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Bonsall Chamber of Commerce - May 2007 Newsletter

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hello Everyone!
The joint Fallbrook Bonsall Sundowner at Rio Rico's on April 18th was packed. Packed with good food, lots of smiling community members and great networking opportunities! Rio Rico's owner, Cynthia DeCindis, was the perfect hostess: gracious and lovely. The Fallbrook group announced award winners for their first annual Avocado Art contest and the work was displayed. Everyone was looking forward to the festival the following weekend.
The Avocado Festival was also packed with happy people. We parked at the Airport and rode the shuttle to town. Our main objective was to taste the Avocado Ice Cream, which we did finally find and sample. Quite creamy and good!
One of the most noticeable things in our community lately is the presence of the CHP at the intersection of HWY 76 and Mission. The sign on the pole says “No right turn on red between 6am – 9am M – F”. Early in the morning people are rushing to get to work. They either can't read the sign or are simply ignoring it. There have been several accidents, including some deaths, at this intersection. Finally the CHRB is watching and this illegal turning has shopped, at least while the officers are present. Thank you, CHRB!
Golfers: our Annual Bonsall Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is coming up soon: May 11. It's time to sign up and get out there and practice. We hope you have noticed our tournament is one of the more affordable in the area! .
Leigh Ann Howard (760) 414-3239


SUNDOWNER – THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007 – 5:30 P.M. at
Once a month, one or two of our members host a Chamber Sundowner. The host provides food and a site for this friendly “mixer” giving local business owners, residents, and service club representatives an opportunity to meet together in an informal social setting. This is open to the public and guests are always welcomed.
Susie Birchall (Fallbrook Flooring) is chairman of the Bonsall Chamber Sundowners. For further information, please call her at (760) 728-8180 or Bonsall chamber office (760) 630-1933.

MOTHER'S DAY – MAY 13TH - Need gift ideas for that special lady?

GIFT CERTIFICATES - Our Bonsall Chamber Business Members can accommodate you.
List below are just a few gift ideas we recommend. They are all in the local area:
Art - Membership to the Art Center at Fallbrook (760) 728-1414
Beauty Salon –
Lucca Hair –Skin & Nail Salon (760) 630-6330
Provence Salon & Boutique (760) 414-1008
Boat Trip – Helgren's Sportfishing (760) 722-2133
Family or individual Portrait –
Bonsall Photo & Postal Center (760) 941-9221
Lin Craft Photo Adventures (760) 728-1228
Flowers & Gift Baskets – Bonsall Village Florists (760) 941-7314
Gifts and Home Decor –
Annabelle's Gifts & Home Decor (760) 724-6175
Howell's Gift Gallery (760) 945-5256
Golf & Restaurant–
The Golf Club of California (760) 451-3702
Pala Mesa Resort (760) 728-5881
San Luis Rey Downs Golf Resort (760) 758-3762
Vista Valley Country Club (760) 758-2800
Health Fitness Center – Curves for Women (760) 945-3536
Hotels and Restaurant –
Comfort Inn La Estancia (760) 723-2888
Pala Mesa Resort (760) 728-5881
San Luis Rey Downs Golf Resort (760) 758-3762
Jewelry – Ward's Jewelers (760) 726-7767
Movies – Ultra Star- The new River Village Cinemas (760) 945-8784
Restaurants: Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse (760) 728-2818
Cortez Mexican Food (760) 631-3909
Estrella's Family Restaurant (760) 758-0310
Lace Apron (760) 723-1872
Peking Wok (760) 724-8078
Rio Rico Restaurant (760) 945-1250
Sunrize Cafe in Bonsall (760) 941-4310 Symphony Concert Season Tickets – Fallbrook Music Society (760) 451-8644
Travel Branson Travel – (760) 728-0444
Escape to Travel (760) 731-6667


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 5-6, 2007
Art Center at Fallbrook

103 S. Main, Fallbrook
14th Annual Reflections of Nature Show

May 20- June 24, 2007
11th Annual National Gourd Fine Art Show

(760) 728-1414 information

May 6, 2007 – Sunday
Fallbrook Music Society
presents
Redlands Symphony Orchestra
Jon Robertson, Conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
and No. 9 (“Choral Symphony”)
Bob Burton Center,
2400 S. Stage Coach Lane
Fallbrook – 3:00 p.m
(760) 451-8644 for tickets

May 10, 2007 – Thursday
Bonsall Chamber Sundowner 5:30 p.m.

