Serra Mesa Connection August 2017

SErRA MESA CONNECTIONYour Neighborhood Source - Serving local communities, kids & causes throughout Southern Californiawww.LocalUmbrella.com Vol.1 No. 11 - August 2017Longtime Resident Gives Back WHAT’S INSIDE? to the Community She Loves By Jeanne Rawdin LANDMARK TRIBUTE FOR NOTABLE SERRA MESA NATURE PRE- SERVER Page 3 HOME OFFICES Page 12V ickie Riggs is a long-time resi- here ever since. We built a second story, View of the Riggs Front Courtyard VOLUNTEER FOR THE dent of Serra Mesa and consid- and landscaped a courtyard in the front RETIRED SENIOR VOL- ers her neighborhood one of the and patio in the back, making this our place. “We’ve had more seniors move UNTEER PATROL best-kept secrets in San Diego. dream home.” in, and young families as well. ButSerra Mesa was built as a track develop- they refresh and improve our neigh- Page 13ment in the 1960s, but throughout the Vickie recalls a particular family borhood and that’s the beauty of it.”years homeowners have customized their memory as one of her favorite experi- CHARLES ALLEN ‘DOC’houses to create, as she puts it, “a sweet ences living in Serra Mesa. “When our Not only does Vickie appreciate her HANNA MEMORIALlittle neighborhood feeling.” Add to that son was a teenager, he ventured down neighborhood, she feels a strong pullthe convenience of easy access to three into the canyon with two of his bud- to give back to the community. For Page 15major freeways, and it puts almost any dies and caught a rattlesnake. Our very starters, she joined the local chap-destination in San Diego only 15 minutes thoughtful neighbor, Dick Jones, shared ter of the League of Women Votersaway. an excellent rattlesnake recipe with us several years ago, and is presently co- when he heard the news. So we had Vice President. “My husband bought this house in the rattlesnake for dinner! Oh boy!”sixties. But being in the Navy, he only Why did you choose to get in-lived in it off and on until we moved back Vickie doesn’t believe Serra Mesa has volved with the League of Womento San Diego in January 1989. We’ve been changed much over the years. She says Voters? it’s still a neighborly and family-oriented I picked the League of Women Vot- ers because of its non-partisan posi- Continued on Page 2 Contact a local Serra Mesa expert to sell your home!

2 | AUGUST 2017Longtime Resident Gives Back to the Community She LovesContinued from page 1 to form a partnership between Jones Elementary The Riggs Home on Anrol Streettion, working intimately to preserve and pro- School and the John Paul Jones Navy ship thatmote our political opportunities. It was founded was homeported in San Diego.  I continued as a the creeks near town, we saw a newborn filly justin the 1920s, and it’s worked nonstop to educate volunteer while our son attended junior high and after it was born on our Colorado camping trip,the public about how to be an engaged and high school. But when he became a senior, I took and we even took a trip to Mexico.well-informed citizen. a continuing education class that taught me silver- smithing. Growing up on a farm you learn responsibility; My job has been as a Candidate Forum Chair, everyone has a job. And you really appreciate whatwhere we come in with a team to moderate an I was in love! I found the medium that brought it takes to make a living.  You appreciate what youevent where the candidates running for local of- me the greatest joy. I like hands-on art; I create have when you see how much it takes to get there.fice have an opportunity to share their positions stained glass and truly enjoy it. In fact, I did 21and qualifications. The Candidate Forum and stained-glass panels for the Plymouth Congrega- Your husband, Wayne Riggs, is a retired Navyour Sips & Civility events are probably the two tional Church in North Park in 2003. chaplain and a retired pastor of Plymouth Con-most successful ways of reaching the public. gregational Church in North Park. Share a storySips & Civility events are held at the downtown But designing and creating jewelry is like making about the two of you.library where we attract mostly young people miniature sculptures. I love the three-dimensional I proposed to my husband, Wayne, when I waseager to learn how to vet the issues, hear about aspect of jewelry as well.  And the beauty of the only six years old. He was 26 and on his way intocurrent topics, and generally how to be a more materials—the textures and colors and layers of the Navy to be a chaplain. He thought it was sweet,educated voter. intricacy that can be created—stirs my soul! but I really meant it.  Thirty years later, when we met again, I still felt the same way! It’s amazing We study the issues, including the proposi- In 2001, I attended the Gemological Institute of and wonderful that he fell in love with me, too.tions on the ballot, and we invite both sides to America so my work would be at a professional And now we’ve been married 28 years. Miracles dospeak on the issues in many cases. We never level, not a hobby level.  I’m a Graduate Jeweler happen!take a position on a candidate. Gemologist, which means I have bench training as If you’re interested in learning more about Vicki well as a knowledge of gemstones and diamonds.  Riggs’ artwork, go to www.vickieriggsdesigns.com.What other volunteer causes are you passion-ate about? My tagline is Unique and Dramatic Wearable Art! Forever Yours Pendant from Vickie Riggs Designs That’s what I enjoy the most – finding very unique An organization that I have invested in heav- material to work with and creating pieces that stirily for the last several years is Soroptimist. This your heart, make you smile, or take your breathorganization champions women and girls, sup- away! There is so much out there that you’ll neverporting opportunities to better their education find in a regular jewelry store. I make it my missionand become vibrant, fulfilled women in our to share that with people.communities. What are you most passionate about? The chapter I was in helped form the Doris People. My family, volunteering in meaningfulHowell Foundation. It also supported “Just In ways, and my art. I’m happiest when I see peopleTime” (a San Diego nonprofit that helps foster smile. When I was in college, I asked one of myyouth) in its startup years and helped form favorite professors, “What’s my greatest strength?”  Ia coalition of Soroptimist clubs called STAT, was disappointed at the time when he told mewhich stands for Soroptomists Together Against “people.” But now I know it’s true.Trafficking!. It works to prevent girls and Tell us a little bit about your childhood.young women from being coerced into humantrafficking and slavery.  Growing up in rural Kansas, I had a lot of free- dom, time to explore the world around me, and a I know you’re a recognized and admired great appreciation for all of Mother Nature.  My Girlartist.  Please describe your art -- how long Scout troop was quite unusual. We camped out byyou’ve been doing it, why you chose your par-ticular medium, and what you get out of it. Oh boy, this is a fun one! I’ve been passionateabout drawing and painting and creating since Iwas a little girl on a very rural farm in Kansas. Iwas just reflecting recently that this backgroundis probably what gave me such an appreciationfor the natural beauty of the gemstones that Iuse in my jewelry.  My college education was in graphic design– knowing that it would be a career that couldearn me a living. As it turned out, I needed thatcareer when I divorced and my son was onlysix months old. I worked for a corporation forthree and a half years before opening my ownadvertising agency. I ran that agency for fiveand a half years until I married and moved toSan Diego. Having the luxury of not needing to create afull-time income, I turned to volunteer work.I became PTA president at our son’s elemen-tary school. I also worked as a parent liaison

