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  • Theatre Talk: Redwood' stars Idina Menzel

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal, Special to The Village News|Updated Mar 7, 2024

    The world premiere of "Redwood" just opened at La Jolla Playhouse last weekend. All the fuss for this new work has to do with its main character, Jesse, played by Broadway legend Idina Menzel. Menzel is making her La Jolla debut in this "transportive new musical experience about one woman's journey into the precious and precarious world of the redwood forest." "Idina plays Jesse, a successful businesswoman, mother and wife. She seems to have it all, but inside, her heart is...

  • Cruz awarded 4-year ROTC scholarship

    Updated Mar 7, 2024

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  • Warriors outscored by Wildcats

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

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  • North Coast Church volunteers unite for a day of service at The Agrarian Institute, Bonsall Berry Farm

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    BONSALL – In a collaboration unfolding with 100 volunteers from North Coast Church, The Agrarian Institute and Bonsall Berry Farm worked together for a day of service and community building, Saturday, Feb. 24. The event marked a step forward in the shared mission of fostering sustainability, education and compassion within the North County community. The Agrarian Institute and Bonsall Berry Farm are two organizations with one shared hillside farm vision – to love their nei...

  • Bee Happy junior art competition winners named

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    "What makes me happy...." Pre-Kindergarten – First Grade First place: Tristan Everett – "The Center of Color" Second place: Marcus Woolf – "Picnic with Strawberry Pie" Third place: Johnny Casarez – "Baby Brother & Me" Second – Fourth Grade First place: Noah Woolf – "My Dog Pickles makes everyone happy!" Second place: Hazel Ussher – "Chocolate Chip Squishmallow" Third place: Kendra Ramos – "The Beautiful Outdoors" People's Choice: Estelle Montgomery – "I Love Books" Fifth – Ei...

  • Spring Festival brings fun to town

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

  • HFOT to kick off building of homes for 2 injured soldiers

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops will kick off building homes for two injured soldiers with a dual Community Kickoff event on Saturday, March 9. The event will be held at Fallbrook Union High School, 2400 S Stage Coach Lane, at 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend. On May 2, 2009, during his first combat deployment, Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Max Rohn was serving with the 2nd Marine Headquarters Group in F...

  • FVCC donates to FHS Auto Shop

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club makes around 20 separate monetary donations a year to worthy nonprofits in and around the Fallbrook community. Last year, members of the Board of Directors of FVCC met with Dennis Johnson, Fallbrook High School auto shop teacher and asked what could FVCC do for the Warriors' Auto Shop that would be something the students could use to help with their projects and learning assignments. Johnson talked with the students and then advised t...

  • Hope Clinic for Women hosts 19th Annual 'Inspiring Hope' Gala

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Hope Clinic for Women will host its 19th Annual "Inspiring Hope" Gala at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S Stage Coach Lane, Friday, March 15. The speaker for the Gala is Heather Gemmen, who is best known for her memoir, "Startling Beauty." In this book, she describes becoming pregnant after being sexually assaulted in her home while living and working for community development in the inner city. Conceived by rape, she chose life for her daughter, offering u...

  • Fallbrook Village Dental to host free Dental Saturday, March 16, for the community

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – In an exemplary display of community service and commitment, Fallbrook Village Dental announces its third annual Free Dental Saturday, set to take place on March 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dr. Jordan Colby, Dr. Ryan, and their dedicated team are opening their doors at 521 E. Alvarado St. to provide complimentary dental care to those in need. Understanding the importance of accessible dental care, Dr. Colby and Dr. Ryan, along with two professional hygienists, will o... Full story

  • Fallbrook High Jr. ROTC team secures place in National Academic Bowl Championship in Washington

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Following two online competition rounds against teams from all over the world, Fallbrook Union High School's Jr. ROTC Academic Team, including Justin Agee, Michelle Hillard, Tania Martinez and Ryan Sexton, has secured a spot in the championship event in the District of Columbia. The 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Academic Bowl Championship will take place at The Catholic University of America campus from June 21-25. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Marine C...

  • Bonsall High School's own Ted Lasso

    Jen Robinson Arellano, Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    As a former screenwriter, I can attest that studios have paid me large sums of money for stories half as good as this. Bonsall High, now in its 10th year, is a tiny upstart of a school. It was conceived out of a grassroots effort of dedicated PTA moms who wanted their kids to continue the small community feeling their kids enjoyed at Bonsall Elementary, Bonsall West Elementary, Vivian Banks Charter and Sullivan Middle in high school. These parents had an uphill battle on...

  • Mike Choate Early Education Center welcomes discovery at Family Science Day

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Mike Choate Early Education Center welcomed students and families Friday, Jan. 26, for a day filled with discovery and excitement at the annual Family Science Day. Parents and students were invited to immerse themselves in a world of scientific wonder, as MCC opened its doors for a series of enriching activities. From captivating crafts to stimulating games and mesmerizing experiments, the event was designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for science a...

