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SD Woodies & Wavecrest

San Diego Woodies is celebrating 12 years as a club. The 200+ members who gather regularly to encourage and promote interest in the wooden car are eager to play host to the annual Wavecrest Meet – the largest woodie show in the world. On the weekend of Sept. 21, 300+ wooden-bodied cars will showcase themselves at Moonlight State Beach. President Scott Melcer and the club invite you to come out and have some fun while discovering the uniqueness of the woodie. The event is sure to be a weekend of fun with car and surf-related activities for people of all ages to take part in.

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Vol. 2, No. 2

:::: from the publisher

Publisher Derrick Breaux Editor Tara Pritchett Tara@ZCodeMedia.com

Heading Back Home photo by DAWS PHOTOGRAPHY

often tell people about how I grew up in a small town in Texas. But the reality is that I only lived there until I was nine years old. I did move back for a couple of years when I was a young teenager, but that’s a story for a different pub note. The fact of the matter is that I’ve now lived in San Diego for more than half of my life. My family jumped around from city to city during my elementary and middle school years due to work obligations, but we eventually settled here in North County back in 1988. I am writing this note while aboard a flight heading back to my hometown outside of Houston. I will be visiting my grandmother in the hospital. For the past several months, she has been fighting the fight of her life - aggressively battling cancer. To say that my grandmother (we all know her as MawMaw) is a second mother to me would be an understatement - especially during the first nine years of my life when I lived only one block away from her. There was rarely a day that went by that I wasn’t at her house during those early years. Although my MawMaw has always been a major influence in my life (even from 1,600 miles away), she particularly impacted me while I was a kid in Texas. It’s hard to believe how vivid my memories are from that time period. Whether it was running across the field to her house when I was barely four years old or climbing up the tree in her backyard to pick plums so that she could make her famous homemade plum jelly, there was never a dull moment. She would take me fishing. We would often go crabbing on the bayou (something that I have not done since I was a kid). She even let me be her co-pilot while she watched her daytime soap operas - I knew the names of every character! We even delivered newspapers together - that’s also a story for another pub letter. I have carried many wonderful childhood memories with me dating back to my original nine years in this world. Some things seem like they happened yesterday. I often look at my own kids in fascination (ages 16, 9 and 8) and wonder what memories they will inevitably hold close to them as they grow into adulthood. Who will they

Associate Editor Sarabeth McElhaney Creative Director Tyler McElhaney Director of Business Development Jessica Breaux Regional Account Executive Rick Micheri Senior Graphic Designer Katie Mott Graphic Designers Joe Sousa Mani Salazar Traci Sally Photography Soul of Photography Production Coordinators Heather Lockwood Sally O’Neill Contributing Writers Amy Lehrer Angie Gallo Jennifer Frakes Kathy Loy Kelley Gusich Linda Frabl Liz Onufer Michelle Tremblay Wynne Love Advertising Sales marketing@ZCodeMedia.com 619-717-2322

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admire? Who will have influenced them? Who will they write about one day? There are very few people in this world that I respect as much as my MawMaw. Her passion for family, her ability to make you feel special, and her sincere desire to truly know and connect with people are just a few examples of the type of person that she is. Today I choose to clear my mind of all of the normal clutter. I will visit with my MawMaw. I will hug her. I will talk about childhood memories. I will remind her that I love her. I will thank her for being the beautiful person that she is. And with everything going on, one thing is for sure, she will still ask me how the kids are doing. She’ll ask me about their sports and school. She’ll ask me how things are going at the office - and she’ll genuinely anticipate the answers. That’s just the kind of person she is. Regards, Derrick Breaux, Publisher

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Local high school Valedictorian, athlete and leader, Emily Oetting, heads to Cornell University.

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92130 Magazine local flavor The Carmel Valley Farmers Market, a unique partnership between Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, Canyon Crest Academy and Raquel Pena provides funding to enrich the lives of local students. Mark your calendar for Thursday afternoons for the opportunity to purchase fresh produce and delicious cuisine, listen to local talent, discover fantastic vendors, grab dinner at one of the coveted food trucks and more.

Making Connections Amanda Chin discovers the benefits of volunteering – for herself and others.

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92127 Magazine side out The local volleyball programs are embarking on their fall season. We give you the ins and outs of the Del Norte and Rancho Bernardo high school programs and share a few things about the sport as well.

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92128, 92064 and 92131 Local community members and businesses alike in neighboring zip codes are featured bi-monthly. The news, photos, features and lifestyles are put in the spotlight. To find out more, go to www.zcodemags.com

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SEPT

2013 CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY SEPTEMBER Sept. 2

Sept. 11

Sept. 21

Sept. 3

Sept. 13

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 90 cleanup sites www.cleanupday.org

4 – 6:30 p.m. | North Coast Repertory Theatre Actors 10 years and older are invited to audition www.northcoastrep.org/TheatreSchool

Sept. 14

Labor Day Auditions for Diary of Anne Frank

Sept. 4

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown

2013 California Coastal Cleanup Day

Patriot Day Yom Kippur begins at sundown

Autumn begins

5K for Mayans – Run for Water 2013

8 – 10:30 a.m. | 4S Ranch Sports Park www.active.com/san-diego-ca/running/run-forwater-2013

Sept. 15

Neil Brooks Art Exhibit Reception

5:30 – 9:30 p.m. | SD Botanic Garden An evening of food, wine, floral design, silent auction and entertainment to benefit the San Diego Botanic Garden exhibits and programs www.sdbgarden.org

Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s “Celebration of Second Chances” 5:30 p.m. | Del Mar Country Club www.sdpets.org

Disney on Ice Presents Passport to Adventure

Valley View Casino Center www.disneyonice.com

Sept. 26

Sept. 18

OCTOBER

Classes are limited to six students each and students must register prior to the start of each class. 5 – 9 p.m. | Fire Station #5, 92024 760-633-2815

Gala in the Garden – A Stroll Around the World

Sept. 25 – 29

2 – 4 p.m. - | Encinitas Library Large scale works of paintings and mixed media depicting scenes of North Coast San Diego Exhibit runs through Oct. 6

Encinitas Fire Department CPR Class

Sept. 7

Sept. 22

Pre-Sunset Summer Evening Walk in San Elijo Lagoon

5:30 – 7 p.m. | San Elijo Lagoon The final walk of the summer series led by conservancy naturalists. www.SanElijo.org

Sept. 19

Classic Car Nights

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Encinitas www.encinitas101.com

Two Wheel Thursdays Bike Ride 7 – 9 p.m. www.bikewalkencinitas.org

Oct. 5

Memorable Bus Tour

Tickets on sale Sept. 3; $40 per person or $75 for two people 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. www.encinitas101.com

Lux After Dark

6 – 11 p.m. | Rancho Santa Fe home of Art Collector and Lux Board Vice President Linda Brandes An annual gala fundraiser to support Lux Education Programs Contact lmarchese@luxartinstitute.org for more information

Sept. 8

San Diego 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb

Honoring those who lost their lives on 9-11 San Diego Bayfront Hilton www.sdfra.org

Sept. 10

San Diego Shakespeare Open Reading 6 – 8 p.m. | Encinitas Library www.sandiegoshakespearesociety.org

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check ‘em out! We curated our top picks for art and culture related events in and around 92024 and labeled them with this badge. Go pick your favorites.

Oct. 5 – 6

Every Wednesday

Oct. 18

San Diego International Orchid Fair San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org

Oct. 6

Party Like It’s 1883 and Celebrate the 130 Birthday of the Encinitas Schoolhouse

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Encinitas Schoolhouse 390 West F Street Encinitas, CA 92024, one block from the beach www.encinitashistoricalsociety.org

Oct. 8

Encinitas Station Certified Farmers’ Market

Music By The Sea Concert Series TRIO CELESTE – Kevin Kwan Loucks, piano, Iryna Krechkovsky, violin, Ross Gasworth, cello 7:30 p.m. | Encinitas Library Tickets: $13 (includes a glass of wine on the patio, courtesy of DEMA) www.trioceleste.com

4 –7 p.m. in winter months | Corner of Vulcan and E Street

Oct. 19 – 20

Every Saturday

San Diego Botanic Garden 30th Annual Plant Sale 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org

San Diego Shakespeare Open Reading 6 – 8 p.m. | Encinitas Library www.sandiegoshakespearesociety.org

Halloween

Oct. 12

Moonlight Beach Fest

Feeling Fit Expo 7 a.m. | 5K 9 a.m. | 1K 10 a.m. | Moonlight Beach www.moonlightbeachfest.com

3rd Saturdays

Two Wheel Thursdays Bike Ride

Every Saturday & Sunday

7 – 9 p.m. www.bikewalkencinitas.org

4 Annual Fund-Raiser

Oct. 14

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays

Columbus Day

BILY Parent-to-Parent Support Group Reservations are recommended 7 – 9 p.m. | Seacoast Community Church www.bilysandiego.org

Oct. 16

National Boss’ Day

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org

Safe Trick or Treat 5 – 8 p.m. | South Coast Highway 101 from Encinitas Boulevard to K Street www.encinitas101.com

With Master of Ceremonies Dagmar Midcap, KNSD-7 weathercaster 6 p.m. | Free Flight www.freeflightbirds.org

Guided Nature Walk

Docent Led Tour

Oct. 31

4 p.m. | Park Dale Lane Elementary School www.sites.google.com/site/parkdalepta

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | SD Botanic Garden Children are invited to enjoy the autumn weather while making art, helping in the Garden or reading a book. www.sdbgarden.org

