Community News
A webpage for announcements of community news and events.
Is your club, service organization or nonprofit organization having a fundraiser, upcoming meeting, guest speaker, looking for volunteers or have news to share with the rest of the community? If so, please send your information to us as the Rancho Bernardo Community Council is adding this Community News page to our website which will help inform the public of any information you wish to share.
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| R. B. Travelers will meet at 1:30 pm Friday July 10, 2009 in the auditorium of Seven Oaks SeniorCommunity Center 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive. Newly installed President Kathy Mehaffey invites anyone over 18 to enjoy an afternoon with travel and adventure film maker Rick Howard. The film "Around the World in Eighty Minutes has been rescheduled from May 8. Rick and his travel partner Buddy, a talkative male cockatiel, will take us to the undersea world of the Florida Keys, sking the Colorado Rockies and much more. Join us for an interesting afternoon. Come as our guest the first time. Refreshments are served. Be sure to pick up a listing of new day trips and multiple day trips. One of the newer trips is a 2 day coach trip to the Riverside Hotel in Laughlin. $96.00 double or $113.00 single includes 2 meals. November 2,3,4, 2009. Call Mary 858 451 3720 |
| RB Noon Rotary Club Speaker Schedule – July 2009 The RB Noon Rotary Club has announced their speaker schedule for July, 2009: July 02 - Elliot Wulff, 14 years old, will amaze all with his prowess, singing songs from various Broadway operas. July 09 - Jae Marelano, SD Chapter President of Operation Home Front, explains the organization’s efforts to provide emergency support and morale to military troop members and their families. July 16 - Kimberly Layton, SD Chargers Director of Community Relations, provides the latest developments with players, coaches and a range of stadium issues. July 23 - Brian Maienschein, Former San Diego City Council member and now Commissioner of the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness at the United Way of San Diego, explains his role today in San Diego’s future and how his United Way program works. July 30 - Dalouge Smith, Executive Director of the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory, provides highlights of the past, present and future of this 65 year old orchestra for youth. The RB Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Bernardo Heights Country Club located at 16066 Bernardo Heights Pkwy. San Diego, CA 92128, and can be found online at www.rbrotary.org. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings. A $17.00 fee will be charged to those staying for lunch. For more information about meetings and membership, call President Barbara Baldwin at 858-472-2631. |
| Give a Neighbor a Lift Would you drive a neighbor to a doctor’s appointment or other errand? Sign up with Rides & Smiles of Rancho Bernardo/Poway. You’ll receive liability insurance, mileage reimbursement, and a weekly list of ride requests. You choose which rides, if any, to give. Call Marilyn Greenblatt (858) 391-0033. |
| Pomerado Hospital Seeks Volunteers: Pomerado Hospital is seeking volunteers to push patients in wheelchairs, work in the gift shop, attend to families of patients in surgery, staff the lobby desk, and help with sewing projects. Join a great group of volunteers. For more information, call (858) 613-4659. |
| Independence Day Program in Rancho Bernardo's Webb Park A ceremony commemorating men and women who have served their country in the Armed Services will be held at 10:45 a.m. on July 4 at the Veterans Memorial Site in Webb Park. A highlight of the ceremony will be the presentation of Flags of the 13 original colonies followed by a Bell Ringing Ceremony, led by Lieutenant Bill May, USN (Ret) with bell ringers dressed in Colonial attire from the Constitution Camp, Heroes of ‘76, of San Diego Chapter #45, National Sojourners, Inc., a Military Masonic organization. Guests may want to bring lawn chairs to the Ceremony, as seating is limited. |
| Free Document Shredding offered by PPH: Palomar/Pomerado Health is offering free paper shredding the second Friday of every month through 2009. The free event is from 11 am through 1 pm in the parking lot of Pomerado Hospital, across from the emergency department. Enter the grounds of the hospital, turn right, look for a shredding truck on your right. The following restrictions apply: -limit of three boxes of papers -no metal (paper clips, etc). -no cardboard or plastic |
