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or one reason or another, I have spent much of my life living in resort communities. Never have I experienced such an embracing beauty like Carlsbad. The complete physical, cultural and spiritual atmosphere here is bar none.

The poignant splendor of the landscapes and architecture, and all that encompasses the grandeur and thrill of the ocean fills my soul daily. However, as impressive an impact that these compel, I believe the greatest gift Carlsbad has to offer, is its people. As I move about the city in business and personal endeavors, the ambiance is one of joy. The people of Carlsbad are happy, kind, thoughtful, healthy and intelligent. All of this without pretense and airs…very refreshing. How do you embody the soul of Carlsbad within a simple media? A humbling, yet exciting challenge lies ahead. I am grateful and overwhelmed by the warm welcome that Carlsbad Lifestyle has received. Thank you new partners for your support and encouragement. To my new family, the community of Carlsbad, it is my deepest desire to capture the unique and very special character of this precious town and bring it to you monthly, in a beautiful, intelligent and inspiring presentation. It is my honor and privilege to present to you our inaugural edition of Carlsbad Lifestyle. Let the journey begin…

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16 La Costa Coffee Roasters

A Cup of Happiness

18 JR Phillips’ Vision

Good Times

Around Town

Hot Spot

Financial Buzz

Healthy Lifestyle

Food & Wine

City Scene

Trend Setter

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

Community and Purpose

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Advice for Parents of Athletes

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Good Times

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner was held at theÂ Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa. Celebrating business excellence in the community, awards recognized local businesses and entrepreneurs for Community Impact, Growing Business, Technology and Innovation, and several other categories. Carlsbad.orgÂ PHOTOS BY JEFF KASSEBAUM, JEFF KASSEBAUM PHOTOGRAPHY.

Toni Padron, chief operating officer of the Carlsbad Brian Lee, Wells Fargo North San Diego Area Bank Ryan Alexeev, Partner, Hanscom Alexeev & Chamber of Commerce, left, with Community Impact President, left, presents the Growing Business of the McDaniel LLP, winner of the Young Entrepreneur Award Winner, AKT, LLP Partner, Ron A. Mitchell, right. Year Award to Kent Harle, CEO, Stellar Solar of the Year Award

Left to right: Chris Draper, General Manager, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa presents the Brand Builder Award to Ulrich Samietz, General Manager, and Troy Wood, Director of Sales/Marketing, for Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Scripps Health won the Health and Wellness Award. L-R: Johan Otter, Sr. Director Occupational Health and Wellness at Scripps Health; Alan Marcher, Director of Gas Operations at SDG&E who presented the award and Carl Etter, Chief Executive, Senior VP

On behalf of ViaSat, Melinda Del Toro, vice president of Human Resources, left, receives the Made in Carlsbad Award from Ahmed Haque, NRG Energy, Inc., right.

John Osborne, immediate past Chairman of the Left to right: Ramona Finnila, Secretary, Tri City Businessperson of the Year winner, Sue Loftin Board of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Healthcare District presents the Technology and of The Loftin Firm, P.C. and Ted Owen, president Board of Directors and Mrs. Osborne Innovation Award to Chris Megison, Founder, and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Solutions for Change

Left to right: Carlton Lund, The Lund Team, and John Left to right: master of ceremonies Dan Cohen, Newly sworn in Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Osborne, AT&T, past Chairmen of the Board of the morning news anchor for CBS 8, and Ann Board of Directors Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Kulchin, former Carlsbad city councilwoman 8

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Good Times

Agua Hedionda Hosts Tip Top Run

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation hosted theÂ annual Tip Top Run featuring World Water Day. The event celebrates the eradication of Caulerpa taxifolia and helps to raise friends, funds, and awareness about the amazing resource that is the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Over 300 runners and festival goers participated. AguaHedionda.org

Winner of the 5K, an Army Navy Student.

