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Ian McFarland and Ricochet hit the waves for Ian’s first time back surfing as part of his rehabilitation from a brain injury. Courtesy photo
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CARLSBAD — Surf dog Ricochet, the “surf”ice dog who lives a lifestyle of helping others, has been leading a fundraising campaign during the last several months for Ian McFarland, a 6-year-old who s...
From left, Willy Maas, Kamden Maas and Conrad Maas load up the car with stylish clothing for homeless teens at Toussaint Academy of Arts and Science. The youngsters launched “Judge a Book By its Cover!” to help TAAS students dress for success. Courtesy photo
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OCEANSIDE — Kamden Maas and her brother Willy are staying busy this summer by launching a special campaign to help homeless youngsters, which they named “Let’s Judge a Book by its Cover!” Kamden...
From left, Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grants Chairman Tom Applegate hands over the grant money check to Interfaith Community Services representatives Greg Anglea, Lara Velde and Mary Ferro, along with CCF Board Chairwoman Yvonne Murchison Finocchiaro. CCF also awarded a grant to Kids’ Turn San Diego. Courtesy photo
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CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation awarded more than $44,000 to Kids’ Turn San Diego and The Interfaith Community Services for their efforts in promoting a more civil society in Carlsbad...
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce President Ted Owen dons his chef smock and makes Tuesdays special with his “Ted’s Tuesdays” luncheons. Owen cooks and serves the meal to staff, members and guests every Tuesday to build camaraderie and reward hard-working staffers. Courtesy photo
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CARLSBAD —The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce still produces approximately 300 meetings, events and networking opportunities for its members per year, despite working with a reduced staff due to econo...
From left, Kevin Brice of Carlsbad and Nichole Miller of El Cajon receive congratulations from Don Diego Fund Chairperson Allan Royster along with Juliana Collins of Carlsbad and Emily Cary of Alpine. Holly Rogers of Fallbrook is not pictured. The five San Diego County graduating high school seniors received 2010 Fund scholarships totaling $23,000. For more information, visit www.dondiegofund.org or e-mail cmannen@sdfair.com. Courtesy photo
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DEL MAR — After awarding five San Diego County graduating high school seniors scholarships totaling $23,000, the Don Diego Fund is hosting an online auction at www.dondiegofund.org, to raise money ...
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VISTA — With the help of the Sheriff's Department's Crime Prevention Unit and Barnes and Noble, Reading Patrol has started at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista. The concept behind the program is to “r...
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SAN MARCOS — “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” Tom Stoppard’s comedy deemed “funny, brilliant and chilling” by the New York Times, is set for six performances between July 23 and Aug. 1 at P...
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SAN MARCOS — Four area residents are among the 56 local young women who earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award during 2010. Brooke Bagdasar and Jillian Freese of San Marcos are members of th...
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SAN MARCOS — Visitors to the Palomar College Arboretum can rest on newly refurbished benches thanks to an enterprising young man who found a way to give back to Palomar College through his Eagle Sc...
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SAN MARCOS — The College of Business Administration, or CoBA, at Cal State San Marcos will host its inaugural CoBA Wine, Food and Brew Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Held on the Markstein Hal...
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CARLSBAD — Carlsbad City Manager Lisa Hildabrand announced the appointment of John W. Coates to the position of assistant city manager. Coates assumed his new duties July 19. “John’s extensive ex...
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COAST CITIES — Resounding Joy Inc. is looking for volunteers and offering classes in how to use music to help adults and children with special needs. Based in Carmel Valley, Resounding Joy Inc. i...
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OCEANSIDE — Tri-City Medical Center Hospital Foundation, sponsor of the Mercury Insurance Open at La Costa Resort & Spa July 31 through Aug. 8, will host A Triumph Over Breast Cancer benefit during...
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DEL MAR — The Friends of the Powerhouse will hold its annual Party To The Tower at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at En Fuego, 1342 Camino Del Mar. The event, a midsummer night of fun and frivolity, helps raise fu...
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CARLSBAD — The Mercury Insurance Open has issued a casting call for singers to perform the National Anthem during the women’s professional tennis tournament, which is scheduled for July 31 to Aug. ...
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CARLSBAD — The July 7 battery of tests of two piles of soil removed from Kelly Elementary School, 4885 Kelly Drive, confirm the results of an earlier soil testing performed on June 25: the soil has...
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CARLSBAD — As Carlsbad's weather turns from drizzle to sizzle, with temperatures increasing by 15 degrees or more, city staff remind residents to take advantage of Cool Zones – free, air-conditione...
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CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad will hold a trash and recycling workshop for residents at 6 p.m Aug. 2 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. The workshop is being conducted to gather reside...
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CARLSBAD — Hospice of the North Coast is accepting reservations for the few remaining open slots for Camp H.O.P.E., a Healing Outdoor Play Experience, taking place from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 ...
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CARLSBAD — Hospice of the North Coast held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration June 23. The event honored the volunteers serving HNC in patient care, auxiliary, resale shop, administrativ...
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ENCINITAS — Paul Pierce of Encinitas, a member of the Rotary Club of Encinitas, was selected as the District Rotarian of the Year for his extensive work with the youth of the district. District 534...
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DEL MAR — Vigilucci’s Beach Bocce Ball World Championship XXX will take place on Dog Beach in Del Mar July 17 with check in 7:30 a.m. and tournament start at 8 a.m. The first phase, in which all 34...
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CARLSBAD – The Friends of the Carlsbad Library will hold a silent auction of rare and collectible books July 17 and July 18 in the Gowland Meeting Room at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Th...
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CARLSBAD — The California State Parks has invited area residents and those camping at the South Carlsbad State Campground to the second annual Christmas in July event from noon to 4 p.m. July 17 at...
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SAN MARCOS — Palomar College Television, or PCTV, Producer Bill Wisneski won an Emmy last month for producing the documentary “Circle of Life: The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.” Wisneski received ...
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SAN MARCOS — The city of San Marcos Community Services will host the second annual San Marcos Family Campout on July 31. Families can pitch tents on the grass at Walnut Grove Park. Campers can also...
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OCEANSIDE — MiraCosta College students from the design drafting, art and digital art classes were honored with some of the San Diego County Fair’s highest awards. In the drafting division at the S...
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CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — Cardiff resident, surfer and local paddleboard star Joel Tudor is heading to New York City Aug. 13 for a 28-mile charity Paddle and Elite Race around Manhattan. Tudor will take...
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SOLANA BEACH — Effective July 1, the city of Solana Beach, in cooperation with the Regional Solid Waste Association, will be switching household hazardous waste disposal program service providers. ...
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OCEANSIDE — Taking place at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on July 31, the third annual Maui Jim Surf Monkey includes an array of events, including the 5K run on the strand, 1-mile open-water swim...
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CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — The Encinitas Elks Lodge invites the whole family for three days of fun at its Community Hootenanny from 5 to 11 p.m. July 9, noon to 11 p.m. July 10 and noon to 7 p.m. July ...
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ENCINITAS — Summer fun is just getting started and July 15, downtown Encinitas continues its celebration of summer as the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association hosts the second Encinitas Classi...
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DEL MAR — Racing season starts July 21 and the Del Mar racetrack announced its seven weeks of free summer concerts to accompany its world-class horse racing. Shows are scheduled for each Friday a...
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SAN DIEGO — Citing financial challenges facing their customers and their own bottom lines, representatives of Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Sweetwater Au...
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CARLSBAD — Victoria Azarenka, currently ranked No. 11 on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, has committed to play in the 2010 Mercury Insurance Open Presented by Tri-City Medical Center. The women’s profe...
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