Join Fire Mountain’s own Saving Pets One at a Time (SPOT) for lunch at the Outback Steakhouse, Saturday February 19, 11:30-1:30 pm.
Eating great food for charity? I’m in!
Check the flyer for more info.
To get tickets or donate to the silent auction email or call SPOT: info@spotsavespets.org or call 760-593-7768
(I thought this story was interesting for Fire Mountain Parents.)
Source: North County Times: Oceanside Unified School District officials closed a play structure at Palmquist Elementary School on Wednesday, saying they need to study whether changes should be made to the equipment where 14 students have broken their arms since 2007.
The move came three days after the North County Times published an article about the spate of injuries and the district’s response to them. Oceanside Unified had closed the structure for about a month in late 2009 to study its safety and re-opened it after deciding to restrict access to smaller children. Since then, five more students have broken their arms, including two so far this school year, the Times reported.
Far more students have broken bones at Palmquist than at any other district elementary school. Most of the injuries happened after school.
For more of this story click here: http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/oceanside/article_4d114b08-9d9b-5250-aa8f-b0ddd8695017.html
A nationwide study has just launched in San Diego and Oceanside, specifically large parts of Fire Mountain will be included in the study.
The National Children’s Study is the largest longterm study of health and development ever conducted in the United States.
The study will help us to identify what is harmful, what is harmless, and what is helpful to child health and development. We will learn important facts about many diseases or conditions that are
becoming more common among our children, including:
The study recently held a meeting at the Oceanside El Corazon Senior Center. Look for more information on the National Children’s Study website.
Yep, that’s right, Oceanside has interesting things going on in our city- look for more of these informative, fun, and even educational events posted right here in 2011.
Erica Miner, award-winning author, screenwriter and lecturer, will talk about writing mystery novel and her latest book, Murder In the Pit, on Friday, February 4, at 2:00 p.m., at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside.
The program is free and is made possible by the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library and the two City of Oceanside services- The Oceanside Public Library and the Oceanside Country Club Senior Center. For more information, please visit http://www.oceansidepubliclibrary.org or call (760) 435-5657
For more information check the full press release- right here.
(Source: North County Times by John Maffei) SAN DIEGO — Ask Oceanside High football coach John Carroll which of his seven straight CIF San Diego Section Division II championships is his favorite, and he gives you that “Why don’t you ask me which is my favorite child?” look.
Press him a little, though, and he admits that Monday night’s 47-10 win over Mission Hills at Qualcomm Stadium “was one of the more satisfying.”
For complete story click here.
Friends of Fire Mountain (FoFM) presents a Holly Jolly Molly Gathering!
FoFM will bring cider and hot coco, please bring appetizers or cookies to share.
Sunday, December 12, 4-6 PM in Molly Circle,
(off California between Downs and Avocado). Bring chairs. Come gather near your friends, carol, and be festive!
Everyone is welcome!
Don’t forget your chairs and dress for the season!
Watch the website for more information.
(Story via North County Times) OCEANSIDE —- Pacific Marine Credit Union will hold the fifth annual O’side Turkey Trot 5Mile/5K run/walk starting at 7 a.m. Nov. 25 and beginning at the Oceanside Civic Center, 330 N. Coast Highway. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. A pre-race expo and registration event will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Target Shopping Center, at Vista Way and El Camino Real. Proceeds benefit Oceanside schools, the Virginia Ann Scheuneman Fund and the Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation. For registration fees, forms and information, visit www.osideturkeytrot.com .
Over the next few nights they’ll start to appear. Pumpkins transformed into funny, spooky, or creative caricatures and shapes. It’s amazing what some people can do with the simple round shape of a pumpkin.
Historically, pumpkin carving was derived from a Celtic tradition. According to the web site Pumpkin Carving 101 “…glowing jack-o-lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits … When European settlers, particularly the Irish, arrived in American they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and seemed the perfect choice for jack-o-lanterns.”
