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“I partner with my patients, working on lifestyle modifications and personalized treatment decisions to prevent disease.”

– Lon Manson, MD

Welcoming Lon Manson, MD, to Scripps Clinic, Rancho Bernardo Dr. Manson provides comprehensive primary care for all ages, focusing on prevention.

Scripps Clinic 15004 Innovation Drive Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128 Scripps Clinic, Rancho Bernardo provides expert medical care for communities in North County. We offer primary, pediatric, specialty and surgery services, as well as lab, radiology and physical therapy, so our patients can receive care in one convenient location. Urgent care is also available seven days a week.

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STUDENT STAR Gavin Lissebeck

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FRIENDS OF THE LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE

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GROWING UP PQ ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

FEATURES

26 PRESERVING NATURE Through a variety of programs and activities, the Friends of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is dedicated to protecting and maintaining the vibrant flora and fauna of local open spaces. We speak with Board of Directors President Les Braund to learn more.

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LOCAL FAMILY

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ROBOTICS TEAM WOWS IN REGIONAL COMPETITION

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COOKIES AND COCOA WITH SANTA

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

What’s New in PQ?

The Wavrik Family

Karen Brainard

Lunar New Year Festivities

DEPARTMENTS

34 COVER PHOTO: PQ residents Mindy and Pippin at the preserve Cover photo by Alan Smith Photography

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Independence in a Modern World

P U B L I S HE R

Derrick Breaux D IRE C TO R O F B U SINE S S DE V E LO PME NT

Jessica Breaux ASSO C IAT E E DI TO R S

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hings were different when I was growing up. Kids didn’t have cell phones.

Video games were barely becoming a thing. There was no Netflix or DVR. You had to plan ahead to watch your favorite shows.

Independence came in the form of two wheels. I rode my bike everywhere.

I knew the streets and the shortcuts in my neighborhood better than my parents did. There were days that I would be gone exploring the open roads until dark. I didn’t need to be constantly entertained, and I certainly wasn’t connected to all my friends wirelessly. Life was slower. It was a simpler time. I’m sure there were things that we did that would raise an eyebrow or two, but we made it through the coming of age.

Times have changed. Gone are the days of innocence and independence in our youth. Teens and preteens are constantly glued to their smart phones. Things move fast. Group text messages, Instagram, Snapchat, and who knows what other apps are now consuming the majority of their time. They can even watch TV on their phones! I had a 13-inch black-and-white TV in my bedroom when I was a kid. And it only had 12 channels (three of which would catch a station).

Just when I thought that all hope was lost for our kids and their desire (or lack of desire) to achieve independence, my son and a couple of his close buddies surprised me the other day. With permission, they took it upon themselves to jump on their bikes (after pumping up the tires due to lack of use) and explore the neighborhood. Of course, I did what any SoCal father would do in that situation – I tracked most of their impromptu journey with the help of the Share My Location family feature on my phone – but they didn’t know that.

Derrick Breaux I was proud of them. They had a blast exploring the local Publisher area. They even decided to hide their bikes behind some bushes and hike the local hills. As a father, this made me cringe. But the kid in me felt this was awesome. The thought of this brought me back to my childhood. I wish I could have been invisibly hovering over them listening to their conversations. What were they talking about?

They came back that evening with tons of stories. My wife and I listened with undivided attention. They giggled. We all laughed. We pushed for more stories. They ran into friends along the way. They encountered hills that were too steep to pedal. There were daring stories of climbing rocks, walking on trails that were deadly (at least in their mind – and that’s all that matters). For a moment, perhaps for just part of a day, my son experienced the type of independence that I had growing up. I am now confident that he will find his own hybrid form of independence in this modern world.

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RETURNING HOME

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Between surpassing challenges and winning championships, Bronco roller hockey players are proud to represent Rancho Bernardo High School.

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Students are at the forefront of Marshall Middle School’s theater department. We spoke with Director Jeff Russell to learn more about their hard work, creativity, and passion.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92129 F E B R UA RY + MAR CH 2 018

FEBRUARY FEB. 1 – 28

MACY’S MUSEUM MONTH Half-off admissions to over 40 museums throughout San Diego Pick up a free pass at any local Macy’s store www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org

FEB. 2

GROUNDHOG DAY

FEB. 4, 25

FRIENDS RESTORATION PROJECT Continuing wildlife habitat restoration in Black Mountain Open Space Park 1 – 4 p.m. | 14700 Carmel Valley Rd. www.penasquitos.org

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VALENTINE’S DAY

FEB. 15 – 25

SAN DIEGO THEATRE WEEK 2018 Special ticket prices at various locations throughout San Diego www.sandiegotheatreweek.com

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LUNAR NEW YEAR

MARCH

MARCH 31

PQ ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT

MARCH 11

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS

A morning of spring crafts, fun, and surprises throughout four PQ neighborhoods; attendees are encouraged to walk and bring their own basket and camera to the egg hunt location nearest them!

