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Celebrating the Arts: 2024 Moonlight Cultural Foundation Bon Voyage Ball

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Wes and Robin McDonough

[Vista, CA] – On Saturday, April 20th, 2024, the Moonlight Cultural Foundation hosted its annual Gala at the Moonlight Amphitheater, this year’s theme was Bon Voyage Ball. The event brought together community leaders, donors, and distinguished guests, including Kathy Brombacher, emeritus artistic director and founder of Moonlight Stage Productions.

One of the highlights of the night was the presentation of the Moonlight Ovation Award to Wes McDonough for his dedication and contributions to the foundation. Serving on their Board of Directors from 2016 to 2023, McDonough’s unwavering commitment has significantly impacted the cultural landscape of our community, particularly through his support of Moonlight Youth Theatre.

The event featured a lively cocktail hour, complete with a silent auction and opportunity drawing, followed by a three-course meal and live performances. Attendees were treated to exclusive sneak peek performances and the highly anticipated announcement of the 2025 summer season lineup. This lineup includes “Grease,” “Waitress,” “Anastasia,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “The Prince of Egypt,” promising a diverse and captivating array of theatrical experiences for audiences to enjoy.

Proceeds from the Gala support Moonlight Stage Productions’ vital year-round programming and arts education initiatives through Moonlight Youth Theatre, ensuring the continued enrichment of our community through the transformative power of live theater.

For more information about Moonlight Cultural Foundation and upcoming events, please visit https://www.moonlightstage.com

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Once Again Hosts a Successful Earth Day Celebration

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Tom Robertson
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The large metal dragon built by Ricardo Breceda is a popular spot for pictures

By TR Robertson
A number of Earth Day celebrations were going on around the county and the nation on Saturday through Sunday and Vista Botanical Gardens joined in the celebrations with a free event for those in attendance. Other celebrations close by included the beach clean-up in Oceanside and other locations as well as the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Earth Day Celebration. Over 1,100 people visited the Gardens on Earth Day and organizers said they received numerous compliments on how beautiful the Gardens are and how friendly the volunteers were for their visit. Numerous vendors were set up along the paved road in the Gardens and many activities for children were staged in the Children’s Garden. Some vendors offered a variety of plants on sale along with advice for gardening and planting. Musical entertainment was offered that included Vic Moraga on guitar in the Children’s Garden – www.vicmoraga.com .

Earth Day was first observed in 1970, begun by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, as 20 million people in the U.S. participated nationwide in a movement designed to protest the rising concern of an impending environmental crisis due to the use of pesticides in agricultural practices for raising vegetables and fruits. The protest was first held on April 22, 1970. The movement would lead to the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passing of The Clean Air, the Clean Water, and the Endangered Species Acts.

For the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Earth Day, the Children’s Garden was the scene of lots of on-hand activities. Featured were projects like Worms Discovery, Bubble Basket, Clouds and Rainbows, Rock Painting, Macaroni Necklace, and Bouncy Cup Jumping Bunny Craft. A discussion about Sorting Trash was offered. Peter Kuchinsky also taught youngsters how to make Origami Butterflies. Visitors wandered from tent to tent speaking with representatives, picking up literature and purchasing items being sold. Amigo de Vista Lions Club members cooked hamburgers and hot dogs at their booth. The Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Gift Shop was also open selling a variety of gift items, including food for the turtles in the turtle pond and Earth Day t-shirts. Close by those that wanted to try and win raffle prizes could purchase tickets and see what prizes were available. The Alta Vista Botanical Gardens tent area had a number of succulents, vegetable starters and flowers and other plants on sale as did the Rare Fruit Growers.
Listed below are some of the vendors and organizations in attendance along with contact information for the groups.

