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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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CARMEL VALLEY COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD

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FACES IN THE CROWD

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FEATURES

CREATING A COMMUNITY

The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board is dedicated to making the communities of Carmel Valley, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Fairbanks Country Club, Via de la Valle, and North City Subarea 2 better places to live and work. We chat with Board Chair Frisco White about how the group moves forward in its mission.

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LOCAL FAMILY The Rosskopfs

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MRS. SAN DIEGO 2016

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STUDENT STAR Alina Pollner

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

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LOCAL FOUNDS NONPROFIT

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Chantal Sicile-Kira

YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE Nana Grace’s Pumpkin Bread

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ANNUAL HERO AWARDS

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LOCAL ACTORS IN THE WIZ

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TORREY PINES ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

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STUDENT GIVES BACK IN BAJA

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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD Ice Skating in San Diego

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SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Frisco White, Carmel Valley Community Planning Board Chair.

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COMMUNITY STUFF

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

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s many of you know, I spent a great deal of my childhood in Texas. I have fond memories of family evenings with a close friend digging into classic country and southern rock songs with nothing more than his deep voice, guitar, and love of entertaining. He was always reluctant to play at first, but after the required nudges, he coincidentally would have his guitar in the truck and treat everyone to a wonderful experience that is hard to match.

My wife and I recently opened the door to music in the Breaux household by purchasing a guitar for our son and a piano for our youngest daughter. Each kid chose their own instrument. Microphones, amps, and lots of wires later, we were geared up for them to make some music.

So, we found a great music instructor for weekly lessons. It was slowgoing at first. While I tried offering words of wisdom (as if I had a clue) about the learning curve and ultimate satisfaction of completing their first song, our kids reluctantly pushed on.

Then it happened. Our son learned the chords and vocals to an entire song – Justin Beiber’s Love Yourself. He began playing it more. He tested it out in front of his friends, eventually graduating to open mic nights at local eateries, as well as small festival performances set up by his instructor.

Not wanting to be a one-song performer, my son is pushing hard to learn more songs for future shows. I think he’s caught the performing bug. Our daughter is close behind, even though she is still a little unsure about the performance part.

Taking things one step further, I used an iPad (and more wires) to turn our living room into a karaoke studio. Okay, so I just made that sound better than it really is, but it’s a cool setup nonetheless. What my wife and I witnessed after was nothing short of amazing. Our kids and their friends have been singing just about every song you can think of. They sing some seriously, while others are simply for kicks. The most important thing is that they are laughing, dancing, and having a great time.

I’m glad we left our bubble and opened a new opportunity for them.

Even if the ultimate outcome is just for them to be able to pick up an instrument and make close friends and family feel good on a relaxing evening in the backyard – it’s worth it.

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The Carlsbad Historical Society connects the community through history. We chat with the organization’s board members to hear the rich story behind the organization.

Del Norte High School’s performing arts department allows students to showcase their talent and dedication for their craft both on and off the stage.

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Half-off admissions to museums throughout San Diego; pick up a free pass at any local Macy’s store www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org

COFFEE WITH CVMS PRINCIPAL For the first coffee with Principal Dolnik of 2017, she will welcome Canyon Crest Academy Principal Brett Killeen and Torrey Pines High School Principal Robert Coppo, who will share information about their respective schools; though this event is of special interest to 8th grade parents, all CVMS parents are welcome 8:45 p.m. | Carmel Valley Middle School cv.sduhsd.net

FEB. 2 GROUNDHOG DAY

FEB. 9, 10, 11 CCA ENVISION DANCE CONSERVATORY’S T!NK Times vary | Canyon Crest Academy www.cca-envision.org

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JAN. 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

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Drop off your little ones for five hours of snacks, games, dinner, and a G-rated movie; $15 per person 5 – 9:45 p.m. | Carmel Valley Recreation Center To register call 858-552-1616

FEB. 14 VALENTINE’S DAY

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JAN. 28 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION BEGINS

JAN. 28 – 29 SAN DIEGO CAT SHOW A family-friendly feline beauty contest with up to 450 exotic cats from all over the U.S.; event will also feature vendors, educational workshops, animal adoptions, and a free stuffed animal contest for children 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Exhibit Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds www.delmarfairgrounds.com

JAN. 29 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES BEGIN www.sdgirlscouts.org

TORCH CLUB LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (AGES 11-13) 4 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito Polster Branch www.bgcsandieguito.org

CARMEL VALLEY PLANNING BOARD Meets on fourth Thursday of the month 7 p.m. | Carmel Valley Library www.cvsd.com

FRIDAYS TOASTMASTERS – B.I.A. CLUB Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 7 a.m. | 12780 Highbluff Dr. Suite 130 www.6398.toastmastersclubs.org

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ONGOING TUESDAYS TORREY PINES TOASTMASTERS Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 12 p.m. | Vistage International www.tptm.info

CARMEL VALLEY RECREATION COUNCIL Meets first Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. | Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.cvsd.com

THURSDAYS TOASTMASTERS – HIFI SPEAKERS Learn to speak with confidence and poise in front of an audience 12 p.m. | 3661 Valley Centre Dr. Suite 400 www.hifispeakers.toastmastersclubs.org

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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S BADMINTON OPEN PLAY BADMINTON Mondays: 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.

Thursdays: 12 – 3:30 p.m.

Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

BASEBALL DEL MAR AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE SPRING 2017 Registration open Eligibility requirements: must live within DMALL boundary or attend school within boundary Register online at www.delmaramerican.org

BASKETBALL OPEN PLAY BASKETBALL Free play basketball is available both inside and outside on a first come, first served basis Monday to Friday: 12 – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ocean Air Community Park www.sandiego.gov

GOLF 12TH ANNUAL CHIP-IN-FOR-KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

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A unique golf experience that enables golfers to play on the North Course of Torrey Pines Golf Club while the pros are playing their final round of the Farmers Insurance Open PGA tournament; proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito 7:30 a.m. | Torrey Pines Golf Club www.bgcsandieguito.org

A community-based soccer program committed to providing players ages 5-18 with physical training, academic support, and social development.

Programs include camps, and recreational and competitive leagues.

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PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL Wednesdays: 12 – 1:15 p.m.

