HAPPENINGS

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Through December 8 • Annual Hidden Meadows and Castle Creek Toys for Tots toy drive. Bring a new unwrapped toy to local drop-off locations. 760-751-1857. (See story here)

Through December 11 (Thursdays–Sundays) • times vary • Fallbrook Arts, Inc. and couture fashion designer Susan Dunn present a Seasonal Sport & SpaWear Boutique at the River Village across from Fresco Grill, 5625 Mission Road in Bonsall. 760-631-2125, www.fallbrookartsinc.org (See story here)

Through December 23 • 11 a.m.–8 p.m. • It’s a Wine Country Christmas with fresh, Christmas trees from Oregon’s Quailhurst Farms at Keyways Winery. www.keywayswine.com/WineCountryChristmas

December 2 • noon–3 p.m. • The Bonsall Woman’s Club’s 19th annual Christmas Tea at the Golf Club of California in Sycamore Ranch, 3742 Flowerwood Lane in Fallbrook. This year’s theme is “An Old Fashioned Christmas.” All proceeds benefit local charities. Cost is $50 per person, $450 for a table for ten. Contact Diane Trappen at 760-723-7718 to reserve your place.

December 2 • 6–9 p.m. • High Hopes will be having their Holiday Party at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street in Temecula. Cost is $1 for residents and $2 for non-residents. Register by calling 951-694-6464. www.CityOfTemecula.org

December 2 • 7 p.m. • Santa’s Electric Light Parade along Old Town Front Street between First Street and Moreno Road in Old Town Temecula. www.CityOfTemecula.org (See story here)

December 3, 10 & 17 • 4–6 p.m. • The Temecula Carriage Company will provide Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Through the Vineyard at Keyways Winery in Temecula. www.keywayswine.com/WineCountryChristmas

December 3 • 5 p.m. • The 30th Anniversary Fallbrook Christmas Parade will traverse down Main Street, between Ivy Street & Ammunition Road in historic downtown Fallbrook. (See story here)

December 6 • 9 a.m. • Fallbrook Historical Society Board Meeting will be held at 260 Rocky Crest Road in Fallbrook. www.fallbrookhistoricalsociety.com, 760-723-4125

December 6 • noon • Daughters of the British Empire Tintagel Chapter will meet at El Camino Country Club, 3202 E. Vista Way in Oceanside. All women of British or Commonwealth ancestry are welcome to attend. Cost for the luncheon is $22 per person. 760-945-9833 to RSVP.

December 6 • 7 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Music Night with the North County Bluegrass at Round Table Pizza in Escondido, 1161 E. Washington Avenue. Open mic time begins at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m. the featured band performs. www.northcountybluegrass.org

December 8 • 2–4 p.m. • High Hopes Arts, Crafts & Ceramics at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street in Temecula. To RSVP or for more information call 951-694-6464.

December 8 • 5–7 p.m. • Escondido Chamber of Commerce Sundowner. www.escondidochamber.org, 760-745-2125.

December 8 • 6–8:30 p.m. • Bonsall Chamber of Commerce Sundowner / Holiday Party hosted by Accretive Investments at Zosa Estates, 9381 W. Lilac Road. Potluck with a gift exchange ($10 max. or a regifted item). A collection will be made for non-perishable foods for the Fallbrook Food Pantry, with a suggested of value $10 per contribution. 760-630-1933

December 8 • 6–9 p.m. • Celebrate winter’s bounty with Meritage at Callaway’s Executive Chef Michael Henry as he leads Luck in the New Year’s Cooking Class at Callaway Vineyards & Winery, 32720 Rancho California Road in Temecula. Cost starts at $40.50. 951-676-4001

December 10 • 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. • Learn more about fine wines at Wine Appreciation Class at Falkner Winery, in Temecula. www.falknerwinery.com

December 10 • 9:30 a.m. • The 61st annual Escondido Jaycees Christmas Parade, "A Tribute to Heroes," will travel down Broadway Avenue between Escondido High School and Grape Day Park. www.escondidojaycees.org

December 10 • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Photographing Artwork, People & Things in the Studio at Fallbrook School of the Arts. www.FallbrookSchoolOfTheArts.org

December 11 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. • North San Diego County Antique & Collectible Show at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido at 340 N. Escondido Boulevard. Admission to the show is free; professional appraisals are $5 per item with a limit of three items per guest. www.artcenter.org, 1-800-988-4253

December 14 • 2–3:30 p.m. • Deer Springs Fire Protection District Board meets at district headquarters, 8709 Circle R Drive in Escondido. www.deerspringsfire.org

December 14 • 6:30 p.m. • North County CERT monthly meeting at Fallbrook Public Utilities District, 990 E. Mission Road in Fallbrook. For more information, visit www.northcountycert.com or call 760-451-CERT.

December 16–31 • times vary • Ice Rink in Old Town in the Temecula Town Square, at Main & Old Town Front streets. Session times are hourlong and begin at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 (cash only) per person per session and include ice skate rental. Call 951-694-6-ICE (6423) for more information. (See story here)

December 17 • 7:30 p.m. • Melendez vs. Masvidal at Valley View Casino Center (formerly San Diego Sports Arena), 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard in San Diego. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com

December 19 • 6–9 p.m. • The annual North County Quilters’ Association Christmas potluck at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1087 W. Country Club Lane in Escondido, will include drawing the 2011 Opportunity Quilt winner. www.ncountyquilters.com

December 25 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. • Savor a delicious and traditional Christmas Day Buffet at Pala Mesa Resort’s Aquaterra Restaurant. To make your reservations call 760-731-6805.

