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  • Paws in the Park on April 20

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Everyone is invited to bring their dog(s) for a day of fun when the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary presents the annual Ruth Redmann Paws in the Park event on Saturday, April 20. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Live Oak Park. A fun-filled family event, Paws in the Park includes food, entertainment, vendors, and more, starting with an opening parade. Contests will be held for Cutest Puppy; Smallest and Biggest Dog; Most Handsome or Prettiest; Best... Full story

  • Moose Lodge holds Open House March 23

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Moose Lodge #1992 will hold an Open House to greet members of the community on Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 842 S. Main Ave. (enter between Watermarket and Fallbrook Trading Co.). Area residents are invited to come learn more about the Moose Lodge, membership advantages, social opportunities, and charitable endeavors. Free hot dogs with all the trimmings will be provided and raffles will be held. Call (760) 728-8670 for more information.... Full story

  • Girls rugby to hold spaghetti dinner fundraiser

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The multiple championship-winning Fallbrook Girls Rugby Club (50+ girls) will hold a spaghetti dinner and raffle fundraising event on Friday, April 12. The event, with 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. inside and outside seating, will include a spaghetti dinner and fun for the girls, their families, and members of the community. Money raised at the event will be used to send the U18 girls to the national championship in Wisconsin in May and the second annual Philadelphia sevens high school championship in June. The... Full story

  • Fahnestocks celebrate 75 years of marriage

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Fred and Jessie Fahnestock, residents of Fallbrook for 12 years, celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on March 11. Fred is 99 years old and Jessie, 94. The celebration was attended by over 50 friends and relatives from as far away as Hawaii, Delaware, Indiana, Connecticut, and Massachusetts in addition to several locations throughout Southern California. The couple married in 1938 in Los Angeles and lived in South Gate after the war in 1945 for over 30...

  • Spaghetti dinner to raise funds for historic Reche Schoolhouse

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – A fundraising Spaghetti Dinner will be offered on Saturday, May 4 to raise funds for the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the historic Reche Schoolhouse in Fallbrook Three seating times will be offered for dinner – 4 p.m., 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. Ticket price ($7/adults, $5/children under 12) will include spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara sauce, salad, roll, drink and dessert. Live entertainment will be provided by Bud Roberds, and Jack and Ray Story. Tickets can be purchased at Major Market or by... Full story

  • Speaker to explain life with biological theory

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – All are invited to hear Ronald K. Harlan Ph.D. speak on “A biologist’s reflections on our life and times” on April 4 at 6 p.m., at the Fallbrook Library, located at 124 S. Mission Road. This is an exciting new part of the Friends of the Fallbrook Library lecture series. Harlan moved to Fallbrook after retiring from a 33-year career with Glendale College. In his talk, he will look at the current life and times through the lens of a professional biologist. Biological theory can be used to explain much of wh...

  • Thank you Fallbrook Golf Club

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    Recently my family and friends celebrated my 90th birthday with a party at the Fallbrook Golf Club. The food was wonderful and the servers were very attentive. They had three food stations set up and also assisted my family with a podium and PA system. There was a large screen TV in the back that we could use to show family photos. Lupe Rodriquez, head of the kitchen staff, was extremely helpful; and Lupe Ruiz, banquet coordinator, did a marvelous job as well. My family was able to pick out the color of both the napkins and...

  • AFS seeks host families

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    AFS (formerly the American Field Service) has been a leader in the field of student exchange for more than 60 years. This year five exchange students are being hosted in Fallbrook and attending Fallbrook High. We are receiving applications now for students who will be arriving in mid-August for the either fall semester or for the next school year. These high school age students are interested in learning about our culture, improving their English skills, and expanding their life experiences. Hosting families also gain new exp...

  • What's worse

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    …having a town hall meeting where no one shows up, as was the case with Assemblymember Marie Waldron on Feb. 5 or trying to have a town hall meeting where the politician refuses to show up? This is the case with our representative congressman Duncan Hunter. For two months, he has been stonewalling coming to Fallbrook. Politicians are not royalty but are servants of the people. They need to meet with us, bring us up to date on government issues and provide a forum where they can answer our questions and concerns. If you are n...

  • Retired teachers to host speakers

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The California Retired Teachers Association, Fallbrook Avocado Division 81, will have two speakers at its brunch at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road. The program will feature Genie Summers and Elizabeth Aragon. Summers, a CalRTA Division 81 member, will speak about the various musical programs the Fallbrook Music Society provides to Fallbrook schools. Elizabeth Aragon from the Forget-Me-Not-Foundation will tell how the foundation uses flower arrangements donated from...

  • Redlands Symphony to perform Mozart's "Requiem"

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – On Sunday, April 7, Fallbrook Music Society will present Redlands Symphony performing one of the great masterpieces in classical music. Joining forces with the 39-piece orchestra will be four choirs, consisting of over 150 singers, to bring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s last, most expressive and profound work, “Requiem in D minor” – to life. The performance will be conducted by maestro Jon Robertson, and feature four distinctive choirs: Community Chorus of Redlands, Ensemble XXI, University of Redla...

  • Women's health talk rescheduled for luncheon

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman’s Club will hold its luncheon meeting at 10 a.m., April 4, at the San Luis Rey Downs Country Club, which will feature a talk on women’s health issues. Dr. Philip Brodak has been rescheduled as the guest speaker. Women residing in Bonsall and the surrounding areas are welcome to attend the meeting at 1147 Golf Club Lane. For reservations, call Rosalinda Delgado at (760) 723-4286. The club’s members are planning a gala fundraising luncheon/hair and fashion extravaganza entitled “Spring into Su...

