​🌱 Due For A Refund? + Fraudulent Donation Hurts SD Horse Sanctuary

Welcome back, San Diego! I'm here in your inbox with the latest about what's happening in town today:

• Due for a refund?💵 Check with San Diego County to find out if a refund is in store for you.
• A fraudulent donation left a San Diego horse sanctuary short of funds.🐎

But first, today's weather:

Sunny. 🌞 High: 75, Low: 47.

Here are four of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Is there a refund in your future? It’s time to find out! The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector announced that over $1 million in potential refunds are available for San Diegans. The deadline to file a claim is Nov. 30. Refunds range from $10 to $255,574. Check to see if your name is on the list sdttc.com. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. A nonprofit that takes care of neglected and abused horses just learned that a donation of over $5,000 was made on a fraudulent credit card. The shelter, Horses of Tir Na Nog, houses more than 100 horses, as well as sheep, goats and llamas. The animals are often nursed back to health and often live longer than anyone would have expected. Horses of Tir Na Nog exists solely through donations that cover the cost of food, hay and other necessities. If you would like to help, click here: Horses of Tir Na Nog. (NBC 7 San Diego)
3. What happens to foster youth who age out of the system? The sad truth is that 31 percent of them in California become homeless. "It's sort of a dark and gloomy future,” according to David Baker, who escaped homelessness years ago. This week Baker will walk 125 miles to benefit foster youth who have aged out. He credits the YMCA with helping to provide housing, counseling and more, to help foster youth get back on their feet and on a path to self-sufficiency. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
4. Don’t want to cook? Don’t want to eat out? There is another option. Local San Diego County restaurants are ready to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner for you to enjoy at home. From turkey or ham, to stuffing or sweet potatoes, to green bean casserole or brussels sprouts, to pumpkin or pecan pie, a delectable feast can be prepared for you. No fuss, no muss, just order it in advance, pick it up, and enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME! — Paradise Hills Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Gardening Exchange — Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (10 a.m.)
• Paws to Read — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Poway Petco Adoption Event — Second Chance Dog Rescue. (11 a.m.)
• Admit One: SAT Test Prep — Logan Heights Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2022 — Embarcadero, San Diego. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Adult dogs need love too: "We have more than 230 adult dogs looking for homes, and one could be be YOUR pawfect match! Whether you're looking for a cuddly couch potato, an active adventure buddy or a constant companion to brighten your days, we're sure you'll find a pup to fit your lifestyle!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Hunger and Homeless Awareness: "6 participating businesses have united in honor of National Hunger and Homeless Awareness week. Together they raised $27,500! Proceeds go directly to programs that bring hope to men, women, and children who are currently experiencing homelessness." (San Diego Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• What does the library mean to you? "Is it books 📚? Computers 💻? Or how about a place where you can check out a GPS for a hike 🥾 or an ice cream maker for your next party 🍦? We all have a different idea of what we want from our library. And that’s why The San Diego Public Library and Library Foundation SD want to hear from you!" (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)
• Animal ambassadors: "Come meet the conservation animal ambassadors of Zovargo! Learn about and interact with animals that are feathered, scaled, furry and slimy. Each animal has an important and educational story to tell! Saturday, Nov. 19th at 3 p.m. in the Denny Sanford Children's Library." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Your donation doubled: "Your support helps us weather any storm and invest in horticultural research and expand our local restoration projects. Plus, your gift before 12/31 will be doubled by our Board up to $50,000! Donate today: https://sdbg.org/year-end/" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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Events:

• Real Estate & Economic Update Free Educational Webinar. (Nov. 21)
• Lights at the Lakes Holiday Light Show. (Nov. 25)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN." (Dec. 1)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— Bettyann Pernice

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