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things to do in 92130 S E P T EM B ER + O C TO B ER 2 0 1 6 OCTOBER OCT. 2

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20TH ANNUAL TURF BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT Join the Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club for a day of fun and fundraising to benefit youth and humanitarian programs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Del Mar Horsepark For more information contact club president Liam Murphy at wmurphy@brick15.com

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KIDS NIGHT OUT A party for the kids and a night off for the parents; $15 per child 5 – 9:45 p.m. | Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Canyon Crest Academy cc.sduhsd.net

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32ND ANNUAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY Volunteers needed for I Love A Clean San Diego’s biggest event of the year 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Various sites Register at www.cleanupday.org

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33RD ANNUAL WINE & ROSES CHARITY WINE TASTING 3 – 6 p.m. | The Fairmont Grand Del Mar www.wineandroses.net

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Torrey Pines High School www.tphs.net

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CHECK YOUR MOOD WEEK An annual one-week event in which the County of San Diego, local businesses, healthcare agencies, community partner organizations, and residents come together to provide and participate in free, confidential depression screenings Times and locations vary Learn more at www.supervisordaveroberts.com

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FALL FESTIVAL Join the CVRC for arts and crafts, farmers market info, food, and fun 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

OCT. 28

PLANNING BOARD MEETING Captain Miguel Rosario of P.D. Northwestern Division will address issues concerning Northwestern Division and answer questions and comments 7 p.m. | Carmel Valley Library For additional information contact Adrian Lee, Community Relations Oﬃcer at 858-523-7031 or avlee@pd.sandiego.gov

OCT. 31

8TH ANNUAL GREAT HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK Dr. Chan and his team will accept candy donations for overseas troops throughout the week following Halloween; campaign will end with oﬃcial Buy Back event, where participants can earn raﬄe tickets for great prizes See page 44 for more information www.curtischandds.com

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TORREY PINES TOASTMASTERS Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 12 p.m. | Vistage International www.tptm.info

THURSDAYS

TOASTMASTERS – HIFI SPEAKERS Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 12 p.m. | 3661 Valley Centre Dr. Suite 400 www.hifispeakers.toastmastersclubs.org

CARMEL VALLEY CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET 2:30 – 7 p.m. | Canyon Crest Academy Parking Lot www.carmelvalleycertifiedfarmersmarket.com

TORCH CLUB LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (AGES 11-13) 4 p.m. | Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito Polster Branch www.bgcsandieguito.org

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TOASTMASTERS – B.I.A. CLUB Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 7 a.m. | 12780 Highbluﬀ Dr. Suite 130 www.6398.toastmastersclubs.org

DEL MAR-SOLANA BEACH ROTARY CLUB MEETING 7 – 8:30 a.m. | Morgan Run Club & Resort www.dmsbrotary.com

HALLOWEEN ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREAT Free community event provides the opportunity for trick-or-treaters to collect candy early; live music will be featured 4 – 6 p.m. | Del Mar Highlands Town Center www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com

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BADMINTON OPEN PLAY BADMINTON Mondays: 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. Thursdays: 12 – 3:30 p.m. Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

BASKETBALL OPEN PLAY BASKETBALL Free play basketball is available both inside and outside on a first come, first served basis Monday to Friday: 12 – 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ocean Air Community Park www.sandiego.gov

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL Wednesdays: 12 – 1:15 p.m. Thursdays: 3:30 – 5:45 p.m. Fridays: 1:30 – 3 p.m. Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.cvsd.com/cv-rec-center-open-gym

RUNNING 3RD ANNUAL CARMEL VALLEY TRAIL 10K AND 5K

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Sept. 17 Participants will experience a combination of single track and dirt service road trails; great for all running levels 8 a.m.: 15K Start 8:15 a.m.: 10K Start 8:30 a.m.: 5K Start 9:15 a.m.: Kid’s Race Gonzales Canyon Open Space www.seasickevents.com

SKATING SKATE PARK Open daily: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

SWIMMING POWERHOUSE PADDLE & SWIM Sept. 18 The Del Mar beach event is an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in a challenging, friendly ocean competition; net proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito 8 a.m. | Powerhouse Park and Beach www.bgcsandieguito.org

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Carmel Valley Recreation Center has a ping-pong table for public use; reservations are for a maximum of one hour and can only be made the day of, in person at the front desk Times vary | Carmel Valley Recreation Center Call 858-552-1616 for availability

TENNIS OPEN PLAY TENNIS COURTS 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Carmel Valley Community Park 8 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. | Canyonside Community Park www.sandiego.gov

VOLLEYBALL OPEN PLAY VOLLEYBALL Participants are required to set-up and break down nets and poles Monday to Friday: 12 – 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ocean Air Community Park www.sandiego.gov

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hen Keaton Chia prepared to propose to his girlfriend Evonne, he had chosen a few special places during their trip to Japan. Keaton explained, “The first one was at a temple. The legend goes that if you can walk from one special rock to another with your eyes closed, you will find your true love.” But when they arrived, a group of teenagers trying to do this thwarted his plans. He moved on to a wishing well, but it was closed when they arrived. His third choice, a place widely considered to be the most beautiful street in Asia, happened to be disappointingly ordinary during that season. The special moment finally took place at

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Sanjusangendo, a temple well known among archery enthusiasts. Considering Keaton and Evonne’s relationship started through the sport, Keaton acknowledged, “There was no escaping archery!” Their first introduction happened at a beginner archery class that Keaton was instructing. He and Evonne quickly became friends, going on to compete together on the Cal Archery Team and even winning a bronze medal in the mixed team competition. “Not only is it fun to shoot an arrow,” he said, “but the people in the sport are great as well.” Today, archery still plays a prominent role in the Carmel Valley family's life. Keaton is the director of the Easton Archery Center of Excellence, and his parents and siblings all shoot. Evonne is not as active in the sport as she used to be before the birth of their daughter Adeline, but the sport will continue to be a family affair. Keaton and Evonne look forward to teaching their daughter how to shoot. While both Keaton and Evonne grew up in California, their parents immigrated to the U.S. “We love hearing about our roots and continuing the cultural traditions we grew up with,” shared Keaton. As a family, many of their traditions center around food. “I think cooking carries with it many of our family’s traditions and stories.” Life these days for the Chia family is also centered around all the recent changes. “We have been adjusting to a flurry of new things, from a new job position at the Easton Archery Center of Excellence, new baby, and now moving into our new home,” shared the couple. In the long-term, Evonne and Keaton look forward to making a positive difference in their community and sharing the sport they love with others. 

