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The Reason for the Season

DECEMBER 2016

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amily, parties, gifts, music and yummy food…let the holidays begin! Carlsbad Lifestyle ushers in the season with a plethora of fun, fancies and festivities.

For starters…shake up your holiday party with a Whiskey Bar for a real “twist” on entertaining your friends. They will love these unique and very tasty whiskey concoctions. You will also be pleased to discover that there really are angels on earth! Our very own Mayor’s wife, Phyllis Hall, shares her heartwarming story and passion, which brings love and hope through angels.

Traditions! We all have them - sweet memories that make our holidays unique to our family and friends. A few of your Carlsbad friends and neighbors have offered their favorite holiday traditions…check them out! There are some you may want to adopt into your celebrations!

We continue our Holiday issue by sharing Oceanside Jeweler’s artistry of master jewelry making…discover a centuries old skill while keeping in mind that special loved one who deserves the unique gift of handcrafted jewelry. Throw in a sparkling event, beautiful bags and some great holiday getaway ideas and you have our fabulous December treat for you.

As you enjoy our publication, your family and friends, remember those who are hurting, lonely or down and out. Whether you are lighting a tree, a nativity or a menorah, the “Reason for the Season” is love. Carlsbad Lifestyle wishes your holiday season be filled with joy, hope and, especially, love.

May the many gifts of this blessed season be yours.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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City Scene

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Hot Spot

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Local’s Choice

16 Hollywood Comes to La Costa!

See what you missed at LCFF

18 12 Days of Christmas

Add a new tradition this year

20 Your Holiday Party With A Twist

Why Wine When Whiskey

24 A Master Jeweler Crafts

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Good Times

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad’s 35th Annual Black and White Masquerade Gala

500 guests attended the event at Omni La Costa Resort. Bonnie Foster Productions provided sensational sounds that kept the dance floor packed all night. The event was emceed by Kimberly Hunt and her husband, Billy Ray Smith, and honored Club supporters Maribeth and Mike Maher. BGCCarlsbad.org PHOTOGRAPHY LOUISE DONAHUE

Co-chairs Viola Wheelihan, and Barbi and Greg Nelson.

16th Annual Carlsbad Golf Classic Benefits Carlsbad Education Foundation

125 golfers and 75 diners attended the 2016 Carlsbad Golf Classic, raising nearly $100,000 to support STEM-based programs in the Carlsbad Unified School District. CarlsbadED.org PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA TRASK

CUSD principals Jimmy Hines, Robert Devich, Chad Lund, and Michael Eckert

Retired Police Chief Gary Morrison, Zach Johnson, Ari Morrison and City Councilmember Michael Schumacher

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Senor Grubby’s owner Justin Jachura, Melinda Lintner and guests.

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Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce held its annual Small Business Awards luncheon at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. Almost 200 people attended the event to congratulate the award winners and hear about "Lessons Learned" from three small business who are members of the Chamber. Carlsbad.org PHOTOGRAPHY CHAD SPINKS

Co-winner of the Woman-Owned Business Award, Catherine Magana, managing partner of WWM Financial/Savvy Women Wealth Management and Deb Beddoe, Chairman of the Board of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.

Brian Lee, North County Area President of Wells Fargo Bank with Ryan Pickett, Ryan Alexeev, Partner and Ian McDaniel, Managing Partner of Hanscom Alexeev & McDaniel LLP, winner of the New Small Business of the Year Award.

James Floros, CEO of The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, accepts the Sustainability Award from Alan Marcher, Director of Gas Operations for San Diego Gas & Electric.

Ahmed Haque, Director of Asset Management for NRG, and Kate Wells, Operations Manager, Green Dragon Tavern and Museum, winner of the Workplace MVP Award.

Deb Beddoe, Chairman of the Board for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, and Rita Famulare, Famulare Jewelry, co-winner of the Woman-Owned Business Award.

Featured speakers for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards luncheon from left to right: Owen Hemsath, Owen Video Consulting; Sue Loftin, Principal of the Loftin Firm, P.C. and Don Hein, owner of Little Cakes Cupcake Kitchen.

