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Scripps ranch soccer club
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GOAL ORIENTED We talk with Elenor and Charlie Stenzel, founders of SRSC, and President Joe Barr on the team effort from 92131 that goes into making Scripps Ranch Soccer Club the quality program it is today.
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LOCAL FAMILY THE hatch FAMILY (Z) everyone deserves a lifetime HOME TIPS Que’ Pasa SRHS FALL SPORTS OUTLOOK healthy living
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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER
Vol. 2, No. 5
Publisher Derrick Breaux Editor Tara Pritchett
On a Mission to Get Healthy Well, the time has come. I am nearly 39 years old. Yep, the big “40” is looming around the corner. It’s time for me to shed some weight and get healthier. Nutrition. Diet. Exercise. These are some of our favorite talking points. I spend so much time thinking about it and talking about it – now I’m just doing it. For the next several months I will be on an intense program consisting of nutrition and exercise. I have chosen to kick start my lifestyle change with a juice reboot diet – only juice consisting of a variety of vegetables and fruits. I will then transition to a diet primarily consisting of micronutrient fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts (I can’t believe that I’m actually writing this) followed by the introduction of fish and other lean proteins. My ultimate goal is to get healthy – from the inside out. I am told that the side effects will consist of significant weight loss, lots of energy, and a longer estimated life expectancy. Not too bad if you ask me! I’ve already started the program, and by the time you read this I will have been on the program for close to three weeks. I started it right – I planned and prepared. I even had my wife take the customary “shirtless” photos to use as a reference – not sure how I feel about showing these to people though. So wish me luck! There’s no turning back now as I’ve actually published my health goal. I figured it was all in or nothing. I’ll post an update in the next issue and I’ll keep my Facebook page updated on the progress. Want to join me? It’s the perfect time of the year to make a healthy change! Email me at publisher@zcodemedia.com to share your story.
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92128 Magazine
Stay Informed. Stay Connected.
5 years later: Witch Creek
Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.
Larry Himmel relives his experience discovering his home on fire live on camera and we talk with the Fired Up Sisters.
Promising Photojournalist
Use our ZGlass app on each cover for a video preview of the current issue!
Mariah Monks plans to document nature and human culture for National Geographic. We talk with her about what inspires her and all that goes into her busy schedule.
Local Stories. Local Photos.
SWEET Success
The Ahuja family has raised 3 boys and 4 ice cream stores. We discover their roots as a couple and just how they include their boys’ opinions into their business model.
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92064 Magazine ALWAYS POSITIVE IN POWAY
It’s that time of year again! We’re talking about POWAY DAYS! In our extensive feature we talk with the people who help make the month-long celebration come together.
Role Model
Miss Teen Poway Natalie Smith is no stranger to volunteering. She discusses with us her hopes of inspiring others to give back to the community as much as she does.
Deputy Mayor
Poway’s Deputy Mayor Jim Cunningham explains his dedication. We reveal his one wish for Poway and his dedication to the community.
For more information and articles, visit www.92064Magazine.com
92129 Magazine maximum Fun The Rancho Peñasquitos Youth Soccer Association provides players of all skills a fun and exciting way to enjoy soccer in PQ
92009 Magazine When Lightning Strikes
Moving in to its 23rd year, Carlsbad Lightning Soccer Club shows commitment to providing an extraordinary, high-quality soccer program to all San Diego North County youth.
92127 Magazine 92127 witch creek fires
Larry Himmel relives his experience discovering his home on fire live on camera and we talk with the Fired Up Sisters on the 5 year anniversary of the fires.
92130 Magazine Kickin’ it
Shannon MacMillan of the Del Mar – Carmel Valley Sharks talks to us about what makes their unique program so successful.
92011 Magazine When Lightning Strikes We talk with the director of coaching for the Carlsbad Lightning Soccer Club, Michael Duggan about the program’s 23 year history.
92024 Magazine Moonlight beach
The Gem of Encinitas – We talk with Recreation Supervisor Nick Buck, Lifeguard Captain Larry Giles and take a look at the Beach Kids and Junior Lifeguard programs.
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Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and taking place at two locations.
Siren’s Crush
Scripps Ranch Clean Up Day
Current hits, R&B, funk, and reggae. Part of Symphony in the Park. Hosted by Cymer.
Free event with over 130 different vendors, crafters and community resources. Hosted by the Mira Mesa Town Council.
A 7-10 piece band singing top 40 hits from today. Part of Symphony in the Park. Hosted by Pete Johnson and Jus’ Blues Baby.
Hoyt Park
Located on Camino Ruiz & Mira Mesa Blvd near the Mira Mesa Library
Hoyt Park
6 p.m www.symphonyinthepark.org
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.miramesatowncouncil.org
28 (sept) Scripps Ranch Women’s Networking Group Meeting Breakfast with “Presenter of the Month” Heidi Papachristos of Organo Gold Coffee. For more information call Julia at 858-549-3070 or email srwnw@att.net. 8 – 9:30 a.m. www.srwnetworking.org
6 p.m www.symphonyinthepark.org
Business Park | 14300 Meanley Drive SRCA Community Center | 11885 Cypress Canyon Road 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Recurring EVENTS
Sept.8-Oct.7
Every Saturday
Perfect Wedding
Scripps Ranch Farmer’s Market
A love story wrapped in a farce by Robin Hawdon. On his wedding day, the groom awakes in the bridal suite with a strange woman in his bed. And then it gets funny!
Now up to over 60 diverse vendors. Sponsored by the Ellen Browning Scripps Academic Fundraising Partnership, supporting children’s education.
Scripps Ranch Theatre
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
scrippsranchtheatre.org
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:::: SPORTS CALENDAR
EVENTS
SEPT. 8 & 9
SEPT. 7
San Diego Sol 3 on 3 Tournament
Scripps Ranch High School Football’s First September Game Vs. Eastlake at Scripps Ranch High School Junior Varsity 4 p.m. | Varsity 6:30 p.m.
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S.R.H.S. Full Fall Football Schedule on the Sports Peview Page
Boys and Girls Divisions – 5th/6th, 7th/8th, 9th/10th,11th/12th Pg. 50 Mens Divisions – Elite, Open, Mens 6’0” and under, Masters (40+), Super Masters (50+) Womens Division – Open 2 Game Guarantee | Team Awards for 1st Place Teams | Dunk & 3 Pt. Shooting Contests www.sandiegosol.com
RECURRING
Girls on the Run A fun-filled after-school program that uses running to prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The curriculum incorporates training for a 5K with lessons that develop essential life skills. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center Mondays and Wednesdays 4 – 5:15 p.m. $200 | Ages 8-12 www.gotrsd.org | info@gotrsd.org | 619-813-9020
MASTER SPORTS Xtreme Dodgeball, Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Multi and Junior Sports. www.masteryoursports.com
North County Soccer Park Indoor Soccer League New leagues always starting. www.ncspsoccer.com
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For 25 Years, Gymminy Kids, Inc. Has Created Gymnasts, Pride and a Commitment to Our Community by KATHY LOY
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wenty-five years is a long time to sustain a business, a marriage and a passion. Gymminy Kids, Inc. has not just survived; it’s flourished and set the bar high for all gymnastic facilities in Southern California. In 1987, husband and wife, Rob Bryson and Liz Mullarkey, combined their experiences as a college athlete, broadcaster, and sports official (Rob), with degrees in P.E, Sports Management, teaching, coaching gymnastics and track (Liz), along with business acumen, to create what would become the highly successful Gymminy Kids, Inc. of today. The facilities in Rancho Bernardo provides mainly recreational gymnastics classes for toddlers through adults, along with camps, Motion Evolution classes and programs for children with special needs as well. It’s not just good business decisions that lead to this kind of longevity in the marketplace. “It’s our commitment to customer service and retention of quality staff as the biggest reasons for our staying power,” said Liz. “We used to be the ‘only game in town’ when it came to gymnastics activities. Now, we have two gyms within one mile of our R.B. facility.” One of the biggest secrets to the success of
Gymminy Kids, Inc. is the top notch staff. Liz and Rob know treating their instructors well, providing a friendly, clean and positive work environment and a well-run facility might cost more, but that care is passed through to the students and families who come back year after year. Most staff members have worked at Gymminy Kids for five to ten years while some have been there for close to 20. The common thread with all the instructors is a desire to see children succeed, stay active as well as build their self-esteem while learning gymnastics. On Saturday, September 22nd, Liz and Rob want to thank all their staff, students, families and the community with a celebration at the Gymminy Kids facility. The festivities will start at 2:00 pm in the parking lot with the classic rock cover band “The Mike & Brian Experience”, plus children’s band the Boo Hoo Crew, and performances by the Gymminy Kids demonstration teams. Also, local vendors with food and children’s games will be available along with tours of the facility for prospective students. Mark your calendar and come out to see what excellence in gymnastics, business, and a commitment to our community looks like. ¢
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:::: FACES IN THE CROWD
The Scoop Baskin Robbins Owner, Gary Yarbrough, fills us in on his dedication to the community and his fierce loyalty to his family. photo by Spark Photography
Name: Age: Community: Profession: Family:
Gary Yarbrough 50 Owner of Scripps Ranch Baskin Robbins La Mesa Wife: Maria Children: Brandon (18), Shaina (20) Education: San Diego State University
Gary’s Background
I was born in Lawton, OK and raised in Northern California. I came down to Southern California to attend SDSU for college in 1980. I have lived here ever since and currently reside in La Mesa. I was the Director of Operations of McDonald’s for the last 15 years. For three decades, I owned and operated as many as 15 restaurants and was responsible for 600 employees. My wife, Maria, continues to work in HR for McDonald’s. Yes, we met while working under the Golden Arches.
