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FACES IN THE CROWD
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FROM THE PUBLISHER VOL. 9, NO. 3 TM
Horsing Around
P U B L I S HE R
Derrick Breaux
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’m from Southeast Texas, so I’ve been on my fair share of horses growing up. My good friend had a couple of horses that we would saddle up and ride to the levee. And no, I’m not making this stuff up – there really was a levee about a mile from my childhood home. I’m pretty sure that people have written songs about this. When I met my wife about 20 years ago, I learned that she grew up with horses. Over the years, she shared many stories of riding on the endless trails in Poway – many of which have long been taken over by developments and homes. The time that she spent with her horses growing up made a lasting impression that she holds close to her heart. Our youngest daughter, Audrey, started taking riding lessons a couple of years ago. Although she has traditionally split her extracurricular hours between soccer, softball, and music, we noticed that she quickly developed a strong passion for horseback riding. Last year Audrey approached us with the idea of adopting or rescuing a horse. At first, we thought the idea was absurd. But this didn’t deter her. While she could have accepted our decision and moved on, instead, she began developing a plan and documenting everything that needed to take place in order to accomplish her goal. She presented her plan to us – which included her own financial and time commitments. And as you may have guessed by reading this and seeing the photo, Audrey did find a horse that needed a new home. In fact, she actually found two horses (eight-year-old brothers from different mothers). Thankfully the horses had not been abused, but they had been neglected. Unfortunately, they were left in their stalls at a facility in Los Angeles with very little socializing and human attention for the past year and a half. Little did these two horses know, they were about to get the full attention of a very determined and dedicated 13-year-old girl. Over the past couple of months, we have watched these horses transform from nervous and shy creatures to warm and loving family members. I have observed a beautiful bond develop between my daughter and these giant animals that is very difficult to describe. Although I was skeptical at first, what started out to be a project for my daughter and wife has turned into a family affair. It has been refreshing to take an hour here and an hour there to join them at the stables. Time seems to slow down while we are there. Technology is optional at best. It is very tranquil and therapeutic. But most importantly, I get to watch and be involved while memories are made that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.
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Pianist, violinist, and Student Star Matthew Chin expresses himself musically.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
things to do in 92129
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Rancho Peñasquitos Recreation Council Meeting
FEBRUARY + MARCH 2019
7:30 p.m. Canyonside Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation
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San Diego Museum Month Half-off admissions to over 40 museums throughout San Diego Pick up a free pass at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org FEB. 2
Groundhog Day FEB. 5
Lunar New Year FEB. 10
Free Cardiac Screening
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MONDAYS
Poway Unified School District Recess
Free Storytime with Arts and Crafts
MARCH MARCH 8, 9, 14 – 16
For parents and toddlers 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Hilltop Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation
Westview Theatre Presents The Addams Family
1ST WEDNESDAYS
Additional matinee show at 2 p.m. on March 16 7 p.m. | Westview High School www.westviewtheatre.com MARCH 10
Daylight Saving Time Starts
For ages 12 to 25; provided by the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Westview High School www.epsavealife.org
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MARCH 16
North San Diego Business Chamber Regional Connect Mixer 5 – 7 p.m. | TBA www.sdbusinesschamber.com
The Villiers Quartet Visiting from the United Kingdom 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bernardo Heights Middle School ureiner@powayusd.com
Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization 20th Annual Spring Luncheon
Valentine’s Day
Fashion show, hat contest, silent auction, raffles, and refreshments 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate 619-252-0804
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MARCH 17
FEB. 14
Father & Daughter Dance For girls in pre-K through 12th grade and their father or other guardian 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Black Mountain Multipurpose Center www.sdrecconnect.com FEB. 14 – 24
San Diego Theatre Week 2019 Special ticket prices at various locations throughout San Diego www.sandiegotheatreweek.com
St. Patrick’s Day
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San Diego North Rotary Meetings 7 a.m. | The Broken Yolk Café, 11630 Carmel Mountain Rd www.sandiegonorthrotary.org 1ST THURSDAYS
Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. | Hotel Karlan www.rpcouncil.com 2
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Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization Meeting 7 p.m. | Mount Carmel Church of the Nazarene For more information call Dael at 619-252-0804
Free Storytime with Arts and Crafts For parents and toddlers 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Hilltop Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation
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 SATURDAYS
PQ Certified Farmers Market Enjoy live music and fresh produce 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Rancho Family YMCA Parking Lot www.facebook.com/ pqcertifiedfarmersmarket
11 a.m. | Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve www.penasquitos.org
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Presidents’ Day
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Local veterans meet for breakfast and socializing; open to any interested veterans 8 a.m. | IHOP on Peñasquitos Blvd. montem131@hotmail.com
Historic Adobe Ranch Tour
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Historic Adobe Ranch Tour 1 p.m. | Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve www.penasquitos.org
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Guided Hikes Dates and times vary To make arrangements for an organized group call 858-863-7393 www.penasquitos.org
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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
Thursdays: 5:30 – 9 p.m. Black Mountain Multipurpose Center www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation
Wednesdays: 6:45 – 9:15 p.m. Fridays: 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. Black Mountain Multipurpose Center www.sandiego.gov
Open daily, including holidays 10 a.m. – Dusk 10111 Carmel Mountain Rd. www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation
BASKETBALL SOCCER
Open Play Basketball
North County Soccer Park
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 9:15 p.m. Saturdays: 12 – 4 p.m. Black Mountain Multipurpose Center www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation
Indoor soccer leagues always starting for all ages www.ncspsoccer.com
PQ Recreational Soccer League Spring 2019 Regular registration through Feb. 8 Late registration through Feb. 22 www.sandiegosoccerclub.org/pqrec
PICKLEBALL
Open Play Pickleball Mondays: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Black Mountain Multipurpose Center 858-538-8198
TABLE TENNIS
Open Table Tennis Wednesdays: 1:30 – 7 p.m. Fridays: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Hilltop Recreation Center 858-538-8198
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
Rancho Peñasquitos Tennis Club Private and group lessons for all ages and levels www.rptctennis.com
YOGA
Yoga Class Bring your own mat Saturdays: 8:40 a.m. Canyonside Recreation Center Contact Bindu Khetarpal at 858-538-1073 or bindu@tealand.com
Open Play Tennis 8 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Canyonside Community Park www.sandiego.gov/ park-and-recreation
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Speech Trek
WINNERS FROM 1ST ANNUAL AAUW POWAY-PEÑASQUITOS CONTEST
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San Diego-wide speech contest recently awarded prizes to two local students. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Poway-Peñasquitos branch’s first annual Speech Trek contest asked students to write and present fiveminute speeches on the topic, “How Can We Eliminate Violence Aimed at Our Schools?” Dominique Ruedaflores, a freshman at Ramona Convent Secondary School, won the $500 firstplace prize. She will continue in the competition to represent AAUW PowayPeñasquitos at the California AAUW Speech Trek semifinals in March. The top three students from the semi-finals will compete at a state-wide convention held in San Diego on April 6. Skandhaa Subra won the $250 second-place prize. Skandhaa is a freshman at Mt. Carmel High School.
The Poway-Peñasquitos contest was held Jan. 12 at the Rancho Peñasquitos Library. Judges were David Brengle, COO of Acutus Medical; Darshana Patel, Poway Unified School District Board Member; and Barbara Bush, Ph.D., adjunct faculty member at Miramar College, and lecturer at the University of California San Diego and University of San Diego. AAUW Poway-Peñasquitos has over 100 members from 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Escondido, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, and Scripps Ranch. In addition to the Speech Trek contest, the organization runs an annual Scholarship Fund and a Tech Trek program that sends eighth grade girls to a science camp every year. Their annual spring fundraiser, Cover to Cover, will be held May 4. Learn more at powayarea-ca.aauw.net.
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East Village gastropub and brewery Knotty Barrel is scheduled to open a new Rancho Peñasquitos location by the end of February. The restaurant features locallysourced, British-style pub food and over 100 local and imported beers. Stay tuned for a grand opening at www.facebook.com/ knottybarrelpq.
