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THE COAST NEWS
MAY 27, 2011
Butterflies and spirits Youngsters honored at Commotion by the Ocean soar at Hospice event
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CARLSBAD — On May 15, Hospice of the North Coast (HNC) hosted its first annual Butterfly Release Memorial at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center in Carlsbad. The center’s serene natural environment provided a tranquil backdrop for the walking meditation and ceremony. More than 60 people, from toddlers to seniors, came together to experience HNC’s free event, which was designed to provide healing and hope for people grieving the loss of a loved one. In one lovely tribute,
three generations of females came to honor the memory of their predecessor, Ruby Kipping. The day was a release on many levels, said Executive Director Nerice Kaufman, “not simply of butterflies but of the many kinds of metamorphosis and stages of grief we go through when someone close to us dies.” Before the release of the large monarchs, Hope Bereavement Director Melanie Barker explained that butterflies symbolize transformation. “Saying goodbye to a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we endure in life, and each of our experiences of loss and grief is unique. Yet together, we can find support and strength. Today, let the butterfly symbolize our loved one as they have moved from one realm into another, and let it symbolize us, as we beautifully emerge newly formed,” she said. The ceremony ended with participants releasing their butterflys. As the monarchs were set free, sometimes lingering before soaring into the sky, HNC project manager and vocalist Yvette Williams sang, “Somewhere, Over the Rainbow.” Kaufman thanked the Foundation for the use of its facility and the participants TURN TO BUTTERFLIES ON B22
CARMEL VALLEY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Youth Arts gave a host of youngsters an educational boost with scholarship awards at its third annual fundraiser, Commotion by the Ocean, held May 21 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito — Polster Branch. Commotion by the Ocean is a rock and roll picnic concert that is family and community friendly. This year it featured 12 of the Youth Arts Academy’s student bands and one local professional band, bantamFeather. This year’s winners of the Polster Scholarship included: — Oceanside High
School, Michael Basham and Estefania Dieguez — El Camino High School, Cristian Manuel and Wayne Weers — San Dieguito Academy High School, Sarah Little — Sunset High School, Tyler Biddick, Samuel Baez, Omar Carranza, Natalie Castillo, Daysy Ortega, Andrea Robles, Jacqueline Serrano and Christine Tibbetts — La Costa Canyon High School, Enrique Aquino, Cian Gonzalez, Christian Hidalgo, Roberto Lorenzo, Gina Prete, Victoria Rodriguez, Elizabeth Eusebio and Alberto Quiroz
Serving more than 230 students each year, the Youth Arts Academy was established in 2007 to accommodate the growing number of students interested in performing arts. The program began in 1999 as Music Matters and focused mainly on music programs. Since then, performing arts programs have become more & more limited at the public schools and even non-existent in some areas. To keep performing arts alive, the Youth Arts Academy was born in Carmel Valley and provides music classes, rock bands, private lessons, dance classes, and a
theater program. Through the Youth Arts Academy, youth, ages 5 to 18, have access to a myriad of quality programs designed to stimulate their growth and creativity, while expressing themselves through the performing arts. Due the success of this program, many students have graduated from high school and have moved on to college with hopes of becoming professionals in their respective art. For more information, visit youthartssd.org.
Website gives options against the threat of domestic violence OCEANSIDE — Comprehensive guidance and help is now just a click away for women, men and families threatened by domestic violence. With the launching of its updated website,wrcsd.org,the Women’s Resource Center provides a new home for a full range of valuable information including: — How to access counseling and housing services for victims of abuse. —Volunteering opportunities that support activities and programs. — A calendar of fundraising events such as the annual Magical Evening auction, the
Have a Heart Luncheon, the Walk for Domestic Violence and others. — How to make easy, online cash donations. — How to become a member of Friends Of Women’s Resource Center, a volunteer group focused on fundraising for children who are impacted by domestic violence. — Background and statistics on the issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse. In its 35 years, the Women’s Resource Center has provided supportive services, counseling, shelter and education for women, men and families involved in or threatened by domestic violence and sexu-
al assault. The revitalized website is an easy-to-use tool for anyone searching for information, support or counseling.
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