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  • Chamber, businesses and nonprofits support each other

    Lucette Moramarco, Associate Editor|Updated Oct 8, 2018

    The State of the Chamber dinner, held Sept. 19 at Pala Mesa Resort’s Cliff Terrace, was an example of how the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is perfecting its service to the community. Included in the event were 17 nonprofits that were given the chance to share their information with each other and the dinner guests who were encouraged to visit the nonprofit tables and get a signature at each one. A winner was picked, from all those who completed the signature card, and given a box of avocados. In her remarks at the b...

  • Fallbrook Land Conservancy celebrates milestone year

    Updated Oct 8, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Land Conservancy turned 30 this year and to mark the occasion, the nonprofit group has planned a Stagecoach Sunday to remember. “We’re looking forward to another successful family-fun afternoon,” said Susannah Levicki, a member of the FLC’s board of directors and chair of the event, to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the historic Palomares House and Park. In the spirit of this year’s anniversary celebration, Levicki extended the hours for the event, traditionally held from 1 to 4 p.m., and...

  • Grizzlies topple Lady Warriors

    Shane Gibson, Staff Photographer|Updated Oct 8, 2018

  • Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 invites all to dinner

    Tom Ferrall, Staff Writer|Updated Oct 8, 2018

    Imagine getting a delicious steak dinner, complete with salad, baked potato, vegetables and dessert, for only $15. Residents don't have to imagine it – they can get it at the Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924. VFW Post 1924 welcomes the public to dinner every Friday night, when entrees vary, as well as every Monday night, which is "Burger Night." VFW Post 1924 also invites all to a buffet breakfast every third Sunday of the month, and in the months where there is a...

  • Community involvement makes Day for Kids successful

    Updated Oct 8, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County opened their doors once again to hundreds of children and their families Sept. 15 for their annual Day for Kids event. Day for Kids is a tremendous community event designed for youth and their families to enjoy quality time together while participating in free games, face painting, swimming, prizes and the signature Lucky Rubber Ducky Race; no club membership required. The highlight of this year’s event was the strong level of community support. Organizations like Blue Sta...

  • Fallbrook 4H members win awards at Del Mar

    Updated Oct 8, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook 4H club has participated in many fairs already this year, and here is a list of the awards which the members of 4H won at the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar. In the poultry show, Molly was awarded third place in showmanship; Leila was awarded third place senior showmanship and first, second and fifth in poultry competition; Erica was awarded first in intermediate poultry showmanship, second in the master showmanship round robin and first place in b...

  • Laubach Literacy Council offers free tutor training

    Updated Oct 8, 2018

    SAN DIEGO – Laubach Literacy Council is offering free tutor training for ages 18 and up. No experience is needed – tutors only needs to be able to speak English. Training will be held on two Saturdays – Oct. 27 and Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both training days are required to complete ESL Tutor Certification. The training will be held in the community room at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, in Encinitas. Many of Laubach’s locations across San Diego County are looking for new tutors. The registration deadlin...

  • Learn the signs when it is time for new windows

    Updated Oct 8, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Windows help regulate the temperature in a home, let in natural light and keep insects, weather and outdoor elements outside where they belong. The right windows also can add value to a property by providing aesthetic appeal and increasing curb appeal. Although homeowners can typically get many years out of their homes' windows, ultimately windows will need to be replaced. Homes that are more than 20 years old and still have their original windows could be due for...

  • Quick ways to freshen up a home for fall

    Updated Oct 8, 2018

    As fall weather sets in, many homeowners take advantage of cooler days to spruce up their living spaces since they’re confined indoors; however, fitting all that work into a busy season filled with school, sports and other family demands isn’t always easy. Fortunately, a fall refresh doesn’t have to mean mountains of daunting work. These tips can provide the inspiration needed to spruce up a home without the hassle. First, control the clutter. Even the cleanest homes still look messy when they’re disorganized, but it’s an uph...

  • Real Estate Round-Up: What in the world is a Community Benefit District?

    Kim Murphy, Murphy & Murphy Southern California Realtors|Updated Oct 8, 2018

    A few weeks back I wrote an article that garnered considerable response from my readers. I reported on the dry and dead foliage that exists on many of Fallbrook’s parcels and the existence of trash along our streets and in our downtown. All of this has a negative effect on real estate values. Buyers are looking not only for a home but for a community they want to call home. Unbeknownst to me, a group of Fallbrook’s over-achieving volunteers had begun discussions two years ago...

  • Time extension granted for final map of subdivision

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Oct 8, 2018

    The deadline to record a final map for a subdivision in the 700 block of Constant Creek Road is now June 29, 2022, and a revised tentative map which changes conditions but not lot configuration was also approved. Mark Wardlaw, the director of the county’s Department of Planning and Development Services, approved a preliminary decision for a time extension and revised tentative map Sept. 4. A preliminary decision is docketed for a meeting of the county’s Planning Commission to allow for objections, although if no member of the...

  • Who is Jan Lievens?

    Updated Oct 8, 2018

    Inglis Carre' Special to the Village News I am looking at a picture of a sumptuous painting portraying an episode of the biblical story of Esther. "The Feast of Esther," painted c. 1625, has always been attributed to Rembrandt in art texts, and was last sold in 1952 as a Rembrandt. It is just one of many works that have now been discovered to have been painted by Jan Lievens. The confusion is understandable, considering that Rembrandt and Lievens were contemporaries, born 15... Full story