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For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it.

If you've found yourself reading the same picture book over and over (and over and over) to a small but determined audience we see you and salute you! Is it time to add a few new titles to the mix?

Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents our Art of Music fundraising event - a Mardi Gras Brunch on February 4th. Proceeds go toward Visual and Performing Arts scholarships for local high school students. At El Camino Country Club there will be jazz and a traditional New Orleans buffet - from jambalaya and etouffee to bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Entertainment will be Dylan Soto who is a past recipient of an OCAF scholarship. Guests will be greeted by costumed revelers with beads and a beverage. We'll have a Money Hat Raffle, an auction and a parade! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Reservations required – Deadline January 25 For more information visit: ocaf.info

Taught by a variety of nurturing educators and skilled artists, your preschool age child will go on seasonal explorations celebrating the magic of Spring, observing and learning about various things in nature in our on-site organic garden. They will explore through sensory activities, crafts and stories while developing fine motor skills. Campers will make season-themed crafts in various mediums–clay, wood and textiles. Littles learn best by doing and playing. We practice handwork and workplay. We “play” with natural objects and materials such as wood, stones, clay, felt, paper + more! Each project is planned so that children build skills while satisfying their need to explore. Projects are safe, non-toxic, earth friendly, and full of creativity. It’s important that your child bring water in a refillable bottle and a snack (no candy or peanut products please) in case they are hungry or thirsty during this time. In addition, if your child is enrolled in a nearby camp elsewhere in Liberty Station in the afternoon, and their camp begins as ours ends, we are happy to walk your child to their next camp. If you’d like your camper to stay during the lunch hour from 12-1pm, for a fun, supervised space to eat their lunch (not provided) and a craft afterward, visit Lunch Supervision. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available

On Feb. 14, the vibrant jungle-themed Mexican restaurant and cocktail lounge will be offering an exclusive four course dining experience for two at a total of $119. Each person will get to choose an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. Details below: Dinner for Two for $119 (Pick one each from the following sections): Appetizer: - Baja Bisque: Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Bisque - Ahi Tostada: Sliced Ahi Sashimi, Chipotle Mayo, Avocado, Krab and Eel Sauce Salad: - Caesar Salad: Baby Romaine, Cotija and House Made Caesar Dressing - Frijoles & Arugula Salad: Entrée: - Stuffed Lobster Tail: Lobster stuffed with Cotija, Oaxaca, Breadcrumbs and Tomato. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas - Chipotle Ribs: Dry Rubbed Mexican Chipotle Rib with Mexican BBQ Sauce, Rice, Beans and Flour Tortillas Dulce: - Valentine Cake by BecksBakez: Chocolate Cake, in the Shape of a “Be Mine” Heart Candy - Churro Cheesecake: Creamy and Delicious Cheesecake with Cinnamon Sugar Beyond the four-course experience, El Sueño will also be offering a limited a la carte menu. Visit: https://www.elsuenosd.com/ El Sueño on Instagram The Vibrant Group is a multi-generational restaurant group is composed of veteran restaurateur Sal Busalacchi, who helped his brother Joe establish his popular Italian eateries in Little Italy and owner of the San Diego Sports Arena’s first pizza place in the late ‘70, serving the then San Diego Clippers; son Pietro Busalacchi, a vibe dining whiz specializing in music, atmosphere and food; and Georgetown Law grad Gustavo Rios, longtime family friend, and successful businessman, attorney, and engineer.

About Mercedes Moore ” From the moment Mercedes Moore takes the stage you can’t look away. She welcomes you to the show, thanks you for coming, and the band rips into its opening chords. As dancers rush to the floor, the smile on Mercedes’ face grows more radiant; you’re in her world and nothing else matters. You might think she was destined to do this, but you’d be wrong. Moore grew up doubting her skills, “I didn’t think that I could sing.” She says. “I didn’t think it was possible.” That was then, this is now. Today, fronting her own band, Mercedes works hard to be more than a voice. She wants fans to feel the music, the way she feels the music. Watching faces in the crowd on this night, as Mercedes swings through an extensive playlist of ballads, blues, and soul shakers, it’s obvious she has them right where she wants them. Yet, the most remarkable aspect of this story, the woman has only been singing professionally for a little more than eight years. Eight years. Let there be no doubt, Mercedes Moore is making the most of her time. As a three-time San Diego Music Award nominee, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few. When asked, Moore is straightforward about the multitude of players. “It just makes you a better singer.” She smiles. “And different people have different strengths. Plus, I want to learn, so I can be better.” It appears to be working. Mercedes Moore is currently juggling four major projects and her music can range from blues, gospel, and R&B to a boatload of classic rock and blue-eyed soul. This does not take into consideration the assortment of duo and trio sets, the occasional jazz venture, and an array of impromptu performances with local and visiting artists. “ For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com Mercedes Moore on Facebook / Instagram

More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them. Most don't even offer child care.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. Indoor courts are popping up all over, from former warehouses, to empty stores and even shopping malls.

As the first day of school approaches, parents can help their children feel confident and prepared by establishing routines and discussing what to expect. Here are some tips to help your child prepare for their first day of school.

Vacation Bible schools have been a staple of summer for thousands of churches. There are fewer of them these days, and those still around have evolved to meet the needs of changing communities.