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Your Neighborhood Source - Serving local communities, kids & causes throughout Southern Californiawww.LocalUmbrella.com Vol.1 No. 17 October 2017 complete strangers throughout the Meet Misha Moore of Talmadge! night. I always suggest hanging out at the front porch with your light on so you can see all the kids, and any (interviewed and written by Megan Beauvais) other people, as they approach. Misha is definitely not just 3. Bring a flashlight and glow the girl next door! Having out to start my own business. I been born and raised in hope to work with many local this amazing community, she is a 3rd businesses!” sticks: Talmadge and Kensington generation Talmadgian! Her grand- True to the Talmadge spirit, have beautiful street lighting, but father designed and built the house Misha is passionate about some corners of the neighborhoods that she currently lives in. “I guess I serving her community that is are still dark. Have kids use glow have lived in Talmadge off and on for so close to her heart! She has sticks or flashlights to help them see 30-something years!” served for several years on the and be seen by drivers. Talmadge Block Party Commit- Growing up, Misha attended Our tee and this year is the co-chair Lady of Peace High School, and then of the event! In addition to TBP, 4. Decorate costumes and bags attended college at Mira Costa-San she also serves on the Talmadge with reflective tape or stickers Elijo and later UCLA. Having always Welcome Committee and will be and, if possible, choose light colors. loved the arts, she took ballet classes volunteering for the Talmadge Since masks can sometimes obstruct and performed in local Nutcracker Patrol starting in November. a child’s vision, try non-toxic face ballets during her youth. One day “I’m passionate about preserving paint and makeup whenever pos- while at the mall here in San Diego, the history of our neighborhood.TIPS FOR HAVING A sible. a talent scout recruited her for a I’m also working to save some of modeling agency, at which point the historic trees here.” sheI began modeling locally. She In her spare time, Misha stillTERRIFICALLY TER- 5. If your older children are going also entered a Seventeen Magazine borhood, the strong sense of com- ejoys staying true to her creativeRIFYING AND SAFE side. “I occasionally do projectsHALLOWEEN alone, plan and review the route modeling contest and won a trip munity and of course, my amazing for friends still working in the that is acceptable to you. Agree on to NYC for her mom and herself, family.” film industry. I’ve been workingWritten by Megan Beauvais, a specific time when they should and appeared in an ad campaign for Upon her return to SD and with a local producer/director onREALTOR® Ascent Real Estate, return home. the magazine. “I loved my experi- Talmadge, she continued to com- a web series based in San Diego. ence while there, which led me I’d love to do something cre-BRE#01426805 to go there after college for some mute to LA for work but decided ative related to Talmadge in the 6. Keep our neighborhoods clean: she had enough of the entertain- future...perhaps a documentaryK ensington and Talmadge Every November 1st, the roads real-world experience and to study ment industry. “I currently provide or Reality TV show about our certainly get in the spirit are strewn with candy wrappers. acting. I embarked on a professional undercover investigative services neighborhood” of Halloween, welcoming Encourage neighbors and local chil- modeling and acting career while in specializing in corporate policyhundreds of children of all ages! I, dren to participate in a quick street NYC. After appearing in many Na- compliance and also manage a Misha loves music, cooking,personally, miss the days of walk- clean up and show that neighbor- tional magazines, catalogs, some Off national team for a company. I am gardening, pilates, wine, longing my children around Talmadge hood pride! Broadway plays, films and TV. I went fortunate to have a mix of work- walks around the neighborhood, to LA for more of the same, and then ing from home, out in the field and her family. “My mom is my finally realized that there’s no place and some travel. I enjoy work trips best friend and we enjoy doingstarting at dusk with our neigh- I hope everyone enjoys this special like home. The road led me back to to Palm Desert, Northern CA, things around the neighborhoodborhood friends, seeing how far holiday and all the festivities that go Talmadge. I love it. This is where I Laguna, Oregon, and one of my together including going to thewe could get until the bag got too along with it! There are tons of great belong and where my past, present favorite destinations, Park City, local restaurants and wine bars,heavy with candy. But I also recall Halloween-themed events through- and future roots are. where Montage Hotels is a client. I and also girls-trips to the Centralit was sometimes a bit dangerous What brought me BACK to Tal- have been working in this field for Coast of California. I also amwith cars and chaos in the air. Be- close friends with a lot of mylow are a few safety tips for all that I madge is the small town feel that I about 6 years. My plan now, is to crave now, the history of the neigh- take what I’ve learned and branchwould like to share: Talmadge neighbors. We all often have get-togethers at each1. Light up your walkway: If you OCTOBER EVENTS others houses. After a lot of ad-are giving out treats on All Hallow’s venture early in life, these are theEve, be sure to light up your walk- 10/11: Kensington Talmadge Planning Group, 6:30.-8:30PM @ Copley-Price Family YMCA, 4300 El things I enjoy most now, family,way leading up to your door. This Cajon Blvd, www.ktpg.org/meetings.html friends, staying local and low-will not only let the trick-or-treaters 10/13: Halloween Carnival at Grant School, 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM @ Grant K-8, 1425 Washington Place, San key! Honestly, there is nothingknow you are “open for business”, Diego, Grantk8.org I enjoy more than coming homebut it will also help visitors see after a long day and enjoying aobstacles that may otherwise be a 10/14-15: Open Studios San Diego - Free Artist Studio Tour in Talmadge, 10AM-5:00PM, www.openstu- glass of wine on the patio!”tripping hazard. diossandiego.com/outdoors/ 10/19: Ken Tal Comm. Assoc. Community Dinner, KenTal Community Dinner, 6:30-8:00PM @ Kensing- You’ll often find Misha on one of those long walks with her Mom. The next time you pass2. Make sure you can see the ton Community Church, [email protected] by, say “hello” to this Talmadgepeople coming up to your door: 10/28: Tierrasanta 5K & Fun Run, 8:00 AM@ 11220 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard San Diego, www.tier- superstar! Thank you, Misha, forIsn’t it strange that on this eve- rasantafoundation.org all you do for your community!ning, we just open our doors to 9/29-10/31: Haunted Trail, 7-11PM @Corner of Balboa Drive & Juniper in Balboa Park, Hauntedtrail.net JOIN THE KENSINGTON TALMADGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION!If you are a business owner residing in Kensington or Talmadge and/or have astorefront within those same communities, you are eligible to join this amazingnetworking group! The KTBA supports local businesses, as well as the commu-nity by providing events throughout the year including the Spring Walkaboutand the Holiday Lights Bike Ride! Come meet with local, like-minded, hard-working business owners like yourselves and develop a network (and friend-ships) like no other! www.KenBiz.org for more information! “I can personally attest to the value of my membership in the KTBA. Through my attendance at mixers and other KTBA events my business has been positively impacted by the relationships I’ve formed with fellow neighborhood business owners.” – Brad Weber Local Umbrella Media