Thursdays: 3:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Fridays: 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.cvsd.com/cv-rec-center-open-gym

RUNNING 5TH ANNUAL CARMEL VALLEY 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN Jan. 22 After the race, a post-party will be held including expo booths, live music, and more 7:30 a.m.

Pacific Highlands Ranch trail Register at www.carmelvalley5k.com

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SKATING SKATE PARK 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Carmel Valley Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

TABLE TENNIS OPEN PLAY TABLE TENNIS

TENNIS OPEN PLAY TENNIS COURTS 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Carmel Valley Community Park www.sandiego.gov

OPEN PLAY TENNIS 8 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Canyonside Community Park www.sandiego.gov

VOLLEYBALL OPEN PLAY VOLLEYBALL Participants are required to set up and break down nets and poles Monday to Friday: 12 – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ocean Air Community Park www.sandiego.gov

Carmel Valley Recreation Center has a ping-pong table for public use; reservations are for a maximum of one hour and can only be made the day of, in person at the front desk Times vary Carmel Valley Recreation Center Call 858-552-1616 for availability

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L O C A L F A M I LY

by MICHELLE TREMBLAY | photos by Soul of Photography

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hris and Amy Rosskopf love the beach, so it’s no surprise that the couple met in the ocean at 18th St. in Del Mar. “I caught a wave to the inside and when I kicked out she was right next to me, looking positively radiant,” recalled Chris of first meeting Amy. “I muttered a weak ‘nice evening, huh?’ and paddled back out kicking myself for not thinking of anything else to say.” Luckily, Chris and Amy ran into each other again by chance at a local market – the rest is history.

Today, the couple have made roots not too far from where they met with daughters Sage and Kristen. “We love living here because of the great neighbors we have, the amazing schools, and the proximity to the beach and great hiking and biking trails.”

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Chris and Amy Rosskopf Sage (7) and Kristen (4) Carmel Valley Chris – Hermosa Beach and St. Croix, U.S.V.I.; Amy – Point Loma Chris – teacher at High Tech High Media Arts; Amy – French lecturer at SDSU Jake’s Del Mar, Bangkok Bay, 18th St., TRC Gymnastics

The coastal area of San Diego’s North County has always been a special place to the Rosskopfs. “The girls are fifth generation San Diegans,” explained Chris. “Their great-great-grandfather Colonel Ed Fletcher came to San Diego in 1888 and was instrumental in developing Solana Beach and Del Mar, where the extended family still gathers every July 4 for a family reunion.”

Chris – who earned a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University – is a founding faculty member of High Tech High Media Arts in Point Loma. Amy graduated cum laude from UCLA and earned a master’s degree in French and francophone studies from San Diego State University.

Today, she works as a lecturer in the Department of European Studies at SDSU. When they aren’t helping to shape young minds, the Rosskopfs try to travel as often as possible.

“Being teachers allows us to travel a lot during the summer,” said Chris. “This summer we will go to Costa Rica and on a road trip through southern Utah to follow my half-brother on the Tour of Utah bike race.”

If you don’t find them traveling or surfing at the beach, the Rosskopfs enjoy eating at Jake’s Del Mar, hiking, skating, biking, reading, and watching movies. They shared, “We like to decompress after a long day at school and work by watching old Three’s Company reruns!” 

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Representing San Diego 92130 WOMAN NAMED MRS. SAN DIEGO 2016

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armel Valley resident Carolyn Marie Kirner-Schmidt recently earned the title of Mrs. San Diego 2016. Carolyn is a San Diegan through and through – she was born and raised in San Diego, her father played for the Chargers in 1962, and she and her husband enjoy all that the city has to offer every day. “We love the restaurants, the museums, the beaches,” she said. “We think San Diego is the best city ever.” Though her crowning was fairly recent, Carolyn has already been involved in a number of community events and activities, which she says is her favorite thing about her title. “What I like the best is the fact that I am invited to events where I can volunteer for worthy causes and bring publicity to them.”

Aside from her duties as Mrs. San Diego, Carolyn has a variety of hobbies and interests. She is a

practicing attorney, a mom to three children, and a new grandmother.

She enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles, gardening, attending baseball games with her husband, and dancing on her country western line dance team.

She also loves living in Carmel Valley, where her family has been active in the community for years; her sons participated in Del Mar Little League and Boy Scouts, while her daughter was in Torrey Pines Pop Warner Cheerleading and Girl Scouts.

Carolyn will compete in the Mrs. California Pageant in Palm Springs in June 2017, where contestants are judged on their evening gown, swimsuit, and personal interview. If she is crowned Mrs. California, she will have the opportunity to compete for the title of Mrs. America and then Mrs. World.

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S T U D E N T S TA R

Alina Pollner Wants to Make an Impact on the World With Her Love of Science

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lina Pollner is a freshman at Canyon Crest Academy and is passionate about both science and math. “I love the feeling of discovering something new, or working hard and then solving a problem you had no idea you had the ability to solve," remarked Alina, who helps run the math club for elementary students at Del Mar Pines School. Alina shared that science and math have expanded her horizons and are allowing her to make an impact in the world. More recently, it’s because her middle school life science project has turned heads.

Her project won first place in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the California State Science Fair. After winning in San Diego, Alina submitted "Screens vs. Paper: Effect on Teenagers’ Reading Comprehension." She tested 145 students from her science teacher's classes at Carmel Valley Middle School. “Ms. Clum was my wonderful science teacher at that time,” she explained. The participants read two articles – one in Chromebook and the other on paper – and took reading comprehension tests. “I found that there was no statistically significant difference between the two,

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which was incredible,” shared Alina, “considering nearly all previous research had found that reading on paper was better.” Because her generation is growing up in front of more screens, Alina considers this era a “transition phase” between paper and electronic media.

Outside of science, one of Alina’s enduring inspirations is soccer.

She’s been playing for 10 years and is on a competitive soccer team with the Del Mar-Carmel Valley Sharks. She also loves adventure: backpacking and hiking in the Sierras and snorkeling in the ocean.

Onstage, she enjoys improvisational acting. She especially enjoys her life in Carmel Valley, revealing, “It’s a special privilege to be able to walk to the movies, to go out to dinner, or to the bakery."

