Encinitas First, January 2010

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By Lillian Cox ENCINITAS — The California Quartet with composer-in-residence Matthew Tommasini will offer a five-part concert series beginning this month and continuing through June at the Encinitas Library. The series is made possible by $2,500 received from the City of Encinitas and Mizel Family Foundation Community Grant Program. “I, along with my colleagues in the California Quartet and composer-inresidence Matthew Tommasini, am thrilled to have received the support of

The Chamber of Commerce CEO looks forward to events in the new year, including dining, sports and education for everyone PAGE 4

More and more, surveys are showing positive signs and optimism around the state of the economy PAGE 4

Local businesses cooperated to help raise money for children fighting life-threatening illnesses

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January 2010

The Cardiff 101 Chamber hosted its second annual Kringle Mingle on Dec. 10 at the Cardiff Town Center’s North Courtyard. Guests enjoyed holiday music, craft vendors, a visit from Santa Claus, hot chocolate and lots of holiday raffles with great prizes donated by local merchants. Above, Cardiff architect Tom McCabe’s grandson Austin Gogna enjoys the jingle bells. Photo by Bruce Meyer

Sundowner shines brightly at garden By Jason Land ENCINITAS — At the newly christened San Diego Botanic Gardens, the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Sundowner amidst the holiday lights adorning every tree and bush on the grounds. It was a magical setting, despite the nearfreezing temperatures. The president of the gardens, Julian Duval, was on hand to tell about the name change. “For years we’ve had people not know we had a botanical garden in North County. Often times the public thought we were some sort of bird refuge. We changed the name so that all of San Diego can come and enjoy it.” This month the Sundowner was a more relaxed, family-oriented event. Santa was on hand to hear requests for Christmas morning. A fire ❚

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Holiday lights adorn the gazebo at the San Diego Botanic Gardens.The next Sundowner will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 the Frogs Fitness & Medi-Zone Wellness, 780 Garden View Court. Photo by Daniel Knighton

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Business, art band together ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce moves ahead with its newest program, merging the city’s arts and business communities with Art in Business. A committee has been formed to launch the program, made up of Encinitas City Administrator for the Arts Jim Gilliam, Leucadia Art Gallery owner Morgan Mallory, artist and executive director of Downtown Encinitas Merchants Association Dody Tucker, Phleger Gallery owner Eric Phleger and artist Debbie Schaefer, along with many others. The chamber, backing up the initiative, is working with committee members to gather together the active artist community that is part of the very fabric of Encinitas. “The real key is to find local businesses — banks, restaurants and such — that have an interest in displaying original art on their walls, and getting them signed up for this program,” Gilliam said. “After starting the city hall gallery in 2001 and then the gallery ❚ see Together on 13


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