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armel Valley residents and 2016 Torrey Pines High School graduates Samantha Griffith and Michelle Temby have earned Girl Scout Gold Awards for their outstanding leadership and commitment to taking action in their community. The Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; just five percent of Girl Scouts nationwide achieve this distinction. Samantha and Michelle are two of 32 Girl Scouts in San Diego who earned the award this year. Samantha, who has been practicing dance since she was four years old, wanted to share her passion with children living at Community HousingWorks facilities. For her Gold Award project, she choreographed and taught basic ballet and hip hop classes, and also arranged for the volunteer team to keep the lessons available at the facility in the future. Samantha is a member of Troop 1256 and will be attending UC Berkeley in the fall.

Michelle’s Gold Award project addressed the dangers of skin cancer. She educated elementary, middle, and high school students on the damaging effects of the sun and ways to protect skin. She has participated in medical missions to Fiji and Mexico in the past, and realized while working on her Gold Award project that she wants to become a dermatologist. Michelle is a member of Troop 1156 and has previously earned her Bronze Award, the highest honor available to Girl Scout Juniors, and Silver Award, the highest honor available to Cadettes. This is the centennial year of Girl Scouting’s highest award, which recognizes young women who create meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world. Girl Scouts San Diego provides activities for nearly 40,000 girl and adult members, with facilities in Balboa Park, Carlsbad, and Escondido. Learn more at www.sdgirlscouts.org. 

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he San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) Board of Trustees and Superintendent Rick Schmitt have selected Rob Coppo to serve as the new principal of Torrey Pines High School (TPHS) for the upcoming school year. He will take over for David Jaffe, who was recently selected as superintendent for the Rancho Santa Fe School District. Rob has been in education for 18 years. Prior to being selected for the principal position, he was the assistant director of career technical education in the Grossmont Union High School District. He also previously served as an assistant principal at TPHS from 2008 to 2015 and is a TPHS graduate himself. Further past experience includes serving as a high school English and video production teacher, a WASC site coordinator, a soccer coach, and technology mentor. He was also selected as Teacher of the Year in the Escondido

Union High School District. “As much as I have enjoyed my current position, the opportunity to return to SDUHSD to lead my alma mater is too great to pass up. I feel honored to be chosen to lead a school that means so much to me and my family. I am looking forward to reuniting with the best staff I have ever worked with, as well as the incredible students and families that make Torrey Pines a very special place,” Rob said. “It is my hope, my goal, and my driving desire to positively impact students the way a TPHS teacher did for me when I was a student there. I have always been a Falcon, and I will always be a Falcon, and I can’t wait to be back.” SDUHSD serves students in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, and surrounding areas. To learn more visit www.sduhsd.net. 

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saiah Granet, the founder of the San Diego Chill nonprofit, is passionate about hockey and wants others to experience the same exhilaration he feels when he's out on the ice. “The mission of the San Diego Chill is to provide children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome, the opportunity to learn to ice skate and play ice hockey as a part of a team,” explained Isaiah. For his work with the San Diego Chill, Isaiah was named a CNN Heroes Young Wonder. “It was an amazing honor to be recognized for founding the San Diego Chill. The most memorable part was when Anderson Cooper thanked me and the Chill for the work that we do,” Isaiah shared proudly. Although he admits that there were many challenges along the way, when he gets out on the ice every Saturday with the San Diego Chill and sees the players smile, it makes all the hard work worthwhile.

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The San Diego Chill is run entirely on donations not only of money, but also of time. According to Isaiah, the program is a one-on-one system that provides individualized attention for each player. “This means that on average, we need 15 to 30 coaches each week,” stated Isaiah, who has the utmost admiration for his fellow coaches, as well as the players that come out to the rink. “I am constantly inspired by the players of the Chill who persevere through so many challenges to live an ordinary life,” related Isaiah. He encourages all those who are interested to visit www.sandiegochill.org to find out how to help make a difference in the lives of some very special children. Off the ice, Isaiah attends Pacific Ridge School where his favorite subject is history. He also enjoys studying the stock market and economic principles. “I love talking about the field of business with my parents and older brother. I want to go into sports business and would love to run other charities when I get older,” said Isaiah, who also hopes to play NCAA ice hockey. An avid fan of all Boston sports teams, Isaiah especially loves watching the Boston Bruins take the ice. He is also the proud owner of two chocolate labradoodles and can often be found running and playing with them at Sycamore Ridge School on the weekends. 

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armel Valley Girl Scouts in Troop 1224 worked with Cecily’s Closet to makeover a room for Vesna, a bright, social 18-year-old girl who was born with Down syndrome. She lost her mom to cancer and needed a feminine touch to help her with the transition into adulthood. Lauren Goldman, Peyton Hall, Ashley Jabro, Moriah Seymann, Abigail Shah, Juliana Valenzuela, Kayla Wesseln, and Abigail’s sister Gaby Shah stepped in to help transform Vesna’s bedroom into a mature, calm space. The girls learned all about Vesna’s likes and dislikes, then worked together to clean and sort her belongings, design the new room, pick out decorations, and put everything together. They also made her a custom recipe book, a place to keep all of her track and field medals, and signs to remind her that she is loved. Vesna was overjoyed with the final outcome of the makeover and was grateful for the attention and love she received. The Girl Scouts wished to stay in touch with Vesna even after the makeover was complete, so they all helped her celebrate

her 18th birthday and several of the girls helped her get ready for her prom. “Our Girl Scout troop recognizes that there are so many kind people that we have as role models,” said troop leader Kelly Wesseln. “It’s nice that we can help others and become role models to others.” Cecily’s Closet is a nonprofit whose purpose is to spread stories of hope, love,

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hen learning problems arise for children, parents turn to schools and specialists. Often, short-term solutions are offered without long-term outcomes. At the Therapeutic Literacy Center (TLC), the focus is on “a lifetime of success in learning and opening doors not only academically but socially in college, careers, and relationships,” owner Maria Bagby shared. “Learning problems don’t have to be permanent.” During her 30 years in education, Maria noticed, “Nobody in education was talking about solving the problem or fixing the deficits – only about accommodating so that the kids can keep moving through.” Children don’t wake up saying “I don’t want to learn today” or “I want to have a bad day.” Rather, Maria explained, “There is always a reason that children push back against some kind of learning. We identify that reason and fix the problem.”

