Encinitas lifestyle

Finding daily value!

2011-05-09T18:37:00.000-07:00

This stuck out as an item worth sharing!

Be inspired to be the best you can be!

Sports Video of the Year

2010-12-17T21:06:00.000-08:00

Danny MacAskill; Facsinating stuff!

Happy Holidays...

Cardiff KOOK

2010-07-27T21:17:00.001-07:00

The controversy that never goes away.

Behind The "KOOK" Attack- InnerViews from http://vimeo.com/apeel on Vimeo.

We'll wait and see the next chapter to unfold on this landmark.

Innovation in Energy Storage

2010-07-13T10:46:00.000-07:00

I'm always looking for the next new occasional post and here it is from MIT World

Thanks for your interest!

Know your H20

2010-05-05T21:07:00.000-07:00

This just came out and am glad to get up here!

The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water from Surfrider Foundation on Vimeo.

Wake-Up story

2010-04-21T09:50:00.000-07:00

Heathy Child, Healthy World

Help spread the word! http://www.healthychild.org/

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Biking family of five

2010-02-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

I just learned about this family's quest to travel to Alaska from Mount Vernon, KY.
They just made their way to the round-about off Leucadia Blvd. What a bonding experience for this household. I did ask my wife if we do could a similar type biking trip? She said "didn't we do 7000 miles last summer" yes in a motorhome.

Happy New Year

2010-01-04T13:09:00.000-08:00

With so much to be thankful for like family and friends, at our house we really slowed down to savor this season. The weather and surfing has been outstanding. A year ago most people were uncertain about the new way forward with so many rapid changes under way. Now that many of us have adapted to the "New Normal" it has an effect of making our lives simpler. We wish you the very best Happy New You!

Disconnect from the Power Grid

2009-12-16T20:55:00.000-08:00

How about using 1 gallon of water to power your house for a day?

Dan Nocera: Personalized Energy from PopTech on Vimeo.

The Power of Time Off

2009-10-12T20:08:00.000-07:00

Thinking of the future

2009-09-02T21:09:00.000-07:00

I've been on the road with my family over vast parts of North America. With so much time to think about many items in our lives, here is my newest post.

http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/625

Surfin cross

2009-04-12T16:33:00.000-07:00

Easter Sunday and the surf rats are at it again!~

Ocean week

2009-03-31T20:04:00.001-07:00

Over the last 8 days has been a fun set of events that centers around Cardiff School. How lucky for our children as well as the parents to enjoy the resource of living by-the-sea. My son and daughter are currently intrigued with "ocean animal art" along with creative ideas that adults know are not reality.

I'm so happy to see them dream and believe in mermaids as well as riding dolphins while reading!

Famed 'boat' house open for public tours

2009-03-17T08:28:00.000-07:00

ENCINITAS ---- People who have long wondered whether the city's beloved "boat" houses look as nautical on the inside as they do on the outside will have a chance to find out Saturday. For one day only, and for perhaps for the first time in the city's history, one of the two "boats" is open for public tours. S.S. Moonlight tours; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cost: $10 per person, or $20 per family. By BARBARA HENRY To continue reading at the North County Times.

A bit pricey for viewing a vacant rental, but it's not everyday you can view such a different type of living quarters.

Free Flowers, Cardiff

2009-03-13T11:24:00.000-07:00

Shaun, a local resident and father has been donating free bouquets to all who are willing to stop on San Elijo Ave over the last 3 days.

A few of his other endeavors include wholesaling Agave drought resistant plants and recycling living plants from cluttered yards to new owners with some of the proceeds going to Cardiff School District. If you want to contact Shaun, want2tow@gmail.com or 760-707-7869

Thanks for the beautiful bouquet, it looks great!

lunch on the bluff

2009-03-06T15:54:00.000-08:00

Just one of those nice spring days.

Birds of San Elijo Lagoon

2009-02-26T08:32:00.000-08:00

Cardiff Library is to host an event Sat. 28th 10:30 am for the family. An interactive event with stories and crafts presented by the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.

Enjoy the weekend

2009-02-20T16:52:00.000-08:00

What to post? With so many things to talk about, local-international. In a effort to keep this blog light hearted there is no need to cover the mostly bad news.

I do have my opinion's that I share and post about the local Real Estate market http://encinitas-realestate.blogspot.com/.
Enjoy your weekend.

