Scripps Ranch Real Estate and Community Blog

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

Another fun thing to do in Scripps Ranch on Sunday December 12th.  After finishing the race and scarfing down some cake, head over to the library where The Scripps Ranch Acapella Singers will present a special holiday program from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.  Attired in period costume, the singers will present a range of seasonal secular and sacred music.  this show willl be followed by a complimentary reception before moving to the park and the holiday tree lighting There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated. Just another reason why living in a Scripps Ranch home is such a good decision

 For more information phone 858 538-8158 or go the the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library web site at www.srfol.org

Sunday December 12th is going to be an exciting day in Scripps Ranch. 

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Scripps Ranch. Start the morning out with a run or walk down beautiful, quiet Pomerado Road.  For one day only Pomerado road will be closed off and participants can enjoy the trees and natural beauty without the traffic.  You may also enjoy some jazz music, scarf down a peice of birthday cake and experience a health expo. For more information and to register in advance go to www.scrippsranch.org or you may register at 6:00 am on the morning of the Run.  Claude Braunstein, as a member of the SRCA Board, has volunteered to be there bright and early to help with registration.

At 4:00 PM the 28th Annual Scripps Ranch Holiday Tree Lighting will take place at Jerabek Park.  The Scripps Ranch Civic Association and the Girl Scouts of Scripps Ranch Troops 8924 and 8510 are cosponsoring this event.  the Marsahll Middle School band will be there to provide holiday music.  The Marines will be collecting for their Toys for Tots Program.  There will be a bake sale to raise money for Toys for Tots.  It is rumored that Santa may show up too.  Bring Blankets and warm clothing and join the fun. 

The Claude Braunstein and Associates Team has just listed this gorgeous Legacy Prestige home Scripps Ranch.  This 2489 square foot home has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.  There is also a versatile bonus room that can be used as a office, play room, fourth bedroom or media room. This spacious floorplan has a formal entry, soaring ceilings, majestic wraparound staircase and a multitude of architectural details.  The gourmet kitchen has a breakfast area and adjoins the family room with cozy fireplace. The master bedroom is located on the entry level and two bedrooms and the bonus room are upstairs.  Click here to see the floors plans for Legacy Prestige Homes in Scripps Ranch.  The lovely, private back yard is professionally landscaped. Low HOA fees protect your investment and provides access to private tennis courts.  There are no Mello Roos Taxes on this home! Priced at only $599,900. This home will sell fast!

The lucky folks who buy this home will be able to walk to Cypress Canyon Park. This luxury Scripps Ranch home is close to many other parks, recreation facilities, shopping, and Miramar Lake. Scripps Ranch and Stonebridge Estates are convenient to freeways so downtown San Diego and the Beaches are only a short ride away. Children residing in Legacy Prestige Homes in Scripps Ranch may attend highly rated nearby public schools.  There are also wonderful private schools nearby including St Gregory the Great Catholic School and the Chabad Hebrew Day School.

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