🌱 Bridge Club Withdraws + AB1641 To Stop SVP + Woman Of The Year

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Mainly cloudy. High: 71, Low: 47.
• Sunday: Pleasant with some sunshine. High: 76, Low: 46.
• Monday: A shower possible. High: 69, Low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

1. After much heated chatter, the proposal to build a Bridge Club game room in Seven Oaks Community Center is withdrawn. “During open session they made it clear they were aggressively against (the proposal),” Turner said. “They also had a petition with more than 250 signatures." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. Assembly Brian Maienschein's proposed AB1641 would ensure the law enforcement be involved in the selection of placement locations with a priority on community safety. “More safeguards need to be in place to prevent these individuals, who are still under the jurisdiction of the court and receiving treatment, from being housed in areas that can pose a danger to public safety.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The Diego Union-Tribune)
3. If you know the name Valerie Brown, you know how valuable she has been to the Rancho Bernardo Community. Valerie Brown has worked with the Girl Scouts, Rancho Bernardo Neighborhood Watch, San Diego’s Aging in Place Chapter, RB’s Spirit of the Fourth Committee, Poway Unified School District PTA, the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults, the City of San Diego’s Community Emergency Response Team, and the Red Cross. In 2012 she was inducted into the Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame. These are just some of the reasons that Valerie Brown was named 77th Assembly District's 'Woman of the Year.' To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

This weekend in Rancho Bernard o-4s Ranch:

Saturday, Jan. 15

• Zumba with Lynn for Boomers — San Diego Oasis. (9 a.m.)
• RB Kids Book Club — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (4 p.m.)

Monday, Jan. 17

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday — Rancho Bernardo High. (All Day)
• Tech Workshop — Rancho Bernardo Senior Services. (10:30 a.m.)
• Legal Assistance — Rancho Bernardo Senior Services. (Noon)
• Tea Dance — Ed Brown Center. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Veganuary Vegan Food Popup (Encinitas) —"As the Veganuary global campaign gains momentum, a record 2 million people so far have pledged to eat only vegan food for 31 days." (Patch)
• Rancho Bernardo Youth Lacrosse: "Two more days to snag early bird registration! Link in comments. Who is ready to rock it on the lacrosse field? Boys and Girls welcome TK-8th grade. Practices Monday/Wednesday for all and Friday for middle schoolers! Never a better time to learn then today. Let’s go!" (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Paws to Read Storytime! Come on over, relax with Hoku and Miss Susan as she reads 'Froggy Builds a Snowman.'" (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch Friends of the Library: "Happy new year! Here is how to become a member of the Friends of the 4S Ranch Library, just a small contribution gets you membership for the whole year and helps us make a big impact in the community by supporting your local library. Let's make 2022 a great year, thank you!" (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Know a transitioning service member? Invite them to attend Operation Connect ~ FREE. Operation Connect makes the transition from military to civilian workforce easier. We connect transitioning service members to business leaders, and influential people in the community." Event Online: Jan. 21. (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Little League: "Hey there Rancho Bernardo families! Did you know registration is still open for spring 2022? Sign your child up for baseball this spring. Tryouts are scheduled for Jan. 22 for Majors and AAA, Jan. 29 for AA." (Facebook)

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