Community Corner
Annual 'Bark at the Park' Raises Funds for Children's Hospital
The event draws together both four-legged and two-legged Powegians for a good cause.
SMELLS LIKE BARBECUE
The weather cleared just in time for The Rotary Club of Poway's 23rd annual BBQ and Auction in the Pavilion at Lake Poway on Sunday. Plenty of barbecued steak and chicken, live music from the Scripps Ranch Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Russell Shed, and our esteemed auctioneer Jim Tom Cavanaugh, made sure the club raised what it needed for another year of “giving back” to the community and its projects around the world.
BARK AT THE PARK
The Poway Dog Park was crowded with both two- and four-legged creatures on Saturday for the Kiwanis and Poway News Chieftain-sponsored Bark at the Park. The event raised money for Children's Hospital through vendors and the many doggy competitions. Check out the photo to see my boy “Bear” getting some love from past Kiwanis President Bob Krans.
RB CHORALE
Also on Saturday, finalists for the annual RB Chorale scholarship program performed before a distinguished panel of judges. The chorale has given nearly $300,000 in awards to PUSD seniors since its inception. The RB Chorale, under the direction of Pat Bean, will present its 37th spring show, From Disney to Broadway, on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, at the Poway Center for Performing Arts. For ticket info, log on to rchorale.org.
HELP THE BOLTON-LUM FAMILY
The Friends and Family Community Connection is asking for your help to repair the home of a Rancho Penasquitos mom who is battling a brain tumor. If you can help by providing supplies for a project, including door, framing, drywall, stucco and paint, gardening supplies and/or your volunteer skills in construction and gardening, lead by experts, contact Becky at bpalenske@san.rr.com.
SOUP AND SUPPORT
The Souplantation on Bernardo Center Drive is helping to raise money for the Poway High School Band and Orchestra. On Thursday, May 19, Souplantation will donate 20 percent of all sales between 5 and 8 p.m. Just present the flier (See PDF) when you check in.
