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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Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Santa is in the house at The Welk Theater! He arrived last week and will only stay until the 24th of December when, of course, Santa must travel the world leaving toys for all of the good boys and girls. Which is why the elves are busy at the North Pole putting together this year's bounty. Except for Buddy (Bryan Banville) who is behind on his toy quota. Know in advance "Elf The Musical" is two-hours-and-forty-five minute...
FALLBROOK – Best-selling contemporary jazz keyboardist Scott Willkie brings "JOY" – his popular Christmas concert to Fallbrook's Mission Theater on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. "We can't wait to welcome Scott Wilkie and his powerhouse ensemble back to Fallbrook for an afternoon filled with Christmas joy," said Bob Freaney, president of the Fallbrook Music Society. "This concert features the group's unique arrangements of holiday classics alongside beautiful traditional car...
FALLBROOK – This month's Freaney and Friends free concert is on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fallbrook Library. It will feature vocalist Robin Adler and her husband, guitarist Dave Blackburn, who are in their 18th year of leading their band Mutts of the Planet. The duo will perform a show based entirely around the music of the great Joni Mitchell. Mitchell's long and diverse career has provided fertile ground for Mutts of the Planet to create a fasci...
FALLBROOK – Residents of Silvergate Fallbrook enjoyed a delightful evening of sharing stories, giving thanks, and savoring the tastes of a holiday "Friendsgiving" dinner last week. The joyful occasion was highlighted by smiles, laughter, dancing, and heartfelt connections with friends and family. The community's top-notch chef brought the evening together with culinary flair through a thoughtfully curated and delectable Thanksgiving menu, featuring a range of savory meats, t...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Golf Resort is excited to present the Laugh & Groove music and comedy series. On select Tuesdays in December 2023 and January 2024, Privileges Players Club members can attend a free one-hour concert, featuring the nation’s top tribute bands and stand-up comedians from the Chiefs of Comedy group. JR Redwater and the Chiefs of Comedy is a troupe of award-winning comedians that have been featured across the nation on stage and on TV, with appearances on Showtime, Conan, and The Tonight Show with Jim...
FALLBROOK – Visitors can immerse themselves in the festive spirit as the Art of the Holiday exhibition returns for another spectacular season. The Fallbrook Art Center invites art enthusiasts, families, and friends to embark on a captivating journey through a world of creativity and artisan gifts, located at 301 S. Main Ave. The show is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 12–3 p.m. One of the highlights of the Art of the Holiday exhibition is the chanc...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Ready or not the holidays are upon us, how do I know? For one thing whole fresh cranberries have arrived, and second, we are weeks away from Santa's arrival. What better time to shop for that hard to buy person? How about two tickets for a show? And you are in luck as tickets are on sale now for many upcoming shows. There isn't a better way to greet the season than with "Dr Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at The...
Pre-Kindergarten – First Grade First place: "Mr. Pumpkins" – Andre Tornero Second place: "Fire Night Pumpkins" – Isaac Cortez Third place: "Jack-O-Lantern" – Brady Hoffman People's Choice: "Happy Pumpkin" – Fatima Nieto Second – Fourth Grade First place: "Autumn Thoughts" – Beau Hoffman Second place: "All Things Halloween" – Hazel Ussher Third place: "Spooky Night in the Graveyard" – Estelle Montgomery" People's Choice: "BOO" – Zoey Ussher Fifth – Eighth Grade First place: "O...
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FALLBROOK – The Mike Choate Early Education Center opened its doors to parents, families, and students for a festive and memorable MCC Fall Celebration. The event served as a heartwarming gathering of the school community, offering a morning filled with entertaining fall games, lively music, and tasty snacks. "The MCC Fall Celebration was all about bringing our school community closer, and it did just that," said Sarah D'Errico, FUESD Coordinator of the Mike Choate Early E...
BONSALL – Fall has been a fantastic time of year for fun happenings in the Bonsall Unified School District. In addition to Back to School nights, students, educators, and families were offered a vast array of activities to celebrate their community. Bonsall's elementary schools hosted fundraisers sponsored by their PTA organizations. Bonsall West students had their annual jogathon and were treated to their principal, Mr. Camacho, participating in "Colt Pride" by wearing a h...
FALLBROOK – Movie themes. Haunting gypsy songs. Popular refrains. Whatever is beautiful and lends itself to a soaring violin and an intricate guitar will be presented by YU&I Duo in Fallbrook Music Society's free concert Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Violinist YuEun Gemma Kim and Guitarist Ines Thomé captivate audiences with their charisma and virtuosity as they present arrangements ranging from traditional to boundary breaking. The program will feature music with popular in...