Of her accomplishments, Alina credits the amazing teachers she’s had in school. She dreams of pursuing studies in biology and the human body in college and related: “I want to make an impact and to help people be healthier and happier.”

She envisions herself as a doctor or conducting medical research.

“Anyone can be a scientist no matter their age, gender, or race,” she said, and described the achievement of success as an amazing feeling. No doubt, there are more amazing achievements to come in Alina Pollner’s journey. 

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ver 20 years ago, Chantal SicileKira's husband was transferred from his job at the Legoland resort in the United Kingdom to the park in Carlsbad.

With their children Jeremy and Rebecca, both born in France, the adventurous family settled happily in San Diego. Now a long-time resident of Carmel Valley, Chantal can't hide her admiration: "I love it because of the kind neighbors, wonderful schools, and proximity to my favorite place, Torrey Pines State Park."

It was in San Diego that Chantal strengthened her journey as an advocate for families with autism, which began after her son was diagnosed. Chantal ultimately wrote a book explaining autism with practical advice for parents and educators. In 2005, Chantal's book went on to win the Outstanding Literary Book of the Year Award from the Autism Society of America (ASA). "After I made my acceptance speech in front of an audience of 2,000 parents and professionals at the national ASA conference that year, l received many

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invitations to speak," Chantal recalled. "Since then, I have received other awards for my books and awards for my work as an advocate in the autism community."

In addition to giving speeches, this determined mother has become an active volunteer with various national organizations such as National Autism Association and Autism Speaks. Locally, Chantal volunteers with both the San Diego International Film Festival and the National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR). "All money raised by NFAR stays in the San Diego area to provide programs that support families with autism," said Chantal.

"They have a great pilot program for teaching computer skills to teens and young adults with autism, and connecting them to work after the training." For those interested, Chantal

recommends volunteering for their Race for Autism event in Balboa Park on March 25.

Another important chapter in Chantal's journey is her son's art career. Jeremy is now 28 and works as an artist, painting and describing the colorful auras of his clients. Chantal is inspired by her son's determination and is an art representative for his work, offering, "I am the quarterback to my son's art career." Learn more about Jeremy's art at www.jeremysvision.com.

Today, Chantal continues her work of volunteering and inspiring others with her words. "I love changing people’s perceptions – providing hope when there is none," she shared.

"They realize they are resilient and capable. And this is true of all audiences – not just the autism or disability community." Learn more about Chantal's mission at www.autismcollege.com. 

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Profession: Family: Hobbies: Favorite Spots in 92130:

Chantal Sicile-Kira Carmel Village in Carmel Valley National Foundation for Autism Research; San Diego International Film Festival Speaker, author, and art representative Married with two children, two cats, and one dog Cooking, eating with friends, reading, hiking, movies, going to museums, traveling Torrey Pines State Natural Park (not exactly 92130), Spices Thai Cafe, Vons, all the stores and restaurants in Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Jimbo’s

Helping Nonprofits Grow

CARMEL VALLEY RESIDENT STARTS INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATION

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obby Buchanan, a 92130 local, founded the nonprofit Orange Tree Project to help other nonprofits create a unique and effective brand.

Orange Tree provides design grants for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and introduces new rules of engagement for pro bono partnerships.

Grant recipients are paired with leading creative professionals who help them stand out, reach more people, and amplify their community impact.

“Nonprofits and organizations for social good should have access to the best creative talent,” expressed Bobby. “I feel so strongly that professional branding and design has the power to transform a nonprofit organization from a cause doing good to a cause with a solid brand foundation, and help it to grow, be noticed, and truly have community or global impact.”

As the creative director of Buchanan Brand + Design, Bobby has been providing pro bono services to nonprofit organizations for the past 20 years. The knowledge and insight gained from those experiences led him to create the “win-win model” that is Orange Tree.

Since its inception in 2015, Orange Tree Project has provided over $70,000 worth of pro bono hours. The group currently has five

design agency partners, with a long-term goal of having at least 15 on board and to provide a quarter of a million dollars in pro bono services to 30 nonprofits per year. Even further, Orange Tree hopes to someday have satellite groups in various states to magnify their impact throughout the country. Learn more at www.orangetreeproject.org. 

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COMMUNITY STUFF

Nonprofit Funds Scientific Research

Local Dance Showcase is Recognized

The 92130-based Vision of Children Foundation (VOC) funded research that led to the recent discovery of mutations in a second gene that can trigger ocular albinism, a genetic eye disease characterized by vision abnormalities. Ocular albinism was previously believed to be caused solely by mutations in the OA1 gene, a discovery that was made in the 1990s from research that was also funded by VOC. VOC-funded researchers have made great strides in the world of vision science over the past two decades, and continue to work toward the goal of eradicating ocular albinism altogether. “Through this research, we can foresee a day in the not-so-distant future when these and other vision diseases will be curable,” said VOC Co-Founder Sam Hardage. Learn more at www.visionofchildren.org.

CV5K Returns for Fifth Year The 5th Annual Carmel Valley 5K & Kids Fun Run will take place on Jan. 22. It will begin and end at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch for the second year. Runners can enjoy local routes through the Manzanita trail and Pacific Highlands Ranch area, and will be treated to a post-race party to cool down with entertainment and live music.

Recently, it was announced that Pardee Homes has committed to being the official race sponsor through 2019. Katie Wilsey, Founder and Race Director of the CV5K, said, “They have been a major component in the Carmel Valley community and we are incredibly excited to partner with them. We look forward to continuing to grow this race, in partnership with Pardee Homes, over the next three years.”

Proceeds from the CV5K benefit local schools, Children’s Tumor Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Brycen Newman, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Register now at www.carmelvalley5k.com.

Festival of the Arts at CCA Envision Visual Arts (EVA) at Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) recently held its Festival of the Arts. The event allowed students to showcase their work and was an opportunity for other students, parents, and community members to see the art created at CCA across all disciplines. In addition to the art gallery, the event also included dance pieces, vocal and instrumental music, pop-up theater pieces, short films, food trucks, and custom-made buttons and merchandise for sale, created by students.