3AUGUST 2017 |Landmark tribute for notable Serra Mesa nature preserverS By Tom Leech erra Mesa is blessed with many natural canyons, Mission Village Drive, and the yet-to-be-named trail providing opportunities for residents to take a stroll from the SM Park and Rec Center over to the SM/KM or serious hike into the canyons, thus enjoying Library. They mostly meet on the first Saturday of each nature while adding to personal fitness. Our major month, from 9 a.m. - noon at the specific canyon en-canyon has a familiar name as it’s at the end of Ruffin trance (the July 1 location will be at Taft/Ruffin).Road and located next to Taft Middle School. Serra Mesaenvironmental activists, working with the Sierra Club Volunteers experience rewards by seeing how theirand Council member Donna Frye, saw success in January efforts have significantly enhanced the access, native2003 when the City Council voted to set aside this area as foliage, scenery and enjoyment of our canyons. Fordedicated open space. information check the SM web site. A key player in making that happen and continuing on www.serramesa.org/friends-of-ruffin-canyonfor a dozen more years as leader of the Friends of Ruf- Thank you Bonnie Hough.fin Canyon was Serra Mesa resident Bonnie Hough. TheFriends, working with SD City Park & Rec, took on the Tom Leech is a member of the Friends of Ruffin Can-major role of managing and upgrading this specific can- yon, Board member of SM Community Council, andyon and other natural areas in our community. Bonnie co-author (with Jack Farnan) of Outdoors San Diego:and the Friends partnered with Taft Middle School, wrote Hiking, Biking & Camping.grants, and in 2005 formed the Taft Service Club thatcreated and enhanced the native plant garden right besideTaft. For many years the Friends have organized frequentwork parties at this garden to remove invasive weeds, plantnative plants, and water as needed. Bonnie passed away two years ago and, with the effortsof the Friends and San Diego City Park & Rec., on May 25a plaque honoring her was placed in this Bonnie HoughNative Habitat Garden. You can see the plaque and thekiosk describing the person the Garden is named for andstroll around to enjoy the many plants in bloom rightnow. Looking at Taft from the main road, Gramercy, themarked entry is to the left. The best way is to walk or bikefrom your neighborhood, or alternately there is parking inthe Ruffin Road cul-de-sac, adjacent streets, and on week-ends or after work you can park in the Taft School lot. The Friends invite all to come join their frequent workparties, held right here at Ruffin, at Shawn Canyon off Curious of what your home is worth? For a free consultation call a native Serra Mesan to help you sell your home! Did you know there is now anew Down Payment Assistance Program? Purchase a home now for as little as 0% down! Contact us today: 858.437.3172

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5AUGUST 2017 | Diversionary Theatre Receives State Grant Student Matinee Program and Stonewall Salon to benefitWINNIE’SPICKS!OUT OF THE FURNACE – Christian Bale, 1000 TO 1: THE CORY WEISSMAN STORY Diversionary TheatreWoody Harrelson, Casey Affleck. Very good sus- – I like true stories that are so inspiring. It makespense! Two brothers cross paths with a vicious you so thankful for your own life. Cory scored Diversionary Theatre is one of 1,706 gram builds writing and acting skills, andcrime ring. Woody Harrelson does an outstand- 1,000 points in high school and was expected to organizations across the state that will be strong ensemble principles. This programing acting job, as usual. Those of you that love be a standout athlete at Gettysburg College. Fol- receiving grant awards from the California will meet weekly and culminates with anaction and suspense should not miss this one. lowing a catastrophic stroke at the end of his fresh- Arts Council (CAC). The two grants original devised performance on Diver- man year, Cory’s comeback is really something to awarded to Diversionary will support sionary’s historic Mainstage. This grant wasZOOKEEPER’S WIFE - Jessica Chastain. In watch. A winner! Diversionary’s Student Matinee Program provided through CAC’s Artists Activating1939, Poland, Antoniana Zabinska and her hus- and help establish the Stonewall Salon, a Communities Program.band successfully run the Warsaw Zoo and raise THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY. – Disney new program for LGBT and communitytheir family. Their world is turned upside down documentary. Oh yes, this is an oldie. If you allied seniors “We are honored and grateful that thewhen the country is invaded by the Nazis. This are like me, you have never taken the time to see state of California is recognizing and sup-is a true story and very much an edge of your this one. You MUST as soon as you can. Three “I’m thrilled that Diversionary is part- porting Diversionary’s commitment to theseat drama. You will admire these people that animals that will win you over. I was talking out nering with the state on these two vital pro- San Diego community with these grants,”worked so hard to save others. It is very tense. loud to the screen. I love it and it is a movie for grams serving the San Diego community. said Jenny Case, managing director.Put it on your list! everyone. It made me sad at times and also very The theater is a place for communal heal- happy. That is nature for you. Based on a true ing, understanding and reconciliation, and Diversionary Mission:GREY LADY - Eric Dane, Natalie Zea, Amy story. these programs will have a significant “Diversionary, the third oldest LGBTMadigan. When Boston police detective James impact on the youth and older generation theater in the country, was founded in 1986Doyle’s partner is killed in an ambush, a clue sends Don’t forget! If you are having a hard time find- we serve. These programs represent the with the mission to provide an inspiringhim to Nantucket. A murder mystery unfolds ing a movie or you want a copy made of a VHS heart of our mission,” said Matt Morrow, and thought-provoking theatrical platform or DVD, please call Guy (my son) and he will do executive artistic director. to explore complex and diverse LGBT sto-BAG IT - A documentary about plastic that this service for you. Call 619-990-0852 or email ries, which influence the larger cultural dis-everyone of you need to see. The harm it is doing at [email protected]. Diversionary’s Student Matinee Program cussion. Our vision is to foster and amplifyto our babies, especially when you use the serves middle and high schools across the the next generation of LGBT voices by pro-microwave. See this film and get educated. A See you next month, Winnie county in providing access to theater arts ducing new plays and musicals in a dynam-lot to learn to save your life and loved ones. Excel- and cultural education. Students attend a ic, inclusive and supportive environmentlent information! NOTE: Winnie will be celebrating her 90th birth- performance of one of Diversionary’s that celebrates and preserves our unique day this month and she will see you next month Mainstage productions and are also culture. We are a vital part of San Diego's with more thoughts and suggestions. engaged in the themes and subject matter thriving theater ecology and one of only presented in the shows through pre- and ten theatres in the county dedicated specif- post-show in-classroom workshops. Many ically to developing and giving voice to sto- of the students who attend these perfor- ries about the LGBT community.” mances come from low-income commu- The California Arts Council’s grant pro- nities and this is their first exposure to live grams are administered through a multi- theater. The grant provided through the step, public process. Following an open call Artists in Schools Exposure program of the for applications, all submissions are adju- CAC will enable the program to continue dicated by peer review panels made up of and expand to program in San Diego experts from the arts field. Based on panel County. recommendations and available funds, the Council voted on grant awards at public Diversionary’s Stonewall Salon is a new meetings in San Diego on May 9 and interactive arts education program for Sebastopol on June 7, 2017. LGBT and community allied seniors focused on developing and writing per- sonal histories, giving their often unheard dynamic life stories a platform. The pro-