FALLBROOK – The latest art exhibition, “Winging It: Birds in Art,” in the Fallbrook Library took flight Monday, Nov. 6, and will stay until Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Bird lovers will enjoy seeing the interpretations from 10 locally gifted artists who all agree fine feathered friends are a perfect subject to capture in painting, photography and sculpture. Friends of the Fallbrook Library displays the beauty and diversity of birds with 38 paintings in the Community Room and hallway as well as with sculpture on the Reading Patio...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers, a community organization dedicated to welcoming and fostering friendship among Fallbrook residents, recently held its annual fall chili cook off and dinner party hosted by Newcomers Events Director Candice Kelly. The popular Newcomers themed dinner parties are a great way to make new friends while enjoying a delicious meal in a relaxing environment. The annual fall party took place Saturday, Oct. 7, at the home of Sandy and Wade Mayo and i...
FALLBROOK – Helen McHargue and Nancy Havier, board members of the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, received a blanket donation by the Fallbrook Blanket Project. As one of 40 items in a silent auction, the Fallbrook Library will host its first annual fundraiser, Advancing Children's Literacy, Sunday, Nov. 12, from 1-5 p.m. The fundraiser will help support FOFL programs, as well as purchasing books, DVDs and e-books. In 2024, the FOFL said it plans to provide books in the B...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News The Cygnet Theater opened the world premiere of "The Little Fellow (or the Queen of Tarts Tells All)," Wednesday, Oct. 25, about the life of a resourceful English courtesan in the 1830s. Some people are old enough to recall there was a time when a production like this could not have mustered past the Hays Code, the Catholic League or the League of Decency. That said, today it's like no big deal. After years of being...
FALLBROOK – St. John's Episcopal Church hosted its Second Annual Fallbrook Vintners' Showcase, a gala wine tasting and auction event benefiting the Armed Forces YMCA – Camp Pendleton, Saturday, Oct. 14. This organization has since 1942 worked to relieve some of the unique burdens of military life borne by individuals and families serving at Camp Pendleton. Tami Miller, Director of Services for the ASYMCA, explained in her opening remarks that newly arrived young Marines and...
FALLBROOK – At the Encore Club, they enjoy entertainment centered around good food. Their Food & Fun activity always has a great turnout as members enjoy a four course meal (happy hour/appetizers, salad, entree, dessert) that corresponds to that month's theme. Each person attending gets to showcase their culinary talent, traditional family recipes, or a fresh modern take on a dish that they have prepared. A group game is played between the entree and dessert, inspiring f...
FALLBROOK – Friends of the Fallbrook Library continues planning for its inaugural fundraising event Advancing Children's Literacy. Funds raised will be dedicated for children's programs, including an ongoing distribution of free books to local kids from its bookstore, the Bottom Shelf, beginning January 2024. A special celebration will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. at the library. Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of fun and festivities featuring delicious hors d...
Ava Sarnowski Writer Produced by resident theater company, Fine Arts Network, the musical "Catch Me If You Can" will be playing for three weekends at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, through Sunday, Oct. 29. The production will also be backed by a full live orchestra onstage, alongside the performers, creating a jazz-style event. "Catch Me If You Can" follows Frank, a runaway teenager who flees from his unhappy, broken home. He embarks on a new adventure, conning...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Wow, there is a lot of entertainment this month. You will want to grab your calendar to book seats for these upcoming shows like "Spiderman." It's only here for one night Saturday, Nov. 4, at Broadway San Diego, and it's playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre downtown at 3651 Fourth Street, followed by "Mama Mia" opening Tuesday, Nov. 7. Remember to buy parking at the Wells Fargo Bank building just a few blocks away. For...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Artists Association (FAA) welcomes Buffy Kaufman, a watercolor pour artist working in transparent watercolor with alternative media and techniques on Saturday, Oct. 21. Kaufman uses intriguing color choices and delicate design, creating captivating pieces that draw the viewer in. She will create a beautiful watercolor painting of Dune Primrose Wildflowers and will be demonstrating how to use permanent masking fluid to block in shadows and watercolor p...
FALLBROOK – A cello quartet? Contrary to what one might imagine, this group is exhilarating and to say that their performances are breathtaking is an understatement. The Rastrelli Cello Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia, and currently residing in Germany will make a stop at Fallbrook's Mission Theater Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. as part of their 2023 North American tour. "These remarkable musicians have such diverse sounds they make you think of a classical symphony one m...
FALLBROOK – Steven Schindler, Fallbrook resident and contributing writer to the Fallbrook Village News, was a recent winner of several awards for his critically acclaimed novel, "Fallout Shelter." "I was very pleased to be notified that I won three awards for my latest novel. It's very difficult for authors who aren't with the "Big 4" corporate publishers to get noticed. So, any recognition is greatly appreciated," Schindler explained. The awards are: Best Fiction, "New A...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Diego Padres home game Sept. 18 against the Colorado Rockies was preceded by more than 300 middle school and high school music students performing the national anthem, and 85 of those students were from Sullivan Middle School. "They were thrilled," said Sullivan Middle School music teacher Stacy Pecore. "It was such a wonderful experience." The Padres began Choir Night in 2011. Sullivan first participated in 2014 – when the Padres also...
