild Wonders – Live Animal Program Friday, July 16 at 10:30 & 12:30. www.wildwonders.org
Play to Learn Preschool Time with Teacher Lee - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Music, Stories, Art and Fun! www.teacherlee.com
Made Science - Friday, July 23 at 10:30 & 12:30. www.madscience.org
Teen Time - Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
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The Amazing Dana - Magic Show Friday, July 30 at 10:30 & 12:30.
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