Rick Davis, Arbor Scientia, winner of the Excellence Winner of the Best Marketing Practices Award, Susan Taylor, Executive Director, external affairs in Professional Services Award, and Tim Stripe, Nanette Newbry, Principal/Creative Director of for Scripps Health, MC for the event.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

SANTA VISIT, COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP, HOLIDAY FUN FOR KIDS AT TRI-CITY WELLNESS Monday, the 19th at 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., children will meet Santa and learn piping and other decorating techniques from Culinary Instructor Ro Zinniger. $25 class fee or 2 for $45, Santa visit included. On Wednesday, the 21st at 10:30 a.m., watch a special screening of “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown” and make a special craft! First time, local parents will receive a complimentary full access Center pass on both dates. $6 childcare fee, event included. TricityWellness.com

DCN DIAGNOSTICS CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

BY GIVING BACK Founded in 2005 by Michael Surmanian O’Farrell,

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DCN brings product to market by using their understanding of rapid assay applications, markets

Ingrid Swenson, Melanie Doyle, Linda Dye, Kathryn Hall, Rebecca Bennett and Amy Vice

LOCAL EDUCATORS PARTICIPATE IN WALK 4 HEARING TO BENEFIT DEAF HEART, INC.

and technology with advanced

A group of educators for Deaf and Hard of Hearing put their feet

design and development capabil-

and hearts in motion while joining San Diego Walk 4 Hearing to raise

ities. Over the past decade, DCN

funds for Deaf Heart, Inc., a nonprofit corporation located in Carlsbad

has helped support their home town as well as communities abroad

and dedicated to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) youth of North

by donating over $150,000 to charities. This year, DCN supported the

San Diego County. All funds raised were for the encouragement

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. A $10,000 donation was presented

and empowerment of DHH youth and reducing the stigma of hear-

to the Clubs’ CEO, Brad Holland, at DCN's 10th Anniversary Gala

ing loss. Local Linda Dye organized the participation of educators

held at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad. Boys & Girls Clubs of

of DHH in the annual walk and chose Deaf Heart, Inc. as the local

Carlsbad has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since

nonprofit to support. Deaf Heart, Inc. offers workshops, sponsors

1952, providing programs and services to thousands of young people.

social events, and partners with local businesses to provide on-the-

The organization is 100% funded by local donors. BGCCarlsbad.org

job training for DHH youth in North San Diego County. Deaf Heart,

Brendan O’Farrell and Michael Surmanian present donation to Brad Holland.

Inc. support at risk youth in their endeavor towards self worth and

AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON FOUNDATION HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

self identity, and support DHH individuals in their ultimate goal of maximum independence. DeafHeart.org

QUEEN BEE MARKET'S HOLIDAY SHOW Whether you're shopping for yourself or for a loved one, San Diego's

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon

original urban-style handmade market has something for everyone, fea-

Foundation held its annual mem-

turing vintage and handmade goods from over 85 vendors. This is Queen

bership meeting. Board mem-

Bee Market's biggest event, taking place at a 100,000 square foot industrial

bers Tim Sisk, Dee Sodano, Jim

warehouse space located at 1300 Specialty Drive in Vista, CA. The Holiday

Brubaker and Wendy Wiegand

Show will be held on Friday, December 2nd, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday,

were

board

December 3rd, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The two-day event will feature a carefully

member Gary Endres was rati-

curated selection of the best vintage and handmade goods from over

fied. Pictured here are outgoing

85 local and national vendors specializing in accessories, clothing, home

chairperson of the board, Maureen

décor, furniture, vintage items, paper arts and more. Queen Bee Market will

Simons receiving a service award

bring together thousands of shoppers for a fun, artisanal shopping experi-

from incoming chairman, Ian McDaniel. AguaHedionda.org

ence with live music, food and drinks. TheQueenBeeMarket.com

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HOLLYWOOD COMES TO LA COSTA! ARTICLE MARGI BLASH FILIPOVITCH | PHOTOGRAPHY JK HALL

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ights. Camera. Action! The red carpet was rolled out for guests and stars at The La Costa Film Festival, October 13-16, at the Omni

La Costa Resort and Spa. Film festivals are popping up all around the globe, from Cannes to Sundance…now we have one in our own backyard! Receiving early festival attention can be vital to getting on the awards circuit radar and ultimately earning major accolades like Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Independent Spirit Awards.

Throughout the 4-day festival, there were film screenings that were followed by Q&A sessions with the cast and crew. A special screening celebrated the 30-year anniversary of Top Gun in 3D at Cinepolis, along with numerous short film competitions. Friday guests enjoyed a night ‘Under the Stars’ with a screening of The Longest Journey and a Q&A with Chris Noth, from Sex and the City and Law and Order. Noth received the ‘Shining Star Award’ and talked about his experience working on The Longest Journey as well as a possibility of Sex and the City 3!

The Opening 'Sip and Savor 'Gala was a huge success where guests got the chance to mingle, enjoy small bites from local restaurants such as Gregorio’s and Green Dragon Tavern and Museum, and sip on libations from urban wineries, craft beers, and coffees from Leap Coffee.