10 a.m. at four locations: Penasquitos Creek Park South Village Park Rolling Hills Park Ridgewood Park www.sandiego.gov

MARCH 11, 25

FRIENDS RESTORATION PROJECT Continuing wildlife habitat restoration in Black Mountain Open Space Park 1 – 4 p.m. | 14700 Carmel Valley Rd. www.penasquitos.org

MARCH 14

1ST THURSDAYS

RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 p.m. | Hotel Karlan www.rpcouncil.com

FRIDAYS

VETERAN’S BREAKFAST GROUP Local veterans meet for breakfast and socializing; open to any interested veterans 8 a.m. | IHOP on Peñasquitos Blvd. montem131@hotmail.com

FREE ARTS, CRAFTS, AND STORYTIME

AAUW POWAY-PEÑASQUITOS BRANCH ORIENTATION MEETING

RECURRING

For new and prospective members 6:30 p.m.

Rancho Peñasquitos Library RSVP to aauwboard@gmail.com; more information at powayarea-ca.aauw.net

MONDAYS

FREE ARTS, CRAFTS, AND STORYTIME

MARCH 17

For parents and toddlers 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Hilltop Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

1ST WEDNESDAYS

MARCH 19 – 23

RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS PLANNING BOARD MEETING

SAN DIEGO WOMEN’S WEEK A week of events and a one-day conference to inspire, empower, and connect women www.sdwomensweek.com

7:30 p.m. | Hotel Karlan www.sandiego.gov

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FEB. 18 – 22

DIAMOND GATEWAY WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION MEETING

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PUSD BREAK

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For parents and toddlers 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Hilltop Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Drop the kids off for a night of arts and crafts, games, movies, and more; cost is $10 per child, ages 4 to 12 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

1st Fridays Canyonside Recreation Center 3rd Fridays Hilltop Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

SATURDAYS

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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S

BADMINTON OPEN PLAY BADMINTON Wednesdays: 6:45 – 9:15 p.m.

Fridays: 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.

Black Mountain Multipurpose Center www.sandiego.gov

BASKETBALL OPEN PLAY BASKETBALL

SKATEBOARDING RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS SKATE PARK Open daily, including holidays 10 a.m. – Dusk 10111 Carmel Mountain Rd. www.sandiego.gov

SOCCER NORTH COUNTY SOCCER PARK

Tuesdays: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m.

Wednesdays: 7:30 – 9:45 p.m.

Sundays: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Canyonside Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

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

OPEN PLAY BASKETBALL

Spring 2018 registration open through Feb. 23; games begin March 4 www.pqsoccer.com

Saturdays: 12 – 4 p.m.

Black Mountain Multipurpose Center www.sandiego.gov

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL Mondays: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Black Mountain Multipurpose Center Call 858-538-8198 for more information

PQ RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE

TABLE TENNIS OPEN TABLE TENNIS Equipment provided or bring your own Wednesdays: 1:30 – 7 p.m.

Fridays: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Hilltop Recreation Center Call 858-538-8198 for more details

(Dates and events subject to change)

SWIMMING RECREATION SWIM Monday – Thursday: 12 – 2:30 p.m.

Mt. Carmel High School www.mchsaquatics.com

ADULT LAP SWIM Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Mt. Carmel High School Call 858-484-2715 for lap swim availability and current activity

TENNIS RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS TENNIS ASSOCIATION Private and group lessons for all ages and levels Call 858-484-0745 for more information

VOLLEYBALL OPEN PLAY VOLLEYBALL Thursdays: 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Black Mountain Multipurpose Center www.sandiego.gov

WALK AND RUN 9TH ANNUAL WARRIOR SPIRIT 5K RUN/WALK Feb. 3 Support the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and children battling life-threatening medical conditions 8:30 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.mitchellthorp.org

WATER POLO OLD PEOPLE WATER POLO – ADULT RECREATIONAL WATER POLO Equipment provided; no experience necessary Fridays: 8 – 9:15 p.m.

Mt. Carmel High School Contact Dean Berenz, Mt. Carmel High School Aquatics Director at 858-484-2715

YOGA YOGA CLASS Bring a mat Saturdays: 8:40 a.m.

Canyonside Recreation Center Contact Bindu Khetarpal at 858-538-1073

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A NEW FORCE to be reckoned with MEET THE SAN DIEGO FORCE COACHES BOYS COACH // SCOTT GOLD Scott grew up right here in north county San Diego. At a young age he developed a passion for the game and started playing at PQ premier(now sdsc). At 15 he joined the surf soccer club and played there until he went off to college. Injury shorted his college playing career but his passion for the game lead him into coaching. He has been coaching at Force FC/4s youth soccer association for 7 years and before that he coached with PQ premier, Mt Carmel high school and Westview high school.

Scott tries to play an attractive brand of soccer that has lead to many league titles, tournament finalists and tournament champions. He coaches all age groups from 2010’s to 2001’s. Scott pushes his players to the next level and always tries to give them lots of positive support.

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Gavin J. Lissebeck (14) Westview High School 9 Mike and Yosina Lissebeck Rylie Lissebeck (16) Vons shopping center, my neighborhood

avin Lissebeck knew from the age of three that he was meant to play ice hockey. Since that time, the sport has taken Gavin from his home in Torrey Highlands to as far away as China.

It began at the San Diego Ice Arena when Gavin accompanied his mom to drop his sister off for a birthday party. He noticed the mini-mite class and couldn’t stop asking questions. The hockey director overheard Gavin’s curiosity and recommended his mom sign him up. Since he had no experience on the ice, Gavin’s mom taught him to skate first and then registered him for the mini-mite class. “I loved it so much that I never stopped playing,” Gavin acknowledged.

