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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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Republican Women Federated (FRWF) will install its 2013 officers and celebrate Christmas with performances by the Starlighters and Forever Christmas on Dec. 14 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the banquet room of the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club. Heading the new FRWF board will be President Barbara Gagen of Bonsall. The new officers will be sworn in by the 75th Assembly District’s newly-elected representative, Marie Waldron. The Starlighters are Curtain Call Company’s traveling you...
FALLBROOK – As part of its lecture series, the Fallbrook Library, located at 124 S. Mission Road, will host a program on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. by Ross Moore entitled “Dearest Mother...,” a personal account of World War II. Moore is described as an excellent musician, talented storyteller and educator. Originally from Kentucky, he now lives in San Diego and performs throughout Southern California. He worked as a museum educator for 12 years, and created a wide variety of age-appropriate, content-centered programs while tea...
Fallbrook’s Chris Toth was the goalkeeper for the United States beach soccer national team during the Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup tournament Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 in Dubai. “It was a good experience for everyone, and it’s kind of getting our team together,” Toth said. The U.S. national team left on Oct. 27 and arrived in Dubai on Oct. 28. Their first game was Oct. 30. “We played Russia, who’s the best in the world,” Toth said. On Nov. 3 Russia won the championship match. In the two teams’ opener, Russia...
TEMECULA - On Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, the renowned Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and “In My Life – A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles” will return to Old Town Temecula Community Theater. When it appeared at the theater in May 2011, it was a sell-out. This award-winning musical biography of the Beatles was created through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein and features the live music of the Abbey Road band. The show is widely considered by industry insiders to...
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FALLBROOK – An exhibit of children’s art will be offered in the Fallbrook Library’s Children’s Homework Room through the month of December. Students participating in the art show are students in Marilee Ragland’s Art Expressions classes at the Fallbrook School of the Arts.... Full story
Twenty-one years ago, on Nov. 7, 1991, America was jolted with the news that basketball legend Magic Johnson had contracted HIV and would immediately retire from the sport. Almost immediately, Johnson began taking the antiretroviral drug AZT, and his health quickly improved. Just three months later, Johnson returned to basketball to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, where his performance earned him the MVP award. Johnson’s fans and supporters were delighted by his triumphant r... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Blood Drive at the Fallbrook Community Center on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The San Diego Blood Bank will be on hand to work with donors. To make an appointment, call (800) 469-7322 ext. 8251....
VISTA – North County Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, in Vista. Guest speaker for the meeting will be Karen Hensley on the topic of “Tremble Clefs,” a singing group for Parkinson patients. A care and share time and free refreshments will be included. For more information, call June at (760) 940-2763....
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FALLBROOK – Legacy Endowment Community Foundation recently awarded $71,000 in grants to non-profit programs in North County San Diego from its Elisabeth Wilson Endowment Fund. The Wilson fund distributes annual grants in two fields of interest, senior citizen care and disabled assistance. Because the fund is an endowment, only the annual earnings are distributed and the original gift remains in place, forever. During the 11 years the fund has been at the Foundation, it has awarded over $1.1 million in community...
FALLBROOK – Take one voice-over talent, Greg Dehm, add a thrilling suspense tale of epic proportion, mix in over three dozen unique character voices, and blend well with Dehm’s natural vocal style as recorded in a Fallbrook studio. The result: the 15-hour audio book, “Wet Desert – a Novel,” written by Gary Hansen and narrated by Greg Dehm. “Wet Desert” is a tale of environmental terrorism on a grand scale, as a water resources manager is swept into a desperate...
The day was overcast, but the mood was energetic and purposeful. A crowd of approximately 175 runners and walkers appeared at the Fallbrook Food Pantry for the 7th annual 5K Thanksgiving Walk/Run to Feed the Hungry. There was music and visiting, making new friends and sharing stories, while preparations were made to begin the walk. Pastor Brad Resare of the Fallbrook United Methodist Church said a prayer for God’s blessing and the run/walk began. Friends from Sabra, the dip company in Vista, again supported the event with f...
To Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, The Board of Directors of the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary (FAS), along with our volunteers, would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you at the Chamber and especially those who participated in the recent golf tournament for the very generous donation of $1,000 to our organization. This much needed donation will go towards the purchasing of cat and dog food, as well as cat litter and medical supplies. As you may know, FAS exists solely on donations from the public and the generosity...
