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Revive Our Roots: Nosh, Explore, Connect

Revive Our Roots – An Educational and Culinary Collaboration Supporting Berry Good Food and Coastal Roots Farm

Berry Good Food and Coastal Roots Farm are thrilled to present a collaborative Sunday afternoon experience on the farm where guests are invited to nosh, explore, and connect!

  • Sample delicious creations at interactive tasting stations with San Diego chefs known for sustainable sourcing
  • Learn about beekeeping, permaculture, fermentation, zero waste and more at our various interactive stations
  • Meet with Coastal Roots farmers to learn about their mission to cultivate healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom
  • Mingle with Berry Good Food members who are empowering our community by building bridges between farmers, chefs, scientists, and citizens to challenge the industrial food system while advocating for access to healthy food for all
  • Bid on special silent auction items and unique local culinary experiences to benefit the non-profit programming of BGF and Coastal Roots Farm
  • Most important of all, connect with your friends and neighbors and learn what you can do today to make a change toward growing our local food movement!

Enjoy small plates from:

  • Chef Andrew Bent, LOLA 55
  • Chef Jamie Brawn, Homestead Solana Beach
  • Chef William Eick, Matsu
  • Chef Phillip Esteban, WellFed
  • Chef Christopher Logan, The Plot
  • Chef Lety McKenzie and Chef Dominique Chanelle, Hijas Del Maiz
  • Chef JoJo Ruiz, Serẽa and Lionfish
  • Chef Marcus Twilegar, locally focused chef consultant
  • Chef Justin Vaiciunas, Luca at The Guild Hotel
  • Chef Davin Waite, Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub
  • Chef Dakota Weiss, Sweetfin Poké and Bravo’s Top Chef alum
  • Chef Giselle Wellman, Director of Culinary and Garden at San Diego Jewish Academy and Bravo’s Top Chef alum

Visit these interactive educational stations while enjoying LIVE MUSIC:

  • Beekeeping with the San Diego County Entomology Department
  • Clean Water with San Diego Coastkeeper
  • Fermentation with Austin Durant, Founder and Chief Fermentation Officer of Fermenters Club
  • Gleaning with Nita Kurmins Gilson of Produce Good and O’Side Kitchen Collaborative
  • Pastured Chicken with Coastal Roots Farm
  • Vermiculture with Green Oceanside and Bokashi Composting with Becky Mendoza of Changing Tides Foundation
  • Zero Waste with Marissa Figueroa of Sonora Refillery

Contact Javier Guerrero if you are interested in becoming an Event Sponsor at javier@coastalrootsfarm.org.

Proceeds from this special collaborative event will be shared between Coastal Roots Farm and Berry Good Food and their aligned missions to connect and support a healthy food community for all.

Ivey Ranch Equestrian Volunteer Orientation

Ivey Ranch is a Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Premier Accredited Equestrian Facility.  We host horseback riding therapy for clients with special needs and different abilities. Our volunteers are how we can serve this special community. Volunteers not only help care for the horses but help our riders have their riding experience. An equestrian volunteer has the option to participate in several programs depending on their age and availability.

The best part about volunteering with our Equestrian program is that there is no horse experience necessary! We will teach you everything you need to know. Equestrian Volunteer Orientations will be from 1-2:30pm on  August 10th, September 7th, and October 26th at Ivey Ranch. Equestrian volunteers must participate in an orientation and complete an application prior to participating in the program.

A few things about orientation:

  • Please wear jeans and closed-toed shoes. No sandals.
  • We encourage new volunteers to complete the application online, however, we also provide a downloadable PDF as well as copies at orientation.
  • You do not need to sign up for Orientation, you can just show up.
  • Directions: As you drive into the Ivey Ranch Park Assoc. facility, continue straight (pass Canine Companions on your right). You will soon see an arena and barn on your right. This is where we will meet up.
  • If you are a minor, please bring a parent or guardian to Orientation.

We have many volunteer opportunities, all of which are a great way to help a person with special needs, get some horse time, and can be a chance for the family to do something together. Check out all the opportunities we have available!

  • Therapy Riding Aide (Ages 18+ years old): Assists with clients in all aspects of a class; may walk alongside the client and the horse; may learn to lead a horse; can assist with the grooming and turn out of our horses. This opportunity is excellent for those who want to interact with both horses and clients with special needs.
  • The Grooming Gang (Ages 18+ years old): Responsible for grooming, bathing, stall cleaning, and equipment maintenance of our gorgeous horses. This opportunity is great for those interested in dedicated time with horses and the care it takes to maintain them.
  • Barn Buddies (Ages 9+ years old): Feeds and provides water for horses, cleans stalls, and occasionally grooms horses. Barn Buddies is an excellent introduction to horses and horse care.
  • Saturday Program (Ages 9+ years old): This opportunity allows all volunteers to participate in caring and interacting with horses and the clients we serve. This day involves all aspects of the program!

