🌱 MiraCosta DREAM Scholar + Marine Saves Rare Turtle + Black Pioneers

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch newsletter with everything that's happening in town. Including...

• The city seeks public feedback on El Corazon Park Site plans.
• A Camp Pendleton Marine rescued an endangered sea turtle in Okinawa.
• "Generational Black Pioneers - Featuring Oceanside Entrepreneurs" at the Brooks.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton today:

1. MiraCosta College is celebrating a first for the Oceanside-based community college. Student Luis De Luna was selected as a DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream. The prestigious honor is awarded annually to no more than eight students from around the country. De Luna and the other DREAM Scholars will be recognized for their achievements next month in Chicago. "I, and a lot of people I know who were unsure of what they wanted to do or where they wanted to go or who they wanted to be, came out of MiraCosta with a strong sense of direction," De Luna said. (Times of San Diego)
2. Camp Pendleton is known for conservation efforts on the base, but Master Sgt. Zachariah Spitzer took those efforts overseas when he helped save a critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle. Spitzer is assigned to the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) based out of Camp Pendleton and he is currently deployed to Okinawa. Thanks to his volunteer efforts with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, Spitzer knew just what to do when he spotted the severely injured sea turtle caught in a fishing net on the beach. After carefully working to free the turtle, he turned it over to the Churamura Okinawa Sea Turtle Conservation. (Press Release Desk)
3. Celebrate Oceanside's Black History on Saturday at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre. "Generational Black Pioneers - Featuring Oceanside Entrepreneurs" is an interactive multi-media exploration that celebrates Black entrepreneurs in Oceanside. The production is a collaboration between Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Board Member Rushell Gordon and Kristi Hawthorne of the Oceanside Historical Society. The stories of Biddy Mason, Charles Tapsico, Charles Etta Reece and other Oceanside residents are featured in this creative theatre piece. (Coast News)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Mess Night Alpha Company 1st RadBn - Veterans Association of North County (2:00 PM)
• JV Girls Basketball @ Mt. Carmel - Oceanside High (5:30 PM)
• Girls Soccer @ Mt. Carmel - Oceanside High (5:30 PM)
• Valentine's Movie at the Pier: "Shrek" (5:30 PM)
• JV Boys @ Westview - Oceanside High (7:00 PM)

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From my community notebook:

• "El Corazon is a City parcel of 465 acres located in the heart of Oceanside. El Corazon Park Site 1 will be the first of nine park sites. Two concept plans were developed for park site 1. The City would love your comments on these two plans..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "Downtown businesses are creating a Mardi Gras experience all through downtown with live music, in-store events and specials, wrapping up with a Fat Tuesday celebration on Feb. 21!⁠ ⁠ Join in the fun & follow along for more event info at ..." (Oceanside Chamber via Instagram)
• "🐕 🐶 BRING ON THE DOGGOS! Join us for Tails 'n' Trails 4K Dog Walk 🐕‍🦺 When: Feb 11 2023 TIme: 9am Where: Lake O'Neill Peninsula Price: FREE! 👈🏼 👉 Open to active duty and authorized base patrons. Join us at Lake O'Neill for a fun 4..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• "Boots to Business Reboot is a program offered by U.S. SBA. Learn the fundamentals of owning your own small business. Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and Spouses are eligible to participate. Join in on Thursday, February 23, 2023 f..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Our Senior Volunteer of the Year, Peter Cruz, was featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune! We are so grateful to have Peter volunteer with us at the Country Club Senior Center! Check out his story in the article 📲 " (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Lisa Frost

About me: I am the Community Publisher for the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch and love sharing all things Oceanside. It's a privilege to help locals and those visiting our incredible and diverse city stay informed about local news, people, and the stories that shape our community. Explore all that Patch has to offer Oceansiders:

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