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92009 MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2017+JANUARY 2018

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

IN THE ZONE WITH ZCODE MAGAZINES

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FEATURES

IN THE ZONE For more than eight years, ZCode Magazines has continued to grow as North County flourishes, becoming an integral feel-good news source for the families within our zip codes. Now, with 14 magazines, we strive to continue bringing communities together by sharing the stories of local residents, organizations, and businesses.

YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE Yiayia’s Greek Burritos

GIRL SCOUTS EARN SILVER AWARD

STUDENT STARS

NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY GALA

GLOBAL VANTAGE

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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VOL. 6, NO. 2

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A Sunny San Diego Holiday

y kids and I were in the car the other day chatting about random things. The topic turned to the holidays and their time off of school. It was a typical fall day here in San Diego. We were dressed for the occasion sporting shorts, flip flops, and sunglasses. I glanced at the dash and pointed out that the display showed 84 degrees. It was taunting us to take the boat out. I reminded the pack that we were merely days away from the holidays, and you’re not supposed to go wakeboarding this time of the year. This rationale was definitely met with a bit of teenage resistance. My daughter, to support her argument to hit the water, insisted that it didn’t feel like it was almost Christmas. In fact, she was trying to convince us that it seemed more like a hot summer day. And she was right, but we still didn’t go boating. We are spoiled here in Southern California – especially when it comes to the weather. I explained to my born-and-raised-in-Southern-California kiddos that Christmas feels a little different here than it does in other parts of the country. Although I didn’t grow up shoveling my way out of the house on Christmas morning, I do remember bone-chilling cold fronts and having four distinct seasons. I remember our tradition of heading over to our grandparent’s house bundled up in big coats. The holidays meant it was cold. And people went outside as little as possible. Shorts and sandals had long been packed away. Although my kids have never experienced that type of holiday weather, they do experience the long-standing Southern family traditions that we have kept alive. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any of the other holidays that we celebrate, everyone in the family knows where we are going to be and who will be there. They look forward to it, and they expect it. It’s our family Derrick Breaux tradition. And although we may pack swimsuits and sunscreen Publisher instead of bulky coats, I wouldn’t change a thing – nor would they. Traditions are important to my wife and me, and having everyone together simply warms our hearts. To all of our friends and family close and far, may your holidays and New Year be filled with love, health, and happiness.

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GOING FOR SILVER

Carlsbad Girl Scout Troop 1782 will soon earn the second highest achievement in Girl Scouts, the Silver Award. It all started with a concern and compassion for animals.

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92024 MAGAZINE BEYOND BOTANY

Join us as we speak with San Dieguito Garden Club President Niketa Patel to find out how the club uses its love and talent for gardening to benefit the local community.

GENERATION TO GENERATION

Luke Abramsom carries on a family tradition of making delicious toffee, and helps make a difference for those battling MS.

PUSHING HER LIMITS

Encinitas Student Star Sydney Weaber is tearing up the turf at La Costa Canyon High School. For more information and articles visit www.92024magazine.com.

92127 MAGAZINE TOGETHER IN HARMONY

Oak Valley Middle School teachers share how students make music and memories through a variety of band, orchestra, and choir programs.

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92130 MAGAZINE GROWTH IN EDUCATION

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92009

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CAROLS OF CARLSBAD 9th Annual Carols of Carlsbad kicks off the winter holiday season with a music showcase by Carlsbad students 3 – 5 p.m. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa www.carlsbaded.org

CARLSBAD VILLAGE NIGHT OF LIGHTS 5:30 p.m. The corner of Grand and State St. www.carlsbad-village.com

HOLIDAY AT THE RANCHO Crafts, face painting, holiday shopping, cookie decorating, tree-lighting ceremony, an outdoor movie, and more 5 – 8 p.m. | Leo Carrillo Ranch www.carlsbadca.gov

DEC. 10

PETS ON PARADE Pet parade with local vendors, raﬄes, live music, photos with Santa, and more Pet photos with Santa: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1 – 2:30 p.m. Parade begins: 12:45 p.m. Village Faire www.carlsbad-village.com

DEC. 12

HANUKKAH BEGINS

DEC. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE

DEC. 25

CHRISTMAS DAY

DEC. 26

KWANZAA BEGINS

DEC. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE

DEC. 8, 9

PETER PAN JR. THE MUSICAL Pacific Ridge middle school students put on this high-flying musical, which is a beloved family favorite Dec. 8: 7 p.m. Dec. 9: 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Sunshine Brooks Theater seatyourself.biz/pacificridge

DEC. 9

CLAY COLTON DUO: GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Clay Colton Duo will be hosting a special show in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Georgina Cole Library, performing hits from the mid-’60s to reflect the pop culture of the years when the library was built 2 – 3 p.m. | Cole Library www.carlsbadca.gov

JANUARY JAN. 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY

JAN. 14

LIBRARY GOT GAME Game night at the Cole Library. Enjoy Carcassane, Deadpool Yahtzee, Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Desks, Scrabble, chess, and more. 6 – 8 p.m. | Cole Library www.carlsbadca.gov

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JAN. 22 – 26

KIDS FOR PEACE PRESENTS THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE SCHOOL EDITION Carlsbad schools participate in one school week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible, choosing from a 50-item checklist. Sign up your school and download the Acts of Kindness Checklist to participate www.greatkindnesschallenge.com.

