Arboretum style landscaping key to two suburban developments

Lush landscaping and other are considered vital to the success of both an 86-acre lifestyle and a 50-acre corporate in the suburbs.

On one site, The of , the developer said it is spending twice as much on as most similar centers, although no dollar amount was given.

“It very unusual to have this many species and plants going in any commercial project,” said , a landscape architect based in Atlanta. and Associates primarily designs for centers, mixed-use developments and across the country.

“We are surrounded by some of the most expensive homes in ,” he said. “It’s only appropriate that our be lush and special. We are committed to honor the history of the nursery that operated here for many years by an unsurpassed plan that would be the talk of the suburbs.”

“The will really make the place stand out, with counts and mixes that are designed to give interest throughout the year. We are also trying to incorporate The ’s nursery history in the design of the entire site.”

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Friday, June 20th, 2008

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New South Barrington Mall Still Plans September Opening

A and a slowing economy has only slightly dampened plans for the area’s newest .

The of , near routes 59 and 72, is moving ahead to open on the weekend of Sept. 12.

While the stores are under construction at the upscale center, The Jaffe Cos., owner and developer of the project, is placing a heavy focus on landscaping for the project. A handful of area nurseries are supplying a total of 2,700 trees and 30,000 shrubs, perennials and grasses at the 86- with a price tag of about $200 million.

“The economy is strained, but we didn’t cut a dime out of the budget,” said , president of Jaffe Cos. in .

Landscapers attempted to incorporate the history of the area into the design. The occupies a portion of a 610-acre site that once belonged to Klehm’s Nursery. In the late 1990s, the Klehms sold the tract to a called The Woods of . A portion was designated for commercial use and in 2006, plans for The of were announced, paying homage to its roots.

“The will really make the place stand out, with counts and mixes that are designed to give interest throughout the year. We are also trying to incorporate The ’s nursery history in the design of the entire site,” said Lee , landscape contractor for the project.

As the planting process kicks off, contractors continue construction. The first phase of the outdoor mall, known as a lifestyle center, is about 80 percent occupied. By the end of the year about 40 stores and restaurants will be open for business.

Many of the stores will be ready for the set for the weekend of Sept. 26. The latest retailers to sign leases include Anna Shea Chocolates, Francesca’s Collections and .

A key component of this type of is to offer a selection of stores not found at . For instance, Anna Shea Chocolates, a chocolate lounge and wine bar, is making its first home in the Midwest. will open its fourth Illinois location at the new center.

Jaffe believes the overall project coupled with the demographics of the Barrington area are attracting tenants.

Retail experts agree this isn’t the prime time to launch something of this magnitude.

“It’s not the optimal time to be opening a , but the location is good,” said Will Ander, senior partner at Chicago-based McMillan Doolittle retail consultancy.

It’s a tough time in retail, Ander said. “We’re at the verge of recession. It looks like things are bottoming out,” he said.

Family incomes are shifting more to gasoline and food. As a result, retailers at the new mall may see lower sales than they originally anticipated, Ander anticipated.

But when the mall was planned several years ago, spending was strong.

“The economy is now in a lull, but who can predict that,” Ander said.

Used book fans: The Little City Used Book Sale is set to take place June 6 through June 15 at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie.

Tents filled with hundreds of tables stacked with more than 125,000 books will line the west parking lot by Lawler Avenue.

Change your mind: Because of increasing prices of gas and groceries, consumers are altering their plans on how to spend their tax rebate checks.

Shoppers plan to spend more of their checks on necessities such as gas and food rather than on discretionary items, like electronics and apparel, according to a National Retail Federation survey.

Shoppers have changed their spending plans since February.

In February, 4 million people said they plan to use their check to purchase furniture. Three months later, only 2.7 million people still have furniture on their list. About 3.2 million people said they planned to buy a vehicle in February. That number has now dipped to 2.4 million.

Many retailers have already announced creative promotions to give customers an extra incentive to shop with them.

According to the survey, women are more likely to spend or save portions of their check, while men are more likely to pay down debt.

Sale dates: Nordstrom is preparing for its half-yearly sale for women and kids.

Shoppers can expect to find 40 percent off or more at the 6-day sale that starts Wednesday.

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Monday, May 19th, 2008

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On The Job Training For Project Managera

Shannon Peisert never dreamed she would be a project manager for a big commercial development, but she has been one now for about a year.

She is part of the Rogers family that owns Rogers Sporting Goods and is building Rogers Plaza on A Highway in Liberty.