Popular review site Yelp named six San Diego Mason Coffee Works celebrated its first anniversary last month. The craft coffee company offers fresh brews, specialty lattes, pastries, gelato, and more inside Rancho Bernardo’s Brothers Provisions. Sip it in the store
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restaurants on its nationwide list of Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. 2019. The list is based on the eateries’ reviews from 2018. San Diego County standouts were Crafted Greens (#17), Chuy’s Taco Shop (#29), Tahini (#69), Bud & Rob’s New Orleans Bistro (#72), Pho Guys (#75), and Empanada Kitchen (#94).
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Local School Wins International Award
PQ Artist Exhibits Work
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School recently received the Confucius Classroom of the Year award, presented at the 13th Annual Confucius Institute Global Conference in Chengdu, China. Principal Edward Park and a small group of educators and students traveled to accept the award. “I consider this award a prestigious honor,” said Park. “To be recognized internationally for our efforts to create world-class learners and global citizens right here in Poway Unified, and to be the only elementary school in the world to be recognized by the Confucius Institute is a reflection on our amazing staff and students.” Adobe Bluffs earned the award for the quality and scales of its teaching and cultural programs. The school’s Dual Language Immersion Program consists of bilingual academic instruction for a classroom with equal numbers of native English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking students. The Foreign Language in Elementary School program gives all students at the school twice-weekly Mandarin language and Chinese culture lessons. Learn more at www.powayusd.com/abes.
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Gallery is showcasing the work of Rancho Peñasquitos artist Kathryn Peterson through the end of February. The exhibit, titled One Hundred Years of Women, includes 50 of Kathryn’s pieces. The artwork represents her six women-centered themes: action, strength, intelligence, adaptability, vulnerability, and ancestors. She works in a broad variety of mediums, including watercolors, collages, oils, pastels, Styrofoam dinner plates, and wearable dresses made from recycled plastic grocery bags. The exhibit is open daily with free admission. The following month, Kathryn will be taking part in a joint exhibit with six other award-winning female artists at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Off the Pedestal will run Feb. 27 through March 30, and the center is open Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 858-668-4693 to confirm hours on performance days. Learn more at www.kathrynpeterson.org.
Boy Scouts Adds All-Girls Troops Boy Scouts, recently rebranded to Scouts BSA, is forming new all-girls troops throughout the country, including Troop 1667 here in Rancho Peñasquitos. The troop is sponsored by St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, as is its partner boys’ troop, Troop 667. It is one of four all-girls troops forming in North County so far. “I want to help start this troop to be able to offer my twin daughter and son each the same opportunities in Scouts BSA,” said Lori Bende, Troop 1667 Scoutmaster. Her son, Ronald is bridging over from Cub Scouts to Troop 667, as Rhoda is to Troop 1667. “The excitement and energy these girls have is amazing!” Each Scouts BSA troop will consist of girls or boys, but troops will not be co-ed. Boy troops and girl troops may occasionally attend special activities together, but each troop will meet separately and work toward achievements in a single-gender environment. Learn more at www.troop1667.com.
2019 Don Diego Scholarships Applications are open for the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation’s 2019 scholarships, offering a total of $66,000 to 28 outstanding students who reside in San Diego County and have participated in the San Diego County Fair or other activities associated with the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Four scholarships of $5,000, $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000 will be offered in each of four categories: 4-H, FFA, Employee, and Exhibitor/Participant. Ten Junior Livestock Auction Scholarships will be offered to students who qualify for the 4-H (now known as the Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation 4-H Scholarship) or FFA Scholarship and who participate in the 2019 Fair’s Junior Livestock Auction. The foundation will also offer two $2,500 Vocational Education Scholarships and one $5,000 Spanjian Family Scholarship. The deadline to apply for the 2019 scholarships is March 18, with finalist interviews taking place in May. For full eligibility requirements and applications go to www.dondiegoscholarship.org.
