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Citizens of the Month: The Fields-Lagula Family
CONTENTS/ EDITOR'S LETTER I still remember how excited I was for the first day of school when I was growing up. As “cool” as I wanted to appear in middle and high school, I was just as excited for that first day as I was in elementary school. I painstakingly picked out the clothes I would wear and wondered whose locker mine would be next to. I hoped I’d get the “good” teachers and maybe luck out enough to have some of my friends in my classes. The first day of school is a big deal to a student! As much as students want their school year to be successful—starting with the first day—they usually can’t do it on their own. They need the support of their family, teachers and other adults in their lives to encourage and guide them. This month we provide tips and resources for those adults, particularly as they prepare to send young children to school for the first time as well as navigate their final, senior year. This issue also highlights information for pet owners. The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility is offering free microchips and hosting an animal art show. There’s even a golf tournament that will help support the facility. Otay Ranch Town Center is producing “Dog Gone Good Fun” to provide fun for the whole family, including canine members. We even have an article about how to keep companion animals safe during summer celebrations, such as the Fourth of July. My high school Latin teacher once told me that people have a responsibility to those who love them. As a hard-headed high schooler, I disagreed with her. Years later, I understood what she meant. It turns out that the young people—and pets—in your life need you to mentor them and prepare them to be successful adults. They are excited for the first day of school, so encourage them to make it great!
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04 BRAVO Announcements
06 NEWS On your Doorstep
18 FEATURE Back to School
24 CALENDAR Out & About
26 CITIZENS OF THE MONTH The Lagula-Fields Family
Happy Independence Day and back-to-school month!
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› To CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT (CVESD) STUDENTS PROMOTED IN THE SAFETY PATROL PROGRAM. Each year, schools select a Major based on a set of performance criteria. A panel of School Resource Officers interviews all the Majors and selects one to be promoted to the rank of Colonel, and several to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Wolf Canyon student JOSHUA PARIN (photo, second from right) was promoted to the rank of Colonel. The panel also chose three individuals for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel: Chula Vista Hills student LOGAN MARTINEZ (right), Hilltop Drive student ESTRELLA RODRIGUEZ (left) and Sunnyside student ISABEL TORRES (second from left). The Board of Education recognized this year’s honorees at its May 30 meeting. The Chula Vista Police Department advises the Safety Patrol Program in 42 schools in CVESD.
› To CVESD STUDENTS who have achieved seven years of perfect attendance in grades K-6: JUSTINE ALEXANDRIA BARTELS, Veterans; EMILY MICHELLE CASSIDY, Silver Wing; ANNAYA ISABELLA MORENO, Chula Vista Hills; NICOLAS SILVERIO SIERRA, Sunnyside; IVAN D’JESUS VAZQUEZ, CVLCC; and MASON PAUL VICENTE, Heritage. Despite flu outbreaks, occasional inclement weather, and other issues that affect most students’ daily attendance, the attendance record of these students was “perfectly amazing.” Each student was recognized at the Board of Education meeting on May 30.
› To the newly installed PRESIDENTS OF THE ROTARY CLUBS OF CHULA VISTA: DAN DREDLA, Rotary Club of Chula Vista (Lunch Club); SABRINA MONACO, Rotary Club of Chula Vista – Eastlake (Evening Club); and CHRIS & ROCHELLE CARROLL, Rotary Club of Chula Vista – Sunrise. › To the LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER (Living Coast) for receiving a $5,000 grant from the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) as part of the Authority’s Water Efficiency Education Program (WEEP). The award check was presented at the June 13 board meeting.
