CONTENTS
departments 8 Business briefs Local business news and activities 12 COMMUNITY The Wedge brings foodies Downtown to savor and sip
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FACES & PLACES
YMCA’s Safari Nights
30 CUISINE Cool weather drinks and delights
42 CALENDAR Learn what’s going on in Escondido this winter
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GIVING BACK
Escondido Charitable Foundation 2012/2013 Grants ON THE COVER Photo by Tehara Tweed Tehara shot sisters Hannah and Sarah Preston on location at and with permission from The New West Ballet School. http://www.nwballet.com/
FEATURES
14 REBIRTH OF ESCONDIDO Local leaders reflect on current changes and the future of Escondido STORY JESSICA PETRENCSIK & JAIME KAUTSKY
PHOTOs TEHARA TWEED
17 A TIMELESS TRADITION A mother reflects on her daughter’s preparation for The Nutcracker STORY DONNA SCHWEITZER
PHOTOs TEHARA TWEED
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TWELVE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN SAN DIEGO
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNERS
A look at unique activities to make staying home this season your best choice
PHOTO KURT LIGHTFOOT/DEJA VU PHOTO SERVICES
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MUD IS THICKER THAN WATER
Exploring the adobe creations of the Weir Brothers STORY Julie DEXTER Desmarais
PHOTOS TEHARA TWEED
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CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS
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KEEPING LOVE ALIVE
Adapted from an article by ChocolateMonthClub.com
Three couples reveal their secrets for long lasting love STORY kathy rubesha
Background photo of Escondido High School drummer by Tehara Tweed 6
ESCONDIDO
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WINTER
2012/2013
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