Store History
When I made the decision to open a new Baskin Robbins in Eastlake, I had the chance to visit other stores. I was shocked to discover the Scripps Ranch location had closed. It is the most beautiful store in SoCal. I wrote a letter to Baskin Robbins and asked why they chose to close the best looking store, especially since the company was trying to change their image. From there, they gave me the opportunity to open it up. I have owned the store since March 5, 2012.
Store Specials
We run a Tuesday night special – any kids scoop for $1.29 from 5-10pm. Baskin
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Robbins has over 1,000 flavors they have developed over the years. While any store can host up to a maximum of 43 flavors, our store has 32 flavors. The concept of 31 flavors means you can try a new flavor every day of the month. My favorite flavor is Pralines and Cream. My employees call it “Old Man’s Ice Cream.” Such is that.
Gary Gives Back
I absolutely love the kids I employ, the community, and the people in it. I take pride in being involved with and supporting the schools. 15-20% of proceeds go back to the school at our fundraising events we host for the local elementary schools. We recently helped to support education for Dingeman Elementary as well as the music program at Jerabek Elementary. In addition, we raised $1,250 to support Rady Children’s Hospital last June.
Gary’s Loyalty
I am fiercely loyal to my family – they are very important to me. I just drove my son, Brandon, to college at ASU. My daughter, Shaina, goes to Cuyamaca College. I’ve been married for 15 years to my wife, Maria. I am pretty much an open book. I love sports and fishing. I follow the Padres…maybe I shouldn’t but I do. ¢
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USS Midway Museum Volunteers Share the “Midway Magic” with Visitors by JENNIFER FRANKES | photo by Robert Genat
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isitors to the USS Midway Museum are sure to be impressed by the sheer size of the aircraft carrier itself, as well as the dozens of exhibits, activities and tours that are available onboard. According to Laurie Switzer, Director of Volunteer Programs for the USS Midway Museum, another impressive aspect of the museum is the volunteer corps, a dedicated group of men and women who assist the staff in sharing the story of the USS Midway and those who served aboard the carrier during its 50year commission. “The volunteer corps is integral to the general operations and continued success of the museum. Some departments are run almost exclusively by volunteers,” declared Switzer. As stated by Switzer, the USS Midway Museum seeks volunteers to help preserve the legacy of those who serve, inspire future generations and educate, as well as entertain, more than one million visitors a year. The environment onboard the USS Midway has been described as
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having “Midway Magic” and the volunteers strive to keep the magic alive for each and every visitor. “The phrase ‘Midway Magic’ began showing up in the USS Midway cruise books in the 1960s. It is believed to be a crew slogan – a rallying cry for those onboard,” explained Switzer. In 2011, volunteers contributed over 200,000 hours, which is comparable to over 104 full-time staff members. Currently, over 600 volunteers participate on a monthly basis. “Out of those 600 volunteers, over 100 are from North County,” said Switzer. USS Midway Museum volunteers receive benefits such as parking privileges and café and gift shop discounts, but Switzer stated that most volunteers cite giving back to the community as their motivation for participating. “There is also strong camaraderie among the volunteers, as well as a sense of pride in what the USS Midway represents and what has been accomplished,” revealed Switzer. ¢ For more information about how to become a volunteer at the USS Midway Museum, please visit www.midway.org.
Oct 26 – 28, 2012 Special Event:
A Day in My So-Called Life
RFITT book by
BETSY HOWIE
a new play written by ELIZABETH BLAIR JOHNSON
music/lyrics by
MARY MURFITT
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ELIZABETH BLAIR JOHNSON SHERRIE COLBOURN
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Fashion Treasures Formal Tea
Mary L. Smith Kirk Valles producer Lynn Wolsey director
musical director
Sunday, October 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. A fabulous presentation of vintage-to-contemporary fashions from PowPAC’s extensive Wardrobe Collection, followed by tea and tasty treats and, of course, lots of prizes and surprises! Plus — a preview sale of the theater’s Annual Costume Clearance, just in time for Halloween! produced by special arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.
13250 Poway Road
tix: 858.679.8085 boxoffice@powpac.org General Admission $20 Seniors & Students $17
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For information about Season Subscriptions e-mail seasontickets@powpac.org call 858.748.4847 or visit www.POWPAC.org 7/29/12 10:21:27 AM
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:::: STUDENT STARS
Shining Bright
Sabrina Drobeck Shines as 92131 Student Star by Kelley Gusich | photo by Spark Photography
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abrina Drobeck is 92131’s Student Star of this issue for multiple reasons. She shines in many settings, from Honors Orchestra, Choir, and Band to the “Outstanding Musician” award at Marshall Middle School. She also earned top cookie seller accolades for her Scripps Ranch Girl Scout troop in both 2011 and 2012. Speaking of Girl Scouts, Sabrina is a Cadette whose troop has earned a bronze award by having a lot of fun and working together on many projects. The troop is working toward a silver award, through ventures like pet help at the Helen Woodward Animal Center and entertaining the elderly at Poway Adult Day Healthcare. Currently, they are planning and enjoying many engaging activities with autistic children at the Community Coaching Center at Rancho Peñasquitos, and the money they’ve raised goes to supplies and equipment for the center. “As a Girl Scout I feel like I’m on this amazing journey,” commented Sabrina. “Thanks to our great leaders, Victoria Muschek and Mary Ball, we’ve learned a great deal about goal setting, planning, leadership, budgeting, and team work.” Sports and music are Sabrina’s favorite extracurricular activities. She loves basketball, volleyball, and soccer, and six years of piano playing
Name: Sabrina Drobeck Age: 12 School: Marshall Middle School Grade: 7th Parents: Josh and Karol Drobeck Sibling: Michael Drobeck (7)
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motivated her to start playing violin and clarinet as well. She sends thanks to her coaches Edgar Camerino and Dan McDermott, as well as her music instructors, Mrs. Afualo and Mr. Steinberg. Solving problems brings exuberance to Sabrina. Her favorite subject is math, which fascinates her. Numbers and figures and definite answers that you can check yourself make her happy. And, thanks to support from her Marshall Middle school math teacher, Mrs.
“I am excited about 7th grade and hanging out with my awesome friends every day, having fun, and making new memories.” Rick, “She made it fun and easy to learn.” Simply put, Sabrina Drobeck is a student star who shines in Scripps Ranch, a place she characterizes as a “small, special and welcoming community,” where “the people are nice and wonderful.” When asked what she is most looking forward to about 7th grade at Marshall Middle School, Sabrina replied, “I am excited about hanging out with my awesome friends every day, having fun, and making new memories. Also, making new friends and learning new things.” ¢
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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE
the Kennedy’s
GLUTEN FREE Macadamia-Coconut-Oatmeal
COOKIES Ingredients 2 ½ cups ½ tsp ½ tsp ½ cup ½ cup 1 tbsp ½ cup ½ cup ½ cup
blanched almond flour sea salt baking soda coconut oil, melted over very low heat agave nectar vanilla extract macadamia nuts chopped unsweetened shredded coconut gluten free oatmeal (Bob’s Red Mill GF Quick Oats work great!)