2 | OCTOBER 2017 Ronald McDonald House: A Home Away from Home in Serra Mesa Adams Ave News Bay Park Connection College Area Connection Hillcrest News IB Connection Ken-Tal News Mission Hills News North Park News Serra Mesa Connection South Park News Local Umbrella Media- your neighborhood source - Group Publisher Dining Room Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Entrance courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Brad Weber BY JEANNE RAWDIN dry facilities, and so much more. It this way: “The Ronald McDonald programming for young siblings. [email protected] also helps day visitors by offering a House allowed us to stay together as Volunteers and teachers at the Imagine your child or young fam- place to rest and recuperate from the a family. It was so nice to get a home- Associate Publisher ily member getting sick. Your whole emotional ravages of having a child cooked meal and a shower and rest house also offer an array of other Kat Haney family needs to pack up and go to in the hospital. in such a clean, welcoming environ- kid-friendly activities like hands-on where the best doctors are. You ment. We were always greeted with science projects, creative art projects, [email protected] don’t know how long you’ll have to “It’s a simple yet profound mis- a smile.” sports, and field trips to places like stay, or where you’ll stay, for that sion,”says Charles Day, the President the San Diego Zoo to keep siblings Editor matter. That’s where the Ronald and CEO of Ronald McDonald Another family who has a child busy throughout their stay. John Wesley Ewell McDonald House comes in. House Charities of San Diego, “car- born with a heart condition recently [email protected] ing for a family as they care for their wrote, “The staff is top notch. They The Ronald McDonald House is The Ronald McDonald House has sick or injured child. It’s the most work very hard and are always kind a non-profit entity, so it relies on Art Director been serving families in need since trying time imaginable – dealing of all of us. They are always willing community partners to keep it Chris Baker 1980. Located just off the 805 free- with the stress and uncertainty that to help with whatever we need. They going. Ten percent of its budget [email protected] way in Serra Mesa, it started as a comes with a child’s hospitalization. will stop whatever they are doing to comes from McDonald’s Corpora- small house with just eight guest Our volunteers and staff are able to help.” tion and local McDonald’s opera- Writers/Columnists rooms serving families whose kids make a real and lasting difference in tors. The other 90 percent comes Bart Mendoza were being treated at nearby Rady their lives.” The House also offers a variety of from contributions from business, Delle Willett Children’s Hospital. In 2009, it free education and enrichment pro- foundations, and individuals in the Jen Coburn opened a new house with 47 guest Many children whose families stay grams that help sisters and brothers community. Volunteers offer up Sara Wacker suites, and increased that to 55 suites at the house are being treated for continue to learn. About a hundred 70,000 hours a year to keep the Nina Ruud this year for families going to nearby serious, often life-threatening con- kids (kindergarten through grade house operating at full speed. Beau Schmidt hospitals as well. But still, the house ditions at local hospitals. Having 12) attend school on site for as long Leo Christopher can’t keep up with demand. Every home-like surroundings helps with as they are staying there. It’s called President and CEO Charles Day day, it has more than 30 families a the stress of coping with such a dire the School Away from School pro- knows the house offers something Shelby, Shelby's Gardens night on its waiting list. situation. Statistics show that chil- gram and operates from 8 am to priceless in the middle of such trying Lisa Howe dren heal faster when families are 2:30 pm, just like a regular school times for families. “I am honored Since it began, the Ronald near, and that parents and siblings day. The program is a partnership to witness the resilience and spirit Photography McDonald House has housed more can manage challenges better when with the San Diego Unified School of moms, dads and children of all Manny Cruz than 18 thousand families as living together. District. There are also certified ages as they deal with these difficult Sande Lollis overnight guests, offering comfort- teachers on hand during holidays circumstances. And I am very lucky Jim Childers able beds, hot meals, showers, laun- One family whose child was hos- and breaks to provide enrichment indeed to part of this extraordinary pitalized describes their experience organization.” Media Consultant Tom Shess Great Room courtesy of Ronald McDonald House North House Play Area courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Marketing/Advertising Yoga courtesy of Ronald McDonald House School Away from School courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Brad Weber [email protected] Kat Haney [email protected] Sales Associate Tina Canavan [email protected] Social Media & Web Design Tina Canavan [email protected] Chairman/CEO Bob Page [email protected] Associate Publisher Rebecca Page [email protected] Letters/Opinion PiecesLocal Umbrella Media encourage letters to theeditor and guest editorials. Please address cor-respondence to [email protected] mail to Manny Cruz. 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WINNIE’S 5OCTOBER 2017 |PICKS! Party ARTy for ArtReach 2017 An Artful Evening in Rancho Santa Fe Benefiting the ArtReach Access to Art ProgramMARK TWAIN – (Famous Authors). This Kaiser Wilhelm II. What will Capt. Brandt find On Sunday, October 22, 2017 3 to 6 PM, before your eyes and then available for auc-documentary was so interesting. Mark Twain in Holland where the Kaiser lives in a secluded ArtReach will host Party ARTy 2017 in a tion. Artists AkZhana and Ellen Dieter willwas a very witty guy. His wit gave him a chance mansion. A must see! My kind of thriller and stunning Rancho Santa Fe home. Spend an complete paintings on the spot.to go all over theworld and he was able to pay all Christopher Plummer is excellent. amazing afternoon celebrating 10 yearsof his debt. A funny man! I even liked the Story of the ArtReach Access to Art program, The Trojan Rocksteady Boxsets, a localof Mark Twain with Fredric March. You need to WAY HOME - Eul-Boon Kim, Seung-Ho Yoo. which takes high quality visual art lessons band, will set the musical mood. Each guestsee both of these DVDs. A 7 year old boy is sent to live with his deaf mute, to San Diego County elementary schools will receive a pair of Knockaround Sunglasses, elderly grandmother. No electricity, indoor that do not have arts education as a part of and wine lovers will have the opportunity toQUILL (The Life of a Guide Dog) - A family plumbing or fast food restaurants. He is angry their normal school curriculum. win a bottle of fine wine at the toss of a ring.movie at its best. This is a true story of a yellow and confused. But this is a story of how lovingLabrador Retriever named Quill. Not every dog kindness wins the day for the grandmother and Proceeds from the event benefit of the The silent auction features many tempta-can be a guide dog. They are watched carefully the little boy. Thoroughly enjoyable! ArtReach mission: to take artist-led free or tions including a stay at a gorgeous Park Citywhile trained. very low cost visual arts education programs condominium valued at $5000, two tickets I'm recuperating from an operation and hope into San Diego County schools that would with table seating for the sold out B-52s con-THE EXCEPTION - Lily James, Jai Courtney, to be back to my perky self by next month. otherwise have none. cert at Belly Up on November 2 plus dinnerChristopher Plummer. This is a WWII thriller at Pacific Coast Grill, chillax at The Lodgeabout German officer Captain Stefan Brandt who See you next month, Winnie Since 2008, ArtReach Reach motivated at Torrey Pines 1 night plus breakfast forgoes to investigate an exiled German monarch over 19,000 students in 96 schools to create two, Disneyland passes, and much more. over 60,000 pieces of original work. ArtReach takes everything needed to each ArtReach promises a delightful evening campus, including teaching artists, art mate- filled with art, artists, music, fine food and rials and standards-based lesson plans. No wine, and fun. To purchase tickets for Party buses required. In 2016/17 alone, the ARTy for ArtReach visit www.artreach- ArtReach team worked in 14 schools span- sandiego.org ning the county via the free/low cost pro- gram and in 6 more schools with fee-based Cost $130 in advance // $150 at the door. work. Grants, sponsorships, individual For more information, call 619.940.7278. donors and events like Party ARTy support this program that helps bring the joy of mak- Party ARTy for ArtReach Spon- ing original art to cash-strapped elementary sors: ArtWalk San Diego, schools that would otherwise have no visual Knockaround, Tito’s Vodka, Pietri arts instruction. Cellars, Olive PR Solutions ArtReach staff and volunteers are design- A Few ArtReach Facts: ing an evening that, though a fundraiser, will Purpose: To increase access to visual arts feel like a celebration of art and creativity education for all students via free or low cost with friends. Event guests are also in for an artist-led instruction epicurean treat. Festive food created by Coast Catering. Cirque Entertainment provided Goals: To build art making skills confidence by Sophia Isadora Academy of Circus Arts. and to help youngsters practice creative And as a very special addition to the evening, problem solving while creating original art attendees will meet the artist behind the incredible art collection in the home. Sonny Student Participants since 2008: King, the Australian artist who was featured 19,131 on CBS Sunday Morning, grew up in the circus, and his sculptures and paintings Number of Local Artists: Six depict both circus life and beautifully-exe- cuted landscapes. Total Contact Hours via Sequential Lessons: 62,065 World-renowned artists provide the treats for the eye with live artwork being created

