Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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On December 17, the Wounded Warrior West Battalion picked out gifts for loved ones from some wonderful jewelry donated by Darlenska of Fallbrook. Other local residents who helped with the event included Malinda Wishon, who made a delicious cake, while Andrea Ainslie, Miss Fallbrook Lynita Hernandez and Tessa Miller wrapped the jewelry. Another lunch is being planned for these great marines and sailors on March 13. Anyone who would like to help can call Mary Ann Hillery at...
FALLBROOK — On Friday, February 13, many merchants in the historic downtown shopping district of Fallbrook will have special shopping hours from 4 to 7 p.m. for Valentine shoppers. Prior to the event, merchants will be pleased to make a note of “wish list” items at their stores that a special valentine can come in to consider while doing their shopping. In addition, the following participating businesses will offer refreshments as shoppers wait for their gifts to be gift wrapped: A Few of Our Favorite Things, A Stones Throw...
FALLBROOK — All players signing up for the Fallbrook Youth Baseball (FYB) spring season will receive a $5 discount when they sign up on Saturday, January 17. Spring signups are currently taking place for boys and girls (ages 5 to 16) interested in playing baseball. In addition to players, the league is also seeking managers, coaches and sponsors. All signups will be held at FYB/Ingold Fields in the white trailer near the Bronco field. Signups will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. e...
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FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Window Washing Co. is pleased to announce that two of its employees have recently completed courses of study in graphic design and business. Brian Irick, the company’s lead man, has completed graphic design classes at Coleman University, San Marcos, graduating December 19. Janet Williams, manager of the business and wife of owner Rick Williams, has completed a bachelor’s degree in business at Concordia University, Irvine. Together, Irick and Willi... Full story
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2009 tax filing season by announcing a number of new steps to help financially distressed taxpayers maximize their refunds and speed payments while providing additional help to people struggling to meet their tax obligations. IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman encouraged taxpayers to take advantage of several new tax credits and deductions this filing season and announced a major enhancement to the Free File program that will allow nearly all taxpayers to e-file for free a...
FALLBROOK — Opening the Fallbrook Americana Music Series’ ninth season is Tim Flannery, who will perform at the Mission Theater on Saturday, January 24. This is the second year in a row that Flannery has kicked off the season for the organization. Of himself, Flannery says, “For 30 years I’ve had wood in my hands, either a baseball bat or a guitar.” That wood, both kinds, has taken him from the hills of Kentucky to the swells of the Pacific Islands with stops at nearly ev...
FALLBROOK — Throughout its 2008-2009 concert season, Fallbrook Music Society presents orchestral music that reflects the distinctiveness and unique traditions of cultures from around the world. This theme celebrates composers and artists who have embraced the sounds of their native countries and incorporated them into their own musical styles. The Music Society continues this “Sounds of Nations” concept on Sunday, January 18, at 3 p.m. with New York’s TAGI Trio in a program...
VISTA — The country music revue “Pump Boys and Dinettes” will be presented by Moonlight Stage Productions at the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main Street in downtown Vista, January 29 through February 22. Performances of the Tony Award-nominated show run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. (no matinee performance Feb. 21). Tickets are on sale at the VisTix ticket office at 600 Eucalyptus Avenue and can also be purchased by phone at (760)... Full story
FALLBROOK — The ever-popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre series produced by Fallbrook Players continues Thursday, January 15. Currently playing is the hilarious comedy “A Wedding to Die For” at the Hukilau Restaurant at Fallbrook Golf Course on Gird Road. When play-goers enter the Hukilau, they find themselves as guests at a wedding reception for a couple whose luck is running from bad to worse. Guests watch and laugh as they try to figure out “who-dunnit” when a mystery person shows up dead at the reception. Tickets f...
For those looking for ways to get themselves into shape as a part of their New Year’s resolutions, finding good-for-you foods that are low in calories is a high priority. Typically, items high in carbohydrates, calories and sugar are eliminated. Nuts, particularly peanuts, almonds and walnuts, are most likely to be eliminated from people’s diets because of the high calorie count and fat content. However, these nuts may deserve a permanent place in everyone’s diet because of the tremendous health benefits they offer. For e...
SAN DIEGO — A Town Hall Forum titled “Setting a Course for Successful Family Caregiving” is being held Thursday, January 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lake San Marcos Resort Conference Center. This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing a family caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. A panel of experts will discuss various issues facing those assuming the role of the caregiver and how to empower and protect themselves and their loved ones. Health Care Group’s ActivCare... Full story
OCEANSIDE — Women’s Resource Center is in need of volunteers to provide the following services: crisis intervention hotline, SART/DVRT advocates, transitional housing, shelter assistance and direct services. A 69.25-hour State of California Office of Emergency Services certification training session is required. The training will be offered February 3 to March 7, every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Training topics include: crisis intervention, sexual assault, domestic vio...
