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12 LOCAL FAMILY THE SWAISGOOD FAMILY (Z) 14 SD NORTHEASTERN CITIES PAGEANT 15 SD FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 18 SCRIPPS RANCH COMMUNITY FAIR 20 YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE DAWN'S LEMON CURD 24 EBS CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS 26 SCRIPPS HEALTH 48 JEWELRY PROFILE DASHEEN JEWELRY STUDIO 50 IN OUR OWN BACKYARD BOTANICAL GARDENS 51 POWPAC PRESENTS GOD COMMITTEE AND WONDERLAND

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Vol. 5, No. 1

It’s a Miracle!

Derrick Breaux Publisher

or the better part of last year, our two youngest kids (9 and 10 years old) have been asking for pet hamsters. My wife and I had several conversations about it and ultimately decided that we would succumb to the request. After all, isn’t owning and taking care of hamsters part of the magical childhood experience? Isn’t it supposed to teach responsibility – and all of that other stuff that kids need to learn the hard way? So, a couple of days before Christmas, my wife headed to the pet store and came home with, not one, but two male Roborovski hamsters (the smallest of the dwarf hamsters). I have to admit, the little guys are very cute. Needless to say, they were the hit of the gift exchange. Fast Forward 15 Days. My daughter had a friend over for a play date. All of a sudden, I heard high pitched shrieks and screams (which aren’t that uncommon during these play dates) coming from upstairs followed by the inevitable rumbling of footsteps running down the stairs. Both girls were screaming at the top of their lungs, “The boy hamster is having babies! How can a boy hamster have babies? Oh my goodness. What should we do? What should we do?” Chuckling and with a bit of a dismissive attitude, I let them know that this was literally impossible. However, upon further observation, I realized that the impossible had in fact happened. It was a miracle! The “boy” hamster was definitely giving birth – not to one baby, but to a litter of six little hamsters. The Breaux household went into immediate lockdown. Chaos had officially set in. Once word of the miracle hit the streets, parents and other friends were quickly en route to check out the new little guys. There were even talks of live hamster cams. Life as we know it would clearly not be the same. As family and friends gathered to see the modern day miracle, I immediately began consulting with Google (knower of all things) to try to figure out how this could have happened. Google responded by letting me know that the gestation period for ‘Robo’ hamsters is about 22 days. This meant that the “boy” hamster was pregnant when we purchased her. This information prompted additional questions. I put more intense pressure on Google to get to the bottom of the mystery. Is the other hamster also a female? If not, should we separate them? Google was a bit indecisive in this area, so we ultimately decided to move the hamster of unknown sex into its own cage the next day, especially once we realized that the mother had already exiled it into a distant corner of the cage. It seemed like the right thing to do. Fast Forward 21 Days. Since Google had instructed us not to mess with the baby hamsters, we merely observed for several weeks while contacting friends who might be interested in adopting some of the critters. The hamster cam idea had also been overridden because we couldn’t quite figure out how to make it work (code phrase for “I was lazy”). The baby hamsters were now weaned from the mother and running around. They were as cute as you can imagine. Control of the Breaux household had now been regained. Fast Forward One More Day. I received an unexpected text message from my wife, “Our boy hamster (I can’t repeat all of her words) just had SIX MORE BABIES!” I realized we had officially lost control once again – in fact, it seems we were never in control after all. Talks of hamster cams resumed. Visitors stopping by to see the new miracle babies stepped up to an all-time high. We did Facebook posts. We hit the phones. Desperate emails were sent out. We needed more people to adopt more hamsters! At the end of all of the excitement, there are two things that I am now certain of. For starters, the mother hamster is officially not a boy. Additionally, the other original hamster is definitely not a girl. Other than that, all I can do is enjoy the chaos and laugh.

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:::: COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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SRCA RECOGNITION NIGHT Honoring local volunteers 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Library www.scrippsranch.org

MARCH 6-29

POWPAC PRESENTS GOD COMMITTEE Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. | PowPAC Poway Community Theatre www.powpac.org

MARCH 8

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS SUSTAINABLE SCRIPPS RANCH MONTHLY GARDEN SHARE 4 – 5 p.m. | SRCA Community Center www.scrippsranch.org/ssr

MARCH 11

SAN DIEGO WATER, WHAT’S NEW FOR YOU? Sustainable Scripps Ranch 2nd Wednesday Talk 6:30 – 8 p.m. | SRCA Community Center www.scrippsranch.org/ssr

MARCH 13

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Gymnastics, games, and pizza for kids. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Gyminny Kids Gymnastics www.gyminnykids.com

MARCH 14, 15

AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW Presented by the Scripps Performing Arts Academy Benefits Isabella’s Giraffe Club 2 p.m. | Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall Purchase tickets online at www.scrippsperformingarts.com

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

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POWPAC PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF WONDERLAND 8 p.m. | PowPAC Poway Community Theatre www.powpac.org

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EASTER SUNDAY

APRIL 8

ELECTRIC VEHICLES 2015 Sustainable Scripps Ranch 2nd Wednesday Talk 6:30 – 8 p.m. | SRCA Community Center www.scrippsranch.org/ssr

APRIL 9

INTERGENERATIONAL EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Gardening, energy, and zero waste activities for kids and seniors 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Innovations Academy For information email contact@scrippsranch50plus.org

APRIL 11

RELAY FOR LIFE OF SCRIPPS RANCH CELEBRATION OF HOPE Survivors and caregivers invited for music, inspiration, and refreshments 10 – 11:30 a.m. | SRCA Community Center RSVP at prima.relayforlife@gmail.com

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SUSTAINABLE SCRIPPS RANCH MONTHLY GARDEN SHARE 4 – 5 p.m. | SRCA Community Center www.scrippsranch.org/ssr

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PARENTS NIGHT OUT Gymnastics, games, and pizza for kids. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Gyminny Kids Gymnastics www.gyminnykids.com

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SRCA MEETING 7 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Branch Library www.scrippsranch.org

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FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS Weekly fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit Innovations Academy, a free, public K-8 charter school 5 – 8 p.m. | Innovations Academy www.facebook.com/iafoodtruckthursdays SCRIPPS TEASERS MEETING Improve your public speaking skills, open to all 7 – 8 p.m. Scripps Ranch Civic Association Community Center www.scrippsranch.org

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SCRIPPS RANCH WOMEN’S NETWORKING GROUP 8 – 9:30 p.m. See website for meeting locations and contact information www.srwnetworking.org

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SCRIPPS RANCH SOCCER CLUB SPRING SEASON Try-outs in early April for boys and girls U15 and older www.scrippsranchsc.com RANCHO YMCA SOCCER LEAGUE April 18 – June 13 Skills assessment March 28 Kids ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-11 Price: $76 for Y members | $110 for non-members www.rancho.ymca.org SOFTBALL SCRIPPS RANCH SOFTBALL DAY AT THE PADRES April 11 Padres vs. San Francisco Giants For team members and families www.srsoftball.org

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:::: LOCAL FAMILY

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NATURE The Swaisgood Family Encourages Others to Get Outdoors and Explore! by LINDA FRABL | photos by Spark Photography

he Swaisgood parents, who have lived in the wine country area of Scripps Ranch for eight years now, advocate unencumbered outdoor playtime in their sons’ lives (Owen, 10, and Luke, 8). As patriarch Ron explained, “We let our boys go ‘off leash’ to explore, climb, and play. Remember when you got to play all day, and only came in when the streetlight came on?” His wife, Janice, added, “Nature dominates our family calendar. Most weekends you will find us out on a trail exploring the local canyons, mountains, beaches, and desert.” Ron and Janice feel so strongly about emboldening other families to also adopt an active, open-air lifestyle that they created their own club in 2009, Family Adventures in Nature (www.meetup.com/familyadventuresinnature), which offers scheduled nature walks. Their club now has over 1,500 families on its mailing list! Janice elaborated, “Unstructured time in nature has been shown by research to make children healthier, happier, smarter, and more creative, and we wanted to help families tap

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into these wonderful beneficial qualities of nature. Our philosophy is to follow your child’s lead so it’s not about how many miles are logged but about enjoying the journey and taking time to play in the mud, climb a tree, or check out a beetle or a bird.” Nature factors into each parent’s profession as well. Ron is the director of Applied Animal Ecology at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, protecting endangered species in the wild. Janice works part-time as the director of Natural Families Network (specifically the Children and Nature Network), a nonprofit that encourages children to utilize nature in their everyday lives. Both parents are also active in the Sustainable Scripps Ranch organization, and Ron revealed, “We strive to live a green lifestyle in all ways possible.” As a former Spanish teacher, Janice has raised her children in a bilingual household. In addition, the sons are in the dual language – RON SWAISGOOD program at Valley Elementary in Poway. When away from school, Owen and Luke love “getting dirty” in nature, as Janice described, but they also love soccer, gymnastics, swimming, basketball, reading, and, surprisingly, playing Minecraft videogames! Janice said, “We are not anti-technology, we just believe in balance.” Ron admitted, “Our boys spend less than two hours per week on video games, and about the same for TV, because we strive to spend most of our time living ‘real life!’” ¢

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ocal beauties took to the spotlight at the recent Miss and Miss Teen San Diego Northeastern Communities Pageant. “I am grateful to the SCRA for becoming more involved with the pageant,” said Pageant Director Maria Pankau. “And I thank Elissa Barber, VP of Activities, and Joette Davidson, a Scripps Ranch resident with previous pageant experience, for volunteering to be part of this year’s panel of judges. They both did a tremendous job.” Jessica Ebert was selected as the “People’s Choice” winner and the Scripps Ranch first runnerup. Hannah Wendroff was crowned Miss Scripps Ranch 2015 and Marlene Freerksen will reign as Miss Teen Scripps Ranch 2015. Maria shared, “I am sure that they will represent their community with grace and beauty.” The local pageant is the first step in the Miss USA circuit. The winners are awarded entry to the next level of competition – the Greater San Diego Pageant in August. 