PUSD Orchestra Festival
Operation Courage 5K and Fun Run Operation Courage Is Beautiful (OCIB) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the first-ever Operation Courage 5K and Kids Fun Run. OCIB sends care packages to women on deployment in the military, with high-quality makeup, toiletries, women’s magazines, books, and well wishes. The care packages are a welcome bright spot during deployment. “It’s so nice to receive a package that I feel is curated specifically for women and our needs,” shared A1C B., Krislyn. The Fun Run and 5K will be held Saturday, March 16 at 9 a.m. at Kit Carson Park. Proceeds from the event will provide shipping and supplies for care packages. “Our goal is to raise $20,000 to fulfill our growing demand for care packages during this upcoming year,” said OCIB Founder and President Cindy Chan-Ley. “San Diegans have been such amazing supporters in the past, and we invite everyone including sponsors to sign on to help us reach this goal.” Learn more at www.operationcourage.org.
The 2019 Poway Unified School District (PUSD) Orchestra Festival will be Sunday, March 3 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. The event will last from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., with each orchestra playing for 30 minutes. This year’s participating schools are Bernardo Heights Middle School, Black Mountain Middle School, La Jolla Country Day Upper Division School, Meadowbrook Middle School, Oak Valley Middle School, Rancho Bernardo High School, and Twin Peaks Middle School. This year’s adjudicators are San Diego Symphony Associate Conductor Sameer Patel and California Chamber Orchestra Artistic Director Dana Zimbric. They will also present a master class on-stage. The annual festival is open to the public and has showcased PUSD musicians and positive learning for over 25 years. For more information contact PUSD Orchestra Director Ulli Reiner at ureiner@powayusd.com.
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C O V E R F E AT U R E
DIAMOND GATEWAY WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SUPPORTING LOCAL WOMEN
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Peñasquitos for community service, educational speakers, and a chance to meet and connect with new and lifelong friends. Read along to learn more from DGWO President Nora Nido.
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Q&A WITH NORA NIDO PRESIDENT When and why was Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization founded? What is the organization’s mission? 1998, and it was formed as a continuation of “Welcome Wagon” in the area when it disbanded.
How has the club grown and evolved over the years? The organization has invited friends and published announcements inviting women of all ages in the community to meetings. It has evolved into meetings with a variety of programs such as guest speakers on current events and topics covering everything from health to being a private investigator or hall of fame songwriter. Others included authors, theater performers, musicians, or dancers. Refreshments are also provided at meetings. Additionally, members have formed groups for bunco, dominoes, bridge, crafting, gardening, a “lunch bunch,” and occasionally attending plays or movies.
PRESIDENT AT- A- G L A N C E NAME:
Nora Nido
TERM:
2018-2019
PROFESSION: Realtor, RE/MAX United, Scripps Ranch COMMUNITY:
Sabre Springs
How did you personally become involved with DGWO? A client invited me to a meeting in 2015! Everyone was so nice and I enjoyed it so much I kept going! Early members were new to the area and saw announcements about meetings or were invited by members.
What is your current role within the organization? Current president. I hold monthly board meetings, but since I work full time and I’m involved with other clubs, I’m lucky to have board members that help with membership, programs, and new ideas to increase fundraising for nonprofits at our annual spring luncheon. We all do what we can, when we can, and it always works out.
What is the most rewarding thing about your role? The most challenging? To be part of an organization that is collectively kind and fun while giving so much back to their community is really cool and inspiring. The only challenge is in getting new members to replace members that move away. We know we have to pioneer a better online presence to make it easier for people to find us!
“WE ALL DO WHAT WE CAN, WHEN WE CAN, AND IT ALWAYS WORKS OUT.”
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C O V E R F E AT U R E What are the primary goals of DGWO? To provide a place for women to socialize, while raising funds for local nonprofits.
DIAMOND GATEWAY’S 20 TH ANNIVERSARY GARDEN PARTY Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate For info, email Dael Kiesler at daelnk612@yahoo.com or 619-252-0804.
D I A M O N D G A T E WA Y AT- A- G L A N C E NAME OF ORGANIZATION:
Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization MAILING ADDRESS:
8936 La Cintura Ct., San Diego, CA 92129 MEETING LOCATION:
10060 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego, CA 92129 MEETING TIMES:
Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.
What have been some of the organization’s most successful fundraising events? Our annual spring luncheon and silent auction, featuring a fashion show!
