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KIDS
North County
A Modern Family Magazine
Local Events Calendar
New Year, New You
Health Tips for 2015
pg. 7
The Best Apps for 2015 pg. 23
NCKid of the Month
Delaney Kempka
Surfer of the Month
Celeb Tracker
New Year’s Resolutions
Ethan Grant
pg. 15
January 2015
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January {2015} editor’s letter
From me to YOU!
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appy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and Santa brought you everything you asked for! With a new year upon us, it is a great time to reflect on the past, and think to the future. I always think of January as the month of endless possibilities and a happy start to another 365 days! The New Year is also always a great time to change those bad habits, or pick up some extra good ones. Our resolution at North County Kids Magazine is to make sure that you know all about the best family-friendly events in North County, and help you enjoy each and every day with your family! With that mindset, this issue is “bulked up” with some great New Years-inspired features such as our Celeb New Year’s Resolution feature, Pinterest Picks, New Year’s Resolutions Mad Lib, and 5 Steps to a New You in the New Year (with an added healthy and tasty recipe). We also hear from our helpful bookworm in the Mom to Mom Book Review, who has great insight into Wild which was recently made into a movie, and our hilarious Down to Earth Dad as he tackles Knotts Berry Farm. As always, we have some very talented young North County-ers that we spotlight as our Surfer of the Month, Skater of the Month, and amazing North County Kid of the Month. There truly are some amazing kids out there! Happy New Year & Enjoy!
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6 Celeb Tracker: New Year’s Resolutions 7 North County Local Events
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KIDS
North County
A ModErn FAMiLy MAgAzinE
Local Events Calendar
New Year, New You
Health Tips for 2015
pg. 7
The Best Apps for 2015
Advertising Inquiries info@sdnorthcountykids.com (760) 452-0789
pg. 23
NCKid of the Month
Delaney Kempka
SuRfeR of THe MoNTH
Cover Photo by Jacob Grove
Celeb Tracker
New Year’s Resolutions
Ethan Grant
pg. 15
13 New Years Health Tips and Recipe 14 Spotted: A Real-Life Elf on the Shelf! 15 Surfer of the Month: Ethan Grant 16 Spotted! 18 Mad Lib: New Year’s Resolutions 19 Skater of the Month: Thomas Kimball 20 Spotted! 21 Down to Earth Dad: Stomach in Knott’s 23 A is for App: The Best Apps for 2015 26 Mom to Mom Book Review 28 Spotted! 30 What Rock Church is All About
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Delaney Kempka
NCKid
of the Month
Hometown: San Marcos Age: 9 Grade: 4th School: Discovery Elementary Hobbies: Dance, swim, yoga Favorite Food: Escargot (for real!) Favorite thing about living in North County: Being close to the beach
Q&A
When did you start practicing yoga? June 2014. What inspired you to start practicing? My mom is a yoga teacher. Where do you practice? Yoga Six in Carlsbad. What are your favorite yoga positions? Tree, Downward Facing Dog, Handstand, and Sun Salutation. What position do you find difficult/something you are currently working on? King Pigeon, Full Splits on my left side, Firefly (Titibasana), and Bird of Paradise.
Do you prefer hot, warm, or yoga with no heat? Why? Yoga with no heat, definitely. I don’t want to come out steaming hot. Why do you think it’s important for people to practice yoga? If people are stressed out they should take yoga to calm themselves. It helps me stretch out and helps with balance. Would you be interested in teaching yoga in the future? Why or why not? No, because my friend Brianna and I are planning on creating a rock band. Is there anything else you would like to add? Yoga is a really good for you and I think everyone should do it. nck
Do you have a lot of friends that practice yoga too? Yes! January 2015 | North County Kids
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Celeb Tracker
New Year, New Resolutions!
