by The Editors on June 10, 2009
On Monday, June 8th, more than 800 students, teachers, faculty, parents and friends of Jefferson Elementary School in the heart of Carlsbadistan gathered to celebrate World Ocean Day (www.worldoceanday.org) by organizing a massive photo shoot at Tamarack Beach, where they stood on the beach at the base of the Hemlock stairs and spelled out the words “SHARE THE PLANET.”
Under the leadership of first-grade teacher Arlene Gnade, a recent recipient of the “Teachers Make a Difference” award given by the San Diego County Office of Education and KPRI 102.1 FM, the group sought to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives as well as our shared responsibility of protecting it.
Thanks to Peter Meade for the photo (click it to see if full size).
by The Editors on June 9, 2009
The Force returns to Legoland on June 13 and 14, 2009 during Lego Star Wars Days at the Carlsbadistan theme park. Star Wars fanboys dressed as Darth Vader and his 501st Legion of stormtroopers are apparently invading the family theme park to interact with fans all weekend long.
Legoland guests will take part in out-of-this-world activities like building a 4-foot-tall LEGO R2-D2, Droid Hunt, video game battles, trivia competitions, scavenger hunts and daily costume contests. . . .During LEGO STAR WARS Days, fans of all ages can experience the newest attraction at LEGOLAND Xbox Family GameSpace, where they can play
LEGO STAR WARS games all weekend long!
All this fun Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 2009 Park Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on May 29, 2009
Worried about keeping the kids busy this summer? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad have an affordable answer with Kids Kamps.
Whether it’s playing on a sports team, creating artwork, designing a power point presentation on the computer, going to the beach and park, or venturing out on a field trip, all this and more is available to Club members. Each week features a unique theme and activities to match, as well as field trip options. . . Kids Kamp is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Please call the Village Branch at (760) 729-0956 or La Costa Branch at (760) 944-9211 to make your reservation. Kids Kamps sell out early … so be sure to enroll soon!
Sounds like a perfect summer escape. . . for everyone. Click here for the Summer Program Guide as a .PDF.
[Link: Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad]
by The Editors on May 12, 2009
Lleymi Cruz and Eddie Canales (pictured above with BGCC Executive Director Kelly Morrison Pop) were named Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad “employees” of the year at the 9th Annual Super Star Recognition Dinner.
Cruz began working with the Village Branch five years ago, and is decribed as “a devoted employee who cares about her job and the kids she is responsible for, she wears a lot of different hats, but is officially responsible for SMART Girls and arts programming.”
Canales has been with the Club in some capacity for over twenty years! “The Club members absolute love Eddie,” says Jim Salvia, La Costa Unit Director. “He is always upbeat and positive.” Eddie is responsible for the Triple Play program.
For more info on the Boys & Girls Club click the link.
[Link: Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad]
by The Editors on May 2, 2009
Celebrate Carlsbad Day today at Legoland (aka the most affordable day of the year at Legoland) raised $106,650 for The Carlsbad Education Foundation’s Kids Are Worth A Million and the telecast hasn’t even aired yet. Legoland kicked in an amazingly generous $75,000.
“We at LEGOLAND California believe strongly in imagination, creativity and the value of education,” said Peter Ronchetti, General Manager of the family theme park. “It is refreshing to see our North County neighbors come together to support these values.” . . . “In this time of financial crisis it is so important to have the support of our community. It is exciting to see everyone come together to rally around education,” said Lisa Posard, President of the Carlsbad Education Foundation. “We are so thankful to LEGOLAND for hosting this event and for its generous donation – the Park has always been such a good neighbor to the Carlsbad Education Foundation.”
Follow the jump for all the details.
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by The Editors on April 22, 2009
We’ve been meaning to get out to Legoland, we really have, but the $63 entrance price has been what we like to call “cost prohibitive.” While we’re sure we wouldn’t hesitate to spend the money while on vacation, we never seem to be able to empty our wallets so close to home.