Carving jack-o-lanters was a Halloween tradition in our house, and something I’m happy to continue to share with friends and family to this day. In an effort to help spur some creativity, I drummed up a few tips and tricks to make your slashing experience more fun this year!
Pumpkin Masters is a thorough site dedicated to the jack-o-lantern legacy. It offers tips for every detail, from pumpkin selection to preserving your creation. A good suggestion, use petroleum jelly on the carved out artwork and spray it with water to keep it from drying out.
Mentioned earlier, Pumpkin Carving 101 is another all encompassing resource for the art of carving your perfect pumpkin. It even includes suggestions for proper pumpkin burial.
If you’re looking searching for something a little more unique this season, Better Homes and Gardens has an extensive list of free stencils you can download and print.
And if you’re interested in a visual, Howdini has a step by step YouTube guide to gouging your gourd. Hot tip: try using a fork to poke your design outline into your pumpkin before carving away. I can’t wait to try this one.
Hope these tips come in handy. Happy carving!
A quick list of some of the fun events happening around our neighborhood this weekend.
Trek’ n Treat Walk-a-Thon
We will be holding our first ever walkathon to raise funds for our annual holiday party for people with developmental disabilities, their families and support staff. So put on your Halloween costume and come down and join us! All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Choose between a one mile or a three mile walk.
Saturday, 30 October, 2010
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cost:
$25 adults – $5 kids under 12
Location:
Oceanside Harbor Beach
1200 North Pacific St.
Oceanside, CA USA 92054
Event Contact Info:
Chris Lubinski
Email: clubinski@communityinterfaceservices.org
Phone: (760) 729-3866
Website: http://www.communityinterfaceservices.org/
Fall Carnival
South Oceanside Elementary School will hold a fall carnival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at 1806 Horne St. The theme is ‘Insectival’ and the event will feature live music by Fundamental Vibes, a creepy ‘bug show’ that ends with a tantalizing ‘bug eating’ contest and a huge obstacle course. Enjoy food, crafts and games for the family. Wear costumes for the costume contest as you enjoy the tarantula terrarium and butterfly pavilion. Visit southo.oside.us or e-mail southofallcarnival@gmail.com.
Saturday, 30 October, 2010
11:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Location:
South Oceanside Elementary School
1806 South Horne St.
Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 760.439.8122
Website: southo.oside.us
Event Contact Info:
Email: southofallcarnival@gmail.com
Friends of Fire Mountain Art Show & Sale
The FOFM Art Show and Sale featuring works by local artists will be held at 2305 Fire Mountain Road, Oceanside on Oct. 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Art includes acrylic and water color paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, wood carvings, and one-of-a-kind greeting cards. Proceeds in aid of The CHILDREN’S TUMOR FOUNDATION.
Saturday, 30 October, 2010
10:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Location:
Barry Robson
2305 Fire Mountain Road
Oceanside, CA
Event Contact Info:
Barry Robson
Email: robsons2@cox.net
Phone: 760-231-5305
2010 Dia de los Muertos, Mission San Luis Rey
Each year, November 2nd marks Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), a holiday to celebrate and honor our passed loved ones. In Mexico the tradition includes private ofrendas (altars) covered in sugar skulls, favorite foods/drinks and pictures of the memorialized. Dia de los Muertos is generally a time for celebration and enjoyment, not of mourning. This year, Dia de los Muertos 2010 will once again be held at Mission San Luis Rey on Sunday, October 31st , 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly, FREE event has kept the attention of attendees. Mellano & Company, Oceanside’s local family-owned farms, has been involved in the festival for years by providing the thousands of marigolds necessary to create the amazing altars and decorations for Dia de los Muertos. Their commitment to the Oceanside community and the festival is no exception this year. The festival will be filled with booths of retailers, artists of all mediums, artisan crafters, food vendors including the traditional Pan de Muerto, and so much more. The ofrendas will again line the historic arches of the Mission, which creates a beautiful back drop for the colorful displays of love and memories for all to view. The