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IN THIS ISSUE C O V E R F E AT U R E S
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SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Andy Achterkirchen
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TASTE BUDZ
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RB DOG PARK ANNIVERSARY
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THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS
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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS
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COMMUNITY STUFF
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EDUCATION PROFILE Brain Balance of San Diego
Supporting Science
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Poway High School’s Society of Women Engineers Next club provides resources, support, and opportunities for student members. Learn more about how these young women are empowering not just each other, but younger students as well.
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NATURE COLLECTIVE AWE GALA DANCE STUDIO PROFILE Trilogy Ballroom
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STUDIO WEST & THE RECORDING ARTS CENTER
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REAL ESTATE WATCH Cynthia Elizondo Real Estate
12 Golfing for Warriors Poway Business Raises Funds for Veterans
40 Hidden Treasures
Winter Is the Perfect Time to Discover Local Tide Pools
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LIBRARY CALENDAR
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A Decade Already?
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t all started with a passion for our community. We didn’t know exactly what we were about to get ourselves into, but after months of napkin scratching (often accompanied by a glass of wine or two at one of our favorite local restaurants), the concept of ZCode Magazines was born – starting with the debut of 92127 Magazine. It’s hard to believe that the first issue was delivered to homes 10 years ago this month. To put it in perspective, our oldest daughter was in middle school (now she’s studying for her MBA in college), and our two youngest kiddos – now both in high school – were only four and five years old. Where has the time gone? The concept of our local zip code magazines was simple: publish magazines about the community that people want to read. And that simple concept is still our company mission statement to this very day. People are proud to live, work, and play in their communities, and we are excited to deliver magazines that showcase everything local. Over the past 10 years, we have published 561 issues. That’s more than 30,000 individual magazine pages that have been designed and printed! We’ve had the privilege to spotlight more than 500 families, more than 500 students, thousands of local businesses, and countless other interesting hyper-local stories. By creating bigger-than-life printed editorial features, people are proud to have their stories memorialized and often keep copies of “their” magazine on display for all to see. In fact, ZCode Magazines articles can be found framed and hanging on the walls of local businesses, showcased in the homes of local families, students, and volunteers, and prominently displayed in our local schools. 92064 is your community, and 92064 Magazine is your magazine. Be sure to stay in touch and recommend articles. Derrick Breaux And we love to receive photos! Also, take a moment to thank Publisher and support the local businesses that participate in this magazine. We wouldn’t be able to publish 92064 Magazine without their enthusiastic support. It’s been a great decade! We look forward to serving our local communities for years to come. Thanks for being a reader and supporting 92064 Magazine!
Regards, Derrick Breaux, Publisher
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REGIONAL BUZZ
92129 MAGAZINE Private School Issue From preschool through senior year, ZCode Magazines takes a look at the variety of education options in North County San Diego.
S TAY I N F O R M E D . S TAY C O N N E C T E D .
Making a Difference PQ student Radha Carollo earns her Girl Scout Gold Award for helping refugees.
Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.
Golf Glory Student Star Zoë Salinas is a world champion golfer. For more information and articles visit www.92129magazine.com.
92131 MAGAZINE Inspiring Learning Learn about local education options in our Private School Issue, including St. Gregory the Great Catholic School’s commitment to service.
Philanthropic Chick Scripps Ranch resident Pam Pond launched the Philanthropic Chicks of Scripps Ranch, supporting a variety of local nonprofits.
LOCAL STORIES. LOCAL PHOTOS. Visit www.zcodemedia.com
Seniors on the Go The On the Go program helps older adults use ridesharing services to access health and wellness programs. For more information and articles visit www.92131magazine.com.
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Innovative Education
Cultivating Courage
Army and Navy Academy
Cathedral Catholic High School fosters student success in and beyond the classroom. Learn more about the variety of local schools in our 2019 Private School Issue.
Learn about local education options in our Private School Issue, including The Grauer School’s commitment to learning without boundaries.
Learning goes beyond academics at Army and Navy Academy. We explore this and more in our 2019 Private School Issue.
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Service Above Self
Local Students, Global Citizens
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92024’s two Rotary clubs are making a difference in both local and global communities. Learn more from Encinitas Rotary Club President Jon Krassny and Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club President Paul Abel, Ph.D.
Pacific Ridge School marries academic excellence with civic responsibility and global engagement. Learn more in ZCode’s Private School Guide.
