HMCF Scholarship Fundraiser at Sideyard
By Tom Fragala / Resident
The Hidden Meadows Community Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser was held Wednesday March 19 from 6 to 9 pm at Sideyard.
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The board members in attendance were Michelle Zipse, President, Vickey Ciarlanti, Vice-President, Paul Schoos, Treasurer, Rob Enfield, Pat Tanabe, Lynn Wheeler, and Melissa and Pete
Two impressive local high school students who are scholarship applicants attending: Kai Rodriguez and Preston Welch. The HMCF scholarship committee is Vickey, Chair, Michelle, Lynn and Pat.
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Social Group: Poker, Potluck, and Sunset
By Pat Tanabe / Resident
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In the picturesque community of Hidden Meadows, the Women’s Social Group (HMWSG) has established a delightful monthly tradition: poker night. Under the expert guidance of ex-casino dealer Karen Soriano, this event has become a cherished gathering for women looking to enjoy a night of strategy, laughter, and connection.
Each month, a diverse group of women come together to play Texas Hold’em, a game that has gained popularity for its blend of skill and social interaction. As one of the newer players humorously inquired if the game was called “Texas Fold’em,” it became a fitting description for the lighthearted spirit that permeates the evening. With Karen’s
Tomaszek. We appreciate you board members!
Vickey Ciarlanti organized the evening. Thank you, Vickey! And huge thanks to the Sideyard, Shari, Jake and Alex, for donating part of the proceeds from food purchases to the scholarships!
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seasoned expertise, players of all levels, whether seasoned veterans or enthusiastic newcomers, are welcomed into the fold, learning the intricacies of the game while enjoying the camaraderie of their fellow players.
The atmosphere at poker nights is always vibrant and inviting. As the cards are dealt, the room fills with laughter, friendly banter, and strategic discussions. Karen’s ability to create a relaxed environment allows SOCIAL See Page 2
As promised in last month’s paper, the donation envelopes for this year’s Hidden Meadows Community Foundation’s fundraising drive are included in this month’s edition. Starting two years ago, to reduce paper consumption we chose to distribute the inserts only once, in April, instead of over three consecutive months as we had in prior years. We were happy to see that the donations we received were at a level consistent with prior years so last year we took the next step. We reduced the solicitation package from three pieces to only one remittance envelope hoping the change would not diminish the fantastic support we have always received from the community. Once again, the results came in at near normal levels, so we decided to repeat that approach again this year. That means for those of you who prefer to donate by check, this is your one chance. Make sure to grab and save the enclosed envelope.
2025 is going to be a great year for the Foundation. We have a full slate of community events scheduled including the fourth edition of the Spring Fling and a third running of last year’s Vintage Car Show in addition to traditional favorites like the Independence Day Parade and Halloween Trunk or Treat. The celebrations promise to be bigger and better than ever. Additionally, we are again seeing strong interest in the scholarship program as applications roll in, and now that the rains have subsided, we will kick off spring maintenance activities on the median.
The Foundation does not ask for
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Mountain Meadow Preserve: Join the teamVolunteers Needed!
By Linda Collins / Resident
Our small, but mighty team of volunteers meets at the Mountain Meadow Preserve every Wednesday, 8:30-10:30am. (And occasional Saturdays) Our problem is that the more we plant, the more we need to take care of! We work hard and have a lot of fun. It is amazing to see what we have accomplished in about 18 months. We need help watering, weeding, and transplanting seedlings to larger pots in the nursery. And, we need to prepare the area that we will be planting in the fall.
Join the Working Wednesday Team! Email linda_J_collins@sbcglobal.net or text, 760-212-2601.
The 693-acre Mountain Meadows Preserve, here in Hidden Meadows, is home to The Escondido Creek Conservancy headquarters. The office is the home base for all Conservancy staff, including those who are in the field a lot of the time taking care of nature and providing outdoor education programs for Escondido students.
This preserve was acquired in partnership with San Diego County Parks and Recreation and the Navy/Camp Pendleton. It is part of a larger effort by the conservation partners to preserve natural open spaces in the Escondido Creek watershed and North County. Escondido Creek begins in Bear Valley (east of Lake Wohlford), then travels 26 miles west emptying into the San Elijo Lagoon.
annual dues but rather conducts this donation appeal, relying on you, the residents of Hidden Meadows and Rimrock to support our mission of serving and enhancing the community via four primary areas of focus:
• College Scholarships: Our annual scholarship program makes an investment in the future by giving scholarships of $1,000 to qualified college bound students currently living in Hidden Meadows. To date, thanks to your generous donations we have awarded $92,000 in scholarships since the program’s inception.
