Category: Holidays

Happy New Year 2024

Wishing you a New Year filled with joy and prosperity for you and all the people in your life that are special to you, and may all your hopes and… Read more »

Merry Christmas 2023

I want to wish everyone a joyful, wonderful Christmas, however and wherever you may celebrate. If you are traveling over the holiday, please do so safely!

Ho Ho Highland in Carlsbad

A number of homeowners along Highland Drive in Olde Carlsbad celebrate the holiday season in a fun way. About 30 of them have large inflatable Santas at the front of… Read more »

Carlsbad Holiday Tree 2023

The traditional lighting and celebration of the Carlsbad Holiday Tree was Sunday December 3, 2023. Here’s the tree in all its finery at the entrance of the Carlsbad Village Faire… Read more »

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope your Thanksgiving holiday, and every day, are filled with thankfulness and gratitude!! “Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never… Read more »

Small Business Saturday 2023

American Express initiated Small Business Saturday in 2010. The 14th annual Small Business Saturday in Carlsbad Village is 1 week from this Saturday. Halloween is a distant memory, and Thanksgiving… Read more »

Never Forget 9/11/2001

I know I will Never Forget that day 22 years ago. Will you? I suspect not. Today, Patriot Day, is a National Day of Service and Remembrance to pay tribute… Read more »

Happy Independence Day 2023

Wishing you an enjoyable Independence Day and holiday with friends and family. Please be safe…however and wherever you celebrate. And let’s all remember what this special day is all about!… Read more »

June 21 is Make Music Day

Come celebrate Make Music Day on June 21 at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. In addition, it’s the 1st day of summer! That’s something to celebrate, too! Festivities… Read more »

Memorial Day 2023

Here are some thoughts for Memorial Day 2023. “Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” ~ Daniel Webster ~ “As we express our gratitude, we must… Read more »

Happy Mother’s Day

Wishing all Mothers, and those we remember who are no longer with us, a very special Mother’s Day.