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl combine the almond flour, salt and baking soda. 3. In a medium bowl combine the coconut oil, agave nectar and vanilla extract. 4. Stir the wet ingredients into the almond flour mixture until thoroughly combined. 5. Fold in the macadamias, oatmeal and coconut. 6. Spoon the dough one heaping tablespoon at a time onto the prepared baking sheets, pressing down with the palm of your hand to flatten, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. 7. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. 8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 20 minutes, then serve warm. * Makes 36 cookies
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About the Chef
Name of Chef: Susan Kennedy Age: 33 Family Members: Kyle Kennedy (husband) Caleb Kennedy (son) Community of Residence: Scripps Ranch Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, volunteering with our church – the Rock Church, traveling, Zumba at SRSRC. My husband is an Ironman so we are always heading to Lake Miramar. Favorite Local Activity: Taking our little guy to the Poway Midland Railroad & hiking Iron Mountain. About the Recipe: It’s a delicious, low-sugar gluten free cookie. I like to make this for all my gluten sensitive friends and family. About the Chef: In 2005, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). After the birth of my son in 2009, God brought a mentor into my life who encouraged me to look at a more holistic approach to treating my MS, as she too had been diagnosed with MS but had been living a MS free life for over 10 years. That brought me to changing a lot of things in my diet, but loving to bake, I went on the hunt for yummy gluten recipes. Therefore, I found some recipes online which led me to create these cookies. To note, my last MRI showed I had no new MS lesions and the ones I had were shrinking and therefore I am continuing holistic treatment. Today, my husband and I are busy being parents of a toddler, spending time with our family and friends, and managing two businesses, AAA Power Sweepers and Kennedy & Kennedy Accounting Solutions. ¢
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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD | Local outdoor adventures
Pining for Paradise At a Glance Location:
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Website:
www.torreypine.org
Address:
12600 North Torrey Pines Rd. San Diego, 92037
Email:
contact@torreypine.org
Center Phone: 858-755-2063
Activities:
Hiking trails, guided nature walks, volunteer opportunities, Junior and Little Ranger programs, beach, The Lodge and much more!
Go Beyond the Beach at Torrey Pines State Reserve by WYNNE LOVE
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ou’ve probably visited Torrey Pines State Beach, stretching from La Jolla to Del Mar, but if you haven’t headed up the hill, you’ve seen only a fraction of what the park has to offer. Just off Carmel Valley Road, the Torrey Pines State Reserve is actually 2,000 acres of protected land. Home to one of only two areas where the Torrey Pine grows naturally, the Reserve also includes the saltwater estuary and bird sanctuary, the beach, and neighboring sandstone cliffs. If you are one of the many San Diegans who hasn’t explored the Reserve, visiting on the weekend will make you wonder where you’ve been. The road leading up to the lodge is filled with people walking, biking and jogging their way to the top. Once you arrive, it’s not hard to see why. The adobe lodge, built as a restaurant in 1923, sits atop the bluffs with breathtaking
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views to the north, east and west. The road, which rises 300 feet in less than a mile, is a popular destination for local hikers looking for a challenge, and offers beautiful views at the top and sand and surf at the bottom. The Visitor’s Center, housed in the lodge, opens daily at 9 a.m. and hosts children’s tours during the school year, junior ranger programs throughout the summer and free guided nature walks each weekend. Docents are available to help you find your way or you can explore on your own. Volunteer Frank Burham led the walk on our recent visit, sharing a wealth of information about the local flora and fauna, the geological history and the Torrey Pine, the rarest species of conifer in the U.S. Frank led us on a short, easy hike to the Red Butte bluff, where the view was spectacular and where he says one can enjoy fabulous whale-watching in the winter. ¢
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:::: LOCAL FAMILY
’ Keepin it Local The Hatch Family: Living and Working in Scripps Ranch by JENNIFER FRAKES | photos by Spark Photography
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n 2007, the Hatch family moved to the Hunters Pointe neighborhood of Scripps Ranch for its convenient location and the sense of community they felt from the moment they set foot in the area. “We fell in love with Scripps Ranch right from the start. We ended up loving it so much that after living here for
Parents: Community: Year moved to community: Parents hometowns: Parents Occupation: Children: Pets:
a year, we decided that we wanted to open a business here too,” declared Laura Hatch. So they did just that. In 2008, Tony (Dr. Hatch) and Laura opened Hatch Dental, a general dental office seeing patients of all ages. In January 2012, the practice changed its name to Scripps Rock Dental and moved
to its current location on Scripps Poway Parkway, next to Subway and Scripps Poway Orthodontics. “Tony loves to treat the families in the area, watch the kids grow up and see the patients that he cares for out in the community,” explained Laura, who is the office manager at Scripps Rock Dental.
Tony Hatch, 39 years old; Laura Hatch, 41 years old Hunters Pointe neighborhood of Scripps Ranch 2007 Tony Hatch, Detroit, MI; Laura Hatch, Grand Rapids, MI Tony is a Dentist – owns Scripps Rock Dental (formerly Hatch Dental) Laura is the Office Manager of Scripps Rock Dental (formerly Hatch Dental) Alexandra Hatch (Alex) – 12 years old – 7th grader at Marshall Middle School Nicholas Hatch (Nick) – 11 years old – 6th grader at Marshall Middle School Two cats: Friday and Gizmo
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Laura, Tony and their children, Alexandra and Nicolas, have a zest for life and a wide variety of interests represented within the family. Tony loves classic cars and has a 1934 Chevy which was featured in the annual 4th of July parade. Laura is a fan of the Baltimore Ravens and takes pride in supporting local schools and sports teams. Alexandra has recently taken up skateboarding and is looking forward to upcoming babysitting opportunities. Nicholas enjoys acting and drawing and would like to be a cartoonist when he grows up. As a family, they like going to concerts in the park and taking part in events at the Scripps Ranch Swim and Racquet Club. They also frequent local restaurants, with Santorini’s, Yanni’s and Brewskis ranking high on their list of favorites. “Scripps Ranch has great restaurants and businesses, and as local business owners ourselves, we attempt to support them as much as possible,” said Laura. When the Hatch family isn’t out and about in Scripps Ranch, they are traveling. According to Laura, they often take long weekend trips to explore different cities and towns up and down California. “We also like to have one long trip once every year or two. Next summer we are planning a month-long trip up the coast all the way to Vancouver, British Columbia, and then on to Alaska.” ¢
“Scripps Ranch has great restaurants and businesses, and as local business owners ourselves, we attempt to support them as much as possible,” said Laura.
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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Cut-for-a-Cause
Beth Bond-Sczempka of Tease Salon is working on a volunteer project with Build a Miracle (www.buildamiracle.net). She is calling all hairstylists to help her change the world with a haircut. Participate in the second annual Cut-for-a-Cause to raise funds that will help women in developing countries learn the trade of hairdressing. Be a part of helping to elevate the role of women around the world as they gain a newfound sense of dignity, hope, and self-respect. On Sunday, Sept. 16, over 1,000 stylists across the U.S. are joining TheTrade by committing to donate their proceeds from a day of cuts & styles. This incredible movement has already had an amazing impact with trips to Nicaragua and Brazil and they recently started a relationship to help support a school in the Tijuana area that has it’s first 5 graduates this Sept. Read more about the current projects on http://plantashear.org. If you have any questions or would like to commit to this great cause, contact Beth Sczempka of Tease Salon Studios at beth18@san.rr.com. If you are a client of a local hairstylist, feel free to share this info with them to help encourage them to participate.
Papachristos to Speak at Next SRWNG Meeting The Scripps Ranch Women’s Networking Group’s will hold their next meeting on Friday, Sept. 28 between 8 – 9:30 a.m. The breakfast will feature “Presenter of the Month” Heidi Papachristos of Organa Gold Coffee. The SRWNG’s goal and mission is to connect with other professional women in Scripps Ranch and aid them in expanding their business opportunities while having fun socializing and building friendships. Networking groups provide a unique and powerful marketing tool for women who want to be linked with resources and build deep and lasting relationships on both a business and personal level. The group is the only one in Scripps Ranch for women professionals and facilitates business and personal relationships through monthly meetings held at a private home in Scripps Ranch. Each member will have the opportunity to be “Presenter of the Month”, highlighting their business or special interest to the group. The women of SRWNG are looking to add the following occupations to their networking group: consultants, accountants, health, web or graphic designers, beauty, artists, entrepreneurs, etc. For more information call Julia at 858-549-3070, email srwnw@att.net or visit their webpage at www.srwnetworking.org.
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Casa de las Campanas Receives Award at “Celebrate Volunteers” Ceremony
Casa De Las Campanas is a community that cares about helping schools through volunteering and financial support. For ten years, Casa residents have been tutors in the one-to-one “Everyone a Reader” program at Felicita School in Escondido. Casa was honored for this participation at the school’s “Celebrate Volunteers” ceremony. To commemorate this honor, students presented a banner with the handprint of each of the 85 participating students in first, second and third grades. The “Everyone a Reader” program has been highly successful. An increase of six reading levels at first grade, and five reading levels for both second and third graders occurred. Casa has made an annual contribution for purchasing books so the program can continue. Self esteem is essential to success in reading. Student surveys show that the students’ attitudes move from frustration with reading to increased confidence that they can read. For more information on Casa de las Campanas visit www.casadelascampanas.com.