The Living Coast’s grant award helped fund a series of three events highlighting both organizations’ mutual goal of educating the public about water conservation. In addition to these planned event activities, the grant also provided watershed demonstrations and curriculum on water efficiency. Along with funding rebates and free residential water audits for customers and businesses, the Authority offers grant funding as part of its commitment to water efficiency. The WEEP grant is a program designed to encourage water users in the Authority’s service area to implement educational displays, programs, lectures or instructional media to teach the importance and relevance of water resource efficiency and education. For additional information on the program, please visit www.sweetwater.org. Sweetwater Authority, a joint powers public agency, provides public water service to approximately 189,000 people residing in National City and the South Bay Irrigation District (which includes portions of Chula Vista and most of Bonita).
› To the 2018 ROTARY CLUB OF CHULA VISTA (LUNCH CLUB) SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. The students each received $1200 for either outstanding academics or community service. Castle Park High School Academic Achievement: EMILY MANROE Community Service: KATELYN MOSTI Chula Vista High School Academic Achievement: DAVID MACIAS Community Service: TINA VO Hilltop High School Academic Achievement: ALMA RINCONGALLARDO Community Service: CHANTAL VALDIVIA Olympian High School Academic Achievement: JINHUI (ROBIN) PARK Community Service: SOPHIA RAZI Otay Ranch High School Academic Achievement: BRIAN HOH Service: DAYNA PHAM
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› To the eight JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS FROM EASTLAKE TROOP 6344 who completed their Bronze Award project on May 29. The girls built a handmade wooden bench from scratch and donated it to the Chula Vista Animal Facility for placement in the facility's new (still being built) animal bereavement area, which is a separate area constructed for pet parents to spend last moments with their pet before euthanasia or to mourn after their pet has passed away. “The Bronze Award is hard work and a great honor to achieve,” said Molly Nunn, parent of one of the scouts. “It is the stepping stone to the Silver Award and the Gold Award (similar to the Eagle Scout award in Boy Scouts).” Congratulations to Sydney Robbins, Enyssa Dominguez, Bibiana Torres, Nickole Rivera Gomez, Sabrina Jonason, Camila Rodriguez Briano, Christian Watson and Marisabelle Saenz for completing this meaningful project!
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On July 1, the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (Facility) will provide free microchips to the public, as well as free rabies vaccinations for Chula Vista, Lemon Grove and National City residents. All Chula Vista licenses will be $20.00 that day. There will be an early release of low-cost and low-income spay and neuter clinics for August. Additionally, on Saturday, July 21 from 1 to 3 p.m., the Facility will host an animal art show titled “Animals Save Youth.” In partnership with A Reason to Survive, local young artists will express their creativity in helping homeless pets in the In shelter get adopted. Check out partnership the exhibit located at 130 Beyer Way in Chula Vista. with A
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Reason to Survive, local young artists will express their creativity in helping homeless pets in the shelter get adopted.
Also this month, on July 27, the 4th Annual Coldwell Banker Royal Realty Invitational Golf Tournament will be presented by The Humanimal Outreach Foundation. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. This event will take place at the Eastlake Country Club at 2375 Clubhouse Drive in Chula Vista.
Players’ packages start at $145 and include the green fee, golf cart, range balls for warm up, snacks, water, assorted goodies, two drink coupons and a Smokehouse BBQ dinner. There are dinneronly and foursome options as well. Opportunities for raffle prizes and a helicopter ball drop for a $1000 prize are also part of the fun. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets for the ball drop can contact Ashley Milo at (619) 476-2337 or Linda Septon at (619) 691-5174. Proceeds from this event go toward the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility and Citizens Adversity Response Team. Come on out, donate, participate and support these great causes, and of course have a great time! For more information, visit www. thehumanimaloutreachfoundation.org.
