Hundreds of members of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (The Mormons) were out in force on the Carlsbadistan seawall this morning (Saturday, April 30, 2011) helping to remove invasive plants, pick up trash, and spruce things up.
Mormon Helping Hands is a Church program for providing community service and disaster relief to those in need. This program which is operating successfully in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, and the United States. . . The Mormon Helping Hands program was officially established in 1998, and since then hundreds of thousands of volunteers have donated millions of hours of service to their communities.
Thank you very much. Carlsbadistan is very lucky to have your help.
A memorial paddle out for longtime Carlsbad surfer and lifeguard Doug Tico will be held Sunday May 1, 2011 at 9 AM on the South side of the Oceanside Pier.
Previews begin tonight (April 20, 2011) for New Village Arts Theatre’s west coast premiere production of Scott Hudson’s Sweet Storm.
In 1960 Florida, during a approaching storm Ruthie and Bo, two newlyweds, enter their honeymoon suite in the sky: a treehouse which is a romantic gift from the young groom to his bride. Yet Bo’s expectations of living happily ever after in the sky are soon grounded by Ruthie’s realization that marriage comes with many unforeseen – and frightening – challenges. The two lovers struggle to fortify themselves against forces both inside and outside. This is a funny, powerful, and intimate love story to challenge our perceptions of marriage, faith, and love.
The production features NVA Ensemble Member Adam Brick with Kelly Ivernsen. Pay-what-you-can previews run April 20 through 22, 2011 at 8 PM. Click here to buy tickets. Opening night April 23, 2011. Click the link for more info.
The City of Carlsbadistan has apparently gone all high-tech, science fiction in making sure that our city’s 337 miles of paved roads are in good shape.
“We had experts literally drive every road in the city with a truck that had a laser-camera that shows what condition the pavement is in,” said John Maashoff, a city construction manager. “This comprehensive assessment is a great tool we can use for future maintenance plans. Well maintained roads figure heavily into smooth flowing traffic and the overall quality of life in Carlsbad.”
The City says the roads got a score of 81 out of 100 for upkeep. Hey, if it was done with lasers it’s got to be good right? Lasers are rad. Follow the jump for the entire story. [click to continue…]
A man who walked onto the railroad tracks near the corner of Grand Avenue and State Street died after being hit by an oncoming train on Sunday, April 17, 2011, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The incident happened shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday . . . No details about the man or why he was on the tracks were immediately available.
The Carlsbad Firefighterswe told you about last week who were out raising money in rain as part of their annual “Give Burns the Boot” fundraising drive brought in nearly $4,600 thanks to your generous donations.
“Thanks to the generous support of Carlsbad residents, our Department was able to raise nearly $4600,” said Ken Sugahara the Carlsbad Firefighters Association President. “The Carlsbad Firefighters are proud to join our brother and sister across San Diego & Imperial Counties to help this worthy cause.”
Nice work all around. Follow the jump for all the official details. [click to continue…]
A 37-year-old man was reportedly stabbed multiple times during an attack in the courtyard of the Village Faire near The Coyote Bar before 1 AM on Sunday, April 9, 2011, according to a story in the San Diego Union Tribune. Police were notified by Tri-City Hospital after the man came in for treatment.
Once officers arrived, he told them two men had stabbed him in the courtyard of The Coyote, a bar on Carlsbad Village Road near Carlsbad Boulevard. The man did not tell police what prompted the attack, the spokesman said. . . Police later found blood about 500 feet away outside the Daily News Cafe on Carlsbad Boulevard. It was unclear if those bloodstains were connected to the stabbing, the spokesman said.
The unnamed victim described the assailants as two large white men. More blood on the streets of Carlsbad.
The Carlsbad 5000 kicks off tomorrow morning (April 2, 2011) with the Junior Carlsbad at 7:50 (not pictured above, obviously) and the Diaper Dash at 10:30 AM.
For the rest of the details including all start times, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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