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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Forest Home Women’s Auxiliary, Chapter #44, will meet Friday, March 2, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning with a time of fellowship, brunch snack and beverages, followed by an interactive Bible study and a brief business meeting. The March study, “Waiting for Christ,” based on I Thessalonians 5:1-11, is from “Living in the End Times” by John Stott Bible Studies. Monthly meetings, on the first Friday of each month (September through June), from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., are held in individual members’ homes. March 7 is the deadlin... Full story
FALLBROOK — On Saturday, February 17, the members of the board of directors of the Fallbrook Food Pantry hosted a luncheon at the Fallbrook United Methodist Church for the volunteers who work at the food pantry. Of the approximately 60 people who collectively volunteer more than 150 hours of service each week, 45 attended to receive the appreciation of the board of directors. Volunteers in attendance included those who work as receptionists, checking in clients, and those who put together the bags of food for the clients to t...
FALLBROOK — The board of directors for Fallbrook’s Angel Society met on February 22 and awarded funds totaling $11,180 to nonprofit organizations that support the needs of our community. Funds were awarded to the following organizations: • Fallbrook Union High School TV Tech Program to support almost 100 students involved in the program to learn fundamentals of television editing. The students produce news broadcasts over the FHS closed circuit television network. The funds will help replace their video switcher. • Potter... Full story
FALLBROOK — Lee Watson, Post Adjutant of the Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Charles E. Swisher Post 1924, recently taught the Webelos of St. Peter’s Cub Scout Pack 738 all about the United States flag. Watson is retired from the United States Marines Corps and was also a Lake Elsinore High School teacher for over 20 years. With his guidance, the Webelos learned all about the history of the US flag and the military branch flags. Watson also covered how to correctly fold, display and when and how to raise and low...
The March Newcomers coffee will be held at the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 South Stage Coach Lane, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8. New residents to Fallbrook, Bonsall and the surrounding countryside are invited to meet new friends, enjoy refreshments and discover the schedules and scope of the many terrific Newcomers’ activities and interest groups, which are ongoing through each month. The next meeting will feature guest speaker Barbara Brown, a longtime Fallbrook resident and motivational speaker who will d... Full story
Ruby and Chuck Hoffman show off Avon products at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo held February 21 at the Fallbrook Community Center....
FALLBROOK — After the bright lights dim and the applause fade away, all of the actors in the Fallbrook Players Junior Conservatory (FPJC) production of “Annie Warbucks” will go back to their homes – all but one. The furry performer known as “Sandy” is still looking for his forever home. “When the director indicated that he wanted to use an actual dog for the role of Sandy, I just knew finding a home for an orphan, just like in the show ‘Annie Warbucks,’ was what we needed to do,” said Jane Stimmel, publicity director for FPJC... Full story
Every February, Girl Scouts of America and Girl Guides around the world celebrate the founding of this “girl-based” organization with a Thinking Day event. This year, Troop 4042 (third year Junior Girl Scouts) hosted the event at Potter Junior High School’s Bowers Auditorium. These girls represented the United States by portraying seven famous American women. In historical costumes, Jackie Griffin was Juliette Gordon Low (founder of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides), Laura Vilona was Betsy Ross, Nicki Myers was Sarah Winch... Full story
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside City Council Chambers was the location for Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn’s recent annual State of North County Address. Supervisor Horn emphasized his commitment to public safety and said that next month in Washington, DC, he will lobby for federal funds to assist local law enforcement agencies in their fight to keep kids out of gangs and their efforts for gang suppression. Horn also cited early results from a county study on the cost of illegal immigration on local services. “In Decem...
BONSALL — The Stream will host a free workshop that explores healthy ways to change the way we feel and to alter habits that prevent us from being energized, relaxed and well. The event is “Sex, Drugs or the Source,” and it will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, in Rancho Penasquitos. It is free of charge and all are invited. “What are we looking for from sex, money, drugs, alcohol, family, work, food – you name it?” asked Beth Green, spiritual director of The Stream. “People are looking to feel safe, re...
FALLBROOK — Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green will sponsor an informational meeting on the Liberty Quarry at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at the Fallbrook Public Utility Board Room, 990 East Mission Road. All members of the community are cordially invited to attend. David Pruitt of Save Our Southwest Hills will narrate a PowerPoint presentation on the effects of the quarry on Fallbrook and the surrounding area, while Dr. Matt Rahn, manager of the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve, will speak on the potential consequences of the q... Full story
FALLBROOK — Legacy Endowment… The Community Foundation recently named local resident Karen Estes to its board of directors. Estes moved to Fallbrook in 1970, attended Bonsall Elementary School and graduated from Fallbrook High School. She earned her AA Degree in general education from Palomar College and went on to graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology. Returning to her roots, Estes went to work for J. Neal Estes Insurance and Real Estate in Fallbrook, buying the insur...