“We have been developing the event over the last few years to create a more festival-like atmosphere to encourage attendees to stay and check out art from all of the different classes at CCA,” said EVA Coordinator Jessica Mortensen. “The flow of the event kept you moving through the spaces and it was ever-changing throughout the evening.”

Over 500 people attended the festival, which raised funds for all EVA programs at CCA. Learn more at www.cca-envision.org.

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92130’s North County DanceArts’ (NCDA) dance showcase Elevate has been named as a finalist for a BRAVO San Diego Award for Best Dance Show 2016 by the San Diego Theatre Review. Elevate is rivaled by two other San Diego dance productions: California Ballet Company’s The Great Gatsby and San Diego Civic Dance Company’s Change Collage 2016. The BRAVO San Diego Awards recognize the best performance presentation efforts by performing arts communities in San Diego and neighboring areas. Performances that include professional and amateur groups in the field of film, stage, and dance are nominated for the award by critical review of each performance. The winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Jan. 23.

NCDA provides all levels of dance instruction in a nurturing environment. For more information visit www.northcountydancearts.com.

Learn more about the BRAVO Awards at www.sdtheatrereviews.com.

TPHS FalconFest Unifies Campus Torrey Pines High School (TPHS) recently held its annual four-day FalconFest on campus. “The goal of the FalconFest is to build community, reduce stress, and to help end the teasing, harassment, and alienation that can be a part of the high school experience,” said Don Collins, TPHS teacher.

FalconFest deals with issues that many teens face, including self-esteem, social oppression, leadership, drug abuse, racism, and bullying.

Students participate in activities like ice breakers, dancing, and small group discussions in order to help them better understand and connect with one another. “This ability to trust one another and recognize the importance of respect and risk in relationship is what can help make our campus a positive, kinder, friendlier, and more respectful place,” Don said. The experience is so powerful for some students that they return as veteran student leaders even after they’ve graduated. Discover more at tp.sduhsd.net.

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Museum Month Returns to San Diego

San Diego Restaurant Week San Diego Restaurant Week will celebrate local again by showcasing the fresh and delicious ingredients that our region is known for from Jan. 15 to 22.

San Diego residents and visitors alike benefit from the year-round growing season, providing access to seasonal, nutritious, and hyperlocal food. Over 180 restaurants throughout San Diego county are set to participate in Restaurant Week, offering multiple-course prix-fixe menus. Wine from locally grown grapes or craft beer become natural pairings alongside your meal.

The San Diego County chapter of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) is part of the oldest restaurant association in America, constantly striving to improve the restaurant business while giving back to the community. So join over 150,000 diners to celebrate San Diego’s thriving culinary scene. For more information visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com.

San Diego’s 27th Annual Macy’s Museum Month will return for the month of February, offering half-off admission to over 40 San Diego Museum Council member museums. The program celebrates San Diego as a rich arts and cultural destination while highlighting contributions of the local museum community. Participating museums include the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, USS Midway Museum, The New Children’s Museum, Museum of Making Music, Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, among many others.

Participants can pick up a free Macy’s Museum Month pass at any of the 15 Macy’s locations in the San Diego area throughout the month of February. Guests with a pass may bring up to three people to participating museums to receive half-off admission for the entire party. Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions and events. For more information visit www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.

CCHS Forming Team for 5K Run/Walk The Mitchell Thorp Foundation (MTF) will hold its 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Feb. 4 at Poinsettia Park in Carlsbad.

92130’s Cathedral Catholic High School (CCHS) is forming a team at the upcoming event as part of their National Honor Society Service Project. They hope to get around 50 participants.

Interested readers should contact CCHS. The family-friendly 5K will feature a chip-timed race for runners and a scenic park loop for walkers. There will also be a kids’ obstacle course with prizes, a warrior trophy awarded to the largest team, music, and food. Funds raised at the event will benefit children who fight life-threatening illnesses and their families. MTF is a nonprofit organization started in honor of Mitchell Thorp, who passed away at age 18 after a five-year battle with an undiagnosed illness. Learn more at www.mitchellthorp.org.

Local Student Makes Eagle Scout Carmel Valley resident and Maranatha Christian Schools student Caleb Leasure recently achieved his Eagle Scout rank from the Boy Scouts of America after seven years of active membership, an honor that less than one percent of the nation’s population receives. In order to make the rank, Caleb was required to complete 21 badges and has been on over 30 backpacking and mountain climbing treks. He has also mastered rock climbing, white water rafting, canoeing, sailing, and wilderness survival. For the final requirement of his project, Caleb chose to assist the City of Carlsbad by building a trail kiosk at the Paseo Encino trailhead, a service that earned him a certificate of appreciation from the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the country’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, giving young people opportunities to build character and be responsible, productive members of society. Learn more at www.scouting.org.

CVMS Mom Forming Cultural Parent Group Carmel Valley Middle School (CVMS) parent and PTSA executive board member Kate Takahashi is in the process of forming the First Generation Parent Group to help foster cultural connections within the school community. “We are so fortunate to have a huge diversity of cultures represented among our CVMS families,” Kate said. “It is not, however, always easy to come to the U.S., navigate a new culture, help your children through their teen years, work, and maintain a social life.”

The group will serve as a safe space for parents from other countries to meet, talk, connect, and navigate American culture together. Being a first generation American is not a requirement to join.

If you are interested or would like more information contact Kate at ktakahashi@san.rr.com. Kate is waiting to hear from interested parents before planning the first meeting.

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wenty-two local heroes were honored at the 5th Annual Hero Awards, a ceremony and luncheon hosted by the North San Diego Business Chamber. It was a chance for the community to come together in recognition of the dedication and personal sacrifice demonstrated by these courageous first responders and public safety officers – including a tribute to San Diego Police Officer Jonathan “JD” DeGuzman, who lost his life during a pedestrian stop this past summer. Other honorees included lifeguards, paramedics, special agents, and investigators who have all gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve this community. Learn more at www.sdbusinesschamber.com. 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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visiting a conventional provider. According to Dr. Mandeep Walia, a large part of the center’s integrated approach is exploring detailed family and personal history, the circumstances surrounding the emergence of symptoms, and experiences with other healthcare providers. “What we know in the medical community is that one illness often leads to another and another. If we get to

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the core causality, we can treat the patient instead of the illness. With the right tools and information, we can identify diseases years before their symptoms become obvious. This is why I do what I do for a living because living is the goal,” revealed Dr. Walia.