• Community Programs and Events: Foundation sponsored family-oriented events and more, including the Spring Fling, Community Independence Day Parade, Halloween Trunk or Treat, Holiday Toys for Tots Breakfast, Turkey Trot, Neighborhood Garage Sale, Sellers Faire, Welcome Committee visits, and again this year, the Vintage Car Show.
• Beautification: Completed major projects include the median re-landscaping and pine tree removal/trimming with on-going efforts focused on median maintenance and repair.
• Families in Crisis: The Foundation’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors program steps in to help if one of our neighbors has a serious emergency.
Please take a moment to make your contribution today using the envelope in today’s paper. Those who prefer to donate by credit card or PayPal can go to https://hiddenmeadows.news and click on the “donate” button in the upper right corner. We also accept contributions via Zelle. Use HMCFDonate@yahoo.com for Zelle payments.
Thank you, in advance, for helping to keep Hidden Meadows the unique, wonderful place it is to live.
The Hidden Meadows Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift to the Foundation is tax deductible and will be used to support people and projects within our community. Visit our website https://hiddenmeadowsfoundation.org to learn more about the Foundation.
everyone to feel at ease, making it a perfect setting for both competition and connection. Her experience shines through as she navigates the game, ensuring that all participants are engaged and having a great time.
In true HMWSG fashion, poker night is not just about the game; it’s also a potluck affair. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share, adding a delightful culinary element to the evening. This month, the group enjoyed a beautiful outdoor dinner at Karen’s elegantly laid table, where they savored a variety of delicious dishes while taking in the breathtaking sunset. The combination of good food, great company, and stunning views created an unforgettable backdrop for
the night’s festivities.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the women shared stories, laughter, and a sense of community that is at the heart of HMWSG. The potluck dinner not only nourished their bodies but also fostered connections, allowing members to bond over their favorite recipes and culinary creations.
Whether you’re a poker enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there’s always a seat at the poker table for you in Hidden Meadows. Join the HMWSG for an evening of fun, food, and friendship, where the activity could be a game (poker night, Mexican Train, mahjong, bridge) or other activity (gardening, lunch, dinner) is a chance to connect and create cherished memories.
The March Food Drive was a Great Success!
By Nancy Ogrod / Resident
Thank you, Hidden Meadows. On a blustery, but beautiful day, over $250 and 500 pounds of food and toiletries were collected for Interfaith. Donations included the usual cereals, pastas, PB&J, canned vegetables, canned meats, and canned fruits. In addition, there was fresh fruit, bags of rice, and toiletries, like soap and shampoo. Interfaith continues to provide sacks of groceries for the families who request assistance- your donations will really help. Thank you to Val Spearman and Diane Luebke for their help in greeting residents as they dropped off their donations. And thank you, Mr. Kim, for providing the space for us to use.
If you did not have the opportunity to give food in March, it is never too late to take food or a monetary donation by the Escondido Interfaith facility. They are located at 550 West Washington Ave., at the corner of Washington Ave. and Quince St. Our next food drive will be in the fall. Thank you again for your generosity.
Pictured: Diane Luebke and Valerie Spearman
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Marianne Nelson and Lisa Saget, with Harry DeMik in the background, clearing an area for planting.
Tour the Mountain Meadow Preserve!
Linda Collins / Resident
Here in Hidden Meadows is a 693 acre preserve managed by The Escondido Creek Conservancy (Conservancy). The preserve includes a newly remodeled building that serves as headquarters for the Conservancy and is becoming a center for outdoor education. Native plant restoration is underway on the 200 acres that was once an avocado grove. An education area, an outdoor schoolroom, is being built for hosting trainings and activities here in Hidden Meadows.
