🌱 Valentine's Day Eats + SDCCD District Honors + Homes For Sale

Morning, 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:

Sunny, breezy, and very warm. High: 88, Low: 48.

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

1. Want to go someplace special for Valentine's Day? There are great restaurants offering delectable dinners and yummy desserts to celebrate the occasion. Spend time with your sweetheart at a new and exciting venue. Make it a night you won't forget. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Magazine)
2. San Diego Community College District is offering events during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. Experience the sculptures, poetry, history, presentations, and films related to the Black experience. See the Zuzu African Acrobats, learn about African American Inventors, and view the African Guardian Spirits exhibit. The public is welcome to these free exhibits. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Press Release Desk)
3. In the market for a home in the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch area? Check out the new listings available. Check out this 1,002 square feet, 2 bedroom/2 bath unit, or this 1,389 square feet, 3 bed, and 2.5 bath unit. Looking to trade up? There are several homes available with four or five bedrooms that may be perfect for your family. Take a look! 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:

• Free Tax Preparation (By Appointment) — RB Senior Services. (9 a.m.)
• "And Now A Word From Our Sponsor: A Look Back at the Early Days of TV Advertising" (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• MBA Fast Track to DBA or PhD Leadership (Online) — California School of Management & Leadership. (Noon)
• Artists of the Rococo (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• The Recipe for Swing (Online) — CECRB. (1:30 p.m.)
• Poway Board of Education Meeting (Online) — Poway Unified School District. (6 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:

• 5 Ways to Manage Your Debt Online. (Feb. 10)
• 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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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Bettyann Pernice