To contribute, please print the coupon below and bring to the Sport Clips location at 16615 Dove Canyon Road #113. For more information on Sport Clips, visit www.haircutmen4sranchca.com. For more information on RBCPC’s mission trips, visit www.rbcpc.org.

All PERC classes are complimentary, open to the public and held at the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library. Classes run from 6:30 to 7:50 p.m.

May 21
Protect Your Home from Fires
Tips and training on how to assess potential fire hazards in and around your home; Prioritizing projects; Free internet sites to help protect your home from fires.
Presented by Dennis Speer, Co-chair of Peñasquitos Fire Safe Council.

June 11
Neighborhood Watch
This is not the neighborhood watch you think you know. The program has moved into the modern age and provides many services directly from the police department to you. Learn how you can help your friends and neighbors in stressful times. Presented by Officer Susan Steffan, Public Affairs Officer for the San Diego Police Department.

July 24
Insurance Assurance
Presented by Kaye Coates of United Policy Holders, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeowners pre-assess their insurance needs and recover after a catastrophic event. You may think you are covered but might be surprised.

August 20
Medical Reserve Corps
As a professional in any medical discipline, have you always figured that you could show up and volunteer your services in the case of a catastrophic event? Unless you are pre-registered, vetted or at your own facility, that may not be the case. Come and hear how easy it is to be a medical volunteer. Presented by Melissa Dredge, Volunteer Coordinator with the County Health and Human Services Agency.

September 10
Creating Your Own Family Evacuation Plan
Organize a family evacuation plan; Prioritize items that need to be protected; Other important things to remember to take; Where to go and how to get the family back together; Let others know you’re safe. Presented by the PERC Board.

October 8
Pet Safety and Evacuation during Emergencies
It’s important to prepare for all the members of your family. This includes your pet(s). They will need special attention during stressful times. The seminar will provide great tips and explain their plans and helpful actions. Presented by Lt. Kalani Hudson of the County Department of Animal Services.

November 12
Cyber Security
At this Securing Our eCity Social Networking Workshop, you will learn how you can take immediate steps to help improve you and your family’s online safety while leveraging benefits the Internet offers. Presented by Liz Frauman, Executive Director of Securing Our eCity Foundation.

FUTURE PLANNED TOPICS FOR 2014

• Protecting Yourself from Fraud – To be presented by Postal Investigators from the US Postal Service
• Urban Survival; Surviving in Place – To be presented by a published and well-known survival expert.
• Water Storage in the San Diego Desert we call home.
• Other topics as suggested by any member of our community.

For additional information visit PERC4PQ.org.

For more information, visit www.grauerschool.com/shopofhorrors.

The Poway Unified School District and the Poway Unified School District Foundation are proud to announce that Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded the Community Partner of the Year Award by the Association of California School Administrators and San Diego County School Boards Association. A special Awards Ceremony, “Honoring Our Own,” was held on April 26 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Accepting the award on behalf of Northrop Grumman were Jim Zortman, Vice President, and Karen Goetz, Corporate Citizenship Representative.

As a community leader, Northrop Grumman serves a vital role in supporting the students, schools, and programs within Poway Unified School District. Northrop Grumman realizes the importance of education in preparing students for their future and maintains a strong commitment to programs that improve education and promote student achievement.

With their focus on the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills, Northrop Grumman provides major support of the Project Lead The Way engineering programs at the middle and high schools; is a dedicated sponsor of the FIRST Robotics teams, Science Olympiad and Poway Unified’s participation in the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering events; and offers mini-grants for teachers, Space Camp Scholarships for middle school students, and internships through their HIP program.

Northrop Grumman has sought and helped develop innovative solutions to the complex challenges facing public schools. Northrop Grumman prides itself on state-of-the-art programs as evidenced in their sponsorship of the high school CyberPatriot and High School Innovation Challenge where students compete nationally in solving the challenges of the future. Their sponsorship of the Wolf Trap Early Childhood STEM Learning Through the Arts program for preschool and kindergarten students brought new methods of learning to Poway Unified’s preschool students.

Northrop Grumman has effectively collaborated with education and community leaders providing valuable input as representatives of industry. Northrop Grumman realizes that educating a child is indeed the business of us all.

The Poway Unified School District Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to raising funds to support student programs across the district that prepare students for college and careers; advance the development of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) skills; and support rigor, relevance and relationships in every classroom. Poway Unified School District serves over 35,000 students throughout 38 schools.

Taste of Our Towne II is a party with a cause. The event will raise money in support of the POW! Foundation’s Art in Education Initiative and the Professional Performance Series. The drawing for the winner of the 2013 Lexus Hybrid Raffle will take place that night as well.

“Taste of Our Towne II is an important part of POW! Foundation’s ability to provide quality programming at the Center and in our schools. Ticket sales cover only a portion of the costs to present our Professional Performance season and keep arts education alive in our schools,” said Executive Director Michael Rennie. “This fabulous party, brought together by our exceptional committee, makes these programs possible. Taste of our Towne II is also a great event where the community gathers on the Plaza, the food and wine served is delicious, the live and silent auction items are one-of-a-kind and the entertainment is unique — truly a very special night!”

NBC 7’s Whitney Southwick will serve a Master of Ceremonies. Poway and Rancho Bernardo’s finest restaurants along with Poway and Ramona Valley vintners will offer samples of their signature sips and dishes.

Taste of Our Towne will begin in the lobby of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts with a champagne toast, music from young jazz prodigies The Pizzaro Brothers and the chance to bid on attractive silent and live auction items. After the close of the silent auction, the party moves to the plaza for music and dancing to the Latin fusion music of Gipsymenco    while guests enjoy delicious food and drink and the opportunity to bid on many one-of-a-kind  live auction items. At the end of the evening, Geico will sponsor a safe ride home to any attendees who choose to partake. Tickets may be purchased online at www.powayarts.org or by calling 858-668-4798.

