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The 2008 Mira Mesa/Rancho Penasquitos Relay for Life, a 24-hour event to raise funds and awareness for the fight against all kinds of cancer, will take place this weekend, May 17-18, at Hilltop Park in Rancho Penasquitos. Everyone is invited to come enjoy this celebration of life and love!

If you’d like to make a donation in support of a particular walker or team, or join a team to walk an hour or two some time during the 24-hour period of the Relay, go to http://events.cancer.org/rflmiramesaca for details. It’s also possible to make a donation to help support the event overall, or to donate for a luminaria in honor or in memory of a loved one who has battled cancer. Additional cancer survivors who would be interested in participating in the opening ceremonies and initial “survivor’s lap” are still being sought, too.

You can make a donation or register to join a team on the website, and/or plan to show up at Hilltop Park to register and donate at the Relay. The public is invited to come watch the Relay and enjoy a variety of entertainment in the park any time Saturday, day or night. To get to Hilltop Park, take Black Mountain Road north from Mira Mesa to Rancho Penasquitos, continue past Carmel Mountain Road to turn right on Oviedo, and go to the top of the hill (9711 Oviedo Way.)

There are currently 24 teams organized, with a total of 278 participants (at press time). Among the teams are two groups from Community Bible Church in Mira Mesa. The CBC Love in Action team is participating in the Relay for the second year. It’s led by Bridget Tabor, with a current total of 19 members, including Relay mentor Charlotte Pannell-Taylor and cancer survivor Lori Williams. The CBC Youth Team is led by Charlene Smith. Other teams include Miramar College Phi Theta Kappa, led by Michelle Lapierre; Time Warner Cable, led by Patricia Norwood; ICW Group/AAI Team Hope - Michele Perry’s Team; Mesa View Baptist Church’s The Seed Sowers, led by Christine Coulibaly, and The River People, led by Dona Friel, walking in memory of Joe Friel for the sixth year in Relay for Life.

General registration and a survivor’s reception will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. Everyone is invited to attend the Relay’s opening ceremony at 10 a.m. A variety of free entertainment is scheduled during the day for walkers and the public to enjoy, leading up to the 9 p.m. luminaria ceremony.

The performance line-up includes belly dancing by Alexa (Demy Din) at 11 a.m.; Mira Mesa Jazzercise at 11:30 a.m.; Academy of Dance Arts (of Rancho Penasquitos) at 12:15 p.m.; a vocal performance at 1 p.m. by Remembrance Entertainment Group - Temptation Tribute Band; the rock band Unknown Motive at 2:15 p.m.; a dance performance by the Bayview Gospel Dance Troupe at 3:45 p.m.; a musical group performance by “On the Line” at 5 p.m.; a jazz/blues band performance by Johnny Eager at 6 p.m.; “You take the cake” musical chairs for cake walk at 7:15 p.m.; deejay music for dancing at 8 p.m.

Donations for luminarias, which volunteers will place around the course to light the walkers’ route at night, will be accepted throughout the day. (They can also be made in advance via the website.) At prior years’ Relays, I’ve discovered what a moving experience it is to walk along part of the course as twilight deepens into darkness and read the names of those the flickering lights are dedicated to: “In Honor Of ….,” “In Memory Of….”

A luminaria ceremony, featuring the luminaria choir, will take place at 9 p.m. on Saturday. The Relay will conclude with a brief closing ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at 9 a.m.

The 2008 Relay for Life Event Planning Committee includes:

Chair: Michele Perry

Co-Chair: Jackie Felton

Co-Chair Chelle Annette Islas

ACS Contact: Bob Cota

Survivorship: Miguel Islas

Logistics: Russ Oubina & Angela Michael

Accounting: James Norwood

Luminaria: Sofia Ie

Team Recruitment: Tahiya Sultan

Online Chair: Trisha Norwood

Food & Beverage: Lisa Johnson

Entertainment: Chelle Annette Islas

Kids Camp: Linda Ritchie

Team Captains: Courtney Le Vasseur

Event Mentor: Charlotte Pannell-Taylor

If you’d like to take part or help in some way with the event, or for more information, see http://events.cancer.org/rflmiramesaca – or simply come to Hilltop Park in Rancho Penasquitos this Saturday!

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Need $500.00 for school next year?

Write an essay on volunteering!

The Mira Mesa Town Council is now accepting essay / applications for their:

2008 Mira Mesa Town Council /Verne Goodwin Scholarship Awards

They have Three Thousand Dollars to give away!

No specific GPA is required

These awards are designed specifically for students who have enjoyed community volunteering.

