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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Encore Club is a social club and encourages other neighbors from Fallbrook, Bonsall, DeLuz, and Rainbow to join the club and enjoy all of its many activities. The club is welcoming, growing and a happy place for singles or couples to meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. Anyone interested in joining can contact Ardis Duhachek, membership chair at 612-309-0099 or just go to www.fallbrookencoreclub.com. The many activities enjoyed include d...
FALLBROOK – Renowned artist Rich Stergulz chose Karen Langer Baker's piece for first place at the recent Fallbrook Art Association's open judged show, which was the association's last month at its location at Main and Hawthorne. FAA will soon open its doors in December or January in Fallbrook's Old Town, at 300 N. Brandon Road, #6. Look out for information on its grand opening. The new location will provide more space to display member's original paintings, handcrafted jewelry...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News With the season cracking open here is what's coming up. Shows I'll be reviewing soon include "The Yellow House," the world-premiere about Vincent van Gogh's visit to Paris in 1886, opening Nov. 24 at La Jolla Playhouse. Perhaps now we'll know why there is a flying goat in "Starry Nights." For tickets, visit lajollaplayhouse.org. Don't forget to arrive at the Osler parking structure to catch the shuttle up to the theatre....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association's general meeting will be Saturday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Crossway Church in Fallbrook. General meetings are open to the public. November's meeting will be a special event (demo/workshop) featuring Russian born Katya Mezhova demonstrating her art to live jazz piano music. The audience is encouraged to participate by drawing along with Mezhova as the music plays for inspiration. Participants should bring whatever media t...
FALLBROOK – At the Fallbrook Newcomers Club September Social Meeting they had a dynamic monthly speaker, new members joining, coffee, refreshments, and social time. There are always lots of fun activities to sign up for, like the Olive Grove Tour in November. Their next social meeting will be Nov. 11. They are fortunate to have the leader of one of Fallbrook's loveliest gems, the Grand Tradition, to inform and enhance the November social meeting. Don McDougal, president and C...
FALLBROOK – The winners of the inaugural Hello Autumn! art competition were announced at an awards reception Oct. 10. The contest was sponsored by Fallbrook Propane Gas Company. The winners are: 2-Dimensional Category First place: "Peace" – Dunya Shaw, Fallbrook Second place: "Harvest Moon" – Cherie Burris, Redlands Third place: "The Great Pumpkin" – Chris Cannariato, Escondido 3-Dimensional Category First place: "Spooky Autumn" – Linda Eastom, Fallbrook Second place: "A...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Encore Club offers the special comfort of fun and friendships, warm gatherings, interesting activities and laughter. Though it is a social club, it has also come to mean so much more for those members who may be going through periods of isolation, illness, or grief. Friends may need a helping hand, a phone call or a visit until they are able to resume participating in all of the fun. It is a blessing to find that the are not alone and that their Encore f...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News "The Wizard of Oz" is presented by the Youth Theatre at Moonlight Amphitheatre through Oct. 30. Grab the kids, there's still time. For more information, visit www.moonlightstage.com. The 20th San Diego International Film Festival ended the 22nd of October. With over 160 films listed at multiple locations, it was an opportunity to view movies from around the world from every genre without boarding a plane. A movie enthusia...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort has announced that Andy Grammer’s The Art of Joy Tour will be at the Events Center at Pala Casino on Friday, Feb. 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. show. “Pala Casino is thrilled to welcome Andy Grammer to the Events Center,” said Coley McAvoy, spokesperson for Pala Casino Spa Resort. “As the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, we are proud to continue to offer our guests with the best entertainment options in the region.” Multi Platinum troubadour Andy Grammer continues t... Full story
FALLBROOK – It's been several years since Fallbrook has hosted the Aviara Trio, an exciting ensemble that has made an indelible impression on the musical landscape of Southern California for the past decade. Presented by Fallbrook Music Society, the trio returns to Fallbrook on Sunday, Oct. 24. "This concert will offer our audience a program that promises to be engaging with works by three of classical music's favorite composers – Brahms, Shostakovich and Schubert," said Bob...
FALLBROOK – Members of the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club recently spent 10 days camping in Bishop and Lone Pine, California. The annual Bishop Fall Colors Car Show was held at the City Park on Saturday, Oct. 2. There were 125 cars from all over the West in attendance, including a Nash Metro that had been electrified; it stole the show. That afternoon they drove up to Lake Sabrina for some "leaf-peeping" and fishing. Sunday, the group went to Convict Lake for more fishing and s...