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Hospital will offer “Joint Replacement Surgery: What to Expect” on Wednesday, January 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. The class is open to anyone scheduled for a partial or total knee replacement or total hip replacement and to those who may be considering the surgery. Speakers from departments such as admitting, surgery, physical therapy, case management, home health and skilled nursing will cover what to expect and answer questions. An orthopedic surgeon from Fallbrook-Temecula Valley Orthopedic Associates will...
FALLBROOK — Marcy Burge will facilitate a grief recovery class, GriefShare, that will run 12 weeks at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 South Stage Coach Lane. The class will take place on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning January 26. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand the grieving process and want to help. Those who attend will gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help recover from loss and look forward to rebuilding their lives. Anyone who is g... Full story
The American Cancer Society Daffodil Days program makes a difference in the fight against cancer by providing assistance for those fighting the disease. This year’s Daffodil Days campaign needs volunteers – anyone from schoolchildren to corporate executives – to collect donations in exchange for beautiful daffodils. Dollars raised through Daffodil Days enable the Society to offer free programs and services that help people fight cancer while it provides day-to-day help, emotional support and 24-hour information to help ease...
Guest speaker Kaishawn McDuffie, RN, CDE will speak on creating a diabetes management plan at the Fallbrook Diabetes Support Group meeting Wednesday, January 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Regency Retirement & Assisted Living, 609 East Elder Street. McDuffie will talk about making a ‘game plan’ for managing diabetes and preventing complications from the disease. For more information, call Janine Loescher, RD, CDE at Fallbrook Hospital at (760) 731-8246. Everyone is welcome....
At times, pest control problems can seem to be a never-ending battle, but with the help of Fowler Pest Control, these issues can be resolved with ease. Fowler Pest Control is a family-owned business committed to providing superior residential, commercial and industrial service. “When you call us, you’ll be dealing with family,” said owner Glen Fowler. Other family members who make up the extraordinary team are Glen’s wife Karen, daughters Molly and Maggi, son Michael and bro...
FALLBROOK — Many people want to “go green” but don’t have the means to purchase hybrid vehicles or install solar panels on their roof. However, thousands of people in California took steps in 2008 to “go green” with no green. Synergy Companies is an energy service company that works with various no-cost programs available to utility customers throughout the state of California. The idea behind these programs is to implement energy-saving measures that will help reduce energy usage and save on energy costs. A wonderful e...
Welcome to a new and improved Tree Pick for 2009. For the past five years, I have presented ornamental trees from around the world. However, this past year has brought about some very dramatic and life-altering events that are going to affect us all one way or another as we place food on our tables. So, over the next 12 months, I will bring you a concept that is not new but is very pertinent for today: growing some of your own wholesome foods. We live in one of the most...
The combination of cold temperatures and a touch of winter rain over the holidays have led to the emergence of new potholes on Fallbrook and Bonsall roadways. Caused by water working its way into and under the asphalt and cracking it, potholes can easily damage a vehicle’s suspension components and increase the possibility of costly repairs, leaving drivers frustrated and annoyed. “Water is the worst enemy of an asphalt road,” said Garry Evans, senior equipment operator with the County of San Diego County Roads Divis... Full story
Fallbrook Union High School and the PTSA are hosting a free “Start Smart” driving course for new and future licensed drivers between the age of 15 and 19 and their parents/guardians. The course is schedule for January 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school in room 201. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, collision-causing factors, driver/parent responsibilities and seatbelt usage. For more information, call Fallbrook High School at (760) 723-6300, ext. 3501.... Full story
“Sister Jean” Marie Klansnic O’Donnell of St. Rita Abbey, Sonoita, AZ, went home to God peacefully, surrounded by her loving community of sisters, on December 17, 2008. Jean Klansnic was born October 30, 1920, in Black Diamond, WA, the seventh of eight children born to Helen and Joseph Klansnic. When Jean was 2 years old, the family moved to an apple and pear orchard in south Wenatchee, where Jean grew up, graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1937 and later from the Seatt... Full story
Charlotte Josephine White passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. She was born in San Diego on August 12, 1913. She loved Southern California and lived her entire life in the area. Charlotte’s parents owned the 5 Cent Restaurant in San Diego in the 1930s and it was one of her favorite memories. She liked to reminisce about that time in her life. As a young girl, she lived on Utah Street and later moved to Idaho Street to her parents’ apartment complex, which they named the...