| The acclaimed California Quartet will return in a free chamber music concert sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. The ensemble consists of Bridget Dolkas and Jeanne Skrocki, violinists; Pam Jacobson, violist and Peter Jacobsen, cellist and is a favorite with area critics for its passionate performances and enlivening commentary. They will celebrate, in part, the music of Mexico by playing works of Carlos Chavez and Silvestre Revueltas as well as by Ludwig von Beethoven. The hour-long concert will be held in the library's second-floor Community Room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The public is invited and children seven and older are welcome if accompanied by a parent. For more information, call 858-592-0177. |
New Passport Application Information: On Monday, June 1, the second phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) went into effect, and travelers must now have a passport book, passport card or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security to be able to re-enter the U.S. when returning from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda by land or sea ports-of-entry. Without the proper travel document, travelers will be denied entry into the U.S. Since May 22, the Clerk of the Board processed more than 1,286 passports and lines have stretched into the halls of the County Administration building. Under normal circumstances, the department processes approximately 350 passport applications per month. Adopting an appointment-only system is intended to ensure a quicker and more orderly application process for our customers. |
| R.B. Travelers is offering 4 new day trips this summer. June 20, 2009 Lavender festival $59.00, July 18, 2009 Magnificent Homes of the Rich and Famous $99.00 and a Mystery Tour on Saturday August 15,2009 $85.00. There are early bird discounts on some trips. We are an all volunteer senior organization with pickups at Seven Oaks 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive. For more information call Kathy 858 485 9722. |
| HIKE AND SPEAK FRENCH AT TECOLOTE CANYON Dogs allowed, good for kids. Bring a snack (cheese, bread etc.), we will be having a picnic. On Sunday, June 28th at 9:00 am. Free of charge. RSVP to George by Friday, June 26th, all details will be emailed to you. |
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| RB Sunrise Rotary Speaker Schedule – June 2009 The RB Sunrise Rotary Club has announced their speaker schedule through the end of June, 2009. · May 26 Jim Ponder outlines the value of turnkey strategic relationships in business · June 2 Lloyd Trilling, USE Credit Union, discusses the benefits of the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy · June 9 Traci Barker Ball will explore the dangers of not providing marriage and family counseling to those most in need. · June 16 Mark Hoaglin of Growth Coach will examine the strategic mindset of small business owners. · June 23 Jason Mills profiles Fellowship Christian Athletes · June 30 Kendra Jeffcoat – president of RB Sunrise Rotary club – will preside over her final meeting, and hand the gavel to new president Nasrin Barbee. The meetings start promptly at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Speakers begin their presentations at 8:00 am. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings at no charge if staying for just the speaker. A $14.50 fee will be charged to those staying for breakfast. The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club itself can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org. |
The RB Noon Rotary Club has announced their speaker schedule through the middle of June, 2009: . May 21 Randy Jones, Whats Up with Padres Baseball? · May 28 Dick Matheny, who helped design, engineer, manufacture, test and implement the First-In Fire Station Alerting System in hundreds of fire stations throughout the country. A Chief Engineer at Westnet for over 25 years, Dick will be discussing the new alarm system being installed at RB’s Fire Station 33. More information about this system is available in this demonstration video. · June 4 Club members Dave Brooks & Barbara Baldwin present their recent experience in India supporting that nation’s National Polio Immunization day. · June 11 Cal State San Marcos President Karen Haynes gives a report on the state of the university. · June 18 The club will be dark to celebrate the demotion of club president Dan Malloy and the promotion of president-elect Barbara Baldwin to the position of president (effective July 1). The RB Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Bernardo Heights Country Club located at 16066 Bernardo Heights Pkwy. San Diego, CA 92128, and can be found online at www.rbrotary.org. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings. A $17.00 fee will be charged to those staying for lunch. |