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Celebrating Science

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usinesses, universities, and professionals are inviting the community to explore local innovations and discoveries for the weeklong San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering. The festival, a program of the BIOCOM Institute in partnership with UC San Diego, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, and the San Diego County Office of Education, will run from March 14 through 21 and aims to get kids excited about science and related fields. Most events are free to the public. New this year is a STEM College Connections Fair organized by representatives from Project Lead the Way on March 15. The fair will host 40 to 50 universities from across the nation for a day of exciting Q&A panels and a College Expo Fair, giving students and parents the opportunity to speak with college advisors about their innovative STEM programs. The festival week will end with EXPO Day on March 21, featuring more than 130 local organizations and their interactive STEM exhibits and activities. One free open house is right in our backyard. San Diego Miramar College is hosting “Science Fun for Kids 9 to 99” on the college campus from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. The state-of-the-art laboratories will be open for hands-on activities that will let science enthusiasts of all ages explore topics such as “How to Get DNA From Anything,” “Come to Your Senses,” “Building with Bones,” “Alternative Energy,” and “Stop the Epidemic.” Children as young as five are invited to attend and advance registration is not required. For more information or directions contact Dr. Rebecca Bowers-Gentry at rbowersg@sdccd.edu. To learn more about other festival events visit www.lovestemsd.org.

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:::: STUDENT STAR

Local Student Tyler Gutierrez is Passionate about Surfing, Skateboarding, and Snowboarding by JENNIFER FRAKES | photo by Spark Photography

or Tyler Gutierrez, surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding are a way of life. “My dad and my uncle influenced me in these sports starting from when I was three years old. I think my dad wanted me to be a golfer, but I was always trying to jump off everything as a kid so X Games sports became what I was interested in,” laughed Tyler, an eighth grader at Marshall Middle School. Tyler hopes to one day be a professional big wave surfer and when there is no surf, he can often be found hanging out with his friends learning how to shape surfboards or watching videos of today’s top surfers conquering the waves. When it comes to skateboarding, Tyler loves the thrill of mastering new tricks. “It is very rewarding when you land a trick after trying over and over again, no matter how

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long it takes or how much it hurts. It makes you want to do it again! It’s challenging when you try new tricks that are difficult to do, but the sense of satisfaction is amazing,” related Tyler. He has competed in skateboard contests and has been sponsored in the sport. Tyler also loves “IT IS VERY REWARDING snowboarding, biking, and WHEN YOU LAND A playing his keyboard and TRICK AFTER TRYING guitar. He enjoys attending Marshall Middle School, OVER AND OVER AGAIN, citing the great teachers as NO MATTER HOW LONG the main reason he feels he is receiving a top-notch IT TAKES OR HOW MUCH education. His favorite subject IT HURTS. IT MAKES YOU is history, as he is extremely interested in learning about WANT TO DO IT AGAIN! how the world has grown and evolved over time. Long-term, however, Tyler has his eye on a different academic pursuit. “Many people probably don’t know that I am fascinated by space. I love studying the stars and galaxies and hope to one day be an astronomer,” revealed Tyler. As a resident of the Greenbriar community since he was in preschool, Tyler has found great friends in the community and is also a fan of the parks in the area, especially Hoyt Park. Keep a lookout in the community for this up-and-coming surfer and skater – he’s got big dreams and the drive to make them happen! ¢

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A Picnic in the Park HAVE AN OLD-FASHIONED GOOD TIME AT THE SCRIPPS RANCH COMMUNITY FAIR photo by ZEENA GREGG PHOTOGRAPHY

he 92131 community can look forward to another fun-filled day of attractions, activities, and exhibitors with the 16th Annual Scripps Ranch Community Fair and Concert. Hosted by the Scripps Ranch Civic Association, the fair has become the local highlight of every spring. “The fair is really about our community – having a good time with our neighbors, smiles and laughter, enjoying talented performers, watching people discover new products, services, and information that’s just right for them,” expressed Jan McGinn, SRCA Community Fair Chair. “And of course, sampling the tasty food!” The fair’s theme for 2015 is Picnic in the Park, and Jan explained that the venue will have an old-fashioned atmosphere. Plenty of hands-on activities will entertain participants of all ages, and food vendors cooking on-site will fill the air with savory aromas. Sustainable Scripps Ranch is organizing a Green Street with over 20 nonprofits and organizations sharing their green knowledge, products, and services. The Kids Zone will feature carnival rides and face painting. The live entertainment onstage will spotlight local youth performers. Jan shared, “We’ll have an exciting lineup of local performers during the day, followed by a rocking concert by Breez’n that night. This year’s fair will be held May 17 at Scripps Ranch Community Park from 12 to 7:30 p.m. Over 2,000 community members are expected to attend, so be sure to head out early to secure parking. Visit www.scrippsranch.org/fair or email communityfair@scrippsranch.org to learn about available sponsorships, booth spaces, and performance opportunities. 

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or Linda Roth and her dog, Happy, nothing is more rewarding than bringing smiles to the faces of people in need. According to Linda, she selected Happy as a puppy from a local breeder whose dogs are known to have good temperaments. From there, she and Happy began their journey with Love on a Leash, a San Diego organization that provides pet therapy in nursing homes, hospitals, and schools. “I joined Love on a Leash in 2009 because it was a group of people who love their dogs, as well as love bringing happiness to others in need of a connection. Love on a Leash really brightens the day for those we visit with our therapy dogs,” explained Linda. She is now an assistant organizer for the group and encourages Scripps Ranch residents with dogs that display sweet dispositions and enjoy being with people to contact Love on a Leash at www.loveonaleash.org to find out how their dogs can become certified as pet therapy animals.

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Staying active and outgoing is very important to Linda, and in addition to Love on a Leash, she is a part of several other volunteer endeavors. She is a team leader for the medical center of the Veteran’s Association in La Jolla and is a member of the Scripps Ranch Women’s Club. She also helps keep the 92131 community clean by volunteering to fill the “Mutts Mitts” dispensers at Lakeview Park, a service she has been performing for more than 10 years. As a resident of Scripps Ranch for 15 years, Linda enjoys the family-oriented and tight-knit feel of the community. She and Happy have many friends and neighbors throughout 92131 and can often be found taking long walks, sipping coffee at Starbucks, and playing around at Lakeview Park. “We love the Symphony in the Park in the summertime, and Happy also loves having children at local schools read to her. Without Happy, I love to go to the Scripps Ranch Theater to see the wonderful plays,” stated Linda, who also enjoys spending time with her two grown children and four grandchildren. ¢

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he students, staff, and families of Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School (EBS) held a special event at the Barnes & Noble in Mira Mesa to unveil an EBS Art Show at the store. The Celebration of the Arts included cupcake decorating, a scavenger hunt, pictures with Penny the Wonder Dog, and performances by the talented EBS band, choir, and orchestra. Student artwork was displayed in the store and in the front windows. Themed café beverages with titles like The Abstract and The Cubist added to the creative atmosphere. After enjoying the celebration, students and their families headed over to O’s American Kitchen to continue the festivities with a Family Night Out. A portion of the proceeds from both venues will help EBS continue to provide creative opportunities for students. 

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Often nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin,” Vitamin D is an important but frequently misunderstood nutrient. Conflicting news reports touting the link between Vitamin D and cancer prevention, or debating the pros and cons of Vitamin D supplements, have only added to the confusion. While the jury may still be out on Vitamin D’s role in immunity or disease prevention, one thing is clear – our bodies need adequate Vitamin D levels for proper health, and we’re not immune to Vitamin D deficiency simply because we live in a climate with beautiful year-round sunshine. Why it’s Important Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium and maintain normal levels of phosphorus – in other words, Vitamin D makes our bones strong. That’s why children with Vitamin D deficiency can develop rickets, a disease that causes bone softness and weakness, and adults who don’t get enough Vitamin D are prone to osteomalacia, which causes weak bones and muscles.

