Archive for: March, 2011

San Diego Surf Soccer Club’s Under 9 teams win State Cup

The San Diego Surf GU9 team

SoccerNation recently announced that two San Diego Surf Soccer Club teams won State Cup.

Guided nature hike to be held April 10

Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy on Sunday, April 10, from 1-4 p.m., on a guided wildflower hike at Clevenger Canyon South, with sweeping views of the surrounding canyons and mountains.

Lynn Salsberg sings area’s praises

LynnSalsberg

It was during an evening stroll down Pacific Avenue that Lynn Salsberg first heard the music coming from the Fletcher Cove Community Center, where Solana Beach residents have been gathering for a weekly sing-along since 1987, making it the city’s oldest ongoing neighborhood event.

Torrey Pines High School violinist a winner at music competition

The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory is proud to announce the winners of its 2011 Wind Symphony and Sinfonia Concerto Competition, Sara Kornfeld Simpson, flute, and Pin-Cheng (Leonard) Chen, violin. The final round of the competition was held on March 3, 2011 at the Neurosciences Institute, La Jolla.

Torrey Pines dancers tops at nationals

TPHSdancers

In a first for the school, Torrey Pines High School dancers recently brought home the winning trophy from the USA Spirit and Dance/Drill Nationals in Anaheim. Torrey Pines dancers beat a field of 21 teams to win the “Small Lyrical” category in the open division. Costumed in pink dresses, the seven-member team interpreted music by the Canadian duo RyanDan.

SeaWorld announces essay contest for kids

In an effort to foster greater understanding of the marine world, SeaWorld San Diego is inviting third- and fourth-graders in Southern California elementary schools to participate in its Sea Turtle Essay Contest.

Del Mar Antique Show & Sale coming to Fairgrounds April 15-16

The Del Mar Antique Show & Sale will be held April 15-16 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Now in its 51st successful year, Calendar Antique Shows will present 65,000 square feet of antiques, vintage collectibles and decorator items (more than 250 premier antique dealers from all over California & the Western United States).

Del Mar Union School District moves toward healthier lunches

A parent committee to improve school lunches in the Del Mar Union School District gave their recommendations to the board on March 23. The district is in the process of preparing a request for proposals for lunch vendors and will use the criteria provided by the committee to guide its request, ensuring that there isn’t a “race to the bottom.” Parents wanted the district to make it clear to potential vendors they want fresh, kid-friendly foods made with better ingredients.

Carmel Valley: Backdoor burglary trend hits area

The San Diego Police Department’s Carmel Valley Northwestern Division is warning residents to stay alert after a new series of crimes in the area. Adrian Lee, community relations officer, said they are seeing a trend of burglaries with suspects entering through sliding glass backdoors in morning hours. On Wednesday, March 23, there were three cases in the Del Mar Mesa Road neighborhood and, in one incident, the resident was only gone for an hour or two, leading the police to believe the suspect is casing the scene for opportunities.

Solana Beach mayor delivers meals to seniors

Mayor Lesa Heebner delivers to Meals on Wheels client Margaret Canter.

Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner was among the mayors from throughout San Diego County who delivered meals to homebound seniors on March 23 in an effort to bring awareness and recruit volunteers to deliver nutritious meals to seniors who live throughout the region.

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