92128 Magazine’s 2019 Private School Issue explores unique learning environments in our backyard and beyond.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
things to do in 92064 DECEMBER 2019 + JANUARY 2020 DECEMBER DEC. 10
Poway High School & Twin Peaks Middle School Winter Choir Concert 7 p.m. Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powaychoir.org DEC. 14
Christmas in the Park Old-fashioned holiday fun with crafts, carolers, train rides, and more 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Old Poway Park www.poway.org
DEC. 17
DEC. 26
Bernardo Heights Middle School Choir Concert
Kwanzaa Begins
7 p.m. Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayusd.com/bhms
DEC. 31
DEC. 18
JA N UA RY
Poway High School Orchestra Winter Concert 7 p.m. Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayusd.com/pusdphs DEC. 21
Teen Excursion: Ice Skating DEC. 16
Poway High School Jazz Winter Concert 7 p.m. Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayusd.com/pusdphs DEC. 16 – 21
Holiday Nights Carriage rides, carolers, food trucks, and more Open until 9 p.m. | Bernardo Winery www.bernardowinery.com
5 – 9 p.m. | The Rinks – Poway ICE www.poway.org DEC. 21, 22
RB Chorale Holiday Show Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.rbchorale.org DEC. 22
Hanukkah Begins Poway Symphonette and the Center Chorale Present Handel’s Messiah Event will conclude with a holiday sing-along 3 p.m. California Center for the Arts, Escondido www.escondidochoralarts.com/events DEC. 24
Christmas Eve DEC. 25
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
JAN. 1
New Year’s Day JAN. 9
Rancho Bernardo Toastmasters Open House It’s a great year to elevate your poise, presence, and prestige! Learn how at this free Open House. 7 – 8:30 a.m. 12751 Gateway Park Rd., Second Floor 112.toastmastersclub.org JAN. 10, 11
Poway Winter Festival Winter Festival brings to life all of the magic and charm of winter! Build a snowman, sled the snow hill, skate around the rink, and so much more! Friday: 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday: 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. Poway Community Park www.poway.org JAN. 11
Winter Festival for the Special Needs Community The special needs community is invited to enjoy Winter Festival with less crowds and lines! 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Poway Community Park www.poway.org
DancInspiration Benefit dance concert for local charities 7 p.m. Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powaycenter.com
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JAN. 19 – 26
San Diego Restaurant Week 2020 Various locations throughout San Diego www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com JAN. 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day JAN. 24 – FEB. 23
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Poway Farmers Market
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8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Midland Rd. www.poway.org/oldpowaypark
PowPAC Theatre Presents It’s a Wonderful Life Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. PowPAC Community Theatre www.powpac.org
PowPAC Theatre Presents People vs. Beanstalk
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Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. PowPAC Community Theatre www.powpac.org
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Poway Boardwalk Craft Market 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Old Poway Park For more information call 858-486-3497 www.poway.org/oldpowaypark
Poway-Scripps Rotary Club Meeting
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Speech Trek Registration Deadline A speech competition for local high school students, sponsored by the American Association of University Women powayarea-ca.aauw.net
Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization 7 p.m. Mt. Carmel Church of the Nazarene 858-538-8842
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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Poway American Little League Spring Ball Registration open through Jan. 5 www.pallbaseball.org
Poway National Little League Spring Ball Registration open through Jan. 16 www.pnll.org
Poway Girls Softball League Spring Season Regular registration open through Dec. 31 www.pgsl.org
BASKETBALL
Open Play Basketball Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Thursdays: 6 – 9 p.m. Sundays – Adult: 8 – 11 a.m. Sundays – All Ages: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meadowbrook Gymnasium www.poway.org
BOCCE
FISHING
Bocce Court Open Hours
Lake Poway Fishing Hours
Check in at the Recreation Office 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Poway Community Park www.poway.org
Wednesdays – Sundays: 6 a.m. – Sunset www.poway.org/lakepoway
RACKET SPORTS EXTREME SPORTS
Skate Park Open Hours Skate Park is unsupervised; a guardian must supervise children 12 and under 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Poway Community Park www.poway.org
FIELD HOCKEY
Poway Mystix Field Hockey Clinics For middle school girls Begins Jan. 8 Sportsplex USA – Poway www.powaymystix.com
(Dates and events subject to change)
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Open Play Badminton Fridays: 6 – 9 p.m. Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center www.poway.org
Tennis Court Open Hours Singles limited to one hour for play; doubles limited to two hours Sunrise – 10 p.m. Poway Community Park www.poway.org
11th Annual Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk Support the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and children battling life-threatening medical conditions Registration open now Event Date: Feb. 1 8:30 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.mitchellthorp.org
SOCCER
North County Soccer Park Indoor soccer leagues always starting for all ages www.ncspsoccer.com See ad below
SWIMMING RUN & WALK
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon Dec. 21 Packet Pick-Up: Dec. 19, 20 Starting Line: Hotel Karlan www.sandiegoholidayhalf.com
Poway Swim Center Reopens after maintenance on Jan. 5 www.poway.org/489/swim-center
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Encouraging
Education Andy Achterkirchen Volunteers His Time, Talent, and Treasure to Educating Underserved Students by KELLEY GUSICH | photos by Denise Scatena