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Where to Find It It may sound hard to believe, but our bodies produce Vitamin D when exposed to sunshine, specifically the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. While many of us will get all the Vitamin D we need from sun exposure, others will need to get Vitamin D through other sources as well. These individuals include people who spend a lot of time indoors, whether it’s due to an office job or because you’re home-bound due to your health. Additionally, while sunscreen use is critically important to preventing skin cancer, its continuous use may hamper Vitamin D production because sunscreens help block UV rays from reaching our skin. Vitamin D is found in some foods including egg yolks, cheese, pork, fortified milk and cereals, and fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel. While you can also purchase over-the-counter Vitamin D supplements, please talk to your primary care doctor before taking any to determine whether you actually need them and what dose is appropriate. Too much Vitamin D can be harmful to your health. Who is at Risk? Certain people are more prone to Vitamin D deficiency. In addition to people with limited sun exposure, those who are at higher risk include people who are elderly or obese, people who have darker skin, and babies who are exclusively breastfed. Additionally, certain medical conditions such as celiac disease and Crohn’s disease can cause a deficiency. Talk to Your Doctor Because symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency may not be obvious, it’s very important not to diagnose yourself. Your primary care doctor can check your Vitamin D levels with a simple blood test. If you are Vitamin D deficient, your doctor will work with you on a course of treatment that may include careful sun exposure (to minimize skin damage from UV rays) and the proper use of Vitamin D supplements. 

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF New Director at Arch Health Partners

Local award-winning medical group Arch Health Partners recently named Deanna Kyrimis as its new executive director. Deanna has previously served as CEO at the New Mexico Heart Institute, overseeing a substantial expansion of the institute’s statewide network. She was recognized as the Albuquerque Business Journal’s Top CEO in 2014, and is excited to bring her dedication and transformative leadership to North County San Diego. “Throughout my 25-year career, I have been continuously inspired by patients and will never forget what brings me to work every day – to support my staff in providing the highest quality patient care, to be an advocate for patients and to improve the health of the communities in which we serve,” shared Deanna. “I look forward to leading the organization into the future of healthcare, inspiring excellence in patient care, providing great service unto others and delivering on the commitment to patients first!”

SRWC Sock Hop

The Scripps Ranch Women’s Club (SRWC) invites the entire 92131 community to the club’s annual fundraiser on March 21. This year’s theme is “‘50s and ‘60s Sock Hop” and will take place at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Officer’s Club, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature dinner, a silent auction, a gift card tree rafﬂe, dancing, and plenty of other opportunities to take a trip to the past for some old-fashioned fun. This is the SRWC’s only annual fundraiser and supports the club’s scholarships for graduating Scripps Ranch High School Women, work with the Scripps Ranch Library, contributions to elementary schools in 92131, and contributions to other local organizations. As Publicity Chair Barbara Wesser shared about the club, “You can have fun and at the same time feel satisfied that you have given something of value to the people of Scripps Ranch. It is a chance to be an integral part of the town you live in.” For tickets and more information contact Fundraising Chair Laurie Wenger at 858-549-3073.

Girl Scout Cookie Season Wraps Up

Neighborhood Girl Scouts are wrapping up the cookie season and gearing up to invest their earnings in great adventures. Evelyn, Kaitlyn, Camille, Mikala, Naomi, Maya, and Jessica of Scripps Ranch Girl Scout Junior Troop 2057 have big plans this spring. Their cookie-funded activities will include a trip to the Rawhide Ranch in Bonsall. During their weekend ranch experience, the girls will have wagon-loads of fun while building confidence through horseback riding and vaulting and learning to care for animals. Troops earn funds for activities and community projects, while the council’s proceeds finance events, volunteer training, facilities, and financial aid for more than 42,000 local girl and adult members. Scripps Ranch is home to more than 1,100 Girl Scouts. Newcomers are welcome to join Girl Scouts any time during the year. To learn more about Girl Scouting opportunities in the area contact Joselyn Poggi at jpoggi@sdgirlscouts.org or call 619-619-0708.

Intergenerational Earth Day Festival

Community members of all ages are invited to the Intergenerational Earth Day Festival on April 9 from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Innovations Academy. Also sponsored by the North County Intergenerational Council, Scripps Ranch 50 Plus, and Sustainable Scripps Ranch, the event is an opportunity for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade and adults – primarily seniors – to learn from each other’s different experiences while participating in Earth Day activities. Kids and adults will explore interactive activities related to sustainable and healthy topics like gardening, energy, water, and zero waste practices. Sustainable Scripps Ranch and Scripps Ranch 50 Plus are both standing committees of the Scripps Ranch Civic Association and are dedicated to education and enrichment for the whole community. Festival sponsors, participants, and volunteers are welcome. For more information about participation for individuals or organizations, leave your name and telephone number at 858-689-2179 or email contact@scrippsranch50plus.org.

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SRHS Grad Nite

Scripps Ranch High School seniors graduating this June will still have one last high school memory to look forward to – the annual Grad Nite celebration. Providing a safe, supervised, and incredibly fun venue for newly minted graduates to spend the first night of the rest of their lives, Grad Nite is organized entirely by parent volunteers. This year’s committee is chaired by Rhonda Geske and Doris Berry and is still open to more parents who want to help make this year’s event just as much of a success as the previous years’. Planned activities include a zip line, a rock climbing wall, a giant swing, a photo booth, a mechanical bull, arcade games, and a casino area. There will also be a temporary tattoo artist, a hypnotist show, and a DJ-led dance club. Snacks, coffee, soda, and water will be available as refreshments. Tickets are currently on sale for the June 15 event. Find ticket purchase details and learn more about the event at www.srhsgradnite.org.

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Giving from the Heart

The Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Scripps Ranch Unit recently held a delightfully fun in-unit social to benefit the hospital. Giving from the Heart was a wine-tasting reception followed by a three-course dinner at Yanni’s Bar & Grill, complete with live entertainment and a surprise door prize. The social, open to unit members and their guests, raised funds for the unit’s annual events, including Celebration of Champions, Fantasy on Ice, and Kids’s NewsDay. The auxiliary supports the Helen Bernardy Center for Medically Fragile Children and provides clothing donations and brown bag snacks for parents and children attending a sick or injured child’s bedside. The Scripps Ranch Unit has another fundraiser upcoming – the Brewery Bus Tour on April 12. This event is open to the public for a day of beer tasting at local craft breweries, and all funds will support the Rady Children’s Hospital audiology department. Learn more about current events at the Scripps Ranch Unit at www.facebook.com/rcha.scrippsranch.

Rotary Club Helps Pets in Need

The Rotary Club of PowayScripps recently held a pet supply drive for the San Diego Humane Society. The month-long endeavor resulted in six large boxes of donated pet food, toys, scratching posts, blankets, towels, and other needed items. Club President Bill Stoudenmire, Rotarian Melanie Potter, Ken Andersen of Walter Andersen Nursery, and Kristy Salazar of My Perfect Pet teamed up to make the delivery. At the shelter, they met a very sweet dog named Flora who was waiting for her forever home. Flora and the other dogs and cats at the shelter are always in need of the extra support as they wait for adoption. The donations also benefited families enrolled in the PAWS San Diego program, which helps low-income families keep their pets by providing essential pet services. Find out more about the San Diego Humane Society at www.sdhumane.org. To learn more about the Rotary Club visit www.powayrotary.org.

DES World’s Fair

The Dingeman Elementary School (DES) community invites the public to an exciting international affair – the 2015 DES World’s Fair. The fair will celebrate the variety and diversity of cultures around the world. The event will feature games, activities, retail vendors, live performances, delicious food, and the highly popular silent auction. Last year’s event was the first ever of its kind at DES and featured performances of traditional African, Bollywood, Chinese, Irish, and Polynesian dances, as well as martial arts demonstrations and a variety of performances by DES students. Only coming into its second year, the World’s Fair has already become one of the school’s biggest fundraisers of the year and all proceeds will benefit the DES student body by funding additional programming. The DES World’s Fair will be held on the DES campus at 11840 Scripps Creek Dr. and will last from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Claudine Ricanor at claudinericanor@gmail.com.

Recognizing Volunteers

Save the date for the annual Scripps Ranch Civic Association (SRCA) Recognition night. The 2015 event will take place Monday, March 2, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Scripps Ranch Library. The night is an opportunity to honor individuals whose contributions to the community have made a lasting impact on those around them. Community members nominated volunteers from all backgrounds and areas of life. Recognitions will include the Citizen of the Year Award, granted to individuals whose work has left a significant and lasting contribution to the community. Last year’s Citizen of the Year was Gloria Tran for her work with the SRCA and local schools, among other contributions. Other designations to be awarded include the Congressional Award, the California State Assembly Award, and the SRCA Presidential Award of Merit, as well as inductions into the Volunteer Hall of Fame. Contact Recognition Night Chair Vince Petrucci with questions at 858-395-6467 or recognitionnight@scrippsranch.org. Learn more about the SRCA and its efforts in the 92131 community at www.scrippsranch.org.