Today, Gavin is a freshman at Westview High School and plays for the San Diego

Jr. Gulls Bantam Major AAA team. He is successful at balancing his time between school and sports; he has been a SCAHA Scholar Athlete Recipient since 2013 for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher. For the last three years, Gavin has also served as the assistant captain of the hockey team.

His time on the ice has granted him the opportunity to play internationally, traveling to places like Sweden, China, and Canada. “Sweden is my favorite because I met so many other international hockey players and we have become friends and stayed in contact with each other,” Gavin explained. “But China was so historical and unique, and the food was very different.” He has been invited to play there again this spring.

For inspiration, Gavin looks to his hockey

coach from last year, Greg Pruden, who pushed him to take the sport to the next level.

But it was more than just lessons in hockey.

“He taught me how to become a young man,” Gavin explained. “And the best thing yet is when I was having a bad game or practice or bad week in general, he would always pick me up and inspire me to work even harder.”

While hockey may be Gavin’s focus, he also enjoys riding his bike, playing golf, and playing the piano. He also plays baseball and is on the varsity roller hockey team at Westview.

Looking ahead, Gavin plans to prioritize hockey alongside his studies. “I would like to attend a hockey prep school, then play hockey at a D1 college and ultimately play professional hockey,” he said. ¢

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appy New Year, PQ! After all the winter festivities, we are heading into 2018 with a full head of steam preparing for the 24th Fiesta de los Peñasquitos on May 6. Our Grants and Sponsorship Committee will be accepting community applications through Feb. 28.

Traditionally, the first weekend in May is our time to celebrate our thriving community. The entire weekend will have events for the whole family.

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Sunday, May 6 • 4th Annual Parade de los Peñasquitos • 23rd Annual Fiesta de los Peñasquitos

There are many ways you can participate – as a resident, artist, or business. Please visit our website for details on: • Fiesta sponsorship packages • 4th & 5th Grade Fiesta Theme Art Contest • Reserving a booth • School Spirit Booth participation • Being part of the entertainment • Parade participation • Volunteer opportunities • Business of the Year Award • Youth Community Service Award • Volunteer of the Year Award Also, annual RPTC Board elections happen at the Fiesta. Please visit our website to learn how you can represent your neighborhood on the town council. The proceeds from the Fiesta are used to fund our community grants, sponsorships, and recognition programs. Be part of the team that decides just how we do this!

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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.

FA R E & F E S T I V I T Y Tickle your brain and your taste buds with trivia night at Pitchers Sports Bar in their new location just across the parking lot from their original location on Carmel Mountain Rd. Enjoy some homemade-style pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and beer every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

You might also try some awardwinning brews at the nearby Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery in Carmel Mountain Ranch. Trivia night is every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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L O C A L F A M I LY

DYN AM I C THE WAVRIKS MAKE FUN MEMORIES TOGETHER IN PQ

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he Wavrik family consists of Diane and her 11-year-old daughter Bailey.

You may recognize Diane, as she has been the gymnastics director at the Rancho Family YMCA for the past 15 years, serving over 500 children per week! She has also spent the last nine seasons as the head gymnastics coach at Westview High School, and is the volunteer PE teacher for all of the kindergarten classes at Sundance Elementary. But Diane’s greatest accomplishment involving children has been her role as a mother to Bailey, whom she adopted through the foster care system.

Describing the impetus for adopting Bailey, Diane recalled, “I was not married but I still really wanted to be a mom, so I turned to adopting through the county to make that happen. Bailey came to my home as a foster child at three months old and was formally adopted at age two and a half. I love getting to spend as much time as possible with her because she is such a fun and entertaining human to be around!”

A fifth grader at Sundance Elementary, Bailey especially loves math, and can’t wait to attend the “Biz Town” field trip. Bailey is also an avid KAO basketball player, and she enjoys listening to current music. “Bailey is very social, athletic, and funny, but she is growing up too fast!,” Diane shared.

“She is at the age where she loves spending as much time as possible with her friends.” That doesn’t stop this mother-daughter duo from making all sorts of fun memories together though, whether it’s going to family camps in Julian, hanging out at the beach, or just relaxing at home while watching movies.

As a huge fan of PQ living, Diane maintained, “Everyone looks out for each other. As a single parent, I rely on a lot of friends and neighbors who help me out tremendously!” Doing what she can for her community, Diane is the acting secretary for the PQ Recreation Council. Both Diane and Bailey are also proud advocates for county adoptions, and Diane exclaimed, “I hope that people look at the success of our ‘non-traditional’ family and consider county foster care adoptions when building their own families.” ¢

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COMMUNITY STUFF

Local Student’s Play Featured at The Old Globe

New Mandarin Immersion Program

Torrey Highlands resident Sofia Miller was named a winner in the Playwrights Project’s 2017 California Young Playwrights Contest, resulting in a stage reading of her play in the 33rd Annual Plays by Young Writers festival at The Old Globe in January.

Sofia wrote the play, called A Life or Death Situation, in a playwriting program at Black Mountain Middle School taught by Playwrights Project Teaching Artist Wendy Waddell.

Contest winners were selected by a panel of esteemed judges from 432 scripts submitted by students ages 11 to 18 across the state. The selection criteria focused on creative ideas, intriguing and authentic characters, fresh use of language, a story that is revealed through dialogue and action, and a script that would benefit from further development in the production process.

