By webmaster Larry McIntyre

RBBA's 2nd Annual Christmas Tree
and Menorah Lighhting and Reception.
Last year marked the first time, in most
everyone's recollection, that Rancho
Bernardo has celebrated the holidays with
a Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting.
This year will be even more memorable
since we will be honoring the heroic
efforts of our firefighters. San Diego Fire
Department Chief Tracy Jarman will be
lighting the Christmas Tree and Menorah
and some of our local firefighters will also
be at the lighting. Master of Ceremonies
will be City of San Diego 5th District Councilman Brian Maienschein

The lighting will take place at San Diego National Bank, 16789 Bernardo Center
Drive, at 5:30pm. A reception hosted by SDNB's RB President, Steve Riddle,
will follow the Christmas Tree and Menorah ceromonies. Admission is free for
members and $5 for non-members and guests of members and the general
public. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided by many of our local restaurants
will be served and your first drink is always on the RBBA.
For more information click here:
Please RSVP by Friday, November 30th, to Mary at 858-451-3406 or by email
to Mary at: marys@RBBusinessAssociation.com.

Our newest RBBA member, Capri Blu Italian Bistro & Wine Bar, will kick off
the first RBBA reception for 2008.
Don't miss this reception at one of the
community's newest and most exciting
restaurants. Capri Blu Manager, Michelle
Limon, promises a wonderful evening for
all of us with a variety of tastes from
their menu. If you would like to cap off
the evening by joining some of your
friends for dinner at Capri Blu, we suggest
you make reservations in advance or at
least at the beginning of the reception so
you will be assured of seating. For menus
or more information about Capri Blu, visit
their website at: www.capri-blu.com

The reception is from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Admission is free for members and
$5 for non-members and guests, and the first drink is always on the RBBA.
Capri Blu is located in the 4S Commons Town Center at10436 Craftsman Way,
Suite 120 in 4S Ranch off Rancho Bernardo Rd.

Please RSVP by Friday, January 11th, to Mary at 858-451-3406 or by email
to Mary at: marys@RBBusinessAssociation.com.

Jacquie Nelson, RBBA member and community activist. Jacquie passed
away October 6, 2007. She was a charter
member of the RBBA and was heavily
involved in the community, volunteering
in a number of Rancho Bernardo
organizations including Neighborhood
Watch. She was publisher of the popular
RBeNews as well as RBernardo.com. She
was elected and has been a member of
the RB Hall of Fame since 1997. A
celebration of her life was held November
19th at the Eastview Community Center.
The photo on the right is of Jacquie at a
recent RBBA luncheon with her friends and RBBA members Lorraine Swara and
Myrna Reese. Jacquie will be deeply missed by all of us.

Did you know that many of our members have special offers online at
RBPhoneBook.com that you can use over and over again? Here are direct
links to special offers from fine restaurants, mailing services, plumbers and
more. Just click on any link below, print out the offer and take advantage
of the savings.
Bernard'O Restaurant
Bernardo Flooring & Design
Cafe Merlot in the Bernardo Winery
Cafe on the Park at Courtyard by Marriott
George Plumbing
Hilton Garden Inn
Mr. Charlie's Fortune Cookie
RB Chiropractic
The Great American Grill in the Hilton Garden Inn-RB
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