6 | OCTOBER 2017Zandra Rhodes Goes Vintage for Upcoming Fashion Show BYJEANNERAWDIN Del Mar resident and internation- Zandra’s portrait was done by Gene Nocon. Photos of the garments with the lipstick print. Photo Credit: matchesfashion.comal designer Zandra Rhodes is cele-brating that iconic symbol of Are you involved in other I was born in Chatham, England, Fishers. (She also designed for that I’ve lived through that theyfemaleness – the lipstick tube – in charities? one hour outside London. My Verdi’s Aida at the Houston Grand themselves don’t know about.her upcoming fashion show at the mother taught at a local art college Opera and English National Opera.)Westgate Hotel on October 24. The My partner and I helped to raise (the Medway College of Art). She I have a design all ready to go for What excites you when youshow is called Vintage Vibe with $40 million to build the Sulpizio was always doing dressmaking, Turandot but I didn’t manage to get out of bed in the morn-Lipstick, marking the 18th anniver- Family Cardiovascular Center and working on a stand. She would raise enough funds to build the ing?sary fashion show for Rhodes at the UCSD Thornton Hospital Expan- bring home these lovely exotic fash- whole thing. I’m also going toWestgate. sion. And I designed all of the invi- ion magazines. But she was a chain Chicago soon for another produc- Well, if work’s going well, it’s tations and table decorations at a smoker and died at 50, so she never tion of Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers, and always exciting. Being excited is Known for her eclectic and ethe- fundraising event for it. I’ve also really saw that I went into dressmak- those funds will also support the really important, because half yourreal designs for decades, Rhodes done invitations for fundraisers at ing and fashion. San Diego Opera, so I’m excited problems go away if you get excited.started selling her hand-painted tex- the UCSD Theodore Geisel Library about that. If you’re not excited, what’s thetiles in 1967 at a small clothing shop and for the group Go Red for Now that you’re 76 years point? Life’s tough enough anyway,in England. She arrived in the US Women, which raises awareness old, what stands out for you You show no signs of slowing and I’m lucky enough to be sur-from London in 1969 as a textile about signs of stroke in women. I’ve when you look back at your down or heading toward rounded by enthusiastic people. Idesigner who needed to find a job. also helped with fundraising for the career? retirement. Is it something call my London studio every morn-Diana Vreeland from American North Coast Repertory Theatre, and you think about? ing at 6 am, and it’s early afternoonVogue featured her garments and I’ve done exhibits at the Children’s Well, certainly meeting Diana there. They’re really excited nowgave her entrée into the world of Museum downtown and the Mingei Vreeland in 1969 and having her Not really, because I have so many about how to promote the lipstickfashion in America. Museum in Balboa Park. promote my work in American projects I still want to do! One that prints. They’ve come up with lip- Vogue. Also, I’d have to say owning comes to mind right now is a fairy stick mugs and all sorts of things. I Rhodes has designed dresses for I know you’ve probably been my beautiful boutique in London book about the California chaparral. believe enthusiasm will often carryPrincess Diana, Jackie Onassis, Eliz- asked this a hundred times that I had for ten years. Back in England, I was raised on you part of the way through life.abeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Bianca or more, but tell me about Flower Fairy Books, where you’d seeJagger, even Joan Rivers. Now, at the hair. And definitely creating the outfit a picture of a flower with the fairy What keeps you awake atage 76, she shows no signs of slow- for Freddie Mercury (from the that goes with it. I hike at Torrey night?ing down. I caught up with her in It’s been pink since 1980. In the band, Queen). Although he got that Pines on the weekends, so I thoughther Solana Beach studio to find out seventies, it was green, some purple. outfit very early on, the photo of of doing a California Chaparral fairy Nothing. When I start to worrywhat keeps her creative juices flow- And back then, they were still exper- him in my outfit somehow crystal- book, with the Indian Paint Brush about something, I instantly falling through her golden years. imenting with colors that would lized me as if I did a whole lot of Fairy, and the Mariposa Poppy asleep. So it’s never a problem. work on hair. Now they can almost pop stuff, particularly because he Fairy, and more. And then I’dSo your fashion show at the do any color in the rainbow. Anyway, became such a cult figure. design ball gowns for each of them. What do you do for fun?Westgate this year is called I had it all different colors and then I I’m still working on it. I like cooking. My favorite thingVintage Vibe with Lipstick. went to China and when I came back Another thing that stands out isTell me more about the I thought, oh, I’m going to design a doing a print collection for Valenti- How much time do you spend to cook is English bread and buttertheme. Chinese collection. So, what color no that was seen all over the world. in Del Mar these days? pudding. And I make lots of soups. do you think of when you think of I love to have dinner parties, maybe It’s so funny, we’re about to cele- China? Probably red, of course. But And, of course, being named I spend three weeks here, and one six couples. We each do a course.brate 50 years in fashion. I did all I decided to go with pink, because “Dame Zandra” by the Queen. (She week in London. My partner is now But I love to keep it fun. Sometimesthe lipstick designs in the sixties. pink is more interesting. was named Dame Commander of housebound because of health rea- I’ll have hats at the door for peopleThen of course I did a collection for the Order of the British Empire in sons, so I may change that. But I to wear. I love dressing up. DressingValentino last season. The best way Having pink hair back then 2014 for service to British fashion still have my studio in London up makes you feel better.to describe it is that it’s a case of tak- was a bold move. Did you do and textiles, presented at Bucking- where the fabrics are made.ing a slightly new look at the old. it to draw attention to your- ham Palace by Princess Anne.) So The Celebrity Annual FashionOur design director was going self? now I’m Dame Zandra Rhodes. What do you see as your Show and three-course luncheon isthrough the archives and she looked legacy? Tuesday, October 24, in the Versaillesat these designs and said that it’s so It’s funny you should say that What about here in San Ballroom at the Westgate Hotel,relevant to now, why aren’t we just because it’s something I don’t think Diego? I am in a unique and strange 1055 2nd Avenue downtown. Thereworking some of the things that about. I’m always so focused on position in that I haven’t got any Champagne Welcome Receptionwe’ve done? So that’s really how it other things. I hardly ever think I’m very thankful that I’ve been children. But I do have a lot of starts at 11:30 am followed by acame to happen. about a public reaction, do you taken to heart in San Diego as well. interns who come to me, and my three-course prix fixe luncheon at know what I mean? I’m really quite The San Diego Opera opened things interns could be my grandchildren, 12 noon. Tickets are $85. To pur- I’m expanding on the lipsticks immune to it. up for me in terms of letting me which makes it quite unique. It’s chase a table of 10, call Sarah Gunterbecause every time I wear the lip- design costumes for different very funny to have people come to at 619-557-3619.stick prints out, I have people com- What was your childhood like? operas. The first one was The Magic me to write about bits of historymenting saying how much they Flute in 2001. I also designed the setwant them. It’s so funny that some- and costumes for Bizet’s The Pearlthing from the seventies and late six-ties is suddenly very applicableagain. I mean, maybe that’s the luckof the draw but I just keep goingalong. And I keep all my archives.You’ve described yourWestgate fashion show asunique. Why is that? It’s a very different show for a fewreasons. One, it’s very intimate and Iknow all the audience. Also, it’s acharity fundraiser for the Fashion andTextile Museum I opened in Londonback in 2003. And I tell the storiesbehind the prints as the models comeout. We print all our own fabrics backin the London studio. I’ve got myclients who wear my clothes regularly–Jeanne Jones, for example (La Jollaauthor and syndicated food colum-nist). And then I’ve got other peoplewho come to look at my clothes andthen order from the show or comebehind stage afterward.

