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Friends of the Village - Closing soon

Due to changes in ownership, Friends of the Village will soon be closing. We have created a new blog for all things relating to Carlsbad Village. Please join us on Friends of Carlsbad Village www.friendsofcarlsbadvillage.blogspot.com

Your comments, suggestions, and general input are always appreciated.

Carlsbad Village - Cinema Under the Stars

Join us in Carlsbad Village
at Maffucci Field at the Army and Navy Academy
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.

for four nights of Blockbuster Movies
on the LARGEST Outdoor screen on the West Coast

Friday, September 18 - Academy Award Winning -Batman - The Dark Knight

Saturday, September 19 - Ironman

Friday, September 25 - Night at the Museum - Battle of the Smithsonian

Saturday, September 26 - Academy Award Winning - Slumdog Millionaire

Ride your bike and valet

Hollywood Outdoor Movies
1119 S Mission Road,
Suite 122
Fallbrook, CA 92028
888-350-DRIVE IN

CONTACT:

John Snyder, (760) 728.0023

The Carlsbad Village Association announces free outdoor movie series on the largest outdoor movie screen in the western United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

AUGUST 24, 2009

CARLSBAD, CA – The Carlsbad Village Association and Army and Navy Academy have partnered with Hollywood Outdoor Movies to bring the public a free outdoor movie series entitled Carlsbad Village’s Cinema Under The Stars. The four night series will be shown on the largest outdoor movie screen in the western United States. The screen provided by Hollywood Outdoor Movies measures 52 feet wide and over 4 stories tall. All four events will take place at Army and Navy Academy’s Maffuci Field, located at 2605 Carlsbad Boulevard in Carlsbad, CA. Films will be shown at 8pm on consecutive Friday and Saturday nights September 18 and 19 and September 25 and 26. The Dark Knight & Iron Man will kick off the series’ opening weekend followed by Night at the Museum II & Slumdog Millionaire to close the series.

The event is being sponsored by a variety of local businesses and vendors in order to offer this family friendly event at no charge to the public. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early and bring their own chairs and blankets. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the premises. Vendors will also be onsite selling everything from candy and popcorn to Mexican street tacos and pizza. Locals are encouraged to “go green” by riding their bicycles to the field. A bicycle valet service will be available for a small charge.

All three of the event’s partners hope to see Carlsbad Village’s Cinema Under the Stars become an annual event, and preliminary talks for a series in 2010 have already begun. More information about this year’s series can be found at http://www.hollywoodoutdoormovies.com/events.html.

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THURSDAYS ON THE COAST / BEGINS AUGUST 27, 5:30 PM A free community visual and performing art walk held the last Thursday of each month throughout the summer in the Village of Carlsbad. The event will host local and regional artists displaying their work throughout the Village, live art demonstrations, and ongoing music performances. Currently looking for more volunteers to be ambassadors throughout the Village, for more information on volunteering see below.WE NEED YOU TO BE A Village Ambassador THIS THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4:30-9PM at... THURSDAYS ON THE COASTWhen: Thursday 8/27/09 Kick-off Event: 5:30-8:30 pm

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!! Village Ambassadors are needed to:--do an easy set up/break down--give out information--take in information--direct event attendees.

If you can help at this event please contact:
Christy Johnson
760-687-6453 Cell
760-434-2553 Office

A long standing tradition in the Village of Carlsbad, Art in the Village draws approximately 20,000 visitors every year.
Over 100 local and regional fine artists, in such mediums as oil painting, watercolors, photography, mixed media, new media, classical and contemporary sculpture, as well as jewelry making, woodworking, furniture, pottery, clothing and accessories.

Thursdays on the Coast - Call for Volunteers

THURSDAYS ON THE COAST / BEGINS JULY 30, 5PM
A free community visual and performing art walk held the last Thursday of each month throughout the summer in the Village of Carlsbad. Its inaugural season and opening night is Thursday, July 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will host local and regional artists displaying their work throughout the Village, live art demonstrations, and ongoing music and theatre performances. Currently looking for more volunteers to be ambassadors throughout the Village, for more information on volunteering see below.

