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Fallbrook Historical Society bestows honors

William Ahrend, left, is celebrated as the Vintage Award honoree and Neil Rhodes, right, as the Pioneer of the Year by the Fallbrook Historical Society on May 18.
William Ahrend, left, is celebrated as the Vintage Award honoree and Neil Rhodes, right, as the Pioneer of the Year by the Fallbrook Historical Society on May 18.

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Business
Fallbrook Food Pantry representatives, from left, Young Milton, Mike Bonerz, and Don Luallin stand in front of a weekly commodity delivery from the San Diego Food Bank.Fallbrook Food Pantry – a community asset

May 23rd

The Fallbrook Food Pantry has been helping those in need for over two decades by not just relieving hunger, but also providing other resources. Being the biggest local organization of its type, it serves the communities of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow...

Dining
The entrée Pollo Portofino, at Fresco Grill Wine Bar, is a great summer choice – light, flavorful, and gluten-free.Dining out gluten-free is manageable in Fallbrook

May 23rd 2 Reader Comments

The upswing of celiac disease and gluten intolerance in today’s population has created some new challenges for those who like to dine out, but it is possible for those individuals to enjoy a break from cooking in Fallbrook! For those unfamiliar wit...

Education
Walker named FUHSD Teacher of the Year

May 23rd

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) is pleased to announce that Kelly Walker has been selected as its Teacher of the Year. Walker will be competing with teachers of the year from other districts for recognition as a San...

Entertainment
Hits of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles featured at Cabaret at the Merc

May 23rd

TEMECULA – Cabaret at the Merc will come alive in style on Sunday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. with the music of Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. Featuring some of the greatest hits by two of the most legendary American songwriters, this evening is not ...

Health & Fitness
From left, Fallbrook Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Janet Colvard, award winner Karen Dreisbach, RN, and John Crowe, RN, Director of Emergency Dept.Dreisbach wins Fallbrook Hospital’s Patient Choice Award

May 23rd

FALLBROOK - When Fallbrook Hospital asked former patients to nominate exceptional nurses who exceeded their expectations, the community responded with an incredible number of nominations. The Patient Choice Award recognizes the quality care, comfort...

Home & Garden
The first blooms of the season are abundant on this rose bush in Fallbrook.Enjoy the first blooms of roses while pruning and shaping

May 23rd

By mid-May you should be enjoying the first bloom cycle of your roses. We all anticipate that first bloom as they are usually the best and they are the result of your exercise of the best practices of horticulture, pruning, soil preparation, fertiliz...

Real Estate
Disabled veterans to receive fee relief from county for home modifications

May 23rd

SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Supervisors Dianne Jacob and Bill Horn want to help ease the transition from active duty to home life for disabled veterans. On Wednesday, May 15, the board of supervisors took steps to waive fees for disabled veter...

Sports
Fallbrook’s Evan Jenkin passes the ball to a Warrior teammate during the May 9 game against La Jolla Country Day.Warrior lacrosse loses a close one, 10-9