7OCTOBER 2017 |Arts for Healing Program Unites Body, Mind, and Spirit BYJEANNERAWDIN Sometimes healing the body goes is 34 weeks old today, and we’ve been Music therapist Amy Andrews with mom and baby at Sharp Mary Birch NICU. Photo by Sharp HealthCare staffbeyond the physical, and includes the here for five weeks. To have musicmind and spirit. Uniting these three as part of her treatment, recovery, Expressive arts therapist Anita Carter with patient at Sharp Memorial Hospital. Photo by Carol Sonsteinis the idea behind a special program and growth is an experience we areat Sharp Healthcare. It’s called “Arts just thrilled to have.”for Healing” and it provides patientswith a creative outlet to enhance Tim Smith, the CEO of Sharptheir ability to heal beyond tradition- Memorial Hospital, remembers oneal medical treatments. patient in particular named Jeff.“He was in bad shape after a T-6 spinal It all started with a chaplain cord injury and didn’t want to leavenamed Heidi Johnston in 2007. his room. Our Arts for Healing ther-Heidi would carry baskets of art sup- apists encouraged Jeff to participateplies to patient rooms to make sim- in the program and he finally did.”ple arts and crafts with them. As Jeff says, “I finally got out of mymore doctors, nurses, and therapists room and was able to meet othersaw the positive impact she was hav- patients. It really helped to talk toing and noticed the quicker healing people who were going through theprocesses in patients, they requested same things.”more of her services. So Heidireached out to the local community This kind of program is rare tofor volunteers to help her. find in a hospital setting. Very few hospitals across the country offer art Today, Arts for Healing has grown and music at the bedside of patientsto include not only the cart full of of all ages, individualized to theart supplies, but also live music, patient’s specific needs at no charge.group art and music therapy, andspecial arts events. There’s even a Mackenzie notes that most peopleweekly art group for women with who hear about the program thinkhigh-risk pregnancies who are on it’s only for kids. “When I tell peoplebed rest at Sharp Mary Birch Hospi- about Arts for Healing, they assumetal where they make picture frames I work at a children’s hospital. It’sfor photos of their new babies. amazing to see the patients’ faces light up when they do art or hear a Liz Mackenzie, the program coor- favorite song. Even adults love todinator, recalls other examples. “I’ve make art! Patients often say theyseen a heart-transplant patient dec- haven’t painted or written poetry ororate butterfly sun-catchers and hang done anything creative in years. Thethem from her IV pole as she took creative process often helps themher daily walk around the nursing access feelings and concerns they’reunit while waiting for a heart,” she unable to articulate with words yetsays. “I’ve seen patients in the out- are so important to their healing.”patient behavioral health programwho would otherwise be silent and Sharp Healthcare’s Arts and Heal-withdrawn engage in a painting pro- ing program is funded almost entire-ject with other patients, laughing and ly through philanthropy. The firstsharing stories.” donation was a piece of art that was sold and contributions from a few The program also includes activi- Sharp board members and doctors.ties like art beading, card making, Last year, a crowd-funding campaigncreative writing, model building, was a great success and brought inscrapbooking, needlepoint, quilting, matching grants. The program alsoand theatrical events. Through these receives funds from ongoing eventsactivities, therapists see the fear, pain, including the Sharp Memorial Golfand feelings of isolation in patients Tournament and the San Diego Fes-decrease significantly. And patients tival of the Arts.often see quicker recovery times. However, the program has become Two therapists head up the pro- so popular that demand continuesgram – Amy Andrews, a board-cer- to grow. Sharp Healthcare adminis-tified music therapist, coordinates trators consistently receive more andthe music therapy. Anita Carter more requests for music and expres-coordinates the art therapy side – sive arts therapy which require addi-she’s an expressive art therapist and tional funding – something the pro-licensed professional counselor. The gram doesn’t have right now. Theprogram also recruits volunteers two therapists dedicated to the pro-from local colleges and throughout gram work only part time, dividingthe San Diego community. There their time at each of four Sharp loca-are even patients who come back as tions – Sharp Memorial, Sharp Maryvolunteers because they see the Birch Hospital, Sharp McDonaldimmense value of the program. Center, and Sharp Mesa Vista Hos- pital. The goal is to have them work One patient at Sharp Memorial full time so that therapy programssays, “Every time my blood pressure can be expanded.was taken after an art session, it wasat its lowest. The program has made If you’d like to learn more, the Artsmy month-long stay in the hospital for Healing program will be offeringso much more bearable.” a free art project at the Sharp Disas- ter Preparedness Expo at Liberty Sta- A mother whose infant had to stay tion on Saturday, September 23. Goat Mary Birch Hospital in the NICU to https://www.sharp.com/health-for five weeks says the music pro- classes/disaster-preparedness-expo-gram helped both her and her baby. 1753/section-26086 for more infor-“I think we all know how important mation.music is, but to see it work in theNeonatal Intensive Care Unit is really Program coordinator Liz Mackenzie with patients in art group at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital. Photo by Carol Sonsteinremarkable with young babies. Mine

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9OCTOBER 2017 |By Bart Mendoza Oct. 28 Creepy Creeps and The Schizophonics Music News: The Casey Hensley Band Blues singer Casey Hensley is the latest local performer to Creepy Creeps With Halloween 2017 falling on a Tuesday, this year’s party night will actually score a record deal. Appearing at the Music Box on October Mittens take place on Saturday October 28, with the best music option being a terrific bill 22 and the Legacy Brewing Company on October 28, Hensley Skyterra featuring the Creepy Creeps and The Schizophonics at the Casbah. The latter’s has signed to the VizzTone, the label founded by former Ari Hoeing incendiary rock ‘n’ roll mix of Jimi Hendrix and James Brown is drawing attention Muddy Waters guitarist, Bob Margolin. “We are excited Mike Humphries and Mike Alvarez worldwide, but this night belongs to0 costumed garage rockers, The Creepy Creeps. because they have signed Casey to a three year, three recordGin Blosssoms This is a band that truly puts on an inspired show, complete with go-go girls and deal,” said Hensley’s partner, drummer Evan Caleb Yearsley. the band dressed in incredible costumes that might be anything from day of the The first release out of the gate will be the re-issue of their dead Mariachi’s to reptilian aliens. Topped with manic energy, this is a show that album, Casey Hensley Live: Featuring Laura Chavez, due to will leave you thoroughly entertained. casbahmusic.com be released worldwide on Oct 20. Originally self-released for just a few months, the album has received a slight graphics November 4 Mittens upgrade, but otherwise remains the same terrific blast of blues classics, topped by Hensley’s whiskey soaked vocals The long wait for indie pop quartet, Mittens, second album is over. The band will and Chavez’s amazing fretwork. “Although this record has celebrate the release of their new disc, Endlessly, with a CD release show at Bar Pink been out locally for the summer we are excited that it will be on November 4. It’s a terrific bill which includes The Hiroshima Mocking Birds, released on a blues label, and on a national and international The Strawberry Moons, and British band, The Ramona Flowers, but the night will level. We are in the works of booking a European tour and belong to Mittens. Mixing girl group pop and punk energy with harmonies and also tours of the USA.” He notes another reason he’s happy plenty of melody, Mittens have emerged as one of the best bands in San Diego. The signing to VizzTone. “It also happened to be the last label band seems to be having fun onstage and it’s contagious. barpink.com my mother, (singer) Candye Kane, was on, so it feels good to have that connection,” he said. Yearsly mentions the band November 10 Skyterra has been kept busy, their rising profile sure to keep things that way for some time to come. “We played Doheny Main On November 10, Skyterra, winners of the 2017 San Diego Music Award for “Best Stage this year, and also The Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas New Artist,” host a CD release show for their new EP, Over The Edge, at the House of along with Dr John, Mavis Staples, The Paladins, Walter Blues Voodoo Room. The quartet plays a blend of atmospheric piano based pop rock Trout and more. So, it has been an amazing summer. We and electronica, sounding at times like a cross between Coldplay, Pre Fab Sprout and can’t wait to see what the year to come will bring.” eighties hitmakers Berlin. Skyterra’s dreamy soundscape, as heard on songs such as “Strange Places,”makes for wonderful recordings, but it’s live where the songs arrange- Short Takes ments, in combo with lights and stage fog, really shine. All attendees of this show will Violinist Alicia Previn is releasing a compilation of her receive a copy of the new EP. houseofblues.com/sandiego/concert-events