Center marks anniversary Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery will celebrate its one-year anniversary with an open house and "beauty extravaganza" from 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 26 at 4765 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 201.
Amir M. Karam founded the center, which offers surgical and non-surgical aesthetic and reconstructive facial treatments such as face lifts, nose and eye surgery, and injections such as Botox and cosmetic fillers.
The event will feature Lily Girl Jewelry, Matti-D clothing, Epicurean Events appetizers and Extraordinary Desserts. La Jolla's Brow Lounge will provide brow shapings by appointment. Oxygenetix will offer free color matching. Guests will also receive a $50 gift card to Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery.
Raffle prizes will be given away. R.S.V.P. by June 23 to rsvpvcfps@gmail.com or 259-3223.
Chico's hosts food drive In an effort to supply the San Diego Food Bank with much needed nonperishable food for those in need, Chico's is offering a 10 percent discount to anyone who brings five or more food items into the store on or before June 26.
The store is upstairs in the Del Mar Plaza. The discount will be honored June 26 only.
Pardee gets recognition Pardee Homes recently received a Green Building Award for Portico at Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley. The high-density neighborhood of detached homes earned an honorable mention in the Project of the Year-Production Single Family Home category.
Fish Market ready for racing The Fish Market Del Mar is extending happy hour and hosting Mahi Mondays to celebrate racing season, said Scott Ambrose, vice president of operations.
The happiness runs from 3:30 to 6:30 Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m to 4 p.m over the weekend. On Mahi Mondays, diners can enjoy discounted treats such as the Teriyaki Mahi Mahi Slider and an extended happy hour from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Fish Market is at 640 Via de la Valle. For more information, go to www.thefishmarket.com or call 755-2277.
Realtors share knowledge Longtime Rotarians Ellen Bryson and Sandi Rimer, both agents with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Del Mar office, recently brought the "State of San Diego Real Estate" to the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club's members.
Topics covered included changes in lending, escrow regulations, appraisal scrutiny, title insurance, short sales and real estate-owned transactions, trends and availability of properties.
Jake's awards educators Jake's Del Mar recently announced the May honorees for its Educator of the Month program, established in 1990, which recognizes outstanding educators and faculty from Del Mar, Carmel Valley and Solana Beach schools.
Each winner receives a $40 gift certificate to dine at Jake's.
May's honorees include: Sandy Johnson of Ashley Falls School, David Skinner of Carmel Del Mar School, Melissa Brame of Del Mar Heights School, Tori Hemerick of Del Mar Hills Academy of Arts and Sciences, Natasha Rosario of Ocean Air School, Shayne Singleton of Sage Canyon School, Kris Stocker of Sycamore Ridge, Amilia-Tan-Zamora of Torrey Hills School, Cathy Schroeder of Skyline School, Natalie Hollingbery of Solana Vista School, Becky Gauthier of Solana Santa Fe School, Rob Matlock of Solana Pacific School, Jessica Carlson of Solana Highlands School, Carolyn Clark of Santa Fe Christian, Delila Burnworth of Tri City Christian and Renee Claire Steel of Ada Harris Elementary.
Brookfield has 13 sales in May Brookfield Homes, based in Del Mar, completed a total of 13 home sales in May after five new homes sales during the last week of the month, according to Lora Heramb, vice president of sales and marketing.
"Time is of the essence to take advantage of these tax credits, because there is a limited amount of money allocated for the California tax credit," Heramb added.
HUYA to team with university HUYA Bioscience International, based in Carmel Valley, recently announced a drug co-development partnership with Shenyang Pharmaceutical University in China.
HUYA is a biopharmaceutical developer that strives to accelerate the global co-development of new product opportunities originating in China.
The agreement gives HUYA the rights to first review and negotiation of novel therapeutic compounds owned or controlled by the university.
DM doctor releases book Del Mar's Dr. Barnet Meltzer recently released his latest book, "The Best Kept Secret to Permanent Weight Loss," a guide that "expands well beyond the conventional path of quick fix diets and temporary weight-loss solutions," a news release explained.
Meltzer's book is filled with recipes, self-assessment quizzes, anti-aging tips and insights.
It is available through the Meltzer Wellness Institute in Del Mar.
Moores top CV office sales Farryl and Charles Moore ranked number one in the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Carmel Valley office as of May 31, the company recently announced. They also rank in the top 50 in the San Diego region.
Kent Dial and Paul Hastings, also in the Carmel Valley office, ranked within the top 100 in the San Diego region.
Dial is second in sales and Hastings third in the Carmel Valley office.
Hampton offers contest Hampton Inn is offering families with the chance to enter a contest and win money to put toward their children's college tuition.
The "Cash for Colleges" contest is happening now through Dec. 7.
The local Hampton Inn is at 11920 El Camino Real in San Diego.
While on the road picking the perfect university, parents that book a stay online at a Hampton Inn will automatically be entered into the "Hampton's Cash for College Sweepstakes" to win one of two $5,000 grand prizes. For more information, visit www.hampton.com/collegetours.
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