FALLBROOK – There’s really nothing better than putting a smile on the face of a child. And you can help the U.S. Marine Corps and County of San Diego do that this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy at Fallbrook Airpark Marines annual Toys for Tots campaign. “We are honored to continue working with the Marine Corps on this annual event,” said County Board of Supervisors Chairman Ron Roberts. “It is a great feeling to be involved in the spirit of giving and the toys we collect will help brighten the holiday... Full story
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During the high school track and field season it has become a tradition for Fallbrook High School and Ramona High School to compete against each other in a non-league dual meet. After this year’s CIF San Diego Section cross-country meet Nov. 17 at Morley Field in San Diego, Fallbrook High School girls cross-country and girls track and field head coach Troy Hamlin may be hoping for an improvement-oriented similarity with Ramona’s girls running program. “We’ve got to get a lot better for next year,” Hamlin said. This year’s Ra...
Miguel Trejo’s first season as Fallbrook High School’s varsity girls soccer coach began Nov. 13 with tryouts which attracted 58 girls. Trejo made his cuts Nov. 15 and kept 38 of those players, placing 20 on the varsity and 18 on the junior varsity squad which will be coached by Ana Rojas. “I’m extremely happy,” Trejo said of his roster. “There’s lots of talent, lots of committed girls.” After making his cuts Trejo posted the varsity and junior varsity rosters the morning of Nov. 16 and the first practice was held that after... Full story
Fallbrook High School senior Connor Froboese earned second-team all-CIF distinction at the CIF San Diego Section cross-country meet Nov. 17 at Morley Field in San Diego. The first 10 finishers in each race earn berths on the all-CIF first team while the next 10 finishers are second-team selections. Froboese finished 19th among the 145 boys in the Division I race. “He beat the people he should have beat,” said Fallbrook head coach Marco Arias. Froboese had a time of 16:53 on the 5,000-meter (3.1-mile) course. “Overall I was v... Full story
Tryouts for Fallbrook High School’s girls water polo teams drew 30 girls. “I think we’re looking pretty good at this point,” said Fallbrook varsity coach Sean Redmond. Tryouts for the varsity team began Nov. 12 while tryouts for the junior varsity and novice squads began Nov. 13. Redmond did not cut any players but merely made decisions on whether they would be on the varsity or junior varsity teams. The varsity will have a practice squad of 15 to 16 players; Redmond will use 12 to 13 players on the varsity for non-tou... Full story
For those of you who have ever wondered what the big equestrian facility is at the corner of Brooke Road and South Stagecoach Lane is all about, here’s your answer! For those of you who don’t know what I’m referring to, here is your introduction! Fallbrook Riders, Inc. is a non-profit organization that runs what is affectionately called Fallbrook Riders Field, or FRF. The field has a very long and colorful history in Fallbrook and holds many childhood and adult memories for m...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club recently received a greatly appreciated $1,000 grant from the Fallbrook Angel Society to be used by the Club members working at the La Paloma School where they provide resources as well as instruction to the students on how to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. The grant was used to purchase a well-needed shed for the group’s tools and gardening materials as well as other supplies necessary for this ongoing project. Group m...
Longtime Alaskan Virgil L. Kinney, 74, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at The Ark of Homer Assisted Living. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Fallbrook, Calif. Maurice Pelletier will officiate. Virgil was born Aug. 18, 1938 in Fallbrook. He moved to Alaska in 1962 and resided in Anchorage where he worked for Spenard Builder Supply. He retired in 1998. Virgil moved to Homer in July, 2010. He enjoyed fishing, cars, music and spending t...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Retirement Residence will ring in the holidays at a Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Silvergate Suites. All are invited to celebrate the spirit of the season and toast to the coming New Year with champagne and gourmet hors d’oeuvres while visiting medical professionals, and view Silvergate Retirement’s newest addition in all its holiday splendor. Those who come early will have the best chance to win a Nordstrom’s gift card to start their holiday shopping. (Draw...
FALLBROOK – The California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA), Fallbrook Avocado Division 81, will meet for brunch Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road. The Fallbrook Chorale will be entertaining CalRTA with seasonal music. As part of the brunch holiday theme, CalRTA members will be wearing festive holiday outfits. Also, CalRTA logo embroidered golf shirts will be sold for $20 to raise money for the Division 81 grant program. Guests and perspective members are welcome. Brunch costs $15....