Scripps Ranch Girl Scouts Receive Gold Award
Twelve local Girl Scouts recently received the Gold Award, Girl Scouts’ highest honor, for their outstanding dedication to community service: Samantha Castanien, Jessie Goodrum, Chandler Jones, Kara Jones, Bianca Knapik, Kimberly Maxon, Nicole Meda, Tori Sample, Nicole Schneider, Kristina Tabar, Erinn Winstead and Daphne Yang. The Scripps Ranch girls were among the 60 local Girl Scouts who received their Gold Award in a recent ceremony at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall. The Gold Award is presented to only 5.4 percent of Girl Scouts nationwide. To earn this award, girls spend two to three years developing and implementing community service projects that make their world a better place. The 2012 honorees worked to improve the lives of senior citizens, teenage mothers, school-children, families and animals. Their impact stretched from the assisted living facilities of San Diego to the orphanages of Kenya. Girl Scouts San Diego (www.sdgirlscouts.org) provides activities for 43,000 local girl and adult members, trains volunteers, and maintains three camps and four program and service facilities.
14th Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair
The 14 annual Mira Mesa Street Fair, hosted by the Mira Mesa Town Council, will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free and includes over 130 different vendors, crafters and community resources; two performance stages; children’s carnival rides and face painting; big construction and fire trucks for little ones to explore. To add to the fun, International Food vendors to please all worldwide appetites; free ‘rock painting’ and new to the fair this year - the Boy Scott wilderness village complete with a rope bridge, leather working crafts and camping sites with teepees. The event will be located on Camino Ruiz and Mira Mesa Blvd. near the Mira Mesa Library. For more information visit www.miramesatowncouncil.org and click on Street Fair. th
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Northrop Grumman is Business of the Year
The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce recently honored Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) with its Business of the Year Award. The award is given to companies with a history of outstanding business practices in the San Diego North community and honors such characteristics as entrepreneurship, sustainability, productivity and corporate citizenship. Northrop Grumman received the award at the chamber’s annual Celebration of Business event, which also featured the installation of Northrop Grumman employee Steven Anderson as the chairman of the organization’s board of directors. Northrop Grumman employs approximately 4,000 people in San Diego County, with an annual payroll of $425 million. The company works with more than 560 suppliers in San Diego County, and has an economic impact of more than $600 million. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
SRHS Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Drop Off On Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Scripps Ranch Boulevard Vons parking lot, a Shred-A-Thon will take place to benefit programs sponsored by the SRHS Foundation. Documents will be shredded & hard drives punched & destroyed on-site while you watch. Also dispose of TV’s, monitors, computers, LCD screens, CRT screens, plasma screens, laptops, printers, copiers, faxes, scanners, computer towers, stereo systems, cell phones, speakers, telephones, uninterruptable power supply (UPS), VCR’s, DVD players, servers, power cords/cable/strips. The recommended donations are as follows: shredables $5 per box and $20 for 5 boxes; hard drive removal $20 each (includes destruction); hard drive destruction $10 each. Proceeds from the E-Waste Recycling supports the SRHS ASB. For more information visit srhsfalcons.org.
5th Annual Big Dogs Rock on Fiesta Island The 5th annual Big Dogs Rock Adoption Event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hosted by The San Diego Animal Support Foundation and held on Fiesta Island, this event will feature approximately 150 large breed dogs and puppies from the most reputable shelters and rescue groups. Too many big dogs are abandoned in shelters. Come save the life of a loyal, loving, large-breed dog or puppy. Next to Fiesta Island’s Famous OffLeash Dog Beach, meet dogs, find out about volunteering and fostering and maybe take home your new best friend. Admission is free and adopters receive a doggie bag full of toys, treats, goodies and free services. “Our goal is to get as many people as possible out to adopt,” said Nicole Donnelly of Miramar Kitchen & Bath, a sponsor of the event. Call 619-847-8755 for more info or visit www.SDShelters.com.
Scripps Ranch Theatre Opens 2012-13 Season with Perfect Wedding
Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) is proud to open its 34th season with “Perfect Wedding,” a hilarious contemporary farce written by Robin Hawdon. The show opens Sept. 8 and there will be a preview performance Sept. 7. Shows run Fridays – Sundays through Oct. 7 at SRT’s Legler Benbough Theatre on the Alliant University campus. Jill Drexler, Scripps Ranch Theatre Artistic Director, said “”This was the most requested play by our subscribers. It’s about a groom-to–be, who awakens on his wedding day with a terrible hangover and finds a strange woman in his bed. His challenge is to either get her out of the room or concoct a plausible story of why she’s there before his fiancée and future mother-in-law arrive. It is truly a love story wrapped in a farce.” Ticket prices are $27 for general admission, $24 for students, seniors and active military. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. for Sunday matinees. To make reservations, call 858-578-7728. For more information, visit www.scrippsranchtheatre.org. Photos by Daren Scott Photos
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cripps Ranch came together in red, white and blue style for the Scripps Ranch Civic Association’s 42nd annual parade and festivities. The theme this year was “The Many Faces of Scripps Ranch” and there sure were many faces in attendance! The parade that started
at Red Cedar Drive and Ironwood Road, ended at Scripps Ranch Boulevard at Aviary Drive where the fun continued on. The star spangled fun included food trucks, face painting, balloon art, inflatable jumps and music by Rob the DJ. ¢
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oving into its 31st year, Scripps Ranch Soccer Club (SRSC) shows commitment to providing an extraordinary, quality soccer program to all San Diego North County youth. Fairness and the opportunity offered to all players have been among many of the goals of the Club over the years. SRSC offers outstanding programs for all children using hundreds of volunteers in the recreational and competitive programs while holding their founders, board, coaching staff and volunteers up on a pedestal. We had the privilege of talking with Elenor and Charlie Stenzel, founders of the organization along with Joe Barr, current President of SRSC, and quickly learned how the program has turned in to one of the powerhouses of regional soccer. Their passion for the program was striking and those who have made SRSC the club it is today, is very well recognized. Their team consists of dedicated parents, heartfelt volunteers, inspiring coaches, and eager, yet talented athletes. It’s in the air…It’s that time of year where the 92131 community and Scripps Ranch Soccer Club is gearing up for another winning season.
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Q&A Joe Barr with SRSC President
What is the history behind the Scripps Ranch Soccer Club? Our club was founded by Charlie and Elenor Stenzel in 1981.
How does a business or family sponsor a team? Who are the current League sponsors? For sponsorship, please see our website which is
very detailed as to the various levels of sponsorship
What is the timeline for the recreational season and where and when are games played?
available.
December, games are played on Saturdays.
For those wishing to become involved with SRSC,
The recreational season is from August through
How does one get involved with volunteering with SRSC? they should be referred to our website.
What will soccer players in the league expect to get out of the season? Our goal is to develop each player’s soccer skills
and to instill and maintain their passion for the sport of soccer.
What is the most rewarding part of dedicating and volunteering with SRSC?
The most rewarding part of volunteering for our club is the numerous smiles on the children’s faces at
How are teams formed to ensure teams are balanced appropriately? Our teams are formed through a draft system
wherein coaches participate, and rate players.
What is the biggest challenge the Program faces?
soccer practices and games.
What is the most unique thing about SRSC compared to others of similar nature?
The most unique thing about the Scripps Ranch Soccer Club is that it is community based, an
The biggest challenge for our program is availability
overwhelming majority of our competitive players
of fields. Our club is in need of additional fields and
have participated at some point in our recreational
we continue to consider all feasible options for field
program, and our fees are one of the, if not the
usage within our community.
lowest within the county for recreational and competitive soccer. ¢
SCRIPPS RANCH SOCCER CLUB Full Name:
Scripps Ranch Soccer Club
Year of Establishment:
1981
League Office:
9974 Scripps Ranch Blvd. # 342 San Diego, CA 92131
Hotline:
858-974-5393
Website:
www.scrippsranchsc.com
Board Meetings:
1st Thursday of every month
Larry with his wife and son outside their home in 4S Ranch.