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Dr. Walia, Dr. LaMotte, and the rest of the center’s professional team provide patients pain relief without the use of drugs or surgery.

Using a combination of conservative therapies such as natural medical treatment, physical therapy, and chiropractic, the center treats the root cause of pain, offerering diagnosis and treatment for patients who want to stay pain-free naturally. “We uncover the underlying causes of a patient’s health problem through careful history taking, physical examination, and laboratory testing. Once we have the results, we design an individual treatment plan – DR. WALIA that may include a combination of lifestyle changes, physical medicine, nutritional supplements, therapeutic diets, hormone replacement, and/or a detoxification program,” explained Dr. Walia. Sorrento Valley Pain Relief Center specializes in chronic neck, back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain relief, optimizing hormones by correcting imbalances and medical weight loss.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

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he Carmel Valley Community Planning Board (CVCPB) plays a major role in developing and transforming local communities, including Carmel Valley, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Fairbanks Country Club, Via de la Valle, and North City Subarea 2. The board, which consists of dedicated

and passionate volunteers, works closely with the San Diego City Council, Planning Commission, and other governmental agencies to ensure that these communities evolve into better places to live and work. And while the board works hard to prepare, adopt, implement, amend, and advise on land use plans, input from the community is welcomed and encouraged to help make decisions. CVCPB Chair Frisco White shares with 92130 Magazine how the organization moves forward in its mission to build communities that work.

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co mmu ni ty Members of the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board Dedicate Their Time to the Growth of 92130 photos by Zeena Gregg Photography

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board Chair: Phone: Email: Meetings: Website:

Frisco White, AIA 619-542-1188 white@wwarch.com Last Thursdays at Carmel Valley Library www.cvsd.com

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Carmel Valley Community Planning Board Chair FOR THOSE WHO AREN’T FAMILIAR, WHAT IS THE CARMEL VALLEY COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD? The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board was formed and is recognized by the San Diego City Council to make recommendations to the San Diego City Council, Planning Commission, City staff, and other governmental agencies on land use matters. Our task specifically concerns the preparation of, adoption of, implementation of, or amendment to the General Plan or a land use plan that relates to the community boundaries of Carmel Valley, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Fairbanks Country Club, Via de la Valle, and North City Subarea

2. We also advise on other land use matters as they relate to the individuality of our communities as requested by the City or other governmental agency.

WHAT IS THE CVCPB’S OVERALL GOAL AND MISSION? Our current mission, as originally founded, is to review and make recommendations on land use and development of projects within our boundaries.

HOW DOES THE BOARD OPERATE TO FULFILL ITS MISSION? The board operates as an elected body of citizens headed by a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. We review and make recommendations on individual development projects, focusing

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our reviews on conformance with the Land Development Code, the adopted community plan and/or the General Plan, and the concerns and opinions of our communities.

HOW DOES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CVCPB AND THE SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL WORK? The board has always had a close relationship with our City Council representative. Our council representative respects the opinions and recommendations on development projects and advises developers to seek the support of the planning board. We have appreciated throughout the years that our councilmember takes our advice seriously before a vote is taken by City Council.

HOW BIG OF A ROLE DOES THE CVCPB PLAY IN 92130’S DEVELOPMENT? The CVCPB plays a major and significant role in how our communities are developed and transformed. Developers are very aware and take our advisory role to heart, knowing that our support, or lack of, will go a long way in the City Council’s or Planning Commission’s ultimate approval or denial of their projects.

CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BOARD MEMBERS? We have a fantastic team of community volunteers that are dedicated to seeing that our communities are developed into better places to live and work. We take our role very seriously and make decisions that reflect what would be the best development to benefit the community and the developer. Our board is comprised of 13 members that represent various areas of the communities.

We have six members that represent their respective voting districts in Carmel Valley: two that represent the two districts of

“The CVCPB plays a major and significant role in how our communities are developed and transformed.

Developers are very aware and take our advisory role to heart, knowing that our support, or lack of, will go a long way in the City Council’s or Planning Commission’s ultimate approval or denial of their projects.”

Pacific Highlands Ranch, two that represent business and developer interests in Carmel Valley area, two Carmel Valley property owner representatives, and one that represents the Fairbanks Country Club, Via de la Valle, and North City Subarea 2 communities. The board has a well-balanced and diverse membership of active residents, property owners, business owners, developers, and professionals.

HOW IS A BOARD MEMBER APPOINTED TO THE CVCPB? Board members are either elected by their various residential voting districts or by the various business/ developer/property owner categories.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CVCPB? I would advise that anyone interested should have an enormous amount of passion for participating and contributing to

making our communities better. You must also be willing to make the time commitment to attend meetings and read material. Eligibility criteria is set forth in our bylaws.

WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE CVCPB MEET? ARE MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC? The board meets at the Carmel Valley Library on the fourth Thursday of each month, except November and December due to holiday conflicts. The board’s various subcommittees meet as needed. The meetings are open to the public governed by the Brown Act and we encourage the public’s participation.

HOW CAN MEMBERS LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE COMMUNITY, OR LET THEIR VOICES BE HEARD? The best way is to attend the board meetings and let us know your opinions or concerns on projects. You can also receive the monthly agendas by asking the chair to be placed on the email list or by going to www.cvsd.com.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E DOES THE CVCPB EVER WORK OR INTERACT WITH OTHER LOCAL GROUPS? We do interact with other planning boards in the area, especially when we review projects that would also impact their planning boundaries.

DOES THE 92130 COMMUNITY HAVE ANY INTERESTING UPCOMING DEVELOPMENTS? Our immediate concentration is on the completion of the development of Pacific Highlands Ranch. We are reviewing the completion of The Village, the retail hub of PHR, and have proposed new residential communities, recreational facilities, a library, and the employment center.

Additionally, our Livability Subcommittee recently completed its study of the livability and mobility assessment of Carmel Valley and Pacific Highlands Ranch with recommendations for resolving the issues. We are also beginning to assess the concerns of the Pacific Highlands Ranch residents on the morning and evening traffic that they are experiencing.

