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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Diane’s Herbs, 3642 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, will host a Lavender Festival June 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature many varieties of lavender, classes in lavender wreath-making and other crafts and lectures on medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses of herbs. Guests are invited to pick their own lavender. Families welcome, but no pets, please. For more information, please call (760) 728-1251....
Generosity reigned this year at the black tie fundraising event for the Boys and Girls Club of North County, which was held at the beautiful Pala Mesa Resort on Saturday, May 7. This year the event, which drew 325 guests and was held the same day as the Kentucky Derby, was built around the theme “Talk Derby to Me.” “The event was sold out,” said Abe Oliveras, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club. “We are still tabulating, but we expect to exceed our goal of $150,000.” The event raises funds for three Boys and Girls Club facili...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation is partnering with the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary in providing the loan of emergency response systems to seniors living alone. The Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation has established a loan program where 15 Health Watch buttons and monitors will be installed and monitored free of charge to qualifying seniors. The Auxiliary will partner with the Foundation by installing and maintaining the monitors at no charge. For several years, the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary has installed a...
The ‘Hate’ part of treating heart disease: “Another pill?” We are taught to take a pill and expect good health outcomes for a variety of diseases and medical problems. This is our American “Mode of Operation,” which allows for fast and expedient care of patients and is important for diseases that kill, such as cardiovascular disease. However, if you must take pills for innumerable years, it becomes expensive and time-consuming, and we often cannot or do not adhere to taking them as prescribed. From a Medscape Interview w...
Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego County, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that partners with police and fire emergency personnel and assists on the scene after a tragedy has occurred. They are currently seeking committed citizens for their crisis intervention program in Fallbrook and Bonsall to partner with North County Fire Protection District and the Sheriff’s Fallbrook Substation. Volunteers will be trained to help fellow citizens who are in distress as a result of a traumatic event. Volunteers respond t... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized the solicitation of proposals for stormwater pollution prevention services at county-maintained inactive landfills. The May 11 approval also authorized the award of a two-year contract with two additional two-year options upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price. The unanimous vote also designated the director of the county’s Department of Public Works as the county officer responsible for administering the contract. Although the C... Full story
Fallbrook Hospital Hospice will be hosting “Living through Grief’s Journey” classes designed for community members following the death of a loved one. The classes meet for six weeks and provide a place where we can learn about the grief process and share our thoughts and feelings with others who are making the same journey. The class meetings provide instruction and a safe place to talk about our grief and the isolation it can bring. The class series includes: “Beginning the Grief Journey,” “Common myths and straight ta...
The North Inland chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is offering a free 12-week course called the Family to Family Education Program. This course, designed for family members of the mentally ill, provides practical information and educational tools to help deal with major mental illnesses, i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression and anxiety disorders. A new weekly Family to Family class begins in Escondido on Thursday, June 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more... Full story
FALLBROOK — On Wednesday, May 25, Regency Fallbrook Senior Community will be hosting a free seminar presented by Tracey Murphy, MSW director of Silverado Senior Service. This seminar will provide an informative and entertaining presentation about the brain, how we store memories and the normal changes that occur with age. You will learn why ‘senior moments’ are nothing to worry about and how to exercise your memory muscle. Registration and lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to noon; presentation from noon to 1 p.m.; CEU prese...
Learn To Balance Hormones ‘Naturally’ class will be held Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fallbrook Family Practice (Graybill) conference room, located at 1035 S. Main St. Another class will be offered on Thursday, May 26, call for location. Each class will feature an informative video, handouts and samples. Please call Terry Probart at (760) 940-1342 to reserve your seat....
Fallbrook Hospital’s Diabetic Support Group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, with a special presentation, “Know Your Healthy Steps,” by Maritza Trelek of North County Health Center. The program is sponsored by Bayer Health Care Pharmaceuticals and will be held in the hospital’s conference room B at 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Call (760) 728-1191, ext. 377, for more information....
The next meeting for the Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support Group will be on May 22. It will be at Fallbrook Hospital in conference room B at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The program will be given by Greg Maasberg, owner and director of Visiting Angels. This is a living assistance service for senior homecare. For more information please call Barbara Thurston at (760) 728-2283....
A new Fallbrook musical group, Trapizoid, will be performing at the Youth Fair, to be held at Fallbrook High School on May 21. The group consists of three local Fallbrook musicians: Tracy Wiebeck (from the Ventilators, the Druthers, Old Gravy and the Hilltop Allstars), Dennis David (Old Gravy and the Hilltop Allstars) and Steve Roberts (lead guitarist with the band Wheels of Fire and current music director of the Hilltop Center in Fallbrook). The group plays a collection of rock and roll, country and blues spanning nearly...