Farmers Market Grand Reopening

On Saturday, March 14, the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market (SRFM) will unveil an all-new, completely revamped marketplace after over 13 years of serving fresh food and fun to the 92131 community. The new look will be reminiscent of a French open air market, photo by Spark Photography with bistro tables and umbrellas near the food booths and live entertainers contributing to the vibrant ambiance each week. In addition to the current list of phenomenal local vendors, SRFM will be adding new farmers, food booths, fresh fish vendors, upscale jewelry designers, clothing boutiques, home décor vendors, and more. Every week will have a free treasure hunt for kids at the market, along with a balloon artist and silhouette artist on-site. “This is a family-friendly market where children are more than welcome to interact with the vendors and learn about supporting local farmers, chefs, and artisans,” said Bev Cassity, SRFM Manager. The market is located in the Innovations Academy parking lot and open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Red Shoe Society Launch Party

The San Diego Ronald McDonald House is excited to launch a brand new program to allow young professionals to become more involved with their philanthropy. The Red Shoe Society Young Professionals Networking Group is an opportunity to connect with other young adults, volunteers, donors, and board members, as well as give back to the community. To learn more about the program, stop by the Red Shoe Society Launch Party on Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the San Diego Ronald McDonald House. Light appetizers, beer, and wine will be served, and attendees are welcome to bring guests. The event is free to prospective Red Shoe Society members. Please RSVP to rsspresident@rmhcsd.org by March 6. Learn more about the charity at www.rmhcsd.org.

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1. The new Mayor of Poway shaking hands with the famous Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals. Felix recently performed “Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals” at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 2. Jonah Keegan at Webelos Day at Scripps Ranch Community Park, showing off the Troop 664 trebuchet. 3. A royal visit in Aspire Encore from Princesses Reagan, Ava, and Noa. 4. One of Poway-Scripps Rotary’s favorite meetings every year is when the Poway High School choir, under the direction of Choral Director Nancy Gray, comes in to sing holiday favorites. 5. The Poway-Scripps Rotary club donated dictionaries to every third grader at Garden Road, Los Peñasquitos, Morning Creek, Pomerado, and Tierra Bonita elementary schools. 6. Zach Zurmuhle, who aged out of Adventure Guides at Indian Hills, with his dad. 7. The Dingeman Elementary School Master Mindstorms won ﬁrst prize for Innovation and Strategy and third place for the robot game challenge at the First LEGO League Southern California Championship. From left to right: Shruti Natala, Shreya Goel, Coach Rajesh Goel, Rohan Agarwal, and Pahel Srivastava.

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he Scripps Ranch Women’s Club has truly embodied its motto of “Women United in Community Spirit” since its founding 25 years ago. The club provides scholarships to young women graduating from Scripps Ranch High School, donates to schools throughout the zip code, and fundraises for other local organizations such as the Hidden Valley House. The women also get together frequently for cultural and educational events – and of course, to have a good time with their friends! 92131 Magazine had the opportunity to chat with Co-Presidents Connie Curran and Marty Salkin to learn more about the club during this exciting anniversary year.

SCRIPPS RANCH WOMEN’S CLUB AT-A-GLANCE Name: Mailing Address: Website: Email:

Scripps Ranch Women’s Club P.O. Box 10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy. #120, San Diego, CA 92131 www.srwomensclub.org srwomensclub@gmail.com

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Connie Curran and Marty Salkin When and why was the Scripps Ranch Women’s Club (SRWC) founded? What is the history behind the club? In April 1990 an active, vibrant group of women talked about how they could encourage community involvement in charitable, civic, educational, cultural, and social interests – and the idea for the Scripps Ranch Women’s Club was formed. These women saw a need and opportunity to foster friendships through a variety of social activities, as well as raise funds to support local schools and other organizations to enhance the quality of life in Scripps Ranch. The slogan, “Women United in Community Spirit,” depicted how we pooled our talents to achieve our objectives. It continues to be a club that gives back to the community. What is the SRWC’s mission, and how do you go about fulfilling it? Our purpose is to encourage community involvement in charitable, civic, cultural, and social interests. Our objective is to cultivate goodwill, cooperation, and understanding among members. As a consequence, we limit membership to women living in the 92131 zip code so we all share in a commitment to enhance the experience of living in Scripps Ranch and the spirit of our community that makes it so special.

CO-PRESIDENT CONNIE CURRAN Profession: Community: Education: Interests: Favorite Spots in 92128:

Nursing Promontory at Scripps Lake BS and MS in Nursing Sports, community activities, grandkids, reading, knitting Lake Miramar, Scripps Ranch Library, eating with friends at Pernicano’s and Yanni’s

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We fulfill our social objectives by providing opportunities for our members to have fun together through events like bunco, bridge, couples dining, community field trips to interesting places, social events – which include spouses – walking at the lake, and other activities devised by our social chairs. We raise funds to support our giving by holding an annual fundraiser which is open to all members, spouses, friends, family, and others in the community who want to support our efforts. What groups does the club serve? Recipients of our fundraising include college scholarships for Scripps Ranch High School

women, Concerts in the Park, Scripps Ranch Theatre, our library, and all of our schools. When funds are available, we give to other organizations on a year-by-year basis. What backgrounds do members typically come from? Our members come from different parts of the country, a variety of occupations and educational backgrounds, and range in age from 30s to 80s. We have professional women, teachers, medical professionals, business owners, women talented in the culinary arts, creative arts, music, theatre – a wide variety of skills and talents. We have newcomers to Scripps Ranch as well as longtime residents who have raised families here and whose children have attended local schools. We have members who were founders of the club and are still active after 25 years. Our membership is always expanding and changing, adding new members, and sometimes saying goodbye to those who have moved far away. How has the organization grown and changed over the years? Throughout the years of its existence, club membership has ranged from a low of 35 to a high of 100. In recent years we have been at a healthy range of 60 to 70 members. Since the majority of members who join stay in the club long-term, we have evolved into a club with the majority of members between 45 and 65, with many still working in their careers and others at or near retirement with more time to devote to outside pursuits. What are the primary goals of the SRWC, both short-term and long-term? Our primary goals for the club are to have fun, support each other through the ups and downs of life, foster friendships, and to generate funds for Scripps Ranch community schools and organizations. How often do members meet? About six years ago, we discontinued holding monthly club meetings because our members

did not want to hear a lecture or attend a business meeting. Instead we offer a large variety of social activities and events and members pick and choose to participate in the things they enjoy. Board members meet monthly to discuss and make decisions about club business and that seems to work best at this stage of our organization. What have been some of the organization’s most successful fundraising events? Some of the fundraising events in the past have included a luncheon or brunch with a fashion show that included opportunity drawings and donated silent auction baskets generating $10,000 to $15,000. We’ve had very successful wine tasting and appetizer events, themed parties that included dinner, dancing, and a combination of gift card tree drawings, wine tables, and silent auction items. What projects has the SRWC worked on recently? Are there any exciting new projects or events coming up soon? We are excited about our upcoming March 21 fundraising event, a “‘50s and ‘60s Sock Hop” taking place at the Miramar Air Station Officers Club. It will include dinner, dancing, auction items, opportunity drawings, a wine table, gift card tree, and other chances to have fun. We invite anyone who wants to support our efforts to buy a ticket and join us for a wonderful evening. Can you tell us about the annual scholarship you offer? The quantity of scholarships and amount awarded depend upon the proceeds from our annual fundraiser. They typically range from $1,000 to $1,500 each. To apply, candidates must be a female senior at Scripps Ranch High School with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, demonstrate active participation in school activities and community service projects, and plan to attend college in the fall. A committee selects finalists who are then invited to attend an panel interview held at the high school and conducted by our scholarship committee.

POPULAR ACTIVITIES Walking around Lake Miramar Bunco Bridge Happy hours (spouses invited) Epicurean Dining Group (singles/couples) Pre-theatre parties prior to Scripps Ranch Theatre plays – held in a member’s home Dinner/movie talk Annual dinner held each summer Membership brunch to honor new members and attract prospective members Various excursions in the community: museums, points of interest tours, restaurants, bocce ball, cooking classes, etc. Annual fundraising event usually in March which includes a dinner, dance, silent auctions, raffle, etc. March | April 2015 • 92131Magazine.com • 35

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Has the SRWC won any awards for its philanthropic work? Our president each year is honored at the Scripps Ranch volunteer awards ceremony. But we do not seek out recognition in this way. We always receive heartfelt thanks from our scholarship recipients as well as from the principals of all our schools and from others who benefit from our giving. How would somebody go about joining SRWC? What is the criteria for membership? Our website (www.srwomensclub.org) has a membership tab describing the requirements for membership, which include residence in 92131, a willingness to commit to serving on one or more projects/events during a year’s time, and to pay the annual dues. Contact information for our membership chairs is located on our website and prospective members will find an application there as well. Is there anything you’d like to share that most people don’t know about the SRWC? We are celebrating our 25th anniversary as a club in 2015! We are a welcoming group of talented, interesting “doers” willing to share their talents to keep Scripps Ranch the best neighborhood in which to live and thrive. If you could grant the SRWC one wish, what would it be? Our wish would be to attract new and enthusiastic women who want to make new and lasting friendships, have fun together, and to give back to our wonderful Scripps Ranch community.

