:::: COMMUNITY STUFF “The Pleasure of Your Company” Free Music Series Continues
Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library continues on with their “The Pleasure of Your Company” free music series through the beginning of the year with three very talented musicians. The first of the two takes place on Sunday, Jan. 20th at 2:30 p.m. Harpist, Kate Laughrey, will perform a program of romantic and contemporary classical and jazz music from around the world – even original compositions. Laughrey has toured throughout Asia, Europe and the United States, and will offer up a hands-on harp demonstration after the show. Barranger and Snodgrass will perform the second program on piano Sunday, Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. For over thirteen years, the pair has made music together around the San Diego area. Since 1976, Barranger has been the pianist for the San Diego Symphony, and Diane Snodgrass has recently performed with the Symphony. For more information on these events, visit www.srfol.org/music.htm.
Dingeman Elementary Presents Hansel and Gretel Mrs. Schwartz and Mr. Saguil’s classes at Dingeman Elementary recently performed their musical production of Hansel and Gretel. The famous story begins with two poor, young children that run away from home at night, leaving a trail to find their way home and wind up in more trouble than they started with – ultimately receiving the happy ending they deserve. Several shows took place mid-December with rave reviews from all who came to watch. The students worked very hard, as well as teachers and parent volunteers, in making this production quite a sucess. For more information on upcoming events at Dingeman Elementary, visit www.dingeman.net.
Jerabek Elementary to Hold Annual Orphanage Fundraiser
From Jan. 28th until Feb. 4th, Jerabek Elementary students will take part in their annual Valentine’s Door of Faith Orphanage fundraiser. It has been more than ten years since Jerabek students began showing their compassion for children less fortunate than them by donating supplies and gift cards. In the process, students will learn the significance of helping others and strive to instill a lifelong helping attitude. Door of Faith Orphanage is located in Baja California and runs solely from food and supply donations. Approximately 100 orphaned, abandoned, or abused children are under their care. The mission of Door of Faith is to provide a genuine family atmosphere that delivers stability, love and guidance, as well as a strong educational base. For more information on Door of Faith Orphanage, visit www.dofo.org.
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A Feminine Ending at Scripps Ranch Theatre Scripps Ranch Theatre will present “a feminine ending,” a poignant romantic comedy, as its first show of the New Year. Written by Sarah Treem, the show opens Jan. 12 and runs through Feb. 10 at the Legler Benbough Theatre on the campus of Alliant International University. The play is a gentle, bittersweet comedy about a girl who knows what she wants but not quite how to get it. Her parents are getting divorced, her fiancée is almost famous, her first love reappears, and there’s a lot of noise in her head, but none of it is music – until the end. Jill Drexler, SRT artistic director further elaborated on the play, “In ‘a feminine ending’, the central character fights bravely to make sense of her tumultuous world. Her journey is sometimes humorous and often touching.” Ticket prices are $27 for general admission, $24 for students, seniors and active military. Performance times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. For reservations, call the theater box office at 858-578-7728.
2 nd Annual Relay for Life of Scripps Ranch Seeks Team Members
It has been estimated that there will have been 12,170 new cases of cervical cancer in the U.S., with an estimated 4,220 deaths related to cervical cancer in the year 2012. As a New Year’s resolution, take action and join the fight against cancer! The 92131 community will join together for the 2nd annual Relay For Life of Scripps Ranch, a 24-hour walking event & celebration that represents a year-round effort of education and fundraising to fight cancer. Look for the Relay For Life booth at the Farmer’s Market, and join the Relay Rally on February 9th at SR Community Park. For more information, visit www.RelayForLife.org/ScrippsRanchCA, or email the Event Chair at prima.relayforlife@gmail.com. The American Cancer Society offers information and resources regarding education, prevention, treatment, and coping with the affects of cervical cancer, and numerous other forms of cancer on their website, www.cancer.org.