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SEPT. 7, 2012
THE COAST NEWS
Seasons turn at Botanic Garden ENCINITAS — San Diego Botanic Garden leaps into fall with a lineup of events. First the Gala in the Garden, “Nature & Learning: Infinite Possibilities” from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 8, will honor past Trustee Janet Kister. Enjoy food and drink, floral displays, music, auction items and the company of friends in the Hamilton Children’s Garden. Gala ticket prices are $200 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Jennifer Turner at (760) 436-3036, ext. 218, or visit SDBGarden.org to purchase tickets and to learn more. Through April 2013,
enjoy Sculpture in the Garden, showcasing sculptures from 24 artists set against the backdrop of the Garden’s 37 acres. Curator Naomi Nussbaum Art & Design has orchestrated an eclectic exhibition ranging from functional “garden” artwork to large abstract work with an emphasis on diversity of media and scale. Take a self-guided tour with the garden’s dedicated Sculpture Map. For participating artists, visit S D B G a rd e n . o rg / s c u l p ture.htm. In memory of Loren Batchman, the San Diego International Orchid Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7. Countless varieties of
orchids will grace the grounds, some in exhibits and some for sale. This year’s sale is dedicated to the memory of Batchman. Learn from the experts how to care for your newly purchased orchids at “Orchids 101,” our ongoing lectures on culture and care. Have your orchid judged. The show is an official AOS (American Orchid Society) judging event and there will be a ribbon judging as well. To register your plants for judging bring them to the Ecke Building between 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 4, or 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 5. Someone will be available to help classify your plants, make sure they are pest-free, with flowers staked and plants clean. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Oct. 5. Have plants registered by noon. For information on vendors, speakers, judging and more, visit BGarden.org/orchid.htm.
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Brandon Melanese (center) shows Austin at last year’s Poodle Specialty event held by the San Diego Poodle Club. Austin earned Best in Show. Photo courtesy of Brandon Melanese
Prim poodles from across the US compete for honors By Promise Yee
OCEANSIDE — The American Kennel Club (AKC) confirmation poodle show will judge the best in toy, miniature and standard poodles Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 at Buddy Todd Park. “This is a specialty show just for poodles,” Brandon Melanese, show chair and president of the San Diego Poodle Club, said. Dog handlers and owners from across the U.S. will show their dogs and vie for the best in the breed. Most participants come form the Southwest. About 70 percent of them are professional handlers. The show awards ribbons and prizes for best in breed and best puppy. Winners also earn points toward classifying their dogs as AKC champions. Finish champions qualify to complete for best poodle in the show, which earns a cash prize. “The standard is the same for all three types,”
Melanese said. “The perfect poodle confirmation includes headpiece, chest and movements.” Melanese said there is no special training for show-
What I like best about poodles is their love, intelligence and loyalty.” Brandon Melanese Show Chair and President,San Diego Poodle Club
manship. It comes naturally to the dogs. What is essential in preparing dogs for the show is breed-specific grooming. Dogs’ hair is grown out 6 inches on toy poodles and 10 inches on standard poodles so it can be groomed into a pom pom look. The show gives owners an opportunity to move
their dogs closer to becoming AKC champions. Another goal of the show is to educate the public. “What I like best about poodles is their love, intelligence and loyalty,” Melanese said. “They don’t shed, they’re hypoallergenic and are excellent companions.” In addition to the dog show there will also be a microchip clinic at the event. A veterinarian will be on site to implant security mircochips in dogs for $25. The chip allows Humane Societies across the U.S. to identify a dog’s owner. There will be citizenship testing for dogs as well, which recognizes good behavior and promotes responsible dog ownership. Dogs that pass the test earn a citizenship certificate and are eligible to serve as therapy dogs. The test costs $15. Admission to the poodle show is free. It runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 and Sept. 9.
Persian music at library CARMEL VALLEY — Another free family music program will be sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at 3919 Townsgate Drive in the library’s community room. It will feature Amir Etemadzadeh playing the Tombak and Daf, Persian percussion instruments, and Sina Gharavi playing the Tar, a Persian string instrument. Amir Etemadzadeh was born and raised in Tehran, Iran where he received extensive training in Persian classical music and specialized in hand percussion. Sina Gharavi was also born in Iran. He majored in math, physics, and music in college in Los Angeles, and began the Sina Music Program in 2009 and teaches Tar and Setar. For further information, call (858) 552-1668.