Free Library Concerts 10/10 and 10/27/2012

Don't forget, there's a free concert tonight (Oct 10 - Americana by Border Radio) at the CV Library, and another on Oct 27! The Friends of the Library just sent more information on the Oct 27 concert, the Fan Faire Foundation Musicians, which you can read at the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library website or the CV Library Concert page. Oct 27 is a concert from the “Kids Playing for Kids” program, which was launched in October 2011. It enables musically gifted children to express and share their love of music with other children, further develop their creative skills, and build their self-confidence as performers. Concerts start at 7:00 pm and last 45 minutes. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley, San Diego. For further information call (858) 552-1668 or see the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library website at www.carmelvalleylibrary.org.

Carmel Valley 5k Run, Dec 8, 2012

The Carmel Valley 5k and Kids Fun Run is scheduled for December 8, 2012. The race, which starts and ends at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, and extends along the beautiful CVREP* trail, benefits the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation (DMSEF). From the race info: This run will highlight the beauty of Carmel Valley and the people within our community by running part of the course along the 56 bike trail! The DMSEF is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that supports the Del Mar Union School District. The Foundation was founded to raise the necessary funds to provide Del Mar students with enrichment programs such as science, music, art, technology and physical education. See www.carmelvalley5k.com for additional information. (Note: The "CVREP" trail is the "Carmel Valley Restoration and Enhancement Project", a trail built to mitigate the impacts of the SR-56 construction.)

Music at the CV Library, October 2012

There are two CV Library concerts in October 2012 sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library, on Oct. 10, 2012 and Oct. 27, 2012. The first group, performing at 7:00 pm on Oct 10, is Border Radio, a group that plays American music that ranges from hard-driving bluegrass to lonesome folk and prairie swing, giving audiences of all ages a joyful and memorable experience. The second performance, at 7:00 pm on October 27, is the Fan Faire Foundation Musicians, feature several talented young musicians who were winners in the 2011 San Diego Symphony young artists competition and have been nurtured by the Foundation to be role models for children in San Diego. The programs last 45 minutes. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley, San Diego. For further information call (858) 552-1668 or see the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library website at www.carmelvalleylibrary.org.

Del Mar Heights Shopping Center Survey

The Retail Management company Donahue Schriber has recently purchased the Vons Center just across the I-5 freeway in Del Mar (called "Del Mar Heights Village", located at Del Mar Heights Road and Mango Drive.) This is the center with a small Vons, a CVS Pharmacy and a Jack in the Box. They're looking at updating the property, and want your input! From the press release: "Donahue Schriber has launched an online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DMHV to gather input from the community on the current amenities and to find out what other stores, eateries or services the public would like to see at Del Mar Heights Village in the future. Responses will be collected until October 19, 2012." Read the full Press Release for additional info.

Rummage sale at St. Therese of Carmel Church, Oct 9, 2012

The 6th annual fundraising Rummage Sale organized by Boy Scout Troop 713 is on Saturday, 10/6 from 7:30-11am, at St. Therese of Carmel Church, located at 4355 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130. They tell me that this year should be their biggest ever because the troop is now 100 families strong! Anyone wishing to donate items can bring them to the sale before 9am.

Del Mar Taste & Art Stroll, Oct. 7, 2012

Del Mar is holding a "Taste & Art Stroll" on Sunday, October 7, 2012. The Art Stroll is from 10am-5pm, with the Taste of Del Mar from 1pm-4pm. The event includes Live Music, Children's Interactive Area, Dog Stroll, and much more! Dine on delicious culinary creations from 28 restaurants, quench your thirst with a drink special from our selected restaurants, and feast your eyes on juried original artwork by talented, local and regional artists. Bring your families and pets to enjoy the live music, kids activities and dog stroll. Join us for a wonderful day in the heart of the charming village in Del Mar. See the Taste & Art Stroll web page and the Del Mar Village Association page for details.

Mattress Sale Fundraiser at CCA, Sept 22 & 23

First there's a Farmers Market at CCA (Thursday afternoons), now selling mattresses? The Envision Music Program at Canyon Crest Academy is holding a "mattress sale fundraiser" this weekend, Sept. 22 & 23, 2012 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Canyon Crest Academy (5951 Village Center Loop Road). You can view the Mattress Fundraiser Flier for information. It says: Name brand sets, all sizes, discounted prices, brand new with factory warranty, delivery available, cash & checks accepted. Profits go directly to Envision and the Envision Music Program at CCA ("Envision" is the Arts at CCA, see www.CCA-Envision.org for more.) This announcement came from the CCA Raven Report Facebook Page.

Free Music at the CV Library, Sept 1, 2012

A special September free family music program sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will be presented on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1:00 p.m. in the library’s community room. It is entitled Shubham to signify the auspicious combination of melody and joy that one experiences with Indian Carnatic music, the classical music predominant in Southern India that can be traced back to the ancient Vedas from the Indian scriptures. The program will include classical pieces from various composers dating from the 15th century to modern times and rendered in different languages and musical forms. Similar to western classical music, Indian classical music embodies not only the seven fundamental notes manifested as 16 different sounds, but also the same concepts of scale, rhythm, melody, pitch, and modes. The modes, called raagas, when combined with lyrics in one of many Indian languages, set the mood and tone for the individual pieces, bringing the music to life. The program will last one hour. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley, San Diego. For further information call (858) 552-1668 or see the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library website at www.carmelvalleylibrary.org.

Last Free Movie at Piazza Carmel, Aug 29, 2012

The Piazza Carmel Shopping Center will hold its last FREE outdoor Movie Night for 2012 on Wednesday evening August 29, 2012. This week's movie is Dolphin Tale (2011). The evening will also include entertainment and giveaways. The movie starts at 8:00pm in the Outdoor Food Court Patio, 3870 Valley Centre Drive. For more information, see the Piazza Carmel Website (www.piazza-carmel.com).

Free Movie at Piazza Carmel, Aug 22, 2012

The Piazza Carmel Shopping Center will be holding FREE outdoor Movie Nights every Wednesday evening during the month of August, 2012, featuring family friendly movies. This week's movie is the 1971 version of Willy Wonka featuring Gene Wilder, to be shown on Wed. Aug. 22, 2012. Each evening will also include entertainment and giveaways. The movies start at 8:00pm in the Outdoor Food Court Patio, 3870 Valley Centre Drive. Only one more film this summer after this, August 29: DOLPHIN TALE (2011). For more information, see the Piazza Carmel Website (www.piazza-carmel.com).

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