Four winning scripts received full professional productions, and two scripts received staged readings in the festival. Learn more about the Playwrights Project at www.playwrightsproject.org.

Adobe Bluffs Elementary School recently announced its new Dual Language Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program, set to debut this fall. The program will start with a class in kindergarten and expand each year until there is an immersion class for every grade level. The long-term goal of the program, in which the class spends half the day learning in Mandarin and the other half in English, is to teach grade-level content standards in both languages so that students are academically proficient as they reach the upper grades. “We are very excited to start the Mandarin Immersion Program,” said Adobe Bluffs Principal Eddie Park. “We are teaching students to be linguistically competitive, culturally responsive, and globally diverse.”

The school’s current Foreign Language in Elementary School program will continue alongside the new program, providing students in kindergarten through fifth grade with language and cultural learning opportunities. The program is part of Superintendent Marian Phelps’ ongoing effort to increase foreign language pathways for PUSD students.

Specialty Ice Cream in Carmel Valley Baskin Robbins has recently expanded its chain of specialty ice cream shops with its brand new location at 3840 Valley Centre Dr. The shop offers a wide variety of ice cream flavors, custom ice cream cakes, frozen beverages, and more. The staff in Carmel Valley includes creative cake decorator April, who caters to each individual’s unique needs.

Baskin Robbins strives to be a place where local community members can connect and create memories together. The shop often hosts fundraisers for local organizations and every Tuesday is Family Night from 5 p.m. until close.

Middle School Orchestra Festival On Sunday, March 4, students from schools throughout Poway Unified School District (PUSD) will come together for the PUSD Middle School Orchestra Festival. The concert, held at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, will include advanced string orchestras from Mesa Verde Middle School, Bernardo Heights Middle School, La Jolla Country Day Upper School, Meadowbrook Middle School, Rancho Bernardo High School, and Twin Peaks Middle School. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m.

Dana Zimbric, Music Director of the California Chamber Orchestra, will adjudicate the festival, which is hosted by PUSD Orchestra Director and event founder Ulli Reiner.

The festival is free and open to the public. Contact Reiner for more information at ureiner@powayusd.com.

Torrey Meadows Neighborhood Park Opens Mayor Kevin Faulconer, District Five Councilmember Mark Kersey, and other city officials recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Torrey Meadows Neighborhood Park in Torrey Highlands, officially opening the park to the public. “A once-overgrown and underutilized plot of land has been transformed into the spacious, familyfriendly park this community deserves,” said Councilman Kersey. “The Torrey Meadows Neighborhood Park is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, with open space and features that people of all ages can enjoy.”

The 5.3-acre park includes two children’s play areas, shade structures, picnic tables, a half-basketball court, restrooms, droughttolerant landscaping, and a parking lot. The project broke ground in October 2016, and is the 13th park to open since Mayor Faulconer pledged to break ground or improve 50 parks over five years. It is located at 13499 Torrey Meadows Dr. and serves residents in Torrey Highlands, Black Mountain Ranch, and Rancho Peñasquitos.

Family Learning Center in 92129 The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) recently introduced the Family Learning Center (FLC), an after-school study program for students at Mt. Carmel High School, Black Mountain Middle School, and Los Peñasquitos Elementary School. Students have access to computers, internet, printers, counselors, and tutors to help supplement learning outside of regular school hours. The center is located on the Los Peñasquitos campus and funded by Poway Adult School, which also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults during the week.

“We know that success in school also includes the time, space, and resources that are available beyond the school day,” said Mt. Carmel Principal Greg Magno. “This is an opportunity to study with peers, to get questions answered, to utilize learning resources, and to access academic counseling and other student services.” The FLC is free to students, operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

PRESERVING

THE FRIENDS OF THE LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE PROTECTS PQ’S OPEN SPACES

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tretched between the communities of Mira Mesa and Rancho Peñasquitos, from the merge of the I-5 and I-805 in Sorrento Valley into Sabre Springs east of the I-15, is the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. It is home to abundant wildlife, lush vegetation, and the oldest standing residence in San Diego County – the Rancho

Santa Maria de los Peñasquitos adobe ranch house. And with the rapid development of remaining open spaces across the county, the 4,000 acre-property is a welcome oasis for its surrounding suburban neighbors. For over 30 years, the Friends of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve has been dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the preserve and its adjacent open spaces. The Friends, in collaboration with city and county park rangers, assist in leading nature walks, conducting endangered plant and animal surveys, training volunteers in wildlife tracking, and coordinating Scout projects, among many other activities. Read along as we speak with Board of Directors President Les Braund, as he shares with us the many ways to enjoy the preserve’s natural beauty.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E interpretive walks to educate the public about the canyon and why it is important to save areas like the canyon. We have led nature walks of various kinds: geology, birds, plants, night walks, and local history. We help manage the preserve’s endangered plants and animals through surveys and restoration projects.

HOW DID YOU PERSONALLY BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE FRIENDS?

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WITH FRIENDS OF THE LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT LES BRAUND

CAN YOU GIVE US A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE? WHEN WAS IT STARTED AND WHY?

