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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The Fallbrook Revitalization Council has been in existence for 20 years and meets monthly. It is a community organization networking program initiated by the County of San Diego as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and the Fallbrook community. Meetings are attended by key representatives of municipal, private nonprofit and for-profit organizations, who give brief reports on their organizations’ current projects, followed by a major topic presentation of 20 to 30 minutes. The goal of this organization is to p...
The Fallbrook Area Visitors Bureau (FAVB) achieved significant organizational success over the course of the past year by revising their mission statement, hiring a new executive director, creating four signature events and crafting a five-year strategic plan. The FAVB board is made up of community members from a variety of fields. Everything from lodging, to weddings, to restaurants, to real estate, to local news, to community revitalization is represented by directors at monthly meetings. Lead by President Don McDougal,...
“To support business and build a better community” is the Fallbrook Chamber’s mission statement. The Chamber’s strategies to achieve its mission are reviewed and improved throughout the year. In June the Chamber establishes benchmarks with the adoption of its budget and program plans. What is being proposed and planned is exciting. We have gathered ideas for programs and services that the Chamber can provide which provide tangible benefits to our members. • The Chamber and Fallbrook Networking group are joint-ven...
With a community brimful of avocados, Fallbrook residents have a unique opportunity to take advantage of the health benefits derived from this wonderful fruit. The avocado is a hidden treasure of potassium, iron, niacin, pantothenic acid, fiber, natural oils, vitamins and minerals. Internal health benefits “I love avocados and I eat them every day,” said Debi Foli, NP, CNC. From the young to the senior, Foli believes that avocados can serve the body in a variety of ways. Avoca...
If you live in Fallbrook, you’re not more than 20-25 minutes from a casino with card tables and literally thousands of slot machines. Although most people probably frequent local casinos for a dinner out, an evening away in a nice hotel or to throw a few bucks at a card table, for a growing number of residents, the proximity to the gambling means maxed-out credit cards, foreclosures, depression and divorce. For those who get caught up in check fraud and embezzlement to cover gambling debts, the road can end in a prison c...
Nearly all people with diabetes have abnormal cholesterol levels, which contribute to their increased risk for heart attack and stroke. With diabetes, heart attacks occur earlier in life and often result in death. To lower your risk, you need to take action today and lower your cholesterol levels. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is in all the body’s cells, including the blood. It is critical in building cells and in creating certain hormones. Your body makes all of the cholesterol it n...
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You’re in the “Avocado Capital of the World,” but do you know how to pick out a perfectly ripe avocado? “Alligator pears” are plentiful in the Fallbrook area. For those residents who don’t grow this unlikely looking fruit, or have friends who do, some of the local grocery stores carry avocados delivered straight from Del Rey’s packing plant. Some of the best known varieties grown and/or sold in Southern California are Bacon, Fuerte, Zutano and Hass. Bacon and Fuerte are bo...
Hair Drama has been turning heads locally since its official arrival to Fallbrook last September. Its ambience is sleek and trendy, offering patrons a touch of comfortable elegance. Tony Arrieta, the owner of Hair Drama, has been in the industry for nearly 30 years. Prior to opening his salon here, this veteran stylist was commuting up the coast to Newport Beach. After living in Fallbrook for 10 years, Arrieta was driven to open his own hair salon in the Friendly Village....
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Music Society is pleased to announce that Richard Levering, a native of Fallbrook, has recently been appointed to serve as a member of its board of directors. “We are delighted to have Richard serve on our board,” says Brenda Montiel, president of the Music Society. “Richard brings skill, expertise and business acumen which further bolsters and augments the many talents of our board.” Levering is a partner in the CPA firm of Levering and Hvasta, L...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Area Visitor’s Bureau has announced that in the January issue of The Cupertino Daily (a magazine covering the Silicon Valley) writer Mary McGrath penned an article entitled “Fallbrook: Undiscovered Artist’s Retreat.” Excerpts from the article include, “Fallbrook is a rather undiscovered gem adjacent to the bustling California wine region of Temecula, reminiscent of an early Ojai. A sleepy little stop, Fallbrook is brimming with art galleries, wellness spas, boutiques, decent restaurants and even a...
FALLBROOK — Youngren Construction Inc. has begun a major commercial project for The Garmon Corporation/NaturVet on a taut, 90-day schedule in the acclaimed Temecula Corporate Center. Work commenced on April 1 to perform all interior construction and exterior painting on the new, three-building, multipurpose facility totaling 35,000 square feet and located near Interstate 15 and Winchester Road. Youngren Construction President Scott Youngren reports that his company has performed other work for NaturVet. He notes that the c...