Carlsbad High School Cheerleaders volunteered to GIA runners with their canine companion. cheer runners in at the finish line.

A group of runners from Gemological Institute of America (GIA). They One of the many sponsor a team every year and had a record high of 115 attendees this supporting the cause. year. Largest group winners!

participants AHLF Treasurer Graham Beatty accepting thanks on behalf of Poseidon Water.

A filled patio of runners enjoying Tip Top Meats A successful event thanks to community support Participants old and young enjoyed the Tip Top Run. after the run. and participation.

Staff and Board L-R: Maureen Simons, Jimmy Ukegawa, CEO Lisa Rodman, Morgan Wofford, Samantha Richter, Jim Brubaker, Kyle Logsdon, Cierra Runners Joe and Mileah Russo, Wendy Wiegand. Tip Top Meats accepting a thank you. 10

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Pacific Ridge School Event Encourages ‘New Perspectives’

A crowd of nearly 500, including Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall and Carlsbad Community and Economic Development Director Glen Van Peski, were left inspired by Pacific Ridge School’s Designing New Perspectives event, which featured presentations by celebrated engineering advocate Deanne Bell and world-renowned National Geographic photographer DeWitt Jones. PacificRidge.org

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Good Times

SummerHouse Carlsbad Hosts Aaron Chang Art Exhibit

SummerHouse Carlsbad – Zephyr’s 35-unit luxury beach condo community hosted a special art exhibit for world famous surf photographer Aaron Chang. Named one of the top five sports photographers by American Photographer magazine, Chang specializes in ocean and surf photography and has had his work published around the world. SummerHouse-Carlsbad.com

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Fifth Annual Taste of Bressi

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad’s Fifth Annual Taste of Bressi Festival (presented by George and Meryl Young) boasted over 500 guests and raised over $25,000 for the Club’s impactful after school programs. It was a fun-packed afternoon with 34 beer, wine and food vendors. BGCCarlsbad.org PHOTOGRAPHY VICTOR GOODPASTURE

Standing L-R: Ryan Lindsey, Erika Ledesma, Stefanie Termini, Joe Durkin, Retired Carlsbad Chief of Police Green Dragon Tavern and Museum enjoying Brad Termini, Seated L-R: Linda Ledesma, Al Ledesma Gary Morrison with beer servers from Pizza Port. the event.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

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PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is hosting their Pedal for a Purpose to raise funds for music, science and innovation for 11,000 students in Carlsbad schools. This high-energy stationary-bikea-thon features: exciting spin instructors, crazy costumed riders, fun activities for kids, bike safety check-ups by the Carlsbad Fire Department and a health and wellness expo! The event will be on the plaza at the Omni La Costa. CarlsbadED.org

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Hot Spot

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n all the 5-star reviews of the La Costa Coffee Roasting shop, nestled in the inward facing corner of the Plaza Paseo Real, one word sticks out: “retro.” If you recall and miss the days when having a cup of coffee was more about a great roast, great company, and a relaxing atmosphere rather than finding the perfect pour over, then this coffee roasting house may just be the best contemporary “retro” shop around. Ironically, the La Costa Coffee Roasting location wasn’t meant to be a destination shop. In the early 1990s, owner Doug Novak, a second-generation coffee shop purveyor, opened the El Camino Real location to roast for the family’s original location [then named The Coffee Merchant]. In doing so, he unknowingly planted a seed for what would become a fixture within the community not just as a roaster, but also as a place for gathering and friendship. Novak’s dedication to coffee roasting is evident in his sourcing of the beans as well as his honing of the roasting process itself. Sourcing beans is based on creating relationships with brokers from around the world. As an artisan small batch boutique roaster, his advantage is that he is privy to that “small one-off” harvest that a big