The Conservancy holds regular events from conservations talks, to hikes, to volunteer workdays, and now, has yoga classes on certain Fridays and Saturdays at 9am followed by a short hike. Find out about all the Con-
BOOK REVIEW
By Lynn Clark
After I read “The Last Thing He Told Me” in 2021 I could hardly wait for Laura Dave’s next book to come out. I really wanted her to write a sequel to that book, but it was not to be. Her newest book though does have merit, and I did enjoy it.
“The Night We Lost Him “- by Laura Dave
Liam Noone was a successful business man that owned a string of hotels. He was a self-made millionaire that used his imagination and creative skills to build hotels that offered the ultimate in services to the business traveler or vacationer.
His personal life was something of a merry-goround with three former wives and children that he financially supported. He constantly traveled and he kept his various families separate from his business. He owned a “retreat” near the ocean, but when he accidentally falls off a cliff and dies one of his sons starts to question whether or not it was an accident. He draws a sister from a different marriage into his search for the truth. Together they peel back the layers of their mutual father’s life to uncover the secrets that led to his death. Was it a suicide, murder, or an accident?
servancy events by following them on Eventbrite. com!
We are offering three introductory tours of the Mountain Meadow Preserve, including a short hike in April:
• Thursday, April 10, 10am
• Friday, April 11, 4pm
• Saturday, April 12, 10am
We’ll provide background on the Conservancy and the Mountain Meadow Preserve and the work that is being done there. And, if you are so inclined, we’ll point out some of the volunteer opportunities!
Please sign up for one of these tours on Eventbrite.com! For more information, email linda_J_collins@sbcglobal.net or text 760-212-2601
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Deer Springs Fire Protection District (DSFPD) will consider the following resolutions 2025-01 Standby/Availability Fee, increase fee from $20.54 to $21.11 per benefit unit, 2025-02 Fire Suppression Fee, increase from $.2703 to $.2787 per benefit unit and 2025-3 MitigationFee/Capital Improvement Plan for adoption. Copies available administration office 8709 Circle R Drive, Escondido or website deerspringsfire.org. Proposed resolutions will be heard at regular board meeting April 9, 4pm for approval. Written comments must be received by District prior to hearing.
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Elephant Rock, one of the sites on the tour
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26th annual Jag Auction features many unique items
Valley Center’s biggest fundraiser, the 26th annual Jaguar Auction, will have items galore to bid on. One of the biggest events in town, you can usually count on 250-300 attending.
The Jaguar Auction is presented by the VCHS Foundation on Saturday, April 12, 5 p.m. at the Valley Center High School gym, 31322 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center.
The way it works is that each high school group goes out and gets their own donations and get to sell their own tickets. One hundred percent goes back to them. I you are a high school organization and want to make a lot of money then you have the opportunity to go and get some great donations.
There will be hundreds of items to bid on, including a firehouse dinner for eight with our VC firefighters, antiques, golf packages, home and garden, getaways and entertainment packages.
Jolynn Duff—one of the organizers of the event— went into more detail about some of the more attractive auction items. “We have vacation packages, sports memorabilia and football items, such as Kenan Allen signed jerseys and a Mike Tyson-autographed glove,” she said. There will also be Callaway golf drivers, a St. Thomas Studio condo for two for a week; Charger game tickets, SDSU football tickets. SD Wave Tickets. Also a Lake Arrowhead getaway for six nights, VCHS graduation press boxes, athletic passes and a Rady Shell concert experience with the San Diego Symphony. There will also be leather jackets, collectibles, passes for spas, floral arrangements, Padre tickets and—wait for it—baby chicks.
There will be both live and silent auctions.
Get your bid-card at early check-in: Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to noon.
Get your $10 pre-sale tickets now— the price is $15 at the door.
Proceeds from the auction go to enhancing opportunities for all students at VCHS.
Julie Stroh, who has been one of the organizers of the Jaguar Auction since its inception, told The Roadrunner, “Tickets remain $10 a head. Where else can you get a fun evening with lots of excitement and good food for that price?”
Food, catered by Dave’s Hot Chicken, will include complementary appetizers, desserts and beverages. Your ticket includes entrance into a drawing for a Big Flat Screen TV and other prizes.
For more information: Call Julie 760390-9277 or Jolyn 760-212-2270
The Seller’s Faire: Exciting New Changes
By Michelle Zipse / Resident
Hidden Meadows is gearing up for an exciting day of shopping, food, and family fun! The highly anticipated Seller's Faire is back this spring, scheduled for Sunday, April 13th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower parking lot of the golf clubhouse. This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better, as it transitions into a full-fledged Farmers Market, featuring over 60 vendors, along with plenty of exciting new additions.