chalk cemetery will allow attendees to reflect on their own loved ones and create mini-memorials for them. Por Siempre Car Club will be attending the festival but will include a special treat. Each participating classic car will create an ofrenda within the trunk of the vehicle. This unique display is not to be missed. Special treats and activities for children in costume will be provided by participating vendors. The Mission will again host a contest to encourage the community to learn about the tradition by creating mini ofrendas with their families and bringing them to the festival to be judged. Prizes will be announced on stage at the festival. For more details, please visit the website, http://mslrdiadelosmuertos.com/ or contact Marie Tahan Daniels, mdaniels@caelummarketing.com Booth space and sponsorships are still available. PARKING $5 | Admission is FREE Mission San Luis Rey is located at 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, California. http://www.sanluisrey.org
Sunday, 31 October, 2010
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Cost:
FREE Admission | Parking $5
Location:
Mission San Luis Rey
4050 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92091
Event Contact Info:
Marie Tahan Daniels
Email: mdaniels@caelummakreting.com
Phone: 858-736-9140
Website: http://mslrdiadelosmuertos.com/
10th annual All Hallow’s Eve Celebration
The First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside will hold its 10th annual All Hallow Eve Celebration on Oct. 31, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 2001 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA. “Over 500 people are expected to attend the event which will be held all over the campus,” says Gretchen Richardson, Director of Congregational Life for the church. Event is open to members and non-members of the church. Food, games, live music and lots of fun will be waiting for adults and children of all ages. Info: http://www.fpcoceanside.org. Phone: (760) 757-3560.
Sunday, 31 October, 2010
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Cost:
FREE
Location:
First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside
2001 S. El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA USA 92054
Event Contact Info
TFPC
Email: fpc@fpcoceanside.org
Phone: 760-757-3560
Website: http://fpcoceanside.org/
New Venture Christian Fellowship’s 22nd Annual AutumnFest Celebration
October 31st New Venture Christian Fellowship’s 22nd Annual AutumnFest Celebration is set to be the best yet! FREE and open to the entire community, AutumnFest is a family-friendly alternative to Halloween. AutumnFest is a dynamic evening filled with music on three outdoor stages, offering an eclectic mix of food vendors such as Hunter Steakhouse, Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, local favorite Roberto’s Mexican Food and others. The night also includes plenty of thrills and outrageous rides, like the Zipper, a petting zoo for the kids, pony rides and more! Motocross Stunt riders will be performing their death-defying tricks – plus a special musical performance by chart-topping artists, The Katinas! There is sure to be something for everyone!
Sunday, 31 October, 2010
04:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Cost:
FREE
Location:
New Venture Christian Fellowship
4000 Mystra Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Event Contact Info
Amy V.
Email: amyv@newventure.org
Phone: 760-477-8305
SPOT Rummage, Plant, and Bake Sale Sunday, October 24th • 8am-3pm
Held at the Discount Tire Parking Lot – 2281 El Camino Real—it’s on the corner of Vista Way , just up north from the 78.
Park just above us in the big Target mall parking lot.
Join us for a fabulous sale of treasures and tasty food, plus succulents and cacti—all
benefiting the dogs and cats of Oceanside!
SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time) is an Oceanside rescue group dedicated to helping find homes for stray and abandoned pets—and we have collected a TON of great stuff to sell.
You’ll find tables filled with home décor items, fine china, crystal, baby clothes, kids clothes and toys, water-wise plants, vintage and new designer clothes and accessories, electronics, crafting stuff, jewelry, cameras, antique and vintage items, dog supplies, hanging banners and kites, linens, kitchen supplies—why, we even have a kitchen sink faucet—BRAND NEW!
So come and spend some time with the Spotties, spend some cash at our outstanding bake sale and buy yourself a little something—prices are good and the money all goes to animals!
Contact us at info@spotsavespets.org
Download the flyer here: FINAL RUM SALE FLYER
Friends of Fire Mountain 