The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito recently unveiled its new Center for a Healthy Lifestyle and Organic Garden for Children, which represent the final phase of Share the Dream, the renovation project of its Solana Beach facility. The Organic Garden for Children, which features a windmill, sun dial, rain barrels, theme fountain, and hydro growing display, gives children the opportunity to learn how to grow their own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, and hosts a farmers’ market so they can sell what they have grown to benefit the garden. Share the Dream chairperson Barbara Harper notes, “The children will be able to harvest their own food and learn how to cook for healthy meals. Obesity is such a big problem for everyone, so it is important to teach children and their parents about healthy eating and living. Our new facility will be beneficial to our families and the entire community.” The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle also conducts classes for the community about nutrition and cooking featuring leading nutritionists and local chefs. In addition, the center is available for meetings and event rentals. (858/755-9371, www.positiveplacesd.org) JANE SHIOMI