Current CVCPB Roster: Ken Farinsky – CV 1 Barry Schultz – Vice Chair CV 2 Steve Davison – CV 3 Debbie Lokanc – CV 4 Frisco White, Chair – CV 5 Laura Copic – CV 6 Allen Kashani, Secretary – CV Developer Kimberly Elliot – CV Property Owner Shreya Sasaki – PHR D1 Jonathan Tedesco – PHR D2 VACANT – CV Business VACANT – CV Property Owner VACANT – North City Subarea 2 34 • 92130MAGAZINE.COM • January | February 2017

DOES THE BOARD HAVE ANY SHORTTERM OR LONG-TERM GOALS? We have many shortterm goals to review projects that are before us now. Our long-term goal is to resolve the traffic issues of Carmel Valley and Pacific Highlands Ranch and ensure that important

circulation elements are brought forward now rather than later in the City’s capital improvement schedule.

WHAT DO YOU MOST ENJOY ABOUT BEING A PART OF THE CVCPB? I enjoy seeing the finished product of our reviews and overseeing the development of our communities.

The best enjoyment is working with my dedicated colleagues who are also passionate about building communities that work.

WHAT IS MOST CHALLENGING ABOUT BEING A PART OF THE BOARD? You must be able to make decisions based on what would be the best community-wide solution to development projects.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE 92130 MAGAZINE READERS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CVCPB? I have had conversations with residents and found that they did not know of the board’s existence.

Tell your neighbors that there is a planning board that you can go

From left to right: Allen Kashani Debbie Lokanc Jonathan Tedesco Kimberly Elliott Frisco White Laura Copic Kenneth Farinsky

to to voice concerns on project development proposals, and that we exist and need input from the communities to help make decisions on projects. Secondly, if you see your planning board members, please say “thank you” to them to acknowledge the sacrifice of their time and energy. 

Communities Overseen by CVCPB: Carmel Valley Pacific Highlands Ranch Fairbanks Country Club Via de la Valle North City Subarea 2

Just What is a General Plan?

A city and county adopt and regularly update what is called their General Plan, a kind of constitution, that guides their community’s short-term and long-term development. Learn more about San Diego’s General Plan and Carmel Valley’s Community Plan at www.sandiego.gov.

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LOCAL ACTORS BRING BELOVED BROADWAY MUSICAL TO LIFE

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wenty-one young 92130 residents are taking to the stage for the JCompany Youth Theatre’s production of The Wiz. Several of the talented young performers will have starring roles in the musical. Lily Ruffner will play the Wicked Witch, Amber Bartlett will play Aunt Em, and Moira Hall will play Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. The play is a retelling of Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of the politically, culturally, and socially charged atmosphere of the ‘60s, featuring musical numbers performed by a diverse and talented cast of local kids.

The Wiz mirrors modern day issues with its social commentary, while maintaining the message of transformation that has always been at the root of the original story in a fun and lighthearted way. The

original 1975 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score with songs such as “Ease On Down The Road,” “Brand New Day,” “If You Believe,” and “Home.”

JCompany is the youth theater program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, providing young artists with the opportunity to develop their creative potential and express themselves through the dramatic arts. Performances of The Wiz run Jan. 13 to 29. For tickets or more information visit www.sdcjc.org/jc. 

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DENTAL IMPLANTS and BRUXISM

by Tarkan Sidal, DDS, MD

What is bruxism?

Bruxism is a movement disorder of the jaws defined by teeth grinding and clenching during sleep or while awake. Bruxism is considered a factor in causing temporomandibular disorders, excessive tooth and restoration wear, and failure of dental restorations, creating excessive pressure on native teeth, dental restorations, and dental implants – resulting in bone loss around the implants or even their failure.

Why are your dental implants at risk?

As expected, excessive bruxism significantly affects the longevity and function of dental implants. The implant complex is composed of multitudes of structures: bone tissue, implant, abutment, various screws, etc., and all these structures are typically under the forces of mastication (chewing). An implant’s lack of compressible structure highlights the risks of heavily bruxing patients. Dental implants do not

behave like natural teeth. Due to their design and positioning to the bone, native teeth absorb forces similar to a suspension.

Natural teeth in the back of the jaw also have more roots, enabling them to withstand heavy chewing. Dental implants do not have multiple roots, and this has to be compensated by increasing the diameter and the length of the implant. In addition, the human jaw is designed like a Class III lever, with the force of biting on the front teeth, far from the fulcrum and thus protecting it. When there is bite irregularity in the back of the jaws, along with bruxing and clenching, the jaw acts like a Class II lever where the load is closer to the fulcrum, transmitting more force to the joint. In simpler terms, picture a nutcracker device: the joint is the fulcrum of the device and if you move the food item to the back, it is easier to crush it with smaller force.

In addition to their multi-rooted structure, natural teeth in the back position have larger crowns to withstand the forces of chewing. A dental implant crown is kept smaller than a natural tooth to minimize the forces of chewing transmitted directly to the bone since there is no suspension present. Another clever design with natural teeth is proprioception, meaning that a natural tooth is an organ connected to one’s body through the jaw, possessing a feedback mechanism to the brain, which can

adjust bite force without conscious thinking.

With dental implants, this ability is limited due to a lack of periodontal ligament, making the implants compatible with normal chewing forces but vulnerable to heavy abnormal forces like bruxism.

Dental implant dentistry is a state-of-the-art technology that has proven itself since the time of its advent and it is here to stay. In a sense it is similar to but much easier than hip and knee replacements – they both help us overcome the wear and tear of our bodies. Now that more people are choosing dental implant dentistry – a hybrid dentition of natural and implanted teeth functioning together – as an answer for tooth loss, it highlights the importance of bruxism and its effects.

How can you protect your dental implants and preserve a healthy smile?

A prescription orthotic bite splint can ensure that your dental implant complex functions properly with the rest of your native teeth. The splint enables the distribution of the excessive force over the entire dental arch rather than focusing the force to a specific area. Need for an orthotic bite splint can be determined after the patient’s bite analysis, traditionally observed by the family dentist or a dentist who specializes in that particular area. 