Every Saturday

United Nations Day

Park Dale Lane Halloween Carnival

Fun on Fridays at the Hamilton Children’s Garden

10 – 11 a.m. | San Elijo Nature Center www.sanelijo.org

Oct. 24

Oct. 11

Fridays

Guided Downtown Historical Walk

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Encinitas Historical Society Free

Seaside Bazaar Open Air Flea Market 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 459 S. Hwy 101 760–753–1611

2nd Sunday

Ducky Waddles Flea Market

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Ducky Waddles www.duckywaddles.com

Every Sunday

Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market and Art Fair 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Paul Ecke Elementary 858–272–7054

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Sept. 26; Oct. 31

Sept. 6

Two Wheel Thursdays Bike Ride 6:45 - 9 p.m. | Encinitas City Hall Parking Lot www.bikewalkencinitas.org

RUNNING

FOOTBALL

Sept. 8

Encinitas Little League Fall Ball Season Begins www.ellbaseball.org Encinitas National Little League Fall Ball Season Begins www.enll.org

11th Annual Commemorative San Diego 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb Varying start times | San Diego Hilton Bayfront Join together in a spirit of remembrance and courage to honor the memories of those lost 11 years ago. www.sdfra.org/stairclimb2/html

Sept. 6 La Costa Canyon Pop Warner Night 6 – 9 p.m. | La Costa Canyon High School, Maverick Stadium www.lccpw.org

BIKING Sept. 7 Carlsbad Family Fun Ride 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Holiday Park www.carlsbadgrandprix.com

Sept. 7 La Costa Canyon Pop Warner First Flag Football Games & Cheer Debut www.lccpw.org

Sept. 8 Carlsbad Grand Prix 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Holiday Street at Armada Street www.carlsbadgrandprix.com

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Sept. 8 La Costa Canyon Pop Warner Picture Day Exact times TBD | La Costa Canyon High School, Maverick Stadium www.lccpw.org

Sept. 14 5K for Mayans – Run for Water 2013 8 – 10:30 a.m. | 4S Ranch Sports Park www.active.com/san-diego-ca/running/run-forwater-2013

Oct. 5 4th Annual Del Mar Mud Run 5K Varying start times | Del Mar Fairgrounds www.delmarmudrun.com

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Oct. 12 Moonlight Beach Fest – City of Encinitas 5K – Clean Water 1K 7 a.m. Feeling Fit Expo Opens | 9 a.m. 5K Start | 10 a.m. 1K Start Moonlight State Beach www.moonlightbeachfest.com

SOCCER

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Sept. 7

Sept. 8

Encinitas Express Soccer Opening Day Rec, Presidio Youngers & Developmental Leagues www.encinitas-soccer.org

San Dieguito Youth Softball Fall Ball Season Begins www.sdyssoftball.com

VOLLEYBALL Sept. 8 Encinitas Express Soccer Picture Day 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Leo Mullen Field www.encinitas-soccer.org

Oct. 20

Oct. 11

2013 Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge 7 a.m. | La Jolla Cove www.challengedathletes.org

Encinitas Express Elite Clinics 3:30 – 7 p.m. | Leo Mullen Field www.encinitas-soccer.org

Sept. 3 – 4 WAVE Volleyball Boys Pre-tryout Training Sept. 3: 13U & 14U | Sept. 4: 15U & 18U www.wavevb.com

Sept. 4 – Oct. 18 WAVE Volleyball Girls Fall Clinic Tryouts will be held Oct. 19 www.wavevb.com/fall-clinic

Oct. 21 – 24, 28 – 31 Kamp Kick Fall Foliage Edition 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Cardiff Sports Park www.encinitas-soccer.org Have a Sporting Event? Log on to www.92024magazine.com to submit it!

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Healthy Day Partners

Passionate About Healthful Lifestyle Choices

ealthy Day Partners (HDP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization formed by Camille Sowinski and Mim Michelove. The duo founded the organization because of a shared passion to encourage healthy lifestyle choices in schools and the local communities. Since forming, HDP has worked for the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) in the 92024 and 92009 zip codes facilitating environmentally-friendly best practices and coordinating wellness initiatives. Currently, HDP is working to help EUSD place day-lighting units and solar panels in several schools. These environmental improvements are known to increase students’ test scores while promoting better health and physical development and will help the District save on energy costs. HDP worked with Solana Center for Enviromental Innovation, District

administrators, the EUSD Green Team, school staff and students to overhaul lunchtime waste. This effort resulted in the design and implementation of the SCRAP cart, a custom lunchtime recycling system that reduced the district’s lunchtime waste output by over 80% and helped EUSD to garner the California Resource Recovery Association’s Waste Prevention Award for 2013. “Our most exciting project to date is the development of the Ocean Knoll Educational Farm. Through the collaborative support of EUSD, Jimbo’s…Naturally and the efforts of HDP, this one-acre depleted plot of land has been transformed into a jumbo outdoor classroom where students enhance their education in a multitude of academic subjects while gaining experience on a working farm,” explained Mim. The farm, still evolving, will not only offer students of Ocean Knoll and surrounding schools the opportunity for hands-on farming, but will grow fresh, organic produce that will be served in EUSD’s daily salad bars at all nine schools and help to provide fresh

produce for the neighborhood food pantry at St. Andrew’s. Thanks to the City of Encinitas’ Community Grant, students from four 92024 schools will be offered field trips this fall. Students will participate in planting, harvesting and learning about food justice practices at the farm. Healthy Day Partners is proud to receive support from Chipotle Mexican Grill, San Diego Ag in the Classroom, Whole Foods, California Tree Service, Target, Big Sunday, Parson’s Corporation and the many volunteer organizations who have supported their community projects. In just two years, HDP has been successful creating opportunities that bring private and public entities together to improve overall wellness – and meaningful results are to show for it. To learn more, visit www.healthydaypartners.org.¢

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:::: Faces in the crowd

Gardening Guru

NAN STERMAN PROVIDES THE BUZZ ON SUSTAINABLE GARDENING by AMY LEHRER | photos by Soul of Photography

Name: Nan Sterman  Age: 50-something  Community of Residence: Encinitas  Year moved to the community: 1986  Family Information: Three children  Volunteer/Organziation Affiliations: Encinitas Garden Festival, Invasive Plant Committee, voluntary advisory committee for San Diego Water Authority

n 1992 Nan Sterman was drawn to Olivenhain like a bee to flowers due to the progressive, environmentally conscious residents, the ideal microclimate – overcast free mornings and ample sunshine to ripen tomatoes – and the large lots ideal for gardening. And like a bee that supports its environment via pollination, Nan has positively impacted her community. She founded the Encinitas Garden Festival in 2003, becoming its president in 2006. “The Encinitas Garden Festival,” explained Nan, “celebrates the community and horticulture of 92024 with over 1,500 attendees a day.” Each year the festival sponsors community projects, and residents from different neighborhoods open their gardens for viewing. Passionate about protecting the environment, Nan has served on the City’s invasive plants advisory committee for years. She warned, “All of the natural canyons and coastal regions that make up Encinitas will be lost to invasive plants if we allow it.” As host of the KPBS A Growing Passion series, a show featuring ordinary people as extraordinary gardeners, Nan is able to educate San Diegans on sustainability and water wise gardening in addition to celebrating San Diego biodiversity. During a recent episode, a segment featured green houses in 92024. Jan speaks all over the country regarding

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water wise sustainable plants and gardens and is a regular Garden Guru guest on Midday Edition, a public radio talk show in San Diego. Other notable accomplishments include having been the editor of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles magazine, publishing California Gardener’s Guide VII in 2007 and Waterwise Plants for the Southwest in 2010 with co-authors Mary Irish, Judith Phillips and Joe Lamp’l. As a child, Nan grew carrots and radishes, and as a Duke University student, she practiced green agriculture with the fledgling sustainability movement. She received two graduate degrees from UC Santa Barbara, one in biology and the other in training and education development. Always busy as a bee, Nan sang in a bluegrass band in college and has been happily married to Curt Wittenberg – a scientist at The Scripps Research Institute – for 29 years. Together, they have raised three children – a daughter and son, who attended the San Diego Jewish Academy and now attend SDSU and Indiana University, and a son who is a contractor in 92024. Nan has most recently traveled to England for a garden tour. Locally, she enjoys her hikes amongst San Diego’s beautiful canyons, frequents the beach and San Elijo Lagoon, cooks with her husband, and can be found dining at Fish 101 and Pandora’s Pizza and gardens. ¢

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Galen Heuer Moved to Leucadia and Made it Home by kathy loy | photos by Soul of Photography

Name: Age: School: Grade: Parents: Sibling’s name & age:

lmost everyone you meet in San Diego is from another part of the country, or even the world. It’s what brings such an interesting mix of ideas, cultures and ethnicities to our population. Galen Heuer and her little sister Bree are two relatively recent additions to San Diego. Galen and her family moved to Leucadia from San Francisco just one year ago. “My neighborhood is awesome and I’ve made a bunch of great friends,” said Galen. When you’re 10 years old, a new school can make a big impact on your life. “I go to Capri Elementary and I’m going into fifth grade this year,” said Galen. “My teacher last year, Mrs. Jones, was a really good teacher who was really nice. I really like how my school is an outdoor school, and how there’s lots of cool events there, like the Jog-A-Thon and the Valentine’s Day dance.” Having a variety of interests seems to be important for Galen

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Galen Liu Heuer 10 Capri Elementary 5th Jonathan Heuer and Jean Liu Bree Heuer (8)

and her family. She enjoys playing kickball and baseball, playing the piano, listening to music and reading. “I have also been doing karate at the YMCA for a year and I’m almost an orange belt,” explained Galen. The Heuer family has some regional influences too. “I have a younger sister and I have cousins in New York, Connecticut and Los Angeles,” described Galen. “My mom is Chinese, so I speak Mandarin as well as English.” Galen says her favorite subject to study in school is science, “because I love learning about the way the world works and how humans and animals move.” She is inspired by Amelia Earhart and explained why. “She was the first girl to “[Amelia Earhart] …was the first do what only boys girl to do what only boys had done had done before, before, and I think everyone has and I think everyone to at least try to make themselves has to at least try to stand out like that.” – Galen Heuer make themselves stand out like that,” said Galen. Her father, Jonathan, explained one way his daughter and Amelia are a bit similar. He said,” What most impresses me about Galen is her drive and creativity. Pixar has a phrase for something they try to do with every character, scene and movie – plussing. As in, ‘this scene is great, but how can we plus it?’ One of Galen’s strengths is her continual attempt to ‘plus’ everything she does, be it school work, play or whatever.” 

