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 – Rick Kerbel and Dave Anding were the top masterpoint winners for the month of July at the Friendly Village bridge club in Fallbrook. They also recorded a 70.38 percent game on July 6. Marilyn Rumsey finished in third place followed by Carol Diwell, Darrell Diwell, Milt Fader, Virginia Hoppe, Caryn Villaon, John Heberle and Barbara Anderson. Games are held every Monday and Thursday at the Fallbrook Senior Center at noon with a light lunch and good time included. For information, call Fran White, (760) 6...
Ian Murdock Special to the Village News The greatly hyped World War II film, “Dunkirk,” hit theaters last weekend. Containing a stellar cast including, among others, Cilion Murphy, Thomas Hardy and Martin Rylance, the story delivers a heroic, heartfelt and harrowing tale of what proved to be a critically pivotal chapter of the war. The acting performances by the above noted names were solid, with Rylance’s subtle, yet moving, portrayal being the clear highlight. While the core story details the gutsy and sad elements of this... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Deep in the hush of Sherwood Forest lives a legend. It is nestled amongst the fallen trees, brooks that babble, and in the songs of whippoorwills. They sing the ballad of Robin Hood. Somewhere between truth and legend, Robin Hood may have lived. Believed to have been born in 1160 in Loxley, Nottinghamshire, England, Robin reportedly died about 1247 which would have put him in his eighties. Folklore has it, Robin was born...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Not to be overlooked this year is the "Pageant of the Masters". It can be enjoyed nightly from now until Thursday, Aug. 31 at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach, Calif. With 85 years of continual experience, the over 1,200 volunteers know what they are doing. For anyone unfamiliar with this fine production it is a living-reenactment of world class art reproduced on stage by real people. The performance includes all... Full story
FALLBROOK – Ice cream is a popular dessert that’s enjoyed across the globe. Blending the cold and the creamy, ice cream is an ideal treat on a hot day. According to IceCream.com, 87 percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezer at any given time. While Americans may enjoy their ice cream, New Zealand consumes more ice cream than any country in the world. Historians and foodies believe Ancient Greeks enjoyed a dessert similar to ice cream as early as the fifth cen...
The Pala fire marshal and fans in first-row seats didn’t stand a chance when the B-52s took the stage following the Fixx, July 21, in concert at Pala Casino’s Palomar Starlight Theater. The 1980s dance band got concert goers out of their seats and dancing in the aisles and down in front of the stage. The Fixx opened with a 52-minute performance, starting their eight songs with “Red Skies” and concluding with “Saved by Zero.” The band received a warm reception from the audience, which responded to those and other Fixx melodi...
OCEANSIDE – The North County Film Club is pleased to announce the opening film of their 2017 summer/fall season. Filmed in Canada, "Grand Unified Theory" takes place in one unusual weekend. Albert, an astrophysics professor, and his family of four experience a strange and wacky "meltdown". A full nuclear meltdown wouldn't produce as many sparks as this one! In between the family's personal problems and misadventures are Albert's lectures at a university. The film draws parallels between the forces at work in the universe a...
In this new feature, the Village News will run data on the most popular/most frequently checked out items from the San Diego County Library. This data is for the month of June. Adult Fiction - The Whistler by John Grisham - Night School by Lee Child - The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly - The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware - Escape Clause by John Sandford - Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult - The Fix by David Baldacci - Golden Prey by John Sandford - Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich - The Last Mile by David...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Embarking on another year of outstanding summer music, the San Diego Symphony has pulled off a remarkable schedule of events. Just halfway through the series at the Embarcadero Marina Park South, the San Diego Symphony is filled with amazing musicians supported by caring citizens. Upcoming shows include international favorites like Boz Scaggs on Aug. 4 and 5, followed by Sergio Mendes Sunday, Aug. 6. Rounding out the month of August, look for Latin Jazz Masters, "E.T....
Fallbrook painter Robin Erickson won Best of Show at the San Diego County Fair’s Exhibition of Fine Art. As well as the Best of Show award, Erickson won first place in the Watercolor – Representational, Cityscapes class, for “A Life’s Work,” which features a metal craftsman surrounded by his creations. The painting also received a donated award from the San Diego Watercolor Society. Erickson added a second-place award in the Watercolor – Representational, Landscapes category for “Looking Skyward,” which portrays a tree...
FALLBROOK – The second annual “Remembering 9/11” exhibition and competition invites artists to create a patriotic-themed work of art, honoring the military, veterans, first responders and "Our Country". It is sponsored by Fallbrook Propane Gas Company. The exhibition will be held at Brandon Gallery Sept. 2 through Sept. 29. The artwork will be judged by the community. The People’s Choice Award can be voted on Sept. 2 through Sept. 10 at the gallery. A reception will be held...
