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Educational Opportunities
NOV. 13, 2020
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‘Fall Back’ Into Music By Amber Flynn
“You are Never Too Old to Set Another Goal, Or to Dream A New Dream.” — C.S. Lewis~ Playing a musical instrument or taking music lessons has traditionally been something you do as a child. Music lessons are seen as something only accomplished when you are young, and the information embedded only during your formative years. Otherwise, you will be hopelessly behind or will have just missed out. But this is not true. Adults have been taking music lessons for a long time, and recently more adults are making music a priority in their lives. ‘Bucket list” is a trendy term, but that is what
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Virginia Morrison, CEO of Second Chance Beer, whose Carmel Mountain location has a large open space inside as well as a coronavirus-inspired parking lot beer garden. TCN: How did the rain impact you this weekend? Virginia: Surprisingly, sales were not down significantly this weekend, but I would attribute that to fans coming out for the start of Beer Week. With indoor capacity still only at 25% and the looming threat of San Diego going back to the most restrictive tier, we've invested several thousands of dollars in durable tents and outdoor heaters. That’s hard to swallow when tasting room sales already are down over 37% compared to 2019. TCN: How can customers adapt to changing weather while still wanting to support their favorite breweries? Virginia: Like Second Chance Beer Company, many local breweries have made substantial investments to move seating outdoors. Find out which ones meet your comfort level and get out there! You also can purchase gift cards and merchandise and to-go cans and bottles, with many breweries offering curbside pickup and delivery now. Remember, there are over 150 independent breweries in San Diego, and almost all of us are small businesses. We’re resilient, but we cannot do it without fans. If you want us to be here after the pandemic, do what you can to help while staying safe. Be sure to check out the recent episode of the Cheers! North County podcast featuring my conversation with Tommy Kreamer, head brewer at Gravity Heights, and don’t forget to follow Cheers! North County on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Got an interesting story about your drinking adventures? Reach out! I want to hear it.
they are saying - “Playing an instrument has been on my bucket list, and it’s time to take lessons!” Perhaps you gave up music lessons as a child because you found them tedious, difficult, or did not like your music teacher. Adult music lessons are quite different. Adults are typically more able to express questions effectively, therefore learning more efficiently.
Why Adults are signing up for Music Lessons Being motivated to learn, you are also likely to enjoy both the lessons and the practice time, and schedule around your work your other obligations to ensure maximum pleasure. Additionally, you will be more likely to un-
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NOV. 13
RESALE SHOP FRIDAY SALES
Due to the pandemic, the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito will hold three separate black Friday sales, spaced out among three Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Nov. 20 and Nov. 27 at 1542 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. Only 10 shoppers at one time will be allowed in the shop. New merchandise will be added each day. The store’s profits benefit local teens with scholarships and supports neighbors in the community who face life’s uncertainties. AND THEY’RE OFF!
The Del Mar racing season is on again, running through Nov. 29 at the San Diego Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Watch it on Del Mar Live every Friday through Sunday at #HomeTurfClub. For more information, call (858) 792-4266 or e-mail turfclub@dmtc.com. VISTA CHAMBER MEETING
Come spend a quick lunch hour with Rachel and Kent as they share and take questions about your membership with the Vista Chamber. The online Zoom meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 13. RSVP at vistachamber.org. The chamber will send the login information the day before the meeting. SHAKTI FEST
Shakti Fest is celebrating Nov.13 to Nov. 15, celebrating the devotional paths of yoga, sacred music and meditations. Grab your tickets at https://bhaktifest.com/shaktifest/.
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GALA FOR CASA
Get tickets now for the 22nd annual Virtual Crystal Ball Gala production Nov. 14 to support Casa de
derstand the instructions you are being given, making lessons seem more effortless. Why Start Lessons Now? Increasingly, adults are embracing musicianship later in life. Picking up an instrument that they longed to play as a child, they say that there are MANY reasons for doing this. Some are excited about the studies that show the health benefits of playing music. Others describe it as scratching an itch they’ve had all their lives. While some are simply happy to play “Happy Birthday” for their grandchildren, others want to achieve a level of competence that allows them to join ensembles and even earn money teaching or playing. Amparo. You can host a watch part or have dinner sent to your guests. The silent auction will open at noon Nov. 12, prior to the event and will close at 9 p.m. Nov. 14, after the event. Your Patron Package will arrive a few hours prior to the start of the event. Visit casadeamparo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Crystal-Ball-Invite-2020.pdf. CELEBRATE THE CRAFTS
Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club presents Artisan Trunk Shows featuring local artists and craftspeople. Nov. 14 presents Cuvee Jewelry and Giving Creations home décor and jewelry; Nov. 21 has Encinitas Pottery Guild; Dec. 5, Studio Jules with local jewelry and Kokedama, Bonkei Zen Garden, Bonsai, and Air Plants. Dec. 12 will offer Marsha Rafter Mosaics from sculptural succulents to wall murals, and Old Cool Now Lamps. All trunk shows are at its Bloom Again resale shop, 17025 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, with 20 percent of proceeds benefiting the Garden Club’s grant program. For more information, call (760) 7153230 or visit rsfgardenclub. org.
