Ghost Guns + RB Library: Teen Book Box + Creative Writing Group

Hey, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch today.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 73, low: 61.

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

1. GHOST GUNS — What they are, what we know about them, and what the City Council is doing to stop them. City Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert will present at the Rancho Bernado Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee. Must show proof of vaccination, and masks will be required. Cost: $15, includes a dessert bar. Proceeds will benefit the library at Brandeis University. RSVP to Linda at 858-487-8041. (San Diego Union Tribune)
2. Teen Book Boxes are available at the RB Library on the first of each month. Books will feature characters of high school age and will be appropriate for ages 13+. Boxes will contain some goodies to keep. Books and boxes must be returned. This month’s theme is back to school. First come, first served at the staff desk. (Rancho Bernardo Library)
3. Do you love to write? - The Creative Writing Group may be the place for you. Join Ron Pickett, (former naval aviator, engineer, and published author) to hone your writing skills. The group is open to emerging adults age 18-25, to adults, and older adults as well. Write and share your short stories, poetry, magazine or professional articles. (Rancho Bernardo Library)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch

• X-Ploration - Morning Creek Elementary. (12 a.m.)
• Restaurant Night - Turtleback Elementary. (4 p.m.)
• Back-To-School Night - Bernardo Heights Middle. (5 p.m.)

Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch Notebook

• USSD Bridge2breakthru: "Congratulations to all of our students who achieved their new belt ranks! Stayed tuned for more pictures throughout the week! #USSD #karate #achievement #Awesome #winning #ussd4sranch #kempo" (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "North San Diego Business Chamber welcomes Vets' Community Connections to our 5-star organization. Visit https://sdbusinesschamber.com/ to learn more." (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Interested in bumping up your #sustainability cred? Linda D. of San Carlos Library has some tips, tricks and advice to share with you! Join her at 5 p.m. to tune in and take part in the live discussion!" (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "We are so close to the finish line — San Diego, help us get to our goal! Your participation in the Summer Reading Program & Community Read-a-Thon by logging your books, activities and/or hours read, is making a huge difference already." (Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice

About me: I have lived in Rancho Bernardo since 2006 and I am very happy to live in this wonderful town. I have been active in the Rancho Bernardo Community Council as well as the Planning Board. I am also a member of the Maintenance Assessment District (the MAD) which works with the City of San Diego to create our beautiful new medians. I am also vice president of HOA 2 in Seven Oaks. I am a regular contributor to Patch, Nextdoor, and Facebook. I am very pleased to be writing the Patch RB Newsletter as well.

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