6 | AUGUST 2017Eating Italian in South Park BY MINDY FLANARY AND JOYELL NEVINSPiacere Mio (‘My Pleasure’) and Buona Forchetta offer a tempting variety of authentic Italian cuisinePiacere Mio — the name is Italian for ‘My Pleasure.’ Buona Forchetta’s outside patio is large and open-air.Piacere Mio to us. This allowed us to enjoy more laughter It landed on our radar because we were dis- Peaslee brought in a new baker who works and conversation without feeling any pressure cussing the restaurant while crossing a busy in the off-hours to make fresh breads and pas- Good news San Diegans! You don’t need to to leave. street, when a stranger stopped us and urged tries offered every morning. We highly recom-fly to Italy to experience authentic Italian food. us to go — immediately. We figured that if the mend the croissant and gingerbread cookie.You only need to go as far as South Park. Olive The owners, Marco and Stefano with ties to restaurant was good enough to stop traffic, it They both melt in your mouth. Here’s a bonusGarden, this is not. Roma and Genova, respectively, have now was worth a first visit. And we have learned it fun fact — the former pastry chef and her opened a second Piacere Mio in Rancho is worth a second and third as well! boyfriend are currently sailing around the On the busy corner of 30th and Fern sits Bernardo. This location added homemade world.Piacere Mio. The name is Italian for “My Plea- wood-fired pizzas to the menu. Grant’s Marketplace: The Deli onsure,” and it certainly was our pleasure to eat Buona Forchetta: A “Good Fork” the Corner Grant’s offers meal options like baked egg-there. We love that they make all their pastas plant, grass-fed Harris Ranch burgers, quichesin house. The tagliatelle was done to al dente If you want to get wood-fired pizza in South Deli offerings at Grant’s Marketplace. the size of deep dish stuffed pizza, and manyperfection. Park, try Buona Forchetta. Their website refers others. They have a tasting menu that pairs to the Stefano Ferrara pizza oven as their star Just down the street from Buona Forchetta food with beer and wine suggestions. Five varieties of pastas are offered on the player. Lovingly named Sofia after co-owner is Grant’s Marketplace. This is a long-standing“Make your Own Pasta Dish” menu: pap- Matteo Cattaneo’s first daughter, the oven was corner store in the South Park neighborhood. Whether you want a sit-down experience orpardelle, taglierini, capellini, gluten free, and featured in Food and Wine magazine. As a specialty grocery store, they offer a variety grab and go, South Park offers plenty for thethe aforementioned tagliatelle. You can mix it of artisan cheeses, wine, and gourmet coffee Italian food aficionado. Where should we goup with sauces such as bolognese, pesto, and At Buona Forchetta, tag lines like “May the as well as sundries like butter and soda. Many next? Check out @fbbgals on Instagram forthe traditional tomato among others. Be sure Fork be with You” and “Forchettaboutit” and of those options are from local distributors, more photos from our adventures and to offerto come hungry as portion sizes are large. pictures of celebrities on their porcelain like Coronado Spice and Tea. your suggestions. .Joyell’s attempt at finishing her entire plate thrones all add to the lighthearted atmosphere.was an epic fail (Mindy knew from the start The inside is slightly cramped, but the outside There are also several options for gluten free Restaurant Details:she would be taking some home). patio is large and open-air. and vegan scattered around the store. You can Piacere Mio try the fair trade Virtuoso Coffee brewed in 1947 Fern St., 92102 The bolognese sauce was rich without being We recommend starting off with an appe- house —Joyell recommends the Mexican brew. (619) 794-2543overpowering. The pesto was also subtle in its tizer — there are so many delicious choices. www.piaceremiosd.comflavoring. Other sauces offered in their ready- Along with traditional options such as This is a place known for their regulars. Staffmade dishes include a pink cream, white wine, bruschetta and caprese, you’ll also find pizza member Jordan Oliver says with a smile,“I see Buona Forchettaand saffron sauce. Also on the regular pasta in a jar and wild octopus. the same people. I know their kids and their 3001 Beech St., 92102menu were choices such as orecchiette with dogs.” She has been working there since new (619) 381-4844Italian sausage, homemade squid ink pasta in The regular menu is augmented by an exten- owner Jason Peaslee and is wife Liana took Buonaforchettasd.commarinara sauce, and raviolis stuffed with sive special list, outlined on floor to ceiling over from namesake Joe and Kim Grant.salmon, ground beef, or spinach. chalkboards. The categories for the specials are Longtime North Park resident Mindy Fla- always: pizza, risotto, gnocchi, ravioli, pasta, nary is a government contractor supporting Helping create these items is Chef Antonio, and a zuppa (soup). the Navy, which allows her to travel the world.who comes from Napoli in Southern Italy. He Mindy’s dream dinner would include the fic-worked at the famous Pizzeria Dal Presidente On their regular menu, we highly recom- tional character guest Daenerys Targaryen andalong Via dei Tribunali. While our server, mend the ossobucco alla milanese — the meat mathematician Fibonacci. Joyell Nevins is aManuela Ionuale, may not be famous in Italy, was so tender, it split apart with a fork. The writer whose passion is to tell stories, both ofshe certainly made us feel like superstars. She eggplant parmesan, another dish worth trying, the people in San Diego and her hometown ofand the other staff contributed to the warm came in crispy layers of eggplant drenched in Dayton, Ohio. Her dream dinner table guestatmosphere. marinara sauce and cheese. would be Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley. Mindy noted that our experience reminded Buona Forchetta holds a special place in ourher of being in Italy, where dinner is an affair foodie hearts — it was the outing that movedand you never get the feeling of being rushed. us from acquaintances to friends. With a loveAs typical in European restaurants, we had to of good food and laughter, it was at this restau-ask for our check rather than it being presented rant that the seed for “Food, Booze, and Bou- tiques” was planted.

