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A newsletter for the Tierrasanta community
May 17th, 2024
From the President of Tierrasanta Foundation
The Tierrasanta Foundation, founded in 2008, has a simple mission: do stuff that benefits and improves the lives of the citizens of Tierrasanta. We do that with a PIE - Projects, Initiatives, & Events. (I admit, I love acronyms).
Our annual 5K & Fun Run event is planned this year around Halloween. It's a hoot as it has a chip-timed run for the serious runners and the Fun part, which involves kids, dogs, costumes, and a beer garden. I must mention the beer garden.
You can also read about the Fix the Rec Initiative, designed to improve, and extend the availability of our Community Recreation Center and Pool facilities. It's exciting to see many of our residents donating to this initiative! We've raised nearly $5,000, with plans for more improvements as we hit the summer season.
Finally, is our Fire station Initiative, recurring since 2014. This initiative intends to improve our first responders' living and working conditions, emphasizing the long game – a new fire station for Tierrasanta. Station 39 is one of the oldest, smallest, and unhealthy fire stations in the City of San Diego. This month, the Tierrasanta Foundation delivered the crews a Bluetooth speaker and workout bike. The city does not provide everything firefighters need to stay healthy & fit.
We topped this month off with new lawn care equipment for the drought-tolerant landscaping the Foundation provided in 2017.
- Tom “TK” Keliinoi
36th Annual Tierrafest
Plans are in process for the 36th Annual Tierrafest, tomorrow May 18, to bring fun and celebration for all Tierrasanta/Murphy Canyon families. It will include the Patriot's Day Parade, a Craft Fair, BBQ Dinner, Live Music, Fireworks and a game area for the youngsters.
Patriot's Day Parade:
Our Grand Marshal this year, Mike Fillat, is a local Chiropractor that was born and raised in Tierrasanta. Dr. Filat's practice is located in the Vons complex, next to Chris Shamoon State Farm.
Partriot's Day Parade is made up of local residents, civic organizations, youth groups and sports groups, San Diego dignitaries, local businesses, and auto enthusiasts. It starts at 10:00 a.m. from Canyon Hills High School and ends at the Legacy Church parking lot on Baroque Lane where fruit and refreshments will be served.
Craft Fair:
The Craft Fair will be held at the Newbreak Church Parking lot on Tierrasanta Blvd. It is sponsored by the Tierrasanta Junior Women's Club from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
BBQ Dinner:
The BBQ Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and will be held at the Tierrasanta Lutheran Church Parking lot, 11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. We will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and serving dessert, water, soft drinks and coffee.
Adults can enjoy Beer & Wine, Kids can play games, the Shades of Sound band led by our Tierrasanta resident George Lewis will play music you can dance to. The fireworks finale will make the evening enjoyable for the whole family.
Games:
A game area will be available for the youngsters.
Fireworks:
Fireworks will be featured at 8:15 p.m.
The Tierrafest is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tierrasanta, Tierrasanta Junior Women's Club and It is supported by the Tierrasanta Community Council. All net proceeds will fund Tierrasanta/Murphy Canyon youth and community projects.
If you care to financially support this community function, contact Rani Shatila at (858) 268-4184. There are different areas you can help with the least of which is a business card ad on the evening dinner placemats. In any case, plan to be a part of the Event. This is your day to enjoy.
Many thanks to our supporters:
The County Board of Supervisors and Joel Anderson
City Council and Raul Campillo
Carlo & Nadine Daleo
Treebeard Landscaping
Marty & Jane Cary
Pete & Claudia Penczar
Chris Shamoon, State Farm Ins. Agent
Tommy's Quality Meats and Joe Battaglia NewBreak Church
Tierrasanta Lutheran Church
ES3 Physical Therapy
Team Bourda Realestate
HomeStreet Bank
Stadium Golf Center
Cut"N"Core
Ideal Plumbing Heating & Air
North Island Credit Union
Ryan Carvello & Rhet
Roy Colosimo, Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Michael Baker Engineering
Rob & Christie Wright
UPS Store Tierrasanta
Tierrasanta Pulse
"Fix the Rec" Projects Underway
Thanks to strong local and County support, the Tierrasanta Foundation has initiated two new infrastructure projects at the Tierrasanta Pool. With paint purchased from community donations, painting of the stained pool façade has begun and the improvement is rather substantial. Shown in the photo below, Dr. Hani Shatila presents a check for the new paint to Kathy Castello (Aquatic Division Area Manager). And in the second photo, you can see the beautiful results.
The second project involves replacing the sun-damaged and nearly-opaque windows between the pool building and the pool itself. As Kathy noted, “the two largest windows are in the pool offices where it’s imperative for staff to have a constant view of the swimming pool in the event of an emergency. Currently, staff must look through an adjacent doorway to see outside.” Again, a picture is worth a thousand words.
