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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Early Sunday morning, May 6, a group of local residents got their hands dirty as they pitched in to beautify a corner of Alvarado and Stage Coach. The busy intersection is frequented by joggers and is heavily traveled by parents whose children attend elementary schools along Stage Coach. Once a congregating location for day workers, it is now beautifully fenced and landscaped. “This is simply about helping local residents redevelop their land,” said one volunteer, who noted the project has been in the planning stages for mon...
The Fallbrook Newcomers Club installed new officers at a recent meeting. They include Nan Cebulski, recording secretary; Carol Dacey, treasurer; Michele Bain, correspondence; Cheri Dettmer, parliamentarian, Peggy Kesterson, second vice president; Shirley Ledda, first vice president; Shirley Fender, president; and Pat Peterson, third vice president. The organization also presented charitable donations to Fallbrook Library, REINS, Fallbrook Music Society and Injured Marines SEMPER-FI Fund at the meeting....
The County of San Diego’s final 2006-07 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs includes CDBG funding for the Fallbrook Community Center interior remodeling, land acquisition for Clemmens Lane Park, and three Fallbrook sidewalk projects. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote May 9 recommends $230,000 for sidewalks along Old Stage Road, $170,435 for the community center remodeling project, $100,000 for...
Thousands of miles from Fallbrook in an east African region called Malawi lives have been changed because of the generosity of many Fallbrook area residents. “After the Village News article last year multiple people called me at home and donated funds for supplies,” said Kelly Ullery, who made the trip last year. Kelly is a nurse and was able to minister to the physical needs of the people. There are no medical facilities in the area. The missions group found one ‘family’ of five orphans living together in a thatched roof hu... Full story
Joel Isaac Rosas is a beautiful 8-month-old baby boy who resides in Fallbrook with his parents, Annie and Isaac Rosas, and two brothers, Jonny and Jason. He could certainly use some help from local residents. Joel was born last September and began experiencing seizures at 6 weeks of age. At 9 weeks, a neurologist at Children’s Hospital diagnosed tuberous sclerosis, an incurable genetic disorder characterized by tuberous growths in the skin, the brain or other vital organs. These growths cause various symptoms, such as s...
FALLBROOK — The Art Center at Fallbrook will present the 10th Annual National Gourd Show from May 21 to June 25. Admission: Art Center members free, non-members $5, children under 12 free. Artists’ reception will be held Saturday, May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception is free to Art Center members and $10 for non-members. Regular show hours will be Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 3 p.m. Special hours on Saturday, June 24, will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to welcome the Welburn International Gou...
At a recent meeting of Soroptimist Int’l of Fallbrook, Phyllis Sweeney of the Encouragement Factor was honored as the Woman of Distinction for the year. This award is given to a woman from the community in recognition of her outstanding efforts....
Firefighter’s offer their boots for a drive-by donation to the Burn Institute to provide Camp “Beyond the Scars” for children who have been burn victims.... Full story
It is hard to enjoy a day of swimming at a tropical beach while you worry about your beloved pets at home. With the help of Bow Wow Services you can sun yourself thousands of miles away and not worry about Spot or Fifi. Go ahead and sip that cool drink with confidence knowing that your pets are in the capable hands of David Greene and Christina Macone-Greene, owners of Bow Wow Services. Bow Wow Services encompasses a lot more than just dog care. David and Christina provide care for cats, horses, exotic birds, reptiles and...
FALLBROOK — At their weekly Monday luncheon meeting held May 8 at the Grand Tradition, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook named a new Paul Harris Fellow, Joyce Wood. Jack Wood, President Elect for the Fallbrook Club, made the $1,000 contribution to the Rotary Foundation on behalf of wife Joyce, making her the club’s latest Paul Harris Fellow. Frank Baca, Fallbrook Club Chair of the Rotary Foundation, made the presentation. Jack provided Joyce with her medallion, certificate and pin. Individuals giving at least $1,000 to the Rot... Full story
FALLBROOK — The Bottom Shelf Bookstore, located on the lower level of the Fallbrook Library, will be closed Monday, May 22 through Monday, May 29, while the library undergoes roof replacement. Although the library will be open during part of this week, the Bookstore will remain closed for inventory and minor renovations. The Bookstore, operated by Friends of the Fallbrook Library, will reopen Tuesday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m. with its “Super Summer Sale” which will be in effect through Labor Day. Donations of materials that...
Fallbrook Youth Soccer player registration will be held May 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fallbrook High School Youth Fair. For more information call (760) 728-1721 or visit www.fallbrookyouthsoccer.com....
