Seussical Jr. + Sisters Recount Holocaust ​+ Vaccinate & Boost

Good day, people of Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! It's me again, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Daily.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. Santa Ana Wind Advisory to noon Friday. High: 66, Low: 41.

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

1. Students at Bernardo Heights Middle School will present ‘Seussical Jr.’ Their teacher, Katie Newbanks, created the Bernardo Heights Theatre Co. utilizing students to act, be the tech crew, be the set designers, and assist with creative aspects of the production. "The musical, a slightly shorter version of 'Seussical,' is written for the voice ranges of middle school age performers," said Newbanks. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. A Rancho Bernardo woman and her sister have published a book called "From Auschwitz with Love: The Inspiring Memoir of Two Sisters’ Survival, Devotion and Triumph.” The book tells of the sisters' experiences under the Nazi regime. “I want them to remember and never let it happen again,” Ruth Grunberger Mermelstein said. “All the antisemitism we see now is very scary. That is how it started in Europe.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
3. San Diego County Government has put out the word. Though COVID-19 cases have declined, the number of deaths from COVID-19 have increased. The county is encouraging residents to get vaccinated and boosted. Mask up, get tested, and quarantine in place. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch Press Release Desk)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• RBX Lesson Bell Schedule — Rancho Bernardo High. (All Day)
• Tai Chi Chuan: Early Risers (In Person, Escondido) — San Diego Oasis. (7:30 a.m.)
• Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• English Composer Gustaf Holst: The Planets, and more! (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (3 p.m.)
• San Diego Tết Festival — Mira Mesa Community Park. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Experience the difference! Our members tell us how much they appreciate Regional Connect, for the connections they make and the relationships they establish." (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo: "Something to keep in mind. Since Rotarians are 'people of action,' we usually have no problem implementing the vision!" (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: "Know a transitioning service member? Invite them to attend the free Operation Connect Workshop. 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." (Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: "Explore the fun of more than 45 San Diego museums and all the arts, history and culture they contain for half the price in February." (SDCL)
• SDCCE Emeritus Program: "This New Year, adults 55 and older can learn another creative skill for no-cost that enhances brain function and reverses the effects of age-related decline. From playing the ukulele, watercolor painting, healthy living to preparing for retirement, San Diego College of Continuing Education's (SDCCE's) Emeritus Program offers free online and hybrid classes throughout San Diego County." (SDCCE)

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— Bettyann Pernice