New Changes and More Vendors
For the first time, food vendors will join the mix, offering a variety of delicious options for attendees to enjoy. In addition to local favorites like handmade chocolates, coffee, honey, sweet breads, and candied nuts, the faire will showcase artisanal products such as jams, handcrafted candies, and designer cookies. It’s a perfect opportunity for food lovers to sample and take home some delightful treats.
But the Seller's Faire isn't just about food. The eclectic mix of vendors will include something for everyone. From handmade jewelry, woodcrafted items, and crocheted goods, to artwork, cards, and sewn items, there will be plenty to browse and shop. Additionally, the Garden Club will be selling a variety of succulents and other plants, while the Hidden Meadows Lavender Booth will have their signature lavender products available for purchase.
This year, the event will feature a number of new booths, including a SelfDefense Products booth, as well as a Princess House display, offering their range of kitchen products. Also making an appearance is the Safety Council, providing essential information on fire safety—a valuable resource for the community
Important Causes
The Assistance League will also be onsite, collecting clothing and small household items for their charitable efforts in the Escondido community. The league has been an essential local force, and they encourage attendees to bring gently used items for donation. They will be accepting donations at the Seller's faire so please remember to bring your donations to support this worthy cause!
Exciting Activities for Kids
The April 13th Seller’s Faire promises to be an extra special event, especially for families. In addition to the usual shopping and food offerings, the Hidden Meadows Spring event will be taking place, with plenty of activities for kids. Peter Rabbit himself will be on hand to greet the little ones and hand out eggs, while a host of Spring pals will run fun games, with exciting prizes to be won at the Bake Sale booth. And don’t forget the highly anticipated Easter egg hunt! The fun doesn’t stop there—vendors will be joining in on the action by hiding eggs for the kids to find, creating a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy.
A Local Tradition
This year, the event will once again feature a Bake Sale, hosted by the Hidden Meadows ladies who are well known for their delicious treats. Expect to find a variety of cookies, brownies, pretzels, and other yummy baked goods, all made with love.
In addition to the food, Blade Wright knife sharpening will be on site to keep your kitchen and garden tools in top shape. Whether you're sharpening your favorite kitchen knives or getting your garden shears ready for the season, this is an excellent opportunity to ensure everything is as sharp as possible.
Get Involved
The Seller’s Faire is a wonderful community event, and we encourage everyone to come out and support local vendors and causes. It’s a perfect way to spend a Sunday, enjoy some fresh air, and pick up unique products from local artisans.
For more information, please visit the Hidden Meadows Foundation website at www.hiddenmeadowsfoundation.org. If you’re interested in getting more involved with our wonderful Hidden Meadows community, they would love to hear from you. Whether you want to volunteer or contribute to the event in another way, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference.
So, gather the family, bring your donations, and hop on down to the Seller's Faire for a fun-filled day of shopping, food, games, and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lower parking lot of the Golf Clubhouse, Hidden Meadows
Admission: Free We can’t wait to see you at the Seller’s Faire!
San Diego Botanic Gardens Tour
By Idalia Rewar
On this beautiful Friday, the Hidden Meadows Garden Club (HMGC) had a tour of the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas. I car-pooled to the site with driver Mike Quandrozzi, who oversaw a car-full of grateful ladies. Upon arriving, we met with the rest of the members and were divided into 2 groups each with a tour guide.
The San Diego Botanic Garden consists of 37 acres – with 4 miles of trails. It features 29 themed gardens with 5,000 plant species. The topography of the gardens provides a variety of micro-climates which allow various exotic plants to grow. A few feet after you enter, you notice an 8,000 sq. ft. glass conservatory. The conservatory houses several oneof-a-kind plant chandeliers or plant islands, which grow rare tropical plants as well as a spectacular succulent wall - quite impressive.
We first entered the South African Garden – This area features S. African plants that do well here due to our climate. Pat Tanabe (Co-President) was delighted to see many of the plants that she has in her garden and asked about the others that she found quite exotic. She really knows about plants. Many plants were blooming. As we strolled, the tour guide explained the origins and the uniqueness of the plants, especially how they reproduce. I took photos while viewing the magnificent grounds. One of the plants I found awesome was a leafless bird of paradise (Narrow-leaved Bird of Paradise) - I’ve never seen a bird of paradise with large plant stalks and no leaves. Very elegant and beautiful!