“It is so important to me to take time off… When I work so much, I don’t get a lot of sleep, and I think I want to get really fit and in shape and just get really healthy.” Demi Lovato
“New Years resolution? I mean, there’s just nothing wrong with me, I don’t know!” Nicole Richie
“Every year, top of my list of New Year’s resolutions, is eat more healthy, take more exercise, and go to bed early!” Elizabeth Hurley “I once heard a very wise man (Nick Cannon) say: ‘We make time for whatever we want to make time for.’ That was almost ten years ago. I am applying that to my everyday life. And just remembering to be authentic.” Kelly Rowland
“I kind of incorporate resolutions throughout the year. If I think of something good to do, I’ll incorporate it into the system.” Jerry Seinfeld
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“[I wish to] stay consistent with my workouts and eat healthy. Being a new mommy, it’s easy to just grab whatever’s there and throw the workout out the window.” Fergie
“My health resolution is to practice mindful eating, a technique my girlfriends and I just learned at Miraval Spa. I am known to scarf down my food and often eat standing up because I’m so busy and now I’ve learned to be mindful by putting my fork down between bites and really savor and appreciate the food that I’m putting in my body.” Giuliana Rancic
What’s Happening in North County January 2 Gingerbread Competition Omni La Costa challenged local bakers and holiday enthusiasts to create a signature Gingerbread house for chance to win $1,000 in cash & prizes, a $1,000 donation to the Carlsbad Boys & Girls Club in their name. La Costa Resort 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA Every Friday, 5-7pm Free, for all ages www.lacosta.com/holidays/ Story time Yoga for Toddlers Stories and stretches for parents and toddlers ages 2-5. Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library 2081 Newcastle Ave. Cardiff, 92007 10:30am, every Friday (760) 753-4027 Bouncing Babies Storytime A program specially designed for pre-walking infants, featuring activities and songs which encourage playful interaction while supporting your baby’s physical, emotional and cognitive development. Storytime is followed by 15 minutes of playtime.
Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 10:30am (760) 753-7376 Teen Toons in the Afternoon! Teens come to the library every Friday after school and enjoy classic Looney Toons. Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Ave. Solana Beach, 92075 2:15pm (858) 755-1404 Mulitplayer Fridays: XBOX One & PS4 Come play, or trash talk with your friends and other teens. Cooperative and competitive multiplayer gaming only. Every Friday, for grades 6-12 Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Avenue Vista, 92084 3pm (760) 643-5100
January 3 Love on a Leash Share a book with a therapy dog and choose a prize out of the treasure chest. Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 10-11am Every Saturday (858) 755-1666 Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Lakeshore Learning hosts a free craft activity each Saturday, where your kids can get creative. Every week features a new craft. Lakeshore Learning 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego Every Saturday 11am-3pm (619) 297-8494 Teen Craft for a Cause Teens make crafts for charity Rancho Santa Fe Library 17040 Avenida De Acacias Rancho Santa Fe, 92091 10am (858) 756-2512
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What’s Happening in North County January 3-4 Yoga Six Kids Yoga This class, designed to be enjoyed by kids ages 4 -7, will create a safe, playful, and empowering atmosphere for children to explore traditional yoga, creative movement, breath awareness, visualizations, and relaxation techniques. Singing, music, crafts, and props will reflect the unique theme for each class. Yoga Six Carlsbad 1905 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, 92009 12pm (760) 274-6332 * Every Saturday and Sunday
enjoy healthy snacks and all the tools you need for your homework. Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library 2081 Newcastle Avenue Cardiff, 92007 3:30pm (760) 753-4027 Teen Lego Club Teens come by afterschool and create Legos. Join the club! Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Ave. Solana Beach, 92075 2:20pm (858) 755-1404
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First Sunday Concerts at the Vista Library Featuring the Swingergy These sensational musicians offer an energetic and captivating blend of Gypsy swing, jazz, and blues in the Django Reinhardt tradition. Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Avenue Vista, 92084 1:30pm (760) 643-5100
The San Diego North Coast Singers Auditions Children and teenagers, grades 2-12 audition to join the Winter-Spring 2015 semester SDNCS is one of the most reputed children’s choruses in San Diego. SDNCS serves more than a hundred boys and girls in five ensembles. The program is tuition-based, but need-based scholarships are available. Auditions will take place at the SDNCS headquarters: San Dieguito United Methodist Church 170 Calle Magdalena Encinitas, 92024 To schedule a placement email miel@ northcoastsingers.com Or call (760) 944-1866 www.northcoastsingers.com
