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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Why not leave the fast pace behind and spend the day enjoying the fresh, clean air of the mountains? Like to hike along paths that weave through beautiful, tall pine trees? Try Idyllwild. About an hour and forty-five minute drive from Fallbrook, this charming mountain town sits below the San Jacinto Mountains and is much less crowded than Big Bear or Lake Arrowhead. To get there, take Interstate 15 north to 79 South to Hwy 371. Drive through the town of Anza until you reach...
BONSALL — Fresco Trattoria just opened its third location, Fresco Grill Wine Bar, in Bonsall. This latest creation is the result of years of past experiences in the food industry and is a fusion between the Italian Tuscan style cuisine and a more contemporary grill concept. All three of the company’s locations offer an extensive wine list, with wine from all over the world. Moreover, the company is planning to expand further in the next couple of years and the goal is to remain loyal to all their authentic recipes. Fre...
The Toe Tappers, a North County senior tap dancing group, attended the sixth annual Winter Break in Laughlin, NV, January 8-10. The two local members of the group are Shari Betts of Fallbrook and Pat Heine of Bonsall. The Winter Break is sponsored each year for the benefit and participation of seniors from Arizona, Nevada and California. The event included nonstop activities, such as classes, exhibits, entertainment, dances and a chorus line composed of all the dance teams... Full story
Fallbrook Players has announced that the director for the upcoming production of “Seussical the Musical” will be Becky Cherlin Baird. Baird is the founding artistic director of the J*Company Youth Theatre in La Jolla at the JCC. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a BFA in musical theater. She has directed extensively for various youth theaters in and around San Diego County. After founding the award-winning and nationally recognized J*Company in 1993, Baird left San Diego and toured with Broadway’s first...
Students of Fallbrook piano instructors Jeri Palmer and Carol Saltz performed at a recital last month at the Piano Music Center in Temecula. Traditional Christmas songs – such as different versions of “Up on the Housetop,” played by Riley Permito and Raquel Parizeau, and “We Three Kings,” performed as a duet by Sophia and Teresa Brodak – joined less traditional offerings. William Topping changed the tempo with “Missouri Rag” and his brother Andrew stirred things up with... Full story
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Longtime resident Ed Davis – William Edwin Davis, Jr. – passed away at his home in Mesquite, TX, on January 15, 2008. Ed was born at Fallbrook hospital on March 17, 1944. Ed was the longtime business owner of “Ed’s Union 76” in Fallbrook and was active in several organizations. He was a part of the Chambers of Commerce, Lions Club and Toastmasters and the honorary sheriff of Fallbrook from 1974 to 1975. He lived in Fallbrook until September of 1990 upon moving to Texas. Ed... Full story
John W. Dolstra was born in 1914 and passed away on January 1, 2008. He was a longtime resident of Fallbrook who saw it change from an agricultural community to what it is today. In the 1960s he moved to Fallbrook, where he owned and operated the Fallbrook Rental Yard. He later sold the rental yard and started a concrete pumping business. He also had a road named after him. John was known as an honest and hardworking man. He loved fishing, camping, exercising and dancing; he...
Dorothy Margaret Drew passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2008, two days before her 86th birthday. She was born on January 22, 1922. Originally from Utica, MI, Dorothy moved to Fallbrook in 1960 with her husband and family. Mrs. Drew is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wally Drew, of Fallbrook. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, painting and gardening. Dorothy was an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and was a past president and member of the W...
Few ailments can have as negative an impact on a person’s daily life as lower back pain. Because the lower back connects the upper and lower body, it bears most of the body’s weight. This makes it extremely difficult to get around and do the things we tend to take for granted when the lower back is hurting. Because of the role it plays, the lower back is often the part of the back that most people hurt. Sooner or later, nearly everyone hurts their lower back, either mil... Full story
FALLBROOK — Ladies can start the year off right by attending the January 31 Healthy Woman “Ladies Night Out” event hosted by Club Paradise Fitness Express and Aerobics at 706 South Main Avenue. Attendees will learn how to establish a personal exercise routine that fits their lifestyle and how to zero in on and firm up trouble spots. Dr. Frank Winton, MD, Graybill Medical Group and member of Fallbrook Hospital Medical Staff, will present “The Exercise Prescription,” followed by Dr. William Coburn, DC, Club Paradise Fitness,...
Since 1992, the Fallbrook United Methodist Church has been working on a project to bring clean water and a sewer system to the Methodist Hospital in Meru, Kenya. Larry and Alice Saunders, members of the church, have been involved in this project from the beginning. This year they hosted a couple who work with them in Meru, Florence and Steve Mubichi. Steve owns his own hauling business in Meru and Florence was a nurse in the hospital. She is currently teaching nursing at the... Full story
FALLBROOK — Dr. Natasha Wolf and Erica R. Williams, BS, ACSM H/FI of SIFT Personal Training, will present a discussion on weight loss at SIFT Personal Training on January 30 at 6 p.m. at 2809 South Mission Road, Suite D. Dr. Wolf, of Vitalia Natural Medicine in Carlsbad, is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing general family medicine with an emphasis on women’s health and alternative cancer therapies. She believes strongly in the connection between mind, body and spirit and that there is an inherent ability of the bod...
