🌱 17th Annual Turkey Trot + NCTD Receives $240K For Redevelopment

Hey, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 71 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

1. Oceanside’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot 5-Mile Or 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning as a great way to get in some exercise before you sit down to dinner. There will be a costume contest, the largest teams competition, live entertainment, and more. All participants will receive finisher medals. All proceeds will go to non-profits that serve the residents of Oceanside. (Oceanside Turkey Trot)
2. The North County Transit Direct (NCTD) has received a $240,000 award for development at the Escondido Transit Center. This development is in addition to other redevelopment projects in the area, including at the Oceanside Transit Center. Historically, redevelopment near public transit has bolstered economic development and relieved traffic congestion. (North County Transit District)
3. Are you interested in adding a pet to your family? Have you been thinking of adopting a dog or cat from a shelter? Now is a great time to rescue an animal and give them their forever home. This list of adoptable animals includes the Pet of the Week, as well as shelters in and around Oceanside-Camp Pendleton. (Subscription: The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Hour Of Code - Minecraft Edition: CreateSpace Class At Pacific Views Library (10:00 AM)
• Creative Kids: Toddler Art Class At Studio ACE (10:30 AM)
• Kruglak Gallery: To Do A Mending Project At MiraCosta College (2:30 PM)
• Peakhost #3: Ultimate in Oceanside At LocalHost (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• MCCS Camp Pendleton has started its Thanksgiving Corps deals! The savings will run through Nov. 29. (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
• Arrowood Golf Course has become a Kindness Certified Company!⁠ ⁠ That means the company agrees to be good to its people, support the Oceanside community, be kind to our planet, and create a greater world. (Oceanside Chamber via Instagram)
• The Oceanside Unified School District is hosting an important event on fighting against the ongoing fentanyl crisis facing students. The event will be held on Nov. 28 at El Camino High School. (Oceanside Unified School District via Facebook)

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Events:

• 17th Annual O'side Turkey Trot Run or Walk (November 24)
• Oceanside Ceramics Holiday Sale (November 26)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 1)
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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.