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 – Newcore Happy Diggers, a combined activity of the Newcomers and Encore clubs, enjoyed flowers, tea and scones in Jackson Square recently. Robin Dahlson, owner of The Social Flower did a demonstration on flower arrangements, followed by teas and scones served by Elaine and Terry Lasater, owners of Tea Lane. Fallbrook Newcomers is a non-profit social organization devoted to promoting friendships among new residents in the community and providing interesting a...
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a simple, classic pumpkin pie. In my opinion, the key to a great pie is freshness. Whether one likes the simple, basic version, or is adventuresome in trying new ideas, the key is to make the pie as close to serving it as possible for maximum taste enjoyment. For those who like to mix things up a bit, here are a couple of recipes that take pumpkin pie to the "pizzaz" level. Enjoy! Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie Classic pumpkin pie gets a...
FALLBROOK – Statistics indicate the average Thanksgiving dinner exceeds 3,000 calories. That is more calories than a person should eat in an entire day, much less a single meal. Many people admit to indulging on bigger portions and more fattening foods come the holiday season, but choosing some lighter fare this Thanksgiving can make the meal healthier without sacrificing taste. Although there are staples of Thanksgiving dinner, many low-calorie foods can be included to m...
FALLBROOK – A new exciting exhibit of children’s art is now hanging in the Homework Center of the Fallbrook Public Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. The exhibit includes a totem pole, masks, self portraits, portraits of animals, and still life compositions. These artworks will be on display through the holidays and into the new year. The children attended Art Expressions classes taught by Marilee Ragland at the Fallbrook School of the Arts.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Registration is available online and at the chamber office for Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce's Holiday 'Wine & A Bite' Art Walk, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Limited to 150, participants will taste some delicious food, sample fine wines and watch several artists "in action"! Featured venues are 100 Main, CR Properties Real Estate Services, Fallbrook Art Center, Hair Lounge, Happy Jug, Mimi’s Boutique/Spoiled Avocado, Sage Yoga Studios, Simply Vin...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in December featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays; the underground wine CAVE and Luis Rey’s patio lounge on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free December entertainment schedule includes: Infinity Showroom - Sat., Dec. 19 – 8 p.m. – Hollywood Blondie, a tribute to Blondie, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Dennis Blaze. - Sat., Dec. 26 – 8 p.m. – Ke... Full story
FALLBROOK – The community is invited to join the Fallbrook Warrior Choir, WAVE and Madrigals performance choirs on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School to kick off the holidays. Cost is $5; refreshments and silent auction donations will be available for purchase. The festive and uplifting event will feature all three choirs, ensembles and solo performances as they mark the group's 50th anniversary. Anyone who w... Full story
FALLBROOK – Beach House Winery, located on the ridgeline of the "Sleeping Indian" in the southwest area of Fallbrook, is a multiple award-winning boutique winery known for both their varietals and complex blends. The winery, which offers incredible, panoramic views of Oceanside, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Camp Pendleton, and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, was established in 2005 by George and Kim Murray. Today it is the only vineyard/winery in the coastal region of North San D...
ENCINITAS – After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! More than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminate the flora of this fantastic 37-acre urban oasis each evening from 5 to 9 p.m. for a magical holiday experience. The Garden of Lights, which runs Dec. 5 through 23 and Dec. 26 through 30, is the San Diego Botanic Garden’s annual gift to the residents of the county. Garden of Lights has eve... Full story
FALLBROOK – With attention paid to elegance and balance, Fallbrook Winery is experiencing increasing success on the world stage and has become one of the largest producers in California's emerging South Coast wine region. Well-experienced in the art of grape growing and wine production, since Fallbrook Winery's rebirth by owner Ira Gourvitz, his wife Rebecca Wood, and son Ted Gourvitz, its reputation for excellence has continued to grow. The winery rests on 36 acres of rolling vineyards. The central building consists of t...
PALA – A Thanksgiving feast will be waiting for holiday diners at Choices, The Buffet, CAVE, The Oak Room, and Pala Café on Thursday, Nov. 26, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The feast will be held at Choices from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will include traditional oven roasted turkey with sage dressing and all the trimmings. But Southern California’s largest buffet will also tempt holiday palates with multiple fresh seafood items, rack of lamb, prime rib, lobster tail, grilled New York steaks, and much more. Choices will also offer... Full story
Many Fallbrook residents enjoy hosting family members as well as guests in their homes during the holidays. Given the large number of clubs in town, friendships abound and many people graciously invite others to join them at their home for a holiday coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert event. Hosting others does not have to break the bank, and these five tips can make entertaining more affordable. Tip #1 Keep the guest list manageable Keeping the number of guests to a... Full story
FALLBROOK – Jack Ragland won the top award, with "Winery Tower", in the annual Temecula Ralph Love Plein Air Competition held from Halloween to Nov. 6, open to all artists. This is the second time since 2011 that Ragland has won the Mayor’s Purchase Choice Award. The new painting will join the first that now hangs in the Temecula City Hall. Each day of the competition, artists painted at a different Temecula location including Old Town, South Coast Winery, Harveston Lake, The... Full story
FALLBROOK – Kyle Orth, one of the rising superstars in classical music circles, is the next performer in Fallbrook Music Society’s 2015-16 Classical Sunday’s Concert Series. Hailed as a "spine-tingling" performer (Fort Worth Star Telegram) with "impressively multiple facets" (Boston Musical Intelligencer), Orth is a pianist of unusual virtuosity and artistic sensitivity. He performs as part of the Virtuoso Series at the Fallbrook Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. Or...