An event that sparkled from beginning to end…not to be missed in 2017! LaCostaFilmFestival.org Head to our Facebook Page to check out our video recap of the event.

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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Add a new tradition to make this year even more merry and bright

T

he holidays are a magical time! For many, it truly is the ‘most wonderful time of the year.’

As we become older, we realize it’s not about the gifts or what we receive but more importantly

about the time together creating memories with family and friends. We spoke with some Carlsbad residents who shared their favorite traditions and memories of the season and how they love to celebrate.

ARTICLE MARGI BLASH FILIPOVITCH 1. SEE THE LIGHTS AT NIGHT

2. INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS

Going to the San Diego

My memories are of having a Lebanese

Botanical Gardens - We go

dinner on Christmas Eve. My daughter

every year as a family and

still does this. Santa would visit on Christ-

often meet friends there.

mas Eve and I would have presents ready

- Marie and JR Phillips

for him to give to my children and any others who stopped by. We would all attend Mass on Christmas day. I still have everyone over for dinner on Christmas night.

- Maureen Simons

Photography Rachel Cobb

5. PRESENTS

6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY JESUS

We always open our Christmas stock-

My favorite Christmas tradition is when my girls were grow-

ings last when everyone else goes

ing up. 12 days before Christmas, I would set up the Nativity.

home; if we have guests or are traveling

Each family member would select a group of the Nativity

we wait until the four of us are togeth-

i.e., Mary and Joseph, wise men, shepherds, etc. and take

er. We each go around and open one

them to their rooms. Baby Jesus would stay wrapped in a

gift at a time. It’s the last excitement of

small gold box with a red bow. Each evening after dinner, we

Christmas and we cherish it dearly. One

would all move our group a little bit closer to the Nativity, until

year we had to wait a week to open our

finally on Christmas eve, we all arrived and unwrapped Baby

stockings but we were so excited when

Jesus. I would bake a small birthday cake and we would all

we did. - Lisa and Terry Rodman

sing Happy Birthday to Jesus! - Lucy Jones

9. CHRISTMAS TREE

10. ORNAMENTS

Growing up in Michigan, we went as a

What started as one ornament from a family trip

family to cut down our Christmas tree with

has turned into a tradition of always choosing an

other family members and cousins. To this

ornament to represent that vacation. Now, when

day, the tree hunting is an adventure for the

we decorate our tree and see each ornament, we

imperfect tree to dress up and make it my

can remember all those wonderful family memo-

own kind of perfect. The tree is my favorite

ries of traveling around the world. We also let the

celebration of Christmas and brings home

kids choose one ornament each year to remem-

the joy of the season and memories of

ber that year. And it wouldn’t be Christmas with-

Christmases past. - Catherine Miller

out making and decorating a gingerbread house with Christmas music playing in the background.

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3. PHOTOS WITH SANTA

4. NEW YEAR’S GOOD LUCK

Our family always gets a good laugh over my “Santa Claus”

Every New Year’s Eve, we make

table. That is, I put out pictures of the kids and grandkids with

Greek bread called ‘vasilopita’

Santa Claus from every year. Even mine, when I was a toddler,

which has a small coin baked inside

is on the table. The biggest laughs are from the pictures of the

it. At midnight, each family member

toddler, screaming sitting on Santa’s lap! We also make Buck-

gets a slice and whichever slice has

eye Balls - peanut butter and chocolate, pop in your mouth,

the coin, that person is the recipient

yummy treats. I’ve made these treats since the kids have

of good luck that year. It’s so much

been little. Now my granddaughters make them with me. I

fun being able to share and pass

also bundle some up and give to my kids’ friends who are all

down this tradition now to my five

married and have their own families. - Barbi and Greg Nelson

grandchildren.- Teddie Filipovitch

7. GATHERING AROUND THE TABLE

We would gather as many of the family together…We went around the table and each person shared what they were grateful for this holiday season.

After dinner at our house, the triplet grandsons led our Ann to the pool and they all dove in!

- Ann and David Kulchin

8. HERE COMES SANTA CLAUSE

Growing up in North Dakota, Christmas Eve meant having friends and family over for this special evening. Around 7 p.m., one of my uncles would sneak around the side of the house and start ringing sleigh bells at the front door where “What to our wondrous eyes should appear” was Santa Clause, shaking off the snow and bringing lots of excitement and presents. Once I figured it all out, being the “oldest” was great - feeling so smart and in the know. My siblings say I’ve never gotten over it. They’re just jealous.