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Otay Water District Adopts Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and Increases Rates
The Otay Water District’s Board of Directors adopted the fiscal year 2019 budget at its special board meeting on May 21. The approved $132.2 million budget includes $108 million in operating funds and $24.2 million in the capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP budget is part of the District’s ongoing commitment to maximize reliable water supplies and expand infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing customer base. The fiscal 2019 budget reflects the District’s ongoing efforts to minimize rate increases, proactively maintain the public water and sewer system and provide timely water and sewer system improvements to meet the needs of its service area. The proposed fiscal 2019 budget supports changes in rates and charges from the District’s suppliers including the San Diego County Water Authority, the City of San Diego and San Diego Gas and Electric. The adopted budget also supports the District’s CIP budget and strategic objectives. The budget presents an overall average water rate increase of 3.2 percent and a proposed sewer revenue increase of 4.6 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2019. “The budget and rate setting process supports the District’s mission of providing exceptional water and wastewater services to its customers, and to manage its resources in a transparent and fiscally responsible manner,” says Tim Smith, President of the Board
of Directors. “The Board works to ensure that we are doing our best to minimize rate increases for our customers.” One of the primary challenges for the District and other San Diego County water agencies has been mandatory water reductions from the drought and potential state legislative regulations. Predicting changes in usage patterns due to political mandates, weather patterns and growth are key challenges of the budget process. In fiscal year 2018, the District has been experiencing a recovery in water sales volumes versus the sales volumes experienced in fiscal year 2017. District staff attributes the recovery to the elimination of mandated conservation in April 2017 and reductions in rainfall between fiscal years 2017 and 2018. The current six-year rate model estimates growth will average approximately 1.2 percent annually from fiscal 2019 to 2024. These modest figures were used to ensure adequate margins are achieved to support the District’s financial position and provide stability in the event of future downturns in water usage due to changes in climate conditions or economic events. For more information on the fiscal year 2018 budget and proposed rate structure, visit otaywater.gov/board-of-directors/agenda-and-minutes/board-agenda and click on the May 21 Board packet link.
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Pets and the Fourth of July by MaryJane Garcia
With Independence Day right around the corner, here are some helpful tips to keep companion animals safe during celebrations, both locally and around the county. Many people will be hosting backyard barbecues with the usual paraphernalia that can be hazardous or even fatal to pets, if ingested or contact is made.
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• Keep pets away from commercial products such as citronella candles, insect coils, lighter fluid, matches and tiki torch oils, plus an equally safe distance from alcohol, avocados, chocolate, coffee, grapes, onions, raisins, salt, sugar-free gum and candy, and dough with active yeast ingredients. • Never apply human-grade sunscreen or insect repellents, which can be licked, to pets or place glow jewelry around their necks, which can be chewed and swallowed. • Of utmost importance is fireworks. We all know how dangerous it can be to handle them without experience, so do not risk burning
your companion animal. If you will be watching a fireworks’ display with pets in tow, the loud noise combined with large crowds can cause them to become disoriented and run for their lives. Tucking them away at home is the best practice, but if you decide to include your pet in the festivities, keep him on a leash with proper identification. • As an added precaution, microchipping can facilitate a faster recovery if lost. Remember to register your chip so your contact information is available when scanned if a good Samaritan brings your pet to a veterinary office or animal shelter. Enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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‘Ideas Worth Sharing’ Explored at TedxChula Vista
Communications executive Senka Hadzimuratovic nervously stepped into the red “speakers’ circle” at the inaugural TEDxChulaVista event. She steeled her composure. Then, in a matter of minutes, she transported her audience to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo and the start of the war in the early ‘90s. She provided a raw, emotional look through the eyes of a young girl at its horrors. Senka had just turned six when she and her family escaped Sarajevo, her hometown, mere days before the city was besieged. Children, she noted, don’t know what ethnic cleansing means—until they do. She spent the rest of her childhood as a refugee. The power of her story, the vulnerability in her voice, at times breaking and halting, shook some in the audience for hours, even days later. She shed light on what it means to be a refugee during one's formative years—and why it's crucial to support child survivors of war. Senka was part of a stellar lineup of speakers at the first TEDxChulaVista, from the inspirational to the humorous and motivational. Most had strong local ties. All made you think, or shift your thinking. And that was exactly the point, said Antwon Lincoln, the event organizer. In addition to TED events, locally organized “TEDx” events are taking place around the world—ranging from big cities to small villages—and attracting thousands of attendees. The independently produced events, operated under a license from TED, are organized by community volunteers. The “x” in TEDx stands for “an independently organized TED event.” Four Chula Vista Elementary School District students were among the presenters at TEDxChulaVista, delivering their awardwinning speeches to a global audience during the sold-out event, which was held at Southwestern College on May 19. Ythaniel Marcus G. Tolete, Joslyn Herrera, Evan Garcia and Makenna Davis were featured alongside acclaimed musicians and artists, inspirational entrepreneurs and thought-provoking leaders. TEDx events are an international phenomenon that brings people together to hear “ideas worth sharing.”