First Sunday Music Series: Zimbeat The dynamic village music of Zimbabwe, Africa. Sponsored by the Friends of the Encinitas Library. Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 2pm (760) 753-7376 January 5 After School Healthy Homework Center Come to a reserved section of the library and enjoy healthy snacks and all the tools needed for homework Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library 2081 Newcastle Ave. Cardiff, 92007 3:30pm (760) 753-4027 Toddler and Preschool Storytime Join Ms. Jorgina for stories, songs and activities that build early literacy skills. Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Ave. Solana Beach, 92075 9:30am (858) 755-1404 After School Healthy Homework Center Come to a reserved section of the library and
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Craft With Ms. Veronica Crafts for toddlers and preschool-aged children 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, 92014 11am (858) 755-1666 Kids Craft Corner Kids come join Miss Sabrina for a fun after school kids craft/ activity Poway Library 13137 County Highway S4 Poway, 92064 3:30-4:30pm (858) 513-2900 January 6 Tuesday Movie A combination of movies ranging from big, new releases to old school classics that has something for everyone. Contact library for titles. Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, CA (760) 753-7376 January 7 Wednesday Crafts Drop in after school and make something! Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA 3-3:45pm (760) 643-5100 Infant Massage Infant Massage Class with Rady’s Children’s Hospital. For pre-crawlers only. Learn how to use nurturing touch as a way of communicating & bonding with your baby. Please bring a blanket. Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, 92014 9:30am (858) 755-1666 1st Wednesday Book Group All are welcome to this monthly book club and discussion. This month’s book is The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. *Adults Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Avenue Vista, 92084 1pm (760) 643-5100 Teen Dance Revolution Wednesday Teens get to move to the beat with Dance Dance Revolution! Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Ave. Solana Beach, 92075 2:15pm (858) 755-1404 San Marcos Action Ready Tweens Be a part of S.M.A.R.T. (San Marcos Action Ready Tweens) If you are between 3rd & 7th grades come offer your ideas for library programs, ways to serve the community & make new friends. San Marcos Library 2 Civic Center Drive San Marcos (760) 891-3000 PM Puppet Theater for Kids Enjoy an evening puppet show for families with children of all ages. Stay after the show to interact with the puppets.
Poway Library 13137 County Highway S4 Poway, 92064 7pm (858) 513-2900 January 8 Open House at The Children’s School Come learn about our Toddler - Eighth Grade programs, featuring small class sizes, and handson, project based learning. The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla, CA 92037 9:30am (858) 454-0184 www.tcslj.org Fun Chinese Time Ms. Rubing will present Chinese stories, songs and activities for 3-5 year olds. San Marcos Library 2 Civic Center Drive San Marcos 10am (760) 891-3000 Preschool Party Time! Keep the party going with this 30-minute storytime featuring songs, movement and stories for ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Listening, participation, a positive library experience and FUN are all encouraged! Hand stamps and a 15-minute playtime, too! Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 11am (760) 753-7376 Writers by the Beach Hosted by Rachel Moore. San Diego Writers, Ink is pleased to offer this regularly scheduled drop in group for creative writers. All you have to do is show up and write. Writing prompts are provided. Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 11am-12pm (760) 753-7376 Buster Balloon Balloon artist and entertainer, Buster Balloon will perform. Rancho Santa Fe Library 17040 Avenida De Acacias Rancho Santa Fe, 92091 3:!5pm (858) 756-2512
January 9 ScholarShare’s Todder Time: Five-Feathered Hens Get the scoop at NCM’s chicken coop during this month’s Toddler Time! Enjoy feather-themed activities and say hello to one of our five friendly hens. Ages 4 and under 10am New Children’s Museum: Main Level 200 West Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-8792 Lego Madness Join us at the library and let your creativity go wild! Create fantastic Lego structures. Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA Ages 5 and up 2:30pm (760) 643-5100 Buck-A-Bag Book Sale Come fill up a bag full of used books for a buck and in the process support your local 4S Ranch Library. 4S Ranch Library 10433 Reserve Drive San Diego, 92127 All day event (858) 673-4697 Lego Madness Join us at the library and let your creativity go wild! Create fantastic Lego structures. Ages 5 and up. Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Avenue Vista, 92084 2:30pm (760) 643-5100 January 9-10 Winter Festival Sled down the snow hill, enjoy s’mores, skate around the synthetic ice rink, and enjoy the many vendors. Community Park 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, 92064 Friday: 5-9pm Saturday: 4-9pm Free admission (858) 668-4671 January 10 2nd Saturday Art Walk Escondido’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk showcases downtown galleries and museums, all within a 10-block walking area, featuring art works from both world-renown and emerging artists, along with artists workshops and exhibit openings, live
