Club member Kelly Alkire-Moriarty demonstrates her agility skills at Chargers Junior Training Camp.
Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs members got a chance to train with lightening last week at the San Diego Chargers Training Facilities, according to the clubs.
Located at the Chargers Training Facilities, the Junior Training Camp is a free, non-contact football program designed to teach children the basics of football, exercise and sportsmanship. The youngsters were put through drills by PAL volunteers. The highlight of the day was when 4th round draft pick Darrell Stuckey came out to briefly speak to the kids about the importance of goal setting and education. . . “Even though I don’t want to be a football player when I grow up, I had a really good time,” said 11 year old Kelly. “The training camp was so much fun!”
Sounds like a pretty great field trip to us. Kind of wondering why we never joined when we were kids. . . [click to continue…]
As musical partner of blues diva Candye Kane, Sue Palmer has seen the world from both sides of the keyboard. This Friday night (August 14, 2010), however, she will see our backsides shaking to the boogie woogie blues of her Motel Swing Orchestra and they cast a spell on Carlsbadistan’sCalavera Park.
San Diego’s Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer, has amazed audiences all over the world with her unique style and phenomenal left hand. She delights in creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the small clubs and cafes of 1932 Paris, Harlem, West Texas and Hawaii.
Prepare to be amazed. Show starts at 6 PM. You know the drill.
The San Diego Blood Bank will be at the Carlsbadistan Farmers Market on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from Noon until 5 PM to collect blood. You can make a difference in someone’s life. Schedule an appointment by clicking here.
The plaintiff’s lawyer, Vince Finaldi of Orange County, confirmed Wednesday that the suit was resolved about two weeks ago but declined to discuss any details, citing a confidentiality agreement between the parties. . . The academy’s president, retired Army Gen. Stephen Bliss, also confirmed that the lawsuit had settled but declined to provide additional information.
Two other lawsuits against the school for similar issues are still pending.
Marine Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Charles H. McBride, a C.P.A. with more than 10 years of financial management experience, has been named Finance Director for the City of Carlsbad, according to the Ciy of Carlsbad.
“Charles has hands-on experience in all aspects of financial administration for a full service city,” said Cynthia Haas, Deputy City Manager for the City of Carlsbad. “He is a proven team leader who will carry on the city’s excellent track record of responsible budget management.”
McBride is filling the position left vacant in April 2010 by former finance director Lisa Irvine. Follow the jump for the rest of the details. [click to continue…]
On Sunday, August 8, 2010 the Carlsbad Village Association will host the 12th Annual Art in The Village from 9 AM until 5 PM. At worst it is a great time to walk the streets of Carlsbadistan without having to worry about traffic. . . and we enjoy that every time it happens. For previous Carlsbadistan.com coverage of Art In The Village click here.
For those few of you who haven’t had a Bill Magee experience, don’t hesitate to get out there and see this band! This group delivers some of the finest blues you’ll ever hear and it was enough to get music fans of all ages dancing and air guitaring.
No doubt Magee is one of Carlsbadistan’s favorites. Show starts at 6 PM.
With the retirement of a mayor who has been in office for a quarter of a century and two City Council seats up for grabs, Carlsbad voters will have their first opportunity in decades to make a substantial change in city leadership.
The incumbents have a lot going for them. The city’s in better financial shape than its neighbors, and public opinion surveys show three out of four Carlsbadians have faith in their city government.
Here’s a peek at the candidacies of two council members who say they want to be Carlsbad’s next mayor, Matt Hall and Keith Blackburn.
Local surf legends Randy Laine and David Barr (pictured above left) won the Gregorio’s Boy’s and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad fund raising contest for the first half of 2010.
“We had a blast, and the restaurant was packed!” said Barr. “I remember attending the Club as a kid, and my son was a member when he was a kid, and it just feels really good to give back.”
For more on how you can help raise money at Gregorio’s follow the jump for all the details [click to continue…]
From his first recordings as a leader in 1967 fronting The Dirty Blues Band, through his multiple W.C. Handy Award winning with his current band The Mighty Flyers, to his countless appearances both live and on record with legendary blues figures, Piazza has set a standard for harmonica virtuosity that has established him as one of the most influential living blues harp players.
Don’t blow it. Get in the park by 6 PM and get ready to get blue.
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The Riehl World: A Peek At The Races
by Richard J. Riehl on July 30, 2010
With the retirement of a mayor who has been in office for a quarter of a century and two City Council seats up for grabs, Carlsbad voters will have their first opportunity in decades to make a substantial change in city leadership.
The incumbents have a lot going for them. The city’s in better financial shape than its neighbors, and public opinion surveys show three out of four Carlsbadians have faith in their city government.
Here’s a peek at the candidacies of two council members who say they want to be Carlsbad’s next mayor, Matt Hall and Keith Blackburn.
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