Can you tell us about this spring’s upcoming luncheon? Diamond Gateway is hosting a garden party for our 20th anniversary! The event is Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate. Festivities include a fashion show, floral hat contest, and silent auction. There are usually at least 60 beautiful baskets in the silent auction, which include restaurant gift certificates, events, crafts, and themes. We also have a wine pull, and opportunity drawings as well as door prizes. Tickets include lunch, dessert, and favors. For tickets please contact Dael Kiesler at daelnk612@yahoo.com or 619-252-0804.
Where will the luncheon’s proceeds go? Friends and Family Community Connection, Operation America Cares, and Honor Flight. We also sponsor a family at Christmas.
Is DGWO involved in any other philanthropic efforts? San Diego Food Bank, and packing boxes for America Cares.
What communities do you serve, and what’s the most rewarding part of working with those communities? Rancho Peñasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and Scripps Ranch. There are families in need at any given time in every community, and Friends and Family Community Connection serves North County, so we can make an impact in our own neighborhoods.
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Are there any other recent projects or events that you’d like to elaborate on for our readers? One of our members is married to a WWII vet, which is how we got involved with Honor Flight. On Veterans Day last fall, we went to the fall meet at Del Mar and had a race named DGWO for Honor Flight, in honor of the work we do for them. Great day at the track!
2018-2019 OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER PROGRAMS MEMBERSHIP
How would somebody go about joining DGWO? Any women interested in joining can contact our membership chair, Roxie Stalter, at 858-538-8842.
HOSPITALITY DIRECTORY/NEWSLETTER HISTORIAN
Nora Nido Elma Garcia Lucille Rosicky Dael Kiesler Joyce Truett Roxie Stalter Sharon Tooley Mary McKenzie Marlys Perovich
When and where does the club meet? How does a typical meeting go? Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Church of the Nazarene, 10060 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego, CA 92129, at 7 p.m. A typical meeting would start with introduction of guests, then scheduled program, refreshments break, meeting, and raffle. Our February speaker will be a travel expert speaking on the topic of travel tips and deals, and everyone in attendance will get a travel voucher. There is no meeting in March since we just focus on the spring luncheon that month.
Is there anything you’d like to share that most people don’t know about DGWO? This is our 20th year for our annual fundraising luncheon to help our community. We would love for women of all ages to join us!
Is there anything else you would like to add for our 92129 Magazine readers? Thank you for your continued support in attending, and to all the local businesses that donate gift certificates and services which help make it a huge success! We really appreciate it.
“TO BE PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS COLLECTIVELY KIND AND FUN WHILE GIVING SO MUCH BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY IS REALLY COOL AND INSPIRING.”
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PQ COUNCIL CONNECTION Students experience a top-notch Academic Education as well as opportunities in:
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appy New Year, PQ! After all the winter festivities, we’re heading into 2019 preparing for our 24th Fiesta and 5th Fiesta Parade on May 5, and our community-sponsored Summer Fireworks Show on July 3. Traditionally, the first weekend in May is our time to celebrate our thriving community. The entire weekend will have events for the whole family. In honor of our 24th Fiesta de Los Peñasquitos, this year’s theme is ‘There is no place like PQ!’
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Saturday, May 4 • PQ 5K Fun Run, 7 a.m. • PQ Farmers Market, Rancho YMCA , 9 a.m. Sunday, May 5 • 5th Annual Parade de Los Peñasquitos, 10 a.m. • 24th Annual Fiesta de Los Peñasquitos, 11 a.m. There are many ways you and your family can participate in this year’s community events: as a resident, an artist, or business. Visit our website for more details at www.rpcouncil.com. • Fiesta sponsorship packages • Fourth and fifth grade Fiesta Theme Art Contest • Be part of the entertainment • Parade sponsorship • Parade participant • Community Partners Business of the Year Entry • Youth Community Service Awards
• Community Volunteer of the Year Entry – nominate a community standout • Annual RPTC Board elections – community voting at the RPTC booth at the Fiesta. Visit our website and learn more about becoming a neighborhood representative and become a member of the RPTC.