music and refreshments. 5-9pm 2nd Saturday of each month Downtown Escondido Between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street Between Woodward Ave. and Third Ave. Escondido, CA (760) 480-4101 www.escondidoarts.org Family Arts Activities Free arts activities that engage and entertain the whole family. The one- to two-hour classes, held in Studio One and Two Theater, explore various artistic mediums. All materials are provided- attendees just bring their creativity! All ages are welcome. Second Saturday of each month California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, 92025 10am-12pm No pre-registration required (760) 839-4176 artcenter.org/events/ San Diego Music Award’s Best New Artist Performance Cody Lovaas will play at The Carlsbad Village Theater All-ages show presented by The Belly Up Doors open at 7:30pm Music begins at 8pm $18/ticket in advance $20/ticket at the door Tickets include copy of Cody Lovaas Belly Up live album (858) 481-8140 WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series: Saving Water One Zone at a Time This FREE 4-class series is designed to provide homeowners with a comprehensive overview and the basic skills necessary for the successful conversion of their traditional turf grass yard in to a WaterSmart landscape. San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, 92024 Class: January 10, 17, 31 & February 14 8am-12pm Pre-registration is required to attend this 4-class series. Please note that walk-in students cannot be accommodated due to the pre-class tasks that need to be completed prior to Class #1. (760) 436-3036 Info and application: landscapemakeover. watersmartsd.org
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What’s Happening in North County January 12 Monday Fun Day Craft Join Miss Kristi for a fun and simple afterschool craft. Poway Library 13137 County Highway S4 Poway, CA 3:30-4:30pm (858) 513-2900 January 13 NMY Live! at The Children’s School 4th - 8th grade students and parents are invited to experience life in the middle years program at The Children’s School. 6pm 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0184 admissions@tcslj.org Scripps Musical Story Time 10:30-11am Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 2nd Tuesday of the month (858) 755-1666 Movie A combination of movies ranging from big, new releases to old school classics that has something for everyone. Contact library for titles. Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, 92024 4pm (760) 753-7376 January 14 Art for Kids With local artist Sandra Dodd. Ages 5+. Registration required. Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 3:30pm (858) 755-1666 January 16 ScholarShare’s Toddler Time: ‘Feast on Healthy Snacks’ presented by Child Parents, discover healthful food choices for your toddler from certified nutritionists with Child Development Associates. Following the presentation and demonstration, let your little one taste a creative and healthful snack!
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Ages 4 and under 10am New Children’s Museum: Lower Level 200 West Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-8792 Library Lock-In After hours event just for teens (grades 6-12). Come and experience the library like you’ve never seen before. We’ll have entertainment, food, a scavenger hunt, challenges, and more. Come and pick up a parental permission form at the reference desk or email ariadna.jimenez@ sdcounty.ca.gov for more information. Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, CA 6-9:30pm (760) 753-7376 January 16-18 The Del Mar Antique Show A Great selection of prime antique dealers under one roof offering for sale a fantastic selection of antiques and vintage collectibles. Attendees can also have items appraised for $5/ each O’Brien Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 Friday & Saturday, 11am-7pm Sunday, 11am-5pm Adults: $8, $5 with coupon 18 and younger free with accompanying paid adult Parking $10 (800) 943-7501 January 18 Hullabaloo Family Concert Put on your dancing shoes and join us for some family fun! All ages are welcome to enjoy the kidcentric folk stylings of Hullabaloo Band. Poway Library 13137 County Highway S4 Poway 1-1:30pm (858) 513-2900
January 19:
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! All libraries closed
January 19-21 Jazzreach Master Class, CA Center for the Arts Escondido For Highschool Jazz Musicians Featuring Metta Quintet California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, 92025 (800) 988-4253 artcenter.org January 21 Jazzreach Performance and Student Showcase Following the Jazzreach Master Class, Jan. 19-21 California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, 92025 7pm (800) 988-4253 artcenter.org Teen Dance Revolution Wednesday Teens get to move to the beat with Dance Dance Revolution! 2:25-4:25pm Solana Beach Library 157 Stevens Ave. Solana Beach, CA (858) 755-1404 New Animal Book Club The book club for animal lovers! Read your choice of nonfiction book about the month’s featured animal. Select from HUNDREDS of BRAND NEW nonfiction animal books – great for school reports, too! At the meetings share favorite facts from your reading and enjoy a snack and an animal-based craft. January’s featured animal: DINOSAURS! 3:30-4:30pm Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, CA (760) 753-7376 January 23 ScholarShare’s Toddler Time: Finger Painting Friday Happy 2015! Celebrate the New Year with colorful party hat creations. Ages 4 and under 12pm New Children’s Museum: Lower Level- Party Place 200 West Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-8792
The Little Fire Engine is a Unique Kids Size Fire Truck Ride. It is only 12ft. long and has 20 ft. of bench seating in the back. It is fire engine red, with polished diamond plate, fire ladder, and oak bench seating. We offer BIrTHDAY PArTIeS, feSTIVALS, fUND rAISerS, fIre PreVeNTIoN eVeNTS, CHrISTMAS CAroLING, AND PArADeS covering all of San Diego County!