box seller has no use for. With in-house roasting six days a week, Novak is able to roast as much or as little as he procures. His coffee is fresh, and that, more than fancy science lab inspired paraphernalia, is what makes a great cup of coffee. When asked what his favorite coffee is, his response, “It’s whatever is seasonal and fresh,” speaks to his desire to provide his clientele with an authentic coffee experience that is dependent on quality of the coffee rather than trends. His roasting timeline lays out in weeks rather than the months often stamped on pre-packaged coffee beans. His bestseller? “A Cup of Happiness.” The clientele spill out onto the large patio space: a mother reading to her son, two elderly ladies chatting, a business meeting. With live music on the weekends and one of the first Wi-Fi hotspots in the area, La Costa Coffee Roasting is a “stop and stay.” While many of his patrons are regulars, Novak says when he roasts on busy holidays, the smell of roasting coffee wafting

out the doors attracts window shoppers curious to see roasting in action. Novak’s parents were both schoolteachers and longtime Carlsbad residents. As a fixture in the community, La Costa Coffee Roasting supports local schools and events, and has local artists’ work on its walls. Doug enjoys teaching in his own way, sharing his knowledge of coffee and roasting with whomever is interested. No coffee house would be complete without tea and sweet treats and La Costa Coffee Roasting has some of the best. The bestsellers are baked in-house and judging from the constantly refilling shelves, the quiche, the cookies and muffins, including fabulous gluten-free varieties, may just rival the popularity of the coffee. If coffee allows you to “vicariously travel the world,” then La Costa Coffee Roasting is the perfect destination holiday, be it for your daily wake-up ritual or for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. LaCostaCoffee.com

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MAN ABOUT TOWN:

JR Phillips

Purpose. Vision. Community.

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nother gorgeous morning after an overnight drizzle, another day living in paradise. I am not the only one who can attest to the fact that Carlsbad is a true gem. JR Phillips, along with his wife Marie and three children, has called the city home for the past 19 years. At his family residence, I am greeted warmly while JR is finishing up a phone call. Simply dressed in jeans and sneakers, his smile as relaxed as his attire, we sat outside in the sunshine to chat. JR shares he has never been happier, attributing this to a valued and purposeful life, which he has found living in Carlsbad. A good man puts his parents, children and wife on a pedestal, and JR jumps at the opportunity to rave about his family, friends and Carlsbad itself. He knows that “location, location, location,” is made desirable not simply for geographical positioning alone, but also as a direct reflection of a community’s members and the pride they feel for their town. JR wears many hats when it comes to the community - as a member of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Education and Government Affairs Committees, being a part of the Senior’s Helping Hands projects, as a member of the Hi-Noon Rotary Club, as the Co-Chair for the Hi-Noon Rotary’s Annual Brew Fest (which has been set officially for September 10th 2016 at Holiday Party), and as a Board Member of The Carlsbad Educational Foundation. Yet, he is also part of the Dad’s Club for AOE PTA and always makes time for his kids’ sporting events, dance, the customary Carlsbad beach days with the family, his fellow community members - their needs, and, of course, his grateful clients, whose calls he always answers. Along with being a hands-on, do-anything-for-his-kids kinda guy, being an active member of the community and directly involved with making a positive impact are important to JR. The way he describes his clients and their homes, “deals” as others in the industry might say, is more about forming personal and highly valued relationships. “It’s a shame,” JR reflects, that there is a change in the real estate industry amongst his peers of, “agents only texting nowadays. I want to talk to someone sometimes and I know that goes both ways. I may call with one question, but then I have three more and so on.” Accountability is one of the most important traits a man can have according to JR. And you understand that better, learning about JR and his closeness to his dad, Mervin John Phillips Sr., a Midwestern blue-collar guy with an iron work ethic as young JR was growing up. From the time JR learned how to weld at age 8, to running his own lawn mowing business, JR learned from his father to take responsibility for his actions and the meaning behind the statement, “A job has value”. “I value and respect the people I work for, and am always cognizant of the fiduciary and emotional responsibility placed upon me. Every one of my relationships is unique and treasured. Even with clients that I have worked with multiple times, no two properties are the same. This is one aspect that makes my work different every day. How can I help best is a question that I am constantly refocusing on.” In addition to his professional knack for matchmaking in real estate, JR completed the Carlsbad Citizens Academy in 2010. It launched a strong desire to give back and become more involved. JR has come to find greater purpose, wider vision and means to satisfy

