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 Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m., one of Fallbrook’s most well known and respected volunteers, Jackie Heyneman will be honored by two local organizations who have arranged for a local park to carry her name. Beech Street Park, located at Beech Street and South Mission Road, will be rededicated as Jackie Heyneman Park. “We want to honor Jackie in a permanent way,” said Vince Ross, president of the Fallbrook Village Association (FVA), the nonprofit organization which developed and... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Heavy rain generated by a late season Pacific storm pounded San Diego County today, but the precipitation was expected to diminish by sunrise as the the low-pressure system moves northeast, forecasters said. There were also gusty winds and thunderstorms in the region overnight, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory was in effect in the mountains and deserts until 2 p.m. The Weather Service said 15- to 30-mile per hour southwest-to-west winds would be gusting at up to 50 mph throughout the advi... Full story
MURRIETA - With her attorney seeking more time to review the case, arraignment was postponed today for a Hemet High School teacher accused of having sex with one of her male students. Janel Pearl Ramirez, 32, could face 20 years in prison if convicted of unlawful intercourse with a minor and two counts of oral copulation of a child under 18 years old. Ramirez appeared with her attorney, Virginia Blumenthal, before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Elaine Johnson, who rescheduled the arraignment to May 3 after Blumenthal... Full story
FALLBROOK - An Evening of Mariachi will be presented at the Fallbrook Library on Tuesday, May 1, starting at 5 p.m. As part of a “5 de Mayo Celebration,” author, lecturer, and mariachi music expert Gil Sperry will give a free multimedia presentation on the traditions and variety of the musical genre. The talk will be held at 5 p.m. in the library’s community room. Sperry is the author of “Mariachi for Gringos” and lectures regularly on the subject. Sperry’s presentation is exp...
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FALLBROOK – It’s spring and planting season and everyone is invited to the April plant sale at Fallbrook High School’s agriculture department on Sat., April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Many of the plants on sale are student projects and they have worked very hard to have quality products available. They will have their usual selection of trees, shrubs, vines, bedding (color) and house plants to choose from. Anyone wanting plant sale information sent to them can send their email address to [email protected] or cjo... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Country Garden Tour of Fallbrook, sponsored by the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women, will be Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event featuring seven gardens will begin at the historic Palomares House, 1815 Stage Coach Lane where maps for the self-guided tour are available. There will also be complimentary refreshments, garden-related vendors, and a place to relax. Docents will be present at all gardens and at...
FALLBROOK – The Boys and Girls Clubs of North County will present its annual Auction and Dinner Gala on Saturday, April 28 at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula. “Our goal [for the auction] is to raise $93,000 to benefit the children of the greater Fallbrook community,” said auction chairperson Andria Butcher. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a silent auction featuring over 200 items, followed by dinner and a live auction. Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening; dancing will begin after the liv...
A terrified, unapproachable Australian Shepherd was dumped and left to starve in my backcountry neighborhood last summer. After one month, she was clearly losing weight, and was reduced literally to skin-and-bones after a 100 degree week. During that heat, she had puppies. She was moving the puppies when she just disappeared, leaving the puppies abandoned. Our hearts were torn when neighbors found two 7-week-old puppies four days later under their house, alive but starving. I took them in, but was broken-hearted about the...
The recent story on Fallbrook A Leer featured in the Village News compels me to write this letter to the editor. Nine years ago, a small group of teachers and parents got together and decided to organize an event that would focus on family literacy and community service - Fallbrook A Leer/Reading Family Literacy Day. We had grand ideas, but no money. We scrounged for donated books for children and received a couple hundred books but felt we needed to buy new books as well. My husband, Nick, and I decided this would be our... Full story
On Easter I attended an orthodox Christian church, saw lots of celebration and ritual, heard lots about salvation and happiness hereafter, but no talk of life on earth and the second great commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” I heard only a feeble “Pray for peace.” Prayer for peace is not enough, not in Jesus time, not today. Most Christians know this second great commandment and the parable Jesus used to show how we should follow it, but we do not follow it, especially not when our neighbor is ugly, foreign...
The organizers of the upcoming Fallbrook Relay for Life would like to extend a big thank you to the Village News editorial staff for their continued support. The awareness spread through their publication of articles relating to Relay has been a tremendous help in creating community awareness of the event. Cancer is a medical health concern that has touched so many of our community members and people nationwide. We are grateful for their support in the fight for more birthdays and less cancer! Christy Best...
Last week I had a medical emergency, and the paramedics brought me to Fallbrook Hospital. I just want to take the time to thank the emergency room personnel for the kind, thoughtful, and professional service they provided. The emergency room doctor, Dr. Skeoch, and nurse, Steve, were the best! They were compassionate and took all of the time needed to get me on the speedy road to recovery. It’s great to have a facility like this in our community! George Johnson...
