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STUDENT STAR Emma McIntosh
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LOCAL FAMILY
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MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL'S THEATER DEPARTMENT
The Trinh-Vu-Tien Family
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SCRIPPS HEALTH
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JERABEK KINDNESS WEEK
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DANCE STUDIO PROFILE
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FIREFIGHTER AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
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SCHOOL PROFILE
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Lynch Dance Institute
Country Montessori School
IN OUR OWN BACKYARD Lunar New Year Festivities
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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS
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COMMUNITY STUFF
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FALCON INSIDER
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REAL ESTATE WATCH
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LIBRARY CALENDAR
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Independence in a Modern World
P U B L I S HE R
Derrick Breaux D IRE C TO R O F B U SINE S S DE V E LO PME NT
Jessica Breaux ASSO C IAT E E DI TO R S
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hings were different when I was growing up. Kids didn’t have cell phones. Video games were barely becoming a thing. There was no Netflix or DVR. You had to plan ahead to watch your favorite shows. Independence came in the form of two wheels. I rode my bike everywhere. I knew the streets and the shortcuts in my neighborhood better than my parents did. There were days that I would be gone exploring the open roads until dark. I didn’t need to be constantly entertained, and I certainly wasn’t connected to all my friends wirelessly. Life was slower. It was a simpler time. I’m sure there were things that we did that would raise an eyebrow or two, but we made it through the coming of age. Times have changed. Gone are the days of innocence and independence in our youth. Teens and preteens are constantly glued to their smart phones. Things move fast. Group text messages, Instagram, Snapchat, and who knows what other apps are now consuming the majority of their time. They can even watch TV on their phones! I had a 13-inch black-and-white TV in my bedroom when I was a kid. And it only had 12 channels (three of which would catch a station). Just when I thought that all hope was lost for our kids and their desire (or lack of desire) to achieve independence, my son and a couple of his close buddies surprised me the other day. With permission, they took it upon themselves to jump on their bikes (after pumping up the tires due to lack of use) and explore the neighborhood. Of course, I did what any SoCal father would do in that situation – I tracked most of their impromptu journey with the help of the Share My Location family feature on my phone – but they didn’t know that. Derrick Breaux I was proud of them. They had a blast exploring the local Publisher area. They even decided to hide their bikes behind some bushes and hike the local hills. As a father, this made me cringe. But the kid in me felt this was awesome. The thought of this brought me back to my childhood. I wish I could have been invisibly hovering over them listening to their conversations. What were they talking about? They came back that evening with tons of stories. My wife and I listened with undivided attention. They giggled. We all laughed. We pushed for more stories. They ran into friends along the way. They encountered hills that were too steep to pedal. There were daring stories of climbing rocks, walking on trails that were deadly (at least in their mind – and that’s all that matters). For a moment, perhaps for just part of a day, my son experienced the type of independence that I had growing up. I am now confident that he will find his own hybrid form of independence in this modern world.
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VETERAN FILMMAKER
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SIMPLICITY, HAPPINESS, AND BLESSINGS
Poway’s Lohse family is living life to the fullest – staying involved and cherishing their time together.
OPERATION DRESS CODE
Poway Unified School District staff gathered donations for women veterans transitioning to civilian life. For more information and articles visit www.92064magazine.com.
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The Del Mar and Solana Beach Garden Clubs are on a mission to give back by beautifying their communities, sharing information, and offering social and educational opportunities.
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The Del Norte High School Ladies Soccer Program fosters excellence on and off the field. We spoke with Head Coach Gary Rossi to learn more.