his naturally inquisitive and helpful nature. “I would recommend every single person living in Carlsbad goes through the Citizens Academy, it would make for an even stronger, more aware and solidified community.” TheJRPhillipsGroup.com “I value and respect the people I work for," says JR, responding to clients.

JR learned from his father the meaning behind the statement, “A job has value”

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E A DIFFERENCE MAKE

Advice to Parents of Athletes

remember the first time I watched passively as my child failed. My six-year-old son was on the pitcher’s mound. The only training he

had until that moment was a ten-minute pep talk from his coach and a few practice throws before the game. I remember how small and eager he looked. The air was still. My mouth twitched involuntarily from the stress. A few minutes later, I went to my car to practice my Lamaze deep breathing. I couldn’t bear to watch him fail. After the game, I tried to encourage him through his tears. Yet, I too

felt the disappointment deeply, wanting so much for him to succeed. I

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gave him a pat on the back, and a hearty “You’ll do better next time!” When really, I didn’t believe it. I thought of all the practicing we could do during the week. How his dad and I could teach him how to hit the strike zone. We could protect him from failing like that ever again. Is the desire to see our children to succeed wrong? I don’t think

so. Yet, a big problem with youth sports is the parents. How parents behave towards their children in sports impacts their kids as they become young adults, and beyond.

REAL VS. PERCEIVED BENEFITS OF SPORTS

A friend of mine recently told me that her son is about to start high

school. She let him know that he had to try out for a team. She thought it was the best way for him to have a ready-made tribe as he tries to navigate a complicated social system. Added to that is the benefit of sports in developing his leadership skills, helping him to set and work towards goals, nurturing a respect for authority, physical activity and, of course, healthy competition. Those are all real benefits parents cite for encouraging their kids to play sports, but none of them are true for the kids. The number one reason kids want to play sports is fun. In a 2005 study by Notre Dame University, it was found that 70% of kids quit sports by the age of 13. Why? Because sports isn’t fun anymore.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF FAILURE

If we take an honest look at how we, as parents, may have

contributed

the

fallout of youth sports, we become better parents. The first place to start is failure. We do a great job at celebrating the wins in sport, being the cheering parent from the stand, giving the whistles and

“Genuine, healthy self-esteem develops when caring adults identify children’s strength but also allow them the satisfaction that only comes from trying and failing. Effort, failure and eventual triumph build great emerging adults.” - Tim Elmore, author of 12 Huge Mistakes Parents can Avoid

pats on the back. Yet, when it’s a loss, many of us struggle with how not to lose our composure. The greatest lessons in life are learned through failure. It is through failure that our kids become motivated to persevere and learn to succeed. A University of Indiana soccer player, Paul “Whitey” Kapsalis writes in his book, To Chase A Dream, how he was told by the coach that he could never play for the team. Every year. For four years. “Whitey, you just are not good enough,” the coach told him. This lit the fire for Whitey to persevere. With the support of his parents, he worked harder each year than the year before. He did not give up. He had a dream and credits his parents’ gentle encouragement as one of the main reasons he never gave up. As parents, we can let our children work out failure for themselves. Fortunately, my husband and I held back from trying to control the situation after my son failed at pitching. We let our son respond to the situation. He decided on his own to practice his pitching and asked his dad to help. He learned how to work out his failure. We saw him get less emotional about a loss, persevere and strategize on how to improve because he wanted to. And it was fun! That time in Little League was such a fruitful period in his development into a young man. We, as his parents, learned to listen, not take over as the coach and to gently encourage him to get back up and in the game. The next time my son stepped on the mound, he learned to overcome failure, just by showing up and trying again. He is now close to 30-years-old, chasing bigger dreams, and we all know his time in youth sport played a huge role in making him who he is today. Do you want to discover tools to navigate through and alongside your child and their sport? Do you know the most important words you can say to your child on and off the field? Are you aware of the pitfalls to avoid? Do you want to be part of the ongoing conversation with other parents? If you said yes to any of these questions, you can learn how to get involved with Parents of Athletes in North County. Be a difference maker in your athlete’s life!