Eligibility is based on meeting the following criterion:

Student must be a resident of Mira Mesa. A graduating senior of an area high school’s senior Class of 2008. Candidate must also be planning to further his or her education within the next year through one of the following: Community College, University or a Technical School.

Please use the following guidelines for the essay:

A good essay should contain “A narrative of your personal volunteer experience.” (250-500 words). We would like you to expand on which project was your favorite and why? Describe how this experience has positively affected your outlook on volunteering. Please list the different types of community service you have been involved in on a separate sheet of paper with an approximation of hours for each project. Essays are to be typed, double-spaced and please use 12-point font.

Package Process Applicants should submit the following along with your essay:
The cover sheet only should include: name, address, telephone number, email and school. One letter of reference is requested from a supervisor relevant to your volunteer work. On condition that you have done local community events, a letter of recommendation or certificate from a community leader or group is acceptable.

Committee Judging Process:
Complete packages will be evaluated for overall content, however scholarships are awarded based on your essay and your commitment to volunteering. Letters of recommendation are considered only after the essay has been selected to be one of the final best entries. Each student’s paper will remain anonymous via a numbering system. Community Leaders / members of the Scholarship Committee will read your papers. Judging is based on quality of your experience, not on quantity. Six scholarship finalists will be selected. Winners and their respective school will be notified by phone.

Scholarship Winners
Winners will be invited to attend June 2nd Town Council meeting to receive your $ 500.00 check. At that time we would like you to tell us a little about your community spirit and where you will continue your education. (Approximately 2 minutes each student) Family and friends are welcomed to attend the Mira Mesa Town Council meeting. We will allow time for a photo opportunity. You may also be honored with your peers at “Senior Awards Night” with a MMTC Certificate of Excellence.

Deadline May 27, 2008
Mira Mesa Town Council Scholarship Committee
PMB 230 10606-8 Camino Ruiz (Postal Annex)
San Diego, CA 92126

Contacts: MiraMesaTownCouncil.org. Chairman: Mrs. Stutsman; rstuts@san.rr.com

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The Mira Mesa High School Foundation which raises funds for the benefit of students by improving school site facilities, academic, athletic and other on campus programs is putting on its third annual Taste of Mira Mesa. Here are the details, which also can be found on their website.

Taste of Mira Mesa

The third annual Taste of Mira Mesa will be the evening of Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Gen-Probe, Inc., in western Mira Mesa. According to MMHS Foundation president Kathy Madsen, this years event will take place in the attractively landscaped outdoor area between the buildings on Gen-Probes park-like campus, and will again offer guests the opportunity to sample food from a variety of local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment and a silent auction (we typically have 100-150 items, including air line tickets and local vacations, from $5 and up. For further details, contact Kathy Madsen, (858) 578-4110.

The second annual Taste of Mira Mesa held Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Gen-Probe, Inc. earned over $10,000! We thank our sponsors and all who participated in the event. Pictures are now online.

The first annual Taste of Mira Mesa in 2006 was also a great success! Thanks to all who attended and contributed to this event!

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The Mira Mesa Girls Softball will be having a rummage sale to raise money for Emily Rose Bare’s family. It will be at Christ of the Corner Stone Church on Sat 3/15/08 from 8:00am -1:00pm. Please drop off all donations at Linda Moran’s House: 10960 Pegasus in Mira Mesa. Please put items in bags or boxes for easier transportation.

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Here is an email I received yesterday that I am passing along….

“As you are undoubtedly aware, the budget cuts for education, and in particular San Diego Unified School District, have been a major topic of conversation around this area as of late. The Board of Education is meeting this Tuesday and we plan on being there, with signs, etc. showing our displeasure at how they are going to make these cuts. We feel that the cuts are going to impact the classrooms and children directly, when they should be making the cuts as far away from the children as possible. The board is going to be making most of their decisions that morning in a closed meeting. We are trying to get our voices heard now. We are going to meet at the Mira Mesa High School on Saturday with signs. We are bringing our kids. We are going to get our tin cups and buckets out and we are going to ‘panhandle’ Mira Mesa. We will spread ourselves somewhere between Soup Plantation, down to the high school. We are hoping to get our voices heard by staging this ‘beg to keep the schools running’ campaign, if you will. We are contacting the press. We really need HUNDREDS of people out there to make an impact. If we are loud enough, Sacramento might hear us. The event is going to be from 9-12. (We are hoping for the biggest turnout from 10-11 for press purposes). We ask people to bring signs, bring people, bring cups. I am going to make a bunch of signs , but the more people can bring, the better. People can even come early, put up tents or park their cars along the street and plaster them with signs. Anything to make this visible. This is last minute so we are trying to notify as many people as possible. I was hoping you might be able to help spread the word.”