ADELPHI, Maryland – Hector Fonseca of Fallbrook made the dean's list for the summer term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must have completed at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. With an enrollment of some 90,000 students, UMGC offers open access with a global footprint and a specific mission-to meet the learning needs of students whose responsibilities may include j... Full story
Joe Naiman Writer After 15 years in the United States Marine Corps, including 12 years stationed at Camp Pendleton, Chris Lozano moved to Menifee and started the Chris Lozano Band. In July he replaced Mike Austin as the lead singer of Thunder Road, and Lozano’s first concert with Thunder Road was when the band opened for Toby Keith at Pala Casino. “It was amazing. It really was,” Lozano said. Thunder Road played seven songs Sept. 17 at Pala’s Palomar Starlight Theater...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter When Toby Keith performed at Pala Casino he had an Afghanistan combat veteran join him on stage for the encore of his Sept. 17 concert. Sergeant Major (retired) Michael Boom helped Keith sing "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue" (sometimes also called "The Angry American"). "It was an honor to represent the military that night," Boom said. Keith met Boom about eight years ago during one of Keith's performances for America's military troops....
TEMECULA, CA – Is there any better time for spooky stories than the Halloween season? The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road, and presenter Dale Garcia are celebrating Halloween with History's Dark Side: Murders and Ghosts of Temecula's Past. The frightfully fun presentation runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. As the proprietor of Old Town Temecula Candlelight Walking Tours, Garcia provides historical information and stories during t...
SAN DIEGO – Silvergate Retirement Residence -- a collection of premier senior living retirement communities located throughout San Diego County – ushered nearly 100 seniors aboard the Admiral Hornblower yacht Tuesday, Sept. 14, to enjoy a two-hour cruise of the sundrenched San Diego Bay. The fully vaccinated group of residents embarked on a half-day yachting excursion for an elegant onboard luncheon, lively conversation with friends and an opportunity to be out and about aga...
Fallbrook Encore Club is a social club serving Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and DeLuz areas and growing all of the time. Monthly Coffee-Meetings have resumed in-person on the first Tuesday of each month at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. The next meeting will be Oct. 5. Friends gather for social time and coffee and goodies at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10 a.m. The speaker for this meeting will be Jackie Heyneman. Jackie's many Fallbrook...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Pala Casino hosted country super-star Toby Keith in his sold-out performance last Friday night. The standing room only crowd never found their seats from the first strum of his guitar to his final bow. Singing hits from his decades long career, Keith knocked the speakers out singing his first big hit "Should A Been A Cowboy" as it thundered over the audience. More hits followed like "Red Solo Cup," "Who's Your Daddy,"...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Hold onto your garters, cuz “La Cage Aux Folles” is here! It is a smash hit! Opening in Old Town San Diego - “La Cage” is the best show so far this year! Written by Harvey Fierstein with music by Jerry Herman, the movie version called “The Birdcage” with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, cannot hold a candle to the real-life play! In case you live in a cave, “La Cage” is about a homosexual couple living along the French Riviera. They own a drag club and like many small...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News It's back. Like a flower, live theatre is bursting into full bloom. Here is what's happening. Directed by Richard Baird, "Dancing Lessons" is a two-person cast performing in a 90-minute, intermission-free play about a science professor living with Asperger Syndrome. You might remember, it was Baird's critical eye that made Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" not only engaging but haunting. I also praised his direction of "A...
FALLBROOK – Continuing its reputation for presenting excellence in classical music performances, Fallbrook Music Society is honored to bring the superb artistry of the Dana Point Symphony Woodwind Quintet to Fallbrook's Mission Theater on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. The Quintet is a collective of five outstanding musicians from an acclaimed organization that is helping to redefine the concert experience for classical music lovers everywhere. "I'm really looking forward to t...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Vallecitos School District approved the application process to fill the board seat which had been held by Sally Forester. A 3-0 board vote Sept. 14 approved the provisional appointment process including the application form. Applications are due by Oct. 1. A separate 3-0 vote Sept. 14 changed the date of the October meeting from Oct. 12 to Oct. 4, and the board is expected to make a decision on the provisional appointment that day. Forester announced her resignation at the end of the Aug....
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Southern New Hampshire University has announced that the following students from Fallbrook have been named to the summer 2021 president's list, Tessa Dsouza, Chelsea Urquhart and John Hollcraft. At the same time, Tatiana Galvez of Fallbrook has been named to SNHU's summer 2021 dean's list. Eligibility for the Dean's List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the term. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 a...