early studio demos,“Lovely: Rare Tracks 1981-2011,”in early November 15 Ari Hoenig 2018. Many of the tracks are from her days in London as a studio session player… guitarist Johnny Vernazza will be Dizzy’s continues to be the best place in town to hear up and coming national releasing two books in 2018, titled “Why I Play.” The first jazz acts, with adventurous bookings such as drummer Ari Hoenig, appearing on edition will cover the time up until 1980, including his years November 15. Joined by pianist Nitai Hershkovits and bassist Or Bareket, Hoenig with the Elvin Bishop Group. Volume 2 will bring the story and his trio perform instrumental songs, with his inspired percussion as the foun- up to date… The Spice Pistols, the cross dressing, tongue in dation. Hoenig has been recording since 1999 and performed with a who’s who cheek mash up band mixing the music of Spice Girls with of modern jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Wynton Marsalis, The Sex Pistols, is recording their debut album, “Life’s A but it’s his solo work, such as his most recent album, Pauper and the Magician, Drag” with Kevin Ring of Spitfire Torpedo heading produc- that has drawn the biggest accolades. dizzy’sjazz.com tion. The title track is the band’s lone original…Upcoming releases from Pacific Records include pro surfer Lindsay November 17 Dave Humphries Perry’s next album, Dark Revival and a new single from Super Groupie, featuring O-Town singer Trevor Penick, One of San Diego’s musical treasures, Dave Humphries, performs at Java Joe’s on “Keep It Low.”… On November 18, The Bancroft will be November 17. Originally from England, Humphries arrived in San Diego circa the site of a fundraiser for the Red Cross Disaster Relief 1996 and quickly found an audience for his wonderful Beatle-esque pop tunes, Fund, featuring Schizophonics, Pony Death Ride, Captain such as “These Eyes” and “Runaway For The Day.” Humphries is a master song- Viejo and more. writer, with an arsenal of classic sounding songs that are instantly ingrained in your head, and great stories to match. In his concerts, Humphries often plays REVIEW Ryan Hiller – Big Medicine (Pacific cover songs of his musical inspirations, but much of his own repertoire is strong Records) enough to stand alongside his heroes work. For this show, he will be joined by cellist Mike Alvarez and special guests. javajoesd.com Ten tracks from guitarist / singer-songwriter Ryan Hiller. For his fourth album, Hiller’s sound mixes up bluesy rock November 18 Gin Blossoms ‘n’ roll with a wide spectrum of influences including country and a touch of funk, for music that is the definition of radio Nineties hitmakers the Gin Blossoms celebrate the 25th anniversary of their hit friendly and stadium ready. Sonically, “Big Medicine” itself album, New Miserable Experience, with a special concert at the Belly Up Tavern sounds big, with excellent production that really highlights on November 18. Making the show the perfect mix of band and venue, six tracks Hiller’s voice and brings out the best in the arrangements. on the albums 2002 deluxe reissue were recorded at the historic venue. The two The obvious single is“Gotta Survive,”a storming, Hammond Top 40 sing-a-long hits,“Found Out About You” and “Hey Jealousy,” will draw the organ backed rocker, with “Welcome to the Human Race,” a night’s biggest cheers, but the album on which the night’s set list will be drawn is soulful groover complete with a horn section and a great solid start to finish, deservedly becoming one of the era’s defining discs. bellyup.com song chorus hook, coming in a close second. Though both songs are stylistically varied, they are unified by rhythms that are guaranteed to get people out of the seats and moving at any of Hiller’s live performances. These are songs with broad appeal, so fans of modern country, classic rock and blues alike will find much to enjoy here. www.pacifi- crecords.com

10 | OCTOBER 2017 ASK THE EXPERT CHIROPRACTIC CARE LAOreVyEouYrOkUidRs SStEuLckF,inLOthVeEPeYrOfeUctRStLorImFE? BY DR. STACEY MERLOGOOD VIBRATIONS FAMILY CHIROPRATIC - SAN DIEGO, CA - THE SPECTRUM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE“City Beat News congratulates those companies that demonstrate excellent customer service. Good Vibrations Family Chiropractichas won the Spectrum Award of Excellence and is most honored to have earned such high ratings for such a prestigious award.”What would you do if you knew Chiropractic could help you live ahealthier, happier & a more Vibrant LIFE?Chiropractic is for everyone: newborns, children, pregnant women, IThis September was the start of our 12th year in family prac- nowadays the more we try to avoid illness, the more of it we get.athletes, adults and older adults. 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The staff is apnrdacstitcre.nWgtehseene kthidesmwuitshcsleignofifiscealnf-tlobveeh.avTihoer,mfoocures,wanedpsreancstoicrey ahewlporckrsehaotepmthoarte ihsedaletshiygnkeidds,toangdivheapypouy faambliulieeps.rint for yourcourteous, kind and eager to get you in on time. The doctor’s are tphreocaecstsoinfgsedlifs-ocradre,rst.hWe emsoereecwouenctalnessnukridtusrwe iothursesveenrseeaollfersgeilfe-s optimal health expression. It clearly lays out a step by step planphenomenal! Their adjustments are always performed with high laonvde.asTthemrea athreatsoarmeesopeboapdl,elewahviongfehelolmikee wtaikthinogutamthaezirininghcaalreer of wWhea’ltl laacytitohnissaallreounteferdoemd AfotroyZouat toourbeneyxotulirvebePsetr.feYctoSutocramnintention. 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I feel when I get cmonusniisttyenwthlyo aarsekjupsetocpolnestaanktelyysiqcuke. sUtinofno.rtuWnahteelny, tyhoeuy aarreeeaosny iSmeperyoovue syooounr!health, schedule your first appointment today!my adjustments they help me recover faster and calm my nervous utrtodinaayftPsiosttishaitonniaotcfenrotegcokronhsumhdircSWhhsenemetsgetfTaeopsi?ytmeeletosmodirs?cynhophhcsrneoty,uaeekspytptoeaYhpdsory.dclrwitelsHSotealeadTgeuiacesrcatyouhtrstenasioaa:hoioneoolburainauvtoerFireasfsduiltsslnecsmvyeaoni,leo,oyenyyaecnmnnadooloyswu,tn,damoylwyvorouumrinudhorwooaoifutre.aertssfanbhkuyohhongtwptctateeeroeaisotnaeoyheprsTetgivlu’rheccsmmsyerelukhomedusaeildeoaftartisecoidumemaeadhufroanelaryldnctlescss,ereiargtoayuueigtkothsefnsns.bas.(uonbnohenidot,ksrdugcorhreitd)esytckctesfsa,eilwemyodhhii,dt,aynanrckt?uooiautaeoihnakadeonttHrlnrtresusenedlwhneanseeikgpgnaodsdenntpeernraodwoooisoeedvygeirgxuhafwntntvaeooeaiinhhdsetentrvosouphntofetioerweouirxbslyrysasrrireeysntse?iweisorsadsfstesgeftsovynshliateouh,eltmehoarTteTrgnrtianbgdlyue?suyoeihpuvaoyea?ovm?coemnbeloettgtliuAyNtoonyeus.tatgaornhvncgoAorhuyneeslmfaeedoitoknatatndtu?cwmetysvustaoemdGhsnloorfeoktneeeiiueIi,noouerlontctrlstdnocikytous,oofthyihtcttadthsnuhaahoyhetapgioeinrroeomuyVayneuoisiecfydvrtuorragintelpcdsebufyeorb.titaaeetorohoenreoahttslrtiarIdsnuflooigyneedkte-l-,,s,system down each and every time I’m there. I have been to MANY alut cyko.uGr ooopdtimheaallthheadlothesnp’ottjeunsttiaclo. mIef yfrooumarjue sntegwootdo gtheneews;olrilkde “When you have your health, you have a thousand dreams,chiropractors in the past and the doctors at Good Vibrations are just osuf csecelfs-scainreaallnadrehaasv, eitnreoatlmlyacdoemyeosufrrohmeagltohoydocuhrotiocpesp. riority in but when you lose your health you have but one” Proverb. Sogreat. Do yourself a favor and call them up and meet them. You’ll theUpnafsotr, tIuwnailtleglyi,vtehyeocuhsooicmese msimosptlpeatrheinntgssayroeutocladntodomtaoksetaarrte what are you going to doing to TODAY take care of yourself?see what I’m talking about. It’s palpable. - Evan A. ionnvesttihnagtitnryoaunrdhaevaoltidh.illness instead of build health. It seemsI’ve always had stress-pain on my left shoulder, so when the Eating healthy foods is one of the easiest ways to improveassessment correlated with my pain I was happy to set up sessionsto get adjusted. It’s crazy to say but after my first adjustment, Iinstantly felt better. Turning my neck to the left was always alittle tight, but after every adjustment, it’s always perfect. They’realways forthcoming and open with what they’re adjusting. Withthat said, they only adjust me where it’s needed, which I appreciate.I’m also a triathlete and am active with soccer and basketball eachweek. I can honestly say that getting adjusted every week feelsgreat and helps me keeping up with my active lifestyle. - Jerry V. 4060 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 | 619.281.1234 www.goodvibrationschiro.com

