Oceanside Homeless Resource: Who We Are and How You Can Help
The Oceanside Homeless Resource started back in November to help families and individuals get off the streets and into permanent housing. When the Covid hit we stepped it up and created a shelter Covid program that is 100% grass roots and privately funded. We also created a meal program that has served over 17,000 meals […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You- Food Pushers: Come On Have Some
Megan Johnson McCullough –Seems like temptations lurks on every corner when you are trying to lose weight. Most of the time, it’s our very own friends, family, and co-workers who are the “food pushers”. These people insist you have some, continuously offer, pressure you as they share, and inadvertently are trying to sabotage your diet. […]
Read More →The Value of the Top MBL, NFL, NBA & Soccer Trading Cards
TR Robertson – Over the years the hobby of collecting trading sports cards of your favorite players from professional baseball, football, basketball and soccer has grown from a minor interest of thousands of people to an unbelievable investment enjoyed by a select few who can financially afford what the most desired cards are now worth. […]
Read More →Vista Irrigation District Will Not Increase Water Charges in 2020
Board votes to forgo raising water service charge. Vista, CA— At its August 5, 2020 meeting, Vista Irrigation District’s Board of Directors voted not to increase its water service charge in 2020 in an effort to support its customers facing financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our board is concerned about the financial impacts that […]
Read More →The Trivia Keeps on Flowing – #9
TR Robertson–There seems to be an endless amount of trivia surrounding unusual, but true, facts about the world we live in. Here are more items for you to ponder and share with others. Have fun. 62% of the people in Iceland believe in elves (have you seen the movie “Eurovision”? Ohio DUI offenders must use […]
Read More →Boys & Girls Club of Vista Trivia Night
Vista, CA –You are invited to Trivia Night Get your team of family and friends together to compete in our first Trivia Night on Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 7:00pm. This fun night of friendly competition will help support the Boys & Girls Club of Vista’s essential programs and services. We are responding to the […]
Read More →Operation HOPE Anniversary Edition
Vista, CA –On a warm summer day in August of 2016, and with much anticipation, Operation HOPE-North County opened its doors full time, offering ongoing support and services 365 days a year. The limits of a winter shelter program were lifted, and we forged ahead confidently, knowing that we would be able to help many […]
Read More →WaveWater Park To Offer Splash Camps
August 10 – September 4 with health and safety Modifications… VISTA, CA (August, 2020) – The City of Vista’s Wave Waterpark will offer full-day weekly Splash Camps August 10 – September 4 for ages 7 to 15. The Wave will provide campers with a full-day of water and land fun each week while observing health and […]
Read More →Carlsbad City Manager
Carlsbad, CA — The county is reporting 10 new COVID-19 cases in Carlsbad since my last update, for a new total of 500. We estimate 88 of those cases are currently active, a decrease of seven since my Tuesday update. Countywide, 638 total cases have been reported since Tuesday, and the “positivity rate” (percentage of […]
Read More →Oceanside Girl Wins Gold Medal For Team USA Vocals Performance 2020
Local Girl Wins Gold Medal For Team USA Vocals Performance 2020Ksenia Melania Varela, age 9 now residing in Oceanside CA. Ksenia was born in Hayward California and began singing at age 5. Ksenia is currently learning classical and opera vocals under the International performing artist and music educator Rebecca Steinke in San Diego. Ksenia’s Recent accomplishments:1. […]
Read More →Miracle Babies 12th Annual Superhero 5K Goes Virtual
The virtual event will take place from August 16th – August 31st San Diego, CA –The 12th annual Miracle Babies Superhero 5K will be held virtually from August 16th to August 31st. Participants can walk/run/skip to support families with critically ill newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The virtual event allows anyone anywhere to participate in this year’s 5K. The […]
Read More →District 4-L6 Winner of the MD4 Governor’s Scholarship Contest
Congratulation to Halle Schaffer, the Lions District 4-L6 Winner of the MD4 Governor’s Scholarship Contest. Halle is a Senior at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas and represents the Encinitas Lions Club. As the District winner, Halle receives a $4500 scholarship from theMD4 Student Speaker Foundation and an opportunity to have her video compete in the […]
Read More →What’s Up Downtown Oceanside
Save Live Theatre at the StarOngoing, Online Stay strong, Oceanside! Help Save Live Theatre at the Star. No gift is too small to help the Star Theatre Company continue to produce first-class entertainment. Though full, audience-driven programming is not permitted at this time, the Star Theatre is doing their best to develop COVID-friendly, educational experiences […]
Read More →Free Diaper Drive-Throughs
North County–Miracle Babies is extending its diaper drive-through events throughout the summer. The next August event will be occurring on Saturday, August 22nd at Jack in the Box Corporate Office in Kearny Mesa. The diaper donations will be open to all San Diego families in need during this difficult time. For families who currently have a baby in the NICU, parents can […]
Read More →The Trivia Just Doesn’t Stop – #8
TR Robertson — It is amazing how much fascinating trivia is out there that we don’t know about and have never even thought of before. This is what makes these little-known facts so interesting and gives you more and more dinner time conversation material to make you look so smart. The first footprints on the […]
Read More →Vista Chamber News & Updates
Vista, CA — August 2020 — Happy August! It feels like this year gone by so quickly yet time seems to drag on. It certainly is a weird time-warp we are living in! This month, we will host several virtual events. Please join us for one or more! Later this month we will launch our new, enhanced […]
Read More →What You Didn’t Know About History of Trade & Trading Cards
TR Robertson — Long before business cards became a staple for personal advertising to give customers and long before the hobby of collecting sports trading cards became popular, a new pastime surfaced in cities like Paris, Lyon and London. This new pastime centered around what began as an early version of today’s business cards. During […]
Read More →City Of Vista News
Recreation’s Summer Day Camps Extended Recreation has extended its Summer Day Camps to coincide with Vista Unified School District’s calendar of resuming instruction in September. Weekly camps are now available through September 4. Day camps are open to youngsters in grades K-8. County COVID-19 Cases I Six in 10 Face Severe Impacts of COVID-19 As […]
Read More →Drive-In Theater Style Live Comedy Show
Drive-Up Comedy Presents Matt Rife! Featuring Paul Elia… Enjoy the thrill of a live performance from the safety of your car. Just like nostalgic drive-in movie theater days, we are bringing back the fun of entertainment pumped through your stereo speakers. Each Drive-Up Comedy ticket guarantees you and your guests a parking spot and show […]
Read More →North Coast Church to Collect Filled Backpacks
North Coast Church Backpack Drive for Vista Students in Need North County Students Vista, CA — Learning from home or at school, students are in need of school supplies. On Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to noon, North Coast Church is hosting its annual Backpack Drive to help local students get ready to learn from […]
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