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ON THE COVER

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STUDENT STAR Caden Hollander

IN THE SPOTLIGHT SKY Facial Plastic Surgery

THE BACKYARD PRODUCE PROJECT

FEATURES

38 HEALTHY HARVEST The Backyard Produce Project brings homegrown produce to families in need. Project Chairman Jane Radatz shares how the project works and how you can help.

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RB CHORALE ANNIVERSARY

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TOBY WELLS FOUNDATION

FINANCIAL PROFILE

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EARTH DAY FAIR

STUDIO WEST & THE RECORDING ARTS CENTER

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WOMAN OF THE YEAR

KINDNESS FOR A CAUSE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Katie Kelly

FROM THE DENTIST 4S Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Wheelhouse Credit Union

PRESCHOOL PROFILE Kid Ventures Enrichment Center and Preschool

DENTIST PROFILE Elite Pediatric Dentistry

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COVER PHOTO: Members of the Backyard Produce Project Cover photo by Alex Williams Photography

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS TASTE BUDZ OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS COMMUNITY STUFF NIGHTHAWK INSIDER Kimiya Ghassemzadeh

REAL ESTATE WATCH

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FROM THE PUBLISHER VOL. 10, NO. 3 TM

Graduation Is in the Air

s we approach summer, there’s a little something more than warmer days looming in the air. Graduation is upon us. Elementary is promoted to middle school. Middle schoolers move on to high school. High school... College… Graduations, celebrations, and transitions are all around us during May and June. For those of you that know us personally or have been along for the ZCode Magazines journey, it will come as no surprise that my wife and I run a very busy household. Having three kids, it seems that every time we turn around, one of them is advancing to a new chapter in their lives. A close relative gave me some good advice many years ago. He said not to blink, meaning that time flies when you have kids, and they’ll be grown before you know it. And as much as I try to take that advice, I must be blinking more than I realize. Things seem to be moving way too fast! This month, our oldest daughter, Ashley, will graduate college and begin her journey in the MBA program. To say that my wife and I are proud of her is a dramatic understatement. We are constantly impressed with her passion for life, her dedication to her family and friends, and her commitment to success. It seems like yesterday when I was sitting at this same computer writing about Ashley graduating high school. I must have blinked! This 22-year-old woman is the same little girl that we taught to ride a bike at the age of three. The little girl that we began coaching in soccer at the age of four, eventually developing into a speedster that could outrun nearly every opponent down the sideline when given the opportunity. Believe it or not, she’s still outrunning opponents in the various soccer leagues that she plays in for fun – not to mention the soccer teams that she coaches. As parents, my wife and I couldn’t ask for a better big sister for our two younger kiddos. She has set a great example for them, and they are always thrilled to have her around, whether she is watching them play sports or just hanging at the house playing games. She makes time in her busy schedule to nurture those relationships. She takes her role as a big sister seriously. Those that know Ashley would be the first to say that she is their biggest fan. So, my wife and I would like to send a special congratulations to our little Ashley. You did it! You continue to impress us. We are proud of you, and more importantly, we hope you are just as proud of yourself. As much as we try not to blink, we can’t wait to watch you on your journey through the MBA program and beyond. Keep up the good work and don’t forget to set aside a little time to take it all in. Congrats to all the graduates in our community! There are a few days that you remember for the rest of your life, and graduation day is one of them. P.S. I would also like to congratulate our youngest daughter, Audrey. She’ll be making her transition into high school this year. Keep up the great work! We are proud of you.

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Locally-based world champions shine at California All-Stars Cheer, highlighted in our 2019 Camp Issue.

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Student Star Aaron D’Souza codes to play games and help others.

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LOVE OF PHILANTHROPY

Tamara Lafarga-Joseph finds happiness by serving others.

DOGGIE GRAS

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s first-ever Doggie Gras 5K and Parade was a fundraising success.

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ZCode’s 2019 Camp Issue explores fun-filled summer activities, including swim and tennis camps at Rancho Arbolitos, Pacific Swim, and Chira Tennis Academy.

California All-Stars Cheer is committed to athletic excellence. Learn more about the program and other local camps in ZCode’s 2019 Camp Issue.

ZCode’s 2019 Camp Issue dives into the excitement waiting at Outpost Summer Camps and other local camp opportunities.