At TLC, a specialized neurodevelopmental and cognitive training approach helps students tap into their greatest potential. “We are making an effort to give students those foundational skills that schools don’t have to directly teach but are necessary for independent success in the Common Core curriculum,” said Maria. These underlying skills include auditory and visual processing, working memory, and processing speed. Recently, TLC has begun offering additional services such as “boot camps,” using a cognitive training methodology to enable students to quickly build math fact automaticity, handwriting, and spelling – because schools just don’t have time for it all. Maria explained, “We have methods for teaching these so that students find success quickly and are able to work more efficiently in the Common Core curriculum.” TLC’s passionate and professional staff identify the child’s deficits and work to develop

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boy named Daniel experienced a traumatic dog attack that left his face scarred. Due to financial hardship, his family was unable to get him proper medical treatment. Fortunately, Daniel was referred to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts – a San Diego-based charity with the mission to provide no-cost surgical and health care services to children who have been affected by physical deformities. Today, Daniel is almost completely recovered thanks to free reconstructive surgeries provided by the volunteers at Fresh Start. Daniel’s story is just one of thousands. Since Fresh Start Surgical Gifts started 25 years ago, it has treated over 7,000 patients and has donated over $31,000,000 in surgical-related services. Dr. Robert Ferdowsmakan is proud to have begun volunteering with Fresh Start over six years ago. “I learned about Fresh Start from a friend and colleague who was a Fresh Start volunteer surgeon,” recalled Dr. Ferdowsmakan. “I have been a volunteer surgeon ever since.” Dr. Ferdowsmakan feels his biggest accomplishment as a volunteer surgeon for Fresh Start is having a part in transforming the lives of underprivileged children who otherwise may not have been able to receive the surgical care that they need. “The surgeries that Fresh Start provides are lifechanging for patients and entire families,” he noted. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Ferdowsmakan explained why he felt compelled to be a part of the charity organization: “Fresh Start allows me to give back to the community. I feel blessed to have had the opportunities to become a surgeon and I am in a position to help those less fortunate.” He added, “Fresh Start is an amazing organization with great people who all have a common goal to help the children.” Apart from his involvement with Fresh Start, Dr. Ferdowsmakan has volunteered for Thousand Smiles and Smiles of Tecate, both charity organizations that make medical trips to Mexico. Dr. Ferdowsmakan lives in Carmel Valley with his wife Noushin and their three-year-old daughter Alina. “We plan to raise our family in Carmel Valley,” said Dr. Ferdowsmakan. “I love everything Carmel Valley has to offer including the parks where my daughter can play, proximity to Del Mar beaches, great school system, and of course the wonderful people.” 

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pound dried calypso beans quarts of vegetable stock shallots, minced bay leaf bunches fresh spinach, stemmed and washed bunch parsley cloves garlic bunch scallions tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped fine Extra-virgin olive oil

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COMMUNITY STUFF

2016 Touch A Truck

Local Wins Homemade Wine Competition

Max’s Ring of Fire recently hosted its annual Touch A Truck fundraiser at Canyon Crest Academy. Twenty-five hundred children, parents, and other community members attended and marveled at – and even sat in – over 70 vehicles, including a 1964 Shelby Cobra, the Mercy Air Ambulance, Wells Fargo stagecoach, and a large excavator. In addition to the wide array of vehicles, there was live entertainment, games, a lemonade stand, food trucks, and Zootopia goodies provided by Universal Studios. Max’s Ring of Fire is a pediatric cancer fundraising and advocacy organization that supports innovative neuroblastoma research and clinical trials. The foundation was started by Andy and Melissa Mikulak in honor of their late son Max, a pediatric cancer patient. Max’s Ring of Fire works with oncologists and researchers to find potentially live-saving treatments for children with neuroblastoma. This year’s Touch A Truck raised over $42,000 to fund these efforts through the Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium. Learn more at www.touchatrucksd.com.

92130 resident Michael Perrone and friend Julio Troche won awards in the San Diego County Fair’s Homemade Wine Competition. The duo’s inaugural Syrah earned a gold medal in the red wine division while their Merlot-Syrah received a gold medal in the blended red wine division and best in class honors. “I grew up helping my dad and grandfather make wine. After my grandfather passed in 2011, I wanted to continue the tradition and try my hand at making wine,” shared Michael. “Because Julio shared my taste in wine, I recruited him and we started making wine in my garage three years ago.” Michael and Julio started an exclusive wine club and in 2014 they expanded their wine production to more than 600 bottles. When they are not making wine, Michael is the director of logistics for the U.S. Navy and Julio is the principal of Landscape Solutions Warehouse. The competition was open to all amateur winemakers 21 years and older. This year there were 313 entries in eight divisions. Discover more at www.sdfair.com.

CCA Students Present at Comic-Con

Assistance League Donates to DMUSD The Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito (ALRSD) presented a $3,375 donation to the Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD). The donation was presented to DMUSD to help fund scholarships for the 6th Grade Outdoor Education Camp Program. Vice President of Philanthropic Programs Pat Talmon presented the contribution on behalf of ALRSD to Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Service Shelley Peterson and Director of Student Services Cara Schukoske at DMUSD. ALRSD is an all-volunteer nonprofit whose philanthropic programs are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults affected by trauma, violence, and poverty in the Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, and Carlsbad communities. The Assistance League’s Operation School Bell program provides science camp scholarships to children needing financial support to participate in sixth grade camp. To learn more visit www.alrsd.org.

Teen Chosen as Student Leader

Three years ago, students in Canyon Crest Academy’s Humanities and Envision Visual Arts Conservatories started a project called Spirit Skies. It is a four-part graphic novel series following the adventures of children located in four of the earth’s biomes, teaching them about the environment, culture, and history of their region through the eyes of a hummingbird. The team presented the project at the Comic Arts Conference, an academic conference within Comic-Con, this year. The students who presented include: Justine Kwon, Isabella Spadone, Adrienne Rozells, Diane Kang, Haley Chung, Emily Chau, Emma Halpern, and Sophia Bayat. They were accompanied by Conservatory Coordinators Timothy Stiven and Zac Brown. Spirit Skies aims to connect people of all ages to nature, no matter where they are in the world. Once completed, the project will be used as a learning tool in hospitals, schools, and other centers around the world. Discover more at www.spiritskies.org. 32 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • September | October 2016

Torrey Pines High School senior Richard Ni is among five teenagers from across San Diego County selected by Bank of America as Student Leaders. The program offers young people, who are engaged community citizens, an opportunity to build their workforce and leadership skills through a paid summer internship at Community HousingWorks (CHW). The Student Leaders will assist in CHW’s new e-learning program, helping student residents improve their reading skills, and in enhancing CHW’s after-school program. Following the eight-week internships, the students will participate in a Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. “We are excited to partner with Bank of America in our eighth year participating in the Student Leaders program,” said Senior Vice President of CHW’s Achieve Programs Jorge Riquelme. “Each year, these exceptional high school students bring their passion and individual skills to CHW, helping us deepen our impact and helping them become strong leaders.” The other Student Leaders are Nicholas Rogozinski, Samantha Vu, Elena Hoffman, and Snigdha Nandipati. Learn more at www.bankofamerica.com.