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C I T Y O F E N C I N I TA S

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ncinitas is known for its vibrant, active community as well as its beautiful scenery with great beaches just around the corner. No wonder community events are so popular. With the end of summer vacation, it’s easy to feel that the fun is over; but one of the biggest events for the fall has yet to happen. The new Moonlight Beach Fest debuts in 92024 on Oct. 12. While the brand name “Beach Fest” is new, the activities planned for the day are near and dear to the heart of Encinitas. The new look and the new name simply enhances already familiar events you know and love. The event combines the City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department’s annual 5K/Clean Water 1K and Feeling Fit Festival. The day will kick start with the races on a beautiful USA Track and Field certified course in downtown

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This event is tailor-made for Encinitas! It’s the perfect event and race for Encinitans to get out, get involved, get some exercise and have fun!”

~Lisa Rudloff, Parks and Recreation Department Director

Encinitas. The 5K and 1K have been Encinitas traditions for 21 years, and will offer free refreshments for participants, live music and an awards ceremony for the top three finishers in each age group. The races will start and finish in the Moonlight Beach area and feature a spectator-friendly course, healthy food vendors and on-site registration as well. But the fun doesn’t end there. Before or after the race, stay and hang out at the Feeling Fit Expo. The event will feature healthy vendors, activities for kids, and live music for the whole family to enjoy. For a fun – not to mention healthy – family day, mark your calendars for Oct.12. The Feeling Fit Expo is free, and will open at 7 a.m., the City of Encinitas 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the Clean Water 1K starts at 10 a.m. Registration costs vary for each race. To register and for more information, visit www.MoonlightBeachFest.com. ¢

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SDNCC “A CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS” T photos by Janis Foley

he San Diego North Chamber of Commerce (SDNCC) held the 2013 Annual Celebration of Business Awards Gala in late June at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The event, hosted by comedian, Kim Coles of In Living Color and Living Single, was a true celebration of doing business successfully, responsibly and for the spirit of the community. The SDNCC staff and their interns did a fantastic job planning for the highly anticipated event, held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The purpose was to honor the best and brightest of San Diego County’s business community while highlighting achievements in corporate and individual categories. A variety of business achievement awards were presented in nine distinct categories to include: Non Profits of the Year: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and The Elizabeth Hospice Community Leader Small Business: Miguel’s Cocina Community Leader Medium Business: Sullivan Solar Power Community Leader Large Business: TERADATA Entrepreneur of the Year: Lauren Reynolds Woman in Business: Deanna Smith Small Business of the Year: Strategic Business Communications Business of the Year: San Diego County Credit Union Volunteer of the Year: Widney Hawthorne Business Leader of the Year: Derrick Breaux, ZCode Media Visionary Award: Bonnie Dumanis Environmental Stewardship: Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort Healthiest Large Business: Bridgepoint Education Healthiest Small Business: Bill Howe Plumbing

The evening was filled with anticipation of silent auction item bidding contests, a cocktail hour, board installation, dinner and the awards ceremony where applause was generously given as each recipient was honored. Derrick Breaux, Publisher of ZCode Media, was completely surprised and humbled by his award. Upon receiving the Business Leader of the Year award, Breaux shared his enthusiasm for having the opportunity to be so involved in the local communities. He also praised the team he has built and how ZCode Media has thrived from the very beginning because of their passion for “producing magazines that people love to read.” ZCode Media has grown to host 10 community magazines since the Premiere issue of 92127 Magazine in November of 2009; Del Sol Magazine as the newest addition. ¢

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:::: your neighbor’s recipe

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:::: local family

Blooming Family

Putting Down Roots in 92024 by michelle tremblay | photos by Soul of Photography

Parents: Neighborhood: Hometown: Profession: Children:

Rob Bloom (35), Renata (Renny) Ortiz Bloom (34) Encinitas/Village Creek since 2009 Rob – Laguna Hills, CA; Renata – Mexico City, Mexico Rob – Commercial real estate broker; Renata – Commercial litigation attorney Marco Cesar Bloom (2), Marcela Sue Bloom (born May 29, 2013)

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n 2009, Rob and Renata (Renny) Bloom were looking to move away from downtown San Diego in search of a more family-oriented community. They settled on the Village Creek neighborhood of Encinitas…and just in time. Soon after the move, their first child was born, a son named Marco. This past May, the family welcomed their second child, a little girl named Marcela. With their family having doubled in size since their days living downtown, Rob and Renny are confident they made the right decision in choosing 92024 as their home, and are enjoying every minute of the beachy, family-friendly community. Rob, a commercial real estate broker and vice president

at Duhs Commercial, grew up in Laguna Beach. He attended college at the University of San Diego and later completed his MBA at San Diego State University. Renny, who is a litigation attorney for Gordon & Rees, LLP, has dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico, but was raised in North County San Diego from the age of 10. She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara for her undergraduate degree and then University of San Diego School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate and graduated in the top 10% of her class. Clearly education is important to the Bloom family – a reason, they explained, they chose to live in 92024. “We chose to live [in Encinitas] because the public schools are excellent,” said “We chose to Renny. They also liked the area for its familylive [in Encinitas] friendly vibe. “We love that there is a greenbelt, park and pool directly across the street from because the our house for Marco (and one day Marcela) public schools to play in and explore,” offered Renny. As an added benefit, the Bloom house is close to both are excellent.” sets of grandparents. “Renny's mom, Sue, lives – Renny in Carlsbad and Rob's parents live in Orange County,” explained the Blooms. “Marco goes to the Encinitas Public Library for story time (and to catch a glimpse of the trains) every Monday with his grandma Sue.” Other local spots the family likes to frequent are the San Diego Botanic Gardens, Moonlight Beach and Swami’s Beach. “We like to put Marco in the BOB stroller and go running at Swami's Beach on the weekends,” noted Renny. The family is excited to now have baby Marcela join them during their beach visits and on their many other outings around town. 

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:::: community stuff 130th Birthday Party at the 1883 Schoolhouse

The Old Schoolhouse on West F Street and 4th Street has led a nomadic existence since it was built by English immigrants in 1883. It was moved from one location to another as it morphed from school to private residence and finally now the headquarters of the Encinitas Historical Society. And now this grand old lady is turning 130 years old. To celebrate, the Encinitas Historical Society is throwing a party on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will step inside the oldest building in town and imagine themselves back in Victorian times – when every first to eighth grader in 92024 sat side by side at wooden desks paying rapt attention to just one schoolmistress, grew vegetables in the shade of their one room schoolhouse and enjoyed a picnic lunch on the beach every Friday.

92024 Resident Wins CACM Vision Award

Ivette Cueva with Seabreeze Management Company, a leader in providing professional community association services across Southern CA, received a coveted Vision Award at the 22nd annual California Association of Community Managers (CACM) Vision Awards ceremony on July 25 in Anaheim. The prestigious award recognizes remarkable property management professionals who have displayed outstanding achievements in their industry. Ivette was one of only 12 community association professionals in the state to win an award. “At Seabreeze, we emphasize quality service, integrity and advanced education as part of our core philosophy,” said Lisa Dale, Chief Executive Officer of Seabreeze Management Company. “Ivette demonstrated all of these values while managing the Seabluffe project and we’re proud to see her recognized for this prestigious honor.”

Hospice of the North Coast Celebrates Grand Opening

North County-based nonprofit Hospice of the North Coast (HNC) held a housewarming and ribbon-cutting of its new Pacifica House residence in mid-July. The first freestanding in-patient facility in North County, Pacifica House will provide a welcoming home for terminally ill patients in a warm, environment with compassionate, around-the-clock care. The nearly 4,500-square-foot facility will welcome patients soon, once state licensing is finalized. More than 200 people attended the event, including elected officials and key staff from several communities. These included Carlsbad and Vista Mayors Matt Hall and Judy Ritter, respectively, as well as Encinitas Deputy Mayor Lisa Shaffer and Council member Tony Kranz. Following the recommendation of HNC Board Vice-President and emcee Ray Patchett, many people took advantage of giving, naming and underwriting opportunities. To tour or support Pacifica House, contact don@hospicenorthcoast.org.

