National Night Out Being Celebrated in Carlsbad

Getting together for a block party is always fun, and when you can combine that with a good cause it will defiantly be a good time. Register you group for your block party on August 7th and be part of National Night Out to celebrate crime prevention efforts. 

On August 7, the City of Carlsbad will again participate in “National Night Out” which encourages neighborhoods to gather for a block parties or potlucks in celebration of crime prevention efforts. 

National Night Out is designed to enhance prevention awareness, generate support for prevention programs, highlight neighborhood collaboration and spirit, and strengthen community partnerships. National Night Out seeks to send a message that Carlsbad is organized and actively working together.

The City of Carlsbad Police and Fire Departments are inviting Carlsbad community members to participate in National Night out by planning an outside neighborhood gathering like a block party, volleyball game, or potluck on August 7 between the hours of 5:30 and 9 p.m. 

Register your event with the police department by emailing jodee.sasway@carlsbadca.gov and members of the police and fire departments will visit your gathering.

The 29^th annual National Night Out will involve more than 15,000 communities and 37 million people from all 50 states.  

“National Night Out is an opportunity for community members to get together with emergency services and celebrate their prevention efforts,” said Police Public Information Officer Jodee Sasway. “We are celebrating a joint pledge toward a safe and secure community.”

For more information go to the Carlsbad Patch.

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Del Mar Races Come to San Diego

It is racing season which means the big hats will come out and big bets will be made.  The races start today at 2pm, and there are some great new horses that are creating buzz around the racing world.  Read below to learn everything you need to know about the Del Mar Races.


This day comes just once a year. It is an opportunity for ladies to don fashionable hats of all shapes and sizes, men to wear bold fashion accessories, and of course, an opportunity for all attendees to win some cash betting on the ponies. Opening Day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is Wednesday!

Patch has the 411 on Opening Day and the entire racing season from July 18 to Sept. 15. It all starts tomorrow with the gates opening at 11:30 a.m. and the first of 10 race at 2 p.m.
 
While reserved seats for Opening Day have sold out, there are plenty of admission tickets. Admission tickets may be purchased in advance or at the gate.

If this is your first time at the races don’t miss the Hat Contest. You will see the most extravagant, creative and even bizarre hats. We also recommend stopping into the Newcomers’ Seminar to learn the difference between a quinella, exacta and trifecta. This short seminar will have you in line to place a bet in no time.

Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

Admission: $6 (Opening Day $10)

Clubhouse Admission: $10 (Opening Day $20)

Reserved Seating: Sold separately from admission. (Sold out for Opening Day)

Parking: $10. Don't forget cash for parking.

Shuttle: Take the shuttle from Solana Station and skip the parking hassle. Additional shuttle information found here.

Days Open: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, besides for Labor Day on Sept. 3.

First Race: Starts at 2 p.m. on all days besides Fridays, which start at 4 p.m. One other exception is an early race start of 1 p.m. on Aug. 26.

Tickets: May be ordered online or by phone at 858-792-4242.

Concerts are held on Fridays after the races and on some Saturdays. Concerts begin after the last race and are free with your paid Admission. On concert days, after the 7th race Admission will be $20.00. The concert area is standing room only – no reserved seating is available. Saturday concerts are open to fans 18 years and over. See a complete list of artists, which include Cake, Ben Harper and Ziggy Marley.

And remember if you can’t get out of work or make it to Opening Day, you can always watch online.

For more information on the Del Mar Races go to The Carlsbad Patch.

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Carlsbad Giving Back

Five Programs will receive generous grants from the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation.  This foundation is an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation.  Read more about the grant recipients below.

Carlsbad Community Theatre Showcase Company - $18,613
The goal of the year-round program is to create, establish and develop a house company to provide continued performing arts education and performance opportunities for Carlsbad youth ages six to 18. 

Carlsbad Music Festival - $15,080
Grant money will create a dedicated “Community Stage” for this year’s Festival at a location within the Village providing a stage for local performers and a weekend of free, high-quality music performances to the citizens of Carlsbad. 

The Hacienda Project - $25,238
The Hacienda Project will create four site-specific dances at the Magee Park by members of San Diego Dance Theater in collaboration with the Dance Program at La Costa Canyon High School. Trained tour guides will lead up to 1,000 students and the general public to view these world-premier dances, which will be loosely strung together to create a narrative of the hacienda period in California’s history.


Harps in the City $15,663
Harps in the City will include a pilot music mentorship and education program for the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club, collaboration with professional harpists, outreach to area senior centers, and the commissioning of a community art project involving local visual and performing artists. 


Shakespeare Network - $32,809
Support allows for New Village Arts to bring professional Shakespeare to all residents and the mentoring and growth of the Junior Ensemble. The expansion includes creating three "out of theatre" productions including one at the Pacific Ridge School in the summer of 2012, at the Dove Library in the early spring of 2013 and at the Flower Fields in the summer of 2013.

The grants celebration also marked the first distribution of grants in Carlsbad from the Matt McLaughlin Live Here, Give Here Matching Program. The late Matt McLaughlin of Rancho Bernardo left a generous legacy gift to The San Diego Foundation for use by the Affiliate Foundations in North County. Thanks to the creation of the matching program, all CCF membership generated grantmaking funds (half of each yearly donation) will be matched, dollar for dollar, for at least three years. The Live Here, Give Here match doubled this year’s grants, from $53,701 to $107,403.

“Thanks to the Matt McLaughlin Live Here, Give Here program, we were able to give out a record number of grants and dollars this year, funding all five of the proposals recommended by our hardworking grants committee,” said Hollyce Phillips, CCF Board Chair.

For more information check out the Carlsbad Patch.

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4 Fun Things to Do With Your Family This Weekend

Need something to do with your family this weekend?  Here are four great activities that will be fun for all ages.

friday  |  July 6   Superhero Jam at The New Children's Museum. Get into the Comic-Con spirit with exciting activities that include a special appearance by Batman and the Batmobile, a pop-up comic book workshop, face painting and live performances. 10 am-4 pm. Free with museum admission. Visit Superhero Jam for details.

saturday  |  July 7 

GrossOlympics. Prepare to be grossed out at this event that celebrates Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's new exhibit, "Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body." See who reigns supreme with the smelliest sneakers, loudest burp and longest spitting distance! 10 am-2:30 pm. Registration starts at 10 am. Open to ages 6-14. Participation in the GrossOlympics is included with gallery admission.   

  

Padres Host U.S. Olympic Team Day at PETCO Park. Join the San Diego Padres in wishing Team USA athletes the best as they head to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Olympic send-off celebration presents pre-game activities including an on-field archery demo, an athlete meet-and-greet, an interactive field hockey exhibition and more. Game vs. the Cincinnati Reds will start at 7:05 pm. 

     

sunday  |  July 8 
Live Music, Cool Cars & Kids' Crafts! Listen to Uncle Bob & The Earthmovers featuring Lady J, view an exhibit by the Corvette Owners Club of San Diego, enjoy giveaways and let the kids have fun making their own book bags at Village Walk at EastLake. 5-7 pm. Free admission. 

For more ideas on what to do this weekend check out San Diego Family Magazine!

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