Thank you to all our donors!
Please consider a donation to the HMCF. We organize and host many of the events you see in this paper along with the scholarships. Go to HiddenMeadows.News/donate. You can donate with PayPal, credit card or debit card. You can also donate via Zelle at HMCFDonate@yahoo.com.
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Hidden Meadows Women’s Social Group: St. Paddy’s Dinner
By Pat Tanabe and Ev Trivoli / Residents
“Oh, the weather outside was frightful” but fortunately Debbie’s lovely home was spacious and warm for our HMWSG St. Patrick’s dinner. Her hacienda style home was perfect for entertaining this large group of women. Her backyard has stunning views of
the Palomar Mountain range and would be great for outdoor entertainment in good weather. Pat and Lisa played parking lot attendants to efficiently accommodate all the cars and ensure that drivers were able to maneuver their cars back down the long driveway. For the occasion, the women
Dannielle Milliken, Karen Soriano, Ev Trivoli, Laurie Hill, Pat Tanabe and Karla Fernandez
Some of the areas we visited were:
• The Bamboo Gardens – which has a plant collection of different species from around the world.
• The Rainforest – with a rock waterfall and viewing area and pathways for strolling.
• The Mexican Garden – displayed life-size statues with succulents from head-to-toe which made their hair, their body and clothing, some were playing an instrument! Could you imagine inserting little succulents to fill and decorate a statue? It’s similar to the way they decorate the floats at the Rose Parade on New Year’s.
• The New Zealand Garden featured unique plants from New Zealand and throughout there were super tall evergreen conifer trees that are used as accents.
• Additional gardens include the Australian Garden, children’s gardens, demonstration gardens, Native plants, Subtropical Fruit Gardens and more.
You need a couple of visits to see it all. Of course, due to time, we just covered 2 hours’ worth of walking and viewing the marvelous plants and flowers. After all that walking, it was time to relax and have the lunch we all brought. Everyone sat by the Conservatory steps enjoying the sun and eating their lunch. I sat alone in the shade (hey, I don’t want to add to my already wrinkled face!) It was a most enjoyable day, out in the fresh air in a peaceful and beautiful environment. Great place to bring family and friends. If you are interested in joining the Garden Club, e-mail Kim Marin at kimgroggmarin@gmail.com
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HIDDEN MEADOWS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Michelle Zipse, President
Vickey Ciarlanti, Vice-President
Shannon Antekeier, Secretary
Paul Schoos, Treasurer
Heather Davila, Director
Rob Enfield, Director
Kathy Moore, Director
Pat Tanabe, Director
Melissa Tomaszek, Director
Pete Tomaszek, Director
Jack Weber, Director
Lynn Wheeler, Director
Editor Patricia Fox
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Paul Schoos, Chair
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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
211: Emergency and non-emergency county information hotline
Animal Services: 619-299-7012
CAL FIRE/Fire Information hotline: 619-590-3160
California Highway Patrol: 858-637-3800
Deer Springs Fire Protection District
Station 1 Headquarters: 760-749-8001
Station 2 Deer Springs: 760-741-5512
Station 3 Hidden Meadows: 760-751-0820 Burn Permits: 760-749-8001
Road Conditions/ Closures: Cal Trans 800-427-7623 or www.traffic.com
Hidden Meadows Community Resources and Organizations
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Contact Marc Weissman at 760-525-5170 or marcweissman11@gmail.com.
Community Sponsor Group
Contact Chairman Jim Chagala, at 760 751-2691 for more information.
Hidden Meadows Neighborhood Watch
Please join our facebook group: Hidden Meadows Neighborhood Watch. We’ll share neighborhood information, safety tips, and news of future events.
Contact Info: Erik Tyler 442-235-9060 erikdtyler@gmail.com
Deer Springs Fire Safe Council
Contact Steve Kerrin at 760-807-1141.