WE NEED YOU TO BE A Village Ambassador THIS THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4-9PM at... THURSDAYS ON THE COAST
When: Thursday 7/30/09
Ambassador Meeting: 4-5pm @ New Village Arts on State StreetKick-off Event: 5-9pm

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!!

Village Ambassadors are needed to:
--do an easy set up/break down
--give out information
--take in information
--direct event attendees.

if you can help at this event please contact: Christy Johnson
760-687-6453 Cell
760-434-2553 Office

Art in the Village - Artists and Artisans in Carlsbad

For an Artists Prospectus please visit: http://www.kennedyfaires.com/Applications/cbad_app_ac.pdf

CARLSBAD VILLAGE “FLAVORS OF THE VILLAGE” RESTAURANT TOUR

Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3 – 6pm
Lots of Fun, Lots of Food!

(Carlsbad Village, CA) – Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad will feature 20 of the best places to eat in downtown Carlsbad Village. Participants will be strolling up and down Carlsbad Village Drive, State Street, Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Blvd. on Sunday, May 31, from 3 to 6pm. Limousine shuttle service provided by Palomar Limousines will transport attendees to the outer lying restaurants.

“Come sample our broad array of international foods in the Village” invites Robin Young, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA), “The Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad offers Irish, French, Mexican, Italian, Vegetarian and, of course, American cuisines – literally something for everyone”.

“Flavors” attendees will enjoy street performers and live music at various locations throughout the Village to add to the festivities. In addition, ArtSurf Art Walk--which runs through June 30—offers event goers extraordinary art to feed their souls while they feast on the culinary delicacies.

Flavors of the Village tickets are $25 and children 12 and under can share a ticket with an adult. There are a limited number of tickets available and they can be purchased at the following CVA member merchants: Michel Petit Spa, HomeLife Village Realtors, Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau, Wesco Pet Supplies. Tickets are also available at the two CVA Farmers’ Markets every Wednesday and Saturday 1-5pm and the CVA offices, 2579 State Street, Carlsbad Village and the participating restaurants.

Participating restaurants include: Beach City Smoothies, Caldo Pomodoro, Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, Dini’s Bistro, El Puerto, Fish House Vera Cruz, Gregorio’s, Hennessey’s, Knockout Burgers, Knockout Pizza, Las Olas, Le Passage, Naked Café, Ocean House, O’Sullivan’s, Pizza Port, Pollos Maria, Senor Grubby’s, Submarina and The Wine Spot.

The CVA is a non-profit organization with over 200 members, dedicated to enhancing and promoting business in the Village of Carlsbad. Presented by the CVA, Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad is another effort to highlight the unique and charming atmosphere of the Village. For more information see the CVA website: www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org or contact Robin Young, CVA Executive Director at 760-434-2553 or email info@shopcarsbadvillage.org.

ArtSurf Kicks off Friday Evening

Don't miss Carlsbad Village's first ever ArtSurf - a FREE self-guided art walk through Carlsbad Village.

ArtSurf kicks off on MAY DAY, May 1st, 2009 from 5-8 pm. The festivities will kick off at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street. Participants will recieve their maps and instructions on how to best enjoy the walk.

Several Galleries will be involved, including the Paul Bartyl Gallery (in New Village Arts), Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery, Snyder Art, Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture, Carlsbad Oceanside Art League Gallery, Front Porch Gallery, and Chandlers Gallery and Boutique.

In addition to the many permanent galleries many merchants are opening their shops as phantom galleries including: The Perfect Frame, Amie's Collections, Linda's Gifts, Le Passage French Bistro, Fairen Del, Spa Samudra, HomeLife Village Realtors, and Beach City Smoothies.

ArtSurf will also include original window murals by local artists and Wine tasting at Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, The Wine Spot and Witch Creek Winery.

ArtSurf is free to the public and will continue through June 30th, 2009.

City of Carlsbad Business Forum

The Carlsbad City Council is seeking input about how the city can help local businesses, foster economic development and create a climate that allows businesses to thrive in tough economic times.

Local businesses are encouraged to share their ideas at a city-sponsored business forum Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave.

