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THE COAST NEWS
MAY 28, 2010
Encinitas group takes a Tennis tourney needs volunteers (dog) bite out of cancer ENCINITAS — Humans and their furry, four-legged friends are invited to become a part of the American Cancer Society’s Inaugural Bark For Life Encinitas with registration at 9:30 a.m. June 12 at San Dieguito Academy, 800 Santa Fe Drive. Bark For Life is a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that honors the caregiving qualities of our canine companions. This special event includes canine companions while fundraising for the fight against cancer. The money raised will go to the American Cancer Society for cancer research, education, advocacy,
and patient services. “Our hope is that one day we will find a cure to eliminate cancer in humans as well as every living animal,” said Erin Dunnion, Bark For Life chair. Registration for the event is $10 per dog and $5 for each additional dog. Each dog receives a signature purple Bark For Life bandana.You can register for the event online at www.relayforlife.org/encinitasca as a Bark For Life Team or single participant. Survivors of cancer are offered free registration and a free Survivor lunch for their canine companion and guest. Bark For Life is open to
the public to participate as visitors and they can also register the morning of the event to walk in the event. Walkers will begin at 10 a.m. with cancer survivors leading the way.Local vendors will showcase their services to the public and Relay For Life teams will host doggie contests, fun dog games, and sell dog treats as well as human treats to keep everyone full and happy. If you are interested in being a sponsor, vendor or would like to host a team fundraiser, contact Kristen Itahara at rflencinitas@gmail. com.
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City makes it easy to remove wildfire fuel DEL MAR — The city of Del Mar Fire Department is coordinating with Coast Waste Management to host a Fuel Reduction Week in the first half of June. The city is looking to make it easier for area residents to clear away all potential wildfire fuel from their property. Residents can call Coast Waste Management at (800) 386-7783 during the week of May 31 to June 4 to schedule
delivery of a free bin for removal of all generated yard waste. Coast Waste Management will then deliver the bins between June 7 and June 11, on the regular pickup day. On the regular pickup day, one week later, Coast Waste Management will remove the bins for no cost. If residents have less than the equivalent of a pickup truck load of vegetation, they may leave it in bundles placed at the curb.
CARLSBAD — The 2010 Mercury Insurance Open, scheduled from July 31 to Aug. 8 at the La Costa Resort and Spa, has issued a call for tournament volunteers. The women’s professional tennis tournament has returned to San Diego County after a two-year hiatus and volunteers are needed to help welcome back the best women tennis professionals in the world. A variety of volunteer positions are now available. Volunteers are needed to work guest services, tickets and gates, ushers and media center. Local residents familiar with the area are also needed to serve as volunteer drivers in Tournament Transportation. Training for each position will be provided.
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Anyone interested in being a volunteer at the 2010 Mercury Insurance Open should fill out a volunteer application form, available under the “Volunteers” tab at www.mercuryinsuranceopen.c om. For more information, call (760) 930-7031. “The tournament is quickly approaching and we are looking for energetic volunteers to help make this a successful event at the La Costa Resort and Spa this summer,” said Raquel Giscafre, Mercury Insurance Open tournament director. “It would not be possible to have a tournament like the Mercury Insurance Open without the help of volunteers,” Giscafre said. Tournament volunteers
should be at least 18 years of age and able to work a minimum of four shifts during the event. A shift is approximately five hours. Volunteers will receive a uniform consisting of a tournament shirt and sweatshirt. They will also receive one meal per shift worked. “Volunteers are our lifeline,” said Gail De Weese, a Carlsbad resident who serves as the Mercury Insurance Open director of volunteers. “Their contribution to the tournament is invaluable.” De Weese said tennis experience or knowledge of tennis is not required to be a volunteer, only a desire to help fans, players and officials have a more enjoyable tournament experience.