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Band and orchestra programs are thriving at Mesa Verde and Black Mountain Middle Schools, where students are developing valuable musical and life skills every day.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
things to do in 92131 JA N UA RY + FEB R UARY 2 018
JANUARY
JAN. 21 – 28
FEB. 14 – 16
2ND TUESDAYS
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Various locations throughout San Diego www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
6:30 p.m. | Scripps Ranch High School Theater Foyer www.srhsfalcons.org
7 – 9 p.m. Scripps Ranch Library www.scrippsranch.org
JAN. 1
JAN. 11
MMS TOUR FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS Report to the office; no reservation needed 3 – 4 p.m. Marshall Middle School www.marshallmiddle.org
JAN. 12
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Games, crafts, snacks, pizza, and a movie 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center www.sdrecconnect.com
JAN. 12, 13
POWAY WINTER FESTIVAL
Bringing to life all of the magic and charm of winter! Build a snowman, sled down a snow hill, make s’mores, skate around the synthetic skate rink, and more. Friday: 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday: 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. Community Park www.poway.org
JAN. 12 – FEB. 11
POWPAC THEATRE PRESENTS P.S. YOUR CAT IS DEAD Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. PowPAC Community Theatre www.powpac.org
SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK 2018
FALCON PLAYHOUSE SHOWCASE
JAN. 28
FEB. 17
THURSDAYS
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FEBRUARY FEB. 1
MMS TOUR FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS Report to the office; no reservation needed 3 – 4 p.m. Marshall Middle School www.marshallmiddle.org
FEB. 1, 2
SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL IMPROV SHOW
6:30 p.m. Scripps Ranch High School www.srhsfalcons.org
FEB. 1 – 28
POWAY ONSTAGE PRESENTS CAMERON CARPENTER
FEB. 19
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
FEB. 24
POWAY ONSTAGE PRESENTS SOUNDS OF THE BIG EASY
Local musicians take the audience on a tour through New Orleans 8 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayonstage.org
FEB. 28
MMS BAND FESTIVAL CONCERT
7 – 8:30 p.m. Marshall Middle School Theater www.marshallmiddle.org
MACY’S MUSEUM MONTH
Half-off admissions to over 40 museums throughout San Diego Pick up a free pass at any local Macy’s store www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
FEB. 2
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7 – 9 p.m. Scripps Ranch Community Center www.scrippsranch.org
FEB. 9
JAN. 13
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
WINTER FESTIVAL FOR THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY S’mores, snow, ice skating, and more 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Community Park www.poway.org
SCRIPPS RANCH CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING
SCRIPPS TEASERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
U-PICK GAMES
Kids do homework, play board games, and make new friends 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center 858-548-8085
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
5 – 8 p.m. Innovations Academy www.innovationsacademy.org
1ST THURSDAYS SCRIPPS RANCH PLANNING GROUP
7 p.m. Scripps Ranch Library www.scrippsranch.org
SATURDAYS
SCRIPPS RANCH FARMERS MARKET
Now up to over 65 diverse vendors. Sponsored by the Ellen Browning Scripps Academic Fundraising Partnership, supporting children’s education. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. www.srfm.org
Games, crafts, pizza, and a movie 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center www.sdrecconnect.com
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S T U D E N T S TA R
INSPIRED
MysteryWriter Local Teen Emma McIntosh Publishes Her First Book by LIZ ONUFER | photo by Spark Photography
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ifelong Scripps Ranch resident Emma McIntosh recently celebrated the publication of her first novel, The Girl with the Roses. While this would be considered a great accomplishment for any writer, Emma’s debut novel is a bit more notable; she’s only 15 years old. A freshman at Cathedral Catholic High School, Emma is a successful student, earning A honors for academics. She also participates in the glee club and art club. “I love my school because there are so many things I can get involved with such as clubs, sports, and service groups,” Emma shared. Her favorite subjects are Geometry Honors with Mrs. LaPorte and her art class taught by Mrs. Goyette. In the community, Emma is active with her church, St. Gregory the Great Parish, Girl Scouts, and volunteering for the San Diego Polio Survivors Group. As a writer, Emma looks to J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, as an inspiration. “She is an incredible author, and I want to be like her,” Emma explained. “I want to transport people to a new place to let them escape even for a little while from their crazy lives.” She also looks to her former classmates as inspiration for her characters. Each of the characters in The Girl with the Roses, a middle-grade mystery novel, is based on her middle school classmates from St. Gregory the Great Catholic School. While Emma is aiming towards college, she is not quite sure where she wants to go or what she would like Name: Emma Clare McIntosh (15) to pursue yet. “I have thought about School: Cathedral Catholic High School becoming an artist, author, detective, or Grade: 9 forensic pathologist,” she said. Parents: Kathy and Tyler McIntosh Between her writing, academics, Sibling: Andrew (12) and volunteering, Emma finds time to Favorite Places in 92131: My house or Yanni’s Bar and Grill enjoy some of her favorite things. “I love traveling, holiday decorating, sunsets, music, beaches, and being organized,” she shared. Living in Scripps Ranch Know a student that should be profiled in 92131 Magazine? affords Emma the opportunities to do all of it. “I enjoy living in Recommend a student online at www.92131magazine.com. Scripps Ranch because I am able to connect with everyone and there are lots of ways to get involved,” Emma said. ¢
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If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.