FALLBROOK — Teachers from the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and the Fallbrook Union High School District will share insights with members of the Fallbrook Democratic Club on issues facing California educators. The teachers will each speak for 5 to 10 minutes to share their ideas and opinions about current educational practices, to be followed by a question and answer period. All who are interested in this very important topic just prior to the June 6 elections are invited to attend. The club will also i...
The Rancho Vista Retirement Community will be hosting a Caregiver’s Support Group on the third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the main library to discuss the challenges related to dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and memory loss. For more information call Laurie at (760) 941-1480.... Full story
The date for the next Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meeting will be on Sunday, May 21. It will be at 2 p.m. in conference room B at Fallbrook Hospital. The program will be presented by YANA (You Are Not Alone), a program sponsored by the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Department. For more information please call Barbara Thurston at (760) 728-2283. Everyone is invited to attend....
County Vector Control has started monthly aerial larvicide applications to local wetland to reduce mosquito breeding and the risk of West Niles virus (WNV) now that the mosquito-breeding season is here. This year the county will target 39 key breeding areas. “We’ve already had one bird test positive for West Nile virus in San Diego County this year,” said Supervisor Greg Cox. “The county is proactively treating mosquito-breeding areas to reduce the potential spread of West Nile virus.” The larvicide granules used to contro...
Fallbrook Hospital’s Diabetic Support Group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, when Janine Loescher, RD, Certified Diabetes Educator, will discuss hypoglycemia and diabetes-related topics. The program will be held in the hospital’s conference room B at 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Call (760) 728-1191, ext. 377, for more information. The hospital is located at 624 E. Elder Street....
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) in Oceanside will offer a 71-hour training course in crisis intervention and advocacy for the Sexual Assault (SART) and Domestic Violence (DVRT) Response Teams. The training is free to those interested in volunteering for WRC’s 24-hour crisis hotline and as SART/DVRT advocates. The training is $40 for those wishing to attend the training but not volunteer for WRC. The training will run for two and a half weeks beginning June 5, meeting Monday through Friday, with one possible Saturday, and...
Village News columnist Mason Weaver greets visitors at the Fallbrook Avocado Festival....
FALLBROOK — Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, the San Diego Veterans for Peace (SDVFP) (www.sdvfp.org) will present the Arlington West Memorial at Live Oak Park in Fallbrook from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. An Individual Cross, Star of David or Crescent is placed for each US soldier killed. Out of respect for the fallen troops, SDVFP insists that partisan arguments are set aside at this site in the hope that people will simply reflect on the human cost of the Iraq War in a solemn, non-political setting. San Diego Veterans for Peace is comp... Full story
Meet the winemakers at Bonsall Rotary’s 11th Annual Wine and Food Festival on Friday, May 19, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Early arrivers will be treated with a meeting with three local winemakers. Starting at 5 p.m. (one hour before the full wine tasting program starts) ticket holders will meet Rick and Jennifer Buffington of Cougar Vineyards, Duncan Williams of Fallbrook Winery and Jon McPherson of South Coast Winery Resort and Spa. Call 1-800-456-4465 for ticket information.... Full story
Mary Stevens, Warren Wildes, Ken Bell and Ray Story serenaded the Fallbrook United Methodist Church one Sunday with a lively rendition of “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to Die.... Full story
FALLBROOK — On the ruby-red heels of the Broadway mega-hit “Wicked,” Fallbrook Players Junior Conservatory (FPJC) will present another musical theater classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” opening October 27. The Fallbrook Players Junior Conservatory will team up with the Fallbrook branch of the San Diego County library to hold a poster contest beginning in September, with the winning art to be used in the theater production program and the category winners to receive “Oz”-inspired prizes. All participants will receive a free ticket...
CYT is thrilled to announce its production of “Annie,” the classic story of a little orphan girl who never gave up hope of finding her real parents. Her energetic spirit and positive attitude kept the other orphans happy and also kept getting Annie in trouble with the mean orphanage keeper, Mrs. Hannigan. Annie doesn’t end up finding her parents but finds an even better alternative when she moves in with New York City tycoon Daddy Warbucks. “Annie” includes such memorable numbers as “Tomorrow,” “Maybe,” “It’s a Hard Knoc...
The Fallbrook Newcomers Club and Fallbrook Encore Club held their annual fashion show, “Fallbrook Smart and Elegant,” on Wednesday, April 19, at the Golf Club of California. Fashions were provided by Draper’s and Damon’s. Members of Newcomers and Encore, including Phyllis Audiss, Carolyn Bartholome, Marla Clemens, Nell Conley, Lucy Dickson, Judith Fekete, Suzanne LeMoine and Jeanette Siefert, acted as models. Members Clarice Bellino, Jeanne Cusimano, Peg Larocca and Shirley Pickel also modeled from their own closets mother-...