Vista Silver Star Foundation – enhancing the quality of senior citizen’s lifestyles – www.vistasilverstarfoundation.com
California Rare Fruit Growers – Sharing information about the propagation and growing of common and rare edible plants. www.growrarefruit.org .
HayCo Studio – Handcrafted artisan jewelry – www.etsy.com/shop/haycostudio
Children’s Paradise – Preschool and infant centers – www.ChildrensParadise.com
Tender Earth Vintage & Secondhand Goods – tenderearth.living@gmail.com
Look Up Crafted Jewelry – Crafts – lookupcraftedjewelrycrafts@gmail.com
Juls Moon Creations – crafts – www.julsmooncreations.com

The Vista Garden Club – www.californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub – The Vista Garden Club 88th Garden Party and Plant Sale is on Sat., May 4 and Sun., May 5 at Brangle Terrace Park, Jim Porter Rec Center
Also, in attendance with booths and representatives to explain what their organization offered was The City of Vista, Renewal by Anderson, EV K9 Obedience and Puppy Training, Leaf Filter, and Mahaly Meadows – soap maker.

Representatives for the Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve handed out literature and maps for the Habitat Guide & Hiking Trails in the 11.6 acre preserve located at 2437 Hutchison Street in Vista. The preserve features over 100 plant species and over 100 bird and wildlife species have been seen on the preserve. The preserve is owned and managed by the San Diego Audubon Society and is open to the public every Saturday, October through June, from 9 am until 12 pm. Go to www.sandiegoaudubon.org/what-we-do/anstine.htm/ for more information and directions.

These were a few of the groups attending Alta Vista Botanical Gardens offering advice, demonstrations, sales items and more as visitors wandered through the garden area. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens commitment is to “Bringing People, Nature and Art Together” was displayed again in another successful event for the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. For information on upcoming events go to www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org.

Medical Cannabis is also Great for Treating Chronic Conditions

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Kathy Woods
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For those who don’t wish to smoke, we have edibles such as candies, gummies, chocolates, and more. If you don’t want to deal with extra calories, it’s always a good idea to go for our tinctures where you can take your medicine sublingually for ultimate pain relief, relaxation, and numerous other beneficial effects for good health. With medical cannabis, you are able to find relief from chronic pain, you can regulate and even prevent diabetes, you can fight cancer, and even work on weight loss. Medical cannabis is also great for treating chronic conditions such as glaucoma, Alzheimer’s, arthritis pain, PTSD symptoms, inflammatory bowel diseases, multiple sclerosis, seizures, and more.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff members understand how important it is for you to find relief from your medical condition, and we know that with quality medical cannabis, you can achieve a happier life free from pain. Our goal is to make sure everybody can live a healthier life and we believe the first step is talking about what medical cannabis can do for you!

If you need to become a medical cannabis patient to deal with a chronic health condition or you have questions, be sure to call us today at 760-295-0755 and we’ll help you get started on your journey to living a better life with medical cannabis. You can also make your cannabis orders online and come in for convenient in-store pick up. We look forward to serving you!

1275 S Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083

Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Performing Arts & Fine Arts Center Set to Open on TERI Campus

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By TR Robertson
The third major build project completed on the San Marcos TERI Campus of Life is set for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Sunday, May 5th as the Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Performing Arts & Fine Arts Center is nearing completion. The TERI Campus of Life is designed to provide services to individuals with disabilities using an array of 20 programs to assist, teach, educate and empower individuals with special needs. The completion of the Performing Arts & Fine Arts Center is one step closer to the continued addition of a variety of buildings for TERI which is planned to begin construction in the Fall of 2025. This $50 million dollar construction of the TERI Campus of Life will include the Founders Center & Bornemann Child Development, Dr. Bronner’s Country Day School & The Learning Academy, the TERI Tech Center, The Aquatics Center, The Verna Harrah Culinary Institute and the Health & Wellness Center. All of these facilities will assist in TERI’s mission of providing Education for Special Needs, Residential Lifetime Housing, Arts & Enrichment Programs, Family Training & Special Services, Vocational Training & Internships, and Sustainable Social Enterprises. TERI (Training, Education and Resource Institute) Founder & CEO Cheryl Kilmer said, in the 2023 Impact Report,

“The Campus of Life is the key to unlocking TERI’s vision – to build a place where the entire community can learn, create, and thrive side-by-side.”