| Free Recycling of Styrofoam and Bubble Wrap: Two thumbs up to Village Mail & More for doing their part in recycling. Pat O'Sullivan, owner of the store, is offering to recycle bubble wrap and styrofoam popcorn for free. Simply bring place it all in a bag and drop it off at Village Mail & More, located at 12463 Rancho Bernardo Road. |
| R.B.Travelers is offering a no fly trip to Hearst Castle At Christmas. December 3-5, 2009 There is home pick up. Amtrak to San Luis Obispo, Apple Farm Inn for 2 nights, Castle evening tour with Christmas decorations and docents. The trip includes a visit to the Madonna Inn to see the decorations with stops in Cambria and Solvang. 2 full breakfasts and dinners are included. $695.00 per person double and $888.00 single. Call Marianne 858 485 7645 for reservations and information. |
| SHOK - Seniors Helping Our Kids: Schools in Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch are seeking senior volunteers to come to school an hour a week and help a first, second, or third grader with reading. You pick the school, day, and time. No special background needed -- we'll show you what to do. It's fun and rewarding. Call or email Jane Radatz 858-485-5449 or jradatz@att.net. Visit the website at www.SHOKprogram.org. |
Firefighting after Prop. A's defeat | The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Update on Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge. http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080210/images/design.html
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| The New I-15 Express Lanes ~ A revolution is coming to the I-15 Express Lanes, in addition to the existing 8-mile stretch, 4.5 brand new miles of the smartest, most innovated highway in the U.S. are opening in September. It will be an expressway within a freeway. Revolutionize your commute with more choices to get around San Diego County. There will be new direct access points for entering and exiting; you can park the car and enjoy priority access by carpool, vanpool or Express Bus; if you are driving solo, use FasTrack at a special introductory toll of just 50 cents for the new 4.5 mile segment. For more details, visit www.511sd.com |
| City Attorney Investigation into Demolition Contractors in Rancho Bernardo The City Attorney's Office is undertaking an investigation into alleged overcharging and fraudulent billing by two demolition contractors hired by the City of San Diego to clear land of victims of the wildfires in 2007. The Attorney's Office is seeking to speak to individuals who were victims of the wildfires and who have hired contractors - either through the City program or a private demolition contractor - talk about their experience. Interested individuals can contact Kevin Christensen, an Investigator for the City Attorney's Office. Kevin can be reached at his office at (619) 533-6573 or by e-mail at kchristensen@sandiego.gov. You can also contact City Attorney, Craig Rose. 619-533-6100 crose@sandiego.gov |
 Now Accepting Donations ReBuild RB is pleased to announce that they are now set up to accept tax deductible donations for fire survivors of the Witch Creek Fire. Corporations, Small Businesses and Individuals can easily make donations via Paypal by accessing the website at www.rebuildrb.com or by mailing a check to Rebuild RB at 11956 Bernardo Plaza Drive, #420, San Diego, CA 92128. Several levels of donor participation are available ranging from bronze to platinum. Rebuild RB is a 501(c)(3) public charity formed to support fire survivors in Rancho Bernardo and the surrounding communities who were seriously impacted by the October 2007 Witch Creek Fire. Rebuild RB is also a proud coalition partner with RB United, the long term recovery center funded by the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation through a grant from the San Diego Foundation. What makes Rebuild RB unique from other fire survivor support organizations is that donated funds will be distributed directly to underinsured fire families most in need via a grant process. Marcie Sands, Vice President of ReBuild RB, explained,” Simply stated, donors have the ability to positively impact survivor families directly. What most people do not realize is that there are several families who because of insurance circumstances are having trouble rebuilding. After 9 months, they still have not broken ground. This is an ongoing, emotionally draining struggle for them in addition to the loss of their homes and personal belongings”. According to a recent survey by United Policyholders, a national non-profit insurance consumer advocacy group, 46 percent of victims surveyed have received a settlement offer from their insurance company and of those, only a third said the offer was enough to rebuild their home. Additionally of those surveyed, 75 percent of respondents were underinsured on their dwelling and the average amount people were underinsured was $240,000.00. Cindy Holmstrom, President of ReBuild RB said, “The survey was an eye opener for us. Although there are a lot of organizations helping the fire survivors, the bottom line is that a majority don’t have enough to rebuild and/or furnish their homes. We live in a great community and are confident that people will donate what they can to help rebuild our neighborhoods. ” For more information on how you can help, please call 858-385-9395 or email Cindy@rebuildrb.com. |