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eachers can really be catalysts for students, a fact that hasn’t been lost on Andy Achterkirchen. For 20 years, he’s been volunteering one night per week tutoring students, mostly in math – pre-calculus and calculus – but he’s also been known to work with kids in chemistry and physics. In 1999, he was tutoring at the Malcolm X Library when he learned about the Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI), an organization breaking the cycle of poverty by preparing underserved students to be the first in their families to go to college. BLCI’s after-school programs begin in third grade and continue through high school. Andy had noticed through his library tutoring that most of his students had the ability to learn the subject matter, but their classroom instruction, for whatever reason, wasn’t enough. He transitioned his volunteer service to BLCI and has been there ever since. “It is very rewarding to see that students whom I have tutored have gone to university, graduated, and are now working as professionals,” Andy shared. Name: Karl Andrew “Andy” Achterkirchen A retired engineer, Andy Profession: Retired Engineer and Professional Volunteer worked in Los Angeles designing Community: Del Mar communication systems for Hobbies & Interests: Volunteering, traveling, fitness spacecraft, then continued in San Favorite Local When I go to lunch with friends near home, I often go Diego, managing 200 engineers Spots: to the West End Bar and Kitchen on Carmel Valley Rd. designing aircraft communication It has a great lunch menu and very pleasant ambiance systems. Now, in addition to tutoring, he overlooking the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. And nearby, serves on the BLCI Advisory Committee, Trattoria Ponte Vecchio is great for dinner. and is a major contributor to their capital campaign, which will allow the organization to move into a permanent location in 2020 while still remaining in the neighborhood. He also tutors at the UCSD Preuss School and serves on their Academic Advisory Committee, in addition to serving on the boards for Planned Parenthood and a health nonprofit in Tijuana since 2004. He also supports other organizations that help people in need in a variety of ways, including SAY San Diego, Home Start, ACLU, and Project Concern International. “Low levels of education are associated with crime, low civic engagement, and poor health outcomes,” Andy said. “Education is the answer. I encourage others to get involved in our education system either as a tutor or a mentor – whether it is our local schools or nonprofit organizations like BLCI – with your time, talent, or treasure to grant the supports needed to lift all the youth in our communities.” When he is not volunteering his time as a tutor, Andy enjoys traveling (he has been to about 50 countries, including a 15-month Know a volunteer that should be profiled in 92064 Magazine? stint living in Australia for work) and fitness (he has a rowing machine, stationary bike, and a home gym which he uses daily). Recommend a volunteer online at www.92064magazine.com.
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Warrior Built
GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT VETERANS photos by Erik Eilers
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oway business ICON Utility Services and their sister company, GIS Surveyors, Inc., recently hosted the 1st Annual Warrior Built Golf Tournament. Both companies are service-disabled veteran owned, and the tournament benefited The Warrior Built Foundation, which provides vocational and recreational opportunities to combat veterans and wounded service members. The foundation, established in 2012, is based in Lake Elsinore. Events and activities from
building motorcycles to playing softball help veterans transition to civilian life with support and camaraderie. “It’s about creating relationships between fellow combat veterans,” explained Warrior Built Founder and President Nick Hamm. “The best thing we can do for you is connect you with other combat vets in order to strengthen your support network.” The tournament was held at Riverwalk Golf Club and welcomed 136 golfers. Eight
vendors and 47 sponsors took part for a day of golf, craft brews, fine dining, and more. “Some things are worth fighting for. Our brave veterans know that; now it’s our turn,” said Paul Loska, CEO and Co-Owner of both hosting businesses. The tournament raised $38,324 for the foundation, and plans are underway for next year’s event. Learn more and stay tuned for the 2020 tournament at www.warriorbuiltgolftournament.com.
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TASTE BUDZ If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.
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San Diego Favorite Black Mountain Ranch is now home to San Diego’s newest Swami’s Cafe location. The family-owned chain serves omelettes, breakfast burritos, burgers, smoothie bowls, and more for breakfast and lunch, as well as a delicious ranch and sea dinner menu. Swami’s Cafe originated in Encinitas, and now serves its fresh, unique menu at a dozen locations around The Cork & Craft celebrated its fifth anniversary this fall with a new
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All Things Chicken The Shoppes at Carlsbad recently welcomed PLUCK, a fast-casual eatery showcasing pasture-raised chicken and farmers market produce, the latest project from chef and restaurateur Sam Marvin. The menu ranges from fried chicken to house-made bone
pear and steak tartare with grilled sourdough. Entrees include grilled salmon with squid ink chowder and pork tenderloin with maitake mushrooms. Learn more at
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ew York Times best-selling author and animal advocate Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt will join the roster of speakers at North San Diego Business Chamber’s San Diego Women’s Week Leadership Conference on Friday, March 20, 2020. Katherine will discuss her newest book, The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable, a collection of interviewstyle stories from those who have learned to let go of resentment and find peace, intertwined with Katherine’s own personal insights. “Forgiveness is a topic that everyone will have to deal with at some point in their lives. None of us can get through life without being faced with the opportunity to forgive,” Katherine said. “My hope with this book is that through reading these compelling stories, people are able to apply some of the findings to their own journey. I hope that it will provide a better understanding of the journey and relationship with forgiveness, and bring a sense of healing.”
