JW Tumbles is holding a St. Patrick's Day Celebration featuring a concert by "The Rockin' Railroad". Friday, March 16th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (concert starts at 3:30.) If you're interested, you should call them at 858-481-5576, as reservations are required. For complete information, see the JW Tumbles St. Patrick's Day Announcement, or carmelvalley.jwtumbles.com.

The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board's Regional Issues Subcommitte will meet on Wednesday, March 7 at 4:30 pm at the Carmel Valley Library. The agenda includes discussion of the Worsch Way eight-lot subdivision. Additional information on the planning board and its subcommittees can be found at the CV Planning Board Page on this site.

See the tiny cars at the bottom of the picture? This is a lot like what the One Paseo mainstreet in Carmel Valley will look like (click for better view), but One Paseo will be one story taller. Given Kilroy's marketing pictures of their San Diego development, is this what you'd expect? It's not the kind of life in Carmel Valley I'd imagined. Also, see the Video of what One Paseo might look like. Where's the Village?

It appears that Kilroy only wants to hear your opinion on One Paseo if you're a supporter of the project. They've blocked me from posting on their facebook page and have removed all my posts. Similarly, "The Carmel Valley Life" has blocked me from posting and removed all my posts. Now, I've never said anything obscene or untrue, I'm just trying to tell the other side of the story. I guess that's not what Kilroy wants you to hear, though.

Spring is in the air, and here's the 2012 Spring Program for the Ocean Air Recreation Center. You can download the Brochure and check out all the activities available at the Ocean Air location. Program registration begins Monday, March 12 at 5:00 pm. See the program for complete program and registration information.

Davanti Enoteca (858-519-5060) and its sister restaurant Mia Francesca (858-519-5055) have opened in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Located adjacent to the Cinepolis theater, they should bring a taste of Little Italy to Carmel Valley. Davanti Enoteca is a restaurant and wine bar with more sophisticated food, while Mia Francesca is more casual, with a family atmosphere. Read more From the Carmel Valley News article, Two New Italian Restaurants.

The Police warn of two incidents outside of Carmel Valley where a man identifies himself as a utility worker, asking to inspect the rear of the house. While the victim is distracted, a second suspect goes inside the house and commits a burglary. Victims are usually elderly. The male suspect is described as a well groomed, 40-50, 5’5” to 5’8”, with short dark hair. This is a scam. Consider calling the utility to confirm the work if any unsolicited utility workers request access to your property.

Torrey Pines Senior Grace Weselak is collecting prom dresses for cancer patients at Rady Children's Hospital. From the Union~Tribune:

"Torrey Pines High School senior Grace Weselak is collecting prom dresses, shoes and accessories for cancer patients at Rady Children’s Hospital who could not make it to their prom because they were too ill... A prom will be put on for the teen patients, called the “Unforgettable Prom,” March 30 at San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park..."

Donations are accepted Feb 21 to March 17, 2012 at the Torrey Pines High School Counseling Office. Donation and contact information are available in the Original Union~Tribune Story online.

There's a letter in the Carmel Valley news from Bob Freund, speaking against the One Paseo development. Bob is a Carmel Valley resident, and, for what it's worth, I believe his background is Real Estate Development, so he's not uninformed:

I am gratified by the increasing numbers of my neighbors who are questioning why Kilroy should be allowed to nearly quadruple the development of One Paseo. To us it appears that the developer’s ability to purchase both a set of favorable “expert” recommendations, and a lobbyist to persuade her former Development Services colleagues to accept them are successfully influencing the city process. It’s time for our elected leaders to measure this groundswell of community opposition and act on it before the approval process is further abused.

The issue is not whether the by-products of this massive expansion can or can’t be successfully mitigated. The real issue is if the future character our community is to be determined by the profit motives of this single deep-pocketed property owner and the influence of his “hired guns,” or if it is to be determined by the rights the rest of us secured when we purchased our properties. What rights are those? Quite simply that the Community Plan entitlements of still vacant parcels would remain in force, ensuring that the scale and character of future development in Carmel Valley would match the scale of our existing community.

The complete letter, "One Paseo, It's time for our leaders to lead", may be found on the Carmel Valley News Website.

The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is holding a "Raven Wishes Night" fundraiser to support the athletics programs at CCA. The event is Wednesday, February 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Del Mar Hilton on Jimmy Durante Blvd. See the CCA Foundation Website for complete details.

The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board will hold it's regular monthly meeting on February 23, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive. Attached, you will find the February Agenda, the minutes from the January Regular Meeting and the January Special Meeting, and a letter about the new wildlife undercrossing on El Camino Real. The Planning Board regularly meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. Additional information can be found at the CV Planning Board Page on this site.

The Torrey Pines Players will perform Man of La Mancha February 22-25 and February 29 to March 3, 2012. Additional information is available at the Torrey Pines Players web page and online reservations are available at their Reservations Page.