“The Hank Show” will be performed at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at the Cask ’n Cleaver Steakhouse, 3757 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. Free! Call (760) 728-2818 for reservations. The show includes: biographic slide show, live 1950 vintage replica band and dancing. Tribute to the legendary country music pioneer Hank Williams, Sr. Hits include: “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” “Hey, Good Lookin’” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry....
Fallbrook artist Jack Ragland will hold a one-man art exhibition at The French Gallery & Jacques Company, located at 2809 South Mission in Fallbrook, from June 1-30. “International Journeys with Jack” is the title of the show, which features works from China, South America, Italy, France, Fallbrook and California highlights. A special reception featuring entertainment will be held June 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, call The French Gallery at (760) 451-1600 or the artist at (760) 728-9503....
Hundreds of people from the community attended the service to celebrate the life of Joy Ross. The service took place on Tuesday at the Palomares House. Many family members and friends expressed their appreciation of Joy's gentle and kind spirit.... Full story
It’s easy to fall into a rut with your fitness routine. The hardest part about staying fit is finding a convenient time to exercise - and sticking to it! In today’s busy world, trying to balance work and family leaves little time to squeeze in an effective workout. But we all recognize that making exercise a priority is an essential step towards promoting healthy physical and mental well-being. The question is where do you find the time? Here are some easy ways to work fitness into your daily routine - no fancy, expensive fit... Full story
Prudential California Realty recently recognized Realtors Terri and Paul Guess for their outstanding achievements in 2004, including their consistent use of Prudential’s Value Range Marketing (VRM) system. The Guesses have used range pricing for every home they’ve sold since 1997. “Terri and Paul helped pave the way for the success of Value Range Marketing in the North County market,” states Jenny Paschall, a branch manager at Prudential California Realty. “They use it themselves and have educated other agents on the benef...
CAMP PENDLETON — Brig. Gen. (Maj. Gen. select) Michael R. Lehnert assumed command of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Monday, replacing Maj. Gen. Timothy E. Donovan, who departed last month to fill a mission critical billet in Iraq. Both general officers elected to dispense with a formal change of command ceremony since operational requirements for both officers made it impossible to conduct a face-to-face turnover. Brig. Gen. Lehnert’s most recent assignment was as Chief of Staff, United States Southern Command, Miami. Oth...
FALLBROOK — Pala Mesa Resort has announced the appointment of Thomas B. Anderson as senior sales manager. Prior to joining Pala Mesa Resort, Anderson held senior management positions with Masterpiece Entertainment, Uniglobe Main Events and Uniglobe Travel International. His business expertise also includes a variety of tourism alignments with Canada Tourism and Tourism Toronto, to name a few. Recognized as a leader in the meeting and convention industry for over two decades, Tom is the current president of Meeting P...
Best of Show: Janice Jones’ oil painting, “Too Koi” The Dorothy Stillens Plein Aire Award in Any Media:Eileen J. Pace’s watercolor painting “Old Oceanside Church” The Dean Meyers Plein Aire Award for Plein Air in Oil or Acrylic: Shirley Calvert’s oil painting “Red Barn” The Ken Decker Award for Best Watercolor: Herb A. Dockham’s “Boomer’s Beach” The Ellen Rowe Award for Best Use of Color:Penny Wills’ watercolor painting “Migration”Best of Show: Janice Jones’ oil painting, “Too Koi” The Dorothy Stillens Plein Aire Award in...
If you want the perfect, classic Beef Taco, stop in at Alberto’s Mexican Food (110 E. Mission Rd). Filled with tender shredded roast beef, the corn tortilla is fried crisp and stuffed full of freshly shredded lettuce and cheese. Top with one of the salsas (red or green) featured in their help-yourself salsa bar! Bueno!...
Trupiano’s Italian Bistro (945 S. Main St.) serves a wonderful entrée called Pollo Carciofi E Funghi. It is a moist, wonderful chicken breast bathed in chardonnay butter sauce and adorned with marinated artichoke hearts and fresh mushrooms. Served with Trupiano’s freshly baked breadsticks for $13.95....
One of my favorite quick and healthy meals is the Greek Salad made fresh at Major Market. Already prepared and easy to find in the produce area, you get a good amount of lettuce topped with fresh red onion, Greek olives, feta cheese and savory dressing. Perfect for the warm weather! Grab it and run!... Full story
The evening meeting of the Fallbrook Garden Club will be held Wednesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Utility District office at 990 E. Mission Rd. The topic will be “Fragrant Gardens.” The public is invited to attend. The general meeting will be held at the Fallbrook Community Center, located at 341 Heald Lane, on Tuesday, May 31, at 1:00 p.m. Speakers for that event will be Sharon and Bert Kersey, club members, who will share some “Kersey Creations.” The Kerseys shared their owl boxes and live owl video two years a... Full story