“None of us can get through life without being faced with the opportunity to forgive.” Katherine is part of a dynamic line-up of influential leaders and executive women panelists participating in this year’s event. “To me, being a leader means making a difference and helping others,” she said. “That is really what I try to do with all of my books. My hope is that someone reads this book and feels less alone in their journey to forgive and that people realize that forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves more than anything.” San Diego Women’s Week will take place March 16-20, with three events throughout the week. Opening Night will be held on Monday, March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petco Corporate in Rancho Bernardo, and includes a keynote speaker, panel discussion, book exchange, vendors, appetizers and drinks, and networking. Women and Wine will take place on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bernardo Winery, featuring wine and food tasting and unique shopping opportunities. The Leadership Conference will be held on Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, and includes morning coffee and pastries, keynote speakers, panel discussions, swag bags, vendor village, lunch, and more. For more information and tickets visit www.sdwomensweek.com.
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New Pastor at Community Church
Local Karate Star Shines in Qatar
Community Church of Poway United Church of Christ (UCC) welcomed a new pastor in November. Rev. Greg Davis began his career with 20 years in show business before he was drawn to his new path. He has previously pastored UCC churches in Las Vegas and Santa Barbara, and currently lives with his husband, Freddie, in El Cajon, along with their miniature dachshunds, Berkeley, Grace, and Lola. The church has deep roots in the local community. The chapel is a San Diego County historical landmark and was first built in 1887 as the Poway Methodist Episcopal Church. More than 100 years and several changes of denomination later, it’s still used for worship and events to this day – the Community Church of Poway UCC uses it to celebrate history, tradition, and the diversity of modern life. Learn more at www.ccpucc.org.
Poway resident Gakuji Tozaki recently won the bronze medal in karate at the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games. The inaugural event was held in Doha, Qatar, in October, and more than 1,200 athletes competed in a wide range of Olympic sports. The beach games were a unique challenge for karate competitors – the event was held outside on the sandy beach, unlike typical indoor events. “I have been training on the sand a lot, so for me, it felt good, it was fun,” said Tozaki. “I needed to make some adjustments (when I went into the tatami) and I started getting confidence, and I think this is why I could finish on top of the pool.” Tozaki won his first National Karate Federation championship in 2013 and is currently ranked 35th in the world. He has hopes of competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – which will be the first Olympic games to include karate.
Speech Contest for High School Students Local high school students are invited to participate in American Association of University Women (AAUW) Poway-Peñasquitos branch’s annual speech contest. The contest will take place Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, with $500 awarded to the first-place winner and $250 awarded to second place. The local winner will then have their videotaped speech entered into the California-wide semifinal contest. Semifinals winners will then present their speeches at the AAUW California state convention in April 2020, with more cash prizes available. This year’s speech topic is, “Are men and women truly equal today, or are the Suffragettes of 1920 still suffering in 2020?” Speeches must be original content and five to six minutes in length. The registration deadline is Jan. 25, 2020. Learn more at powayarea-ca.aauw.net or email aauwboard@gmail.com.
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Five Poway High School students were recently named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation: Katherine Downs, Nicholas Middelberg, Diego Rios Brady, Joseph Salamy, and Christine Wakayama. Approximately 16,000 students were selected as semifinalists from a pool of over 1.5 million entrants from 21,000 high schools across the country based on their scores on the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Over 90 percent of semifinalists are expected to advance to the finalist level, where they will be in the running for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million. Final selection is based on students’ skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in college programs. Finalists will be notified in February, and winners will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July. The 2020 recipients will join more than 345,000 other distinguished students who have earned the Merit Scholar title in the past 65 years. Learn more at www.nationalmerit.org.
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Voices for Children’s (VFC) 17th Annual Starry Starry Night Gala, held at Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, raised more than $1.15 million to support the organization’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. The event, co-chaired by Katie Sullivan, Annette Bradbury, Lisette Farrell, Haeyoung Tang, and Lise Wilson, hosted nearly 350 guests for an evening under the stars, complete with a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, and dancing. A highlight of the event was hearing from former foster youth Corrin, as she shared the impact her CASA had on her life. VFC also presented its inaugural CASA of the Year award to Christie Ranney, who has served as a CASA volunteer for 15 children, including three sets of siblings, over the course of 18 years. She also serves on the organization’s volunteer outreach team and has helped recruit hundreds of volunteers to take on the CASA role. Learn more at www.speakupnow.org.