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15OCTOBER 2017 |Sophie’s Kensington Gallery premiers The Road Ahead Sophie’s Kensington Gallery - one of eight galleries to host the 2nd AnnualThe Road Ahead on October 7, 2017 invites you to the premier of an incrediblecollection of art by artists with developmental disabilities. The exhibitionfeatures 32 artists from across the country, as eight National centers that provideart for persons with developmental disabilities collaborate. Merging the artistsand interests of Art Enables, Creative Trails, Hozhoni Foundation, ImagineThat!, MOSA Museum of Special Art, N4th Gallery, Sophie’s Gallery and SuziCappa Art Center, together they celebrate the tremendous talents of personswith developmental disabilities. Through the arts they are encouraged to forgean identity as a person that is creative, original, sensitive, independent, imagi-native and as someone who can affect an emotional response in others throughthe power of visual language. The Road Ahead will touch many lives on its year-and-a-half journey whilestopping in San Diego, CA; Flagstaff, AZ; Rapid City, SD; Portland, ME; Wash-ington DC; Kansas City, MO; Albuquerque, NM; and Bothell, WA. Don’t missyour chance to attend while the show is in San Diego. The public receptionwill be held at Sophie’s Kensington Gallery on October 7, 2017 from 5 pm to 8pm. Sophie’s Kensington Gallery is an art program of St. Madeleine Sophie’sCenter (SMSC), a nonprofit organization in El Cajon, CA that educates andempowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full poten-tial. SMSC provides work training and social experiences that encourage stu-dents to become well-rounded, contributing members of the greater commu-nity. The Center also strives to educate the community about the realities ofdevelopmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy.It employs over 130 staff members and is served by more than 150 dedicatedvolunteers. A fleet of some 40 paratransit vans and buses transports studentsbetween home, campus, and work sites, five days a week. For more information,visit www.stmsc.org. Sophie’s Kensington Gallery 4186 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 Phone: 619.593.2205 Email: [email protected]

16 | OCTOBER 2017 These Girls Are Good By Alison Aragon, Grants & Communications Specialist at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego.R etired professional golfer into this space, and give them the Stephanie had talent and drive Stephanie - this girl can golf! Annika Sorenstam once opportunity to network on the golf since age eight, and has worked hard Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Di- said, \"If everything was course alongside their male peers. to take advantage of all the sup- given to you, it wouldn't While all Pro Kids members prac- port Pro Kids has given. Stephanie ego, Carini Heating and Air, and thefeel as good when you achieve it.\" tice life skills such as responsibility, embodies the values of humility and Girls Mentoring Committee, wouldThis lesson runs deep in the origin integrity, and bravery through golf perseverance and is an extremely like to invite you to join us at theof Pro Kids | The First Tee of San class, the reality is life is experienced committed Pro Kids ambassador, 2017 Carini Women’s Golf Tourna-Diego, founded by NFL player Ernie differently for our female members. giving her time and experience back ment this year. We want our 60%Wright in 1994. Ernie saw golf as a Carini Heating and Air sees value in to the younger players. She recently female membership to continue tounique way to teach kids about life creating an event where all women played alongside her brother Peter have the resources to grow throughskills they could carry with them feel welcome. In addition to a Jazz and San Diego enthusiast and actor/ the game of golf, and build confi-into adulthood. Since then, Pro Kids and Champagne Brunch before the comedian Will Ferrell in Coronado. dence, commitment, and courage tohas provided golf and life skills in- tournament on Sunday, December be the strong women they alreadystruction and educational opportu- 3rd, each participant will have the Stephanie has already gone head- are as they transition into adult-nities to more than 20,000 kids age opportunity to play with and learn to-head with some of San Diego’s hood.seven to seventeen, and continues from one of our female golfers. Here best, including recent President’sto serve an average of 1,700 kids a is a sneak peek of one of Pro Kids Cup winner Charley Hoffman. Here, If you are interested in playing inyear through their City Heights and most dynamic female golfers: Charley and Stephanie face off on- the Carini Women’s Golf Tourna-Oceanside locations. Pro Kids mem- stage, playing a simulation of Pebble ment Sunday, December 3rd 2017,bers build relationships through Stephanie Beach. She recently started playing or supporting girls programmingeducation and sportsmanship to “Pro Kids changed my life,” Steph- on the Women’s Golf Team at CSU through sponsorship or donation,become productive leaders in their San Marcos, and we can’t wait to please contact Alison Aragon atown community. They are given anie said. “It guided me and helped see what other amazing things the [email protected] or 619-the tools to work towards success me focus on all my goals and to have future has in store. Look out for 582-7884. See you on The First Tee!through an incentivized leveling sys- a backup plan to being a profes-tem, which allows them increased sional golfer.”access to golf equipment, courseplay, and field trips as they put theirtime and effort into the program.Last year, Carini Heating and Air, aheating and air conditioning compa-ny serving all of San Diego Countywith a commitment to giving backto the community, teamed up withPro Kids to host the Carini Women’sGolf Tournament at Colina ParkGolf Course. Carini’s commitmentand dedication to growing the sport,for girls in particular, has enabledthe Girls Mentoring Committee atPro Kids to flourish in recent years,with opportunities ranging frometiquette classes, pilates lessons, andadventure hikes, to girls-only golfclass. The Girls Mentoring Committee(GMC) is made up of inspirationalwomen who volunteer their timeto get to know the young women ofPro Kids and act as role models forthe girls. The committee providesexperiences for girls that are enrich-ing, fun, and healthy. The GMCsupports Pro Kids overall mission,as golf is a sport traditionally inac-cessible to communities of color,those lacking financial means, andwomen. Golf is much more thana sport—it is a space for buildingpartnership in business, and build-ing new or fostering old relation-ships. The GMC recognizes the needto welcome women in particular

17OCTOBER 2017 |I t’s not often that you meet a Profiles of Success - Pro Kids | The First Tee San Diego young woman like Anyah. Well spoken, charismatic, athletic and Not Everyone Becomes a Pro Golfer at Pro Kids | The First Tee,smart, you could probably predict but Everyone Gets Unique Opportunities to Excel in Lifethat someday she would be a super-star. But if you ask her what kinds R to be an attorney and/or in the golfof experiences most contributed to business.her success, she would mention her \"Anyah joined Pro Kids | The First Tee San Diego wheninvolvement with Pro Kids | The First she was just nine years old. She credits the program with When asked what inspires her at ProTee San Diego, without hesitation. At giving her a much stronger focus on academic work; Kids | The First Tee San Diego, Anyahonly 15 years old she is the Academic coaching for her golf game to a level 5 at the center and a says it’s partly the exposure to a worldAthlete of the Year at the San Diego varsity position on her high school team.\" she would have never seen, includingnon-profit that combines golf with playing at high-end golf courses andacademics, leadership and character- country clubs and meeting kids from abuilding skills. Just for starters, she wide range of backgrounds and experi-has 4.25 GPA in San Diego High ences. But what keeps her inspired onSchool’s International Baccalaureate a daily basis is the program’s “words toProgram, plays three varsity sports, live by.” These inspirational words arespeaks fluent French and is ASB an integral part of the Pro Kids pro-Secretary. gram, with different ones, including patience, integrity, honesty and pers- Anyah joined Pro Kids | The First verance, posted on stones and markersTee San Diego when she was just nine throughout the Pro Kids golf course.years old. She credits the programwith giving her a much stronger fo- Anyah has four brothers and sisters,cus on academic work; coaching for all participating in the program at dif-her golf game to a level 5 at the center ferent levels depending on their ageand a varsity position on her high and educational status. She feels it’s aschool team. She is already planning great environment for all them to growher future which includes college golf and excel, and she hopes other kidsand law school. Long term, she plans have the opportunities she has experi- enced herself. Carini Women’s Golf Tournament Benefiting Pro Kids|The First Tee of San Diego DECEMBER 3, 2017 Sponsorship Packages COLINA PARK GOLF COURSE Brunch Sponsor - $3,000 Hole Sponsorship Packages HOME OF PRO KIDS|THE FIRST TEE OF SAN DIEGO Includes foursome in the tournament Gold Hole Sponsor - $500 Included in any broadcast media 11:30-1PM—Registration and Brunch Logo, story and link on web site 10x10 canopy or booth stationed on 1PM—Shotgun Start (Modified Scramble) Logo on “step & repeat” photo wall the golf course 4-5PM—Awards and Recognition Banner at event Host a golf activity that promotes Table at the event your branding $300 per foursome Editorial mention in all handouts and Name on tournament banner $75 per player public relations Website listing and link $25 Brunch only Happy Hour Sponsor - $1,500 Silver Hole Sponsor - $250Come support Pro Kids and celebratewomen’s golf at our ladies-only golf Includes foursome in the tournament Distribution of marketing materialtournament! This fun, feminine, and up- Name/logo featured on flyers, during tournamenttempo event will bring golfers from all of banners and tournament website Listing in all handouts and publicSan Diego County together to inspire and relationsempower young girls who attend our life- Valet Sponsor - $1,000 Signage at the holechanging program. Space on literature table Logo and link on web site Website listing and link Listing in all handouts Space on literature table Signage at the car drop off area Logo on “step & repeat” photo wall For more information on sponsorships please contact Alison Aragon at [email protected] or 619- 582-7884.