In the early 1980s the Friends of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to protect as much of the old Peñasquitos Rancho lands as possible. As the preserve became a fact in the 1980s and 90s, the Friends turned their attention to the other open space lands to the north and decided to organize to expand them and connect them up with wildlife and trails corridors.

With broad community support, the Friends were able to shift Route 56 out of Deer Canyon, San Diego’s last undeveloped coastal canyon, and up onto the old agricultural lands. Broad public support and a strong volunteer effort also stopped the city from building more roads across Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, leaving us at least one place we can escape the din of the city. As these lands were acquired, the Friends also began to help in

managing and interpreting them through a wide variety of activities.

WHAT IS THE FRIENDS’ MISSION?

The Friends of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and management of the preserve and the adjacent open spaces. We support educational and recreational activities that foster an appreciation of the natural environment.

IN WHAT WAYS DOES THE FRIENDS SUPPORT THE PRESERVE?

The Friends have always supported maintenance and preservation of the canyon and surrounding open space. The Friends have continuously preformed cleanups, removal of exotic species, and restoration of disturbed areas.

The Friends continue to speak out in support of preservation of the canyon when it’s threatened, such as the proposal to build Camino Ruiz across the canyon.

From the beginning we have led

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I began hiking in the canyon while it was still in private hands late in 1970. At that time there were just three structures in the canyon and vast open spaces to the north, south, and east. One could travel for miles on primitive dirt tracts. One of those tracts was Black Mountain Road. Wildlife was abundant. Large herds of deer were common, as well as large flocks of quail. Other wildlife included bobcat, coyotes, and rabbits – all plentiful.

Distressed to see all this open space being lost, I discovered that Friends of Los Peñasquitos Canyon was working to save as much of this canyon as possible. I joined. I’ve been volunteering on a continuous basis for over 33 years.

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION? PLEASE ELABORATE ON YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.

I’ve been the president for the last five years. My responsibilities include conducting the regular bimonthly meetings. I represent the organization in various public forums when necessary. I also keep in contact with the city and county rangers. Contact keeps both the rangers and the Friends aware of what is happening in and around the canyon.

WHAT DO YOU MOST ENJOY ABOUT YOUR ROLE?

I most enjoy talking with people about the canyon and what a remarkable place it is. I enjoy

leading nature walks. I have varied interests that many people are unaware of. In addition to the plants, birds, and animals, I talk about mushrooms, lichens, plant galls, and occasionally about butterflies.

WHO ARE THE OTHER FRIENDS BOARD MEMBERS? HOW ARE THEY CHOSEN TO BE ON THE BOARD?

Most of the board members have been active for more than twenty years, some over thirty years, but we also have new board members brought on board in 2017.

The board includes a geologist and astronomer/ornithologist, a professor, attorneys, an environmental restoration expert, retired and active scientists, retired business men and women, and a landscape architect.

I myself am a retired general contractor. Board elections are held every two years and every current member has a vote.

HOW DOES THE FRIENDS RECEIVE FUNDING?

We receive funding from many sources including membership dues, grants, and gifts. We have received grants for various restoration projects in Peñasquitos Canyon, Black Mountain Park, and the Friends’ own parcels in Peñasquitos.

wildlife habitat as possible. The pressure to develop more open space is constant. People should be aware of threats to wildlife and open space by pollution and invasive species. Care should be taken when using pesticides and planting gardens with potentially invasive plants. Most important is while in the canyon, respect the native plants, animals, and the natural beauty and quiet.

HOW WOULD INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE FRIENDS? DOES THE FRIENDS PARTNER WITH ANY OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS?

Over the years we have joined up with dozens of other groups in support of environmental and planning issues either directly or indirectly affecting the canyon.

A special partner has been the California Native Plant Society.

ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, EVENTS, OR ACTIVITIES THE COMMUNITY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

In the coming months the Friends have dozens of hikes, restoration projects, and street fairs we are leading or involved in. Visit www.penasquitos.org for details.

WHY IS THE PRESERVE AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY?

The preserve offers a chance for residents to view nature either on their own or on one of the many scheduled hikes. The preserve offers some solitude and great natural beauty to those seeking it.

The canyon is also a break from the urbanization that surrounds the canyon; imagine if there were no green belt separating Rancho Peñasquitos from Mira Mesa. The preserve offers miles of hiking and biking trails.

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PRESERVATION EFFORTS?

Citizens can support all efforts to preserve as much open space and

People can attend our board meetings or volunteer for one of our many ongoing restoration projects. Or they could learn to be a hike leader. If someone has special knowledge of certain plants, animals, or anything else that might be of interest to visitors we would welcome them.

WHAT ARE THE FRIENDS’ SHORTTERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS?

Most important is the preservation of the canyon and its rich biodiversity. We and the rangers are always seeking to improve facilities and the flora and fauna of the canyon for the long term. The Friends are also in possession of several small parcels of open

space that we are responsible for in perpetuity. So our organization must remain functional and solvent.