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Girls at Poway High School have a brand-new opportunity to expand their science and engineering horizons. Founded in Fall 2018, the school’s Society of Women Engineers Next (SWENext) club connects students to a worldwide network of professional and collegiate members. The club is spearheaded by students, for students, and combines educational experience with friendship and support. 92064 Magazine spoke with Co-Presidents Madalyn Nguyen and Sara Wilson to learn more.
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MADALYN NGUYEN AND SARA WILSON What is the Society of Women Engineers Next (SWENext)? Madalyn: SWENext is a way for K-12 students to connect with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – the world’s largest advocate for women in engineering and technology with a community of over 40,000 professional and collegiate members. SWE is centered around a passion for members’ success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties. Any student 13 or older can become a SWENexter. For those younger than 13, a parent will need to be the primary contact. Sara: It works to expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving quality of life, and it works to create a world with gender equality in engineering and technology. What is the history of the Poway chapter? When and why was it founded? Madalyn: Our co-advisor Dr. Tracy Nguyen (also my mom) and I wanted to establish a support system on Team Spyder (Poway High School’s robotics team) to increase women’s representation. Instead of creating a brandnew women in engineering club, we opted to establish a Society of Women Engineers on campus because by participating in an international women in engineering society, the young women on campus will have more resources, support, and opportunities for advancement, awards, and scholarships. PHS SWENext’s foremost goal is to create a culture of encouragement and friendship for young women on Team Spyder so that the end goal is to increase women participation. This goal coincides with Team Spyder’s mission of having equal representation. So, in the Fall of 2018, I invited a couple of my fellow teammates to establish a SWENext chapter at Poway High School. In addition, PHS SWENext’s second purpose is
to introduce STEM to girls in middle and early high school through STEM activities and mentorship. Middle school is often when girls begin to lose interest in science and math. We hope to get girls interested and keep them engaged by giving them opportunities to explore STEM through fun activities outside of the classroom. How has the club grown and evolved since then? Sara: Since 2018, PHS SWENext has grown and evolved from a few girls to almost every girl on our robotics team. We have also expanded our outreach by continuing to host events like Include Autism and our Girls in STEM Inspiration Day as well as new events with Girl Scouts. We are also going to expand SWENext globally to Paraguay and Benin. Madalyn: In future years, we hope to not only include young women on Team Spyder but to include young women from PHS Engineering Academy. What is your role in PHS SWENext? Madalyn: I am the founder and president of PHS SWENext’s inaugural year. I was re-elected for a second term. We also have a co-president this year. As president, I am tasked with developing, organizing, and implementing activities such as FIRST Lego League workshops, outreach, and Girl Scouts events such as Girl Scouts Spring into STEM that will advance women in engineering on campus and in our communities. Sara: I am co-president of PHS SWENext this year and was treasurer last year. The role of co-president entails working with the other president to plan and organize events, field trips, and outreach events. It also involves leading and being a role model for all of the members of our club. What has been the most rewarding part of your role? The most challenging? Sara: The most rewarding experience last year was hosting the Girls in STEM Inspiration Day because we got to teach middle and elementary school girls how to do various engineering projects and we got to see their excitement with it. The most challenging part of the year last year was completing the DesignLab challenge because we had to continue to work on it during the beginning of summer, which was hard to do due to our team members’ conflicting schedules. Madalyn: The most rewarding part of my role on PHS
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C O V E R F E AT U R E SWENext is knowing that I am a role model for young girls to emulate. I want young children to see that girls can grow up to make an impact on the world as engineers and scientists. I want to help create a future where engineering and STEM is not perceived as a male-dominated profession. While exploring my deep intellectual curiosity in STEM, I discovered my even deeper passion for helping children from underserved and marginalized communities. Both in-person and via video-conference, I met diverse children, both locally and globally, who have very limited access to STEM equipment and mentoring. This year, I am mentoring multiple FLL and FTC teams locally and globally. As I am only 15 years old and cannot drive yet, my biggest challenge is getting transportation to visit all the teams I am mentoring, especially in the inner city, and balancing time for mentoring teams and schoolwork. In addition, mentoring teams on different time zones and continents like Africa and South America can be quite challenging too.
Has PHS SWENext won any awards or competitions? Tell us about any highlights.
Anaheim to accept the award with a behindthe-scenes tour of Disneyland.
