TOP STUDENTS
• Dean College announced Kokoro Okada, Hoi Kan Kwok, Hei Man Helen Liang and Justin Ong of Carlsbad were named to the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
• Initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi were Daniel Rubin of Carlsbad at Westmont College, Christopher Tate of Encinitas at University of Massachusetts and Michaela Baker of Oceanside at Clemson University.
• Patrick Breen of Encinitas and Sally Lynne of San Marcos were named to the fall 2022 honor roll at University of Dallas.
SPECIAL CONSTITUENT
MiraCosta College’s first Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Officer, Wendy Stewart, was named U.S. Rep. Mike Levin’s February Constituent of the Month.
AVID STARS
Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary hosted the Advancement Via Individualized Determination (AVID) Career Conference March 31 for 60 Carlsbad students. The AVID instructors selected the top five AVID students who were also honored with recognition and certificates. From Carlsbad High School: Andrea delos Santos Acuna, Emilio Gonzalez, Arsham Hormuzi, Abraham Hernandez and Angel Cruz Ocampo. AVID Instructor is Jeff Spanier. From Sage Creek High School: Jared Espinoza, Denilson Lopez, Jaly Reyes, Adrian Trujillo and John Trujillo. AVID Instructor is Aida Salah.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Ivey Ranch Park is looking for volunteers to help with its upcoming 2023 Concert Series fundraiser. Volunteers will be working at the concerts in Chula Vista. Reply to [email protected] to take part. Training will be from 6 to 9 p.m. April 19, and April 27 and from noon to 3 p.m. April 27.
20TH ANNIVERSARY
La Costa Glen retirement facility, at 1940 Levante St., Carlsbad, celebrated its 20th anniversary with Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn and La Costa Glen residents April 13.
GENEROUS DONATION
Casa Aldea Carlsbad supported the Carlsbad downtown Boys & Girls Club, with a donation of $700 raised by Casa Aldea residents during their Charity Bingo event.
GOODBYE RICOCHET
Surf Dog Ricochet, the first-ever canine-assisted surf therapy dog and certified goal-directed therapy dog, has made the journey to Rainbow Bridge. She was 15 years old. Ricochet was diagnosed with liver cancer in August 2022.
BUILDING BEDS
April 4, more than 390 Lowe’s associates and vendors gathered in Carlsbad to build quality bunk beds for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization, helping needy families. Volunteers, including Lowe’s Executive Vice President of Merchandising Bill Boltz, assembled more than 350 bunk beds that will be distributed locally.
NOMINATE KINDNESS
Do you know an extra-kind company? If so, nominate them at https://www.kindnesscertified.org/nominations to officially become Kindness Certified. Kids for Peace, in partnership with the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, launched the Kindness Certified Companies program to honor companies that are good to their people, community, planet and world.
HEROES OF VISTA
The 2023 Heroes of Vista recognized the Vista Irrigation District for its outstanding longevity and partnership with the Vista Chamber of Commerce. The Vista Irrigation District was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember Laurie Davies’ office.