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Senka, meanwhile, became an American citizen—and an American success story. She volunteered at San Diego Refugee Tutoring, an organization providing holistic academic support to refugee school children. She also went on to become head of communications at Grammarly, the cloud-based writing enhancement platform in San Francisco.
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Chula Vista City Council Approves $347.5 Million Budget Fiscal year 2018-19 balanced budget includes $18.1 million in Measure P funding
The Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved a $347.5 million fiscal year 2018-19 budget at the June 12 City Council meeting. The combined budget for all City includes a General Fund operating budget of $174.7 million and a Capital Improvement Program budget of $30.1 million, which includes $18.1 million of Measure P funds.
The adopted budget includes the funding of five peace officers to the Police Department, deployment of 12 full-time firefighters using the SAFER grant received in fiscal year 201718, replacement of obsolete and aging fire and police vehicles, a significant increase in infrastructure funding, and a second full year of Measure P funding with $18.1 million allocated for infrastructure improvements. Included in the adopted Measure P budget is funding for residential street repair, sport court repairs, renovation of Loma Verde
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Recreation Center, Woman’s Club, Civic Center and South Libraries, Norman Park Senior Center, park enhancements, traffic signal system improvements, and other much needed infrastructure improvement projects. Measure P is a temporary, ten-year, half-cent sales tax approved by 68 percent of Chula Vista voters in 2016 to fund high priority infrastructure needs. Collection of the tax began April 1, 2017. To view the Chula Vista FY 2018-19 budget, visit www. chulavistaca.gov/budget.
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Enjoy ‘Dog Gone Good Fun’ at Otay Ranch Town Center
The third annual afternoon of "Dog Gone Good Fun" will return to Otay Ranch Town Center on Tuesday, July 17 from 5-7 p.m. Scheduled during the center's regular weekly Farmer's Market, residents can have some fun with their favorite fourlegged friend. Joining the lineup of the market's regular selection of certified farm stands, unique street foods and handcrafted items will be an afternoon of fun activities for the whole family, including canine members.
VISITORS CAN ENJOY THE FOLLOWING: • Doggie treats (while supplies last). • Doggie "Summer Costume Contest" at the Popper Fountain (center court) at 6 p.m. with prizes from Otay Pet Vets Premier Veterinary Hospital located in the mall. Dress your pooch in his or her favorite summertime getup! • Complimentary canine fitness/weight evaluation from Dr. Kevin Anderson, DVM, MPH, DACVPM of Otay Pet Vets Premier Veterinary Hospital. Get a recommendation on how to get your furry friend in tip-top summertime shape!
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• Free giveaways and prizes from Hot Dog on a Stick, Hot Sauces & More and Nestle Toll House Café. • Story times at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. presented by the Chula Vista Branch Library located in the mall's center court featuring a number of favorite dog-themed titles. • Free crafts for kids and more! Keep up to date on all events at Otay Ranch Town Center by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
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The Secrets of School Readiness? Discover Them Here. Learn tips to help prepare your young child for kindergarten at CVESD
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Do you remember getting ready for your first day of school? That roller coaster of emotions between feeling excited about finally being able to use your new backpack with the latest super hero or princess on the front; yet, at the same time, feeling nervous wondering who will be your new teacher? Will the teacher like you? As you prepare your child for the first day of school, reassure them that school is a fun and exciting place to be. There are
many new things to learn and friends to have fun with. There is a teacher excited to welcome them and eager to share fun and engaging lessons. If your child is attending school for the first time, this is a milestone to celebrate! Every day in school will be a new adventure. There are so many things to discover, to learn, to experience. Set them up for success by making sure they are well rested, have a nutritious meal and are on time every day.