JAN. 24

4TH ANNUAL SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR Open to all area families interested in learning more about summer programs, internships, and camps; also includes workshops on resume writing, finding summer opportunities, interpreting PSAT score reports, and applying for scholarships 6 – 8 p.m. | Paciﬁc Ridge School For more information contact collegeguidance@pacificridge.org or call 760-579-4905

JAN. 25 – 27

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND MUSICAL Transport yourself to the Caribbean during Pacific Ridge School’s rendition of Once On This Island Jan. 25: 4:30 p.m. Jan. 26: 7 p.m. Jan. 27: 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Howard Brubek Theater, Palomar College seatyourself.biz/pacificridge

ONGOING EVENTS

1ST WEDNESDAYS

CARLSBAD NEWCOMERS CLUB Meeting begins with half hour of social time followed by guest speaker 9:45 a.m. | Carlsbad Senior Center www.carlsbadnewcomers.org

WEDNESDAYS

STATE STREET FARMERS MARKET 3 – 6 p.m. | State St. www.carlsbad-village.com/events

1ST FRIDAYS

THE CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB 1 p.m. | Dove Library Gowland Room www.carlsbadgardenclub.com

2ND FRIDAYS

TASTE OF YOGA AND COMMUNITY POTLUCK A free hour-long yoga class followed by a community potluck 7:30 p.m. | Carlsbad Village Yoga & Fitness Co-Op www.carlsbadvillageyoga.com

3RD SATURDAYS

MONTHLY SATURDAY TRAIL VOLUNTEER EVENTS See website for trail locations and times www.carlsbadca.gov/trails

S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S BADMINTON OPEN PLAY BADMINTON FOR ADULTS Tuesdays: 7:45 – 9:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8:15 – 9:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Open play hours subject to change; call 760-602-4690 Fee: $3 per person Stagecoach Community Center www.carlsbadca.gov

BASEBALL LA COSTA YOUTH ORGANIZATION SPRING 2018 REGISTRATION OPEN Register online at www.lcyo.org

LA COSTA YOUTH ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPRING 2018 REGISTRATION OPEN Register online at www.lcyo.org

BASKETBALL OPEN PLAY BASKETBALL

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SWIMMING OPEN RECREATIONAL SWIM

Tuesdays: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 1 – 4 p.m. Fridays: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Saturdays: 1:45 – 4:30 p.m. Open play hours subject to change; call 760-602-4690 Fee: $3 per person Stagecoach Community Center www.carlsbadca.gov

Tuesdays, Thursdays: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open play hours subject to change; call 760-602-4680 Fee: $3 per person Calavera Hills Gymnasium www.carlsbadca.gov

Mondays – Fridays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours subject to change; check website for updated schedule Alga Norte Aquatic Center wwww.carlsbadca.gov

HIKING OPEN HIKE AT BATIQUITOS LAGOON Trail guides available at Nature Center or bulletin boards at each trailhead www.batiquitoslagoon.org

LACROSSE CARLSBAD YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING 2018 REGISTRATION OPEN Season runs early Feb. through the end of May Saturday preseason clinics: Dec. 10 – Feb. 10 www.carlsbadlacrosse.com

OPEN LAP SWIM RUNNING 9TH ANNUAL WARRIOR SPIRIT 5K RUN/WALK Support the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and children battling life-threatening medical conditions Registration Open Now Event date: Feb. 3 8:30 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.mitchellthorp.org

Mondays – Fridays: 5:45 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours subject to change; check website for updated schedule Alga Norte Aquatic Center wwww.carlsbadca.gov

SOFTBALL LA COSTA YOUTH ORGANIZATION SOFTBALL LEAGUE SPRING 2018 REGISTRATION OPEN Register online at www.lcyo.org

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YO U R N E I G H B O R ’ S R E C I P E

*From the cookbook Vegan Burgers and Burritos, reprinted with permission from Page Street Publishing

INGREDIENTS ¼ cup (50 g) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight ¼ cup (30 g) chopped walnuts, soaked overnight ¼ cup (50 g) dried brown or green lentils Drizzle of oil, optional 1¾ cups (414 ml) low-sodium veggie broth 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato sauce 1 to 3 tsp (5 to 15 ml) hot sauce (see notes), plus more for serving ½ to ¾ tsp sea salt (see notes) ¼ tsp ground black pepper 4 tortillas 1 cup (40 g) chopped lettuce ½ cup (80 g) chopped tomatoes 4 tbsp (38 g) chopped red onion

ABOUT THE CHEF NAME OF CHEF: Sophia DeSantis FAMILY MEMBERS: Husband – Joe; three boys – Sam, Mason, and Leo; cat – Sake COMMUNITY OF RESIDENCE: La Costa Valley HOBBIES & INTERESTS: I love to exercise, relax by the pool, go

DIRECTIONS 1. 2.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coarsely chop the chickpeas, walnuts, and lentils in a food processor. Be careful not to over-chop. Add them to a medium-size pan, and if you are using oil, sauté the bean mixture over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil until it’s coated, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook partially covered over medium-low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes until the beans are cooked and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Watch closely, stirring frequently, and lower the heat if it begins to stick, which can happen if you are not using oil. Uncover when most of the liquid has evaporated, and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the liquid is almost gone. Set the pan aside to cool. Fill tortillas in the center with the meaty bean/nut mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and hot sauce, if using. Simply fold the burrito by folding the sides over toward the center and secure them with a toothpick, blue for mild and red for spicy. Place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until they’re crisp. Serve immediately.