Wednesday, July 3 RPTC Fireworks Show, Westview High School. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for pre-show. Keep fireworks in PQ! The City of San Diego has eliminated funding for our local fireworks. Donate today to keep our summer celebration of the Fourth of July! www.gofundme.com/pq-fireworksshow-2019
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TOWN COUNCIL The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council meets the first Thursday of each month. The community is welcome to come and join the all-volunteer group of friends and neighbors dedicated to bringing community grants, sponsorships, and events to PQ since 1975. Meetings are held at the Hotel Karlan at 7:30 p.m., 14455 Penasquitos Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129, The Del Mar Room. Website: Facebook: Mailing Address: Phone:
www.rpcouncil.com www.facebook.com/rpcouncil P.O. Box 720783, San Diego, CA 92172-0783 858-848-7782
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Joy of Helping Others My name is Emma Narvaez and I am a seventh grader at Mesa Verde Middle School. I’ve lived in the Peñasquitos area for almost my whole entire life. I’m a part of Troop 8852 and I’ve been a Girl Scout since kindergarten. As Girl Scouts, we do a lot of volunteer work to make our community a better place. This is one of my volunteer experiences I’ve done as a Girl Scout.
modern ideas taught me to be thankful that I don’t have to go through the challenges these seniors must have witnessed when they were my age. They didn’t have the internet to learn in an efficient way or have social media to interact with friends and family when they were far apart. These struggles they had to face must have been extremely difficult, and I’m very blessed to be growing up in such an advanced society.
To earn our Bronze Award, we volunteered at The Arbors. The Arbors is a retirement home where seniors are treated with hospitality. As a troop, we visited The Arbors to bond with the residents there and learn about their past. Learning about what it was like without today’s inventions, technology, social media, and other
Aside from talking to the elders about life in their generation, we hosted special events to make the seniors feel welcomed in their new home. From ice cream socials to Christmas caroling, everyone always had a ball. Each girl in our troop was assigned an elder that we spent quality time with. I enjoyed meeting
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with them a couple times every few months. Some of the seniors were even Girl Scouts themselves, and they told us their stories. Volunteering is a priceless cause, done spontaneously without anything in return. Helping others without a reward is far more valuable than money itself. The act of volunteering brings out contentment and joy from me and the people we help in our community. Even the smallest things we can do to help our community will impact our world in millions of ways. My personal experience volunteering in Rancho Peñasquitos made me realize what just ourselves, a few ice breakers, and a couple of snacks can do to make our community filled with joy and glee.
CONTESTANTS FROM LOCAL 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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Pride: Growing Up PQ Every year, our community welcomes a celebration of individuality and visibility for an often-oppressed group. The LGBTQ+ Pride Parade that we host brings people together to show them that they are not alone, and that their experiences are as valid as anyone else’s. Now, as ever, this act brings hope to those among us who are afraid to live as their true selves, and brings comfort to everyone who has gone through these experiences. This is why I love volunteering at Pride every year. I have been playing with the Pride Youth Marching Band ever since I was old enough. We rehearse leading up to the event, we do a televised performance to raise awareness, and we march in the parade. Everyone involved is a volunteer, which creates an amazing community.
All of the music we perform has special meaning to the audience, and it is a beautiful phenomenon in which to participate. Our best tune is the one we perform as the flag is raised during the Stonewall Rally, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, as originally performed by Judy Garland. She is an important icon to the LGBTQ+ community, and the song is emblematic of everything the community desires. It speaks of being led out of the shadows, and Dorothy as a character accepts her friends for being different. This combines into a heartwarming and iconic song. Tears of joy are often seen among those attending. The fact that there exists a day to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community is a magnificent event in itself, so if we can add a little more to make it what it is, then that is an accomplishment.
Personally, I am driven to add to this celebration by my own experiences in the LGBTQ+ community. I have two moms, whom I love very much. They have had such a positive impact in my life, in the best way that a parent can. Furthermore, I identify as bisexual, which means I am attracted to both my gender and others. This has led me to be more invested in LGBTQ+ rights within the current political climate. I work to spread visibility, understanding, and compassion among my community, and I love doing it! I feel so fortunate to be a citizen of PQ, where I feel safe to be myself and know that I will be accepted.