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Take time this summer to read with your child or have them read. Reading with your child and having conversations with them are the best things you can do to prepare them for their journey into the marvelous world of education. Ask questions about the story they are reading, and talk about the important parts. Lisa Parker, Executive Director of Student, Family, Community & Instruction in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), encourages parents to explore the alphabet beyond singing the “ABC” song. “Have your child point to the letters of the alphabet as he/ she says them. Use alphabet flash cards, alphabet puzzles, etc. to learn capital and lower case letters and their sounds,” Parker said. In addition, she added, parents are encouraged to help their child practice writing their first and last name using a capital for the first letter of each name and lower case for the other letters.
“Practice counting with your child. Count objects in your home (windows, doors, cookies, apples, Cheerios, M&M’s). Play simple board games and card games such as Candy Land, Dominoes, Chutes and Ladders, etc. to enhance number sense and math skills,” Parker said. Expose your child to educational television like Sesame Street. Try to watch and talk about these programs with your child. Once school begins, remember that tardiness affects everyone— most of all, your child. Good attendance helps children do well in school and eventually in the workplace. THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR CVESD’S YEAR-ROUND SCHOOLS IS MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018. Please check with the school your child will be attending to obtain the bell schedule and to learn more about the free and reduced meals program. Harborside, Karl H. Kellogg and John J. Montgomery elementary schools are being modernized over the summer, and their first day of classes is September 4, 2018.
Learn more about CVESD’s schools and programs at www.cvesd.org.
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8 Tips for Senior Year in the Sweetwater Union High School District Do you have a child who will be a high school senior in the 2018-19 school year? If so, this information is for you. Welcome to the Class of 2019 and to the start of your senior year! This is an exciting time full of activities and big decisions. It can be stressful, but keeping in mind important dates and adhering to the deadlines are key.
IMPORTANT EVENTS AND DATES: SAT PREP FOR SENIORS (ONLY)
A last-minute test prep workshop for seniors to get tips on taking the SAT will be held on Saturday, August 18 at San Ysidro High School, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
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Workshops for parents and 12th graders about UC, CSU, private colleges, community colleges, financial aid, scholarships and Compact for Success will be held on Saturday, August 25 at Hilltop High, 8 a.m.–12 noon.
COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPO
Over 90 college representatives and 50 workforce partners will be available to answer your questions about admissions and educational opportunities on Wednesday, September 5 at Montgomery High, 5–8 p.m.
CASH FOR COLLEGE EVENTS
Computer labs at school sites will be open for you to fill out your FAFSA while financial aid experts help and answer questions on October 13 at Montgomery High, on October 20 at Eastlake High, and on December 1 at Sweetwater High.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS
Each high school in the Sweetwater District will host its own financial aid night. Please check with your high school counseling department or the Sweetwater District website for specific dates at each high school.
APPLY FOR COLLEGE
University of CA (UC) applications open – August 1. The application filing period for all applications is November 1 – 30. California State University (CSU) applications open – August 1. The application filing period for all applications is October 1 – November 30. Private colleges and universities – The application filing periods vary from college to college. Contact the admissions office for deadlines. Please contact Nancy Castro-Nieto at the Office of College and Career Readiness at (619) 600-3340 with any questions.