NOTES: Adjust the hot sauce to your liking. You can also take it out and add

more tomato sauce instead to keep the burrito spice-free. The hotter the hot sauce you use, the less salt you will need, so make sure to account for that. KIDS: This can be served as a bowl if folding a burrito is too hard! MAKES: 4 burritos

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to the beach, read, create and photograph my recipes, spend time with my family and friends, and go out to dinner to all the great restaurants around us! FAVORITE LOCAL ACTIVITY: Relaxing in the backyard by the pool or going to the beach with family and friends. ABOUT THE RECIPE: A very nontraditional meal resurrected from my Greeklish (Greek/English) childhood. Don’t expect anything Greek involved here, simply my mom’s (Yiayia’s) version of feeding us Mexican food when we were kids. She actually called it a taco, mostly because I think anything Mexican was a taco to us Greeks. Every bite brings back amazing memories even through this meatless version. The blue toothpicks are mild and the red are spicy. Choose carefully! ABOUT THE CHEF: I’m the founder of Veggies Don’t Bite, a plant-based food blog that shows how leaving out animal products, gluten, and refined sugar does not mean leaving out delicious flavor. I welcome all types of eaters so they can see how long-time favorite foods can still be enjoyed in a healthy, wholesome, whole-food, plant-based way. I live in Carlsbad where I tame three young boys and one husband, and live life to the fullest every day. My motto is eat, play, relax, repeat. ¢

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Going For Silver

GIRL SCOUTS EARN SILVER AWARD HELPING HUMANE SOCIETY

fter six years together, Girl Scout Troop 1782 of Carlsbad will earn the second highest achievement in Scouts, the Silver Award. And it all started with a concern and compassion for animals. Troop 1782 and its seven members partnered with the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) and Project Wildlife to educate the community about animal safety, rescue, adoption, and therapy programs. A year-long commitment and true labor of love, it required many hours of research, hands-on experience and of course, heart. The troop visited animal rescue facilities throughout the County, including Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Helen Woodward Animal Center, and the San Diego Humane Society to learn about therapy pets. Next they took a trip to Rawhide Ranch to learn how to care for a multitude of

farm animals. They created two Prize Wheels and eight ring toss boards that were given to SDHS to be used in workshops, school events, and info booths. The Scouts also participated in two major volunteer events, the Walk for Animals and PET PALS. At the PET PALS event, the troop set up educational games and taught kids facts about animals ranging from raccoons to cats to iguanas. According to

the girls, a highlight for them was how great it made them feel to be role models to younger girls, some of whom will be future Girl Scouts. Troop members Camille Adami, Camden Altenbern, Nicole Keffer, Milana Ric, Camille Sanshu, Hannah Waite, and Kate Vickery would like other young girls to know they can have fun and make the world a better place at the same time. The troop was led by Renee Sanshu. ¢

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1. San Diegans around the county participated in I Love a Clean San Diego’s 33rd Coastal Cleanup Day. 2. Voices for Children’s signature event, Starry Starry Night, raised net proceeds of more than $1.16 million in support of the volunteer CourtAppointed Special Advocate program. 3. Fun at KAABOO! 4. ZCode Media graphic designer Shari and friends Michelle and Stephanie share a donut after completing the Surfing Madonna 15K run. 5. Visitors admire the rare Corpse Flower in full bloom at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Photo by Rachel Cobb.

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COMMUNITY STUFF

Fashion Takes Flight

The Del Sol Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) in San Diego hosted its annual fashion show in late October. This year’s show, a large-scale production with an aviation theme, featured clothing from local shops worn by NCL Del Sol’s sophomore class, who are set to graduate in 2020. Proceeds from the show went to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe. During six years of NCL membership, mothers and daughters work together for many philanthropies, including Interfaith Community Services, Feeding America, Meals on Wheels, Autism Tree Project Foundation, and others. The young ladies of NCL Del Sol also receive leadership training and do cultural activities. All of it is aimed at empowering them to succeed in life and do so with compassion, social awareness, and a commitment to community service. For more information visit delsol.nationalcharityleague.org.

CBad Moms Do Good A few weeks ago, Carlsbad resident Sherry Barnes had an idea. She wanted to get a group of fellow moms together to have dinner and go see the new Bad Moms movie, and wondered how she could do something helpful in the process. She came up with the tagline “C’Bad Moms Do Good Deeds,” and organized a dinner and movie date to raise money for local organization Solutions for Change, a nonprofit which seeks to solve family homelessness. Her idea spread quickly, and 70 women came to the event. They met at Ignite Bistro before the movie, a local restaurant that also volunteered to donate 10 percent from the event’s proceeds. Collectively they raised $2,600 in total for Solutions for Change. “I thought maybe I could get 20 or 30 women interested in going,” she shared. “It was amazing to see this idea spread to a sold-out showing.” It just goes to show how local, everyday actions can lead to good deeds. For more information about Solutions for Change visit solutionsforchange.org.

2017 Coastchella Beneﬁts Scripps Hospital More than 300 North County residents attended the 2nd Annual Scripps Coastchella Benefit Concert at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach in October, raising over $320,000 for Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. The event featured a cocktail reception, live auction, and musical entertainment by alternative blues hip-hop band G. Love & Special Sauce and local country band Nancarrow. Money raised at the event will help fund the purchase of lifesaving surgical technology and equipment, enabling Scripps physicians to provide a higher level of care with less invasive techniques, as well as improving the overall patient experience. For more information go to www.scripps.org/coastchella.