Until now, she had spent her life selling sporting goods at the Rogers store on Missouri Highway 291, but now much of her time is spent as project manager.

“I keep telling myself I want to go back to just retail,” she said. “That’s what I know best. As project manager, I spend a lot of time just learning the language.”

She said it was fun picking out colors for the new location and deciding landscaping issues.

“I just want it to be beautiful,” she said. “We are concentrating on using a lot of native plants for the part.”

But all has not been smooth, the topography was uneven.

“We have a lot of high spots and a lot of low spots, and we found a lot more rock that we expected,” she said. “We also found a lot of utilities running through the property that had to be moved. The city was a great help with that.”

She credited her contractor for offering a lot of support.

She was in charge of hiring the construction team and settled on Larry Brown Excavating. She also was responsible for selecting the tenants who will occupy the . One of those will likely be a hotel.

She is one of three children in the Rogers family.

“I guess I was chosen because I was the only one that agreed to do it,” she said. “But my father has been helpful. He helps me along when I need it. My husband, Vince, is in construction, and he helps me when I don’t know the answers.”

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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

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Local Calendar for March 1

TODAYS BEST BET

1. BOOK SIGNING, 2 to 5 p. m.

Jack Kirbys %26#8220;Galactic Bounty Hunters, Vol. 1.%26#8221; Lisa Kirby, Michael Thibodeaux, Steve Robertson and Richard French are set to attend. Borders Books and Music, 243 Madonna Road, SLO. 544-8222.

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Small Wilderness Area Preservation. 9 a. m. to noon. Volunteers needed to help with erosion and weed control in the Elfin Forest. Meet at the north end of 15th Street off Santa Ysabel Avenue, Los Osos. 528-0392.

Body and Mind Relaxation Workshop. 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Using smile techniques. Lions Club, 190 Addie St.,Pismo Beach. $40. 305-1740.

Mary Ratner. Reception: 1 to 3 p. m. Today and Sunday. Photography. Wine tasting and live music. Morovino, 550 First St., Avila Beach. 627-1443.

Live Comedy Show. 8:30 p. m. Central Coast Players present local comedians. Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $5. 543-0639.

TODAYS FARMERS MARKETS

Arroyo Grande %26#8212; noon to 2:30 p. m. by City Hall parking lot. 544-9570.

Morro Bay %26#8212; 3 to 6 p. m. in the 800 block of Main Street. 772-4467.

Paso Robles %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the City Park. 237-0345.

San Luis Obispo %26#8212; 8 to 10:30 a. m. at the SLO Promenade parking lot. 544-9570.

Templeton %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. at the park on Crocker and Sixth streets. 239-6535.

ONGOING

Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove. 10 a. m. to 4 p. m daily. Docents available to answer question about the roosting butterflies. Scheduled informational talks and walks into the grove are held at 11 a. m. and 2 p. m. Located in Pismo Beach, 0.25 mile north of Grand Avenue on Highway 1. Free. 925-1619.

Piedras Blancas Light Station Tours. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations required. 927-7361. Artist paint-out days, second Wednesday. Donation requested. 927-8574. Weekend tours, third Saturday. Guides in Victorian light-keepers uniform. $15, children under 16 are free. 927-6811.

ONGOING STAGE EVENTS

%26#8220;Whatd I Say: A Musical Tribute to Ray Charles.%26#8221; Through March 23. 8 p. m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p. m. Saturday and Sunday. Legend series. San Luis Obispo Little Theater, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $30 to $45. 786-2440.

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Saturday, March 8th, 2008

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Local Calendar for March 8

TODAYS BEST BETS

1. ORCHID SHOW AND SALE, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.

Also Sunday, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. The American Orchid Society will judge exhibited plants. Vendors offer orchids, , books, orchid culture, re-potting demonstrations and plant doctors. Presented by the Five Cities Orchid Society. South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. $5, kids younger than 12 are free. 929-5749 or www.fcos.org.

2. HOT TAMALE FASHION SHOW, noon

Lunch followed by fashion show. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Societys 24-hour Relay for Life. Seating is limited. Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso Robles. $40. 238-6760.

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Sunset at San Simeon. 5 to 10 p. m. Mardi Gras-themed evening includes dinner, dancing, music by The Mighty Croon Dogs, wine tasting, raffle and silent auction. Presented by the Friends of the Elephant Seals. Advanced registration. Hearst Ranch Warehouse, San Simeon. $75; $10 raffle tickets. 924-1628.

