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See’s Candies Carlsbad Grand Opening 10/9/15

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See’s Candies will celebrate the opening of a new shop in Carlsbad on Friday, October 9th. The Carlsbad shop will serve as a fundraising and gifts center. There will also be the full product line of over 100 varieties of candies that we all know and love. It will also offer discounts on select items to qualified customers who are placing large orders or buying in bulk for their fundraising and corporate gifting needs.

sees halloweenThe official opening and ribbon cutting will take place at 9:30 a.m. on October 9 at the new shop located at 1830 Marron Road in Carlsbad, next to Marshalls. On opening day See’s will offer customers volume discounts on select products throughout the shop with no minimum purchase requirements. Kids will also receive free lollypops and hats!

IMG_8304Just when you thought it couldn’t get any sweeter, fundraising customers can also enter to win a See’s Flash Fundraiser. The prize is enough See’s Fundraising candy to earn $1K in profit to support the winning organization. The sweeps runs October 8 – 16 and entries can be submitted online at sees.com/CarlsbadSweeps.

IMG_8322In honor of the grand opening of the new QD shop, See’s wants to celebrate with the residents of the Carlsbad community. See’s values its customers and always believes in providing a warm, welcoming environment for shop visitors. For over ninety years, See’s has remained true to the heritage and values founded by Mary See.

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About See’s Candies: 

Delivering deliciousness since 1921, we happily continue to make candy Mary See’s way, using only the finest ingredients — with no added preservatives. Our chocolates and treats are American-made in our own candy kitchens, from our decadent truffles and chocolate-covered nuts to gourmet lollypops and our crunchy Peanut Brittle, its quality you can taste in every piece.

Step inside one of our shops, and you’ll see a crisp, clean black-and-white checkered motif inspired by Mary’s original kitchen.  Each day, visitors are welcomed with the friendliest service and can choose a delicious piece of candy to try.

Headquartered in sunny California, we have over 200 retail shops across the country and an online shop that serves See’s fans around the world. We continue to uphold our commitment to delivering the highest level of taste, quality, tradition and service. Mary would be proud.

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Oceanside Harbor Days this weekend

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On September 26-27, 2015 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide an outstanding opportunity for residents and neighbors to experience fun activities including the Pirate Village, Entertainment Stage, Arts, Crafts and Food booth areas, Nail ‘n’ Sail Competition, Military, Public Safety displays, and more.

Harbor Days is free to the public and is hosted by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and Oceanside Harbor District and presented Genentech and Tri-City Medical Center. Harbor Days Sponsors include:  American Vision Windows & Solar, Chobani, Cox Communications, Frazier Farms, Gaslamp Popcorn, Kahoots, Lowe’s Home Improvement, North County Health Services, Pacific Marine Credit Union, Prohibition Brewery, Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, Scripps Health, Shopoff Realty Investments, San Diego Union-Tribune, Wal-Mart, Waste Management of North County and Welk Resorts.

– See more at: http://www.oceansidechamber.com/oceanside-harbor-days.html#sthash.2ZMQSPnQ.dpuf
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Kids go free in October to SeaWorld

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sea worldSeaWorld kids go, eat, and play FREE October 1st to October 31st 2015.

For the entire month October, children can receive a FREE single-day admission, FREE animal interaction and a FREE Dine With Shamu® experience. At SeaWorld® San Diego, connect with the sea and go on exhilarating rides and amazing adventures. Sore, dive and twist like a ray on our Manta® coaster, get up-close and personal with dolphins, immersed in our interactive Turtle Reef attraction, and be inspired by our biggest star, Shamu®. Or at Aquatica San Diego come experience a tropical oasis where you can splash down waterslides from serene to extreme, drift alongside flamingos or relax in private cabanas. With the purchase of each full-paid adult single-day admission at either park, you will receive one free child single-day admission.

  • Kids FREE Single-Day Admission — for SeaWorld & Aquatica San Diego
    • During the entire month of October kids (ages 3-9) get in FREE to SeaWorld and/or Aquatica San Diego. It is a 1-to-1 ratio, one free child single-day admission per full-paid adult single-day admission.
  • Kids FREE Dolphin & Beluga Interaction Programs — SeaWorld San Diego only
    • Kids (ages 10–12) are FREE with each paid adult.
    • Kids FREE Reservations must be made by calling (800) 257–4268 or at the park. Reservation products not available online.
  • Kids Eat for FREE at Breakfast & Dine With Shamu — SeaWorld San Diego only
    • Receive a FREE child’s (ages 3–9) meal with each paid adult.
    • Kids FREE Reservations must be made by calling (800) 257–4268 or at the park.

SeaWorld San Diego Kids FREE Single-Day Ticket with Each Full-Paid Adult

  • Limited offer – valid for visits through Oct. 31, 2015, only
  • One free child ticket for each full-paid adult ticket purchased
  • Go straight to the turnstiles.