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Financial Buzz

Alice in Wander-land ARTICLE SEAN BARRETT

s children, we all heard the story or watched the movie Alice in Wonderland. Alice was walking down a path and reached the forest where there was a big tree covered in signs pointing to different forks in the road, and she stopped in her tracks, faced with a big decision. “Which way should I go?” she said, rhetorically speaking. The Cheshire cat immediately appeared in the tree and replied, “Where are you headed, my Dear?” Alice replied, “I really don’t know.” At this, the cat provided some rather profound advice for a children’s movie: “Then it really doesn’t matter which path you take!” I frequently start my financial planning roadmap session with this story and then ask my clients - how does this story relate to how you make financial decisions? In other words, do you make decisions in life like Alice in Wonderland? Just flip a coin or pick a path and move on? The majority of my clients will eventually admit that is pretty much it. They just follow their gut or flip a coin and choose a path, wandering through life, oblivious to the outcomes. Now imagine that a friend offers to fly Alice overhead in a hot air balloon, showing her where each path leads. With someone anticipating all possible outcomes, uncertainty and fear are replaced with confidence and assurance. Financial planning is that bird’s eye view of the paths before you, from beginning to end. The primary benefit for those who complete the financial planning process is they are able to make more informed decisions about their life. I spent five years in the Navy, after college, and part of that time was on a nuclear submarine, the USS Tinosa (SSN-606). When we went to sea, it was nothing like a holiday cruise! We frequently stayed submerged for two months or more. One of my first questions for the Captain on my first cruise was, “Do we know where we are going? What happens if we 22

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run into a mountain at the bottom of the ocean?” The Captain assured me that the Navigator knew what he was doing, so I learned to trust in the Navigator to make sure we ended up where we wanted. When I decided to become a financial planner, it was a logical career choice for me. I believe we are all a product of the sum of our experiences over time. After working with hundreds of clients over the years, I have seen some patterns in their behavior. I was always interested in how people make financial decisions about their future. In the investment world, this is called behavioral finance. It’s a tool for predicting how investors will behave in different circumstances. For example, studies show that the fear of loss is many times more powerful than the thrill of gains. Go figure! Why is this important and what do investor behaviors have to do with financial planning? Look up the term “Dalbar Study” online and see what 30 years of research has shown about the impact of emotions on investment behavior and performance. What has history taught us about even the very ‘best’ market timers? They will get it wrong more often than they will get it right! If clients tend to make their financial choices by the seat of their pants, does it not stand to reason that if they make more informed decisions, they will tend to achieve better outcomes in life? Let me ask you a question: Do you have somebody who knows what they are doing, helping you navigate your way through life? Or are you making choices at each fork in the road like Alice in Wander-land? Sean Barrett is Principal and Founder of Cornerstone Wealth Advisors. He can be reached at CWAInvestors.com

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here are five key pillars to health, but most of us only focus on a few. Then we wonder why we have trouble

losing weight, have low energy, frequent colds, too much stress, poorly behaved children, body pains, etc. We have to remember that health is like a building, and if one of the pillars is not strong, your health will suffer. In no particular order, the five pillars of health are: 1) Good Nutrition: There are many diets and lots of misin-

formation floating around so here is what to look for: Eat real food, organic when possible. Eat more vegetables and cut out the sugar. 2) Positive Mental Attitude: Changing the damaging and

negative story we tell ourselves on a daily basis is hugely healthy and health promoting.

