Here’s something that happens even less often than once in a blue moon… New Year’s Eve in 2009 is also a full moon! If you follow the idea that the second full moon in a calendar month is a blue moon, well, then the year 2009 will end in a blue moon (with full moons on December 2 and December 31.) Of course, the Wikipedia Article on Blue Moons tells me that I’m relying on a misunderstanding of what a blue moon is, but that won’t stop me from enjoying it. So, ring out the old year with a bright, full moon and hopes that the new one will be better than the last!

Finally we get a good soaking (about 1.1 inches of rain), hope everyone is keeping dry. Now is a great time to turn off your outside sprinklers for a week or two (or three!) Not only do you save water, but you can also lower your sewer bill for next year by using less water over the winter months (the water department uses your winter water usage to calculate your sewer bill for the next year.)

Bright Horizons (preschool) is holding a Winter Wonderland Carnival on Thursday, Dec. 17th  from 4:00- 5:30. The program will be held at their facility at 3720 Arroyo Sorrento Road Sand Diego CA 92130.  There will be games, prices, food and Santa.

Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) is holding its annual Festival of the Arts celebration on campus (5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130) on Saturday, December 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature musical and theatrical performances, film screenings and showcase student work in digital and fine arts. A Holiday Bazaar will be held in conjunction with the Festival. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and can be purchased at the Envision Tickets Page or at the door. See the Festival page for info.

The Sports Council of the Carmel Valley Recreation Council will meet on Tuesday, December 8 at 6:00 PM at the Carmel Valley Recreation Center, 3777 Townsgate Drive. The meeting will be to discuss Spring 2010 Field Reallocation to include Ocean Air.

The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM at the Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego. Here’s the agenda: (more…)

The CV Recreation Center winter program has been updated, with a change on page 6 (I don’t know the exact change, for details contact the Rec Center.) Remember, registration starts on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 AM. See the CV Rec Center Page for complete info. If that doesn’t work, you can contact the City Staff at the Rec Center at 858-552-1616. Programs run by outside contractors have contact information listed in the program brochure.

Carmel Valley Sol Basketball Club, for boys and girls from third grade through high school, is holding tryouts on December 12th and 14th at the Polster Boys & Girls club (by the CV Middle School.) Players need to attend BOTH tryout days. There is a fee to try out, plus $475 for the season, plus $175 for new players. The season is December 12 to March 7. Visit www.SanDiegoSol.com for details.

Late notice, I know, but the Del Mar Highlands Town Center is holding their 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 3rd from 5:30pm-6:30pm, with the actual tree lighting at 6pm in the Amphitheater. Kick off the Season with music, fun and festivities!

I happen to be involved with Canyon Crest Academy, so it’s easy for me to post their events. However, other schools are holding events, too! For instance, I see Torrey Pines High School is holding their Holiday Boutique on December 5th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is on campus in Building B (Upper Level Mezzanine) and includes 30+ vendors: body care, womens shoes, clothing/t-shirts, jeans, belts, purses & accessories, jewelry, stationery, baby gifts & more, more, more… Don’t miss it! See the Torrey Pines High School Foundation page for complete details.