Rainy day

2009-02-16T17:45:00.001-08:00

Just one of those days that feels like the

"Pacific Northwest Coastline".

Friends of the Library

2009-02-13T19:29:00.000-08:00

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — The Friends of the Cardiff Library is once again offering scholarships to area students. Unlike some other scholarship programs, the organization does not request a transcript but relies heavily on the essay portion of the application. To continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Seaside snowboarding: Local school uses novel approach

2009-02-10T20:40:00.000-08:00

ENCINITAS ---- Gas for a four-hour car ride - $50. Lift ticket at a ski resort -about $60; Snowboard rental -$35. Beginner's class fee -upwards of $60. Spending the day on the slopes without ever getting up on a snowboard -Worthless. To continue reading at The North County Times. By John Raifsnider. The school is located in the Hansen's parking lot, http://www.adventureski.com/

Batiquitos Lagoon’s Wildlife Restored

2009-02-08T20:59:00.000-08:00

Batiquitos Lagoon in the boarding cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad is a natural treasure. It has been 25 years since the founding of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, with work done through thousands of volunteer hours to restore a valuable habitat. To continue reading at The North County Voice By Rich Guy Miller

Hall Property Update, Coastal commission won't get involved

2009-02-07T07:57:00.000-08:00

The state's Coastal Commission, after a short discussion Friday, unanimously rejected requests by Cardiff residents for it to become involved in a dispute regarding an Encinitas sports park project. Commissioners said the city's plan for the 44-acre Hall property near Interstate 5 has become controversial in the community, but found no "substantial issue" of statewide concern related to the project. That means the city's approval stands. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

Arts Alive Banner Project

2009-02-05T09:34:00.000-08:00

"Guru Crossing"

by Don Doerfler

On Saturday, February 7th, 2009 from 2pm-5pm at Cabo Grill located at 1950 N Coast Highway 101 on the corner of La Costa Ave and Highway 101, the 101 Arts Alive Banners will be unveiled. After the unveiling the Banners will be on display on the lamp posts along Hwy 101 in Downtown Encinitas, Leucadia and the Cardiff Towne Center where they will remain until May. The live auction will take place on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at 2pm at the Cardiff Town Center. For more info; http://www.encinitas101.com/news_events-banners.html

Jazz at the Library

2009-02-02T20:23:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 PM, at Cardiff Library.
An evening of jazz in celebration of Black History Month!
Pianist and saxophonist Kamau Kenyatta is a lecturer in the University of California's Jazz Studies Department.
Originally from Detroit, his versatility comes from his early exposure to a vast array of musical styles. Kamau has worked with jazz greats such as Hubert Laws, Earl Klugh, and Donald Byrd. World tours have taken him to over 20 countries and included stints with Donald Byrd, Carl Anderson, and the Supremes.

Save Energy

2009-01-30T20:16:00.000-08:00

ENCINITAS — An official with San Diego Gas & Electric gave a presentation to City Council Jan. 21 outlining new technology available to homeowners and businesses that may conserve electricity and save money.

Claudia Carrillo, a public affairs manager with the power company, said smart meters are digital meters with two-way communication that send energy use information to SDG&E. Unlike existing meters, smart meters have a computer chip that records energy usage. In the future, energy use information will be recorded every hour at your home and every 15 minutes at a business. To continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Sharing the water

2009-01-30T18:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.shea-design.com/

State commission to consider Hall property appeal

2009-01-29T10:24:00.000-08:00

CARDIFF--- A hotly debated decision by the Encinitas City Council to put a sports field park on the 44-acre Hall property will be reviewed by the state Coastal Commission next week. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

50 year-old Torrey Pines gone

2009-01-27T13:19:00.000-08:00

CARDIFF ---- A series of controversial worm poop fertilizer applications didn't save three Torrey pines from dying at Cardiff's library. Neither did the newly reworked irrigation system, nor the intensive pruning effort, nor even the removal of some of the soil and roots around the trees' bases. To continue reading at

The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

Moonlight Beach

2009-01-25T16:39:00.001-08:00

Photos/Art by Christan Manion, Nick & Kirra's loving uncle.

Orchids in the rain

2009-01-23T17:32:00.000-08:00

http://www.shea-design.com/

E-post cards

2009-01-23T11:53:00.000-08:00

These are nice to e-mail with 5 choices of which corner of Encinitas you would like the most for a post card. Click on the http://www.encinitaslive.com/ site to send. While you're there explore the artists of all dimensions.