7AUGUST 2017 |Jordan Oliver and Vanessa Cruz are staff at Grant’s Marketplace. Piacere Mio:Penne in Pink Sauce with Shrimp and ArugulaBuona Forchetta: The Ossobucco al Milanese.Piacere Mio: Mixed Greens Salate

8 | AUGUST 2017San Diego Welcomes More Refugees Than any Other California CountyBY ELIZABETH AGUILERA | CALMATTERS would be “detrimental” to the country. Ramazani Ali leads a group of fellow student graduates in dancing at a San Diego park. (Photo by Peggy Peattie It’s unclear what that means for refugees for CALmatters) Zawadi Namagazuzyo was about 12 whenshe was forced to flee her native Congo. Her from countries the order singled out for a will find support and a network to help them although 15 members skipped the vote, andmother and many family members were dead. broader ban: Iran, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Yemen settle in. it’s now before the Senate AppropriationsHer father wanted her to live. and Somalia. Committee. More than two-thirds of refugees, he said, “There was fighting, a lot of fighting,” she The U.S. Supreme Court will hear chal- do have some sort of family connection in the Another proposal would allow specialsaid, recalling how the two of them ended up lenges to the order this fall. States. immigrant visa-holders who pass certain testsat a refugee camp in Zambia. She grew up to move to the top of hiring lists for particularthere for 13 years— getting married, giving “They’ve had to flee some of the most hor- Refugees enter the U.S. on refugee status government jobs. It’s on hold until next year,birth, and always waiting to be resettled some- rific things human beings have to offer, they and after a year they must apply to become a McCarty says, while sponsors work out details.where else in the world. are escaping war, they are escaping terrorists, Legal Permanent Resident, which grants them Among opponents: the Service Employees they are escaping ISIS, they have been vetted a green card. After five years in the U.S. they International Union Local 1000, which com- Then 10 months ago, Namagazuzyo and her and now we are putting them through another can apply for citizenship. plained that it went too far by offering refugeesfamily were resettled in San Diego County, merry-go-round of uncertainty,” Murphy said. special consideration otherwise reserved exclu-where her father had been living for a few In San Diego, the majority of recent refugees sively for U.S. veterans.months. And under a brilliant sun on a recent Last year the U.S. admitted nearly 85,000 are from Iraq and Afghanistan, according toFriday, she joined other refugees at a picnic to refugees. More than half went to just 10 states the San Diego Refugee Forum, a collaboration Critics such as the organization Refugeecelebrate their graduation from a 12-week including Texas and New York, but the largest between the four resettlement agencies in the Resettlement Watch insist the program disre-English intensive class. Drumming reverber- group,7,908 refugees, settled in California, county — IRC, Catholic Charities, Jewish gards the impact refugees have on U.S. naturalated through the park, Congolese and Somali according to a Pew Research study. And 3,100 Family Services, and the Alliance for African resources. They also contend that it’s wrongdishes were spread out alongside pizza— and of those landed in San Diego County, along Assistance. for the U.S. to welcome refugees that will pro-a red, white and blue cake anchored the dessert with another 520 military interpreters on Spe- vide cheap labor for certain industries and endsection. cial Immigrant Visas, who are also classified “We want California to put out the welcome up receiving welfare and other taxpayer-fund- as refugees. mat for refugees, many of whom assisted our ed aid. “I ask questions about the life in San Diego, military as interpreters overseas, to help themabout the rent, bills, electricity,” said Nam- Since the end of the Vietnam War, California normalize their lives and be more productive When refugees arrive in the U.S., resettle-agazuzyo, who was surprised to find so many has welcomed 732,000 refugees, according to members of our communities,” said Assem- ment agencies work with them for an intensefellow African immigrants in her new home. state data. During that time, San Diego reset- blywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, a Demo- 90 days to help them find jobs, open bank“We speak together the language, we are many tled more than 85,000 refugees —roughly crat from San Diego and co-author of the accounts, register their children for school andin San Diego. I feel good.” equal to the entire population of cities such refugee bills currently being considered in the set up their lives. After that, the agencies offer as Chico or Newport Beach. state Capitol. other services that refugees can apply for, such For nearly a decade, no California county as auto and business loans.has received more refugees than San Diego You see it, hear it and feel it as you walk the The legislators have claimed one victoryCounty, followed by Los Angeles and Sacra- streets of the City Heights neighborhood east already — the final state budget approved in Back in City Heights at IRC’s New Rootsmento, according to state and federal data. A of downtown San Diego, where shoppers June allocates $10 million to be used over three Community Garden, where mainly refugeeslarge number of refugees are assigned to San throng Somali, Ethiopian and assorted Asian years for high-refugee-population school dis- tend some 95 plots, the greenhouses are filledDiego because of its concentration of four restaurants and a cacophony of languages ric- tricts to help support and integrate refugee with edibles rustling in the breeze.Idzai Mubai-resettlement agencies and the existence of sev- ochets in the air. In the nearby city of El Cajon, children. wa, 51, stretches her arms out over her threeeral rooted immigrant communities already where Arabic speakers do a brisk business in lush plots, bursting with kale, collard greensin the area. The trend dates back to the Viet- shops along Main Street, Iraqi Christians “Many of these kids come from heartbreak- and sugar cane stalks. She arrived in San Diegonam War, when hundreds of thousands of known as Chaldeans number an estimated ing and extreme trauma-filled circumstances,” 15 years ago from Zimbabwe, and remembersSoutheast Asians landed at Camp Pendleton 60,000, and many arrived as refugees. said McCarty, the assemblyman from Sacra- being thenewbie absorbing the cultural shocksfor U.S. resettlement. Many stayed, helping mento. “Certainly counseling and mental of American life, such as how children don’tmake the area a beacon for people fleeing from “San Diego has the fault of having the best health support is critical and most school dis- have to wear school uniforms. Now her daugh-violence, hunger and instability. weather in the world,” said Bishop Bawai Soro tricts need extra translation services.” ters are graduates of or are in college—one of St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Church, which on a scholarship at Vassar. “San Diego historically has been a very wel- is now looking for a third location in which The federal government funds the bulk ofcoming county,” said David Murphy, executive to hold its overflow services. Soro himself refugee costs, funneled through resettlement “The moment I got this garden it was golddirector of the International Rescue Commit- arrived in Chicago as a refugee 40 years ago, agencies. This year $37 million of that came for me. It just brings me close to home,” shetee there that resettled Namagazuzyo’s family and today he ministers to the infusion of Iraqi to California. The funds pay for initial housing said. “It made a huge difference because thisand hosted the English class. “There is now a refugees in San Diego. costs and then provide cash aid for the refugees is part of my income, it helps me sustain myvibrant multi-cultural population living in San for about 90 days, until refugees must begin family.”Diego.” “The wars that took place in Iraq didn’t just paying their own expenses. Refugees are destroy buildings and bridges and infrastruc- required to pay back the organization that She grows corn as her family’s chief food- At a time when President Donald Trump ture — they destroyed the human soul as well,” transports them for the travel expenses source, but the rest of the rows she plants tocites terrorism as justification to crack down he said. “These Iraqis are luckiest people in incurred in getting them to the U.S. In addi- sell at local farmer’s markets under the nameon immigration — the U.S. Supreme Court the world because they came to America.” tion, refugees may receive help from programs African Sisters Produce. She picked up on whaton Wednesday upheld, for now, key provisions such as CalWORKs (cash and food assistance) people are looking for. Kale has been hot. Andof his ban on refugees — California lawmakers The office of the United Nations High Com- and Medi-Cal (health care) that are funded that’s why this year she’s finally trying herare working to extend the Golden State’s wel- missioner for Refugees defines a refugee as by both the state and the federal government, green thumb on a California staple: strawber-come to the world’s displaced people. someone who has “been forced to flee his or according to the state Social Services Depart- ries. her country because of persecution, war, or ment. The agency does not keep data specifi- Democratic legislators from counties with violence.” The U.S. government further defines cally on what those costs are for this group. CALmatters.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisansignificant refugee populations are pushing a refugee as someone who may “face persecu- media venture explaining California policiesbills to help with education and employment, tion based on religion, political opinion, race, One of the bills would allow refugees and and politics.and secured a $10 million budget allocation nationality or membership in a particular special immigrant visa holders to pay in-stateto help refugee children. social group.” As a result, waves of refugees tuition rates upon arrival at public colleges. tend to reflect global conflict zones. No one voted against it in the Assembly, “We are a warm place and not just theweather but our hearts, and the legacy of that Once refugees have applied for refugee sta-continues,” said Democratic Assemblyman tus from the U.N., the agency, the U.S.Kevin McCarty of Sacramento, lead author of Embassy or other non-governmental agenciesthe refugee bills. “We welcome refugees who may refer refugees for resettlement in the U.S.are escaping war and persecution.” That referral kicks off an application process that can take years. President Donald Trump’s current executiveorder states that more than 300 people who The average wait time in a refugee camp isentered the United States as refugees are cur- 17 years.rently under FBI counterterrorism investiga-tion, and cites two examples of convictions — When considering a refugee, the U.S. con-including a Somali man brought to the U.S. ducts one of the most rigorous vetting pro-as a child refugee and sentenced to 30 years in cesses of any person allowed into the country,prison for his role in the plot to bomb a according to the U.S. Department of State.Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, Accepted refugees have little say about toOregon. It also would cut the number of which state or county they will be sent. Tworefugees admitted this fiscal year from 110,000 factors play a role: if a refugee has family mem-to no more than 50,000, saying any more bers in a certain locale, and if a large commu- nity of refugees from the same country has already settled in a given area. The idea, Mur- phy said, is to provide a home where refugees