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Home Improvement Show This show features home improvement products and services offered by local businesses. Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10m-5pm O’Brien Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 Free admission Parking $10 (800) 999-5400
5th Annual Wellness Week Presented by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association Program begins January 24 from 11am-3pm at the Encinitas Library Dozens of exhibitors and presenters offering free product demos and samples, free health screenings, free mini-treatments, educational workshops, plus food vendors and a variety of kids’ activities. Numerous free classes, treatments, consultations and presentations will be available all week Full schedule: www.encinitas101.com
New Lego & Games LEGOs and board game favorites – build it, play it, and have fun! 3:30pm Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, CA (760) 753-7376
January 24 LEGO Robotics Club Learn programming by solving a different challenge each meeting. Program is open to teens & tweens ages 11-17. No experience required 2:30-3:30pm Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas, CA (760) 753-7376
January 27 Open House at The Children’s School Come learn about our Toddler - Eighth Grade programs, featuring small class sizes, and handson, project based learning. 9:30am The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-0184 www.tcslj.org
Pajama Story Time Wear your p.j.’s to the Library for songs, stories and a special treat. Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 5pm (858) 755-1666
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1) Before moving full-steam ahead into the New Year, take some time to reflect on the year prior. Ask yourself the tough questions and be honest when answering them. What were your goals in 2014? What prevented you from achieving these goals? What unhealthy habits or behaviors do you have? Make a list of all the choices you made that held you back, and make sure you don’t repeat them in 2015. 2) Be positive. Often when we set goals, it’s common for them to look like a list things that we need to stop doing -- stop eating sugar, limit the amount of TV watched, work less, lose 5 pounds, etc. As you reset your objectives for the year ahead, make sure it’s a list of things you want to do and achieve rather than a list of ‘what not to do.’ 3) Take the time to really think about what’s important to you. Ask yourself, “What do I really want?” When you understand
what’s important to you, you can better prioritize. It’s time to start believing in the life that you want for yourself and stop being busy with the ordinary things life puts in your way. 4) Establish rituals. If you’re like me and often feel like there’s not enough hours in the day, you can manage this by building rituals into your life to ensure that you find time for the things that are important. Make it simple by building your rituals around the daily practice of MOVE NOURISH BELIEVE. By making the daily commitment to MOVE your body, NOURISH from the inside out and BELIEVE anything is possible, you will become the best version of yourself and you will get the very most out of every single day. 5) Never, Never, Never give up on your goals or shaping your dreams. If you slip up, remember: Every day is a new beginning, take a deep breath and start again.
Elise Edwards began her career writing, producing and reporting for CNN. She later served as the Supervising Producer of E! Networks, “The Daily 10” and has most recently, as the mother of two young children, has been freelance writing for websites and magazines as well as her own parenting blog, LuxeAngelesMom.com. Follow her on Twitter @luxeangelesmom
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Taking the Holiday Spirit to a Whole New Level: A Real-Life Elf on the Shelf! Check out this hilarious local dad who started the tradition of “Ho Ho� in 2013, and by popular demand brought it back to life for the 2014 holiday season!
