A member of the Carlsbadistan information gathering team just leaked this guest check in from the Carlsbad Inn. Looks like Santa Claus is indeed coming to town!
[Link: Carlsbad Inn]
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Kids
The San Diego Zoo’s Jungle Bells is one of the most fun evenings we’ve had at the Zoo in quite some time. The highlight was the Jumpin’ Elves show at Sydney’s Grill. Don’t miss it. Jungle Bells runs through January 2, 2011. Jumpin’ Elves shows are: 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. each day. Go early, stay late.
[Link: San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells]
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Each year Carlsbadistan Rotarians gather in the parking lot of the Village Faire at the corner of Carlsbad Blvd and Carlsbad Village Drive to kick off the holiday season with a Christmas Tree Lighting with some help from Santa Claus, Matt Hall, some singers, and the ubiquitous Carlsbad High School Lancer Dancers. Because nothing says Christmas like choreographed hip-hop jazz dancing on the asphalt.
Follow the jump for a little more on how the Sunday, December 5, 2010 Christmas Tree lighting went.
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On December 11, 2010 students from area schools will turn the La Costa Resort and Spa’s Main Plaza into a winter musical wonderland with performances of all different types of choral and instrumental holiday songs as part of the Carlsbad Education Foundation’s Carols of Christmas.
“We are really excited to partner with La Costa Resort and Spa this holiday season,” says Valin Brown, CEO of the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. “The ‘Carols of Carlsbad’ event is a natural fit where students and their families are excited to perform in a festive outdoor venue at a landmark resort which supports and values the importance of education.” . . . Denise Chapman, La Costa Resort and Spa’s Director of Marketing adds, “We are proud to be showcasing the high-quality music programs being offered in our public schools and applaud the Carlsbad Educational Foundation for funding district-wide K-5 music education for Carlsbad’s students.”
La Costa will provide holiday refreshments, arts and crafts, and a special tree-lighting ceremony and group caroling session at dusk. Carols of Carlsbad runs from 3 to 5 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2010. Follow the jump for more information.
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Starting today shoppers who purchase anything at the JC Penney at Westfields Plaza Camino Real (yes, that mall) between December 1 -14, 2010 will be able to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad to support quality after-school programs.
“The availability of affordable afterschool programs continues to be an important community objective in order to meet the needs of working parents,” said Brad Holland, Club CEO. “We hope the public keeps our mission in mind because all Round-Up dollars raised stay in our community to help support our youth and sustain our operations.”
It’s an easy way to make a difference. For all the details, follow the jump.
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Club members Nalah Butler, Age 8, and Ashley Meeks, Age 10, enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.
More than 75 members of the Village and La Costa Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad celebrated Thanksgiving today (Wednesday 23, 2010) with a “non-traditional” feast of hot dogs, hamburgers, beans, and tater tots on Wednesday (which likely won’t sound to bad tomorrow afternoon).
“I’m thankful for the Boys & Girls Club because the counselors are so nice,” stated member Sophia Musgrove, age 7. “I’m thankful for all the food, and my family!” added Nalah Butler, age 8. Club members got in the mood for the holiday with special Thanksgiving-themed activities.
For us it’s just one more reason to be Thankful for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. For more info click the link.
[Link: Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad]
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For the past 40 years the Carlsbad Christmas Bureau Adopt-a-Family program has provided Christmas for families that otherwise would not be able to afford it.
“This year more than 450 Carlsbad families have requested assistance from the Christmas Bureau,” said Phil Urbina, bureau president.
Groups can assist a family by purchasing food and gifts for a family or by making a monetary donation to cover the cost of food and gifts. . . The Christmas Bureau provides those adopting a family with a list of recommended items to be included in a basket, such as nonperishable food items, toiletries and school supplies for students.
For more information on how you can bring Christmas cheer to families less fortunate that your visit http://www.christmasbureau.org/, email christmasbureau@roadrunner.com or call (760) 599-7567 or click here to sign up adopt family.
[Link: Carlsbad Christmas Bureau]
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Carlsbadistan’s Dove Library will be transformed into a mini –golf course on Sunday, November 14 from 10-5, for a one of a kind fundraiser for the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation.
Ticket holders can play nine holes of mini-golf, bid at the silent auction, and jive to the music of “The Swamp Critters” a Cajun/ Zydeco band. Other kid friendly activities like face painting and Ballo the Clown will take place in the Kids Activity Area located in Dove’s Children’s garden.
Tickets are $10 for adults. Kids tickets are $5 for golf only or $10 for golf plus entrance to the Kid’s activity area. Tickets can be reserved by a calling the library at 760-602-2060 or purchased the day of the event. So if you’re looking for some fun this Sunday, head to Dove library and play mini golf “fore” the library!
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Boys & Girls Club CEO Brad Holland with his wife Leslie, and Emcee Jim Laslavic with his wife Susan.
The Boys & Girls Club Memories Gala, held October 16, 2010, in the Del Sol Ballroom at the La Costa Resort, netted a whopping $180,000, according to information released by the Clubs.
“I am so proud of the fun, memorable evening we created,” said Chair Barbi Nelson. “And, thanks to the talented members of the event committee, we were able to raise significant funds that will benefit our community’s children.”
Yeah. We’d call $180,000 significant. The money raised by the events towards operating funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. For more info, please click the link.
[Link: Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad]
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Luigi, Mario, and Princess Peach looking super at Halloween on Elm.
The streets of the Village of Carlsbadistan were filled yesterday (October 30, 2010) with pirates and bumble bees, spider men and fairy princesses, dead girls and ghosts, as the City of Carlsbad hosted Halloween on Elm. The event sponsored by the Carlsbad Education Foundation, New Village Arts Theatre, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, and the Carlsbad Village Association.
Kids jumped on bouncy bounces on South State Street, toured the Boys & Girls Club Haunted Mansion on Oak Street, made Halloween crafts at the Coaster Station, put on makeup at New Village Arts Theatre, and hunted the streets for what little candy they could find. So many costumed kids descended on the Village by 3 PM that most of the participating merchants were completely out of candy by 4 PM (the event ran until 9 PM).
“I bought three huge bags of candy just like I did last year and gave it all away in the first two hours,” said one State Street shop owner. “We really weren’t expecting this many people.”
That seemed to be the story at many of the Village shops. We ran into several families with disappointed kids. But the dearth of trick or treating opportunities was completely forgotten once the kids got inside the bouncy bounces, started making art, or sat on hay bales watching the Valley Middle School band concert. There was so much going on all over the Village that most kids didn’t even miss not getting any candy. Plus, as someone reminded us: we’ve still got Halloween tomorrow.
Click here for a photo gallery from a Happy Halloween in the Village of Carlsbadistan.
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