9AUGUST 2017 |By Bart Mendoza August 20 Paul Combs Gilbert Castellanos Castellanos Fundraiser for Young Musicians September 8 Alfred Howard Grateful Shred There can be no doubt that trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is one of Paul Combs Quintet’s Tribute to Tadd Dameron Blaze Bayley the most important musicians to ever call San Diego home. Beyond his great gigs and session work, Castellanos has made it his life’s work It’s a testament to the fleeting nature of fame that an artist like to introduce jazz to younger audiences, while mentoring future gen- jazz composer, arranger and pianist Tadd Dameron (1917- erations of performers. On Aug. 20, Castellanos will host a fundraiser 1965), once hugely influential for his work with Count Basie, for his new program, The Jazz Lions Conservatory, at the Handlery Dizzy Gillespie and Sarah Vaughn, has largely faded from all Hotel. Starting at 2 p.m. a legion of legendary artists including Mike but the most detailed of musical history books. On Sept. 8, Wofford, Marshall Hawkins, Tommy Aros and more will take the Dizzy’s hopes to change that, with a special performance from stage with young musicians to promote this wonderful new educa- The Paul Combs Quintet. This show promises to be a real treat tional opportunity. If you are a fan of jazz, this event promises to be for jazz fans. Combs is a saxophonist and Dameron biographer, one of the year’s highlights. with his band’s set this night comprised of previously unknown www.younglionsjazzconservatory.org/fundraiser-2017 musical treasures found while researching the life and music of this unsung hero of early jazz. www.dizzysjazz.com September 2 A Rare, Spoken Word Performance by Alfred Howard On Sept. 2, Soda Bar has a particularly strong bill, featuring The Heavy Guilt, The Paragraphs, and Cardinal Moon, but this is a show where you will want to catch the opener, Alfred Howard, in a rare, spoken word performance. Howard is a lynchpin of the local music community, one of the founders of the Redwoods artist collective/label and a member of such combos as Dani Bell & The Tarantist, but he is also a wonderful raconteur, full of riveting, conversational stories, full of wit, humor and occasionally a moral. Anyone who has read his online postings knows what a talent Howard is; this opportunity to hear him read from his work shouldn’t be missed. www.sodabarmusic.com August 5 Dream Gig for Jazz and Duke Ellington Aficionados Swing fans won’t want to miss The San Diego Museum of Art’s new music series, “Portraits In Jazz,” taking place on Aug. 5. Presented by acclaimed trumpeter, Gilbert Castellanos, the event’s inaugural edition will feature a tribute to Duke Ellington by Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Orchestra, an 18-piece local big band, joined by special guests Rickey Woodard (tenor saxophone) and Melissa Morgan (vocalist). The celebration of the prolific composer’s music kicks off with a brief talk on Ellington and his life, before digging into some of the gems in his catalog of more than 1,000 songs. The night will feature the tunes original arrangements as recorded by Ellington, making this a jazz aficionados dream gig. www.sdmart.org September 5 The Church Mid-’90s Gems from Blaze Bayley September 16 Hard rock fans won’t want to miss an appearance by Blaze Bayley at Ethereal, Psychedelic Rock by The Church Brick by Brick on Sept. 5. Best known as the singer for Iron Maiden from 1994-1999, Bayley has made the best of his brief time with the Legendary Australian band The Church returns to San Diego on iconic rockers, performing songs from the two albums he recorded Sept. 16. Still helmed by frontman Steve Kilbey and guitarist Peter with them as well as with his earlier band, Wolfsbane. While you won’t Koppes, the quartet performs ethereal, psychedelic rock, as best hear any of the classic Maiden hits, there will be enough mid-’90s exemplified by their ’80s college radio hits, “The Unguarded gems in the set list to keep any music lover happy. Although his tenure Moment,”“Reptile” and “Under The Milky Way.” Currently touring with Iron Maiden was short-lived, Bayley is still a part of rock history in advance of their 26th album since their 1980 founding, “Man well worth checking out. www.brickXbrick.com Woman Life Death Infinity,” The Church remains a compelling listen, with each spin of their albums revealing more. While the set list this night will include new material, longtime fans will be happy to know the show is a career retrospective, highlighted by their best known songs. www.musicboxsd.com