Council agrees to increase pedestrian safety

2009-01-21T20:57:00.000-08:00

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — City Council voted unanimously to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Mackinnon Avenue and Villa Cardiff Drive during its Jan. 14 meeting.

In response to the Cardiff School District superintendent’s request last year, city staff investigated ways to increase pedestrian safety. Accessing the east side and west side of Mackinnon Avenue can be a dangerous proposition according to city traffic engineers. Especially since the area is accessed mainly by school children during high traffic times of day. Click on link to continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Swamis Pedestrian Railroad underpass

2009-01-21T13:40:00.000-08:00

Construction should start in 18 months. For more info click on this link to the City of Encinitas or the picture.

Update; 2/21, design/artistic changes approved. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

The handing over of the reins

2009-01-20T08:55:00.001-08:00

This affects everyone in Encinitas, so lets wish our new president the best of luck.

Encinitas Events Calendar

2009-01-18T12:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from the City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department. Please enjoy our recreation programs, parks, beaches, trail facilities, events and ideas for getting out and having fun in your community. Click link to view, City of Encinitas

Developer brings sand to the beach

2009-01-16T11:39:00.000-08:00

Trucks moved at high rates of speed onto Ponto Beach in south Carlsbad carrying loads of sand during low tide Jan. 8. The unusual activity marked the beginning of a monthlong sand replenishment program that will eventually deposit 37,000 cubic yards of so-called opportunistic sand on the beach. The sand originated from the construction site of Pacific Station in downtown Encinitas. The $40 million mixed-use development at 687 South Coast Highway, anchored by a Whole Foods Market, will include 47 condominiums, restaurants, shops and offices. Continue article at The Coast News. by Wehtahnah Tucker

High school students take home top surfing honors

2009-01-14T20:45:00.000-08:00

The Swami’s Surfing Association gave its top surfing honors to two local high school students at the annual awards ceremony this past December. Continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Recycle your Batteries for free

2009-01-13T08:53:00.000-08:00

Did you know that it is illegal as well as unsafe to dispose of household batteries in the trash? Besides containing materials that can be hazardous if released in the environment, even intact batteries that aren't 100% discharged present a potential hazard. In light of this we invite everyone to Recycle your batteries at the Cardiff Library. We now have the means to safely facilitate battery recycling. All we ask is that you cover the positive terminal of the battery with any style of tape (when the positive terminals of batteries that have any amount of charge touch, the result can be overheating and a possible fire). We have bags to place the batteries in, and a safe receptacle to place those bags in. So help us help you make the responsible choice for your home and your environment by recycling your used batteries here at the Cardiff branch!

2081 Newcastle Avenue Cardiff, CA 92007

Improve you interpersonal skills

2009-01-12T14:23:00.000-08:00

Lifestyle Etiquette in the 21st Century with expert Elaine
Swann. Make a great impression; become socially and
business savvy. Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.

Free event at the library, Cornish drive location.

For more info click on the following link; San Diego County Libraries.

San Elijo Nature Center

2009-01-12T11:42:00.001-08:00

Finishing touches are being made to the long-anticipated San Elijo Nature Center set to open Jan. 31.The $5.6 million "green" project on the north shore of San Elijo Lagoon was conceived more than two decades ago, and construction began in December 2007. The two-story building, made largely from recycled materials, will serve as a public educational facility highlighting the area's delicate ecosystem. To continue reading at the

North County Times. By ELENA CRISTIANO

Great weekend

2009-01-11T18:59:00.000-08:00

Some of the best tide pooling lately

2009-01-10T13:38:00.000-08:00

Just one of those days to remember!

Program helps special-needs students find jobs

2009-01-08T10:45:00.001-08:00

Local businesses offer on-the-job training. A state work-experience program has helped more than 1,000 special-needs students in the San Dieguito Union High School District get and keep jobs, according to local businesses, students and educators. Click on link for full article.

TheNorthCountyTimes. By STACY BRANDT

Great value for eating out!

2009-01-08T07:13:00.000-08:00

Highly recommended from a friend who is buying these coupons for 50% off, for places that you might want to try or already are a patron. Just plug-in the zip code and see the dozens of local eateries. http://www.restaurant.com/