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3) Exercise and Movement: We find excuses not to exercise

on a regular basis. The reason for this is “sedentary inertia.” Bodies in motion, stay in motion and those at rest, stay at rest. 4) Sleep: We rebuild tissues, muscle, and recharge the

brain during sleep, so make it a priority. Set a bedtime and get at least 7.5-9 hours of sleep per night. 5) Take care of your spine and nervous system: Our nerve

system controls every system in our body. If it isn’t working, you aren’t working. Most of us treat our spines like our health, only giving it attention when we have problems with it. This is a bad idea because it will lose function over time, each small injury and postural stress adding up until we have a major breakdown. Sometimes this shows up as pain, sometimes as decreased immunity, and more often than people realize, it shows up as decreased function that will lead to all sorts of health problems. This is why some of the most exciting and promising fields of research involve spine and nerve system function. A common objection I hear to people seeking out a chiropractor is that you will ‘get addicted’ or “they always want you to keep coming”. Feeling good is addicting so in that sense they are right. Much like exercise and sleep can be addicting. We are not static and neither is our health. We have to practice healthy habits and maintain our health over time, which is why chiropractic isn’t just for the injury or pain. At New Wave Chiropractic Center in Carlsbad, we check and adjust infants, adults, and everyone in between. The adjustments are tailored to the body type so a newborn baby does not get the same force or care as a growing child or an adult. We help patients with a wide variety of issues but we specialize in migraines, joint dysfunction, and other problems. Keep your spine and nerve system working well and you will have a lifetime of good health with minimal health challenges. Having a chiropractor on your health team will be essential in maintaining spine and nerve function over the year, and keeping you and your family the picture of health. NewWaveCarlsbad.com 24

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ith summer right around the corner, beautiful “light on the palate” wines that will pair beautifully with all your barbeques and beach days are on their way. The first thing to remember while enjoying wine is that this is your journey. Begin to understand what it is you like about a wine. Nuances that you may be drawn to or want to stay away from such as acidity, tannins, fruit, etc. The good news here is the more you taste, the more discerning and understanding of your own palate you will become. People are often apprehensive when they first dive into the world of wine. Don’t be. It is important to remember that everyone has their own unique palate and that is what makes wine so fun! There are SO many wonderful varietals, so many ways in which wines are made and so many regions to choose from. Wine is about your experience, so follow your own palate and truly enjoy the journey. WHITES:

•Borgo Maragliano Sparkling Brut Chardonnay from Italy. This sparkling is 100% Chardonnay. Its bright straw-yellow color precedes a marked and delicate aroma. It offers an intense, deep and harmonious taste. Best paired with grilled fish and cheeses that offer delicate flavors and creamy texture. •Meyer Family Cellars Rose from Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino County, CA. This beautiful wine is 100% Syrah with only 368 cases produced. It has notes of pink grapefruit and a twist of lemon that gives way to strawberry rhubarb tart and fresh raspberries. Best paired with light salads, seafood, raw and lightly cooked shellfish as well as grilled fish and goat cheeses. •Scarbolo Pinot Grigio from Italy, another small production wine. The aromas are of golden delicious apples and honey with an elegant mineral undertone that harmonizes with its generous structure and balance. A perfect wine to serve as an aperitif or to pair with seafood appetizers, poultry and fish dishes. REDS:

•Rozak Pinot Noir Gold Coast Vineyard. With only 200 cases made, this little beauty has spice, cherry, earth and herbs with a perceptive yet approachable acid profile. Undefined and unfiltered. Best paired with roasted pork tenderloin, oven baked salmon or roasted mushrooms with herbs. •Torre De Ona Finca San Martin Crianza from Spain. This wine is 100% tempranillo and boasts some wonderful notes of strawberries and red currants against a balsamic, aniseed, liquorice and cedar background. Best paired with Spanish dishes, especially lamb and pork with red peppers, pimenton, garlic and saffron. RELM Wine & Beer Bistro will have these wine selections and many others available to enjoy by the flight, the glass or by the bottle. RELM also offers many homemade dishes to accompany wine selections. RELM is an acronym for Relax, Enjoy, Laugh and More and carries boutique, small production, hard to find affordable wines, as well as local craft beers and great noshing options. For monthly educational wine classes, tastings, in-house and catered wine events, visit RelmWine.com 26