I would like to thank Scott Morel and Rock Solid Stone for giving me the opportunity to participate in the Miss Fallbrook pageant. It was a great experience for me and I’m glad you could be there to support me. This is going to be a great year serving Fallbrook as the “First Princess.” Thanks again for this opportunity, you are the best! Kelly Lynn McDonald... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook High School Rotary Interact Service Club will host a benefit screening of the award winning film ‘White Rainbow’ on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane. ‘White Rainbow’ is the uplifting story of four remarkable women and their journey to overcome the social stigma and grim reality of widowhood in India. The Fallbrook High School Interact Club and the Interact Club of Chennai, India ha...
When a cache of fifty copies of a controversial map created in 2001 surfaced two weeks ago in Las Vegas and were returned to local artist and native Fallbrookian Brett Stokes, he had a decision to make – should they be made available to residents that have repeatedly asked him if there are any left, or not? Stokes, who illustrated the map, well remembers the days after it was originally released, and the resulting anger that came his way. At the time, he made no excuses...
FALLBROOK – Soroptimist International of Fallbrook will partner with Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad members to present North County with LUNAFEST®, a fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities. The event will be held Sunday, May 20, from 1:30 to 4:40 p.m. at the Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through n... Full story
BONSALL – The Bonsall Education Foundation will host its annual benefit concert and event, Bonsallpalooza, to raise money for music and art programs in the Bonsall Union School District on Saturday, May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pala Casino Resort & Spa. This year’s concert features local bands - Reno Jones, The Night Doctors, Hot Flannel and Y3K. In addition, a silent auction and raffle will be available. Guests must be age 21 or over to attend. For more information, call Jennifer Smith at (760) 519-0851. Tickets are a...
FALLBROOK - Relay for Life is seeking cancer survivors and caregivers to recognize during this year’s Relay for Life cancer awareness event. “Fallbrook cancer survivors deserve recognition for fighting their own personal battles in this war against cancer,” said Relay for Life volunteer Stacey Verboom. On Friday, April 27, at 6 p.m., the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Fallbrook will be celebrating survivors and caregivers at a Survivor Social to be held at Chris... Full story
FALLBROOK – Sherrie Gould with Scripps Clinic Division of Neurology will be the guest speaker at the North County Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Wed., May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The topic will be “Living well with Parkinson’s.” The meeting, which will include a care and share time and free refreshments, will be held at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, Brengle Terrace Park, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., in Vista. For more information, call June at (760) 940-2763.... Full story
ESCONDIDO – The Elizabeth Hospice seeks caring people to participate in the Spring Volunteer Training that will be held on May 29, 30, and 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Escondido Elks Lodge located at 2430 S. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido. Volunteer training is free and open to the public. Bilingual, military veterans and pet therapy volunteers are needed. The professional staff at The Elizabeth Hospice teaches the comprehensive training classes. Graduates of this volunteer training will serve hospice patients and...
FALLBROOK – During 2011 alone, volunteers at Fallbrook Hospital provided 22,551 hours of service. That is just one reason the hospital paid tribute to them during National Volunteer Week April 15-21. The hospital recognized the many contributions that these individuals have made, year-round, improving the lives of others around them through their spirit of giving. Fallbrook Hospital volunteers continue to provide service in many areas – the information desk, gift shop, cardiac rehab and medical/surgical...
FALLBROOK – April marks the 35th anniversary of Fallbrook’s popular Yogurt Palace. Originally opened by John Madeau and Jessie Henry, Yogurt Palace has grown while still maintaining its original style and integrity. Cindy Avina has owned the Yogurt Palace with her husband, Henry, for 12 years and has worked there for 23. The history of this successful local business is told on its walls, which are filled with pictures of customers over the many years of its operation. ... Full story
Rear Adm. Brian C. Prindle, commander of the Naval Safety Center in Norfolk, Va., met with unit motorcycle safety representatives from Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at the Pacific Views South Mesa Club here, April 3. The admiral’s visit, which included a tour of the mine resistant ambush protected armored vehicle egress trainer, was part of a weeklong tour dedicated to emphasizing the importance of motorcycle safety within the Navy. “When we talk abo...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Encore Club looks forward to the coming year with a newly elected board of directors. The club members know they are very fortunate to again have a great group volunteering to continue the club tradition of social activities that foster friendships and support. The latest Encore Club party was planned jointly with the Newcomers Club and held at Vista Valley Country Club on April 18 as a surprise birthday luncheon for everyone attending. Guests...