Final construction, inside touch-ups and furnishing, and outdoor landscaping was underway for the two building Zable Foundation Performing Arts & Fine Arts Center, comprising 22,000 sq. ft. of space. The Arts Center consists of a Fine Arts Center that features a spacious Vocational Kitchen and a Student Commons area that looks out on the Twin Oaks Terrace, a Ceramics Studio with a large kiln, three large arts studios and a number of smaller rooms for personalized instruction, crafts studios, a textile room and a nurse’s station. The Performing Arts Center starts with the Old Oak Grove Terrace that leads into music and performing arts classrooms, a dressing room, a make-up room, a green room, a small lobby area with a kitchen and break room and the Center is highlighted by a large 200 seat-auditorium with an equally sizable stage. The stage will be used for adaptive performing arts education and a shared resource for community events and entertainment. Dan Dreesen, General Contractor for Johnson and Jennings (J&J) Construction said, “This has been the (most purposeful) job of my career” and expressed his excitement at the completion of the Performing Arts & Fine Arts Center and the beginning of the next set of facilities for TERI. Work was ongoing at The Center to complete the stage, outside accessibility and final touches for the building, heading toward the May 5th Open House.

Numerous philanthropic donors have assisted TERI throughout the 43 years of TERI’s existence. Donors like Charles R. Cono, Tomlinson Foundation, Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation, Herbert Gabriel Trust, Catherine M. Schwartz, Dr. Bronner’s, Victoria Pauley, Harriet E. Pfleger Foundation, James and Cynthia Bornemann and Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, and many, many others, have been instrumental in helping TERI Campus of Life continue to reach their goals of providing the best practice, care, and programs for special needs individuals as possible.

One currently operational and popular enterprise on the TERI Campus of Life is the TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar, located in the Tomlinson Vocational Center. The TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar is open from 8 am every morning, closing at 3 pm Mon.-Wed., 2 pm on Sunday and staying open longer on Thursdays through Saturdays with Happy Hour menu items and live entertainment. TERI Common Grounds has a great selection of coffees, smoothies, breakfast items, salads, light bites, and sandwiches, all at reasonable prices. There are also indoor and outdoor spaces and meeting rooms available. Weddings have also been held in several of the outdoor locations.

The Grand Opening Weekend will begin on May 4th with The Heartland Rock Revue featuring Feat, Jesse Ray Smith, Ash Easton and American Idol performer Adin Boyer performing at The Bornemann, there is a charge for the entertainment. The Ribbon Cutting & Open House Tours will begin at 10 am on May 5th, followed by a Cinco de Mayo Brunch with Vic Moraga and later in the evening Acoustic Alliance with Tim Flannery performing at The Bornemann. There is a charge for the performance. Community members, guests and people of all ages and abilities are invited to attend the free Ribbon Cutting & Open House or any of the ticketed performances.

For more information about TERI Campus of Life and any of the programs and events, or information on volunteering or making donations to TERI, go to www.teriinc.org or www.tericommongroundscafe.com or call 858-356-4546. TERI Campus of Life is located at 555 Deer Springs Road in San Marcos.

Soulful Saturdays: A Community Event Focused on Renewal & Self Care

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Annie Bader
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Join us for a rejuvenating evening of good vibes and community connection at Soulful Saturdays on June 1, 2024!

Soulful Saturdays is back – and we are teaming up with Greenish Events!! Join us for another amazing event as we kick off Summer 2024 in community, together! This event will include dinner and an herbal wellness twist, chock-full of fun, soulful connection, and levity.

Let’s step into the power of intention as we prioritize wellness and community, recognizing the significance of nurturing ourselves amidst the challenges of stress and burnout. This gathering is about strengthening our relationships and safeguarding our mental and emotional well-being. Together we are building a community that will become a source of support and resilience in the face of stress and burnout. The focus will be about how you can intentionally advocate for your self-care and healing journey.

Our Soulful Saturdays with a twist offers an herbal wellness bar to identify your ailments and discover remedies to implement into your lifestyle routine. Guests will enjoy a beautiful catered buffet, crafts & engaging activities, karaoke, elevated bites, herbal massages, sound healing and more.