CO-PRESIDENT MARTY SALKIN Profession: Community: Education: Interests: Favorite Spots in 92128:

Retired Scripps Ranch Some college Acting, reading, knitting, bridge, hospice volunteering for the past 12 years Lake Miramar, our many parks and walking trails, and meeting friends at any one of the great restaurants in our community

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If you had to describe the club using only five words, what would you say? A five word description? Hard to do in five words. But our motto “Women United in Community Spirit” would be a good one. Is there anything else you would like to add for our 92131 Magazine readers? Please consider joining us on March 21 as we dine and dance to 50s and 60s music and raise lots of money to give away to our schools, students, and other worthy Scripps Ranch organizations. To buy tickets contact Laurie Wenger at 858-549-3073. 

“Whether you are new to Scripps Ranch or have lived here for years, this is a great organization that lets you connect with amazing women.” ~Kerry Butler, Social Co-Chair

“It is easy to participate at any level you are comfortable with. The amount of time or number of activities you participate in is up to the individual.” ~Beth Surrell, Newsletter Editor

SCRIPPS RANCH WOMEN’S CLUB BY THE NUMBERS

The Scripps Ranch Women’s Club was founded in 1990 and celebrates its

“I immediately got involved with the Scholarship Committee that awards college scholarships and empowers young women by letting them know we believe in them and their potential. What a rewarding experience!”

“We are always evolving and looking for fun and energetic new members to be groomed for future leadership positions.” ~Joette Briggs, Co-Vice President

25TH

anniversary this

year. Membership has ranged from 35 to

100

members.

6 women currently

~Mary Rea, Co-Vice President

serve on the executive “I especially love the opportunity to make new friends among such an interesting, intelligent, and dynamic group of women.” ~Barbara Wesser, Publicity Chair

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the past 25 years in the Scripps Ranch Women’s Club, with its opportunities to meet new people, keep in touch with longtime friends, and enrich the community in which we all live.” ~Lynn Park, Theatre Group Chair

board, and there are

14 committee chairwomen. Annual dues are $45. All members live in 92131.

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2015 SUMMER

CAMP GUIDE

WE UNCOVER WHAT MAKES NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO A SUMMER CAMPER’S DREAM

ummer camps merge exploration and self-expression within a hands-on learning environment. They also promote independence, a sense of belonging, and friendship, which boosts self-

esteem and development. And with a good amount of summer camps set in the beautiful outdoors, camps not only cultivate new skills but also provide us with the opportunity to immerse ourselves in nature and breathe in the fresh air. With prime locations near the ocean, parks, and campgrounds, North County San Diego boasts a wide variety of summer camps for children and teens of all ages and interests for the artist, athlete, comedian, or animal lover in the family. Whether a child or teen is looking for a traditional camp experience, a weekend science and discovery camp, a creative experience with an art camp, or a sports camp, summer camps in North County cater to them all. Our summer camp guide provides an inside scoop on the camp options available this upcoming season. We invite you to read along and discover the adventure awaiting you.

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by TORI MORRISON | photos by Robert Benson

wner/Director of Outpost Summer Camps Stuart Jones grew up at an outdoor summer camp, Tom Sawyer Camps, when he was younger. “We hiked, rode horses, made forts, sang songs, performed skits, got muddy, and learned how to make and keep friends with both the campers and counselors,” he explained. He spent 14 summers there as a camper, counselor, and director, and then decided to start his own venture, Outpost Summer Camps in 2002. Since its inception, Outpost’s enrollment has grown from 25 campers in its first year to over 1,200 campers attending in 2014. Outpost Summer Camps offers three traditional camp programs to children between the ages of 3 and 14, serving communities in North County. According to Stuart, “Each camp has exciting, age-appropriate activities for the different age groups, but all share in the philosophy of creative, spontaneous fun facilitated by the counselors and campers.” Three-week long sessions are what make Outpost Summer Camps truly unique. Stuart explained, “In this amount of time children of all temperaments have enough time to learn names, get completely comfortable with routines, and make and keep new friends.” Children are able to form genuine relationships while at camp, and in this way Outpost is like a resident camp but in a day camp format. Another way the camps stand out is with their commitment to safety. Outpost Summer Camps has been continuously accredited by the American Camp Association and has also received Markel Insurance’s coveted Safety First designation for many consecutive seasons with a perfect safety record. With this type of reputation, the camp has

attracted camp professionals from all over the country who have visited the program to witness the traditional programming and staff training at work. Another hallmark of the camp’s uniqueness is the door-to-door transportation. Campers are picked up at their homes each morning, driven to camp, and dropped off at the end of the day. “Our families often tell us that the ride to and from, which consists of songs and adventure, is one of their children’s favorite parts of the Outpost experience,” Stuart explained. “Our drivers are also our counselors and that makes the camp experience something special and unique, as kids are used to being driven around by their parents.” Stuart and his wife Kelly both have degrees in psychology and bring years of long-term child development experience to Outpost. Additionally, the duo hires, trains, and retains their director team from their best counselors, who have invested 8 to 10 years at the camps and are specialized in their programs. Stuart elaborated, “Our staff are trained to get to know each camper, to create an environment in which each one is encouraged to participate fully, play happily, meet new friends, develop those relationships, and have fun.” Outpost Summer Camps is deeply invested in North County’s communities as well. The organization donates individual three-week sessions to over 50 elementary and middle school foundations in Scripps Ranch, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Santaluz, and surrounding areas. For more information about Outpost Summer Camps visit www.outpostsummercamps.com.

AT-A-GLANCE Owners: Years in Position: Year of Establishment: Location: Website: Phone Number: Description of Summer Camp:

Stuart and Kelly Jones 14 2002 12350 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego, 92129 www.outpostsummercamps.com 858-842-4900 Outpost Summer Camps provides traditional, old-fashioned summer day camp programs to kids ages 3 to 14, serving the North County area. March | April 2015 • 92131Magazine.com • 39

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FACTS Summer camps are a $15 billion dollar industry More than 12,000 camps exist in the U.S., with 7,000 overnight and 5,000 day camps Each year more than 11 million children and adults attend camp in the U.S. Camps employ more than 1,500,000 staff to work in various camp positions The top five camp activities in the U.S. are swimming, arts & crafts, ropes, archery, and miscellaneous water activities

*Stats and figures provided by the American Camp Association

FROZEN ROPES

s the all-star staff is proud to say, “There is never an off-season at Frozen Ropes!” The baseball and softball training program provides year-round opportunities for young athletes to learn and grow. With locations in 4S Ranch and Del Mar, Frozen Ropes is the largest baseball and softball development program in San Diego and offers private lessons, classes, cage rentals, clinics, camps, and travel ball teams. Frozen Ropes looks forward to the start of Summer League 2015 – last year’s program hosted over 200 young players! Participants in all programs range from 3 to 18 years old, and camps are offered for ages 6 to 12. Parents can sign their children up for morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions, and 2015 camps run every week of summer beginning June 12. “Player development is our priority at Frozen Ropes,” explained General Manager Curt Holcombe. Staff members include coaches who have won National Championships and played in the Minor Leagues as well as Ron Witmeyer, who played with the Oakland A’s and coached at Stanford and UC Berkeley. Learn more at www.sdfrozenropes.com, or call the 4S Ranch location at 858-485-9399 and the Del Mar location at 858-643-9390. 

MATHNASIUM OF SCRIPPS RANCH

athnasium of Scripps Ranch is ready to give your child a jump start on the next school year! As Center Director Archi Kapoor shared, students who don’t work to keep ahead over summer can lose over two months’ worth of grade level in academic skills. To help halt the “summer slide,” she and the rest of the talented team of instructors at Mathnasium of Scripps Ranch are offering a comprehensive summer program. Students will have the opportunity to review concepts from the previous grade, build upon their success, and prepare for the grade ahead. Mathnasium is well-equipped to help students understand the Common Core curriculum, integrating number sense and critical thinking. “From an educational perspective, many of the changes envisioned by the Common Core are already in place in the Mathnasium Method,” explained Archi. The summer program consists of 12 sessions with curriculum specially tailored to each grade level. Students can start their sessions during any week in June, July, or August. Sessions are offered during the days and evenings to accommodate the different needs of each family. “Because it’s not a regular group class, you can schedule your sessions around your family summer plans,” said Archi. The summer begins with an initial assessment of the grade level the student just completed, followed by a review of the results with the parents. That SUMMER OFFER assessment allows Mathnasium to create an individualized learning plan to SAVE $50 WHEN YOU REGISTER BY JUNE 2! cover all areas of concern within the summer. Then the learning – and the fun – begins. “The student works on the program with the help of specially trained Mathnasium instructors who provide instruction – and lots of warm encouragement in a small group setting,” said Archi. Each session includes one-on-one instruction time, independent work time, and interactive math games to develop strategic thinking and logic. To learn more call 858-800-4284 or visit www.mathnasium.com/miramesa. 