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SDJA Athletic Department Fundraiser MD Today Urgent Care and the San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) are partnering together to benefit the school’s athletic department by providing sports physicals for students. The fundraiser will take place at the Carmel Valley clinic from Sept. 5 through 12. SDJA will charge $20 per physical, administered by experienced physicians. All proceeds will benefit the SDJA Athletic Department. “Any opportunity to support San Diego schools is valuable time spent at MD Today Urgent Care,” said Len Jurkowski, M.D. “We enjoy being a part of the Carmel Valley community, and pride ourselves on exceptional care for patients of all ages.” MD Today Urgent Care is dedicated to providing quality care to individuals, families, and businesses at their two clinic locations in Carmel Valley and Scripps Ranch. It is SDJA’s mission to further academic excellence, social responsibility, and active Jewish living for all of its students. For more information visit www.mdtoday.com and www.sdja.com.

Vision of Children in 25th Year The 92130-based Vision of Children Foundation (VOC) is celebrating 25 years of funding research to find cures for hereditary childhood blindness and other vision disorders, and improving the lives of visually impaired individuals and their families. VOC was founded in 1991 by San Diego residents Sam and Vivian Hardage after their son was born with a rare vision disorder. After discovering a lack of research efforts around the world, Vivian and Sam were determined to bring vision disorders to the scientific forefront – and they’ve accomplished just that. “It’s really amazing how far we’ve come,” said Sam. “Knowledge about genetic eye diseases has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Treatments and cures are well within our reach thanks to our pioneering research in these areas.” VOC remains committed to providing adequate research funding until these genetic diseases are completely eradicated. “It will be a happy day for us when we can say that we’ve given children the gift of sight,” Vivian said. Discover more at www.visionofchildren.org.

DMUSD Receives Generous Donation The Del Mar Schools Education Foundation (DMSEF) President Ty Humes and Vice President of Marketing Andrew Zack presented the Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD) a check for $1,270,000. The money raised by DMSEF will provide the district with 14 certified STEAM+ teachers for the upcoming school year. The STEAM+ program is designed to provide robust and engaging opportunities for students to experience an interdisciplinary approach to learning. These dynamic learning environments require students to think critically, collaborate with each other, and explore solutions to realworld problems. STEAM+ prepares students to connect experiences from a variety of disciplines by fusing together things like science and engineering with technology and art. STEAM+ is made possible through donations from parents, community members, and corporations. DMUSD students will benefit from the generosity of donors like DMSEF who value the importance of this innovative program. For more information about DMSEF visit www.dmsef.org.

Baseball and Softball Batting Cage

North County’s Little Rookies and AllStar Baseball and Softball Academy has been bringing the baseball fundamentals to events around town with their new portable batting cage. The cage debuted at the Ocean Air Elementary School Carnival in April, with a follow-up showing at the Kids Expo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. “What a hit!” said Coach Kurtis Swanberg, who runs the Little Rookies program and has been coaching for over 20 years. “The batting cage comes with a pitching machine, balls, bats, a screen for the pitcher, and more.” He also has an 80 by 50-foot soccer arena that comes with 12 soccer balls and drill cones – both sets of equipment set up in 10 minutes anywhere with enough space, and are available for local parties and special events.

Coastal Cleanup Day photo by Mayela Padilla

I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) will lead the 32 nd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day as part of the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The community is invited to participate locally by choosing from 108 sites where more than 8,000 San Diego-based volunteers will work alongside a half million volunteers worldwide. Although the name suggests that it is a beach cleanup, nearly 75 percent of the cleanup sites are actually located inland along rivers, creeks, canyons, and urban areas, where 80 percent of marine debris starts. While litter removal is a large focus of the event, volunteers will also participate in beautification projects such as graffiti removal and replacing invasive species with droughttolerant landscaping. ILACSD is San Diego’s most influential advocate for sustainability, awakening passion and inspiring action to create a lasting, positive impact on the local environment. For more information visit www.cleansd.org. Volunteers of all ages and ability levels are welcome to register for Cleanup Day at www.cleanupday.org. September | October 2016 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • 33

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1. James Woodman presents an event for the charity organization Kick for the Sick at the Ocean Air Recreation Center. 2. 92130 Magazine’s Michelle Schuette, Jessica Breaux, Derrick Breaux, Heather Reynolds, and Heather Lockwood at Arterra Restaurant for the first “Cliquot on the Clock” happy hour. 3. Jack Swanberg with fellow medalists at Del Mar Heights Elementary School for the DMUSD Olympic Finals. Jack won the silver medal for Track and Field. 4. Many came together on the Canyon Crest Academy campus to support Touch A Truck 2016. 5. Bill Sutton, Jon Fish, Jan Parsons, and Kevin Cahill fix up the backyard of the Urban Street Angels’ facility for homeless young women. 6. Josh, Verna, Keynote Speaker AnnaLynne McCord, Cecilia, Lisbet, and Edith at the 17th Annual Tea & Tonic at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. 7. Del Mar Hills Academy Drama Club’s production of Mary Poppins. 8. Carmel Valley Girl Scouts help re-design a young teen’s room.

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have extensive experience in other areas such as custody litigation, premarital agreements, and mediation consultation. Before she began practicing law 19 years ago, Nancy gained extensive experience in the business and finance industries. With a B.S. Dual Major in both Systems Analysis and Mathematics from Miami University, and a MBA from Golden Gate University, Nancy is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. in San Francisco where she audited businesses and financial institutions. From there, she moved on to work as a controller for a privately run firm operating hotels and

“THE ASSISTANCE OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS, SUCH AS THOSE IN OUR FIRM, CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN OBTAINING A FAIR, JUST, AND COMPREHENSIVE RESOLUTION IN OUR CLIENT’S CASE.” real estate investments. After earning her J.D. from the California Western School of Law, Nancy was immediately attracted to providing dissolution assistance to clients in San Diego, and soon after became a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). Today she is the only Certified Family Law Specialist in San Diego County who is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant with a Master of Business Administration. In 2002, she founded The Law Offices of Nancy J. Bickford in Carmel Valley. The lawyers on Nancy’s team pride themselves on their direct approach with clients and making their clients’ needs a top priority. Nancy explained, “Our attorneys are honest with clients when discussing the strengths and weaknesses of their cases. With this information clients are empowered to analyze the cost-to-benefit of any action they wish to take in their case, and can make logical and sound decisions.” While the firm seeks to resolve conflict quickly and avoid court intervention whenever possible, Nancy’s team is prepared to be highly aggressive if need be, to attain the results their clients seek. “The assistance of highly qualified family law attorneys, such as those in our firm, can make all the difference in obtaining a fair, just, and comprehensive resolution in our client’s case,” she said. Former client Sarah confirmed, “From the moment I stepped into Nancy’s office I was greeted by friendly staff who immediately made me feel welcomed and at ease during a really stressful time. Throughout the course of my case, Nancy has continued to gain my confidence in her skills and I firmly believe that she cares about me and my needs.” 

