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PB & J Club: Canyon Crest High School Club Making a Difference

Canyon Crest High School Club What does 16 loaves of bread, 90 lbs of peanut butter, and 90 lbs of jelly equal? To a group of volunteers made up of local high schoolers and parents, it equals making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. On the first Saturday of every month, Olivia McGuigan, […]

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Art-Inspired Fashion at the Timken’s Annual Art of Fashion: Costume and Culture Event

May 2, 2016 No Comment

It is not everyday that fashion is inspired by 14th century art. Six graduate designers at UCLA’s The David C. Copley Center for the Study of Costume Design were challenged to design and create a costume inspired by the Timken painting, Madonna and Child by di Buonaccorso. The museum will display the student-created costumes on April 19 […]

Markim Pet Resort: San Diego’s Premier Pet Care Facility & Training Center

January 19, 2016 No Comment

Nestled on nine beautiful acres in Carmel Valley, sits the premier pet care facility and training center, Markim Pet Resort. Offering grooming services, boarding facilities and professional training services, Markim Pet Resort provides high quality pet care for your furry friends. From beginner to intermediate to advanced, Markim offers a variety of individual and group […]

Torrey Hills Center Unveils Newest Gathering Spot and Centerpiece

October 26, 2015 No Comment

Torrey Hills Center invites all to join in the unveiling of our community’s newest gathering spot and centerpiece. It was with a vision and intention to connect community with art when Torrey Hills Center took an unusual approach to re-fabricating a worn-out fountain at the focal point of its center. Torrey Hills Center, with sensitivity to the […]

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “Museum”

October 21, 2014 No Comment

Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) Envision Theatre is thrilled to present the comedy play “Museum” by Tina Howe, November 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15, 2014 at the CCA Proscenium Theatre. Guest Directed by Jason Maddy with Technical Direction by Jeremy Sewell and Costumes by Janet Pitcher. Additional Production team includes CCA Student Kyra McCullough as […]

Digital Media Literacy Non-Profit to Fast Pitch in Final Round of “Advance San Diego”

October 16, 2014 No Comment

Outside the Lens, Digital Media Literacy Non-Profit for At-Risk Youth, to Fast Pitch in Final Round of “Advance San Diego” Out of 67 applications, and 30 semi-finalists, Outside the Lens—an arts and digital media literacy non-profit—has been selected by San Diego Social Venture Partners, a local non-profit giving organization, to be a finalist at “Advance […]

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “Zombie Prom”

October 14, 2014 No Comment

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: “Zombie Prom” At the CCA Black Box Theater October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1, 2014 Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) Envision Theatre is thrilled to present the musical “Zombie Prom” by Dana Rowe and John Dempsey, October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1, 2014 at the CCA […]

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: Conservatory Senior Thesis One Act Plays

May 7, 2014 No Comment

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents: Conservatory Senior Thesis One Act Plays CCA Black Box Theater May 23 & May 24, 2014 SAN DIEGO (April 25, 2014) – Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) Envision Theatre is thrilled to present “Conservatory Senior Thesis One Act Plays”, May 23 & 24, 2014 at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. […]

Rockademy – Cultivate Your Inner Rockstar

November 20, 2013 No Comment

The Rockademy is a music school located in Solana Beach but what sets them apart from most music schools is their unique approach to teaching. The Rockademy was founded in December of 2010. James Couzens, drum instructor, vocalist and professional musician, began working with the bands that his drum students played in. Due to the success, James came […]

Behind the Scenes: “French Country Home”

November 15, 2013 No Comment

At The Carmel Valley Life we get the wonderful opportunity to attend amazing events and meet great people. On November 12 we had the great opportunity to attend an event at a listing in the Del Mar Country Club. The home was spectacular and the turnout of the event was amazing. We had the opportunity […]

Not Your Average Security Guard

November 11, 2013 No Comment

Local Business Hires Unlikely Security Guard Artie is not your average security guard, he has stopped burglaries and has had many people arrested like other security guards, but what sets him apart from the rest is the fact that he is blind. Many people may think that being a security guard is not a job […]

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 […]