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SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY 4S Ranch Sports Park www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/parks/centers/4s.html

Art Venture LLC www.artventurellc.com

Academy of Dance Arts www.academyofdanceartssandiego.com

Bounce California www.bouncecalifornia.com

Academy of our Lady of Peace www.aolp.org

Boys & Girls Club of America www.bgca.org

Academy of World Dance n’ Arts www.worldancenarts.com

Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego www.sdyouth.org

Ace Tutoring www.acetutoring.com

Bronco Ball - RB www.rbbroncoball.com

ACT - San Diego www.actsandiego.com

Buck Up Rides www.buckuprides.com

Adrenaline Lacrosse www.adrln.com/lacrosse/camps

Bushikan Karate Dojo www.bushikan.com

Academy by the Sea www.abts.com

Camp Fire USA www.campfiresdi.org Camp Jaycee www.lfjcc.org/camp

Bishop’s School Summer Camps www.bishops.com

Camp Run a Muk

All-Star Academy www.all-staracademy.com All Star Dance www.allstardance.net Art 4 Children Summer Camp www.art4children.com

www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Run-A-Muk/104123639677819

Camp Simcha www.campsimcha.org/calendar Camp Stevens www.campstevens.org/summer Carlsbad Art Farm www.carlsbadartfarm.com Carlsbad Lagoon www.carlsbadlagoon.com Carmel Valley Art Studio www.cvartstudio.com Church’s Martial Arts www.churchsmartialarts.com

California Ballet School www.californiaballetschool.com

City of Poway www.poway.org/218/Day-Camp-Program

California Youth Conservatory Theatre www.cyctheatre.com

City of San Marcos www.san-marcos.net

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DANCEOLOGY PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS

et into a new routine this summer with a fun-filled dance camp at Danceology Performing Arts Campus! Danceology offers a broad variety of camps and classes throughout the eight-week summer session for young boys and girls of all experience levels. “The camps are engaging atmospheres designed to build the foundation and love of dance while cultivating a personal relationship with the family and the student,” explained Danceology Owner Nicole Lucia. “We assess each dancer’s individual level and commitment and recommend classes specially designed for your child’s need.” Programs include five different tiny tot camps, intermediate workshops, and a beginning cheer/hip hop camp for ages 7 to 10. There are also boys-only hip hop and tap classes, as well as an adaptive dance class for young girls with special needs – the only local dance studio to offer such a program. Two important parts of the Danceology experience are the welcoming environment and high quality of instruction. Instructors are CPR-certified and always on-hand to guide young dancers. The emphasis on nurturing and confidence-building has proven to have incredible results. Over the years, Danceology students have accepted college scholarships and developed professional careers in the industry. “Since we’ve been open for over a decade, we’ve become experts in the field of dance,” said Nicole. “We’ve found our niche in creating that love and passion for performance and dance at a young age.” Sabrina Roux, a proud Danceology parent, enthusiastically attested to the program’s success. “We treasure every summer spent at Danceology,” she shared. “My daughter would not be as poised and well-rounded of a dancer today without having started in one of Danceology’s dance camps.” Find out more at www.danceology.biz. 

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NORTH COUNTY GYMNASTICS & THE GYMINNY KIDS

et ready to tumble into summer! North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids (NCG/GK) has the perfect camp for children of all ages and abilities. Children can choose from halfday recreational camps, skill clinic camps, high school, tumbling, and acrobatics-focused camps. Program Director Karen Mcguire explained, “NCG/GK was formed out of our enthusiasm for working with children and our desire to encourage students of all ages to lead a healthier and happier existence through physical activity.” Sessions are offered throughout the year on holidays as well as during the summer. “Children are grouped by age and camp preference as well as with any friends they have requested to be with,” said Karen. “Each camp session starts with a warm-up and review of safety rules. Then groups take turns with our famous Bungee Bouncer system, trampolines, and other equipment as well as enjoying craft and snack time provided by the gym.” At NCG/GK everything is possible with an awardwinning facility and highly trained staff. The 17,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility is recognized as a Gold Medal Children’s Facility by the Character Counts Program. With a combined total of over 300 years of experience, the star-studded staff of 27 includes Miss Yufei, the 2005 Chinese All-Around Champion, Mr. Dave, a California Coaches Association High School Coach of the Year, and Mr. Daniel, a nationally ranked judge at regional gymnastics competitions. All staff members are CPR/First Aid Certified and many also hold safety certifications through USA Gymnastics. 

RANCHO ARBOLITOS

DEL MAR JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

his summer, let your child build confidence, improve fitness, and learn how to save lives. The Del Mar Junior Lifeguards (ages 9-17) and Little Turtles (ages 7-8) programs offer an opportunity for children to learn about the ocean and practice First Aid and lifesaving techniques. Activities during the one, two, and four-week sessions include beach games, warm-up swims, surf lessons, oceanography lessons, and mock rescues. “We are here to learn and have fun, make new friends, push ourselves physically and mentally, have new experiences, and expand our horizons,” shared Director Turtle Rudolph. The comprehensive training programs are led by a team of enthusiastic instructors, each of whom is First Aid/CPR certified and has at least three years of certified lifeguarding experience in addition to specialty qualifications. “Each strives to pass along their excitement about the ocean and their sense of discipline and integrity to their students,” said Turtle. By prioritizing leadership, respect for others, and responsibility for self and others, she and the rest of the team create a positive and enriching environment for all campers. To learn more call 760-944-1657 or visit www.delmarjg.com. 

PACIFIC SWIM + RANCHO ARBOLITOS IN POWAY

ancho Arbolitos and Pacific Swim are excited to help kids make a splash and serve up some fun this year with their swim and tennis camps! Directed by the talented tennis coaches from Rancho Arbolitos and the superb swim coaches from Pacific Swim, these camps are a great way for children ages 5 to 14 to build skills, learn strategy and sportsmanship, and make friends. Campers are divided into groups by age and ability for the best individual experience. The weeklong sessions are filled with games, prizes, and smoothies, and with Pizza Fridays and an open snack bar every day. Full-day and half-day camps are offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9 to 11 a.m., and 12 to 2 p.m. Early drop-off or aftercare services are available to accommodate your schedule. Spring session runs from April 6 through 10, and summer camps are offered from June 15 through Aug. 14. For more information visit www.ranchoarbolitosclub.com or www.psswim.com, or call 858-486-3670. 

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:::: CAMP FEATURE City of Vista - Recreation Day Camps www.vistarecreation.com Club Dive San Diego www.divesandiego.com Coast Volleyball www.coastvbc.com Congregation Beth Am www.betham.com

Frozen Ropes

www.sdfrozenropes.com Kids ages 3 to 18 have a blast learning softball and baseball skills with the top professionals at Frozen Ropes. Featured on page 40

Genuine Volleyball www.genuinevolleyball.com

Country Montessori www.countrymontessori.org

Get Air Sports www.getairsports.com

CP3 West Coast Youth Camp www.cp3camps.com

Girl Scout Camp www.sdgirlscouts.org

CYT (Christian Youth Theatre) www.cyt.org

Gyminny Kids & North County Gymnastics

www.gyminnykids.com Young campers of all ages and abilities can tumble into summer with North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids. Featured on page 43 Advertisement on pages 52, 61

Danceology

Dance to Evolve - Dance & Tumbling Class www.dancetoevolve.com/san-diego/summer-dance-camps

www.danceology.biz Danceology offers a broad variety of fun-filled camps and classes for young boys and girls of all experience levels. Featured on page 41 Advertisement on pages 61, 63

Helen Woodward www.animalcenter.org High Bluff Academy www.highbluffacademy.com

Little Artists www.mylittleartists.com

Mad Science of San Diego www.sandiego.madscience.org Maranatha Christian www.maranathachristianschools.org Master Sports www.mastersports.com Mathnasium - 4S Ranch www.mathnasium.com/4sranch Mathnasium - Carlsbad www.mathnasium.com/carlsbad Mathnasium - Carmel Valley www.mathnasium.com/carmelvalley Mathnasium - La Costa www.mathnasium.com/lacosta

Mathnasium - Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch www.mathnasium.com/miramesa Grades 2 through 12 can use this summer to catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math with Mathnasium of 4S Ranch. Featured on page 40 Advertisement on page 27, 54

Del Mar Ballet www.delmarballet.com

Horizon Prep www.horizonprep.org

Mathnasium - Poway www.Mathnasium.com/poway

Del Mar Golf Center www.delmargolfcenter.com

Mathnasium - PQ www.mathnasium.com/ranchopq

Del Mar Jr. Lifeguards

www.delmarjg.com Kids ages 7 to 17 can play, learn, and gain life-saving skills this summer with the Del Mar Junior Lifeguards and Little Turtles programs. Featured on page 43 Del Mar Pines School www.delmarpines.com Drawn2Art San Diego www.kidsartclasses.com Advertisement on page 17

EDU Learning Center www.edulearningcenter.com Encinitas Country Day School www.encinitascountrydayschools.org

iD Tech Summer Camps - Cal State San Marcos www.idtech.com Innovations Academy Charter School www.innovationsacademy.org Inspired Movement Dance& Peforming arts www.inspiredmovementdance.com