Homeowners Associations
The Meadows Homes Association (MHA) 760-749-7278
Rimrock Homeowners Association 760-749-4008
Hidden Meadows Ranch Homeowners Association 760-407-7575
Silverado Management Services
Oak Meadows Glen Homeowners Association 760-749-4796
Organizations
Garden Club
Contact Kim Marin (kimgroggmarin@gmail.com) or Pat Tanabe (zlotanabe@gmail.com)
Hidden Meadows Bridge Group
We play bridge at the MHA Pavilion every Wednesday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
Please call Curt Bruce at 442-222-0821 if you’d like to join us.
Hidden Meadows Community Foundation (HMCF)
Contact Michele Zipse at HMCF2023@gmail.com www.hiddenmeadowsfoundation.org
Ladies Bible Study
Contact Debbie Hamer at 760-297-1278 or Sue Shepard at 760-213-0325
Tennis Club
Contact Katy Freeze at 760-749-9722 or clarkfreese@gmail.com
Women’s Golf Club
Contact Ellen at 760-749-1190
Women’s Social Group email to hmwsg92026@gmail.com
Chopper barely avoids landing on Interstate Sunday
Sunday afternoon, March 30, a helicopter that lost power landed on a frontage road adjacent to I-15 in unincorporated Escondido. Although the chopper didn’t actually land on the interstate, it did cause traffic to back up for a while.
The landing happened about 2:20 p.m. on North Centre City Parkway where it intersects Jesmond Dene Road and California Highway Patrol and San Diego Sheriff’s deputies responded. The craft sustained engine failure, forcing the pilot to land.
No one was injured during the emergency landing.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were informed of the near disaster. The feds gave leave to the CHP to remove the chopper.
Miss Escondido Pageant
The 2025 Miss Escondido Pageant will be held Sunday, May 4, 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) at the Grand Ritz Theater, 301 E. Grand Ave., Escondido.
Local young women will vie for the titles of Miss Escondido, Miss Teen Escondido, and Jr. Miss Escondido 2025.
Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Ticket purchase includes a fullcolor program.
All proceeds from ticket sales support the program and scholarships awarded to court members.
The Miss Escondido Pageant is an enrichment and scholarship program dedicated to enhancing the lives of young women in the Escondido community. Its mission is to help them reach their full potential in life.
For tickets or more information, contact missescondidopageant@gmail.com or visit missescondido.com
Miss Valley Center PageantCountry Style
The 2025 Miss and Junior Miss Valley Center Scholarship pageant will be held this Saturday, April 5 at the Maxine Theater at 28751 Cole Grade Rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Country Style.”
Buy tickets for $15 from contestants, or call Debra at 760-415-5640.
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The HMN is mailed to every address in Hidden Meadows the first week of every month.
Even though the price of printing has increased numerous times, we have yet to increase our advertising prices since we aquired the publication in 2016. Production, printing and postage are not cheap, so we rely on advertising to cover those expenses - if not just to break even.
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came dressed in their best green clothing and Debbie completed their outfits by providing green mardi gras beads. The attendees also came bearing Irish or green food for the potluck. There was corned beef sliders, green enchiladas, potato leek soup, brown bread with Kerrygold butter (Ireland’s #1 export), cornbread, quiche, pasta and veggie salads. The dessert table was laden with a red velvet cake, Andes mint brownies, poppy seed pie, macaroons and blueberry cake.
There were also Irish drinks (Guiness, whiskey, Irish cream whisky)!
In true Irish tradition, there was singing and dancing after dinner. Attempts were made by some to dance the Irish jig led by Karla. Robin accompanied on piano while several women sang. It was a fun-filled St. Paddy’s dinner, and we all left sated and warmed by the comraderie of the group.
If you are interested in joining this group for the monthly dinner or other events, email: hmwsg92026@gmail.com.
Svitlana Bailey, Linda Collins, Robin Raben, Diana Procter, Laurie Hill, Meredith Kifer, Susan Crandall, Patty Cline, Debbie Lai, Dannielle Milliken, Lynn Wheeler, Rochelle Weber, Ev Trivoli, Karen Soriano, Sima Kashani, Carrie Hartwick, Karla Fernandez, Teresa Vasil, Lisa Saget, Pia Courser, Eveline Bustillos and Patricia Peterson
Dannielle Milliken, Karen Soriano, Ev Trivoli, Laurie Hill, Pat Tanabe and Karla Fernandez
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