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Quietly Building Their Fan Bases These Talented Filipino’s are Establishing Themselves Within the San Diego Music Community.

Baby Back Entertainment and MidCity Records in association with TBF Entertainment Group are proud to put together a night of R&B and soul music at the Hot Monkey Love Café. The show is an all age event held March 28th 2008 doors open at 7pm. Hot Monkey Love Café is located at 6875 Suite B El Cajon Boulevard San Diego Ca, 92115. Tickets are on sale now at the venue box office $8 pre-salNoly and Marlon DaneNoly and Marlon Danee and $10 the day of the show. Performing that night will be the R&B sensation Noly, San Diego’s R&B/Pop mainstay Marlon Dane, emerging R&B singer Kim Llarenas, and introducing soulful teen sisters Sam and Alex. Noly and Marlon Dane will debut tracks off their upcoming CD’s as well as perform their most popular hits.

Noly’s music can be described in one word “eclecticurbanflow”. He fuses elements of urban music with classic and contemporary R&B. This singer/ songwriter’s smooth vocals are set to soulful music performed by his band. This formula has led to shows with nationally known acts such as Tyrese and Ginuwine. He is a stage veteran who has performed throughout Southern California drawing comparisons to John B, Maxwell, and D’angelo. Marlon Dane is a fresh blend of pop and R&B. Recently he has shared the stage with Platinum recording artist Frankie J whom he has often been compared to. This entertainer makes sure to give a great stage performance from start to finish. Marlon Dane’s self entitled CD will be available early summer 2008 with several scheduled performances planned for the release. Kim Llarenas and the sisters will be performing covers from some of today’s hottest R&B singers.

MidCity Records is a San Diego based independent record label that fiercely supports local emerging artists. Baby Back Entertainment was established by the label to promote concerts that showcase their artists as well as some of the city’s finest talents. Chris Tucker CEO of MidCity Records and Baby Back Entertainment can be reached via email at midcityrecords@yahoo.com, myspace.com/ctmidcityrecords, or by calling 619-846-4378.

TBF Entertainment Group manages Marlon Dane and Noly and they can reached at their web site www.tbfentertainment.com.

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A TALE AS OLD AS TIME! The Performing Arts Department is proud to present DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST. The show opens with an afternoon matinée on February 27th at 3:00.

Tickets for this special show are $5 and available at the Finance Office. They also can be reserved at will-call by emailing dkriley@sandi.net. The shows continue Feb. 28-29 and March 6-8 at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the evening shows are $10 There is a second afternoon matinee on Saturday March 8th at 2:00 PM with $5 tickets. Come out and support the talented students of MMHS.

There are over 100 students involved in the production — about 1 in every 25 kids here at Mira Mesa.

Thanks for your support!

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The Mira Mesa Women’s Club is sponsoring another fundraiser for Emily Rose Bare this coming Monday March 3rd at Callahan’s. The Bare Family needs our help. Their daughter, Emily Rose Bare who is nine years old was diagnosed with Cancer on January 2008. She has Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in the left arm and it has spread into her lungs.

The family does not have medical insurance, so the Mira Mesa Women’s Club has taken it upon themselves to help raise money for the family. They have teamed up with Callahan’s Pub & Brewery this week and are having a fundraiser on Monday March 3rd from 3 PM to 11 PM. All you need to do is bring the attached flyer with you to Callahan’s between those hours on that day and 15% of your purchases will be donated to the club for Emily Rose. Lee Doxtader and Scott Stamp the owners of Callahan’s will also honor the flyer at their other two restaurants, San Diego Brewing Co. and Jose OReilly’s. So if you know anyone that lives close to those restaurants, please let them know about the event.

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE:

http://www.miramesa.com/attachments/EmilyRoseFundraiser.pdf

If you are not able to attend, but would like to make a donation, make a check payable to: GFWC-MIRA MESA WOMEN’S CLUB and mail it to:

Sandra Cabral
10769 Parkdale Avenue
San Diego, Ca. 92126

There has also been a website created where you can donate money to the family online via Paypal. That is located here: www.EmilyRoseBare.com.

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Casino-a-Go-Go

Have a great time while helping raise money for this year’s 4th of July fireworks display. The Mira Mesa Community 4th of July Committee and Scripps-Mesa Fireworks, Inc., are sponsoring “Casino-a-Go-go” along with co-sponsors Knights of Columbus at the Good Shepherd Parish on Saturday March 29th.

“Casino-a-Go-Go” is this year’s theme (late 60’s / early 70’s ambience) for their “just for fun” Casino Night inside the social hall at the Good Shepherd Parish. There will be some of your favorite casino games; Blackjack, Craps and a Roulette Wheel. There will also be Continue Reading

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