10 | AUGUST 2017Muses of The Old Globe September 1 – October 29, 2017E xplore the stories of ex- Globe Theater. Davies has been Wiki Commons Photo by Bernard Gagnon Women’s Museum of California traordinary women who involved with The Old Globe since www.womensmuseumca.org make up the history of the 1951, acting, writing, archiving, Women, as well as the Globe Board The Women’s Museum of California isOld Globe Theater this fall at the and speaking about the treasured of Directors, Davies has now com- one of 3 brick and mortar museums in theWomen’s Museum of California. theatre since that time. She has bined two areas of interest, con- country which focuses on women’s historyMuses of The Old Globe opens published many articles about San necting stories of women and The and the only one in California. Founded into the public September 1st and Diego, particularly about Balboa Old Globe for this exhibition 1983, our mission is to educate and inspireruns until October 29th at the Park and The Old Globe. Having future generations about the experiencesWomen’s Museum in Liberty Sta- served on the City Advisory Board and contributions of women have madetion. on Women and on the County throughout history. The WMC features a Commission on the Status of variety of changing exhibits and displays on There have been many female women’s history, sponsors workshop andplayers in the history of the Old lecture series, develops and implementsGlobe since its beginning at the educational and cultural events, including1935 California Pacific Interna- art shows, live performances and presenta-tional Exposition including direc- tions; maintains a library, archive & collec-tors, actors, playwrights, crafts- tions.people, and business leaders. Thisexhibit will highlight just some of Exhibit Hours:the women who have performedtheir roles and left their mark Noon – 4:00 PM,at the Globe. Themes of Shake- September 1 – October 29, 2017speare, strong community in-volvement, and artistic adaptation Tickets: $5 General, $3 seniorsare unifying threads and from its and Students, Free for Militarybeginnings, women have played a and Museum Membersstrong role in the Globe’s story. This exhibit is curated by Dar-lene Davies, historian of the Old The Great 1 BUY ONE GET THE WINDOW SECONDWe must sell 500 windows and patio doors by August 21ST, so we’re passing incredible savings on to you! OR PATIO DOOR 50% OFF 5 YEARS NOOR INTEREST* We’re only offering this discount and • America’s Choice: Most trusted, most recognized, most recommended family of window and patio door brands special financing until August 21ST– among homeowners. it will end sooner if we reach our goal ! • Superior Performance: Only Renewal by Andersen uses Fibrex® frame material, which blocks thermal heat transfer nearly 700 times better than aluminum framed windows, is 200% stronger than vinyl, and, unlike wood windows, requires virtually no maintenance. • Unrivaled Design Options: Renewal by Andersen’s Fibrex frames come in a variety of beautiful colors, from white to our popular dark Teratone®. Other window materials will fade, crack or warp in the sun’s heat so they are only available in shades of white. Call to schedule your • RenewalbyAndersen.com858-437-5752FREE Window Diagnosis:1Based on 2016 homeowner brand survey. Andersen family of brands aggregated: Andersen, Renewal by Andersen, Silver Line and American Craftsman. *Valid with the purchase of 4 or more windows. Not valid on previous orders. Valid on initial consultation only. Valid on purchases made on August 1, 2017 or before August 21, 2017. 0% APR for 5 years available to wellqualified buyers on approved credit only. Finance charges will be waived if promo balance is paid in full in 5 years. Renewal by Andersen of San Diego, Inc. Lic. 995160

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12 | AUGUST 2017 Home Offices By Terry O’ReganDID YOU KNOW? SERRA MESA These days, more and more homeowners are working from home. But if your home office isn’t designed for full-time use, accomplishing your work-related goals can be difficult. By planning wisely and up- grading appropriately, you can make your home office a comfortable and motivating environment. Home Offices That Fit Your Lifestyle and Work Habits Home office needs will differ based on work habits and lifestyle. Many homeowners prefer to locate their offices away from loud living spaces. If you need a quiet space, think about converting a upstairs or back bedroom away from the living room or kitchen into a residential office. Parents who need to work while monitoring children may want a more centralized or scalable space. Hiring an professional home stager or designer with expe- rience creating residential office spaces can be invaluable in designing the right space to fit your needs. Custom Desks, Chairs and FurnitureJennifer St.Clair Think of your home office as an investment. Splurging on a custom-built desk and an ergonomic office chair will maximize your productivity and Broker/Owner minimize stress, joint pain and poor posture. A finish carpenter or handy- man can deliver custom amenities such as bookshelves that are perfect for CA bre# 01856341 one of the most productive areas of your home.Jennifer was born in to Real Estate Design a Home Office Environment for Visitorsand when she was 11 years old she Pay special attention to the looks of your home office. If you can, com- started delivering flyers door to fortable plush chairs or a mini couch. If you keep your work area neat and door to help her REALTOR® Mom. you have the room, you may be able to create your own conference areaJennifer has always had an interest with the addition of an extra table. It’s nice to have a dedicated bathroom in in Real Estate and at 18 years old your office. If installing a new bathroom isn’t affordable, consider designat- took her first foreclosure seminar ing one of your family bathrooms for office use. after graduating from college at University of Tennessee with a Wiring and Communication Needs degree in Finance. It usually makes sense to have at least one separate phone line exclusivelyCustomer Service focused, Jennifer for your office. If you use the Internet, fax machine or email extensively, additional lines are a good idea. A separate business line allows you to have truly understands buyers and a professional voicemail or answering machine message. It also gives yousellers’ wants and needs allowing the option of using call forwarding if you occasionally work from another location. A designated business line also makes it easier to keep youngsters her to anticipate and deliver from intercepting your important business calls. And at the end of the whatever is necessary for her day, you can leave the business line to the answering machine or voicemail clients to accomplish their goals without missing calls from friends and family.and dreams. Her integrity, honesty, and responsiveness are what Another common issue with home offices is electrical power. Copiers, keep her clients coming back and laser printers and computers use a lot of electricity. Check with an elec- referring their friends, families, trician about adding a couple of circuits so that you don’t have to worry about tripping the circuit breaker every time you make a photocopy. Hire a and co-workers. qualified electrician to make any changes to your home’s wiring. A pro will Jennifer has personal experience ensure any upgrades are safe and designed to handle your day-to-day use. buying foreclosed homes at Don’t Forget Home Office Ground Rules auction, fixing, and re-selling them for a profit. Jennifer andher team,St.Clair Homes & Estatesspecialize in representing listings,investor clients, first time buyers, VA military buyers, and move up/ move down sellers. Jennifer’s clients will tell you, without exception, what sets her apart is her integrity, high energy, responsiveness, honesty, experience, knowledge, and her keen negotiating skills. 858-405-8525 direct It’s important to establish ground rules for your home office. Set certainwww.HomesbyStClair.com work hours, install dedicated phone lines and keep extra clutter out of your office. Also, make sure your work computer isn’t open to family use. [email protected] and other entertainment software can slow your computer and make it dif- ficult to finish projects.

13AUGUST 2017 | RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL EASTERN DIVISION SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT Since 1993, the RSVP has be- come a VERY important part of the San Diego Police Department in partnership with the commu- nity. The RSVP’s at SDPD Eastern Division are reaching out to the Kearny Mesa and Serra Mesa communities for volunteers. The RSVP are uniformed volunteers who provide an additional re- source to our police department by performing non-confronta- tional, non-criminal duties for the purpose of freeing our police officers to focus on their more serious duties that they havebeen trained to do. We are your neighbors who patrol our communities inmarked, white cars. The RSVP are trained to perform many police related duties such ashome security checks when neighbors are on vacation, checking on thewelfare of our homebound seniors patrolling our school areas, enforcingdisabled parking enforcement, participating in Homeland Security assign-ments, searching for stolen vehicles, and assisting detectives by conductingwitness checks You too can become a part of this neighborhood safety and crime preven-tion organization. You need only to be at least 50 years of age and be free tocommit a minimum of three and a half days per month of your time andattend a 40 hour Police Academy. If you are interested in this community service, or want more informa-tion, please call us at 858-495-7990.