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Board of Directors: President Joe Barr Vice President Ken Marra Secretary Gina Matthew Treasurer Ailene McManus Elected Board: Kristina Bushman, Greg Jones, Joannie McLoughlin, Bob Scharf, Peter Staab Registrar Director of Coaching
Rick Harmonson ChaCha Namdar
Volunteers: Budget Committee Ailene McManus, Joe Barr, ChaCha Namdar, Rick Harmonson, Bob Scharf, Peter Staab, Ken Marra By-Laws Joe Barr, Ken Marra, Kristina Bushman Coaches Selection ChaCha Namdar, Joe Barr, Bob Scharf, Ken Marra, Greg Jones E-mail/Website Ailene McManus, Bob Scharf, ChaCha Namdar Recreational Council ChaCha Namdar, Pete Staab, Bob Scharf Financial Aid Bob Scharf, Ailene McManus, ChaCha Namdar Opening Day Greg Jones, Bev Cassity, Pete Staab Pictures Gina Matthew, Ailene McManus Publicity Joe Barr, Peter Staab Rec Coach Coordinator Ken Marra Referee Coordinator ChaCha Namdar, Jerry Matthews, Steve Slover Risk Management Ken Marra, Joe Barr, Rick Harmonson Salary Committee Bob Scharf, Ken Marra, Ailene McManus Sponsor Committee Joannie McLoughlin, Kristina Bushman, Ailene McManus, Joe Barr, Pete Staab Sponsor Dinner Gina Matthew, Kristina Bushman, Ailene McManus Tournaments ChaCha Namdar, Ken Marra, Joe Barr, Greg Jones, Pete Staab Trophies-Plaques ChaCha Namdar, Ailene McManus Uniforms Gina Matthew, ChaCha Namdar, Kristina Bushman
2012 FALL SEASON RECREATIONAL SOCCER Approximately 100 teams per year Approximately 1200 players for year Approximately 1100 games per year Approximately 200 balls per year Approximately 11 different field used per year Approximately 200 plus volunteers per year 200 plus coaches per year Estimate 100 different referees per year
COMPETITIVE SOCCER Approximately 24 teams per year Approximately 330 players per year Approximately 500 games scheduled and played per year Approximately 48 balls per year Approximately six fields utilized per year Approximately 24 volunteers directly involved with the competitive program Currently 17 competitive coaches Currently 17 competitive referees
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Q&A
with SRSC Co-Founder
Elenor stenzel
What is the history behind the Scripps Ranch Soccer Club?
registration fee in 1981 was $25 per child. For the
Friday night by volunteers for Saturday games
fee of $25 the player received a pair of socks, shorts,
and then taken down and locked back up again on
SRSC was started in March/April of 1981. Scripps
a shirt with the league’s logo and the sponsor’s name
Saturday evenings. The nets from the goals had to
Ranch had grown so greatly in children playing
on it, a team picture, and a league booklet with all
be gathered and put into the storage sheds with the
soccer that we were able to split from the Mira Mesa
the teams and sponsors listed in it, the season’s
liners, chalk, etc.
League and start our own league. We had only
playing schedule and field assignments. The fees
2 months in which to get the message out to the
also covered the referees. Coaches were solicited
we went out to the local business people and
families in Scripps Ranch, register children and form
at that time. The coaches were all PARENTS of the
establishments asking for sponsors. The fee was
teams in order to participate in the 1981-82 CYSA
players. Each coach could select his assistant out
$50, and for that fee the sponsor received an ad
season. Flyers were created and distributed to
of the pool of players in his division. That assistant
in the booklet and their names on the shirts of the
families in Scripps Ranch. Since we did not have a
took his child on that team. All other players were
team they sponsored, as well as their name on the
list of participants from the previous year, we tried to
divided EQUALLY by new players and returning
league’s banner.
target the areas we knew children lived in. A group
players. That was the secret to the SR Soccer Club
of volunteers, their children with wagons loaded with
being so successful.
flyers walked throughout Scripps Ranch for days.
That was just the beginning of the work. All the
To ease the expenses we were incurring
The league was up and running and we had a very successful first year. At the end of the season we had a coaches/sponsors pot luck held at the
Flyers were given to Jerabek School and Miramar
players had to be registered on forms (today it is all
Scripps Ranch Swim and Racquet Club. At that
Ranch Elementary Schools for distribution to all the
done electronically) by teams and submitted to the
time we had about 30 people at our party and this
classes. Registration was set up for the 1st and 2nd
CYSA State Registrar by July 1. It took days to hand
tradition has continued for the past 31 years. The
Saturdays of May and was held outside the Jerabek
write all the information on the CYSA data sheets.
pot luck is now a dinner party and is usually held at
School. Registration tables, sponsor sign-up
After getting the number of teams together
a hotel and is attended by close to 200 people. It
table, cashier table, a coach sign-up table and
fields became a problem. We did not have enough
is the league’s way of saying thank you to all its
the information table were set up and manned by
and had to share some fields with Mira Mesa. Our
volunteer coaches and sponsors.
volunteers. We were not really anticipating a lot of
field committee consisted of Horst Ludwig, Glen Clark,
children because we had such a short time to set up
Andy Nicholas, Charlie Stenzel and many volunteers.
of Scripps Ranch and San Diego that we can be
the league. At the end of registration we had nearly
They had to had to level the fields in some spots, fix
proud of who we are and what we have achieved.
400 children registered and that did not include those
the sprinklers, measure off the size of the field, and
who had not known about the league in Scripps
burn the grass for lines to name a few things.
Ranch. We were able to put together 37 teams of children ranging from 5 years to under 19 years. The
Goals had to be purchased, picked up and locked at the fields. They had to be set up on
It is because of the kind and generous people
What is the history behind you and Charlie’s involvement with the Club from the beginning until the time you turned over the reins (so to speak)?
Charlie had never been involved with soccer before
Founders Charlie & Elenor Stenzel
he registered our son in the Mira Mesa Soccer Club in 1979. He took on Assistant Coach to Horst Ludwig who needed some help at the time. That
Professional Background: Charlie was born in Baldwin, Long Island, New York and worked for
was Charlie’s first exposure to soccer. When it
Grumman Aerospace for 39 years. He served in the Army in Korea.
was decided that we should start our own league in
He started his career in Bethpage,
Long Island, New York as an Inventory Control Manager. Was transferred to White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico working on the Lunar Module engines project for the Apollo Missions. He was transferred to Cape Kennedy, Florida to support the Apollo launchings. We lived in Titusville, Florida, for five years and when the Apollo Space program was completed was transferred to San Diego to work as a Buyer supporting the F-14 Fighter jets. He did two cruises on the carriers USS Constellation and the USN Enterprise. Served in the Persian Gulf during the Iranian Crises. Retired in 1997.
Scripps Ranch in 1981, it was recommended that Charlie should be the President (it was supposed to be an easy job) so Charlie volunteered to be the President and I volunteered to be the registrar. So we volunteered our next 20+ years of life. The first year, Charlie not only was the President, he also
Elenor was born in New York. Graduate of Miramar College. Worked for the President at Miramar
scheduled the field assignments, the practice times for
College and was the Administrative Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Labor
all 37 teams, helped with the field layouts and burning
Relations at the Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District. Retired in 2005.
the lines, went to the Rec. Council meetings to get
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fields and, last but not least, he was coach of his son
general soccer skills. ChaCha held coaches clinics for
we have survived 31 years of existence without
and daughter’s teams all the years they played (Kevin
the parents so they would be more equipped to deal
ever requiring our children to solicit for fundraisers.
10 yrs – 18 and Debbie 5 years – 18 also). Scripps
with teaching the children. Some of the professionals
Our board has been so diligent about keeping
Ranch only had two fields for 37 teams to practice
who worked with our children were San Diego Socker
the fees fair and monitoring the funds taken in.
on 5 nights a week from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. The fields
Players; Zoltan Toth (Zollie), Gene Willrich (Cheesey),
We have sponsors for all teams. Our policy was
were the Miramar Ranch School field and the Jerabek
Ade Coker, Brian Quinn (Quinney), Kaz Dayna, and
always to keep our teams with the children from
School field. Since there was not enough room on
Martin Donnelly. College soccer players also came
92131. All our clinics were free to the players.
these fields for everyone, Charlie went to the S. D.
and worked with the children.
We tried to make soccer a fun sport for all but never gave up the idea that it was a competitive
Recreation Council to ask for practice fields. Charlie,
Tell us about your own children and their involvement with the Club from a young age to adults.
sport. We have never ever had difficulty in finding
was also a part of the hiring committee for ChaCha
we registered him for soccer in Mira Mesa. It was
Namdar as the Director of Coaching. When ChaCha
a great team sport to put a child into without putting
was hired in 1987 he took over all the responsibilities
pressure on him. He played recreational at first and
of hiring coaches, selection of competitive teams,
then went on to competitive level. He played soccer
How did you go from being a small recreational league to now hosting one of the strongest clubs in San Diego?
tryouts, training of coaches, licensing coaches,
at Santa Fe Christian High School and then played
with the leadership of an inspirational Director like
tournaments, and much more. He is one of the
intramural soccer at the University of San Diego. He
ChaCha Namdar we have achieved the recognition
reasons the SRSC has been so successful. Charlie
has coached youth soccer in Scripps Ranch for 24
of a club on the move. The board continues to
was the CYSA rep. on many committees though out
years and has the longest tenure as a coach. He
improve the league with education and training of
his 20+ years and was honored at a CYSA state
truly loves the sport of soccer, as well as teaching
players and coaches in the sport.
meeting for all the work he had done to make soccer a
the skills of the game of soccer to his players. His
better sport for children.
goal has always been to encourage and support his
in his career with the league served as the referee coordinator, coached a AA competitive girls team for 5+ years. He was a board advisor for 15 years and a rep. at the CYSA scheduling committee for years. He
I got involved by volunteering the first year to
volunteers to work at any of the events that were necessary to make the league successful.