I have loved avocados since before I can remember. I still do today. While my mother never said so, I’m fairly confident avocados were a part of my toddler diet. I cannot remember a time when we didn’t have them at home and eat them as commonly as one might an apple or orange. Now, Mother was not a fancy cook, so she didn’t think to make them into a soup, or a salad dressing, or even, I don’t believe, guacamole. We just ate them. As an adult and cooking professional, I saw them as the beginning of all kinds of good foods....
The olive tree is a plant native to the Mediterranean region, tropical and central Asia and various parts of North Africa. Its classification is in the Oleaceae family and the main genus is Olea europea (pronounced “OH-lee-uh yoo-ROE-pee-uh”). The olive has a history almost as long as that of Western civilization and has been a profitable tree crop in the warm growing regions of the world for centuries. It is believed to have originated in Syria or southern Turkey and has bee...
For desert wildflowers this year, the rains of winter were “the perfect storm,” according to Hank, a naturalist at the Anza-Borrego State Park visitor’s center in Borrego Springs. Rains starting early, remaining slow and sustained for many weeks without becoming catastrophic, moderate temperatures and a slowly warming spring: this is the recipe for a fantastic bloom in the desert. Years in which the desert gets massive flooding in winter will also produce excellent shows...
FALLBROOK — At the Ninth Annual Emerald Grove Recognition Dinner, held April 9 at the Grand Tradition by the Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC), Carolyn Major and Bert Hayden were recognized with the Gem of a Volunteer award. Major, an eight-year member of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group, has served as the chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Subcommittee and as liaison to the County of San Diego’s Trails program. Known as an effective advocate for the adoption of the...
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The town of Fallbrook is fortunate to have renowned artist and Iceland native, Rikey Ingimundar, as a new resident. Her artwork, “Art From My Heart,” has been exhibited worldwide and adored by many. In Iceland, the Prime Minister owns her works, and some reside in the governor’s office and bank institutions. Her exhibits have been showcased in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Luxemburg, Canada, the Faroe Islands and the United States. Although Ingimundar’s artwork has taken her aroun...
Volunteer San Diego is seeking unique and meaningful artwork from children in grades K-12 and adults 18 and older for their 2008 t-shirt design contest. Entrants should create drawings that portray the fun and rewarding experience of volunteering. Drawings will be judged by categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 18+. The grand prize winner of the contest will have their drawing printed on the official Hands On San Diego t-shirt, worn by thousands of volunteers during HOSD, a week-long county-wide service event, September 22-28....
FALLBROOK — Brandon Gallery has announced it will extend its Annual Appeal campaign through the month of April to allow more opportunity for friends and supporters they have gained over the last 30 years to make contributions. Brandon Gallery has the distinction of being the oldest artist co-op in San Diego County. The gallery has a well deserved reputation that is earned by consistently promoting, through juried selection, high-quality art made by local and regional a...
Fallbrook’s Avocado Festival is not the only exciting event going on in town; all year ’round the village is buzzing with various festivals and events, several of which are mentioned in this article. Fallbrook is a town that is easy to find with lots of free parking and shade from the trees that line Main Avenue. Fallbrook Film Festival Location: Mission Theatre Dates: April 25-27 The Fallbrook Film Factory presents: “The Art of Cinema from The Golden Age to Emerging Techn...
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Anne Kroeze’s welcoming smile warms the atmosphere at the Angel Shop in Fallbrook. Kroeze, along with the other wonderful volunteers, extend gracious hospitality at the thrift store that powers the generous giving of this nonprofit organization. “We have a wonderful group of ladies who have taken on the responsibility of running a thrift shop,” said Kroeze. “These ladies work hard so we can continue to give money back to our community.” The warmth that Kroeze radiates...
The first ‘Heart Healthy Sock Hop’ with Dr. Rafael Rosado was a huge success. It was held at “The Club,” the Fallbrook Adult Day Care Center. “We did the Electric Slide, the Salsa and danced until we couldn’t move anymore,” said Teddie Borges, center administrator. “We had a blast.” A sock hop will be held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Local residents are invited to join the fun. They should wear comfy shoes or socks, bring a bottle of water and be ready to move. The Fallbro...
If you are interested in learning the difference between DLP, LCD and plasma technology, including which brands offer the most vibrant color or the deepest black, you’ll want to talk to Fallbrook resident Patrick Ingram. Ingram has 25 years of experience in the industry, including the responsibility of managing 18 Tweeter stores in California, Arizona and Nevada. A resident of Fallbrook for three years, Ingram has recently opened a new store in Temecula known as HDAV, which s...