San Diego Restaurant Week
FA R E & F E S T I V I T Y
This annual event is the perfect excuse to explore
San Diego’s vibrant foodie scene. From Jan. 21 to
The 5th Annual Dine Out for the Cure,
28, over 180 restaurants
benefiting Susan G. Komen San Diego, brought restaurants and community members throughout the
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across the county will be offering prix-fixe lunches and dinners at a delicious discount. Participating restaurants nearby include Asado Grill, Butcher
county together in support of breast cancer patients and survivors. Local restaurants
Shop Steakhouse, and
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Learn more at www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com.
Karaoke Night Grab the mic every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to close at Sanctuary Lounge, just off Scripps Poway Pkwy. You can take a break between songs with the lounge’s varied collection of craft beers, spirits, and wines. ON TH E MAP Fans of pints and pizza are enjoying the new addition to Ballast Point Brewery’s Old Grove location – a pizza kitchen offering whole pies,
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Connections
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HIEN TRINH AND EVELYNE VU-TIEN GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND THEIR COUNTRY
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ien Trinh and Evelyne Vu-Tien met in San Diego through mutual friends, but their family connections stretch many years back and many miles away. “After we went on a volunteer mission trip in Vietnam, providing dental care to orphanages, we visited where our families grew up and discovered that our parents were neighbors in Hanoi, Vietnam with mutual friends,” Evelyne explained. Fast forward, and today Hien and Evelyne are married and raising their two daughters in Scripps Ranch. Residents since 2011, the family appreciates the friendliness of the community. They also appreciate the larger yards in the Rancho Encantada neighborhood for the children to play outside. Because Evelyne’s parents live with the family when Hien is deployed with the U.S. Navy, “We needed a place that would be a great fit for a young family and homes that would comfortably fit our household,” she said. Hien is a general dentist on board the USS Carl Vinson and has served in the Navy for 16 years. Evelyne is a pediatric dentist; she opened her boutique-style practice, Kidz Place Dentistry, in 2008 in San Diego. Hien and Evelyne are committed to serving those who do not have access to dental care. “Before the children were born, we enjoyed volunteering in Vietnam, Mexico, and local sites providing dental care to the underserved,” Evelyne shared. Now settled in Scripps Ranch, Evelyne gives back closer to home. She
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speaks at local schools on behalf of the American Dental Association and participates in the Chargers’ TeamSmile. Around the community, the family loves hiking, trampoline parks, indoor rock climbing, and going to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, SeaWorld, and Legoland. “My husband loves to cook, and I love being active with the children,” Evelyne said. The two young girls, Reagan, 7, and Josephine, 4, are active in tumbling classes and swimming. Rancho Encantada has proven to be the comfortable fit and lifestyle the family was seeking. “We are a military family, and though we are both dentists, one of us is on active duty,” Evelyne acknowledged. “We have had tremendous support from our neighbors and community when Hien is gone. We are so privileged to live in such an incredible neighborhood.” ¢
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How to Keep Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Six Keys to Stay Committed by LON MANSON, M.D.; Scripps Clinic, Rancho Bernardo Think the odds are against you when it comes to New Year’s resolutions? Try implementing a few smart strategies so you can achieve your goals and have a healthy 2018, whether your resolution is losing weight, reducing stress, increasing your exercise, or getting more sleep. SIX KEYS TO SUCCESS 1. Choose one or two goals While ambition is laudable, making too many resolutions can set you up for failure. Pick a realistic goal and be specific. If your goal is to get in shape, what does that look like for you? Do you want to be able to run three miles, get to the gym three days a week, or decrease your body fat percentage?
When changes are too drastic, they can be overwhelming, while small lifestyle changes are easier to achieve and maintain. For instance, if your goal is to lose weight, try throwing out one processed food every week, such as chips or cookies, and replacing it with a fruit or vegetable. 4. Share your resolutions Sharing your resolutions with people you trust helps keep you accountable and can give you an added push to stick to your plans. Tell your family, friends, or coworkers about your goals so they can support you. 5. Schedule time Make your new goals a priority and schedule them into your calendar. Form good habits that get you closer to your goal by planning ahead. Eventually your workouts, healthy cooking, or meditation will become second nature, and you will feel uncomfortable if you don’t do it.
