Weekly Insider 1/10/2019

La Costa Glen Trail Maintenance

Last Saturday, city staff and 20 volunteers; including trail captains and first-time volunteers, dedicated 45 hours of volunteer service to maintain the beautiful La Costa Glen Trail. A cloudy day created a perfect aura for trail work. The group collectively repaired erosion, added several water bars, raked leaves, and trimmed overgrown vegetation. This successful event would not happen without the passion and commitment of people who came out and eagerly worked side by side with their community.

Tech Talk with Teens

The new year delivered new skills for Carlsbad’s Seniors with Tech Talk with Teens, an intergenerational program instructed by Sage Creek High School students at Pine Avenue Community Center. Teens taught the latest skills to master smart phones. Photo management was covered last Saturday and the remaining Saturdays in January will cover apps, Gmail, and cyber safety for Seniors. Twelve seniors attended and enjoyed tuning up their technology while connecting with the teens. Teens took the time to individually work with each Senior and answer specific questions about their devices and features. At the end of class, one gentleman stated, "Well, now I know how to take a selfie!”

Winter Concert Series Begins

Carlsbad City Library kicked off its winter concert series in Schulman Auditorium with Patrick Berrogain’s Hot Club Combo performing French classics, Gypsy Jazz and original compositions for an audience of 200. The concert series continues on Feb. 3 with an upbeat performance at Cole Library featuring flamenco, salsa, Brazilian and other world rhythms.

Books To Go Books To Go, Carlsbad City Library’s library on wheels, brings books and library services to the community. The team recently began visiting local preschools accessible by the book bike, including the city’s preschool at Holiday Park’s Kruger House. Other frequent stops include the farmer’s market and other events in the Carlsbad Village area, the Coaster station and the beach at Pine Park. If you’d like the book bike to appear at a city event, email us!