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Surfer of the Month
Ethan Grant Grade: 11th School: Carlsbad HS Age: 16 Hometown: Carlsbad Stance: Goofy Sponsors: Sauritch Surfboards, Arcade Traction Pads, Lip Stick Surf Wax, Nakoa Fitness
Starting Competing: 2010 Hobbies: Skating my halfpipe, music, working out, hanging with friends Favorite Surf Spot: Lowers
Career Highlights
Long board or short board: Short Board
First Place – Surf for the Sea 2014 Ranked 1st in U18 this year in WSA
Started Surfing: 2004
Ranked 3rd in SSS (Scholastic Surf Series)
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your surfing career? Living in North County allows me to be surrounded by the local surf culture and amazing yet different types of surf breaks. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? How? Taylor Knox has inspired me to work hard and not let anything get in the way of my dreams. Greg Sauritch, a local shaper who makes my boards, always works hard to make the best boards possible and turn them around fast.
Any advice to other surfers out there looking to improve their skills? Watch as many videos of pro surfers as possible and learn from them. What do you love the most about surfing? The indescribable feeling I get from being in the water. Have you ever had any shark run-ins? No shark run-ins. “Knock on wood” Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? I would love to be making a living while surfing and competing professionally.
Who is your favorite pro-surfer? Kolohe Andino Where is your go-to surf gear shop? Surf Ride in O’Side. What’s the biggest wave you’ve ever surfed? 12 Ft. at Lowers. Is there anything else you would like to add? “Hustle and Heart Will Set You Apart.” NCK
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It was a beautiful day at La Jolla Shores for the Scholastic Surf Series Divison 3 and 4 High School competition.
These dapper brothers had a great night at the SDCYB’s Nutcracker.
Over 230 kids attended the holiday party at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego’s Mitchell Branch and every one recieved a gift!
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These SDNCS singers had a blast at the Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration for the Westgate Hotel. www.sdnorthcountykids.com • www.facebook.com/northcountykids
NMY LIVE!
Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. at The Children’s School
We invite 4th - 8th grade students and parents to experience the hands-on curriculum of the Nelson Middle Years program.
Highlights of the Night Include:
Physics: Catapult Construction Spanish Story Building & Performing Critical Thinking/Literature Exploration RSVP: 858-454-0184 or admissions@tcslj.org
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2225 Torrey Pines Ln., La Jolla, CA 92037
www.tcslj.org
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My New Year Resolutions
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1. I, ________________________ (your name), will ________________________ (verb) every day at the gym for at least ________________________ (number) minutes. 2. At the dinner table, I will eat only ________ (number) servings of ________________________ (noun). 3. I will watch only ________________________ (adjective) television shows. 4. I will tell ________________________ (name of person in room) that I think he/she is a/an ________________________ (adjective) ________________________ (noun). 5. I will ____________________(verb) my parents around the house and ___________________(verb) my room more. 6. I will admit that I have a/an ________________________ (adjective) personality. 7. I will take my ________________________ (noun) to ________________________ (noun) at least once a month. 8. I will ________________________ (verb) one book every ________________________ (number) weeks. 9. I will exercise ________________________ (number) times per week. 10. I will return the ________________________ (adjective) ________________________ (plural noun) I borrowed from ________________________ (person in room). 11. I will get on a ________________________ (noun) and only spend __________________ (number) dollars a month. 12. I will ________________________ (verb) very hard and try to get all A’s in school.
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Skater of the Month
Thomas Kimball
Career Highlights Competing at Sun Diego AM SLAM Meeting my favorite pro’s: Willy Santos, Jimmy Carlin and Aaron “JAWS” Homoki Making friends with the local skaters. They push me to keep going and constantly improve.
Age: 13
Stance: Regular
Started Skating at Age: 8
Hometown: Rancho Penasquitos
Sponsors: None (yet!)
Started Competing at Age: 12
Q&A
How has living in North County affected your skating career? Living close to the PQ skate park gives me an opportunity to keep practicing as much as I can. There are 3 close to me. That gives me an opportunity to meet a lot of skaters. Who are some local pros and companies that have helped you in your achievements? Willy Santos for sure. It’s cool to see him often at the skate park. Alex C. from the skate shop Route 44 helps me a lot and teaches me a lot. He gives me advice on tricks and helps me get over my fears. The guys from Wavelines skate shop help me as well when we see eachother at the skate park. Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years? For sure in college working on a degree in business. I would also love to help out a team of architects who are looking to build skateparks.