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Gloria picks a different community each time they go so they can meet new people. “I am so proud of the fact that Danny takes it upon himself now that he is older to give to those in need, especially around the holiday season,” she said.

Danny donates used sports gear that is still in good condition, such as baseballs, bats, mitts, bags, tennis balls and racquets, footballs and helmets, basketballs, and lacrosse equipment. He donates his own equipment, as well as items from teammates, coaches, and sister Melanie. “It’s a good feeling when the kids in Mexico smile and say ‘gracias.’ A couple of times the families have invited us to have dinner with them,” Danny said. “I love the homemade tortillas and tamales!” Danny plans on continuing the tradition for as long as he can. He also plans to someday attend Harvard to study law and become a criminal lawyer. 

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FACE S IN TH E CROWD

Expressionist MODERN

The World of Artist Silvia Vassileva Is a Colorful Canvas

by LINDA FRABL | photo by Zeena Gregg Photography

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Carmel Valley resident since 1999, professional artist Silvia Vassileva finds constant creative stimuli from her suburban surroundings. She admitted, “Inspiration is everywhere: the things we see, the way we feel, words, music, and nature. Everything can trigger a painting!” She is especially enchanted by her beloved 92130 neighborhood, and revealed, “My favorite thing about living here is the proximity to the beach and the beautiful suburban feel.”

Expressing herself artistically has been a constant for Silvia, who was born, raised, and educated in Bulgaria. With her Balkan homeland known for its rich cultural heritage dating back to as far as the fifth century B.C., it was inevitable that her childhood environment was interwoven with art and inspiration at every turn. “Even the long hallways of my elementary school were covered with framed prints, starting with the Renaissance masters on the first floor and ending with the French Impressionists on the third," recalled Silvia. "Ever since I was in the first grade, I was running to the third floor to admire the Van Gogh art during recess!” Silvia also spent hours browsing through thick art books, trying to copy Rembrandt images with her crayons. At age 12, she began taking formal art classes. Ultimately, the aspiring artist went on to receive her M. F. A. from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. “I have had a passion for art for as long as I can remember," Silvia affirmed.

Describing her artistic style as “expressionistic,” Silvia utilizes acrylics and oils to bring her art pieces to life. She is especially influenced by French Impressionism artists and the work of Pablo Picasso. Silvia noted that she enjoys making a living through her art because it gives her the freedom to express herself. Silvia raised her two children – now full-grown – in Carmel Valley, and has fond memories of donating signed prints of her work to raise funds for Carmel Del Mar School's art program. Her life in Carmel Valley and early life in Bulgaria are tied together by a common thread: “I hope to convey my love for painting to others,” Silvia shared. She also hopes others never give up on their own dreams. “I said that I would become an artist ever since I was three years old, and I’ve never changed my mind," the artist related. "Now, I am a full-time painting artist, supporting my family and doing what I love to do!”  Name: Community: Profession: Hobbies: Favorite Local Spots:

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LIBRARY SCHEDULE

carmel valley branch library 3919 TOWNSGATE DR., SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 | WWW.SANDIEGO.GOV/PUBLIC-LIBRARY Events and dates are subject to change. Contact library at 858-552-1668 to verify dates and times.

EVENTS

FEB. 1 – 28

WEDNESDAYS

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

YOGA CLASS FOR SENIORS

JAN. 3; FEB. 7

Read and review various books to be entered into a drawing for a prize

1 – 2 p.m.

FEB. 4

SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS OF TOMORROW (GRADES K-6)

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB Jan. | Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson Feb. | Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

JAN. 4; FEB. 1 CHILD/PARENT BOOK CLUB (GRADES 4-6) Jan. | Pax by Sara Pennypacker Feb.| Wonder by R.J. Palacio 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 8 PYTHON PROGRAMMING WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS (GRADES 6-8) Registration required 1:30 – 4 p.m.

JAN. 22 MANAGING CHILDREN’S HEALTH Panel discussion with business and medical professionals 3 – 4:45 p.m.

JAN. 23; FEB. 6 ROBOTICS CLUB (GRADES 6-8) Series of workshops about programming and electronics systems of robot building; registration required 4 – 5:30 p.m.

JAN. 24 COLLEGE PLANNING Learn the ins and outs of college admissions, financial aid, and funding with College Planning Source 5:30 – 7 p.m.

JAN. 25 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Limited to 40 participants; registration required 6 – 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 25; FEB. 22 TEEN BOOK CLUB (GRADES 7-12) Jan. | Gone by Michael Grant Feb. | The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson 6:30 – 7 p.m.

LITTLE WRITERS WORKSHOP (GRADES 3-5) 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

FEB. 13 CARMEL VALLEY SYMPOSIUM FOR SENIORS Changing Images of Aging 1 – 3 p.m.

FEB. 15 FAMILY MUSIC Robert Zelickman and Bass Clarinet Quartet JAMB 7 – 7:45 p.m.

1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS Fun science/math games and building projects No program in January 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS ESL CLASS Spring semester starts Jan. 26 9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

LAST THURSDAYS TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

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Develop ideas and activities that would directly benefit teens in the community 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

MONDAYS

FRIDAYS

INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Includes stories and songs Starting Jan. 23 10 – 10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Includes stories and songs Starting Jan. 23 11 – 11:30 a.m.

2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS MOVIE MONDAY (ALL AGES) Enjoy a family-friendly film; snacks available for a small donation 3:30 – 5 p.m.

TUESDAYS BRIDGE CLUB (AGES 16+) Experience necessary 12 – 3 p.m.

1ST AND 3RD FRIDAYS LEGO BUILDER CLUB (AGES 6-12) Limited to 30 participants; no registration required 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS ARTS AND CRAFTS (GRADES K-6) Limited to 30 participants; no registration required No program in January 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAYS STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS Free music lessons for saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, piano, cello, and violin; registration required and bring own instrument 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

HOMEWORK HELP (GRADES K-6) AFTERNOON STORYTIME

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs 4 – 4:30 p.m.

1ST AND 3RD TUESDAYS PRE-K TINKER LAB (AGES 3-5) Activities and projects to target literacy skills 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

The library will be closed Jan. 1 and 2 for New Year’s, Jan. 9-20 for technology upgrades, and Feb. 20 for Presidents Day.

