Domino's Pizza Grand Opening

 Today, from 3-8pm there will be a grand opening celebration at the new Dominos Pizza in Carlsbad.  The store is the companies 9,999th store and features a brand new design.  There is also a contest to see what guests can win the year's worth of pizza that is hidden in one of the 999 boxes in the store.

The newest Dominos Pizza to hit Carlsbad is also a milestone for the global company. 

The new store located at 1854 Marron Drive, #102 is the company's 9,999th store and features the “Pizza Theater” design. According to Dominos, the new look includes, "a comfortable lobby, open area for viewing the pizza-making process, seating for in-store dining, and the ability to order from an in-store kiosk and track your carryout order electronically."
 
The new store is having a celebration Wednesday Sept. 26 from 3–8 p.m. There will be pizza sampling, face-painters, a bounce house, prize wheel and more entertainment. Customers and visitors will also have the chance to select one of 999 boxes at the Carlsbad store. Inside each box will be a certificate for a free food product and some lucky customers may find a certificate for a year’s worth of free pizza.

Additionally, to celebrate the milestone, all stores in the San Diego market will be giving away free Handmade Pan Pizzas to the first 99 carryout customers who visit those locations on Wednesday.

Domino’s will also be making a donation of $9,999 to Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego.

Domino's Pizza also has a Carlsbad store located at 6986 El Camino Real.

For more information see Carlsbad Patch.

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Haunted Hotels to Fast Cars

Food, beer, and haunted attractions are just some of the things to do this weekend in San Diego. Check out these events and festivals happening throughout the area.  From fast cars to the festival of beer, there is something for every member of your family this week.

1. San Diego Restaurant Week

Get ready to grub! San Diego Restaurant Week ends September 21 and you do not want to miss out on the delicious meals and fabulous deals being served up by over 180 local restaurants. Sample the signature cuisine and sophisticated style that makes San Diego’s dining scene one of the region’s top attractions.

2. Annual Pacific Islander Festival

Picture courtesy of yelper Kaliloa O.

From September 22-23, head down to Ski Beach in Mission Bay between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to enjoy this FREE event showcasing the cultures, food, crafts and customs of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

3. Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival

From September 22-23, enjoy the thrill of fast-paced auto racing and exhibitions at one of the most distinctive race track locations – Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of Naval Aviation.  San Diego Fleet Week’s marquee event will be held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or until the last race, and allows the general public a rare glimpse of the daily activities happening at the base as well as racing excitement.

4. Festival of Beer

On September 21, join your beer-loving brethren in downtown San Diego at the 18^thannual San Diego Festival of Beer. Seventy-five local and regional brewers will be in attendance, providing samples and tastings of their signature and award-winning beers along with music, vendors, food booths and more.

5. The Haunted Hotel

Let the haunting begin! Starting on September 21, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter welcomes The Haunted Hotel back for another season of terror. Get ready to scream as you weave your way through Hollywood’s favorite horror films.

For more information see SanDiego.org

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Frugal Ways to Welcome in Fall

 It is only the beginning of September, but fall will soon be here.  No matter where you live there is some sort of change with the seasons and these tips will get your house ready too.  Read below to learn how to get yours house ready for fall on a budget.

1. Switch out bed linens. As soon as the nighttime temperatures cooperate, ditch the summery coverlet for a heavier comforter or duvet. It's also a good time to turn your mattress, wash or replace any pillows that need it, and get your bed ready for snuggling down in colder weather. To save a few bucks, pick some cozy fall-hued fabrics, and make your own duvet! See our tips for more information: Tips for Sewing Your Own Duvet.
 
2. Consider switching out wall art. If you're like me and love to constantly rearrange artwork on your walls, make this a good time to try something new. I have lots of light, summery prints and illustrations that I'll trade out for a wall hanging--I have lots of quilts my grandmother made that would be perfect hanging over my mantle for the fall season. For a neat quilt-hanging idea, see How To: Hang a Quilt Artistically.

3. Add some candles--especially the fall-scented kind! Nothing says cozy like the glow and flicker of a flame; and for me, nothing says fall like apple pie and pumpkin scented candles in my living room and kitchen. It's an easy — and cheap — way to celebrate the scents of the season; I always pick out 5 or 6 little candles to kick off the first cool afternoon. Rather go a more DIY route? Check out 5 Simmer Pot Recipes To Make Your Home Smell Like Fall.

4. Rethink your throws and pillows for the sofa. I like to use some of my old quilts on the couch this time of year, and I'm also thinking about covering some of my throw pillows--maybe that worn out pair of corduroy pants would make a fantastic pillow cover! See How To: Sew an Envelope-Back Pillow Cover for ideas on making your own covers.

5. Ready your fireplace. If you use your wood-burning fireplace, give it a good clean and arrange some logs and kindling nearby. Or if you're like me, and have an unusable fireplace, give it a little glow of its own. Last year I arranged pumpkins and white lights; birch logs would also be nice! If you've also got a sealed-up fireplace, get some ideas with this post on Sprucing Up An Unused Fireplace.

6. Prepare doorways with a mud tray for boots. When the wet weather strikes — along with mud and lots of leaf litter — you'll be grateful you did! Here are seven boot trays to get you inspired: Practical to Pretty: 7 Boot Trays.

7. Speaking of doorways, try a new wreath — indoors or out! Use some bittersweet, or tuck leaves into a grapevine wreath. For some more ideas, see 5 DIY Ideas for Fall Wreaths.

8. Treat yourself to a new thermal mug and a fresh selection of teas. You could even make yourself a tea station, ready to go when the urge to indulge strikes. Need more direction in the tea department? Check out Tea Time: Everything You Need for a Perfect Cup.

9. Spruce up your table with some fall-hued table linens or fabrics. Dark, rich fabrics can add lots of warmth to the dining table. For inspiration, see our Table Linens for Fall Roundup.

10. Bring the outdoors in. I love to decorate with twigs and branches, and dried flowers from the end of summer. Bittersweet and chrysanthemums are also great ways to bring the fall colors indoors; for more ideas, see Setting the Autumn Table with Plants.

For more information see Apartment Therapy.

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Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

No one ever wants an emergency to happen near their home, but it is better to be prepared just in case something would happen.  Carlsbad is offering free emergency guides for residents at the city libraries during September.  These handbooks will have everything you need to know about emergency preparation in the City of Carlsbad.

In honor of National Preparedness Month the City of Carlsbad is making free emergency preparedness guides available to residents here and at city libraries during the month of September while supplies last.  

National Preparedness Month is held each September to encourage Americans to make sure they are prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. The City of Carlsbad first created the guides in 2011, and they have proven to be very popular, according to Emergency Preparedness Manager David Harrison. “We are making them available again as a way to remind residents of very easy things they can do to be prepared for a major earthquake, wildfire or other disaster.” Harrison added that recent concerns about summer heat, earthquake activity in Imperial County, and even hurricanes and tropical storms in the east, have piqued interest in preparedness. The guide features important safety tips, including:

• How to make a family emergency plan
• What should go in a home emergency kit
• What to do in an evacuation
• What to do if there is a power outage, downed or broken power lines or a natural gas leak
• How to find other emergency preparedness resources

 “The city is committed to keeping our community safe—especially during an emergency,” said Harrison. “We conduct extensive training for our first responders and other city workers, but for our community to be fully prepared, we need residents and businesses to be ready too.” 

For more information see the Patch.

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