IF YOU COULD GRANT THE ORGANIZATION ONE WISH, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

My wish would be that more people in the area take an active interest in preserving the existing open space and the canyon in particular. We would love to have new people join our board of directors. ¢

AT-A-GLANCE Name: Profession: Community of Residence:

Les Braund Retired general contractor I have lived in Mira Mesa since 1970

Hobbies and Interests:

I collect wood, duck decoys, and split bamboo fly rods

Name of Organization:

Friends of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Address: Phone Number: Website:

P.O. Box 26523, San Diego, CA 92196 858-863-7393 www.penasquitos.org

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Innovative Thinkers

LOCAL ROBOTICS TEAM WOWS IN REGIONAL COMPETITION

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eer Canyon Elementary School’s robotics team, Aqua Mermaids, experienced great success at the FIRST LEGO League Southern California Championship at Legoland. Team members Shayna Mehta, Leanne Fan, Caitlin Zhang, and Arielle Clyne came up with an idea that provides a solution for detecting water leakage in houses and commercial areas, earning them first place in the project portion of the competition, as well as the Project Innovative Solution Award.

The preliminary competition included approximately 500 other teams competing in Southern California, with 120 of those teams advancing to the final championship at Legoland over two days. The Aqua Mermaids were also nominated by competition judges to compete internationally as one of four Southern California teams in the Global Innovation Award competition in June.

FIRST LEGO League is an international competition for elementary

and middle school students, in which they apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts to solve a real-world scientific challenge. The 2017-18 challenge was hydrodynamics, giving teams the opportunity to learn all about water transportation, use, and disposal. Teams must also design, build, and program a robot to perform a series of missions in competition.

To prepare for the competition and choose their project ideas, the Aqua Mermaids – along with other FIRST LEGO teams at Deer Canyon – went on several fields trips throughout the year to learn more about the challenge topic. They visited the San Diego River Conservancy, Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the San Vicente Dam, among others. The students also heard presentations from the City of San Diego Water Services Department, American Leak Detection, and Thunderbird WaterJet Company. Learn more about FIRST LEGO League at www.firstlegoleague.org. ¢

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he 4th Annual Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event, presented by the Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council (RPTC) in December, gave the community a fun and festive opportunity to give back to local foster children. In addition to cookies, cocoa, holiday crafts, and photos with Santa, the event was also a gift drive – over 500 attendees donated toys and books to foster children with Voices for Children. Everything required to host the event at Hotel Karlan was donated by local businesses. Learn more about Voices for Children at www.speakupnow.org. For more information about the RPTC visit www.rpcouncil.com. ¢

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Helping Our Kids Volunteer Karen Brainard Helps Local Kids Gain Self-Confidence

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aren Brainard moved to the Seven Oaks community of Rancho Bernardo 13 years ago. She loves the small-town feeling she finds there, with friendly people, great residents, and many opportunities to volunteer – all important elements for Karen in retirement, after more than 20 years working in prisons. “I love to cook and the neighborhood looks forward to my homemade cookies and candies at holiday times,” she shared.

About three months after moving to RB, she received a call about Seniors Helping Our Kids (SHOK), a volunteer organization whereby retirees tutor students grades 1-3 who need reading help, and has been volunteering ever since. As the lead volunteer at Los Peñasquitos Elementary School, Karen begins her school year in early September, contacting teachers to see if they have children who would benefit from tutoring, and then following up with volunteers, checking for preferences as far as number of children, dates, and times the volunteers wish to work. “After I hear from teachers and tutors, the work begins assigning students and tutors to accommodate the needs of both groups,” Karen explained. “We only tutor in reading to the children and they must be fluent in English. Currently we are working with seven teachers in grades one through three and, including myself, we have a team of 17 volunteers tutoring 31 students.”

Helping children who need reading support can be difficult, especially with readers who struggle. The most challenging part for Karen occurs when a child is not motivated and may not be getting the support needed at home. The role of a SHOK volunteer is extremely important to give that child the adult role model he or she needs. On the other hand, “The most rewarding part of this work is watching a young child improve in his or her reading skills and self-confidence as the year progresses,” Karen smiled.

There are SHOK volunteers in 22 elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District; Karen would love to someday have volunteers in all PUSD schools. “An interested community member can contact our coordinator, Jane Radatz. You will be trained and given supplies and tools to help you work with the children,” she shared. “My wish would be that every child who needs our help gets it.” ¢

Name: Community: Volunteer Affiliation: Profession: Family: Hobbies & Interests:

Favorite Local Spots:

Karen Janet Brainard Rancho Bernardo Seniors Helping Our Kids Retired from State of California Department of Corrections Daughter – Gina Uyeda; son-in-law – Matt Uyeda; granddaughters – Lily (12) and Karlyn (9) Quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and most any other craft I’ve tried. I took three semesters of woodworking at Palomar College and have a clock, cabinet, and ukulele to show for my efforts!

Joann Fabric and Crafts, CPK, and Angelika movie theater

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Name of Group: Purpose/Mission:

Website: Contact:

Seniors Helping Our Kids (SHOK) To assist first through third grade students with reading skills and selfconfidence in the academic setting. www.shokprogram.org Jane Radatz, 858-485-5449 or jradtz@att.net

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GROWING UP PQ

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ontestants from local elementary and middle schools submitted a short essay on the topic “PQ Youth Volunteers,” in which they described one specific volunteer experience in PQ, what it meant to them, and how it made PQ a better place to call home. The two essays below represent the best of their grade-level categories, and each winner has received a cash prize. Please join us in congratulating these two young writers!

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his is a part of my life through which I learned how volunteers work together in our community.

Sarah Loza and I are in the same grade.