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92024 Residents Participate in the 2013 LJAWF

The 2013 La Jolla Art & Wine Festival, highly regarded as one of the most prestigious events of its kind on the West Coast, ramps up for its fifth and largest season yet on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spanning over half a mile long in the heart of La Jolla along Girard Ave, this nationally renowned juried art show and fundraiser is free and open to the public, with a $5 cash donation accepted at all the festival entrances. Highlighting the works of over 150 established artists from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Baja and beyond, the LJAWF features a silent auction, entertainment, gourmet marketplace, family art center, as well as an extensive wine and beer garden. Featured at the event are 92024’s own Lisa ReinHardt (www. lisareinhardtstudio.com) and Nic McGuire (www.nicmcguire.com). All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology, and on-site medical care at local public elementary and middle schools. Since launching in 2009, the LJAWF has raised over $220,000 to date. For more information, visit www.ljawf.org.

Encinitas Preservation Association to Host Tours

The Encinitas Preservation Association is pleased to announce that they will be hosting two bus tours on Saturday, Oct. 5. The three-hour tour will cover 24 historical points of interest within the City of Encinitas including Bumann Ranch and San Elijo Lagoon. The tour will serve as an opportunity to learn about 92024 and visit the historic places that make Encinitas the unique city that it is today. The first tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the second tour will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The buses will depart from City Hall in Encinitas and return there at the end of each tour. Ticket pricing is $40 for one ticket or $75 for two tickets. Tickets will be available for purchase online at www.encinitas101.com and at the Encinitas 101 MainStreet office beginning Sept. 3. For more information on the Encinitas Preservation Association visit www.encinitaspreservationfoundation.org.

ENLL Majors Place in Top 10

Encinitas National Little League’s Majors All-Star Team recently won the District 31 and Section 6 Championships, finishing top 10 in Southern California out of 500 teams. The team is managed by Steve Schenk and coached by Mike Kiesel and Marcus Matherly. Congratulations to the Encinitas National Little League 2013 Majors AllStars: Garrett Bevacqua, Michael Clark, Trip Cornell, Ian Coykendall, Joe Coykendall, Bretten Hadley, Joe Kagan, Tomo Kawashima, Logan Matherly, Cole Miller, Chris Neveau, Matt Neveau, Matthew Pisacane and Jake Schenk.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Do you have a few hours a week to help a homebound senior citizen by driving them to the grocery store, pharmacy, bank and so forth? Travel arrangements are made between the passenger and volunteer driver based on driver availability. Volunteer drivers receive mileage reimbursement. Anyone interested in giving back to the community may apply to come to the aid of a waiting list of senior citizens in need of a volunteer driver. No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Contact Gail Dupler, Encinitas Senior Center, Out & About Transportation Coordinator at 760-943-2256 for an application today.

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Cardiff Greek Festival Weekend is Approaching photo courtesy of Fred Greaves

The Cardiff Greek Festival, a 35-year tradition in North County, will return on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and continue through Sunday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. For a $3 admission fee (children under 12 are free), guests will take in the sounds of The Olympians, and other live entertainers while dining on traditional Greek cuisine and pastries. Church tours guided by Father Michael will show visitors the intricacy of the Byzantine artwork. Be sure to check out the open marketplace, children’s fun zone and live auctions as well. Free parking is available at the adjacent MiraCosta College. Visit www.cardiffgreekfest.com for more information.

Encinitas City Council Grants Wishes

The City of Encinitas and Mizel Family Foundation Community Grant Program (CGP) received its 2013-2014 funding allocations from the Encinitas City Council during a recent meeting. Non-profit organizations given grants included K-12 projects, visual and performing arts programs and family events at venues such as the San Dieguito Heritage Museum and San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, among many others. “2013 marked a defining point. We received 59 applications and funded 42, including six first-time recipients. A total of 13 applicants received 100% of their request and 18 received 80%; this is a first for the grant program,” noted grant administrators Jim Gilliam and Gina Zenn. Formed in 1998, the CGP was established to sponsor programs that enrich Encinitas’ five communities. Since 2007, the Mizel Family Foundation has matched the city’s general grant allocation, thus doubling funding for non-profits. Including the 2013-2014 allocation, the CGP has provided a total of $740,064 in city funds.

Celebration of Second Chances

Tickets are still available for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s “Celebration of Second Chances” that will be held Saturday, Sept. 7. The Celebration will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Del Mar Country Club located at 6001 Clubhouse Drive in Rancho Santa Fe. This year’s theme is “The Healing Power of Animals.” KFMB-TV News-8 reporter Jeff Zevely will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Event proceeds provide programs and services for the people and animals who rely on the services provided by the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. To make reservations for the 2013 Celebration of Second Chances, call the Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 760-753-6413 or visit www.sdpets.org.

Seniors Compete for Title of Ms. Senior California In late August, 14 contestants from all over California competed for the coveted title of Ms. Senior California 2013. This year’s theme was “The Best is Yet to Come.” Open to women who have reached the “age of elegance” (60+), the pageant is judged based on interview, modeling an evening gown, sharing a philosophy of life statement and showcasing a talent. 92024’s own Wendy Hill participated in the pageant. Ms. Senior California 2013 will receive the opportunity to compete at the 2013 Ms. Senior America Pageant held Oct. 20 through 25 in Atlantic City, NJ at the Resorts Casino Hotel.

Herman Cook VW Raises Funds

Fire Station #6 Expands Service

Just beyond the one year mark of the Encinitas Fire Department extending service to Olivenhain, Fire Station #6 has doubled its operating hours from 12 to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is in the process of hiring additional firefighters. Previously, one firefighter paramedic and one firefighter engineer remained on call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fire Station #6 is a compact facility, occupying a single suite in a one-story office building, which contains a garage, living quarters, office space, kitchenette and shower. This increase in hours comes as part of the department’s efforts to meet its goal of responding to 80% of citywide calls in five minutes or less.

YMCAs Serve Kids of Parents Who Have Served Photo of Wendy Hill courtesy of Bill Kohler

Herman Cook Volkswagen recently hosted the Herman Cook Go-Green event. The dealership raised awareness about and promoted eco-friendliness by partnering with Grangetto’s Farm and Garden Supply as well as Solana Center, a nonprofit organization serving San Diego County and beyond. Herman Cook VW made donations to Solana Center for Environmental Innovation for every test drive and Grangetto’s offered a 10% off coupon for every test drive, as well. Together, they educated approximately 75 guests about going green techniques and strategies and even collected 1,428 pounds worth of electronic waste at the event.

Recently, some very deserving children of active duty military personnel stationed at Camp Pendleton got a big dose of YMCA summer camp fun at a special week of Camp Operation Appreciation. Through a partnership established between the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA located in 92024 and the Armed Services YMCA of Camp Pendleton, 121 children were given the opportunity to experience this day of camp at no cost to their families. Visit www.ecke.ymca.org to learn about more.

Join in on the Adventure with Girl Scouts

At Girl Scouts, girls are always counting down to the next adventure we’ll go on together. Look for representatives at your schools’ open house or back to school night to find out how you can join in on their adventures. Those interested are encouraged to attend the Girl Scout Science Day event on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Coastal Program Center. For questions contact Jennifer Mains at jmains@sdgirlscouts.org.

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:::: LOCAL PHOTOS

92024 Magazine

OUT & ABOUT

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3 1. Congrats to the ELL District 31 Champions. 2. Lauren Wilmette with Bethany Hamilton at Hansen’s Surf Shop. 3. 10-year-old Weimaraner, Dude, watching the sunset from San Elijo Avenue just south of Swami’s. 4. Jordan, Judy and Larry Belinsky ready to play an exciting game of tennis. 5. Having a rad time at the Color Me Rad Run. 6. Birthday girl, Lainey Porter, celebrates in style at Pacifica Del Mar. 7. Andrew’s first day of Encinitas Junior Lifeguards. 8. Roland Tizuela finishes in 1st place at the La Paloma Summer Poetry Slam. Photo courtesy of Jim D. Babwe. 9. Absolutely fearless! 10. Guardians of San Diego’s 22nd Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament committee with Pam Ferris, CEO of Seacrest Village. 11. 4th of July Fun making rock paper weights. 12. Fun in the sun at Moonlight. 13. Hanging out at Stagecoach Park with family and friends. 14. Total awesomeness while sporting the shades. 15. Having a blast at the San Diego County Fair. 16. Camdyn Quinn cruisen in 4th of July style. 17. Dr. Stuart Grauer (right) with two of The Grauer School’s first students, Vanessa Balzano (‘95) and Shannon Winans (‘96) at The Grauer School’s Inaugural All-Class Reunion.

