B13
THE COAST NEWS
DEC. 10, 2010
Abused children get gifts OCEANSIDE — Each holiday season, Casa de Amparo reaches out to the San Diego community to “Adopt a Casa Kid” by donating a gift for abused, neglected and at-risk children. Monetary donations are also appreciated to purchase additional needed items for the children and to assist with special meals,treats,transportation and other holiday expenses. In addition to individuals, businesses and organizations may also participate by sponsoring gift drives. To “Adopt a Casa Kid,” call Casa de Amparo at (760) 754-5500 or e-mail cbarth@casadeamparo.org. You’ll receive the name, age, gender and a brief wish list for
a Casa Kid. Gifts should be unwrapped. Gifts may be dropped off at Casa de Amparo’s holiday storefront, 110 Copperwood Way, Suite O, between 4 and 8 p.m.weekdays through Dec. 17. Monetary donations may also be made at www.casadeamparo.org. Casa de Amparo has been treating and preventing child abuse in San Diego County since its founding in 1978.The holiday program provides gifts to children in the organization’s Hayward Child Development Center (ages 18 months to 5 years), Children’s Shelter and New Directions Transitional Housing & Support Program for former foster youth (18 to 24).
phere. Downtown Encinitas CONTINUED FROM B6 can provide for your holishopping in the downtown day shopping needs while district as well as to provide shoppers support local a safe late night atmos- small businesses.
CHRISTMAS
WASTEWATER CONTINUED FROM B5
wind, solar, geothermal, biogas and low-impact hydro. On-site green power is deployed directly at energy users’ facilities rather than at central power plants. Green power electricity generates less pollution than conventional power and produces no net increase in greenhouse gas emissions. EWA is a joint powers
authority owned by Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Leucadia Wastewater District, Vallecitos Water District and Buena Sanitation District. The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use. For more, visit www. epa.gov/greenpower.
Beachwalk
Help Santa “Pack Pack the Present” Present
NEW EAGLE Andrew Howard, 18, of Troop 748 in Carlsbad of the Santa Margarita Boy Scout District, gets congratulations from Scoutmaster Bill Donovan. Howard has finished all the requirements to earn his Eagle rank. A senior at Carlsbad High School, Howard completed 24 merit badges and led a group of volunteers to build a stage and sound booth for Carlsbad Community Church. Howard credits Assistant Scoutmaster Bob Dixon for helping him attain his Eagle rank. “He always pushed me to do the best I could,” Howard said. Courtesy photo
BOTANIC
CONTINUED FROM B5
Nutcracker exhibit, displaying a collection of more than 100 nutcrackers. Make s’mores around the Lawn Garden Campfire. Santa will greet young and old alike each night before
Christmas from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the gazebo, providing a photo opportunity. There will be hot mulled wine in the Poinsettia Garden, and The Coffee Hut will be open offering hot coffee and cocoa. El Pollo Loco provides Mexican fare each night.
“THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS” by Dr. Laurance Doyle
Christian Science Talk Dr. Doyle enjoys a career in astrophysics and space exploration and is a Participating Scientist on NASA’s Kepler science team. Dr. Doyle will be discussing “The Gift of Christmas” and all are welcome! December 11th, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn 6450 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, California This talk is sponsored by Sunland Home Foundation, a Christian Science Nursing facility, and made possible through the donation of a cherished member.
Benefiting San Diego Food Bank & Rady Children’s Hospital
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, December 11th ~ 1:00pm-5:00pm Live Music 1pm-3pm • Santa visit 2pm-4pm
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT PACIFIC COAST GRILL
Sunday, December 12th ~ 9:00am-12:00pm Santa Arrives 9:30am • Live Music 1pm-2pm As well as holiday gift specials, discounts, food specials, warm cider, hot coco, cupcake & cookie decorating, crafts for the kids, capture pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, as he arrives aboard a shiny, red fire truck to have breakfast. Most importantly, people are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable foods at Beachwalk through the end of the year. All items collected during the toy & food drive will be given to the needy children and families’ right here in San Diego County.
Beachwalk Retail Center 437 S. Highway 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075 www.beachwalkcenter.com