2. Write it down Write each goal or resolution down and post them in a visible spot – next to the computer, on the fridge, or even on a mirror. Writing your resolution down helps you clarify what you want to achieve and helps motivate you to take action. If your goal is to increase your exercise, write down a reasonable workout plan for the week ahead. If you want to reduce stress, plot out 15 minutes a day when you practice meditation.
6. Expect setbacks Slip-ups inevitably occur, but don’t let mishaps and setbacks cause you to give up for the rest of the year. If you didn’t get to the gym one day, plan to go the next day, or substitute a few minutes of stretching or a quick walk. Developing the resilience to get back on track right away will keep you positive, and any effort toward your goal is a step forward.
3. Take small steps Plan what you would like to accomplish over a manageable period of time, such as three months, and take small steps daily toward that goal.
With these simple strategies and some patience, 2018 can be the year you succeed in achieving your goals. Remember to keep it positive and enjoy your accomplishments. ¢
Lon Manson, M.D., is a family medicine doctor at Scripps Clinic, Rancho Bernardo. Dr. Manson provides comprehensive primary care for the whole family, focusing on healthy lifestyle changes to prevent disease. He enjoys surfing, cooking, hiking, dancing, and playing with his pets when not seeing patients.
Looking for a new doctor? To find a Scripps physician near you call 760-405-8187 or visit scripps.org/92131resolutions.
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he Jerabek Kindness Squad’s first Kindness Week of the 2017-2018 school year took place in October. “We kicked off the year by taking a minute to celebrate our Jerabek culture of kindness with a week of fun and focus on kindness!” shared Laura Stephens, a parent volunteer and one of the founders of the Kindness Squad. Classroom activities all week long included class read-alouds, craft projects, playground chalk art, mindfulness exercises, and more. The Kindness Squad distributed a list of 50 ideas for acts of kindness, ranging from “sit with someone new for lunch today” to “sign up to do some volunteer work at school or in your neighborhood.” Fliers around the Jerabek Elementary School campus featured tear-off tags that students and teachers could take and award to anyone they caught being kind throughout the week. Recipients were then able to turn in the cards after school in exchange for a colorful kindness bracelet. “We gave out over 200 bracelets per day!” Laura said. “That is over 200 recognized acts of kindness per day over five
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days – though we are sure there were many, many more.” The week concluded on Friday with a Kindness Rally and popsicle dance party. The first Jerabek Kindness Week was held last year, and the remaining events this school year are scheduled for Jan. 8 to 12 and April 9 to 13. Learn more at www.jerabekffo.org. ¢
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1. Caroline O’Leary celebrates her birthday at Disneyland in Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Fashion. 2. The St. Gregory the Great JV football team celebrates their championship. 3. Gina Storr dropped off toys for the Poway Transmissions’ annual food and toy drive for Miramar military families. 4. Assemblymember Brian Maienschein and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals kick off their 4th Annual Donation Drive for Animals, a week-long effort to help homeless animals in the San Diego area. 5. Riley Suzara beat out hundreds of participants to compete in the Manchester City SkillCity National Finals. Riley had the pleasure of meeting USWNT Captain Carli Lloyd.
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American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) PowayPeñasquitos Branch, which also serves members from Scripps Ranch, recently granted three re-entry scholarships to Bayan Almarisa, Nasim Khamooshian, and Kelsey Baird. Bayan graduated from Miramar College in Spring 2017 and is currently attending San Diego State University. She’s majoring in Microbiology Clinical Laboratory and Public Health Microbiology, and she hopes to obtain her doctorate in pathology. Nasim is balancing fulltime work with a full load of courses at Miramar College, where she’s majoring in biology. Her goal is to transfer to University of California Irvine and become a physician. Kelsey is currently attending California State University San Marcos and will graduate in 2018, after which she intends to pursue a dual master’s degree in public policy and social work. She advocates for disability rights and women’s health programs. Learn more at powayarea-ca.aauw.net.