92024 MAGAZINE STUDENT VOICE At San Dieguito Academy (SDA), students are encouraged to create, explore, and discover their individual voices through the arts. Join our conversation with SDA Visual Arts Department teachers to find out more.

D E L• S O L M A G A Z I N E LEAP INTO SUMMER Our 2019 Camp Issue takes a look at local adventures, including award-winning GC Dance Company’s emphasis on technique, creativity, and fun.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92127 MAY + JUNE 2019 M AY MAY 3

Poway OnStage Presents Capitol Steps 8 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayonstage.org MAY 3 – JUNE 2

PowPAC Theatre Presents Exit Laughing Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. PowPAC Community Theatre www.powpac.org MAY 4

9th Annual Chalk It Up Demonstrate your artistic talents at this free family event 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Community Park www.rbcommunitycouncil.com

Social Dance Ballroom dancing, open to the public, $10 per person 7 – 9 p.m. Trilogy Ballroom Dance Studio www.trilogyballroom.com

MAY 5

MAY 18

Del Sur & 4S Ranch Community Market

Poodles on Parade

12 – 4 p.m. 17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd. www.ds4smarket.com MAY 8

North San Diego Business Chamber Mixer 5 – 7 p.m. | SD County Regional Airport Authority www.sdbusinesschamber.com MAY 9

Rancho Bernardo Toastmasters Open House Meet some of the friendliest folks in town and increase your influence while building exceptional communication skills 7 – 8:30 a.m. | 12751 Gateway Park Rd., Second Floor 112.toastmastersclubs.org MAY 12

Mother’s Day MAY 14

Rancho Bernardo Business Association Mixer 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Unicorn Jewelry www.rbbaconnect.com MAY 16

2019 PUSD Partners in Education Golf Classic 8 a.m. | Rancho Bernardo Inn www.birdeasepro.com/ pusdfoundation

Bernardo Gardeners Club General Meeting Topic: Identifying and Managing Pests in the Garden 1 – 3:30 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club www.bernardogardeners.org

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Del Sur & 4S Ranch Community Market

Parade, contests, and demonstrations 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Webb Park www.spiritofthefourth.org/ poodlesonparade.html

12 – 4 p.m. 17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd. www.ds4smarket.com

Santaluz Animal Care Grand Opening Celebration

RB Chorale Presents “A Celebration of 45 Years”

JUNE 8 – 9

Open house and tours of the brand-new progressive veterinary and grooming facility; free food, drinks, fun, and raﬄe prizes 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Santaluz Animal Care www.santaluzanimalcare.com

Featuring Broadway hits and competition performances by scholarship finalists Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.rbchorale.org

Willow Faire Music Festival Fundraiser

JUNE 11

Supporting the Willow Grove Educational Foundation 5 – 10 p.m. Del Sur Ranch House www.willowgrovefoundation.org

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Kitchen at Bernardo Winery www.rbbaconnect.com

Rancho Bernardo Business Association Mixer

Poway OnStage Presents An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ 8 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayonstage.org MAY 27

Memorial Day 14th Annual Pancake Festival Presented by the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Webb Park www.rbhistoricalsociety.org

JUNE JUNE 2

31st Annual RB Alive! Street Fair Games, food, culture, and more from over 300 booths 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bernardo Center Dr. www.sdbusinesschamber.com

JUNE 12

North San Diego Business Chamber Mixer 5 – 7 p.m. | Jr. Achievement of San Diego www.sdbusinesschamber.com JUNE 13

PUSD: Last Day of School JUNE 14

Flag Day

JUNE 16

Father’s Day

ONGOING

1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

WEDNESDAYS

Rancho Bernardo Women’s Club Luncheons

Dynamic Speakers Toastmasters Club

JUNE 20

Red Shoe Day Look for the yellow shirts on your way to work, collecting donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego 6:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. www.rmhcsd.org JUNE 22

Taste of Our Towne Local restaurants and wineries, live music, and auctions 5 – 9:30 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayonstage.org

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BAE Systems www.dynamicspkrs. toastmastersclubs.org THURSDAYS

San Diego North Rotary Meetings 7 a.m. | The Broken Yolk Cafe, 11630 Carmel Mountain Rd. www.sandiegonorthrotary.org

Rancho Bernardo Farmers Market

FRIDAYS

Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers Market Fresh produce, crepes, tamales, and more 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bernardo Winery www.bernardowinery.com