| Volunteer at the Hospital Pomerado Hospital is seeking men and women volunteers for their parking lot shuttle, reception desks, gift shop, wheelchair service, emergency department, and other interesting assignments. Call (858) 613-4659. |
| Give a Neighbor a Lift Would you give a senior neighbor a lift to the doctor or store if someone would pay for the gas? Join Rides & Smiles! Each week you'll receive a list of ride requests. You pick which rides, if any, to give. You'll receive liability insurance and mileage reimbursement. Call (858) 391-0033 for more information. |
| The RB Community Computer Club has put up a web site at RBCCCONLINE.ORG. |
| Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo's Weekly Meeting Information: The club will be meeting every Thursday, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the Bernardo Heights Country Club. The cost of the luncheons, with various guest speakers, is $17. For more information, please contact Barbara Baldwin at (858) 472-2631 or bbaldwin@san.rr.com. |
| Costco has a new program to recycle your old electronics computers, cameras, etc --any age. They will send you a prepaid shipping label to send in your item, thus shipping is free. If it's of any value, they may send you a cash card to use at Costco. Also, they have a zero tolerance landfill policy meaning that none of the components of the recycled item will end up in a landfill -- all of it is utilized! |
| Rides & Smiles™, a program of Jewish Family Service, launches a new Volunteer Recruitment Campaign for 2008. Rides & Smiles™, a volunteer based senior transportation service, has provided over 12,000 rides since the program was launched in March 2004. The campaign’s goal is to assist the many older adults on the waiting list by enrolling 30 new volunteers by July 2008. All new volunteers will receive a coupon for a free full service car wash upon enrollment. Current volunteers will also receive a coupon for a free full service car wash for every new volunteer they recruit. Help open the car door for someone in need by becoming a volunteer driver for Rides & Smiles™. Volunteering is easy. You decide who you drive, where you drive and when you drive. At your convenience, once enrolled, you can access the web based scheduling system and accept rides that will work for you. There’s no minimum number of rides required to provide. Jewish Family Service provides mileage reimbursement and secondary auto insurance. For more information or to schedule an orientation, contact Marilyn Greenblatt, Rides & Smiles™ Coordinator at 858-391-0033 or marilyng@jfssd.org or visit www.jfssd.org |
| Important Notice for Poway Residence: Poway , CA - The City of Poway has learned that individuals are contacting residents requesting entrance to their homes in order to test the water quality. These individuals claim to be with Water Quality, are carrying some type of badge, and are presenting blue door hangers printed in Spanish. The City of Poway is not conducting water quality tests. Additionally, employees of the City of Poway would not ask to enter a home. Residents are advised not to let these individuals into their homes. If approached by an individual who wants to enter your home to test your water quality, please contact the City of Poway Customer Services at (858) 668-4401 or the Poway Sheriff's Office at (858) 513-2800. For more information, click here: http://www.ci.poway.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=13&recordid=131&returnURL=%2Findex.aspx |
| For Music Lovers ~ If you love music from the '40s and '50s, Sandy DeVito Trio plays every Friday night at the Courtyard by Marriott, at 11611 Bernardo Plaza Court, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
| Boy Scout Troupe 680 in RB ~ Troupe 680 picks up newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans and phone books the second Saturday of each month (rain or shine). For more details, email Mike Burgess at the following email address: mike@burgess.com |
