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CARLSBAD H1N1 VACCINATION EVENT

amewborn — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:19:47 +0000

According to Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H, San Diego County Public Health Officer, the H1N1 vaccine is now available to everyone, regardless of age. She states that, “immunization of the community is a shared responsibility, we encourage everyone to do their part in protecting their communities, families and themselves against H1N1.”

Currently, there are approximately 41,000 H1N1 doses available for the general public at the following five clinic sites located throughout San Diego County.

In order to keep up with the demand, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has announced a series of five H1N1 mass vaccination events for San Diego County residents, beginning with a clinic this Friday at Qualcomm Stadium.

The Carlsbad date and location is:
Saturday, Jan. 16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Westfield Plaza Camino Real
2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 92008

For more information, please visit the City of Carlsbad website.

Ready… Set… Run

amewborn — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:53:43 +0000

Carlsbad, CA - As we enter January, and our Carlsbad neighbors are setting their New Year’s Resolutions – you may hear a few of your friends say, “I think I’m going to run a marathon (or half marathon).”

One of the first local events each year happens to be the Carlsbad Marathon – typically the last weekend of January. The 2010 Carlsbad Marathon has been sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center and has been officially named the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon.

Although a mouthful, this is known to be a fabulous race in ideal temperatures that winds along the ocean and Carlsbad streets. Also, The Carlsbad Marathon is one of the authorized qualifying races for the prestigious Boston Marathon. This year, the Carlsbad Marathon will be held on January 24^th.

For more information, please visit the Carlsbad Marathon home site.

Looking for more Christmas spirit? The Horizon North County Living Nativity will become a new Christmas tradition.

amewborn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:09:31 +0000

Rancho Santa Fe, CA – Every year, we bundle up and venture into the heart of Rancho Santa Fe for one of the most fun and memorable Christmas experiences of all – The Fifteenth Annual Horizon North County Living Nativity. This event typically runs the last weekend prior to Christmas. This year it is Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – December 17th through the 20th.

The event is free to all, and has fun for the entire family. They typically have a petting zoo and a mediterranean market place with hot chocolate, hot cider, bread, caramel apples, kabobs, etc. while you are waiting in line to enter the nativity. Then once you enter the gates, you will be guided through Jesus’ life – from Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem for the census, through Christ’s death and resurrection.

Lines can be long – sometimes an hour or two wait, but it is worth it. But, this is a wonderful event to do with a group of friends. A couple of people can wait in the line, while others are out exploring the market place, and then you switch! I always really love the Horizon North County Living Nativity. The Living Nativity will be operating over the following hours at 6365 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.

Thursday, December 17th -6 pm to 9 pm
Friday, December 18th – 6 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, December 19th – 5 pm to 9 pm
Sunday December 20th – 5 to 9 pm

Want Some San Diego Christmas Spirit? Try Ice Skating!

amewborn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:14:07 +0000

Having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit? When our weather is 70 and sunny, sometimes it is just hard to really believe that it is December and that Christmas is right around the corner. One of the things I used to do as a child in Indiana winters was to go ice skating. I remember on my first Christmas in San Diego, it was 2001, and warm! It wasn’t until going down to Horton Plaza one Friday night in December, and seeing the decorations and ice skaters, that it started to actually feel like Christmas!

If this is something you would enjoy doing this holiday season, there are a couple of great San Diego options:

From November 19 through January 10, 2010 – The Sycuan’s Fantasy On Ice will be happening in Horton Plaza. The price is $12 for adults and $10 for children. It includes session admission and skate rental. Each session runs about two hours and start at 10:00 am, 12:30 noon, 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 8:00 pm.

If you want to go down to Coronado, The Hotel Del’s Skating By The Sea has begun! Most sessions are 3 hour sessions (except the 11 am matinee session, which is 2 hours). The cost of admission and skate rental is $20 for adults and $15 for children. Please see The Hotel Del’s website for dates and times.

December Nights – December 4th and 5th

amewborn — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:06:27 +0000

San Diego, CA – Keeping with a 32 year tradition, San Diego’s Balboa Park will open its walkways and its museum doors for the annual December Nights festival this coming Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th.

