Monthly Archives: April 2011

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Visitor Services Manager Position Description: Operated by Visit Oceanside, The California Welcome Center-Oceanside is one of the Official Welcome Centers for the state tourism office, Visit California. The Center receives over 100,000 visitors annually from around the country and world. … Continue reading

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North Coast Village Details

          Absolutely Beach Front Rental (760) 471-7160 http://www.youroceancondo.com/ Barefeet At The Beach http://barefeetatthebeach.com/ Beautiful Beach Condo (858) 780-0250 http://www.northcoastvillagerental.com/ BETTER Vacation Rentals (800) 277-2734 http://www.bettervacationrentals.com/ Info at North Coast Village (760) 807-4488 http://www.northcoastvillage.com/home/index.php?section=Home Oceanside Beach Vacations, … Continue reading

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“Aladdin Jr” musical at the Star Theatre in Oceanside

Coast Kids Theatre presents “Aladdin Jr” at the Star Theatre in downtown Oceanside April 29- May 8, Friday & Saturday Evenings at 7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2 pm. Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar … Continue reading

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Heritage Day Combines History with Family Fun in Oceanside

Oceanside is more than just a fun California beach town, it’s a city rich with history. Oceanside dates back to the mid 1700′s, when European explorers first set sandy foot in the area. From the founding of San Luis Rey … Continue reading

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MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra

The symphony will present a concert of classical favorites from the 18th through the 20th centuries, in an exciting evening of classical music. Please join Maestro Branden Muresan and the students and community members of the MCSO for a wonderful … Continue reading

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MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra & MiraCosta Jazz Collective

The MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) and the MiraCosta Jazz Collective share the stage for an eclectic evening of music in wide-ranging styles. Classic and contemporary jazz in both big band and combo formats will be featured. 7:30 p.m. MiraCosta … Continue reading

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Vocal Jazz Solo Night

The final performance of the school year by the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature selected soloists and small groups performing contemporary and classic jazz repertoire, primarily arranged by the students in the ensemble. Many songs will be selected from … Continue reading

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MiraCosta Latin Jazz Orchestra

MiraCosta College’s Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform an evening of exciting repertoire from the Latin jazz genre. 7:30 p.m. MiraCosta College Theatre (Bldg. 2000) 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside Admission, $10; students/seniors $8 Info, 760.795.6815

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MiraCosta Guitar Concert

Music outside of the box with strings attached! Students, teachers, and special guests present familiar music in new arrangements and newer works for ensembles of guitars.  3:00 p.m. MiraCosta College Concert Hall (Bldg. 2400) 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside Admission, $10; … Continue reading

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Celebrate MiraCosta: Student Showcase & Recital

The first half of this special event showcases solo student artists from the classical music program and the second half features jazz/commercial musicians and student combos. Selected scholarship winners will be announced. 7:30 p.m. MiraCosta College Concert Hall (Bldg. 2400) … Continue reading

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Car & Motorcycle Show @ Mira Costa College. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public Info., 760.757.2121, x 6354 or svail@miracosta.edu

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International Film Series: Sugar

Sugar (U.S., 2008); ted PG-13. (120 min.) This is the story of Miguel Santos, a.k.a. Sugar, a Dominican pitcher struggling to make it to the big leagues and pull himself and his family out of poverty. Playing professionally at a … Continue reading

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Safari Annual Student Art Exhibit

May 5 Safari Annual Student Art Exhibit Reception: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. MiraCosta College Kruglak Art Gallery The Kruglak Gallery is located on the lower level of the Student Center at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

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Plant Sale Fundraiser (SPOT)

Join us for a fabulous garden sale! We will have succulents galore, plus iris, tomato, pepper, and sweet pea plants—and tons more. We’ve gathered staghorn ferns and firesticks, peach trees and orchids just to name a tiny portion of the … Continue reading

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California Surf Museum Turns Silver With 25th Anniversary Gala

Oceanside, Ca (Thursday, April 21, 2011) Surfers, beach-goers and all ocean sports enthusiasts are revving up for the 4th Annual Gala celebrating The California Surf Museum’s 25-year Anniversary. Already one of Oceanside Ca‘s most highly anticipated social events, this annual fund-raiser … Continue reading

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National Train Day – Discover the Railway

North County Transit District’s family-friendly celebration – a special discounted ride on the COASTER with prizes and other surprises! Hop aboard our Train Day COASTER! A family of four can ride for just $10! The ride includes activity packs for … Continue reading

