December 2009

Rotary Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 6, 2009

by The Editors on December 1, 2009

Rotarytree 08Ringing in the Holiday Season is never more fun than by gathering together with friends and neighbors for the annual Carlsbadistan Rotary Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at The Village Faire in the Village of Carlsbadistan.

Beginning at 2 PM on Sunday December 6, 2009, the Village Faire will play host to an afternoon of holiday events. And listen up kids: Santa will come flying in, not in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, but on a bright red firetruck!

Crafts, singing, dancing and other performances will keep the whole family entertained all afternoon. There are even reports that Mayor Bud Lewis will make a rare personal appearance.

Shops at Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr.

Click here for coverage of past Rotary Tree Lighting events.

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Coates Hired For Carlsbad Parks And Rec Job

by The Editors on December 1, 2009

CoatesThe City of Carlsbadistan has announced yesterday that they have hired John W. Coates as director of the City’s Parks & Rec department. He will start January 4, 2010. The position has been open since July 2009 when Brian Albright resigned.

Coates brings more than 30 years of professional experience in the field, including serving as the director of community services for the City of Santee, a position he has held since 2002. . . Other experience includes serving as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Roanoke, Va.; the superintendent of recreation maintenance for the City of Norfolk, Va.; and a parks district supervisor for the City of Virginia Beach, Va.

Coates only recent lapse in judgement appears to be that he lives in Encinitas, but we won’t hold that against him. Follow the jump for all the details.
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2009 Holiday At The Rancho

by The Editors on December 1, 2009

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Ring in the holidays at Carlsbadistan’s famous Leo Carillo Ranch as the City of Carlsbad celebrates Holiday At The Rancho from 5 – 8 PM on December 5, 2009.

Create treasured memories at this classic holiday celebration. Enjoy holiday entertainment, a tree lighting ceremony, crafts, cookie decorating, and a very special visit by Santa himself. Get some holiday shopping done at the handmade craft boutique, and bring a blanket and chair for a holiday movie shown outdoors on the big screen.

Tickets are $5 per person until Wednesday December 2 (click here to order online) and $8 at the door (3 and under free). Admission includes access to crafts, Santa, cookie decorating, horse and carriage rides, entertainment and the outdoor movie. Merchandise, food, beverages, and photos with Santa are available for sale.

Click here for photos from last year’s event or for more information call (760) 434-2843

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