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 – 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 hallw...
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...
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 – The Fallbrook Artists Association held its first ever Open Studio Tour Sept. 30 and the response from the community was excellent. FAA President Thom Lingle said, "We want to thank all of the artists that donated their time, opened their art studio and shared their passion by supporting this new adventure in art with people who came from Hemet and beyond; we thank the art tourists as well. "We also appreciate the Grant we received from the Vintage Car Club last w...
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FALLBROOK – This month's Freaney and Friends free concert on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m., will feature saxophonist Todd Rewoldt and pianist Lesi Mei. This program is really wild, new, and eclectic. Those attending will be introduced to some unique piano/sax sounds. They are married and both have performed before at the library but not together. Recognized for his virtuosity and seductive sound, Todd Rewoldt has established himself as a vital member of the modern music c...
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...
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Steven Schindler Special to the Village News A Temecula high school auditorium was the center of the rock and roll universe on a recent Saturday night. The California Music Hall of Fame Awards (CMHOF) had the walls shaking from some of rock’s most legendary stars. If your musical tastes are more in tune with Elvis Presley, it was hosted by one of Elvis’s lifelong best friends, the one and only Wink Martindale. When Wink was working in Memphis radio in the late 1950s he was ins...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers, the community organization dedicated to welcoming and fostering friendship among Fallbrook residents, recently held a fun and informative Out and About event led by Newcomers member Keith Johnson. The popular Out and About activities are a great way to make new friends while exploring local museums, scenic locations and other attractions. The San Diego Maritime Museum Tour took place Sept. 26 and included a boat tour of the San Diego Harbor w...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday Sept. 17, Natasha Ragland's Music Studio presented a piano and vocal recital to residents, family and friends at the Regency. Piano duets featured Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro," John Philip Souza, Rockabilly tunes, Spirituals, and American Folk Songs. Vocalists sang selections from "The Lion King," "Enchanted," "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd," Campfire Girls, and Willie Nelson. Works of Debussy, Scott Joplin, and Clementi were a...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte performed an Aug. 27 concert at Pala Casino's Palomar Starlight Theater. Ayala is often billed as "El Rey de Accordeon," which in English means King of the Accordion. Although Ayala is now 77 years old, the Pala Casino concert showed he hasn't abdicated his accordion royalty. The 91-minute concert was preceded by a six-minute introduction. Ayala and the rest of his band performed 18 songs during his time on...
Julie Reeder Publisher The Fallbrook Art Center’s 26th Annual Galaxy of Glass exhibition – Capturing Light, Art and Nature, opened Sept. 23. Artists, local residents and visitors from the southland all converged to discuss, appreciate and purchase beautiful pieces featured in the show. The variety of art includes something for everyone with affordable unique and colorful glass jewelry, bowls and plates, to statement pieces of all sizes, shapes and prices. Some of the ste...
FALLBROOK - The new Encore season is out of the chute, full speed ahead! Members benefited from an informative presentation by North County Fire at the September Coffee Meeting, where fire prevention and safety were discussed. A special 'Welcome Back' picnic was held at Grand Traditions Estate and Gardens, where attendees enjoyed the beautiful scenic gardens, an appetizing picnic lunch and each other's company as they reconnected following the summer break. Encore's monthly...
FALLBROOK – The Mission Theater is holding a 75th anniversary special event, Saturday, Oct. 7; doors open at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend the celebration which includes a slideshow presentation, complimentary glass of champagne, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary piece of cake. The event also features a screening of the first movie ever shown at the theater, in 1948, “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.” Pre-sale tickets are $20, tickets bought at the door are $25. To purchase tickets online,...