Jewish Family Service of San Diego www.jfssd.org JH Ranch www.jhranch.com

Kid Ventures-4S Ranch www.indoorplaysandiego.com

Mathnasium - San Marcos www.mathnasium.com/sanmarcos McArt Studio www.mcartstudio.com Mega Arte Riding Academy www.ridingacademy.biz Menehune Surf www.MenehuneSurf.com Mission Bay Sportcenter Summer Camp www.missionbaysportcenter.com Monart School of the Arts www.northsandiegomonart.com Morgan Run Club Resort www.clubcorp.com Morgan Run Resort www.clubcorp.com/MorganRunClub

La Jolla Country Day School www.ljcds.org

Museum of Making Music www.museumofmakingmusic.org

Endless Summer Surf Camp www.endlesssummersurfcamp.com

La Jolla Surf Camp www.lajollasurfcamp.com

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center www.lfjcc.org

Encinitas Junior Lifeguards www.encinitasjg.com

Fox Mountain Adventures www.foxmountainadventures.com

Leading Note Studios www.leadingnotestudios.com Leucadia Surf School www.leucadiasurfschool.com

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North County Soccer Park www.ncspsoccer.com Advertisement on page 10

O Outpost Summer Camps

www.outpostsummercamps.com Outpost Summer Camps is excited to bring traditional, old-fashioned summer day camp programs to kids ages 3 to 14 to Carmel Valley and surrounding areas. Featured on page 38

San Diego Park and Recreation www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers

Theraputic Literacy Center www.theraputicliteracycenter.com

San Diego Rowing Club www.sandiegorowing.org

The Safari Kid School www.safarikidusa.com

San Diego Saddle Club www.sandiegosaddleclub.cm San Diego Soccer Club www.sandiegosoccerclub.org

Pacific Lacrosse www.paclax.org

San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park Summer Camp www.SanDiegoZoo.org

Pacific Swim+Rancho Arbolitos

San Marcos AYSO Soccer www.sanmarcosayso.org

www.ranchoarbolitosclub.com Serve up some fun this summer with Rancho Arbolitos and Pacific Swim’s swim and tennis camp options for children ages 5 to 14. Featured on page 43 Palomar Outdoor Adventures Camp www.pccc.org Pari Land www.pariland.com Poway Youth Soccer League www.powayyouthsoccer.com

Santa Fe Montessori www.santafemontessori.org Scripps Performing Arts www.scrippsperformingarts.com Advertisement on page 25 SDFD Junior Guards Program - City of San Diego www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/junior SDSC www.sandiegosoccerclub.org

The Wave Waterpark www.thewavewaterpark.com Torrey Pines Pop Warner www.torreypinespw.com TRC Gymnastics Inc. www.trcgymnastics.com Tutoring Club www.TutoringClub.com

UCSD Camps www.digitalmediaacademy.org UK Equestrian www.theukequestrian.com United States Youth Volleyball League - Whole sports www.USYVL.com University of California at San Diego Summer Soccer Camps www.UCSanDiegoSoccerCamps.com

Seacamp San Diego www.seacamp.com

US Sports Camps www.ussportscamps.com

SEP So Cal Youth Camp www.sepsocal.org

USA Tae Kwon Do www.baiktkd.com

Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club - (Tennis Camp) www.rbstc.com/tennis

Silver Spur Riding School www.silverspurridingschool.com

USD Sports Camps www.usdcamps.com

Rancho Bernardo Youth Basketball League - RBYBL www.rbybl.com

Sing, Move, and Play Music Academy www.singmoveandplay.com

Prodigy Dance Company www.prodigydance.com

Rancho El Camino Riding School www.ranchoelcamino.com Rancho Family YMCA www.rancho.ymca.org Advertisement on page 19 Rancho Valencia Resort www.ranchovalencia.com

Soccer Kids/TeeBall Kids - San Diego www.sd.soccerkids.com Southwestern College Crown Cove Aquatic Center Adventure Camp www.swccd.edu/crowncove

RB Community Summer Tennis Camps kirsi.tenniscoach@yahoo.com

Spirit Kids Sports www.SpiritKidsSports.com Advertisement on page 11

Royal Dance Academy www.royaldanceacademy.com

STAR Repertory Theatre www.starrepertorytheatre.com

Summer Kidz Kamp www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/carmelsabre.shtml

San Diego & Seaside Volleyball www.sdvbc.org San Diego Air and Space Museum www.sandiegoairandspace.org/education/summer_camps.php San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Summer Discovery Camps www.sdcdm.org San Diego Circus Center www.sandiegocircuscenter.org San Diego Humane Society www.sdhumane.org San Diego Ice Arena www.sdice.com San Diego Junior Theatre www.juniortheatre.com

SuperCamp www.supercamp.com Surfin Fire www.surfinfire.com Swiftkick Martial Arts www.swiftkickma.com

The Academy by the Sea Camp Pacific www.abts.com The Foundation Music and Art Center www.foundationmac.com The Inspired Mind Learning Center www.myinspiredmind.com The Kicking System www.kickingsystem.com

Velocity Sports Performance www.velocitysp.com/sandiego Victory Gymnastics Academy www.vgasd.com Villa Musica www.villamusica.org Vista Music www.vistamusiclessons.com

Water Sports Camp at Mission Bay Aquatic Center www.watersportscamp.com Wave Volleyball www.wavevb.com We Are Coaches, Inc. www.wearecoaches.com Wellspring Camps www.wellspringcamps.com Westwood Club www.rbwestwoodclub.com Wild Wonders www.wildwonders.org

YY Art Center www.yyartcenter.org

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:::: FACES IN THE CROWD Kiran Mehta Gives a Voice to Those Often Overlooked

iran Mehta sees the people that many others pass by. A senior at Scripps Ranch High School, Kiran commits her extracurricular hours and energy to affect positive social change in the San Diego community. Her work includes using multiple mediums to give voice to those who are often overlooked. “I believe that writing can be used as a medium to convey messages to inspire, motivate, and empower communities to foster positive change,” Kiran shared. A photographer as well, she explained, “The photos I take are not just for the purpose of documenting lives, but also to uncover the stories and truths of an individual.” Even before she graduates high school, Kiran understands the vital role she plays in advocating for marginalized populations through her creative work. “The arts not only self-empower and heal emotional wounds, but they can also change the way we think about our communities.” Kiran’s commitment to social change has been fostered through her work with the AjA Project, where she serves on the Youth Advisory Council. The nonprofit organization “utilizes photography as a form of social advocacy and self-expression in marginalized communities,” Kiran explained. Her latest project involved interviewing residents of City Heights about community improvement. As part of the Youth Media Team, the group focused on interviewing the homeless and transient population. Through the process, Kiran built relationships and deepened her understanding of homelessness issues. She said, “I learned that it is most important to recognize these individuals as part of our community.” Volunteering as an English as a Second Language instructor, Kiran connects with another group of people whose needs often go unmet. Kiran teaches English to adult refugees at the Southern Sudanese Community Center. The relationships Kiran builds as a teacher have created the opportunity for mutual learning. “The classroom became an outlet for students to express their common struggles of marginalization, and an opportunity for me to learn from them,” Kiran shared. Kiran looks forward to continuing her service work in her career. She plans on going to college to “study in the realm of social advocacy, human services, or diversity in an American society” and working in the nonprofit sector to promote social change for marginalized communities. Not even out of high school, Kiran’s perspective can serve as a model for the potential of social change: “Rather than giving back, work with the community, together, to uplift and internalize positive change.” ¢

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asheen Jewelry Studio aims to take it’s my vision and designs and I can be sure of the the intimidation, uncertainty, and fear quality and workmanship of the pieces that I put factor out of buying jewelry, and Owner my name to.” Dikran Nodznaia is well-versed in the jewelry Dasheen relocated to Scripps Ranch in business. He has over 30 years of experience in 2014 (the Nodznaia family have resided in 92131 all aspects of the industry from the retail setting to since 2003), and Dikran is excited about the manufacturing and design. It’s this experitise that newly redesigned space, calling it “a springboard is critical to delivering high quality, superior service, of architectural design” showing off Dikran’s and craftsmanship. creativity. Dikran describes Clients can Dasheen’s Jewelry, for many people, is more than the metal and browse the mission, “We want stones that make up the piece,” explained Dikran. “Dasheen store, which to celebrate our wants to help enrich, honor, and mark each wonderful story has jewelry client’s life events and make the experience personal and individualized. from an and the stories that assortment ~ Dikran Nodznaia prompt them to of designers, source a special and find occasion heirloom a piece of or wonderful fashion accessory.” jewelry that fits their esthetic and their wallet. “In In 2011, Dikran decided it was time to open addition, more space is dedicated as consultation his own design studio. Initially located in La Jolla, space to meet with clients who have a desire to Dasheen Jewelry Studio – named after his two create unique custom orders,” added Dikran. sons, Ardash and Osheen – specializes in custom “Jewelry, for many people, is more jewelry design, repairs, reworking, and restoration. than the metal and stones that make up the “I wanted the ability to have a personal connection piece,” explained Dikran. “Dasheen wants to with clients and the capacity to bring my own help enrich, honor, and mark each wonderful esthetic and concepts to life rather than producing story and make the experience personal and lines for other designers,” explained Dikran. “Now individualized.”