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ome to renowned institutions like The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse, which together have sent more than 50 productions to Broadway, San Diego has earned its reputation as a premiere theater destination. With everything from comedy, theater, dance, and music on any given day of the week, there is something for anyone who wants to sample San Diego’s robust performing arts offerings. Perhaps the best opportunity to take advantage of everything our city has to offer is Feb. 14 through 24 for San Diego Theatre Week, an annual event that highlights the variety and talent of the local performing arts community with special promotions from participating groups as well as events throughout the week. Tickets
will be available at $15, $30, and $45 levels. Participating theater groups from across the county include San Diego Repertory Theatre, Poway Center for the Performing Arts, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Scripps Ranch Theatre, STAR Repertory Theatre, PowPAC, JCompany Youth Theatre, New Village Arts Theatre, OB Playhouse and Theatre Company, Coronado Playhouse, Diversionary Theatre, and National Comedy Theatre, among many others. Support your local ensemble or venture out and discover a new kind of performance this February – you might even pair a drama with dinner for a fun Valentine's Day date! For tickets and more information visit www.sandiegotheatreweek.com.
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PRO ETIQUETTE TIPS: Dress to impress. While casual attire is generally acceptable for attending a daytime show, nighttime shows warrant slightly more formal dress. And don't forget a jacket or coat – the theater can be chilly!
Arrive early. Try to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the show to find your seat, read the program, and listen to any important announcements.
Turn off your cell phone. Be sure to silence any electronic devices that could be a distraction to the performers on stage or the people around you.
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LIBRARY CALENDAR
rancho peñasquitos branch library 13330 Salmon River Rd., San Diego, CA 92129 | 858-538-8159 www.sandiego.gov/public-library/news-events Events and dates are subject to change. The library will be closed on Feb. 18 for Presidents’ Day.
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FEB. 20; MARCH 20
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Evening Book Club
Recovery International
FEB. 1; MARCH 1
February: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson March: TBD 6:30 – 7:55 p.m.
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Chess Club (All Ages)
Daytime Book Club February: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng March: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 10 – 11:30 a.m. FEB. 2
Lunar New Year Celebration Crafts and fun for the entire family 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
MARCH 9 FEB. 2, 16; MARCH 2, 16
Gardening Exchange 10 – 11 a.m. FEB. 9, 23; MARCH 9, 23
French Bench (Middle Grades to Adults) Progresser en Français! 10 – 11:30 a.m. FEB. 11; MARCH 11
The Art of Cartooning (All Ages) 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Library NExT: Quest Space Kit Workshop for middle schoolers; registration required 1 – 4 p.m. www.sandiego.gov/librarynext MARCH 30
Library NExT: Stephen Hawking, Dark Holes, and the Science of Space and Time Workshop for middle schoolers; registration required 1 – 4 p.m. www.sandiego.gov/librarynext
Chess Club (All Ages) 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Board games for all levels and ages 1:30 – 5 p.m. FEB. 16; MARCH 9, 23
Painting Party (Grades K-6) 10 – 11 a.m. FEB. 16; MARCH 16
Chinese Storytime (Younger Kids)
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English as a Second Language Spring Session 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Baby/Toddler Storytime 1:30 – 2 p.m.
Baby/Toddler Discovery 2 – 2:30 p.m.
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Homework Help (Grades K-12)
FEB. 19; MARCH 19
No program Feb. 18 4 – 6 p.m.
Science Kazam (Elementary and Middle Grades) 4 – 5 p.m.
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3:30 – 5 p.m. FRIDAYS
English Conversation Café (Adults) 10 – 11 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
3:30 – 5 p.m.
All-Levels Yoga
Coding Club (Grades 6+)
$5 donation suggested 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Bring your own laptop 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Homework Help (Grades K-12)
Paws to Read (Grades K-6)
No program Feb. 20 4 – 6 p.m.
Pajama Storytime (Preschool) Pajamas admired but not required 6:30 – 7 p.m.
FEB. 16
Everyone Plays @ the Library
Lego Builders Club (All Ages)
3RD WEDNESDAYS
Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Library Meeting 2 – 3 p.m. THURSDAYS
Preschool Storytime with Marilyn McPhie 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Kids Jamboree (Younger Kids) 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Knit & Crochet Circle (Adults) 1 – 3 p.m.
Read stories to therapy dogs to improve reading skills 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
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