May 23rd

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Calendar
AAUW (Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women) meets from September to June. Write to P.O. Box 1061, Fallbrook, CA 92088-1061 or go to www.aauwfallbrookca.com.
ADULT DAY CARE CENTER open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. p.m. 320 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook. (760) 723-0890.
ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at San Luis Rey Downs, 5772 Camino Del Rey, Bonsall. (760) 726-7032.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION for Fallbrook High School meets quarterly, or as needed. Call Bill Hansen at (760) 723-9817 or Jan Mahr-Owen at (951) 515-3086.
BINGO - Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fallbrook Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane. Doors open at 5 p.m. with complimentary coffee, tea, and dessert; must be over 18.
BIPOLAR AND DEPRESSION support group meets weekly. More information: dbsafallbrook@hotmail.com, (760) 728-2006.
BOOK TALK: Adult literary discussion group meets second Thursday (except Dec.), 1:30 p.m., FPUD. Sponsored by Friends of the Fallbrook Library. (760) 723-2403.
BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP meets at 8AM. every Saturday & 7:30AM on Tuesday’s at Denny's Restaurant, 713 S. Main St for breakfast and fellowship. For information call Bill Keith (760) 644-7210.
CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION, AVOCADO DIVISION 81 FALLBROOK, meets the second Wednesday of the each month, September through June at the Fallbrook Golf Club on Gird Road at 9 a.m. Reservations are required and should be made with Jewell Roberds (760) 728-1092 by the Friday before the meeting.
CAMERA CLUB meets first & third Monday of month at 7:30 p.m. at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Dr., between Elder and Fallbrook Streets. (760) 941-9474 or (760) 728-1228.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets second & fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. in Conference Room B, Fallbrook Hospital, 624 E. Elder St. Call (760) 728-1191, ext. 540.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 1 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.
DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY, Hulda Garborg Lodge #49, meets the second Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. at Rainbow Valley Grange hall, 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Rainbow. (760)489-9502,
DAUGHTERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, EXCALIBUR CHAPTER meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Golf Club Of California, Sycamore Ranch, 3742 Flowerwood Lane, Fallbrook. Reservations required, contact (760) 806-6404 or mgchandler1@me.com.
DEBTORS ANONYMOUS meets Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder, Fallbrook. Contact (760) 451-0163.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE victims: call our hotline, (888) 385-4657, for help.
FALLBROOK AGLOW-LIGHTHOUSE CHAPTER has meetings on every 4th Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fallbrook Women's Club, 238 W. Mission Road. (760) 574-6822
FALLBROOK CHORALE rehearses Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 731 Stage Coach Ln. (760) 723-5710.
FALLBROOK ENCORE CLUB holds Coffee Meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1844 Winterhaven Rd. (at Green Canyon). Membership is open to anyone living in the Fallbrook, Bonsall or Rainbow area for three years or more. For additional information, contact Chris Davis at (760) 723-4657
FALLBROOK 4-H meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook High School Cafeteria. They usually meet every month of the school year. For more information, contact (760) 451-0651.
FALLBROOK GENEALOGY CLUB meets on the second Friday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library For more information, call Sandy Dorsey at (760) 731-6581 or Judy Lindley at (760) 731-2433.
FALLBROOK HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Board of Directors meet second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B of Fallbrook Hospital, 624 E. Elder St.
FALLBROOK REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S FEDERATED meets second Friday of each month at Fallbrook Golf Club. Call Gloria Rowe at (760) 728-3875 or Joanne Stanton at (760) 728-2325.
FALLBROOK RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB meets Weds, Sat, and Sun for workouts. For more information: hammerin77@yahoo.com or (760) 689-8800.
FALLBROOK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a. m. The Center is located at 399 Heald Lane. Membership is open to all Seniors 55 years or older who live in the Fallbrook, Rainbow, Bonsall, DeLuz and surrounding unincorporated areas that are not served by a Senior Center. Call (760) 728-4498 for more information.
FALLBROOK SOROPTIMIST meet the first and third Thursdays at noon for lunch at Lace Apron. Call Florie Meyer at (760) 731-3364.
FARMER'S MARKET (certified) every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at the corner of Main Street and Alvarado. Farm-fresh produce, seasonal flowers, handcrafts, unique products. Call Ineke Michels at (760) 728-0589 for more information.
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st Friday of the month at 1 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.
FINANCIAL WORKSHOP BRUNCH held second & fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon at Lace Apron, 118 N. Main St. Call Jack Kovic at (760) 731-6427.
FOREST HOME WOMAN'S AUXILIARY, CHAPTER 44, meets the first Friday of each month from September to June, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Includes fellowship, Bible study, and business meeting. Group raises money for scholarships for children and families to attend Forest Home camps. Call Chelley for information at (760) 728-1236.
FPUD board meeting is the fourth Monday of the month at 4 p.m., 990 E. Mission Rd. (760) 728-1125.
GARDEN CLUB meets the last Tuesday of the month 1 p.m., at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. (760) 728-6373.
GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY meets second Thursday of month at 7:30 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado. (760) 728-1130.
GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY MUSEUM open Sundays and Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. at 260 Rocky Crest Rd (760-723-1728) and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St. (760-728-1130). Special tours upon request.
GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets once a month. Call (760) 630-6837 or (760) 723-6942.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP provided by Fallbrook Hospital Hospice, free, every Tuesday of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at Fallbrook Hospital, conference room B. Call (760) 728-1191, ext. 479.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital meets every Tuesday at 3 p.m.at Silvergate Retirement Residence Library, 420 Elbrook Drive, Fallbrook. Call 760-728-1435.
GYM KIDS CLASS meets Wed. from 3:15-4 p.m. for 4- to 5-yr.-olds and 4-5 p.m. for 6- to 8 yr.-olds at Fallbrook Community Center. (760) 728-1671.
HEART AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP meets 4th Friday of the month at 1 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY Museum open Sundays & Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 260 Rocky Crest Rd. (760) 723-4125.
INVESTMENT CLUB meets second Monday of month at 4 p.m. in the FPUD boardroom. Call Gregg Wright (760) 728-7977.
JEREMIAH'S RANCH SUPPORT GROUP provides resources, current information, and emotional support for families with children with special needs of all ages and disabilities. Group meets every third Friday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., North Coast Church warehouse, 550 Industrial Way #C, Fallbrook. Spanish translators available. For information, email lenila@jeremiahsranch.org or call (949) 233-6515.
KIWANIS CLUB OF FALLBROOK meets the first and third Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hukilau Restaurant at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road
LAND CONSERVANCY Invasive Plant Team meets last Saturday of month at 8 a.m. for invasive plant removal and creek restoration. (760) 728-0889.
LAND CONSERVANCY Trails Council meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Palomares House. Call Donna Gebhart (760) 731-9441 or e-mail gebhart@pacbellnet.
MARINE CORPS EAGLES luncheon held third Thursday of every month at Hunter's Steakhouse in Oceanside. Assembly at 11:45 a.m. and we break camp around 2 p.m. No dues, no rules. Good food, camaraderie. Call W.C. Frank at (760) 726-1840 or Charley Hoffner at (619) 287-4702.
MILITARY OUTREACH MINISTRIES meets second & fourth Monday of month from 9 to 11 a.m. at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. (760) 728-5804.
MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado St., Suite B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) meet second & fourth Thursdays of the month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Riverview Evangelical Free Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane, Bonsall. Childcare provided. (760) 941-1430.
NEWCOMERS CLUB meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1844 Winterhaven,for a social hour followed by the monthly meeting. Contact: Mari Guthrie at (760) 645-3482 or visit Fallbrooknewcomers.com
NORTH COUNTY WOOL GATHERERS rug hooking guild meets the last Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at FPUD, 990 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook.Contact Val Ewan by emailing val@rawhideranch.com, or calling (760)758-0083 x 119 (Mon-Fri).
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS GROUP meets every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the community room at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. Contact Susan at (760) 468-3121.
PARENTS OF AT-RISK TEENS SUPPORT (PARTS) meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Temecula at Care Learning Center, 27715 Jefferson Ave., Suite 112. The group discusses solutions for defiant teen behavior, rebuilding family relationships, developing a clear family action plan and creating new direction for children. Due to sensitive subject matter, they ask that no one under the age of 18 attend. Seating is limited; RSVP to (760) 801-8692 or email Info@CoreBB.com.
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS of San Diego County. Call (858) 597-9313 or Rose at (619) 723-9552.
PC USERS regular meeting is the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Question and answer session, same day, 5 p.m. Special Interest Groups: Windows - first Wednesday of month at 5 p.m., E-mail/Internet - 6:30 p.m. on second Thurs., Graphics/Photos - 5 p.m. on second Thurs. All meet at FPUD, 990 E. Mission Rd. Call (760) 728-3173 for info.
POP WARNER board meeting held the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. FPUD board room, 990 E. Mission Rd. Call (760) 599-8200 or http://www.eteamz.com/fallbrookpopwarner.
PREVENTION COALITION meets at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at 302 North Brandon Road. For more information, call (760) 723-9327 or e-mail fallbrookprev@yahoo.com.
PRODUCE COLLECTION FOR MARINES each month at Fallbrook Church of Religious Science, 331 E. Elder St. For info call (760) 723-8291.
QUILT GUILD meets first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln.
RAINBOW VALLEY GRANGE meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., 2106 Rainbow Valley Blvd. For more information, call (760) 489-9502.
RECHE COMMUNITY CLUB holds a potluck dinner meeting on second Saturday of month at 6 p.m. at 1319 S. Live Oak Park Rd. Special tours of 'First Schoolhouse in Fallbrook' avail. Call Doris Ham at (760) 728-9790 or Margaret Ray at (760) 728-1654.
SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE for men age 50 and over. Games held Monday – Friday at 4 PM at Ingold Sports Park. For info call Chuck at (760) 751-8389 or go to www.FallbrookSeniorSoftball.com..
SKATEPARK YOUTH COMMITTEE meets third Wednesday of month at 5 p.m. at 310 E. Alvarado St.
SQUARE DANCING every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. For info, call (760) 728-0355.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) meets Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at Crestview Mobile Estates at 1120 E. Mission Rd.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets Wednesday mornings from 7 to 8 a.m. at Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Rd.
VINTAGE CAR CLUB (AACA) meets fourth Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at 238 W. Mission Rd. Call DuMonte at (760) 731-2820.
WOODCARVERS meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the FPUD meeting room at 990 E. Mission Rd. For info call Dave Struthers at (760) 728-1417.
WOMEN'S CONNECTION meets third Friday of month. Call Katie at (951) 506-0845 or Ginny at (760) 723-3633.
WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP 'LADY' (Love, Accept, Discover, You) meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Separation and divorce, ages 18 and up. Held at Phyllis' Encouragement Factor, 425 E. Alvarado, Stuie B. Please call and advise of your attendance. (760) 731-3037.
WRITERS meetings are held second and fourth Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the FPUD board room, 990 E. Mission Rd. (760) 731-3284. Critiques and literary support.