What’s your favorite after-school snack? RAMEN! I could eat ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if my mom would let me. Do you get nervous before every competition? If so, what do you do to relax and calm your nerves? I for sure get nervous before a competition. But I just drink some water, take a deep breath, and go for it! What advice do you have for other kids thinking about learning how to skateboard? Have fun with it, don’t stress too hard on it and keep trying. You will eventually get the trick down with determination and practice. And don’t get discouraged! We hear that you have several other talents and hobbies, can you tell our readers about those? I was in martial arts and boxing for a few years. I competed a lot in both of those. I played basketball for a few seasons and I also like to play darts and swim. I also actually really like school. I am in AVID which
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is a college Prep course that I have been a part of in middle school and will continue to be in throughout high school. Recently my family and I helped an outreach program put together a Thanksgiving celebration for homeless families. That was really cool and I would like to do that again. How do you juggle your other interests and skateboarding? I basically have to schedule everything around homework. Once I get my homework done, I just check on how much time I have and what I can fit in that free time. Is there anything else you want to add? Anything you want our readers to know? For sure definitely stay in school, it’s not so bad and get good grades! Stay mellow and have fun. Be cool to everybody. NCK
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These Division 4 High School surfers put on a great show at the Scholastic Surf Series December competition at La Jolla Shores.
Karey and Amy from the Rancho Encinitas Academy are proudly holding up the certificate of appreciation they received from the USMC School of Infantry after all of their holiday donations.
Be sure to come out to Encintas for the 5th Annual Wellness Week January 24-31!
It wouldn’t be the Encinitas Holiday Parade without a giant moon float right?!
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Down To Earth Dad
Stomach in Knott’s
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very year around the holidays my family makes our annual pilgrimage to Knott’s Berry Farm. We started this tradition about seven years ago, when both of our kids were only big enough for the tame Camp Snoopy rides. They would spin around or bounce up and down, with the biggest smiles on their little faces, as my wife took pictures and I sipped on overpriced coffee drinks. But our Camp Snoopy days are behind us. As the years have gone by our kids have grown taller; now they are big enough to climb aboard every thrill ride in the park. Both of my kids are thrill seekers. It must be hereditary, because I loved roller coasters when I was their age. The amusement park I went to as a kid was called Kings Island, which is just outside of Cincinnati. It’s the place where Jan put the blueprints in the wrong canister in the classic two-part Brady Bunch episode. And it’s also the place where I rode my first real roller coaster: The Beast. I went on The Beast with my dad in the summer of 1979, the year the ride first opened. At the time it was the longest, tallest and fast-
est roller coaster in the world. Despite the fact that I satisfied the minimum height requirements, my dad wasn’t convinced I was actually big enough to fit securely in the seat, and I remember him holding on to my leg like a visegrip during the duration of the ride, to ensure that I didn’t slip out. My dad’s hand squeezing my leg on that ride is one of my most vivid childhood memories, because I recognized at that moment that my dad was trying to protect me, which was comforting as we zipped around at high speeds on an untested roller coaster. Fast forward 35 years. Now I’m the dad grasping the legs of my kids. However, there is a big difference between Kings Island in 1979 and Knott’s Berry Farm today. My dad got to be the hero and he only had to go on one, single, solitary ride. In 1979 the line for The Beast was 4 hours long. You went to Kings Island, you stood in line for The Beast, you rode The Beast, and then you drove back to Indianapolis. But for me to be a great dad I had to ride Montezuma’s Revenge 100 times, because the crowd on a weekday in December at Knott’s Berry Farm is a bit sparse, and there were no lines for any of the rides.
The ride that finally sealed my fate was the Silver Bullet. As we were buckling in for our fifth trip on the Silver Bullet my kids were still super excited. But me, well, not so much. Perhaps there is a benefit to having to wait four hours in line for a ride, I thought to myself. Then I surveyed the other patrons in line and I didn’t see any other 42-year-old guys. And that’s when it hit me: I’m too old for roller coasters. So, with a bit of sadness, I would officially like to announce my retirement from competitive-roller-coastering. I’ve been riding thrill rides for 35 years and it is time that I open up my seat to someone younger, who doesn’t have a bad back or a realistic chance to have a heart attack. Next year my kids get to fend for themselves on all of the roller coasters. My wife and I will be snug in our seats watching the Snoopy Ice show. NCK The Down to Earth Dad is a lawyer by day and youth soccer coach by night. He lives in Carlsbad with his wife and two kids.