Students and staff from Country Montessori School spent an evening volunteering at Feeding San Diego. The students organized donated oranges, while the adults organized Starbucks leftovers and other produce destined to be delivered to schools the next day. The students put together 197 orange bags in under two hours. “When I went to help Feeding San Diego, it made me feel thankful for everything I have,” shared second-level student Adri Rayburn. “I liked volunteering because I was saving people and kids from hunger. It made me feel excited that people can eat because of what I did.” Every dollar donated to Feeding San Diego provides four meals to someone in need, and the organization provides more than 21 million meals to children, families, and seniors each year. Learn more at www.feedingsandiego.org.
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Southern California Ballet recently hosted a fun, unique event for local Girl Scouts. Titled Dance The Nutcracker in a Day, the event offered just that: a single afternoon introduction to The Nutcracker, choreography instruction, and a final performance. Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts from eight local troops attended the event, earning a ballet patch along the way. The afternoon started with a reading of The Nutcracker story, followed by a presentation about ballet and the creation of The Nutcracker ballet. Girls got a tour of the Southern California Ballet Studios, including costumes, props, and scenery. After a snack and craft break, they warmed up, learned the dances, and got ready to perform for their parents and guests. The event was made possible by a grant from the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation. Learn more at www.southerncaliforniaballet.org.
Three local parents recently founded a nonprofit organization called Girls Math, dedicated to supercharging a path for young women into careers in mathematics. Girls Math seeks to grow the number of girls involved in math outside of the required school setting by hosting local events where teams of three middle school girls work together to apply math concepts in collaborative, fun, low-stress challenges. “Girls Math is designed to be a springboard to greater participation in the already existing co-ed competitive and challenging math and STEM community,” said Co-founder Shiv Keyal. “Without the stress of advancing to the next level or scoring high enough to place, our girls will be free to enjoy each other’s company, expand their world views, and broaden their community for their long-term benefit.” Competitions are open to all interested middle school-aged girls. The first San Diego tournament is scheduled for March 10, 2018. For more information and event details visit www.girlsmath.org.
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Local eighth grader Spencer Capozello recently organized a donation drive at his school, Warren-Walker Middle School. He collected school supplies for students in Houston, TX affected by Hurricane Harvey. The storm, which hit Texas in late August, destroyed many homes and left many students without their personal possessions, including the supplies they needed for the upcoming semester. When the semester began at WarrenWalker Middle, Spencer rallied his fellow students, faculty, and families to collect over 230 pounds of supplies, which were then shipped to the Houston Independent Unified School District to help the 218,000 students in the district. The supply totals included 878 pencils, 320 colored pencils, 392 markers, 740 crayon packs, 192 pencil sharpeners, 47 notebooks, and much more.
Businessman, author, television star, and multimillionaire Daymond John will be joining the North San Diego Business Chamber’s Jan. 26 Leaders of Change Lunch. John is the best-selling author of The Power of Broke and Shark and a “shark” on ABC’s Shark Tank. At the Leaders of Change Lunch, John will discuss his latest book, Rise and Grind – a close look at the winning routines and secrets of individuals who have risen past the challenges in their lives to the tops of their fields. He will also talk about how his own grit and persistence helped him overcome obstacles and fueled his success. Tickets are $59 for chamber members, $79 for non-members, and $500 for a reserved table for seven. The first 250 guests will receive an autographed copy of Rise and Grind. Learn more and find tickets at www.sdbusinesschamber.com.
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heater at Marshall Middle School is an opportunity for students to find their passion for performance. Whether their favorite role is on stage or behind the scenes, on-script or improvised, there’s a chance to learn, grow, and have fun doing it. Director Jeff Russell’s goal is to lead a student-oriented, student-driven department, and
students have a hand in every step of productions, from set design and costume sourcing to creating programs and selling concessions. Read along to find out more.