Madalyn: Our greatest accomplishment this year was hosting the Girls in STEM Inspiration Day on May 18, where over 100 third through eighth grade girls and parents from all over the county attended. The day included a complimentary, hands-on engineering workshop to promote, inspire, and empower girls to embrace science, technology, engineering, and math. In February of this year, I invited five fellow PHS SWENexters to join my team to compete in a SWE-sponsored competition called DesignLab Community Engagement Challenge. The challenge asks
What other events does PHS SWENext host or take part in?
teams of high school students to develop a hands-on engineering activity for local elementary and middle school students that addresses a specific community need. Representing my team as captain, I created a powerpoint and traveled to St. Louis to present a project proposal on stage to SWE judges. I was very proud to procure a $1,000 grant, which allowed our team to host the Girls in STEM Inspiration Day in May.
How can students join PHS SWENext? Madalyn: Middle and high school students can join the national society with no membership fee via this link: www.swe.org/k-12-outreach/youth-programs. Sara: Students can join SWENext by contacting any of our leadership team or by coming to our meeting that we have during lunch on Fridays.
For the second round of competition, we created a video of our event to share with SWE judges. We were honored to be the recipient of the People’s Choice Award for online voting where we donated our winning of an Amazon gift card to buy afterschool STEAM items for the Monarch School for homeless youths. In addition, we won the DesignLab Grand Prize for an all-expense paid trip to the annual SWE conference in
Madalyn: We visit neighboring elementary and middle schools to promote STEM by giving FIRST Lego League (FLL) Informational Nights to help create FLL robotics teams. Not only do we mentor FLL teams in our community, we ensure they are prepared for competition by hosting scrimmages and workshops prior to their FLL Qualifying Tournaments. We are also working with an Autism non-profit organization to bring robotics to students that might not have a chance to explore robotics. Lastly, we hosted a STEM Career Lecture Series last year, where we invited women professionals to share their passion and careers so our SWENexters can see that women can be successful engineers and scientists. This year, we are excited to invite Dr. Mary Isaac (retired mechanical engineer) to teach us about bias literacy, and she will give us coping strategies for when our SWENexters encounter bias at school and in the workplace. How does SWENext stay connected to the local community? Sara: PHS SWENext stays connected to the local community by communicating with local middle and elementary schools to host or participate in events and planning
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community events to promote young girls in STEM. Madalyn: We participate in community events such as the Poway Day Parade and fall festivals at elementary schools. We also volunteer with Family and Friends Community Connection (FFCC) annually for community service. This year, we were excited to partner with My Girlfriend’s Closet to collect clothing and supplies for homeless and foster girls. Along with Team Spyder, we are a community partner with the San Diego Girl Scouts Council. We help Girl Scouts earn their robotics or tech badges and bring robotics to the Girl Scouts Spring into STEM event at Balboa Park in the spring. Are there any ways for the community to get involved? Madalyn: We are always looking for mentors. We love getting support from women engineers and professionals. Sara: The community can get involved with PHS SWENExt by reaching out to our leadership team or our advisors to inform us of any events we can help with as well as attending or helping with any of the events we host. Do you have any favorite memories or experiences with SWENext? Sara: My favorite memory with SWENext was attending the SWE San Diego Open House. I really liked this event because I was able to meet a lot of women that are in various engineering fields as well as hear about some of their journeys being women in STEM fields. It left me feeling inspired and ready to continue on in STEM. Madalyn: Even though I have been a SWENext member since sixth grade, last school year was the first time I participated in a SWE and SWENext event. Last August 2018, I attended a SWE San Diego section
Open House where I connected with a safety engineer from TUV Sud America, Ms. Justina Sanchez. Eventually she became my engineering mentor. She was so impressed with all my experience on Team Spyder. She created an internship opportunity for me last summer when I was just finishing my freshman year. I was so grateful for her support and encouragement. It was so cool to intern for an engineering company as a new sophomore when most internships are reserved for upperclassman. This is an excellent example of why being connected to the SWE for networking opens opportunities for advancement. Is there anything else you’d like to share? Madalyn: We are succeeding in one of our goals of helping others establish SWENext chapters to advance women in engineering in their communities. We are constantly promoting and collaborating with many groups in our community locally and globally. We’re really excited that very soon, for the first time, there will be SWENext chapters in Paraguay, Benin, and Nigeria. We are working with local middle and high schools to establish a SWENext chapter at their school or join our PHS SWENext chapter. With our guidance, Carlsbad High School is following our model for bringing a SWENext chapter to their campus. We hope to eventually establish a SWENext chapter at every high school in San Diego County. We want those schools to have the same opportunities that we do. I am very excited to be invited to be the keynote speaker for next year’s SWE Local Conference in San Diego. Sara: I would also like to thank the SWE collegiate members and professionals for sharing their personal journeys at our Girls in STEM Inspiration Day. It inspired the young girls that were there as well as the high school girls that were running the event.
