Letters to the editor: Dec. 1, 2011

I was startled as I read the Nov. 17 editorial about the large percentage of overweight children in San Diego.

Rancho Bernardo/4S Digest – Issue of Dec. 1, 2011

Rancho Bernardo High’s award-winning Madrigals, advanced women’s ensemble and concert choirs will perform their winter concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 and Wednesday, Dec. 7 in the RB High Performing Arts Center, 13010 Paseo Lucido.

Concert-goers can enjoy warm, mulled apple cider and sweat treats while listening to pre-concert caroling in the lobby. Tickets: $7 at the door.

Planning board tries to take MAD from community council

An attempt to transfer Rancho Bernardo Maintenance Assessment District oversight is being questioned by some, who allege the motivation could be the planning board’s way to take control of the welcome sign controversy.

Entertainment Calendar – Issue of Dec. 1, 2011

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theater, presents “Mr. Scrooge and Mr. Dickens,” a faithful adaptation of the beloved holiday classic, Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” with a twist: the presence of Charles Dickens onstage reading passages of his work aloud. Performances are Friday, Dec. 2 – Sunday, Dec. 18, with show times 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theater, located on the second floor of Lively Center, 13250 Poway Road, Poway. The theater is handicap accessible. Special Holiday Show pricing: General Admission, $12; Children under 12, $6. For reservations, contact the PowPAC box office at 858-679-8085 or e-mail boxoffice@powpac.org.

Season of sharing: Region preparing to shelter the homeless

Coordinators and volunteers with the Interfaith Shelter Network are gearing up for two-week rotating shelters in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and in other communities as well.

Community Calendar – Issue of Dec. 1, 2011

Rancho Penasquitos holds its annual Winter Wonders 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Hilltop Park, 9711 Oviedo Way. Enjoy 55 tons of snow, crafts, and from noon to 3 p.m., music by the Gordon Kohl Band, and a visit from Santa. Cost is $3. Call 858-538-8198 for more details.

Hemphill: Complaints about no jobs partly misplaced

The Occupy Whatever group has some legitimate arguments, particularly that there is too much cronyism between government and business, but their approach is badly aimed.

Viewpoint: Bush, Rumsfeld failed to secure peace

It is now crystal clear that Bush and Rumsfeld made totally inadequate provisions for securing the peace.

Rancho Bernado High grad seriously injured in Afghanistan

A 2003 Rancho Bernardo High alumnus is recovering from more surgeries he underwent this week after being severely injured in Afghanistan.

National Charity League’s home tour is Saturday

Tour three decorated homes for some amazing tips on how to transform a simple abode into a holiday wonderland by attending the National Charity League Home Tour this Saturday.