With financial support from a County of San Diego Community Enhancement grant, the Tierrasanta Recreation Council, fundraising, and private sources, we are expanding our impact on the Tierrasanta community. We are working with management at the Tierrasanta Rec Center to identify potential projects there, including new gym scoreboards, chairs and tables for senior activities, playground equipment, a new gym divider, etc. These will be announced soon.
We are excited about this program and want to encourage Tierrasantans to offer suggestions as well as contributions of time or money. If you would like to join this effort, please contact Arne Knudsen at aknudsen@tierrasantafoundation.org or at 858-775-8751 Community support for these efforts will allow us to complete these projects and initiate new ones. If you can help, please make checks payable to “Tierrasanta Foundation” and mail to 10601-G Tierrasanta Blvd, Box 406, San Diego, CA 92124. The Tierrasanta Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization - donations are tax deductible. You may also use Venmo (@TierrasantaFoundation).
Tierrasanta Library
Hello Tierrasanta Library Patrons,
Our branch will be receiving a new roof, ceiling, lighting and HVAC system. Unfortunately for the safety staff and patrons, we will be closed for the duration of this major construction project.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming everyone back to our upcoming programs.
Sincerely,
Library Staff
Save the Date for our 2024 Tierrasanta 5K & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of record-breaking participation at the 2023 Tierrasanta 5K & Fun Run, marking the most significant turnout in TF 5K history. From Elvis impersonators to caped crusaders like Superman, and even our four-legged friends donning delightful costumes, the streets of Tierrasanta were alive with Halloween merriment as participants ran, walked, and strolled along.
Join us for the ultimate celebration of good health and wholesome family enjoyment. Mark your calendars for October 26th, 2024, the Saturday preceding Halloween, offering you the chance to extend the magic of costumes just a tad longer this year. Save the Date and prepare for another unforgettable event!
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Summer Soccer Camps and Fall Recreational Soccer League
TFA Soccer Registration is open! Summer Soccer Camps and Fall Recreational Soccer League with Tierrasanta Futbol Academy. www.SAYSOCCERSD.org
Tierrasanta Futbol Academy/Total Futbol Academy is the largest local community-based soccer club in Tierrasanta/Murphy Canyon with recreational soccer programs, leagues, camps and a competitive soccer pathway with Total Futbol Academy San Diego. TFA soccer programs are focused on player development with a high-quality program. TFA’s community roots include leadership and staff who have led soccer programs in the Tierrasanta community for over 20 years.
SUMMER SOCCER CAMP weekly sessions start June 10 through July 26 for youth born 2018 to 2008. Weekly Camps are run by Total Futbol Academy Pro trainers who hold USSF coaching licenses. Campers will learn new soccer skills, attacking, defending, passing, small-sided games, scrimmages and enjoy other fun camp activities! Camp is $170 per week, from 9am to 12pm. Register at www.SAYSOCCERSD.org and click the Camps tab. $20 sibling discount after the first registered player and $20 Military family discount!
FALL RECREATIONAL SOCCER is our main soccer league season for youth born 2022 to 2008. TFA’s recreational program is for all experience levels and is focused on promoting a fun environment, developing soccer skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Saturday games begin September 7. Practices start in August. Players in age groups 2018 and older have a team practice with their team coach plus a pro training session each week with TFA pro trainers. Sessions start in late August. The 2022 through 2019 divisions play in our jamboree division with a training session on Friday with pro trainers plus a Saturday morning weekly game. Included in registration are full uniforms, pictures, trophy or medal, membership in TFA/SAYSOCCER. In addition to regular season games, players in 8U (2018) and older may be selected for All Star teams for post season play.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $20 off regular registration fee ends Junes 10. $20 Sibling discount after the first registration and Military family discount of $20 may be combined. Regular registration fee is based on age group; 4U to 6U born 2019 to 2022 is $155.00. Age groups 2018 to 2008 is $195.
Volunteer coaches receive $165 discount off your players registration fee, choose the day and time of your weekly team practice We provide training!
For more info contact Julie Denick at TFASD.register@gmail.com or visit www.SAYSOCCERSD.org to register for Camps or Fall Recreational soccer.
Puppets in the Park
The Puppetry Arts Guild of San Diego presents "Puppets in the Park" on Saturday June 1, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Villa Norte Park, Tierrasanta. Puppets and Puppet Making, Face Painting, Fun for all ages. Free
Tom Jensen - President
TJWC & Guests enjoy Koi Zen Wine Tasting
Member Kathy Ober waits with guests to hear the winning raffle numbers
The Tierrasanta Junior Women’s Club hosted a Wine Tasting fundraiser at Koi Zen Cellars on Sunday, April 28th. Friends and neighbors joined in the fun, sharing stories and laughs, while enjoying the hors d’oeuvres and a few glasses of their preferred wine selection!
Guests were also invited to support the organization via a raffle. Baskets, filled with items donated by members and the community, were tempting to all!