Ever look out the window at your pool and wish it had the ambiance of a newer, more artistic version, with stone or rock accents, trickling water falls or even a cool, attractive grotto? If your pool is 15 years old or more, chances are it’s time for a facelift – and why not? The experts at Pools by Alltec Corporation have ways of transforming your old pool into a new appealing design perfect for outdoor living and entertaining in the fabulous Fallbrook climate. “Even well-maintained pools are ready for a facelift at the 1...
Each year the Fallbrook Rainbow Girls Assembly elects officers for the organization. Two very important positions recently elected were Emily Stine, Worthy Advisor, and Angela Rosales, Worthy Assistant Advisor. The ceremonies were conducted with piano accompaniment by Vi McCleary. Following each meeting there is a short show for members who wish to show off their talents. It is a fun event for the girls....
When driving by the intersection of South Mission and Aviation roads in Fallbrook, it’s hard to miss the familiar two-story light blue building – the home of PSA Realty and Insurance. From the outside, it appears to be one of the quietest buildings in town, but inside these insurance experts insure just about anything you can think of for close to 12,000 clients each year throughout the state. “We can help anyone who walks through the door,” owner Darrell Myers said. An insurance and real estate broker, Myers says if there is...
FALLBROOK — Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) will open a new office on March 1 to serve the investment needs of the Fallbrook community. The office will provide residents and business owners access to a full spectrum of financial advice, products and resources to meet their wealth management needs, from cash management and banking to mortgages and personal credit, insurance, annuities, retirement planning, estate planning and trust services. The new office is located at 1615 South Mission Road and may be reached at 1-800-282-2409. ...
FALLBROOK — Area businesses can now be promoted around the world, at any hour, without hassle via Web sites created and managed locally. The Village News understands the importance of global advertising and is pleased to announce its new Web development branch. For as little as $400, each client can have a live, attractive and functioning Web site, with little work from the client, in about a week. The Village News has found talented and professional individuals in the field and brought them to the team to ensure great s...
Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. sponsored a dinner meeting on February 22 at the Grand Tradition for their clients. Hosting the dinner were financial advisors Ron Hegardt, senior vice president; Bob Tavano, vice president; Annterese Toth, vice president; and Jared Johnson. Keynote speaker was Joseph Quinlan, chief market strategist of Banc America Investments in New York City. Quinlan, a familiar face on Wall Street, shared with the investors his tips on the current market, what some of the favored choices for... Full story
Louisiana is about more than just the Big Easy. There’s the jazz, the Mardi Gras parties, the beignets and everything else associated with N’Awlins. Then there’s the bayous, the gators, the Tabasco sauce, and everything else between Lake Charles and Slidell. The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s latest movie, “Hurricane on the Bayou,” includes parts of Hurricane Katrina and the damage it caused, but the focus of the movie is on the bayou itself. What is politically known as a wetland is called a bayou by Cajun folk and so...
VISTA — Moonlight Stage Productions announces an exciting 2007 Summer Season of Musicals at its outdoor facility, the Moonlight Amphitheater. The 27th Summer Season brings patrons San Diego’s most unique theater experience with four spectacular favorite musicals under the stars, including “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Me and My Girl,” “West Side Story” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Season packages for the 2007 Summer Season are on sale beginning April 10 and single tickets are available beginning May 22 at the VisTix Ticket Offic... Full story
TEMECULA — Celebrate the freshness of spring by attending Ponte Family Estate Winery’s Spring Winemaker Dinner Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. The newly budding vines and flowering gardens accentuate the beauty of spring as the tent pavilion hosts friends, family and guests as well as Claudio Ponte and winemaker Robert Cartwright. Guests enjoy a deliciously prepared five-course dinner created by Executive Chef Steve Stawinski with such wonderful food like Lobster Napoleon with New Potato, Saffron Aioli with Micro Pea Vines and... Full story
The North County Cowboys will perform in Fallbrook on March 16 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Cask ’n Cleaver restaurant, 3757 South Mission Road. Enjoy dinner, full bar and dancing to traditional country music from Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard featuring Cowboy Jack. No cover charge. Call for reservations – (760) 728-2818....
The fourth annual Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival, presented by Paradise Cadillac, the City of Temecula, Riverside County Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone, Paul and Diane Garrett/Better World Together and Altura Credit Union, is now accepting submissions for the Chuck Niles Jazz Music Award Competition. “We have inherited Chuck’s private music collection and are in the beginning stages of building the Temecula Valley Cultural Arts & Music Center, which will be home to the Chuck Niles Memorial Jazz Lib...
Want to find out more about Fallbrook? Look no further than the Fallbrook Historical Society Museum. This museum has a collection of objects that tell stories about the many lives of the residents and former residents of our village. Collections of military and firefighting items and Fallbrook High School memorabilia can be found in the collection, along with other fascinating pieces. A wedding outfit belonging to Nellie Chase is on display. This brown dress was worn on her wedding day in 1886. A handloom made by Dan Keller,...
Chris Freiling from San Diego State University (SDSU) nursing program checks Amanda’s Holtz’s body mass index on February 23 at Live Oak School as part of health screenings being done within the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District.... Full story
