​🌱 RB/4S Students Honored + SDCCD Vaccination Policy + Pets R4U

Hey, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. Strong Santa Ana winds possible. High: 87, Low: 50.

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

1. Rancho Bernardo and 4S-Ranch students have been given college honors and degrees. They are proud and so are their communities. Whether they are recipients of Dean's list awards or they have recently earned their degrees, they have good reason to celebrate. Take a look. Maybe one of the students is someone you know. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. The San Diego Community College District will update its definition of "fully vaccinated.” Based on research findings and data, “fully vaccinated" will include booster doses when eligible, effective July 1. All students, employees, and individuals receiving in-person services within the district must get a booster in order to comply with the District's COVID-19 vaccination requirement. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch Press Release Desk)
3. They are here, they are cuddly, and they can be yours. An adorable array of dogs is now available at several area shelters. If cats are your thing, there are cats available that can be yours. Take a look. You can welcome a sweet new family member into your home. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Extended Lunch Bell Schedule — Rancho Bernardo High. (All Day)
• Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• TERM 2 Club Rush during lunch — Rancho Bernardo High. (Noon)
• Foundations of Acupuncture (Hybrid) — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• Tribute to African Americans Lost in 2021 (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo Little League: "Attention RB community: We need to locate the person that took these photos. This collage was given to Coach Steve at the end of the 2019 season. Lorie Pirolli is looking for the digital copies of these pictures. Any help would be greatly appreciated." (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch Library: "Savor your love of chocolate with this list of titles dedicated to the sweetest of sweets." (Facebook)
• 45+ Museums, 28 days, 50 percent off tickets available at the library. (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "San Diego Public Library's signature lecture series with the University of San Diego Copley Library is back for Black History Month! We're proud to present notable author and thinker Heather McGhee for our Feb. 28 virtual event." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Thank you to NOVA Home Loans for its generous donation to Operation Connect. With this, we will be able to further help transitioning veterans in San Diego. Know a transitioning service member? Invite them to attend the free Operation Connect Workshop on April 1." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Celebrate North San Diego Business Chamber's 32nd Annual RB Alive! Expo with a full day of entertainment and enjoyment. Visitors can partake in tasty treats and browse over 200 booths." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Valentine’s Day at Mellano Farm Stand. (Feb. 12)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 14)
• PRAYERS: Whose Prayers are Answered and Why? Part 2 — How Do I Know God is Listening to My Prayers? (Feb.14)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 15)
• New Balance Store In Encinitas Village Opens Feb. 10. (Feb. 17)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 21)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar. (Feb. 23)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice