Wednesday, November 25, 2009

This Weekend in the Village

The Holidays are off to a great start in the Village. Window decorations are beginning to go up, and lights are being installed to light up the nights in Carlsbad Village.

Events kick off on Friday, November 27 as we Celebrate Art in the Village at Thursdays on the Coast Art Walk. Yes, it is on a Friday this month, but think of it as a great way to walk off those Thanksgiving pounds and enjoy the delights of the visual arts and live music wafting through the streets of the Village.

On Saturday, make sure to drop by the Farmers' Market between 1 and 5 pm and donate a coat or blanket (or both) and receive Santa Cash at our Coat and Blanket Drive. All donations will go to support the Carlsbad Christmas Bureau and local families in need.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Kick off your Holidays "In the Village" this week

Experience Holidays in The Village

Holiday Window Painting - beginning November 15
Beginning in mid-November The Village is expecting a flurry of snow and a sprinkling of
Holiday Cheer as we begin our Holiday window painting for the third year.

Light Up the Village Day - November 23 & 24
The CVA and a lovely group of Holiday Helpers will be hitting the streets to assist business owners in “Lighting up the Village”. Volunteers will be installing white twinkling lights in business windows to help brighten up the Village for our evening shoppers.

*SPECIAL NIGHT* Thursdays on the Coast - Black Friday Edition - November 27
Cap off the busiest shopping day of the year with a stroll through the charming streets of Carlsbad Village. Enjoy the fine art, live music, tasty treats and renew your spirit! Pick up your programs at begin the walk at New Village Arts Theatre 2787 State Street.

Jingle Bell Shop– November 27 – 29
Carlsbad Village will be dressed in all its holiday finery. Stroll the streets of the Village, enjoy strolling musicians and other street performers and take advantage of great sales, special deals and holiday goodies throughout the shops and restaurants in the Village. You’re sure to find some amazing and unique gifts.

Pups on Parade – Sunday, December 6
9 am to noon at The Shops at Village Faire
Carlsbad Village Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard
This annual event is a big hit with puppy lovers. We start the day with individual photos with Santa from 9 am – noon and then take a group shot with Santa at the Community Christmas tree. The Puppy Parade will begin at 12:15 at The Shops at Village Faire and circle Carlsbad Blvd, Grand Ave., State Street and Carlsbad Village Drive.

Rotary Tree Lighting – Sunday, December 6
2 pm to dusk at The Shops at Village Faire
Our Annual tradition continues as the Rotary lights the Community Christmas Tree with the help of Mayor Bud Lewis and Santa Clause. A day full of entertainment and treats will be capped off by the lighting of our beautiful tree. This is a “don’t miss” community event.

Jingle Bell Shop - December 19 & 20
Carlsbad Village will be dressed in all its holiday finery. Stroll the streets of the Village, enjoy strolling musicians and other street performers and take advantage of great sales, special deals and holiday goodies throughout the shops and restaurants in the Village. You’re sure to find some amazing and unique gifts.

Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday & Saturday - 1 pm to 5 pm
Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Street
Don’t miss the Farmers’ Market during the months of November & December as we will be hosting a multitude of musical guests and celebrating the holidays with special family events. The Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market is a great place to get the freshest local produce and flowers and even a unique gift or two. Make sure you visit all our great shops and restaurants while you visit.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday, November 28 ~ COAT & BLANKET DRIVE
Saturday, December 5 ~ FOOD DRIVE
Saturday, December 12 ~ BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, December 19 ~ SANTA VISITS!!!

Holiday Goody Bags
The CVA will pass out goody bags with coupons and gift certificates for member businesses at all of our holiday events and at the Farmers’ Market. Don’t miss out on these great discounts and special holiday treats! We’ll make your Holidays sparkle in the Village!

For information and event details please visit www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org or call 760-434-2553

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Counterfeit Training at New Village Arts

PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
FROM COUNTERFEITERS

Recently Carlsbad Village has been hit by a string of counterfeiters. In an effort to better protect you from these types of criminals the CVA with cooperation from the City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Police Department and the US Secret Service bring you...

Counterfeit Training
Learn how to spot counterfeit money and protect your business

DATE: Tuesday, November 17
TIME: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
LOCATION: New Village Arts Theatre
2787 State Street

MORE: Special Agent Brett Detzer of the San Diego Field Office of the Secret Service will train business owners how to spot counterfeit currency and prevent unnecessary losses in your business. Please feel free to invite all your employees and neighbors to attend this free informative event.

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Welcome to Friends of Carlsbad Village

Welcome!

This new blog, which is replacing the soon to be defunct "Friends of the Village" has been created to discuss all things pertaining to Carlsbad Village. Come and share your ideas regarding revilatization of the Village and to stay up-to-date on events taking place in the the Village.

For more information about the Village visit www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org