Scripps Ranch Real Estate and Community Blog

Buy this elegant Warmington Viscaya home in Stonebridge Estates in Scripps Ranch and you can vacation at home this summer.  Your family and friends can enjoy this sparkling pool and spa set on an almost 2/3 of an acre. You can entertain under the loggia in the professionally landscaped rear yard or by the outdoor fireplace in the central atrium.  There are numerous parks for children to play in  and an extensive system of walking and hiking trails throughout the vast areas of dedicated open space and parklands surrounding this community.

The home itself is an elegant  one story 3,729 esf. Spanish Colonial.  This home was built and extensively upgraded with only the finest materials including hardwood planked flooring, plantation shutters, three fireplaces, and dual zone heating, surround sound and air conditioning.  The gourmet kitchen boasts commercial grade Thermadore appliances, granite countertops and furniture grade hardwood cabinets. The master suite is large and luxurious and features a jetted tub in the spa like master bath. Click here for more information about homes in Stonebridge Estates in Scripps Ranch

 For more information about how Claude Braunstein & Associates can help you sell your home for the highest possible price, or to search for your new home anywhere in San Diego, Scripps Ranch or Stonebridge Estates  contact Claude Braunstein  or phone our team at 858 271-7770.  A Coldwell Banker affiliate with over 30 years of experience, Claude and his experienced team  can assist with regular sales, short sales or relocations.  We can also help you find the right home at the right price.  Additional information is available on our website www.ClaudeBraunstein.com , where you can also search the MLS for a suitable home. 

The Scripp Ranch Recreation Council will be sponsoring a FREE Spring Egg Hunt on Thursday April 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Scripps Ranch Recreation Center at 11454 Blue Cypress Drive San Diego CA 92131.

Children of all ages are invited.  The age divisions and egg hunt times are as follows:

• 1:00 PM 2 years and under
• 1:30 PM 3-4 years
• 2:00 PM 5-6 years
• 2:30 PM 7-9 years
• 3:00 PM 10-12 years
• 3:30 PM -all ages!

Bring a basket and join the fun!   Don't be late!

Scripps Ranch Theater presents the Pulitzer Prize winning play Crimes Of The Heart from March 19 through April 16.  Audiences will be transported back to 1974 Mississippi to spend an evening in the touching poignant story of life and love. For more information visit http://www.scrippsranchtheatre.org

Scripps Ranch Elder Care Alliance will present Workshop #3 of the Protect Your Assets Series on March 25 at 10:00 AM in the Scripps Ranch Library.  The title of the workshop is Insure Your Contents To Value.

Sustainable Scripps Ranch  has a full month of activities in March. 

A Homeowners Introduction to Solar Energy will be presented March 9 at 6:30 PM at the Scripps Ranch Community Center.  RSVP to Robert Holmes at 858 689-2179 or email sustainablescrippsranch@gmail.com

A Waterwise Garden Tour of Scripps Ranch Homes located South of Pomerado Road will take place Sunday March 27 from 1-4 PM  Tour maps are available at www.scripprsranch.org/ssr.

Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library  is planning another full month of  events.

The Pleasure of Your Company Concert Series presents a concert of music for four hands featuring Ronald Morebello and Vera Rathje perfornming works or Beethovenm Barber, Piazzolla and Liszt on Sunday March 20 at 2:30 PM at the Library.

The Monthly Childrens Library Program will feature Frazzle, Dazzle and Co in an interactive clown and magic show on Thursday March 17 at 3:00 PM..

The Book Discussion Group will meet On March 23 at 6:30 PM.  They are currently reading The Gangster We Are All Looking For by Le Thi Diem 

Scripps Ranch Single Neighbors will hold their next meeting Thursday March 10 from 5- 7 PM at Yannis. Please contact Mary Ann Pearson at 619 518-1243 for more information. 

Village Quilters will meet Saturday March 12 at 10:00 AM in the Scripps Ranch Library. Bev Remillard will be the guest speaker.

SR Knitting Group will meet March 1 at 1:30 PM at the Scripps Ranch Library.    For further information contact Sheri Fisher at 858 530-2385

Scripps Ranch Elder Care Alliance presents SR Senior Housing Fair 2011.  Saturday February 5 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Thurgood Marshall Middle School 9700 Avenue of Nations in Scripps Ranch.  Admission is free.  For more information got to http://www.sreldercare.org  

Sustainable Scripps Ranch will present a wonderful program about protecting the natural resources and cultural history of MCAS Miramar. Did you know that there is a rare National Natural Landmark called "The Miramar Mounds" in our neighborhood? Dr Charles Black will describe  MCAS Miramar preservation activities and Randy Monohan will discuss MCAS Miramar's energy security. The date is Wednesday February 9 at the SR Community Center at 11885 Cypress Canyon Road at 6:30 PM.     RSVP at 858 689-2179 or email sustainablescrippsranch@gmail.com

Taste of the Ranch ( the very popular annual fundraiser of the Scripps Ranch High School foundation) will be held Saturday February 26 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at 9715 Business Park Avenue.  Proceeds benefit programs at Scripps Ranch High School. The cost is $60.00 per person and  may purchase tickets online at http:www.tasteoftheranch.org.

Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library  is planning another full calendar of events:

The Pleasure Of Your Company concert series presents tenor Aleksandr Afamirzov and pianist Katherine Petrosyn on Sunday February 20th at 2:30 PM. Admission is free although donations are appreciated.

The Monthly Childrens Library Program will feature animals from the San Diego Zoo on Thursday February 17 at 3:00 PM.

The SRFOL is partnering with Boy Scout Troop 622 for a Big BooK Sale on Saturday February 26 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Single in Scripps Ranch will hold their next meeting Tuesday February 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Chin's Restaurant.  Contact Mary Ann Pearson at 610 518-1243 for more information

Village Quilters will meet on Saturday Fabruary 12 at 10:00 AM at the Scripps Ranch Library.  Peggy Martin will be the speaker.

Scripps Ranch Eldercare Alliance presents "Protect Yourself " a series of emergency preparedness workshops for Seniors in Scripps Ranch.Scripps  

   Friday Februry 25   Document and Divide.

   Friday Mar 25    Insure your contents to value.

The workshops will take place at the Scripps Ranch Library from 10 -11:30 AM.  Light snacks and refreshments will be served. For more information go to www.sreldercare.org

The Scripps Ranch Theater continues another outstanding season with Painting Churches by Tina Howe.  The show runs on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday matinees from  January 15 to  February 12, 2011.  Preview Night is Friday, January 14, 2011.

This is a beautifully written play about love, life and long term marriage.  "A theatrical family portrait that has the shimmer and depth of Renoir portraits." says the N.Y. Times.

For more information go to www.scrippsranchtheatre.org

The Scripps Ranch Library

The Pleasure of your Company Music Series presents Tommy Gannon Jazzz Pianist Sunday January 16 (2:30-4:00 PM) The concert will take place at the Scripps Ranch Library Community Room.  Meet the artist after the program at a complementary reception.  A donation of $5 per person is requested but not required.

The Library Children's program presents Music and American History, thursday January 20 (3:00-4:00)

For more information go to the the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library web site at www.srfol.org

The Scripps Ranch Women's Club will host a Brunch and Live Auction on March 15th at La Bastide Restaurant. This is their annual fundraiser and benefits Scripps Ranch Schools and Community organizations. Scripps Ranch Women's Club welcomes new members.  Please call Arlene Sherwood, membership chair at 858 693-5919