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CHARLES ALLEN ‘DOC’ 15AUGUST 2017 | HANNA MEMORIAL Notes from the Friends of Ruffin Canyon Memorial Saturday September 9, 2017, San Diego • First Saturday Cleanup September 2 at Taft Middle School 9:00 – 12:00 • Coastal Cleanup September 16th at lower baseball fields at Serra Mesa Rec Center 9:00 – 12:00 • November fire left burned palm trees on Sandrock – they have been cut down Please join the Serra Mesa neighborhood and family at the Beat 311 crime stats, July 2017 Casa Machado restaurant on Saturday 9/9/17 from 11:30 -1:30 for this amazing man and family. There will be sharing of 46 crime case numbers were assigned in July 2017. Not all were stories and great memories of our neighborhood Doctor and for actual crimes (i.e. death report, attempt suicide, etc.) and I friend Charles Hanna. May he rest in peace. do not include domestic violence information in crime stats. St Columba Here is highlights of statistics: Catholic School •••••••• VPRCRAACeaoaoetutntrsmbtetiodPbydmmraTeeToplhernhiwistreteecmiRlfsfai-ta-et6--l0-43lsB9iB,du0uerrgwngltealiarareryly-Bm1-2uortgolarcryyc-0les Now Enrolling ••ceAaxsssCeasrui)mlt-e0-3 (No outstanding suspect in these Officers made a total of 21 physical arrests and issued 37 traffic St. Columba School is located in the quiet neighborhood of citations in June. There were 5 reported vehicle collisions. WeSerra Mesa. The school is proud to offer a well-rounded faith- do not take police reports for non-injury accidents unless theybased education with a variety of extra-curricular activities are hit and run.from Preschool – 8th grade. The charisma of the school hasalways been a family-friendly community that is dedicated to 20 | JUNE 2017its students. Expires 04/30/17 St. Columba is beginning its 55th year of being establishedand has a lot to celebrate. This is a school that has a rich his- 619-535-9620tory of producing students who have gone forward and be-come successful and productive citizens. We are especiallyproud of the many alumni who have continued to practicegood Catholic Stewardship. St. Columba welcomes new fami-lies into its community and is proud to share all it has to offerin Catholic Education. We welcome you to come and visit the school to see foryourself all that St. Columba has to offer. To schedule a tour,please call the school office at (858) 279-1882.

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17AUGUST 2017 |KIDS’ KORNER: SOCAL FUN WITH RHOADS Hey my name is Rhoads, I am a thirteen out with the nose of your board facing theyear old outdoor enthusiast. Summer is upon waves. Doing this prevents you from being aus and it's getting hot so it's time to visit the giant target and makes it easier for otherbeach. The beach is a place where I can do surfers to maneuver around you. Don't hogone of my favorite outdoor activities which is all the waves, take turns with your fellowsurfing. The reason why I like surfing so much surfers. Part of the enjoyment on a busy dayis being in the ocean and feeling the flow of can be encouraging each other. Once you'rethe water around you. Speaking of flow, you paddling into the wave look left and right forcan keep it going by having good etiquette out other surfers. You don't want to take a wavein the water. I'll take this opportunity to share from and collide with someone already in thesome with you. Grab your board and as you wave. Be respectful to your environment.get ready to hit the waves, survey your sur- Remember the ocean is someones home soroundings and take note of the surfers in the don't leave trash behind and be kind to theline up. Choosing a clear path to paddle out environment by using eco friendly accessoriesand not overcrowd a specific spot is key to and gear like Matunas eco-surf wax. Thats iteveryone enjoying the waves. Always paddle for today, have fun out there.:) Help Us Find Our Next Youth Hero! Every Day our neighborhood kids do incredible things! Do you know a wonderful kid who has done something special? Let’s celebrate by making him or her our next Youth Hero! Contact us at [email protected]

18 | AUGUST 2017Businesses Supporting Nonprofits It’s more than just the moneyFrom left, Art and Michelle Candland of AJW Facilities & Construction, Teresa Stivers of Walden Family Services, Ron and Mary Alice Brady of the Brady Company. As San Diegans, we are fortunate struction, which provides restora- organization. Local attorney Felix Tinkov and his “The great thing about Art, Jeffreyto live in a generous and supportive tion services for health care and life “Corporate sponsors are attracted law firm have provided in-kind legal and all of our corporate donors iscommunity where corporate spon- science industries, is a strong services “far beyond what we could that they aren’t supporting us forsors significantly contribute to San Walden supporter. So was his pre- to the level of trust that Voice of San ever afford,” says Lewis. their own rewards, they are in it forDiego’s nonprofit organizations. As vious company Trust Employee Diego has, and they want to be asso- the kids that we help,” says Stivers.local nonprofit leaders will tell you, Asset Management (TEAM), which ciated with that,” he says. “We have Walden Family Services receives “Their kindness is phenomenal.”through company partnerships Candland founded to assist with a bond with the community, and it in-kind support from local busi-their organizations —and others — asset management for kids born is nice to recognized as bringing that nesses as well. Pamplemousse Grille And Stivers encourages all busi-receive more than just money. with health or developmental issues. to the community.” and owner/chef Jeffrey Strauss nesses to get involved with the com- As Walden serves foster and adopted opens the restaurant throughout the munity.“No matter what a business’ The People Behind the Compa- children who are medically fragile, Voice of San Diego has found a year to Walden to host special core services or products are, thereny Candland’s understanding of special creative way to help its corporate events. At the organization’s annual is a San Diego nonprofit that could needs children makes his company partners promote the other non- Wine D’Vine fundraising gala, use their help,” she adds. When Teresa Stivers, the CEO of and his personal commitment to profit organizations those partners Strauss auctions off the opportunityWalden Family Services, based in Walden even more meaningful. support. Knowing it is difficult for to have him personally prepare anSan Diego, talks about her corporate non-profits to generate awareness in-home dinner.donors, she lights ups. In her nearly “Art is our chair, cheerleader, of their mission and the servicesseven years with Walden, which pro- advisor for fund development, a they provide, Voice of San Diego Scott Lewis of Voice of San Diego says it is a flattering as well as mutually beneficialvides services to foster and adoptive mentor to some of the youth we founded Partner Voices. experience when a corporate donor supports his organization.children and families, Stivers has serve and a motivator to our staff,”formed many corporate relation- says Stivers. As a part of Voice of San Diego’sships that have led to monetary con- website, Partner Voices provides atributions as well as in-kind dona- Candland’s financial support to platform for nonprofits to showcasetions. Many of these donors have Walden goes far beyond his personal who they are and what they do.employees who serve on Walden’s and company contributions. Under Voice of San Diego’s corporate part-two boards of directors, which is a his guidance, Walden broke the $1 ners often pay for the nonprofits’double bonus for her organization, million mark in fundraising in 2016. profiles. Partner Voices allows busi-as Walden receives support at the nesses to support their favorite orga-corporate level and from the volun- “Art is very generous himself and nizations, those organizations toteers. Not only do they have the he tells everyone about Walden, gain much needed visibility andcompany on their side, but the peo- even his dentist,” Stivers notes. Voice of San Diego to receive fund-ple behind the company as well. ing while helping others in the com- A Win-Win-Win munity – a true win-win-win. Art Candland serves as chair of For Scott Lewis, editor-in-chief atWalden’s Foundation board of Voice of San Diego, the first digital Being Kind through In-Kinddirectors, which oversees charitable nonprofit news organization to Voice of San Diego also receivesfundraising and constituent ser- serve a local community in the vital support through in-kind con-vices. Candland’s company, San country, it is a flattering as well as tributions from local firms. Mind-Diego-based AJW Facilities & Con- mutually beneficial experience when Touch Software has helped Voice of a corporate donor supports his San Diego with its robust website.

