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Rancho Santa Fe native named one of LA Unified’s ‘Teachers of the Year’

Daniel Gettinger

Torrey Pines High School alumnus Daniel Gettinger was recently named one of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s 21 “Teachers of the Year.”

A variety of unique musicians to highlight 2013-14 Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe season

The 2012-13 season for Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe has come to a close, and in early August an all-volunteer group will already be traveling to Nashville, Tenn., to select the 2014-15 season concerts. But, right now, we are in the midst of selling the 2013-14 season.

Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, FanFaire Foundation to present ‘Chamber Music is Fun’ concert June 29

Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and FanFaire Foundation will present “Chamber Music is Fun” on June 29 at 2:30 p.m.

Rancho Santa Fe resident’s After the Finish Line fundraisers return in support of former racehorses

A now-healthy Alyrob    Photo/Nadine Hoy/Project Spirit Horse Rescue.

Founded in October 2007 by Dawn Mellen, who has a home in Rancho Santa Fe, the nonprofit contributes funds to thoroughbred rescue and retirement organizations across the country. In 2012, the nonprofit signed 65 checks for a total of $102,000 to help groups in 17 states.

Rancho Santa Fe Community Centers offers a variety of summer events, camps

Whether its basketball, dance, Legomation, science, acting, gymnastics, or arts & crafts, children will find something exciting at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. In addition to our staff-led Camp Rancho outings, we are offering a great selection of specialty camps including Fencing, Fashion Design, Red Hot Robots and Live Animal Artshop to name a few. Please visit our website at RSFCC.org or call us at 858-756-2461 for more information.

The Book Cellar in Rancho Santa Fe moves to new spot, receives upgrade

Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild member Sara Levy Buehner helped give The Book Cellar a new look in its new location. Photo/Karen Billing

The Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild’s Book Store, also known as The Book Cellar, has moved around the corner and it is sporting a fresh new look. The bright new space still offers the same gently-used book steals, but it is the hope that it will be a more inviting space for patrons.

Rancho Santa Fe family ‘Rocks & Rolls’ at half marathon

Brett and Ron Boren

Rancho Santa Fe residents Ron Boren and his 13-year-old son Brett rolled to sixth place in the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon relay. Team “SC Trojans” competed along with 400 other relay teams where one member (Ron) ran the first leg of six miles and another member (Brett) ran a second leg of 7.1 miles to complete a total of 13.1 miles for a half marath

Local Jazzercise class brings fun and fitness to Rancho Santa Fe

Led by Krista Bonano, Jazzercise classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the RSF Community Center.

Instructor Krista Bonano has been a resident of Rancho Santa Fe for nine years and has 12 years of dance experience, specializing in tap and jazz. She has been certified as a Jazzercise instructor for 4 years. Krista and her husband, John, have two children attending Solana Santa Fe School. Stop in for a free trial class and find out why Jazzercise is once again the rage. Krista said recently “Not only will you get a complete workout, you’ll have fun and meet a great group of local residents!”

Rancho Santa Fe School celebrates Community Service Learning Acts of Kindness Program

Rancho Santa Fe School celebrates Community Service Learning Acts of Kindness Program

“I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion then it then it will start a chain reaction of the same.” — Rachel Joy Scott

Rancho Santa Fe Community Center to hold Summer Supper Club Dinners

Linda Durket, executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center, has announced the return of the Center’s popular Summer Supper Club dinners to be held once again at a private residence in Rancho Santa Fe. Saddle up partners as Doug Dolezal & Tulug Kenaoglu host a “Wild West” down-home barbecue under the stars at their beautiful, hilltop home on Saturday, July 13.

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  • Goodwill Store on Girard Avenue to open June 27
    Bargain-hunters will find locally donated items, as well as high-end merchandise brought in from other stores, at the Goodwill shop opening 10 a.m. June 27 at 7631 Girard Ave. As of June 28, the store hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The donation center (at the rear of the building) will continue to operat […]
  • UC San Diego Police release sketch of sexual battery suspect, issue safety tips
    The UC San Diego Police Department released a composite sketch of the suspect involved in a sexual battery that occurred on Campus Point Drive just south of Voigt Drive. The suspect is described as a shaved or bald headed white male in his late 20s to early 30s, and standing 6’1” tall with an athletic build, wearing a white shirt with blue jeans. […]
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    By Paul Benton, Alcorn & Benton Architects We’ve heard the term “sustainable” but what does it mean when it comes to architecture?  A green building – or sustainable construction – is an energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly residential or commercial space. Sustainable architecture is important because it serves as the future of community growth and […]