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Kids & Their Pets
Carly and Tiger keep eachother warm and cozy while driving around town.
Tyler can’t get enough of his best bud, Penny the pitbull!
Time for a walk! Ethan loves taking charge of Oreo’s nightly walks.
Little Lilah loves cuddling with the family’s cat, Kasha.
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Mom to Mom
Book Review
Megan Rath is a wife and mom of an 8 year old daughter and 4 year old son. She is the organizer of the Hip Chicks Book Club (www.meetup.com/hipchicksbookclub), a large group of diverse women of all ages that meets in North County every month. A native of North County all her life, she currently lives in Vista.
Landline by Rainbow Rowell When T.V. writer Georgie tells her husband Neal she won’t be able to make it to Christmas at his parents’ house in Oklahoma because she has to work, she didn’t expect him to pack up their daughters and fly off without her. Thinking she has ruined her marriage for good, she can’t face going home. While staying with her own parents, she finds a way to communicate with Neal. But it’s Neal from over a decade ago she’s talking to… I really liked this book, for the most part. It’s a cute, quick read, great for when you want a little escape. And even if some of the ideas are a little farfetched, even for this time travel loving girl, there are parts of the story that are so relatable that I couldn’t put it down.
I give it a BAlso try Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell.
Wild: From Lost to Found of the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed After her mother’s death, Cheryl Strayed goes into a downward spiral, which destroys her marriage, and sets her on a dangerous path. Feeling the need to find herself again, she embarks on a 3 month journey, with zero experience, to hike over a thousand miles from the Mojave Desert in California to Washington State on the Pacific Crest Trail. After hearing rave reviews about this one, I was surprised at how hard it was for me to get into. I LOVED hearing about her experiences on the PCT, but the flashbacks to her multiple incidents of cheating on her husband and her flippant drug use almost made me put the book down. They were just hard to get through, at least for me. I am glad I stuck it out though, as there was a happy ending.
I give it a C+ If you enjoy this style of book, check out Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
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he woman put her hands out, made fists, and quickly moved them up and down, one after another. “Oh, a drum?” asked Jessica Yaffa, the volunteer who was manning the massive toy table. The woman nodded that Jessica had understood her correctly. “OK,” Jessica responded. “I’m sure we have a drum here somewhere.” Jessica alerted the handful of volunteers near her, including her son, and they sprang into action to locate a drum for the deaf guest who hoped to give it to her toddler son so they could create a way to communicate with each other. The volunteers searched anxiously among the thousands of toys donated to Rock Church’s 18th Annual Toys for Joy event that seeks to spread the love of Christ by showering guests with a free lunch, clothing, groceries, services, games with the entire family, and a toy to every child in attendance. But they seemed unable to find one. “Well?” Jessica asked her son after
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some time had passed, determined not to disappoint. “We can’t find one,” he replied. “Stay at it.” Finally, after a few more nervous minutes had gone by, an Elmo toy was located and brought to Jessica. “Will this do?” her son asked. She took it and showed the woman who had patiently waited. Elmo is holding a drum. The woman gave the most full-throated silent cheer at the event. It was just one of the thousands of life-changing moments that occurred on this day, a day that ultimately offered every guest the greatest gift of all: the chance to ask Jesus—the Savior of all mankind—into their heart. There were 597 decisions made for Christ that day. The event that started small during the Christmas season in 1996 by Rock Church’s Senior Pastor, Miles McPherson, has grown so rapidly that moving to larger venues has been necessary several times over the years. In 2014, the event has expanded to simultaneously occur
in three locations around San Diego: Central San Diego, North County and East County. With 1 in 5 children living in poverty in San Diego, something as simple as a toy for Christmas and a meal can have a great impact. Next year, the event will add another location in South County—and there are plans for more. Walking into the North County location at San Marcos Middle School, Pastor McPherson sees only a portion of the more than 1,800 kids and parents who attended the event. All are playing together, opening boxes of toys, riding new bikes, receiving free groceries, listening to the Gospel message, being entertained and eating hot dogs. Not to mention the 366 volunteers handing out toys, serving the free lunch and praying for attendees. Without them this event would not be possible. “If you want to know what Rock Church is about, it’s about today,” McPherson says. “This is all Jesus wants from the church—that they would be united as one and people would experience the love of God.” nck
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