Fallbrook woodworker Jan Greenwald received a donated award for one of his entries in the San Diego County Fair's Design in Wood competition. Although Greenwald's "Driftwood on the Beach" entry only took fourth place in the Wood Turning – Embellished/Mixed Media category, the lathe-turned bowl was given the San Diego Wood Turners Award. "I'm very pleased," Greenwald said. The bowl was made from camphor wood. "It's a wood I enjoy turning," Greenwald said. Greenwald made the b... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free event series in August featuring the 60+ Club 1 p.m. Tuesdays, the underground wine CAVE and Luis Rey’s on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free August entertainment schedule includes: Tribute Concerts, 8 p.m., Saturdays, Infinity Showroom. - 5, One with Everything, a tribute to Styx, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Darren - 12, Hollywood U2, a tribute to U2, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Dennis - 19, Gen...
The Ozzy Osbourne tribute band Mr. Crowley had a challenge when the musicians performed at Pala Casino’s Infinity nightclub July 8. Everybody who attended the concert knew that Mr. Crowley lead singer Dave Diaz wasn’t actually Ozzy Osbourne. Most if not all of those present knew that Ozzy Osbourne was with Black Sabbath before starting his solo career with the 1980 “Blizzard of Ozz” and 1981 “Diary of a Madman” albums. Ronnie Dio, who had been the lead singer of Rainbow, replaced Ozzy Osbourne as the leader of Black Sabba...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Peter Pan flies! Really. Along with Wendy and brothers John and Michael Darling! How do they do it? It is like magic. Actually, a stage-flying company has been in Fallbrook multiple times to teach the youngsters to fly above the set. Using a patented system of winches, harness and various types of rigging – members of the Peter Pan casts get to soar overhead. The company, Flying by Foy, has flown everyone from Mary Martin... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Where the sea meets the sky marks the beginning of the love story known as "The Little Mermaid". Star crossed lovers come together for a happy ever after ending in this timeless fairy tale. Now at the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista, Calif., this Disney classic resonates with song, mirth and wonderment. An ideal opportunity to enjoy the best of outdoor theatre. Long recognized for its outstanding summer productions, Moonlight Productions does not disappoint. With 37 summ...
Avocados are good for more than making guacamole. They can be used in a variety of healthy snack foods. Here are three recipes from the Hass Avocado Board for avocado lovers to try out. Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars (Original) Recipe Total Time: 15 minutes of prep, plus 2 hours of chill time Servings: 16 These no-bake bars deliver energy on-the-go and are packed with nutrients to keep you fueled throughout the day. Ingredients - 1 cup pitted dates - 1 cup toasted slivered...
A crowd of more than 40 people gathered in the parking lot behind the Fallbrook Art Center to symbolically burn the center's mortgage papers on July 14. The crowd continued celebrating the milestone with a reception inside the art center at Alvarado Street and Main Avenue. Jerri Patchett, President of the Fallbrook Arts Inc. (FAI) Board of Directors, said in January that FAI's goal for the year was to pay off the mortgage on the art center, which at that time was about...
PALA – The top-rated Pala RV Resort will offer its guests a Humuhumunukunukuapua’a (Who-Moo-Who-Moo-Noo-Koo-Noo-Koo-Ah-Pooah-Ah) Luau Weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12, that will award guests fun prizes for Flamingo Fishing, Hula Hoop, Ring Toss and Strut Your Straw contests. Guests must stay a minimum of two nights, Friday and Saturday, and reservations are being accepted at 1-844-472-5278. From noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 12, RV guests will be served Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwiches and compete in the contests. The Strut You...
PALA – Choices, Southern California’s largest buffet, will offer summer discount specials starting July 3 until August 31 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday, Choices will offer its popular All-You-Can-Eat Lobster special. Dining starts at $46 per person for guests and Privilege Club members and regular discounts will apply. Pearl card members and one guest will be $36.80 per person; Gold members and one guest, $32.20 per person; Platinum and one guest, $23.00 per person and Elite mem... Full story
The Wine & a Bite Art Walk is run by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce to promote Fallbrook. While the businesses involved are all located downtown, the restaurants who provide the bites and the wineries that bring the wine are located all over Fallbrook. Being a town with many artists, the event also includes local painters, sculptors, musicians and jewelry makers. Many other people play a role in the success of this chamber fundraiser. The June 16 event sold 125 tickets....