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ith the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, spring is the perfect time to explore the natural beauty in our backyard. San Diego is home to a varied collection of botanical gardens, bringing together native plant life with blooms from around the world. From orchids and butterflies to cacti and succulents, our local botanical gardens have a special something to share with everyone in the family.

Formerly known as the Quail Botanical Gardens, the San Diego Botanic Garden has been a colorful fixture in Encinitas for over 50 years. The sprawling garden features trees, flowers, and other plants from all over the world. Visitors can journey from the dragon tree grove of the Canary Islands to the cork oak trees and irises of the Mediterranean – or learn more about local history along the Native Plants and Native People Trail. Kids will enjoy the Hamilton Children’s Garden with a mountain stream, elephant foot tree forest, and tree house to explore. Nearby is the Bird and Butterfly garden, filled with flowers planted especially to attract our feathered and fluttering friends. Visit the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens to experience a unique blend of art and nature. With the goal to “Bring Together People, Nature, and Art,” the gardens showcase a stunning range of international and local plants as well as unique artistic pieces integrated into the garden layout. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens accepts artwork on a consignment basis,

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including sculptures, walkways, and walls created by talented local artisans. The site also features the California Natives Garden, Children’s Garden, and Antique Rose Collection along with a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs. One of San Diego’s best-preserved cultural landmarks also hosts many of the city’s horticultural treasures. Balboa Park is home to over a dozen beautiful gardens, including the Casa del Rey Moro Garden, the Children’s Ethnobotany Garden, the Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Rose Garden. And overlooking the Lily Pond and Lagoon is the park’s iconic Botanical Building. The impressive lathwork structure – one of the largest of its kind – houses over 2,000 cycads, ferns, orchids, and more. A touch-and-smell garden lets visitors interact more closely with chocolate mint, lemon mint, and other unusually aromatic plants. Be sure to point out the carnivorous pitcher plants and Venus fly traps to the kids! 

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owPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre presents two very intriguing performances in March and April. For four weekends starting March 6, a darker drama called God Committee will explore the collision of money and morality. Doctors have only minutes to decide which of three patients will received a heart being couriered to the hospital, giving them the unwanted power over life and death. Viewpoints include four opposing physicians, a nurse with concerns about race, a Catholic priest and practicing lawyer, and a disabled social worker. Based on actual events, the play is presented in real time without intermission, transporting the audience through the rising tension of the debate. God Committee will show Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., closing March 29. On April 4 at 8 p.m., Monte Vista High School’s award-winning choir, Sound Odyssey, will take the stage along with adult performers for The Music of Wonderland, a unique take on the classic story. Within the compelling musical score by Frank Wildhorn, Alice is a divorced single mother and struggling writer – only her daughter, Chloe, remembers the wonder that can exist in the world. The White Knight has a boy band, the Cheshire Cat dances the samba, and the Mad Hatter is a maniac out to destroy Wonderland. Sound Odyssey has earned the Heritage Festival Gold Rating, Adjudicator’s Award, and Maestro Award, as well as the Southern California Invitational’s Best Female Soloist, Best Male Soloist, and Audience Favorite awards.

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e are finally here. After a hectic week of finals, first semester has come to an end and seniors are headed to their last semester of high school. For underclassmen, a new semester usually means a fresh start on a clean slate, but for seniors, it’s more than just a fresh start; it’s a fresh beginning to an end. It’s crazy to think just how fast the past three years have gone by given that I feel no different from when I walked into my freshman physics class three years ago. Sure I memorized a few more math formulas, but

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I still have yet to learn how to do my own laundry or to write my own checks. But all of the spoonfeeding is coming to an end faster than I would like. I don’t feel ready, but part of growing up happens without warning. You learn things as you go. You learn how to sort laundry when you realize that your blue socks have turned into a distasteful green after a trip to the washer. You learn to miss warm homemade meals when you have been living on cup ramen for a week. We fear the failure and disappointments that come with learning things as we go.

But in the end, we learn the most through experience. An end does not mean that we will no longer have our parents here to cook warm meals for us or to give us comfortable beds to sleep in. But it simply means that there will be more times we are asked to make decisions on our own. 

Aileen Seo is a senior at Scripps Ranch High School. She is participating in an internship program with 92131 Magazine and can be contacted at info@92131magazine.com.

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Mathnasium Scripps Ranch operates on the core belief that virtually any child can become great at math.”

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hen Archi Kapoor discovered the Mathnasium Method, developed over 30 years and taught in 550 national centers, she was inspired. She switched her 6-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son from their former learning center to Mathnasium, and in eight months their math skills have significantly improved. Even more inspired, she has opened Mathnasium of Scripps Ranch so that other students can succeed in school. “I’m honored to open a center and help spread the Mathnasium magic to others,” said Archi, Owner and Center Director. “Mathnasium Scripps Ranch operates on the core belief that virtually any child can become great at math.” Her vision is to be highly regarded here by school administrators, teachers, and parents as a reputable resource for math enrichment. “We want kids to feel there is a friend at the center eager to work with them to increase their math skills, help them with homework, and play games,” shared Archi. It’s an encouraging environment. Teachers work with students using written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile methods for all learning styles. No homework!

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free assessment/registration with a twelvemonth membership ($199 value). Additional sibling and military discounts are available. Archi’s goal is to build confidence and a positive attitude toward any challenges. This, after all, will increase skills for navigating all of life’s chapters – textbook and beyond. 

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Real Estate Matters

What is a TC Fee and Why Should You Pay It? by SCOTT VOAK

elling a home is a complex transaction with dozens of forms. It is hard for an experienced agent to remember every single step and be 100% accurate 100% of the time. Not to mention there are a lot of newer agents who are still feeling their way through a process that can take several transactions to fully understand. This creates a lot of risk for the broker who the agent is working for. There are a lot of ways to make mistakes and create liability. To protect against that, brokers have Transaction Coordinators (TC) that work with their agents to make sure the transaction is handled correctly. The TC earns a fee for every file that successfully closes, typically around $400. So far, no problem, as the broker is requiring the agent to use a TC to help with quality control. The problem begins when the agent turns around and bills you, the client, for the TC. If you are already paying the broker $10,000 or $20,000 to sell your home, why are they hitting you up for an additional $400 to make sure they do it right? Because they can. A listing contract is several pages and some agents try and get you to sign it without looking at it overnight. Buried in the contract will be a line item that you will pay for the TC fee. It shows up in your escrow paperwork as just another line item that you probably won’t question. If the agent does 10 deals a year, they net another $4,000 a year in profit by passing this cost to you.

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11813 La Colina

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10872 Ivy Hill Drive 8

1,243

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9928 Tudor Street

1,896

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10040 Scripps Vista Way 43

1,216

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11476 Village Ridge Road

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10020 Scripps Vista 67

1,116

$345,000

11334 Village Ridge Road

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11105 Scripps Ranch

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$375,000

10215 Saunders Drive

2,264

$720,000

11844 Scripps Creek Drive B

1,116

$375,000

11454 Eastridge

2,688

$730,000

11913 Miro Circle

1,134

$390,000

10670 Atrium Drive

2,802

$749,000

10832 Scripps Ranch Boulevard 104

1,327

$395,000

12080 Cassini Court

2,395

$765,000

10329 Caminito Rio Branco

1,666

$405,000

11580 Swan Lake Drive

2,219

$775,000

11625 Miro Circle

1,134

$406,000

11723 Petenwell Road

3,050

$836,000

10330 Caminito Agadir

1,513

$419,900

10875 Bonjon Lane

2,753

$842,000

10503 Caminito Sopadilla

1,694

$420,000

12226 Misty Blue Court

3,235

$850,000

10651 Caminito Banyon

1,694

$424,444

10491 Ashlock Lane

3,108

$862,000

10864 Ivy Hill Drive #3

1,387

$435,000

12130 Nikita Court

3,269

$884,000

10354 Caminito Goma

1,547

$447,500

11104 Gatemoore Way

3,224

$892,125

10313 Ridgewater Lane

1,429

$451,999

11391 Raedene Way

3,084

$925,000

10252 Caminito Surabaya

1,547

$460,500

11406 Wills Creek Road

3,125

$932,000

10852 Ivy Hill Drive 6

1,524

$525,000

10503 Stony Ridge Way

3,233

$945,000

12308 Caminito Mirada

1,634

$560,000

12350 Figtree Street

3,539

$1,025,000

11828 Cypress Canyon 1

1,768

$590,000

15764 Bacara Court

4,951

$1,199,900

11840 Ramsdell Court

1,876

$595,000

15589 Via La Ventana

4,744

$1,200,000

12294 Spruce Grove Place

3,645

$600,000

11555 Normanton

4,321

$1,499,750

11051 Negley Avenue

2,400

$608,000

10656 Birch Bluff Avenue

5,741

$1,590,000

11352 Tribuna Avenue

1,384

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