2016-06-09
Living natural history museum to open downtown on July 15
A new “living museum” soon will be opening in Downtown Escondido, bringing yet another family- friendly attraction to Escondido. On July 15, EcoVivarium, located at 136 S. Juniper Street, will hold its Grand Opening. EcoVivarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Living Natural History Museum and educational outreach focusing on reptiles, amphibians and arthropods. Eco Vivarium was founded in 2009 with the […]
Concert June 12 will present fantastical music to remind us of fairy tales
The Center Chorale and the Center Children’s and Youth Chorus will present “A Concert of Fables ‘n Fairytales” at Escondido Adventist Church on June 12, 3 p.m. The Center Chorale and The Center Children’s Chorus will combine to present a concert of fantastical music that reminds us of the classic stories of childhood. Music from “Alice in Wonderland,” Hans Christian […]
Palomar Health ranked among top 20 percent of health systems in U.S.
Palomar Health ranks in the top 20% of small health systems in the U.S., according to a study by Truven Health Analytics in Modern Healthcare magazine. The Truven study is “uniquely focused on measuring the impact of managerial excellence” and includes “top performing health systems.” In addition to selecting the top 15 health systems, Truven divides all health systems it […]
Times-Advocate Shorts
Calvin Christian to host camps this summer Calvin Christian School will host a number of camps and classes this summer. Parents of children, ages 5-12, are invited to sign up and register for camps and classes beginning mid-June. Some of the camps and classes that are being offered include Lego Engineering, Basketball, Baseball, Cotillion and Art. Visit http:// www.calvinchristianescondido.org to […]
Escondido Chamber to install officers June 10
The Escondido Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 106th annual Installation June 10, at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, beginning at 5:30 p.m. It will be an evening of cocktails and dinner as the Chamber celebrates the 106th Annual Installation and Awards banquet. The evening includes honoring volunteers, community leaders and the Chamber’s outgoing/incoming Board of Directors. The band “Too […]
Queen Califia sculpture garden open Saturday
Weather permitting, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle in Kit Carson Park (3333 Bear Valley Parkway) will be open to the public this Saturday June 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Queen Califia docents will be on site to answer questions. Queen Califia’s Magical Circle is the only American sculpture garden and the last major international project created by French artist Niki […]
Is there a drought?
~ EDITORIALWhen Donald Trump during his visit to San Diego two weeks ago expressed the heretical thought that “there is no drought” he brought down the scorn of the intelligentsia for being such an airhead. It is a not uncommon thing for the GOP presumptive nominee to say things that are disconnected from reality, so no one was particularly startled by […]
Bilingual book discussion group meets at Escondido Library
Rincón Literario (The Literary Corner), Escondido Public Library’s Bilingual Book Discussion Group, will meet on Saturday, June 18, from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. in the Turrentine Room. This event is part of the Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge for kids, teens, and adults, which runs from June 13 to July 31 and encourages community members of all ages to Exercise […]
Holding public office is a public trust
Holding public office is a public trust. Public officials, whether elected or appointed, are given considerable authority over the lives of their constituents. One would hope and expect that the authority is not abused when the mindset of some of those officials is: “Trust me; I know what is best.” That trust is earned when those officials conduct their deliberations […]