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Halstrom Academy A Unique One-on-One Education Alternative by sarabeth mcelhaney | photos by Tyler McElhaney

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s all parents know, every child has unique traits and areas they excel in. In education, many times the “one-sizefits-all” approach isn’t optimal for a student’s success. Halstrom Academy offers a nurturing environment, onestudent to one-teacher classes and flexible scheduling options optimized for both parents and students. Founded in 1985 as a more personalized approach to learning, Halstrom Academy emphasizes the use of technology, personalized learning techniques and a more dynamic environment for learning. Julie and Rick Devoe, residents of Encinitas, are parents of three Halstrom students: Fischer, Jaysea and Ryder. “The kids feel more empowered and they can enjoy a whole other world outside of school,” explained Julie. "The kids stay on campus after class to complete their homework where help is available which allows them to focus on their internships and extra curricular activities after school." With the flexible schedule Halstrom provides, all three of Julie and Rick’s children are able to spend time working local internships. Fischer helps out at Captain Fin in Oceanside and Surfy Surfy in Leucadia, Jaysea volunteers by teaching yoga to children at the Oasis Community Preschool in Encinitas, and Ryder works at Solana Beach’s Blue Water Tackle in his spare time. Because Halstrom Academy is staffed with teachers who are experts in their field of study, students can make more meaningful connections and mastery of the subjects. "The greatest benefit is that our children are learning to take direction and getting an edge on their careers,” commented Rick Devoe. “It really is the future of education.” “Parents may need flexible scheduling options because their child is an actor/athlete or are searching for more of an individualized learning experience because of the increasing class sizes of more than 35:1 in a traditional school setting,” explained Carrie Mulcahy, Director of Marketing for Halstrom Academy. 

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:::: Cover Feature

photo by Spark Photography

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cover & opposite photo by Soul of Photography all others courtesy of SD Woodies Club Photographer, Johnnie Wuethrich

San Diego Woodies,

a cornerstone of the 92024 community, is celebrating 12 years

as a club. The 200+ members who gather regularly to encourage and promote interest in the wooden car have established themselves in the community and surrounding areas – and they have quite a following! This month the San Diego Woodies play host to the annual Wavecrest Meet – the largest woodie show in the world. On the third weekend in September, over 300 wooden-bodied cars will showcase themselves at Moonlight State Beach. Scott Melcer, president of San Diego Woodies, gave us the details on the upcoming event as well as information on the club and how enthusiasts involved with the organization on a local and national level take part in and support community-wide efforts. Mark your calendar as this event is sure to be a weekend of fun with car and surf-related activities for people of all ages to take part in.

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:::: Cover Feature

Q&A

with Scott Melcer, President, San Diego Woodies What is the history behind “The National Woodie Club?” The National Woodie Club began in 1974 in Hawthorne, CA. It was founded by Will O’Neil. Woodie Times magazine is the club’s official monthly

At A Glance: Official name of Organization:

San Diego Woodies

publication and is mailed to every member.

Established: 2001

What is the history behind “San Diego Woodies” Club?

Website: www.sandiegowoodies.com

San Diego Woodies was established as a chapter club in 2001 and we

Facebook:

San Diego Woodies

currently have close to 200 member families. It was comprised mostly by

Email: info@sandiegowoodies.com

chapters who came together to form the current San Diego chapter. With its

San Diego Woodies, a chapter of the National Woodie Club, exists

members of the Southern California Woodies chapter and other nearby

inception, came the stewardship of Wavecrest. The club spends the majority of the year preparing for this event. Since the beginning, Wavecrest has

been held on the third Saturday in September each year. This year marks the event’s 34th consecutive year. The San Diego Woodies have handled

the event for the last 12 years. We are required to obtain permission from Encinitas City Hall and pay for the permits necessary for our event.

What is the mission of the organization? Our mission at San Diego Woodies, as a chapter of the National Woodie Club, is

to promote interest in woodies. We educate owners and the public on their history,

to promote interest in woodies, to educate owners and the public on their history, beauty, usefulness and uniqueness; to provide an association through which woodie owners and enthusiasts may exchange information on history, building, restoration or modification techniques and shared experiences.

Board Members: President:

Scott Melcer

which woodie owners and enthusiasts may exchange information on history,

Vice President:

Dennis Pabst

Secretary & Membership:

Dennis Wuethrich

woodie is a unique kind of car which deserves special recognition.

Treasurer:

Jim Peevey

Clerk:

Chris Rine

beauty, usefulness and uniqueness. We also provide an association through

building, restoration and modification techniques, and shared experiences. The

What is involved with being a member of the organization? Are there any requirements? Membership in the National Woodie Club and San Diego Woodies is open to

Appointed Committee Chairpersons:

woodie is not required for membership, and all members have equal rights.

SD Woodies Social Events: Damian Tuggey-Melcer

anyone who owns, drives or simply appreciates the woodie. Ownership of a

Both the national and local chapters require members to pay yearly dues for their membership.

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Club Photographer:

Johnnie Wuethrich

What are some things you do as an organization that you feel improve or benefit the community?

What goes in to preparing to host the meet each year at Moonlight State Beach?

We have been putting on Wavecrest every year and that always has a large

The most important ingredient is teamwork. We have a great core group

to charitable organizations. We also often display our cars at nonprofit or

prepare all year long. I think it gets better year after year. Over the years, we

positive impact on the businesses in the community. We continually contribute community events. Just recently we showed up at the USS Midway Museum

for their fundraiser. The woodies are always a draw for increased attendance and we like to be able to see community events thrive.

Can you tell us something interesting about members of the organization? We have a few members who have attended every single Wavecrest event

since it began. Some National Woodie Club members will be coming from all over the nation. We have had participants drive in from as far away as Long Island, NY, and fly in from England and New Zealand.

of members who volunteer as there is a great deal of work involved. We

have learned so much which has allowed us to continue to keep the event streamlined and organized.

How many people are you expecting to attend the event? We have had over 300 cars that draw a huge attraction of spectators and we

have been told that we draw between 15,000 to 20,000 attendees. We bring a

tremendous amount of business to the local community. Neighborhood hotels are usually sold out for the event including the host hotel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Best Western

Encinitas Inn & Suites at Moonlight Beach, which has been a great supporter of the club.

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:::: Cover Feature

TIMELINE OF

EVENTS

Thursday, Sept. 19 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Classic Car Night on 101, Encinitas

Friday, Sept. 20 | 12 p.m.

Wavecrest Setup

Friday, Sept. 20 | 5 – 7 p.m.

Welcome to Wavecrest Party

Wavecrest Dinner, Raffle and Auction

The post Wavecrest evening activities begin with drinks (beer, wine, sodas and water) in the pool/cabana area at the Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites at Moonlight Beach, followed by a fabulous buffet dinner provided by Ono Grimes, Hawaiian-style cuisine. After dinner there will be a raffle/ auction which will be limited to high-end woodie items. The evening will end with Wavecrest entertainment in the cabana. There is a This is it – Wavecrest, the granddaddy of all woodie meets. charge for dinner which needs to be prepaid; Located in and around the parking lot at Moonlight Beach one tickets are available for sale on Thursday block south of Encinitas Blvd., attendees and exhibitors will night at the cruise and up to noon on experience the longest running and largest gathering of woodies Saturday at the meet. in the world. Woodies begin arriving in the wee hours of the

This event, sponsored by the Downtown Encinitas Merchants Association (DEMA), kicks off the Wavecrest weekend activities. This gathering of vintage hot rods and about 80 woodies takes place on historic Highway 101 between D and I streets. Early arrivals from out Saturday, Sept. 21 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. of town will join local woodie owners to begin the Wavecrest experience in an old-fashioned cruise night atmosphere. There will be live music and awards. Charlie’s Foreign Car Service on the 101 across from the Smog Station always cooks dinner for the featured club at the cruise event.

Saturday, Sept. 21 | 5 – 10 p.m.

morning and by 8 a.m. there are around 300 woodies of every size, shape and description on display. Throughout the day there will be live entertainment featuring Hawaiian and surf music, along with fabulous raffle prizes (including surf boards) and awards. Wavecrest merchandise and food will be available for purchase. This year we have famed surfboard shaper Floyd Smith, who will be shaping a custom balsa wood surfboard at the event.

The welcome to Wavecrest Party for woodie owners is held at the pool and cabana area at the Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites at Moonlight Beach. This is a great opportunity to get the best selection of Wavecrest merchandise while enjoying some light refreshments and visiting with woodie friends from all over the country.

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Sunday, Sept. 22 | 8 – 10 a.m.

Wavecrest Woodie Cruise

To wrap up your Wavecrest experience, the community is invited to come out and see 80 to 90 woodies on a cruise from Encinitas to Oceanside and back on the historic Pacific Coast Highway. The approximately 25-mile cruise will begin at 8 a.m. and proceed north to the Oceanside Harbor with a photo-op stop on the beach below the Oceanside Pier. If you didn’t bring your woodie to the event, you are still invited to join the fun by hitching a ride on the cruise.

Wavecrest Woodie Meet:

What is significant about the Wavecrest Meet compared to other car shows?

Date: Sept. 21, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Moonlight Beach, 4th and B Street Description: Wavecrest is the world’s largest gathering of wooden bodied automobiles. Once a year, on the third Saturday of September, woodies gather at Moonlight State Beach. Wavecrest included 242 woodies in 1998, and now more than 300 woodies participate. Awards: Trophies are presented in several categories, in past years they have included Best Wood, Best Sixty Surfer Woodie, Best Town & Country, Best License Plate, Best Hot Rod, Longest Distance Driven, Hard Luck and People’s Choice, each year the awards are a little different.

exhibitors and spectators; no one has to pay to enjoy the Wavecrest experience.

Our event is only open to wood-bodied cars and trucks, while most other car shows allow all

types of cars. We also don’t collect money for admissions. Our show is completely free to both

The meet is always held on the third Saturday of September. Is there any significance to this? Tradition, and it is a beautiful time of the year. Simple as that.

Tell us about the merchandise that is available for purchase at the meet. Gerry Dube and I took over merchandise three or four years ago, and it has become an

organized effort. The merchandise is always very popular. Each year a theme is established

and artwork is completed which is prepared for placement on posters, t-shirts and mugs. This

year, noted artist Bill Drysdale has created our poster art. Because of the interest generated by the sale of the posters, there are “collectors” who keep the items and have found their value has increased over the years.