  • All-star student cast will present Annie Jr. on three dates

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    Due to the popularity of the CAST Production of Annie performed by different casts from local elementary schools, an all-star group has been selected from those casts to present three additional opportunities to see this popular Broadway musical. All proceeds from these special performances will go to the Fallbrook Food Pantry. The newly offered performances will be on Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the...

  • Fallbrook Woman's Club members win at art festival

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Members of the Fallbrook Woman’s Club won ribbons in several categories at the Palomar District Art Festival at the Center for Performing Arts in Escondido on Feb. 25. This is an annual event that encourages competition among women with the winners proceeding to the California Federation of Women’s Club competition. Fallbrook winners include Betty Gilby, first place in Prose – Inspiration; Ayn Bryant, second place in Prose – Short Story and fir... Full story

  • The right prescription to reduce pain, improve wellbeing may be the holistic approach

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    Holistic medicine is defined as “of or relating to the medical consideration of the complete person, physically and psychologically, in the treatment of a disease.” In Fallbrook, two treatment facilities in particular offer a variety of options available to those who seek relief from chronic pain and its debilitating nature. Transcendent Touch Craig Lozzi, owner of Transcendent Touch, has been practicing holistic health for over three decades. His treatments include the... Full story

  • Healthy Woman event to focus on the importance of immunizations

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Hospital’s Healthy Woman Ladies Night Out Event will be hosted by Fallbrook Pharmacy on Thursday, March 28 at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. Dr.’s Brandon and Anna Miller from Rancho Family Medical Group will present “Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them,” and Tara Parks, pharmacist from Fallbrook Pharmacy, will present “Adults Need Vaccines Too!” The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., is free of charge and includes social and networking opportunities, food, fun and door prizes. Bri...

  • Boys volleyball battles Mission Hills

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

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  • 102 play in junior satellite tournament

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    The 27th Annual Fallbrook Winter Junior Satellite Tournament played at the Fallbrook Tennis Club attracted 102 players. “We’d always be happy with a little bit more, but it wasn’t bad,” tournament organizer Dorothy Roth said of the participation. The tournament was played Jan. 12-13 and Jan. 19-20. “The 12th and the 13th were cold, incredibly cold,” Roth said. “The next weekend was okay.” The Fallbrook Winter Junior Satellite Tournament includes a consolation bracket, which...

  • Ineligible player keeps boys soccer out of playoffs

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    On the field Fallbrook High School’s boys soccer team finished the 2012-13 season with a 11-10-2 overall record, including a 5-3-2 mark in Avocado West League play which would have been worth fourth place in the league standings, but an ineligible player caused the Warriors to forfeit eight wins and a tie and kept Fallbrook out of the CIF playoffs while leaving the Warriors with official records of 3-19-1 and 1-8-1. “Regardless it was a very successful season,” said Fallbrook coach Jorge Rojas. The player was participating wi...

  • Kuran, Beier named all-league for water polo

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    Fallbrook High School seniors Mackenzie Kuran and Kim Beier were given all-league recognition Feb. 25 at the Avocado West League girls water polo coaches’ post-season meeting. The coaches placed Kuran on the first team and bestowed honorable mention distinction upon Beier. “Looking at the talent of the other girls from the other schools that were there, I think it’s a great honor to get selected to make any of the all-league teams,” said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. “The other teams in our league are definitely strong....

  • Quality guidance for insurance, retirement and college funding at Cyan Insurance Solutions

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    Cyan Insurance Solutions, an independent agency with offices in both Fallbrook and Bonsall, has served the community for 14 years. Owned by Ken and April Finster, the firm provides an assortment of services, including insurance, college funding and retirement plans.. It is important to the Finsters that they offer a wide variety of insurance policy options, so that their clients can select the best plan. They also personally tailor innovative programs in order to plan for...

  • Mane Attraction celebrates new ownership

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

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  • Duncan, Reclosado named FUHSD employees of the month

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union High School District assistant superintendent Jim Yahr presented Sheila Duncan and Kathy Reclosado as employees of the month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent Thursday weekly meeting. Of Duncan, Yahr said, “She invested much time and energy creating spreadsheets and double-checking calculations so that employees could receive accurate retro paychecks in January. She spent hours talking with employees who had questions.” Yahr sai... Full story

  • Chase handling operations at Fallbrook Community Airpark

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    Meadow Chase is now the operations coordinator at Fallbrook Community Airpark. “Basically I make sure everything is in good working order and that everyone’s complying with the regulations,” Chase said. Chase has been with Fallbrook Community Airpark since December. She is on the staff of Silvertree, Inc., which has the management contract for the Fallbrook and Ramona airports. She assists Fallbrook airport manager George Watson and began working with Watson in early Decem...

  • Donna (Galloway) Oxford

    Updated Mar 21, 2013

    Donna (Galloway) Oxford, born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 12, 1937, passed away on March 6, 2013 at the age of 75 with family and friends in attendance. Donna was the first daughter of John and Marjorie Galloway who moved to Fallbrook in late 1939. Donna attended Fallbrook Elementary and Fallbrook High School graduating with the class of 1955. She attended San Diego State for one year. She spent her adult life selling real estate here in Fallbrook. She started out working for... Full story

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