Host: Today's Window Fashions
(760) 630-1933 information

May 11, 2007 – Friday
Annual Bonsall Chamber Golf Tournament
At San Luis Rey Golf Resort

Registration: 11:30 a.m. Tee Off 1:00 p.m.
Golfers: Entry Form www.bonsallchamber.org
Information: (760) 801-7443

May 18, 2007 – Friday
Bonsall Rotary
N. C. Wine & Food Festival

6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
CA Center for the Arts- Escondido
Information: 1-800-249-2024


GOLF TOURNAMENT - FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2007 at San Luis Rey Downs Golf Resort


All golfers know that practice makes perfect. Sign up now!

TO ALL GOLFERS - For Entry forms call Tom Metier (760) 732-3355 or The Bonsall Chamber Office: (760) 630 1933. You may also download entry form from the web site: www.bonsallchamber.org

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a 1:00 p.m. Tee off - For both Men and Women.
The tournament committee has set high standards to make sure that you have a fun day.
A friendly group of local volunteers are making sure that every detail is in order.
An entry fee of $95.00 per player (remains the same as prior years) includes:
• (before tournament) a 4 hole putting contest - 3 winners
•18 holes of Golf, Golf Cart & green fees
•Golfers Goody Gift Bag
•3 tickets for refreshments during play
•Contests during play- Chance to win prizes, new car or cash
•Banquet Dinner of Roasted Prime Rib and Chicken Marsala with wine, side dishes and assorted desserts (no host bar).
•Door prizes for golfers
• Winning Team – Cash prize

This fund raising event will benefit the Annual Sheriff's Appreciation Day, Bonsall/Fallbrook Student of the Month Programs, Bonsall Country Festival/Business Expo, various community activities and the continuing support and promotion of all area businesses.

GOLF COMMITTEE:
Golfers` Chairman: Tom Metier (760) 732-3355 or 703-5104 - Re/Max United
Raffle/Auction Chairman: Lido Favela (760) 451-0639 - Ace Party Production Co.
Golf Tee Sign Chairman: Susie Birchall (760) 728-8180 - Fallbrook Flooring
Golf Tourn. Chairman: Mary Jane Poulter (760) 801-7443 (Bonsall Woman's Club Rep.)

April 18, 2007 SUNDOWNER - A perfect time to network, meet and greet!


(left) Bonsall Chamber President, Leigh Ann Howard presents membership plaque to Jim and Marilyn Howell of Howell's Gift Gallery in Bonsall

Richard Riddle, “Bonsall Dude” with the new Miss Fallbrook, (center) Kate Derr, 1st Princess Kaitlin Goertz and 2nd Princess Courtney Doherty

Enjoying the tasty food are (left) Keith Battle, Eileen Delaney, Brian Perrin and (standing) Courtney Berlin, representative for Supervisor Bill Horn

Susie Birchall, Fallbrook Flooring, Cheri Windbigler and Nikki Birchall, Birchall & Sons Cleaning and Restoration


BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT & SUNDOWNER HOST - May 10, 2007 5:30 p.m.


Fabric Roman Shades & Draperies
Complete line of Custom Accessories

Large selection of Custom Shutters
Expert Installation

Today's Window Fashions®
River Village Center
(corner of Hwy. 76 & Mission Rd.)
5256 S. Mission Rd. – Ste. 809
Bonsall, CA 92003
Phone: (760) 630-8119
www.TodaysBlinds.com

Mark Barone, President & Armand Gagnon, Vice President of Today's Window Fashions®