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R E A L E S TAT E W AT C H

2017 Real Estate Forecast

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he San Diego housing market continues to soar due to low inventory and high buyer demand. Most housing markets in the rest of the state will continue to sizzle in 2017, while most of the country could experience a cooling trend.

Mortgage rates will likely hover in the 3.5% range for the short term but could rise above 4% through the first half of 2017.

Loan limits could also rise next year in some parts of San Diego county in response to rising home values.

This housing market forecast comes from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), which recently predicted a slight rise in mortgage rates through the end of this year. The MBA expects

the average rate for a 30-year home loan to reach 3.7% by the end of 2016, and to continue rising gradually throughout 2017.

Many California cities experienced tremendous price growth over the last few years. But that’s beginning to change. Housing markets across the state are slowing down as demand softens.

Affordability is an issue in many of these markets.

Buying a home has become cost-prohibitive in many parts of the state, for the majority of residents. In San Diego for example, home prices are expected to rise by just 1.7% over the next 12 months, compared to a gain of 4% over the last year or so, and buyer demand will continue to rise.

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Price

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4939 Sandshore Court

5

3

3,090

$1,280,000

2,773

$1,014,009

4926 Sandshore Court

4

3

2,940

$1,290,000

2,593

$1,015,000

13098 Walking Path Place

4

3

2,664

$1,300,000

3,670

$1,020,000

4206 Calle Mejillones

4

3

2,827

$1,313,000

3

2,735

$1,020,000

5360 Winter Hunt Lane

5

4

3,673

$1,340,000

4

4

2,773

$1,021,448

5797 Aster Meadows Place

4

4

3,187

$1,355,000

5

4

3,190

$1,030,000

10622 Briarlake Woods Drive

4

3

2,734

$1,360,000

4

4

3,030

$1,046,784

11363 Fairwind

4

5

3,721

$1,370,000

4

3

2,724

$1,065,000

5449 Vista Del Dios

4

3

2,882

$1,400,000 $1,422,000

13546 Peach Tree Way

4

4

6402 Lilac Way

4

4

10509 Corte Jardin Del Mar

4

3

13816 Torrey Del Mar Drive

5

5

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4

3

2,541

$1,075,000

12888 Harwick Lane

5

5

4,130

4669 Corte Mar Del Corazon

5

4

3,277

$1,102,500

11416 Fairwind

4

5

3,721

$1,445,000

10663 Briarlake Woods

5

3

2,520

$1,103,000

4914 Coach Horse Court

4

5

3,828

$1,460,000

13985 Calle Cardenas

4

3

2,517

$1,110,000

5582 Valerio Trail

5

4

3,377

$1,462,000

4815 Brookburn Drive

5

3

2,844

$1,120,000

5111 Seagrove Cove

5

5

3,832

$1,475,000

11357 Saddle Cove Lane

4

3

2,402

$1,140,000

7516 Collins Ranch Terrace

6

8

6,387

$1,480,000

13032 Chambord Way

4

3

2,629

$1,180,000

10615 Amberglades Lane

5

5

3,827

$1,559,000

4214 Calle Mejillones

4

3

2,632

$1,189,000

5250 Triple Crown Row

3

5

3,210

$1,595,000

7476 Collins Ranch Terrace

4

7

4,464

$1,200,000

11620 Parkhurst Square

5

5

4,247

$1,680,000

3656 Torrey View Court

4

4

2,834

$1,210,000

14351 Via Baroda

4

3

3,000

$1,690,000

5234 Avenida Cantaria

4

3

2,517

$1,220,000

5820 Brittany Forrest Lane

5

5

3,827

$1,715,000

13396 Grandvia Point

4

3

2,385

$1,240,000

5728 Brittany Forrest Lane

6

6

4,687

$1,727,500

5487 Valerio Trail

4

4

3,377

$1,250,000

13493 Wyngate Point

5

5

3,708

$1,736,500

10968 Cloverhurst Way

5

3

2,597

$1,252,840

10882 Cadence Isle Court

4

5

5,288

$2,200,000

5287 Sandhill Terrace

4

3

3,114

$1,265,000

13708 Old El Camino Real

5

6

5,308

$2,228,644

13704 Rosecroft Way

4

4

3,690

$1,270,000

14155 Rancho Vista Bend

4

6

6,678

$2,625,000

4707 Finchley Terrace

4

4

3,108

$1,279,000

4740 Rancho Del Mar Trail

7

8

11,231

$5,500,000

6336 Quail Run Street

4

3

2,993

$1,280,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92130 at www.92130magazine.com)

Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.

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I N O U R O W N B A C K YA R D

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THROUGH SAN DIEGO Discover One (Or More!) of San Diego’s Many Ice Skating Rinks This Winter

by SAMANTHA EDWARDS

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here aren’t many places in the world where you can lace up your skates and glide along the ice, palm trees swaying in the Pacific Ocean breeze, and then step off the rink and onto the beach in the middle of winter. Such is the case, however, at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado’s Skating by the Sea beachfront ice rink. Not only are you able to enjoy the sound of waves lapping at the shore but you will likely be swept up in the wintery cheer of it all – twinkling lights, festive music, and hot cocoa to start.

But the Hotel Del isn’t the only place to ice skate this winter. Our beautiful city is home to several special holiday rinks as well as a number of rinks open yearround. Indoor ice rinks offer a variety of fun activities all year long, including public skating sessions, figure skating lessons, ice hockey leagues, broomball, ice polo, curling, and more. Some, like Escondido’s IcePlex, even have special winter-themed events to help get you in the holiday mood.

While year-round rinks let you bundle up in thick socks and scarves even in the middle of July, San Diego’s holiday rinks are nothing short of magical.

Viejas Outlet Ice Rink, for example, is a seasonal favorite and boasts the title of Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink (even said to be bigger than the one at Rockefeller Center), where guests can enjoy shopping, entertainment, and a holiday water show all in one place.

Poway’s Community Winter Festival features not only ice skating, but s’mores, fun decorations, and even sledding!

Or you might check out the brand new outdoor rink at Point Loma’s Liberty Station, with all proceeds benefiting the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. How’s that for holiday spirit?

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