AT-A-GLANCE POWAY HIGH SWENEXT Co-Presidents: Madalyn Nguyen and Sara Wilson Vice President: Lily Rueckert Treasurer: May He Secretary: Avery Donaldson Co-Historians: Karina Kukosyan and Bayaz Aliyeva Co-Advisors: Dr. Tracy Nguyen and Mr. Rodger Dohm Founded: August 2018 Number of Students: 22 Website: www.teamspyder.org (click on Girls tab) Instagram: @phs_swenext
MADALYN NGUYEN Position: PHS SWENExt Founder and President (201819, 2019-20); Team Spyder Vice President of Public Relations; FIRSTLikeAGirl Ambassador Community of Residence: Carmel Mountain Ranch Hobbies & Interests: Flying drones, 3D printing custom parts, traveling Family: Michael and Tracy Nguyen – parents; Abby Nguyen – sister Favorite Places in 92064: Team Spyder Robotics Lab, Chick-Fil-A
SARA WILSON Position: Co-President Community of Residence: 4S Ranch Hobbies & Interests: Robotics, mentoring FLL students, my two cats Family: Eva Van Linge – mom; Tim Van Linge – stepdad Favorite Places in 92064: Everbowl, Poway Bowl, Poway Lake
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ances like Ballroom, Latin, and Swing may conjure up images of professionals effortlessly twirling and gracefully fast-stepping on the dance floor, but at Trilogy Ballroom Dance Studio, these dance moves are for everyone. “Our mission is to provide the community with a fun and welcoming place to learn how to partnership dance.” The dance studio works with all levels of dancers from beginners to competitive dancers, but the majority of their students have little to no dance experience. “They come into the studio to learn a few steps for a wedding or a cruise and soon find it is a lot of fun to participate in the group classes, social dances, and showcases.” Studio owners Joel and Kimberly Callahan were inspired to open Trilogy Ballroom Dance Studio for numerous reasons, including their passion for dance, to create a dance community, and to promote the benefits of dance. “We believe dancing benefits the mind, body, and soul and allows you to connect personally, emotionally,
and practice with different partners. Practice sessions are designed to provide students a safe space to try their lead, follow skills with other students. Trilogy Ballroom Dance Studio is a friendly and supportive community for beginners and competitive dancers alike. “If you have a resolution to exercise more, meet new people, or learn a new skill, then dancing at Trilogy Ballroom can accomplish all those things at once!”
“If you have a resolution to exercise more, meet new people, or learn a new skill, then dancing at Trilogy Ballroom can accomplish all those things at once!” and socially,” they shared. “In a world constantly stimulated by screens, technology, and social media, we pride ourselves in creating a space that allows our students to make real connections, through social dancing.” Joel and Kimberly also connect with the local community by participating in the Dancing with Our Stars fundraiser for the California
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Center for the Arts in Escondido, as well as donating to area schools. “We are constantly looking to work with other organizations and communities in San Diego.” The studio offers private lessons, group classes, and practice sessions for individuals and couples. Students can learn techniques and new patterns in private lessons and attend group classes for repetition
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oday’s home sellers have several different options when it comes to how they want to sell their home. They have the tried and true option of contacting a Realtor, who will do an assessment of the value of the home, help to prepare it for showings, put it on the MLS and other real estate sites, market it, and negotiate the sale and transaction. For those sellers that are confident in their ability to sell the home themselves, they can do a For Sale By Owner. If the seller prefers to avoid all the hassle, and doesn’t need top dollar, they can contact investors or flippers. These are all valid options, depending on the goals of the seller. There is a new option on the horizon, however, that may sound great to many, but may have pitfalls that are not obvious at first glance. This is the new concept of the
“iBuyer” or “instant home-selling solutions” offered by companies such as Opendoor, Offerpad, and even Zillow. The way this strategy works is by offering to purchase a home, virtually sight-unseen, without the hassles of showings, juggling offers, or the fear of falling out of escrow. Furthermore, these businesses make their offers sound even more appealing, since the sellers “pay no commissions.” Unfortunately, these companies are not being honest in their marketing. Although there are no commissions, the fees assessed by the iBuyer companies are significantly higher than standard
F O R T H E M OST C OM PR EHENSI VE LIST OF PR OPERTI ES SOLD WI THIN THE L AST S EVER AL YEAR S, VI SI T 92 0 64 MAGA ZINE.COM Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.
commission amounts, and studies are showing that the sellers are netting significantly less than they would by the traditional method of selling with a Realtor. According to research from real estate data firm Collateral Analytics, iBuyers cost home sellers about 13-15% of a home’s sale price, compared to 5-7% of the costs associated with a traditional sale. Similarly, a study by MarketWatch showed the iBuyer sales netted owners 11% less than if they’d sold on the open market! If you are a home seller looking to sell fast and get out, and maximizing your net proceeds is not important to you, this may be a good
option for you. However, if you have a little more time to sell, you could be saving yourself tens of thousands of dollars in lost proceeds simply by considering all your options. Bottom line, do your research. Don’t sell to the first entity that offers to buy your property. Call a Realtor and find out what your home is really worth. Then, weigh your options and make a fully informed decision.