- Gloria Foote

11. GIVING BACK

12. HOMEMADE HANDPRINTS

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the

We started a new tradition with

hustle and bustle of the season. No

my kids of putting their hand-

matter the religion, this is the sea-

prints on the tree skirt so every

son for being with family and giving

year we can see how much

back. We always take a moment to

they have grown. We also

step back and be grateful for every-

make handprint ornaments to

thing we have, and gather food for

give to the grandparents.

a local food bank, and toys to take them to a children’s hospital.

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YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY WITH A TWIST...

PHOTOGRAPHY TYLER HUSTWICK

THE COPPER DRAGON

WHAT: 1 ½ ounce Henebery, ½ ounce Pommes apple balsamique, ½ ounce Late harvest reisling vinegar, 3 ounces of apple white cranberry juice, Mint HOW: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into a tall cocktail glass. Garnish with mint PAIR IT WITH: Fish N' Chips. The cocktail contains the right amount of sweetness to balance the hardy and satisfying, crispy fish.

We recommend beer battered cod with garlic parmesan fries, sherry aioli and pickled vegetables. The cocktail also contains small hints of vinegar and acid which are the classic pairing for Fish N’ Chips.

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WHAT: 1 ½ ounce Henebery, ½ ounce Giffard crème de Pamplemousse rose, ½ ounce peach balsamic HOW: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a coup glass. Garnish with orange peel PAIR IT WITH: Fried Brussels Sprouts packed with layers of flavor; finding a unique balance of sweet and savory. The cocktail also contains a similar complex flavor profile that leans on the sweet side while still driving the kick from the whiskey. Add in some pork

belly, candied pecans, dried cranberries and

THE SAINT MATTHEW

maple syrup with those sprouts.

WHAT: 1 ½ ounce Henebery, ½ ounce Aperol, 1/2 ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce simple syrup, Basil sprig HOW: Muddle lemon and basil in cocktail shaker. Add Henebery, Aperol and simple syrup. Shake and strain into a coup glass. Garnish with Basil PAIR IT WITH: New England Baked Cod because the cocktail is the perfect sip to complement this dish. It brings in a mild sweetness to counterbalance the spice from the fish and a wonderful freshness from the basil. Prepare the cod with crab bread crumb, roasted potatoes, chorizo, caramelized onions, red peppers, sauteed kale, and lemon burre blanc.

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WHAT: 1 ½ ounce Henebery, ¾ ounce Lillet, 2 muddled apple wedges, ½ ounce honey syrup (3:1 honey:water), ½ ounce lemon juice, ¼ ounce smoked cinnamon tincture, 1 ounce apple cider HOW: Muddle apples with Henebery and Lillet. Add other ingredients.

Shake and strain into a coup glass.

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A Master Jeweler Crafts ARTICLE CLAUDIA PIEPENBURG PHOTOGRAPHY JK HALL

M

aster Jeweler Chad Elliott is creating art – not on canvas with oils, but with precious metals and

stones. Elliott, who has owned Oceanside Jewelers since 2008, the only jewelry store in the area that creates custom jewelry on the premises, is a jewelry artisan: a master jeweler. He has worked at his craft for over 30 years, beginning his career at age 12, when he first worked as an apprentice in a store owned by two family friends.

Although he may have started working there to “…stay out of trouble…”, he soon realized that he loved the artistry involved in creating beautiful pieces of jewelry.

“There aren’t too many people around anymore who can make jewelry the old-school way,” Elliott explains. “Technology, like CAD and 3D printing, has been a boon for jewelers, but there are some instances where technology doesn’t work.

That’s when you need to know how to do things the old-fashioned way.” When a customer wants hand engraving or hand bead setting, the word ‘hand’ means exactly that: the detailing on the ring, pendant, brooch, or necklace must be done by hand, employing the tools jewelers have used for centuries: files, pliers, cutters, saws, tweezers, vises and torches.

“Being a master jeweler, not only can I create custom pieces using both new technology as well as hand work, but it also means that over my lifetime I’ve become more knowledgeable and creative in the art of custom jewelry.”

In fact, one of the pieces Elliott is most proud of is a ring that he made entirely by hand. “I created the ring from a large, 2.75 carat yellow pear shaped internally flawless diamond, set in an 18 karat yellow gold bezel. Then I mounted the bezel into a platinum ring and surrounded it with over 200 pave diamonds; each one set by hand.” It is this kind of superb work that has won Elliott prestigious awards from the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA 24

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Spectrum Award) and from the Platinum Guild International (PGI Platinum Honor).