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lanning to celebrate in Carlsbad? Here are some of our rec-

Mother's Day CELEBRATIONS ARTICLE RUKSANA HUSSAIN

ommendations for area restaurants in the city where you

and mom can enjoy a special day together. Whether planning a feast with the family or some alone time for mom with her girlfriends, these lovely restaurants provide a few great options: Green Dragon Tavern - Celebrate mom at the special brunch buffet. Make the day special and fun, visiting the stunning 22,000 sq. ft. replica of the original Green Dragon Tavern while enjoying exquisite cuisine and unparalleled service. GreenDragonTavernCA.com Gregorio’s – Your Italian “kitchen away from home” offering family recipes and an extensive wine list accompanied by the quaint Italian villa ambiance. GregoriosRestaurant.com Buca di Beppo - Looking for the perfect place to take Mom on her special day? Gather everyone and head to Buca, where they have everything Italian you need to make sure your mom's day is special! BucaDiBeppo.com Chandler's at Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort – Celebrate Mother's Day by the shore. Show mom your love with a seaside contemporary American culinary adventure, where stunning ocean views are served alongside chef specialties and brunch classics. CapeRey.com Sheraton Carlsbad - Treat mom to Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa's Mothers Day Brunch at TWENTY/20. They offer a memorable three-course brunch, which includes traditional dishes such as a French Toast Station as well as a Seafood Raw Bar with poached mussels and crab legs, a carving station with prime rib and beef, seasonal farm greens and a dessert bar. Twenty20Grill.com The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch - On the final day of the season, take mom over for her special day. The stage will be filled with colorful dancing from the Rancho Buena Vista High School's Ballet Folklorico. In addition, you can make your own mixed bouquets for only $5. TheFlowerFields.com

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas TUCCI BOUTIQUE RECOMMENDS

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he most stylish gals know casual does not

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Manebi Espadrille in White Cotton, $135

Closed Stripe Linen Top, $280

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May Lifestyle Calendar

FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

MAY 7 PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE OMNI LA COSTA The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is hosting their Pedal for a Purpose to raise funds for music, science and innovation for 11,000 students in Carlsbad schools.

CARLSBAD VILLAGE ART WALK

This high-energy stationary-bike-a-thon

400 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE

features: exciting spin instructors, crazy

Originally called Thursdays on the Coast, the new Carlsbad Village Art Walk

costumed riders, fun activities for kids,

will take place on the fourth Thursday of every month, in collaboration with

bike safety check-ups by the Carlsbad

Cruising the Art Scene held at the Village Faire Shops. This self-guided tour

Fire Department and a health and well-

will introduce you to the wonderful stores, galleries, and even restaurants

ness expo! CarlsbadED.org

throughout the village that feature art by local and regional artists.

MAY 7 SEAN WATKINS' WHAT TO FEAR MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sean Watkins has long been known for his work as one-third of the Grammy Award-winning Nickel Creek and, more recently, for helming, with sister Sara, the itinerant, genre-hopping Watkins Family Hour ensemble. MuseumOfMakingMusic.com

MAY 8 GREEN DRAGON TAVERN AND MUSEUM’S MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET GREEN DRAGON TAVERN AND MUSEUM Celebrate your mother at Green Dragon Tavern and Museum’s Mother’s day brunch buffet this year! Make the day special and

UNTIL MAY 8, 2016

fun by enjoying the stunning 22,000 sq. ft. replica of the original Green Dragon Tavern, while enjoying exquisite cuisine and un-

CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE 2016 SEASON

paralleled service. Gift your loved ones with this family friendly

THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH®

dining experience and enrich yourselves in the American history.