The TJWC thanks the Committee, chaired by Jodi Masumoto, and members for their support. Above all, thanks to Koi Zen management and staff who made the day “extra fun”! This was the third event hosted at the Cellars and each one was better than the last!
TJWC at Princess Project
Dijana Ristic Checking the gowns
Recently, the Tierrasanta Junior Women’s Club was introduced to a “new” cause that really hit a soft spot.
The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides free dresses and accessories to high school teens with a “no questions” Prom dress give-away program, made a presentation at a monthly TJWC meeting and, members were hooked! They agreed to support the group financially and conduct a dress donation drive in T-Town. In April, to further experience the work of the Princess Project, several members volunteered to assist with the distribution of prom dresses over several weekends, from the store-front in Mission Valley.
Without exception, the volunteers enjoyed the experience and noted that they most enjoyed seeing the young ladies as they found their “dream” gown and modeled, complete with big smiles, for all!
TJWC Member Leslie Britt, 4th from right, with volunteers for the day
The Princess Project, San Diego Chapter, has been helping teens since 2009 find their perfect prom dress. Over the past 10 years they have given away over 10,000 dresses.
If you would like to support or volunteer for this program, please visit their website at: www.PrincessProjectSD.org
Vapor Trails Toastmasters Open House
Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you want to become a better leader? Are you interested in meeting new people? Change fear to fun at Vapor Trails Toastmasters. The club is celebrating its 75th anniversary and will be hosting an Open House on Monday, June 3rd from 6-7:30pm at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center. Vapor Trails Toastmasters club is a hybrid club that meets in-person at the recreation center, and also via Zoom, every Monday night from 6-7:30 p.m. Members work on improving their communication and leadership skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Visit the open house to learn more about the club and observe how the meetings are run.
Originally a club for Naval Officers, Vapor Trails has been meeting at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center for many years. Members represent a range of ages, backgrounds, and occupation, and visitors are always welcome. The club is dedicated to helping its members improve their communication and leadership skills in a positive, supportive environment. When you join Vapor Trails, you gain the support of individual coaches and the full membership. Members are committed to helping each other grow and become skillful communicators and leaders - not only in the club environment but also in their personal lives. The personality of Vapor Trails Toastmasters is one of warmth and friendliness. Visit www.vaportrailstm.com to learn more about Vapor Trails Toastmasters and check them out on Facebook.
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. Toastmasters is a multinational organization with members in 60 countries that span the globe. All members receive Toastmasters Magazine, a monthly publication with tips and techniques for improving speaking, presentation, leadership, and communication skills. Visit www.toastmasters.org to learn more about Toastmasters International.
Are You Prepared for Wildfires?
May's arrival not only brings warmer weather, but also the beginning of Wildfire Preparedness Month. With San Diego County being especially susceptible to wildfires, Supervisor Joel Anderson is encouraging residents to prepare with the help of his Wildfire Preparedness Resource list.
San Diego County faces significant wildfire risks due to our region’s dry conditions and powerful winds. These factors create an environment where even the slightest spark could quickly turn into a life-threatening emergency. That is why understanding how to respond to potential wildfires is crucial to you and your loved ones’ safety. Wildfires can arise anytime and can spread quickly, sometimes giving those in its path just minutes or less to evacuate.
Investing in fire safety and fire prevention remains one of Supervisor Anderson’s main priorities. Since taking office in 2021, Supervisor Anderson has worked tirelessly to bolster our County’s wildfire preparedness efforts, including securing a $16 million firefighting helicopter that can fight fires at night, identifying new locations for firefighting resources like heli-hydrants and helo-pods necessary for aerial firefighting, and co-authoring an initiative to allow farmers to return to evacuated areas to tend for animals and crops when safe to do so.
“Having to evacuate from wildfires several times myself, I’ve learned that preparing ahead of time makes all the difference in a disaster situation when seconds matter,” Anderson emphasized. “San Diego County is eternally thankful to our firefighters and first responders who work around the clock to protect our communities.”
Awareness and preparedness are key in minimizing wildfire impact. Ways that you can prepare for wildfires include:
Building an emergency supply kit
Making a family disaster plan
Maintaining defensible space around your property
Promptly following evacuation orders, practicing fire safety measures, and staying informed through reliable channels not only honors the bravery of our first responders but also contribute to collective efforts to keep our communities safe.
To view Supervisor Anderson’s Wildfire Preparedness Resource list, visit www.supervisorjoelanderson.com/wildfire.
County residents are also encouraged to sign up for emergency phone notifications sharing urgent evacuation notices and other warnings at www.AlertSanDiego.org.
If you have further inquiries on resources available, want to share your opinion, or need assistance with a County matter, contact Supervisor Anderson's office at www.supervisorjoelanderson.com/contact or by calling (619) 219-2470.
– Ethan Hershey is an executive intern in the office of Supervisor Joel Anderson.