December Nights is the largest free community festival in San Diego, and typically brings in about 300,000 attendees. On Friday, December 4th, the event will run from 5 pm to 10 pm. And Saturday, the event will run from noon to 10 pm. The December Nights Activities include the opening of the museums each night from 5 to 9 pm at no charge to the community. The December Nights Activities also include live music, dancing, and entertainment, and the International Chrismas Festival, highlighting the cultures and foods from around the globe.

Parking is extremely limited in Balboa Park – especially when you consider trying to bring 300,000 people into the park. Please consider public transportation or see December Nights Parking for more information.

San Diego Botanic Gardens – Garden of Lights

amewborn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:33:09 +0000

As we head into the holiday season, some of local Encinitas businesses are starting to celebrate in style! The San Diego Botanic Gardens will decorate their beautiful 30 acres into a dazzling winter wonderland. They will use over 100,000 sparkling lights to illuminate their trees, palms, flowering plants, and bamboo forest.

They will have activities for the entire family – from horse drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasting over a fire, holiday crafts, live music, and refreshments. They will even be offering photos with Santa.

The event runs from 5-9 pm on December 10-23 or December 26-30. Admission prices are $8 for members, military, seniors, and students. $12 for non-members. $4 for children 3-12. The event will be at the San Diego Botanic Gardens at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

For more information, visit www.sdbgarden.org.

Del Mar Holiday Wonderland – December 6th

amewborn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:27:10 +0000

Start the holidays off right. Pack up the family and head to Del Mar for a local community holiday event in Del Mar.

On Sunday, December 6th, the Holiday Wonderland will take over the downtown Del Mar area and will include horse drawn carriage rides, a visit from Santa, live music, and the “famous cake walk.”

The day will end with the lighting of the Del Mar Christmas tree at dusk.

For more information contact Del Mar Village Association at info@delmarmainstreet.com

Carlsbad Village Street Fair – November 1st

amewborn — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:24:35 +0000

Carlsbad, CA - On Sunday, November 1st, grab the family and hop in the car (or on your bikes)
and head up to the Carlsbad Village. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Carlsbad Village businesses to host California’s largest one day street fair.

Starting at 8 am, there will be a pancake breakfast, food, vendors, live entertainment, a beer garden, and children’s activities.

The event runs till 4 pm and will be held in the Carlsbad Village. Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street (and all the cross streets in between) will be closed for the event.

If you don’t want to fight for parking around the village, there will be shuttles from Westfield Camino Real and from the Poinsettia Coaster Station running all day. If you have any questions, call the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at 760-931-8400.

Saturday October 10 – Carlsbad Pumpkin Plunge

amewborn — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:46:58 +0000

Carlsbad, CA - The City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation department hosts a spooky swim party for the entire family Saturday, October 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Monroe Street Pool located at 3401 Monroe Street.

The highlight of the Pumpkin Plunge is snaring your own pumpkin. Hundreds of pumpkins splash down in the pool and kids try for a chance to lasso their own pumpkin.

Activities include “bobbin’ for brains,” a Haunted House decorating contest, swimming games, a costume contest and trick-or-treat. Attendees enjoy a Wicked Water Show, featuring San Diego Synchro, Pacific Diving Academy and Zombie Divers.

Participants can save $4 by ordering discount pre-sale tickets. Pre-sale tickets, available for $6, will be on sale until 5 p.m. October 7.

Remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $10 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Children 3 and under are free. Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult when in the water. For more information.

Saturday, October 10, 2009
12 -3 p.m.
Monroe Street Pool

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Fun San Diego Weekend Event – MCAS Miramar Air Show – Oct 2-4

amewborn — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:55:16 +0000

San Diego, CA – This weekend, the annual MCAS Miramar Air Show returns to San Diego, California. The three day event is open to the public at 8 am each day on
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
Sunday, October 4

The Saturday twilight show is at 5:30 pm. The Saturday Twilight Show features The Great Wall of Fire and the Fireworks Grand Finale.

Admission and parking are both free. The air show displays planes from various eras – from old bi-planes to new stealth fighter jets. In addition to the always much anticipated Navy Blue Angels, the Canadian Jet Demonstration Team – The Snowbirds will be participating in the 2009 MCAS Miramar Air Show.

For more information, visit the Miramar Air Show website or call the Miramar Air Show Information Line at 858-577-1000.