Let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at volunteer@iveyranch.com or calling 760-722-4839 to speak with our Volunteer Coordinator.

The Sunshine Boys at North Coast Repertory Theatre

THE SUNSHINE BOYS deftly showcases the late Neil Simon’s brilliant ear for sidesplitting dialogue and his sharp eye for physical comedy. Yet beneath the raucous laughter are two vulnerable people struggling to make sense of their lives. North Coast Repertory Theatre has earned numerous accolades by critics and audiences alike for capturing the nuances of Simon’s memorable characters who wrestle with love, loss, work, family and aging. Simon’s plays historically sell out rapidly, so early ticket buying is highly recommended.

Jeffrey B. Moss directs Bryan Banville*, Portia Gregory, Phillip Korth, Samantha Roper, James Sutorius*, John Tessmer, and Lenny Wolpe*, in THE SUNSHINE BOYS. The design team includes Marty Burnett (Resident Scenic Designer), Matthew Novotny (Lighting), Elisa Benzoni (Costumes), Aaron Rumley (Sound), Philip Korth (Props) and Peter Herman (Wigs). Danielle Stephens* is the Stage Manager.

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. For photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

THE SUNSHINE BOYS previews begin Wednesday, October 23. Opening Night on Saturday, October 26, at 8pm. A new Preview Matinee has been added on Friday, October 25, at 2pm. There will be a special talkback on Friday, November 1, with the cast and artistic director. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm through November 17, 2019. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets: Previews – $46, Week Nights/Wed. & Sat. Matinees – $52; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat. $57; Sun Night – $49. By popular demand, a Wednesday Matinee has been added on November 13, at 2pm – $52. Seniors, Students, Military & Educators – $3 off admission. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

MiraCosta College Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region

Yearly, MiraCosta College hosts more than 200 business leaders, influential citizens, elected officials, and MiraCosta College faculty and staff at the Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region, where attendees get to hear from the college’s president about our accomplishments and vision for the future. This years theme, Breaking [New] Ground, will highlight the innovative ways MiraCosta continues to serve the local community and contribute to economic growth.

NCAAWA Gentlemen’s Gourmet “A Sterling Affair”

Each year the North County African American Women’s Association sponsors a signature fundraiser for scholarships for women and girls in the San Diego North County. More than 350 community members come together for good food, good entertainment and good times at this event. Amateur and Professional chefs compete in their specific categories for trophies and cash awards.  There is also a silent auction. It is a great night of fun for all.

Approaching Donors with a Digital Twist! Workshop by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy

Join Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at National University for our workshop and open house! Network with your peers,improve your digital fundraising skills, and learn more about Fundraising Academy Accelerate.

In today’s giving landscape, merely increasing your social media presence by no means guarantees increased giving.Learn tips to maximize the reach and effectiveness of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to boost pre-approach efforts beyond your friends, networks, and followers.

YOU WILL LEARN:

* What Pre-Approach means and the best sources to find the information you need

* How to use social media platforms to reach like-minded prospects

* How to stay true to each platform’s mission statement – know what to post and where

Approaching Donors with a Digital Twist!

October 17, 2019

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TORREY PINES

11355 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037

WORKSHOP $25 HORS D’OEUVRES AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.

FREE OPEN HOUSE

Learn more about Fundraising Academy Accelerate, our CFRE-certified fundraising certificate program. Meet instructors and past graduates and learn more about early-bird pricing.

THE NEXT COHORT BEGINS JANUARY 2020

Foundation for the Children of the Californias 25th Anniversary Celebration

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Foundation for the Children of the Californias (FCC) work supporting the Hospital Infantil de las Californias (HIC), the only nationally certified Mexican pediatric specialty hospital in Baja California.  Join us for the festivities on October 13, 2019 at The Prado in Balboa Park.

The celebration will begin at 4p with a silent auction and the opportunity to bid on multiple exciting items. A deliciously plated dinner catered by The Prado Restaurant will follow alongside an awards ceremony to recognize FCC individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve children’s health throughout the the San Diego and Baja California mega region.  The celebration will culminate with an electrifying Latin-and-Blues Rock performance by Santana Ways, a Carlos Santana tribute band.

Be sure to join us in supporting a brighter and healthier future for the children of the San Diego/Tijuana region!