Our son, Kevin Stenzel, was ten years old when
players and to have them really enjoy playing the
Scripps Ranch is a very unique community and
Where do you see the Club in 5 years? 10 years?
be the Registrar. I was the CYSA Registrar rep, a
sport. He currently is coaching two competitive girls’
sponsorship rep, uniform coordinator, Division rep.,
teams – U-12 and U-9. Kevin also manages and
an actual site in Scripps Ranch dedicated to just
helped on putting Program booklet, 6th division
plays soccer with the Scripps Ranch Old Pros Club.
the soccer league. We would then have our
coach for my daughter’s team and I did whatever
Our daughter, Debbie, was a star at five years
We are hoping to see the SRSC be able to get
own fields, and perhaps a complex whereby we
was necessary to support Charlie in his endeavors.
old. She loved soccer and since she was younger
could host tournaments now being offered at the
All the board meetings were held at our home for
than Kevin, got to play with the boys at the soccer
different communities around the state and out
the first 2 years. The years we worked in the league
practices every week. She was the county shoot-out
of state. This would then allow us to have a year
were some of the best years of our lives and we
champion at five years old. She was Mike Hovenic’s
round league. It would also give us an opportunity
have so many wonderful memories, great friends and
star student for years. She played two years
to host our own tournaments.
acquaintances we will never forget.
recreational soccer and then competitive soccer until graduation from high school. She played on the
What is your current role (if any) with the Club now?
What made the Club grow at such a quick rate?
varsity team at University of San Diego High School
The integrity of this club has been the major
Debbie lives in Fresno and coaches a competitive
and stay in touch through our son and ChaCha
success of the league growing at such a quick
girls U-10 team. She also plays women’s soccer,
Namdar as well as some of the Board members. ¢
rate. The ideals of fairness and opportunity offered
mixed soccer with her husband and indoor soccer.
for 3 years and her senior year for SR High School.
Currently Charlie and I have retired from the league
to all the players have always been among many of the goals of the club. Having ChaCha Namdar as the Director of Coaching is another plus as his expertise, his dedication to fairness and opportunity, his enthusiasm and love for the sport as well as for
What is unique about Scripps Ranch Soccer Club? What sets it apart from the other Clubs? Charlie & I think SRCC is unique because of the
the children has made our league soar. ChaCha
integrity of the Board members, the Coaches
came on board in 1987 and has been with the soccer
and all the people in Scripps Ranch who have
club ever since. We offer competitive as well as
volunteered their time these last 31 years. It is
recreational teams. We hired professional soccer
also a testament to the quality of the parents and
players to give free clinics on goal tending, and
children we have served. We are proud to say that
The entire staff of ZCode Magazines along with their families would like to dedicate this issue of 92131 Magazine to Charlie and Elenor Stenzel and their family for their years of hard work and commitment to the Scripps Ranch community.
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Everyone Deserves a Lifetime by KELLEY GUSICH | photo submitted by Denise Herich
Dedication.
Despite the fact that Team Scripps Ranch is a small, three-person team who is relatively new to the life-affirming Susan G. Komen 3-day, 60 mile walk to cure breast cancer, the team is committed to meeting or exceeding a $10,000 fundraising goal. Captain Denise Herich and members Jacqueline Gregory and Carol Long have devoted themselves to that goal in the names of many family members and friends fighting the disease, along with a simple desire to make an impact in their community and on our world. Walking 60 miles in three days isn’t going to be easy, but each team member has committed to a personal training program that includes walking at least 30 miles each week, stretching to avoid injury, and building cardiovascular stamina through cross-training activities. “Fitting in training while working and taking care of children takes a great deal of planning and family support,” said Denise, “but the team is ready and excited for November!” Speaking of support, “There is a cast of a dozen ‘behind the scenes’ team members helping the three women fundraise and train,” affirmed Denise. The ladies are asking everyone they know for assistance, including all of Scripps Ranch. They’ve been blessed with generous donors, including Soapylove,
Support.
Commitment.
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Melinda Marino, DDS, Andrew Huttenoff, OD, Scripps Exploring Academy, Scripps Pediatric Dentistry, Vons, Replica Printing, and His Life Church. The team is holding special fundraising events, like a painting party and selling soaps and other goodies outside of Vons. The Soapylove sponsors have gone the extra mile by creating two special edition popsicle soaps with 50% of the proceeds donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation on behalf of Team Scripps Ranch. Team Scripps Ranch will wear pink team shirts along with hula skirts made from pink ribbons bearing the names of breast cancer survivors or names of those who’ve lost their battle.
Impact.
Friendship.
Denise, Jacqueline, and Carol began an enduring friendship when their children were in preschool at Scripps Exploring Academy. Now their children are in second grade, and besides dining in our wonderful San Diego restaurants, taking painting classes together, and singing the occasional karaoke, Team Scripps Ranch is now fighting breast cancer together, making a difference at the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk. ¢
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:::: COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Citizen KEN
Ken Marra is VP of Recreation for Scripps Ranch Soccer Club
by Wynne Love | photos by Spark Photography
W
ith more than 1500 players, the Scripps Ranch Soccer Club touches many families in the 92131 community. The Club thrives to thank people like its founding father, Charlie Stenzel, and its Vice President of Recreation, Ken Marra. A Jersey boy, Ken Marra became a Scripps Ranch resident in 1987 when, as he put it, he “moved into a Brighton manor home and never looked back.” Like many volunteers, Ken got involved with the Scripps Ranch Soccer Club coaching his youngest daughter, Dianne. Unlike many volunteers, his involvement didn’t stop there. Ken was soon voted to the Board of Directors and was later made VP of the Recreational Program. As VP, Ken is responsible for managing over 100 teams and 200 volunteers. He recruits the coaches, conducts the team drafts, coordinates game schedules, and runs the end-of-season tournaments. Ken ultimately implemented a system of divisional reps to help manage it all. “The Division Reps now conduct most of the organizational and managerial efforts for their respective divisions and I oversee their efforts,” explained Ken. “This division of labor has worked well the past several years and I am very grateful for the wonderful service provided by these reps.” Ken’s professional background gives him the skills to make the task look easy. Ken served 23 years in the US Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, then he became an admissions director and later director of the MBA program at USD (where Dianne is now completing her Master’s) while earning his own MBA and Ph.D. Ken now works in navy recruiting, looking for the next generation of Navy SEALs. The father of three girls, Ken enjoys spending time with his first grandchild, Kendall Noelle, born to his middle daughter Jennae and her husband, Kyle Kustra. Kendall’s middle name, Noelle, is in honor of Ken’s eldest daughter who was killed in a drunk-driving accident while a senior at Scripps Ranch High School. A memorial scholarship in her name is awarded every year at the SRHS senior awards night. While Ken enjoys swimming, softball, and, of course, soccer, he was never involved in the sport before his daughter joined in, but he enjoys contributing to his community and “just being a good citizen who cares.” Ken’s greatest satisfaction, he said, is “the sheer pleasure of seeing players and parents enjoying the beautiful game.” ¢
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Name: Age: Community: Profession:
Kenneth J. Marra 62 Brighton Manor, Scripps Ranch Naval Special Warfare Recruiting Directorate; Government Service Civilian Volunteer Affiliation: Scripps Ranch Soccer Club Family: Wife, Christine; Daughters – Noelle, Jennae, and Dianne Education: Ph.D. Leadership Studies; University of San Diego
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:::: HOME TIPS
Extinguish your fire
FEARS
Firefighters Give Advice on How to Keep Your Home Safe from Fire by WYNNE LOVE
O
ver the past decade, many Rancho Bernardo homeowners have seen firsthand the worst a fire can do. The Cedar Fire of 2003 and Witch Creek Fire of 2007 burned over 250 homes in Rancho Bernardo zip codes alone. This year, “we are looking at some pretty good fire activity already,” warned Chief Jim Sturtevant of the Rancho Santa Fe Fire District. A drier summer, he explained, may well lead to greater fire activity this fall, and communities that have previously burned are just as vulnerable as ever. The city has a wealth of resources available online to help educate and assist homeowners in the best defense against wildfire. While Chief Sturtevant stressed, “What saves local structures is having that hundred feet of defensible space.” But he also acknowledges that there is no single way to protect homes threatened by wildfire. Fellow firefighter David June of Station 40 in Ranch Penasquitos agreed. Having fought the Witch Creek fire in Rancho Bernardo himself, June saw firsthand how cedar fences and palm trees can fuel the fire and worse, how embers carried by unpredictable What saves local structures winds can put any house at risk. “There’s no rhyme or reason to is having that hundred feet of what fire will do,” he said, so he also emphasized the importance defensible space.” of properly securing your home ~ Fire Chief Jim Sturtevant, before you leave it by closing Rancho Santa Fe Fire District doors and windows. June also recommends homeowners have important documents saved off premises and critical paper and digital files centralized so they can be packed easily. June emphasizes the importance of knowing how to secure your utilities, encourages registration on Alert San Diego, and insists you should have an escape route and a rendezvous point planned. June also stressed the importance of being ready to evacuate, even if you live in a “shelter-in-place” community, as many Rancho Bernardo residents do. “It’s a good idea to keep a full tank of gas in the car this time of year,” said June. “If you are in the direct path of the fire, you should always evacuate no matter what.” “It pays to be ready,” agreed Chief Sturtevant. Reading up and preparing now can save you precious moments, not to mention your valuables, later. Download your own “Family Disaster Plan and Survival Guide” by visiting ReadySanDiego. org and make time to talk about it with your family, so you can keep them, and your home, safe this season. ¢
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:::: MERCHANT PROFILE
¿Que Pasa?