Q&A with DIRECTOR JEFF RUSSELL What is the mission of the theater department at your school? First and foremost, we are trying to maintain a program that promotes a love for theater and positive attitudes toward the challenging work that goes into every theater production. Students are always going to be at the forefront and the faces of our program, and it will always be their hands-on work that is being presented on and off of the stage. What is the history of the department? How has it evolved or grown over the years? I took over as the theater teacher at Marshall in 2009, my third year at the school. We started with one theater class. In the 2012-2013 school year we were at three theater classes, but produced nine shows in the school year, including a school-wide open audition production of Grease. In 2014, we moved to having three distinct theater courses: sixth grade wheel (where students take the class for nine weeks of the 36 week school year), Regular Theater (standard comedies and dramas), and Musical Theater. Then, in the 2015-2016 school year, I earned a College, Career, and Technical Education credential in Arts, Media, and Entertainment and we were able to create a Technical Theater Class. That class is now in its third year and has two sections. What theater clubs are available? We have an active Junior Thespian Troupe with a charter from the Educational Theatre Association. They meet weekly
to practice improvisational acting, and we are typically the only middle school to attend the county’s Improv Festival. What is your role in the department, and what does that entail? I am the only faculty member in the department. I am also the chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department for the school. I choose the plays for each class to produce and perform – choosing not only shows that are age- and
content-appropriate, but ones that are within our production scale and that will also hopefully be entertaining to audiences. I organize fundraising, I handle purchasing everything that is needed for each production, hold auditions, cast shows, write blocking, direct, oversee our contracted choreographer and vocal director, make countless trips to Home Depot, and do maintenance on our theater space. In tech theater, I work with students in designing sets, lights, and sound. Technical theater, for a majority of our work time, turns into a wood-shop class and then a painting studio since our students design, build, and paint all of our sets in-house. What is your professional background, and what sparked your interest in working with middle school students? I started working seriously in my high school
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THEATER DIRECTOR Name: Jeff Russell Education: Bachelor’s in English, San Diego State University Community: Clairemont, San Diego Hobbies & Interests: Theater Family: Wife – Suzanne; daughter – Fiona (3) Favorite Places in 92131: The Falcon Playhouse, Jean’s house, Kappa Sushi
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C O V E R F E AT U R E theater at Clairemont High School when I was a freshman. My theater teacher, Stacey Allen, is now teaching at La Jolla High School and was an indispensable part of my theater education. High school is where I learned how to design, hang, and focus lighting. I also learned how to build and paint sets as well as how to run a theatrical production. In college I minored in theater and continued to build on my high school skills – learning how to direct a show and write blocking was the most important thing that I learned in college for my job now. When I began working at Marshall, I taught sixth and seventh grade English. I sought out the theater teacher at the time, Joyce Sullivant, and asked for ways that I could help and support the program. I
What has been the most rewarding part of your role? The most challenging? The most rewarding thing about my job is giving students who otherwise can’t find the right place to be or the right niche a place to fit in and be themselves. People often characterize theater and drama students as being the weird or crazy ones – I think they’re the ones that people just don’t get. They need a place where they can not only be themselves, but they also get opportunities to be someone else. That’s one of the beauties of theater. You have students who in other classes won’t say two words, but you put them onstage in a costume, as a character, with lines to recite, and they transform.
class from something that people want to just try and move on from to something that people are desperately wanting to do. My classes are the kind where you can take them for three years, even if it’s the same course, and you will get something completely different each time. Every year the basic skills stay the same, but you use them in new ways and you get better and better at them. Theater is not a hobby, it’s a way of life. Who designs the sets and costumes for the school’s shows? Technical theater students are given parameters of what sets are required for each show and then they design their sets on paper. Then, they will go through a submission and feedback process with me. They make changes until the set design is approved. Finally, they build the required flats and pieces. The goal is for the students to have as much creative control and input as possible. Costumes are outlined to the students by me – I give them a general idea of what each character should be wearing and look like, and then the actors are tasked with coming up with what the final costume pieces will look like, if they need to be purchased, if they can be brought from home or borrowed, etc. Some shows will have very straightforward costume requirements, like our winter show, Elf the Musical, Jr. We obviously needed Buddy the Elf’s costume as well as Santa Claus. But, if there is room for interpretation, students are given the chance to make creative decisions for their costumes.
“THEATER IS NOT A HOBBY, IT’S A WAY OF LIFE.” began helping with their lighting design and operation and even made a cameo or two with other staff members in some short scenes. When she chose to retire in June of 2009, she was kind enough to recommend me to take over the class – that kind gesture has shaped my life in an incredible way and I cannot begin to explain how much I still appreciate it.
The most challenging thing is always the hours required for theater. It does put a bit of a strain on my family, but I am lucky to have a wife who is incredibly supportive. The other big challenge is changing the culture of the
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How many productions do you put on a year? What type of productions do you generally put on? We now do eight shows every year. There are four sixth grade wheel classes that come through in a nine-week rotation. Each one of those classes does a different show. Those are performed during the school day and free of charge for parents, friends, and family to attend.
sells her cookies for the purpose of paying for the treatment of a fictitious terminal illness. All of this in order to win a unicorn. There is a link on the Marshall website – www.marshallmiddle.org – in order to purchase tickets online (with no surcharges or ticket fees). If anyone wants more information about the show or our theater program, they can email me at jrussell@sandi.net.