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Oceanside Outrigger 9-Man Canoe Race

Long distance endurance races that cover between 18 – 32 miles in the open ocean. Crews consist of 9 paddlers and a chase boat. Paddlers are periodically changed out so that each paddler gets time to rest, eat and rehydrate. … Continue reading

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Surf’s Up Oceanside

Not only is surfing great for staying physically fit, but it also does wonders for the wellness of the mind.  From it being an amazing cardiovascular workout, to the muscle toning of the arms, legs and core, surfing is without … Continue reading

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World Bodysurfing Championships

International and U.S. body surfers compete at the Oceanside Pier and Beach in San Diego’s North County. Contest is run in heats by age group. Judges on the pier.

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Goat Hill Golf Course – Disc Golf

(760) 433-8590 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Par/Yardage/Slope/Rating; 63/9612 (Back Tees); 65/8149 (Forward Tees) No Reservations. It is a “walk-on” course only. 18 hole layout. Weekdays: $4 per round, $10 with a cart Weekend: $6 per round, $12 with a cart … Continue reading

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One Small Step For Prader-Willi Syndrome

An event for the entire family, the day will include a 2k and 5K walk/run course silent auction, live music, diet consultations, face painting, bounce house and more! Participation in the event is FREE! Day of registration begins at 8:30am … Continue reading

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Oceanside History Walk

The Oceanside Historical Society features Downtown History Walks on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Your tour guide will be Oceanside native and 101 historian John Daley. We begin our walks at the Oceanside Civic Center … Continue reading

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Free Family Art Day: Hidden Treasures

Recycled art treasure project inspired by our exhibit on Italo Scanga. Children learn how to transform everyday objects into art by hot gluing them together to modify their meaning or significance. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. This program is made possible … Continue reading

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Culinary Cinema Series: Noodle

Life is full of surprises and you are sure to see this ironic concept come to life in the next Culinary Cinema Series film Noodle. The film is a touching comic-drama in which two human beings, one from Tel Aviv … Continue reading

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Free Family Art Day

Free Family Art Day at the Oceanside Museum of Art. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 712 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054

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Bike The Coast – Taste The Coast

Bike the Coast – Taste the Coast is a choice of 7, 15, 25 or 50-mile bicycle ride starting and finishing with food, fun and music at the Oceanside Pier on Saturday, Nov. 5.  The cycling courses include the San … Continue reading

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Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Walk To End Alzheimer’s (Formally North County Memory Walk) The festival will take place in the amphitheater and the walking portion will be held on the beach, for anyone not able to walk on the beach you can walk on … Continue reading

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Pride @ The Beach

Third Annual Pride @ The Beach. Several years of silence by North County LGBT community has elicited the Coalition’s goal; to reunite all LGBT organizations and groups in North County in order to give a voice to their presence, create … Continue reading

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Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club 27th Annual Contest & Beach Festival

As a celebration of summer days at the beach with friends and family, the 27th Annual Longboard Surf Contest and Festival has been combined with the 11th Annual Guy Takayama Pro Noseriding surfing contest. This year’s event promises to provide … Continue reading

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Kid’s Fish Derby

Children, ages 6-15, are invited to attend the Kid’s Fish Derby on the Oceanside Pier.  All registered participants will be given a bag of bait, score card and ticket for food and refreshments. Children are given the opportunity to catch … Continue reading

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Firm Believers

Firm Believers in Christ outreach. Event will include live concerts, music, a raffle, and free hotdogs. Public Information Number: 760-525-5245

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Oceanside Miracle Healing Crusade

The Potter House’s Annual Heal Crusade http://www.pottershouseoceanside.com/oceanside-healing-crusade.html

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The Surftech RSP3

The Surftech RSP3 is a collection of events that has something for every endurance sport enthusiast; taking place in Oceanside at the Oceanside Pier. Athletes will have the opportunity to do a 5km run; a 1-mile walk/run; a 1-mile open … Continue reading

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California Surf Museum to Host Vintage Surf Swap Meet in Downtown Oceanside

Saturday, April 30th 6:00-11:30 a.m. The Oceanside California Surf Museum and the California-based Longboard Collector Club are collaborating to bring a Vintage Surf Swap Meet to downtown Oceanside, Saturday, April 30th from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The meet will … Continue reading

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Oceanside History Walk

The Oceanside Historical Society features Downtown History Walks on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Your tour guide will be Oceanside native and 101 historian John Daley. We begin our walks at the Oceanside Civic Center … Continue reading

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Beach Clean Up

Join us and help keep our beaches clean. Meet at the Oceanside Harbor Beach under the covered picnic table @ 8:15. Clean up begins @ 8:30. Glves and bags provided.