Paciﬁc Rim Elementary a Blue Ribbon School Carlsbad Unified School District recently announced the recognition of Pacific Rim Elementary School as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School (NBRS). Only 16 elementary schools in California received this honor in 2017, and Pacific Rim was the only school in San Diego County to be named in 2017. The U.S. Department of Education today recognized a total of 342 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2017. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are active demonstrations of preparing every child for a bright future,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to the honorees. “You are visionaries, innovators, and leaders. You have much to teach us: some of you personalize student learning, others engage parents and communities in the work and life of your local schools and still others develop strong and forward-thinking leaders from among your teaching staff.”

Carlsbad Veteran Norma Walker Honored Local Carlsbad resident Norma Walker, who did a brief stint in the U.S. Air Force as one adventure in her very full life, recently enjoyed a full-fledged military “Honor Salute” performed by Camp Pendleton Marine 1st Lieutenant Kimberly Colby, accompanied by 1st Lieutenant Haley Mansberger. Lt. Colby volunteers with Hospice of the North Coast (HNC), which is aligned with the national We Honor Veterans organization, to recognize vets for their service. Sometimes the ceremony honors a group of aging vets who reside in a facility. In this instance, the ceremony took place in Norma’s comfy home. Norma was born in 1921 and grew up in Fallbrook and Oceanside. After graduating from Oceanside High School, Norma joined the Air Force. She explained, “I enjoyed the marching exercises, but when I learned after three months that I could rise no farther than a secretarial level and was given the choice to re-enlist or opt out, I left.” She later found a job at an aerospace company, got married, and raised a family of three children. Norma is a wonderful story of a lifelong North County resident who remains positively spirited and tons of fun, even at the age of 95.

Garden of Lights Each night after the sun goes down, from Dec. 2 to 23 and 26 to 30, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland during the Garden of Lights. More than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminate the flora of this fantastic 37-acre urban oasis each evening from 5 to 9 p.m. for a magical holiday experience. The Garden of Lights has events and activities that everyone in your family will enjoy. Nightly entertainment including local blues and jazz bands, as well as holiday crafts, spin art, visits with Santa, Nutcracker displays, and horse-drawn wagon rides, snow for sledding, and holiday carolers on selected evenings. Food and treats will also be available. Come out and experience the holidays Southern California-style at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Garden of Lights! Tickets for the Garden of Lights are available at the Welcome Center at SDBG. There are no advance ticket sales at the Garden or on the website. Admission for members is $8 ($10 on Friday and Saturday); for seniors, active military, and students $10; and non-members $15 ($20 on Friday and Saturday). For children ages 3 through 12, admission is $6 ($5 on Friday and Saturday). The Garden of Lights is presented by the County of San Diego.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

WHY DO SMART KIDS

Struggle in School?

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he professional and passionate team at the Therapeutic Literacy Center (TLC) knows that learning difficulties don’t have to be permanent. “We see it every day. Sometimes parents cross their fingers and hope that things will change, but it’s rare that change happens by itself. If it hasn’t fixed itself yet…when?” shared Founder Maria Bagby. TLC identifies and permanently strengthens the root cause of the problems and significantly improves learning capacities. “The investment in identifying and strengthening the underlying cognitive skills is uniquely different than educational therapy and tutoring.”

our repertoire of tools we can use for individuals that have an IEP with a diagnoses of many more learning disabilities (now including non-verbal learning disability) and other more complex issues related to critical thinking, fluid reasoning, symbol relations, memory for information, quantification sense (related to math difficulties), visual and/or auditory processing, and what is referred to as symbolic and artefactual thinking.

“Sometimes parents cross their fingers and hope that things will change, but it’s rare that change happens by itself. If it hasn’t fixed itself yet…when?”

How is TLC different from other learning centers? According to Maria, traditional tutoring and repetition of tasks may address the immediate problem if the cause is missed or poor instruction, but those strategies do not correct the cause of the problem. When a child is smart but struggling in school, it is painful for the student and for the family. And when a young adult is struggling with the demands of the workplace, it

can be terribly confusing. “Difficulties in school and work eventually affect self-esteem in all aspects of life,” she said. TLC fixes the cause rather than focusing only on the symptoms. What programs does TLC use? “I like to say that we have a ‘system’ – not a program. We don’t apply a program to a client. We have many programs and tools we use to individualize a plan. These include AST-R/S/C (Auditory Stimulation Training for Reading/ Spelling and Comprehension, AMPS (Attention, Memory and Processing Skills), EFT (Executive Function Training), IM (Interactive Metronome), the Lindamood Bell programs’ tools, to name a few. In 2017 we added the Arrowsmith Program (www.arrowsmithsandiego.com) for the more complex learning needs. It’s exciting to expand

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Does TLC provide tutoring? “Yes, we do. Sometimes tutoring is all that is needed. In these cases, we provide tutoring using strategies learned from the cognitive programs we use for therapy.” What else does TLC offer? The center also offers a parent support group for parents and regular events with speakers on topics such as: “What exactly is ADHD? The components of attention and strategies to improve, “Why Doesn’t My Child Turn in Their Homework?” and “What happens SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT

