Heroes of 2007 Wildfires to be Recognized by RB Area Residents and Merchants at Free 'Symphony on the Green: A Tribute to Heroes' on Saturday, November 17, 2007

Heroes of 2007 Wildfires to be Recognized by RB Area Residents and Merchants at Free 'Symphony on the Green: A Tribute to Heroes' on Saturday, November 17, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Heroes of the recent wildfires will be recognized and thanked by Rancho Bernardo area residents and merchants at a free concert and picnic featuring the San Diego Symphony on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at the Rancho Bernardo Community Park located at 18448 West Bernardo Drive (Thomas Bros. Page 1150, A-6).

Free parking shuttles will run from the Hewlett-Packard parking lot located at 16550 West Bernardo Drive (Thomas Bros. Page 1169, J-3). Parking at the park and in neighborhoods adjacent to the park is prohibited.

"Symphony on the Green: A Tribute to Heroes" is presented by the Rancho Bernardo Town Center Merchants Association; Lorraine Weikel, owner of the Rancho Bernardo Town Center shopping center; and Boardwalk Development, a Rancho Bernardo property management and development firm.

Area residents are invited to bring picnic lunches, drinks, blankets and family members to spend the afternoon at this free concert featuring the San Diego Symphony conducted by Jahja Ling.

Early arrival is strongly advised.

Additional entertainment is being provided by The San Marcos High School Jazz Ensemble and The San Diego Children's Choir.

Channel 8 KFMB News reporter Larry Himmel, whose home was lost in the fires, will emcee the community event.

The day's program runs from 12PM-3:30 PM.

10:00 AM: Gates Open, Shuttle Service Begins

12-12:30 PM: San Marcos High School Jazz Ensemble

12:45-1 PM: San Diego Children's Choir (60-70 3rd, 4th & 5th graders)

1:15-2 PM: Program recognizes the community heroes, volunteers and
residents who saved, inspired, helped and protected Rancho
Bernardo

2:00-3:00PM: SD Symphony performs a one-hour concert

Attendees are requested to drive directly to the Hewlett-Packard parking lots at 16550 West Bernardo Drive for free event parking and free shuttles. Parking at the park and in neighborhoods adjacent to the park is prohibited.

Ron Bamberger of Boardwalk Development explains why his company, along with RB merchants, decided to create and sponsor this event. "Rancho Bernardans are especially grateful to the hundreds of fire fighters, police, utility crews, elected officials, city, county and federal employees who helped save lives and protect our community from even more widespread damage. We have so many people to thank and recognize. 'Symphony on the Green: A Tribute to Heroes' was an idea we had to recognize those heroes, but to also help our neighbors refocus on rebuilding their lives and homes. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, we're just thrilled to help our neighbors to celebrate the holiday spirit as they band together to remember and rebuild," Ron said.

San Diego City Council member Brian Maienschein represents Rancho Bernardo, and offered his thoughts on the event. "This event will serve as an important tribute to the men and women who worked so hard to ensure the safety of our community," said Council member Brian Maienschein. "It will also be a positive opportunity for friends and neighbors to reconnect and look ahead to the rebuilding of Rancho Bernardo."

Edward B. "Ward" Gill, executive director of the Symphony, states, "The San Diego Symphony is honored and privileged to perform on November 17, at the Rancho Bernardo Community Park. It is our way of acknowledging a job well done for all those who battled the firestorm of 2007, and we want to help lift the spirits of the community through the healing power of music."

Firms and sponsors donating their services thus far include:
Rancho Bernardo Town Center Merchants Assoc.
Lorraine Weikel, Rancho Bernardo Town Center
Boardwalk Development
AdGraphics Printing
Patera Design
San Diego Symphony
KFMB Channel 8
Diamond Parking Services
Mitch Berner's Public Solutions
Starbucks
Pomerado News
San Diego Childrens Choir
San Marcos High Jazz Ensemble
Jay Paul Development Company
Allied Grading & Paving
Diamond Environmental

Elected officials confirmed to attend are:
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders
San Diego City Council member Brian Maienschein

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Source: Public Solutions

CONTACT: Mitchell Berner of Public Solutions, +1-619-645-5247, cell,
+1-619-981-0408, mitchellberner@public-solutions.com; or Ron Bamberger of
Boardwalk Development, +1-858-485-9300, cell, +1-858-414-2454,
ron@boardwalkdevelopment.com

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