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JULY MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARKS The Empower Hour invites you to a free, fun evening at the park. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and movies begin at dusk. For more info, visit chulavistaca.gov/Rec. 07 JUSTICE LEAGUE @ Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street in Chula Vista. Rated PG-13. 14 SPIDERMAN HOMECOMING @ Mount San Miguel Park, 2335 Paseo Veracruz in Chula Vista. Rated PG-13. 27 STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI @ Montevalle Park, 840 Duncan Ranch Road in Chula Vista. Rated PG-13. 28 DESPICABLE ME 3 @ Veterans Recreation Center, 785 E. Palomar Street in Chula Vista. Rated PG
SUMMER SUNDAYS @ 5 – 7 p.m. at Village Walk, on Eastlake Parkway and Miller Drive in Eastlake. Hot bands, cool cars, food and family fun. 08 UNITED COUNTRY and San Diego MG Car Club. Free wood guitar craft activity, face painting and balloon sculptures for kids. 15 GRACELAND and Model A Restorer’s Club of San Diego & San Diego Antique Motorycle Club. Free bird house with wind chime craft activity, face painting and balloon sculptures for kids. 22 STEAL DAWN and a car club exhibit by Pick-Ups Limited. Free clay flower pot craft activity, face painting and balloon sculptures for kids.
VILLAGE SUMMER NIGHTS July 10 & July 24 @ 5 – 8 p.m. @ Third Avenue Chula Vista. Come together for free, family fun involving live music and performances, vintage car exhibitions, and local artists showcasing their work throughout Third Avenue. For more information please visit ILoveChulaVista.com.
CHULA VISTA’S GOT TALENT COMPETITION @ Terra Nova Plaza, 394 E. H Street in Chula Vista. Vocalists, dancers, musicians and other performers in Chula Vista zip codes 91909, 91910, 91911, 91912, 91913, 91914, 91915 or 91921 are invited. Participation is free and open to residents of all ages. Details are at terranovaplaza.com/gottalent. 12 AUDITIONS @ 4-9 p.m. 19 SEMIFINALS @ 7 p.m. 26 FINALS @ 7 p.m.
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CHULA VISTA 4TH FEST Free and open to all. Firework display begins at 9 p.m. AT THE LAKE @ 6:30 a.m. @ Mountain Hawk Park, 1475 Lake Crest Drive in Chula Vista. Fern Street Circus will provide free shows and kids’ activities. Free parking at New Hope Church, 2720 Olympic Parkway. No glass bottles or charcoal grills allowed. AT CHULA VISTA ELITE ATHLETE TRINING CENTER @ 6 p.m. @ 2800 Olympic Parkway in Chula Vista. Find a spot and celebrate with simultaneous music on the radio. No alcohol, drones, dogs or skateboards. Parking is $10.
July 08 MUSIC IN THE PARK @ 4 – 7 p.m. @ Memorial Bowl, 373 Park Way in Chula Vista. Free, family fun with pop music group, Kicks Band. Kids’ activities will be provided. For more info, visit chulavistaca.gov/ MusicinThePark.
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17 DOG-GONE GOOD FUN @ 5 – 7 p.m. @ Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road in Chula Vista. Dog costume contest, doggie treats, and complimentary canine fitness/weight evaluations. Don’t miss giveaways, story times and crafts for kids!
11 FILM FORUM @ 6 – 8 p.m. at Chula Vista Civic Center Auditorium, 365 F Street in Chula Vista. Free film, “Finding Your Feet” (PG-13). Sponsored by the Friends of the Chula Vista Library.
12 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE (SOUTHBAY) DETACHMENT 1207 MEETING @ 7 – 8 p.m. @ Bldg. F, Chula Vista Veteran’s Home, 700 E. Naples Ct. Join former and retired Marines, Navy, Army and Air Force veterans as they listen to a guest speaker. Contact Commandant Jim Thomas at (619) 227-9535 with questions.
25 FILM FORUM @ 6 – 8 p.m. at the Chula Vista Civic Center Auditorium, 365 F Street in Chula Vista. Enjoy a free film, “In a Lonely Place,” with a discussion after the film. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chula Vista Library.