“It’s a short-term investment for a lifetime of change.” – Maria Bagby, owner when the Common Core approach isn’t working for my child?” The team at TLC knows that by making changes in underlying cognitive skills, we don’t have to struggle with learning in school and in the workplace. This realization is what prompted Maria to leave the educational system and establish TLC. The center has expanded three times since moving to Solana Beach in 2012. “We have facilitated 23 children exiting special education and many others that were in the process of qualifying in SST meetings. In the adult world, we have helped numerous young people make the transition from school to work,” said Maria. Is TLC for everyone? “No. I refer out about 15% of the people that come in to meet us. Our level of success is high – very high – but I skew our data by choosing only the ‘right’ kids to work with. My commitment is to work only with people that match what we have and to help find the right solutions for those that don’t work with us.” Who do you work with? “We work with smart kids that are struggling in school and in the workplace. “We have students from grade one

through young adult. Right now we have a woman in her 70’s strengthening her memory and processing skills! But most of our clients are families with students in grades one through high school. Many of our students don’t have any diagnosis at all and many have the support of having an IEP in school.” Additionally, TLC works with local audiologists specializing in Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and serves as a Deficit-Specific Auditory Processing Disorder treatment center. We have treatments for the four main types or deficit areas and are having great success in significantly improving if not erasing the deficit completely. All therapeutic programs are customized to each individual need and are designed to be fun and life-changing. The culture at TLC is focused on relationship and knowledge that every student is incredibly smart with quirky glitches that are creating problems for them. What do I do to find out if TLC can help me or my child? Call us to schedule a consultation or attend a parent information meeting where you can hear other parents talk about their experiences. ¢

THE LEARNING CONTINUUM

Is this your child? • Takes too long to do homework • Says “huh?” or “what?” often • Misses social cues and interrupts • Has a hard time paying attention in school • Has difficulty in reading, writing, or math • Has aDhD but you don’t want to medicate him/her • Has an iep but you don’t feel it’s helping Is this your teenager? • Has difficulty completing homework • Hard on themselves • Has missing assignments • Grades affected from being unorganized • Defensive about school • Depressed, anxious, or low self-esteem • Lacking direction Is this you or your family? • Conflicts about homework • Spending hours doing homework with your child • Experiencing difficulty in parent-child relationships

If you and your child can relate to any of these scenarios, call to ﬁnd out how TLC can help.

AT-A-GLANCE

Business: Therapeutic Literacy Center Owner: Maria Bagby Director: Lois Yacko Year of Establishment: 2012 Phone: 858-481-2200 Email: info@therapeuticliteracycenter.com Website: www.therapeuticliteracycenter.com; www.arrowsmithsandiego.com Address: 990 Highland Dr. Suite 106-D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Business Description: TLC solves learning challenges and disabilities by addressing the underlying skills causing the learning problems. The Arrowsmith program brings neuroscience research to the educational development of student learning. December 2017 | January 2018 • 92009MAGAZINE.COM • 17

C O V E R F E AT U R E

INTHE ZCode Magazines Continues to Connect North County One Zip Code at a Time Since ZCode’s conception, the goal has always been to publish feel-good content that truly engages readers across our zip codes. Now, publishing six issues of 14 community magazines per year, ZCode has worked hard to maintain and expand our vision. Behind each issue of 92009 Magazine is our close-knit band of creatives and go-getters who are dedicated to making ZCode’s vision a reality. What do we all have in common? We all are passionate about what makes our communities special. Join us as we dive into the inner workings of our media center.

Q&A HOW DID YOUR VISION FOR ZCODE MAGAZINES BEGIN? I was lucky enough to have a few articles published about me when I played football in high school. It was very exciting. I still have those articles. I wanted to create a local magazine that made people feel good. A magazine that people looked forward to receiving in their mailboxes. A magazine specifically for the neighborhoods that we call home, with colorful photos and a variety of interesting articles. SINCE ITS CONCEPTION IN 2009, IN WHAT WAY HAVE THE MAGAZINES DEVELOPED MOST? Talent! I have been fortunate to work with an incredibly talented group of people that share the ZCode vision. The quality of the

with ZCode Publisher

DERRICK BREAUX

magazines (editorial and design) is unparalleled in the community magazine arena. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING PART OF ZCODE’S JOURNEY SO FAR? Having people come up to me and tell me how much they enjoy reading the magazine. It never gets old! WHAT ARE YOUR LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THE MAGAZINES? Honestly, it’s to keep publishing magazines that are meaningful to the local residents. And if we are able to grow our family of magazines along the way by adding additional communities, then that’s a bonus!

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WHY DO YOU THINK EACH DEPARTMENT IS SO INTEGRAL TO ZCODE’S MISSION?

WHAT’S AN IMPORTANT TAKEAWAY FOR OUR 92009 MAGAZINE READERS?

Without a doubt, the magazines wouldn’t exist without sales, editorial, production, and graphics. While it all started as a oneperson operation, it has grown to something much larger. I feel blessed to be able to work with the talented ZCode team.

The magazine is 100 percent supported by its advertising partners. Please frequent their businesses and let them know that you saw them in 92009 Magazine.

SALES AND PRODUCTION CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Without this dedicated, hardworking group, it’s highly likely you wouldn’t be reading the magazine you’re holding in your hands. This is because ZCode’s all-star sales team and production personnel create and maintain relationships with the businesses featured throughout our pages, so that we can get our magazines out to our more than 220,000 readers – to you. Our sales representatives aid local businesses – from doctors to landscapers to Realtors – in

MELISSA DITALO

Production Coordinator

HEATHER REYNOLDS Senior Account Executive

finding the most effective way possible to reach potential clients via advertisements, business spotlights, and merchant profiles. And our production coordinator ensures an entirely smooth process. Each team member strives to introduce you to our business supporters and perhaps your next dentist or dance studio, thus doing their part to help create a thriving local marketplace.