Elliott enjoys the process of working with clients to create unique pieces, beginning with sketches, then the CAD models, the rough casting, and finally the finished product. Customers are included in each step of the process, which can take anywhere from three to five weeks, depending on the complexity of the design.

For the holidays, diamond stud earrings and pendant necklaces are very popular gifts, as are colored stone rings, he observes.

Since jewelry is often a last minute buy, a custom made piece may not be possible.

But factor in a few weeks of planning and design, and Elliott creates one-of-a-kind masterpieces with which only a master jeweler of his caliber can be entrusted. Stop

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Giving Back

Angels Among Us ARTICLE RUKSANA HUSSAIN PHOTOGRAPHY STEFANIE BLUE (TRUEBLUEPORTRAIT.COM)

“It is all about love!”

A

nd that is exactly how you feel when speaking with Phyllis Hall,

beautifully

Founder of With Me Always, a business that has operated here

and illustrated story

in Carlsbad since 1998, and designer of the Angelheart Jewelry

of a little boy called

Collection which features the Angelheart design - a simple outline of an angel with heart-shaped wings Hall designed herself as a symbol of love, after she lost her two sons in an accident years ago.

Since then, many others have

Angelheart,

written

who

is tasked with polishing the dimming stars for new angels so that they can find their way home. Though

turned to her Angelheart pendants

written as a children’s fable,

to capture that connection they

it reveals her remarkable per-

feel for a loved one, often to seek

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comfort in trying times. “The stars lined up when I started this business making gifts of love for family and friends,” says Hall, familiar to most

“The bond of love that we create in our homes and families is so important,” she says. “I believe with my heart that we should emulate love and kindness in our home and allow that to filter

locals as wife of Carlsbad Mayor Matt

into our communities.” To that extent, Hall partners with many local

Hall. “So many great opportunities have

charities including the Mitchell Thorpe Foundation, Kids For Peace

come my way, and I am truly thankful.”

Over the years, the Angelheart symbol has become an eloquent expression of love that transcends time, distance and separation. Every pendant is personalized with a birthstone and an original poem is enclosed with each piece of her jewelry, which reads – ‘Whether near or far apart, love is always close in heart!’

The jewelry can be purchased on her website as well as at local store Famulare Jewelers.

“I am honored with very sale,

and Lifesharing-A Donate Life Organization so that purchase of her products benefits their efforts.

The tagline to her business says it all - Celebrate.

Cherish. Remember. Hall’s case is truly one of tragedy translating to treasure – a special way to treasure her boys and teaching us all to treasure our loved ones always. She hopes to be a public speaker one day so she can share her journey of miracles and give people hope - “Our

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twinkling lights, and nightly snow fall in Heartlake City. Enjoy live

WOV, is about to air its final broadcast of the holiday-themed Mutual

entertainment with LEGO Friends Live and a life-sized LEGO Brick

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Make a donation online or provide goods for your assigned fam-

This program is a part of the Holiday Concert Series and the en-

ily and give them to the Carlsbad Christmas Bureau for delivery.

semble incorporates the diversity of their backgrounds and musical

They will contact you with specific information on your adopted

training into a vast Latin repertoire that includes traditional boleros,

family and suggest some items to donate. Check website for de-

huapangos, sones, and rancheras, as well as contemporary cumbias,

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DECEMBER 3 HOLIDAY AT THE RANCH LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK Blending holiday spirit with a bit of western history, the event will feature a 14-foot tree lighting, games, crafts, face ping, cookie decorating

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The Lancer Dancers will perform a variety of routines in jazz, hip

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hop, tap, lyrical and other genres that they have been working on this school year. With so many different dance and music styles, this

HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES - WHITNEY SHAY DUO

year’s Showcase offers something for everyone. Showcase tickets

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The Whitney Shay Duo performance is a part of the Holiday Concert Series. Whitney Shay will perform with San Diego blues legend Rob-

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anxiety. How does this affect our bodies and mind? This workshop will introduce the science behind stress responses in humans, as well as mindfulness exercises that can help lower the stress response. CarlsbadCA.gov

Carlsbad Playreaders do a staged reading of Ken Ludwig's comedy

DECEMBER 9

about John, an irascible Scotsman and Maude, an uptight English

ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT THE DISCOVERY CENTER

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DECEMBER 31 FAMILY FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH SHERATON CARLSBAD RESORT & SPA Futuristic theme, cocktail attire permitted. There will be a DJ and a Best Dressed Couple and Family competition with prizes. The buffet will be open between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. A complimentary sparkling wine toast will take place at midnight for guests 21 and older.

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