Guests and prospective members welcome 11:30 a.m. | Rancho Bernardo Inn For reservations call Fern at 760-741-6620 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization Meeting 7 p.m. | Mount Carmel Church of the Nazarene For more information call Dael at 619-252-0804

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 16535 Via Esprillo www.sdfarmbureau.org/ farmers-market

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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 BASKETBALL

Open Play Basketball Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center One full court and two half courts open to the public See website for hours www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation

FOOTBALL & CHEER

North County Youth Football & Cheer Fall 2019 Registration open through June 30 www.nighthawksyouthfootball.org

Every Friday 5 – 8 p.m. | Rancho BernardoGlassman Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation

PICKLEBALL

Open Play Pickleball Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center See website for hours www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation

VOLLEYBALL

Open Play Volleyball

Indoor soccer leagues always starting for all ages www.ncspsoccer.com See ad below

Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center Saturdays: 12 – 2:30 p.m. 858-528-8129

Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner Fall 2019 In-person registration May 11, June 2 www.rbpopwarner.org

DANCE

Free Break Dancing Sessions

SOCCER

North County Soccer Park

ROLLER HOCKEY

4S Ranch Roller Hockey League Games Mondays: Beginners Tuesdays: Intermediate Wednesdays: Advanced 6 – 9:45 p.m. 4S Ranch Roller Hockey Rink If interested in joining call Joe O’Keefe at 619-571-6925 www.leaguelineup.com/ 4sranchrollerhockey

(Dates and events subject to change)

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TENNIS

WALK & RUN

Reisert Tennis Group youth tennis lessons taught by California Teacher of the Year and U.S.P.T.A.-certified tennis professional Martin Reisert and his all-star staﬀ. Semi-private and private lessons for kids and adults also available. Group: Mondays – Thursdays: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Semi-private and private: Weekdays: 5:45 – 7 p.m. Weekends: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Oak Valley Middle School www.reiserttennis.com

San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Registration open through May 26 Event Date: June 2 www.runrocknroll.com

Relay for Life of North County Inland San Diego Registration open online Event Date: June 8 www.relayforlife.org/ncisdca

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45 Years of Singing Together RB CHORALE CELEBRATES MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY photo by Eisenhower Photography

he RB Chorale’s annual summer show returns Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. This year’s theme is “The RB Chorale: A Celebration of 45 Years,” and will include some of the chorale’s most popular numbers since its founding in 1974. It’s also a special recognition of Pat Bean, founder and director, whose creativity and dedication have grown the chorale from 16 to 150 members over the years. In addition to making music, the chorale gives back to the community and provides a platform for young artists. The chorale awards scholarships every year to San Diego high school seniors who are planning to continue their musical education through college. This year’s six scholarship finalists will perform at the summer show, and audience votes will determine who wins first, second, and third place

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prizes each night. Last year, more than $17,000 was awarded to student musicians, and ticket proceeds for this year’s event will help the organization match or exceed that amount for the 2019 scholarships. General admission is $25, with $22 discounts for seniors, students, and military members. Children’s admission is $17. Preferred seating is available for $35. The RB Chorale recruits every spring and fall in preparation for its big summer and winter shows. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings at Painted Rock Elementary School. Learn more and find tickets at www.rbchorale.org. 

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S T U D E N T S TA R

TEEN

aden Hollander, a senior at Del Norte High School who lives in the Avaron community, is a successful filmmaker. With six short films under his belt that he has written, directed, and produced, Caden has screened these flicks at 30 different film festivals all over the world, and some have even won awards. He makes films while also being an honor roll student, a member of the Model United Nations team, and a tennis player who has won USTA tournaments. His love for filmmaking first surfaced when he saw the film Avatar as a young boy. Caden reminisced, “That movie inspired me and showed me how much could be conveyed through film.” Shortly thereafter, Caden made a short movie with one of his fourth grade classmates on his iPod Touch. He added, “I’ve been making films ever since!” Caden’s latest project is a feature-length movie musical called Tech Week, based on his own experiences in community musical theater. The film’s title refers to the week before a theatrical show has its debut, when the cast and crew spend long amounts of time together in preparation. Caden proclaimed, “I was really inspired by tech week as a setting for a film due to how close everyone is for such long periods of time, and how you get to know people incredibly well and truly become a family.” It was a logistical feat for Caden to make his first full-length film. He admitted, “Coordinating lots of actors with their own schedules and using a location that only allowed us to film for a limited time was very difficult. It led to us having a very short shoot schedule of just 10 days. We had long days and were constantly rushed for time.” It was all worth it, though. He said, “The most rewarding aspect is undoubtedly when certain scenes come together the exact way I hoped they would.” Caden is especially grateful for his Del Norte education, and he professed, “My favorite subject is English. Analyzing literature has allowed me to become a better screenwriter in terms of how I approach themes and messages.” This fall, Caden will attend the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, majoring in film and TV production. He gushed, “I am super excited to continue my film education and pursue it as a career!” 