We started Girl Scouts together when we were in kindergarten. We also have been in Jr. FLL and soccer together.

The volunteer that started our Girl Scouts troop and Jr. FLL is Mrs. Valerie Azcona.

We had so much fun together: encampment, Christmas caroling, and Lego building. The most important thing that Ms. Val taught us was to work together as a team. Sarah and I also played soccer against each other in our PQ soccer league. Our coaches are volunteers who help us learn about soccer and teamwork.

One day, our school counselor came in to talk with us. The news she told us was shocking. Sarah Loza got sarcoma cancer!

For the rest of the day, we made encouraging get-well cards for her. We were all hoping for her to get well.

I started praying for her, very hard, every night. I want her to get better and go back to school. One of my best friends from Jr. FLL, Karis Chen, had really long hair. One school day she came to school with her hair cut. When she told me she donated her hair to make a wig for Sarah, I was very touched. Our PQ soccer league also did a fundraiser to support Sarah and her family with their medical bills.

Those are the volunteers in my PQ community. This shows in our community, many volunteers not only lead and help with our school and community activities, but also help and support each other during hard times. ¢

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINNER

Jojo Xu

4TH GRADE DEER CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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UP PQ

THE RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS TOWN COUNCIL AND 92129 MAGAZINE PROUDLY PRESENT THE WINNERS OF THE 4TH ANNUAL “GROWING UP PQ” ESSAY CONTEST!

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MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNER

Jake Farrell 7TH GRADE MESA VERDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

i, my name is Jake Farrell, and I’ve lived in Rancho Peñasquitos for three years. Let me tell you about the time that I volunteered at Feeding America San Diego (FASD) to try and make a difference in our community.

Last year, in the sixth grade, my literature class did something called the 10% Project.

The point of the project was to come up with and execute a plan that would serve to make San Diego a better place. For my project, I decided to do a food drive and volunteer session at a local non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in San Diego, FASD. As I was researching organizations, I learned that 14.7% of San Diegans struggle with hunger, and 135,000 children are food insecure.

The first thing I did for my project was to organize a canned food drive. Not only did I set up a collection bin at my local elementary school’s ESS, I also put together paper bags with flyers that I dropped off at houses throughout the neighborhood and asked neighbors to fill with food. The second part of my project was to organize a group volunteer session at FASD. I recruited 15 people to come with me, and we did a three hour session at the FASD warehouse in Mira Mesa. Together we gleaned and packaged over 3,000 pounds of food to be distributed

to programs around the county that send the food to people who are in need. Even though it wasn’t specifically in Rancho Peñasquitos, I’m sure some of the food made its way to families in our communities. My canned food drive raised 150 pounds of food, which is enough to provide the hungry of San Diego with 125 meals.

Something very important that I learned from this project is that you don’t have to wait until you’re older or more grown up to make a difference. There are so many ways you can help, you just have to be willing to look for them. I also learned that even though people might want to help, it is not always easy for them to find the time or commitment to do it. I had several people say they would come with me to the warehouse, but who then had to back out at the last minute. The charities in San Diego must struggle with this every day when they try to find volunteers.

I have now been Feeding America San Diego five times with my family and other groups. It’s nice that they give kids my age the opportunity to start helping out in our local community. I plan to keep doing what I can to make a difference; in fact, tomorrow I am going with my family and some friends to volunteer at a soup kitchen in Downtown San Diego. We all need to pitch in a little more because no one should be hungry, especially at this time of year. ¢

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he ancient lunisolar calendar – which is governed by both the moon phase and the time of the solar year – has been used by many cultures for centuries. Holidays in the lunisolar calendar are marked by astronomical phenomena and often vary in the exact date each year. Chinese New Year, for example, occurs in congruence with the start of the new moon, which falls between late January and late February. Many other East Asian countries that follow a lunisolar calendar celebrate the New Year on the same day. These celebrations are rooted in cultural tradition, each with its own character and customs that are still widely observed today. In fact, communities across the world – San Diego included! – celebrate the lunisolar New Year with major festivals, parades, music, fireworks, food, and traditional decorations. Check out one of these local events for a wonderfully festive New Year’s experience!

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Feb. 10: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Feb. 11: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.lunarnewyearfestival.org

Feb. 16 – 18 Mira Mesa Community Park Feb. 16: 5 – 10 p.m.

Feb. 17: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Feb. 6 Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library 6 – 7 p.m.

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t is no surprise there is a shortage of homes for sale in 92129. As soon as a home comes on the market, it’s usually gone after the first weekend or sooner...and with multiple offers! We get asked all the time about strategies to get your offer accepted when there are multiple offers on the table. The one thing that holds true time and time again is that who you work with matters, both on the Realtor® and loan officer side. Realtors® who have a good reputation in the marketplace generally have good relationships with other Realtors®, which can be key when everyone’s offer is similar. Also, a good Realtor® will hear about what’s coming to market before it hits, giving you a competitive edge.

When both offers are equal, a listing Realtor® will generally opt to work with someone they know does ethical and good business versus someone they don’t know at all.

The same goes for the mortgage side of things. Who the loan officer is and who they work for matters a lot. If a loan officer has a good reputation in the area, people know there is a high likelihood that the loan officer did their due

diligence and there is a slim chance the loan could fall through. The same goes for their employer.

