2016-07-07

Times-Advocate Shorts



Human trafficking in our backyard On Saturday, July 16, the Vista Branch Library (700 Eucalyptus Ave.) will host an informative ses­sion called “Human Trafficking in Our Own Backyard.” The presenta­tion will run from 9:30 a.m.–noon. Local experts from the community will provide information on defin­ing the issues, raising awareness, and the responsibilities of the pub­lic. Speakers will include Kaye Van […]

These fish are the mosquito’s worst nightmare



They just might be a mosquito’s worst nightmare. Which means they could also be a dream come true for lots of San Diego County residents. Gambusia affinis. They’re more commonly known as mosquitofish. They’re tiny. They’re ravenous. And they can gobble up mosquito larvae as fast as mosquitoes can lay their eggs in water. In the process, they can help […]

There’s Still Time to Join the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge



Escondido Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Challenge offers reading fun for all ages and special programs meant to Exercise Your Mind for babies, children, teens, and adults. The Challenge runs through July 31, and the last day to register at the Li­brary or online at library.escondido.org/ summer is July 23, 2016. Prizes must be claimed by August 6. Free Sum­mer […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR



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Escondido Community Development Center holds graduation for 84 preschoolers



The Escondido Community Child Devel­opment Center held graduation ceremonies for 84 preschool students last week. Having completed their Early Childhood Education, the graduates are now ready to enter kindergarten classes this fall. Students from the ECCDC Lorraine H. Boyce Cen­ter and the ECCDC Ruth E. Clothier Center donned their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas in front of their […]

Escondido man named to dean’s list



Caleb Fischle-Faulk of Escon­dido has been named to the Uni­versity of Iowa’s Dean’s List for the 2016 spring semester. Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sci­ences, the College of Engineer­ing, and the Tippie College of Business who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or higher on 12 semester hours or more of UI graded course work […]

ECCHO to get presentation from New Urban West Inc.



New Urban West Inc., a design firm representing the owner of the former Escondido Country Club property will make a presentation to property owners Saturday, July 16 & Sunday, July 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The firm has been meeting with residents to try to develop a compromise between the owner of the old golf course Michael Schlesinger […]

Tiny House, Big Living Now Casting on HGTV



Tiny House, Big Living, HGTV’s newest hit series, is looking for couples, families and singles (w/sidekicks) who are leaving behind their conventional lives to build and live in a tiny house! We are seeking people who are just beginning or have recently begun building their tiny house project! The series is looking for enthusiastic, fun-loving folks who are open to […]

~ ESCONDIDO REFLECTIONS



Ron Kenney’s Escondido Reflections will return next week.

Miami University awards degree to Leah Perlman



Leah Perlman of Escondido was among more than 3,000 students from Miami Universi­ty who received degrees during spring commencement exercis­es Saturday, May 14, at Yager Stadium. Perlman received a Master of Arts degree, majoring in Zool­ogy . Considered one of eight orig­inal “Public Ivies” in the coun­try, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio. The university is consistently ranked by […]