| Lake Hodges Native Plant Club ~ The Club mission statement is: Preservation, conservation, and education about the native plants of Southern California. We meet on the 4th Monday of every month at 2 pm, at the Rancho Bernardo Public Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. For more information on upcoming guest speakers and other events, please visit our website at Lake Hodges Native Plant Club or call 760-745-6435. |
| Protect Your Identity ~ Do you receive a large amount of unsolicited advertisements which fill up our landiflls? If so, the Environmental Services Department encourages you to contact the credit reporting agencies and the Direct Marketing Association and request to opt out of receiving mail advertising. -Reduce credit and insurance offerings by calling the three top credit reporting agencies ~ Trans Union, Equifax and Experian at 1-888-567-8688. -Trim down on direct mail advertisements by writing to: Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, P.O. Box 643, Carmel, NY 15012-0643. Request to 'activate the preference service' and include your complete name address and zip code. For more information, go to www.creditsourceonlin.com/opt-out.html and www.dmaconsumers.org/dmasponsorship.html. |
| Burning Questions Regarding Recycling? ~ Do you or your children have burning questions regarding the mysteries of recycling? If so, email Bonita Blue Bin at recycleorelse@sandiego.gov or write to Bonita Blue Bin at City of San Diego Enviornmental Services Department, 9601 Ridgehaven Court, Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92123. |
| Free Smoke Alarms for Seniors ~ The Burn Institute Smoke Alarm Program provides free installation and free smoke alarms to people 55 years or older who own their own home and do not have working smoke alarms. To sign up for the program, call the Burn Institute at 858-541-2277. |
| A VERY SPECIAL THANKS! The Rancho Bernardo Community Council wishes to give a very special thank you to Print Pros, Commercial Print and Copy Center in Rancho Bernardo. Print Pros generously donated their printing services to the Community Council, designing and printing our business cards. Mike Griffin, owner of Print Pros often donates the companies services to local organizations in our community. Print Pros also generously donated their printing services for the printing of the Rancho Bernardo Off Leash Dog Park Liaison's business cards. Thank you Print Pros for your support and generosity to our community. |
| Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility ~ Location is at Miramar Landfill entrance on Convoy Street, just north of the 52 freeway. The facility is open every Saturday, except holidays, 9:00am-3:00pm. Appointment and proof of San Diego residency is required. Call (858) 694-7000 to ask questions or make an appointment. |
| Rancho Bernardo Farmers Market ~ every Friday, 9am-12pm, Bernardo Winery parking lot, 1330 Paseo del Verano North. |
| California Wolf Center ~ An educational program beginss at 2pm every Saturday at the facility near Julian, http://www.californiawolfcenter.org/ . Cost is $4 to $8, free to members. Reservations are required. For more information, call (619) 234-9653. |
| Blue Sky Walks ~ Every Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Park off of Escala Road. The slow paced guided tour is free and is geared for the whole family. Bring comfortable shoes and bottled water. For more information, call 679-5469. |
| 4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club ~ The 4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club gym is presently forming summer basketball leagues for all girl and boys 1st grade through high school. For more information, call (858) 676-2230. |
| IDENTITY THEFT AND MERCHANTS: The Truncation Law, a state law which requires merchants to blot out all but the last few digits of your credit card number on your receipts is not being followed by all merchants. This leave a person wide open for identity theft. Review your credit card receipts. If your entire credit card number is displayed, the merchant is in violation of the Truncation Law. You can report the incident anonymously by either calling toll free (877) 662-6384 or visiting the Meth Strike Force Website (who sponsors this) at www.no2meth.org. County Supervisor Dianne Jacob initiated the Meth Strike force in 1996. Ms. Jacob wrote a column in the May 4, 2006 Rancho Bernardo News Journal entitled Meth-fuled ID thieves are out for receipts. |
| West Niles Virus Information ~ West Niles Virus is a serious situation in our County. To help prevent this, please make sure there is no standing water on your property. To learn more on how to safe guard your property, click here: West Nile Virus - Safe Guard Your Home . To learn more about Vector Control and other West Niles Virus information, click here: Vector Control Program - West Nile Virus Home Page. |
