​🌱 'Sunflowers For Ukraine' + RB Community Foundation Grants

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

First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m. High: 72, Low: 49.
• Sunday: Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 84, Low: 53.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 90, Low: 54.

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

1. It is a symbol of happiness, optimism, longevity, and peace, and it is the national flower of Ukraine. For this reason, an RB artist joined other local artists to create paintings of sunflowers to raise funds to help Ukrainians. The “Sunflowers for Ukraine” exhibit has earned more than $2,100. The entire purchase price, minus tax, is going to the fundraiser. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. Need a grant? The RB Community Foundation will provide grant funding for nonprofits whose purpose is to enhance the quality of life of those in RB. “We’re committed to the financial support of the Rancho Bernardo nonprofit organizations to build a vibrant community that benefits current and future residents,” shared Daniel Wilson, RBCF board president. “We want to improve the quality of life and meet emerging community needs by increasing responsible and effective philanthropy.” The foundation will accept proposals for grants between $1,500 and $10,000. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Foundation)
3. A resident of RB worked as a scientist doing research during the Cold War. He worked on fuzing and guidance systems for the U.S. military. Now he has put his experiences into a book. “(The laboratory) recruited the best scientific talent,” Rossi said. “It was interesting to read about them doing research and precise measurements for guidance systems and rockets. The miniaturization on painted circuits, the digital revolution began with these people.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

This weekend in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:.

Saturday, April 23

• Live Interactive Video 2nd/3rd Grade Storytime with Mr. Luan (Online) — San Diego Public Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Library NExT: Admit One-Session One S.A.T. Test Prep (Online) — San Diego Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Spring Fling with Friends of RB Library — Rancho Bernardo Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Library NExT: Admit One-Session Two S.A.T. Test Prep (Online) — San Diego Public Library. (Noon)

Sunday, April 24

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions at Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve! —Shoott. (9 a.m.)

Monday, April 25

• The "B" Show: Where we Drink Coffee and Talk About Career Trends — LinkedIn Audio Event. (7 a.m.)
• Legal Assistance (by appointment) — Rancho Bernardo Senior Center. (Noon)
• Hand & Foot Cards — Ed Brown Center. (1 p.m.)
• Tap — Ed Brown Center. (3:30 p.m.)
• Virtual Messy Science — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (4 p.m.)
• Pajamas Storytime — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo Little League: "Dear RBLL families, we are excited to announce we have partnered with the San Diego Padres’ California League affiliate, the Lake Elsinore Storm, to celebrate our season at Little League Day with the Storm. The game will be at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 6, against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers affiliate) at Lake Elsinore Diamond." (Facebook)
• USSD Bridge2breakthru: "Who says you can’t be super focused and have fun at the same time! Good job Dragons!" (Facebook)
• USSD Bridge2breakthru: "USSD 4s Ranch Photo Day at 4S Ranch is finally coming! Yes, Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. we will be doing a student photo day! Make sure you call or stop by the studio and get your name on the list." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Strawberry U-Pick & Farm Festival at Mellano Farm Stand. (April 23)
• National Hug A Plumber Day. (April 25)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (May 2)
• Live from La Costa: Summer Concert Series. (May 14)
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