Fabulous Live and Silent Auction Items include:  collectible music instruments donated by Bertrand’s Music  including an Acoustic Electric Violin signed by Natalie MacMaster and a beautiful Kala Concert Ukulele signed by Jake Shimbukuro, a selection of activities and adventures such as a hosted day of sailing on San Diego Bay with refreshments,  Whale and dolphin watching harbor cruise, a Dolphin Watching Adventure, rounds of golf, dining experiences,  tickets to  performing arts venues, the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park,  fine art, jewelry and much more.

Participating restaurants include  Carver’s Steak and Chops, Café Merlot, Poway Sushi Lounge, Rancho Bernardo Inn,  Company Pub and Kitchen,  Champagne Bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes and more!

Participating wineries include Ramona Ranch Winery, Old Coach Vineyards, Milagro Farms Vineyard and Winery, Highland Hills, Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery, Kohill Winery, Hellanback Ranch Chuparosa Winery, Edwards Vineyards and Cellars, Salerno Winery, Abnormal Wine Company and Woof’n Rose Winery.

Taste of Our Towne II is made possible by Presenting Sponsor: Echo Pacific Construction Company, Inc., Safe Ride Home Sponsor: Geico; Platinum Sponsors, Dream Design Builders, Pro Dev Consulting and The Roth Law Firm; Gold Sponsors Ari C. David Law and Heather and Jeff Dugdale; Silver Sponsors:  California Bank and Trust, Larson and Solecki LLP, US Bank and Solar Rain Water and Media Partners: 92064 Magazine, Ramona Valley Region Wine Magazine and RB Printing.

Taste of Our Towne II Committee is led by Chair Dennis Naas, the planning committee for Taste of Our Towne II includes Jane McCarthy, Auction Chair and Ari David, Sponsorship Chair. Committee Members include Audrey Denham, Ryan Meacham, Mike Mercieca, Vivean Smith, Mary Stanton and Peggy Stewart

Get a ticket – or an entire table for Taste of Our Towne II. Tickets for Taste of our Town II are $100. Table of eight are available for $800. All proceeds benefit the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation’s Arts in Education Initiative and Professional Performance Series.

WHO: Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation

WHAT: Taste of our Towne II

WHEN: 5 to 10pm, Saturday, June 15, 2013

WHERE:  Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064

HOW MUCH: $100 per person (This is a 21 and up event.)

INFO & TICKETS: Online:  www.powayarts.org; Phone: Ticket Office at 858.748.0505.

Ticket office Hours: Friday, Noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 21

Protect Your Home from Fires

Tips and training on how to assess potential fire hazards in and around your home; Prioritizing projects; Free internet sites to help protect your home from fires.

Presented by Dennis Speer, Co-chair of Peñasquitos Fire Safe Council.

June 11

Neighborhood Watch

This is not the neighborhood watch you think you know. The program has moved into the modern age and provides many services directly from the police department to you. Learn how you can help your friends and neighbors in stressful times. Presented by Officer Susan Steffan, Public Affairs Officer for the San Diego Police Department.

July 24

Insurance Assurance

Presented by Kaye Coates of United Policy Holders, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeowners pre-assess their insurance needs and recover after a catastrophic event. You may think you are covered but might be surprised.

August 20

Medical Reserve Corps

As a professional in any medical discipline, have you always figured that you could show up and volunteer your services in the case of a catastrophic event? Unless you are pre-registered, vetted or at your own facility, that may not be the case. Come and hear how easy it is to be a medical volunteer. Presented by Melissa Dredge, Volunteer Coordinator with the County Health and Human Services Agency.

September 10

Creating Your Own Family Evacuation Plan

Organize a family evacuation plan; Prioritize items that need to be protected; Other important things to remember to take; Where to go and how to get the family back together; Let others know you’re safe. Presented by the PERC Board.

October 8

Pet Safety and Evacuation during Emergencies

It’s important to prepare for all the members of your family. This includes your pet(s). They will need special attention during stressful times. The seminar will provide great tips and explain their plans and helpful actions. Presented by Lt. Kalani Hudson of the County Department of Animal Services.

November 12

Cyber Security

At this Securing Our eCity Social Networking Workshop, you will learn how you can take immediate steps to help improve you and your family’s online safety while leveraging benefits the Internet offers. Presented by Liz Frauman, Executive Director of Securing Our eCity Foundation.

FUTURE PLANNED TOPICS FOR 2014

· Protecting Yourself from Fraud – To be presented by Postal Investigators from the US Postal Service

· Urban Survival; Surviving in Place – To be presented by a published and well-known survival expert.

· Water Storage in the San Diego Desert we call home.

· Other topics as suggested by any member of our community.

For additional information visit PERC4PQ.org.

Jennifer Taylor is the owner of JenLovesPets, one of Pet Techs instructors is now teaching the Pet Savor Class in San Diego’s north county community of Rancho Peñasquitos. This year, JenLovesPets plans on utilizing the Pet Tech Instructor Training by teaching the Pet Tech’s Pet Saver Program in the local pet loving community of Rancho Peñasquitos.

“It’s important to educate the pet-owning public about the benefits of taking the PetSaver Pet CPR, First Aid & Care class, knowing the skills and techniques of pet first aid can mean the difference between life and death for your pet,” Taylor adds.

Jennifer Taylor, invites anyone interested in learning more about the advantages of Pet Tech’s First Aid & Care to visit her website http://www.jenlovespets.com/petcprfirstaidclasses.htm. To learn more about Pet Tech, the world’s premier CPR, First Aid & Care class for dogs and cats visit the website, http://www.pettech.net/index.php.