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Community April 11, 2016

Return to Aster Street Gardens; Harmony Grove Village Festival rescheduled

Return to Aster Street Gardens Ahmed Hassan returned to Aster Street Gardens recently and found all systems go for his Sustainable Heroes project that transformed a parched piece of transitional housing dirt into a landscaping delight. “Doing projects that are impossible and meaningful is a passion,” Hassan said after touring the 495 Aster St. development that features a one-year transitional housing program for the needy…

Community April 2, 2016

Escondido Library’s offerings revealed

Writer’s Group now forming Time for a first at the Escondido Public Library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 5. The Escondido Writers Group meets for the first time. The group is free and open to all who would write. Since this notice is last-minute, perhaps the group won;t mind you not pre-registering first. Writers of fiction, non-fiction and memoirs are all invited…

Community March 29, 2016

2016 Spring Gala, BRAZIL benefits San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

Bye-bye Brazil? Not if you;re planning to attend the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum (SDCDM) big gala from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 30. It’s all about celebrating the culture and cuisine of Brazil. Gala goers are invited to explore the Museum’s new exhibits, mingle in the Children’s Discovery Garden, taste the variety of Brazilian food and drink offerings, and enjoy live entertainment…

Community March 28, 2016

Escondido Library at Grape Day Park?

At its Feb. 28, 2010 meeting, the Escondido Library Board and the Trustees of the Escondido Library Endowment Foundation gave the Escondido City Council a presentation of a “phased approach” to develop a new library, by upgrading the old library and adding to that building. On June 16, 2010,  that Council — Mayor Sam Abed, council members  Olga Diaz, Ed Gallo, Mike Morasco, and Marie Waldron…

Community March 22, 2016

Friends honor stricken soccer player

Felled by a spinal stroke during a semi-final game between FC Heat BU15 and FC Heat BU14 last July, Danny Smuts, Jr. 15, continues to inspire as he seeks a full recovery at Naval Medical Center Children’s Hospital in San Diego. The final game in the bracket was postponed until everybody found out the severity of Danny’s injury. It was severe alright, an injury usually…

Community March 13, 2016

Escondido Community Child Development Center Golf Classic tees off April 22

Twin Oaks Golf Club is the scene Saturday, April 22 for the Third Annual Golf Classic benefitting the Escondido Community Child Development Center (ECCDC) and Sculpt Nouveau. Funds raised from the event benefit the non-profit’s early childhood programs. Golfer fees are $125 per person. This includes lunch, dinner, 18 holes of golf, free range balls, prizes and participation in the live and silent auctions. The…

Community March 7, 2016

Utility, water work closes Escondido streets

Taking the road less traveled in the Robert Frost sense makes Escondido sense this month considering utility and water projects closing small stretches of two local streets. Stanley Lane between Ash Street and Conway Drive will be closed due to the installation of new wet and dry utility services until March 31. All work will be performed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No vehicles…

Community March 7, 2016

From water harvesting to butterfly gardening

Harvesting water: Beyond the barrel The Escondido Creek Conservancy (TECC) cordially invites you, the interested public to a free talk about harvesting rainwater. The talk centers on food security and the restoration of degraded lands, and takes place 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center “This talk will explain how you can harvest thousands of gallons of rainwater on your property…

Community, The World February 23, 2016

Take a look at this Kim Jong-un: Korea Day at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Saturday kicked off its 4th Annual Escondido Roots Series with a nod to Korea on Saturday afternoon. Soon to follow are celebrations of Korea, Mexico, Israel, Puerto Rico, Iran and Scotland. The free community event blasted away with the with the big drums of from San Diego Korean Pungmui School and Korean United Methodist Church Nanta Team. The Silver Wings…

Animals and pets, Community February 18, 2016

Escondido Christmas Bird Count results

Greater Escondido definitely is going to the birds as attested by the latest Audubon Society bird count. Palomar Audubon Society president and bird count compiler Ken Weaver flew in Valentine’s Day with the official results of the Escondido Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This was part of the 116th CBC in national Audubon Society history. “Seventy-one observers participated in the Escondido Christmas Bird Count held on…