See What’s Happening at Que Pasa Mexican Grill by JENNIFER FRAKES | photo by Michael Bielecki
A
ccording to Masoud Tabatabee, San Diegans searching for authentic Mexican cuisine will find exactly what they are looking for at Que Pasa Mexican Grill. “All of our food is made in-house, nothing is out of a can, all fresh, never frozen, and we offer a variety of authentic dishes,” stated Masoud, owner of the restaurant. “Our pizzas, hands down, are the specialty. You won’t get these anywhere else in San Diego.” The food is just the beginning of the unique dining experience offered at Que Pasa. The bar has a plethora of craft beers, over 70 tequilas and more than 100 specialty drink selections. Using high quality ingredients in both the food and beverage menu is a top priority for the owners. Only higher-end meats, primarily top sirloin, Pacific lobster and farm-free shrimp,
the course of his 23 years in San Diego. Patrons are raving about the authenticity of the restaurant as well as the comforting atmosphere allowed by the staff. Que Pasa ensures the staff will tend to your every need and assures a fantastic night with pleasant memories and a wonderful dining experience for all guests. Que Pasa Mexican Grill offers several weekly specials; including 50% off all tacos on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to closing, $.50 wings on Wednesdays, buy-one-get-one-free drinks from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and kids eat free on Sundays. Beginning in August, live entertainment will be offered on Saturday evenings. With these specials and the entertainment available, the popularity of Que Pasa has certainly grown to become a hot spot in the community. Reservations are recommended. “We opened Que Pasa Mexican Grill in April 2011 after outgrowing the location in Rancho Santa Fe that we established in 2005. We had a vision of creating a restaurant that the community around us could appreciate, call home, and grow to love,” said Masoud. Que Pasa is proud to be a part of the neighborhood. Stop in and say hi. ¢
as well as the freshest fruits are used when prepping dishes each day. In addition, for sports and entertainment viewing, Que Pasa has six TV’s along with their 188” wide HD Projector [a one of a kind in San Diego]. This dedication to quality extends to the overall Name of Business: Que Pasa Mexican Grill experience Owners: Masoud/Mehdi Gavad Tabatabee customers Manager: Evan Taylor receive while Year of Establishment: 2011 dining at Que Address: 9932 Mercy Rd, SD CA 92129 Pasa. Masoud is Website: www.quepasamexicangrill.com a veteran in the Email contact: evan@quepasamexicangrill.com local business Phone: 858-578-PASA (7272) community and Description of business: With a very fun social lounge style atmosphere, we has had many consider ourselves a high-end authentic Mexican restaurant, craft beer bar and tequila lounge. successful ventures over
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AT A GLANCE
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Making a Commitment to a Healthier Tomorrow by KELLY GUSICH
H
as anyone in your family been sick and tried to schedule an appointment that day with your doctor? With any doctor? Have you ever waited for hours in a crowded emergency room? Anne and Len Jurkowski understand your frustration, and have responded by opening an urgent care facility in Scripps Ranch—MD Today. Here are the answers to all of your questions about this brand new facility.
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What is the motivation behind MD Today Urgent Care? The Jurkowskis wanted their new urgent care to “provide more patients with the medical care they need, when they need it,” said Marketing Director, Kevin Schwerdtfeger. “We want to work with your
primary care physicians to provide an alternative to the long emergency room waits.” What would inspire a patron to visit MD Today Urgent Care? The physician in-house, Dr. Len Jurkowski, has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. He has served on prestigious medical boards including Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla and Ximed medical group, and is passionate about providing exceptional medical care for his patients. Most major forms of medical insurance are accepted at MD Today, and typical guests are there because they are faced with a non life-threatening medical urgency. Typical visits include infections, injuries, medical exams, and work-related injuries. What makes MD Today Urgent Care so Unique? The staff is dedicated to assuring the highest quality of care to their patients. Efficient service is provided through four patient rooms, on-site x-ray and lab equipment, and a friendly and
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committed staff. Relationships with patients are of key importance. Kevin stated, “We’ve diligently selected the finest staff to provide the quality care you would expect for you, your family, and loved ones.” Is there anything particular in which MD Today specializes? The facility specializes in occupational medicine, workers compensation, and work related injuries. Services offered include pre-employment drug screening and physicals. What are the most important things we should know about MD Today Urgent Care? MD Today is the better alternative to the Emergency Room. Their 7 days a week 8 a.m to 8 p.m. schedule offers people flexibility to see a doctor and quality medical staff whenever they need care. They are affiliated with Ximed medical group, a group of over 1000 independent physicians dedicated to doctor/ patient relationships and excellent care. What a welcome addition to the 92131 neighborhood. ¢
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:::: SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
2012 Falcons Sports Preview Falcon Varsity and J.V. Football Schedule DATE | OPPONENT | LOCATION | TIME 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/21 9/27 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/18 10/19 10/25 10/26 11/2
vs. Eastlake @ HOME J.V. 4 p.m. / Var. 6:30 p.m. vs. Rancho Buena Vista @ HOME (Homecoming) J.V. 4 p.m. / Var. 6:30 p.m. vs. Bonita Vista @ Bonita Vista J.V. 3 p.m. vs. Bonita Vista TBD Var. 7 p.m. vs. Pt. Loma @ HOME J.V. 3 p.m. vs. Pt. Loma @ Pt. Loma Var. 3 p.m. vs. Cathedral Catholic @ HOME J.V. 4 p.m. / Var. 6:30 p.m. vs. Patrick Henry @ Patrick Henry J.V. 4 p.m. / Var. 6:30 p.m. vs. Lincoln @ Lincoln J.V. 3:30 p.m. vs. Lincoln @ HOME Var. 6:30 p.m. vs. St. Augustine @ HOME J.V. 3 p.m. vs. St. Augustine @ San Diego Mesa Var. 6:30 p.m. vs. Mira Mesa @ HOME J.V. 4 p.m. / Var. 6:30 p.m.
* Dates and times are subject to change
Sport Coach
2011 Record
Cross Country
Boys 1-3 Girls 4-0
Field Hockey
Football
Chuck Warren Jane Morrill
22-4
Joe Meyer
3-8
1st Game
Sept. 7 Mustang Invitational
Sept. 5 @ San Pasqual
Aug. 31 vs. Poway
Girls’ Tennis Eric Batchelor
12-6 13-7 including playoffs
Aug. 23 vs. Serra HS
Girls’ Volleyball
23-11
Sept. 12
Ronni Olsen
Boy’s Water Polo Victor Jensen Not available Girls’ Golf
Mike Moran
Not available
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Aug. 25 vs. Torrey Pines @ Coronado High School
TBD
:::: HEALTHY LIVING
To Be or NOT to Be…..
PENICILLIN ALLERGIC?