Ms. Bickford specializes in complex ﬁnancial cases and is the only Certiﬁed Family Law Specialist in San Diego who is also a CPA with an MBA.

AT-A-GLANCE Name of Business: Law Offices of Nancy J. Bickford, A.P.C. Founder: Nancy J. Bickford Year of Establishment: 2002 Address: 12348 High Bluff Dr., Suite 220, San Diego, 92130 Website: www.bickfordlaw.com Phone: 858-793-8884 Description of Business: The Law Offices of Nancy J. Bickford is a firm of four attorneys and three support professionals working exclusively in the area of family law.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

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92130 Parks Offer Recreation and Relaxation for the Whole Family photos by Zeena Gregg Photography

ne of the greatest advantages of living in San Diego is being able to spend time outdoors practically any time of the year – and you don’t have to go far from home to enjoy this perk! There are plenty of beautiful parks right here in Carmel Valley. From

activities like children’s egg hunts, family movie nights, and summer concerts to recreational classes and sports leagues for all ages, local parks serve as a place for community members to come together and enjoy the great outdoors. Carmel Valley Recreation Council Chair Marilee Pacelli and Ocean Air Recreation Council Chair Jason Hardy share with us how their organizations work to further enhance all that parks in 92130 have to offer, and how you can get involved by joining or learning more about the recreation councils.

C O V E R F E AT U R E

Q&A

with Marilee Pacelli, CARMEL VALLEY RECREATION COUNCIL CHAIR

CAN YOU TELL US THE HISTORY OF THE CARMEL VALLEY RECREATION COUNCIL? In the early days, the CVRC was instrumental in ensuring that new parks met the needs of the community. This included getting restrooms added at Torrey Highlands, ensuring adequate parking was available at parks that shared space with elementary schools, and increasing the gymnasium size at the Carmel Valley Community Park. The council also found that Carmel Del Mar did not include the required acreage – leading to the creation of the three-acre Del Mar Trails Park – and worked to move the Carmel Creek park and school to a location away from the power lines (its original site). Since then, the CVRC has worked with the city to provide community input on park design, local activities and programs, and area youth and adult sports. WHAT IS THE CVRC’S CURRENT ROLE IN 92130? The CVRC is an advisory board that allows community participation and public outreach for issues related to the local city parks, working to promote recreation in the community through planning, administering, publicizing, and coordination with vendors and city staff. We work with the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department to manage parks and to provide programs, special events, enhanced services, facilities, equipment, and supplies for the benefit of the public. This includes providing programming for the local community in the form of classes and recreational sports leagues. Over the years, the rec council has also sponsored many activities such as movie nights, summer concerts, spring egg hunts, and more. We also work with the local youth and adult sports organizations and oversee the allocation of fields within the 92130 zip code.

AT-A-GLANCE Carmel Valley Recreation Council Chair: Marilee Pacelli Phone: 858-552-1616 Email: Center Director Patsy Cortez at pcortez@sandiego.gov Website: www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/ recctr/carmelvalley

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WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE COUNCIL MEET? The Carmel Valley Rec Council meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held at the Carmel Valley Rec Center starting at 7 p.m. and they are open to the public. The Ocean Air Recreation Council meets at the Ocean Air Community Park on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. WHAT KINDS OF PARK EVENTS DO YOU PUT ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? The council puts on several events throughout the year for the benefit of the community. Each year we put on a spring egg hunt for children ages 1 to 14. This has been an activity that the rec council has funded for the last 15 years. Up until this summer we have offered a summer concert series that included three to five free concerts during the summer. We have also offered Family Movie Nights during the summer for all families. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE FUTURE OF PARKS IN 92130? The goal of the council is to continue to provide programming for young and old through the rec center and the parks. We are currently in the process of developing a committee to make recommendations for more senior programming. Carmel

Valley has a growing community of seniors, so providing them with programs to meet their needs is important for the wellbeing of our community. The council will continue to provide additional funds for supporting our programs by purchasing equipment and additional landscaping for the parks. WHAT DO YOU MOST ENJOY ABOUT VISITING COMMUNITY PARKS, AND WHY ARE THEY AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY STAPLE? Community parks provide open space for both organized and unorganized activities in indoor and outdoor environments that promote health and well-being for both young and old. I enjoy participating in these programs and using the parks for exercise for myself and my husband. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT OUR READERS MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT THE COUNCIL OR LOCAL PARKS? Our local parks and recreation centers are heavily used throughout the year by both youth and adult groups. The role of the recreation council is to help provide programming and offer events to the public that will help attract them to our parks. The rec council is always looking for new members – come join us at one of our meetings and learn what you can do for your community!

Community Parks of 92130 PARKS OVERSEEN BY THE CARMEL VALLEY RECREATION COUNCIL: Ashley Falls Address: 13030 Ashley Falls Dr.

Carmel Valley Community Park

Hours: Sunrise – Sunset

Address: 3777 Townsgate Dr.

Facilities: Playground, multi-purpose athletic field, volleyball net, picnic tables

Hours: Vary; check website for hours

Hours: Sunrise – Sunset

Facilities: Outdoor courts, tot lot, playground, picnic areas, a multi-purpose athletic field, tennis courts, a full-size gymnasium, meeting room, game room, craft room, restrooms, full-size kitchen, swimming pool

Facilities: Playground, small field, picnic tables, grassy area

Solana Highlands

Carmel Creek Address: 4260 Carmel Center Rd.

Carmel Del Mar Address: 12345 Carmel Park Dr. Hours: Sunrise – Sunset

Address: 3520 Longrun Dr. Hours: Sunrise – Sunset Facilities: Playground, picnic tables, benches, grassy area, bike path

Facilities: Playground, baseball fields, soccer field, picnic tables, bike path

PARKS OVERSEEN BY THE OCEAN AIR RECREATION COUNCIL: Ocean Air Community Park

Torrey Hills

Address: 4770 Fairport Way

Address: 4260 Calle Mejillones

Hours: Vary; check website for hours

Hours: Sunrise – Sunset

Facilities: Indoor basketball/volleyball/ badminton courts, lit outdoor basketball court, lit multi-purpose fields, playground, picnic area and shelter, fitness area, meeting rooms

Facilities: Playground, picnic tables, basketball court, baseball fields, soccer field, bike path

Sage Canyon Address: 5252 Harvest Run Dr. Hours: Sunrise – Sunset Facilities: Outdoor basketball courts, playground, baseball fields, picnic tables, grassy area, bike path

