🌱 Donate to Ukraine @ Abnormal Brewery + Fuzzy Balls Of Love 4U

Happy Saturday, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Cloudy. High: 69, Low: 51.
• Sunday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny. High: 65, Low: 43.
• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 74, Low: 44.

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

1. It’s called ‘Glory to the Heroes’ and it will help soldiers in Ukraine, as well as those displaced by the war. Available in mid-April, the brew will be available at Abnormal Beer’s website. "Women, children, innocent civilians are all being affected," brewery owner Matt DeLoach said. The company is donating proceeds from the sale of the beer. If you preorder you can determine whether the donation goes to the Ukrainian troops, UNICEF, or the Red Cross, according to Abnormal's website. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. Looking for a fuzzy ball of love? If so, take home a shelter pet in need of a forever home. Adopt a sweet dog, puppy, cat, kitten, or other type of pet today. Get the love you need. Welcome a pet into your home. See the pets available now. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch Press Release Desk)
3. Cases of influenza are increasing. Have you gotten your yearly flu shot? "This season, we're seeing more San Diegans get sick from influenza compared to last year, which was an even milder flu season. However, people should continue taking precautions to avoid getting and spreading influenza," said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer." To protect yourself get a flu shot, wash your hands often, and stay home when sick. (Press Release Desk)

This weekend in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

Saturday, March 19

• Watercolor — Ed Brown Center. (9 a.m.)
• Manage Your Future (Online) — San Diego Public Library. (Noon)
• Virtual Exploration for a Sustainable World (Online) — San Diego Public Library. (1 p.m.)
• Virtual Messy Science (Online) — San Diego Public Library. (2 p.m.)
• Virtual Craftronics (Online) — San Diego Public Library. (3 p.m.)
• Spring Craft time and Nowruz (Iranian New Year) Celebration — Rancho Bernardo Library. (3 p.m.)

Sunday, March 20

• Blood Drive — Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church (RBCPC). (8 a.m.)
• Poway Symphony Orchestra — Poway Center for the Performing Arts. (4 p.m.)

Monday, March 21

• Alexander Hamilton, The Man, Not the Musical (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Legal Assistance (by appointment) — Rancho Bernardo Senior Services. (Noon)
• Hand & Foot Cards — Ed Brown Center. (1 p.m.)
• Alchemy: How a Medieval Obsession Led to Real Science (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• Conflict Coaching Session - Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (5 p.m.)
• Pajamas Storytime - Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (6:30 p.m.)

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• Strawberry U-Pick & Tractor Rides at Mellano Farm Stand. (March 19)
• Strawberry U-Pick & Tractor Rides at Mellano Farm Stand. (March 20)
• American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk. (March 22)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll catch up with you next week with your next update!

— Bettyann Pernice