Listing Realtors® know that some banks and/or credit unions are slow and can’t close on time.

It’s important to work with someone who has a reputation for closing on time. Yes, that low rate may look great, but if you don’t have a house to show for it, then it doesn’t do much for you. So make sure to ask your Realtor® for a referral to someone they know who can close on time and has a good reputation.

The takeaway is that who you work with truly matters. Do your research and read reviews online to give yourself a competitive advantage! ¢

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Beds Baths Est SF

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13333 Caminito Ciera

Price

Address

Beds Baths Est SF

$305,777

8978 Ellingham Street

4

750

$310,000

9385 Black Hills Way

3

750

$320,000

13484 Benbow Court

4

2

833

$329,000

12451 Via Cabezon

3

2

2

889

$367,200

9080 Meadowrun Court

9868 Caminito Cuadro

2

2

1,088

$370,000

9810 Caminito Bolsa

3

2

1,215

9439 Fairgrove Lane

2

2

9388 Twin Trails Drive

3

14776 Caminito Orense Oeste

3

Price

1,864

$750,000

3

2,164

$760,000

4

1,833

$765,000

3

1,882

$770,000

4

3

2,419

$780,000

8412 Florissant Court

3

3

1,681

$780,000

$373,000

13825 Via Lactea

4

3

1,985

$781,000

927

$389,000

12133 Branicole Lane

4

3

2,042

$800,000

2

1,127

$450,000

9061 Truman Street

4

3

1,605

$800,000

2

2

1,026

$500,000

9520 Adolphia Street

4

3

2,217

$829,000

9654 Benavente

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2

1,572

$515,000

9355 Vervain Street

4

3

1,979

$835,000

9345 Babauta Road

2

2

1,244

$545,000

13565 Millpond Way

4

3

2,489

$835,000

13116 Calle De Los Ninos

4

2

1,637

$607,000

8886 La Cartera

5

3

2,734

$838,000

13079 Old West Avenue

4

2

1,704

$620,000

9828 Via Caceres

4

3

1,843

$840,000

15554 Paymogo Street

3

2

1,480

$655,000

9526 Oviedo Street

4

3

2,162

$848,000

11479 Nawa Way

4

2

1,405

$680,000

9327 Kestrel Place

4

3

2,457

$850,000

9532 High Park Lane

3

3

1,644

$680,000

12695 Buckwheat Court

4

3

1,903

$850,000

12568 Brickellia Street

3

3

1,655

$682,000

12648 Ragweed Street

4

3

2,125

$869,500

8784 Ginger Snap Lane

3

3

1,585

$685,500

7208 Arroyo Grande Road

5

3

2,858

$875,000

12609 Creekwood Court

3

3

1,585

$690,000

12227 Salvia Way

4

3

2,276

$900,000

11295 Almazon Street

4

2

1,640

$700,000

11854 Mendiola Point

5

3

2,562

$920,000

14736 Penasquitos Court

3

2

1,472

$700,000

7466 Park Village Road

4

3

2,564

$935,000

12651 La Tortola

4

3

1,997

$704,000

13033 Moonstone Place

4

3

2,608

$961,000

9819 Kika Court

3

3

1,703

$720,000

8440 Rumex Lane

4

3

2,572

$1,000,000

9506 Hiker Hill Road

4

3

2,107

$720,000

7015 Cantaberra Court

5

4

2,883

$1,005,000

9606 Benavente Street

3

2

1,766

$739,000

12188 Ragweed Street

5

4

2,710

$1,023,800

9569 Paseo Montril

3

2

1,721

$740,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92129 at www.92129magazine.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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FEB. 10; MARCH 3, 24

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FEB. 12; MARCH 12

STEAM activities for all ages presented by the Fleet Science Center 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEB. 2

Workshop for middle schoolers; registration required at www.sandiego.gov/librarynext 1 – 4 p.m.

FEB. 2; MARCH 2

DAYTIME BOOK CLUB Feb.: The Book That Matters Most

by Ann Hood March: The Underground Railroad

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FEB. 6

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION (GRADES K-6) Presented by the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum; registration required at sandiego.librarymarket. com/chinese-new-year-celebration-0 6 – 7 p.m.

FEB. 7

EVERYONE PLAYS @ THE LIBRARY Board games for all levels and ages 5:15 – 7:30 p.m.

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LIBRARY NEXT: WEARABLE ELECTRONICS Workshop for middle schoolers; learn the basics of series circuits to build a Valentine’s Day-themed bow or pin; registration required 1 – 4 p.m.

FEB. 10, 17, 24; MARCH 17, 24 FRENCH BENCH

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IMPROVING YOUR MINDSET WITH MEDITATION Guided meditation with Josette Diaz 2 – 2:30 p.m.

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ASK-A-NURSE Drop-in confidential forum presented by Palomar Health 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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MARCH 3

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KNIT & CROCHET FUN (AGES 5+) 3:30 – 5 p.m.

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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH MARILYN McPHIE 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

KIDS JAMBOREE 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

KNITTING & CROCHET CIRCLE FOR ADULTS 1 – 3 p.m.

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2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS BEGINNING GENEALOGY AND WRITING FAMILY HISTORIES 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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ALL LEVELS YOGA $5 donation suggested 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES 3:30 – 5 p.m.

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CODING CLUB (GRADES 6+)

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