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FM94.9 Independence Jam

Independence Jam is now one of San Diego’s most anticipated summer events. This year’s lineup: Cold War Kids, Lykke Li; Peter Bjorn and John; Band Of Skulls; Everest; The Silent Comedy; Crocodiles; Surfer Blood; The Soft Pack. Charity $1 of … Continue reading

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Race Across America

Race Across America – a transcontinental bicycle race starting on the west coast and finishing on the east coast. The race covers 3000 miles across the Rockies, the heartland of America, and finally the Appalachians. It continues to stand as … Continue reading

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TRANSITIONS: Works by Francoise Gilot

Born in Paris in 1921, Francoise Gilot emerged out of the post WWII School of Paris and after moving to New York, was inspired by the contemporary American Art scene. With an interest in mythology and symbolism, Gilot expresses complex … Continue reading

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Adobe Days at Rancho Guajome

Adobe Day at Guajome will be a festival/farmer’s market celebrating local history, rancho lifestyle, agriculture and art. Hands-on activities will include adobe brick-making, a petting zoo, and crafts for kids. Interactive demonstrations will consist of blacksmithing, gardening and adobe brick-making. … Continue reading

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Oceanside History Walk

The Oceanside Historical Society features Downtown History Walks on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Your tour guide will be Oceanside native and 101 historian John Daley. We begin our walks at the Oceanside Civic Center … Continue reading

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Hawaiian / Samoan

Kealani’s (760) 722-5642 207 N Coast Highway | Oceanside, CA | 92054 Ohana Hawaiian BBQ (760) 630-6800 459 College Blvd #2 | Oceanside, CA | 92057 Oloa Samoa (760) 757-6562 1906 Oceanside Blvd #C | Oceanside, CA | 92054 Teri Cafe … Continue reading

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Oceanside Harbor Restaurants

Dominic’s at the Harbor (760) 754-1881 268 Harbor Dr. S. | Oceanside, CA | 92049 Harbor Fish & Chips (760) 722-4977 276 Harbor Drive South Joe’s Crab Shack (760) 722-1345 314 Harbor Drive South Jolly Roger (760) 722-1831 1900 Harbor … Continue reading

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Carnival Brings Back Traditional Family Fun

It’s time to get back to good old family fun- get outside and ride that ferris wheel!! In our tech savvy society, filled with new fangled electronics, Blue Ray, 3D movies and of course, Wii – kids can play an … Continue reading

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Oceanside History Walk

The Oceanside Historical Society features Downtown History Walks on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Your tour guide will be Oceanside native and 101 historian John Daley. We begin our walks at the Oceanside Civic Center … Continue reading

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SD North County Senior Olympic Games Surfing Tournament

The San Diego North County Senior Olympic Games is very excited to add Surf to the division this year. The tournament starts at 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Harbor North Jetty. (760) 634-0801.

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Free Family Art Day

Oceanside Museum of Art is offering a free family day at the Oceanside Museum of Art. 1:00 – 4:00pm 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA

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San Luis Rey Band Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

This is our 15th annual Pow Wow. It is held on the San Luis Rey Mission grounds at 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA. All dancers and drums are welcome. We also have food booths, arts and crafts booths, and Native … Continue reading

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Privately Owned Beach House

Ocean View House, 4 Bedrooms + Other, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 14-16) (760) 509-6142 More Information

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Vintage Surf Swap Meet

Oceanside’s California Surf Museum and the California-based Longboard Collector Club are collaborating to bring a Vintage Surf Swap Meet to downtown Oceanside, Saturday, April 30th from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   The meet will be held in the parking lot … Continue reading

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Sunny Days In Oceanside: What to do!

Suns out, guns out, that’s what I always say – and now with this, one of the loveliest days of April yet, I thought I’d focus on some fun things to do this weekend and all spring and summer long … Continue reading

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KIFM 98.1 Jazz at the Beach

Jazz Attack 2011 featuring Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, & Peter White. The concert starts 5:15pm (gate opens 3:30pm) Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, 300 N. The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054 For more info, pleae call 619.443.6903 or click http://www.smoothfm981.com

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Free Concert in the Park

  Free Concert in the Park at Rancho Del Oro Park (4700 Mesa Dr.) The park is located between College Ave & Avenida Empressa. “Springsteen Tribute Band” will be preforming from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The pre-show will be at 5:00pm sponsored by Palomar … Continue reading

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Lex Rox Beach Party

Lex Rox Family Concert featuring teen performers. This family concert will be on July 2nd, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. This is free event.