KAREN CONNELLY Account Executive

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Account Coordinator

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: “The team at ZCode are most enthusiastic and professional. They research who we are, actively listened to our needs, responded quickly with patience for my timeline, and produced the most attractive, informative, and successful advertising for my business! I often tell others that the team at ZCode is a huge part of my business success! We love working with them! – Maria Bagby, Executive Director Therapeutic Literacy Center

“ZCode is always a pleasure to work with. Their staff works diligently with their clients to ensure quality advertisements that best promote businesses within the community.” – Jackie Mougel, Club Director Danceology Performance

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EDITORIAL

B R I N G I N G STO R I E S TO L I F E While 50 percent of our magazines’ content is focused on spotlighting local businesses, the other half is focused on, well, you. The zip codes that we cover are bustling, thriving communities that are home to newsworthy people, places, organizations, and events that are all well-deserving of a spotlight – which is where our editorial team comes in. ZCode’s editors are tasked with discovering, researching, and crafting the hyperlocal stories that fill our pages – from Community Stuff to our half-page features and photo pages. While they don’t always get a byline, it’s their dedication to providing readers with fun and informative stories that makes the magazines so special.

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S T U D E N T S TA R S

Aiko Lozar and Pajaka Lakshmin Find Inspiration Everywhere by KELLEY GUSICH

or their entire Aviara Oaks Middle School (AOMS) careers, CHS students Aiko Lozar and Pajaka Lakshmin loved their time at AOMS because of the family atmosphere. This caring community expanded an interest in STEM that began when both girls were small. Pajaka’s mom has been a researcher and robotics coordinator, and her father is a doctor, whereas Aiko’s interest was really sparked through Jr. FIRST Lego League in third grade. “My favorite part about STEM activities,” Aiko shared, “is that you never run out of things to learn.” Pajaka’s STEM memories started with Science Week. “My favorite STEM activity would have to be the experiments we did in seventh and eighth grade which combined all four aspects of STEM and taught us to think outside the box.” In 2017, Aiko and Pajaka became involved in ProjectCSGirls, a nonprofit program designed to encourage girls’ involvement in STEM-based fields. Under the category World Health, they designed a theoretical device they named Co2nversion. This would use artificial photosynthesis to reduce the amount of CO2 in the air. Their project was awarded an Honorable Mention at this national competition, and they were invited as one of 30 teams to present their project for the national gala in Washington, D.C. Pajaka’s and Aiko’s experience at the gala was one of their most memorable, with incomparable opportunities to meet and collaborate with girls nationwide. “There were so many girls with brilliant ideas which had the potential to change the way the world worked,” Pajaka said. “My favorite part has to be how everyone there was so supportive and understanding,” Aiko shared. “It seemed as though the atmosphere was unreal, as everyone treated each other like long lost cousins!” Aiko finds her inspiration in every aspect of life, but is most awed when children begin to realize things older people have never considered. “Seeing how the future generations are already making connections gives me hope for the future and motivates me to inspire more people in the areas I’m interested.” Pajaka finds her motivation in looking back. “I am most inspired by the powerful women in our history and society, those who stood for what they believed in like Rosa Parks and Malala Yousafzai and have defied the stereotypes like Susan B. Anthony and Marie Curie.” Both are in other activities from Indian dance/song to the San Diego Shakespeare Society. Their myriad talents make them the perfect 92009 Student Stars! ¢

STEM

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MEET AIKO & PAJAKA Name: School:

Parents: Sibling: Favorite Places in Carlsbad:

Name: School: Parents: Sibling: Favorite Places in Carlsbad:

Aiko Lozar Aviara Oaks Middle School (2014-2017) and Carlsbad High School (current) Anna Lozar and David Lozar Quinn Lozar My schools, bookstores, Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad Village area

Pajaka Lakshmin Carlsbad High School Jayakrishnan and Anuradha Lakshmin Dvaita Lakshmin The Village, the library, the beaches

Know a student that should be profiled in 92009 Magazine? Recommend a student online at www.92009magazine.com.

Night at the Library

GALA RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT LIBRARY, ARTS, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS

he Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation’s (CLAF) “Night at the Library” Gala recently drew over 125 guests from the community to support the library and cultural arts facilities and progams at the Carlsbad City Library, the Georgiana Cole Library, and the Library Learning Center. Dinner, dancing, and live entertainment by Grammy Award-nominated artist Perla Batalla highlighted the evening. Over $10,000 was raised at the event. “We are so privileged to have an active foundation helping to support our community efforts,” said Heather Pizzuto, the City’s Library & Cultural Arts Director. “Thanks to the foundation, we are able to enhance the library, arts, and cultural programs available to those who live, work, and play in our city.”

The Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1998. Community gifts have also enabled the foundation to support ongoing literary and cultural programs in the library’s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, art exhibitions in the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, and programs and services offered at the Library Learning Center, plus books and other library materials

for all three city libraries. “Thanks to the generosity of community members, through their donations and endowments, over $150,000 was contributed by the Foundation this fiscal year to the Carlsbad Library and Cultural Arts department to help fund many special programs,” said CLAF president Gita Nassiri. For more information visit www.carlsbadlibraryartsfoundation.org. ¢

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Positive I M P A C T Lany and Alex Zikakis Advocate for Local Foster Children Through Voices for Children by JENNIFER FRAKES | photo by Tim Hardy

or Lany and Alex Zikakis, helping San Diego’s foster youth is both a passion and a way of life. She and Alex were introduced to Voices for Children through friends who were actively involved in the organization. Alex and Lany quickly became avid supporters themselves. “I joined the Voices for Children Board of Directors in July 2013 and served on the development and marketing committees until June 2017,” related Lany. This fall, she and Alex, who is the president and founder of a Carlsbad-based diversified real estate investment and development company, chaired the Starry Starry Night Gala, an annual fundraiser for Voices for Children. “We feel very blessed that this event brought in a record amount of money and introduced many new attendees to a very worthwhile organization,” said Lany. From her involvement on the board of directors, Lany witnessed first-hand the positive impact Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) have on the lives of thousands of foster children in San Diego County. “Because of this knowledge, I have decided to serve Voices for Children in a different role. I am excited to say that I have started training to become a CASA myself,” revealed Lany, whose professional background is in print production, advertising, and media buying. She is pleased to be able provide one-on-one assistance to San Diego’s foster youth, as well as use her previous experience on the board of directors to recruit more CASAs. Lany and Alex recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and have three sons. Max is a musician and will soon graduate from Belmont University in Nashville. Calvin attends the University of Colorado, Boulder and is thoroughly enjoying the outdoor lifestyle that the area offers. Hank is a junior in high school at Pacific Ridge School and is involved in the local community. Lany and Alex have lived in Carlsbad for 20 years. Although they both grew up in snow country on the East Coast, they have happily adapted to life in sunny San Diego. “Alex has become an avid surfer and I love to run the area trails, many of which we can access just around the corner from our house. Our three sons were able to walk to school, and they grew up enjoying the Carlsbad trail system and being outdoors,” stated Lany. And while the Zikakis family loves to travel, they are never sorry to return home to the City of Carlsbad. ¢

Name: Community: Family: Hobbies & Interests: Favorite Places in Carlsbad:

Lany and Alex Zikakis Carlsbad Three sons Skiing, surfing, running, and going for walks with our dogs It used to be Legoland when the boys were little! Now we love all the fun new restaurants (and a speakeasy!) popping up in the village, and of course the Carlsbad Village Farmers Market

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Name: Mission:

Website:

Voices for Children Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, or neglected children by providing them with volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) www.speakupnow.org

Know a volunteer that should be profiled in 92009 Magazine? Recommend a volunteer online at www.92009magazine.com.

Global Vantage

PACIFIC RIDGE STUDENTS LEARN TO UNDERSTAND GLOBAL ISSUES photo courtesy of Paciﬁc Ridge School

ocal students from Pacific Ridge School and Canyon Crest Academy partner with the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, a school that provides tuition-free education to 130 girls annually in Kibera, Kenya, through a nonprofit program called the Global Journal Project. Together, the students produce Global Vantage, an award-winning, internationally minded, student-run magazine. The collaboration has allowed students at all three schools to understand global issues and forge international relationships. Kibera Girls Soccer Academy Program Director Richard Teka and alumna Asha Jaffar recently visited and spoke to Pacific Ridge students, faculty, and guests about the importance of education and its role in ending the cycle of poverty. Teka shared that uneducated women in Kibera can either work as house cleaners for the equivalent of $40 a month or get married off at a young age to earn their families a dowry. Kibera Girls Soccer Academy

began as a girls soccer team as a means to combat gender inequalities and boost the girls’ confidence and self-esteem. However, promising young athletes would leave the team because they would marry or become pregnant. The best way to stop girls from leaving and to further empower them was to provide them with a free education. And so, the school was established in 2006. “The partnership has been really beneficial for all of us. It’s been eye-opening to see the experiences that other people are going through, just to get an education, and the effort it takes for equality,” said Pacific Ridge student and Global Vantage Chief Financial Officer Megan Martindale. At Pacific Ridge, the Global Vantage group is one of over 40 student-led service learning groups addressing needs around the world. To learn more visit www.globalvantagemagazine.com or www.pacificridge.org. ¢

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R E A L E S TAT E W AT C H

Beneﬁts of Homeownership W

e are all aware that there are countless benefits to being a homeowner. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and Research Economist Nadia Evangelou have a new research paper in The Journal of the Center for Real Estate Studies. This was an extensive study and C.A.R Market Matters was able to highlight the key items in the study. We feel it is important to share some of the findings with you. In the health aspect of the study, it shows that homeowners' children are happier and healthier, and that the actual homeowner’s mental and physical health moves in a positive direction when we are in a stable housing market. Regarding crime, the study showed neighborhoods with stable housing options are more likely to have a lower crime rate than areas with less stable housing options, regardless of the ownership structure. The findings also showed that homeowners accrue more wealth, save more money, and become more involved in the community. They are more likely

Address

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to participate in local elections and civic groups. These are just a few of the items discussed in this research paper. If you would like to read the research paper in its entirety, please feel free to give us a call. We are always available to help! Ranked as the #2 team in the Carlsbad Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties office, we are your first and only call for all of your real estate needs. ¢