San Luis Obispo Symphony Classical Concert. 8 p. m. Featuring violinist Shunsk%26#233; Sato. Musical selections include Dello-Joio, Stravinsky and Sibelius. No ties allowed, free dress rehearsal at 1 p. m. Preconcert lecture at 7 p. m. Cohan Center, Cal Poly. $15 to $60. 756-2787.

Pasta Feed. 5 to 8 p. m. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert and beverage. Take-out available. Proceeds benefit the Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship Fund. St. Rose Parish Hall, 820 Creston Road, Paso Robles. $5 to $12. 239-8839 or 239-9043.

Family Pizza Party and Easter Egg Hunt. Noon to 4 p. m. Includes a medium pizza, two childrens drinks, an Easter egg hunt and prizes and games for children. Hosted by and benefits the Morro Bay United Methodist Childrens Center. Pizza Port, 787 Main St., Morro Bay. $20 per family. 772-7897.

SLOFolks Concert: Tom Begich and Claudia Russells Trio. 7 p. m. Singer/songwriters featuring blues and folk music. Green Acres Lavender Farm, 8865 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. $20. 466-0837.

SLO County Honor Jazz Ensemble in Concert. 7:30 p. m. Joined by the Cuesta Jazz Ensemble. Cuesta College Student Conference Center, room 5401, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. $7 to $10. 546-3198.

Contra Dance. 7:30 to 10:30 p. m. Donna Karpeles calling, Foggy Bay performing. Introductory workshop at 7 p. m. Central Coast Country Dance Society. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. $9. 441-2246 or www.cccds.org.

The Hot %26 Cool Orchestra in Concert. 8:30 p. m. Local quartet plays a variety of styles. The Clubhouse, 740 W. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo. $10. 548-8500.

TODAYS FARMERS MARKETS

Arroyo Grande %26#8212; noon to 2:30 p. m. by City Hall parking lot. 544-9570.

Morro Bay %26#8212; 3 to 6 p. m. in the 800 block of Main Street. 772-4467.

Paso Robles %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the City Park. 237-0345.

San Luis Obispo %26#8212; 8 to 10:30 a. m. at the SLO Promenade parking lot. 544-9570.

Templeton %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. at the park on Crocker and Sixth streets. 239-6535.

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Saturday, March 8th, 2008

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Retail sales below expectations

NEW YORK Here’s a sign of how shaky the economy has become: Wal-Mart says its shoppers are redeeming their holiday gift cards for basic items pasta sauce, , laundry detergent instead of iPods or DVDs.

Merchants had hoped shoppers armed with gift cards would provide a lift after a dismal holiday shopping season partly because shoppers tend to spend even more than the value of the card. But that didn’t seem to happen last month and retailers are feeling the pain.

On Thursday, the nation’s retailers turned in their worst January in almost four decades as high gas and food prices, a slumping housing market, tighter credit and a tougher job market pushed consumers to the edge.

Sales at 43 retailers surveyed by the UBS-International Council of Shopping Centers rose just 0.5 percent in January, well below the original 1.5 percent forecast.

The results based on sales at stores open at least a year followed an anemic 0.7 percent pace in December and were below the 2.1 percent gain for all of last year.

Jill Panell, a 26-year-old homemaker from Sterling Heights, Mich., was using a $20 Wal-Mart gift card on Thursday to stock up on groceries and pet supplies. She wasn’t in the market for a present for herself.
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Friday, March 7th, 2008

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The Traditions of Christmas

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. From November onwards, it is impossible to forget that Christmas is coming. Colored lights decorate many town centers and shops, along with shiny decorations, and artificial snow painted on shop windows.

In streets and shops, Christmas real trees or plastic evergreen conifer trees will also be decorated with lights and Christmas ornaments.

Shopping centers become busier as December approaches and often stay open till late. speaker will play Christmas carols systematically - the traditional Christmas Christian songs and groups of people will often sing carols on the streets to raise money for charity. Most places of work will hold a short Christmas party about a week before Christmas. Although traditional Christmas foods may be eaten, drink (and plenty of it) means that little work will be done after the party!

By mid-December, most homes will also be decorated with Christmas trees, colored lights and paper or plastic decorations around the rooms. These days, many more people also decorate garden trees or house walls with colored electric lights, a habit which has long been popular in USA.

