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The San Diego Traveler

September 3rd, 2008

Rebuilding Vista

Have you driven around Vista lately? Does it seem like they’re rebuilding everything? Well, you’re right, they are!
Vista Civic Center
The City of Vista broke ground on the new City’s Civic Center last week, which will replace the ramshackle 1931 school and trailers that currently houses city hall, replacing them with the beautiful facility below […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

August 14th, 2008

The Krikorian Theatre’s Problem

I love going to the movies. I especially enjoy the Krikorian Metroplex 15 in Vista. It’s convenient and clean, and the people who work there have always been cordial to me and my family. What’s more, the chairs are very cushy, comfortable and tall, and spaced so that you can easily see over the people […]

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July 31st, 2008

Hot Rods Coming to Vista

At 9am on Sunday (August 3), the 19th Annual Vista Rod Run will converge upon the streets of downtown Vista, with more than 300 of the finest hot rods around.
If you’ve never been to the Rod Run, the vehicles are nothing short of amazing, each a piece of art as well as mechanical engineering. […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

June 26th, 2008

Gather the Clans for the 35th Annual San Diego Highland Games

It’s time to throw the caber, eat some haggis, and herd some sheep.  Yes, the San Diego Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans are coming to Vista this weekend, and the bagpipes are warming up already.

For a preview of the entertainment you can expect at this year’s games, you can come to the free […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2008

This Weekend is For the Dogs

Dog lovers will really enjoy San Diego this weekend. There are canine-centered events for dogs of all kinds, as well as those of us who love to watch our furry friends.
For the athletic pooch, there’s the Surf Dog Competition at Loews Coronado Bay Resort at Imperial Beach on Saturday (June 28). Coronado Surfing Academy will […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

May 22nd, 2008

Chocolate Festival Coming to Vista

It’s time for all chocolate lovers to come together and thank their higher power for the existence of the cacao bean!
The Vista Village Chocolate Festival and Street Fair commences this Sunday (May 25), with these twelve vendors in the Chocolate Alley:

Brandini Toffee - Fresh and simple; they use only 4 ingredients – Creamy Butter, Pure […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 7 comments

May 13th, 2008

Barona’s $1 Million Quacker Dash

The fourth annual Barona’s $1,000,000 Quacker Dash will take place tomorrow (May 14th) at The Wave Waterpark in Vista. This quack-up of an event will benefit the San Diego Blood Bank, and features thousands of numbered little yellow rubber ducks thrown into the water to see which will dash to the finish line first.
These ducks […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

March 3rd, 2008

At Long Last, The SPRINTER is Running

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:
Tags: escondido, oceanside, san marcos, sprinter, vista

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