“Some of these parks are run in conjunction with local schools, with joint-use athletic fields being unavailable to the public during the school day. Examples include Solana Highlands, Carmel Creek, Carmel Del Mar, Ashley Falls, and Sage Canyon. Contact the Carmel Valley Center at 858-552-1616 (parks north of SR-56) or the Ocean Air Center at 858-552-1687 (parks south of SR-56) for questions about the use or maintenance of these parks, including information on permitting, large groups, or using party jumpers. There are a number of smaller parks that fall under the Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) that serve the community, including: Torrey Highlands, Carmel Knolls, Carmel Grove, Overlook Park, and the Renaissance Park (also known as Powerline Park). Although the CVRC does not have any jurisdiction over these parks, we do oversee their allocation for the local youth sports groups. For questions of maintenance and landscaping at these MAD parks contact District Manager Erika Ferreira at 619-307-6864. For questions of use or permitting contact the CVRC at 858-552-1616.” – Marilee Pacelli, CVRC Chair

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

Q&A

with Jason Hardy, OCEAN AIR RECREATION COUNCIL CHAIR

CAN YOU TELL US THE HISTORY OF THE OCEAN AIR RECREATION COUNCIL? Ocean Air Recreation Center opened in 2010 and has been a mainstay of community recreation events, programs, youth and adult sports, and social gatherings in the Ocean Air, Torrey Hills, and Sage Canyon communities. WHAT IS THE OCEAN AIR RECREATION COUNCIL’S CURRENT ROLE IN 92130? The purpose of the council is to promote recreation programs in the community through planning, administering, publicizing, and coordination with vendors and city staff. The council also makes recommendations to the Park and Recreation Department, the Park and Recreation Board, and the Community Parks Area Committees regarding park and recreation programs and facilities within the council’s jurisdiction. WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE COUNCIL MEET? Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Air Recreation Center meeting room. CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT WHAT PROGRAMS OR SERVICES RECREATION COUNCILS PROVIDE? The council may raise funds and work with the City of San Diego to provide programs, special events, enhanced services, facilities, equipment, and supplies for the benefit of the public.

WHAT KINDS OF PARK EVENTS DO YOU PUT ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? Currently, the Ocean Air Recreation Council supports City staff in the planning and implementation of the annual Torrey Hills Spring Egg Hunt, Summer Movies in the Park, and Snow Day – a community event where toys and food are collected to help those in need during the holidays. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE FUTURE OF PARKS IN 92130? Continued enhancement of programs, activities, and recreation elements.

Ocean Air has provided a clean and safe recreation element; one that is as unique and diverse as its community members and its surrounding open space area. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT OUR READERS MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT THE COUNCIL OR LOCAL PARKS? The Ocean Air Recreation Council is looking to increase our membership. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Ocean Air Center Director Kevin Wiggins at 858-552-1689 or email him at kwiggins@sandiego.gov.

At-A-Glance Ocean Air Recreation Council Chair: Jason Hardy Phone: 858-552-1687 Email: kwiggins@sandiego.gov Website: www.sandiego.gov

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WHAT DO YOU MOST ENJOY ABOUT VISITING COMMUNITY PARKS, AND WHY ARE THEY AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY STAPLE?

Planning for the Park NEED SOME INSPIRATION ON HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR LOCAL PARKS THIS FALL? CHECK OUT OUR SUGGESTIONS FOR SOME OUTDOOR FUN. Let the Dogs Out: But make sure they stay leashed unless you’re

Rest and Relaxation:

at an off-leash park! Most dogs love exploring new territories beyond the neighborhood sidewalks. If you know your dogs are friendly, parks are a great place to introduce them to a variety of people. Remember to bring doggy bags and a water bowl.

Bring a blanket and a book and kick back – or skip the book and just take a nap. Either enjoy the sounds of birds chirping and children playing or take charge of your relaxation soundtrack by bringing along music and earbuds. Don’t forget the sunscreen if you think you might fall asleep at noon.

Outdoor Office: Did any of your teachers ever take the class outside on sunny days? Be your own favorite teacher and cast a new light on your work by heading to a nearby park to catch up on your paperwork or help your kid with homework. The fresh environment can boost both your productivity and your mental health. Party It Up: Local parks are great birthday venues no matter how old you’re turning. Some have gazebos or other facilities you can reserve for special events – see www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks and www.sandiego. gov/park-and-recreation to learn more. Remember to clean up after your event and leave the park pristine for the next day’s party guests. Picnic at the Park: Pack an easy meal with your friend, significant other, or family and head out to dine in the fresh air. Either bring a blanket to spread out on the grass or take advantage of available picnic tables – though you may want to spread a cloth over the outdoor table anyway. Keep food covered and make sure napkins don’t blow away.

Playground Playdate: Instead of inviting your kid’s friends over to your house, invite them out to the park and let them loose for some lightly supervised fun. Be sure to bring along snacks and sunscreen depending on when you head out. You can also take turns every week with the other parents so everyone gets an afternoon to themselves.

Sports and Games: Playing catch sounds simple, but first you have to decide what you’re catching – a baseball, football, Frisbee, lacrosse ball, soccer ball, or something else? If you or a family member is on a sports team, playing catch in the park is a great way to keep everyone’s skills sharp. You can also play games that don’t need equipment, like Hide and Seek, Red Light Green Light, and Red Rover. 

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DENTISTRY PROFILE

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Curtis L. Chan, D.D.S. and his team pride themselves on building long-term relationships with patients that will lead them on the path to optimal dental health and a beautiful smile. Dr. Chan is also committed to maintaining a calm and engaging demeanor that makes dental patients feel comfortable and anxiety-free. “Helping patients feel at ease about their dental care quickly helps them to build trust with our team. Our patients are part of our dental family, and each one is given special and individualized attention in a stress-free, professional manner,” related Dr. Chan. In addition to preventative dental care, Dr. Chan also provides cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and treatments to overcoming snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Chan opened his dental practice in 1986, shortly after he graduated from dental school at Loma Linda University. “As

Dr. Curtis Chan, D.D.S. and His Team Help Patients Achieve the Smile They’ve Always Wanted by JENNIFER FRAKES | Photos provided by Curtis L. Chan, DDS

a California native, I knew I wanted to build a dental business close to the ocean with the best climate conditions. I knew San Diego was the place when I accompanied my father to a medical conference here,” said Dr. Chan. In 2012, he relocated the practice to a new stateof-the-art facility in Del Mar. Keeping up-to-date on the latest technology in the field of dentistry is important to Dr. Chan and his staff. They regularly attend continuing education classes, dental conventions, and seminars to ensure that patients receive the best dental care possible. According to Dr. Chan, this dedication to understanding the constantly improving dental practices and procedures carries over to the cutting edge facility and dental equipment, which features the latest in modern oral healthcare technology. The practice also uses technology to keep patients happy and comfortable during dental procedures. “Personal video display glasses are available with hundreds of movies that

Dr. Chan’s 8 Annual Great Halloween Candy Buy Back will take place Nov. 10, 3 – 7 p.m. to help local children donate leftover Halloween candy to troops overseas. The Buy Back will be held at Dr. Chan’s dental oﬀice. Each child will receive $1 per pound of candy, a free toothbrush kit, and a bag of prizes. Children must be present and make a card for the troops. th

Dr. Chan encourages everyone of all ages and local businesses to donate leftover candy for this great military outreach. You will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win an iPad mini, a professional teeth whitening, and other prizes. Candy donations will be accepted the week following Halloween during normal business hours.