Millions of people spend their time sandwiched between two generations, so much so that they’ve become known as the “sandwich” generation. It can be a struggle for these people who care for young children and aging parents, all while maintaining some semblance of their own lives. The cold-weather season can be particularly challenging for the sandwich generation. But there’s no need to stress out; many services are available to ease the burden on this rapidly growing generat... Full story
The Fallbrook Senior Center on Heald Lane is a popular place. Serving anywhere from 300 to 400 members a week, the private nonprofit organization offers something for every senior. From health screenings to groceries, tax assistance to recreation, the center’s programs fill the calendar and assist local residents age 60 and older for little or no cost. Whether a senior needs a nutritious lunch, legal help or a friendly game of bridge, the Fallbrook Senior Center is the p...
Fallbrook’s longest-running fitness class, Get Fit, four more specialty fitness classes and dedicated instructors are ready to help residents meet their fitness commitment at Fallbrook Community Center. Get Fit Danceaerobics is taught by Judi Way on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Way also instructs Hatha Yoga on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. while Lola Wheeler instructs Pilates on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. If evening classes don’t work with people’s schedules, Cheryl Lindberg conducts Beginning Yoga on Tuesday and T...
ESCONDIDO — The Union Bank of California Foundation, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, recently presented San Diego Ag in the Classroom with a $25,000 grant to help the children of farmers and farm workers who were impacted by the devastating October wildfires that swept through San Diego County. The funds will be used over the next five years to award scholarships to those students of farm families who are entering or attending a two- or four-year college or u... Full story
If people could have something in their home that would purify the air, have a positive effect on their mood, reduce feelings of stress and improve their attitude, would they want it? Most people would answer that question with a resounding “Yes!” Good news! This item is affordable and readily available. What is it? It is the common houseplant. Houseplants look great and can make people feel great, too. Stacks of research support claims that indoor plants can have a calming effect, reduce headaches, boost learning, imp...
Welcome to the new year with new challenges, new desires and a bright year ahead with proper planning. Along with all those new resolutions, we should be thinking of the critical years that lie ahead with the utmost consideration for water as a precious resource. California has been in a pattern of lower-than-average rainfall for about the past decade and the last two years were most evident of the changing climatic conditions. Perhaps it’s time to look at our existing l... Full story
Learn how to use California’s native plants and compatible Southwestern and Mediterranean species to achieve a beautiful garden that is a magnet for birds at the January meeting of the Fallbrook Garden Club. Chris and Trish Meyer will share their secrets to achieve a successful garden habitat that is water conservative and low-maintenance. The Meyers converted what used to be an ivy-covered hillside garden in Sherman Oaks to a wildlife habitat for birds and butterflies. It is a true case of “grow it and they will com... Full story
VISTA — Moonlight Stage Productions continues the Moonlight at The Avo Playhouse Winter Season with “Route 66,” a musical revue of songs for the road by Roger Bean. In “Route 66,” four high-energy gas station attendants pay tribute to the highway that will forever be part of the American landscape and culture. Singing and dancing their way from Chicago to California, the cast showcases popular musical styles ranging from the Beach Boys to Elvis. The musical features such hits... Full story
A child’s safety seat is only effective if it is used correctly. Here are common mistakes made: 1. Using an older model or secondhand seat without the original directions. 2. Failing to secure the seat adequately in the car. It should not slide more than one inch in any direction. 3. Failing to secure the child in the seat effectively. The harnesses should be tight enough so that no harness fabric can be pinched between your fingers. 4. Moving a child to the next seat too soon. An infant should remain rear-facing until at l... Full story
Fallbrook Vintage Car Club recently made a donation to the US Marines Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, formed 40 years ago for the preservation and appreciation of older vehicles, supports local nonprofits with the proceeds from its annual car show held on Memorial Day. The club has a very active membership, meets monthly and welcomes anyone with an interest in the culture. Vintage car ownership is not a criteria for membership. Visit the clu... Full story
The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce presented awards to several deserving citizens and businesses at the 63rd Annual Recognition Banquet at Camp Pendleton’s San Luis Rey Officer’s Club on Saturday, January 19. The chairperson of the dinner was Dona Clark. Citizen of the Year Eileen and Phil Delaney are a husband and wife team who share the Citizen of the Year award. The Citizen of the Year is the highest recognition of the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. The efforts and acc...
