I am happy to report that the Carlsbad Community Garden is is slowly but surely taking off! Thank you to all the neighbors, community members, businesses and organizations that have given support. We are committed to the betterment of Carlsbad through beautification, neighborhood collaboration, food donations and gardening education. We welcome everyone so if you would like to get involved please contact Tiffany or Annie @ carlsbadcommunitygarden

From the Carlsbad Municipal Schools' website. Go to http://carlsbadgs.eventbrite.com/ to register.

The Carlsbad Municipal School District is asking the community to partner with us in a Carlsbad Graduation Summit on May 8, 2010. The purpose of the Summit is threefold: 1) to call attention to the dropout problem in Carlsbad, 2) to collaboratively arrive at solutions that will impact the lives of current and future Carlsbad youth, and 3) to engage students, parents and community leaders in a conversation and action agenda.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 6 PM at Treasured Moments on the 100 block of N. Canyon:

If you are a local business person, please attend this event to learn how you can take action in your area. Hosted by Carlsbad Mainstreet. Guest speakers include representatives of Carlsbad Police, Keep Carlsbad Beautiful and the Coalition.

Coalition handout for merchant safety and security will be available for distribution during and after the presentation. Contact Eve for details. 575*642*4825.

Parents, teachers, and all concerned adults should watch this short video about new tobacco products:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7E3xUV8qsg

Amidst the witches, superheros and fairies an important message was sent to the families of Carlsbad who participated in the 13th annual downtown Trick or Treat and Fall Festival. The Coalition was given the opportunity to talk about simple steps that parents can utilize regarding proper disposal and storage of prescription drugs. These steps include; 1) Use a lockbox to store medications, 2) Dispose of medications in kitty litter or coffee grounds, 3) Never flush medications as it gets into the communities water supply and 4) Never refer to medications as candy to children.

October 30, 2009 02:58 PM ET | Nancy Shute |
Teenagers spend lots of time on MySpace, Facebook, and other social media sites talking about what they do. Often that talk is about underage drinking, risky sexual activity, and violence. But does it describe their actual activities, or is it just bragging?

read the rest: http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/10/30/teens-think-drink...

Main Street's 13th annual downtown Trick or Treat and Fall Festival; A safe, fun family event where your kids can trick or treat and compete in a costume contest 4:30 Friday October 30th on the court house lawn.
Trick or Treat flyer in PDF

"I don't want to eat my vegetables!" I remember making that statement as a child when presented with the dreaded green beans and carrots. At the time, I didn't appreciate the blessing. Of course now I realize how important the availability and accessibility of food is to the people of Carlsbad. Are you hungry in the spirit of helping others in the community? Providing a sustainable resource such as homegrown vegetables is just one of the goals for the creation of a local community garden.

The Coalition's new Rx drug abuse prevention initiative officially kicked off on 01 Oct. Attached is a new publication we are using to raise awareness of proper prescription drug storage and disposal. We hear an overwhelming amount of information from high school students that these drugs are popular and commonly sold in class. PLEASE do your part to learn and get these dangerous substances out of kids' hands. That starts with living the example of not using prescribed drugs for off-label uses yourself.

What: Gang Awareness Seminar

Where: Alta Vista Middle School

Who: Open to anyone to attend. Free. Sponsored by Carlsbad Police Department

When: Monday 05 October, 2009, 5:30 PM (other notices may say 6 PM; we have been informed that the time is now 5:30).