The other four shows are two standard full length plays – either two comedies or a comedy and a drama. Then we do two musicals each year.
Are there any ways for the community to get involved?
Can you tell us about any upcoming productions? Where can readers find tickets?
Come see our shows! We also have a program to adopt seats in our theater space. Please email me if you are interested!
The next show is by a playwright I have used many times, Don Zolidis, and is titled, Mutually Assured Destruction: 10 Plays About Brothers and Sisters. That show takes place in 10 scenes, each set in 10 decades (2015, 2002, 1993, 1985, 1977, 1968, 1955, 1944, 1936, and 1922). The play is a comedy about the joys of the relationships between brothers and sisters and how those kinds of relationships transcend time. March 20 to 23, we are bringing back The Wizard of Oz – the version based on the 1939 MGM movie starring Judy Garland. April 24 to 27 will be our final major show. We are doing another Don Zolidis play titled Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy. This play is another comedy and is about how a girl learns to be devious in order to be the winner of a cookie sales contest. It all hits a boiling point once she creates a worldwide organization that
Do you have any favorite memories or experiences at Marshall Middle School? My favorite memories are always the same – closing shows is my favorite thing. My students get sad and find it hard to move onto the next production, or the realization that it will be their last with me. I’m always looking at the next project, the next puzzle to overcome. When you close a show, you can look back on all of the amazing things you had to do in order to get there. My other favorite thing is when parents say, “I don’t know how you do this!” My response is always the same, “I don’t know what else I would do!” I love my job, tiring or not. I could never imagine doing anything else. Is there anything else you’d like to share? The only reason the theater program has become what it is, is the support that I
have received from so many people and so many places. My wife has been nothing but supportive of my work and the work of my students. She is home with our daughter, after finishing a full day of teaching as well, while I am still at work overseeing a production. My principal, Michelle Irwin, has always been an amazing supporter of the work we do in the theater. She comes to every single production and has nothing but praise for the hard work of every student involved. I also want to mention how supportive the teachers and staff members are. Jean Chalupsky lends us her classroom as a dressing room, and Luke Schulze, our choir teacher, gives up one prep period a week to handle vocal work for musical theater. The parents in our community have a clear dedication to the arts as well. Every year I teach theater, I have more and more students who are telling me that they are seeking out more theater programs to become a part of – which I absolutely support. Our theater is not the only one in town and if you want to be great at something, you need to find different places in which to practice and participate. Finally, but most importantly, I have amazing students. They take the class, they prepare for and complete auditions, performance projects, and full scale productions, and all with a smile on their faces. Without them, there would be no theater program and I always try to keep that in perspective when the work or students become challenging. I always tell them that if it was always easy, it probably wouldn’t be worth doing, and theater is definitely not easy. ¢
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3
11593 La Colina Road
4
2
10541 Vista Lago Place
3
3
11091 Ironwood Road
4
3
12003 Deerfoot Road
4
3
10171 Rookwood Drive
4
3
11328 Village Ridge Road
4
12338 Fronsac
Price
Address
$724,000
11407 Raedene Way
2,291
$745,000
2,261
$756,000
1,970
Beds Baths Est SF
Price
4
3
3,502
$1,065,000
11147 Gatemoore Way
4
4
3,273
$1,070,000
11491 Wills Creek Road
5
4
3,108
$1,070,000
$770,000
10355 Rue Chamberry
4
3
3,868
$1,075,000
1,541
$778,000
10555 Stony Ridge Way
5
5
3,281
$1,080,000
1,656
$786,000
10540 Quail Springs Court
4
3
2,743
$1,090,000
1,802
$795,000
10431 Rue Finisterre
5
3
3,176
$1,100,000
2,390
$815,000
11310 Luxembourg Way
4
3
3,094
$1,100,000
2,116
$830,000
11373 Wild Meadow Place
4
5
3,564
$1,100,000
3
2,244
$830,000
10515 Livewood Way
4
3
3,295
$1,100,000
4
3
2,288