The free event will include brief opening remarks from Mayor Lewis and other members of the Carlsbad City Council, followed by an opportunity for members of the local business community to share their ideas directly with the city's elected leaders.

The city will use the input in developing policies and initiatives to support a strong local economy.

Reservations are not required. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call (760) 602-2744 or visit www.carlsbadca.gov.

If you are a business owner in the Village please make every attempt to attend this important meeting. If you cannot attend, please feel free to contact Robin Young at the Carlsbad Village Business Association 760-434-2553 or robin@shopcarlsbadvillage.org if you would like to have the CVBA address any issues you may have.

As an added note: We are pleased that this meeting is a positive move on the behalf of the City Council to be of service to the business community. In an effort to build a more effective partnership between business and government the CVBA encourages all attendees to come with positive solutions to any issues that they may want to address.

KSON's Hometown Handshake

KSON-FM 97.3 Cliff & Company, a country radio station for the North County, has recently recognized and deemed the Village as Carlsbad's Best Shopping. Putting the spotlight on Carlsbad, listeners were asked to log on to the KSON website (http://www.kson.com/) to vote for their favorite things to do and places to go. The marks were tallied and KSON's "Hometown Handshakes" were announced. Listeners picked us!!!

Positive energy is building... let's keep it up!

ArtSurf - Call For Artists and Venues

The Carlsbad Village ArtSurf committee is looking for local Artists and Village Merchants to participate in our new Village Art Walk. The self-guided walking tour of art will kick-off on May Day, May 1, 2009 form 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and will continue through June 3oth.

The program will consist of window murals on vacant storefronts, phantom galleries in open space and operating businesses, and Carlsbad Village's many permanent galleries.

We are currently looking for artists to paint windows and show their artwork in shops throughout the Village.

We are also looking for business owners who would like to participate by creating small galleries in their shops (or windows) to promote local artists, and their own businesses. Participating businesses must agree to be open on the evening of Friday, May 1st from 5 pm - 8 pm.

Be on the lookout Tuesday, March 31st as committee members will hit the streets of the Village to elicit participation.

If you are interested in participating, and would like more information, please call 760-434-2553

Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday in the
Beautiful Carlsbad Village

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rain or Shine

Fresh Local Produce ~ Arts & Crafts
Food ~ Fun ~ Live Music

Carlsbad Village on Facebook

Want to know what's going on in the Village?

Carlsbad Village Association is now on Facebook. It's a great way to stay informed on upcoming events in the Village, take part in polls and surveys, meet new people with an interest in the Village. We also post photos from our activities and meetings.

Click here to see what's happening in your neighborhood!

Village Voices - Every Thursday Morning

WHAT: Village Voices, talk to us!
WHEN: Every Thursday Morning
TIME: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
WHERE: Housing and Redevelopment Office~ 2965 Roosevelt Street, Ste. B
PURPOSE: The Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency is hosting an open forum called Village Voices, with the intent of gathering all the players around a table and having a continuous dialogue. Every Thursday morning there will be an open forum for businesses and merchants in the Village to connect, network and partner with others and their local government.

Representatives of the Carlsbad Village Business Association and the Carlsbad Village Improvement Partnership will always be on hand to participate in the conversation.

Please join us if you can... come and share your ideas and talk to us!!!

Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day

Our 1st Annual Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day was a wonderful success. Fourteen "Flower Ambassadors" spread through the Village planting over 100 flowering plants on Roosevelt Street, State Street, Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive.

The businesses where the flowers were planted were presented with a watering can to ensure that they would maintain the newly planted flowers.

The Carlsbad Village Association plans to have many more beautification projects in the Village throughout the year.

To keep up to date with what's going on in the Village bookmark this page, and follow us on Twitter:http://twitter.com/CarlsbadVillage

Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day

Plant-A-Flower in the Village

In honor of National Plant-A-Flower Day the Carlsbad Village Association (CVBA) will be hosting the 1st Annual Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day.

If you'd like to join in the fun of planting 100 beautiful flowers throughout Carlsbad Village, be sure to join us on Thursday, March 12th at noon at the parking lot at the corner of Grand & Roosevelt (home of the Farmers' Market).

