January 28, 2012

Illusions and Laughter Help a Friend in Need

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Lately we have found ourselves covering many charity events that offered a wide variety of talent and last night was no exception.  Upon entering the Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery we were greeted with a warm smile and a glass of champagne.  We were pleasantly surprised when we found ourselves along with a packed [...]

Passion for Fashion at Wilson Creek

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A perfect afternoon in Temecula usually involves beautiful weather and delicious food in wine country.  But add in a parade of gorgeous clothes at Wilson Creek Winery -  and  it’s bliss for this writer! The De Luz Women’s Club held their second annual Passion for Fashion luncheon and fashion show this past Saturday.  Their goal was [...]

A “Wishes for Children” Child Needs Our Help by Cheryl Sommerville

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Cancer.  The word rings fear in most all of us, but for the Odenbrett family it is a reality. Never has a word been so hated as the cruel disease that has robbed 11 year old Timothy of a good portion of his childhood. When Timothy was five it was discovered that he had Aplastic [...]

Steve Miller Comes To Temecula Performing With Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra

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Steve Miller is one of those really interesting talents that has been around long enough to be termed a “rock icon.”  And while he’s not often thought of as a superstar, Miller has sold millions of albums and is still actively recording and touring, well into his fifth decade of making music as singer & [...]

Once Upon a Winery – Briar Rose

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Sometimes fairytales do come true.  All images © M.S. Ross Once upon a time, there was a verdant valley ripe with magical vines that produced a highly prized fruit sought after by many. Here, the golden glow of the late afternoon sun streamed across rolling green hills, alighting softly upon a thatched-roof cottage perched on [...]

“Man, Let the Big Dogs Eat!”

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There’s an expression often used in sports when an athlete embraces his destiny. What was once deep inside the man is yanked to the surface. Somehow this man enters a realm of excellence that leaves onlookers dumbfoundedly saying, “Man, Let the Big Dog Eat!” In this case, a man’s destiny is to reach for something that [...]

“This Show is a Beauty” – By Angie Meyer

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Once again the Temecula’s Youth Musical Theater engaged audiences with a stunning performance. This summer it was Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr., a wonderful adaptation of the popular Disney cartoon and Broadway hit. My three and a half year old son and I had our Second Annual Mommy-Son Theater Date to enjoy it. Live [...]

Tastes, Tapas and a Whole Lot of Fun – By Johanna Lack

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I haven’t been on Facebook for a while, there are always some pages that need to be checked out to make sure I didn’t miss anything.  Middle Ridge Winery is one of these must-read pages because owners Chris and Melody Johnston always have something fun going on.  So when they posted their Tapas With Chris & Wine [...]

Wishes For Children Founder Charlie Pate “Making a Difference’

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There’s hardly a person in the Temecula Valley that doesn’t know of Wishes for Children and associate it with their affable founder Charlie Pate. Charlie is so committed to his foundation that I made it my assignment to find out what makes Charlie Pate tick? When asked the typical interview question of what motivates him [...]

Does Buying High Quality Produce Actually Save Me Money?

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  Seriously? Let’s look at just a couple of factors that make buying local produce cost effective. Waste – Believe it or not, according to ethicalconsumerism.tribe.net, “the average family of 4 wastes 122 pounds of food per month”! (Actually, I have a hard time believing that myself). But, ask yourself how much of your produce [...]