SENIOR CADEN HOLLANDER JUST COMPLETED A FEATURELENGTH MOVIE MUSICAL by LINDA FRABL | photos by Forever Photography by Liberty

Name: School: Grade: Parents: Sibling: Favorite Local Spot: Instagram:

Caden Hollander (17) Del Norte High School 12 Jennifer and Dean Hollander Emma Hollander Piacere Mio – love that restaurant! @handhproductions – stay tuned for Tech Week updates

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Kindness for a Cause

OAK VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL FUNDRAISES TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD CANCER by KELLEY GUSICH

ntroduced to the Oak Valley Middle School (OVMS) campus by eighth grade social studies teacher Jon Comerford, The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer and donor-powered charity for childhood cancer. The foundation is committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers, and students and teachers at Oak Valley shave their heads every year to raise funds and support the cause. Emma Hong, eighth grader and St. Baldrick’s Committee Chair, said, “My favorite part of this was knowing that there are people on our campus – kids – who are brave enough to shave their heads in front of 1,500 of their peers to help make a difference. I started tearing up when their hair was coming off and it was so powerful!” She made sure the event was advertised and explained throughout campus, arranging and distributing a slide show highlighting the charity, how funds were used, and including personal stories of childhood cancer survivors. Eighth grader and ASB Vice President Kyle Stephenson participated for the third year in a row. Leading the committee for the past two, he’s created a script for the goals and presentations for all the classrooms, traveling the campus to help get everyone aware of and passionate about the cause. “My

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own step-brother stepped up this year and joined me in shaving his head because he saw my commitment and it inspired him. I love the idea of supporting little kids who are in need, and when we stand up on stage with bald heads, it reminds me that we have the choice to shave our heads, but there are so many kids who really do not have this choice,” Kyle shared. “They are heroes.” Jeslyn Tran is a sixth grader and new to OVMS this year. As the ASB Philanthropy and Community Outreach Chair, she tries to organize the ASB in their fundraising

efforts. “I love how we reach out to help kids with cancer, and am so impressed with how many of our students donated directly to this cause,” she affirmed. “It really brought a lot of awareness to the sixth graders, and we all talk about how kind everyone was and what a good school this is.” The school participates in a fundraising drive every year, culminating in the head shaving event. Stylists from Sports Clips 4S Ranch volunteered to do the shaving. 

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taste

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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.

on the map

fare & festivity

FRIED

Good Taste, Good Deeds

Flavors

More than 50 local restaurants will take part in the 28th Annual Mama’s Day, photo by Venture Project

a tasting event benefiting nonprofit Mama’s Kitchen, which serves men, women, and children at risk of hunger. This year’s event will take place May Rancho Peñasquitos

10 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. Learn

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more at www.mamaskitchen.org.

Diego’s first Rice Chicken, a Korean fried chicken chain serving gluten-free rice ﬂour-fried chicken, beer, wine, boba, and soju. It’s a lighter, still-ﬂavorful alternative to wheat

dreaming in C H O C O L A T E . . .

Calling all chocoholics! Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings,

ﬂour, and the menu

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fountain, and more at the San

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9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tasting tickets will be sold on site. Learn more at www.sdbgarden.org/chocolate.htm.