18 | OCTOBER 2017KIDS’ KORNER: It's October, time for HALLOWEEN! This month is sooo much FUN! We get to dress in costumes, tell scary stories, go trick-or-treating, and…we get to carve pumpkins! Carving pumpkins is awesome, so we are going to have a contest. Send a photo of your Halloween pumpkin carving masterpiece, and the winner with get a $25 gift certificate to Ike's Place for lunch. Good luck and have FUN! Email your entries to [email protected] We will announce the winner in our November publications.

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20 | OCTOBER 2017GI Film Festival San Diego Comes to North County San Diego with Free Pre-view Screening of DreamWorks Pictures’ Thank You for Your ServiceThursday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m.: Regal Carlsbad 12; Free admission, Registration required; Film opens across U.S. on October 27 Organizers of the third annual GI Film Fes- filmmaker appearances and panel discussions. Saskia (HALEY BENNETT) and Adam Schumann (MILES TELLER) in DreamWorks Pictures' \"Thank You fortival San Diego (Oct. 18-22) announce a spe- Screenings will be presented in themed film Your Service.\" The drama follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to integrate backcial preview screening of Thank You for Your blocks so audience members can fully into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they'veService on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 7:30 immerse themselves in the festival experience. left the battlefield.p.m. at Regal Carlsbad 12 (2501 El CaminoReal). The film is rated R and will be officially Tickets and all access passes for the 2017 GI Adam Schumann (MILES TELLER) in DreamWorks Pictures' \"Thank You for Your Service.\"released nationwide in theatres on October Film Festival San Diego are available at27. Although the screening is free, advance GIFilmFestivalSD.org. All festival events will (L to R) Adam Schumann (MILES TELLER) and Solo Aeiti (BEULAH KOALE) in DreamWorks Pictures'registration is required. To register and for be open to the public with special discounted \"Thank You for Your Service.\"more information, please visit GIFilmFesti- opportunities for active duty personnel andvalSD.org. veterans. p.m. The festival’s Local Film Showcase screen- Choice Award where festival attendees can ings begin at 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. respec- vote for their favorite film featured in the fes- The Thursday night event is the first time Wednesday, Oct. 18: Opening Night tively. Award winners in the Local Film Show- tival. The Audience Choice Award will bethe GI Film Festival San Diego will conduct Screening and Reception at the Muse- case will be announced later that evening at announced after the festival concludes.screenings in North County San Diego. Prior um of Photographic Arts in Balboa the GI Film Festival San Diego’s Awards Cel-to the preview screening of Thank You for Park ebration to be held at KPBS on the campus The 2017 GI Film Festival San Diego con-Your Service at 7:30 p.m., the festival will pre- of San Diego State University. The Awards Cel- cludes Sunday, Oct. 22 at the same venue withsent “World War II Remembered – Part 1” at The GI Film Festival San Diego’s opening ebration honors the festival’s best from the the “Remembering the Vietnam War” film5 p.m. This film block features a collection of night screening on Wednesday, Oct. 18 fea- Local Film Showcase. Award Categories block at 12:30 p.m., an encore screening ofshort films that honor the stories and sacrifice tures the West Coast premiere of “The 2 Sides include Best Documentary Short, Best Nar- “The 2 Sides Project” at 3:15 p.m., the “Tourof the greatest generation. The block compris- Project,” a post-Vietnam War focused docu- rative Short, Local Choice Award, Best Film the Festival” film block at 3:30 p.m., and thees of West Coast premieres and award-win- mentary. The film follows the unforgettable Made by a Veteran or Service Member, Best “How We Heal” film block at 5:45 p.m.ning documentaries, including “All American,” journey of six U.S. sons and daughters as they Actor, Best Actress, and the Spirit of San Diego“Happy,” “The Rifleman’s Violin,” and “We discover a country and a people with whom Award. In addition, there is an Audience For the latest film schedule with titles andCan Do It: Stories of Rosie the Riveter.” Tickets they share a common history. In December additional festival event information, visitfor the 5 p.m. screenings are $8 for active duty 2015, American and Vietnamese sons and GIFilmFestivalSD.org.personnel and veterans. General admission is daughters—who had all lost fathers fighting$10. on opposite sides during the war—held the first-ever formal meetings. The film capturesAbout Thank You for Your Service the entire story, not just the transformative encounters, but the profoundly moving expe- DreamWorks Pictures’ Thank You for Your riences these Americans had while visiting theService follows a group of U.S. soldiers return- sites where their fathers died, and the powerfuling from Iraq who struggle to integrate back encounters they had with the country itself.into family and civilian life, while living with Director Anthony Istrico is scheduled tothe memory of a war that threatens to destroy attend opening night, as well as some of thethem long after they’ve left the battlefield. This people featured in the film. A dessert receptionfilm stars an ensemble cast led by Miles Teller, follows the screening and discussion in theHaley Bennett, Joe Cole, Amy Schumer, Beu- museum’s atrium. There will be an encorelah Koale, Scott Haze, Keisha Castle-Hughes, screening of this film on Sunday, Oct. 22 atBrad Beyer, Omar J. Dorsey and Jayson Warn- the AMC Mission Valley 20 at 3:15 p.m.er Smith. The drama produced by Jon Kilik(The Hunger Games series, Babel) is based on Friday, Oct. 20: Family Movie Nightthe bestselling book by Pulitzer Prize-winning Aboard the USS Midway Museumreporter and author, David Finkel. The popular Family Movie Night returns Thank You for Your Service is written and to the USS Midway Museum on Friday, Oct.directed by Jason Hall, the Academy Award®- 20. Family Movie Night is the only family-nominated writer of American Sniper, whose related event for the festival this year and cel-films seamlessly blend incisive social commen- ebrates military families while providing a funtary with emphatically human stories, turning evening out after a busy week. Military con-real people and challenging issues into grip- nected and civilian families are welcome. Fes-ping, engrossing cinema. Hall currently has tival organizers will also work with partnerseveral diverse projects in development, organizations to provide complimentary tick-including Rasputin for Leonardo DiCaprio’s ets to local military families. See GIFilmFesti-production company Appian Way. valSD.org for film title, time, and festival schedule.More About the GI Film Festival SanDiego Saturday, Oct. 21 & Sunday, Oct. 22: Additional AMC Mission Valley 20 The GI Film Festival San Diego is one of Screeningsonly a few film festivals in the entire UnitedStates to exclusively feature stories for, by, and Weekend screenings at AMC Mission Valleyabout military service members and veterans. 20 feature 27 films, many that make up theFilms selected for this year’s GI Film Festival festival’s Local Film Showcase. Screenings onSan Diego feature diverse stories with themes Saturday, Oct. 21 begin with a collection ofranging from women in the military, resiliency short films remembering World War II atand recovery, transitioning, and the LGBTQ+ 10:50 a.m. Award-winning feature lengthcommunity. Selections also highlight military selections and West Coast premieres are onexperiences from within the Hispanic, African the midday schedule with the documentaryAmerican, and Asian cultures. Wars covered following the life of an Army veteran who wasin the films span from World War II to the paralyzed while serving in Afghanistan “Amer-present day conflicts. Films come from around ican Veteran,” at 11 a.m.; “After Fire,” a docu-the United States as well as here in San Diego mentary that follows the lives of three femaleand include feature length films to shorts. The veterans at 1 p.m.; and “High Low Forty,” a2017 GI Film Festival San Diego features 33 dramatic feature about two estranged brothersfilms in all, including two World Premieres who reconnect on a road trip home at 1:15and eight West Coast Premieres. There are also