December 31
— NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS —

City of Temecula: www.cityoftemecula.org. New Year's Eve Temecula style with East and West Coast countdowns until midnight at New Year's Eve on the Square and Grape Drop Countdown from 6 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Delight in an evening of family-friendly entertainment and fun. Dance to the Valley Winds and Silver Beatles until 9 p.m. and Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz until 12:30 a.m. (See story here)

South Coast Winery*: New York, New York, New Year’s Eve Gala. Dance to the Mighty Untouchables and DJ DeVaughn, enjoy gourmet food, award-winning wines and a balloon drop under the stars. Cost is $195 in the Grand Ballroom (8 p.m.–1 a.m.) and $275 in the Vineyard Rose Restaurant (6:30 p.m.–1 a.m.) For reservations (required) call 1-866-994-6379, ext. 1.

Valley View Casino & Hotel*: www.valleyviewcasino.com

Wiens Family Cellars*: Boogie in the New Year in your best disco duds from 8 p.m.–1 p.m. at Saturday Night Eve’r with a live DJ, appetizers, wine and a midnight champagne toast. Cost is $50, Wine Club members are $40. wienscellars.com, 951-694-9892

Wilson Creek Winery*: Fedoras and flappers represent the Roaring 20s theme at the Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Party from 7 p.m.–midnight. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, party favors, big band music and a champagne toast at midnight. Cost is $160, Wine Club members are $145. For reservations call 951-699-9463.

*This is a 21 and older event.

January 3 • 7 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Music Night with the North County Bluegrass at Round Table Pizza in Escondido, 1161 E. Washington Avenue. Open mic time begins at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m. the featured band performs. www.northcountybluegrass.org

January 9 • 11:30 a.m. • Daughters of the British Empire Botany Bay Chapter will meet at the South Park Club House, 6752 Camino Del Prado in Carlsbad. All women of British or Commonwealth ancestry are welcome. For more information call the regent at 858-259-8733.

January 11 • 2–3:30 p.m. • Deer Springs Fire Protection District Board meets at district headquarters, 8709 Circle R Drive in Escondido. www.deerspringsfire.org

January 11 • 6:30 p.m. • North County CERT monthly meeting at Fallbrook Public Utilities District, 990 E. Mission Road in Fallbrook. www.northcountycert.com

January 14 • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Capturing Video With Your Digital Devices at Fallbrook School of the Arts. www.FallbrookSchoolOfTheArts.org

January 14 • 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. • Learn more about fine wines at Wine Appreciation Class at Falkner Winery in Temecula. www.falknerwinery.com

January 15 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Take a winery grounds tour at the free Bridal Open House at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula. Sign up at TheBridalOpenHouse.com or 1-866-994-6379, ext. 7215.

January 16 • 6:30–9 p.m. • North County Quilters’ Association at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1087 W. Country Club Lane in Escondido. www.ncountyquilters.com

January 21 • 7:30 a.m. • Temecula Valley Half-Marathon & 5K through Temecula’s wine country. A 1-mile Kids Fun Run/Walk starts off at 7:30 a.m.; the half-marathon group takes off on their 13.1-mile journey at 8 a.m.; and the 5K Fun Run/Walk participants begin at 8:15 a.m. After the races will be a community Finish Line Festival, complete with a live band, beer and wine garden, activities for kids, food and vendors. Space is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. To register for any of the races, go to www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1983207. For information visit www.temeculahalf.com or call Karen Barnett at 928-855-4887.

January 21 • 5–10 p.m. • Bonsall Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Dinner at San Luis Rey Downs Golf Resort, 31474 Golf Club Drive in Bonsall. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, $75 per couple. http://bonsallchamber.org

January 27–28 • 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. • Wet Felting with Jane LaFazio at Fallbrook School of the Arts. Make felt the Tibetan way, embellish the California way. Bring an old towel and wear comfortable clothing that may get wet. www.FallbrookSchoolOfTheArts.org

Mondays • 1 p.m.–sunset • Welk Resorts Farmers Market, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido. www.sdfarmbureau.org

Tuesdays • 2:30–6 p.m. • Escondido Certified Farmers Market in downtown Escondido at Grand Avenue & Juniper Street. www.sdfarmbureau.org

Wednesdays • 9–11:30 a.m. • Free legal and notary assistance for people with low and moderate incomes, through the Senior Service Council, 728 N. Broadway in Escondido. Call 760-480-0611 to register.

Wednesdays • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. • Temecula Certified Farmers Market at the Promenade Mall, in the parking lot between Macy’s & JCPenney. www.myfarmersmarkets.com

Thursdays • 1–4 p.m. • Learn about the history of Fallbrook with the Fallbrook Historical Society, 260 Rocky Crest Road in Fallbrook. Also visit the Gem and Mineral room and the Pittenger House. www.fallbrookhistoricalsociety.com

Fridays • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. • Farmer’s Market at the Village Square in Fallbrook, corner of Main & Alvarado. www.sdfarmbureau.org

Saturdays • 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Temecula Certified Farmers Market at 6th & Front Street in Old Town Temecula. www.myfarmersmarkets.com

Sundays • 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Sikes Adobe Farmers Market, 12655 Sunset Drive in Escondido. www.sdrp.org/farmstead.htm

Sundays • 11 a.m.–3 p.m. • Farmer’s Market behind Café Primo, 139 S. Main in Fallbrook. www.sdfarmbureau.org

Sundays • 1–4 p.m. • Learn about the history of Fallbrook with the Fallbrook Historical Society, 260 Rocky Crest Road in Fallbrook. www.fallbrookhistoricalsociety.com

*Press releases and event submissions are due by the first of the month prior to the month you want the event to be included. Events for FEBRUARY issue must be received by January 9.