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BEDS BATHS EST SF
14957 Amso Street
3
2
12300 Buckskin Trail
5
2
13946 Ipava Drive
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3
12257 Pepper Tree Lane
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12208 Pepper Tree Lane
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13863 Tierra Bonita Road
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$712,000
14530 Red Hawk Lane
1,764
$717,000
1,209
$719,000
1,864 1,603
3 3
3
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15127 Larry Street
4
14837 Sunrise Drive 12209 Colony Drive
BEDS BATHS EST SF
2,404
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4
3
13851 Temple street
3
3
1,607
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16716 Martincoit Road
4
3
3,018
$950,000
$735,000
14501 Maplewood Street
4
3
3,099
$980,000
$739,888
16229 Martincoit Road
4
4
2,592
$990,000
1,780
$740,000
12851 Cedar Tree Way
5
3
2,967
$1,000,000
1,944
$749,500
14811 Sunrise Drive
4
3
3,049
$1,000,000
1,723
$775,000
14171 Donart Drive
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3
3,637
$1,080,000
3
1,780
$780,000
14030 Saddlewood Drive
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3
3,102
$1,095,000
4
3
1,681
$780,000
16409 Silver Saddle Court
5
4
2,906
$1,115,000
4
3
1,781
$783,000
15963 Lime Grove Road
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3
3,703
$1,120,000
13666 Quiet Hills Drive
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3
2,000
$790,000
14694 High Valley Road
3
4
3,268
$1,150,000
15295 Garden Road
5
3
2,949
$790,000
12292 Stonemill Drive
4
4
3,316
$1,170,000
17240 Cuvee Court
3
2
2,107
$815,000
14589 Highcrest Court
3
4
4,233
$1,210,000
17109 Grape Arbor Court
4
3
2,352
$815,000
15372 Midland Road
5
4
4,125
$1,230,000
13132 Tawny Way
4
2
1,895
$825,000
15930 Overview Road
5
4
4,022
$1,268,000
13128 Pomard Way
4
2
2,120
$830,000
16870 Saint James Drive
5
5
3,611
$1,285,000
16965 Cloudcroft Drive
4
2
2,021
$845,000
15438 Harrow Lane
5
5
3,559
$1,357,500
14520 Crestwood Avenue
4
3
3,102
$850,000
13324 Starmount Way
4
3
3,590
$1,360,000
13932 Poway Valley Road
4
2
2,272
$870,000
13695 Indian Peak Trail
6
5
4,565
$1,400,000
14238 Woodcreek Road
4
3
2,259
$879,000
13740 Calle Seco
4
3
3,374
$1,450,000
12750 Mcferon Road
3
4
2,573
$888,888
17035 Edina Court
4
4
4,356
$1,515,000
17123 Tam O Shanter Drive
4
2
2,021
$889,000
13331 Old Winemaster Court
5
5
4,750
$1,725,000
12919 Avenida La Valencia
4
3
3,000
$890,000
14940 Oak Trail Court
4
6
5,672
$2,095,000
17678 Tam O Shanter Drive
4
3
2,770
$896,500
18330 Old Coach Way
5
6
7,760
$2,175,000
14256 Silver Ridge Road
4
3
2,674
$925,000
14170 Augusta Court
5
7
8,947
$3,000,000
14311 Trailwind Road
4
3
2,583
$925,000
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$935,000
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I N O U R O W N B A C K YA R D
HIDDEN TREASURES Encounter Life Under the Sea in Local Tide Pools by SAMANTHA EDWARDS
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rips to the beach may have dwindled since the summer season ended, but winter is perfect for discovering some hidden gems along the shore. November through March is the best time to see tide pools in San Diego, when low and negative tides occur during daylight hours, exposing a whole new world of sea life. Exploring tide pools gives the whole family a close-up look at wildlife including sea snails, crabs, fish, barnacles, anemones, limpets, sea urchins, mussels, octopi, sea cucumbers, and even starfish and lobsters.
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In addition to its interactive Preuss Tide Pool Plaza at the aquarium, Birch also offers guided tide pool adventures on the beaches below.
CARDIFF STATE BEACH The rocks here are 45 million years old and even contain embedded clam fossils – something you won’t likely see at any other local tide pools.
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TIPS: • Check a tide table online to determine the best time of the day to visit. • Wear closed-toe shoes with a firm grip. Rocks can get slippery when wet. • Tide pools are home to delicate ecosystems. Never remove an animal or plant from its habitat. • Wear reef-safe sunscreen and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
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