In many countries, most people post Christmas greeting cards to their friends and family, and these cards will be hung on the walls of their homes. The custom of sending Christmas cards started in Britain in 1840 when the first ‘Penny Post’ public postal deliveries began. As printing methods improved, Christmas cards were produced in large numbers from about 1860. They became even more popular in Britain when a card could be posted in an unsealed envelope for one half-penny - half the price of an ordinary letter. In UK this year, the British Post Office expects to handle over 100 million cards EACH DAY, in the three weeks before Christmas.

Traditionally, Christmas cards showed religious pictures - Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus, or other parts of the Christmas story. Today, pictures are often jokes, winter pictures, Father Christmas, or romantic scenes of life in past times.

The traditions of the Christmas are very important and interesting for the Christians. Of course, they will pass these traditions from generations to generations.

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Friday, March 7th, 2008

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Local Calendar for Feb. 23

TODAYS BEST BETS

1. WESTERN DANCE JAMBOREE, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Workshops; 7 to 11 p.m. dance. Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main St., Cambria. $45 workshop and dance; $10 dance only. 927-3624.

2. THE RED BARN COMMUNITY MUSIC SERIES, 7 p.m.

Performance by Cascada de Flores, featuring Mexican and Cuban regional music and dance. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Red Barn at South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. $10 donations. 528-4530.

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%26#8220;A Tribute to American Music%26#8212; O Beautiful!%26#8221; 8 p.m. Presented by the San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble. Grace Bible Church, 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande. $15 to $30. 541-6797.

Ken Bondy and Gary Powell. Presentation: 1 p.m. Underwater photography. Museum of Natural History, State Park Road, Morro Bay. 772-2694.

Tour the Copeland, Forbes %26 Rossi Care Center. 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tour the open heart surgery suite and meet the staff and physicians. French Hospital Medical Center, 1911 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo. 542-6498.

Cardiovascular Disease Seminar. 3 to 5 p.m. Suz Roehl discusses womens cardiovascular health. The Studio Fitness for Women, 3930 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. 541-1100.

Sky World Poetry Series. 3 p.m. Featured reader Jerry Douglas Smith, followed by open reading. Cafe Monet, 1555 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. 264-7208.

Garden Demonstration. 10 a.m. Container gardening. Space is limited, preregistration required. Cambria Nursery %26 Florist, 2801 Eton Drive, Cambria. Free. 927-4747.

San Luis Obispo Symphony Ball and Auction %26#8220;An Evening in the Orient.%26#8221; 6 p.m. Evening includes champagne, hors doeuvres, dinner, raffle, silent and live auctions, dancing, music and Symphony Honors Celebration. Space is limited. Proceeds benefit the San Luis Obispo Symphony. Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. $120. 543-3533.

North County Womens Shelters Benefit Dinner Show. 6 p.m. Evening includes champagne reception, multi-course dinner, wines, live and silent auctions and entertainment by Franks %26 Deans Rat Pack tribute ensemble. Benefits the North County Womens Shelter. Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 1103 Spring St., Paso Robles. $85. 461-1338.

Steve White in Concert. 7 p.m. Blues. Reservations recommended. Matts Music Stage and School, 617 12th St., Paso Robles. $15. 237-0054.

Three Sheets to the Wind in Concert. 7 p.m. Irish music. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. $10. 772-2880.

Musica Del Rio House Concert. 7:30 p.m. Performance by Blame Sally. Reservations required. Atascadero. $15 donation. 466-6941 or www.musicdelrio.org.

Cal Poly %26#8220;Just Jazz%26#8221; Concert. 8 p.m. Cal Poly Jazz ensembles perform. Cohan Center, Cal Poly. $6 to $15. 756-2787.

TODAYS FARMERS MARKETS

Arroyo Grande %26#8212; noon to 2: 30 p. m. by City Hall parking lot. 544- 9570.

Morro Bay %26#8212; 3 to 6 p. m. in the 800 block of Main Street. 772- 4467.

Paso Robles %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the City Park. 237- 0345.

San Luis Obispo %26#8212; 8 to 10: 30 a. m. at the SLO Promenade parking lot. 544- 9570.

Templeton %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. at the park on Crocker and Sixth streets. 239- 6535.

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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

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What’s New in Tucson, Arizona February 2008

2008 Field of Champions: Three recent champions of Major League Baseball return to Tucson for League Spring Training, February 27-March 27. The teams-Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and Colorado Rockies-play home games every week at Tucson Electric Park (TEP) and Hi Corbett Field. One of the season’s hottest matches-between Chicago rivals, the White Sox and the Cubs-is already a sell‑out, Saturday, March 15 at TEP. Another big game, between the Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers, takes place Friday, March 21 at TEP as the Dodgers prepare for their 2009 move to the League.

