Bird fans flock to Free Flight fundraiser

Del Mar’s one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary Free Flight held its annual Tropical Sunset Fundraiser on Oct. 22.

Del Mar’s one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary Free Flight held its annual Tropical Sunset Fundraiser on Oct. 22.
Patrons of The Fish Market restaurant in Solana Beach seem to be hooked on the fresh catch offered daily. Whether it’s in the retail market or in the dining area, there’s something for everyone — from species in season to locally caught varieties like swordfish.
“There are three elements to any restaurant: The people, the food and the environment,” said George Hauer, owner of George’s at the Cove. But what he and his staff have done is take those elements and elevate them to an unique dining experience by building three different places in one, on three separate floors — California Modern, George’s Bar, and Ocean Terrace — all of which are highlighted by panoramic ocean views.

The Carmel Valley Dons Tackle Football 5th grade team has started its season with an impressive four-game winning streak. In a recent game against the Chula Vista Aztecs, the Dons players demonstrated a strong offensive show by putting up 40 points against the Aztecs. Outstanding line play by Grant Anderson (5), Justin Vilchis (34), Logan Berzins (11), Cole Shearson (22), Leo Silverman (55) and Raymond Sanchez (9) proved too powerful. Crew Fritsch (56) added, “these guys are beasts with an average weight of 110 lbs. per player, anyone can run behind our Offensive Line.”

The Solana Beach Soccer Club’s Girls U16 team has reached mid-point of the season with an undefeated (5-0-1) record, and is in second place in the prestigious and difficult Presidio League. The team is led by forward/midfielders Georgie Lawson and Mariel Cathcart, and has the stingiest defense in the league—allowing only 6 goals all season.

Torrey Pines Pop Warner 2011 Jr. Mighty Mite Golden Falcons prove to be unbeatable, finishing the season 9-0. Led by Coach Sean Doheny, they have outscored their opponents 241- 51.

Cathedral Catholic is just two years removed from a historic 26-game winning streak, one of the longest in San Diego County history.
Ticks collected in the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve last week tested positive for tularemia, a potentially serious illness also known as “rabbit fever,” the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health recently reported.

Solana Beach is well on its way to becoming the first city in San Diego county to ban plastic bags, after an overwhelmingly supportive City Council discussion on Oct. 26.
The simple act of walking down Camino Del Mar and taking in the view from Powerhouse Park is all you need to be reminded of how breathtaking Del Mar truly is. In our daily lives we can get busy and forget that we are so fortunate to live in a place of such beauty. But in addition to the landscape, Del Mar’s sense of community togetherness is second to none. The Rotarians of Del Mar celebrated this on Oct. 15 for the third annual Chili and Quackers Challenge fundraiser event.