Each family has their favorite, tried and true, holiday recipes, that are expected to be part of the bounty offered to celebrate the occasion. However, by investigating new recipes, one can try introducing a new option into the mix, that might make the family's favorite dish list! Two ideas for main meat dishes are shared and for those who are always searching for a new twist on fresh vegetables, the recipes below might be of interest. We offer the following recipes as some... Full story
FALLBROOK – The North County Academy of Dance (NCAD) will present its annual production of "The Nutcracker" at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center Dec. 4 through 6. The beautiful production, aimed at opening the holiday season, has been enjoyed by thousands of audience members over the years. Featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score, NCAD's "the Nutcracker" at the Bob Burton is accompanied live by the 50-piece San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra. "The Nutcracker" follows young C...
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, aromatic scents drift from Fallbrook High where students serve dinner to the public from 4:45 to 6 p.m. The school’s restaurant classes are part of the Regional Occupational Program (ROP), and are taught by instructor/chef Larry Koch who has a background in restaurant management with Aloha Restaurants. The program provides valuable training in all aspects of the restaurant business, and is open to Ivy High and Oasis High students, as well as F... Full story
FALLBROOK – Jo Christensen, Fallbrook resident and active Realtor, has panned for gold and struck it rich by using her extensive real estate experiences for the perfect plot lines of murder, mystery, crime, and romance. Her debut novel, 'Deadly Closing,' incorporates this treasure trove of experiences into a compelling novel set in the world of buying, selling, and investing in Southern California real estate. Christensen provides a riveting insider’s fictional exposé of the...
PALA – Country music pioneer Ronnie Milsap will bring his "Farewell Tour" to the events center at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Milsap has announced that after this tour, he will retire from touring. This show will be the last chance that his San Diego fans will have to see and hear him in person. It was Milsap who combined pop, rock and R&B to test country’s borders and create an ever-lasting relationship with the music-buying public. He com...
FALLBROOK – Art students from Fallbrook High School created 31 scarecrows for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days 2015. The scarecrows were adopted by shops around town and displayed during the month of October in the fourth annual community event. According to Scarecrow Days chair, Jackie Heyneman, "FHS art teacher Bill Richardson did a terrific job engaging his students in this project. There were four scarecrows that were particularly well constructed and artfully done." These c... Full story
OCEANSIDE – On Sunday, Nov. 8, the North County Film Club will be presenting the film, "Tangerines". This is a film about Georgia and the war in the Apkhazet region, 1992. It's a touching anti-war story about two Estonians, Ivo and Marcus, who find themselves in the middle of someone else's war. How do they handle it? The film will be shown at the Carmike Theater, Oceanside, College at Mission at 3p.m. For further information, see www.ncfilmclub.com or call (760) 500-1927.... Full story
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BONSALL – On Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m., Bonsall High School’s theater department proudly presents, “A Hairspray Review,” at the Bonsall Community Center. Tickets can be purchased for $20 each, which includes dinner catered by Trupiano’s, at the Bonsall High School front office. Tickets can also be ordered from Nov. 2 to 6, pre-sales only, by calling (760) 631-5209 ext. 1317. The production is directed by Stacy Pecore, with choreography by Morgan Sharpe....
On Sunday, October 18, several talented bakers put some very tasty ingredients between pie crusts. There were fifteen entries in the First Annual Harvest Faire Pie Baking Contest; and the judges (who shall remain anonymous) had difficulty choosing the best. They were all delicious in their own right. The contest was open to both amateurs and professionals and was coordinated by Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce ambassador Miriam Key. It was open to anyone age eighteen and older. T... Full story
FALLBROOK – Halloween is a season of colors, from the orange pumpkins sitting on doorsteps to the purple and black bats hung from windows. However, Halloween also is known for its culinary delights, particularly the sweet treats that are served at parties or handed out to trick-or-treaters. Many different foods have become synonymous with Halloween, with some not available any other time of year. Certain foods are enjoyed simply because they are fun, while others are tied to customs honoring the dead. Below are some of the m...