Your ticket includes:
•Buffet-Style Dinner & Drinks
•Herbal Bar
•Greenish Charcuterie
•Elevated Sorbet
•Doodle Crafts & Community-Building Activities

Unofficially, you’ll enjoy:
* Great Vibes
* An opportunity to make new friends and connections within an inclusive community!
* A fun and unique Saturday experience.

Ticket Price: $65; VIP $85
✨🎟️ VIP tickets include a Swag Bag valued at over $50.

🚨To receive the VIP swag bag, you must purchase both the $65 ticket and the $20 ticket for the swag bag.

Space is limited, so get your tickets today!

🗣️ Please note all ticket sales are final; unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding and support.

📍 Location: 5938 Priestly Dr Ste 103, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Californians are Worried about Crime, Setting the Stage for a Ballot Measure Showdown

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NC Daily Star Staff
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Californians once supported criminal justice reforms to lighten penalties for crime but attitudes have changed. A November ballot measure could be a test for just how much.

Democrats completely dominate California’s state government, and one aspect of that hegemony is their ability to act without compunction.

When doing whatever they want to do, Democratic officeholders don’t have to worry about competition from the state’s shriveled-up Republican Party nor, for the most part, criticism from equally shrunken political media.

Thus, the Capitol has become an echo chamber rather than a forum for forthright debate about issues.

Warm Meals for the Whole Family

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NC Daily Star Staff
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Machine Print Shop Opens Second Location in Vista Business Park

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NC Daily Star Staff
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You might have seen their eye-catching ad on the back of the recently released Vista Chamber of Commerce magazine. Machine Print Shop has over 10 years of experience in custom branded merchandise, specializing in graphic design, screen printing, and embroidery for shirts, hats, and promotional products. Owner Chris Swimley originally opened the business in Austin, TX and recently expanded to Vista in late 2023. A few of their clients include Google, Yeti, Tony Hawk, San Diego Symphony, Waterloo Sparkling, Coors, and more.

If you have a new event on the horizon, a trade show, a corporate gathering, a ribbon cutting, a festival, or just need marketing materials for your business, definitely reach out to them for a free quote. Popular event items include tote bags, customized pins, trucker hats, t-shirts, and more!

Our office is a stone’s throw away from Booze Bros, next to Sunset Park. Consultations are by appointment only and they’re more than happy to visit your work place with samples. Call or email to schedule an appointment today!

ph (760)-678-7397
email contact@machineprintshop.com
insta @machineprintshop
website www.machineprintshop.com

Vista Chamber Celebrates April Rising Stars

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NC Daily Star Staff
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This is the 10th year the Vista Chamber has sponsored the Rising Star Program and has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships. Over 500 Students have been recognized. Each month during the school year six students are nominated from six Vista High Schools to speak at the Rising Star breakfast hosted by the City of Vista. Click on links below to view student Videos.

The Mission Statement of the Chamber is to bring the community together to honor our local high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. The core of the Rising Star of the Month is the student who makes a difference in their home, school & community with sincerity and passion.

Rising Star Sponsors
Watkins Wellness, Cal State San Marcos, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, Dr. Matt Doyle, J & R Auto Body and Paint, Joe Green and Green Team Realty, Tory Walker, Owner, Tory R. Walker Engineering, Nick Ljubic Memorial Scholarship Fund, North County Daily Star, Santa Fe Dental, Sunrise Kiwanis Club, Vista PEO Chapter, Vista Community Clinic, OYC Americas Inc and Tideline Partners

San Marcos to Put 1 Cent Sales Tax on Ballot

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Steve Puterski
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SAN MARCOS — A structural deficit, budget and staff cuts are leading the city to put forward a one-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.

The City Council directed staff to bring back ballot language for a one-cent sales tax to place for the November election during last week’s budget workshop, according to Councilman Ed Musgrove. If approved, the tax would raise an estimated $20 million per year, which would put the city’s budget back into the black, he said.

The issue will come back to the council in the next several weeks for formal approval, Musgrove said.

City Manager Michelle Bender said the city’s budget has forced the layoffs of some employees, the elimination of all part-time employees and historical challenges led Bender to go with a zero-based budget approach to address the $10.8 million structural deficit.

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