That all changes on May 2, 2009 from 1 – 9 PM as Legoland and the Carlsbad Education Foundation present “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” at the theme park with $15 tickets.
Specially-priced $15 “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” tickets include admission to LEGOLAND with park hours extended until 9:00 p.m. Admission also includes a special fireworks display at 8:00 p.m. . . LEGOLAND will donate the proceeds from the event to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation in support of new district-wide music and hands-on science programs as well as educational innovation. The Foundation has set a goal to raise $100,000 in ticket sales and has established expanded opportunities for corporate sponsors to partner for this special event.
So it’s kind of like donating money to Kids Are Worth A Million and getting 8 hours at Legoland thrown in for free. Now we have no excuse. And neither do you.
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by The Editors on April 9, 2009
On Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 10 AM to 1 PM Carlsbadistan is getting together for one of its biggest holiday events of the year, the Eggstravaganza at Poinsettia Park. Here’s all the info.
Join us for live music, fun games, exciting arts and crafts, and food. Come enjoy an amazing magic show, bounce houses, a giant slide, a chance to “soak the bunny” and much more. This year, instead of an egg hunt, we will be featuring a fun “Egg Scramble” activity. No need to rush to get to the event on time; the “Egg Scramble” will be ongoing from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. In the interest of safety and fairness, children ages 2-5 years old will participate on one field and children 6-9 years old will participate on another. Groups of about 20 kids at a time will surround the perimeter fence line waiting for the whistle which will launch them on a scramble to collect as many eggs as they can until they are gone.
Crafts, Fun Zone, Bunny Balloon Soak, and entry into the “Egg Scramble” activity require an activity card that can be purchased at our Information Booth for $5. Food will be an additional cost. No family will want to miss this special event!
For more information on the event please call Rachael Shay at (760) 602-7519 or e-mail Rachael.Shay@CarlsbadCA.gov
Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd.
by The Editors on March 27, 2009
The San Diego Children’s Choir Intermediate Ensemble will perform tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 1 PM at the Museum of Making Music. Directed by Michael Morgan, group will perform such songs as, “Oye La Musica,” “Oh Shenandoah,” “J’entends Le Moulin,” and others.
As “Ambassadors of Song,” the San Diego Children’s Choir brings the joy of choral music to audiences throughout the region, the nation, and world! Polly Campbell founded the choir in 1990 with the mission to “provide the children and youth of San Diego with the opportunity for artistic and personal growth through choral music performance.” Our choristers follow a comprehensive music education program that includes classical works, folk music from many cultures, jazz, and more. For more information about the choir, please visit: www.sdcchoir.org
The performance is free, however, a $5 donation would be greatly appreciated by the museum.
[Link: Museum of Making Music]
by The Editors on March 4, 2009
Luke Matteson (left) with Carol Grimes, David Kulchin, Executive Director Kelly Morrison Pop.
Luke Matteson, a 20-year board member of the Carlsbad Boys & Girls club was recently named the Bob Grimes Humanitarian Award winner at the 9th Annual Super Star Recognition Dinner held in January.
The Bob Grimes Humanitarian Award was created to recognize individuals whose dedication and caring stewardship has made a positive difference in the lives of young people, our community, and the Boys & Girls Club. First awarded in 2000, it is in memory of Bob Grimes, a board member who displayed exceptional leadership and gestures of kindness.
Currently, Matteson is providing construction and fundraising leadership for the new Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubhouse in Bressi Ranch. Congrats, and thank you!
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by The Editors on February 27, 2009
In a feature on why it might be a good idea to vacation a little closer to home titled “Wacky Family Attractions,” Oprah.com is suggesting that people visit Legoland.
If you’re a kid at heart, plan a trip to an amusement park inspired by one of America’s all-time favorite toys—the LEGO®! This 128-acre park features 15,000 LEGO models made up of more than 35 million bricks. From a Brontosaurus named Bronte to a tiny rabbit in a magician’s hat, these creations are worth the price of admission.
We agree.
[Link: Oprah.com]
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