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“I wanted to share this life-changing experience with as many people as possible.”

atie Kelly knows the power in connecting with young people and creating a community of belonging. As a teacher and camp director, her influence is felt from the classroom to the campfire. In addition to her work as a first grade teacher at Willow Grove Elementary School, Katie is the founder of Camp Kinneloa, a residential camp serving children with Type 1 diabetes. Katie’s inspiration to start Camp Kinneloa was born of her own experience as a child. She has Type 1 diabetes and attended diabetes camp. “There was a delightfully refreshing sense of ‘normalcy’ there as I found myself in a crowd of kids with Type 1,” she acknowledged. “I remember leaving camp feeling empowered. There was a newfound motivation behind taking care of myself, knowing that my friends were headed home to do the same.” This experience as a child, combined with her nine summers of working at Outpost Summer Camps as a counselor and director, has led Katie to open Camp Kinneloa. “I wanted to share this life-changing experience with as many people as possible,” she shared. Katie’s work as camp director mirrors her philosophy in her first grade classroom. “I love building relationships with my students and creating a community that feels like a place of belonging for them,” she shared. “One of the most rewarding parts is seeing their confidence develop as they learn and grow.” Of course, just as with summer camp, there is no shortage of adventure, she noted. “Working with six and seven year olds provides you plenty of entertaining stories as well!” Katie is surrounded by a family who understands the hurdles in the classroom and camp. Her husband, Patrick, is a special education teacher at Santana High School in Santee. Katie’s sister and brother-in-law are the owners of Outpost Summer Camps. “Apparently, camp runs in the family!” she said. Camp Kinneloa will hold its first camp session from June 24 to 29 at the Cuyamaca Retreat Center. The camp is currently looking for volunteer counselors and medical staff. Learn more about how to get involved at www.campkinneloa.org. 

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Golfing for a Cause

TOBY WELLS FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC HELPS KIDS AND ANIMALS IN NEED

he Toby Wells Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Toby Wells & Craig Castaneda Golf Classic on June 14 at the Barona Creek Golf Club in Lakeside. This year’s theme is Route 66. The tournament is the foundation’s primary fundraising tool to fund all of the programs that provide support to hundreds of underprivileged children and neglected animals throughout San Diego County and other parts of Southern California. The Toby Wells Foundation was first established after Adrienne Wells and April West began searching for ways to raise funds and awareness and honor the memory of their brother Toby, who died from medical complications after paralysis from a swimming accident. The tournament began shortly after the foundation’s establishment, when the Wells family purchased a 300-acre ranch called Blue Apple Ranch. The ranch is populated with several types of rescued animals who are cared for by disenfranchised and disabled children. Toby was known for his love of animals and frequently rescued dogs in animal shelters. Proceeds from the tournament will go to funding a one-day, outdoor afternoon of fun for 250 local foster youth through the nonprofit Voices for Children, field trips for children of military households through the Armed Services YMCA, a workreadiness internship for foster youth at San Pasqual Academy and at-risk youth from Abraxas High School and Warner Springs High School, a holiday shopping spree for Polinsky Children’s Center and the Armed Services YMCA where each child receives a $200 gift card to Walmart, and assistance in caring for Blue Apple Ranch’s rescued animals. For more information about the foundation or to buy tickets visit www.tobywells.org. 

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FROM THE DENTIST

FLOSSING: It’s More Than Just a Dance Move by SPENCER MAUSETH, D.D.S., 4S Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

It seems like all the kids are flossing these days, at least when it comes to the video gameinspired dance move. However, kids should also be flossing in between their teeth once a day. Read on for information about why this important daily routine can keep kids’ mouths healthy and smiles bright for a lifetime. Brushing Alone Isn’t Enough Interdental cleaning, more commonly known as flossing, helps remove the food debris and bacteria that collects between the teeth. Dental floss and other interdental cleaners can get into those hard-to-reach tooth surfaces that toothbrush bristles simply can’t

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FINANCIAL PROFILE

San Diego Made WHEELHOUSE CREDIT UNION OFFERS FINANCIAL EXPERTISE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY by KELLEY GUSICH