$845,000
10650 Lakecrest Point
5
4
3,803
$1,120,000
12523 Cypress Woods Court
3
2
2,153
$845,000
11420 Spruce Run Drive
5
3
3,517
$1,162,500
11121 Melton Court
4
3
2,137
$850,000
11530 Caminito Garcia
4
3
3,361
$1,163,200
11913 Windom Peak Way
4
3
3,219
$853,200
10415 Summerwood Court
5
4
2,877
$1,199,000
10280 Avenida Magnifica
4
3
2,224
$860,000
12344 Semillon Blvd
5
3
3,420
$1,275,000
11082 Mulgrave Road
4
3
2,484
$880,000
10734 Edenoaks Street
4
4
3,539
$1,282,000
11715 Fidelio Court
4
3
2,156
$889,000
11590 Big Canyon Lane
5
6
4,397
$1,290,000
11720 Candy Rose Way
3
3
2,774
$905,000
14596 Whispering Ridge Road
5
5
4,369
$1,325,000
11438 Cypress Canyon Park Drive
4
3
2,664
$905,000
11204 Amberstone Court
5
6
5,535
$1,375,000
10232 Red Cedar Court
4
4
3,000
$920,000
15133 Almond Orchard Lane
5
6
5,535
$1,385,000
11366 Legacy Terrace
4
4
3,011
$929,000
12665 Rue Marabelle
4
4
3,589
$1,400,000
12044 Blue Diamond Court
4
3
2,723
$942,000
15069 Almond Orchard Lane
4
5
4,905
$1,425,000
11050 Forestview Lane
5
3
2,430
$950,000
14825 whispering ridge road
5
6
5,599
$1,430,000
11972 Cypress Valley Drive
4
3
2,738
$961,000
11740 Big Canyon Lane
5
6
4,587
$1,500,000
11682 Scripps Creek Drive
5
3
3,050
$969,000
14121 Green Valley Court
5
5
4,850
$1,700,000
10283 Rue Finisterre
4
3
2,623
$1,019,000
11796 Big Canyon Lane
5
7
6,057
$1,780,000
10375 Spruce Grove Avenue
4
3
3,133
$1,042,000
(complete list of homes sold in 92131 at www.92131magazine.com)
Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.
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he ancient lunisolar calendar – which is governed by both the moon phase and the time of the solar year – has been used by many cultures for centuries. Holidays in the lunisolar calendar are marked by astronomical phenomena and often vary in the exact date each year. Chinese New Year, for example, occurs in congruence with the start of the new moon, which falls between late January and late February. Many other East Asian countries that follow a lunisolar calendar celebrate the New Year on the same day. These celebrations are rooted in cultural tradition, each with its own character and customs that are still widely observed today. In fact, communities across the world – San Diego included! – celebrate the lunisolar New Year with major festivals, parades, music, fireworks, food, and traditional decorations. Check out one of these local events for a wonderfully festive New Year’s experience!
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Feb. 9 – 11 SDCCU Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd. Feb. 9: 5 – 10 p.m. Feb. 10: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Feb. 11: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.lunarnewyearfestival.org
Feb. 16 – 18 Mira Mesa Community Park Feb. 16: 5 – 10 p.m. Feb. 17: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Feb. 18: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. www.sdtet.com
Feb. 6 Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library 6 – 7 p.m.
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Feb. 24 – 25 Downtown San Diego, 3rd Ave. and J St. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.sdcny.org
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Korean New Year (Seollal) Mongolian New Year (Tsagaan Sar)
Tibetan New Year (Losar) Traditional Japanese New Year
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JAN. 24 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
LEGO BUILDERS CLUB 3:30 – 4 p.m.
HEALTH EXERCISE 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS BABY STORYTIME 1 – 2 p.m.
SILVER AGE YOGA 3 – 4 p.m.
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THURSDAYS
6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10 – 10:30 a.m.
JAN. 27 OASIS CLASS: DIGESTIVE WELLNESS
WRITING CLASS
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
POWAY BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM
FRIDAYS
4 p.m.
FEB. 17 OASIS CLASS 10 a.m.
Begins Feb. 9
KIDS MEET MANDARIN 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
SATURDAYS 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS
FEB. 24 POWAY BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM
KIDS! READ TO FINNEGAN THE THERAPY DOG
9:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
FEB. 28 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Book selection TBD 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
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