You don't have to travel very far to find the most complete lines of Window Coverings available “at yesterday's prices”. Located in the community of Bonsall, Today's Window Fashions® carries quality named brands such as Hunter Douglas, Kathy Ireland and more.
Expert help by company president, Mark Barone and vice-president, Armand Gagnon will ensure that your selection is appropriate for your home.
With over 34 years experience in the window fashion industry, Mark Barone started working part-time when he was a teenager building custom drapery hardware. He continued this throughout his college years. He advanced to sales and moved to San Diego when he received a job offer from Hunter Douglas Company (largest blind manufacturer in the world). He worked for them for 15 years.
In 1999, he started the franchise for Today's Window Fashions ®. There are now in 32 locations, 16 states. The owner of the #1 franchise in San Diego was Armand Gagnon. His success did not go unnoticed by Mark Barone. Mark asked him to be vice-president of the company and Armand accepted.
All products are Custom ordered and Installed within 2-3 weeks:
a. Motorized Remote Control Blinds
b. Fabric Draperies and Roman Shades
c. Solar Screen Shades (cuts heat, but doesn't make you feel closed in) inside and outside
d. Cordless – top down/bottom up, Honeycomb Shades
e. Vertical Sheer Drapery
f. Silhouette Shade (fabric that works like a blind)
g. Custom Shutters – large selection- 6 different types in vinyl, fauxwood & basswood
h. Wood and Fabric Cornices
i. Huge selection of Woven Wood & Grass Cloth Shades
Group buying concept means low prices. Best price promise. You are invited to visit their store to see their display. They will also bring the showroom to you!


SERVICE CLUB – Bonsall Woman's Club


Bonsall Woman's Club members, (left) Charlene McNary and Pat Aspray, Girl of the Year Chairman - are getting ready for the Awards Tea

The Bonsall Woman's Club 13th Annual Girl of the Year Awards Tea is scheduled for May 17th at 3:00 p.m. at the Bonsall Community Center. They will be honoring 23 outstanding girls and revealing the names of the 4 winning Girls of the Year for 2007 representing the following schools: Bonsall Elementary, Bonsall West, Sullivan Middle School and Vivian Banks Charter School.
Under the direction of Pat Aspray, each of the candidates participated in community projects. Together they collected nearly 35 pounds of Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House. They made 40 Blue Bears for the Firemen to take to children in trauma, baked and donated over 50 dozen cookies for the Marines at Camp Pendleton along with 60 handmade valentines. And they filled over three 30 gallon size plastic bags with socks for the homeless at Brother Benno;s. This was a learning experience for many of the candidates. They worked side by side with many of the club members aiding those in need.
Parents, sponsors, teachers and principals have all been invited to celebrate the accomplishments of the candidates.
Monthly General Meetings: The Golf Club of California – 1st Thursday of the Month – 10 a.m. New members are always welcomed. Carol Jungerheld, Membership (760) 726-7251


HONORARY MAYOR OF BONSALL

Hello All,

First of all, I would like to thank everyone that contributed food and monetary donations to the Easter Food Drive. And thank you to Gloria Mattson for providing us with the names of the military families that we delivered food and Easter Baskets to. Gloria began helping military families most in need through her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and is now our primary liaison between the Community and the families at Camp Pendleton. I would also like to thank Mary Jane Poulter for working with Angel McCormick of “Dream on Foundation” to acquire the Easter Baskets. We appreciated their generosity.
Food Drive containers were located at Daniel's Apple Market and Prudential California Realty/ Bonsall. Thank you for your help!
The “Paws in the Park” Dog Show (benefiting the Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation ) asked me to participate handing out ribbons to the winning dogs, and the Honorary Mayor of Fallbrook, Rhonda Reinke and I, enjoyed doing just that! I particularly liked the “Fastest tail wagger” What a cute event! If you are a dog lover (or even if you are not!) be sure and check it out next year. It was a lot of fun!
I am very happy to be a participant at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the Ultra-Star River Village Cinema located in Bonsall. A VIP Party on Thursday, May 3rd should be quite an event, with a tour and great food from Rio Rico Restaurant. We are able to get a “sneak peek” at the new wonderful décor and concession stand. Be sure and visit from May 4th through the 10th for special showings. You will enjoy it!
If you need me to participate in any of your events, please give me a call!
Jill Marie Thorburn (760) 535-2998
(Prudential California Realty – in the Bonsall River Village Center)



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