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Let’s Play Ball – Getting Active in Community Sports

December 30, 2013 No Comment

On occasion, I’ll hastily come to the conclusion that I have a fantastic idea and will act on it without considering the abundance of facts evidencing that it may not be such a fantastic idea. Most recently, I signed my husband and I up to play on a coed VAVI softball team. I had often […]

Piazza Christmas Celebration 2013

December 16, 2013 No Comment

On December 7th there was a community Holiday event at the Piazza Carmel – the Piazza Christmas Celebration. This event started at noon and went until 3pm. Located in the heart of Carmel Valley, Piazza Carmel Shopping Center offers shopping, dining, services and more all in your neighborhood! Conveniently positioned on the corner of Valley Centre […]

“Holidays in the Heart of Del Mar Village”

December 12, 2013 No Comment

Welcome to the Holidays in Del Mar Village! Today is about the kids in Del Mar. This is always such a fun community event and a great way to kick start the holiday festivities. Come and try your luck at the Cake Walk which is hosted by Del Mar Hills and Del Mar Heights Elementary […]

Food and Wine…Need I Say More?

November 21, 2013 No Comment

The San Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival is the perfect way to warm up your taste buds and stomachs for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Celebrating its tenth year, this festival is one of the largest food and wine festivals in the nation. During this week-long event, participants can taste some of the best wine from around the […]

STEAM2 Academy Explores Carmel Mtn Preserve

November 19, 2013 No Comment

STEAM2 Academy Explores Carmel Mtn Preserve’s Vegetation, Wildlife, & Vernal Pools On Saturday, November 30th, the STEAM2 Academy will host an Outdoor Science Education Class at the Ocean Air Recreation Center in Carmel Valley. The class is aimed at ages four through nine. Students will learn how to use a simple pH sensor and datalogger […]

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “Biloxi Blues”

October 29, 2013 No Comment

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “Biloxi Blues” At The Proscenium Theater Nov. 6 – Nov 16, 2013 SAN DIEGO (October 11, 2013) – Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre is thrilled to present Biloxi Blues, Directed by CCA Envision Theatre Coordinator Amy Blatt from November 6th through November 16, 2013 (a great way to honor […]

DM’s North Beach – Affectionately Called “Dog Beach”

October 28, 2013 No Comment

Del Mar’s North Beach – Affectionately Called “Dog Beach” North of the beautiful beach houses on Del Mar beach you can find North Beach (a.k.a. Dog Beach). North Beach is located at the mouth of the San Dieguito Lagoon, the streaming water acts as a natural barrier between Dog Beach and the rest of the […]

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “The Children’s Hour”

October 22, 2013 No Comment

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “The Children’s Hour” At The Black Box Theater Oct 24 – Nov 2, 2013 Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre is thrilled to present The Children’s Hour, Directed by Jeremy Sewell from October 24th – November 2nd, 2013 at the CCA Black Box Theatre. THE STORY One of the great […]

It’s Fall: Get a Little Nutty

October 18, 2013 No Comment

Fall represents many things: cooler weather, leaves changing colors, sweaters and scarves, visiting a nut farm. Wait – a nut farm? Yes, you read it correctly. Bates Nut Farm is located in Valley Center near Escondido off the 15 freeway. The Bates family, starting with Gilbert and Beatrice and their five boys, has been residing in […]

Kaiser Permanente New Title Sponsor of 5K Race

September 24, 2013 No Comment

Saturday, January 25th 2014 Race Supports Art, Science, Music Technology and PE for Local Students The Carmel Valley 5K Race Committee announced today that Kaiser Permanente is the new title sponsor of its annual 5K road race, which will be conducted on the Saturday January 25th 2014 at 8:00 am. The Kaiser Permanente Carmel Valley 5K & […]

Painting & Vino

September 20, 2013 No Comment

You know you’ve heard about it. You ask a friend what he or she is doing tonight and “painting and vino!” is the reply. But after hearing your grade school art teacher’s voice in the back of your head, telling you not to quit school when you turned in an art project, you know that […]

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at Del Mar Dog Beach a Success!

September 12, 2013 No Comment

We’ve all heard of the expression “if you can’t run with the big dogs stay on the porch”… well at least for one day a year in Del Mar that becomes “if you can’t surf with the little dogs stay on the beach!” The 8th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, held at Dog Beach in Del […]