CONSERVATION TRIP
Alyson Thile of Encinitas traveled over the summer to Borneo to study its primate denizens, including the orangutan, and develop new ways to engage communities in primate conservation. She is a student in Miami University of Ohio’s biology department and is earning a master’s degree through Project Dragonfly’s Global Field Program.
NEW STUDENT
James Farthing of Carlsbad began attending Kettering University in Michigan this month.
OCTOBER CHAMPION
Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) has named Laura’s House as Senate District 38’s Champion of the Month for October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Laura’s House in San Juan Capistrano has been a cornerstone of support for domestic violence survivors in Orange County and fields over 3,000 crisis hotline calls annually.
TOP PHILANTHROPISTS
MiraCosta College honored Tom and Paula Wilson as 2024 Philanthropists of the Year at its annual community breakfast on Oct. 18. The Wilsons’ support has benefitted the RAFFY Program (Resources and Assistance for Former Foster Youth), which is designed to assist former foster youth in navigating college life, provides services like application and financial aid assistance, academic and personal counseling, and priority registration.
MEMBERSHIP TRADE
The Oceanside Museum of Art and the Birch Aquarium are offering a membership trade program that will allow their members to enjoy complimentary access to both venues throughout November. The trade program is leading up to the upcoming “Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean” and “Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen” exhibits.
NEW BOARD
United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County has added San Diego resident Jaime Yablonicky to its board of directors.
SONORA HILLS
Trumark Homes has opened its model homes for tours and sales in Escondido’s newest community, Sonora Hills. The community includes 55 one and two-story homes on expansive lot sizes starting at 10,000 square feet with floor plans ranging from 3,100 to 4,043 square feet, three to five bedrooms, and 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms. Prices start in the $1.2 millions.
TURKEY TROT
The annual O’side Turkey Trot, held in downtown Oceanside each year on Thanksgiving, has announced the new O’side Turkey Trot Double Dip challenge, which consists of participating in the two 5Ks offered on race morning starting at 6:45 a.m. and 8:05 a.m., both along the same classic O’side Turkey Trot 5K course. Those who complete the challenge will take home three medals, one for each race and a third one-of-a-kind Double Dip medal.