Special thanks to Farmers' Market vendor Rivera's Garden Treasures for providing the flowers!

Carlsbad Village on Twitter

Want an constant update of all the fun things going on in Carlsbad Village? We're on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/CarlsbadVillage

We'll keep you in the know...and if you have an event to share, tweet us and we'll help you get the word out!

Funding Request By Carlsbad VIP Goes To City Council Tonight

The following prepared remarks were presented by Craig Kirk, board member of the Carlsbad Village Improvement Partnership, before the Carlsbad City Council during the course of its annual budget deliberation. At the conclusion of Kirk's three-minute statement, Council was presented with four options by staff to consider. However, before any decision can be made on the options offered, Council Members want more information about the organization's tax status and how, if proposed, funds would be administered if a temporary fiduciary agent was employed while the Carlsbad VIP awaits approval of its filing as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

It is anticipated that the Carlsbad VIP board will soon meet to compile additional information that will likely satisfy requests by Council Members.

June 24, 2008
CVIP address to the City Council
- Follow-up Request for Funding -

Good evening Mayor Lewis and honorable City Council members. My name is Craig Kirk, I reside at 1140 Camino del Sol Circle. I am here this evening as a member of our community and as a member of the BOARD OF DIRECTOR for the CARLSBAD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP in support of our request for seed funding presented to the city council at the meeting of April 22nd.

I would first like to acknowledge the extensive contributions and commitment of the City of Carlsbad to the Village over the last 25 plus years:
From the development of the Carlsbad Inn
- The Village Fair
- The creation of public parking areas
- Streetscape infrastructure projects
- The development of ‘The Village By The Sea’
- Redevelopment of the Lutheran Home
- Mixed use property on State Street
- Development of the Roosevelt Center
- Façade Improvements
- Beautification Projects
- Senior Care and Affordable Housing.

In Village Public Projects alone you have committed approximately $26 million to date. Since that time the private investment has been approximately 10 fold of the city’s investment.

You have taken the Village from the seedy bars and rundown establishments of the early 80s to the assortment of shops, businesses and restaurants that we have today.

The goal of the Carlsbad Village Improvement Partnership is to see those investments prosper and to see the Village flourish. Over time, a short term investment in the CARLSBAD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP will return long term revenues to the City through increased property values and sales tax revenues. This is especially important given the sun setting of Redevelopment in 2009. The excellent work that the city had done to-date needs to continue. An investment in the in the CARLSBAD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP is an investment in the future of Village.

At the City Council meeting of April 22nd the CARLSBAD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP requested $500,000 over a 3-year period for operating expenses, promotions costs and salaries. We have carefully considering the mayor’s constructive feedback of ‘helping ourselves’ and the council’s overall input from the meeting. We are acting on those recommendations by seeking to attain very low cost or free office space and furnishings, donated office equipment (computer hardware and software), donated professional services and holding the headcount to one FTE, the Executive Director, until such time that our business and revenues necessitate the addition of administrative support.

We cannot start-up the organization without the support of the city’s and thecity’s seed money.Our goal is to move as quickly as possible to a self-funded business model. Our research of other like organizations coupled with our best effort estimate is that it will take 3 years to reach that goal. That being said we are also evaluating opportunities to advance that timeline by leveraging other organizations in the Village.

2008 objectives:
- Implementing a ‘Preferred Shopping Card’ program to draw tourists into the Village,
- Using the talents of some our marquee retailers to educate other Village retailers on ‘window merchandising, buying and product placement’
- Working with Village neighborhoods to preserve and promote
- Working with the City and other downtown organizations on programs that stimulating economic development of our community

The CARLSBAD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP Board of Directors is a dedicated team of volunteers: some with a vested interest in the success of the PARTNERSHIP and some with a vested interest in the success of our community, like myself. In either case, the city and citizens of Carlsbad have much to gain by success of the CARLSBAD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP. Our board meetings are open to the public and additional information about the Carlsbad VIP can be found at:
http://www.friendsofthevillage.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your time this evening.