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20 | AUGUST 2017American Cancer Society and LocalVolunteers Save More Lives From Cancerthrough Annual Relay For Life Event On August 12th, over 900 local residents Funds raised help the American Cancerjoined together at the American Cancer Society provide free information and sup-Society Relay For Life of San Diego Down- port for people facing the disease today,town at Embarcadero Marina Park North and fund cancer research that will helpto raise funds and awareness for a world protect future generations. Thanks to thewithout cancer. generosity of our donors, the Society has invested more than $4.6 billion in research Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Wash- since 1946, and have funded more thanington in 1985, the Relay For Life move- 20,000 scientists at more than 1,000 insti-ment is the world’s largest fundraising tutions nationwide.event to save lives from cancer. Unitingcommunities across the globe, we cele- Take action this year and help makebrate people who have battled cancer, cancer a priority by donating to the Relayremember loved ones lost, and take action For Life. Visit RelayForLife.org/for lifesaving change. During Relay For sandiegodowntownca to learn more aboutLife events, members of each team take the event, or contact Kyle Wadstrom atturns walking or running around the track [email protected] 858-735-or path. Teams participate in fundraising 0529.in the months leading up to the event.

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22 | AUGUST 2017 Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library August/September Library Events & Programs September 7, 2:30 p.m. Coloring Club for Adults. Find out why coloring for adults is the latest & greatest way to de-stress! Come and spend an hour of stress relieving, mindful, and calm creative expression. Supplies are provided! September 12, 5:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting. Join members of your community to discuss ways to support the library. September 12, 6:45 p.m. Serra Mesa Library Book Club. Join members of your community to discuss Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo. September 14, 2:30 p.m. Employment Workshop: Resume Writing Workshop. Make sure your Resume stands out! Get the latest tips and techniques to wow employers with an organized, effective and winning resume. Open to all, especially military families. Offered by the Fleet and Family Support Center. Children Programs Kids Night with Hopscotch Tiny Tots – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. Join Miss Kim for music, stories, arts and crafts in a program which is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Friday Morning Storytime – Fridays, 10:00 a.m. Join Ms. Carrie and Ms. Sandy every Friday morning for stories, songs, and fun!All San Diego Public Library Locations will be Closed August 17, 24, & 31, 10:00 a.m. Music Time for Kids with Cowboy Bob. Comeon Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor dance with Cowboy Bob as he introduces music and instruments in a showDay. appropriate for all ages. August 21, 10:30 a.m. Yoga Storytime for Kids. Toddlers will hear stories andAdult Programs songs while learning yoga poses.Art Exhibits – The Friends of the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library present August 23, 12:00 p.m. Baby/Toddler Explore Time. Come let your baby oran exhibit of artwork by the Associated Fine Artists in the Community Room and 21 toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play,California Missions by Rachel Evans in the display cases. and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, art, stories, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.eReader/Tech Clinic – Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. (except September 9) August 19, 2:00 p.m. Sally Ride Science: Solar Eclipse Workshop. Get readyLearn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. Quick tips & for the ‘Great American’ solar eclipse on August 21. Find out the science behindhelpful hints to get the most out of your downloads. Bring your own eReader, tablet, this awe-inspiring event with a family-friendly workshop. Registration required.or laptop for hands on learning. SanDiego.gov/LibraryNext August 26, 2:00 p.m. Sally Ride Science: Slimy Sea Creatures. In this hands-onKnitting Circle – Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Join the knitting circle. Improve your skills class students will learn about slimy sea creatures like octopuses and sea stars.in this traditional art form. Program is for students 6th-8th grade. Registration required. SanDiego.gov/LibraryNextApply for a Free Computer!! Computers 2 SD Kids at the Serra Mesa-Kearny August 28, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Craft. Join us for a fun, easy-to-make children’sMesa Library – Classes on August 26, 10:00 a.m. craft.The San Diego Public Library and Computers 2 SD Kids are teaming up to provide September 1, 4:00 p.m. STEAM2 Academy: Exploring the Five Senses. Learncomputers for families with children. Volunteers will guide you through an all about the five senses; taste, sight, touch, smell, and hearing with hands onintroductory computer class at the library. Attendance at this class is required experiments. This program is geared toward kids ages 4-8.before you can receive a computer. Computers 2 SD Kids will give you a Technology September 6, 4:00 p.m. LEGO Builder Club. Join us to build Lego creations thatAssistance Program application. They will review it and notify you whether you will be displayed in the library.qualify based on your verified income. Sign-up at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa September 11, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Craft. Join us for a fun, easy-to-makeBranch Library or call 858-573-1396 starting on the 1st of each month. children’s craft. September 13, 12:00 p.m. Baby/Toddler Explore Time. Come let your baby orAugust 17, 3:00 p.m. Serra Mesa Village Meeting. Join members of your toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play,community for presentations on healthy lifestyles for older adults. and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, art, stories, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.August 23, 6:30 p.m. Serra Mesa Community Council. A meeting to provide September 14, 10:00 a.m. Music Time for Kids with Cowboy Bob. Come danceinformation and act as a forum for identifying and solving community problems. with Cowboy Bob as he introduces music and instruments in a show appropriate for all ages.August 25, 1:00 p.m. Metro Career Workshop: Finding Hidden Jobs. Thisworkshop shows you the best search strategies for tapping into the hidden jobmarket. Offered by the Metro Career Center.August 27, 1:30 p.m. San Diego Folk Song Society. Join the folk song circle andenjoy free, live music.August 28, 1:30 p.m. OASIS Monday at the Library: Great Castles in EnglandEnjoy a “virtual travelogue” of several castles throughout England (both famous,and lesser known) that spans the history of medieval castle building, and gives anunderstanding of the architecture, military significance, and cultural value of castlesfrom the 9th century to the 15th century.

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