“Color Your World!” It’s that time of the year again when 50 acres of col-

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orful ranunculus grace the hillsides of Carlsbad with the opening of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch®. For the first time, The Flower Fields now

MAY 11

offers free Wi-Fi for the convenience of visitors. TheFlowerFields.com

RAISING BIG PICTURE KIDS

ONGOING, WEDNESDAYS

AVIARA OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Join Mark Foreman, Ph.D. and his wife Jan Foreman, as they

STATE STREET FARMER'S MARKET

explore topics from their new book, Never Say No: Raising Big

CARLSBAD VILLAGE

Picture Kids. They are the parents of Jon and Tim Foreman of

Looking for fresh produce, delicious food, and fun crafts? The State

Switchfoot. Learn how to become the type of parent you've al-

Street Farmer’s Market is the place for you! The newly refurbished

ways wanted to be and how that will affect your relationship with

market has been ranked 4th of all the markets within San Diego

your child. NorthCoastCalvary.org

County! Come check it out every Wednesday. Carlsbad-Village.com

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MAY 20 GLAMOUR, GLITZ, HATS & HEELS

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More than 100,000 people will take in the beauty of our seaside city

cial featuring a fashion show curated by Lisa O’Hearn, independent

while browsing through unique booths, indulging in delectable eats

stylist with cabi clothing and makeup by Carol Fehr with Mary Kay

and enjoying family entertainment when the largest one-day street

cosmetics, and a special presentation featuring Susan Taylor. General

faire in the nation returns. Carlsbad.org

admission is $80 and RSVP requested by May 13. Carlsbad.org

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Parting Thoughts

Bird on a Wire WORDS KENDRA MATHEWSON

ne of my dear friends is a painter who sees the world through her amazing artist eyes. When she was the newbie in our neighborhood, her heart was sensitive to how to integrate her family into the community. Driving one day she noticed how birds perched on a telephone wire seemed to choose when to gather, and who to pause with. As she watched the birds sit, and then come and go, those birds spoke to her of how we create community, who we keep counsel with, and even the dynamic nature of the process. She had moved in down the street, and it was my love of her work that initially drew us together. We shared a moment of connection on my front porch steps, and lingered like the birds chatting on the telephone wire, before we flew off back to our hectic lives. Over the years, through working on house projects, painting together, building a club, learning new skills together, cooking meals together, playing cards as couples, we’d pause from the “flights” our lives demanded (me flying around in my minivan and she in her Mini Cooper) to sit like those birds on a wire and talk over tea. This is how we became friends. That is community. That is how community begins and how it grows. These one-on-one connections expand and extend and become a beautiful web of interconnectedness. Through words, stories, shared experiences and common interests, we find inspiration to create our communities. My friend’s keen observations became the main theme of a series that has become her signature. The beauty of her Birds on a Wire series, and her reflections on community, have inspired me to embrace and celebrate more the important place it has in our lives. We live in such an individualistic society that our personal empowerment sometimes overshadows the significance of our need for each other.

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Like the ingredients of an exceptional recipe, or the materials used to construct a quality home, a community is only as good as the people who comprise it. Because the people are who ignite an idea, imagine a future, share an event, take the bull by the horns, see a need and fill it, spread the word about a new business, open their home to new families, bring a meal when there’s an illness, invest in a neighbor or believe in a student, give witness to struggles and celebrate successes. Our magazine is your “wire.” Let us pause to read the stories that have been inspired by our community, to drink in the beautiful photographs that paint the story of us. Email your editor and publisher, or better yet reach out and enjoy a cup of coffee together. Let us stop here in the pages of our publication each month and celebrate like birds on a wire, before we fly off back to our busy lives. You inspire us.

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