NOV. 15
SUPPORT VISTA LIONS CLUB
Amigos De Vista Lion’s Club is unable to hold its Novemberfest at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens this year, so is hosting a virtual Novemberfest fundraiser. For each $25 donated, earn a raffle ticket to be held in early December. Visit https://charity.gofundme. com / o / en /donate -w idget/24238 or send donation to the Amigos de Vista Lions Club, P.O. Box 2679, Vista.
NOV. 16
TWEEN SCENE
Join the Carlsbad City Library’s Virtual Tween Scene on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. through Dec. 14 p.m., with a weekly program of rotating topics
760-753-7002 • 760-815-0307 www.LeadingNoteStudios.com such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), games and a hands-on activity for tweens in grades 4 to 6. Presented on Zoom, register at https://bit.ly/32iz7yf. GOLF FOR THE PUPS
The Invitational FACE Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Nov. 16 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road, Rancho Santa Fe. Sign up at https://face4pets. ejoinme.org/GolfTournament. Help save pets’ lives while enjoying a day of golf with your dog. Safety: They will be adhering to social distancing and sanitization safety measures. The entire event, including sunset happy hour, will be outdoors. Seats will be limited to six per table and carts will be individual.
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custom face mask and hand sanitizer, and more. RegUPDATE ON VAPING ister at https://ncphilan“The Latest on Vap- thropy.org/programs/voluning,” a free, virtual family teer-awards-celebration/. forum, will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18. This event, hosted by San Dieguito Alliance for Drug CASA BOUTIQUE Free Youth and San DieguiSave the date. Casa de to Academy Foundation, is Amparo will be partnering for middle and high school with local businesses to students and their parents. create an online marketKeep up with new local and place opening Giving Tuesstate laws effective Janday Dec. 1 through Dec. uary 2021. Finally, there 8, where Casa de Amparo will be tips on talking with supporters can shop and your teens and respondsupport youth of Casa de ing to resistance. RSVP to Amparo. It is looking for kmcchealth@gmail.com for businesses to participate. questions or to receive a Contact Kate at kfletcher@ link for the event. casadeamparo.org for more information.
NOV. 20
STORY TIME
Carlsbad City Library is offering free Virtual Family Storytimes. Join for 30 minutes of stories and songs in English and Spanish with a different theme each week, led by Ms. Angelica. Presented on VOICES FOR CHILDREN facebook.com/carlsbadciIn honor of its 40th antylibrary/live. niversary of service in San Diego County, Voices for Children will host a Real HISTORICAL TOURS BEGIN Beginning Nov. 18, Word “Reunion” panel of the Vista Historical Muformer foster youth from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Nov. 17, mod- seum will again be open erated by journalist and for scheduled tours most Thursdays co-founder of OZY media, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. Carlos Watson. Zoom info provided upon registra- to 2 p.m. All tours are tion. Admission is free, but free. Tours of up to two online registration is re- hours for up to four people quired at speakupnow.org/ can be booked by calling real-word. Adults (age 18+) (760) 630-0444 or e-mailonly. This event is not ap- ing vistahistorical@gmail. com a minimum 24 hours propriate for children. in advance. Only one tour IMMUNOTHERAPY WEBINAR group is allowed in the museum at a time. All tours The Immunotherawill include temperature py Foundation (IF) will check and social distancbe hosting its, “Coffee & ing. Masks are required at Conversation,” webinar all times. via Zoom, on Tuesday, November 17th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to help the community learn more about CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS the TIL (Tumor-InfiltratThe North County ing Lymphocyte) therapy Philanthropy Council will and research from IF’s re- hold its 2020 Volunteer search partners, Dr. Greg Awards Celebration from Daniels and Dr. Ezra Cohen 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. of UC San Diego Moores The Celebration in a Box Cancer Center. For more is available for two guests information and to regis- for $125, or for five guests ter, visit https://us02web. for $275 and will include zoom.us/webinar/register/ wine from La Fleur’s WinWN_n7_24IkCTGiMI5JX- ery, dessert from Red Tail jXVi0Q. Catering, party favors, a
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NOV. 21
MEET THE AUTHOR
The Escondido Library Rincon Literario bilingual book club hosts Margo Porras, author of “Growing up in La Colonia” from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Nov. 21. The event is for book club members only. To join, e-mail chris.calderon@escondidlibrary.org. TOWEL DONATIONS NEEDED
Helen Woodward Animal Center is in need of towel donations for orphan pets. Towels help keep pets snuggly, warm and clean during their stay at the center and at foster homes. Beach and bath towels are preferred and can be dropped off at the Adoptions Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe daily between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations can also be made through our Amazon Wish List.
NOV. 23
FIGHTING LONELINESS
Sharp HealthCare offers a free, virtual workshop, “How to Curb Loneliness and Isolation During Challenging Times,” Nov. 23, at Sharp.com/ healthclasses. Learn about the current findings on loneliness and how to navigate situations that may increase the likelihood for isolation and feeling lonely.