The San Diego Traveler

Are you tired of having to pay high prices for produce? Have you been yearning to try out your own green thumb, but lack a garden of your own? If you’re in Escondido, you may be in luck. Escondido is home to one of the most unique gardening programs in the state.
The City of Escondido boasts three community gardens with over 145 garden plots for residents to use:
South Escondido Garden
South Escondido Garden1540 South Escondido BoulevardEscondido, CA 92104
Plot Information: Norma Gualdelrama, (760) 739-9273Cost: $10/yr.
Description:
The garden has 40 plots each with a size of 4′x16′. The garden it equipped with a garden …read more

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For the best view of the San Diego Wild Animal Park, you need only ride the Great Rift Lift to the viewing platform. Overlooking the Journey to Africa, the platform is over 3000 square feet of viewing and photo opportunities. On hot days, the misters provide a cloud of cool mist over the tower, where visitors can also sit and rest, or purchase a snack.

Best of all, the Great Rift Lift raises visitors up from the lowest areas of the park (the lower exhibits of Africa, such as Lion Camp, Heart of Africa, Flamingos, Cool Zone and Balloon Ride) up …read more

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In one week (June 9), season tickets will go on sale for the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. What can we look forward to in the upcoming season?

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Center Pops Concerts – San Diego Chamber OrchestraUltimate Broadway
Saturday, September 20, 2008

Rickie Lee Jones
Friday, September 26, 2008

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Eenie Meanie
Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2008

Linda Purl & Lee Lessack“Too Marvelous for Words –The Songs of Johnny Mercer”
Saturday, October 18, 2008

Capitol Steps
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Paul Taylor Dance Company
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Vince Gill
Tuesday, October …read more

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For the next two weekends (April 5-6 and April 12-13), Felicita Park will again be transported back to the 16th century to celebrate the 4th Annual Escondido Renaissance Faire.
Travel back in time to visit merry olde England during the reign of Elizabeth the First. See Her Royal Highness, along with Her Royal Court as they share a lovely weekend in the countryside (while perhaps seeking a suitor).
Enjoy presentations of several plays of Will Shakespeare. See battle pageants, music in the streets, jugglers and hundreds of costumed villagers as they bring the Renaissance to life before your eyes and …read more

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After many delays, the North County Transit District announces that The SPRINTER rail line will begin operation on March 9, 2008.
The SPRINTER runs 22 miles along the Highway 78 corridor. Riders can board and exit at 15 stations that run between Oceanside and Escondido:

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