| CPR Class in Poway ~ The Poway Fire Department offers these classes 8:30 am - 2:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of each month, at the fire station located at 13050 Community Road. Reservations for classes are required. Call 858-668-4460 for information and reservations. |
RSVP - Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol - Free Services for Rancho Bernardo Residents The Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol is here to serve your community! We are completely funded by the generosity of citizens, businesses, service clubs and similar organizations. All contributions are tax deductible. RSVP does not charge for any of the above services. |
| Questions about new recycling rules: For information on locations for recycling or on properly disposing of household electronics, batteries, light bulbs, thermometers, etc., contact: www.earth911.org or (800) CLEANUP. |
| Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve: Tours include a walk through the adobe, the barn and the spring house. Free tours on Saturdays at 11 a.m., Sundays at 1 p.m. For more information call: (858) 484-7504. |
| Pacific Southwest Railway Museum: A leisurely 1 1/2 hour historic train ride and tour at the museum takes place on Saturdays and Sundays. Train departs 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on both days. For more information call (619) 465-7776 or visit their website at www.psrm.org |
| Ner Tamid in Poway -- offers various adult courses which are open to the public. For more information visit their website at www.nertamidsd.org or call (858) 513-8330. |
| Project Wildlife -- is seeking volunteers to assist in helping injured, sick or orphaned wild animals found in San Diego. Volunteer information can be obtained on their website at www.projectwildlife.org or by calling (858) 866-0557. |
| Conserve-A-Tree Nominations Open -- The City of San Diego has launched a new program that gives local citizens the opportunity to nominate trees for preservation and historic designation. There may be a tree in your neighborhood that’s been there since your grandmother lived in her house, or one that is an important landmark. Through efforts of the City’s Community Forest Advisory Board (CFAB), citizens can now do something to help keep those trees from being cut. “It is extremely important for us to promote protection and preservation of our trees,” said Nancy Huges, Chairperson for the CFAB. “We encourage community members to join us in this effort to make a difference in our environment.” Criteria taken into consideration for tree protection will vary from: aesthetic or historical value, size, shape, health, age, species and form. To nominate a tree to be considered for protection by this designation, citizens must fill out and submit a “Conserve-A-Tree Nomination Form” to the City of San Diego’s Street Division. Once the form is received, the tree will be inspected by the Street Division Urban Forester to ensure all designation criteria are met. An Arborist will then evaluate the nominated tree for confirmation. The nomination must also be approved by the CFAB. Upon approval, the tree will be added to the City of San Diego’s Tree Protection Status, as described in the Tree Protection Policy adopted by City Council in May 2005. The policy states that construction or renovation permits must now recognize the need to keep these trees alive. To obtain a “Conserve-A-Tree Nomination Form” contact Drew Potocki at (619) 527-3145. Completed forms can be faxed to (619) 527-7534. |
| Love On A Leash Pet Therapy -- do you have a well behaved pet (dog or cat) who does well with people? If so, you and your pet can become a certified pet therapy team and bring joy to people in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, etc. You can help children learn to read better at two of our libraries or our local schools. To learn more on how you and your pet can become one of these wonderful volunteers, please visit our website at: www.powayloal.com |
| Seniors Helping Our Kids -- Local elementary schools are seeking volunteers to come to school an hour a week and read with a child. Your one-on-one encouragement is priceless. No special background needed. Call Jane Radatz (858) 485-5449 for details or visit the website at www.SHOKprogram.org. |
| Pomerado Hospital -- Pomerado Hospital is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions throughout the hospital -- lobby desks, gift shop, parking lot shuttle, emergency department, wheelchair service, offices, etc. Be part of a friendly community hospital. Call (858) 613-4659 for details. |