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can be viewed while your dental care needs are met,” stated Dr. Chan. Dr. Chan is a long-standing member of many dental organizations, including the San Diego and California Dental Societies, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He and his wife, Mae, have four children and reside in Carmel Valley. In addition to practicing dentistry and spending time with his family, Dr. Chan is in his 29th season playing cello as a member of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus. For more information about Dr. Chan and his expert staff visit www.curtischandds.com. 

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enjoyment of other kids. Through this project, Sammi hopes to inspire young people to write journalistically and read for leisure, as well as give them the opportunity to have their voices heard. “My favorite aspect of participating in WIT has been all the valuable conversations and discussions I’ve been able to have with other teens and with my facilitators,” said Sammi. “I have also enjoyed the countless opportunities with which I have been provided.” Safi is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy. As Muslims, Safi’s family has been the target of undeserved judgement and prejudice, igniting in a Safi a desire to make a positive change. Safi’s enterprise is called WhiteHat, a platform that educates Saﬁ Jafri high school students through misunderstood and overlooked personal narratives. Safi finds and interviews well-known speakers, community members, and others with interesting stories to tell and learn from. “Every teen has something that sets them apart,” he said. “However, what makes us all similar is that we love what we do, and that is doing whatever it takes to make the world a better place.” 

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ick for the Sick held its fourth ever event at the Ocean Air Recreation Center in midAugust. The youth soccer organization offers day camps to children of all ages for a minimal donation. Parents and nonparticipating family members were welcome to enjoy the festivities as well, and were treated to food and a raffle with great prizes. Proceeds from this year’s event benefited Rady Children’s Hospital Peckham Center for Blood and Cancer Disorders. Kick for the Sick has raised over $2,000 for various Southern California charities and plans to make an even bigger impact in the coming years. Learn more at www.kickforthesick.org. 

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anyon Crest Academy (CCA) student Cameron Chang and Scripps Ranch resident and San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts student Jazley Genovese won Best Actor and Best Actress at the Ben Vereen Awards competition at the Balboa Theatre in May. Adam Trubitt of Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS) and Constantine Mickens of CCA were among the nominees for Best Actor, while Linsey Cryzewicz of SRHS and Samantha Tullie of CCA were among nominees for Best Actress. The Ben Vereen Awards selects the best of high school musical theater in San Diego County in order to present talented young performers with a scholarship opportunity to advance their education and careers in musical theater. The show featured inspiring performances by the 20 Best Actor/Best Actress nominees. Cameron and Jazley went on to represent the San Diego region at the 8th Annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy Awards) in New York City. They made their debut on a Broadway stage following nine days of rehearsals and private coaching. Cameron went on to be selected as one of the top four finalists for Best Actor at the Jimmy Awards in June, and received a $2,500 scholarship. “I was thrilled to have Cameron and Jazley represent Broadway/ San Diego and Nederlander as our national finalists,” said BSD Vice

President and Ben Vereen Awards Producer Joe Kobryner. “Cameron has been involved with the BVA for all three years, and Jazley was one of the most unique talents that we’ve had in our local competition.” To learn more about the awards please visit www.benvereenawards.com. 

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t an early age, Andrea MacDonald’s mother introduced her to the library. A love of reading was instilled and she graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in speech and hearing. She and her husband have lived in 92130 for 18 years, raising their children. Twins Jamie and Ian are sophomores at UCLA, and Sydney is a junior at Torrey Pines High School. Andrea shares the importance of literacy with her kids and beyond. “Being literate is more than just reading,” shared Andrea. “It is necessary to survive and prosper in our ever-evolving world.” Andrea is in two book clubs, and in one was introduced to Words Alive, a literacy organization founded in 1999. Words Alive serves more than 5,000 students monthly – preschoolers to elementary students, family literacy programs, and youth in juvenile court schools. As Andrea’s tenure on the board for Solana Beach Foundation for Learning was winding down, she turned the page to help with Words Alive and now serves on its board of directors. Because of her expertise planning former galas for Solana Highlands Elementary School, she’s at work on Words Alive’s annual gala, The Author’s Luncheon (Oct. 19), which this year will be hosting best-selling author Jodi Picoult. Her first time observing a book group with Words Alive volunteers was in a juvenile court school for at-risk teens. “These kids were saying that they had never read an entire book,” revealed Andrea, “and that they had no memories of being read to as a young child.” Andrea was hooked on her mission from then on. Andrea has always been a community leader. She was a Girl Scouts leader for nine years, and for the last decade the MacDonalds have participated in the Miracle League, which supports baseball for special-needs youth. During the season, Andrea spends every Saturday as an umpire. Together with her daughter Sydney, Andrea works with the National Charity League. She and Sydney are also launching their own nonprofit for specialneeds teens to enjoy the healing benefits of dance after school. “We hope to place an impact with people in the same way that Words Alive has been able to affect the children they advocate for,” added Andrea, a champion for change in the health and literacy of our community. 

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by Tarkan Sidal, DDS, MD

What is bruxism? Bruxism is a movement disorder of the jaws defined by teeth grinding and clenching during sleep or while awake. Bruxism is considered a factor in causing temporomandibular disorders, excessive tooth and restoration wear, and failure of dental restorations, creating excessive pressure on native teeth, dental restorations, and dental implants – resulting in bone loss around the implants or even their failure.

Why are your dental implants at risk? As expected, excessive bruxism significantly affects the longevity and function of dental implants. The implant complex is composed of multitudes of structures: bone tissue, implant, abutment, various screws, etc., and all these structures are typically under the forces of mastication (chewing). An implant’s lack of compressible structure highlights the risks of heavily bruxing patients. Dental implants do not behave like natural teeth. Due to their design and positioning to the bone, native teeth absorb forces similar to a suspension. Natural teeth in the back of the jaw also have more roots, enabling them to withstand heavy chewing. Dental implants do not have multiple roots, and this has to be compensated by increasing the diameter and the length of the implant. In addition, the human jaw is designed like a Class III lever, with the force of biting on the front teeth, far from the fulcrum and thus protecting it. When there is bite irregularity in the back of the jaws, along with bruxing and clenching, the jaw acts like a Class II lever where the load is closer to the fulcrum, transmitting more force to the joint. In simpler terms, picture a nutcracker device: the joint is the fulcrum of the device and if you move the food item to the back, it is easier to crush it with smaller force.