26 21 ANIMAL ART EXHIBIT @ 1 – 3 p.m. @ Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way in Chula Vista. In partnership with A Reason to Survive, local young artists will express their creativity in helping homeless pets in the shelter get adopted in an art show titled “Animals Save Youth.”
CPR/AED CLASS @ 6 – 8:30 p.m. @ Fire Station 4, 850 Paseo Ranchero in Chula Vista. Learn the skills to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency. Learn how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. The class is for anyone who needs a course completion card in first aid, CPR and AED used to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.
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27 COLDWELL BANKER ROYAL REALTY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ the Eastlake Country Club, 2375 Clubhouse Drive in Chula Vista. Presented by The Humanimal Outreach Foundation, proceeds from this event go toward the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility and Citizens Adversity Response Team. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2K4fvHc
SAVE THE DATE
08/03 FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE @ dusk @ Concordia Church and School, 1695 Discovers Falls Drive in Chula Vista. Watch “The Secret Life of Pets,” rated PG. 08/05 LEMON FESTIVAL @ 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ Third Avenue from E to G Street in Chula Vista. Live bands, sour contests, a kids’ fun zone, a craft beer garden and hundreds of festive booths. For more info, visit www. thirdavenuevillage.com.
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CITIZENS OF THE MONTH
THE LAGULA-FIELDS FAMILY
JoAnn Fields’ family has the typical Filipino American daughter, Catherine Deleon, and her own daughter, story. Both of her parents migrated to the United States Kamry Fields, have served as the organization's from the Philippines in pursuit of the American dream. representatives at several community events and helped Her dad, Francisco Lagula, came by way of the U.S. Navy organize fundraisers to assist the homeless and battered and her mom, Victoria Badua, came to the women suffering from domestic violence. U.S. with two pieces of luggage to help “Like my parents,” says JoAnn, “We are fill the nursing shortage as a Registered ardent volunteers to help make positive Nurse. They later married and had three impact in our community.” children: Marivic JoAnn, Francisco "Joe" Jr. and Glen Alan Lagula. Twenty years later, Catherine's daughters, Sophia and Chloe, Like my her dad retired from the U.S. Navy, then are building their leadership skills in Chula worked at the Chula Vista Post Office on Vista as members of the Girls Scout Troop parents, we 3rd Avenue. Her mom worked tirelessly 6962. JoAnn’s daughter recently enlisted are ardent for 30+ years before retiring from Scripps in the U.S. Navy to follow the footsteps of Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. JoAnn’s dad, her son Darius and Kamry’s volunteers dad Robert. JoAnn’s oldest son, Johnathen, Her mom, Vicky, and her Auntie Cora chose to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard to to help make Balat, also a long-time Chula Vista resident, support his family. Her youngest son, Jevon, are active AARP volunteers in the South is a student at Southwestern College before positive Bay. You may notice Vicky on a San Diego transferring to San Diego State University County Fair banner in her AARP polo to earn his bachelor's degree in engineering. impact in our shirt this summer. Before AARP, they both voluntarily operated the Samahan Senior JoAnn’s brothers, Joe and Glen, are both community. Center at the Filipino American Veterans entrepreneurs. Glen is co-owner of a Association Hall for years. Pepperidge Farm franchise in Orange County, and Joe promotes Filipino culture The sisters are also active in San Diego through his clothing line, Filipino Style. County's oldest Filipino organization, the You may see his clothing in a number of Filipino American Women's Club, where Vicky served cultural festivals, including the upcoming inaugural as past President and Cora is the current Treasurer. In Chula Vista Multi-Cultural Festival slated for Saturday, March 2019, the club will celebrate its 70th anniversary. October 13, 2018 at San Miguel Ranch Park, 2335 Paseo JoAnn is co-chairing this historical event. Her aunt's Veracruz in Chula Vista.
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