Events
May 23 – 6 p.m. – Artist Scott Thom will speak at “Artists Who Talk!” a new series at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. Thom will speak on artistic inspiration and techniques.

May 23 – 7 p.m. – The Fallbrook High School band will perform their final concert of the season at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane.

May 25 – 9 a.m. – The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be having a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Fallbrook Community Odd Fellows Cemetery on W. Clemmens Lane. All are welcome to attend.

May 26 – 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – 48th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show at Potter Jr. High School, 1743 Reche Rd. is sponsored by Fallbrook Vintage Car Club. Event features approx. 300 antique and classic vehicles, food for purchase, and more. Free admittance and parking for spectators. Proceeds benefit charitable causes. Vehicle registration is still open; visit www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.org.

May 27 – 11 a.m. – Memorial Day observance will be sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 to honor all veterans at Masonic Cemetery, 1177 Santa Margarita Dr. Guest speaker will be Lt. Commander (Ret.) US Navy, Gary Evans. For more information, call (760) 728-8784.

June 1 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Second annual Kiddie Carnival at Mike Choate Early Childhood Education Center (corner of S. Mission and W. Fallbrook St.); carnival games and entertainment suitable for children 0 to 5 yrs. Refreshments available. Proceeds benefit children’s activities.

June 1 - 4 to 10 p.m. – Feed the Children Benefit Concert at Mission Theater, 231 N. Main Ave. Event features eight local bands and musicians – John/Eileen Schnarr, Tony Suraci, Allen Sargent, John Lane, John Quint, Chris Fast/Jim Butcher, Sherlock Holmies, and Dave Blackburn/Robin Adler. Purchase tickets at www.missiontheatre.com. All proceeds benefit Fallbrook Food Pantry. For more information, call Bruce Craw at (760) 964-5461.

June 1 – 4 to 8 p.m. – Village Rotary presents its fifth annual Luau at Fallbrook Golf Club, Hukilau restaurant. Event offers Hawaiian feast, live music and dancing with the Hula Girls, raffle, silent auction, and more to raise funds for charitable causes. For more information and tickets, visit www.fallbrookvillagerotary.com.

June 2 – 2 to 4 p.m. – “Mad Hatters Tea Party” to benefit the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary at Silvergate Retirement Residence, 420 Elbrook Dr. Attendees encouraged to wear creative and unusual hats; event features tea and goodies, silent auction and entertainment. Tickets $25/person are available at the animal sanctuary, 230 W. Aviation Rd., or Major Market.

June 2 – 1 p.m. – Annual CROP Hunger Walk begins at the Fallbrook Food Pantry, 1042 S. Mission Rd. Event is held to raise funds to help feed the hungry. For more information, call (760)
728-7608.

June 11 – 1 to 3 p.m. – Free seminar on “Home Health – Is It Right For You?” presented by Lori Cooper, RN BSN, Amedisys Home Health Services, sponsored by Foundation for Senior Care, at 135 S. Mission Rd. For more information, call Dotty Metcalf at (760) 723-7570.

June 13 – 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Blood Drive hosted by Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary at Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.

July 4 – 4 p.m. – Fallbrook’s annual July 4 celebration, hosted by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, will be held at the Grand Tradition Estate. The event will include new food selection options with attendees making their own choices, beer and wine tastings, new activities and music. Tickets will be $20 each, with children age 11 and under free.

July 9 – 1 to 3 p.m. – Free seminar on “Estate Planning – Are You Prepared?” presented by Lorenz Fiduciary, sponsored by Foundation for Senior Care, at 135 S. Mission Rd. For more information, call Dotty Metcalf at (760) 723-7570.

July 20 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Fallbrook Historical Society to host “A Salute to Firefighters – Past and Present” at 1730 Hill Street (at Rocky Crest Rd.). Event includes antique fire trucks, slide presentation (noon), a visit from Smokey Bear and Pluggie, educational material with gifts for kids, the latest in fire-fighting technology, remarks by current and past fire chiefs, and refreshments. Open to the public; free.

August 13 – 1 to 3 p.m. – Free seminar on “How to stay cool in the heat of summer” presented by Foundation for Senior Care, Sr. Care Advocates, 135 S. Mission Rd. For more information, call Dotty Metcalf at (760) 723-7570.
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