P
enicillin is the most commonly reported medication allergy, and is self-reported by about 5 to 10 percent of patients. However, according to Dr Kusum Sharma, Director, Allergy & Asthma Clinics at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine, most of these patients are not truly penicillin allergic. In large-scale studies of penicillin skin testing, approximately 85 to 90 percent of these individuals are found not to have positive skin tests and are able to tolerate penicillins. Nine out of ten people who believe they are allergic can take penicillin without a problem, either because they were never truly allergic or because their allergy to penicillin has resolved over time. People who have a remote history of allergic reaction to a medication may become less allergic as time passes. The good news is that recently FDA has approved PrePen so allergists can now offer skin testing for penicillin. This is covered by most insurance companies. Testing usually takes about one hour to complete. The skin is pricked and injected with Pre-Pen and observed for a reaction. A positive skin reaction is an itchy, red bump that lasts about half an hour and then resolves. A positive test indicates that the
person is truly allergic and should continue to avoid penicillins. If the patient completes the skin testing without a positive reaction, a single oral dose of full strength penicillin is commonly given to confirm that the patient does not have an allergy to the medication. Dr Kusum Sharma then notifies the patients’ other treating doctors so they can remove the penicillin allergy label from their medical charts. According to Dr Sharma, there are many advantages of removing the penicillin allergy label: • Millions of people are incorrectly labeled as penicillin allergic for some “non-allergic adverse reaction.” • Doctors can have the freedom to choose any antibiotic • Using Penicillins allows to reduce cost as co-pay for these antibiotics is usually lower. • Penicillins are still considered very effective and less toxic than most other antibiotics. • The use of narrow spectrum antibiotics like most Penicillins rather than other broad spectrum antibiotics helps prevent emergence of multi-drug resistance organisms. So as Dr. Sharma puts it, for many of us the choice is ours: To be or not to be...Penicillin allergic! ¢
Dr. Kusum Sharma is the Director, Allergy & Asthma Clinics at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine located in Scripps Ranch and La Jolla. She specializes in seasonal, food, drug, gluten, mold, cosmetic & skin allergy, asthma, sinus problems and hives.
Dr Anoop Karippot is the Director, Snoring & Sleep Center at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine located in Scripps Ranch and La Jolla. He specializes in sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs,narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
Contact Information:
Contact Information:
Dr. Kusum Sharma
Dr. Anoop Karippot
858-412-7DOC (7362) www.AKANEinstitute.com DrSharma@AKANEinstitute.com
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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH
Market Surging, Radio Show, Expired Guarantee by SCOTT VOAK
T
he market continues to gain steam, and now the mainstream press is reporting it as the indexes are turning positive year-over-year. We are still sitting about 39% below the peak here in San Diego, but we have come up 6% from the bottom. The important thing for real estate values is that real estate is looking pretty cheap compared to other investments (the stock market is up 99% from its bottom) and if/when we hit another recession in 2013, I expect real estate will hold up well and actually be a “safe haven” for people looking to move money from riskier investments. The fact that many people are still under water and waiting until values increase to sell their properties is going to keep the inventory levels low; however, as prices rise, more and more homes will come on the market and this should keep prices from moving up too rapidly. So, my feeling is that we are going to see solid and steady growth for the next couple of years. How comfortable am I with the market? Comfortable enough that if you have tried to sell your San Diego home anytime since January 1, 2011 and could not, I will use my Rainmaker Marketing System and sell your home for the same price you previously had it listed (or more), or I will rebate you my commission through escrow. That’s right. I’ll take all the risk. Part of my willingness to do this is my belief the market is going to stay strong, but I also have a rock solid belief in our Rainmaker Marketing Program and now, we have added radio to our marketing toolkit. I have launched Real Estate Matters, a daily 30-minute show on KFSD am1450. The show airs weekdays at 6pm and is another great tool for marketing. ¢
Scott Voak, MBA – Broker CA DRE #01153157 10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd #390 San Diego, CA 92127 (888) 311-6311 Scott@VoakHomes.com
Scott Voak, a top selling agent since 2008 and the real estate expert on Real Estate Matters on AM 1450 at 6 p.m. weeknights, provided this information. Email him to subscribe to his weekly real estate newsletter – Monday Morning Coffee.
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Beds
Baths
Est SF
Price
11488 Cypress Woods Dr
Beds Baths Est SF 4
3
3040
606,300
Price
10502 Jepson Ln
Address
5
3
3108
785,000
11035 Forestview Ln
4
3
2058
613,750
11477 Bracken Fern Cv
5
4
2778
788,250
10741 Frank Daniels Wy
4
3
1744
618,450
13340 Shadetree Ct
5
5
4787
791,000
10895 Canarywood Ct
4
3
2066
620,000
11426 Stockwood Cv
4
5
4141
810,000
11720 Fidelio Ct
3
3
2156
623,750
11226 Vandemen Wy
5
4
3215
825,000
11449 Eastview Ct
4
3
1963
625,000
11592 Aspendell Dr
4
4
3441
828,000
11562 Scripps Creek Dr
3
2
2207
625,000
10365 Pinecastle St
5
3
3185
832,500
12292 Spruce Grove Pl
4
3
2929
635,000
10205 Rue Chamberry
4
3
2824
845,000
10802 Loire AVE
3
2
2015
635,500
15225 Terrebonne Ct
5
5
4287
850,000
10614 Canyon Lake Dr
4
3
2264
652,000
11530 Big Canyon Ln
4
5
4022
868,373
11635 Angelique St
4
3
2523
663,000
11115 Breckenridge Dr
5
4
3678
875,000
11433 Cypress Terrace Pl
4
3
2664
665,000
10630 Chaparal Valley Ct
4
4
3000
875,000
11581 Jaguar Ct
4
3
2395
665,000
11236 Sherrard Wy
4
3
2974
882,000
10212 Rookwood Dr
4
3
2802
675,000
11554 Big Canyon Ln
5
6
4770
888,233
12841 Starwood Ln
5
4
3563
685,000
14832 Old Creek Rd
5
7
4775
895,000
11351 Trillium Wy
4
3
2540
706,000
14877 Eden Mills Pl
4
5
4141
912,500
12505 Cypress Woods Ct
5
4
3011
706,000
9879 Caminito Pudregal
4
3
3141
915,000
12986 Deer Canyon Ct
4
5
3564
712,500
14426 Old Creek Rd
5
5
4040
919,425
10607 Birch Bluff Ave
4
3
3165
715,000
14414 Old Creek Rd
5
5
4346
950,000
10606 Mira Lago Ter
4
3
2528
735,000
12525 Semillon Blvd
4
4
4149
950,000
11416 Heartwood Ct
4
3
2880
739,000
11382 Winding Ridge Dr
5
4
3638
962,000
11702 Cypress Canyon Rd
4
4
3235
742,000
10364 Spruce Grove Ave
4
4
4117
1,049,000
11364 Mayapple Ct
4
3
2606
747,500
10746 Edenoaks St
5
5
4334
1,050,000
13198 Downing Ln
6
5
3855
750,000
14716 Whispering Ridge Rd
5
5
4435
1,060,000
11410 Pochard Wy
4
3
3121
756,200
11241 Spencerport Wy
5
5
3567
1,100,000
11616 Swan Lake Dr
5
3
3108
758,500
15553 Via La Ventana
5
6
5399
1,165,000
9727 Caminito Pudregal
4
3
2551
770,000
(complete list of homes sold in 92131 at www.92131magazine.com)
Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.
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:::: LIBRARY SCHEDULE
Scripps MirAmar Ranch Library Schedule SEPTEMBER EVENTS
OCTOBER EVENTS
RECURRING EVENTS
SeptEMBER 1 10:30 – 11:30 a.m Kids! Read Aloud to Snuffy the Therapy Dog Children’s Area
October 2 12:30 – 6:45 p.m. Blood Drive Community Room
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cooking Class (Adults) Community Room
October 6 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Kids! Read Aloud to Snuffy the Therapy Dog Children’s Area
Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Silver Age Yoga (Seniors) Community Room
SeptEMBER 11 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Knitting Club (Teens/Adults) Seminar Room SeptEMBER 16 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Pleasure of Your Company sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the LibraryConcert. To be announced. Community Room SeptEMBER 19 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Movie Night (Teens/Adults) Community Room SeptEMBER 20 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Children’s Program Especially for Kids (All ages) sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library Pacific Animal Productions. Community Room SeptEMBER 25 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Knitting Club (Teens/Adults) Seminar Room SeptEMBER 26 6:30 –7:45 p.m. Book Discussion Group: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain (Adults) Seminar Room
October 9 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Knitting Club (Teens/Adults) Seminar Room October 17 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Movie Night (Teens/Adults) Community Room October 18 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Children’s Program Especially for Kids (All ages) sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. To be announced. Community Room October 21 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Pleasure of Your Company sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library Concert: To be announced. Community Room October 23 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Knitting Club (Teens/Adults) Seminar Room October 24 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Book Discussion Group: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Adults) Seminar Room
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Thursdays 10:00 – 10:30 a.M. Storytime (Preschool) Community Room Thursdays 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Senior Tai Chi (Seniors) Community Room Fridays 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Zumba (Teen/Adult/Seniors) Community Room Fridays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Chess Club (Children) Seminar Room Fridays 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Chinese Storytime (Children) Children’s Area
Scripps MirAmar RANCH LIBRARY Contact the library for the latest updates: 858-538-8158 www.sandiego.gov/public-library or www.srfol.org 10301 Scripps Lake Drive San Diego, CA 92131
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