heelhouse Credit Union has a long history in the San Diego community. Beginning in 1934 as San Diego Municipal Employees Credit Union, the Credit Union was created by metropolitan workers seeking financial relief during the worst economic period in the nation’s history. “After a few iterations,” Wheelhouse President and CEO Lisa Paul-Hill explained, “over nearly a century (including most recently San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union), our name today – Wheelhouse Credit Union – is unique to a financial institution, and reflects who we are and what we have been to our members for over 85 years.” “As a member-owned, not-for-profit institution, we make decisions based solely on what is best for members and seek their input along the way,” shared Paul-Hill. Offering high-yield deposit products and low-rate loan products (like water conservation, energy efficiency, and solar loans), Wheelhouse received the 2017 Business of the Year Award for their Solar & Energy Efficiency Programs. Created in 2011 and one of the first solar lenders in California, the Energy Efficiency Program focuses on each homeowner’s energy saving needs. “We are proud of our green efforts resulting in a savings of approximately 105,795,420 kWh of electricity per year, which is the equivalent of saving 1,907,030 trees!” exclaimed Paul-Hill. Wheelhouse Credit Union is truly “San Diego Made,” comprised of employees and members who live and work in communities throughout San Diego. Wheelhouse also volunteers much time and energy locally. As the official credit union to the San Diego Seals professional lacrosse team, employees actively volunteer side-by-side with Seals players, most recently with Feeding San Diego and Read – Lisa Paul-Hill Across America. In addition, Wheelhouse staff gets involved with Toys for Tots, I Love a Clean San Diego Coastal Cleanup, Make-A-Wish, and San Diego EarthFair Balboa Park, as these events embody Wheelhouse’s commitment to giving back to the community. These team members are what makes the business different from traditional banks – it’s not uncommon to walk into a Wheelhouse branch and see the same familiar face you first met 10 or 20 years ago. “Our culture, teamwork, and collaboration are drivers of our success,” Paul-Hill affirmed. New and exciting things are happening at Wheelhouse Credit Union. The downtown branch is undergoing a total renovation, and Wheelhouse recently launched a new website with easy navigation and helpful financial tools. Accounts are accessible 24/7 with nationwide access to over 5,000 shared branches and more than 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs through the CO-OP® Network. Anyone living or working in San Diego County is invited to join Wheelhouse Credit Union. Check out the new high-yield checking, savings, and money market accounts bearing the name Inspired. 

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1. Friends and neighbors enjoying the Del Sur & 4S Ranch Community Market, held the first Sunday of every month. 2. The Rancho Bernardo Community Council’s 1st Annual Mardi Gras Fun Run was a great success. 3. A rainy day double rainbow, captured by ZCode Magazines Associate Editor Samantha Edwards. 4. The cast of Jake’s Women, presented by PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre. Photo by Darren Scott. 5. Bandit enjoys an evening stroll.

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COMMUNITY STUFF

9th Annual Chalk It Up

3rd Annual Poodles on Parade

The 9th Annual Chalk It Up! event is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo Campus. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with Sharp Rees Stealy’s second anniversary at the Rancho Bernardo location. The anniversary celebrations will include music, entertainment, facility tours, and healthy food. The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will provide a bucket of chalk to each participant, who will have all the time they need to express their sidewalk artistry. Prizes will be awarded for first through third place in each age category, with gift certificates donated by local businesses. Every participant will receive a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich coupon, and there will be a special opportunity drawing for an art experience at Painting With a Twist. Learn more at www.rbcommunitycouncil.com.

The Rancho Santa Fe Fire District Foundation is hosting its inaugural fundraising event Saturday, May 18. The event will be held at Cielo Village Square from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring tasty treats, drinks, and entertainment. The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District operates from six fire stations serving the communities of 4S Ranch, Elfin Forest, Fairbanks Ranch, Harmony Grove, and Rancho Santa Fe. The foundation was established to support the district with additional resources, including better training, equipment, and team-building, and fire academy scholarships. Learn more at www.rsf-firefoundation.org or contact Karen Tangorra at events@rsffirefoundation.org to RSVP.

The 3rd Annual Poodles On Parade Extravaganza will run Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 for three days of poodle-centric fun. Friday night will start with a “yappy hour” and dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Human attendees should bring food for their own poodles due to possible allergies, and register in advance at poodlesonparade@gmail.com. Saturday is an all-day affair at Webb Park, with vendors, raffles, a mini petting zoo, professional photo opportunities, and demonstrations. The parade itself will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a number of contests recognizing poodles with the best hairdo, trick, costume, and matching human costume. Preregistration is required for some activities, including boxed lunches from Elements Café and a second happy hour at Koi Zen Cellars Craft Winery. The final event is an agility demonstration Sunday at Rancho Bernardo Park by the Ed Brown Center. See more at www.spiritofthefourth.org/poodlesonparade.html.