  • Bonsall High's boys basketball makes it to CIF semi finals

    Jen Robinson Arellano, Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Under the new leadership of Coach Bernard Cantrell, the Bonsall High School boys basketball team advanced to the CIF semifinals. After a rocky start, the basketball team seemed to find a rhythm late in the season. The team won their last three games to advance to the CIF playoffs. The team started the quarterfinal round, played at the Jim Banks Sports Center on Feb. 17, cold. In the first period, the opponents dropped every three point shot from the outside and Bonsall had no...

  • Brockson, Huntington each win twice at CIF masters tournament

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Fallbrook High School seniors Nic Brockson and Devin Huntington each won two matches at the all-division CIF San Diego Section masters tournament Feb. 16-17 at Southwest High School in El Centro. Brockson wrestled in the 126-pound division at the double-elimination tournament. Huntington was in the 150-pound bracket. Fallbrook freshman Ricky Lopez was in the 108-pound division, although he lost both of his matches. “Bringing three guys to masters is really big,” said Fallbrook coach Tom Brockson. CIF competition div...

  • Senior Softball registration deadline is March 20

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is welcoming new players who are 50 plus years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays thru Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm-ups beginning at 3:30. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. The league is currently looking for new players. Potential players must show for a screening prior to being placed on a team so that appropriate placement can be made. The league is currently in season #1 which will end near the end of the month. The deadline for season #2 r...

  • Arts in the Park set for April 28

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Rally for Children, in partnership with the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, announces that they will be holding their 29th year of Arts in the Park on Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Due to limited parking at Live Oak Park, free shuttle services will be running from both the Maie Ellis Educational Center and Potter Jr. High. Shuttles run continuously from 10:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rally members have been busy preparing for this w... Full story

  • Knights offer St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Knights of Columbus invite everyone to their 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance with live music, special Irish entertainment, and a surprise act from Las Vegas, Saturday, March 16. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and there will be an Irish Dance Show at 6 p.m. The dinner includes corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes and carrots, dinner rolls, dessert and coffee. The cost is $35 per person, $40 after March 10. Reservation forms are available at St. Peter’s parish office or St. Peter’s school office.... Full story

  • Medal of Honor Day is coming up March 25

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Sgt. Wm. Pittenger Camp 21 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War invite everyone to join them in honoring all those who have received their nation’s highest honor, at its annual Medal of Honor Day Ceremony. The event will be held on Monday, March 25, 11 a.m. at the Fallbrook Odd Fellows Pioneer Cemetery at the corner of Alturas and Clemmens.... Full story

  • Tragic loss, amazing beauty makes lemonade on March 9 at Live Oak Park

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The loss of a 200 year old oak tree near Live Oak Park's Dog Park is truly sad for tree lovers. But residents also marvel at the beauty of the pear trees at Vince Ross Village Square. Jackie Heyneman of the Save Our Forest (SOF/FLC) committee commented that it is amazing how things happen relative to each other in some way, "Making lemonade out of lemons is an old adage, but could be used here." With California Arbor week coming soon, from March 7 to March 14, an o...

  • VFW Auxiliary to hold Bunco fundraiser

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The VFW Auxiliary Post 1924 is having a Bunco Fundraiser on Saturday, March 9, with a suggested donation of $25. Donation includes lunch, game play, prizes and lots of fun! The lunch starts at 12 p.m. and game play begins at 1:00. All are welcome. Call/text Dana at 760-717-3262 for reservations. The VFW Auxiliary Post 1924 is located at the VFW Post 1924, 1175 S. Old Stage Road. Submitted by the VFW Auxiliary Post 1924.... Full story

  • Tips for pruning and feeding rose bushes

    Frank Brines, ARS Master Rosarian|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Depending on your location – or more specifically, that of your garden – you may have experienced frost damage to your roses and tender young plants. The thing is, even gardens in the same general vicinity may have different effects due to their prevailing micro-climates. According to AccuWeather, for the first half of March the coldest nighttime temp will be 36 degrees Monday, March 4. The average date for the last frost date is Friday, March 15. Overall, temperatures predict...

  • County expands tree planting program in unincorporated communities

    Shauni Lyles, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    County Board of Supervisors voted at the end of February to expand its robust tree planting program in underserved communities in the unincorporated area. The board's actions allow the county to award contracts estimated at $2 million to buy about 4,000 trees through different vendors. In addition to buying trees, the funds will be used to remove dead or diseased trees, install watering systems and the necessary equipment. The trees will be planted between spring and winter...

  • Millions of Californians to get average of $146 in credits on their April utility bills

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced millions of Californians will receive an average of $146 in credits on their April gas and electric bills. The California Climate Credit – automatically applied to Californians’ bills every April and October – is a direct result of the state’s nation-leading Cap-and-Trade climate program that requires polluters to pay for climate action. Since 2014, California households have already received an average of $971 in combined automatic April and October climate credits o...

  • Watermedia show features watercolor art

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center's 15th Annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition and Sale, opens March 16. The show presents original works in all forms of watermedia within a wide range of subject matter, technique and style, from experimental to traditional. This show was developed by the Fallbrook Art Center and is a one-of-a-kind show, exclusive to Fallbrook. From breathtaking landscapes to captivating portraits, the displayed artworks will cap...

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