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9th Annual Guajome Lakes 5K

It is 5K Guajome Park Community Race for all ages. EVENT TIMES: Check-in & Day of Race Registration begins: 6:45am Mens 5K Check-in closes: 7:45am Mens 5K Run start: 8:00am Womens 5K Run & 5K Walk Check-in closes: 8:15am Womens … Continue reading

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Samoan Cultural Celebration

The Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration combines community spirit with youth sports, along with plenty of food and music. A full week of festivities with the traditional daylong event at the pier including music, dance, food, athletics and entertainment. The celebration … Continue reading

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Top Gun Movie 25th Anniversary Weekend

The celebration will include a special outdoor screening of Top Gun at the beach amphitheater, celebrity volleyball tournament, food vendors and other fun activities. Sign up for Youth Volleyball Clinic. http://www.visitoceanside.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/OsideTopGun.doc

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Oceanside’s Independence Day Parade

Join us on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 for the 18th annual Independence Day Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). Come see floats, bands, walking groups, … Continue reading

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Oceanside’s Independence Day Parade

Join us on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 for the 18th annual Independence Day Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). Come see floats, bands, walking groups, … Continue reading

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Oceanside Heritage Day

“Celebrating the Past, Preset & Future of North County’s Crown Jewel” A day of family fun featuring: The Honkeys Rockin’ The Gazebo! Local Surf Art Classic Cars Crafts Face Painting Special Guest Speakers Food & Drinks available $5.00 Adults, $1.00 … Continue reading

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Marine Memorial Golf Course

18415 Golf Course Rd. Camp Pendleton Ca 92055 760-725-4704 It is the ultimate hidden jewel of Windmill Canyon. With rolling foot-hills and mature trees, it is one of Camp Pendleton’s best kept secrets. It is an 18-hole championship course that … Continue reading

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Freddie Ravel – Tune Up To Success

Tune Up To Success with Freddie Ravel – Learn how the foundation of music can elevate your life. Discover how listening is everything. Delight in the keynote concert that has won critical acclaim from the music, business and evolutionary learders … Continue reading

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Oceanside Jaycees Carnival

Traditional small carnival with carnival rides, games, and concessions. It is a local event and swap meet! from April 21st until April 24th. Thursday and Friday/ 5:00 – 11:00 pm. Satirday and Sunday/ 1:00 – 11:00 pm. Oceanside Swap Meet. The … Continue reading

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Editorials and Articles

The following are links to editorials and articles written about Oceanside: Shaper’s Alley: Oceanside (Surfline) Romancing Oceanside (Guidebook America Plus) Welcome Center Running Toy Drive (North County Times) OCEANSIDE: City Becomes a Top Pick for Event Promoters (North County Times) Coastal Passage: Oceanside … Continue reading

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Fall Events Showcase Oceanside’s Unique Coastal Character

Habor Days, Surf Festival and Bike the Coast are events the entire family can enjoy.  September, 2010- Oceanside, Calif.- Oceanside will play host to several exciting events this fall that showcase this beach town’s unique coastal character and amenities. From … Continue reading

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World Surfing Champion Nat Young Presentation and Booksigning

The World Champion Surfing Legend who 45 years ago forever changed the face of surfing, comes to the California Surf Museum in a rare visit and booksigning. Meet and greet at 6 p.m.; Presentation at 6:30 p.m. followed by the … Continue reading

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Seaside Native Plant & Garden Tour

Come see over 15 native plant gardens in the historic Seaside Neighborhood of Downtown Oceanside! Plant experts and neighborhood locals lead an informative 1.5 mile walking tour to see these wonderful front yard gardens. Meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, April … Continue reading

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Run Across America 2011

The Team Type 1 Running Team is comprised of some of the finest amateur runners in the US who are all insulin dependent type 1 diabetics.  These athletes manage and control their type 1 diabetes on a daily basis by combining exercise, good diet, and the … Continue reading

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Oceanside Celebrates Earth Day With a Great Train Escape

Oceanside, California is celebrating Earth Day with an eco-friendly, fuel-saving getting away idea. The destination’s Great Train Escape travel program encourages visitors to think green and enjoy a car-free vacation to Oceanside, San Diego’s North Shore. “With gas prices near … Continue reading

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