A two-nation competition is scheduled for Hi Corbett Field when the Colorado Rockies host the Mexican National All-Star team on Friday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 2. For more information, check the Spring Training page under Events at www.visitTucson.org; or call the ticket offices of Tucson Electric Park at (520) 434-1367 and Hi Corbett Field at (520) 327-9467.

Mariachis in the Making: Tucson is a laboratory for students of traditional Mexican music and dance. Every year, at least 900 students from across North America travel here for the La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference. Budding mariachi musicians and folklorico dancers participate in the conference’s workshops and concerts, which are taught by some of the most popular performers of our time. Many of these teachers were at one time conference students themselves; now they are passing along their knowledge to future generations. The workshops are capped with public concerts featuring big-name bands. The next conference, April 23-26, 2008, is headlined by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan (called the best band in Mexico) and other national and local acts. For details, go to www.tucsonmariachi.org When the conference is not in town, fans of the genre can hear the lively music year round at Tucson restaurants, festivals, and even churches.

Tucson Going Hog Wild: Downtown Tucson is going hog wild for 2008 Arizona State H.O.G. Rally, May 1-3. Downtown Tucson business partners have planned a weekend of motorcycle-themed public events to coincide with the annual rally, which is open only to national members of the H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) club. A sampling of the public events: a motorcycle ride from Tucson to a Southern Arizona city, an “hog-related” exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art; a classic movie screening at the Fox Tucson Theatre; and a parade of chrome horses on Saturday. For a complete schedule of public events, go to the website of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, www.downtowntucson.org

Wearable Tucson Icons: Shirts imprinted with beautiful and whimsical images of the Tucson area are showing up around the country. Shops in 19 states, other than Arizona, are selling original t-shirts and button-downs by Tucson artist Nancy E. Lenches. Her detailed drawings and muted colors capture the essence of the Sonoran Desert region of the American Southwest. The artful designs feature Southwestern themes, including many Tucson icons: saguaros, quail, doves, roses, horses, horned toads, hummingbirds, petroglyphs, San Xavier Mission, and more. Sizes include ladies, unisex, and youth; adult sizes are priced from $23. Lenches’ company name, Sabaku Artwear, means “desert” in Japanese. Her shirts can be viewed online at www.sabakuart.com

Local Travel Review: Globetrotters and local residents alike can find man-in-the-street reviews of Tucson resorts, hot spots, and more at the new website, GoSeeArizona.com. Tucson is one of 250 Arizona destinations featured on this new social networking website and community-driven travel resource. Each destination has its own page that offers member-generated reviews of local hotels, restaurants, attractions, shops, and more; and like-minded travelers can go online and share information about experiences. Recently, the Tucson page featured suggestions for a real dude ranch, one-of-a-kind pizza, the best margarita, and an authentic Mexican restaurant.

Backyard <a href=Landscaping” align=”right” height=”107″ hspace=”3″ vspace=”3″ width=”143″ /> Suggestions like these are ranked by the website’s unique “Trustiness” system, which calculates the trustworthiness of every review and displays top “Trusted Members” on each landing page. The free online registration includes a simple user profile that outlines travel interests; members may choose to remain anonymous. Check it out at www.GoSeeArizona.com

Tucson Resort Rates World’s Best: Three years after opening, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort %26 Spa has been rated one of the 500 world’s best hotels by Travel + Leisure. This rating, reported in the magazine’s January 2008 issue, draws on the beauty of resort’s location. Starr Pass offers direct access to Tucson Mountain Park and trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Guest rooms overlook both golf course and city , offering spectacular views of desert terrain, brilliant sunsets, and twinkling lights. Starr Pass is the largest resort hotel in the Tucson region, with 575 rooms; a 27-hole Arnold Palmer Golf Course; 20,000-square-foot spa; seven restaurants, including Chef Kelly’s renowned Primo; and 88,000 square feet of meeting space. This month the resort opens in its pool area a “lazy river” and “winding waterslide.” For details, visit www.travelandleisure.com/tl500/2008/region/us