Where do the charity funds raised at the annual event go towards? Once the event is completed, we sit down as a group and decide to whom we will be donating

the charity portion of the funds collected. This is especially nice because of the time of the year being the holiday season. We have donated to Wounded Warriors, Home Front San Diego,

Junior Lifeguards and others. Having Camp Pendleton nearby makes giving to our military very rewarding. Doing this makes for a wonderful “Aloha” feeling. ¢

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:::: local app

Blurt It Out! "Explore Life's Questions" on any Subject with Blurtopia by wynne love | photos by Soul of Photography

ost of us can hardly remember life before social media. We thrive on our ability to stay connected 24/7 and we keep finding better ways to do it. Take Blurtopia, the latest social media craze. "Blurtopia is a real-time opinion network on the things people care about," described co-founder and CEO Ryan Bettencourt. "At the heart of Blurtopia is a highly addictive user experience in which answering 'blurts' is fun and highly engaging." Launched in October 2012 by three San Diego county residents, the app has won multiple awards, has been featured by Apple and was named the San Diego Venture Group "Cool Company" for 2013. The combined expertise of the team explains their success. Ryan got his MBA at Babson and has worked with multiple successful start-ups. Grant Bostrom, Head of Design & Marketing, earned his MBA at San Diego State. Keiran Flanigan, CXO, majored in film at the University of Colorado and has been writing apps since the very beginning with clients including Pepsi, 24 Hour Fitness and Hyundai. The team meets regularly in Encinitas at the Lofty Bean, Counter Culture or while out surfing. The idea for Blurtopia struck them as a group. "We were working on a decision making tool for businesses when we noticed a person at the mall trying on shoes, taking photographs and texting those to friends for feedback," recounted Ryan. "We realized we could build a platform that would enable anybody to ask anything at anytime, anywhere." That platform has proved a success. "We get over 90% of our users to create content within Blurtopia, creating an incredibly rich community," stated Ryan proudly. Users post "blurts" using a photograph, question or statement and blurt text requesting fellow users respond with this/that, a one through five rating or thumbs up or down. "Our mission is to inspire digital conversations about things people are passionate about," explained Ryan. "While most social media is about broadcasting status updates and quick thoughts, [Blurtopia is] a platform where people can get and share opinions."  See all Blurtopia can do in the demo at www.vimeo.com/67759905 or simply download it from the Apple app store or on the web at www.blurtopia.com and join the conversation.

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App: Blurtopia Founders: Ryan Bettencourt – Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Grant Bostrom – Co-Founder; Head of Design & Marketing Keiran Flanigan – Co-Founder; CXO (Chief Experience Officer) Website: www.blurtopia.com # of Users: 50,000+ Description: The real-time opinion network for the things that move you. Social: www.instagram.com/blurtopia www.facebook.com/blurtopia www.twitter.com/blurtopia

Encinitas Oktoberfest Brings Germany to 92024 by JONATHAN BOYLE

he acclaimed Encinitas Oktoberfest returns for its 18th year this fall on Sunday, Sept. 22. Hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, this year’s Oktoberfest will occupy six blocks in a celebration of German culture and tradition and is expected to draw over 25,000 attendees. The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 as part of a royal wedding celebration in the city of Munich, and has since been celebrated worldwide. “Encinitas’ German roots go back to the northeastern colony of Olivenhain, founded in 1884 by German farmers,” explained Event Volunteer Thora Guthrie, “The Encinitas Oktoberfest was first established in the 1990s and coincides with the celebrations held in Germany.” The event represents an important economic value to the city, attracting people from all over San Diego County. Over 25,000 people are expected this year alone. A ceremonial parade led by Grand Marshall Edgar Engert will kick off the festivities, which run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live German music will be performed by the Blue Birds International Show Band and Gemutlichkeit Alpine Dancers. There will be something for everyone to enjoy in the Family Fun Zone, including games for kids and the highly anticipated Chicken Dance. The Oktoberfest will host approximately 200 vendors with unique arts and crafts, and authentic

German cuisine, wine and beer will be available. “The family tent is a great place to relax and experience delicious German delicatessens provided by Tarantino’s and refreshing German and American beers provided by the Markstein Beverage Company,” explained Event Coordinator Sherry Yardley, who is particularly excited about this aspect of the event. Other sponsors this year include EDCO, Belmont Village, Bud Light, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Beck’s Brewery, Blue Book Publishing and Palomar Water. “We had so much fun and success last year that we decided to add more entertainment, more contests, and more fantastic prizes this year,” mentioned Sherry. This year’s Oktoberfest looks to have plenty of fun for the whole family. ¢

Encinitas Oktoberfest At-A-Glance Name of Event: 18th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest Date: Sept. 22, 2013 Location: Mountain Vista at El Camino Real Cost: Free Phone Number: 760-753-6041 Website: www.encinitasoktoberfest.com

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he community is invited to experience Lux After Dark, a unique event under the stars – an evening of fun, friends and festive food. The annual event, that benefits the Education and Exhibition programs of Lux Art Institute, takes place this year on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. Art Collector and Lux Board Vice President Linda Brandes has graciously opened up her home in Rancho Santa Fe as the luminous host to the event. This delightful evening will feature Baja Mediterranean cuisine, live music, dancing and both silent and live auctions featuring exclusive artwork, getaways and more. Guests will enjoy tours of ‘Linda’s Personal Collection’ while making a difference for the community.

Lux Art Institute is redefining the museum experience to make art more accessible and personally meaningful. “At Lux, you don’t just see finished works of art; you see the artistic process firsthand, engaging with internationally recognized artists in a working studio environment. We educate and engage the community to foster an appreciation of the living artist and creative process,” shared Patricia Hurley, Curatorial Assistant at Lux. Be sure to mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience an elegant evening that will support your local arts community. To learn more about programs at Lux Art Institute, visit www.luxartinstitute.org. ¢

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LUMINOUS HOST - Lisa Brandes

SUPPORTING SPONSOR - Mike Kiley, The Chamberlain Group

HOST SPONSORS - Chelsea Investment Corp - Wally and Linda Dieckmann - Ray and Gina Ellis - Wells Fargo - Reesey and David Shaw - Pam and Phil Palisoul - Andy Schreck, Suffolk Construction Company - Four Graces Winery and Stone Brewery

rewFest Encinitas was held on Aug. 3 at MiraCosta College, San Elijo campus. The crowd enjoyed beer from 20 local craft breweries, including Aztec, Ballast Point, Coronado, Firestone Walker, Green Flash, Hess, Stone, Iron Fist, Pizza Port, Stumblefoot, The Lost Abbey and many more. Gourmet food trucks provided an array of food for hungry craft brew drinkers. The event supported local charities such as the MiraCosta College Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Encinitas, Community Resource Center, The Burn Institute, Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, Military Outreach Ministry (MOM), Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club and more. To keep up-to-date on next year’s event, visit www.brewfestencinitas.com.¢

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:::: School profile

balanced education

AT A GLANCE

The Grauer School Fosters Academic and Character Growth

Name of Business:

The Grauer School

Owners:

Dr. Stuart Grauer

Years in Position:

22 Years

Year of Establishment:

1991

Address:

1500 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA, 92024

Website:

www.grauerschool.com

Email:

info@grauerschool.com

Phone:

760-274-2116

Description of Business:

The Grauer School is an independent,

non-profit middle and high school (grades 6-12) accredited by WASC and is a member of CAIS. The Grauer School balances college preparatory education with expeditionary learning and Socratic teaching.

by Amy Lehrer | photos by Michael Bielecki

he Grauer School delivers what larger schools cannot – an authentic balance between providing college prep academic rigor, developing student internal motivation, nurturing core values and producing expeditionary learning opportunities. Dr. Stuart Grauer, The Grauer School’s founder, discovered the secret to school success after teaching for 17 years in six U.S. based and international schools that encompassed kindergarten through post graduate teaching in public and private schools settings. Grauer explained, “Many years of research have shown that in schools of 230 or fewer, there are significant gains in connectedness, academic achievement, and safety (physical and emotional).” To capitalize on this small school benefit, enrollment for The Grauer School is capped at 150 for grades six through 12. “Close to 100% of our students and parents feel connected to The Grauer School and

like school. This is due to our relationship-based education model and overall accessibility to teachers and administration. Essentially, students have a better academic experience if their school environment offers close bonding opportunities with peers and teachers,” revealed Grauer. The character of each student is carefully developed via nurturing internal motivation, concentrating on core values and by providing expeditionary learning opportunities. Because lifelong success stems from internal motivation, the instructional aim at The Grauer School is to create a positive, enriching, Socratic academic environment that encourages students to shape and achieve their personal goals. Six core values are emphasized: resourcefulness, compassion, self-advocacy, intellectual curiosity, perseverance and accountability. On a daily basis, faculty and students demonstrate these core values. The expeditionary learning program allows students to take part in cultural and educational missions

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throughout the world. It supports the compassion core value and teaches students to become community advocates. As a result, students average over 100 community service hours before graduating. At The Grauer School, excellence is expected by all. Dr. Grauer recently published a book entitled Real Teachers: True Stories of Renegade Educators and created the Coalition of Small Preparatory Schools to provide a network for small schools and provide awareness of small school benefits. The principal, Dana AbplanalpDiggs, is loved by parents and students. Tricia Shemwell, the college placement officer, has an unparalleled college placement record. The recent graduating seniors had an amazing 89% college application acceptance rate. Parents hoping to find a balance between rigorous college preparatory academics, expeditionary learning, internal motivation and core values, need look no further than The Grauer School.  SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT

9th Annual

photos by TYLER McELHANEY

oonlight Beach recently hosted 92024-based rock band Switchfoot for its 9th Annual Bro-Am surf contest and concert, an event that drew 13,000 people. Created to give back to the community and benefit local charities, the event featured auctions, food vendors, corporate surf team entries, sponsorships and an afterparty at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Its primary beneficiary is the Oceanside chapter of StandUp For Kids. For more information on Switchfoot and their upcoming events, visit www.switchfoot.com.¢

Photo Below: Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and professional surfer Rob Machado

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:::: mustang insider by GABBY CATALANO

special to 92024 Magazine

Some Advice to the Incoming Freshman

hile walking around the campus of San Dieguito Academy (SDA), it is rare to hear the term “freshman” in the hallways. This isn’t a John Hughes film in which two underclassmen get taunted by upperclassmen because they aren’t popular. Neither are there football players and cheerleaders who might provoke those in the band. SDA has developed the reputation of being an artsy, diverse school. It is home to eccentric artists, fashion-forward designers, aspiring writers, enthusiastic thespians and science lovers. Whatever the Mustangs aspire to be, SDA assists in making dreams become reality. During the first month of school, students will have the opportunity to learn all about SDA’s clubs being advertised at the club fair. Topics range from food, sports, visual and performing arts, academics, human rights, foreign languages and so forth. Some well-known clubs at SDA are Juggling Club, Fashion Club and Creative Writing Club. Students are even offered the opportunity to form clubs of their own if they are unable to find one that fits their profile. This being my fourth year at SDA, I cannot stress enough the importance of involvement. I can assure you that once a new student steps on campus,

they will feel at home. I advise the incoming Mustangs to take chances throughout the year. Try out for a play, learn Japanese, write poetry, become involved in student council or even create a new club. There are endless opportunities to allow for a fantastic high school experience. And remember, nothing is too weird at SDA – even if you sport a Pokémon costume! There’s a question of how students can balance clubs with homework and extracurriculars. A schedule is important for organizing activities and, of course, taking time out for friends is essential. Also, SDA’s National Honor Society offers after-school tutoring. A must to take advantage of! Finally, did you know that lunch at SDA is a step up from what middle school provided? At SDA, students will experience the Mosaic Café, where students will enjoy listening to bands perform, while dining on delicious cuisine and soaking up the sun. As an added perk, students can walk to El Nopalito since SDA allows for off campus lunch to relish the tastes of this local gem. In a nutshell, freshman, or shall I call them “classmates,”, are destined to have an incredible first experience as a Mustang. ¢ Gabby Catalano is an incoming senior at San Dieguito Academy. She will be the ‘Mustang Insider’ for the 2013 – 2014 school year and can be contacted at info@92024magazine.com.

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2013 Mustangs Fall Sports Preview

he outlook for the San Dieguito Academy (SDA) Mustang Athletic Program for 2013 – 2014, is that of continual growth. Last year SDA saw the following per season in Division III athletics: Fall Sports: Cross country had two runners at the State CIF Championships, field hockey CIF quarterfinals, girls volleyball CIF semi-finals, and girls tennis Avocado East champions. Winter Sports: Boys basketball CIF quarterfinals and boys soccer CIF semi-finals.

Spring Sports: Girls lacrosse CIF semi-finals, boys tennis Avocado East champions, track & field four student-athletes in the CIF-SDS finals, and baseball Avocado East Co-Champions plus CIF Division III finalist. This year, the Mustangs look to build upon the successes from last year in both Avocado East League competition and CIF Division III playoffs. Also, with a brand new state-of-the-art all weather turf, synthetic track and new stadium scheduled to be

completed by January 2014, the excitement for SDA athletics is at an all-time high. As new Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at San Dieguito Academy, I look forward to guiding the Athletic Program towards continual improvement on the fields and courts, in the classroom, campus and community via the philosophy, “Building successful teams by building successful people.” ~ Doug Kamon Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

Cross Country

Girls Tennis

Girls Volleyball

Girls Golf

Girls Field Hockey

Water Polo

Head Coach: Gordy Haskett First Meet: Sept. 7 Bronco Invite

Head Coach: Al Zamora First Game: Aug. 28 vs. Tri City Christian

Head Coach: Joe Tomasi First Match: Aug. 29 vs. Tri City Christian @ El Camino CC

Head Coach: Geny Torres Last Year’s Overall Record: 5 – 13 First Game: Sept. 9 @ Cathedral Catholic

Head Coach: Jeff Stewart Last Year’s Overall Record: 20 – 14 First Game: Sept. 11 vs. OLP

Head Coach: Scott KIng Last Year’s Overall Record: 0 – 1 First Game: TBA

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:::: home tips

THE RIGHT temperature

Replacing an Old Air Conditioning System Can Save Energy and Cut Long-term Costs For Homeowners by JENNIFER FRAKES

JMP Heating and Air At-A-Glance

ost homeowners will admit that even though the weather in San Diego is relatively mild year-round, their air conditioning systems definitely get a workout in the hotter summer months. According to Jason Purgason of JPM Heating & Air, Inc., air conditioning systems last for only about 18 to 20 years before needing to be replaced. And even if the system isn’t that old, homeowners who notice their air conditioning systems are not operating at the same level at the end of summer as they were in June may also want to consult with a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professional. “Typically, a simple diagnostic of a unit’s age and condition will give insight into whether or not a system needs to be replaced,” explained Purgason. Although replacing an air conditioning system may seem more costly than simply repairing an older unit, oftentimes newer systems are more cost and energy efficient, leading to greater savings in the longterm. “Newer systems can have less impact on the environment and on the homeowner’s budget. Replacing a faulty unit cannot only improve the efficiency of your heating or cooling unit, but also reduce the day-to-day costs of running one,” stated Purgason. Newer units tend to be more

accurate and user-friendly, enabling homeowners to customize settings for optimum energy and cost savings. In addition, homeowners who purchase high efficiency units may receive tax benefits for reducing their carbon footprint. Before deciding to replace an air conditioning system, it is important to work with an HVAC professional to determine what system will work best in the home. “When replacing a system, the size of the home, usage style, geographic location and the insulation capability of your home are all things to be considered,” said Purgason. In other words, the new system must be compatible with the needs of the individual homeowner and accommodate the living space where it will be used. Most HVAC companies will remove old units when replacing it with a new one. The old units are typically taken to a recycling center for scrap metal and parts. And regardless of whether a homeowner decides to install a new air conditioning system or stick with their old one, changing the filter is essential. Purgason recommends performing this easy, doit-yourself task up to four times per year for older systems and at least twice per year for newer systems. 

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Phone:

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JPM Heating & Air Inc. offers complete air

conditioning, heating and ventilation services to businesses and homeowners throughout San Diego County. We are dedicated to providing you with superior service and the very finest heating and cooling systems, all at a reasonable price. Our technicians can repair, service, and improve the performance of your residential or commercial HVAC system to fit your every heating or cooling need.

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n Sunday, Sept. 8, the nonprofit group, Swami’s Cycling Club will be hosting its first ever Grand Prix cycling race in coastal Carlsbad. The mission behind the event: to promote cycling, to benefit a number of charities, including, the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, the Mitchelle Thorp Foundation, the Challenged Athletes Foundation, and to show off the city of Carlsbad, of course. The high-level bike race starts at 7 a.m., and encompasses a 0.9 mile course with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. “The public and first-timers are invited,” said Event Director, Fred Muir, who also explained that a oneday USA cycling license will be available for $5 for people who don’t hold an annual license. “This happens to be one of the safest, if not the safest, criterium course ever with only two turns,” he added. Hoping to emulate the Dana Point Grand Prix (a cycling event, Fred noted, that is considered to be the new standard of Criterium races in the U.S.) and eventually be part of a Beach Cities Criterium Series in Southern California, the race schedule calls for 16 races ranging from a 30-minute race to one over an hour in duration. A hand cycle race is also included. But the real draw of the event is its coastal location. “Whereas most races are held in industrial parks so as not to disrupt traffic in busier downtown locations… Carlsbad has a benefit in that, from our course and expo, spectators will have a 180 degree ocean view,” stated Fred.

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Inaugural Grand Prix of Cycling At-A-Glance: Name of Event: Carlsbad Family Fun Ride and Carlsbad Grand Prix of Cycling Dates: September 7 – 8, 2013 Times: Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Saturday at Holiday Street and Sunday at Armado Street Website: www.carlsbadgrandprix.com Cost: All Saturday events are free. $25 to $35 for racing on Sunday.

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:::: in our own backyard

WITH FLYING

COLORS

Free Flight Brings a Taste of the Exotic to Del Mar

by Susan Shen

ooking for a unique, local and feathery experience? Best bets are that you’ll find it at Free Flight, a non-profit organization that specializes in the rehabilitation of exotic birds. It was founded by veterinarian Dr. Stonebreaker, who had in mind a beneficial and educational facility that would be open to the public for a day of avian enjoyment. photos courtesy of Free Flight

Free Flight

Profile Information Name:

Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Website:

www.freeflightbirds.org

Email:

freeflightbirds@live.com

Location:

2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

Del Mar, CA 92014

Phone:

858-481-3148

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/freeflightbirds

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/freeflightbirds

Hours:

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Daily);

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Wed)

Admission:

$5 (Adults); $2 (Children under 13)

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 12: 4th Annual Fund-Raiser

Mission:

Free Flight's mission is to maintain a

sanctuary that shelters, nurtures and re-socializes parrots, while educating the public to inspire a lasting concern for the well-being of exotic birds.

