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Geppetto's Toys and Armed Services YMCA Partnering for Toy Drive
Countywide Toy Drive Runs November 29 - December 6

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Countywide Toy Drive Runs November 29 - December 6

The Encinitas store is throwing a family friendly event Nov. 17 from 12-4 p.m.
Coast Guard crews searched Wednesday night the 32-year-old CHS graduate who was last seen surfing at Oahu's North Shore.
The UT San Diego reports, Carlsbad has lifted its ban on electronic freeway signs to allow Car Country Carlsbad and Westfield Carlsbad to draw more attention to themselves.
This banner is on Mountain Vista right by the 7-11
The 13th annual Oceanside Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning and is expected to sell out. Register today.
The orchestra’s 35 mostly amateur guitarists from all over San Diego County will perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
A $500 donation to the band and orchestra will help cover costs of a trip to Disneyland to participate in a music workshop and a recording session at the Disney studios.
The last time this event was held, 208 guns were turned in including three assault‐style rifles and a military smoke grenade. Two guns turned out to be stolen and were turned over to the appropriate agency.
The free event is on Dec. 5 and features cookie decorating, face painting, chestnut roasting, free seasonal treats, horse drawn carriage rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The Ian Brown Foundation is a memorial fund that will help educate North County families about the horrors of heroin in honor of Ian Brown, 21, who passed away in Sept. from an overdose.
The event starts at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 16 at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center.
Carlsbad Unified School District and the City of Carlsbad Recreation Department will be hosting its 2nd annual “Copa de Carlsbad” Soccer Tournament Nov. 14 at Pine Field.