21OCTOBER 2017 |LIVING with ANIMALS Museum of Man exhibit explores a complex and dynamic relationshipOver 15,000 years ago humans In order to create this interactivebegan sharing their meals with wolves, new exhibit, the physical gallery spaceforging the first friendship between that houses Living with Animals hashumans and animals, but where did been completely transformed. Wherewe go from there? linear walls and traditional text panelsThe San Diego Museum of Man’s once stood in a former exhibit, therenewest exhibit,“Living with Animals,” are now curved walls and pathways,explores the complex and dynamic tactical elements that encouragerelationships between humans and hands-on learning, and immersiveanimals over time and across cultures. environments that give visitors free-“There’s opportunity and chal- dom to explore at their own pace andlenges in tackling a topic like animals, discover information in unexpectedbut we’ve created an exhibit that feels ways. The new design also incorpo-fresh both in its whimsical, vibrant rates architectural elements that haddesign and in its non-traditional been covered for almost two decades,approach to storytelling,” said Exhibit including historic windows overlook-Developer Sarah Crawford. “Living ing El Prado.with Animals looks at the animals we Visitors can experience the exhibitencounter every day in our lives and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Pest exhibit. (Photo by Stacy Keck) Animals on display. (Photo by Stacy Keck)homes — our beloved pets, the pests More information: http://museumof-crawling through our walls, and the man.org/animals.side of bacon we put on our plates — (Images courtesy of the San Diegoand asks how we decide which of these Museum of Man)categories they belong in.”When designing Living with Ani- Wild Life Masquerade Partymals, the museum focused on creating When the sun sets at the Museuman immersive, exploratory experience of Man, it’s time to let your innerthat encourages visitors to think about party animal roam free at this animal-how they interact with animals, even themed masquerade experiencebeyond the exhibit’s walls. inspired by the “Living with Animals”“Living with Animals allows visitors exhibit.to explore specific types of interaction At this after-hours event, you’ll donbetween people and animals. I believe an animal mask and let your instinctsthese interactions speak directly to the lead you to unknown adventuresmuseum’s vision of reflecting on our throughout the museum —place in the world,” said Director of Encounter crawling creatures fromExhibits Erika Katayama. “One par- your nightmares, pick your poison atticular area of the exhibit invites the the cocktail bar, dare to speed date acommunity to reflect on the question, stranger, and more.‘How can I live better with animals?’ “We encourage you to begin theand I look forward to seeing what our evening as a blank slate with dark-col-visitors have to say.” ored cocktail attire. We’ll provide theSprinkled throughout the exhibit animal mask and supplies for you towill be animal-themed objects from transform into your animal of choice,the Museum’s vast collection. These and the rest of the evening is up toobjects include Peruvian insect dance you.earrings that are made of real beetle Bring a date, grab some friends, orshells and toucan feathers, and a beau- meet someone new for a fun eveningtifully hand-painted ceramic feline exploring your wild side!”whistle from AD 1500-1600.Animals on Our Plates. (Photo by Stacy Keck) Animals on wallpaper. (Photo by Stacy Keck)

22 | OCTOBER 2017South Bark Dog Wash: Just A Bark From The Park BYJEANNERAWDINWaylin receives his Blueberry Facial® they live in. Lisa is the Treasurer for the South old. Park Business Group and serves on its board. Donna lives in South Park with her wife,Their Motto: “Big or Small, You Have to Wash Them All” Donna mediates the meetings, and has served as Vice President for two terms in the past, Lorna. “I’m a writer, and I collect first-edition Passionate about pets? Then stop by South noticed that owners were not washing their and has also served on the board. They’re books. I’m a huge comic-book fan and attendBark Dog Wash located at 2037 30th Street, pets’ faces,” says Donna. “So we decided to involved in the newly established South Park Comic-Con every year! And I consider myselfjust three blocks from Grape Street Dog Park. do it. Then we started to call them facials. community clean-ups, and helped to start an excellent cook.” We tried many different scent combos, and South Park Walkabouts, a quarterly evening You could call South Bark Dog Wash a blueberry was the clear winner.” festival that showcases businesses within South In the 17 years Lisa and Donna have ownedfriendly neighborhood spa for furry friends. Park. South Bark Dog Wash, they’ve noticed aIt’s become a landmark and a gathering place But what happened next was surprising to change on how pet owners treat their animals.in South Park since it opened in 2000. them both. Customers wanted to buy the As Donna puts it,“We love our community. Lisa points out that “less people are having blueberry facial mixture. “We thought, how We are also very proud of the vibe and energy children, so for many people pets are more Owned by Donna Walker and Lisa Vella, it the heck do we do that? That started the ball that is within our store. We want our cus- like their children. Consumers want to knowall started as a rescue mission. The two women rolling for development of the product. It tomers to feel welcomed.” more about the manufacturers they are pur-had been working together to rescue German took a while. First it came out only in a retail chasing their pets’ food from, about nutrition.Shepherds when they discovered the building size, but then groomers were interested in the And these women don’t leave their pet pas- They have questions about ingredients andon 30th Street was for sale. Donna had just product so we developed gallons,” says Lisa. sion at work. Lisa owns a rescued beagle sourcing. So we as owners must remain awareretired from the military and was ready for a The Blueberry Facial® became the first-ever named Lucy and a rescued cat named King and knowledgeable.”new challenge. They both had a passion for dog and cat facial sold in the pet industry Dog Kitty. (Her son picked out the name.)dogs, cats, and all animals, so they bought the nationwide. Now the couple has a separate Donna owns 4 rescue dogs named Maximus, The couple puts on educational seminarsbuilding as a place to grow that passion. business called South Bark Professional Pet Bumble Bee, Poppy, and Puck plus a rescued to help pet owners learn more about topics Products that distributes their Blueberry Prod- cat named Hermie. from skin and coat issues to nutrition and aro- South Bark Dog Wash offers a self-service ucts as well as other pet-grooming lines. They matherapy.wash for animals, and it also houses a pet mar- also started obedience training for dogs using And as if that weren’t enough, both womenket for dog and cat products, a patio area that a positive reinforcement approach. have other interests. Lisa teaches a Black and When asked what their secret to success is,serves as a hangout for owners and pets and a White Photography class at San Diego City they have it memorized. Number one on thetraining area, plus special wash tubs. Along with their passion to care for dogs College, as well as a Photographic Portfolio list is their staff. After that,“We have the ability and cats and educate their owners, Donna and Class. She lives in Golden Hill with her wife, to embrace change, the understanding that The place is known for its special Blueberry Lisa are also passionate about the community Allie, and her son, Rockwell, who’s four years you can’t do everything and the willingnessFacial®. The idea came out of a consistent to keep re-inventing yourself.”observation on Donna and Lisa’s part. “WeDonna Walker and Lisa Vella, owners of South Lisa Vella with customer Blueberry facial® with dog, Lucy Lisa and Donna at doggie eventBark Dog Wash



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