Valley News - October 25, 2024: Chef Ben Crafts a Seasonal Menu | Welcome Your Visiting Friends & Family this Holiday | General Manager Perspectives | Board Meeting Minutes | Weekly Calendar

Volume 39 - No. 043 - October 25, 2024

Connecting our Community

Embracing Fall: Crafting a Seasonal Menu

Our fall menu highlights the season's best with comforting dishes like pumpkin bisques, roasted butternut squash salads, and wild mushroom risotto, capturing the rich, earthy flavors of autumn's harvest for a warm and satisfying culinary experience.

As a chef, the arrival of fall is a welcome embrace of change. The vibrant colors of autumn foliage mirror the rich, earthy tones that begin to dominate our plates. This time of year offers an abundance of seasonal ingredients that inspire creativity and evoke a sense of warmth, making it a perfect time to refresh the menu.

Welcome Your Visiting Family and Friends to a Holiday Retreat at San Vicente Resort Lodge

This holiday season, give the ultimate gift of quality time with family and friends at San Vicente Resort Lodge, where exclusive homeowner rates, recently upgraded and spacious accommodations, and a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure await—just moments from your home.

Community Calendar

Enjoy all the fun fall and Halloween events, music, games, and the second anniversary celebration of Trivia Night.

View the calendar

Oct. 26: Halloween Fun Show Fundraiser at the IEC

General Manager Perspectives

The San Diego Country Estates Association (SDCEA) Board of Directors approved a 2025 operating budget, reserve plan, capital plan, and a $20 monthly assessment increase, raising the fee to $175 effective January 1, 2025, to address rising operational costs and reserve replenishment.

Board Meeting Minutes - Draft

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Read the latest Board of Directors meeting minutes.

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Log into our portal to view Financials.

Clean & Green Day and Fall Festival: A Community Success!

Over 100 attendees enjoyed the Clean & Green Day and Fall Festival at Ramona Oaks Park, with carnival games, crafts, live music, food vendors, and sustainability-focused activities from local organizations like Ramona Disposal, Sustainable Ramona, Boo Crew, and Boy Scouts from Troop 679.

A “Monstrous” Weekend at Barnett and James Dukes Elementary Schools

Last weekend, the Monster Mash festivities at Barnett Elementary and James Dukes Elementary were frightfully fantastic.

Ramona Archway Sign Unveiling Less than a Week Away

The Ramona Archway Sign unveiling is fast approaching on Thursday, October 31. The Ramona community will come together to celebrate the unveiling of the Ramona Archway sign at the intersection of 10th and Main Street during the Merchants Safe Trick-or-Treat. The block party celebration will feature live music by Dirty Confetti starting at 5:30 pm, and the unveiling ceremony will begin at 6:30 pm.

Environmental Control Committee Volunteer Opportunity

An exciting volunteer position is available on the Environmental Control Committee (ECC). This is a wonderful opportunity for a member to contribute to the beauty and vitality of our community.

The Environmental Control Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all proposed exterior improvements to homeowner lots. The ECC is significant in that it establishes architectural standards for the community, encompassing landscaping, RV concealment, and construction requirements. The committee is composed of three members, meeting on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of each month for three hours to approve and inspect homeowner projects. The ECC has the greatest impact on every homeowner's property and the aesthetic of the community, making it so important to find homeowners with experience reading project plans or understanding various aspects of construction or project management.

Find out more about this opportunity and how to apply by reaching out to the Assistant General Manager at Joshua.Jones@sdcea.net or calling 760-789-8747.