🌱 Thanksgiving Quiz + RB Teen on Youth Commission + RBCF Grants

Rise and shine, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 76, Low: 52.

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

1. E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella: Inviting these bacteria to your Thanksgiving dinner? Take the quiz to find out how to avoid illnesses such as these. Be a safe Thanksgiving chef. Follow the advice: "keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold; keep meats and veggies separated during food prep; and practice good hygiene." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch Press Release Desk)
2. For years he has been active in helping the homeless and those in need. He also worked to assist hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Now RB teen Kenan Pala is bringing his passion for helping the homeless to the City Youth Commission. Pala will attend Yale and plans to major in economics, finance, or business. “I want to pursue a career path but tie it in with my community and social work,” he said. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
3. This year they have awarded a combined $58,000 among 17 local organizations’ projects. The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits “that strengthen quality of life for all who live, work, and enjoy Rancho Bernardo,” according to foundation officials. To learn more: To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Support the Enlisted Project (STEP)'s Coffee with the CEO. (8:30 a.m.)

Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch Notebook

• Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo: "We're wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you are blessed with family, friends and warm surroundings." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "North San Diego Business Chamber welcomes Modiv Health to our 5-star organization." (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch Library: "An energetic and smiling Marta bounces through an imaginary zoo full of creatures and offers an entertaining lesson on contrasts and comparisons with both English and Spanish words. Find out why Berry B. Book loved this picture book." (Facebook)
• It's back! "The Thanksgiving Day Thank You Run" returns to 4S Ranch Sports Park. For a 12th year the 5K and Kids 1K will be back in-person. The event will benefit the ALS Strong — Greater San Diego Chapter." (Patch)
• The Rotary Club of RB Pre-holiday fundraiser — "Poinsettia Fundraiser to benefit Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar." (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch-Del Sur Community Foundation — "Grants application deadline is Dec. 20. "(SD Union-Tribune)

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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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