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92127’s Maranatha Christian Schools (MCS) is updating its athletic fields with new turf installation. “The days of melting cleats and crumb rubber concerns will not be seen or heard here at MCS,” said MCS Superintendent Jess Hetherington. The turf used will be Hellas Construction’s GEO Plus™ Infill, made from natural coconut fibers and cork designed not to overheat. According to Hetherington, the turf also reduces water usage by 90% compared to natural grass. The field project will include two new multi-use athletic fields, a girls’ softball field, a renovated and rotated baseball field, and new sprint lands and a jump pit for track athletes. “The completion of this multi-use field project will be a game-changer for the athletic program,” said MCS Athletic Director Steve Whitley, “Not only that, but these fields will make a tremendous impact to the 4S Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, and Rancho Santa Fe communities.” The project is currently underway, with a fivemonth target for completion. Learn more about MCS at www.maranathachristianschools.org.

Del Norte High School’s (DNHS) annual athletic Physical Night will be held Thursday, May 30 at the DNHS Gym. All incoming students planning to try out for a sport during the 20192020 school year can get their required physical for a low-cost $25 donation. The physical will clear them for the entire next school year. All athletes are required to have a physical completed before they try out for any sport. The athletic trainer is in charge of handling the physical paperwork which includes following up with parents about medical issues such as asthma, life-threatening allergies, epilepsy, and heart conditions. All proceeds from Physical Night are placed in the athletic training budget which helps with the purchase of tape, splints, elastic bandage wraps, crutches, first-aid materials, rehab equipment, and more. DNHS Physical Night would not be possible without the doctors, coaches, parents, staff members, and others that volunteer their time. For more information, contact DNHS Athletic Director Mike Giaime at mgiaime@powayusd.com, Athletics Assistant Cosette Marolt at cmarolt@powayusd.com, or Athletic Trainer Kim Woolstencroft at kwoolstencroft@powayusd.com.

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Healthy HARVEST

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and vegetables in residential yards, and local families and seniors without enough healthy food on the table. Since its establishment in 2009, the grassroots nonprofit has grown in scope and impact to serve even more communities. The Backyard Produce Project now has five donation sites, a 6,000-square-foot garden and orchard, and over 100 dedicated volunteers. We spoke with Chairman Jane Radatz to learn more.

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Project Chairman What is the Backyard Produce Project’s mission? How does the project work? The mission of the Backyard Produce Project is to share fruits and vegetables from residential trees and gardens with low-income families and seniors in our community. The project consists of three parts: 1. Donation sites where community members can drop off fruits and vegetables from their yards. 2. A volunteer tree-picking team that harvests residential fruit trees. 3. An organic garden where volunteers grow fruits and vegetables for the project. All produce is donated to local food pantries for distribution to low-income families and seniors in our community. When was the Backyard Produce Project founded? How has it grown and developed over the years? The project began in 2009. Once per quarter, Palomar Health convenes a meeting of community members interested in improving health in the community. In 2009, some counselors from the Poway Unified School District came to a meeting and said that, with the economic downturn, they were seeing more May | June 2019 • 92127MAGAZINE.COM • 39

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and more families who couldn’t afford to put healthy food on the table, especially fresh produce. The group discussed possible solutions. One of the members said, “It’s too bad we can’t get our hands on all the citrus that goes to waste in everyone’s backyard and give it to families that need it.” That was the start of our project. Our plan at first was simply to set up a table in the parking lot of a community center once a month and invite community members to donate backyard produce. We started at the Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club, then moved to the Seven Oaks Community Center. We added other donation sites over time. Then people began calling, saying they would like to donate their fruit but they needed someone to pick it. We recruited volunteers and started a tree-picking team. In 2010, Sunshine Care Senior Living in Poway offered a plot of undeveloped land on their campus for us to create a garden and grow produce for the project. We started a small garden and expanded it over the years. It is now a 6,000-square-foot garden and orchard. How did you personally become involved with BPP? I was at the meeting where the idea was first raised. I liked the idea and got involved right away. What is your current role within the organization, and what duties does it involve? As project chairman, I have the pleasure of coordinating the wonderful volunteers who make the project happen. We have about 100 active volunteers, covering all three areas of our project – the donation sites, the tree-picking team, and the garden. It’s my job to place new volunteers and to make sure the volunteers have the resources and the organizational structure needed to do their job. What communities does the project serve? The project serves low-income families and seniors living in the Poway Unified School District – Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, and 4S Ranch. Most of the produce is distributed by the nonprofit Friends and Family Community Connection. We also contribute to the food pantry at The Community Food Connection. (Note: Despite similar names, these are separate organizations.) Can you tell us about the Backyard Produce Gardens and Orchard? Where is it, and who maintains it? The Backyard Produce Garden is located on the grounds of Sunshine Care Senior Living, at the end of Monte Vista Rd. in Poway. Sunshine Care provides the land, the water, and the expertise of its Manager of Horticulture, Roy Wilburn. Sunshine Care also hosts an annual fundraiser for the project.

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The garden consists of 17 rows, each about 40 feet long, plus an adjacent orchard. It operates year-round. In the summer, we grow tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, cucumbers, and melons. In the winter, we grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, peas, kale, and chard. The orchard gives us apples, nectarines, plums, and peaches. The garden is tended entirely by volunteers who generously give their time and energy, knowing that all produce will be donated to others. The volunteers are organized into small teams. Each team comes once a week on its assigned day and works an hour or so, so the garden is tended every day. What is the most rewarding thing about your role? The most challenging? The most rewarding thing for all of us on the project is knowing that local children, families, and seniors who might not be able to afford fresh produce are able to enjoy the fresh produce we provide. Our biggest challenge is getting the word out so everyone knows there’s a good home for their unneeded backyard produce. We’re grateful to ZCode Magazines for helping us do that. What are BPP’s primary goals, both short-term and long-term? Our primary goal, both short-term and long-term, is to increase the amount of produce that we collect, pick, and grow. Sharing fresh produce is our way of sharing good health with our neighbors. What have been some of the organization’s most memorable achievements over the years? Last year, we reached a milestone none of us could have imagined at the start. We surpassed 100 tons of fresh produce donated to our local food pantries. Even better, we’re well on our way to our next 100 tons. How can community members get involved or support the project? Community members can get involved by bringing backyard produce to one of our donation sites, by inviting our tree-picking team to come and harvest their trees, or by volunteering with us on the project. Anyone interested can contact us through our website at www.backyardproduceproject.org Each year in June, Sunshine Care hosts a fundraiser barbecue for our project. It’s held at the Backyard Produce Garden. This year’s event will be Sunday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Community members are welcome. Our website www.backyardproduceproject.org has more information. Is there anything else you would like to add for our readers? Our project started with a simple idea. It has grown because of the generosity of the community. We see it getting better and better. 

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he Rancho Bernardo Community Council’s (RBCC) 3rd Annual Earth Day Fair welcomed local families for a morning of education and entertainment. The event was held at Rancho Bernardo Community Park in early April, with kids’ activities, an electric vehicle show, and raffles. Exhibitors included Abraxas Garden, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, Environmental Center of San Diego, Project Wildlife, San Diego River Park, San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society, and more. Learn more about the RBCC and upcoming events at www.rbcommunitycouncil.com. 

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which promotes small businesses in the area as well as supporting the Spirit of the Fourth Committee, Rancho Bernardo Historical Society, Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation, and other local groups. Debbie is serving her second term as President of the RB Community Foundation and has been the chair for the Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for

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7616 Top O The Morning Way

7,596

$3,550,000

15093 Lirac Place

3,030

$1,340,000

8084 Entrada De Luz East

6,009

$3,931,666

8607 Tillage Lane

3,058

$1,340,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92127 at www.92127magazine.com)

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

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ission Beach’s iconic wooden Giant Dipper Roller Coaster has been a fixture in San Diego for nearly 95 years. While the coaster and some other historic elements of what was originally called the Mission Beach Amusement Center remain today, the modern-day Belmont Park is now equipped with everything your family needs for a full summer day of amusement and fun. Admission to the park itself is free – tickets for rides and attractions are available separately. For more information visit www.belmontpark.com. 

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If all the fun has you working up an appetite, take a quick snack break with grab-andgo tacos, corn dogs, pretzels, burgers, pizza, ice cream, or Dole Whip. Or sit down to a heartier meal at one of the park’s three full-service beachfront restaurants.

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How does the 4S Ranch Library oﬀer so many fabulous programs? With help from Friends of the Library! All children’s and holiday programs at the 4S Ranch Library are thanks to the community’s support of the Friends. Join the Friends of the Library at 4S Ranch, and your tax deductible $15 membership fee helps guarantee these programs will continue and improve.

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