New Upscale Shops: La Encantada has added five new shops to its roster of ritzy retailers. The new shops include bluemercury, a national chain offering hard-to-find, high-end cosmetics and skin- and body-care products as well as luxurious candles and fragrances and onsite spa services; J. Crew, the iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories; Milagros, a high-end import and gift shop specializing in items from around the world; Mildred %26 Dildred, a specialty toy store that promotes imaginative play in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere; and Solstice Sunglass Boutique, headquarters for designer-brand sunwear, with more than 1,000 sunglasses on display. La Encantada ’s pedestrian-friendly, open-air setting now houses 59 tenants at Drive and Campbell Avenue, minutes from several resorts. For more information, visit www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com

New Service at Tucson Airport: The number of nonstop flights at Tucson International Airport (TIA) continues to grow. Delta Air Lines recently began twice daily, nonstop service between Tucson and Los Angeles. Delta’s new service increases to 13 the total number of daily departures available between Tucson (TUS) and Los Angeles (LAX). The two new Delta flights depart Tucson at 7 a.m. and 3:55 p.m. respectively, adding convenience and choice for customers traveling to Los Angeles, which is the most-popular destination for Tucson travelers. Another carrier, Sun Country Airlines recently introduced seasonal twice-weekly nonstop service between Tucson and Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), which will continue through April 7. Including this service, Tucson International Airport is served by 12 airlines offering 88 daily nonstop departures to 28 destinations. A current list of arrival and departure schedules at Tucson International Airport is available through AirTucson.com, www.airtucson.com/service.htm

Wish You Were Here: Send a free e-postcard from the city of purple mountains and prickly-pear . Images of Tucson scenery, hiking, golf and more are available-at no charge-at the website of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention %26 Visitors Bureau, www.visitTucson.org/visitor/gallery

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Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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Local Calendar for Feb. 16

TODAYS BEST BETS

1. ARTISANS FAIRE FUNDRAISER, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featuring artists, antique appraisals, watch and clock evaluations, craft demonstrations, tarot readings, raffle prizes and food. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds. Womans Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon Ave., Arroyo Grande. Free. 556-0720.

2. BIG ROCK BALALAIKAS IN CONCERT, 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Group plays Russian folk songs, tangos, waltzes, two-step, kolos, horas and gypsy torch songs. Morro Bay Brewing Co., 280 Harbor St., Morro Bay. Free. 772-5530.

MORE TODAY

Natural San Luis: Irish Hills Hike. 9 a.m. Docent-led hike. Meet at the Madonna Road trail head. Details, 544-1777.

Lopez Lake Outdoor Discoveries: Kids Free Fishing Clinic. 9 a.m. to noon. Kids under 16 are welcome to the free fishing clinic taught by an experienced fisherman. Come before 11 a.m. to allow time to fish. All equipment provided. Lopez Lake Nature Center, Arroyo Grande. $7 parking. 788-2381.

Dunes Center: City Walk and Talk. 10 a.m. Shirley Boydstun, Guadalupe Historical Society member, leads a walking tour of town. Begin at Dunes Center. 1055 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe. 343-2455, ext. 201, or www.dunescenter.org.

Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Presented by the Miniature Cottage Store. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. $3 to $5. 772-7858 or 772-7202.

Paul J. McCloskey. Reception: 1 to 4 p.m. %26#8220;Painting With Light.%26#8221; Photo-paintings. Castoro Cellars Winery, 1315 N. Bethel Road, Templeton. 238-0725.

Farout Wineries Presidents Day Passport Weekend. Through Feb. 18. Activities include wine tasting, special barrel tastings, winery tours, food pairings and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Central Coast Wellness Community. Paso Robles. $25. 237-0138 or www.faroutwineries.com.

TODAYS FARMERS MARKETS

Arroyo Grande %26#8212; noon to 2: 30 p. m. by City Hall parking lot. 544- 9570.

Morro Bay %26#8212; 3 to 6 p. m. in the 800 block of Main Street. 772- 4467.

Paso Robles %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the City Park. 237- 0345.

San Luis Obispo %26#8212; 8 to 10: 30 a. m. at the SLO Promenade parking lot. 544- 9570.

Templeton %26#8212; 9 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. at the park on Crocker and Sixth streets. 239- 6535.

LAST CHANCE

%26#8220;Lets Go to the Movies: The Wedding Edition.%26#8221; 8 p.m. Ends today. The Studio Players present scenes and songs from six wedding movies. The Studio Players Theater, 116 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. $30 donation includes drinks and dessert. 473-0377.

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Sunday, February 17th, 2008

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