This ticket product is valid for visits through Oct. 31, 2015, ONLY. Only one free child ticket with each full paid adult ticket purchased. To receive your free child ticket(s)YOU MUST ENTER THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN YOUR PARTY IN THE CHILD TICKET QUANTITY.

For more information or to purchase adult tickets to SeaWorld San Diego Kids FREE pass click here.

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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch opening soon!

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Fall is the best time of year, the air becomes cooler, night comes a little sooner, and the beautiful fall leaves that everyone loves begin to fall. The feeling of fall is different to everyone to some it is finally having a pumpkin spiced latte’ and to others it is Bates Nut Farm. For over 50 years Bates Nut Farm has given us amazing fall traditions and memories at the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch.

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Opening a couple of days after the official start of fall on Thursday, September 24th and running until Halloween night itself Saturday, October 31st. Family and friends can enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral and pony rides. Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cinderella, Jack O’ Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall décor. In addition, weekends at Bates include live entertainment from 12:00 -3:00, BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events. Check our calendar for details and schedule.

Admission is free. $5.00 parking on October weekends.

On Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th don’t miss the Tractor Parade! Antique tractors from EDGETA Branch 22 and Vista Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum will circle the farm at 11:00 and 2:00 each day of the show. After you watch the parade, be sure to see the rest of the show featuring antique tractors, trucks, washing machines, toys, tools, pumps, and stationary engines. There will also be demonstrations of quilt making on hand cranked sewing machines, blacksmithing, and ice cream making.

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BBQ lunch will be available for purchase from our own “What’s Cookin'” BBQ from 11 – 3.

Dogs on a leash are welcome at the farm. We are sorry, but only service dogs are allowed inside our stores. Thank you for cleaning up after your pet!

San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Free in October

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Again this year the the San Diego Zoo and Safari park will be free for children ages 3-11.  The entire month of October kids are FREE to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park! If you have been waiting to take your little ones (this includes children up to 11) this is the time to do it!  The price for a child admission is normally $30, this is a huge savings! For more information on this amazing special offer click here, or see the fine print below.

While visiting the San Diego Zoo or Safari park don’t forget to hashtag your photos with #sdzkidsfree to win a fun contest.

*Via the San Diego Zoo’s website* Document your kids enjoying the Zoo or Safari Park and tag your photos and videos on Instagram with #sdzkidsfree for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes adventure for the whole family.
VIEW THE CONTEST GALLERY

It’s as easy as…

TAKE A PHOTO
Use your smartphone to snap a pic or video of your wild ones during Kids Free		 TAG IT
Using Instagram, tag your photo or video with the hashtag #sdzkidsfree		 UPLOAD IT
Set your Instagram profile to public, and upload your photo or video! You are automatically entered into the contest!

 

Fine Print:  Each year, from October 1–31, in honor of our Zoo’s founding, children ages 3–11 are admitted free to the Zoo and Safari Park when accompanied by an adult.  The Zoo’s Guided Bus Tour and the Skyfari Aerial Tram are not included with Kids’ Free 1-Day Pass and must be purchased separately at the Zoo.  The Safari Park’s Africa Tram Safari and the Conservation Carousel are not included with Kids Free 1-Day Pass and must be purchased separately at the Park.

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Movies in the Park Tonight in San Diego

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Summer Movies in the Park is a perfect chance to relax and enjoy a safe and special night under the stars with your family.   Arrive early to pick out a good seat!  Bring blankets or low back chairs to sit on while you enjoy the movies. Bring a picnic dinner for your family to share as well.

Movies are all rated G or PG, and are all family friendly. Movies this year include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Despicable Me 2, Book of Life, Boxtrolls, Lego Movie, Happy Feet, Surf’s Up, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day are some top favorites this year.  Each movie is at a local park all over both the city of San Diego and San Diego County.  All movies start at dusk (approx. 15 minutes after sunset). Movies are subject to change. For more information visit the event website here.

See below for the movie/park nearest you:

The Book of Life (PG) @ La Jolla Community Park  @ 6:30 pm — 9:30 pm

La Jolla Community Park
615 Prospect Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Penguins of Madagascar (PG) @ Scripps Ranch Community Park @ 6:30 pm — 9:30 pm 

Scripps Ranch Community Park
11454 Blue Cypress Drive
San Diego, CA 92131

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Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) @ Poway Community Park @ 6:30 pm — 9:30 pm

 

Poway Community Park
13094 Civic Center Drive
Poway, CA 92064

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Maleficent (PG) @ 4S Ranch Patriot Park @ 6:30 pm — 9:30 pm

4S Patriot Park
10502 Paseo de Linda
San Diego, CA 92127

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