In addition to their multi-rooted structure, natural teeth in the back position have larger crowns to withstand the forces of chewing. A dental implant crown is kept smaller than a natural tooth to minimize the forces of chewing transmitted directly to the bone since there is no suspension present. Another clever design with natural teeth is proprioception, meaning that a natural tooth is an organ connected to one’s body through the jaw, possessing a feedback mechanism to the brain, which can adjust bite force without conscious thinking. With dental implants, this ability is limited due to a lack of periodontal ligament, making the implants compatible with normal chewing forces but vulnerable to heavy abnormal forces like bruxism. Dental implant dentistry is a state-of-the-art technology that has proven itself since the time of its advent and it is here to stay. In a sense it is similar to but much easier than hip and knee replacements – they both help us overcome the wear and tear of our bodies. Now that more people are choosing dental implant dentistry – a hybrid dentition of natural and implanted teeth functioning together – as an answer for tooth loss, it highlights the importance of bruxism and its effects.

How can you protect your dental implants and preserve a healthy smile? A prescription orthotic bite splint can ensure that your dental implant complex functions properly with the rest of your native teeth. The splint enables the distribution of the excessive force over the entire dental arch rather than focusing the force to a specific area. Need for an orthotic bite splint can be determined after the patient’s bite analysis, traditionally observed by the family dentist or a dentist who specializes in that particular area. 

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I N O U R O W N B A C K YA R D

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aterfalls cascading over rocks into pools below, the sun peeking through thick foliage, faint sounds of birds chirping and monkeys laughing in the distance... It's easy to forget for a moment that you're not actually strolling through the jungle! And that is the beauty of the worldfamous San Diego Zoo: it connects people closely with animals in the most natural way possible. The San Diego Zoo, operated by San Diego Zoo Global, has been a pioneer in the zoological sphere since its inception in 1916, from being among the first in the world to build innovative open-air grotto exhibits to making key contributions to medical research, natural science, and wildlife conservation. This year the zoo celebrates its centennial anniversary – 100 years of trials and triumphs, fun memories, and, of course, lots of fascinating animals! With over 3,500 rare and endangered animals, more than 650 species and subspecies, and over 700,000 exotic plants living on the 100-acre property, the zoo is dedicated to preserving wildlife as one of the world's leading global conservation organizations. Some have even referred to the zoo as a living outdoor classroom, educating children and adults alike about the natural world. So for the remainder of the year, join us in celebrating the extraordinary people and animals who have made this beloved San Diego icon what it is today.

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R E A L E S TAT E W AT C H

Housing Market, Still Booming! by DAN CONWAY

he housing market boom in San Diego County is good news for home sellers but not so much for first-time home buyers and renters. In recent years, the U.S. housing market has recovered from the financial crisis but the supply is so limited in San Diego, prices are skyrocketing. If you already own a home, good news for you since it will be worth more. But if you’re a first-time buyer, it has become even harder to afford a home in San Diego. When houses go on the market, many times they’re sold within days of

going on the MLS, and a lot of times they don’t even make it to the MLS. Sellers are in the driver’s seat, as buyers contend with fierce competition and very fast-moving markets. Demand is sky-high and the number of homes sold is rising, even as inventory of homes for sale keeps falling. Since people are having a more difficult time purchasing homes, they are forced to rent, which drives up rent prices around the county. In some cases, renting can be the same price or even more than a mortgage. “While affordability keeps some people out of the housing market, tight inventory is keeping others out. About 24 percent of San Diego County renters, who have strong credit scores and high incomes, can afford to buy a home but aren’t jumping into the market because of intense competition among qualified buyers for fewer and fewer properties,” says a recent study from real estate website Zillow. Dan Conway & Associates and Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty are so very

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2,409

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3929 Via Cangrejo

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3,071

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2,840

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5775 Brittany Forrest Lane

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6290 Sagebrush Bend Way

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3673 Landfair Court

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$1,248,000

4923 Bradshaw Court

3,812

$1,488,000

6728 Aliso Valley Way

3,321

$1,249,849

4208 Shorepointe Way

3,644

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4996 Manor Ridge Lane

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5475 Valerio Trail

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13276 Norcroft

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10778 Heather Ridge Drive

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EVENTS SEPT. 6; OCT. 4

OCT. 20

THURSDAYS

6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Activities and projects to target literacy skills Limited to 20 participants; no registration required 2 – 3 p.m.

ESL CLASS

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB

SEPT. 7; OCT. 5

CHILD/PARENT BOOK CLUB (GRADES 4-6)

PRE-K TINKER LAB (AGES 3-5)

Bring book recommendations 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

SEPT. 26 – OCT. 10

SEPT. 13

Write a short story about the fun of reading For contest rules contact Bonnie Domingos at bdomingos@sandiego.gov

ROALD DAHL PARTY Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday with a special storytime, crafts, and treats 4 – 5 p.m.

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TEEN READ WEEK SHORT STORY CONTEST (GRADES 6-12)

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Learn the ins and outs of college admissions, financial aid, and funding with College Planning Source 5:30 – 7 p.m.

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SEPT. 14; OCT. 12

Enjoy a family-friendly film; snacks available for a small donation 3:30 – 5 p.m.

FAMILY MUSIC

Sept. | Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind Oct. | Transcendent Sound Bath Sponsored by Friends of Carmel Valley Library 7 – 7:45 p.m.

SEPT. 19; OCT. 3

ROBOTICS CLUB (GRADES 6-8) Series of workshops about programming and electronics systems of robot building; registration required 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS MOVIE MONDAY (ALL AGES)

TUESDAYS BRIDGE CLUB (AGES 16+) Experience necessary 12 – 3 p.m.

AFTERNOON STORYTIME Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs 4 – 4:30 p.m.

SEPT. 19; OCT. 17

WEDNESDAYS

Sept. | Drought-Tolerant Gardening Oct. | Identify Theft and Home Security 1 – 3 p.m.

YOGA CLASS FOR SENIORS

SEPT. 21; OCT. 26

SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS OF TOMORROW (GRADES K-6)

CARMEL VALLEY SYMPOSIUMS FOR SENIORS

TEEN BOOK CLUB (GRADES 7-12) Bring book recommendations Sept. | 7 – 8 p.m. Oct. | 6:30 – 7 p.m.

1 – 2 p.m.

1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS

Science and math games and building projects 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

SEPT. 25; OCT. 16

ALL GIRLS STEM SOCIETY WORKSHOP (GRADES 6-8) Sept. | Mathematical Origami Oct. | Robotics Register at www.allgirlsstemsociety.org 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day and Friday, Oct. 7 for Staﬀ Development Day.

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9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

FRIDAYS INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Includes stories and songs 10 – 10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Includes stories and songs 11 – 11:30 a.m.

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