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Beds Baths Est SF

7826 Quebrada Circle

3353 Avenida Soria

2701 La Gran Via

7619 Galleon Way

7835 Quebrada Circle

2413 El Bosque Avenue

6827 Corintia Street 2291 Paseo Saucedal

Price

Address

2,122

$875,000

2879 Rancho Cortes

1,833

$875,000

2,328

$875,000

1,650

$880,000

2,659

$880,000

2,119

6525 Vispera Place

2407 La Macarena Avenue

2759 Ascot Avenue

2815 Levante Street

2,258

7501 Gibraltar Street

6252 Dartington Way

6337 Greenhaven Drive

2600 Galicia Way

3419 Corte Sonrisa

2556 Ingleton Avenue

3,397

Beds Baths Est SF 4,345

Price

$1,180,000

3375 Corte Panorama

3,511

$1,180,000

2199 Camino Robledo

3,356

$1,190,000

7341 Altiva Place

4,029

$1,190,000

6987 Bixbite Place

3,095

$1,194,000

$885,000

2327 Geode Lane

3,263

$1,225,000

2,588

$885,000

2828 Carrillo Way

3,758

$1,225,000

1,963

$887,750

2566 Discovery Road

3,480

$1,245,000

2,827

$893,000

7539 Circulo Sequoia

3,743

$1,250,000

1,895

$899,000

7483 Circulo Sequoia

3,994

$1,265,000

2,607

$900,000

2321 Mica Road

3,709

$1,270,000

$920,000

7098 Corintia Street

3,641

$1,295,000

2,833

$930,000

6635 Halite Place

3,688

$1,295,000

2,708

$942,000

2871 Rancho Cortes

4,843

$1,335,000

3,092

$950,000

7580 Circulo Sequoia

4,398

$1,345,000

2,363

$985,000

2243 Ivory Place

4,745

$1,350,000

2,823

$990,000

7172 Estrella De Mar

4,700

$1,363,000

$995,000

7134 Corintia Street

4,212

$1,400,000 $1,400,000

3020 Azahar Court

2,818

$997,500

3230 Sitio Oceano

3,641

2433 Mica Road

3,245

$999,990

7125 Argonauta Way

3,866

$1,527,500

7039 Llama Street

3,197

$1,000,000

2689 Echo Avenue

3,815

$1,550,000

7061 Sitio Frontera

3,316

$1,075,000

2800 Rancho Costero

3,743

$1,575,000

6258 Topiary

3,272

$1,080,000

8042 Paseo Avellano

3,400

$1,625,000

6281 Paseo Privado

3,906

$1,094,000

3572 Avenida Pantera

4,025

$1,699,500

8055 Via Arce

2,716

$1,100,000

7213 Almaden Lane

3,532

$2,000,000

6269 Arbor Rose

3,397

$1,123,000

7333 Corte Tomillo

4,714

$2,050,000

2375 Lapis Road

3,219

$1,175,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92009 at www.92009magazine.com)

Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.

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Music

“Musical training sets students up for a better academic future.” -Nadine Gaab, Ph. D.

We’ve invested more than $2 million in music education for Carlsbad students. Carlsbad Educational Foundation.

JOIN US www.CarlsbadEd.org

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

carlsbad city library CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY 1775 DOVE LN. CARLSBAD, CA 92011 760-602-2049

GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY 1250 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR. CARLSBAD, CA 92008 760-434-2870

CARLSBAD PLAYREADERS

CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium $5 GENERAL ADMISSION, $1 STUDENTS

ONE SLIGHT HITCH by Lewis Black Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. TRUE WEST By Sam Shepard Monday, Jan. 29, 7:30pm

CINEMA SERIES OF CARLSBAD INDEPENDENT & CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILMS CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium MOONLIGHT (2016, R, 111 MIN.) Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. Cinema Chat begins at 1:30 p.m.

CARLSBAD FILM SERIES

CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER 3368 EUREKA PL. CARLSBAD, CA 92008 760-931-4500

CONCERTS

DECEMBER: HOLIDAY CONCERTS

JESSICA FICHOT Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Carlsbad City Library Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium K EMELINE Thursday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. Carlsbad City Library Community Learning Center CLAY COLTON DUO: COLE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Georgina Cole Library Community Room JANUARY: FAROFA Sunday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. Carlsbad City Library Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium

CHILDREN & TEENS

CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium

DECEMBER: 2017 BLOCKBUSTERS Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org for a full list of programs and special events including story times, movie nights and more.

EXPLORATION HUB

Dec. 13

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017, PG, 129 MIN.)

Dec. 20

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (2017, PG, 104 MIN.)

Spend some time with the latest technology including 3D printing, digital crafting and gadgets galore. Free classes and demos are offered in the Exploration HUB at Carlsbad City Library. For information call 760-602-2038.

Dec. 27

WONDER WOMAN (2017, PG-13, 141 MIN.)

AUTHOR TALKS

JANUARY: ROMANTIC COMEDIES Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 31

PARIS CAN WAIT (2016, PG, 92 MIN.) DEAN (2016, PG-13, 94 MIN.) THE BIG SICK (2017, R, 120 MIN.)

HISTORY OF LIBRARIES! BY DR. RICHARD LEDERER Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Georgina Cole Library Community Room

THRIFT STYLE Saturday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m. Carlsbad City Library Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium

Many of the Library & Cultural Arts programs, events and exhibits are supported by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund, the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and Friends of the Carlsbad Library. carlsbadcitylibrary

@carlsbadlibrary

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Events are free, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org for program updates. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Georgina Cole Library with five weeks of special events through Dec. 9.

ADULT BOOK CLUBS CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY FIRST WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB First Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. MONDAY NIGHT CLASSICS BOOK CLUB Fourth Monday night of every month at 7 p.m.

GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB First Tuesday night of every month at 7 p.m. THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB Second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. For locations and book selections, go to www.carlsbadlibrary.org

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