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ince the inception of Free Flight, the sanctuary has expanded into a full-fledged non-profit organization, bent on continuing the mission of its former benefactor. It has succeeded admirably, sprouting out various programs that cater to individuals of all ages. For instance, its outreach program reaches out to schools, animal shelters, senior centers and community events. As a result, Free Flight has charmed adults and entranced children. “Kids love interacting with the birds; getting the chance to feed, pet or hold an exotic bird create memories that last a lifetime,” explained Sarah Booher, a Free Flight representative. Besides the on-site activities, Free Flight provides a Junior Docent program, which teaches kids ages 12 to 18 about birds and how to volunteer. But kids are not the only volunteers – adults are also encouraged to help out by cleaning the facility, helping at fundraisers and promoting Free Flight. A visit to Free Flight merits a good look at the koi pond – stocked with slightly whiskered fish in bright shades – and the main attraction, the stunningly gorgeous birds. Besides being able to interact with these squawking residents, visitors may also learn of their colorful background. “All the birds here have their own unique and interesting story,” shared Sarah. The facility on site continuously seeks ways to keep the birds healthy and thriving in the Free Flight environment. Perhaps your visit to Free Flight will inspire you to house one of these feathery bundles of joy at home. Those who are interested in adopting a bird can fill out an application and meet the adoptable birds; upon being accessed, the applicant will be matched to a bird and hopefully, a lasting bond will be formed. However, those who are simply searching for refreshingly educational and fun adventure can be guaranteed one at Free Flight. Bring a few dollars and an open mind, and be prepared for a “flying” fascination like no other! 

photos by Soul of Photography

he Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association presented the 24th Annual Taste of MainStreet in late August. Guests were treated with food samples from 35 restaurants and for the first time in event history, were able to quench their thirst with wine and beer at over a dozen Sip Stops. Wine was provided by members of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (www.TemeculaWines.org) and beer was donated by local craft breweries. Live music was playing at many venues along the popular Coast Hwy 101 stretch. Nearly every Downtown Encinitas restaurant offered free food samples at tables outside their restaurants. The event continues to grow year after year with new restaurants continuously emerging in the community. This year proved to leave a great taste for all. ¢

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:::: real estate watch

Market Vitality! Can it Last?

North County Husband and Wife Real Estate Team Explain Local Market Recovery and Potential Staying Power by DIANE and KEVIN SILBERMAN

e are often asked, especially by our out-of-state buyers, if the real estate feeding frenzy of late is just a “bubble”. No one can say for sure, but many positive signs indicate that local real estate markets will continue to improve, although most likely at a slower pace. The California Association of Real Estate recently stated high demand for homes and record low inventory as some of the main factors driving competition and resulting in higher prices. The available supply of existing, single-family detached homes for sale in San Diego County held steady in July at 2.9 months. A six to seven month supply is considered typical in a normal market. The rising values are allowing many distressed homeowners to save their properties, resulting in lower foreclosure rates and a more stable market place. Although interest rates have risen slightly in the past months, they remain historically low. The rise should keep home prices from continuing to skyrocket and price appreciation to continue at a more traditional pace. Buyers are putting down healthy down payments due to more stringent loan requirements (not the zero down of the last bubble burst) which insulates against loan default. Other factors indicating a strong market include rising rental prices, lack of sufficient new construction and continuing economic improvement. Recent polls suggest that people still believe that owning a home is preferable to renting, at least when it comes to the financial benefits

of homeownership. Long term cultural preference for owning seems to remain intact despite the last recent housing crisis. What does this mean to home owners? It’s the best time to sell in years! When putting your home on the market, it’s essential to have a well planned marketing and sales strategy. From competitive pricing to strong marketing and negotiating, the care and expertise of a professional real estate team guarantees your successful close. If you would like to be kept informed of local neighborhood sales activity, or want a customized market analysis of your home, we are happy to keep you updated on your most important investment. 

Diane and Kevin Silberman Helping you Make Your Move!

COLDWELL BANKER | Realtors®/Associate Broker CA BRE # 01912579 | CA BRE # 01304958 Encinitas/La Costa 760-271-3721 | 760-271-3324 disilberman@roadrunner.com www.SearchNorthCounty.com

Recent Sales Activity Address 1697 Crest Dr

For the most comprehensive list of properties sold within the last several years, visit

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Beds Baths Est SF 2

Beds

Baths

Est SF

Price

1,517

975,000

Price

1423 Arbor Ct

Address

3,280

1,250,000

4040 NE Manchester Ave

1,946

975,000

936 Bluejack Rd

4,130

1,265,000

1054 Hermes Ave

1,700

975,000

1315 Blue Heron Ave

3,551

1,325,000

539 Samuel Ct

3,911

980,000

1957 Stewart Wy

4,608

1,377,459

710 Edelweiss Ln

2,950

1,009,880

510 4th St # 2c

1,779

1,390,000 1,395,000

174 Jupiter St

1,866

1,025,000

1030 Calle Anacapa

4,116

534 Paloma Ct

3,911

1,032,500

371 La Mesa Ave

2,333

1,415,000

1496 Sanford Ln

1,254

1,040,000

227 Hillcrest Dr

3,450

1,417,000

230 Jacob Ln

2,330

1,045,000

752 W Bluff Dr

3,967

1,420,000

520 Paloma Ct

3,224

1,050,000

208 Pacific View Ln

3,312

1,459,000 1,460,000

721 La Quebrada

3,715

1,065,000

593 Lynwood Dr

4,939

3751 Sage Canyon Dr

3,465

1,075,000

760 Requeza St

4,146

1,470,000

1042 3rd St

2,136

1,085,000

1155 Cornish Dr

2,478

1,475,000

918 Sealane Dr # A

1,553

1,090,000

1490 Hymettus Ave

2,228

1,495,000

124 W Jason St

2,300

1,120,000

371 Ocean View Ct

3,040

1,526,000 1,605,000

973 Hermes Ave

1,893

1,167,000

734 West Bluff Dr

3,858

961 Hermes Ave

2,917

1,175,000

817 Cole Ranch Rd

4,741

1,645,000

1136 Stratford Dr

1,449

1,199,000

416 La Costa Ave

2,090

1,800,000

927 Passiflora Ave

3,827

1,200,000

1167 Cornish Dr

3,207

1,817,000

2241 Denk Ln

3,326

1,200,000

655 Caudor St

4,638

1,850,000 1,850,000

4149 Manchester Ave

4,192

1,200,000

3435 Bumann Rd

5,088

1905 Paxton Wy

2,999

1,205,000

1501 Neptune Ave

3,498

2,200,000

1516 Halia Ct

3,372

1,215,217

1060 Neptune Ave

2,598

2,325,000

2237 Denk Ln

3,161

1,225,000

3427 Via Monte Verde

5,337

2,365,000

353 Ocean View Ave

1,920

1,225,000

1491-1493 Neptune Ave

3,229

3,200,000

1521 Neptune Ave

5,617

4,900,000

2402 Calle San Clemente

3,889

1,225,000

3862 Sea View Wy

3,390

1,250,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92024 at www.92024magazine.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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Sept. 5, 12, 19

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English Conversation Café

Thursdays

Oct. 17

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Sept. 14

French Conversation (intermediate and advanced)

6 p.m.

Sept. 12, 26

American Sewing Guild Open House

Silver Age Yoga (seniors) 1 p.m.

Oct. 9

SDCL Acoustic Showcase: The Lovebirds

Cancer Lecture

Writing for Reflection and Renewal

ESL Classes

Sept. 3 – Dec. 12 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Practice English speaking skills 6 – 7:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

Group writing for the purpose of living life more fully 6:30 – 8 p.m.

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ESL Classes

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Gentle Yoga

Oct. 19

2 – 3 p.m.

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Assistance with basic computer skills, email account set up, résumé building and more 5:30 – 7:50 p.m.

2013 San Diego County Library Book Festival

Oct. 20

Street Musician’s Festival TBA

Computer Help in Spanish

Free Citizenship Class

CLASS RUNS SEPT. 5 - DEC. 12 6 p.m.

All San Diego County libraries will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013.

Fridays Free Citizenship Class

Classes begin Sept. 7 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Zumba Toning 3 p.m.

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Children’s Programs

Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25

Sept. 9, 23; Oct. 14, 28

Toddler Yoga (18 months – 2 years)

Rockin’ Toddler Time

A writing group for kids and teens 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

12:30 – 12:55 p.m.

11 a.m.

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Fridays

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Tuesday Movie Contact library for titles 4 – 6 p.m.

Sept. 9, 23; Oct. 14, 28

Spanish Conversation 3 – 5 p.m.

Mondays

Thursdays

Preschool Yoga (3 – 4 years)

Rockin’ Toddler Time

1 – 1:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

Sept. 11; Oct. 9

DOGGIE TALES: AN OPPORTUNITY TO READ TO DOGS 3 – 4 p.m.

Sept. 18

Pirate Party

Celebrating “International Talk like a Pirate Day” 4 p.m.

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